2005 Yearbook

BLUE MOON 2005

The constellation Cassiopeia the clear autumn e it is one of the closest constellations to earth. The five stars in Cassiopeia are similar to our sun and can be used to help guide us along our pathways of success. As the class of 2005 blackes forward through life, we can always remember our senior year by this constant constellation.

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and grow into adults, the stars will continue to guide us and keep our lives steady. Good luck class of 2005 and shine on.

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de di The senior class of 2005 would like to thank Mrs. Rodrique for all of her hard work and support throughout the past four years.

Mrs. Rodrique has been crucial in our Bancroft journey.

Whether it be from tardy slips, transcript forms, or a simple "Hello!" in the morning, she has a way of brightening even the gloomiest days of the exhausted student blues. Coming to the end of senior year, we all recognize and appreciate her "behind the scenes" work. As we part ways and go off to college, we'd like to thank you for all of your hard work and encouragement throughout the years. Keep your Mickey ears on! We will miss you!

-Alana Rose, Stephanie Connors

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Student Life at Bancroft offers students time to play, work together, and create art, song, and school spirit. Back-toschool retreats, Mountain Day, Homecoming, and Halloween are times when the Upper School commu.n0 unites to produce wonderful memories. Class competitions are a part of the comaraderie, with seniors often leading the way. Go Bulldogs!

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Above: Hannah Holdstein and Kym Giacoppe eat pizza in the MPR before they go bowling.

Below: Seniors fuel up with pizza for the upcoming competitions.

Above: Allison Wallace conquers the bowling balls.

Below: Jaclene Coit, Amy Hopkinson, Alexa Dickman, and Taverly Adams team up to fight for a win.They dominated the bowling alley at the senior retreat.

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were disappointed to find their country club retreat canceled. Despite overcast and rainy weather, the seniors made the best of the day. With the help of Mrs. Carlson, they set up games including, floor hockey, volleyball, and Outburst in the gyms. Following the activities, the famished seniors ate a pizza lunch in the Multi-Purpose Room. They then set off for an exciting and competitive afternoon of bowling.

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Freshman and sophomore retreats are always a fun way to start off the school year. For the freshmen it's a time to meet all the new students, while the sophomores use this time to catch up with classmates. The freshmen spent their day playing games and swimming at Camp Blanchard. In the past years the sophomores did some form of community service Top: Michelle Remillard, Gabe Drapos,Sam McLennan, and Issac Camp hang out on the raft at Camp blanchard. The cold and rain did not stop these brave few from jumping into the chilly lake.

Bottom:Justine Popik and Jason Turner relax in the YMCA pool.

Along with rollerskating, the sophomores went swimming and watched a movie in the Bancroft theater Above: Sarah Chase, Bridget Dun igan, and Spencer Doehlert practice for the race across space. All their hard work paid off when they beat the sophomores at mountain day.

Left: P D. Pedevillano tries to keep his balance on rollerskates. He won't tell people how many times he fell that day.

but due to the bad weather, they went rollerskating this year instead.

Top: Freshmen make new friends and reminisce about the summer Little do they know what challenges lie ahead in the upper school.

Bottom: Sophomores Rebecca Fahlstrom,Tory Mills, Susan El Khoury, Marisa Franklin, Kate Anderson, Hillary Adams,and Lizzie Eze take a second to pose for a picture at the rollerskating rink.

Right:Taylor Zork shows off his mad rollerskating skills.

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Reaching New Heights Juniors at Caribou The juniors headed off to Camp Caribou in Maine for a few days of bonding before the start of the stressful junior year.

Since they were half way through high school, they used the time to reflect on past years and to look forward to the future.

From singing "Beaver One, Beaver All" to riding the zip-line into the lake, juniors pushed their fears aside to try new activities.

They created new friendships on the nature walks and around the campfire under the stars that lasted into school year.

Above: Ricky Malo shows off his height helping Andrew Becker scale the tether ball pole.

Above:The girls of bunk two gather with Ms. Lord on the last day at Camp Caribou. During those few days, everyone became much closer as new friendships were formed.

STUDENT LIFE

Above and left Laura Honig climbs to the top of the wall while Morenike Fajana balances on the suspended log. Everyone was encouraged to "push their box" and climb the high ropes course.

Left: Emily Mukai, Sam Ostrow, Ben Lund, Becky Slatkin, and Erin O'Connor hang out on the monkey bars.

Below and Right: Ricky attempts to jump for the rope which hangs in a "swamp."

Erin O'Connor,Sam Ostrow and others prepare to catch Baird as he jumps for the trapeze. On the low ropes course,juniors were required to trust one another as they lept into each other's arms.

Right: Dave Crowley ascends the climbing wall. Juniors below encouraged him, and the cries of "Suck it up cupcake!" from the Kiwi camp counselors.

Left: Tim Harrington, and Ben Lund serve to Jake Lemay and Brad Nicholson in an intense paddle ball match. Along with paddle ball, juniors spent their free time playing tether ball, soccer, and frisbee.

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Left: Sarah Shear,Alana Rose, and Kym Giacoppe search for senior domination, which was found in many of the competitions including, volleyball and "name that tune."

Above: The sophomore a capella group performs in front of the whole upper school as Stephanie Jacques' singing captures everyone's attention.

Below:Tom Magnuson and Mohamed Adam do their best to win dance troupe points for the juniors. Despite their coordination and amazing skills, they came in a disappointing last place.

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Below:The junior boys impress the crowd with their kick line skills. Dancers include Murat Arslanoglu, Matt Stepanski, Baird Bream, Nate Erskine, and Jared Stone.

Left: Freshman Gabe Drapos defends his ring and helps his team during the Lord of the Rings game. His hard work pays off as the freshmen come in second for this challenge.

Right: Kingsley Essien, Dot Kelleher,Tara Duggan, and Taylor Zork ride the chairlift up the mountain.The faculty had ice cream waiting for the students at the top.

Mountain Day was a huge success this year. The past couple years had been cursed with bad weather but fortunately the rain, clouds and wind did not show this time. Mountain Day provided an opportunity for students to take a break from classes and have some fun. Everyone participated in a number of activities and games in order to win points for their class.

As usual the seniors dominated but the freshmen came in a surprising second this year. In the end, though, the students had a good time riding the chairlift, cheering on their classmates and just enjoying the beautiful day.

Left: Mr. McMillan quickly carries Ms.Vanderspeck in the race across space. Having the least amount of people,the faculty won this competition but came in last overall.

Below:The juniors get ready to take on the freshmen, sophomores, and seniors in the ever popular, race across space. Even though they had - the most people,the juniors _401 , 1 0 still beat out the sophomores and freshmen.

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A Day and Night Full of Shining Stars Homecoming Celebrations Homecoming this year was awesome! School spirit was everywhere on Saturday, both on and off the athletic fields.

Fans and athletes could be spotted wearing the Bancroft Homecoming 2004 "Tear It Up" T-shirts, which were sold by the prom committee.

The celebration,which began on the playing fields, carried over into a great night of fun and dancing.

Musical performances and the crowning of the homecoming court were memorable highlights of the night. As the dance drew to a close, tired boys and girls piled into cars under a sky full of stars.

Above: Boys Varsity Soccer players, Sam Bacon,Sam Brown and Mike Shusta, get ready for their game.

Above:The girls varsity volleyball team smiles for a picture at their banner raising. Boys cross country, boys tennis, girls tennis and field hockey (right) were also presented with banners.

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Top Right: Captain Emily Baird gets ready to make a big play for the field hockey team.

Top Center: Sarah Allen and other girls varsity soccer members hold on for a ride in Sarah's decorated car Left: Morgan Cichon (in blue) challenges an LCA player for the ball.

Right:The Bancroft Varsity Field Hockey team poses for a picture at the banner raising ceremony.

Left: Julia Probert, Baird Bream, Libby Nigro, and Betsy Gardner support all the athletes at homecoming.

Right: Isaac Camp, Dave Gerhardt and Sam Pope entertain the homecoming crowd with an exciting musical performance.

Left: Matt Glick models a Bancroft 2004 Homecoming t-shirt with Lucy Crowley, Curtis Reid, Morenike Fajana, and Mally Anderson.

Students had fun dancing and hanging out with their friends.

Left: Lizzy Eze, Kate Anderson,H i IIaryAdams and Marisa Franklin pose for a pre-dance candid.

Right: Junior boys and girls have dinner at Ben Lund's house before the homecoming dance. Students enjoy getting ready for the dance almost as much as the dance itself.

Left: Lia Engelsted dances the night away.

Homecoming was a huge success with the largest turnout ever Right: (l-r) lzzy Fay, Rachel Brill, Monica Picard, Morgan Cichon, Lia Engelsted and Lindsey Madison have the time of their lives grooving to the Homecoming beats.

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Right: Even though the freshmen snuck into first place, Baird Bream and Brendon Conuel work together to help the juniors get second place in the Candy Bar run.

Right:Susan El Khoury, Rebecca Fahlstrom,and Marissa Franklin scrunch up their noses and stick out their teeth fora Halloween photo.

Above: Sophomores, Sarah Crowley,Taylor Zork,and Hillary Adams pause their search ofgold to smile for the camera.

Right: Liz Breen,Noelle Fura,Liz Allen,and Lucy Baird cowboy up for a Waldo adventure.

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A Spooktacular Event "We believe" in the Halloween Spirit As they file into the large blue gym, Covered in spooky gear from toe to brim, What will they expect?

How much candy shall they collect?

For Middle and Lower schoolers, the costumes did vary, Each high school grade found a theme, on the contrary.

"Where is Waldo?" the freshmen inquire.

Curious children look for the striped red and white attire.

Sophomores boogied down in Holiday fashion, From Christmas to Easter, they showed their passion.

Juniors acted the high school stereotype Jocks, Goths, punks, preps, nerds- was what the juniors looked like.

But, the yummiest treat of the day Came in the form of green tights and a shadow wanting to play.

The seniors amazed us with a delicious surprise, "Watch out for the Indians, pirates, especially Hook!" they advised, With that they ended the Halloween festivities, We'll just have to wait till next year's spooktacular activities!

Far Left: AIlison"Hook'Wallace, Scott 'Peter Pan" D.C.,and Lisa "Tinkerbell'Tankanow organize their planstojump intothe pages of the Peter Pan fairy tale.

Left: Monica Picard ghettos up for a gnarly Halloween, while Morgan Cichon attempts a Gothic look.

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Acting Ou Fall Drama: Tom Jones The dynamic farce "Tom Jones," was preformed by the largest cast in recent Bancroft History. Tom Jones, the foundling, played by the unrelentingly talented junior Baird Bream, is discovered and raised by Squire Alworthy (Ryan Erickson at his most pompous).

Tom falls in love with Sophia (Sarah Neslusan) and follows her to London to confess his true love. All the while the affable and somewhat absent-minded partridge (Matt Stepanski) tries to keep the whole show together. During the course of the play, Tom dodges death and lusting women of fashion while tracking down his long lost love. Filled with unexpected twists and farcical humor in convincing British accents, Tom Jones was a Bancroft production to be remembered by all.

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Above: Sam Pope as Fitzpatrick accosts Tom Jones and Mrs. Waters (Wilma Cespedes), mistaking Mrs. Waters for Mrs. Fitzpatrick.

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Inset: Tom Jones (Baird Bream) comforts Sophia,(Sarah Neslusan) after she is thrown from her horse.

Upper Left: Partridge (Matt Stepanski) in one of his less brillant moments, relays some information to the evil Blifil (Caleb Dresser).

Lower Left: Miss Western (Olivia Mercadante),Squire Allworthy (Ryan Erickson), and Mr Western (Dan Neslusan) convince Blifil (Caleb Dresser) to marry Sophia.

Right Squire Allworthy (Ryan Erickson), banishes Jenny Jones Wilma Cespedes) from his home,while Bridget (Alexa Dickman) comforts the baby foundling,Tom Jones.

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Below: Crap shooters Ben Cole, Adam Freeman Soybel, Matt Glick, Matt Stepanski, Ryan Erickson, and Curtis Reid sing their hearts out.

Winter Musical: Guys and Dolls The classic musical "Guys and Dolls" has become a tradition of Bancroft Theater, making an appearance every ten years. The lead, Scott Do'mat-Connell is the suave gambler Sky Masterson, who falls head-over-heels in love with Sarah Brown, a missionary played by Julie Vairo. This comedic and romantic story also revolves around the slightly poorer and more slipshod Nathan Detroit, played by Matt Stepanski.

While searching for a place to shoot crap in his hometown, New York City, he tries to

maintain his relationship with Adelaide, played by Wilma Cespedes, the lead performer at the Hot Box Night Club.

Other important roles were played by Matt Glick, Ryan Erickson, Dan Neslusan, Scott Lindblad, and Tim Harrington. The songs were performed with enthusiasm and backed by the supportive pit band. The set was breath taking, especially the Hot Box nightclub, which was complete with a set of blinking lights.

The production was an experience that the cast and crew will never forget!

Left: Leads Scott Do'mat-Connell, Julie Vairo, Matt Stepanski and Wilma Cespedes joyfully celebrate the matrimony of both couples.

Bottom Left: Missionary members join in the Save-A-Soul center, as Sergeant Nicole Peterson threatens to close down the mission. Soon after, Sky Masterson arrives with a dozen sinners and the mission is able to stay open!

Bottom Right: Hot Box girls Christina Tadiri, NoeIle Crooks, Lizi Schuster, Liziy Eze, Cassy Hayes and Chandra Johnson perform "Bushel and a Peck" in the night club.

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"A painting is a lie that tells the truth."

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"Narwall/Tank" Myles Dunigan Ink Pen & Colored Pencil

"Tikki Hut" Elizabeth Allen Ceramics

"Man's Love Story" Sam Pope Oils "Pueblo Pot" Lia Englested Ceramics

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"Tree in Backyard" Sam Brown Photography Lia Englested Photography

Kristen Magnuson Digital Photography

Annelise Pasnau Acrylic

"To be an artist is to believe in life."

Henry Moore Brianna Perley Digital Photography

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People at Bancroft, both students-an faculty, are intelligent, hardworking, compassionate, and involved. They passionately pursue their interests and take pride in their accomplishments. ; Ipyiorge works together to strengthen the Bancroft community.

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Taverly Adams IT IS NEVER TOO LATE TO BE WHAT YOU MIGHT HAVE BEEN. - George Eliot.

I extend my thanks to the following: My friends, who I don't need to name,for amusing me and for being amused by me.

My mom and dad, for being related to me and also for loving me unconditionally.

Valerie, for guiding me.

Mr. Kondek,for being the nicest man in the world.

Mr. White, for brightening up all my dark days.

Bye. Mr. Trocchio, for making learning fun.

Mrs. Lord, for showing me that learning is not always done in the classroom.

Mr. Gal, for being "totally awesome."

The Kitchen Staff, for always being kind.

And Mrs. Casey and Mrs. Morello, for taking care of me.

Audra, Rose, Jesse, and Mark, you guys are the best, and there's nothing else to say about the matter.

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To my family: thanks for raising me and for instilling in me good manners and morals. I really appreciate it, even though my behavior may sometimes say otherwise. Mom and Dad,thank you for loving me; Hillary, thank you for being a better sister than most.

I'll try to keep in touch.

Rose, Venice was the best vacation ever. Thank You for saving me from my family, and for opening your home to me. We've had a lot of fun times these past five years.

Your siblings aren't that terrible, and I'm sure this idea will be easier to accept when you don't live with them anymore.

And while we're at college, let's not forget the special people who have really made a difference in our lives: Massimo, David, and Sven- our airplane buddy who was doing research on sharks and cancer.(Yes, he was)<3

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Grandma, it was fun while it lasted.

And these quotes should be kept near and dear to your heart: To be stupid, selfish, and have good health are three requirements for happiness, though if stupidity is lacking, all is lost. - Gustave Flaubert Laughter is the closest distance between two people. -Victor Borge Watch out! There's a cactus behind you!

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APAB:timmy,crobz,birdman, hos, turtle, tommy, pope ...

James, Bill and Hawk: the vacation crew, good times with some real low lifes.

Conna , R, Erick mmm beefy, Hojo Dansen, Sam and Sam, and all of you other class acts...

Darren and J Smo... eh we're over it Alena: my much much better half Dave: 13 years and running of good times Joan and William

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Laura since day one-love you!

To the Alzamoras: Thank you for being my second family. Benjamin,Timmy, Grace & Matt I love you all so much!

Mr. EnlowI'm going to miss you so much. Thanks for putting up with me!

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To my family: Thank you for all your love and always watching out for me. Mom and Dad- I love you!

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Andrew thanks for making me laugh! You are the best big brother

How did it get so late so soon?

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Three grand essentials for happiness in this life are something to Jo,something to love, and something to hope for."

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"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with a seat missing, but it hurts."

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So this is the part where I say thank you to everybody who has ever been a part of my life and all that jazz. Mom + Dad I can't tell you how all of your support and advice has helped me get through high school. Alex you were an awesome older brother to have while going through the "wonder "If I've learned anything, it's years" of Bancroft. Brackett my senior year would be nowhere near as that you should have the amazing as it has been without you... and Mike and Jamie.'Puffer + people who love you around Aliga thanks for keeping me in check and shaping the way I'll be for the you for as long as you can." rest of my life. Two legs of the Tripod + Friends Thank you all so much co CD -Sweet November for being the friends that you are and for being there through it all.

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You are all important to me, in your own ways of course. I'll miss you like anything next year, so everyone had better write to me! Where would I be without my entourage to keep me humble.

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—Pride & Prejudice "To make a prairie it takes a clover and one bee...And revery. The revery alone will do, If bees are few."

—Emily Dickinson "Don't cry for me Argentina. The truth is! never left you. All through my wild days, my mad existancej kept my promise...clon't keep your distance."

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When I look back, when I look around at all of the people I've known, when I realize that even trivial things like stop signs and hamburgers make me glow over with nostalgia and love for what I've done, I know then that I've been somewhere, that I've done something, that there is hope for a brighter tomorrow everyday, even if today was ugly.

And -We're growing older, older every day.

But I'll still have my youth, I'll still have some glowing peace of mind always with Me about what you have all done for me. As ' toitg as I look here, I'll have something to re-1 happened.

The bad member all the good that will quickly flit away in place of this.

Thank you, Mom, for being you. It's been amazing trying to figure it all out with you.

You are the best person; I love you more than anything.

Thank you, Colin. And I really do care about vou. I hope that someday we can move past what we're doing to each other now.

Thank you, Mama Hench. I love everything you've done for me. You have given me the ability to see darkness in light, and the joy in my sorrows. Thank you also to all of my teachers here. I could not have imagined a better group of people to teach me and to help me.

Thank you, friends and family, every one of you. Life would have been unendurable without you. I love you all. Especially you; Uncle Andy. And don't worry. You are favorite of Mom's younger brothers.

Life is nothing without the first step...

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Mom & Dad: I love you & thank you so much for all ofthe opportunities you have given me. I am going to miss you incessantly despite how I say I'm ready to leave. Whether I end up close to home or a little further away, I will always be thinking of you.

Mike: Sure we spent aughing histerically t the diner table, much of the last io ur S&S runs & all of years fighting, but I our goofy faces and think we've finally figoices.

But rememured things out. I'm er: I'm just a phone truly going to miss all away. I love you.

Teachtm I can't believe I survived 13 long Madamt: Over the past 4 years I have -ntt years here at Bancroft and I owe it all to you. grown so much closer to you and I miss From Mrs. Truesdell to Madame you have 9 Stars: I ove all of you being in your lively classroom this year. shaped me into the individual I am. I will guys and you have always been From advisory to spontaneous greetings always miss this close-knit Bancroft Bubble.there through everything. 1 in the hall you are always up for a chat. don't think I could have ever Thank you.

Thank you for all your advice, I'lliiss you. found better friends.

Watcrthe sunrise, say your good-byes, off wyou go. Some no contemplation, hit the road. jiii1 -Maroon 5

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Mom - Thank you for the best eighteen years of my life. "I'll love you forever, I'll like you for always, as long as You're living, your baby I'll be." I love you.

Marisa - too many starbucks runs and friends dvds to count.

You're the best sister/friend I could have. Love you always.

Garth - I'll never find someone who I can be as un-PC with.

You're the best little brother a girl could ask for.

Would you like to dance around the world with me? I love you.

"If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything."

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If you fall I will catch you, time after time. love to all the girls who've been there always

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What's Up to--the lunch table, q-matic, shannon, the bacons, brownie, hung, greenberg, eldraen aka mr. pharr, lii eric, steph, sarah, alana, angela, awall, meatball, susan, kelsey, steph, esty, darren, ordan, shauno, the golf basketball+baseball teams, and east side 201, rip odb

APAB -As Officer Lovejoy would say,"Boys Will Be Boys" -"What are you doing!? Do you have your glove!? Do you have your cleats!?"

Tommy-the lady killer,"Maybe we should write an apology note" Crowley-"Jeff, have you seen my pants?"

Pope-youre the sketchiest person 1 know,"Heres a dollar, I like your face..", "big mike is.."

Timmy-my boy since '92,one on one to 100, putting worms in baseball gloves,"Look at your hands!"

Brett(aka Birdman)-"Wanna see it?", polo T+sweatpants, best caddie ever, take care of the short bus for me Josh(aka Hos)-you're the sharpest tool in the shed,we struggled through every class together, watch out for jenna, wisdom teeth out the day before thanksgiving, pope+the iguana Mike-my best friend for way too long,"babysiting", ron roberto, rob s, "Wel111..", sweet talking the cops Coach O'Brien-you've mentored and coached me for 13 years, its been real and I can't thank you enough..

Mrs. Lord and Mrs. Carlson- not everyone could deal with me, but you two always managed to, thanks for everything Mom, Dad, Rachel- thanks for all your love and support

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*c6 Kim P.- We'Ne had so much] fun- Bar Harbor, Snowboardin ,the Outback-Thanks for everything! ove you!

Dan RtiH My dearest friend, if you don't mind Thanks for keeping it I'd like to stay here by your side interesting- love you where we can gaze into the stars Mom and Dad! and sit together, now and forever For it is plain as anyone can see We're simply meant to be -Nightmare Before Christina

Thank you Field Hockey and Lacrosse- for countless season and inside jokes

ii ne\,er wrget we menu I made here- I don't know where I would have been without you all- thank you

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RenlowThank you for these past seven years.

You have been an inspiring mentor and supportive coach.

If you can't respect that your whole perspective is whack, maybe you'll love me when I Fade to Black

Dan Greenberg It has been a long time coming, but this school finally let me go...it's safe to say that the past 13 years have been interesting.

Mom and Dad: You're the best...What is there to say other than thank you. Who else would be able to deal with me for the past 18 years. You guys have taught me a lot and I would not be the person I am without you two.

Ben: I know you like a big brother...

Shout out to...eldraen, dave, hos, hung, qasim bacon, dow, s-unit, lisa, stephanie, alana, angela, sarah, elise, becky, shannon, collie and noelle

That's right ladies...

'It is 75 dollars, I am not paying that" 'He's a doctor you pay what he says" 'Oh no no no, I pay what I say"

Lemme Hear it for the Greenberg Crew..

You may call us Mr. Ebony and Mr. Ivory

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I have learned that power has no gender, that a brave voice with a com- Remember, be there snow, be there plete thought can bring about charisma rain, perhaps a tougher team, every day is a good day for a track meet. through competance, that humor is essential for life, friends can truly save your butt, and Big Brother is Watching you!

Thank you to my parents for helping me to focus on my goals and,1\ thank you to all my family for supporting me in them. Thank you m dogs for faithfully barking me off to school every morning. Tha— Mr. White for seing the dry sense of humor and the "snea a. Thank you t Mr. Trocchio for helping me to strive, and rs for believin n my art. Thank you to or final! expl ing HY behind math! ) 1! f cou .th 'u to De 1 for ter

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BECCA: R.I.P )ACK "whoa, we're twins!" "its okay its not a problem," Piratae te necabunt Si dormis sub arbore, AP ERIC: "I'm in England!""Thanks for talking through the whole movie.""Smooth, no chunks."

DAN: stealing the bell, camp, water waster, switchfoot, "No running, I am a CIT," CLEARLY, te amo... usually JESS you're wicked silly. that's probably why I hang around with you (even though you're my cousin). thanks for starting lunch club with me and thanks for always being there. im sure we've got plenty of good times to come.

TAVERLY: hey mrs whispers... this is mrs loud! thanks for all the times i've mooched off you... i mean.. stayed at the Adams Hotel.

We've had some good times, like before dances (especially Homecoming). Thanks for being my friennnnd, ha ha ha

MOM: Thanks for everything, for always ROBIN: I guess you're being there for me and for not so bad after all. being willing to let me go DAD: We've had some good on my own adventures, like Thanks times and hopefully Fr for everywe'll have more. thing, from Keep on truckin', skiing to canoegoon. I love ing... the list goes you! on. If it weren't for you I wouldn't have taken French, and where would I be now? I love you!

ROSE: Although you hate being e suis venue, in pictures, I guessca n still Yo vine, be yourfriend.

Thanks for always Yo Pal conquis. being there in Yo conquioi french class. I know that eventually we will take over the world... Ha, ha, ha.

THE REST OF MY FAMILY: thanks for everything. My cousins: you were my first friends and still remain so. Family functions have never been boring thanks to you.

My grandparents, aunts and uncles: thanks for feeding me and spoiling m GRIFFIN: my favorite little rotten... Thanks fo brother! Thanks for being giving me rides to WINSLOW: really cool, and always places and taking Than .ks giving me food and generme blueberry for letting HUBBTOWN ally being awesome. I'll picking... I love pra ctime KIDS: You guys are great. see you at nine thirty...

MADAME: I owe you all so much, cally live at Ya'll are wicked funny... just... hahaha. That bloody my future all to and you mean the shirt was quite pos- your house this wet the bed! Thanks for always you. Thanks for world to me. Hubyear... and your being just as crazy as I have sibly the best prop pretty putting up with bardston wouldn't cats are always been. NEWS FLASH! Girl in the whole me in class for quite be the same Thanks for cool.

Scouts wouldn't have been as eighth grade three years, and without all of you play. Te amo, scrambled eggs and infinitely amusing without any of thanks for encour- everywhere all trees... Tu you... especially that troublemaker aging me at every smidgety! the time. me manqueras sans Brianna. Thanks for being there turn. Remember... doute quand je serai through thick and thin, and putting Je suis le sucre de allee a l'université. up with all my stupid... i mean brilvie! Oh, la la, la la Te amo.... scruffy. liant ideas. Vous me manquerez. la.

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Greg- thanks for the rides man and maybe someday one of our plans will work,till then I'm sure the cabana will be open for some pool.

Tom- we still need to go buy that ointment, till then keep the deuce chant alive.

Christian- thanks for the help in spanish so now we can go to Taco Bell El- you may get the glory on the bball court, but i still got one on one Wilma- i can only teach you so much on how to be Irish Dan- all I can say is congrats twice Q-matic- keep those slick rhymes coming Annelise- midget maybe someday you will grow Mohammed- good hustle kid

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The Apab Crew Dave- maybe someday we I would just like to say thank you can join the icy hot stunaz as mom and dad for always suplong as you dont get any more porting me through everything. sewer poison ivy.

I know I must have been a pain Mike- I'll take it easy on you most of the time, so i appreciate in the SITW 3 as long as show vou uttin us with me. me how to do that sweet hook shot.

Pope- someday we'll find that fight club, till then keep on schemin.

Brett- i was wonderin if i could use your smooth words with the ladies.

Tim- hey anatasia can't lead you on forever.

Tom- keep on being golden.

Crowbar- you are one crazy mother, thats why we love ya

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Don't worry if you aren't in any of the pictures, we still love you. My thanks go to Mom,Dad, Cynthia and the rest of the family for all the great times. To all my teachers,I bid farewell. To my friends: "faire un cinema". Namaste Yves Klein's Anthropometries of the Blue Period, Glue Pour/Concrete Pour/Spiral Jetty by Robert Smithson, Mark Rothko, Jackson Pollock, Claes Oldenburg, Henry Moore, Bill Viola, Isamu Noguchi, Lily Van Der Stokker, JMW Turner, Ellsworth Kelly, Roy Lichtenstein, Kark Schmidt-Rotluff, Robert ParkeHarrison, Bruce Davidson, Edward Weston 9 Cities: NYC,Boston, Paris, Venice, London, Florence, Oxford, L.A., Washington D.C. 12 Foods: Deep-Fried Mars Bars from the Kebab Vans in Oxford, Ice Cream from Toscanini's in Harvard Square,"Excited Pork"(A futurist recipe for salami soaked in eau de cologne and espresso, Popovers, Marrow with Fried Parsley from Blue Ribbon in Greenwich Village (open 'til 4 am!),Turducken,Pont l'Eveque,Pommes Souffles, Uni, Short Ribs with Corn Pudding,The Creations of Ferran Adria. 11 Films: Babette's Feast, Eat Drink Man Woman,Tampopo, Koyaanisquatsi, Frida, Basquiat, La Cage aux Folles, Black Orpheus,The Motorcycle Diaries, Amelie, Lagaan. Musicians and Composers: Roy Orbison, Elton John, Philip Glass, John Adams, Georges Bizet, Richard Wagner, Giacomo Puccini, Giuseppe Verdi

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Mom and Dad Thanks for being so forgiving.., and forgetful.

Ky, Kim,Tuan and Long You guys are like family to me. We've known each other since I can remember. You know me better than I know myself, thanks for that.

Family, one of the most important things to me. If only I knew all your names...

Good Times

Uyen Thanks for being a good sister, I'm sorry I couldn't be a better brother.

John, Tom, Minh, Khuong, and Kevin, Sorry I don't have any pictures of you guys, but I guess the only pictures you guys will ever take are mugshots.

The drives to Rhode Island, going swimming but ending up in Woodstock, Connecticut, catchin a China-man, Kim's house to the movies to New York, rolling rocks and c-extras and "ping" pong, atomic bowling,3-ball pool, doit-yourself acupuncture, Aikido, breakdancing,fishing, accidentally burning fences, Pho, arguing what to do, doing nothing, Thai food, hot pepper challenge, Hold'em PT,Phiem Thao,Tien Len, Hyolee MV's,and the list is still going. These are the things that I'll never forget, but I wrote them here just in case I do.

Tri I've learned so much from you, Thanks for always taking the blame. You're more than a brother to me, you're kinda like an uninvited neighbor.

Bruce Lee, Jet Li, and Jacky and Peace out to Eli, Mike, James,Stephanie, Jennifer, Snacky Chan, Jessica, Steve, Jonathon, Lee, thanks for representin and Truong

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Andrew and Kim We don't talk much anymore,but hey, "I thought we were best friends"

Thanks for the great times, the plays, the clubs, the frees the classes and all hilarious moments I'll remember.

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Pam my memories with you are some of the best I have. Thank you and I love you.

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Thanks, Mom and Dad,for all your hard work and patience.

Thanks everybody. Thanks friends,for all of the jimmies, and for laughing with me when things were bogus. Thanks for sitting on the hill and Jazz Band and caution-taping Scott's car with me.

Thanks for Ron Paxton. Thanks for Christmas at Papa Gino's, birthday spoons, New Hampshire, hippie circles, locker-trash cans, and Schweppes. Thanks teachers,for not always being just "teachers".

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"Talk is cheap and lies are expensive."

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Mr. Pharr Thank you to everyone that has an impact in my life....1 love you for making me the person I am. this page is a glimspe into the person i've become. thanks to my parents, Mother, all my family, philip, sean, mohamed,torn, larry, josh,jasmine, dan, dave, hung, basketball team (i don't want to name girls cuz that just gets awkward and some people get left out). its been a long four years but its been fun. i want this page to have a timeless quality so i guess i'll just stop now Peace

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Kym- from Bar Harbor to the Outback we have had so much fun. Thank you for always making me laugh and for being there! Love you!

"Take life by the hand and dance!"

Thank you's-Hosey, what would I have done without you. Thank you for all the talks and hugs! Te amo mucho!

CKDC Westboro, you guys are awesome! I have had so much fun with you girls over the years, and I will miss you so much next year! Special thanks to all of the teachers and Ona. I love all of you guys!

To all of my friends, you guys have meant so much to me. Thank you for all the memories! Love you guys!

Mom and Dad, thank you for your love and support. I love you both.

Eric and Emily, thank you two for always making me laugh so hard that I cry! You two mean more to me then you know, and I'll miss you guys next year. Love you!

"Close your eyes and dream a dream...and seek the courage to make it real. Reflect on the past, envision the future and embrace today with an open heart and soul"

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Many thanks to: Mom & Pop - for s pporting me through everything, and helping me chie my goals. I love you so much and I thank you for all you have done for me. Alex - hold down the fort. Good luck next year! Love ya man. All my friends - for keeping me sane, and living through my insaneness all these years. Keep in touch. Love you and miss you already.. CKDC - she doesn't even go here! Keep up the good work girls.. this year was amazing. I love you all. Charlotte & Ben - thanks for being my home away from home,and always helping me. I love you. To all my teachers - for helping me throughout the years, and believing in me. Enlow - without you my high school years would have been a mess! Thank you so much for everything you do (especially the food.=])I'm going to miss you so much next year. Lordy - Thanks for being you and living through my whining. Love you! To all the close families that have supported me I give many thanks and appreciation.

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Qasim Salimi a.k.a Q-matic To all my friends, it's been fun. It was great chilling with you guys. Shout out to the funHow you doin? niest lunchtable around.

Well I guess it's that time where I should reflect on my Hey man it's like Pun said six years at Bancroft... I would like to thank my teach"You ain't even in mi clasa." ers for giving me guidance. Thank you Mr. McMillan for being patient and looking over all of my drafts. Thank you Madame Puccio for putting up with the "murmures" of Antoine. Thank you friends for being funny and helping me chill, and most of all thanks to my family for raising me right and always being there for me. Without you guys(Mom,Dad, Umar, and Tareq), I would be dazed and confused. Bancroft has helped me to develop into the diligent, good-natured human being that I am today while also teaching me about the "art of chill." I have learned a great deal during my tenure here and I will always be greatful to the people that helped me flourish and blossom. Bancroft has made Q-matic classic.

"I'm as real as they come,

Baby Qasim

Shout out to the Red Sox, 2004 Champs baby. Hey Yankees, who's your daddy now? In the words of Manny Ramirez,"I don't believe in curses you know, you make your own destination."

Salimi brothers represent!!!

And we continue rollin, one day at a time."-2Pac The Shrewsbury houseChristian it's money kid, hold, out in the boonies mirror images haha.

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ords cannot escribe the gratitud have for my family hank you all for unconditional love.

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_ Madame-Thank you so much for always pushing me to do my best. You've helped me in so many ways, and you were always there with a smile to pick me up if I fell down. Merci beaucoup, Mme. Vous me manquerez l'annee prochaine. Je vous aime.

Thank you—Lisa, Jill, Elise, Hannah and Courtney. You girls are the best, I don't know what I would do without you and I love you!

Thank you- Scott and Quiet Dan,for late-night talks (as needed) and the constant support, no matter what.

Thank you for always being there for me. I love you both!

"You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one. I hope someday you'lljoin us, and the world will live as one.

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Dad-Thanks for being my positive role model and idol and teaching me to be a good person and always do the right thing. I love you.

Mom-Thanks for everything you have done for me and pushing me to be to do the best I can in everything I do,I might give you a hard time sometmes, but I still love you.

I'll love you guys and I'll miss you guys next year!

Garrett thanks for being a great big brother Chelsea and Nikki Rod thanks for being the best sisters anyone could ever have Thanks to all my teachers, who have helped me be the best student I can be.

Mrs. Hosey, thanks for being my mentor. inspiration and most importantly a great friend. Thanks for always being there for me and allowing me to talk to you about everything. I'll miss you next year.

Thanks Mr. McMillan and Mr. Sheldon for pushing me to write and analyze to the best of my ability. Thanks for reading all my rough drafts!!

Yo PUERTO RICO!-Wilma and Josh I'll never forget the fun we had in chemistry class.

Good luck next year guys!!

Mohammed your the funniest cat I know, but ya gotta start studying man...and you betta be basketball allstar next year Noah thanks for keeping me entertained with your immaturity Qasim its been fun man,I hope all that studying will pay off Brendan-I'll see you in Turkey Julia I hope you start talking in class girl!!

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Sarah Shear Life is a dance,from one stage to the net...

Memory is a way ofholding onto the things you love, the things you are, the things you never want to lose. —The Wonder'Years

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Mom and Dad: Thank you so much for all you do for me, I could not have accomplished all that I have without you. Your support and care mean a lot to me. I love you!

Nana,Grampy,and Family: I appreciate the many things you do for me and all the time we have spent together. I love you all!

Teachers: The challenges that you have presented me with throughtout the last 13 years have forced me to strive to where I am today, thank you.

Mrs. Carlson: You have been the most caring and encouraging advisor. Thank you for all the advice, support, and fun.

Friends: The most memorable moments of the past 13 years have been the times I have spent with you. You all mean a lot to me and I hope you continue to be a part of my life in the future.

What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us. —Ralph Wahro Emerson Truefriendship is when two people can walkin opposite directions, yet remain side by side.

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Cape Crew: Thank you for always being there for me. I am so glad I get to spend our unforgettable summers with you. *Summer `04=Amazing* Each summer keeps on getting even better than the last, I look forward to the many more to come.

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Courtney Dawn Silva To all of the unforgettable people who have had an impact on my life, you mean the world to me and I thank you for everything. Thank you to my amazing family for your unconditional love and support. I love you more than you could ever imagine. Friends, thank you for tolerating my insanity and for the good times. Keep in touch, I love you guys.

Special thanks to Mrs. Carlson & the Carlson Advisory, Mrs. Kelly, Coach Lord & the girls' lax team, Ms. Rodrique, Rita, and Mr. McMillan for your advice and guidance along the way. To The God Squad and the many families who have lent me valuable advice and encouragement, your help is appreciated, thank you. Bancroft, these past four years have been incredible and I thank you for your support. Congratulations and Good Luck to the Class of 2005!

Danielle, you have been my best friend for ten years.

You've been my source for guidance and my outlet for silliness. I love you!

Mummy: Thank you for not only being the greatest mom but for being my best friend. I appreciate everything you do or me. I love you forever.

C.J. thanks for making life a little more interesting. Love ya.

"I'll be there for you cause you're there for me too" - FRIENDS wevisr ,Mmillirw

Whatever you are, be a good one" -Abraham Lincoln

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"Am I loud and clear, or am I breaking up?

Am I still your charm, or am I just bad luck?

Are we getting closer, or are we just getting more lost?

I'll show you mine if you show me yours first Let's compare scars, I'll tell you whose is worse Let's unwrite these pages and replace them with our own words We live on front porches and swing life away, We get by just fine here on minimum wage If love is a labor I'll slave till the end,

I won't cross these streets until you hold my hand I've been here so long, I think that its time to move The winters so cold, summer's over too soon Let's pack our bags and settle down where palm trees grow I've got some friends, some that I hardly know But we've had some times, I wouldn't trade for the world We chase these days down with talks of the places that we will go We live on front porches and swing life away, We get by just fine here on minimum wage If love is a labor I'll slave till the end..."

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L-R;front row: Marielle Rubinfill Farragher, Kristin Rocha.

Demetria Smith,Jessica Lindegren, Sarah Shear back row: Mrs.Truesdell, David Gerhardt,Jonathon Dahlberg, Steven Hochman, Michael Bloom, Sarah Allen, Melinda Schultz, Shaui Shaui Hu, Mrs. Mangano (sandboxers are italicized)

Clockwise from top left: Allison, Angela,Alana, and Sarah pose during their 8th grade trip to Mexico; Dave,Alana, and Jill sing out during the 5th grade play "Just So;" Heather leads the chorus as it happens "Just So;" Stephen is all smiles as Jon during a "Peter Pan" senior Halloween; Stephanie, Sarah, and Sarah grab a break from classes in the middle school hallway;the sandboxers come together as they prepare to depart Bancroft; Alana, Stephanie, and Sarah celebrate the coming of their graduation year: 2005!

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Grade 11 Adam,Mohamed Anderson, Mary Arslanoglu, Murat Becker, Andrew Berman,Julia

Bream, Baird Chase, Henry Chilton, William Cichon, Morgan Conuel, Brendan

Crawford, Meredith Crowley, David Crowley, Lucy Dunigan, Myles Ellison, Jared

Engelsted, Anna Engelsted, Julia Erskine, Nathaniel Exarchos, Anastasia Eypper, Elizabeth

Fajana, Morenike Fay, Isabel Finicane, Siobhan Flanagan,Susan Gammal,Roseann

Ganias, Stephanie Gardner, Elizabeth Glick, Matthew Guha,Ingrid Harrington, Timothy

Hershman, Brett Hirsh, Estelle Honig, Laura John, Suela Jones, Brendan

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Karpicz, Julia Lawrence, Emily Lekas, Callie Lemay,Jacob Lieu, Lam

Lund,Benjamin Madison, Lindsey Magnuson,Thomas Malo, Richard Marois, Adrienne

McAuliffe,Shannon McDonough,Kelsey McKone,Timothy Mercadante, Olivia Mukai, Emily

Nicholson, Bradley Nigro, Elizabeth O'Connor, Erin Ostrow, Samuel Papa, Kristiana

Picard, Monica Reid, W. Curtis Remillard, Monique Shea, Kristin Slatkin, Rebecca

Stepanski, Matthew Stone, Jared Svirchuk, Boris Theoharis, Vanessa Vaughn,Jesse

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Just Juniors A candid look into the life of the class of 2006.

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Above: The class of 2006 shows off their "high school stereotypes" at the Halloween costume march.

Above: "Charlie's Angels," Meredith Crawford, Monique Remillard, and Lucy Crowley, get ready for Homecoming

Above: Tim McKone prepares to shoot some hoops during Halloween.

Left: Tim Harrington dances to his own drum during a free in the student commons.

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Morenike Fajana and Dave Crowley settle a dispute over the free speech board with "Rock, Paper Scissors."

Curtis Reid somehow squeezes himself into his locker

Left: Matt Stepanski, Brad Nicholson,Jared Ellison, and Becky Slatkin laugh while comparing test scores.

Above: Erin O'Connor,Adrienne Marois, and Callie Lekas stop at a Rhode Island beach after a field hockey played against St. George's.

Left: Liz Eypper and Monica Picard take a break from AP English and the Scarlet Letter to enjoy one of the first snowfalls of the season in the courtyard.

Right: Brendan Conuel takes out some pent up aggression on Sam Ostrow while Myles Dunigan tries to join in and Will Chilton ceases the opportunity to steal Sam's wallet.

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Grade 10 Adams, Hillary Agolli, Eniana Alunni, Nicholas Amano, Alena Anderson, Katherine

Arous, Michelle Asbridge, Daniel Bamberg, Jeremy Barnes, Elizabeth Bousquet, Meagan

Brown, Aaron Campbell, Colin Cole, Benjamin Crowley, Sarah Dresser, Winslow

Duggan,Tara Dunn,Alyse El Khoury, Susan Essien, Kingsley Eze, Elizabeth

Fahlstrom, Rebecca Fitzpatrick, William Franklin, Marisa Gazdowski, Karl Glick, Jared

Gold, GoIda Goring, Monique Jacques, Stephanie Javaras, Cynthia Johnson, Chandra

Jones, L. Eric Kelleher, Dorothy Kuchta, Sabrina Li, Dana Ligeti, Noah

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Lipo, Erion Magnuson, Kristen Maley, Emily Marcotte, Vanessa Maskas, Emily

Mills, Victoria Neslusan, Sarah Palatucci, Christopher Pedevillano, Paul Dale Pendleton, Tanner

Peterson, Nicole Popik, Justine Probert, Julia Radziewicz,julene Ribeiro, Alexandre

Rose, Alex Silva, Craig Smith, Andrew Tadiri, Christina Tankanow, Eric

Torrey, Joshua Turner, Jason Williams, Gifford Yu, Jennifer Zork, Taylor

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Right: Lizzy Eze, Melanie Dec, Marissa Franklin, Tori Mills, and Hillary Adams boogie the night away at the first dance of the year

Right: Dot Kelleher and Tara Duggan are the best of friends during Mountain Day activities.

Above: Monique Goring,Vanessa Marcotte,Alena Amano,and Sarah Crowley gossip abouttheirsummer activities.

Right: Christina Tadiri and Hillary Adams compete in an intense game of pool.

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more Sophomores Class Competitions might not be our thing, but we certainly know how to have an awesome time!!

Above: Eric Jones rocks out during his band's performance at Open Mic Night.

Far left: Dana Li and Goldie Gold hug each other in the excitement of upcoming Holiday break. Left: Jason Turner gets crazy with his boas

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Grade 9 Allen, Elizabeth Anderson,John Asbridge, Nicole Avakian, Talin Baird, Lucy

Becker, Alexander Boucher, Margot Breen, Elizabeth Brownell, Kara Bryant, Benjamin

Camp,Isaac Caron, Robert Chase,Sarah Chitre, Monika Cichon, Daron

Dahlberg, Ellen Dardas, Agnes Deliallisi, Alis Digney, Bryn Doehlert, Spencer

Drapos, Gabriel Dunigan,Bridget Ermilio, James Erskine, Adele Farragher, Michael

Finkelstein, Samuel Freeman Soybel, Adam Fura, NoeIle Gammal,April Gjoka, Xhorxhi

Harrington, Michael Haskell, Ethan Hayes, Cassandra John,Irta Kelleher, Alexis

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Khan,Faraan Killeen, Thomas Kulubya, Katasi Lamsa, Katrina Larose, Alexander

Lopresti, Nicholas Lund,Stephanie MacDougall, Kate Marois, Nickolas Maskas,Daniel

McLennan,Samuel McManus, Michaela Ostrow, Naomi Owen,Alexander Payne,Aidan

Perley, Brittany Pope, Nathaniel Remillard, Michelle Scheier, Julia Sebastian, Heather

Shepro, Adam Snider, Caitlin Stevens, Olivia Tamas, Lilla Tatum,Jamelah

Van, Linda Vancelette, Ellen Zekeria, Maryann Zinman,Isabel

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Since the beginning of the year the freshman class has been one big family! There were many new freshmen mixed with returning Bancroft students, but this added more character to the freshmen class. The Pit, the lair of the freshmen, was full of excitement this year. Whether they were listening to music or "working" hard, they always managed to make new Irta John and Isabel Zinman working hard in memories in the Pit. And upperclassthe library. It's not all fun and games for the men - watch out - because the class of 2008 is pretty amazing!!! freshmen.

Left: Freshmen spend quality time together after school in the Pit. No one really knows,though, what they are up to down there.

4 Adam Shepro and Julia Scheier research in one of the new library study rooms. Some freshmen are so studious.

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Linda Van makes a face for the camera on the couch in the freshman Pit.

Liz Allen and Naomi Ostrow listen to music on their iPod, a popular pastime in the Pit.

Above: Caitlin Snider, Jamelah Tatum, and Isaac Camp watch all the activities at their first Mountain Day. Now part of the Upper School,they get to have much more fun!

Lucy Baird, Daron Cichon, and Liz Breen show off their fish faces.Those girls are crazy!

Right: Mitch Harrington breaks the Bancroft dress code. Oh wait, it's just Halloween where cleverly the freshmen chose "Where's Waldo" as their theme.

Sarah Chase, Bryn Digney, and Danny Maskas make wreaths and help lead the freshmen to victory during the holiday class competitions.

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Grade 8 Ball, Jordan Bausch, Victoria Bennett, Allison Breen, Michael Broadhurst,Samuel Camp,Benjamin Cole, Daniel Crowley, Laura Crowley, Trudy Dibuono,Elizabeth Dougherty, Michael Engelsted, Isabelle Erban, Benjamin Ermilio, Christina Franldin, Garth Frassica, Natalie Fujimori, Jessica Gerhardt, Rachel Guha, Natasha Heinridier, Alexander Herman,Jacob Holdstein, Beatrice Jac.kel, Molly Jasinski, Christopher Kelley, James Kelly, Taylor Kenary, Henry Killough-Miller, Julian Kulubya, Kasalina Lord, Alexandra Mandara,Emily Marcus, Bradley McDonough,Darcy Mendel,Adam Milton, Laura Mitchell, Albert O'Connor, Cristi O'Leary, Lauren Paul, Benjamin Pedevillano, Devin Piktelis, Victoria Proos, Eric Rae, Rebecca Reilly, Griffin Ruml,Alden Ryan,Taylor Salloway, Emily Sans,Joshua Selkow, Maia Simeone, Nicholas Slatkin, Lilly Slepchuk, Elizabeth Sten, Jackson Tadiri, Sarah Terrill, Margaret Tocci, Caroline

Trotter, Benjamin Turner, Keith Vu,Thomas Whelan,John

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Grade 7 Anderson, Megan Angood-Hardy, Olivia Ayres, Abigail Berg,Evan Berman,Rachael Bousquet,Sarah Brownell, Kyle Bryant, Patrick Cahn,Sarah Carlberg, Marcus Caron, Matthew Clark, Jesse Dec, Stefanie Duckworth, Robert El Khoury,Jo-Ellen Fujimori,Sean Hershman,Dana Jette, Remy Jones, Courtney Karpicz,Jackson Kelley, Sarah Lefemine, Anthony Lewis-Borbely, Nora Mack, David Manning, Nicole Massad,Anna Mehta, Malavika Mendel,Zachary Migridichian,Steven Mills, Christopher Oliver, Russell Palatucci, Harrison Palermo, Micaela Parol, Sylvia Pendleton,Trevor Perez, Elizabeth Salfeld, Bettina Salloom, Anne Sans, Nathaniel Sbrogna, Victoria Scott, Daniel Shine, Daniel Sloane, Sarah Soobitsky, Tiffany Sparhawk,Ashley Stillman, David Theoharis,Jacqueline Trotter, Gabrielle Valdes, Elizabeth Walcott, Miles White, Tracy Wilner, Julianne Witt, Kaitlyn Yanoff, Alexandra Zakon, Helena Zinman, Clara

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Grade 6 Agrawal, Shubh Agrawal, Uday Azizi, Azarmeedokht Booman, Nicole Brown, Caroline Burns, Ryan Carlson, Nils Clark, Zoe Danko,Jaclyn Dharampuriya,Priyanka Erban,Joshua Fahlstrom, Rachel Gardner,Thomas Gherbesi, Lucas Greenawalt, Caleb Harrington, Alexander Hitzhusen, Andrew Honig, Ross Kapaon, Matthew Kelleher, Solon Keshavan, Arjuna Kessel, Samuel Kokulis,Stephanie Kotin, Alyssa Kush, Margaret Loring, Heather Mandara, Katherine Massad,Theodora McCarthy,Lauren McKone, Matthew McManus,Ryan Millette, Samuel Morrill, Alex Munger, Ursula Osterheld,Sarah Ostrow, Madeline Palatucci, Katherine Pomeroy,Curtiss Proos, Emily Richman,Zoe Richmond,Connor Rothschild, Shayna Roychowdhury,Prithwijit Schutter, Alex Shepro, Jessica Tadiri, Elisabeth Torrey, Jasmine Wall, Taylor Whaley, Rachel

Yu, Veronica

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Grade 5

Back Row (l-r): Shannon O'Brien, Ms. Rocha, Courtney Cochrane, Ben Cuba, Brandon Radziewicz, Gray Gibson, Rachel Hahn,Caleb Fujimori,and Jack Bausch.

Middle Row:Alex Wrtt, Lauren Lorkiewicz, Hannah Reisinger, Sabrina Roy, and Ruth di Buono. Front Row: Mikaela Barton John Mark Anthony, Emily Johnson, Aiko Suyemoto,and David Kapaon

Back Row (l-r): Katie Oliver, Ms. Kunhardt, Calla Simeone, Rebecca Ayres,Jenny Wallace, Rebecca Siladi, Elena Cochrane, Katie Hughes, and Susannah Jones.

Middle Row: Stefan Cepko, Nikolai Doytchinov, Adedeji Fajana, Danielle Cahn, and Kelly Goonan. Front Row: Keely Sullivan, Nate Crowley,Jonah Greenawalt, Sam Fujimori, and Elizabeth Johnson.

Grade 4

Back Row (l-r): Rachel Levy, Ms. Shack, Jenna Marcus, Rebecca Elkinson, Eloise Harrington, Casey Wagner, Jacob Peckar, and Mara Dougherty Middle Row: Amanda Kondek, Adrienne Chodnowsky, Maddi Beacher, Bobby Donohue, and Brynn Jackel. Front Row: Daniel Clemson, Nicholas Vangos, and Gregory Loring.

Back Row (l-r): Mrs.Parkinson, Margaret Gardner,David Millette,Samantha Greenberg,Amelia Erskine,Jimmy Langway,and Taline Migridichian. Middle Row: Ellery Gibbs Max Herman, Natalie Paul, Olivia Titcomb,and Emily Brunell. Front Row: Vanessa Yu, Ryan O'Leary, Rebecca Seiple, Collin Orr,and Robbie Wetzel.

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Grade 3

Back Row (l-r): Katherine Restrepo, Mrs. Allen, and Isaac Greenawalt. Middle Row:Todd Wetzel,Genevieve Markees, Lauren Lavine,Amanda Scudder Bryanna Angood-Hardy,An na Milton,and Patrick El Khoury. Front Row: Katherine Howard, Nicola Pollock,Jesse Dewey,Rocco DiVerdi,Allison McCarthy,Dylan McDonough, and Kendall Pomeroy

Back Row (l-r): Thomas Carroll, Charles Murray,Joseph Evangelista, Isabella Tropeano, Maria Cabrera, Mrs. Guha, and Emory Payne. Middle Row:Julia Witt, Emma Keates, Neelu Mohaghegh, Caitlyn Richmond,and Reese Gibson. Front Row:Connor Palatucci, Mark Sullivan, Maria Anthony, Danya Li, and Paul Friedman

Grade 2

Back Row (kr): Ms. McLaren, Molly Peckar, Gabrielle Peterson, Katie Shaffert, and Emily Seiple. Middle Row: Olivia Lucas, Hannah Zamore, Abigail Ebb, Abigail Smith, and Clare Kelly. Front Row:James Harizi, Stephan Jette, Sander Depietri, Billy DeMaria,and Ethan Palermo.

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Back Row (l-r): Delia Mara,Ross Hahn,Sheel Stueber, Mackenzie Baker Ms.Pronko, Maxwell Harrington,Connor O'Brien,and Liam Bums, Middle Row: Rachel Walker, Stacey Lorkiewicz, Brigit Donohue, Noelle Hussey, and Cierra Ryan. Front Row: James Hynes, Katie Edwards, Nicole Langway, and Jillian Kondek.

Grade 1

ack Row (kr): Gavin Fujimori, Mrs. Allen, George Schmidt, Aimee Travis, Molly eGrant,and MarkusVirostek. Middle Row: Sarah Howard,LindsayWrtt,Christina rr, Matthew Edwards, Kylie Lavine, and Lina Baranovsky. Front Row: George avies,Andrew Lavine,John Wetzel, Harrison Richmond,and Joe Suyemoto.

Back Row (I-r): Walter Nelson, Caitlin Spind, Kieran Sheldon, Benjamin Wagner, Justin Elkinson and Ms. Oyer Middle Row: Allison Ebb, Jessica Miller, Kimberly Friedmandacqueline Loring,and Keith Carroll. Front Row: Mikayla LaFleur, Noah Keates, Sierra Thumann,and Kyle Dolce.

Kindergarten

ack Row (I-r): Jacob Keaveney, Mrs.Truesdell, Michael Ariskin,Jacob Freedman, en Smith, Mrs. Schutter-, and Tim Hartigan. Middle Row: Joe Ricca, Ailish Mills, evon Pollock, Constantina Gatsonis,and Jillian Venditti. Front Row:Teddy Provo, lisha Levy, Sanjana Rana, and Liam Kelly.

Back Row (kr): Haley Beecher, Mrs.Tupper,Jonathan Wolf,Jameel Gameel, Mrs. Mitchell, and Seta Migridichian. Middle Row: Michael Fournier, Shreya Murthy, Sank Goyal, and Jake Ichinose. Front Row: Clarice Pavlak,JackTegan, Sofia Lucas, and Trey Dugan.

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Head Administration

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Bruce A. Pollock Upper School Head 96

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Michael J. Mooney Chief Financial Officer

Roger L. Jones Middle School Head

Helen B. Seale Lower School Head

Faculty and Staff Charles Aleksiewicz Director ofSpecial Programs

Pauline Alfred Middle School History

Halley Allen Grade 3/Asst. Head Lower School

Sandra Allen Grade I

Candace Anderson Lower School Reading

Gus Arsenault Dining Hall Staff

Raymond Auren Director Food Services

William Bagley Dir of Institutional Advancement

Richard Barriere Maintenance

John Barrow Upper School Math

Lydia Barter Development Staff

Terry Bartkus Dining Hall Staff

Paul Belanger Performing Arts

Brooke Belcher Middle School English

Irene Bergeron Dining Hall Staff

Allison Berkeley Assistant Alumni Director

Iris Bonet Director of Admission

Carol Botty School Counselor/Wellness

Rhonda Brodeur Dining Hall Staff

William Brooks Director of Technology

Linda Brunelle Dining Hall Staff

Marilyn Butler Performing Arts

Joan Carlson Upper School Science

Suzanne Casey Nurse

Barbara Chenot Lower School Science

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Faculty and Staff Jane Crooks Middle SchoolScience

Danette Day Dean ofStudents

Robert Dec Upper School Art

Blaise DeSouza Middle School Math

Mary Edwards Lower School Art

Betsy Engvall Executive Secretary

Russell Enlow Physical Education/Health

John Esslinger Maintenance

Jonathan Esslinger Maintenance

Jennifer Faulkner Upper School Foreign Language

Darcy Foley Middle School Science

Joanne Fortin Lower/Middle Admin. Asst.

Karen Fuller Upper School Foreign Language

Maru Fuste Visual Arts

Christian Gal Upper School English

Jacqueline Gardner Middle School Math

Jane Gerhardt Asst. Athletic Director

Matthew Glenn Performing Arts

Willis Gould Maintenance

Johnny Griffith Upper School English

Laura Guha Grade 3

Elisa Heinricher Instructional Technologist

Lea liench Performing Arts

Martha Nosey Upper School Foreign Language

Karen Jersild Upper School History

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Michael Jessie Maintenance

Emmanuelle Jette Lower School French

Helen Keaney Dining Hall Staff

Stephen Kelley Athletic Director

Janet Kelly College Counselor

Paul Kelly Performing Arts

Carol Knowles Acting Library Director

Brian Kondek Upper School Science

Elizabeth Kunhardt Grade 5

Debra Lamir Admissions Administrative Assistant

Kevin Larkin Maintenance

Lisa Leach Lower School Librarian

Gail LeBlanc Upper School Math

Elisa Lellios Upper School English

Julia Lloyd Middle School Foreign Language

Marilyn Lord Upper School History

Margaret MacGilpin Assoc. Dir Personnel and Finance

Bonnie Macpherson Middle School Math

Debbie Magnuson Receptionist

Alexander Mah Technology

Gary Mathieu Director ofStudies

Margaret McCandless Lower School Drama

Janet McClure Business Staff

Peter McKone Director of Operations

Jennifer McLaren Grade 2

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Faculty and Staff Donald McMillan Upper School English

Catherine Meyer Bookstore Manager

Margery Miller Library Aide

Andrea Mitchell Kindergarten Aide

Diana Monahan Physical Education

Janice Morello Nurse

Alain Ndagijimana Business Office

Mark O'Brien Physical Education

James O'Rourke Head of Maintenance

Lynne O'Shea Middle School Intern

Marjorie Orr Alumni and Development

Patricia Oyer Grade I

Julie Parkinson Grade 4

Sydney Patten Cultural Events Coordinator

Jamie Paul Middle School English

Amy Pearson Upper School Science

Julius Powell Maintenance

Victoria Powers Special Events Coordinator

Craig Premo Maintenance

Meghan Preston Middle School Foreign Language

Joy Pronko Grade 2

Nicolina Puccio Upper School Foreign Language

David Qua Middle School History

Justin Redden Technology

Betsy Rocha Grade 5

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Barbara Rodrique Upper School Administrative Assistant

Judith Sbrogna Lower School Reading

Heidi Schnarr Middle School Music

Sheryl Schutter Kindergarten Aide

Elaine Shack Grade 4

Christopher Sheldon Upper School History

Mark Smith Upper School Math

Nancy Sposato Office Staff

Lynn St.Germain Development

Robert Stein Upper School Science

Jody Stephenson Middle School Foreign Language

Katryna Swartwout Middle School Science

Nadine Telenson Upper School Foreign Language

Mark Teutsch Upper SchoolScience

Dennis Trocchio Upper School History

Josephine Truesdell Kindergarten

Kirsten Truscott Athletic Trainer

Kristen Tupper Kindergarten

Kim VanderSpek Upper School Math

Ann Vanosdol Learning Support

Alexandra Walker Middle School English

Stephen White Upper School English

Fordyce Williams Library Aide

April Wortmann Physical Education

Kathleen Young Middle School History

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Academics at • • Bancroft are,strmulating and challen'ging. Students are determined, hardworking, and intellectually curious. Teachers dedicate themselves to the success of their students by being both cliiallenging and helpful. The lessons of the classroom will remain for years to come.

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"The mathematical sciences particularly exhibit order, symmetry, and limitation; and these are the greatest forms of the beautiful."

-Aristotle

Mathematics The mathematics at Bancroft School vary from Algebra to Geometry, and Pre-Calculus to the "AP's." All of these courses cover the concepts of differentiation and integration as applied to situations in business, biology,sociology,economics,and psychology. The math department's goal is to teach children everyday concepts that will be necessary in a future everyday lifestyle, as well as difficult work involving much thinking and individual learning. The students strive to learn the intellectual concepts of mathematics, and the teachers are always available for extra help. Mathematics at Bancroft is intellectually demanding and opens minds to the ideas of math.

Right: Juniors Becky Slatkin and Emily Mukai help each other as they prepare for a Mr Smith math test.

Below: Ms. LeBlanc shows off the Math Department at the Upper School classes fair

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Above:Junior Dave Crowley helps Brett Hershman as he studies fora math test in the student commons.

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Left: A third grader shows off her amazing addition skills during a race to finish the problem.

Above:Three third graders come together during recess to build blocks into shapes.

Left: Mr Stein helps Emily Baird during the calc-based physics class.

Left: Sarah Allen works hard on her physics workbook in class.

Below: Third graders begin their science experience with a group project.

Left: Ben Lund, Jill Farragher, and Baird Bream listen closely to their physics morning lecture.

Above:A third grader smiles as his group dives into their project.

"Scientists were rated as great heretics by the church, but they were truly religious men because of their faith in the orderliness of the universe." - Albert Einstein

Science Science at Bancroft School is both challenging and invigorating. The passion behind the science department is the labratory work. This prepares the student for future scientific and technological work.

The hands-on work results in active participation in the learning process and improvement in conceptual understanding. From Lower School learning and IPS lab in Middle School, to physics, biology, chemistry and the "APs" in Upper School, the science department continues its excellence in teaching and active participation. The students at Bancroft receive technological insight and lab training to better their knowledge in the sciences.

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"Beneath the rule of men entirely great, the pen is mightier than the sword."

-Edward Bulwer-Lytton

English The English Department at Bancroft creates an inclusive learning environment helping students develop comprehension and articulate language skills while maintaining the fundamentals of spelling and punctuation. Beginning in the Lower School, students learn the rudiments of writing and maintain creative writing journals. Middle Schoolers explore the more difficult concepts of sentence structure and learn to utilize a five paragraph essay. By Upper School, students delve into novels and literary works that touch upon diversity, American History, and the Bible, concluding with a construction of a Senior thesis on the topic of their choice.

Right: Mr Griffith supervises Peer Writers helpingfreshman with their annual "Hero or Zero" Odysseus papers.

Below: Devin Pollock and Liam Kelly share books in Mrs.Truesdell's Kindergarten class.

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Above: Lizzy Allen and Steph Connors discuss the freshman Odysseus paper. Right: Brad Nicholson peer edits during an English workshop.

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Above: Connor Palatucci and Maria Anthony, Mrs. Guha's Third Grade class perfect their penmanship and creative writing during English.

Above: Mrs. Lord's Anthropology class explore artifacts on exhibit at the University of Connecticut and Harvard University.

Left and Right: Mr.Sheldon'sWorld History students use their artistic skills to outline Europe. At right: Nate Pope, Bryn Digney, and Sam McLennan

Left: Qasim Salimi, Christian Seale, Rose El Khoury, and Tom Bacon present a mock Presidential campaign, convention, and elections.

Above: Juniors explore the interactive opportunites at Old Sturbridge Village, using quill pens and printing presses similar to those of the 1800's

"History is the witness that testifies to the passing of time; it illumines reality, vitalizes memory, provides guidance in daily life and brings us tidings of antiquity." - Cicero

History History at Bancroft intensifies in Middle School when students explore the foundations of government and develop geography skills. A unit on Worcester-based United States history is also included in the curriculum. In High School, students discover Western society until World War II, and develop an understanding of the economic and political developments that change a country. Exploring the roots of our country, United States History analyzes American social, economic, and political traditions beginning with the Founding Fathers.

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"Language exerts hidden power, like a moon on the tides."

-Rita Mae Brown

Language Bancroft's devotion to a strong language department is evident. As young as first grade, students begin to learn French through games, plays and songs. Then when they reach Middle School they are given the choice between continuing with French or switching to Spanish or Latin. In sixth grade all students take part in the Roman Banquet where they display Roman life-styles, food and culture. In Upper School students begin to study their languages in greater depth and this year students partook in both Spanish and French exchange programs over March break.

Clockwise starting from the right: Ms. Faulkner's Latin 4 translates from the Iliad. Mr Mathieu's AP French class works in the Language Lab. Ms Lloyd's eighth grade class practices their speaking skills.

Mrs. Hosey's Spanish 3 class discusses the vocabulary for the family.

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Clockwise from the left: Third graders work on their art projects in Ms. Fuste's room. Emily Baird practices the piano in the MPR. A middle school class plays "Gladiator" dodge ball. Annelise Pasnu works on her painting during AP studio art.

"Let each man exercise the art he knows."

-Aristophanes

Art, Gym, Music Lower and Middle School students take classes in gym, music and art. Throughout the year they are given opportunities to showcase their musical talents in assemblies and concerts. Their art is displayed around the school, and students are also able to show their creativity during many class projects. The gym department exposes younger students to new sports and teaches older students how to take responsibility for their fitness level. This year the Upper School gym classes participated in a Survivor Challenge and Period 7 received t-shirts for earning first place!

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Organizations at Bancroft prow-icle variety and, of Gcrurrse, fun! From Student Council and Activities Board, to G.S.A. and Peer One, students are able to engage in numerous activities and clubs that app01 to their interests. All organizations are student run. They provide students an opportunity to take a break from the academic world and take part in an activity that they enjoy.

Student Governmen Student Council Led by Student Council President, Sarah Allen, this year's student council was one of the most successful ever. The "Get Out of Gym" proposal, for seniors who play a sport outside of school, was finally passed along with the founding of the Bancroft Automotive Skills School. Mr. Pollock was as enthusiastic as ever, with comments such as "Dick Cheney is hot" and the infamous "Beat Pingree!" Overall, good times were rolling in student council 2004-2005.

Left: Members of the 20042005 Student Council (L-R) Ben Lund, Vanessa Theoharis, Kate Anderson, Ryan Erickson, Sarah Allen, Jared Glick, Alex LaRose, Tom Bacon, and Agnes Dardas.

Disciplinary Committee The 2004-2005 DC was focused and just, with Dave Gerhardt leading the way. Not many cases were brought before the DC this year, presumably representative of a well-disciplined student body. The committee continued to correct the ways of the small number of misguided Bancroft students, and overall, had a successful year.

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Left: Members of the 2004-2005 Disciplinary Committee (L-R): Mr Teutsch, Ms. Telenson, Dave Gerhardt, Hillary Adams,and Rose El Khoury.

Not pictured: Gabe Drapos, Meredith Crawford

Left Student Body President Sarah Allen and Head of Activities Board, Sam Pope, share the love at the homecoming dance run by the activities board.

Above: Drummer Ricky Malo performs with band for the first live musical performance at the Homecoming dance.

Activities Board Activities Board worked hard all year long to provide the student body with exciting class competitions and awesome social functions. Sam Pope adeptly ran the show as a first time member of AB. From homecoming to lipsync, all the members of AB contributed immensely to an overall successful year for the Activities Board.

Right: Members of the 2004-2005 Activities Board (L-R) Sam Pope, Brendan Conuel, Mr. Kondek, Sarah Neslusan, Linda Van, Alex Rose,Angela Giannopoulos,Alana Rose, Ms. Lellios and Zoe, Esty Hirsh, and Michael Farragher

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Uncommon Time: Isaac Camp,Ingrid Guha, Matt Glick, Eric Jones,Tim Harrington, Scott Dolmat-Connuel, Ryan Erickson, Scott Linblad, Lilla Tamas, Lizzie Eze, Olivia Mercadante, Sarah Neslusan, Bryn Digney

Below: Ingrid Guha and Nicole Peterson prepare for the College Acapella night.

Blue Belles:Angela Giannapolos, Hillary Adams, Lisa Tankinow, Noelle Crooks, Lizi Schuster, Elise Franklin, Christina Tadri, Sarah Chase Missing: Goldie Gold, Rachael Stevens, Rebecca Fahlstrom

Upper Right: Lizzie Eze, Ryan Erickson, Ingrid Guha,and Tim Harrington spread melody throughout the Upper School hall one afternoon. Bottom Right: Scott D.C. and Ryan Erickson contemplate what song to sing. Left: Ingrid Guha and Julie Vairo pose for a picture at rehearsals.

Singing Some Notes Blue Belles With a solo by Lisa Tankanow and the leadership of Noelle Crooks, the Blue Belles began their year with a beautiful version of "Under The Bridge" by the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

This singing group, consisting of all girls, showed the beauty of voice and song in the Bancroft community. The Blue Belles laughed and sang into the ears of the Bancroft audience. For the acapella concert as well as spring concert they sang "For the Longest Time"

by Billy Joel. Their melodious voices are tranquil and always calming.

The music Uncommon Time used to practice singing "The Reason."

Uncommon Time Uncommon Time had a fabulous year, with a record high of sixteen members!

They kicked off the year with "The Star Spangled Banner" at the opening of Homecoming Day, and then prepared "The Reason" for the Winter Concert.

The Nursing Home World Tour gave them an opportunity to perform for an audience outside of the Bancroft community. They performed at the double header of the College Acapella night and the Spring Concert with ease.

They practiced hard for Graduation and said farewell to their five seniors, to whom they wish the best of luck!

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Powder and Wig Powder and Wig worked as hard as ever this year, and produced some outstanding shows.

The fall drama, Tom Jones, was a huge hit as well as the 8th grade

play, Oliver Twist. From Open Mic Night to the musical to the 5th grade play, Powder and Wig continued to provide top-notch entertainment for the Bancroft community.

Members of Powder and Wig (Back Row L-R): Sarah Chase, Elizabeth Barnes, Emily Maskas,Agnes Dardas, Brittany Perley, Margot Boucher Mr Belanger Nick Alunni, Justine Popik, Meagan Bousquet, Nicole Peterson,Alex Ribiero, Baird Bream, Kristen Magnuson, Gifford Williams,Jason Turner Dana Li, Go!die Gold, Murat Arslanoglu, LiIla Tamas, Dan Neslusan,Vanessa Theoharis, Emmy Lawrence, Kristi Shea, Ryan Erickson,Julia Berman, Diana Haynes, Lisa Tankanow, Rachel Stevens, Henry Chase, Kim Proos, Mrs. Hench (Middle Row L-R). Cassie Hayes, Christina Tadiri, Eniana Agoli, Sabrina Kuchta,Julie Vairo, Olivia Mercadante, Kym Giacoppe (Front Row L-R):JenniferYu,Winslow Dresser Spencer Doelhert, Mike Wellman, Hannah Holdstein, Scott Lindbald, Matt Stepanski,Will Chilton,Wilma Cespedes, Stephen Javaras, Heather Melling, and Katie Forsley.

Alis Deliallisi and Alexa Dickman act in character in the Powder and Wig production, Tom Jones.

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"Three, Two, One....Action!!"

Social Concerns From toy drives to clothing drives to food drives, the Social Concerns club had a busy but successful year. Led by seniors Rachel Stevens and Christian Seale, social concerns was able to organize more communitybased events than ever before. Lizzy Eze and Morenike Fajana, backed by the rest of the club, provided endless assistance to Rachel and Christian, leading the club through a successful year!

Julia Karpicz reads to a girl from the Elm Park Elementary School in Worcester

Members of Social Concern (Front L-R): Cynthia Javaras,Tasi Kulubya, Nicole Peterson, Senora Hosey(Middle L-R): Matt Glick, Monique Goring, Morenike Fajana, Lizzy Eze, Rachel Stevens,Alexis Kelleher, Christian Seale, Mike Bloom (Back L-R): Olivia Stevens, Kim Proos, Heather Sebastian, Caitlin Snider,Victoria Mills, Jill Farrahger, and Ellen Dahlberg.

Social Concerns heads Christian Seale and Rachel Stevens pose for a picture after receiving the "volunteer of the month" award.

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Strengthening the Community Peer One Sam Bacon, Connor Dow, and Dan Greenberg lead Bancroft's Peer One's discussions on social issues in the Bancroft community and society as a whole. The club displayed opin-

ion boards in the hallways to hear the voices of the entire commmunity. The opinions of everyone on topics from dress code to the election gave new perspectives.

Left to Right: Lizzy Eze, Kate Anderson, Monique Remillard, Dan Greenberg, Meredith Crawford,Sam Bacon, Connor Dow,and Mr. Dec.

ADL Peer Trainers The Anti-Defamation League's Peer Training program works to combat all forms of prejudice and bigotry by fostering dialogue in an open environment.

Lead by Morenike Fajana and Matt Glick, we gained new members who were trained over a three-day period earlier in the school year. In March, the Peer Trainers facilitated two ninety-minute workshops for both the 9th and 11th grade. Morenike Fajana

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Back Row Left to Right: Mrs. Hosey,Wilma Cespedes,Vanessa Theoharis, Ben Lund, Sarah Allen, Monique Goring,Julia Karpicz, and Christian Seale. Middle Row: Nicole Peterson, Olivia Mercadante, Ricky Malo, Hillary Adams,Shannon McAuliffe, Adrienne Marois, Curtis Reid,Alex Rose, Matt Glick, and Morenike Fajana.

Front Row: Callie Lekas, Ms.Wortmann, Ms. Day, Angela Giannopoulos, and Aaron Brown

GSA GSA leaders, Sarah Allen and Ryan Erickson, led the club in discussions on community and national GLBT issues of acceptance.

This years fund-raising included the GSA café and the GSA movie night.

The money supported Safe Homes in Worcester, an organization dedicated to supporting gay and lesbian teens.

Counter clockwise around the table,Tori Mills, Marissa Franklin, Katrina Englestead, Curtis Reid, Connor Dow,and Ronie Brown "mix it up" and eat lunch with different people. "Mix it up" day, sponcered by ADL PeerTrainers, successfully encouraged students to sit at new lunch tables for a day and make new friends.

Amnesty Amnesty International, under the leadership of Adrienne Marois and Stephanie Connors,raised awareness about human rights issues around the world. They addressed important issues of women with HIV by sponsoring a candlelight assembly and letter writing campaign. The club also sold Happy Meals at lunch and doughnuts at homecoming to raise money to support the international organization.

Left to Right: Baird Bream,Stephen Javaras, NoeIle Crooks, Sarah Allen, Julia Scheier, Hannah Holdstein, Annelise Pasnau, Cassie Hayes, Dan Neslusan, LiIlaTamas, Ryan Erickson, Kate MacDougall, Mike Wellman, and Ms. Fuller

Back Row, Left to Right: Mn Trocchio,Julene Radziewicz, Dot Kelleher Tara Duggan,Julia Probert, Erin O'Connor Callie Lekas, Stephanie Connors, and Monique Goring. Front Row: Emily Mukai, Sarah Crowley, Alena Amano,Adrienne Marois, and Shannon McAuliffe.

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Gourmet Club

Left: From Left to Right, Back row: Scott DolmatConnell, Lisa Tankanow. Front row. Elizabeth Eypper, Liz Breen, Linda Van, Goldie Gold, Christina Tad i ri, Murat Arslanoglu, Dana Li Kristen Magnuson, Stephen Javaras, Ms.Telenson, Lilla Tamas, Siobhan From soups to salads, Gourmet Club has had a Finicane, Andrea productive year filled with food and fun. Non- Haas,JenniferYu, Vanessa Marcotte, members were envious when they passed by the Marissa Franklin, multi-purpose room and smelled the aroma of Monika Chitre, Monica Picard, cinnamon spiced applesauce or tantalizing ginger Daron Cichon, and cookies. One of their main events, the Valentine's Lucy Baird.

Day Truffle Sale, was a huge success and the leaders, Andrea Haas and Stephen Javaras, will be sorely missed.

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From Left to Right, Back to Front:Jared Ellison, Jared Stone, Stephanie Jacques, Dan Asbridge,Talin Avakian, Mohamed Adam,Jamelah Tatum,Tasi Kulubya, Chandra Johnson,Alexis Kelleher, Monique Goring,Taylor Zork, Meg Bousquet,Justine Popik,Wilma Cespedes, and Christian Seale.

Above:Andrea Haas and Stephen Javaras finishing the chocolate truffles which are an annual specialty of Gourmet Club.

Canteen Canteen has had a year of excitement and suspense.

As usual they have faithfully and dutifully been selling snacks and drinks to the Upper School via the Student Commons and have donated all of their funds to the Worcester Food Bank. They have had a dilemma this year; many of their most trusted customers are being ripped away and are spending their money at the new vending machine in the gyms. With loyal leadership from Angela, Brad, Greg, and Sam they hope to regain their monopoly and continue to raise money next year.

Estrafalario had an amazing year packed with a plethora of events to experience some of the local Spanish culture. They dined at the famous Tortilla Sam's, swapped gifts at a Christmas party, watched "Dirty Dancing" in an organized movie night, and much more. The club will be sad to see their senior heads Wilma Cespedes and Christian Seale leave next year, but are looking forward to continued success led by Justine Popik and Monique Goring.

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A Smorgasbord of Cultures Greek Club For Greek Club,2004-2005 has been an eclectic year.

Their amazing heads, Stephanie Ganias and Angela Giannopoulos, organized activities such as preparing Greek salad, watching "Helen of Troy," learning how to Greek Dance, doing fun arts and crafts projects such as making worry beads, and playing Greek card games. This club is open to students of all backgrounds and gives the Bancroft community a glimpse of Greek culture.

From left to right: Mr Ford, Stephanie Ganias, Kelsey McDonough, Sam Brown, Curtis Reid, Sarah Crowley, Angela Giannopoulos, Aaron Brown, Dot Kelleher; and Monique Goring.

Tableau de France From left to right: Mrs. Pucci°, Scott DolmatConnell, Lizi Schuster Rose El Khoury, Lizzy Eze, Murat Arslanoglu, Vanessa Theoharis, Hannah Holdstein, and Laura Honig.

Left to Right: Canteen members Angela Giannopoulos, Greg Peters, Sam Brown, Mrs. Meyers,and Brad Nicholson.

Over in Madame Puccio's room, French Club has been busy, constantly planning and being involved in French events. They have planned a week-long bake sale for French Week, made Mardi Gras masks,attended a play at Assumption College, and watched "Hotel Rwanda" at the local theatre. There is no end to their constant fun.

Led by Laura Honig and Hannah Holdstein, this club hopes to continue to be the Paris of Bancroft.

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Beacon Newspaper This year the Bancroft Beacon published a variety of articles, from political issues on the 2004 election to a school visit from CNN Crossfire's Tucker Carlson. Current pop culture, movies, music, and sports were also regular Beacon features.

Intarsia What wonders are held here, you ask? It is beyond comparison. There are colors among this group of people that have not been seen in a lit firework. You can't help but marvel at those creations; they are wonderful things. They've made people stand up and lean over the backs of others to get a closer look, but we'll hold them up higher if they're hard to see. Tridents and pencils and color markers(some of them scented!) held aloft, we're a proud bunch. But we're really in full support of love and creativity. We've got plenty here in this club, and you can find it with ease, like a brown glove that was dropped in the snow. We rejoice in all creative expression, and we love you. Baird Bream, Monica Picard, and MaIly Anderson

Pictured Newspaper staff Katrina Lamsa, Agnes Dardas, Sarah Allen, Matt Stepanski, Murat Arslanoglu, Gabe Drapos, Ingrid Guha, Alex LaRose,Alexa Dickman, Mr Gal, Kate Anderson, MaIly Anderson, Lizzi Eze.

Intarsia members at the Gothic poetry Jam

Intarsia Members (not in order photographed): Murat Arslanoglu, Henry Chase, Brendan Conuel,Wilma Cespedes, Nate Erskine,Adam Freeman Soybel, Liz Eypper, Monika Chitre, Bridget Dunigan, Myles Dunigan,AI Deliallisi, Cassie Hayes, Diana Haynes, Rose El Khoury,Will Chilton,Julia Karpicz, Kate MacDougall, Heather Melling, Stephanie Lund, Katrina Lamsa, Editors: Mally Anderson, Baird Bream,and Monica Picard.

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So Much To Write About Yearbook and Yearbook Photo

These talented groups of students collaborated their artisitc techniques to produce this fantastic yearbook!

Yearbook Staff: Mr Stein, Lindsey Madison, Courtney Silva, Hillary Adams,Alana Rose, Kate Anderson, Izzy Fay, Monica Picard, Liz Breen, Morgan Cichon, Sarah Shear Daron Cichon,and Mrs. Pearson. Not pictured: Meredith Crawford.

Illiterati Illiterati members enjoyed reading short stories, chosen by the heads, and discussing the relative themes and motives portrayed through the main characters.

Yearbook Photo Members: Mr Dec, Hillary Adams, Erin O'Connor Murat Arslanoglu, and Sam Bacon.

Writing Tutors

Writing tutors in progress helping Freshman.

Illiterati Members (not in order photographed): Alexa Dickman, Rose El Khoury, Henry Chase, Diana Haynes, Katie Forzley, Maryam Zekeria, Emily Maskas, Elizabeth Barnes, Sabrina Kuchta, Taverly Adams,and Kate MacDougall.

This year, Writing Tutors paired Upperclassmen with Underclassmen to teach some of the finer points of editing. They worked together on such papers as the Odysseus and Jane Eyre papers.

Writing Tutors (not in order photographed):Jaclene Coit, Noelle Crooks,John Dahlberg, Scott Dolmat-Connell, Rose El Khoury,Jill Farragher, Elise Franklin, Angela Giannopoulos,Andrea Haas, Diana Haynes, Heather Melling, Brianna Perley, Sam Pope, Kim Proos, Qasim Salimi, Courtney Silva, Rachel Stevens, Sarah Allen,Tom Bacon, Emily Baird, Sam Brown,Stephanie Connors,Alexa Dickman, Ryan Erickson, Dana Fuhrman, Kym Giacoppe, Hannah Holdstein, Stephen Javaras, Dan Neslusan, Alana Rose, Christian Seale, Mike Shusta, and Mr McMillan.

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Debate Team Is Wal-Mart good for America? Should teachers be able to express their opinions during class at private schools? Overall is the internet harmful or helpful? These are some of the few issues Debate Club has been preparing to argue within and outside of school. While trying to emphasize the rules of formal debate, we find ways to have fun as we promote thoughtful argument. By playing games, brainstorming, and holding practice debates, our C-Day meetings are used to help build up speaking and argumentative skills. We hope to attend a few more outside school debates as well as have a debate in assembly before the end of the year.

-Emily Baird, Nate Erskine, and Stephen Javaras Below:Anastasia Exarchos, Shannon McAuliffe, Kelsey McDonough,and Esty Hirsh have fun at Yale University meeting new people and presenting their bills with the rest of Yale Model Congress.

Above (l-r): Baird Bream, Nate Erskine, Spencer Doehlert,Julia Probert, Emily Baird, Stephen Javaras.

Yale Model Congress

Above (l-r): Ryan Erickson, Esty Hirsh, Kelsey McDonough,Alex Rose, Brett Hershman,Anastasia Exarchos, Shannon McAuliffe, and Jared Glick.

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In the company of our patient and understanding chaperones, Ms. Jersild and Mr. Legget, our club astounded the Yale Model Congress, lifting its participants in storms of moving rhetoric. On this four-day foray, the Bancroft statesmen (and women)engaged in rigorous debate about national affairs and passed legislation in an effort to make our nation better. We came away from the experience with the immense respect of our peers and a number of interesting stories.., for instance: the day the girls got lost and wandered into a not-so-wonderful part of New Haven. As only one of our senators will retire, the club can expect continued participation over the coming years. If only the United States were put in the hands of such devoted public servants!

Brain Power Speech Team

Above:Wilma Cespedes and Vanessa Theoharis hang out at one of their speech tournaments. Both girls were able to impress the audience and earn some trophies for their performances.

We, the extremely proud and energetic members of the Bancroft Speech Team, now carry many black binders and have put them to good use making a name for ourselves within the realm of forensics. We have flourished under the love and support of our coaches, Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon, and Spanky, the Flying Hamster of Doom, who rains coconuts on your pitiful city and who strikes fear (or at least perplexity) into the hearts of our opposition. He has been a critical part of forging the speech team's identity, for he represents the might and splendor that we speechies(one who does speech) carry within ourselves. The speech team continues to educate itself in the ways of speech while bonding together and winning a multitude of trophies and some nifty nutcrackers. We look forward to future victories and the possibility that, if any speechie makes it to nationals, Vanessa shaves Baird's head.

Above Back Row (l-r): Andrew Becker, Mr Sheldon, Gabe -Baird Bream Drapos, Matt Stepanski,Vanessa Theoharis, Ryan Erickson, and Jared Stone. Middle:John Dahlberg, Kate MacDougall, Olivia Mercadante,Wilma Cespedes, Sarah Neslusan, and JenniferYu. Front: Baird Bream, Cassie Hayes,Aidan Payne, Mrs. Sheldon.

Math Team With captains Ben Lund and John Dahlberg, the math team made it to four meets in 2004. They showed off their skills, and their hard work advanced them to Division A this year. Ben says that their goal for next year is to come in third in their division. Remember- Polynomials for Concord and cookies will be eaten.

Below (kr): Ben Lund, Rose Gammal,Elizabeth Barnes, Liz Eypper, Rose El Khoury, John Dahlberg, Ingrid Guha,Jake Lem ay,Vanessa Theoharis, Gabe Drapos, and Mr Barrow.

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Reaching Out To the Community C.A.R.E.

C.A.R.E., Children's Art session. This year, the club, advised by Mrs. and Recreation ExpeMagnuson, had two fun rience, is a Saturday and exciting sessions. morning community Both big buddies and service program that little buddies look forpairs Upper School ward to next year! students with special -Stephanie Connors, needs children. The Dan Greenberg, and buddies participate in Sam Bacon art and gym activities during a fall and spring

The Faces of C.A.R.E. C.A.R.E. Members: In the tree (l-r):Curtis Reid, Dan Greenberg, Connor Dow,and Sam Bacon. Back row: Chris Palatucci, Sarah Crowley, Aaron Brown, Courtney Silva, Jared Glick, and Matt Glick. Front row: Alyse Dunn,Erin O'Connor,Becky Slatkin,Adrienne Marois,Emily Mukai,Shannon McAuliffe, Stephine Connors, Sarah Allen, Sam Brown, Mike Bloom, and Brett Hershman.

When Curtis Reid was asked what he liked most about CARE.he responded "I always had so much every Saturday. Mybuddy and I really loved the making cool art stuff!"

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HORIZON This fall, HORIZON performed their first Halloween oriented play ever. In "Monster's Jamboree," the HORIZON and Bancroft buddies played ghostly creatures on their way to a Halloween party.

Behind the masks of the monsters, new

friendships formed, and everyone shared laughs, smiles and snacks. Thanks to all who participated for a wonderful year.

- Dan Neslusan, Emmy Lawrence, and Kristiana Papa

HORIZON heads, Kristiana Papa, Dan Neslusen, and Emmy Lawrence after they won the Volunteer of the Month Award.

The Faces of HORIZON

When Lizzie Eze was asked what made HORIZON an awesome experience,she responded,"It was a great learning experience that I believe everyone in their

life should participate in. It was exciting to be able to share my passion for acting with the kids, people who are as enthusiastic as I am!"

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Host The Host Club this year continued to grow with many new members under the leadership of Kym Giaccoppe and Annelise Pasnau. Members of the Bancroft Host Club show prospective students around the school for a half day. By reaching out to future students, they form new relationships with people that may be joining our ranks next year.

Above (left to right):(back row) Nicole Peterson, Susan El Khoury Marissa Franklin, Kristen Magnuson, Kate MacDougall, Michaela McManus, Murat Arslanoglu.(front row) Linda Van, Monique Goring, Eniana Agolli, Bryn Digney, Lucy Baird, Daron Cichon, Liz Breen, Kym Giacoppe,Annelise Pasnau, Rebecca Fahlstom and Tori Mills.

Tour Guides Under the expert leadership of senior Stephen Javaras and sophomore Kate Anderson, Bancroft students gladly gave up free time to showcase the school to families interested in joining the community. These dedicated members are greatly appreciated and have helped the growth of the school!

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Above (left to right): Kym Giacoppe, Kim Proos, Marissa Franklin, Susan El Khoury, Meredith Crawford, Kate Anderson, Ricky Malo.Vanessa Theoharis, Morgan Cichon, Olivia Mercadante, Bryn Digney, Ben Cole, Rose El Khoury, Nicole Peterson, Cassie Hayes. Missing: Stephen Javaras.

Guiding the Bancroft Community Left: Big Buddies (from left to right): Cynthia Javaras, Rebecca Fahlstrom,Tori Mills, Monique Goring, Susan El Khoury, Kristi Shea, Marissa Franklin, Kristin Magnuson, Murat Arslanoglu, Nate Erskine, Greg Peters, Liz Eypper, Emily Baird, Kim Proos, and Kym Giacoppe

Big Buddies

The Host, Tour Guides and Big Buddy clubs were all extremely active inside the Bancroft community this year.

These clubs were dedicated to showing the school to interested students, and also to making new students and freshmen feel welcome for their first year of Upper School!

Above:Three of the club leaders, Courtney Silva,Annelise Pasnau and Sarah Crowley work together in deciding the next song to play at the"Name That Tune" event.

The Big Buddies Club, headed

by Annelise Pasnau, Courtney Silva, Nate Erskine, Kristi Shea and Sarah Crowley led successful activities this year in which freshmen and new students were paired with upperclassmen who taught them the ropes of surviving high school. This group Above:Tara Duggan,Tasi Kulubya, Cynthia Above: Kingsley Essien and his little buddy, sponsored many successful Javaras, Alexis Kelleher, and Olivia Stevens events such as the ice cream Jack Anderson, collaborate to name that are having a blast at the ice cream social. tune. social, lunches together, and "Name That Tune!"

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We've Got Game Ping Pong The Ping Pong club was very successful this year, led by Tom Bacon, John Dahlberg and Monica Picard. Many students and teachers participated in the open tournaments, which became very competitive. These members were so enthusiastic about the thrills of ping pong that many of them could be seen in the mat room during their free time, honing their skills. Next year, the Josh Torrey practices during his free time, while Chris Palatucci waits until it's his turn club hopes to establish a ping play. to pong league with other schools in the area. Great Season Ping Pongers!!!!

Fly Fishing: Josh Torrey, Chris Palatucci, Adele Erskine, Nate Erskine, Dan Reilly, Liz Eypper, Caleb Dresser Lisa Tankanow, and Mt: Smfth.

Fly Fishing The Ping Pong Club: Eric Jones, Ben Cole,Tom Bacon, Monica Picard,Jon Dahlberg,Josh Torrey, PD Pedeyillano, Qasim Salimi, Mr Smith, Alyse Dunn, Michelle Arous, lzzy Fay, Lia Engelsted, Murat Arslanoglu, and Eric Tankanow.

Left: PD Pedevi Ilano hones his skills as he practices before a big tournament the next day.

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Caleb Dresser and Dan Reilly along with the rest of the Fly Fishing club could often be seen polishing their casting skils on the sports fields during club meetings.

Their skills were put to good use during club trips to local rivers. Mr. Smith was a very helpful guide in combination with the experience of the club leaders, Caleb and Dan.

Sam Truesdell, a recent alumni, and Caleb Dresser proudly show their catch during a summer trip.

Liz Eypper displays her impressive fish she managed to catch with the fly fishing skills she learned during club practices.

Intramural Sports League The Sports club was extremely active in the gyms and on the fields this year. From exciting games of dodgeball and the fast paced wiffle ball tournament, Tom Bacon and Greg Peters kept them busy throughout the long year.

Intramural Sports League:Tom Bacon, Eldraen Pharr, Hung Le, Mohammed Adam,Tom Magnuson,Tim McKone, Brett Hershman, Dave Gerhardt, Mike Bloom and Josh Jasinski

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Naturally Technical Garden Group With the heads, Heather Melling and Jared Ellison, Garden Group has had its most successful year ever! This year they have implemented recycling cans and bottles in the Upper School.

Garden Group is the Current club of fun and love.

They've had fun growing.

-Heather Melling Liz Eypper, Jake Lemay, and Lucy Crowley 'stuff' up hay for the night at Sturbridge Village.

The work of the Garden Group. These cheerful yellow flowers decorate the campus.

Above: The leaders Heather Melling and Jared Ellison, along with Will Chilton and Emmy Lawrence, pose for a picture with the lobby plants.

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Above:After a long night of Halloween fun, Erin O'Connor (back left) remembers,' Even though it was cold, it was a lot of fun.

My hat kept blowing off, but I had fun scaring people anyways."

Outing Club

Above: Erin O'Connor gets ready for the cart full of kids to go by. With the broom in her hand, she is ready to put on a show at Sturbridge Village.

From scaring little kids at Sturbridge Village on Halloween to clearing paths at Jellystone Park, the Outing Club did it all. And even though they had few meetings, the club explored what Massachusetts had to offer. The heads, Andrea Haas, Siobhan Finicane, and Katrina Engelsted, helped lead the way to an eventful year of the outdoors.

Andrew Becker heaves a scare crow to a barrel in order to deplete it of its hay. It is no longer needed at Sturbridge Village after the Halloween celebrations.

Jake Lemay and Andrew Becker walk around the Sturbridge Campus during their break between building fences and tearing them down.

Top Left to Bottom Right: Murat Arslaganou, Alexander Owen, Mr Gal, Ricky Malo, Dan Maskas, Siobhan Finicane, Monique Remillard,Jake Lemay, Lindsey Madison, lzzy Fay Lucy Crowley, Liz Eypper, Bridget Dunigan, Morgan Cichon, Justine Popik, Andrea Haas Missing: Katrina Engelsted, Mn Griffith

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Athletics at Bancroft are competitive, spirited, ,---aniusive. Playing in the E.I.L. and N.E.P.S.A.C. leagues, Bancroft teams have the talent and determination to have award winning seasons. The strong teamwork along with abundant team spirit foster lasting bonds both on and

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Student Life

The Men's Varsity Lacrosse team : (L-R,Top-Bottom) Greg Peters, Tim Harrington, Dan Greenberg, Jeremy Bamberg, Chris Palatucci, Sam Bacon, Sam Brown. Coach Stein, Josh Woda, Connor Dow, Eric Jones, Andrew Smith, Ronie Brown, Bruce Baird, Coach Charles, Coach Abe Stein. Dan Asbridge,Taylor Zork, Murat Arslanoglu, Matt Sprogna, Erik Pearson, Scott Nicholson, PD Pedivillano, Brad Nicholson, Josh Torrey.

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The Men's Varsity Lacrosse team had a victorious season, with senior leaders Matt Sbrogna, Josh Woda, Erik Pearson, Bruce Baird and Scott Nicholson. The team came in second in the EIL and advanced to the semi-final round in NEPSACS. By training in Florida, they got an early start and were in shape to take on any team. They hope to have another fine season in 2005.

Lacrosse 2004 Results

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Crossing the Crease Lacrosse 2004 The Women's Varsity Lacrosse team had a fun season, some highlights included: Annelise having her first shutout, Julie scoring her first goals, Sarah's intense nose bleeds, Becky's debut in goal, having at least one team member getting yellowcarded at every game, and the gorgeous wire saftey goggles. Emily became an EIL allstar, leading the team offensively. The captains, Jen,Julie and Jess, headed the team with confidence and will be missed for the 2005 season. Special Thanks to Coach Lord and TL who guided the team through their ups and downs.

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Top left: Senior Scott Nicholson gets ready to start the game with a faceoff. Scott began the game by winning the faceoff often.

Top Right: Alana, Angela, Emily and Steph get aggressive at their first scrimmage during spring training in Florida. Those girls were tough players and ready to hit the Disney parks.

Below:Senior goalie, Erik Pearson, blocking the opponent,with the defense supporting.

His goalie skills earned him his third E.I.L. all-star award.

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Making a Racket Tennis 2004

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Boys Junior Varsity Tennis: Fay Berwick Concord Berwick Fenn Fay Marianapolis Concord

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Left: Ryan Gise and Alex Rose pause their match to get advice from their trusted coach, Mr Enlow.

Boys Varsity Tennis: Stephen Javaras, Mike Habib,Tom Bacon, Jared Glick, Alex Rose, Ryan Gise,Vivek Patwardin, and Coach Enlow. JV Boys Tennis: (no picture available) Coach Tsang, Ben Lund,Andrew Becker,Alex Becker Matt Glick Curtis Reid,Jon Dahlberg, Hung Li, and Ryan Erickson.

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Girls Varsity Tennis: Suffield Beaver Berwick Pingree Winsor Worcester Academy Newton Wilbraham/Monson Williston Dana Hall Concord Rivers Cushing

Girls Junior Varsity Tennis:

Vivek Patwarden and Ryan Gise discuss their form and technique before heading onto the court.

Tom Bacon, a dedicated tennis player, gets ready to volley at the net in his match against Berwick.

Beaver Cushing Pomfret Newton Wilbraham/Monson Cushing Pomfret Concord Cushing

This year the Bancroft tennis teams had winning seasons. Both Girls and Boys Varsity teams captured the EIL championship titles. Despite the rainy and windy spring weather, all the teams practiced and played hard! We love and will miss all the talented seniors who are leaving but to a tennis player, love means nothing.

Girls Varsity Tennis: Laura Honig, Stephanie Ganias, Andrea Haas, Sioban Finicane,VanessaTheoharris, Mr Paul, Sarah Allen, Erin Finicane, Ally Glick,Jill Goldstein, and Michelle Arous.

Girls JVTennis: Mr Spreadbury, Megan Bousquet, Victoria Knight, Rose El Khoury,Julia Berman, Susan El Khoury, Kristiana Papa, Lucy Wall, Lucy Crowley, Esty Hirsh, Isabel Fay, Ha Bui.

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Baseball and Softball 2004 The Softball Team,captained by Abby Reid and Allison Wallace, carried themselves through a season full of shut outs and big wins. Coaches Ms. Gerhardt and Mr. Marois were impressed as the girls won the first two rounds in the ELL tournament. They gave it their all in the finals but were at last defeated by Pingree. With Cynthia Javaras and Adrienne Marois named EIL All Stars the softball team finished the 2004 season on a strong note.

The girls huddle during a game to go over strategies and plays that will help them crush their opponents.

Above:The girls' softball team stretches under the warm Florida sun.They all had a great time practicing and getting in shape on their spring training trip.

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The boys come together for a pep talk to get excited for their upcoming game.

Boys' Baseball Team: Top: Mr O'Brien, Jeff Reisner, Patrick Rea, Mike Bloom, Josh Jasinski,Tom Magnuson, Shaun McDonough, Brett Hershman, and David Crowley.

Bottom: Tim McKone, Charles Gammal, Ryan McDonough,Connor Ryan, Dave Slatkin, Ben Cole, and Dave Gerhardt.

Girls' Softball Team: Top: Callie Lekas, Rebecca Fahlstrom, Kelsey McDonough, Erin O'Connor, Rachel Gerhardt, and Adrienne Marois.

Middle: Mr Marois, Kristen Magnuson,Tara Duggan,Alyse Dunn,Jackie Coit, Elise Franklin and Mrs. Gerhardt.

Bottom: LisaTankanow,Cynthia Javaras,Allison Wallace, Abby Reid, Rose Gammal,and Alena Amano.

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Competing for Gold Track & Field 2004 The track team started out with a large number of willing participants. Whether they were running or throwing, every athlete put in their best effort and contributed to the team.

This year they strengthened their skills as well as set new school records. The captains, Jake Remillard, Dave Eypper, Alix Lamsa,and Diana Haynes, led the team by example. In the next year, the team hopes to improve even more in the relays, shot put, and high jump.

April 14 April 21 April 28 May 8 May 12 May 15

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Above: Ready,Set, Go!! Kevin Brownell strides around the track, completing in the 1500m race. Kevin ran on to obtain third place.

Above: The 2003 Track Team smiles for a picture.

Back: Coach Haynes, Christian Becker, Brendan Conuel,Will Chilton, Ricky Malo,Jared Stone,Jason Turner, Kevin Brownell, Colin Campbell, Coach Qua,Coach Schindle Middle: Julie Vairo, Goldie Gold, Liz Eypper,Jesse Vaughn,Sam Ostrow, Baird Bream,Alexa Dickman, Mike Wellman, Katrina Engelsted, Myles Dunigan, Morenike Fajana, Monica Picard Front: Katie Forzley, Ingrid Guha, Dana Li, Diana Haynes,Jake Remillard,Alix Lamsa, Lindsey Madison, Morgan Cichon, Michelle Remillard Now.—

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Above: The epitome ofTrack & Field: lounging around, eating food, getting nervous, and preparing for races and throwing.

Above top to bottom: Boys and their toys: Jared Stone, Sam Ostrow, and Ricky Malo with their discuses. Liz Eypper gets motivated forthe low hurdles with The Beatles.

And They're Off! Cross Country 2004 Opponents LCA,Landmark Berwick, Dana Hall, Newton Concord, BenNick, Pingree, LCA,Windsor LCA Berwick, Beaver, Chapel Hill, LCA Chapel HIII, Berwick, Beaver, Landmark, LCA LCA Newton, Dana Hall, Chapel Hill, Landmark Concord, Pingree, Chapel Hill, Landmark Winsor Worcester Academy EILTournament \Qesw England Championships

Above:The sister of Katrina, Lia, pushes herself at a Bancroft race to gain 3rd place. Right: Tasi looks refreshed when she finishes a race.

Below:Scott acts goofy and still wins the race at Newton Country Day.

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After a successful season last year, the cross country team wondered whether they could match that record. The team came out strong this year with captains Scott Dolmat-Connell and Ingrid Guha leading the group. After a year of injury, Christian Seale came back this season to contribute to the team, while Mohamed Adams, Lia Engelsted, and Tasi Kuluyba tried cross country for the first time. Alden Ruml, Ben Lund,and captain, Katrina Engelsted unfortunately got injured and had to cheer from the sidelines. Times were shortened and PRs were broken. This year cross country started with a bang and ended in a boom.

Girl's Cross Country Team: Back: Coach O'Brien, Bridget Dunigan, Katrina Lamsa, Goldie Gold, Dana Li , Coach Shea Front: Kara Brownell, Lia Engelsted,Tasi Kuluyba, Ingrid Guha, Julie Vairo, Cassy Hayes, Monika Chitre

From top to bottom: Freshman Adam Shepro sprints to the finish line at Newton. Mohamed Adam and Tim McKone are caught runnning together in the woods,as usual. Ingrid Guha finishes it out to win the race at Newton. Goldie Gold and Julie Vairo practice arm coordination during interval training.

Boy's Cross Country: Coach 0'Brien,Alex LaRose, Ben Lund, Mohamed Adam,Christian Seale, Coach Shea, Nick LoPresti,Tim McKone, Gabe Drapos,Scott Do'mat-Connell, Faraan Khan,Adam Shepro,Alden Ruml

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Kickin' It, Soccer Style Soccer 2004 Both girls and boys soccer played a tough season.

The girls' team put forth their best effort, and while their scores may not show it, they dominated every game. Captains Sarah Allen and Andrea Haas with Coach Kelley and Coach Manchester helped the team to enjoy the season. Similarily, the boys Varsity dominated and defeating past rivals, including Pingree and L.C.A. On the Varsity team, Cynthia Javaras gets Coach Spreadbury and captains ready for a free kick.

Tim Harrington, Sam Bacon and Her fierce expression is enough to scare off Sam Brown turned up the heat on the other team. the field. The team finished the regular season as tri-champions of the E.I.L. Unfortunately, the postseason came to an abrupt end with a devastating N.E.P.S.A.C. quarterfinal loss to the Foreman School. Junior Varsity Coach Ford and captains Eric Jones and Matt Glick led the team into another exciting and challenging season.

Girls Soccer Berwick Cushing Pingree L.C.A. Stoneleigh-Burnham Wheeler Concord Newton Country L.C.A. Worcester Academy Beaver Lawrence Portsmouth Abbey Windsor Pomfret Dana Hall

Above: The gals get together to talk strategy during a break. The team bonded well this year and was exceptionally close.

Left: Liz Allen takes the ball away from the L.C.A. player

Girls Varsity Soccer: Front Row (L-R): Emily Mukai, Heather Sebastian, Andrea Haas, Sarah Allen, Talin Avakian, Morgan Cichon. Middle Row (L-R): Coach Steve Kelley, Isabelle Engelsted, Kate Anderson, Ellen Dahlberg, Kelsey McDonough, Coach Kara Manchester Back Row (L-R): Lindsey Madison, Lizzy Eze, Victoria Mills, Cynthia Javaras, Lizzy Allen

Above:Jeremey Bamberg chops the ball away from an opponent as Tom Magnuson and Dave Crowley come to support.

"Celebrate what you've accomplised, but also raise the bar a little higher each time you succeed" -Mia Hamm

Boys Varsity Soccer

Tom Magnuson tackles hard for the ball. Josh Torrey runs up the field to receive the ball.

Boys Varsity Soccer: Front Row (L-R):JoshTorrey, Brad Nicholson,Tim Harrington, Sam Brown, Sam Bacon, Kingsley Essien, Mitch Harrington.

Middle Row (L-R): Coach Kevn Spreadbury, Jake Lemay, Jeremey Bamberg,Tom Magnuson, William Fitzpatrick, Mike Schusta. Back Row (L-R): Paul Dale Pedevillano, Dave Crowley, Taylor Zork,Sam Finkelstein, Colin Campbell.

Boys Junior Varsity Soccer: Front Row (L-R): Tanner Pendleton, Alis Deliallisi, Alex Rubiero, Matt Glick, Ben Cole, Erion Lipo, Curtis Reid, Sam Broadhurst. Back Row (L-R): Xher..., Nathaniel Pope, Chris Palatucci, Ricky Malo, Eric Jones, Aaron Brown, Sam McLennan, Murat Arslanogu, Coach Curran Ford.

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Shooting to Victory Field Hockey 2004 'Twas the start of pre season, when all through the field, The squad was running, with quite a high yield.

The players were working with lungs out of air, In hopes that they would soon have some wins to declare.

Then Pingree arrived with ponytails askew, The battle of the season... onto the field we flew.

Into overtime we assaulted their cage Pounded Emma,fought on with an offensive barrage, When, to our wondering eyes the clock stooped, Fate gave us a tie and mouths they just dropped.

But with senior Lisa so lively and quick, The three, three, three one soon did the trick.

More often than team dinners the wins they came, Coach whistled, and shouted, and we laughed out their name, "Now, Beaver, now LCA, now Portsmouth and BB and N! Bring it on Concord, on LCA, on Rivers and Newton!

To the top of the league! To the top of it all!

With the Telegram, darn Telegram still ignoring our call!

But with October cold and rustling fall leaves Lawrence and Winsor, they harassed us like thieves.

If only those two bad apples could battle it out A call to the cops would be in order we don't doubt.

Coach Q- you keep us alive with your defensive skill Coach G- the best in the world we commit our will.

Even Patty R and her Notre Dame vultures, Will never be able to match our great field hockey culture.

So squad with that, there will be no title or banner raising BUT, these past four months of memories... amazing The seniors say adieu to the very best team, We leave you and good luck- fulfill our NEPSAC dream!

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When back on the bus after a hard loss to Lawrence Academy...

"Well,at least we're prettier than they are!!"

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Left:Top to botton; left to right- Alena Amano,Isabel Fay, Rachel Gerhardt Daron Cichon,Chandra Johnson, NoeIle Fura,Agnes Dardas Monica Picard, Lisa Tankanow,Coach Q,Liz Eypper, Erin O'Connor,Julia Probert Susan Flanagan, Liz Breen,Sarah Crowley, Lucy Baird,Coach Gerhardt Becky Slatkin, Ellen Vancellete, Cali Lekas, Dana Fuhrmann, Emily Baird,Adrienne Marois, Kym Giacoppe and Nicole Peterson.

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Above: Erin O'Connor gets ready to shoot the ball. Erin plays center back and has saved many goals.

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Above: Field Hockey players rally in front of the goal, preparing to face LCA. They went on to win the game 5-0.

Pingree LCA Buckingham Browne Portsmith Abby Pomfret Concord Newton LCA Beaver Rivers Lawrence Winsor Cushing Worcester Academy Dana Hall

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PUTTing it Away Golf 2004 The two captains pose with their Coach, Ms. LeBlanc. These three partner up to lead the team to victory

Varsity Golf

Mike Bloom swings away at the ball in practice at the Holden Hills Golf Course.

This year the golf team had a very successsful season with a nine and five record. The team was led by their four year player and captain Dave Gerhardt.

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contributed immensely to the success of the team. Also solid play by Alexis Kelleher, Ben Bryant, Robbie Caron, Jack Anderson and especially Mike Bloom led the team on a five match winning streak. The team was emotionally supported by Jared Stone and Nick Marois who will be solid contributors in the future. Even though their stunning captain

Team picture:(left to right) Coach LeBlanc, Brett Hershman,Jared Stone, Mike Bloom,Alexis Kelleher Ben Bryant, Robby Caron,Jack Anderson, Dave Gherhardt, Nick Marais, Eric Tankanow.

is graduating, the golf team looks forward to continued success.

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The Ski team was very enthusiastic and could often be spotted in the hallways on race days wearing their colorful spandex GS suits to show their team spirit. Led by senior captains Connor Dow, Dana Fuhrmann and Emily Baird, the team was a dominant force at Wachusett Mountain. The team had six races, was very successful on the slopes of Mt. Wachusett, and brought home many trophies.

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Left: Members of the Girls Ski team.

Dana Fuhrman, Lucy Crowley, Liz Breen. and Adele Erskine pose for a picture before their final race of the season.

EASTERN LEAGUE SOFTBALL CHAMPIONS

Below: The Varsity Volleyball team takes a moment before a game to contemplate and bond. Around the circle (counterclockwise from top left) are Ellen Dahlberg, Olivia Stevens, Monica Picard, Susan Flanagan, Alena Amano, Noelle Fura, Stephanie Connors, Kate Anderson, and Hillary Adams.

Above:Top row:Lucy Crowley,Liz Eypper,Sarah Crowley,Jake Lemay, Sam McClennan, Liz Breen, Meg Terrill and Coach Ford. Bottom Row: Monique Remillard, Laura Crowley, Dana Fuhrmann, Connor Dow, Emily Baird, Izzy Fay and Trudy Crowley. Missing: Isaac Camp and Adele Erskine.

The JV Volleyball team had an incredible season with experienced players Betsy Gardener, Julia Karpicz, and Brianna Perley as captains. For such an amazing team it was difficult to find competition, but they managed and were able to show their opponents how real volleyball was played. These girls were tough on the court and had a great time playing, especially with their striped socks. Their team motto? Slap the Tissery!

Right:Top Row:ManagerAlex Ribeiro,Rose Gammal, Suela John,Julia Scheier, Kristen Magnuson,lrta John, Coach Sheldon. Bottom Row:Monique Goring,April Gammal,Julia Karpicz,Betsy Gardner, Brianna Perley, Emily Mukai. and Eniana Agolli.

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Left: Varsity Volleyball captains Stephanie Connors,Angela Giannopoulos and Sarah Allen pose with Coach Stein after beating Beaver Country Day.

The Varsity Volleyball team brings it in for a cheer ,

How do you say goodbye to an all-star team characterized not only by the best records but also the best teammates and coaches? Impossible feat but we shall try.

Varsity Volleyball had a spirited team of fifteen players and two great coaches who immediately blended over fun times in spandex. Accompanied by episodes of the OC and remembering to bring our manager Erion to every away game, we won the title of EIL Champions and NEPSAC Champions! Regardless of sweaty hands, yellow cards, step aerobics, attempted jump serves, and deceptive Moo games, we triumphed over our biggest competition: Milton. And most importantly, Kate called the ball "in" correctly ... twice.

We've had so much fun these past four years playing volleyball with amazing teammates. To Coach Stein and Coach Enlow: thanks for putting up with us the past four years. We appreciate everything you have done for us!

Love, Ang, Sarah and Steph Bump,Set, Spike,Win! Right:Julia Karpicz serves up an ace at Lawrence Academy, tallying another win for JV Volleyball.

Left:Top Row: Coach Stein, Lia Engelsted, Rachel Stevens, Susan Flanagan, Hillary Adams, Kate Anderson, Olivia Stevens, Ellen Dahlberg, Kat Engelsted, Coach Enlow. Bottom Row:Alena Amano, Monica Picard, Angela Giannopoulos, Stephanie Connors, Sarah Allen, Lizzy Allen, and Noelle Fura.

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Adrienne Marois defends the ball against Newton Country Day.

Back Row:(I-r) Coach Duggan, Coach O'Brien, Mohamed Adam, Josh Jasinski, Jared Stone, Ricky Maio, Mike Bloom, Brett Hershman, and Coach Judd. Front Row: PD Pedevillano, Christian Seale, Eldraen Pharr, Tom Magnuson, Dave Gerhardt, Qasim Salimni, and Tim McKone.

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Boys Basketball Coach O'Brien, Dave Gerhardt and Tom Magnuson led Boys Varsity basketball through a tough season. The team worked well together to achieve a winning record. JV basketball, oys Varsity Basketball

Back Row:(I-r) Ethan Haskell, Mike Farragher, Andrew Becker, Andrew Smith, Jim Ermilio, and Coach Judd. Front Row: Eric Tankanow, Nick LoPresti, Al Deliallisi, Brendan Jones, Mitch Harrington, Jack Anderson, and Robbie Caron.

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The world mourns the death of 93-year-old Ronald Reagan, the 40th U.S. president, credited with ending the Cold War.

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With his wife Laura by his side, George W. Bush wins a second term as president by defeating Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry in a fiercely contested election. Bush won with 51 percent.

As US Airways, United Airlines and ATA enter bankruptcy, Delta Air Lines cuts fares by up to 50 percent to entice travelers.

Martha Stewart serves five months in prison and is fined $30,000.

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Despite a fraudulent election and dioxin poisoning, Viktor Yushchenko perseveres and becomes the new Ukrainian president.

Last erupting in 1980, Mount St. Helens again releases steam, spews ash and develops a 1,300 degree lava dome.

Condoleezza Rice becomes the first black woman to be named secretary of state.

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• An accounting scandal led Fannie Mae, the nation's second largest financial institution, to dismiss two executives.

• Scientists in China unearthed a perfectly preserved avian-like sleeping dinosaur.

• A 10-pound meteorite hit Cambodia.

• Sprint Corp. Et Nextel Communications Inc. agreed to a $35 billion merger.

• Extinctior*eatened Hawaii's rare po'ouli when orifif three remaining birds died.

• Abut:liner al-Kurdi, the top lieutenant to Abu Musab al-Zargawi, was arrested in Baghdad.

France's 1.6-mile-long Millau bridge extends 1,122 feet above the Tarn Valley, making it the world's tallest roadway span.

Following Yasser Arafat's death, new Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas agrees to a cease-fire with Israeli leader Ariel Sharon.

• A 182-carat diamond, four times the size of the Hope Diamond, was found by a Guinea miner.

• Nate Olive and Sarah Janes became the first people to hike the entire 1,800-mile West Coast Trail.

• A deer-hunting dispute in Wisconsin left six people dead.

• The discovery of a new hobbit-sized human skeleton brought the history of human evolution into question.

• A stampede during a Hindu ceremony in India killed as many as 258 worshippers.

• For the first time in 30 years, scientists spotted endangered blue whales in the waters off Alaska.

Excessive rains cause a deadly and destructive mudslide in La Conchita, California.

Hurricanes Charley, Frances, Ivan and Jeanne batter the Caribbean islands, Gulf Coast and Florida. During the same season, Tropical Storm Gaston drenched the East Coast.

Weighing 8.6 ounces, Rumaisa Rahman is the world's smallest baby. In contrast, Brazil's Ademilton dos Santos weighed 16.8 pounds.

Illinois Sen. Barack Obama delivers the keynote address at the Democratic Convention.

In the same year that a new,colorful $50 bill is put into circulation, the U.S. dollar hits a low against the euro.

Lebanon's former prime minister Rafik Hann is assassinated.

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The animated motion picture "Shrek 2" is the year's No. 1 box office hit. The movie earned more than $436 million, an Academy Award nomination and two People's Choice Awards.

ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" is voted Favorite Reality Show/Makeover at the People's Choice Awards.

To celebrate her 19th season Oprah gives away 276 new cars.

Millions of viewers are swept away on Wednesday night by ABC's new hit drama series "Lost."

Jude Law stars in "I Heart Huckabees," one of the actor's six films this year.

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS • Phylicia Rashad, star of "A Raisin in the Sun," became the first black woman to win a Tony Best Actress Award.

• Comedian and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres was "People's Choice" for Favorite Funny Female Star.

• More than 30 million viewers tuned in to watch Fantasia Barring defeat Diana DeGarmo and become the third "American Idol."

• Following 24 years with CBS, anchor Dan Rather announced his resignation.

Four CBS executives were fired for running an unverified story regarding President Bush's National Guard service on "BO Minutes Wednesday."

• A quadriplegic for nine years, "Superman" Christopher Reeve died at 52.

• Both Tom Brokaw of "The NBC Nightly News" and Barbara Walters of "20/20" resigned their anchor positions after more than 20 years on the air.

• Hollywood couple Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt announced their separation.

Jamie Foxx receives the Actor in a Leading Role Academy Award for his portrayal of blind 138-B legend Ray Charles in "Ray."

Hilary Swank wins an Academy Award for her lead performance in the Oscar winning picture "Million Dollar Baby."

• Media moguls Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen took control of $300 million in net assets on their 18th birthday.

• The world bid farewell to former "Tonight Show" host Johnny Carson, playwright Arthur Miller and entertainers Marlon • Brando, Rodney Dangerfield, Janet Leigh, Tony Randall, Fay Wray, Jerry Orbach, Julia Child, Peter Ustinov, Sqiiti*Ope and Isabel Sanford.

Golden Globe winner Leonardo DiCaprio receives an Oscar nomination for his starring role in "The Aviator." The film, directed by Martin Scorsese, claimed five Academy Awards.

"Spider-Man 2" starring Tobey Maguire earns more than $373 million at the box office.

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• Following eight years and more than 30 million albums sold worldwide, rock band Creed dissolved.

• The Country Music Awards recognized Kenny Chesney and his album" When the Sun Goes Down" as Entertainer and Album of the Year. Other CMA winners included Keith Urban, Brad Paisley, Martina McBride and Rascal Flatts.

• No Doubt's Gwen Stefani released her solo album "Love, Angel, Music, Baby."

• Months after her 55-hour Vegas marriage to childhood friend Jason Alexander was annulled, pop star Britney Spears married dancer Kevin Federline.

Ashlee Simpson is criticized for lip-syncing on "Saturday Night Live" and is booed by fans during her Orange Bowl performance.

Alicia Keys collects four Grammys for her album and DVD documentary "The Diary of Alicia Keys."

• Prior to his death, Ray Charles completed the collaborative project,"Genius Loves Company," which received eight Grammy Awards.

• "American Bandstand" legend Dick Clark suffered a stroke that prevented him from hosting his traditional "New Year's Rockin' Eve" in New York City.

• The Los Lonely Boys received four Grammy nominations, including Best New Artist and Record of the Year for "Heaven."

• Queen Latifah released "The Dana Owens Album," a vocal jazz album that bears her given name.

• Rapper 0.D.B., "Superfreak" Rick James and Oscar-winning composer Jerry Goldsmith died this year.

"Redneck Woman" Gretchen Wilson is the American Music Awards Favorite New Artist.

Maroon 5 is named Best New Artist at the MTV Video Music Awards and the Grammy Awards. They also won three Billboard Music Awards and launched a world tour.

Green Day tours North America, Japan, Europe and Australia to promote its Grammy winning album "American Idiot."

Kanye West wins three Grammys including Best Rap Album for "College Dropout."

Alejandro Sanz receives four Latin Grammys including Song of the Year and Album of the Year.

Phish calls it quits after more than 20 years of touring.

Usher wins 11 Billboard Music Awards including Artist of the Year. His album "Confessions" and hit single "Yeah!" won three Grammys and four American Music Awards.

Hilary Duff promotes her self-titled album and a new clothing/cosmetics line "Stuff."

R. Kelly sues rapper Jay-Z for $75 million following a dispute that prematurely ended their tour.

Lindsay Lohan debuts her album "Speak" and film "Mean Girls."

The Grammy-winning hip-hop group Black Eyed Peas "get it started" with their hit album "Elephunk."

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Pastel hues such as pink are popular for men and women.

NASA's "scramjet" breaks a world record by flying nearly 10 times the speed of sound.

Oval decals featuring popular locations and symbols appear on vehicles worldwide.

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• A grilled cheese sandwich depicting the Virgin Mary sold for $28,000 on eBay. • Scientists created ripeSense, a sensor that indicates when fruit is ripe by analyzing emitted aromas.

• Cellphone jammers were installed iii churches, courthouses and schools in an effort to curb interruptions and incidents of cheating.

Apple's iTunes and iPods, along with Satellite XM Radio and Sinus Satellite Radio offer innovative ways to collect and listen to music.

No larger than a grain of rice, a microchip containing important medical data is approved for human implantation by the FDA

• The United States Army issued new fatigues that feature easy-to-use Velcro openings and redesigned camouflage that conceal soldiers in the desert, forest and city.

• Congress passed a bill that prohibits the use of camera phones to sneak inappropriate photos of other people • Divers and surfers began using Shark Shield, a device that repels sharks by emitting electronic pulses.

Snack food brands such as Reeses, Edy's, Lays and Coke cope with the Atkins craze by developing and marketing low-carb candies, ice cream, chips and sodas.

"Livestrong" bracelets raise awareness of the fight against cancer.

The desktop CPU of the new iMac is contained within a monitor just 2.875 inches thick.

Popular television series like "Seinfeld," "CSI" and "24" are released on DVD.

"The 0.C.'s" Mischa Barton wears one of the year's most popular hairstyles.

Bluetooth and advanced laser technology make wireless Internet, known as WiFi, easy-to-use and affordable to the public.

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• Golfer Tiger Woods wed Swedish model Elin Nordegren in a Barbados ceremony.

• Washington, D.C. became the new home of the Montreal Expos.

• San Francisco Giant Barry Bonds hit his 700th career home run.

• A brawl broke out during a game between the Indiana Pacers and the Detroit Pistons. Several players and fans were charged with assault as a result of the fight.

• A private plane crash in Virginia took the lives of 10 Hendrick racing team family members and employees.

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In a 24-21 game,the New England Patriots defeat the Philadelphia Eagles to win their third NFL Super Bowl in four years.

Patrick Tillman, who left the NFL's Arizona Cardinals to enlist in the United States Army, is killed during a firefight in Afghanistan.

• Golf phenom Michelle VVie became the first 15-year-old to play with the LPGA.

OLYMPIC NEWS •The United States brought home 103 Olympic medals, including 35 gold, 39 silver and 29 bronze.

• The U.S. Women's Swim Team set a new world record in the 800m relay.

• With only one run scored against them during the Olympic games, the U.S. Women's Softball Team earned the go G. • Kyle Shewfelt became the first Canadian gymnast to win gold in the men's floor competition.

Golfer Phil Mickelson enjoys winning his first career major at The Masters.

Heisman Trophy winner Matt Leinart leads the University of Southern California to a 55-19 win over the University of Oklahoma, making the Trojans the NCAA National Champions

In a defensive battle, the Detroit Pistons defeat the Los Angeles Lakers to win the NBA National Championship.

Labor disputes cause the NHL to cancel the entire hockey season for the first time.

Kurt Busch wins NASCAR's Nextel Cup championship by an 8-point margin over Jimmy Johnson.

Birdstone denies Smarty Jones the Triple Crown at the Belmont Stakes.

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The Boston Red Sox overcome the New York Yankees' three-game lead to win the ALCS. Boston moved on, defeated the St. Louis Cardinals, and ended "the curse" with their first World Series win in 86 years.

Peyton Manning breaks Dan Marino's single-season record with 49 TD passes.

Despite a back injury, Serena Williams claims her seventh Grand Slam victory at the Australian Open.

Lance Armstrong wins his sixth consecutive Tour de France.

The University of Connecticut wins both the Men's and Women's NCAA Basketball National Championships.

Gymnasts Carly Patterson and Paul Hamm claim gold in the all-around competitions. Despite a controversy caused by a judging error, the Court of Arbitrations for Sport upheld Hamm's victory.

Swimmer Michael Phelps contributes to the U.S. Swim Team's 12 golds by earning a record-breaking eight medals.

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Misty May and Kern Walsh captivate viewers as they spike their way to a women's beach volleyball gold.

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U.S cyclists Tyler Hamilton and Bobby Julich pedal to gold and bronze medals.