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Vol CXX Num. 2

Valedictorians Close the Academic Year

Year of TextLess

By Jonathan Chan ‘16 News Editor Seniors Sydney Park and Valentine Ora delighted the Class of 2014, upper school students, parents, friends, and families with their valedictorian speeches during graduation this morning, sharing their heartfelt experiences

and Val are well known for their extraordinary affection, dedication, and enthusiasm for the Milton community. Both received Head of School awards yesterday at the annual Awards Ceremony, honoring them for their contributions to our community. Both have expressed a great deal of pride in being members of the talented Class of 2014, which is full of “hidden gems” according to Val. Past valedictorians at Milton have been involved in a wide range of activities on campus; this year’s speakers are no exception. Sydney was a proud Co-Editor-in-Chief of The Milton Paper, a dedicated member of the Varsity Soccer team, an invaluable ISS member for Hathaway House, and an actress in this year’s school play The Laramie Project. She is also a “self-proclaimed raffle ticket fireball.” Val is a Class I Councillor, a proud member of Hack Soccer, a Humor Editor for The Milton Paper, a member of the Gospel Choir, and a

By Katie Berry ‘15 Head Writer Merritt Levitan felt the same way about her phone as the average teenager: “it’s sometimes ironic,” said Abby Lebovitz (I), one of the founders of the TextLess Live More campaign, “because she did love to text.” Although Merritt enjoyed texting, she valued endeavors like tennis, skiing, teaching, and socializing more.The greatest misfortune is that Merritt was doing what she loved most—being active and present, pursuing her passion for challenges and the outdoors by cycling across the country—when her life ended due to a driver distracted by his phone.

The tragedy, which could have easily shattered Milton’s community, instead unified it.

“As we started into the year, and as we processed Merritt’s loss, I was so proud of the direction in which we headed,” recalled Mr. Bland. “When a person feels lost, channeling

and fond memories of Milton.

Unlike most other schools, valedictorian speakers at Milton are not chosen based on their grades and class ranking. All seniors can nominate themselves as candidates to speak at graduation as valedictorian speakers. Interested applicants write and pres-

ent one minute speeches to the members of the senior class to garner their votes; the male student and the female student receiving the most votes from their classmates are named to speak as valedictorians on graduation day.

In addition to possessing unique humor, both Sydney

Val (I) and Sydney (I) addressed our community at graduation this morning.

Mr. Archer Leaves Milton

By Ariela Buxbaum Grice ‘15

News Writer Mr. Archer, a Classics teacher and the Dean of Students for the Class of 2015, will be leaving Milton Academy at the end of this academic year.

Originally from California, Mr. Archer attended the University of California, Berkeley. For graduate school, Mr. Archer traveled to Cambridge and attended Kings College. After teaching at the Crossroads School (a college preparatory school) in Santa Monica, California, Mr. Archer worked as the chair of the Classics Department at the Hotchkiss School in Connecticut and began teaching at Milton Academy in 2007.

Mr. Archer played an important role in many students’ high school careers, both within the classroom and beyond; he was a student advisor, the faculty advisor of The Milton Paper, and the coach of Co-ed Intramural Tennis in the Fall.

Kiana Mendes (II), this year’s Class II representative for the Class of 2015, worked with Mr. Archer closely and also

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participated in intramural tennis with him this past season.

Kiana described Mr. Archer as “truly invested in the students he works with. Though he has a contagious smile and a genuine heart, he is not afraid to be completely real and honest with you, and that’s something I truly admire. He has contributed so much to my Milton experience; he is someone I will never forget and am so thankful to have known.”

Mr. Archer’s dedication and openness are qualities that will make him as a forevervalued faculty member. Max Kliman (II) described Mr. Archer as “the nicest, most down to earth guy who actually wants to connect with each student. He genuinely cares about being a great class dean, as he shows through his amazing check-in ability, and he’s lived up to that goal over the past few years.” Jake Burchill (II), one of Mr. Archer’s advisees, said, “Mr. Archer was really helpful and I knew that I could go to him for anything I needed. I will really miss having Mr. Archer as my advisor.”

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Ms. Steimle and Mr. Chase Retire

By Catie Wise ‘17 News Writer This spring, Michaela Steimle and Gordon Chase, two integral teachers in our community, will be retiring from Milton Academy.

A faculty member in our English Department since 1982, Ms. Steimle has grown incredibly close with Milton. She said, “This interview might make me cry. I’ll miss the kids terribly—they are all

fantastic.” Ms. Steimle has influenced and inspired students during her thirty-two years at this institution both as an English teacher and a permanent Class IV Dean; however, her devotion to Milton extends far beyond the classroom.

“My husband went here, and my children went here, so the school means a tremendous amount to me,” she remarked.

A group of students Ms. Steimle has grown close with

this year is her advisory. One advisee, Jacob Atwood (IV), said, “Ms. Steimle does a lot and has been very sweet, and she really cares about her students. I will definitely miss her energetic attitude on Wednesday morning.”

Ms. Steimle has also created lasting relationships with her colleagues. Her fellow Class IV Dean, Mr. Fitzpatrick, commented, “I will

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Ms. Steimle (left) and Mr. Chase (right) have served Milton for a collective 68 years.

OPINION

Parental Power, pg. 9 “Hack” Classes, pg. 12

A&E

Senior Spotlights, pg. 14-15 Promposals, pg. 16

SPORTS

World Cup, pg. 17 Fall Preview, pg. 19

Editorial

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MEASURE T h e Mi l t o n

Guilty Until Proven Guilty

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Editors-in-Chief Hannah Hoffman ‘15 & Constantine Velmahos ‘15 Managing Editor Iladro Sauls ‘15

Senior Editors Sean Chanicka ‘15 Caitlin Connelly ‘15 Minh-Anh Day ‘15 Peter Remsen ‘15

Layout and Web Editors Lucy Nachmanoff ‘15 Neekon Vafa ‘15

* Kate Higgins ’15 and Hannah Nigro ’16, A&E Editors Jonathan Chan ’16 and Will Powers ’16, News/Feature Editors Aeshna Chandra ’16 and Sophie Cloherty ’16, Opinion Editors Chris Bucci ’16 and Neel Taneja ’15, Sports Editors Jacob Aronoff ’16, Photo Editor Matthew Langen ‘15, Assistant Layout Editor Olivia Bell ‘15, Jake Daniels ‘15, Max Kliman ‘15, Erika Lamere ‘15, Avery Park ’16, Humor Writers * Larry Pollans, Faculty Advisor Head Writer Katie Berry ‘15

News Jacob Aronoff ‘16 Teddy Beaudoin ‘17 Ariela Buxbaum-Grice ‘15 Eshani Chakrabarti ‘17 Elizabeth Muse ‘16 Rajiv Ram ‘16 Catie Wise ‘17 Opinion Madeline Barnes ‘16 Sarah Ford ‘16 Trevor Hopkins ‘16 Hannah Iafrati ‘15 Mark Iraheta ‘15 Christina Lin ‘16 Natalie Perlov ‘16 Eliza Scharfstein ‘16 Marshall Sloane ‘17

A&E Samuel Brigham ‘16 Simone Hunter-Hobson ‘16 Emma Martin ‘15 Faith Pang ‘15 Sports Nathaniel Deacon ‘16 Abby Furdak ‘17 Jeremy Gross ‘16 James Maguire ‘15 Caroline McCammond ‘16 Photography Sam Rochelle ‘16

Advice Columnist Louis Demetroulakos ‘15

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One of the hallmarks of spring at Milton is an increase in the amount of disciplinary committee statements we hear during morning assemblies. Students are assigned so much work in the last few weeks of school that even the most conscientious of students feel the urge to cheat their ways into summer.

We all need to boost a grade or two towards the end of the year, a drive that inspires many to look up the answer to a difficult math problem or the study guide to a Shakespearean text. For a few unwise students thinking through the lenses of stress and fatigue, the consequences of such actions seem trivial. However, the imposing thought of harsh disciplinary action, the terrorizing sensation of permanently staining their academic transcripts or incurring the wrath of their parents, often encourages students to avoid dishonesty or violations of school policies.

Though it states in the Student Handbook that all rules enforced “protect individual students from behavior that is not healthy or safe, foster cohesion and morale of the community, and enhance education by discouraging impediments to learning,” students often wonder if the infractions made this year were truly worthy of the punishments they ensued. It seems to many that a portion of the student population that underwent the Milton judiciary process received unnecessarily strict punishment, likely creating social, academic, and domestic consequences—independent of the severity of the original offense.

A student peeing in the woods incurs the same stigma as one cheating on an exam. Someone going to get fresh air suffers the same judgment as another person who plagiarizes a paper.

Most of the power in the initial steps of the disciplinary process rests in the hands of the reporting teacher, an imbalance that harbors its own set of issues. Teachers’ standards vary wildly in terms of which rules a student can and cannot break, and teachers vary in their approaches to student violations.

Some might report a student immediately, while others might give the individual a second chance. Due to the wide range in which teachers treat academic and ethical violations, the disciplinary system is flawed: the discipline itself is not doled out by the committee but rather by the teacher who chooses to report it, and a student’s future does not rest on the shoulders of student representatives, as the process often boasts.

We are not proposing that this institution’s values are invalid nor are we unappreciative for the Disciplinary Process, which rightfully castigates most of the infractions presented.

However, some of its policies are flawed, manifested in the harsh penalties dispensed by the administration for cases that deserve a lighter hand. The solution to this problem is obvious: the committee, including SGA members, should play a larger role in determining whether or not disciplinary action is necessary. At the very least, the committee should have the option of expunging an indiscretion from a students’ permanent record.

Without the threat of a blotch on their college transcripts, students would be far more likely to come forward and admit their transgressions. A system that revolves around redemption is neither a dishonest nor an unfair arrangement. Students deserve the opportunity for a second chance, and with the system in place now, they’re simply not being granted one.

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From The Archives November 14, 1957

The senior year at Milton was, at one time, a period during which a boy was intended to round off his his secondary level education and prepare himself for the freshman year in college which would follow. As far as I can determine, the emphasis was less on the amount of work than on the quality and concentration in a particular field of study, and while some boys later confessed that they could have stood more work, their life was to a great degree made much easier, and their chances to work specifically on college admission much greater.

Everyone now admits that a college education is sought after by many more people than, say, ten years ago, and that the resulting competition has increased to a heretofore unknown level. Does this, however, justify the tremendous increased load first and second classmen now carry? What is behind this radical change in policy from what it was five years ago, and is the only solution to this greater demand for a college education more and more work, until some breaking point is reached? After all, the more work a boy does, chances are, the poorer, as a whole, it may be, and certainly that will not appear favorably to a college.

I have yet to come across one boy who, if he works the length of time prescribed by his teachers, could fulfill one half or, in some cases, even a third of obligations and outside study expected of him. Recently I heard a specific teacher say that the idea of a boy’s study- six hours on a weekend was outrageous, abhorrible, and even damaging to his health; and yet, the average study time appears to be, not six or even eight hours, but closer to twelve, fifteen, or even twenty! Unbelievable as it may seem, constant bed hours during a week often times are well after midnight. Naturally, athletics, clubs, and other extra-curricular activities must add to these for a well rounded background.

I have only one solution, and a simple one it is: Before a master hands out an assignment or a general project to be covered during an extended period above and “one’s leisure time” beyond the normal daily obligations, let him consider just how long it will take the student and not how long it would take himself. This should hold whether he teaches an honor section or not, for that a boy is good in a subject should not mean that he be penalized by being given more work than the rest of his classmates, or perhaps the solution would be to limit the number of honor sections or a boy’s program. In the end the sensible, broadminded teacher will surely see how absurd some of his notions are as to just what can or cannot be accomplished in the required hour, and adjust his requirements accordingly.

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Reflecting on the First Year of TextLess Continued from page 1 energy positively can be therapeutic. TextLess Live More is the consummate silver lining: it’s something amazing emerging from something so sad.”

The six TextLess days— pre-ordained periods of 7-9 hours in which pledge-makers sported their pale blue wristbands and kept their phones shut off—were amazingly well-received in encapsulating that spirit of hope and recovery. Erika Lamere (II), another founder of the initiative, was confident that Merritt would have appreciated the success of legacy. “She once told me something that I’ll

never forget: ‘Don’t be sad, Erika. It’s not worth it.’ And she was so unbelievably right.

We’re trying to remind people that we are happiest when we are living in the moment with our phones switched off and in our pockets.”

Erika’s hypothesis was validated by the feedback the campaign received. “It was annoying at first, but later in the day I felt a lot more relaxed without constantly feeling obliged to check my phone,” said Santa Vivar (II).

He is only one of many who participated in the event. Although the number of participants fluctuated, school-wide participation reached a high

of around 90% this year, according to Emmie Atwood (I), another of Textless’ founders and Merritt’s close friend.

She added, “That’s around 635 phones’ tiny power-off noises playing in morning assembly, and close to 4,500 hours spent without sending a single text—all in one day.”

Unfortunately, the TextLess campaign became less effective after the its immediate success; student involvement slid after the first few TextLess days, according to Kaitlin Gately (I), another founder of the initiative. However, participation in TextLess relies on the honor system and is impossible to quantify-

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Emmie (left), Abby (right), and Kaitlin (not pictured) hope that 2014 is only the beginning for TextLess.

-who really knows if the participants are truly relegating their phones to their pockets?

Even the most vigilant of advocates wouldn’t notice if you were to sneak a cursory glance at Facebook under your desk. But the total rejection of technology, added Emmie, has never been the point of the campaign. “Our goal is not to completely revolutionize the outlook of the entire student body on phone-use.

Rather, if on a TextLess day, at least one person rethinks the way he uses his phone or… resists the urge to text and drive, then I feel as if the campaign is being successful.”

Consequently, TextLess days are about more than remembering Merritt--they are about minimizing the number of lives that are lost in such a preventable way and raising an awareness for what Mr. Bland calls “The Big Disconnect” after a book of the same name by Catherine Steiner-Adair. In his opinion, “TextLess Live More will only become more successful because it’s a uniquely student-to-student initiative— a group of young adults speaking candidly to other young adults about what they feel is important—so it’s accepted and even embraced by communities much more readily

than if they were being patronized by someone with a PhD or an impressive resumé.”

TextLess has undoubtedly achieved great heights in these first eleven months since Merritt’s death; however, Abby, Emmie, and Kaitlin all hope to bring TextLess with them to their respective colleges, and with it the live-in-the-moment attitude that Merritt encompassed to thousands of college students. Their plans for this spring alone include the construction of a website and the filming of PSA videos created

by Milton students, as well as a TextLess event on the quad on the evening of June 24th.

The event will be a celebration of TextLess’ accomplishments, of Merritt, and of Milton Academy, because even though TextLess has been embraced by almost 50 schools as far-flung as California and Spain, Milton is ultimately its focus and its home. Next year, the TextLess representatives at Milton will be Erika Lamere (II), Lucy Nachmanoff (II), Olivia Bell (II), and Cassandra Rice (II), leading us into what Mr. Bland terms “the ongoing battle”: the fight to get our attentions off of our phones and into the world.

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Varsity Athletes Honored at M-Club

By Jacob Aronoff ‘16 News Writer

Traditionally held at the end of each sports season to honor Milton’s varsity athletes, M-Club underwent drastic changes this spring with a single, all-encompassing event last Wednesday night.

On May 28th, hundreds of Milton’s finest athletes came together to celebrate a year of dedicated athleticism.

Milton Athletics had an extremely successful year, with many Varsity teams— Football, Girls’ and Boys’ Tennis, and Boys’ Swimming and Diving—winning ISL Championships. The Athletic Department honored ISL champions and senior trivarsity athletes, concluding with Mr. Bland and Mr. Ball’s presentation of five annual awards to outstanding members of the athletic community.

The Marijke D. Alsback Coaching Award is given to “an outstanding coach who is dedicated to their program and their athletes. The coach is a model for their profession, leading by example, demonstrating knowledge and technical skills as well as commitment to the physical and social well being of the athletes.”

This year, the award was given to Chris Kane, the coach of Boys’ Varsity Soccer, Girls’ Squash, and Golf. The Varsity Girls’ Squash team tallied 9

wins and 4 losses this year, finishing third in the ISL. Coach Kane said the team’s season was “overall fantastic,” and he is sad to see the senior captains, Marina Hartnick (I) and Haley Connor (I), leave. Although his team will be losing some great seniors, Coach Kane sees a bright future for Girls’ Squash. “We hope to take steps forward in order to improve our finish,” he commented.

The Dorothy J. Sullivan award is given to “a senior girl who demonstrates good sportsmanship, leadership, dedication, and commitment to athletics at Milton. Through her spirit, selflessness, and concern for the team, she serves as an incentive and model for others.” This year, Mr. Ball presented the award to Cameron Park (I), a trivarsity athlete who competes in Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, and Lacrosse. Mr. Ball named her the “Quintessential Milton athlete” in his heartfelt speech, and he expressed his amazement at her ability to juggle all of her leadership commitments and sports.

The Alfred Elliot Memorial Athlete is awarded to “a senior boy for extraordinary self-sacrifice and unselfish devotion to the best interests of his teams; a boy who, regardless of skill, with inspiring example either in practice or in competition has given most unsparingly of himself

M-Club gathers Milton’s athletes for an evening of celebration.

for the good of all.” This year, Mr. Ball gave the award to the only male tri-varsity athlete, Mike Cronin (I). Mike, celebrated for his leadership and team spirit, is a football player, a wrestler, and a member of the Track and Field team. He also has an impressive record at Milton, having played every season of his Milton career.

The Priscilla Bailey Award is given to “a senior girl who has been a most valuable asset to Milton Academy athletics and to the Milton Academy community - an athlete who demonstrates exceptional individual skills and teamwork

Mr. Archer Departs Continued from page 1 Next year, Mr. Archer will return to California. His wife was offered a job in Los Angeles, close to where his parents currently reside. Mr. Archer describes the job opportunity as “too good an opportunity to

pass by… and one that won’t come back in another year or two if we waited.” Mr. Archer said that moving back to California is “a chance for me to go out and help [my parents].”

While he does not have definitive plans for his fu-

ture in California, Mr. Archer plans on taking a year to “find out where [he wants] to be, whether it be still teaching or doing something else.” He wants to continue his work with children, but his future work with kids might not be

Mr. Archer’s bright smile will be missed on campus.

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as well as sportsmanship.”

This year, Mr. Bland presented Kaitlin Gately (I), a Varisty Soccer, Hockey, and Tennis player, with the Bailey Award.

Anne Malloy (III), a teammate of Kaitlin’s on the hockey team, is incredibly impressed with Kaitlin’s work ethic.

“Kaitlin is the hardest worker I know,” Anne said. “I have never seen anybody as dedicated and committed as she is.”

Finally, the Robert Saltonstall Medal is given to “a member of the graduating class who, during his years at Milton Academy, has made a distinguished record in all-

around physical activity, with emphasis on leadership by example, conscientious training, good body mechanics, and observance of the code of the true sportsman.” Mr. Bland gave this award to Drew Jacobs, the captain of Varsity Football and Baseball. Drew is an AllNew England, All-ISL, and ISL MVP athlete. “He is one of the most dedicated teammates I’ve ever had the pleasure to play with,” said Christian Williams (III), a fellow Varsity football player. “He really deserved this award.”

within its current realm of teaching and educating. He is considering pursuing work with a non-profit organization such as a local Boys and Girls club. Mr. Archer stated that, regarding the current social stance on education, “things have certainly changed within the last ten years. Childhood used to be a time just to go out and have fun and learn about the world around you; now, it’s so college driven that I worry about what sort of people we’re producing.”

Mr. Archer believes in educating in a more abstract sense, teaching kids the importance of exploring the world in a more imaginative way than just in terms of colleges. “I don’t know what I’m going to end up doing, even in the fall of next year, but what I do know is that it’s time to move and I’ll be very sorry to say goodbye.”

Regarding his time at Milton, Mr. Archer said, “I really enjoyed working here at Milton. It’s been a fun place to work—the academics are rigorous and, yet, people do seem to keep a sense of fun.

I can thank Milton for a lot because I do see people trying to keep that balance here.”

Looking forward, Mr. Archer said, “I’d like to be in a community that can have a lot of the same values and ideals that Milton students have.”

In the future, as he continues his career working with and shaping young minds, Mr. Archer wants to encourage people to think more “imaginatively” and “more broadly than just a few named colleges.” If people begin to think in more abstract ways and focus less on pursuing a rigorous education strictly to go to one of a handful of colleges, “maybe that way the pressures will be taken off students.”

Mr. Archer stated, “It’s not that I’m trying to get something that’s not here because my life here is rather idyllic.

I teach classes that I really like, I’ve got the Class of 2015 that I’ve become very fond of. There’s no replicating that elsewhere—but it’s time for me to go back to California.”

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33 Students Inducted into Cum Laude Society

By Caleb Rhodes ‘17 News Writer

After swarms of parents, students, and faculty settled into Wigglesworth Hall last Tuesday evening, May 27th, Mr. Bland, Ms. Bonenfant, and Mr. Ball inducted one member of Class II and 32 members of Class I into the Milton Academy Chapter of Cum Laude. The National Cum Laude Society was created in 1906, designed as a secondary school equivalent of Phi Beta Kappa, a collegiate honor society, with the purpose of “promoting excellence, justice, and honor” in academics.

In 1922, Milton Academy joined the Cum Laude Society, which now consists of 382 schools from countries all over the world like the U.S.A, Philippines, Canada, England, France, and Spain.

Between all these chapters, around 4,000 new members are inducted every year.

As members of Class I moved onto senior projects and largely disappeared from classrooms on campus, the later part of the school year has been largely filled with

ceremonies recognizing the many facets of students’ skills, which range from athletics to writing. The Cum Laude Society reception is a way to “recognize students’ excellence across many areas,” summarized Mr. Ball. Furthermore, he explained, “students spend a lot of time on academic work and acknowledging that effort, at a school like Milton, where kids work incredibly hard, is appropriate.”

The National Cum Laude Society limits admittance to the top 20% of a graduating class. Since no specific GPA is required, entrance to the Cum Laude Society is based solely on one’s performance in relation to his or her peers. Milton Academy chooses recipients by reviewing students’ grades from sophomore through senior year. While the National Cum Laude Society generally reserves the award and recognition for seniors, it allows for a small number of juniors to be selected. Mr. Ball said that chosen juniors consist of “one or two stellar students who have particularly outstanding academic careers al-

Valedictorians Continued from page 1 Humor Editor for The Milton Paper, a member of the Gospel Choir, and a board member of Model UN and Amnesty International.

A month ago, he also participated in the 1212 play, his first production ever at Milton.

When asked why she wanted to be a Valedictorian speaker, Sydney said, “I really loved my Class and loved being at Milton.” Sydney is devoted to her class; she said, “The reason I sold so many raffle tickets was because I thought everyone deserved an amazing prom. If that meant unabashedly [begging] underclassmen to buy tickets, I was willing to do that.”

A resident of Hathaway House since freshmen year, Sydney said she will especially miss her dorm because she “loves all the girls there.” She will also miss her advisor, Ms. Kaufman, “the greatest advisor anyone could ever ask for.” In her spare time, Sydney enjoys knitting, drawing, doodling and window shopping. The valedictorian wishes to thank Rubye Peyser (I) for being a “great person in my life this past year, especially when everything [got] really stressful.”

Sydney offered these words of wisdom to next year’s seniors, the Class of 2015: “Sometimes, you have to balance putting yourself in

front of others and others in front of yourself. Sometimes you’re going to get stressed out – you just need to remember that no one has died yet by cause of senior fall.” Sydney will be attending the American University of Paris next year, after which she will most likely attend The George Washington University. She plans on “working in and eventually taking over my dad’s company - big dreams.” Sydney did not want to reveal too much of her speech, but she

“Sometimes, you have to balance putting yourself in front of others and others in front of yourself.” said, “it involves squirrels and Herodotus of Halicarnassus.”

Having entered Milton in the 6th grade and becoming a resident of Norris House in his junior year, Val knows Milton well. When asked why he believes he got elected, Val could not resist including a joke, saying, “When I was handing out ballots, I was also handing out $20 bills, so that may be part of the reason I won.” Val says his most memorable experience from Milton was senior walk-in because “to speak in front of the whole upper school is something I thought

ready.” This year’s inducted junior was Shirley Lu (II).

When questioned on her reaction to receiving such a prestigious award, Rosamond Carr (I) said, “[becoming a Cum Laude recipient] was an honor and I’m proud of my classmates and myself. This experience was unexpected; I did not think I would be in an honor society. [This goal] was never on my mind.”

Corey Schwaitzberg (I) took a slightly different view on the topic, saying, “I don’t feel like I have been given superpowers - I was pleasantly surprised.” He added, “Sometimes I questioned why I ranked academics so high [in my list of priorities], and now it’s nice to know people appreciated my work.”

Following the handing out of certificates, Ms. Flewelling, this year’s faculty speaker, spoke about the “seven to nine forms” intelligence can take.

Reiterating the Cum Laude ideals of excellence, justice, and honor, she encouraged the honored students to extend their thinking “beyond simply academics and learning” and

would never have happened.”

Val said he will “miss the people the most,” adding, “It’s weird to think in a few weeks I won’t see those people again.”

In his free time, Val enjoys soccer, listening to rap, and writing poetry. Val says he has matured from his middle school years, saying, “I am a lot more confident and talkative… and more willing to put myself out there.” However, Val jokingly said he “hasn’t gotten anymore hard-working – something I need to work on.”

Val’s advice to seniors is to “volunteer more at class assemblies, otherwise nobody’s going to have a good time.

Don’t be afraid to put yourself there and be cool with each other—don’t be too cliquey and get to know a lot of people in your grade.” After Milton, Val will be attending Brown University, even though he said, “I still don’t know how this happened.” The overarching message of Val’s valedictory speech this morning was: “It’s okay to not be perfect. Perfection is overrated, and it also doesn’t exist.”

Two incredibly devoted and talented members of the Class of 2014, Sydney and Val have continued Milton’s proud tradition of heartfelt valedictorian speeches, mixing heartfelt advice with their characteristic humor. Next year, their absences will be missed.

to “look forward and back.”

Ms. Flewelling highlighted both how two key forms of intelligence, intra and interpersonal, are key to success and that intelligence can appear in a variety of settings but must always be applied in reference to the goals of excellence, justice, and honor.

After the speech, those

present at the ceremony reconvened in the bottom of Cox Library for the unveiling of the 2014 Cum Laude plaque. Mr. Bland, with a pleased smile on his face, removed a small tarp revealing the golden plaque beneath, signifying the continuation of academic excellence at Milton Academy.

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Corey Schwaitzberg (I) and Charlotte Goddu (I) proudly show off their certificates.

Steimle and Chase Continued from page 1 miss our companionship.

That is what makes us work so well— our friendship.”

After retiring from Milton, Ms. Steimle does not have specific plans. She wants to “sign up for some lectures at UMass, become part of the Museum of Fine Arts, get used to the town of Milton, and spend time with grandchildren.” Though her presence at the school will end this year, Ms. Steimle will leave behind a lasting legacy at Milton—last Wednesday during the annual “Best of” Class IV Talks assembly, the English department renamed the established tradition to be “The Michaela Steimle Class IV Talks” as a tribute to the incredible teacher.

Another retiring faculty member, Mr. Chase has been teaching in the Arts Department at Milton since 1978.

When he first came to Milton, Mr. Chase jumped right into action by organizing the construction of the Kellner Arts Center. Mr. Chase said this accomplishment “started out as a push to unite all of the Arts under one roof. Over the past decades, Milton has advocated non-stop for all of the Arts, achieved a true level of excellence, and set an example for the independent school world.

Art is everywhere at Milton.”

Daisy Walker (I), who has

taken several of Mr. Chase’s classes, said, “[Mr. Chase] was a really good teacher because he had the right amount of compliments and constructive criticism. He also encouraged me and helped me feel like I could still be a good artist even if I had other interests too.”

After retiring from Milton, Mr. Chase plans to continue his art career: “Having spent 40 years as a teacher and promoter of art, I intend to work as an artist full-time. This is what I do best. I will try to do this operating out of my barn studio in a small New England town.”

Mr. Chase said he “will miss the energy of the students and the Renaissance spirit of colleagues. Working in a school is a great way to be alive. As I leave the school, there are three value I hope will stay strong: creativity, cultural diversity, and citizen advocacy. Everything that we ask of each other ought to be about knowing ourselves better, seeing more clearly, and having the courage to act on what our conscience tells us is right.”

The two incredibly devoted faculty members, Ms. Steimle and Mr. Chase, will undoubtedly be missed by students and faculty next year. They will be remembered well after retirement for their passion and incredible devotion to the school.

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Summer Proves Pivotal in Student Lives

By William Powers ‘16

In just a few short hours, the 2013-2014 school year will come to its much anticipated end, and Milton’s students will scatter from campus to begin summer break. Some are hopping on planes headed to all corners of the globe, while others are walking a mere block away to their houses. Regardless of where they will spend the next few months, all Milton students have something planned for the summer. From climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to interning for the Massachusetts Senator, seven Milton students have particularly remarkable summers ahead of them.

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Rika Ichinose (III)

Rika will start off her summer this year by traveling to Japan, where she will stay for three weeks. During this time, she will teach English classes at Keio Youchisha, a private elementary school affiliated with Keio University in Tokyo. During last week’s Wednesday assembly, Rika spoke to Class II and III students about the years of difficult Japanese lessons she endured and how they all paid off last summer, when she got a chance to teach English in Japan, the country she has been visiting since she was born. “I finally realized I was [going to] Japanese school so I could be fluent in a language and culture that I love,” she said. “I love Japan. My heart belongs there.”

Rika will be staying at her grandmother’s house in the middle of Tokyo.

While she is in the capital, she loves to visit Ginza, a shopping district famous for its luxurious boutiques, department stores, and weekly period of “pedestrian heaven,” a specific time in the week where it closes the main streets off from cars.

After she comes back, Rika will be doing three weeks of research in Synthetic Biology through the Boston Leadership Institute. According to the Institute’s website, this research involves “analyzing DNA and inserting genes into bacteria.”

Eli and Henry Burnes (IV)

The famed duo of identical twins, freshmen at Milton, the Burnes Brothers will be sailing all over the country this summer. Since they began sailing from a young age, the twins have competed both nationally and internationally at a high level. Both sailed at the 2012 National Championships for the Optimist Class, a type of boat, picking up a 2nd and an 8th place award among a fleet of 180 sailors. Henry went to compete in the North American Championships and Eli to the World Championships in Italy.

This year, the boys were starting varsity skippers for the Milton team, along with Nick DiGiovanni (II) and Charlie Blasberg (I).

The boys will be sailing at regattas and qualifiers all summer. They plan to compete at Falmouth and Hyannis Regattas, as well as the CJ Buckley Team Racing Regatta at which they will sail with the Milton team. Eli and Henry also aim to sail at the New England Championships on Cape Cod, the National Championships in San Diego, and the North American Championships in New Jersey. If they are successful at these events, the twins may have the chance to attend the Youth Sailing World Championships again, this year in Texas.

Allison Jiyoon Choi (II)

Over the summer, Allison will participate in the Leadership Program with Boston’s City School. This opportunity involves students in community building projects such as internships at nonprofits around Boston and seminars to build leadership skills.

The program begins with a three-day retreat during which the participating high school students “build a sense of community.” After this retreat, Allison will spend six and a half weeks doing service around the city, including a “Community Action Project” in which she will design her own service venture in Boston. According to the site for the City School, past projects have included “a march for peace along Boston’s violent hot spots, planning the curriculum for a teenage pregnancy program, [and] a guerilla theater campaign on drug abuse and its effects.”

In the same vein as this summer program, Allison leads ASC Club, or Arts with a Social Conscience, alongside Yemi Olorunwunmni (I). Towards the end of the year, the Club’s board members created art around the theme of homelessness. To research for this project, Allison and Yemi went into Boston and interviewed various individuals.

In addition to her involvement in City School this summer, Allison will be dancing in various programs around Cambridge and Boston.

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Francesca Ely-Spence (I)

Before starting her freshman year at Barnard College, the Women’s College of Columbia University, Francesca has plans to visit Greece and Montreal this summer.

Following a family tradition, she will be staying on the Greek Island of Hydra. Hydra lies in the Aegean Sea, consisting of two small islands with a combined population of only 3,000 people, according to the New York Times.

“It doesn’t have any cars, just boats and donkeys,” Francesca said. “We rent a house that’s about 20 yards from the ocean.”

In August, she’ll be attending a music festival in Montreal called Osheaga. The festival will feature hundreds of musicians and groups across many genres. Although she isn’t yet sure what she’s going to see, headliner artists for the festival include the recently reunited OutKast, Jack White, Skrillex, Lorde, and Childish Gambino.

In addition to her summer travels, Francesca, like many other Milton students, hopes to get a job somewhere near her house in Boston. “Either Picco or Café Madeleine,” she said. “But I’m probably going to apply to a few other places.”

Malcolm McCann (IV)

Last year’s freshman class councillor, Malcolm will be backpacking across the continent of Europe with the camping program Overland Summers. He will arrive in Barcelona, Spain and transgress the Spanish Pyrenees along the GR-11 trail, moving through small villages and immersing himself in the European culture. His trip will take him through the French Alps, from Chamonix to Mont Blanc, as he hikes through three countries over the course of thirteen days: France, Italy, and Switzerland. After an exhausting four weeks, Malcolm will finally get the chance to rest his legs in Geneva, Switzerland.

“I’m excited to explore Europe and really get to witness the difference in hiking between two cultures. Hiking for a month will be challenging,” Malcolm said, but what else could you expect from such an energetic freshman?

When asked if he will be spending time biking with his sister, Malcolm responded “I couldn’t keep up with Juliet McCann (II) even if I wanted.” A trip to Iceland remains in store for Malcolm, who said “all I want is to be free again.”

Peter Remsen (II)

This summer, Peter will be interning for Massachusetts Senator Bruce Tarr at the State House in Boston. In addition to representing the First Essex and Middlesex District, Tarr is the Republican House Minority Leader.

What kind of work will Peter be doing for Senator Tarr? “Probably just getting coffee,” he said. “But I’d like to think that I’ll be answering calls or something.”

Before his internship, for some of June, Peter will be working at his Yacht Club in Gloucester, MA. “I’ll just be helping out around the docks, fixing boats and hedges and things. Maybe I’ll teach some eight-year olds how to swim. Stuff like that,” he said.

Peter will end his summer with another exciting endeavor: backpacking around the Midwest. As part of a trip he organized himself, Peter will start in South Dakota, summiting “Devil’s Tower.” Formed out of the solidified magma of a prehistoric volcano, the vertical freestanding pillar of rock extends over 1200 ft. above the plains. Peter then plans to “wander the Badlands for a while,” and hike around Yellowstone National Park and Montana to end his two-week adventure.

Trevor Atkeson (III)

In his home city of Beijing, Trevor will first be interning at LP Amina, a multinational environmental engineering company that specializes in creating technology for power plants.

Later in the summer, he will be training in Iten, Kenya with Connor James (II) as part of a running camp. This summer will be Connor’s third time at the camp and Trevor’s first. “We do community service at the school and then we stay at the training center in Iten, where most of the Olympic athletes and a lot of the top Kenyans stay and train. It’s not a hotel; it’s more like a compound.” This training center is located in Western Kenya with an altitude of over 7,800ft. The camp is located near the Great Rift Valley, which is edged by some of the tallest mountains in Africa and some of the deepest lakes in the world.

Finally, Trevor plans to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro , with his father and his sister Lindsey (’13). Mt. Kilimanjaro is the tallest mountain in Africa and the tallest free-standing mountain in the world, at 19,341ft above sea level.

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Further Insights on the Dress Code SAGE (Students Advocating Gender Equality)

We at SAGE (Students Advocating Gender Equality) are writing to you to discuss the proposed dress code. Recently, rumors have arisen in the student body concerning what students will and will not be allowed to wear next year.

As a community of all aged groups, genders, and backgrounds, we believe that any dress code imposed on students should not only be fair and equal to all students, regardless of gender, class, race, or any other classifications, but also reasonable and in line with what the Milton Academy community and our visitors have come to value and expect.

Most of the students that go to Milton go on to attend college. Teaching girls that they are responsible for the actions of men and that girls need to control what they wear in front of men, as the dress code does, indirectly supports the idea of victim blaming. In sexual assault cases, the perpetrator often says that the victim was asking for it because of what she was wearing. Milton Academy is supposed to be preparing its students for the real world, so what will happen when a Milton girl, told by the dress code that she is responsible for men’s reactions to her dress, faces a situ-

“To start, enforcing far more rules on girls than on boys enforces the wrong idea: that girls should be responsible for how boys view them.”

While several of the proposed rules make sense, such as undergarments and armpit hair, many of them discriminate based on gender; also, the amount of rules restricting girls’ clothing is much greater than the amount restricting boys’ clothing, creating a divide between students based solely on gender.

To start, enforcing far more rules on girls than on boys enforces the wrong idea: that girls should be responsible for how boys view them. As NBC News reported on May 14th, a Virginia teenager was kicked out of her senior prom because her dress, which followed the “fingertip-length” guideline, caused “impure” thoughts in adult, male chaperones’ minds. Following the rules led to a national news story and an eviction from prom for this teenager, because of males’ views of an underaged girl. Similarly, asking girls to refrain from wearing certain pieces of clothing at Milton because males, both students and faculty, “cannot control themselves” enforces objectification of women and girls.

While female students are expected to control themselves when faced with male students wearing provocative clothing, the same is not expected from males on campus.

For example, when females go for a run it is prohibited for them to be seen in a sports bra whereas male students are free to work out shirtless. Society expects that men control their urges when faced with women; why, then, is the same not expected from males on campus?

ation where she is not to blame but is told that she should be?

While well-dressed students are always nice, people like and attend the school for many reasons, one of which is the lack of a strict dress code; if the administration is concerned about the school’s image, we at SAGE believe they should be equally, if not more, involved with the health and happiness of those who already attend the school. We want a happy, healthy Milton community, which we feel can be best achieved by having some sort of dress code, though one slightly different from the administration’s proposal.

The following is our proposed version of the 2014-2015 dress code during academic hours, in academic buildings: • Jeans, fully opaque leggings, khakis, slacks, and shorts with an inseam of at least 3.0’’.

• Clothes should completely cover all undergarments and be fully opaque at all times.

• Tops and bottoms should be at most 0.5’’ away from each other.

• Athletic gear in accordance the previously stated rules is acceptable.

We hope this proposal will create further discussion between the SAGE Board, the SGA, students, faculty, and administration before changes are made to the Student Handbook regarding the dress code.

Sincerely, The SAGE Board ‘14-‘15

Louis (Big Lou) Demetroulakos ‘15

Once upon a couple thousand years ago, man and woman alike roamed the earth naked. What was the point of covering up your body to go hunt the saber tooth and mammoth? Indeed, it seems as though the humans of the past had the luxury of enjoying a more liberated dress manner, which although reminiscent of free times, has rapidly changed since the cave-dwelling days. Public nudity is now punishable by law, and schools have made a conscientious effort to promote a learning environment free of distractions.

Let’s face it; the days of roaming around the earth naked are over. Dressing has become an integral part of many people’s routines, and the fashion industry holds a remarkable influence over our lives. What ever happened to the days of throwing on a loose outfit of a t-shirt, a pair of jeans, and some sneakers? Or our comfortable sweater, shorts, and flip-flops? In this day and age, fashion has become a complex and competitive idea that is now dominating our thoughts. It is because of these complicated new fashion trends that Milton Academy is discussing the idea of a dress code. I want to use this article to first clear up the information about the Dress

Code, and secondly to explain how you students can make an impact on this decision.

I have had many students approach me over the past couple weeks asking about the dress code and what the SGA is going to do about it. I have heard mostly complaints that the new rules are “not fair” and that “they can’t do this to us.” The fact of the matter is may seem as though a decision has been made without student input. The reality of the situation is that throughout the past year, we have discussed in the SGA the idea of dress guidelines for next year.

As you should be aware, being a student at Milton Academy gives you the right to attend any SGA meeting you want to. We unfortunately had very few student visitors over the past year. To be fair to you all, I don’t think it was made public that the SGA was discussing dress guidelines. As your head monitor, and I know that I speak for Caroline as well, we promise to announce at assemblies what our SGA agenda is in order to allow students a window into what we are doing. Students have the right to know what is happening in our meetings and we want to encourage you to attend and express your opinions. I want everyone to realize that you

do have a voice even though it may not seem like it. Last week we invited a few students to attend our meeting to talk about the Dress Code. I appreciated the gender equity group, SAGE, coming to the meeting with a prepared proposal and many great ideas. I encourage students to continue to be active in this way because it can make a difference.

Just to clear a few of the guidelines up, yoga pants and sweatpants are not being banned. Students are being asked to cover up but nothing that isn’t already banned is being taken away. If you want to have a say in this decision, I encourage you to bring proposals and ideas to the administration as it is now in their hands. I strongly encourage the student body to be active in these decisions because it does impact you. Please come to our SGA meetings; you have a right to. Caroline and I want next year to be one where we can all work together, but it is up to you students to be proactive. I hope that this article was helpful in clearing a few things up, and if you have any more questions I encourage you to speak with the administration with a specifically outlined proposal or come to an SGA meeting because we would love to have you.

Mr. Ruiz If you read the headline “Administrative Moves to Institute New Dress Code” on the front page of the May 23, 2014 edition of The Milton Paper, you may have experienced any number of emotions - anger, frustration, nervousness or confusion, just to name a few. What if I tell you that Milton Academy already has a “dress code”?

Contrary to what students may believe, Milton Academy currently has expectations for student attire. If there are any doubters, simply turn to page eighteen of the Student Handbook; under the heading “Community Guidelines and Expectations,” you will find that section three articulates the School’s expectation around dress. However, like many things Milton, these expectations lack specificity.

The intent behind the dress guidelines is not aimed at one particular group of students but rather to provide clarity regarding appropriate dress for the school day.

Although the handbook provides a set of expectations for attire, it is intentionally vague which, in my opinion, is both a gift and a curse.

While the handbook acknowledges that a formal dress code is complex, it does stipulate that specific guidelines may be implemented for certain times and occasions.

Over the last two years during Monday morning assemblies, Mr. Ball has attempted to provide clarity around appropriate school day attire.

Unfortunately, some students have not considered Mr. Ball’s guidance as they’ve dressed for school in the morning.

Recently other administrators and I received a letter from the SAGE board (Students Advocating Gender Equality) detailing a number of concerns regarding the proposed guidelines set forth by the deans’ office. In their letter, the board presented a number of concerns worthy of further discussion, ranging from a dress code that discriminates on the basis of gender and socioeconomic class, to issues of health and body image; at the end of the letter, the writers offered edits to the proposed dress guidelines that I had been discussing with the S.G.A. Conversations that I have had with students and adults have made it clear that the

community is eager to engage in a larger conversation around dress guidelines. In response to that energy, we are redirecting our efforts to focus on structuring a community wide conversation in the fall so we can more carefully explore what it means to “...dress neatly and appropriately, showing respect for others and for the occasion” and will not make any changes pertaining to dress for next year’s handbook.

My hope is that a process which allows for participation from all constituents of the community allows us to delve into the issues that dress has raised, with the goal of coming to a communitywide understanding of what our individual responsibilities are as we dress for school.

As we depart for the summer, I encourage you to think about the words we often choose in connection to issues such as this -“community,” “respect,” “appropriate” - and what they mean to you as an individual and what they mean for us a school.

Have a great summer and I look forward to our work together next fall.

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The Problem with Parental Power

By Hannah Iafrati ‘15 Opinion Writer During one particularly chilly week in January, the students of Milton Academy were slogging through exam after exam, desperately attempting to avoid the campus’ snowdrifts. I, along with countless other burnt-out juniors, was excited for the week to be over, mostly because I had planned a trip that Saturday to Disney World, the country’s quintessential source of unadulterated joy. However, my beautiful plan crumbled when that week’s snowstorm moved all exams back one day, interfering with my Saturday flight and crushing my hopes of going to Disney. I did all that I could, pleading with the Administration to take my exam a day earlier and concocting alternatives to my predicament.

Even then, the higher-ups ignored my cries. I found solace in the fact that I didn’t suffer alone. Despite wails of dissent, many other Miltonians

had similar situations forced sleep in and have my mom we, the integral members of upon them. There was an ex- call and say I was sick or had this community, do about this ception to this pattern, howev- a migraine. Anything would problem? The answer is this: er: when parents got involved, work.” She isn’t alone in this take the responsibility of solvstudents suddenly found ad- thinking. “Whenever I get in ing the problem into our own ministrators more willing to a fight about something with hands. Think of the recent compromise, move testing, a teacher, he’ll ignore me un- Dress Code controversy. Afand listen to opinions that til my parents get involved,” ter rumors of a new regulation students had already stated. said an anonymous boy (III). that would restrict the wearing It seems we have stumbled “I don’t like having my dad of certain types of clothing, on a phenomenon I have af- fight my battles for me. When SAGE (Students Advocating fectionately Gender Equaltermed “Paity) was invitrental Power.” ed to an SGA “The winds are changing at Milton—at long You’re a day meeting to disstudent and last—and we need to take advantage of our new- cuss the pros want to stay found power to fight for what we truly want.” and cons of home? Have this dress code. your parents The board of call in. You SAGE argued really want to move up to he wins, I don’t feel big: I just that holding females accountHonors Chemistry, but your feel helpless.” I have come to able for males’ reactions to teacher thinks it’s a bad idea? a shocking conclusion during their clothing bore resemHave your parents meet with my time at Milton: despite be- blance to victim blaming, and your teacher. The influence of ing a student—a direct ben- that forcing students to buy a parent on a school-related eficiary and future member a completely new wardrobe conflict seems to be a pana- of the Milton Academy lega- would discriminate against cea in the life of the Milton cy— I have very little oppor- individuals based on sociostudent. As an anonymous tunity to determine my fate. economic class. With nary a Class I student said, “When I The question that should parent involved, SAGE manwas a day student, I could just be on our lips is what can aged to delay any dress code

changes until 2016, provided that the club have input on whatever changes are made.

In the past, as I found through my exam week debacle, students have needed parents to fight their fights.

In the process, we are made to feel like the children we no longer are. Maybe the uprising against a proposed dress code, with SAGE contesting the administration’s decision, signifies a shift in power. The winds are changing at Milton—at long last—and we need to take advantage of our newfound power to fight for what we truly want. Next year we need to hit the ground running in order to show the Administration what we want and how hard we’ll advocate for it. After all, we can’t remain children forever; at some point, we have to stand up and tell administrators what we want, and, well, they’re just going to have to listen.

Extracurricular Activities: Quality Over Quantity

By Madeline Barnes ‘16 Opinion Writer Milton strongly encourages socializing outside of the classroom whenever possible, as extracurricular activities have recently become as integral to life at Milton as sports and the performing arts have in the past. Milton boasts over thirty clubs and student run organizations, including Entrepreneurship Club, Lorax, Magus Mabus, SAA, GASP, SAGE, and Investment Club, to name a few. With all these options, there is truly something for every student. Activities period allows us to engage in conversation with students whom we may never have known otherwise. In trying out clubs, we can create friendships and unearth passion for an activity or cause that we had never before considered. Club participation can open doors to incredible opportunities and can even influence our choice of an academic major in college.

We often hear that extracurricular participation can be a focial point for college admissions officers admitting students. Participation shows not only leadership potential but also the ability to work well with others. According to StudyPoint, a college preparatory organization, “proven leadership ability is a big deal in college admissions. Hundreds of thousands of students have excellent grades and test

scores, but what often sets an applicant apart—and secures an acceptance letter—is his or her outstanding involvement in school clubs, athletics, or community organizations.”

However, with an abundance of clubs available, students agonize over whether to split their attentions between a variety of clubs or to concentrate on one particular activity.

I believe that stronger dedication to fewer organizations results in a more in-depth and rewarding experience, increasing the chance to make a difference and allowing one to hone their leadership skills in a particular area of interest.

As Mitchell Lipton, Dean of Admissions and Records and Registrar of The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, said, “Remember that quality of involvement is more important than quantity. Stick with activities that have always interested you, as most colleges can see through the applicant that pads their résumé, especially late in the game. There is no one type of activity that is valued most.”

For many, club participation at Milton is tantamount to academic achievement and athletic participation. For some, clubs can help students discover new interests, while for others they provide an infrastructure to allow further pursuit of a passion. Certainly, many students enjoy becoming “the jack of all trades, but the master of none,” as Emmie

Atwood (I) recently articulated in her original oratory at the Speech Team assembly.

These students diversify their club experiences, so they can know a little about debate, a little about robotics, and a little about environmental activism. Spending time in so many clubs gives them a broad foundation: they know something about everything, so they are prepared for whatever comes.

While these students can become leaders in the clubs they attend, piling so much on their plates often causes things to slip through the cracks.

Perhaps the most important aspect of Milton’s extracurricular clubs are the opportunities they provide for students to explore or further develop their leadership skills tailored to a interest. For many students, however, exploiting the opportunities to provide solid leadership in a school club limits the number of organizations in which they can ultimately become involved.

As Douglas Christiansen, Vice Provost for Enrollment, Dean of Admissions at Vanderbilt University, said, “Colleges and universities are looking for well-rounded applicants.

This means they want applicants to be excellent students, have good test scores, be leaders in their school and community, and be involved in different types of activities. What is more critical to the application is not how many activities and clubs a

student is in, but, rather, what the student does as a member of the clubs and activities.”

Whether we are starting as freshmen or moving on as graduating seniors, acquiring organizational and leadership skills is critical to our developing maturity and enables us to make a difference. While going to lots of different clubs not only looks good on a résumé but also allows students to develop interest in everything from gender equality to the fine art of knitting, taking part in fewer clubs allows students

to concentrate their attentions and, as a result, become better leaders. At Milton, when students must decide whether to go Asian Society, Public Issues Board, or nothing at all on Mondays, they should, as we hear so often, think not of college but of what they are genuinely curious about. Participating in clubs is the small but very important first step in discovering new interests, pursuing a passion, and leading others to do the same.

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The CXX Editorial Board would like to extend our greatest thanks to Mr. Larry Pollans. The time and effort he has invested in our publication in the last eight years has been invaluable to our successes. Although Mr. Pollans’ tenure as the Milton Measure’s faculty advisor has come to an end, his insight and wisdom will continue to influence the quality of our future content.

During his years on the Measure, Mr. Pollans has taught writers and editors to place a priority on Milton’s motto, “Dare to be True,” by writing articles which reveal essential and honest insights into the Milton community. Elana Golub, a co-editor-in-chief of the CXIX editorial board, commented, “I think people don’t always notice how involved the faculty advisors are in the publishing process… [Mr. Pollans] brought out the best in us both individually and as a team.” Mr. Pollans will certainly be missed as a teacher, a mentor, and a friend to our publication. We would also like to welcome Ms. Matson, our new faculty advisor. We look forward to working with you in the coming year, and we are sure your experience and enthusiasm will greatly benefit this publication!

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Overheard at the Academy: Graduation Edition Kate Kehne (II) —“My favorite part about graduation is the orchestra.”

Jeff Brown (II) — “I like graduation as much as I like flies in my soup.”

Emily Bell (IV) — “We get to move upstairs next year right?”

Freddy Connelly (II) —“10 things I’ll miss about the senior class: 1. Some of them were pretty nice I guess. 2. That’s it.”

Caroline Wall (II) —“*Barking noises*” Kate Stockbridge (II) —“I really wish I could be Luke Macdonald’s (I) diploma so I could be in his bedroom all the time.”

Krazy Pat (I) —“I can’t wait to just be called Pat.” Scotty Mugs (I) —“I can’t wait to just be called Mugs.”

Will Medina (I) —“I can’t believe they’re finally letting me graduate.”

Emmie Atwood (I) —“I can’t wait to stop trying now that I’m into college” Harry Wood ‘13 —“It’s the best thing you’ll ever forget 18 minutes after it finishes.”

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Do “Hack” Classes Provide Any Benefit?

By Natalie Perlov ‘16 Opinion Writer The life of an average Milton student is unquestionably chaotic. When we first receive our schedules, the long list of classes seems daunting. With only twenty-four hours in a day, we must attempt to fit in hours of homework, sports practice, research, studying, and planning, all in addition to the seven hours we must devote to actually attending classes. During the school day, we stress constantly about everything from being late to tackling major assignments to what we should wear tomorrow. Students who want just one easy class in the middle of such a busy schedule choose to enroll in “hack” courses, considered to be easy, due to their low-stress curricula and laid-back teachers. Although these classes allow students to unwind during the day and focus on more important work at night, students must consider whether or not they can

really learn in these classes.

If so, such classes are a winwin: they can easily receive good grades and learn simultaneously. If not, they should think about their priorities.

If students want the grade to look good on college applications, they must consider whether colleges prefer lowperforming students who

the requirement without filling our backpacks with more homework, and may guarantee us at least one period of freedom during the school day from our regular work. For one blissful period, we don’t have to stress about strict teachers, ridiculous amounts of homework, tests, quizzes, or other mundane school work. With

ton in an unengaging easy A course makes one miss out on what Milton has to offer. Our school offers so many other courses that one could take to fill in a schedule credit; why not put forth the extra effort to reap the benefits of and truly enjoy a class that interests you?

Nevertheless, some students may argue that taking

“While Milton supports challenging oneself, easy classes should not be discounted

as unwise options as long as they are academically rewarding.”

learned something or highperforming students who do not challenge themselves.

While Milton supports challenging oneself, easy classes should not be discounted as unwise options as long as they are academically rewarding.

Milton requires that students fulfill certain requirements and take a certain amount of credits in order to graduate. A hack class may fill

the promise of one class where work does not pile up, students have more time to pour into their more serious studies.

However fun a hack class may be, wasting time in a class that has no real value for us other than a break is obviously not beneficial. Instead of putting more time and effort into a rigorous class a student really cares about, choosing to squander one’s time at Mil-

an easy class is justifiable as long as the pupil learns something in the class. As a Class III student said, “I had two really easy classes this year: language and art. In my language class, I was not challenged at all; however, last year I didn’t get into the higher class, so this is the most challenging level I can do, at least according to the department.”

She went on to say, “In my art

class, however, I learned so much—the work was easier and more fun, but I still vastly improved from the beginning of the year to the end.” This student took two hack classes; the one she was placed in, with no choice on her part, didn’t challenge or engage her at all.

However, she learned a substantial amount in the class she chose, even though it is widely perceived as a hack class.

Hack classes do have their advantages; they provide a means to unwind during the school day and still obtain enough credits. However, wasting time in a class only because you have to is not the way we should utilize our education. As long as students can learn in a class, the deciding factor as to whether or not they take it should not be its degree of difficulty. Instead, students should take classes in which they can learn, grow, and advance their educations—regardless of the stress and work required.

The Overlooked Purpose of Summer

By Eliza Scharfstein ‘16 Opinion Writer It’s that time of year again: the book fair opens, students hand in their DYOs, and senior girls obsess over prom dresses. It’s summertime.

Of course, the start of summer means that everyone will soon go in different directions, whether that’s off to internships, different countries, the beach, or the living-room couch. We are finally free of the stresses Milton ensues.

We can, at long last, relax.

Nowadays, however, letting oneself relax doesn’t come so easily to everyone. While many of us would rather watch Grey’s Anatomy than do a math problem set during the school year, we still get that nagging feeling that emphasizes doing work instead of procrastinating. A reasonable amount of stress is beneficial during the school year; it drives us to get done what needs to be done.

Summer is the exception; it is a time when we should be relieved of this stress. The summer is for sleeping, dancing, drawing, swimming, and even working if that’s what we truly want. It is a time when we should make our own choices in the interests of happiness and fulfillment, ignoring the pressures of college applications and long résumés. While definitely important, applications and résumés—even homework—are best done

when we are focused, and, as everyone who has worked in the demanding Milton environment knows, we focus best when relaxed and rejuvenated.

As a student takes a power nap before finishing a history essay, we should also take three months off before going back to nine months of work.

This summer, I am returning to camp. When I tell people this, I often must add, “Yes—I still go to summer camp.” Sometimes, I wonder if I should be doing something else. Does spending two months singing songs and making friendship bracelets mean that I miss out on many other opportunities? Then I remember that summer is the one time of the year that we are all allowed—and encouraged, let’s not forget—to remove ourselves from the hustle and bustle of high school life. For others, the idea of a relaxing summer might be interning at a lab, but for me, letting loose at summer camp is my favorite way to spend the best months of the year. We should, to the best of our abilities, spend at least part of our summers doing something we enjoy.

When asked about his summer plans, James Little (II) said, “Along with an internship, I’m going to be an assistant marine biology teacher in Woods Hole, MA and (ugh!) work on my college essay.” He added, “I’m most

excited about seeing friends on the Cape whom I don’t get to see during the year.”

Of course, we all have some summer responsibilities—college applications, in James’ case—but even this hardworking junior feels it important to also take time to catch up with friends and spend time enjoying his time off.

In an April 17th Harvard Crimson article, student James C. Barton wrote about the very reasonable decision to go through summer without participating in a fancy program to develop an extensive resume. Barton states, referencing public posting of ac-

ceptances to these programs, “By publishing acceptances so prominently on social media, we perpetuate the myth that the only route to a successful summer is through an expensive, intensive program in a foreign country. It would seem that the notion of having ‘just a summer job, at home’ has been stigmatized to the point of irreconcilable inferiority…This is neither the case nor an acceptable course to maintain.”

Many other Milton students are planning to to take advantage of summer and do what they enjoy. Emmie Atwood (I) said that her summer will include “spending

time with family and friends” and “going to Paris with one of [her] close friends,” among other things. Ellie Lachenauer (IV) wrote, “I am going to a camp at Brown University about analytical writing and…a series of basketball camps and tournaments.”

Whatever our plans for summer entail, we should all try to devote at least some time in these couple of months to doing what we love.

That way, when we return to school, we can work onward with with clear minds and ample energy to last the year.

Students enjoy a sunny day on the quad by playing volleyball.

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Senior Spotlight: Victoria White

By Hannah Nigro ‘16 A&E Writer Due to the immense amount of artistic talent here at Milton Academy, finding one person who really excels in his or her area of work can be difficult. Victoria White (I), however, is a nationally recognized writer whose art stands out even in an environment like Milton. Her poems “Elephant Grave” and “Oncology”

are just two in her repertoire of poems that have won national prizes and have been published in poetry magazines.

From a young age, Victoria knew that she wanted to write. This artistic impulse stemmed from her love of reading, a love that caused her to “want to write something that would affect people and resonate with them as much as some of the stories did for

me” said Victoria. Although she had all the ideas that she wanted to portray, Victoria found that Milton endowed her with the tools she needed to depict them as accurately as she wanted. She commented that her participation in both the regular and advanced creative writing courses greatly improved her writing, especially with their workshopping formats that allowed for other

Victoria White (I) at the English class blackboard.

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students to critique her work.

Victoria cites poetry as her favorite medium because she can “pack so much power into such a small amount of space.” When she revises her poems, Victoria concentrates that power to condense the impact into a few brief lines.

Though she demonstrates a prodigious talent for poetry, she is not exclusive in her media; if Victoria finds a character that she really finds herself attached to, she will portray that character through a short story; at other simes, she’ll try voicing it through flash fiction.

Her intense affinity with language, however, always draws her back to writing poetry.

Victoria is fulfilled and happy with her work only when she feels a sense that her truths and emotions have been conveyed fully. One of her favorites of her own pieces, “Oncology,” follows these guidelines with such success that it won the Nancy Thorpe Poetry Contest and was published in the Hollins University Student Annual Literary Magazine: Cargoes. The seven short lines of the poem, simple in structure but powerful in content, perfectly portray the helplessness and fear that one feels witnessing someone suffering through an illness.

Finding inspiration sometimes proves difficult for Victoria, as she needs the right image to kickstart the writing process. At one point this year, after forgoing writing for a period of time, “the way that the light catches the leaves and turns more gold as the sun starts to set” caught her eye as she walked around campus.

This image helped her pen the phrase “light’s slow motion into honey on the leaves,” launching her into her next poem. She wants language like this to leave her readers with ideas that they cannot quite explain; descriptive writing is her way of extracting emotions from a reader. The final contrast of the simplicity of the writing style with the profundity of her message renders Victoria and her writing that much more awe-inspiring.

In regard to the future, Victoria will embark on a writing journey that starts at Stanford University. Her strong work ethic—her policy of crafting a piece of writing until it is well and truly finished—will surely serve her well in her college endeavors.

Victoria has been an integral part of the arts here at Milton, and our community will miss her influence and talent.

Senior Spotlight: Johnnie Gilmore

By Faith Pang ‘15 A&E Writer Among the talented and dedicated musicians at Milton, Johnnie Gilmore is certainly one who stands out.

With his mastery of multiple instruments, this integral member of Milton’s Performing Arts department shines in both jazz classes and his own band, Centre St. Upon arriving at this school as a young boy, Johnnie started in the Middle School Jazz Combo on the piano in 6th grade. According to his jazz teacher, Mr. Sinicrope, “Johnnie has grown significantly, both musically and in the height department. Music means a great deal to him, and his commitment to playing and learning is most evident.” Throughout his seven years at Milton, Johnnie has steadily improves his skills on the electric bass guitar. Recently, he has tried some styles and techniques devised by the great bassist and five-time Grammy winner Victor Wooten. Mr. Sinicrope mentioned, “A highlight for Johnnie has to be a comment Victor Woo-

ten made to fellow clinicians when he heard Johnnie play at a Jazz Education Conference in Dallas last January.

Victor said ‘I hope he’ll teach me that!’ upon hearing Johnnie play a tasty musical idea.”

In his free time, Johnnie plays music with his current band, Centre St., which features brothers Sam Rochelle (III) on drums and Adam Rochelle ‘13 on the keyboard along with other students from around the greater Boston area. Johnnie’s current success in the band belies his rocky start with the group.

According to Johnnie, he got “really lucky” when Adam’s old band split up. In need for a new bass player, they couldn’t think of anyone else who could and would play, so they chose him through a process of elimination. What started as a last-minute standin evolved into something much greater. The band members love Johnnie, a love that Johnnie heartily reciprocates with all the time and effort that he puts in to the band. He has quickly gone from being known as the “replacement” to co-writing songs and soloing

bass parts at the gigs. “Working off of each other,” Johnnie remarked, “has influenced all our music tastes a great deal.

It has also made me so much better as a musician just to play with those three other guys… they’re incredible.”

Johnnie has also been in-

strumental in organizing and performing at Beatnik, Milton’s own open-mic night. The event runs many times throughout the year, and the dedication that Johnnie provides produces an incredible night of music that many attend.

Milton has been truly fortu-

nate to have had such an amazing musician. After “listening very patiently to every single one of Mr. Sinicrope’s jokes” for countless years, Johnnie is both emotionally and physically ready to start a new musical journey that will surely make his community proud.

Johnnie Gilmore (I) rocks the bass at Beatnik.

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Senior Spotlight: Isabel Chun

By Emma Martin ‘15 A&E Writer One of our school’s most talented artists, Isabel Chun (I) will be leaving Milton this year, but her lasting impression on our art department will remain. She has incredible talent and near mastery of some of the most challenging mediums from oil paint to ink, and she has incorporated some of this range into her favorite pieces, namely “WW,” “Strength One,” and “Reflection.” In each work, Isabel incorporates detail, precision, and surrealism to speak fluently and alluringly to viewers.

Isabel exemplifies her aweinspiring mastery of oil paints with her piece “WW.” Depicting two women in a box, the piece is visceral, colorful, and extremely vivid, exuding emotions of frustration and intense contemplation. She is also capable of conveying sensations of isolation and stress through her use of brilliant color and contrasting shadows to highlight emotions. This style is exemplified in “Strength One,” which portrays another female figure with long, dark hair trapped inside yet another box. Isabel conveys her attention with her piece “Reflection,” a more fantastical work featuring a dark-haired

girl sitting at a table staring with consternation at a doll.

Though these works are from her Milton portfolio, Isabel remarked that she “always had an interest in art,” one she thanks her father for instilling in her at a young age by taking her to museums and introducing her to many different creative projects.

At Milton, Isabel’s interests grew and developed as her love for art was spurred on in a variety of ways. She admitted that she drew much of her inspiration from “books and poems [she] read in English class” but added that she often paints her emotions. Her favorite pieces, she commented, “combine reality with an element of fantasy that looks real but can’t be.” In addition, she credits many of the teachers in Milton’s art department, such as Ms. Neely, Mr. Chase, Mr. Torney, and Ms. Von Metzsch, for their support of her pursuits at Milton and beyond.

With so many mentors to rely on, Isabel is bound to succeed in whichever field of art she chooses to pursue in the future.

Next fall, Isabel will bring her artistic endeavors to the vibrant city of New York, where she hopes to double major in Visual Arts “and something else” at Columbia Univer-

Isabel Chun (I) stands in front of her senior project.

sity. She “can’t wait to be around the art in New York City,” and Columbia probably cannot wait to have a talent like her on its campus.

Though all serious art students hope to someday achieve her level of skill with oils, Isabel believes it’s possible to have all students be as artistically competent as she. Isabel offered some advice for students who also want to pursue art during their

Milton careers, suggesting, “Firstly, go to the Nesto Gallery openings! It’s a great way to meet real artists in the area and expose yourself to different kinds of art.” Her second piece of advice was aimed at students who already consider themselves artists. “Don’t be discouraged from pursuing art beyond high school. Also, there are cool dual degree programs where you can attend art school as well as a normal

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university.” For the less confident artists, Isabel advises that students “be open to making mistakes and having fun with art!” Her final piece of advice for the entire Milton community draws a parallel to daring to be true: “Let art be a way to express yourself.

Don’t concern yourself with what other people are doing.”

You can find some of Isabel’s pieces on her online portfolio at isabelchun.com.

Senior Spotlight: Gerard Denoeux

By Chloe Kim ‘17 A&E Writer Although he appears shy and quiet from a distance, Gerard Denoeux (I) is a wildfire of passion and performance. In Gerard’s Milton career, many of his greatest accomplishments come from his contributions to the arts: he participated in the Winter Dance Concert in his freshman, junior, and senior years

and co-directed and starred in the incredibly popular short film “Scooter Gang or Die.” Gerard developed an interest in dancing in middle school after being exposed to it by a street dancer in Boston. However, it wasn’t until he arrived at Milton that his interest developed into a passion. Gerard describes his style of dance as “popping,” characterized by synchronized muscle con-

tractions to create the illusion of an explosive jolt. He has actively involved himself in the Boston popping scene and has played a considerable role in Milton’s Dance Concert; one friend describes the stage as “a place that lets Gerard’s personality shine through and captivate the audience.” That’s not to say that Gerard’s talent is effortless, however: Gerard cites one of the most challeng-

Gerard Denoeux (I) and Catherine Zhu (I) celebrate at the Dance Concert.

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ing experiences of his Milton career as co-choreographing this year’s Dance Concert with Science faculty member Kevin Moy ‘05. Being fairly new to choreography, Gerard found teaching novices to be a struggle, but he described the experience as one of the most rewarding he has had at Milton.

Gerard’s dedication and motivation provided him many opportunities to bask in the spotlight during the past four years; his 2014 short film co-production of “Scooter Gang or Die” with Brandon Rodriguez (I) was no exception. When asked about the film’s inspiration, he recalled a rainy day as a sophomore when he, alongside “Scooter Gang” star Brendon Piccinni (I) and co-producer and director Brandon Rodriguez, rode down to Lower Mills on scooters. As they returned through the Student Center, an onlooker described them as a scooter gang- thus, the Scooter Gang was born. Later, when tasked with creating a short film in Advanced Moving Image, Gerard and his friends chose to build upon the idea of a scooter gang and spent countless

hours working to create a film worthy of its great success.

Aside from his artistic contributions, Gerard has dedicated much of his time to his dorm, Goodwin House, where he has served as this year’s House Monitor. To Gerard, Goodwin is unique in its inclusive atmosphere in which members all of four classes feel comfortable with one another. Gerard describes its residents as “weird in the best way possible” and cites his dorm’s eccentricity as being the source of the many entertaining shenanigans that have taken place during his time there.

Next fall, Gerard will be attending George Washington University. As he leaves Milton, Gerard offers some advice for younger students: “Always consider the potential benefit of trying something new. I didn’t branch off and try new things as much as I could have, but when I did, I found myself taking away lessons that I could not have expected. You never know what small decisions will have an enormous impact on the rest of your life.”

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Ways to Explain Low Grades to Parents Film: Apparently AV doesn’t stand for “Adult Video.”

US History: Don’t worry about it. It’s in the past.

Honors Bio: But I’ve got the best grade in my class!

English: I thought that book was optional.

Health: I thought attendance was optional.

Modern World History: Apparently you can’t say Stalin “just wanted to turn up” in your essay.

Studio Art: I could better creatively express myself by not doing the assignments.

Anatomy: I was distracted by his/her...

-bare arms -legs under the table -bra straps -yoga pants -armpit hair Math: Walking to the fourth floor of Ware is definitely more of a once a week type of thing.

Performing Arts: It’s not my fault my teacher really wanted to give me the D.

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Promposals Take Campus by Storm

By Kate Higgins ‘15 A&E Writer It’s that time of the year again… promposal season, that is. Students go about their daily lives on campus, eyes always peeled in hopes of witnessing an epic prom proposal (a.k.a. promposal). In recent years, even beyond Milton, promposals have become more popular and competitive.

Teenagers everywhere are vying to come out on top with the most elaborate and unforgettable promposal. Milton Academy has seen a wide range of impressive promposals which began almost a month and a half before May 31, the date of the Senior Prom.

Who could forget Claire Russell (I), backed up by Epic, serenading Rush Hogan (III) at recess with her own rendition of John Legend’s “All of Me”? The performance was received very well by the student body and, more importantly, by Rush himself.

The Student Center erupted into a chorus of “oohs” and “aahs” when the serenade ended and Rush accepted Claire’s invitation to prom.

JJ Dunn (I) adopted a similarly musical approach.

He and several Forbes boys showed up at the doorstep of Robbins one Tuesday night after check-in. “Wonderwall” by Oasis was playing out of a set of speakers and the rest of the Forbes boys were holding candles and signs that spelled out “P-R-O-M?”. Tapley Eaton (I) leaned out of the window of her room and, after JJ asked if she would go to prom with him, called down, “I will!”

Some seniors chose humor. Kaitlin Gately (I) asked Alex Vivado (II) to prom by giving him a personal cheese pizza with the words “prom… or is this too cheesy?” written inside the box. Charlie Blasberg (I), not one to be outdone, asked Shira Golub (I) by placing a fake ticket from Campus Safety on her windshield. He dressed up as a police officer and even had Campus Safety in on his plans. Equally surprising was Jack Urquhart’s (I) hiding himself in an enormous wrapped box and popping out as a “Jack-in-the-box” to ask Abby Lebovitz (I) to prom during her tennis practice.

Kendall Hall (I), similarly, asked Mr. Reddicks to call Nick Tupanjanin (III) into his office for a meeting. Mr. Red-

dicks pretended he knew of some heinous deed that Nick had committed on one of the overnight trips during the basketball season. Mr. Reddicks would not stop until Nick confessed, although—at least to the Measure’s knowledge— Nick had nothing to confess to. Mr. Reddicks continued to interrogate Nick until he finally told Nick he had only one

more question-- and Kendall popped out from under Mr. Reddicks’ desk to ask Nick to prom. Of course, he accepted.

These are just a few tales of the art of promposing. Practically every day during the month of May, when I checked Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, one of my friends had posted a photo of yet another promposal. Creative prom

proposals have become an overwhelming trend all over in recent years, redefining a generation that has been presumed unromantic and unwilling to put its hearts on the line.

The Class of 2014 has set the bar pretty high with their public, unforgettable promposals.

Will the Class of 2015 rise to the challenge next year?

Claire Russell (I) delivers an “Epic” promposal.

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Must See Summer Flicks

By Simone Hunter-Hobson ‘16 A&E Writer

Summer is the best time of the year, often spent vacationing, sipping piña coladas by the pool-side, or watching all the newest and hottest movies with neighborhood friends. This summer offers a lot of intriguing movies, most of which are sequels. Four in particular, Think Like A Man Too, X Men: Days of Future Past, Transformers: Age of

Extinction, and Dawn of the Planet of Apes, are the most anticipated movies worldwide for this summer due to their prequels’ great success. However, will these four movies reach the standards set by their predecessors and match the great level of quality that their preceding movies produced?

Let’s start with Think Like A Man Too - a romantic comedy that depicts the story of four women who face turbulent issues with their sig-

nificant others. The title, Think Like A Man, signifies these four females’ attempts to create successful relationships by thinking from the perspective of their partners, causing a plethora of problems. On June 20, you shouldn’t miss the opportunity to witness the continuation of the four problematic relationships that gradually turn into a gender battle of the women vs. the men--this movie takes the saying “all is fair in love and war” to a new level.

X-Men: Days of Future Past, leads the lineup of upcoming summer blockbusters

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X Men: Days of Future Past will feature the original cast - the Immortals. The storyline consists of the Immortals reuniting and fighting against the Sentinels in order to save the world from destruction.

With the well-known actors, Hugh Jackman, Jennifer Lawrence, and Michael Fassbender, this movie guarantees a promising success and nailbiting drama. While the movie premiered on May 23rd, its showings will definitely proceed into the summer season.

Another movie being released this summer, Transformers: Age of Extinction is definitely one of the most highly anticipated movies of the summer due to Shia LaBeouf’s departure and Mark Wahlberg’s appearance as his replacement. The trailer hints at a plot involving the world disregarding the presence of the Autobots, who have been loyal and supportive to the human race. In other words, the Autobots and their villainous enemies, Decepticons, will no longer be useful to the humans and eventually will be exiled from Earth. Personally, however, I’m quite tired and bored with the redundant idea of the Autobots and Decepticons being useless and exiled from Earth. In all three

past movies, the humans have consistently threatened the transforming robots with exile. Therefore, I am hoping for a refreshing, original storyline for the new Transformers: Age of Extinction, coming out in theaters on June 26th.

Last but certainly not least, Dawn of the Planet of Apes is probably the movie with the widest appeal, from children to senior citizens, because of its continuation of the original Planet of the Apes series of 1968. In particular, the new movie, Dawn of the Planet of Apes, which will be in theaters on July 11th, seems to feature the most unexpected but nonetheless interesting story plot of all the Summer Flicks. The merciless apes dominate the world, showing no mercy while fighting against the salvation-seeking civilization-preserving humans. #TeamApes seems to be the most appropriate premature advertisement, exciting the viewers for one of the best movies in the 2014 summer.

Failure to have a fun and intriguing summer is impossible with the release of all four of these films. Summer reading may have to sit on the back burner for a while as we enjoy a new season of excellent movies.

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Golf Swings for the Fences

By Abby Furdak ‘17 Sports Writer Milton’s Golf team had a very strong season, finishing with a winning record of 148-2. The team was led by the strong leadership and experience of captains Scott Majowski (I) and Sam Procter (I).

the team’s MVP and should provide a tangible boost for the team in future years. Additionally, Austin Vyas (IV) impressively qualified for the Kingman Tournament in his first year on the team and is already working hard to become one of Milton’s top golfers

“In recent years, the team has been propelled by young talent.”

Procter received an ISL honorable mention at the end of the season. Coaches Jay Hackett and Chris Kane, the latter of whom won the sole Coaching Award for his work with Milton’s Soccer, Squash, and Golf teams, helped the team improve dramatically over the course of the spring season. During the final contest of the season, the extremely competitive Kingman Tournament, Milton placed a respectable fifth. Milton’s Golf team will miss its talented group of seniors, but the program can look optimistically towards the future. Although he is only a sophomore, Jonathan Chan (III) was voted as

Girl’s Tennis Wraps Up Epic Season

By Julia Lebovitz ‘17 Sports Writer It would be a severe understatement to say that the Milton Girls’ Tennis team had a “good” season. The team went undefeated with a 15 – 0 record, dominated the New England tournament, and won the ISL title for the second year in a row. One of the team’s greatest accomplishments was beating “the meanest team in the league,” Andover, for the first time in over five years.

The squad was able to beat the Andover team for a second

in future seasons. Both Vyas and Mateen Tabatabaei (IV) are promising freshman players who brought passion and dedication to the golf course this season. In recent years, the team has been propelled by young talent. Such a consistent supply of skilled players to the Golf program has led the team to have twelve or more wins in each of their past three seasons. At the end of the season, Emma Martin (II) and Matt Chea (II) were voted captains of the 2015 team.

These rising seniors hope to improve on this year’s record and make a run towards becoming ISL Golf champions.

ing and uncharacteristic home loss to a skillful Roxbury Latin team, the players continued to destroy their competition, including a strong win against rival Nobles.

The graduating seniors, particularly all-ISL players Bart and Chris, will leave a

time this year in an intense match for the New England tournament championship.

After an exceptional showing in the tournament, the team ended the season by sweeping an undefeated Nobles team.

Each one of the team’s five seniors, Abby Lebovitz, Ilve Bayturk, Kaitlin Gately, Riley Kinney, and Kendall Hall, will be missed greatly in the upcoming season. However, the graduating seniors leave behind four strong and passionate underclassmen, including their new captain, Maddie

Dewire (III), as well as Semi Oloko (IV), Te Palandjian (IV), and Julia Lebovitz (IV), each with a promising future in the tennis program. The team is proud to have dedicated such an amazing season to last year’s captain Merritt Levitan, whose spirit was present throughout the entire season. Merritt will always be an important part of the Girls’ tennis team. Next year, the team hopes to win both the ISL and New England titles with a new goal in mind: to not lose a single set along the way.

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World Cup Takes Center Stage

Boys’ Tennis Aces ISL Competition

By Logan Troy ‘17 Sports Writer A strong individual and team effort allowed Boys’ Varsity Tennis to steamroll competition on its way to the 2014 ISL Championship.

According to team member Neel Taneja (II), the bar was set “very high given the talent on the team,” a mindset that began with a new coach, an alum and former Milton Tennis player, Chad BrightReason ’98. Captains Alex Lee (I) and Andy Hahm (II) along with varsity veterans Bart Panarese (I), Chris McDonough (I), Alex Vivado (II), and Neel Taneja (II) led this year’s squad. The team also welcomed two new players to the team this year: Neekon Vafa (II) and Noah Cheng (IV).

The team got off to a good start before facing a fierce opponent, Belmont Hill, midway through the season. Despite a disappointing showing in doubles, the Mustangs’ work ethic and competitive nature paid off, as they dominated singles en-route to a 9 – 6 victory. Except for a disappoint-

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hole on the roster, but the five returning players are confident that a strong JV pipeline will fill the void. Even with the bar set high by the team’s achievements this year, the 2015 team should be a successful following act.

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Andy Hahm (II) prepares for a swing during a match.

By James Maguire ‘15 Sports Writer Next Thursday, June 12th, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, the Croatian soccer team will play the Brazilian soccer team to kick off the 2014 FIFA World Cup. This month-long event features thirty-two teams from across the world, split into eight groups that battle it out for arguably the most important sports trophy in the world. The top eight teams are seeded and placed into different groups lettered A through H. The remaining twenty-four are assigned randomly to one of these groups. Once groups have been solidified, each country plays the other three countries in its group. After this round robin, the top two teams from each group advance to the round of sixteen.

In this next round, the winner of one group plays the runner up of the next group. These games are single elimination, with a win leading to quarterfinals. Down to eight teams, the tournament converts to a simple four bracket format. In this style, the winner of one game advances to play the winner

of another in its bracket. This bracket holds form for the remainder of the tournament.

Brazil, the host country, is a favorite to win the World Cup this year. If Brazil emerges victorious, it would be the first host country to do so since France in 1998. Other favorites to take the cup include Argentina, Germany, and Spain.

The United States, whose team has struggled to compete with such teams in the past, will need to step up to the plate to overcome a challenging group stage. The team will need to beat out Germany, Portugal, or Ghana simply to advance to the next round.

The U.S. will need to rely on strong leadership from veteran midfielder Clint Dempsey as well as strong play from some of its less experienced players. Though the United States is not likely to emerge victorious from the tournament, it will certainly play some exciting games in the first few rounds. The World Cup is one of the most anticipated athletic events on the planet, and this year’s lineup promises an incredible month of soccer.

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Softball: Success in Sportsmanship

By Haley Hunt ‘17 Sports Writer

three seniors, two juniors, and six sophomores, the team’s players stepped up to the plate in all regards. Jamie remembers that, in particular, “Charlie Guscott (III) worked extremely hard behind the plate and did a great job rallying for the team.” Through re-

team’s hard work, Katie Widenmeyer (II), Charlie, and Jamie gained recognition as batMA Softball finished the ting leaders in the ISL; Kayla season with a 4-11 record, received an honorable menhighlighted by a comeback 8-7 tion nomination in the team’s win against Rivers. Although Big East Tournament; and the girls had to overcome Ashley Adelberg (III) made several challenges, includa monumental catch over the ing finding a new fence at Governor’s starting pitcher and to rob their hitter of managing the losses a grand slam. Coach “I never felt like I had to step up to keep of both injured and Hickey observed that people’s heads high—players did graduated players, the players’ “tenac it themselves.” the team rose to the ity and enthusiasm occasion. In facing for playing, and digthese challenges, nity during lopsided Captain Kayla Jang (I) recalled, “I never felt like markable dedication from the games” made them proud repI had to step up to keep peo- younger players coupled with resentatives of Milton. Such ple’s heads high—players did unwavering optimism dur- remarkable attributes made it themselves.” Through team ing the rougher patches of the this team worthy and deservscavenger hunts and wiffle season, Varsity Softball man- ing recipients of the ISL’s ball games during practice, aged to reshape their identity Sportsmanship Award. With Kayla and Jamie Murray (II) as a squad and to improve on the strides that it has made established their leadership the field. When addressing this season, Girls’ Softball as captains to help bring the the loss of key players, Coach is sure to find success in the team closer both on and off Hickey noted, “The silver lin- coming seasons with their of the field. Although having ing is that most of our players new captains, Erika Lamere a “young” returning team of are now adept to two or three (II) and Jamie Murray (II). positions.” As a result of the

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By Nat Deacon ‘16 Sports Writer The Milton Mustangs Boy’s Varsity Baseball Team finished an up and down season with a respectable .500 record. Captained by Drew Jacobs (I) and Michael Davis (I), the team got off to a strong start before faltering down the stretch. Despite a rocky patch in the middle of the season, the Mustangs were able to finish the season strong, beating rival Nobles 3-0. Davis pitched a complete gem of a game, allowing no runs to a strong Nobles side. Among the storylines of this season was Gibson Dintersmith’s (II) return to the mound after undergoing Tommy John surgery. After waiting all season for an

opportunity to pitch, Gibson finally got his chance at Groton. In his return he allowed only one run and dominated Groton’s batters. The emergence of underclassmen Ryan Allen (III), Isaac Fossas (IV), Gavin Baker-Greene (III), and Sam Foley (III) shows that this Mustang squad is built for the future. “We’ve got a great group of guys, and I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished, but we will not be happy until we’ve won an ISL Chip,” added Allen, when asked about this years team. At the end of the season, optimism surrounded the clubhouse as the team bid farewell to the seniors, and looked to usher in a new class of leaders. For this team, sky is truly the limit.

Sailing Team Cruises to a Winning Record

By James Maguire ‘15 Sports Writer The sailing team had its share of ups and downs this season. Captains Shira Golub (I) and Scott Pedersen (I) led the Mustangs to a 14-4 regular season record, which qualified Milton for numerous post-season events. The sailors went to the Coast Guard Academy to compete for the O’Day Trophy, Cape Cod to compete for the Mark Trophy, and MIT to compete for the Founder’s Cup. Unfortunately, the team left all three of these events empty handed.

At the O’Day Trophy, the qualifier for fleet racing nationals, Milton finished in fifth—one place away from qualifying for nationals. Coach Patrick Broome was switching sailors in and out, trying to

figure out how to get the job done. Eventually, he settled on skippers Eli and Henry Burnes (IV). The Burnes brothers cleaned up, but their performance was not enough to make up for Milton’s slow start, and the team was seven points away from taking a trip to San Diego to compete for the Mallory Trophy.

At the Mark Trophy, the qualifier for team racing nationals, Milton received sixth place. This finish was very disappointing for the Mustangs, who were expecting a better result. The sailors were competing without their head coach, which made for some interesting team chemistry.

Varsity Sailing is a young team, and, although the sailors are very skilled, not all of them have mastered the mental com-

ponent of the sport. The team went on long losing streaks and got stuck in slumps. Coach Broome commented, “We are very young. Two of our three starting skippers are freshmen.

With a little more time to mature as both a team and as individuals, Milton Sailing will be a force to be reckoned with.”

At the Founder’s trophy, the team finished in fifth place but was only two wins shy of first. Milton was clearly one of the strongest teams there, and many think that the Mustangs underperformed. Even while some valuable members of the team are graduating this year, Milton sailing has the potential to dominate both New England events and national tournaments next year under the captainship of Nick Digiovanni (II) and James Maguire (II).

Scott Pederson (I) and Nicholas DiGiovanni (II) sail to success

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A Milton player swings for the fences.

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Girls Varsity Lacrosse Succeeds Both On and Off the Field

By Chris Bucci ‘16 Sports Editor Boasting a record of 7-81, the Milton Girls’ Varsity Lacrosse team had a strong season, fighting through some tough losses and pulling out a few impressive victories.

Starting out the season strong, the Mustangs strung together three consecutive victories over Dana Hall, Rivers, and St. Georges. In a home game against Brooks, both teams fought hard and the overtime game resulted in a tie. After their stalemate with Brooks, the girls faced some tough losses against both Exeter and Thayer. After two home blowout victories against Lawrence and Tabor, the team went on a tough losing streak until it bounced back towards the end of the season. In its final game against Nobles, the team suffered a disappointing loss.

Although the season did not go as it would have liked, the team certainly improved off

of its four-win season a year ago. Led by its four senior captains, Maddie Warwick (I), Cameron Park (I), Kat Fearey (I) and Claire Russell (I), Varsity Girls’ Lacrosse remained strong and unified despite a few heartbreaking losses.

Claire was selected to the all ISL team, and Cameron received an award at this spring’s M Club banquet for her leadership during all three athletic seasons. As Head Coach Anne Quigley remarked, “I’m really proud of our team. Although the games did not always end how they wanted, they girls always worked hard and played together as a team.”

Next year, a strong group of returning juniors and underclassmen will have to build upon the hard work of this season for the team to continue on its trend of success. Although the departure of this year’s seniors will certainly have an impact on the field next year, the Girls’ Lacrosse team is poised for a successful 2015 season.

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Looking Ahead to Fall Athletics

By Andrew Godwin ‘15 As we approach summer and wrap up the 2013-2014 school year, it’s time to fast forward to Milton fall sports. All the Milton teams look

to contend for ISL titles, and it is clear that they all have the potential to do so.

Football

First, let’s talk some football. After a 8-1 season with an ISL title and Tom Flaherty Bowl under its belt, the Mustang football team looks to dominate the upcoming season. Unfortunately, this year, the team graduates many of its key players from this past season. Defensive End Peter Graves (I), Running Back Drew Jacobs (I), Quarterback Anthony Scurto (I), along with several other seniors graduating this year could leave a potential hole for the team next year. However, with a New England Championship last season, the recruiting pool seems to be greater than that of years past. Coach MacDonald, always a strong recruiter, has been speaking to potential Milton football players in hopes of filling some key positions on the field. Additionally, rising seniors such as co-captains Bobby Gilmore (II) and Jeff Brown (II) along with nationally recognized kicker Justin Yoon (II) have been training hard in the offseason. With these three key players, and a strong offensive and defensive line, the football team anticipates its contention for another New England title.

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Soccer

Next, let’s move onto soccer. After a winning season for both the Boys’ and Girls’ soccer teams last fall, both teams look to contend for an ISL title. Though both teams also lost several key seniors, rising seniors and juniors will define the success of each team next fall. After winning thirteen games last season,Boys’ Soccer hopes to take the next step and rise to the top of the ISL. A rising senior, Jesse Martinez (II) said, “With the group of guys we have for next year, the sky’s the limit. We can win as many games as we want; the difference is gonna be whether or not we work for it.” Jesse, along with Mark Leon (II) and captain Chris Lewis (II) will all be key players for the team in the fall. As for the girls’ team, a nine-win season this year shows promise for next fall. Next year, Captains Niki Young (II) and Michaela Brickley (II) as well as many members of the team aim to compete for the championship while also having another great season.

Field Hockey

After a disappointing loss to Nobles to end their 2013 season, the Field Hockey team has a lot to prove next fall. The team had a strong showing last season, recording eight wins in total. Despite losing seniors Cameron Park (I), Maura Noone (I), Jess Levey (I), Kat Feary (I), and many others, this team is loaded with plenty of young talent and veteran leadership, all of whom wish to improve upon last year’s season. Led next year by co-captains Erika Lamere (II) and Juliet McCann (II), the team will make a strong bid for the ISL title.

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Cross Country

We can’t forget about Cross Country. Under Coach Scott Bosworth, both Cross Country teams are sure to be atop the ISL. After finishing 5th at ISL’s this year, next year’s captains Connor James (II) and Rick Dionne (II) along with Trevor Atkeson (III) and David Mercier (II) will lead the Boys’ team through a successful season. As Connor James recently stated, “I think next season we are going to have a chance to do something really special and be in contention for an ISL championship. We have a lot of developing talent on the team and I think we are capable of having our best season yet.” On the girls’ side, co-captains Laura Barkowski (II) and Emy Bosworth (II) will help the team have another fantastic season and hopefully bring home an ISL Championship. Emy said, “We’re losing our number one runner from last season, Victoria White (I), but we have a lot of returning veterans to make up a strong varsity team. This year we want to win the league and I really think we can do it. The team is already planning to train hard this summer so we can go into the season in shape and ready to be a really competitive team at the top of the league. The team is really close and has a ton of great traditions so it should shape up to be a really fun, successful season!”

Volleyball

And finally, we have volleyball. Following a great 2013 season with eleven total wins, the volleyball team hopes to be a serious threat in the ISL this year.

With a strong group of girls, the volleyball team should have another strong season. The skill level and depth posed by key players Jamie Murray (II) and Marina Fleites (II) should advance the team’s position even further in the ISL next fall.

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Matriculation: Class of 2014

Sydney Adedamola: University of Southern California Rachael Allen: Bowdoin College Emeline Atwood: Harvard College Alastair Bastian: Case Western Reserve University Ilve Bayturk: Gap year, The University of Chicago Jade Beguelin: Georgetown University Clay Berger: Junior Hockey / Boston University Daniel Berman: Tufts University Olivia Berman: Georgetown University Drew Blake: Fairfield University Gabriella Blake: Tulane University Emily Bland: Trinity College Maggie Bland: Bowdoin College Charles Blasberg: Brown University Rachelle Bower: Fordham University Alec Brennan: Princeton University Nathaniel Bresnick: Yale University Eli Broderick: University of British Columbia Peter Broderick: Elon University John Cahill: Amherst College Rosamond Carr: Yale University Neil Chandra: Brown University Jonathan Chang: Brown University Selina Cheah: The George Washington University Rebecca Chernick: Brown University Daphne Chow: Columbia University Matthew Chun: Wesleyan University Isabel Chun: Columbia University Haley Connor: Hamilton College Jack Conway: Trinity College Cody Cortes: Gap Year Michael Cronin: Bates College Solana Czwakiel: Franklin & Marshall College Michael Davis: The University of Chicago Duncan Day: University of Southern California Miguel Day-Perez: Stony Brook University Gerard Denoeux: The George Washington University Haley Dougherty: Trinity College James Dunn: College of the Holy Cross Tapley Eaton: Chapman University Ohiosumuan Ehimiaghe: Case Western Reserve University Mary Ellis: Gap Year, Washington University in St. Louis Francesca Ely-Spence: Barnard College Katherine Fearey: Williams College Angela Feng: New York University Yvonne Fu: University of Oxford Kaitlin Gately: Yale University Stephanie Gavell: University of Michigan John Gilmore: Wesleyan University Charlotte Goddu: Columbia University Elana Golub: Northwestern University Shira Golub: The George Washington University Darcy Gopie: Case Western Reserve University Peter Graves: PG Year at Exeter Abigail Greene: Boston University Caitlin Greene: University of Richmond Tiffany Guan: Boston University

Brown University 9 Boston University 7 Columbia University 7 Trinity College 7 New York University 5 The University of Chicago 5 University of Southern California 5 Case Western Reserve University 4 Cornell University 4 Georgetown University 4 The George Washington University 4 Northwestern University 4 Princeton University 4 Tufts University 4 Wesleyan University 4 Yale University 4 Amherst College 3 Bates College 3 Boston College 3

Jeremy Gunn: Ithaca College Katherine Hall: Trinity College Alexandria Hanyok: McGill University Delaney Harrop: Trinity College Marina Hartnick: Hamilton College Claire Hernon: Brown University Zachary Hoffman: Hobart and William Smith College Morgan Hung: New York University Julia Iansiti: Boston University Joy Ikekhua: Spelman College Jesika Islam: Franklin and Marshall College Drew Jacobs: Middlebury College Charles Janeway: Whitman College Kayla Jang: Wellesley College Lindsey Jay: The University of Chicago Nicholas Jiang: Princeton University Austin Johnson: Northwestern University John Karle: Boston College Christopher Karlson: Brown University Justin Kennedy: University of California, Los Angeles Amy Kerr: Wesleyan University Riley Kinney: Boston College Eleanor Kohli: Emory University Ashley Koo: Princeton University Patryk Krzesaj: Stony Brook University Anna Lachenauer: Harvard College Jennifer Lara: Cornell University Gwynne Leavitt: Reed College Abigail Lebovitz: Stanford University Alexander Lee: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Debbie Lee: Boston University Kevin Lee: Emory University Jenna Lee: Cornell University Jessica Levey: Gap year, Brown University Sarah Lew: University of Southern California Rex Li: Pennsylvania State University Jaspar Liang: University of California, Berkeley Derek Low: Bard College Nathaniel Lundie: Case Western Reserve University Luke Macdonald: Bates College Scott Majkowski: Tufts University Ian Malone: Tufts University Alexander Mann: Junior Hockey Alaina Marangos: Gap Year, Oberlin College Owen Matthews: Gap Year, Reed College Christopher McDonough: University of Southern California Deirdre McGovern: University of Michigan Patrick McLaughlin: University of St. Andrews William Medina: American International College Eric Menna: Georgetown University Alexandrea Meyer: Trinity College Margaret Miller-Bartley: Whitman College Eleanor Minot: Tulane University Devon Moehlenkamp: Boston University Louisa Moore: Bowdoin College Matthew Morin: Trinity College Sarah Muse: Princeton University Titania Nguyen: Yale University

By The Numbers

Bowdoin College Emory University Harvard College Stanford University Tulane University University of Michigan Barnard College College of the Holy Cross Fairfield University Franklin & Marshall College Hamilton College Hobart and William Smith College Oberlin College Pennsylvania State University Reed College Stony Brook University University of Oxford Washington University in St. Louis Whitman College

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Maura Noone: Cornell University Morgan O’Connell: Lafayette College Titilayo Odedele: Boston College Olamide Olawuni: New York University Catherine Oldshue: Barnard College Oluwayemisi Olorunwunmi: Columbia University Valentine Ora: Brown University Geoffrey Owens: The University of Chicago Bart Panarese: Emory University Cameron Park: Stanford University Sydney Park: American University of Paris Victoria Parker: Tulane University Amanda Pasko: Rice University Scott Pedersen: Macalester College Rubye Peyser: Wesleyan University Brendon Piccinni: New York University Geoffrey Pottow: University of Michigan Samuel Procter: Amherst College Howey Qiu: Gap Year, The University of Chicago Chandler Quintin: Tufts University Sahana Rao-Chakravorti: Swarthmore College Shonnese Reid-Bailey: Goucher College Brandon Rodriguez: Undecided Leidi Rodriguez: Emmanuel College Claire Russell: Columbia University Mykayla Sandler: Harvard College Salima Sarsenova: New York University Olivia Schuster: Gap year, Oberlin College Corey Schwaitzberg: Northwestern University Anthony Scurto: Amherst College Joshua Seol: Gap Year Patrick Sheehan: Bates College Gabrielle Sinclair: University of California, San Diego Varun Singh: Carnegie Mellon College Emily Spencer: Hobart and William Smith Colleges Nathan Stanfield: Washington University in St. Louis Samantha Stultz: Columbia University Christopher Sutton: Clarkson University Sean Sylva: Fairfield University Helson Taveras: Columbia University Helena Thatcher: Colorado College Nelson Thomas: University of Southern California Elizabeth Ticknor: The George Washington University Carl Unger: Massachusetts Institute of Technology John Urquhart: Pennsylvania State University Daisy Walker: Vassar College Beth Walsh: Rollins College Madison Warwick: College of the Holy Cross Eliza White: Boston University Victoria White: Stanford University Liam White: Northwestern University Conner Wynne: Junior Hockey / Brown University Nadya Yeh: Williams College Jason Yoo: Georgetown University Eric Zhang: University of Oxford Catherine Zhu: Cornell University

Williams College American International College American University in Paris Bard College Carnegie Mellon University Chapman University Clarkson University Colorado College Elon University Emmanuel College Fordham University Goucher College Ithaca College Lafayette College Macalester College Massachusetts Institute of Technology McGill University Middlebury College

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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rice University

Rollins College Spelman College Swarthmore College University of British Columbia University of California, Berkeley University of California, Los Angeles University of California, San Diego University of Richmond University of St. Andrews Vassar College Wellesley College

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