Titanic: Trial and Tragedy

The BBA Performing Arts Department presents BBA Performing Arts Department Presents

Directed by Jim Raposa

Titanic

Trial and Tragedy

Directed by Jim Raposa

Matthew Scott ’20

Aiden Lewis ’22

L-R Emily Samuelson ’19, Louisa Hausslein ’20, Sophie Jager ’21 Valentine Giesey ’21

Olivia Saunders ’19 Aidan Kennedy ’21

Social Studies Department Chair John Graf

Ryan Frank ’19

Social Studies teacher Thomas Von Allmen Bailey Chapman ’19

Front Row: Cece Kersten ’19, Grace Yurko ’19, Hannah McArdle ’20 Second Row: Emily Samuelson ’19, Sophie Jager ’21

April 15, 1912, is the date forever associated with the sinking of the Titanic. This past November on the Riley Center stage, the BBA Performing Arts Department presented “TitanicTrial and Tragedy,” a stage production which highlights the sinking of the luxury liner and the hearings that followed. This compelling play tells the story in a gripping narrative from the actual testimonials. Director James Raposa captures the disbelief, chaos, and terror, and brings the tragedy to life with an all-student cast. Written by playwright Pat Cook, the voices of those who lived the terror were capably presented by BBA actors in convincing fashion. The stage set was superbly conceived and realized by BBA teacher Paul Molinelli - longtime collaborator with Jim Raposa on Performing Arts Department productions. Cast: Graham Bowen, Jessop Burrow, Eva Calabrese, Bailey Chapman, Yilin Chen, Scott Clausen, Gabi Craig, Ryan Frank, Valentine Giesey, John Graf, Zoe Grigsby, Kaia Hansen, Louisa Hausslein, Sophie Jager, Suliang Jin, Aidan Kennedy, Cece Kersten, Cailin Levene, Aiden Lewis,Julia Lorenzoni, Julia Lund, Isabella Lynch, Sabayo Matiku, Hannah McArdle, Zoe Meyer, Erin Norton, Caitlin Parker, Matt Pickarski, Sloan Pirie, Matthew Sabol, Teri Salmon, Emily Samuelson, Olivia Saunders, Alex Schaffer, Matthew Scott, Hazel Seiden, August Stauffer, Andrais Stetson, Wenru Tang, Allison Teitelbaum, Mary Turner, Brendan Van Ommen Kloeke, Thomas Von Allmen, Grace Yurko. Director: Jim Raposa, Associate Director: Claudia Shell-Raposa, Production Stage Managers: Casey Mara, Katelyn Hemmer, Stage Managers: Lily Craig, Qiachuhan Li, Evelyn Mulroy, Claire Paxson, Assistant Director: Olivia Saunders, Lighting Design: Casey Mara, Set Design: Paul Molinelli, Sound Design: Neil Freebern, Costume Design: Lauralee Van Ommen Kloeke, Set Construction/Paint Crew: Samira Chapman, Giles Collins,Dylan Coulter, Keegan Ewens, Ryan Frank, Vivian Liu, Josie Mosher, Claire Paxson, Jack Peng, Savannah Petrossi, Ethan Prins, John Ricitelli,Teri Salmon, Jarrett Slade, August Stauffer, Allison Teitelbaum, Mac Thuermer, Brendan Van Ommen Kloeke, Jiahang Wei, Jasmine Wilkins, Wendy Zhou, Special Scenery Projects: Adam Sribney, Jiahang Wei, Chase Weinstein, Scenic Artists: Claire Paxson, Sloane Pirie, Jiahang Wei, Light Crew: Ryan Frank, Sean Foley, Casey Mara, Brendan Van Ommen Kloeke, Light Board Operator: Claire Paxson, Projection Technician: Adam Sribney, Audio Technician: Qiachuhan Li, Costumes: Claire Paxson, Matthew Pickarski, Olivia Saunders, Mary Turner, Brendan Van Ommen Kloeke, Hat Design: Elizabeth Paxson, Program Design: Keegan Ewens, Program Photographer: Alex Vincent, Production Photographer: Gary Baker, House Manager: Claudia Shell-Raposa.

Many Bulldogs Connect in Burlington Alumni, spouses, and friends packed the Library Room at Ri Ra’s Irish Pub in November for Burr and Burton’s annual alumni event in Burlington. Thanks to Boris Funtow ’71 and Whitney Heingartner ’05 for cohosting, and to all who joined us! In alpha order: Anthony Alichwer ’03, Greg’76 and Cindy Carrano, Stephen “Spike” Clayton ’76, Thomas Clayton, Don Edson ’73, Richard Erdman ’71, Boris Funtow ’71, Fred ’59 and Meg Hadley, Kylee Heingartner ’08, Whitney Heingartner ’05, Dan Hutner ’02, Roy Johnson ’69, Sarah Johnson ’07, Katherine Kjelleren, Drew ’05 and Gillian ’05 MacKinnon, Tina Madkour-Companion ’77, Charlotte Palmer ’12, Gloria Rovnak Palmer ’81, Kristen Palmer ’09, Lucy Prouty ’09, Carol Roberts ’77, Matt Rosenthal ’10, John ’92 and Michelle Rovnak, Carolyn Rovnak Weber ’85 and Patrick Weber, Robert “Ski” ’82 and Amanda Wilczynski, and Gordie ’59 and Dorothy Wilkins. Not pictured: Barbara Kehaya ’39, Barbara and Jerry Allen, and Tasha Cornell Lansbury ’84. o

continued from page 14 Student Engagement Through STEAM Lab Collaborations

While studying Sensation and Perception in CP Psychology, students work in the STEAM Lab on their final project to deepen student understanding of key psychological principles and the design-build process. Student engagement is increased by their The 9th grade Workshop Humanities class examines the role of immigration in Vermont culture, particularly around the slate industry. Each student researches an immigrant from one of six countries that came to the Slate Valley, examines primary sources, visits the Slate Valley Museum in Granville, and writes a poem from the immigrant's perspective. They visit Eagle Quarry in Poultney, Vermont, owned by New England Slate Company, and from whom BBA received the slate for its roofs,

A psych project display.

choice of project, their opportunity to be creative, and the process of turning an idea into a final product. Projects include creating illusions, a demonstration of how human beings can be primed through the sense of touch, a demonstration of how cones and rods in the eye work to see color, and how light wavelengths influence perception of color. Student work is displayed to allow the community to interact with the projects and generate curiosity within the student body.

Student poems etched on slate donated by the New England Slate Company.

and get a sense of the daily quarry activities of immigrants in the 1800s, as well as the modern process of preparing slate for sale. Students work in the STEAM Lab to design their own exhibit on regional immigrant experiences, which will be displayed in the hallways of BBA, and will include slate donated by the New England Slate Company. o

BBA School Store open for business for holiday shopping

Burr and Burton Academy is pleased to announce that the School Store is open for business! The store offers a variety of items with your choice of either the Belltower logo or the Bulldog logo, including hoodies, tees, Eddie Bauer fleece vests, pom pom hats, baseball caps, totes, umbrellas, folding chairs, and much more. You can find it online at www.burrburton.org/schoolstore. All proceeds from the sale of these items support the Bulldog Leadership program which provides workshops, speakers, and events to build leadership skills and is available to all BBA students. Place your online order and once fulfilled, it will be available for pickup in the Advancement Office. You will be notified by email when your order is ready. Please note we are unable to ship products at this time. If you have any questions about placing an order, sizing, or have suggestions for future items, please email the School Store at schoolstore@burrburton.org. Thanks for your support! o

Corrections to the Annual Appreciation Report

Alex Vincent and Andy Dahlstrom were inadvertently left off the list of faculty and staff members who supported the Annual Fund. In addition, former faculty member Betsy Hubner should be recognized for her gift. Our sincere apologies for these errors.

Update Your Contact Info

Moved lately? New email? We’ve made it easy for alums to stay in the BBA know with an online link. Go to www.burrburton.org/page/alumni and click on Alumni Contact Info.

Save the Date (what’s coming up next semester)

Prism Concert: March 13 & 14, 2019 Grandparents Day: April 26, 2019 Founders Day: May 10, 2019 Musical: May 14 ‐ 18, 2019 Gala: May 24, 2019 Creative Arts Expo: May 30, 2019 Gawlik Awards: June 5, 2019 Commencement: June 7, 2019 Reunion 2019: To be announced

Legacy giving made easy in the New Year

No matter the time of year, it’s surprisingly easy to include Burr and Burton in your estate plan. If you have a will, call your attorney to add a codicil naming the school for a dollar amount or percentage. Are you considering a will or updating your will? Consider including Burr and Burton. Almost anyone with an asset can support future generations of Burr and Burton students. If you have a retirement plan, ask your plan manager for a Change of Beneficiary form and add the school for a dollar amount or percentage. It’s that easy. And it’s also completely revocable should your circumstances change. Contact your attorney or financial advisor today about including Burr and Burton in your will, trust, or retirement plan. Or visit burrburton.org, click on Support BBA and scroll down to Legacy Giving. You qualify for our legacy group, the Joseph Burr Society, when you let us know you have included the school in your plans. For more information, contact Rich Thompson‐Tucker in the Advancement Office at rthompson@burrburton.org, 802‐549‐8135. o