The Haverford Index - November 2015 (EA Day)

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Volume LXXVII, No. 2

November 2015

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EA Day 2015

The Fords battle for their eighth consecutive rivalry win over The Episcopal Academy.

(From left to right) VI Formers Max Siegfried, Charlie Scales, Kenny Fitzpatrick, Jerry Karalis, and Keyveat Postell all hope to lead their respective teams to victory on EA Day

All Photo Credits to Dawn Blake

EA Day 1954: A Look Back Arnav Jagasia ‘16 & Bill Wu ‘17

The exciting annual clash between The Haverford School and Episcopal Academy may seem to the common person just a series of fun and competitive sporting events. The roots of this face-off, however, are planted deep in both schools’ histories, with over a century of intense athletic rivalry. Today, we take a look back at what Haverford/EA Day meant for the Fords, over sixty years ago, in 1954.

Back in the 50s, Haverfordians called EA Day “the Homecoming Game” and would cheer their fellow “lads” on in football and soccer events. At that time, EA’s football and soccer surprisingly frequently outperformed Haverford and beat Haverford’s teams multiple times in the games preceding the big Homecoming Game. As documented in detail in the November 1954 issue of The Index, Episcopal’s football team had a “tricky split-T offense” and “one of the [most] outstanding quarterbacks in the Philadelphia area.” On the other hand, in Haverford’s last football game before EA day, The Index reports that Haverford’s “tackling was about as crisp as a soggy piece of bread [and] blocking assignments were seldom carried out.” As for the players, themselves, they “cared only for their girls, marks and injuries.” The performance of

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our athletic teams was admittedly subpar.

The Index even comments that Haverford “spirit was terrible” and “the boys on the field performed as though they didn’t care.”

On top of all of this, one of Haverford’s main strikers for soccer in the 1954 season, Jon Widing, injured his ankle, preventing him from participating in the crucial Homecoming Game. Already, a very bleak image was painted for Haverford — no wonder there were only a few articles covering EA day in the 1954 Index issue.

Today, however, dismal performance and bleak school spirit could not be farther from the truth. Our top-notch teams are composed of excellent scholar-athletes, and the bleachers are always filled with our loud and supportive student fan section.

Whether it be due to the student-painted banners that hang proudly above our fan section or the week of competition and festivities that mark the week leading up to EA Day, it is evident that the tides have turned. Not just slightly either — EA now lags behind Haverford in soccer, football, and golf, while the Fords are still dominant in water polo. In addition, our cross country team grows stronger by the year and is on course to have a solid chance at beating EA this time. Finally, our heartwarming brotherly love and support from the fan

Schedule: Friday November 13th:

1 pm: Golf

Aronimink Golf Club Saturday November 14th:

11 am: Cross Country

Celentano Cross-Country Course

11:30 am: Water Polo

Burke Natatorium

12:30 pm: Soccer

Alumni Field (Field D)

2:30 pm: Football

Smith Field For live updates on all athletic contests of the day, follow @Haverford_Index on Twitter.

Inside this Issue: Full Previews of All Competitions with Player Analysis and In-Depth Coach Interviews The annual trip to Big Timber, Montana left a remarkable impact on students who participated. Turn to Page 11 for a recap, an original poetry piece, and beautiful photography courtesy of Haverford’s own David Bunn.

Article Letter from the Editors Golf Cross Country Water Polo Soccer Football EA Day Reflections Athletic Rosters Alumni Features

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News

November 2015

Letter From The Editors Ethan Delehman ‘16

I am standing on the side of McQuillen shout and scream and take all of the pent- Sometimes we’re bested and the match Pool, shirtless and covered in paint. I am up emotions from the seemingly endless is over and we walk out defeated only to last in a line of five Haverford boys. We failures of Philadelphia’s sports teams and quickly regain our moxie and move on. each have a single letter haphazardly etched put it to use on the one day we know we’ll That’s what I’ve found most memorable upon our chests. “F-O-R-D-S.” The match win. I suppose it wasn’t always like that. about my four EA days: we will never say hasn’t started yet but die. As individuals, we can the pool is alive with be defeated by standardized the sound of passion testing or the college process and fury and the kind or midterms or whatever else of hatred that can high school life throws at us. only be produced by a But on EA Day, there is not long-standing rivalry. a single moment where we We chant. I believe. I exist as individuals. Whether believe. I believe that we’re competing or spectating we will win. We talk or both, we’re always a part up our own men while of something larger than playfully humiliating ourselves. theirs. The match That’s the thing I would starts and we move ask underclassmen and with the players. seniors—as well as parents We ebb and flow as and alumnus reading this out the energy hits us in of pure chance—to do: take waves, the power of a moment amidst the terror unity present in every and rapid action of EA day, shouted word. Outside and look around. Look to your The 2015-2016 staff can be found both competing and spectating on EA Day. of this building, we left at your closest friends are sculptors, mathematicians, scientists, We must’ve been a bit less confident at standing beside you in the stands, or at painters, and multi-sport athletes. In the one point. For as long as I’ve been a Ford, your classmates following your lead in a building, though, we’re just F-O-R-D-S: though, we’ve always known. chant, or at your son making life hell for Strong-headed, committed, and ready for Yes, there have been conversations in an EA team because he wants, more than the hallways in the weeks prior where anything, to leave that field victorious. battle: win, lose, or draw.

All sporting events hold a kind of quiet There is a thick air of mutual understanding we contemplate the idea of losing three out of five sports.

We say that that game beauty; even matches that end in violence that surrounds EA day. It isn’t an ordinary is a toss-up or that such and such a match or disappointment or frustration all contain homecoming; it’s way too intense for that. isn’t a guarantee.

And sometimes it isn’t. a dignity and pride that exists only while Really, it exists as a day-long excuse to the ball is still alive, while the clock still counts down. When that clock hits zero, the illusion is over and all that remains is a final score. Yet it seems as though that’s Keyveat Postell ‘16 all we focus on: the end result. Did we win The time is upon us again. EA Week. So here we are for EA Week, the hypest or did we lose? I’m happy to have seen a On Saturday, a few of us will take to the time of the first semester, and I can feel movement towards a more appreciative field, the pool, the course, and the country a wave coming. As a whole, we haven’t EA day. Where the score isn’t all that to assert our dominance for had a great fan section yet, but matters, where the experience is recounted the 8th year in a row. In these EA Week unifies the student in glorious detail time and time again for events, we will stand tall. Most body and provides us with a weeks afterward. Of course, I, along with of us, however, will take to the sustenance that, as we devour all of my peers, will admit that winning stands, which brings me to a it, makes our hunger grow for itself may be the greatest feeling. That point that I’ve struggled with a win on Saturday. I know that rushing the field, particularly on EA’s this entire year: the stands. after this week, everyone with campus, is an unparalleled feeling that In that area, we are dwarvish time to spare will be at every every upper-schooler should feel at least in comparison to years past.

Gentlemen’s Club event they once, if not twice, in their four years as Where has everyone been? I’ve can make it to. Let this weekend Haverford boys (soon-to-be men). been on the sidelines of the be the start of a new era of Greater than that, though, I think soccer games, uncrowded, less gentlemen cheering, jeering, the aspect of this EA day that I hope to rowdy than usual. I’ve been in 2015-2016 Student Body and yelling McCallion’s name at truly embrace for the first time is active President Keyveat Postell the football games, looking to unrelated sports events. Good luck involvement. I’ve sat and stood and stands for support, but seeing no more than to everyone on Saturday, and I would say shouted and painted my chest maroon and fifteen faces (mostly seniors). I’ve only good luck to the underclassmen in the spirit gold, but I’ve never really lost myself in been to one very roomy water polo game, events this week, but if you’re reading this, the experience. I focus too much on one which makes me a part of the problem as it’s too late. thing or the other, and keep myself from well. The attendance at sporting events this ever truly becoming one with the tradition. year has been dismal, the chants sub-par, The bizarre thing about EA day, to me at and the overall school spirit is lacking. least, is its history. Haverford students

Letter from the President

The Index

2015-2016 Staff

Alex Sanfilippo ‘16, Editor-in-Chief Ethan DeLehman ‘16, Editor-in-Chief Drew Sterman ‘16, Editor-in-Chief

Arnav Jagasia ‘16, News and Features co-Editor Samuel Turner ‘18, News and Features co-Editor Bill Wu ‘17, Opinions Editor Kenny Fitzpatrick ‘16, Sports Editor George Rubin ‘17, Politics Editor Connor Lees ‘17, Web Editor Cameron Miller ‘16, Social Media Coordinator Dr. Kellen Graham, Faculty Advisor

The Index is a student-run publication of the Haverford School that does more than bring news: it provides the diverse perspectives of the Haverford student body. It is an outlet for student writers to take stands on issues they deem important. It chronicles the daily struggles and accomplishments of the Haverford community. The Index also provides a forum for discussion of pertinent issues, such as student culture, academic

were not the same some century ago. They spoke differently, had different slang, had different plans for their lives, and dreamed of different things. The one thing to remain the same (beyond Dr. Ehrhart’s mustache) is the tradition of us versus EA for an entire day. The tradition of a weekend where the teachers skimp on homework cause they know we’ll be either celebrating victory, or graciously accepting defeat, and celebrating anyway for another year wellfought. In an odd sort of way, it’s the EA day tradition—and perhaps other traditions that have been around nearly as long as Haverford itself—that connect us to the long and refined history of Haverford men.

Rarely am I sure of what the point to my rambling for one thousand words exactly is. I suppose it’s just a way to muse and to think out loud through a venue that may impact one student or another. In this case, however, I hope it’s a little more than that.

I hope EA day is spectacular and the class of 2016 leaves Haverford on top, with an eight year win streak behind us. I hope the day moves slowly so we can savor it all the more, even though I know it will race by. I hope many things, but perhaps the thing I look forward to the most is that one thing which I know: I will have the time of my life on November 14th, becoming one with my brothers and embracing the Haverford way in a true a showing as there could possibly be.

2015-2016 Index Staff on EA Day: Alex Sanfilippo: Water polo Ethan Delehman: Spectator Drew Sterman: Spectator, Super-Lifer Arnav Jagasia: Spectator Samuel Turner: Spectator Bill Wu: Spectator Kenny Fitzpatrick: Water polo, Lifer George Rubin: Fall Crew (Not in EA Day) Connor Lees: Spectator Cameron Miller: Soccer, Lifer Dr. Kellen Graham: Cross-Country Coach

policy, and Haverford’s place in world affairs. The Index presents new ideas and aspires to influence constructive change.

All opinions and viewpoints expressed herein do not necessarily reflect those of The Index or the school. The Index is designed and produced digitally. Photographs may be retouched. Submissions and letters to the editors regarding any and all articles are welcomed at index@haverford.org.

The Index, a member of the Columbia Scholastic Press Association, is composed on Mac OS X, using Adobe InDesign CS5.5. Its surveys are conducted via SurveyMonkey and are advertised on Facebook to current Haverford students. Southern Dutchess News prints 200-400 copies of each issue, and its editorial staff distributes them in the Upper School on the day of release. The Index serves the needs of a total school population of 1091 community members, consisting of 975 students and 116 faculty members.

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News

November 2015

EA Day 1954: The Schools, Students, and Sports Have Changed, But the Tradition Hasn’t (Continued) sections drown out the Churchmice’s squeaks from the stands and inspire us to

A student-drawn cartoon from that 1954 issue depicts the Fords stomping and throttling the Churchmen.Despite almost six decades passing since, some things never change.

play harder.

While Haverford’s recent performance against EA and the student body’s excitement for the day of competition is

markedly different from the disheartening situation in 1954, one thing has remained in common: the true essence of this historic rivalry. This rivalry is an important piece in the experience of each and every Ford that has passed through our school’s halls. While the slang and the football strategies may have been different in ‘54, Haverford men and athletes still strive to defeat Churchmice on the field. As the November 1954 Index remarks, “the event [EA Day] generally means more to the school than anything else it comes in contact with during the year.” As thousands of Fords have cheered on their peers through the decades, this rivalry with EA still and will always hold a sacred spot in the hearts of current students, thousands of alumni, and generations of Haverford men to come.

Only in its 16th year, the Index did not have nearly the amount of athletic success to cover for its 1953 edition as the current generation does. (Photo Source: Haverford Archives)

EA Week’s Transformation in The Last Decade Fourth Former Kyle Wagner explores Haverford’s most festive week: EA Week. This week unites the entire campus, and Wagner describes its evolution.

Kyle Wagner ‘18

Last year included a great EA week and great EA day. The build up to the special Saturday started with events such as a the talent show. Nick Greco gave a his typical hilarious speech and delivered the EA week video to start off; then, the talent show began. We listened to mesmerizing poetry recitals, Mr. Green’s mime act, and musical performances, among others. The next day was followed by the exciting Form Dodgeball Competition in which the V Form (Class of 2016) emerged victorious.

On Wednesday, we watched the a penalty kick shootout, field goal kicking, and a cheered on games of tug of war.

On Thursday, we concluded the EA week festivities with a Quiz bowl competition with in which the faculty dominated. On Friday, the Sixth form was crowned winners in the competition.

Finally, on Saturday, the big day, all of the respective sports competed against EA and we emerged victorious for the sixth straight year.

All of these activities perfectly built up the suspense for the eventful Saturday competition. Each day, as the school gets closer to spectating or participating in another EA day, the general positive buzz about the school continue to increase. VI former Arnav Jagasia described the school atmosphere building up the EA day as, “one of the highlights of the year.” He continued, “every year on the week leading up to EA Day, the students comes together – at first just in their forms, and then as a whole school – to cheer on our peers and athletes.”

EA week, however, was not always like this. Mr. Tryon said, “My first EA week was in 2002. I remember that we would do some community service and have lunch.

After school ended, we would have a pep rally and the teams would go practice.

Over the last several years, the school has definitely done a better job of bringing the week to a crescendo. This I attribute

day event which occurred on Friday.” He remarked that the activities just “consisted of an assembly and then everyone going out and smashing an old car painted blue and white with sledge hammers. The administration had safety concerns with that and it really became about smashing up the car not about the guys on the field.” After his first year, Coach Murphy decided that the events needed a change and asked Dr. Cox and Mr. Nostrant about changing the length and theme of the EA day celebrations. He decided to make the

great about it, and so have the faculty.”

Through the evolution of the school and efforts of Mr. Murphy, EA week has transformed into a suspense-building and exciting time. From the car smashing “days to inter-form dodgeball, EA week has really come a long way over the last several years, but at the end of the day, the spirit of the competition stays the same. Even with the EA day shirts, banners, and the increase in the time spent focusing on this event, the spirit of the 106 year old competition has stayed the same: to beat EA in every sport

In addition to bringing a new style of offense, Coach Murphy introduced a spirit week that unequivocally transformed the student atmosphere at Haverford

to Coach Murphy, he’s really done a great job of transforming this event.” In the early 2000s, the activities were too short and they distracted the student from the ultimate spirit of the competition.

Coach Murphy changed the situation tremendously and created the amazing environment that we have experienced in the last few years. When asked about his influence on the EA week, he said, “When I got here 11 years ago, the EA day festivities were based around a one

EA day celebrations “a week long event, a competition among the forms (in the spirit of competition and fun), which was also minimally disruptive to the school day.”

Sure enough the Dr. Cox and Mr. Nostrant were in favor, and the EA car smashing transformed into a spirit week, which emulates an environment that challenges “the students (as we do at the start of each EA week) to have fun during the community time block with it, and then refocus. The students every year have been

and bring home the sweater. Hopefully the Haverford students can repeat this feat for the seventh year in row and continue to kindle the fire of the rivalry between Haverford and the Episcopal Academy.

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Golf

November 2015

Captain Max Siegfried Looks to Lead Fords to Repeat Victory Harrison Fellheimer ‘18

So far, The Haverford School golf team has played exceptionally well given difficult circumstances. The big question everyone is asking of course is, “Who will win on EA Day?” In the Inter-Ac, Episcopal is ranked 3rd, trailing Haverford who is in 2nd. The format for EA day is better ball, meaning that a golfer and his partner will play a hole and whoever has the best score at the end of the hole, will use that score.

The two teams will compete at the perfectly groomed and rather difficult course at the Aronimink Country Club.

The course is filled with challenging terrain, including many sand bunkers. The amount of players that are eligible to play has changed over the years. Originally, only eight players from each school were eligible. Yet this year fourteen members from each can perform. This layout favors Haverford, as they are the school with the most depth in the Inter-Ac. They are a young team brimming with talent.

However, one player stands out from the others: Sixth Former Max Siegfried.

Max Siegfried is undoubtedly the most versatile player in his age group. Capable

of incorporating all aspects of his game on the course, and focusing one shot at a time, Siegfried has enjoyed much success in his golf career. Siegfried was recently named 2015 Junior Player of the Year, a very impressive feat.

He recalls starting to play golf at the age of two, his miniscule muscles barely strong enough to hold a club. Countless hours of practice, along with dedication, has allowed him to reach success in most of the tournaments he has participated in.

Siegfried’s lowest round thus far is a 66, sitting 6 below par. The American Junior Golf Association operates most of the events he plays in, but he also takes part in local events, of course finishing within the top 3 spots. At the age of 18, Siegfried has already had three hole and ones, a life time goal for most people that play golf.

Max is looking to play golf at a Division I school. He has narrowed it down to a school that he has been a fan of for most of his life, but Max prefers to keep the name of this school confidential for now.

Look out for a good match this year, where Max Siegfried and the Fords will look to take down EA and show it’s team what it means to play golf.

The Golf team emerged victorious at Aronomink in 2013, but will they repeat?

Friday’s Match Preview Jack Bellwoar ‘16

Friday’s EA Day golf match will be played at Aronimink Golf Club, home course of the Episcopal Academy golf team. Aronimink’s golf course has hosted multiple United States Golf Association (USGA) and Professional Golf Association (PGA) events, including the AT&T National in recent years. Aronimink is set to continue this trend when it hosts the BMW Championship in 2018. The course is consistently ranked among the top and toughest golf courses in the United States.

New to this year, the format of the match will be a Ryder Cup style “Fourballs.” In this format, two Haverford players will tee off with two EA players, each playing his own ball for the entire hole. The lower score from the partners will count as the team score for that hole. There will be six matches and one tie breaker match. The lowest four out of six scores for each team will be added up and the school with the lower total is

declared the winner. The first group to tee off will be Charlie Lesko (‘16) and Jack Bellwoar (‘16) in the tiebreaker match. Teeing off next and starting the official matches will be team captain Max Siegfried (‘16) and Peter Garno (‘19). They will be followed

by Thomas Gravina (‘16) and Max Brooks (‘17), David Hurly (‘19) and Sam Walker (‘19), Jack McKnight (‘18) and AJ Aivazalou (‘19), Tyler Roland (‘18) and Davis Rosato (‘17), and the last group comprising Ryan Conway (‘16) and Chris Morrison (‘17).

The Fords placed second in the Inter-Ac this year behind Malvern and followed by Episcopal. Sixth Former and team captain Max Siegfried ranks as the top golfer in the Inter-Ac this year. Siegfried has seen much success this year, winning the GAP Christman Cup and finishing second in the AJGA JoS. A. Bank / David Leadbetter Junior Championship, the Pennsylvania Junior Boys and Girls

Sixth Former Charlie Lesko eyes up the ball upon taking a putt

2015 Record: 9/3 Conestoga HS W 182-190 9/16 Radnor HS Tie 238-238 9/17 Hill School L 253-250 9/24 Inter League Play 2nd 9/28 Archbishop Carroll W 228-246 9/30 Plymouth Whitemarsh W 197-210 10/6 Malvern Prep L 245-234 10/8 Inter League Play L 246-229 10/13 Inter League Play 2nd 10/19 Inter League Play 3rd 10/21 Inter League Play 1st Championship, and the GAP The Harry Hammond Award among other impressive Amatuer and National tournamnet finishes. Max was also named the 2015 Golf Association of Philadelphia Junior Player of the Year.

Sixth Former Thomas Gravina ranked 7th in the Inter-Ac with impressive finishes in the last few Inter-Ac events. III Former David Hurly finished 14th, Fourth Former Jack McKnight ranked 17th, and III Former Peter Garno ranked 20th.

The Fords and Episcopal Academy team have both experienced peaks and troughs throughout the season. Fords golf, usually a steady force, faltered at times throughout the year, losing to Episcopal in some league tournaments. Episcopal, which has struggled greatly in recent EA days, will look to these minor victories as motivation to potential upset the Fords, who presumably are the favorites. Two years ago at Aronimink, the Fords capably defeated Episcopal, assisting the Fords to a sixth consecutive sweater. Look for the 2015 golf team to do the same on Friday afternoon.

Gent’s Club 2015 Preview: “Fieldhouse Fanatic” ‘16

Could we have asked for a stronger fall season? The football team was astounding, defeating opponents to the point where the game actually became uninteresting to watch. The cross-country team found success that it hasn’t enjoyed in nearly a decade and a half. The golf team continued its dominance in the InterAc and the state. The soccer team rallied to win curcial league games down the stretch to secure a fourth striaght InterAc title. And, finally, the water polo team overcame a 5-14 season last year to be in contention for second place overall in the Inter-Ac heading into EA Day. The winter season has become the Gentlemen’s Club’s signature season, mainly due to the basketball theme nights. For the uninitiated, the Gent’s Club will typically have some outlandish theme planned out for the biggest home games, ranging from Cowboy Night to the unparalleled Jortz Night. This year’s group of Fieldhouse Fanatics will ensure that our themes continue in the tradition of excellence.

You may not believe it, but the Gentlemen’s Club can have a serious impact on the outcome of games (see: 2014 EA Day Water Polo game). I insist that everyone make an effort to attend at least one sporting event for each of our winter teams. We expect our wrestling team, winter track team, swimming and diving team, and squash team to all have incredibly strong seasons, so why not come out and share in some of that glory?

If you are not a part of the “Gentlemen’s Club 2015-2016” Facebook page talk to one of your friends and get in there. The Fanatics will be keeping you updated with the information on games and the plans for basketball theme nights. Go Fords!

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Cross Country

November 2015

Dynamic Duo of Merhige and Scales Lead Cross Country Team Grant Sterman ‘18

This upcoming EA day will set the stage for a thrilling battle that may become the most important day of the year. Cross country, a sport that may not first come to mind when EA day is mentioned, will be a crucial part of Haverford’s victory in the annual competition between the two schools. Cross country is a sport that is unlike any other in the sense that it is simultaneously an individual and team sport. While each runner is aiming to improve their personal time, the only route to team victory is a group of athletes that do well together. Contrary to common knowledge, cross country runners do not just simply run; there are indeed strategies in the sport. Some of the best include running in packs and motivating your teammates. The Episcopal Academy cross country course is notorious for its daunting hills and seemingly perpetual curves, but the Haverford School team, led by coaches Dr. Graham, Mr. Long, and Mr. Lengel, feels more prepared than ever to conquer it.

The success of the current cross country team at Haverford can be attributed to their extraordinary VI Form captains - two runners that form an unstoppable dynamic duo. Charlie Scales and Peter Merhige have spent countless hours preparing themselves and their team for the challenge they will face on EA day. To really capture the EA day experience as a cross country runner and senior captain, the Index interviewed both of them on various types of questions concerning cross country and EA day.

They were first asked about their favorite part of running on EA day. Both Scales and Merhige stressed how exhilarating it is to be running when so many people are cheering for you and that there are not very many sports where cheering can improve an athlete’s performance by such a large amount. They both hope to get most of the student body out there cheering for them, so that all of the runners are able to perform at their greatest. Another key

component of the runners’ performances is their preparation throughout the season, and Merhige and Scales both explained how much work and effort the team has been putting in since the summer and how they’ve devoted themselves fully to prepare for the race. As Merhige commented, “When the gun goes off, we’ll be ready”. They both were very detailed when explaining what the key is to beating EA is. They both stated that cross country is unique in the fact that even if you finish first, the rest of your team still has to finish quickly in order for your team to win. And so, the duo stressed group running this year as a major theme this year. The team has been planning and devising a strategy based on sticking four runners from Haverford to one runner from Episcopal Academy. If all of the Haverford runners are able to stick to this strategy, they will emerge victorious.

When they were asked what they were most looking forward to on EA day and how being a VI Former will impact their EA day experience, their answers slightly diverged. Merhige is most looking forward to the excitement that is involved with running, but since he has been at Haverford since Day 1, he is both excited and despondent that this will be his last go-around. He was very honest and noble in discussing the pressure and nerves that come with being a captain going into EA day. While he is excited to give the prerace speech and lead his team to victory, he is well aware that the result of the team may come down to himself and Scales.

On the other hand, Scales expressed the plethora of pressure he faces, being the runner with the fastest time on the team this year. Nonetheless, he is very determined to clinch the victory both by himself and as a team as he is confident that he and the rest of the team will rise to the occasion on EA day. Overall, both runners are looking forward to defeating Episcopal on EA day in front of the entire student body.

2015 Record: 9/12 Quad X @ Belmont Plateau 10th 9/19 Briarwood Cross Country Invitational 7th 9/22 Penn Charter W 28-29 9/29 SCHA W 25-34

10/3 Westtown School W 1st 10/6 Germantown Academy W 23-32 10/13 Malvern Prep L 30-27 10/20 Episcopal Academy L 34-23 10/26 Inter-Ac Championships 3rd 10/31 PAISAA Tournament W 2nd

Race Preview: Hills Await Nick Magnani ‘17

For the first time since the turn of the century, the Fords are heading into the EA Day race with a chance to defend their title from last year after putting a stoppage to a losing streak dating back to 1999. This year, the Fords hope to make history yet again and defeat Episcopal on their home course in Newtown Square for the first time in school history. Both teams have obtained lots of success this season. Under first year head coach Tim Lengel (‘07), first year assistant coach Brian Long, and second year assistant coach Kellen Graham, the Fords have reached new heights. The Fords, during championship season, placed 3rd in the Inter-Ac without their leading runner, Charlie Scales, and 2nd in the Independent Schools state meet.

Episcopal enters the meet with their first Inter-Ac title since 1998 and a 3rd place finish in the state. Both teams have enjoyed lots of success this season and as a result the EA Day race is shaping up to be the best and most competitive race in recent memory.

Key Names to Look Out for: The Fords throughout the season have had some key contributors step up.

Sixth Former Charlie Scales has been the constant front man for the Fords after winning the Westtown Invitational (16:38) and finishing 5th at the state meet (17:03).

He is looking to build on a 2nd place finish

from EA Day last year as his sights are set on winning the race. After Scales is a pack of runners for the Fords that throughout the season have learned to run off of each other. This pack, which includes VI Former Peter Merhige, V Former Anthony Calvelli, V Former Nick Magnani, V Former Aditya Bhise, and V Former Taj Bland, have built a team chemistry that led to the Fords to take home 2nd place in the state meet with a split between the five runners of only fifteen seconds. Along with these six runners comes V Former Harper Weigle, who in his first season has proven to be a solid and consistent seventh man for the team. With this many runners performing well and others on the team stepping up also, the Fords have a sense of confidence heading into the big meet against Episcopal.

Episcopal also brings a strong group of runners to compete in the race. Their top runner, junior Jake Jorgensen, has had an impressive season and will be looking to race Scales for the win on the hilly Episcopal course. After a 3rd place finish at the Westtown Invitational (17:06), 2nd place finish in the Inter-Ac championship (17:28), and 4th place finish in the state meet (16:58), he should be in the front of the race along with Scales early on to set the pace. Along with Jorgensen, EA has sophomore Elias Lindgren, who has emerged as their number two runner and

(From Left to Right) Runners Anthony Calvelli, Aditya Bhise, Peter Merhige, Charlie Scales, Nick Magnani, Taj Bland, and Harper Weigle smile after claiming second place at the Indepedent School State Championships.

will enter the race after running a 17:27 time in the state meet, placing him at 13th.

Keys to the Race: The outcome of the race will come down to the performance of the middle guys on each team. The Fords are hoping Scales can snatch the win from Jorgensen, while Lindgren has proven to be a solid bet to get 3rd in the race. After those three runners, Episcopal junior Jack O’Connell, along with the pack of Fords, will most likely be racing to decide the next couple of slots.

The scoring will be close and every point counts as the seasons for these two teams have gone back and forth. Also, on a day like EA Day, an unexpected runner may emerge ahead of schedule, running toward the finish line– the rivalry can bring out the best runner in anyone.

With a course as difficult as Episcopal’s, mental toughness and the want to win are

key. When asked about what the hardest part of the race will be, Merhige said, “The toughest element of this race is going to be the finish. Obviously the last 800 meters are brutal because of ‘Squire’s Summit’ so it’s just going to come down to which runner wants it the most.” Look for the runners to attack the race aggressively through the first mile, which has lots of downhills, before they head into the hilly, monotonous meadow. After running through these hills for over a mile, the previously mentioned final push will be on an uphill called squire’s summit, leading the runners up to the start line and within reach of the finish line at the chapel. With all of the hills, energy will be hard to come by and the will of the runners will dictate the outcome between these two very good cross country teams.

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WaterGame Polo Preview (Cont.): Can the Fords

Water Polo Has Unexpected Success in the face of Adversity

Repeat their Dominant 12-6 Win?

Ryan Sanfilippo’18

Fourth Former Ryan Sanfilippo details the water polo team’s remarkable season after losing a whopping 18 players from last year.

that due to this, the team this year would be better than last years. He With the graduation of 12 believed at the beginning of the year that, Sixth Formers and the loss of 6 players “The key to achieving the team’s overall to other sports, the Varsity Water Polo goal of winning a championship, had to roster dwindled down to just 14 players, start with the stepping-up of younger just enough to be able to play 6 on 6 in practice, and have a backup goalie. With players such as himself, John Nelligan, this massive loss of players, there were a and Matt Larocca.” Ross also was looking lot of minutes up for grabs in the pool for to Sixth Form captains Harrison White, players that did not have the opportunity, Kenny Fitzpatrick, and Dave Mitchell, or skill, to shine last year. The first as well as Class of 2016 lefty snipers, Reed Haabestad and player to step up to the Alex Sanfilippo, plate and earn himself to lead the team significant playing time by example, and was Fourth Form stud, lead the chase for John Nelligan. Last an elusive Interseason, Nelligan did Ac championship. not even start on the JV This year Ross has squad, but this year he been a staple in the has started the majority team’s offense and of games, and has Coach Van Such directs his team against defense, netting scored over 40 goals Hill School 35+ goals through 18 in 18 games. Averaging 2.2 games.

Ross and the tenacious White goals per game is an impressive feat for a Fourth Former, especially one that alternate playing 2-meter defense, was not even on the Varsity roster last which is the most important defensive year. John played polo all spring and position. Finally, there is Captain Kenny summer and this has showed through his Fitzpatrick. Kenny was in a very similar tremendous improvement in the pool. In situation to Ross last year. He was a his own words, “I didn’t expect to be one solid player that Coach Kevin Van Such of the 6 starters, I thought our team had could go to late in a quarter to have a a lot of potential, and we are showing solid player give a starter a break. At the it now coming down the final stretch.” beginning of the season Kenny knew Another major influence on the team’s that as a team, “We would have to work overall performance this year was Fifth very, very hard in order to have a shot Former, Ross Harryhill. Last season, at the league title, and that he and his being a Fourth Form student, Harryhill fellow captains, and seniors would have was able to get a decent amount of to step up and lead the way.” However playing time, but not enough that he had Kenny thought that, “Given the level of a key role, or made a substantial impact. talent and dedication that we have on the Don’t get me wrong, he was still a very team,” it would be a very doable task. good player, but he was more of a solid So far this season, Kenny has scored player that came off of the bench to give in every Inter-Ac competition, and a starter a breather late in the game. is arguably the team’s best perimeter Coming into this season Ross was, defender. Look for these three player “Expecting a more focused team due to to make a big impact on EA day. the smaller team size.” He also thought

EA Day Preview and Interview with Coach Van Such PJ Rodden ‘18

Throughout the fall season, a sense of ambition, confidence, and success has instilled itself throughout McQuillen Pool and the Fords’ Water Polo team, especially after the Fords’ initial Inter-Ac matchup against Episcopal Academy. Coming off a 12-6 victory against Episcopal, the Fords Varsity Water Polo knows what to expect going into their final matchup on EA Day. Expect to see them look towards Sixth Form hole-set Harrison White early to try and get the game going.

As showcased throughout the season, the Fords possess a consistent level of ability throughout their players, which allows them to create space and form opportunities.

Each player in the pool is expected to get the defense moving and create kick-outs, one of the team’s largest strengths.

On the defensive end, Sixth Former Kenny Fitzpatrick will be marking EA senior powerhouse, George Maltby, on the perimeter, where Maltby finds most of

his success. Sixth Former Harrison White, Fifth Former Ross Harryhill, and Fourth Former Matthew Larocca will be rotating defensively throughout the game in attempt to shut out Episcopal Senior, Jacob Sustersic, in hole set.

Offensively, the Fords will focus on drawing kickouts to set up a man advantage– 6 on 5. To achieve this, the Fords will consistently drive towards the goal, creating the movement necessary to draw the ejections. In addition to driving, the Fords will look to create opportunities for hole-set stud Harrion White and Fourth Former John Nelligan. However, defenses quickly adapt to this style of play, which requires similar changes on offense.

Look for the Fords to get their perimeter shooting game established quickly, forcing Episcopal away from crowding the holeset.

With consistent effort and play from captain’s Harrison White, David Mitchell,

Kenny Fitzpatrick, and goalie M.J. Tricoli, the Ford’s stand at an even record after their Inter-Ac win against Episcopal. Having their heads held high and the smiles on the players faces, the team cheered as they moved one step closer to clinching the Inter-Ac title. “The season has been pretty good so far.” stated head coach, Kevin Van-Such. “We have improved and learned a lot throughout the season.”

Every week, whether it be during a practice or a game, Coach Van-Such states “I think that we have a great team moral.

We have teammates pushing each other to work harder and become better players.

Great mentality is consistent in every one of our practices and games.”

As the season concludes, the last two weeks of the Water Polo season present the Ford’s with their last set of matchups and challenges for the fall season. On the topic of facing talented teams such as St. Benedict’s Prep, Malvern Prep, and Episcopal Academy on November 14th, Coach Van-Such stated: “The team definitely feels energized and prepared.

You can see it in the way that they are practicing. Definitely ready to go, and focused.”

The Fords consistency in their play and hard work both during practices and ingame are the result of the team success throughout their season. “ I expect the team to come out, play with great energy and win. We are right there in the hunt for the league championships, so we just have to take care of business.” stated Coach Van-Such. Looking to end the season on a positive note, the Ford’s have set their sights on adding another year to their Inter-

Ac championship banner and claiming their sixth straight win against Episcopal Academy on EA-Haverford Day. The buoyant Fords take on the Episcopal Academy Churchmen at 11:30 A.M. in the Burke Natatorium Pool on Saturday, November 14th, in an epic game between the two fierce rivals.

Sixth Former Reed Habestaad, a four-year veteran of the program, has been a starlet for the “Chlorine Fords” this fall.

2015 Record: Overall: (10-10) League: (4-3)

9/4 Loyola Blakefield HS L 12-14 9/5 Calvert Hall L 11-18 9/5 Gilman School W 9-3 9/11 Souderton HS L 12-19 9/16 Hill School W 13-7 9/18 Friends’ Central W 15-7 9/21 Hill School L (OT) 8-9 9/25 Perkiomen Valley HS W 16-5 9/25 St Xavier L 5-10 9/26 St Francis L 9-10 9/26 La Salle College HS L 6-9 9/29 Malvern Prep L 9-11 10/6 Germantown Academy W 16-3 10/8 Penn Charter W 11-8 10/13 Penn Charter L 9-16 10/20 Germantown Academy W 13-8 10/21 Lawrenceville School W 8-5 10/27 Episcopal Academy W 12-6 11/3 St. Benedict’s Prep W 15-4 11/5 Malvern Prep L 5-7 11/14 Episcopal Academy(EA Day)

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Soccer

November 2015

Game Preview: Gregory to Lead the Way to Victory Drew Sterman ‘16 analyzes each player in the lineup that Coach Brady is likely to send out onto the pitch on EA Day to face the Churchmen.

Drew Sterman ‘16

Last year, the Fords struggled to find the net on EA Day, as Churchmen goalkeeper Matt Freese recorded many key saves to keep the game tied. He will likely be the biggest obstacle for Haverford this year as well. In the previous matchup on October 27th at Haverford, the teams drew 1-1. With Jimmy Tricolli suspended for an incident against Malvern and Jerry Karalis sidelined with a hamstring injury, Coach Bill Brady had no option but to send out a depleted lineup. The absence of Tricolli’s stellar defense showed as the Fords conceded a penalty early on. EA then converted to take the lead in the 8th minute. It wasn’t until the 72nd minute that the game was leveled on a beautiful free kick from outside of the box by Connor Gregory. The game stay tied well into overtime, where it appeared as though the Fords were going to get the win. Alec Haas had a rocket shot saved in the waning seconds of the match, and the it ended in a stalemate.

The Haverford starting eleven for EA Day will project as follows, boasting a strong core of 8 sixth formers, 7 of whom have already committed to play at the collegiate level.

Formation: 4-2-3-1 Head Coach: Bill Brady Will Baltrus (Goalkeeper) - The Fourth Form shot stopper has been excellent in his first season in maroon and gold. His lightning quick reactions have bailed out the defense on many occasions, and his aggressive distribution consistently gives the forwards a counterattack. It is easy to say that Baltrus has solidified his role in net for the years to come.

Josh Ridenhour (Right back) Ridenhour is a force to reckoned with on the right side of the pitch. Head coach Bill Brady on multiple occasions has called him the most athletic player on the team, and is undoubtedly so. His physical strength matches his strength on the ball, making it incredibly difficult for wingers to penetrate his section of the defense. Ridenhour is also extremely proficient in going forward, as he often links up with the forwards to provide through balls and support.

Evan Scott (Left Back) - Scott has been a rock at left back this season, despite playing in an unfamiliar position. He provides excellent support up to the wingers and rarely lets a player past him. Scott always seems to find himself in the right defensive position, as many times his interceptions have broken up an opposing attack.

Shane Bradley (Center Back) - The anchor and captain of a back line that had only conceded 9 goals through a remarkable 16 games, Bradley is an immovable object in the defense. He can do everything, tackle, pass, and is extremely talented at winning aerial duels.

Bradley is committed, along with his brother Connor, to play at the University of Villanova next fall. Bradley is the ballplaying center back of the duo, which enables him to frequently push up the pitch.

Jimmy Tricolli (Center Back) - His partnership with Bradley is one of the most stalwart on the east coast, and the chemistry they have formed in 4 years playing together is remarkable. The unique part to Tricolli’s game is his capability for long range throw ins. If the ball goes out in opposing territory, he will often push up and launch the ball into the box to give the Fords a scoring opportunity

in the air. An Emory commit, Tricolli uses his booming left leg to protect the Fords’ defense from any danger.

Matt Mayer (Defensive Midfield) Easily the most versatile player on the roster, Mayer has played in several positions and all around the pitch this year. He functions best as a deep lying playmaker, where he can set up and support the attacker while providing clean and crisp passes. He is a player that doesn’t always garner the most attention for his performances, yet is always in the right place to help out the team. If you watch the game, you don’t see Mayer. If you watch Mayer, you see the whole game. His ability to defend and then set up an attack is second to none.

Conor Bradley (Defensive Midfield) - A true box to box midfielder reminiscent of Liverpool legend, Bradley is capable of doing everything on the pitch. His on the ball skills are remarkable, as he can skill past almost every player on the pitch. Bradley has incredible vision, and can place a pass on a dime from 40 yards. His long-shots, which he is encouraged to take throughout the game, are powerful and well placed.

Bradley, in essence, is the true midfielder.

Alec Haas (Attacking Midfield) Often playing on the right, Haas the pace that gives defenders nightmares. His ludicrous speed on the ball enables him to skin defenders and create chances on goal. Expect him to torment the left back of Episcopal as he did in the first meeting between the two teams. Haas is committed to Wesleyan University in Connecticut.

Grant Yu (Attacking Midfield) - Yu has been plagued by foot injuries for a majority of the season, but is finally healthy for league play and the postseason run. When in good health, Yu is one of the most graceful players on the pitch.

His composure on the ball is comparable to that of France legend Zinedine Zidane.

He plays the ball cleanly every time, and is an elegant dribble. Committed to Pomona College in California, Yu is the ideal number 10 that any coach would love to have.

Jerry Karalis (Attacking Midfield) Karalis is one of the most exciting players to watch on the team. He is clear cut the most talented skill player on the team, and some say that he is capable of nutmegging a mermaid. With electrifying pace and a touch of gold, the Colgate commit is sure to be one of the difference makers on EA Day. Connor Gregory (Striker) - The Ford’s target man is hitting his stride at the right time. Earlier in the season, Gregory had a period in which he recorded three consecutive hat tricks. A defining attribute of Gregory is that he has no weak foot; he is able to shoot with power from either his right or his left, making him a tremendous threat to the opposing goalkeeper. It would be a surprise to see him not make an appearance on the scoresheet.

Score Prediction: Haverford 2, Episcopal 0.

The Fords clinched a share of the Inter-Ac title for the fourth consecutive year, a feat that has never been achieved, with a 2-0 win over Malvern on the 10th.

2015 Record: 14-3-2 8/31 St. John’s College High School W 4-0 9/1 Archbishop Curley HS W 5-0 9/5 Gilman School W 2-0 9/9 Shipley School W 4-3 9/12 The Kiski School W 1-0 9/13 Berkshire School (Mass.)

L 0-1 9/16 Hill School W 3-0 9/19 St. Benedict’s Prep L 0-2 9/24 St. Augustine Prep W 4-0 9/28 Holy Ghost Prep W 5-1 9/30 St. Joseph’s Prep W 4-0 10/8 Penn Charter W 1-0 10/15 SCHA W 2-0 10/20 Germantown Academy W 2-0 10/24 Malvern Prep L 0-1 10/27 Episcopal Academy (OT) T 1-1 10/30 Penn Charter T 0-0 11/3 SCHA W 3-1 11/6 Germantown Academy W 5-1 11/10 Malvern Prep W 2-0 11/14 Episcopal Academy(EA Day)

The Unsung Hero of the Fords’ 2015 Campaign: Sixth Form Defensive Stalwart Jimmy Tricolli Sam Turner ‘18

Imagine a human blur charging towards you on the field and leaping for a header with the heart of a lion and the build of the “Minotaur”. According to his teammates and coaches, V Former and soccer captain Jimmy Tricolli has earned this cognomen for a plethora of reasons, most notably being the pivotal role he has played on the Haverford School varsity soccer team for the last five years.

Since Tricolli joined the team as an eighth grader, he has poured his time and energy into Haverford soccer. On the topic of Tricolli’s early years on the team, Mr. Daniel Keefe, English legend and assistant varsity soccer coach, commented that, “Even as a sophomore and freshman, Jim was a vocal leader on the team, and so the seniors at the time were saying ‘who is this kid.’ ” Although we can all relate to the all-too-common phenomena of a pesky freshman, Tricolli displayed both his athletic and leadership potential for the soccer team starting at a young age.

According to teammate and fellow V Former Connor Gregory, “Jimmy stands out as being a true spoken leader, even though we have many kids who lead by example. He’s really a great role model.”

As center-back, Tricolli is naturally inclined to claim an articulative role on the team, but his influence on his peers has reached far beyond that. Director of Leadership and varsity soccer coach Mr. William Brady has witnessed Tricolli’s impact on the field and admits that “he will tell his life story and make that inspirational to the younger guys. Although his face is rugged on the outside, he is very empathetic on the inside, like when he goes around and he puts his arm on the shoulders of

underclassmen on practice days to lift spirits.” Tricolli has a natural affinity to connect with teammates and motivate them to place their highest effort into both their practices and games. His genuine passion stems from “his deep time and effort investment in Haverford Soccer”, as stated by close friend and teammate, Jerry Karalis. Tricolli’s commitment to the team in all facets is admirable and showcased through his leadership style on the field. As Keefe voiced, when “you go to a Haverford soccer game, you hear the voice of God in the backfield, the voice of Jim Tricolli.”

Tricolli’s vocal leadership has led to his co-captainship along with his “passion about being a forward, which shows in every practice and game and when Jim puts on our uniform and steps across the line. It’s personal to him; this is his life’s journey and he is a super lifer. This is the most important thing in the world to him and people know that.” Brady’s sentiment about Tricolli’s unremitting dedication to the team is echoed by all of his peers, teammates, and coaches. On the matter, Keefe recalled a memorable experience from a few years back: “From the moment I stepped into the defensive huddle for the first time, Jim made me feel like I was heard and I was respected and it was really Jim from the very beginning who made me feel included and welcome. Because of that, I have a natural affinity for Jim and I really do love to watch him play and I love how far he has come as a soccer player and as a man. It makes me proud every time he steps onto the field.”

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Football

November 2015

Tommy Toal: Stepping Into the Spotlight with Comfort

After Sixth Form Quarterback Kevin Carter’s Season Ending Injury in Mid-September, Fifth Former Tommy Toal Has Not Missed a step in Coach Murphy’s High Octane Prolific Offense. Conner Lees ‘17 interviews the signal caller about the mental and physical challenges of this season.

Connor Lees ‘17

Late in the third quarter of the Haverford-West Catholic football game, quarterback Kevin Carter was flushed out of the pocket by the West Catholic defense.

A West Catholic defender tackled him at a weird angle, leaving him with an injured ACL, LCL, meniscus, and labrum. The trainers carted the Ford’s hero off the field, and since then backup Tommy Toal has assumed the reins of Haverford’s offense.

Seconds into the fourth quarter, West Catholic cut the lead to only eight points. The Fords were left to fend off a West Catholic comeback without their star quarterback, who’d thrown for 596 yards and 7 touchdowns through two games. Toal stepped in and completed two passes for thirty-six yards as well as a rushing touchdown to secure a pivotal 35-13 win. “We got over a big hump [by] beating West Catholic,” said Toal in an interview with the Index.

As Toal continued, “Obviously there’s a lot of emotion because you feel bad for your friend when you see him carted off the field; the guys were really upset. A couple of the older guys talked to me as soon as it happened. They said you don’t have to do everything; you have great players around you. It was nerve-racking, but I know [Coach] Murph would put me in good situations. We ran the ball a couple times and we called a couple

Toal. “I would leave the pocket and throw on the run. Lately I’ve been trying to develop my pocket passing.

Haverford’s offense requires a quarterback that can run and pass,” he concluded.

Toal is a dualthreat quarterback who models his Tommy Toal didn’t expect to start at Quarterback until his Sixth Form Season, but has had no game after running Kathy Heupler trouble adjusting into a leadership role for the Fords. quarterbacks short passes to get me into the game.” like Mike Vick and pocket passers In his first five games as the Haverford starting quarterback, Toal has posted an like Tom Brady. Lately however, he said that impressive 5-0 clip, including a blowout “a lot of people want me to say Tim Tebow ”. win over Malvern and two instant classics. As he elaborated, “I do like Tim Tebow and With Toal under center, the Fords closed out he is a good role model. I’m also Catholic”.

Haverford’s Tim Tebow has massive a nail-biter against Father Judge and came back from 16-0 down to topple league foe shoes to fill in wake of Carter’s devastating Penn Charter in triple overtime. In a pivotal injury. With his impressive stat line and Inter-Ac matchup with Malvern, Toal had a record thus far, Toal has cemented himself breakout performance, totaling 324 yards as one of the Fords’ on-field leaders. on 23 of 32 passings with four touchdowns. Nonetheless, filling the Kevin’s shoes Toal’s inspiring passing line from the in the locker room is proving to be more Malvern game is the product of changes difficult. “When Kevin went down and he has been implementing in his game. “I was away from the team for a few weeks, think my strength is throwing on the run. it was very noticeable that there was a At the beginning of the season, I felt really hole”, commented Toal. “I’ve been trying uncomfortable in the pocket.” explained to fill that void as best as I possibly can.”

Fords Look to Go Undefeated Alex Sanfilippo ‘16

The Haverford School football team finds itself one game away from claiming an Inter-Ac Championship. But this isn’t unfamiliar territory for Head Coach Mike Murphy and the returning players from the 2014 team, which also took the field on EA Day one win from an Inter-Ac title. Not only are the Fords one game away from a third consecutive championship, but they are also one win from back-to-back undefeated seasons in the league, currently sitting at 9-0 in Inter-Ac play since September 2014. Clearly, success abounds.

When asked what this demonstrates about his team and program, Coach Murphy said, “We faced a lot of adversity this year, and a key word in that question was program.

What I mean by that is we’ve developed a program that has the depth to handle injuries and any other negative influence.”

Episcopal Academy’s football season can be simply defined as a strong start culminating in a grueling finish. The Churchmen started the season an impressive 5-0 in non league play, defeating teams like Conestoga and Cardinal O’Hara while outscoring opponents 144-68.

However, as league play began, so did the decline of Episcopal’s season. Three straight Inter-Ac losses saw the EA defense allow 102 points, and though games against Penn Charter and Germantown Academy were close, the offense could not bail out a struggling defensive unit.

However, a 17-13 victory over Springside Chestnut Hill should serve as a confidence boost as Episcopal (6-3, 1-3) heads into EA Day on a one game winning streak, much better than the alternative.

The Fords (9-0, 4-0) come into their final game of the season prepared and teeming with confidence. The Fords are an offensive machine; they have outscored Inter-Ac opponents 159-82– 359-185 overall– and have failed to register more

than 30 points only once during the entire season. The team does an impressive job spreading the wealth on offense, as Coach Murphy stated, “[The team] talks all the time about how it’s not a one-man show.

For example, obviously [Sixth Form Wide Receiver] Dox Aitken gets a lot of the press, but what makes that go is that we have Keyveat Postell on the other side.” Aitken and Postell have meshed well with Fifth Form quarterback Tommy Toal, combining for over 1000 yards receiving and 14 touchdowns this season. Three runners are also capable of carrying the football effectively. Toal, Fifth Former Malik Twyman, and Fourth Former Ben Stallworth account for 930 yards rushing and 17 touchdowns with Twyman leading the way averaging just over 82 yards per game.

In what assuredly will be a great football game, there are matchups to keep an eye on. Episcopal leans heavily on senior running back Dee Barlee and all-purpose standout Christian Feliziani to get the ground game going. Coach Murphy recognizes this and said, “In high school football, the first thing you always have to do is stop the run.” Look then, to see how the Fords’ front seven combats the threat of Episcopal’s ground game. Episcopal also utilizes a two-quarterback system, which means the defense needs to be adequately prepared for both. However, the game will come down to who can establish an aerial threat fastest and most effectively.

Coach Murphy referred to the passing game as the “X-Factor” for this contest, so don’t be shocked to see Aitken or Postell sprinting down the sidelines early on.

EA Day brings much emotion. Hundreds of fans will crowd the stadium and the intensity behind the rivalry can be felt from the start of the Cross Country race. Coach Murphy recognizes this. He tells his players the same thing each year:

It has been a progression for Toal to adjust as the locker room leader.

“I wasn’t that much of a leader in the beginning of the season” said Toal. “As I’ve gained more confidence with the team, I feel I have talked a lot more compared to when I first stepped in.”

When asked who has emerged as his go-to receiver, Tom answered, “I know you are going to hate me for this, but I can’t say just one. There are so many athletes on this team: Micah [Sims], Dox [Aitken], Ish [Morrison], Will [Towle], Aaron [Hudson].

I could throw to any of these guys on third or fourth and long to get the first down.”

With EA Day fast approaching, the Index asked about how the football team is preparing: “We focus one week at a time” said Toal. However, Toal did impart the team’s routine game preparations: “We will watch their tape on Monday and our tape from the previous game. Then [we’ll] critique ourselves, know what they are doing, and make a game plan to practice all week.”

The Fords have averaged 35.4 points per game in the five games in which Toal has been the starter. In those five game, Toal has risen to become the secondbest quarterback in all of Delaware County, throwing for 1,005 yards with 12 TDs to only 2 INTs. With a very promising Toal at the helm, the Fords high-octane offense has not missed a beat.

2015 Record: Overall: (9-0) League: (4-0) 9/5 Delaware Valley Charter High School (H) W 50-34 9/12 Archbishop Ryan HS (A) W 45-28 9/18 West Catholic Preparatory HS (H) W 35-13 10/3 Penn Wood HS (A) W 41-6 10/10 Father Judge High School (H) W 29-22 10/16 Penn Charter

(H) W 41-40 (OT) 10/24 Malvern Prep (A) W 31-14 10/31 Chestnut Hill Academy

(A) W 45-14 11/7 Germantown Academy (H) W 42-14 11/14 Episcopal Academy(EA Day)

(A) “This game is not about emotion, it’s about execution. The emotion for this game is always there, but it fades as the game goes on. Execution wins. It’s exciting and everyone is hyped up at the start, but then three minutes in, it’s a football game. The team that executes well wins, and that’s been our message for the past five or six years.” Coach Murphy will be sure to reiterate this to his players as well as their theme for the year: fight. Rather

than relying on emotion, Coach Murphy expects his players to fight hard each and every play, up 40 or down 40: “That’s what this program stands behind.” Expect to see the team clad in maroon and gold to fight passionately for each extra yard, each loose ball, and for another championship season.

Prediction: The Fords haven’t lost to EA since 2012 and that trend continues as they win, 35-14.

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Reflecting on EA Day’s past

A 14 Year Legacy: Super Lifer Sam Shaw Reflects on EA Day

Sam Shaw ‘16 The sound coming from the gym was deafening. Older students surrounded our class, towering over us as we headed inside.

I sat down on the floor with my classmates, still clutching the pep rally sign I made in homeroom earlier that morning: a plain, white sheet of paper with “Go Fords!” written on it – something boring like that.

If I had unleashed my full creative spirit, I would have gotten in trouble; my Lower School teachers would not have condoned the image of a mutilated mouse in a trap, loaded with a cube of cheese. Despite the lackluster signs that the student body held, the assembly was lively. I could feel the energy as hundreds of students united in cheer. Of course, as Lower Schoolers, my classmates and I were the most loud. I later discovered that the enthusiastic fans for Haverford during the athletic events the next day surpassed this level of energy.

I arrived early with my family for the pancake breakfast. The smell of hot chocolate overwhelmed the other marvelous scents, permeating throughout the dining hall. I ate a few pancakes before heading outside. It was still early and everyone was calm, talking peacefully with friends or former classmates. By mid-day, the EA Day festivities had begun. I watched soccer with my dad, a former Haverford soccer player.

In head-to-toe spirit gear, Haverford alumni, parents, and students of all ages lined the opposing hill adjacent to the soccer field. Although I struggled to see the field between peoples’ arms and legs, I could hear the rally horns and the occasional shout from a spectator. I can’t say I remember who was winning or losing at the time – or even the results of the day, since it was so long ago. I didn’t know any of the players on the field, and I couldn’t feel the pride that I sensed among the older students. Nonetheless, it was a fun day to support my school in its competitions.

As a Lower and Middle Schooler, the hype surrounding EA Day made the tradition something to look forward to each year. In ninth grade, however, with a full week of spirit, EA Day became more than a pep rally and a series of games to watch on a Saturday afternoon.

Spirit week is the most exhilarating week of the year. It’s a time for us students to celebrate Haverford and display our talents. (At Episcopal, the week leading up to EA Day is a period of mourning. Some churchmen band together to amass a great quantity of cheese in an attempt to lure back their most illustrious mascot – some say he’s hiding in a hole somewhere. Meanwhile, others train vigilantly with their shake weights, packing on those extra ounces of muscle.)

I always discover something new about my classmates as they display their skills on stage during the talent show or quiz bowl. My favorite event of the week is the banner painting competition because it gives me an opportunity to collaborate with my classmates and create a banner that, on game day, will excite the entire community, including the sports teams. I have no doubt that, although the standard couldn’t be higher, the Class of 2016 will once again produce a masterpiece. The process – deciding on a scheme, drafting a successful composition, and painting the banner – is challenging, time-consuming, but always rewarding.

EA Day is more than just a day of easilywon athletic competitions. This special day, and all of its associated festivities, have brought me closer to my friends, family, and the broader Haverford community. EA Day is always a memorable day with my dad (and sometimes my uncles, when they are able to make the trip back to their alma mater) and friends on the sidelines as we cheer on our teams. Every year, more of my classmates are on the playing fields, leading our teams to victory and this makes supporting our teams even more meaningful.

Of all the EA Days I’ve experienced, I expect this one to be the best. Let’s keep the sweater!

Headmaster John Nagl(right) holds the historic sweater after victory in 2014. The sweater has been held by the Fords ever since 2008. Lifers of the Class of 2016 have had the sweater during 69% of their tenure at Haverford.

Faculty Remarks: Mr. Green, Mr. Fox, and Mr. Stambaugh Will Henderson ‘18

Will Henderson ‘18 interviews 3 key faculty members, and Haverford veterans, about their views over the historic rivalry and the special day EA Week and EA Day have long been traditions of Haverford’s Upper School, but students only get to enjoy the events for four years. Teachers, on the other hand, get to bask in the fun year after year. Upper School faculty members Mr. Matthew Green, head of Upper School, Mr. Tom Stambaugh ‘90, a Haverford School alumnus and chair of the English Department, and Mr. Chris Fox, the chair of the Art Department and one of Haverford’s longest-serving faculty members, have gotten to enjoy EA Week for nearly seventy combined years. They have been able to experience the thrill of winning back or retaining the coveted sweater, and they have witnessed (or participated in) the legendary pie and wing eating contests in Centennial Hall. Recently, Mr. Green, Mr. Stambaugh, and Mr. Fox have all shared their recollections of EA Week and EA Day, recalling their fondest memories, their annual “routines”, and why the event is so unique to Haverford.

In the school days leading up to EA Day, the entire Haverford student body has begun to focus on the tradition of EA Week. During these five days, students gather one time each day, with the exception of Friday, where they gather for almost the entire day to have anything from a wing eating contest, a live “sketch” in Centennial Hall, or a final pep rally before the activities commence. Both students and teachers obviously each have their own favorite events, but from Mr. Stambaugh’s point of view, one of the things that he enjoys the most is the deep involvement that the football coach, Mike Murphy, has in some of the week’s events that “contribute to a positive sense of community, and [are] also silly and fun.”

Throughout the week, Coach Murphy helps lead assemblies and gets students excited about the sporting events. However, on the Friday prior to EA Day, Coach Murphy brings the captains of the five sports together for a Lower/Middle School pep rally. By doing this, Coach Murphy is able to energize all divisions of Haverford; he includes every student no matter how old they are. Mr. Fox also believes that “[Haverford] really [has] a nice sense of

community all the time, but EA Day brings it all together.” The traditions of EA Week are what make Haverford different — they manifest Haverford’s sense of community and individuality among other independent schools. Aspects of the tradition include the banners that Mr. Fox helps students create, the student vs faculty games that occur throughout the week, and the annual Pancake Breakfast on the morning of EA Day. Mr. Green believes that EA Week is “a time when [a student] can let go of some of the trappings of Upper School Head-dom,

EA Day in itself is symbolic of the hard work that athletes have put into their sports, and the close of the fall sports season. But, the tradition of EA Week also

“The experience is truly larger than life”

- Mr. Fox

symbolizes the school spirit of students in the Upper School; according to Mr. Stambaugh, “the time when we’re all most intensely there [in school spirit].”

With that spirit comes the large variety of

On EA Day 2013, The Gentlemen’s Club was in full strength to watch the Fords claim victory.

eat some chicken wings, dress up as a mime, grab the tug of war rope, and whip dodge balls at students.” These are the exact reasons that set EA Week apart from similar events in other schools -- that the principal is so excited about supporting the students that he is willing to do anything from entering a wing eating contest to dressing up as a mime and throwing a ketchup blood-covered mouse at a crowd of upper school students. From Coach Murphy’s pep rallies, to the banners that Mr. Fox helps students create, to Mr. Green’s repertoire of acts, EA Week is special for Haverford students and teachers alike.

Upper School traditions. Mr. Fox, agreeing with Mr. Stambaugh’s assertion, “really [likes] the banner painting, especially as an artist...and [he] also [likes] the skits. It’s just really fun.” Mr. Green says that EA Week is almost, “like a medieval festival,” in that he can experience so many different traditions, and he can also have fun and escape from his title of Upper School Head for a short time. Mr. Fox sums up the tradition well in saying that EA Week and Day, “have become a true pep rally and community experience.” The spirit and enthusiasm of Haverford’s students and teachers are very much what make the week so exciting, all

culminating for a thrilling day of sports.

When the big day finally comes around, people from both Haverford and EA have unique “routines,” as do Mr. Stambaugh, Mr. Fox, and Mr. Green.

Mr. Stambaugh prefers to get to the host school early so that, “[he] can arrive for cross country.” Mr. Fox, on the other hand, always prefers to decide what he will do in the spur of the moment; he likes each year to be different Meanwhile, Mr. Green is sure to watch cross country because one of his best memories of EA Day occurred just last year when, “cross country finally [got] a win.” Once cross country is completed, these three teachers may, if possible, watch water polo, although space is usually very tight and it is difficult to get a seat. After cross country and water polo are completed, Mr. Stambaugh “really [likes] to watch soccer,” while Mr. Fox and Mr. Green follow suit. Mr. Green particularly enjoys the memory of last year’s exciting game involving “the heroics of Episcopal goalie, [Matt Freese],” that caused a tie for the Fords’ soccer team. Finally, all three teachers tend to head to the football game, and as Mr. Stambaugh puts it, “everybody is right on the edge of their abilities, playing with everything they’ve got.” While at the football game, Mr. Fox, in particular, enjoys the Haverford “student-cheering section, [sometimes equipped] with a bass drum.” Finally, Mr. Green, too, watches the football game while remembering last year’s thrilling “football game under the lights.” As Mr. Fox puts it, the experience truly “feels larger than life.”

Both EA Week and EA Day are exciting traditions for Haverford’s Upper School, whether from a faculty member or student’s point of view. It is an experience that is like no other. Beginning with the annual traditions among students and teachers and ending with the sporting events where players let go of everything they have onto the field, EA Week is definitely unparalleled. It is a unique tradition that is not only special for the students, but also for alumni, teachers, and the like.

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Advice/Rosters

November 2015

The Gentleman’s Guide to EA Day Ethan Delehman ‘16

To the underclassmen, new members of the Haverford community, and Episcopal students who, despite having attended several Haverford/EA days in the past, still have no idea how to properly act (although, to be fair, we never had much hope for them to begin with): 1. You must dress appropriately for both weather and event-type.

There’s no need to show up in full uniform: this is excessive.

However, the dress code of the day is business casual at the very least. With this in mind, suitable options for dress include but are not limited to: A buttondown shirt tucked into finely pleated khaki pants, a Henley with a lined interior so that you might appear both stylish and well-suited for any variety of climates, a horse costume handdipped in raspberry sorbet so that, when dried, it reflects the proper maroon look without

the repulsive fumes of paint.

Perhaps you might feel inclined to wear nothing at all, showing up to cross-country early in the morning as naked as the day you were born. To this I would say: please restrict the nudity to those brief, glorious moments in which you might run across the field throughout halftime in order to keep the match exciting and to retain a certain level of suspense that one might be hard-pressed to find in a brutal whooping of Episcopal’s “sports teams.”

2. When watching a match play out, make sure to keep a calm and collected temperament when dealing with the decisions of the referees. Show them the respect that they deserve, as highly touted high school sports officials, and recognize that the game could go either way. So what if someone is off-sides?

Who cares if that slide-tackle

Cross Country

Water Polo

Charlie Scales* ‘16 Peter Merhige* ‘16 Nick Magnani ‘17 Cameron Hoorfar ‘17 Anthony Calvelli ‘17 Aditya Bhise ‘17 Drew Weiss ‘17 Taj Bland ‘17 Steven Mostek ‘17 John Comai ‘17 Harper Weigle ‘18 Clark Wanglee ‘18 Will Merhige ‘18 Mark Gregory ‘19 Robery Manganaro ‘19 James Ives ‘19

1 MJ Tricolli ‘17 1A Nick Biddle ‘19 2 Alex Boratto ‘18 4 David Mitchell* ‘16 5 Kenny Fitzpatrick* ‘16 7 Ross Harryhill ‘17 8 John Nelligan ‘18 9 Ryan Tino ‘16 10 Alex Sanfilippo ‘16 11 TJ Brooks ‘18 12 Harrison White* ‘16 13 Reed Habestaad ‘16 14 Ryan Sanfilippo ‘18 15 Matt LaRocca ‘17

Football Sixth Formers and Notables 1 Micah Sims* ‘16 3 Tommy McNamara ‘16 8 Malik Twyman ‘17 10 Alex DeMarco ‘16

14 Forry Smith ‘16 15 Tommy Toal ‘17 17 Kevin Carter* ‘16 21 Keyveat Postell ‘16

wasn’t entirely appropriate? Who does it hurt if two EA students decide to throw punches in the pool, purposing injuring players in a desperate attempt to earn at least one meager win? It’s all in good fun.

3. Finally, you must never use foul or hurtful language to describe your opponents, particularly in chants. It does not matter if the player to whom this language is addressed is an ape-ish brute who plays dirty and has no business being in high school at all, nor does it matter if this object of derision is a living, breathing joke whose mere presence on the field makes you chuckle with contempt. You must (this is an absolute must) treat them with the kindness and respect that you would expect to be treated with, yourself.

Soccer 0 Frankie Spitz ‘16 19 Jimmy Tricolli* ‘16 2 Phil McCutcheon ‘17 20 Niklas Golz ‘18 3 Alec Haas ‘16 21 Solomon Dorsey ‘17 4 Shane Bradley* ‘16 22 Matt Chow ‘16 5 Evan Scott ‘17 23 Caleb Clothier ‘17 6 Connor Gregory* ‘16 26 Cameron Miller ‘16 7 Matt Mayer ‘16 27 Sam Claytor ‘17 8 Grant Yu ‘16 30 Will Baltrus ‘18 9 Frankie D’Angelo ‘17 10 Conor Bradley* ‘16 11 Jerry Karalis ‘16 12 Carnel Walker ‘17 13 Dean Manko ‘17 14 Nick Pippis ‘19 15 Parker Gravina ‘18 16 Will Micheletti ‘19 17 Josh Ridenhour ‘17 18 Evan Haas ‘17

24 Dox Aitken ‘16 25 Ben Stallworth ‘18 33 Chris Kober ‘17 34 James Odiorne ‘16

With these points in mind, I have no doubt that this upcoming EA day, and all those to follow, will go smoothly.

Two perfect examples of Haverford Gentlemen.

Golf Max Siegfried* ‘16 Chris Ambrosio ‘16 Ryan Conway ‘16 Jack Bellwoar ‘16 Charlie Lesko ‘16 Jack McKnight ‘17 Davis Rosato ‘17 Max Brooks ‘17 Chris Morrison ‘17 Tommy Bagnell ‘18 Cal Buonocore ‘18 Tyler Roland‘18 AJ Aivazalou ‘19 Xavi Segel ‘19 Peter Garno ‘19 * denotes Captain -Compiled by Index Staff

44 Andrew Fine ‘16 53 Frank Cresta* ‘16 62 Mickey Kober* ‘16 71 Brian Denoncour ‘16

Tricolli and Fords Defense Strong Throughout the Season (Cont.)

When he steps out onto the turf, Tricolli always lives up to his other nickname: “Das Boot.” As Karalis said, “We call him ‘das boot’ because as a defender, he has to clear the ball especially if there is pressure on him, and when he is in the back, we always know he is going to clear that ball really far.” In addition to his tight defensive play, “his emotion is a spark plug for the team and is often channeled and inspirational to the team.” A captain to his core, Tricolli genuinely energizes the team through not only his inspiring array of foot skills, but also his impressive heading abilities, which many teammates claim he uses more than his feet on the field.

Additionally, the backfield chemistry that Tricolli has cultivated with teammate Shane Bradley has made them a duo to be feared since “the two work so well in tandem”, replied Keefe. This type of brotherly camaraderie is at the heart of

Tricolli’s playing style as “the camaraderie Looking ahead, Tricolli is set on utilizing with high school. Coach Brady has always this positive energy and momentum for stressed the point of being more than just his upcoming finale, EA Day. Although teammates - being friends - and having the EA Day sweater is purely symbolic in each others back on and off the field and some ways, to Tricolli it means “protecting always looking out for each other and our school pride, and though the sweater through that, these may not mean a lot past 4 years I’ve built to everyone, when some really close you’ve been at relationships with the Haverford 14 years, guys,” stated Tricolli. it means representing For Tricolli, his most the school and there powerful moment is nothing more thus far on the team special than that. happened “Last year, Being able to step out when we went to St. there and represent Sixth Formers Tricolli and Shane Bradley anchor the Fords’ stout backline.

Benedicts, despite the all the one-thousand amount of adversity we kids at Haverford and faced in that game as everyone had already show off all the hard work we’ve put in signed us off as a loss, we came together during the year is a true honor.” After a and won and seeing all the reactions was stalemate last year at Haverford, Tricolli just a really special moment for us.” voices that he and the team “are looking

to redeem ourselves this year. Redeeming our name as the dominant team on the field is something really important, but we also want to enjoy it; it’s my last one and I want to go out with a bang.” In his final sentiment, Tricolli reflects on “how great these past four years have been and that I’ve loved every moment. We’ve had our ups and down, goods and bads, and the guys have really had an impact on me, and hopefully I’ve been able to impact them as well. So far, it has shown this year and hopefully we continue our strong streak of wins and defend our interac title; we’re chasing history now.” Jimmy has left a lasting mark on Haverford and will be dearly missed. Both as the “Minotaur” and “Das Boot”, Jimmy Tricolli will without a doubt continue to showcase his immensive soccer and leadership talents next year at Emory College and in the near future on his fourth EA Day. Go Fords!

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Arts

November 2015

Big Timber Arts Roundup Recap Ethan Delehman ‘16

Tarragon is best found fresh in the Montana Mountains. I discovered this on the first of several hikes both up and around the mountain that stood near our center of festivities: the chophouse. We would convene in the mornings for a basic yet delicious breakfast that tasted perfectly and authentically American. There was no main line protection of delicate sensibilities here: no gluten-free for the sake of being up on the latest trend, no slim soy mochachino. The coffee was either black or with cream. The food was eggs and bacon and pancakes and muffins and every other food that made you full to the point of nausea and yet always beckoned you back for thirds. This was Montana: raw and alive and removed from the world as we knew it.

My greatest concern when pulling up to the little boys only ranch house that would contain the trip’s boys was the fact that I had no cell service. In fact, I rarely had cell service during my four days there. The sheer act of finding a bar, or, in the case of the mountaintop, full LTE coverage, was worthy of celebration. And celebrate we did. We were under no illusions: we were not mountain-men. The group of us who liked to climb the face of the mountain— Dr. Nagl told me that it was not a mountain at all, but rather just a hill—did so for the sake of the view and the peace and quiet and the hot air found above valleys of bitter cold. We liked to stay there for ages, arriving late for meals and classes and activities, always full of guilt, but never feeling regret.

I have no doubt that, in ten years, when I look back upon my Haverford experience, I will remember the view from those mountains. The act of going up in the early morning to watch the sun slowly skim over the surface of the Earth, or going up in the evenings and finding a patch of land that wasn’t sandy or populated by brush: a patch where the six of us could lay down and look up at the sky. It was the same sky that we could see from home. I suppose science supports that fact. But it was indescribably different. I could see everything. I remember hearing someone say that they finally understood that the world was round, looking at the endless skyline provided to us courtesy of endless space and miniature fractals of light trying desperately to fill the darkness. It wasn’t just the clarity; it was almost as though we were closer, as though we could see every star in infinitely greater detail, as though we could lift up our arms and gather a bushel of stardust, scrambling quickly to bring it into our chest before it leaked back out into the galaxy.

This was beauty, unrestricted. There were no city lights or constant drum of activity to lessen the awesome power of nature’s majesty. This was Montana

“Gambier” I can see us now In flannel and skinny jeans Gathering grass stains under the hanging tree Where children would hang upside down Witnessing bizarre tessellations of color and sound As the sun pierced the barricade of leaves And a found a home amongst the sticks and the dirt piles Where life grows abundant in miniature

With the frenzy of activity leading to EA Day, it’s easy to focus only on athletics. However, students from Agnes Irwin, Episcopal, Haverford, and Boys Latin recently traveled to Montana for a weekend dedicated to the Arts.

Ethan Delehman ’16 reflects on the experience and offers a piece of poetry written during the trip. breakfast—raw and authentic.

To this day I think my favorite day was the last. Breakfast, a final workshop, several free hours to peer-edit your work, and then the grand final display in which all of the artists from each of the different mediums would showcase their work for all to see. They divided it into sub-groups: several writers, followed by a Shakespeare scene, followed by a conversation with the painters, then back to writers, then a scene, then photographers, then back to writers with a final scene to close. Considering my great fear of reading my work aloud, it seemed fitting that I was the first writer called up in front of the audience, in which was the rest of the students, all of the instructors, the faculty mentors, and other miscellaneous Montana people kind enough to come out and support us.

I shook. I shook the entire time I was standing up in front of the microphone. I felt my voice falter, and so I increased my volume only to over-adjust and experience the need to quiet down a bit. It was rocky from beginning to end, at least for the first poem. By the second I had found my stride: a sort of confidence. I was comfortable with my words and they flowed easy, pouring out of me in a single breath. And then it was over. And I wanted nothing more than to be back up there, reciting more of my pieces and feeling that rush of satisfaction that comes only when you’ve put in hours of work for the sake of creating truly great art.

I returned to my seat in the audience and received warm reception from my peers, as I responded with equal warmth and greater encouragement. I realized that I was, if anything, more excited to hear and to witness the art created by the rest of those students fortunate enough to spend four days in Montana: those students who, like me, were in love with the process of creation. Montana provided me with a sense of belonging—a sense of being surrounded by the creative energy that I so desperately wanted to immerse myself in.

I had sought after that feeling for a period of months following summer opportunities in which I had written endlessly for weeks and weeks, and finally I found it in the company of Haverford, Agnes Irwin, EA, and Montana students. I will treasure that always.

More than that, though, I will treasure the bonds formed. The perpetual connection that comes with the phrase, “Montana fam.” What began as a group of six people wandering around the wilderness in search of a place to sit and reflect, quickly turned into a sort of Breakfast Club-esque source of escapism in which we were able to be ourselves, uninhibited and restrained, real and authentic, alive and unafraid. What they don’t tell you on the plane ride over is that it is friendship that is best found fresh in the Montana Mountains.

We took no time for recognition Our lungs filled with smoke We were jaded in our own illusion Proud and indignant Talking wild conversations As our words escaped the wrath of our interior filter And floated aimless into the immediate atmosphere

Alex Sanfilippo ‘16 meanders the river’s bank.

The view from the “mountain.”

All photos credit to Fifth Former David Bunn

We conversed with anger and sadness With God and infidelity In the foothills of Middle America The landscape a pastel equation And the foreground of lecture halls And chandeliers crashing down over and over again

You were my memory companion Meant to document what I would one day forget That the only thing I gave a damn about in old Ohio The way your body collapsed into mine The feeling of your breath resting lightly On the nape of my neck

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Looking “Back”

November 2015

Trio of Alumni Continue Their Haverford Success in College The Classes of 2013 and 2014, both 4-1 victors on EA Day, produced many quality athletes.

Three in particular have taken their athletic careers to new heights following graduation.

Drew Sterman ‘16

Matt Galambos ‘13 University of Pittsburgh

As a Ford, Matt Galambos ‘13 was an In his sophomore season Galambos played integral part of Coach Murphy’s team. He in all 13 games, starting 10 at middle was the backbone of the Haverford defense linebacker for the Panthers. He finished for his VI form year, anchoring the 3-4 third on the team with 72 tackles and added scheme the Fords played that allows for 4.5 TFLs, an interception and a PBU. On linebackers to flourish and create havoc for two separate occasions he recorded a opposing offenses. He even successfully career-high nine tackles, against Iowa and transitioned from tight end to running North Carolina. He had a team-high eight back, becoming a force to be reckoned tackles and a personal-best two TFLs in a with on both sides of the ball. After his nail biting 35-34 loss against Houston in the successful spell, he took his talents across Armed Forces Bowl game in Fort Worth, the state to the University of Pittsburgh. Texas. He had the first interception of his Galambos did not take long to make collegiate career, returning it 19 yards, in an impact at Pitt, continuing much of the the season opener versus the University of Delaware. dominant play he For his had become known junior year, for on Sabol field. (so far) the As a true freshman, Haverford he played in all alumnus has 13 games, making had a marquee two starts at middle season for the linebacker. He had Panthers. In starting assignments nine games in consecutive games this season, vs. Virginia and at Galambos is Virginia Tech. In his Matt Galambos runs with a reception on a fake punt during the first season in thefourth quarter against the Syracuse Orange at The Carrier Dome.second on the e v e r- c o m p e t i t i v ePittsburgh defeated Syracuse 23-20. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)team with 53 ACC, he totaled 38 tackles, one tackle for total tackles, including nine tackles for loss and a fumble recovery. He recorded a loss. He leads the team with 5 sacks, a had a personal-high seven tackles at forced fumble, and has 2 interceptions Navy, and had five stops in three separate returned for a total of 53 yards. Most games (Duke, Virginia Tech and Miami). notably, Galambos had a 12 yard reception Galambos chalked up a five-yard tackle on a fake punt at Syracuse(pictured for loss versus New Mexico and recovered center), which eventually lead to a a key fumble at Georgia Tech to halt score in the Panthers 23-20 win. With a drive that reached the Pitt 22. A rare a season left to excel at Pitt, the sky is influential player as a freshman, Galambos’ the limit for the Haverford alumnus. accomplishments were just beginning.

Kenny Fitzpatrick ‘16

Brett Campbell ‘13 Georgetown University

It’s not difficult to see the mark Brett Campbell left on Bill Brady’s soccer program.

The two-time Gatorade Pennsylvania boys soccer player of the year (2011, 2012) spearheaded the attack the lead the Fords to a state title. As a sixth former, Campbell led the team in scoring, with several two- and even threegoal outings. His form was comparable to current striker Connor Gregory’s spell earlier this season. Campbell committed in late 2012 to become a Hoya and take his skills to the nation’s capital.

As a freshman he appeared in 11 games for the Hoyas, scoring two goals and recording one assist for five points, which had him ranked fifth on the squad, as well as fifth in goals. He had a goal

and an assist in an 8-0 victory over Big East rivals Seton Hall, and scored a goal in a 6-0 win over DePaul. In 2013, Campbell was named to the Big East All-Academic Team.

His sophomore season saw a considerable increase in game time, but little success and conversion. For the first time in his competitive career, Campbell was unable to record a goal in 21 appearances for the Hoyas, but he was not deterred. He sprang back to life this past season, scoring 4 goals and recording 3 assists as a starter, and featuring several times as a weapon off the bench for the Hoyas, who established themselves as Big East champions and are one of the nation’s elite teams.

Cole Berman ‘14 Georgetown University

The All-Delco golfer of the year for 2013, Cole Bermanwon three Inter-Ac League individual titles and was a part of four Inter-Ac team championships with the Ford. He was also the GAP Junior Player of the Year in 2012. As a Freshman Berman won a one-hole playoff against William & Mary to claim the individual title at the 30th Annual Georgetown Intercollegiate at The Members Club at Four Streams. He won the 115th BMW Philadelphia Amateur at Llanerch Country Club in June of this year The win for Berman was his second straight in a Golf Association of Philadelphia major for which he was eligible. In only his first season at Georgetown, Berman had a noteworthy impact, making the Hoya lineup in each event. He won the Navy Fall Classic, his first collegiate event and arned

the title at the 30th Annual Georgetown Intercollegiate Challenge. He conquered the collegiate golf world by storm, and was named to the All-Big East Men’s Golf Team.

itself, EA Day transcends a day representing the brotherhood we have at Haverford.

Instead, it builds the sense of pride we as Fords know. When I asked Harryhill about his thoughts on the meaning of EA to him, he said, “I feel tremendously privileged to be able to call myself a

among the student body. But, as Harryhill alludes to, this feeling doesn’t stop when crossing the stage on graduation.

No, rather, the feeling of camaraderie, the pride of being a Ford, continues throughout life beyond Haverford. No matter what school students travel to beyond Haverford,

Golf standout Cole Berman ‘14

EA Day Remains Sentimental to Recent Graduates

If you’ve ever witnessed hundreds of fellow Fords cheering on their friends and family alike, you’ve probably been to EA Day. If you haven’t though and this is your first year at Haverford, or the first year you can watch the teams compete, I encourage you to get out to Episcopal this year and witness the spectacle for yourself.

Haverford doesn’t do “Homecoming” weeks or a homecoming dance like many other schools. EA Day is our version of homecoming and signifies the lasting rivalry we have with EA. It is a conundrum of one of the most vital meanings of what it means to be a “Ford” -- brotherhood.

When cheering on your brothers in the pool, course, pitch, and field, the reality sets in that Haverford really is a community of brothers. I had the chance to ask recent alumnus, Paul Harryhill, about his thoughts on EA day and he had the following to say: “Some of my fondest memories of high school were being in the stands on EA Day with 400 of my brothers cheering on our teams, and I continue to savor these memories to the day.”

Here, Harryhill laments on the memories he has from EA Day over his four-year tenure at Haverford.

Few high schools, and truthfully even colleges, can offer the student-experience on EA Day that Haverford does.

While some colleges (I’ll keep highschools out of the equation for now for the sake of argument) may have “bigger” student sections, very few of them band together as one and act like “brothers.”

In fact, you’ll often see on television that the student sections are fragmented

The Gentlemen’s Club is the Haverford Student Fan Section. The brotherhood experienced while a part of this leaves a distinct imprint that lasts forever.

-- they aren’t brotherhoods, but in fact individual clans. This is not the case at haverford, especially not on EA Day. With the fan section here at Haverford, “The Gentleman’s Club,” every Ford stands together and EA Day is just the largest spectacle of these interactions.

Shifting the focus towards the event

Ford on EA Day and just in general, and being away from the school for a bit now makes me appreciate it even more.”

As the quote shows, Harryhill felt privileged to be a Ford on EA Day. Clearly, something about crushing church mice but also watching our brothers inspires a sense of camaraderie and good feeling

deep down they always bleed maroon and gold. But don’t take my word for it. Don’t even take Paul’s word for it. Get out to EA Day and witness the spectacle with your own eyes. I know that you won’t regret it and you won’t truly know what it means to be a “Ford” without the experience.