Vol. 43, Issue 4

Vol. 43, Issue #4

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December 8, 2017

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p. 2 Five Minutes with Jack Brown

p. 6 Student Holiday Traditions

p. 8 Congrats Pace Athletes

Students Spend Thanksgiving Abroad Jill Rawls

Staff Writer Class of 2019

Photo: Carter Ferguson

While most Pace students were spending their Thanksgiving break eating turkey and hanging out with family and friends, a group of Pace students were in Budapest, Hungary Nov. 17-26 at the annual Model United Nations (Model UN) conference. On Thanksgiving night, the students dined at the New York Café. "The dinner wasn't very traditional, but it was still nice to have Thanksgiving all the way in Hungary," said junior Carter Ferguson.

In addition to Ferguson, the group included seniors Aly Satisky, Hannah Schrager and Jordan Shoulberg; juniors Harrison Husk and Devan Johnson; and sophomores India Behl, Jackson Hamel, Mae Shippen and Francesca Vaneri.

History teacher Helen Smith chaperoned the Thanksgiving break Model UN trip for the

The students gather after the last conference of the trip. sixth time, along with Associate Director of College Counseling Jonathan Ferrell. Ms. Smith’s first MUN Thanksgiving trip was to Prague, and the last five have been to Budapest.

Ms. Smith especially likes the European Model of the Budapest

conference, because it encourages and allows even the quiet students to talk and participate with other students.

Mr. Ferrell traveled to Budapest last year for the Model UN conference, but this was his first time going with Pace. "[The

more than just a cop.

Officer Tillman was born in Jackson, Mississippi and went to the University of Mississippi before getting her Master’s degree from Mississippi State. She was in the workforce for 13 years before coming to Pace, where she has worked for seven years.

She started as a drug enforcement agent with the Atlanta Police Department before switching to crime analysis where she’s worked for two and a half years. “Even growing up I always knew I wanted to be a cop,” said Officer Tillman. “It always had something about it that was appealing to me.” She is also a mother of two sons, one who is 19 and in the workforce and an 11-year-old who is a middle schooler.

Officer Tillman has left her mark on many Pace families, including Mr. Assaf and his family. “I feel like I have gotten to know her really well, and she has gotten to watch my own children grow up,” said Mr. Assaf. “She greets me every day with a smile as I come onto campus.”

Mr. Assaf kept the Pace community informed after Officer

Tillman’s accident and began a fund to help Officer Tillman and her family while she recovers from her injuries. According to Mr. Assaf, over 50 families contributed to the fund within the first hour.

“I am absolutely overwhelmed with the outpouring of support from Pace families,” said Officer Tillman. “It seems like every single week someone has dropped me off food, or a gift card for food, or something that just makes my life so much easier, whatever it is. I am very lucky and grateful for the great families that have helped me so much.”

Almost immediately after Officer Tillman was struck, teachers as well as police officers rushed to her aid. Even while at Grady Hospital, the Atlanta Police Department had a police officer stationed to stay with her around the clock.

“I thought the way that everyone rallied around her and helped in any way they could was heartwarming,” said math teacher and freshman dean Krista Wilhelmsen. “Even her fellow officers came to her aid,

trip] was better the second time around, meaning I was much more familiar with the place and the model," said Mr. Ferrell. "I had a really great time. I thought the students that went were really good, really energized and excited about the model, and I

love that we go early enough so we can do sightseeing in Budapest." The students also had a blast on the trip. "If I weren't a senior, I would go back to Budapest," said Satisky.

Students from around the world are involved in Model UN, and the conference brought this diverse group together. The students were all assigned a topic to research from the point of view of a certain country or minister, and then they prepared a paper addressing the issue from that point of view. At the conference, they met with a committee of other students to debate with one another and work together to attempt to formulate solutions.

Husk recounted one of the most controversial debates he participated in. Harrison's committee specifically addressed the issue of Macedonia's bid to join NATO. “My committee decided to bomb Russia, China, Albania and South Korea as a solution to international problems,” said Husk. “Aside from Model UN,

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Officer Tillman Plans to Return to Pace Zachary Howard Staff Writer Class of 2020

Photo: Melody Tillman

Officer Melody Tillman has been a familiar figure at Pace Academy, directing traffic coming in and out of the school every day. But on the morning of Nov. 2, the officer had just begun to direct traffic when she was struck by a car speeding down the turn lane on West Paces Ferry Rd. She was transported to Grady Hospital, which specializes in treating traumatic injuries.

Officer Tillman was treated for four broken vertebrae, a broken kneecap and a concussion. Head of School Fred Assaf communicated in an email to Pace faculty and staff that “given the severity of what happened, it is miraculous that she is in the condition she is in.” She is home now and recovering from her injuries.

Officer Tillman is known to the Pace community as helping smooth the tension and stress of getting in and out of school.

However, to some, she is much

Officer Tillman is recovering and hopes to be back soon. using a police escort to help her ambulance get to the hospital.

At a time when so much of our focus is on the negative, it’s awesome to see the beauty of what people can do for someone, and it helps us believe that there is still good in the world.”

Officer Tillman and Pace students have a very friendly relationship. Although she is not

certain when she’ll be able to return, she is eager to get back to work at Pace. “Pace does so much for me,” she said. “Even though it is an extra job for police officers, it is very welcoming. Most extra jobs are just on the weekend, but Pace allows you to come every day. Pace is my baby, and I cannot wait to be back.”

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Five Minutes with Freshman Jack Brown Amy Butler

Co-editor-in-chief Class of 2018

Photo: Jack Brown

Knightly News: Hi Jack, how has the transition been from middle school to high school?

Jack Brown: It has been pretty hard, but I guess most people have caught on pretty fast.

KN: What do you think has been the hardest part about the transition?

JB: Uh, Ms. Stevens’ history class. (laughs) KN: When did you start acting?

JB: In sixth grade. I auditioned for the middle school play.

KN: What did you like the most about being in the One Act? JB: I liked the small cast. I thought it was a good chance to grow our talents and get better as a team.

KN: Are the middle school and upper school productions really different?

JB: Yeah, I would say the

Brown's favorite role he has played is Mr. Smirnov in “The Brute.” high school productions are definitely more professional, and they require more work, but the middle school productions

prepare you well for them.

KN: What’s your favorite role you have played?

JB: I think it would have to

‘Senioritis’ Strikes Early Sydnie Jiang

Managing Editor Class of 2018

“Senioritis” is the plague that infects high school seniors by slowly taking away their drive to study and finish schoolwork. It often hits during the spring semester when students finish their college applications. A number of seniors, however, have already decided which colleges they are going to by winter break.

Some seniors have shown symptoms of senioritis since October. “My schedule this year is easier than my schedule last year because I actually got to pick the classes I wanted to take,” said senior Marc Mitchell. “And I already pretty much know where I’m going to college.”

After stressing out for three years to get acceptable grades for college, seniors like Mitchell are finally getting the chance to relax for a moment after work-

ing hard to be a well-rounded student.

After a year as important as junior year of high school, seniors are in dire need of a break from the constant studying for their classes as well as standardized testing. “Being one of the older students, I feel superior to the younger students who stress out about things that are so trivial because I’ve realized those things aren’t worth stressing out over,” said senior Elizabeth Marr.

Her realization has proven to be more common among the senior class. Freshmen get anxious when they receive anything below a B on something as small as a reading quiz, but seniors tend not to stress over grades like that because they’ve realized that one grade will not change their entire GPA. However, senioritis may not be as widespread as some people imagine it to be. “From my position in the college office, I usually see a handful of students

who have senioritis, and those are the ones who got into college really early,” said college counselor Amy Secor. “The students who don’t have senioritis don’t have it because some of them picked their classes for certain teachers, and they want to keep working hard for those teachers.”

A lot of teachers think that senioritis doesn’t exist and that it’s just the students being lazy, but to the students, senioritis is somewhat like a legendary rite of passage. After working hard for three years and completing college applications, a lot of seniors try to slack off because they are finally given the chance to ease off the gas before they’re off to college.

In most cases, though, seniors will say that their senior and final year of high school is much harder than their junior year because they have to keep up with their classes while also managing their stress levels about college admissions.

person but I think he also has a lot to say and he would be great to have a conversation with.

KN: Who is the most influential person in your life?

JB: I would say my sister. I guess we have always been really close and I am thankful for everything that she has taught me about high school and life in general.

KN: If you were on a deserted island, what would you bring with you?

JB: A knife and my best friend.

KN: If you could fill a bathtub with one thing what would it be?

JB: Money. (laughs) KN: If you could go anywhere in the world where would it be?

JB: I want to go to Tokyo, Japan. My dad lived in Japan for two years, and I think it’s a really cool city.

KN: Where do you see yourself in seven years?

JB: Writing in New York City.

Students Share Favorite Lunches Aman Hashim Staff Writer Class of 2020

The Pace cafeteria offers many tasty meals, but students especially enjoy the rodeo burgers, pizza and chicken tenders, according to a survey conducted

by The Knightly News. KN recently asked upper school students what their favorite lunches are at Pace and received a total of 97 responses.

It was no surprise to the KN staff that the famous rodeo burgers, with 32 votes, were the favorite. Rodeo burgers are said to be so tasty because of the added cheese and bacon, as compared with the plain hamburgers.

Chicken tenders and pizza were tied for second place with 19 votes each.

Breakfast for lunch was slightly behind chicken tenders and pizza with a total of 17 votes. Most of the students particularly enjoy when the cafeteria staff serves french toast sticks and home fries with this lunch. Occasionally the break-

fast for lunch meal will consist of chicken and waffles, creating a chaotic lunch line. Corn dogs finished last with two votes, but many students still enjoy them.

The survey also included an “other” category, where students could write in their favorites. Eight students chose this option, with some indicating their fondness for the buffalo wings. Another popular item is the “Nacho Grande” platter. This meal consists of tortilla chips, ground beef and queso, with the option of adding other toppings such as salsa, lettuce and tomatoes. The students especially like this dish because it is normally served with a churro sprinkled with cinnamon for dessert.

At least one student wants to see a meal brought back that was served in celebration of the recent Hindu festival of lights. “I especially like the Indian cuisine Pace had to offer on Diwali because it is not something they normally offer and it's unique,” said sophomore Ben Caldwell. “I tried the Indian food for the first time and it tasted like heaven on Earth. I would really like to see Pace have that more often.”

Graphic: Aman Hashim

Photo: Sydnie Jiang Seniors Richard Ellis (top) and Ryan Mazur play video games in the senior cellar during their free period.

be this role in the One Act. I played Mr. Smirnov who was an angry businessman. It really let me channel myself into this part and sort of let go of everything.

KN: Do you like having your sister in high school with you?

JB: Yeah, she tells me a lot of what I should do and gives me good advice. We’re really close.

KN: What is your favorite part about Pace?

JB: I would say the teachers. I really like Mrs. Washburn because she is really helpful.

She helps everyone understand everything clearly, especially because freshmen don’t have any experience with reading high school level books.

KN: What is your favorite class?

JB: Probably English. I like the "Harknesses" we have. I like how everyone brings their own ideas to the table and we can discuss them.

KN: If you could meet anyone who would it be?

JB: I would meet the singer Troye Sivan. (laughs) I think not only is he a really talented

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Pace Debate Continues to Excel Abby Meyerowitz Online Editor Class of 2019

Students Spend Thanksgiving Abroad

Photo: Shuntá Jordan

Shuffling their papers and assembling their speaking points, the Pace debate team prepares for their next tournament.

Having traveled to Chicago, Ann Arbor, New York and New Orleans already this year, the team’s time commitment and dedication to debate is huge.

Coached by J. B. Fuqua Chair of Speech and Debate Shuntá Jordan, the team has the guidance and talent needed to succeed this season.

Coach Jordan has always had a passion for coaching sports such as basketball and never expected to become a debate coach. “Debate is something I kind of fell into and have been doing ever since,” said Coach Jordan.

She has personal experience as a debater in high school and college. “The fact that I competed helps me relay the importance and evolution of argumentation in debate to my current team,” she said. Ms. Jordan has coached

debate at Pace since 2003.

Tournaments require hours of preparation and review of both negative and affirmative arguments for different topics. The team is broken into pairs that compete in each round and is further divided into varsity and novice teams. Varsity debaters including juniors Ben Nottingham and Tyler Henderson have brought home several victories for Pace and are currently ranked No. 22 in the nation.

The varsity team placed third at the Chattahoochee Cougar Classic at Chattahoochee High School in September and qualified for the Georgia Forensic Coaches Association (GFCA) varsity state tournament.

They also placed third at the Trevian Invitational held Oct. 7-9 in Chicago, and tied for 17th at the University of Michigan High School Tournament held Nov. 3-5. The novice team were co-champions in the novice division at Chattahoochee and earned first and second place at the Carrollton High School Peach State Classic.

The pressure that team members feel is considerable.

Why do they participate in such

Members of the Pace debate team celebrate following their strong showing at the Chattahoochee Cougar Classic at Chattahoochee High School held on Sept. 29-30. a difficult and time-consuming activity?

Despite the load of work, hours and background knowledge required, the Pace debate team has found that they are now able to understand the controversial issues of today and why

people take certain stances.“I wanted to learn communication skills and be able to further my knowledge of present day issues,” said junior Kirk Spinelli.

Even Coach Jordan finds that the skills she has learned through debate are useful in

Post-AP Classes: What Are They and Who Takes Them?

(Continued from page 1) Cross Party, during World War II. After the soldiers demanded that the people remove their shoes, the people were shot so that their bodies would fall into the river.

Due to a flight cancellation, Ferguson, Johnson, Shippen and Vaneri, along with Mr. Ferrell, all returned from the trip a day after the rest of the group, after spending the night in Paris. At first the group was really upset.

“The night went from all of us crying in the airport to the best night of our lives on the Eiffel Tower,” said Johnson. While the juniors were unable to attend the Pre-Debutante Cotillion (PDC) dance due to the delay, Johnson said some of them referred to the night as the “Paris Debutante Cotillion.”

Photo: Aly Satisky (L-R) Seniors Hannah Schrager, Jordan Shoulberg and Aly Satisky kept students updated on the trip through social media.

Photo: Sydnie Jiang

though, I really enjoyed getting to visit different museums and monuments in Budapest.”

According to Husk, some of the most interesting sites the students visited were a graveyard of old Soviet statues and the ancient Roman baths. Other students enjoyed visiting a historicallyrich Holocaust museum and synagogue in the area that was the Jewish ghetto in Hungary.

Johnson was especially moved to see the memorial called Shoes on the Danube Bank, which was constructed by film director Can Togay and sculptor Gyula Pauer. The memorial features shoes on the bank of the river and honors the Jews who were shot by militiamen of the Hungarian national socialist group, called the Arrow

her everyday life. “I'd say that debate gave me the confidence to express my views in front of others and not be intimidated,” said Coach Jordan. “Debate helped me develop critical thinking skills that are essential in everything that you do.”

Senior Marina Hashim observes her culture plates of nutrient gel in post-AP biology.

Sydnie Jiang

Managing Editor Class of 2018 As many high school students get older, it seems as though their lives are centered around Advanced Placement classes. It’s all about how many AP classes someone should take, and when spring comes around, it’s about preparing for the AP exams. But what happens when a student, for example, takes AP Spanish their junior year? What should they do for their senior year?

Some students might drop that subject and pick up another AP their senior year, but others choose to continue on the track and take the post-AP class offered. A post-AP has more freedom than the typical AP class because there is no standard national exam at the end of the year.

Instead, students typically take these classes out of genuine interest. “I chose to take postAP bio because it tailors to my interests,” said senior Marina Hashim. “I’m interested in doing research in college, and I feel that this class gives me the right exposure.”

A post-AP counts as an Honors class, and it is usually offered for the language and science courses for seniors. There is a post-AP class for Latin, French, Spanish, biology and computer science. “In post-AP Latin, we do a lot of translations, but it’s more relaxed than AP Latin,” said senior Ben Thompson.

In post-AP Spanish, students explore stories, films and poems from different literary movements and styles. They are able to learn about these literary movements from a variety of different perspectives, while also learning a lot about the cultural aspect of the period they’re studying. In post-AP French,

the students learn about French history from Julius Caesar all the way to the present time. The post-AP computer science class is called data structures, where the students learn data structures and algorithms that are used in computing.

In the post-AP biology class, students are free to research any topic they desire, as long as it is approved by biology teacher Dr. Kaylan Haizlip. Students design their own experiments, including the methods and materials, while still working alongside Dr. Haizlip. “The best part of this class is that we get to be so independent,” said senior Anna Stone. “I also like how we can collaborate together when we need help. There’s only five of us in this class.”

Chemistry teacher Julie Hall used to teach a post-AP chemistry class, which involved students helping her prepare labs for her AP chemistry class while also doing new labs that they didn’t get to do when they took chemistry. In contrast with biology, the students didn’t get to create their own experiments because chemicals can be very dangerous, and so they had to follow a lot of rules, which can put a limit on creativity.

“I taught this class in the past, and I would love to teach it again,” said Mrs. Hall. “If students approached me wanting to take post-AP chemistry, I would be all for it, as long as my schedule works out.” Teachers’ schedules are what makes some post-APs not possible because the teachers themselves are so busy with their classes for underclassmen.

Opinion

December 8, 2017

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Capitalism over conservation: the narrative is centuries old. As a nation, making money has taken precedence over all else – including the health of our environment. Unemployment rates are low. The stock market is high. But, slowly, environmental protection is disappearing from the agenda.

Since October, 25 environmental protection rules have been overturned, 19 rollbacks are in progress, and eight rollbacks are in limbo (The New York Times). The Trump administration is poised to withdraw from the Clean Power Plan.

A climate advisory panel meant to survey the health of residents near "mountaintop removal coal mine sites" was disbanded (National Geographic).

Trump has revoked Executive Order 13690 which forced federally funded projects to uphold the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard, limiting the risk of future flood damage.

In June, Trump announced that the U.S. would be withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement – a decision deemed "unethical" by his global peers.

The reason? "Trump stated that 'the Paris accord will undermine the [U.S.] economy' and 'puts [the U.S.] at a permanent disadvantage'" (Fox News).

Bear in mind, the Paris Climate Agreement is a product of the United Nations Framework

Convention on Climate Change.

Member nations have pledged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions starting in 2020, but the board began in 2016 to map out preparations. The U.S. cannot legally leave until 2020, but the President's decision to remove the U.S. has set a precedent for his administration. He is championing "Pittsburgh not Paris."

There's an old saying, ignorance is bliss. During the Standing Rock protests last year, the threat of oil spills was on everybody's mind, except those of executives at Energy Transfer Partners, the company building the 1,172 mile long Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) designed to carry 470,000 barrels of oil a day. The Sioux people on the Standing Rock Reservation in North Dakota fought tirelessly for over seven months, arguing that the pipeline would jeopardize the primary water source for the reservation and damage sacred sites.

Per usual, President Trump sided with the pipeline last January by requesting the company "re-submit [their] application" (Washington Post). Furthermore, President Trump has issued an executive order to expedite environmental reviews of infrastructure projects. This policy would give the President the authority to limit the timespan of environmental review to speed up the process and possibly overlook details. The dying cry for protective environmental policy is alarming. When will legislators start putting Mother Earth first?

This tale reeks of parallels to the late Dr. Seuss' "The Lorax,"

about a community engrossed in the industry of "thneeds" and cutting down their Truffula trees. To jog your memory, the town of Thneedville becomes entranced with the thneeds, a posh clothing item designed by a newcomer to town.

The young, ambitious mastermind behind the project woos crowds with his powerful words and robust product. But, his economic dreams slowly dissipate as his natural resources (the Truffula trees) become scarce.

The skies turn black and the children grow sick, the animals die off and the thneeds run dry.

Does the President want his great-great grandchildren to live out a modern-day Lorax?

In this political climate, until money starts growing on trees, conservation will not hold a candle to fossil fuel industries.

Officials like Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administrator Scott Pruitt have joined Trump's thneed-like initiative to help roll back and prevent environmental protection legislation.

Pruitt has counseled the President or assisted in blocking an estimated 30 environmental rules (The New York Times).

The EPA as a whole has been criticized for its lack of enforcement of environmental laws and controversial allegiance to the President (National Geographic).

But when the skies are clouded with smog and the natural resources scarce, will business save the day?

On Pace Academy's Isdell Center for Global Leadership's Conservation webpage is a quote

by Theodore Roosevelt: “We have fallen heirs to the most glorious heritage a people ever received, and each one must do his part if we wish to show that the nation is worthy of its good fortune.” Trump is not doing his part. As one of the leading nations, America is supposed to set the global standard across all fields. If Trump truly wishes to achieve "greatness," he will look towards the future, not the past.

Being "great again" entails building on one's successes and learning from one's mistakes.

Standing Rock was a victory but, since then, we have witnessed legislative failure.

President Trump chose “Merry Christmas” for his last holiday card, a noticeable difference from previous Republican president George W. Bush, who angered many high-profile Republicans by wishing his card recipients a “happy holiday season.”

As a Christian, I enjoy being greeted with a “Merry Christmas” and a warm smile. I understand how it can be seen as insensitive to those who do not celebrate Christmas, but hearing those words during the holiday

season really brightens my day.

An argument can be made for “Merry Christmas,” as according to the poll, 89% of Americans celebrate Christmas.

In a world where efforts are being made to extend political correctness across the country, I expect “Happy Holidays” to become the dominant greeting if it has not already.

For those Americans in favor of “Merry Christmas,” they can still find some enjoyment in the etymology of “Happy Holidays.”

The word “holiday” derives from

the old English word for “holy day.” The non-denominational greeting does not anger me as it may some, but I do prefer recognizing my faith during one of its most important times of the year.

While this argument seems to pop up each year, the most meaningful part of the holiday season is to just be thankful for what you have and rejoice over the previous year. Whether you prefer “Happy Holidays” or “Merry Christmas,” what matters more is being grateful and spreading holiday cheer.

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Trump’s destructive stance toward the environment has been met by backlash, particularly from Democrats.

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‘Merry Christmas’ Worth Repeating Will Zook

Staff Writer Class of 2019 With the holiday season, the annual debate over holiday greetings starts up once again: “Happy Holidays” or “Merry Christmas?” As with many topics these days, there is a split over which saying is appropriate when greeting the general public. Many businesses have instructed employees to use the

more secular “Happy Holidays” in an effort to be inclusive, but this does not sit well with everyone.

A poll conducted in December 2016 by the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) found that Republicans and Democrats were divided on the preferred greeting. While 67% of Republicans want to hear “Merry Christmas,” only 30% of Democrats feel the same way.

Millennials lean towards “Happy Holidays” at 67%, and this trend seems to be growing.

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‘Reputation’ Transforms Taylor Swift’s Image Genna Schwarz

Opinion Editor Class of 2019

and provided amazing publicity for the upcoming album.”

Her second released song, “...

Ready for It?” perfectly enticed and prepared its listeners for Swift’s upcoming album. She

high performance and is secure with data backup and disaster recovery because the service makes multiple copies of all data on its servers.

Google is not alone in the cloud computing industry. In 2006, Google CEO Eric Schmidt first coined the term, and the field has exploded, with massive competition. The strongest competitor in the field is – to no surprise – Amazon. Amazon Web Services or AWS, accounted for 56% percent of Amazon’s revenue last year.

Businesses often subscribe to AWS for the cheap, scalable and efficient operations that can boost the power of businesses in adding applications, programs and storing data. Software and internet giants including Netflix, Intuit and Juniper have gone "all-in" with AWS, storing their millions of terabytes of data with Amazon.

Cloud computing can be effectively described as a frontend, back-end system. The front end is what the client sees; it is the carefully coded web design aimed for ease of use such as the user interface (UI) of Gmail.

The back end is the endless rows of steel boxes filled with circuitry, storage chips and blinking LEDs; they are stored in massive data centers around the world..

The technological prowess of cloud computing is often discussed, but its impact on everyday life is often overlooked.

Socially, the cloud has connected the entire globe through social media such as Facebook and Twitter. Without the cloud, the massively popular Snapchat and other social networking platforms would be impossible.

Educationally, cloud computing has allowed students to access their data from anywhere and has improved educational

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For roughly a decade, 27-year-old 10-time Grammy winner Taylor Swift has been an iconic musician, rising to the top of music charts and only the second solo female artist to win Grammys for Album of the Year twice (in 2010 for "Fearless" and 2015 for "1989"). As her career progressed, she transformed from a country artist into a modern pop musician.

Up until 2017, her lyrics revolved around her vulnerability after a breakup. Her sixth studio album, “Reputation,” was released on Nov. 10, surprising fans with its content. Instead of focusing on heartbreak and weakness, her new songs represent strength and rejuvenation.

Swift’s first released song,

“Look What You Made Me Do,” was briefly No. 1 on the Billboard music charts after its release. The song conveyed Swift’s new identity with strong lyrics and a controversial title. It seems as though Swift's intention with this song was not to please her audience, but to create a turning point in her career, changing her critics' perceptions of her.

Over the past years, Swift has been involved in celebrity drama with famous people such as Katy Perry and Kanye West which caused her to speak out.

This has created a group of “haters” who bash on her personality and talent.

With this new album, Swift appears to convey to her audience that she has changed and does not care what the critics think of her. “I think it was extremely smart of Taylor to release this song first,” said junior Devan Johnson. “It left such an impression on all its listeners

"Reputation" can be purchased online through iTunes for $13.99. starts with typical pop song verses and then unleashes into an intense chorus. It seems as though her intent was to challenge her audience with her rhetorical question for a title. It

Cloud Computing Fuels Progress Staff Writer Class of 2019

Cloud computing is the practice of using remote servers, sometimes referred to as "data farms," to process and store information instead of building a local server. Every single Google Doc, Google Sheet, Gmail, and Google Class is seamlessly and effortlessly stored in a faraway server.

By buying a subscription to the Google Cloud service, users have access to extensive benefits. A cloud subscription service is affordable because there is no need for IT experts to use local electricity and maintain local servers. The service is fast and limitless. Vast amounts of computing power can be added with just a few clicks. It offers

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Charlie Hirsch

is almost as if she is warning her audience that her new album will be controversial and unique and they need to be prepared.

“Gorgeous” and “Call It What You Want” are the third and fourth released songs before the album. They are what one might consider a more typical pop song. Here, Swift dropped the tough girl act and released songs her fans could relate to.

“I love these two songs,” said junior Avi Arora. “They made me so excited for the album and the suspense was killing me. I’m so glad it has been released.”

One of the most popular songs on the album is “End Game,” featuring both Ed Sheeran and Future. It touches on so many aspects of music, which allows it to appeal to many different types of audiences. “Whether you enjoy rap, chill pop or upbeat pop, this is the song for you,” said sophomore Jordan Upchurch.

Walls of data storage infrastructure line acres of this Amazon data center in Oregon. systems in developing countries in that an internet connection is the only thing needed for in-depth education. It also helps developing countries because by tapping into the cloud they do not need to invest in data infrastructure. Medically, the cloud has made storing and sharing patient data easier and sharing new medical tools and proce-

dures quicker.

There are a few challenges in converting data and applications to the cloud, but the benefits of the cloud for any individual, company or government outweigh any drawbacks. Cloud computing is the data business of the future, and the already enormous industry will continue to grow and transform the world.

with my cowboy boots, as often as possible.”

The dress code for boys is essentially a polo shirt, with little room for creativity. However, athletic style college polos allow people to express themselves and demonstrate their college favorites. Another feature of many of these polos is their unique material. This athletic-style material is softer and more comfortable than the typical polo material.

Reappearing from the late 1990s, jean skirts are making a strong comeback. This trend started last year and has spread throughout Pace. They can be made casual or dressy and can be paired with multiple styles of shirts and shoes. “I love my jean skirts,” said senior Hannah Schrager. “My white one is my favorite because it is has rips in it and works with so many different tops.”

With the arrival of cold weather comes the rising popu-

larity of flannels. Flannels can be worn over other shirts or by themselves, and can be a great source of warmth on chilly days.

Even though they are most popular during the colder months, they can still be worn throughout all seasons.

Another throwback accessory that is rising in popularity are chokers. Chokers can be paired with any outfit and can add something special to shirts that are on the plainer side. For girls looking to add an extra touch to their outfits, they can layer a choker with a longer necklace.

Slip-on sneakers are wearable throughout the year.

Because they are covered and have a back, they are suitable for colder temperatures. They also work great with shorts, leggings and jeans. Numerous colors are offered to consumers, allowing the sneakers to work well with almost any outfit.

Fashion Trends Flourish Among Students Amy Butler

Co-editor-in-chief Class of 2018

Photo: Amy Butler

Senior Megan Walsh enjoys wearing her jean skirt and choker, along with fringed sneakers.

In the Pace Academy Upper School, various fashion trends pop up throughout the year, which attract many students and encourage them to follow the crowd. Many of these trends are short-lived, however, only to be replaced by newer ones. Others occur annually, but only during certain seasons.

Although primarily popular among male students, duck boots are also well-liked by the girls.

Duck boots can be worn on a rainy day, dress down day or even just a cold day. If wearers want to change it up a little, they can wear the boots loose or tight.

They especially pair well with vests or sweatpants. “They are just so versatile,” said senior David Roos. “I wear them, along

Holiday

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Student Hanukkah Celebrations Vary Eden Kerker

Lifestyle Editor Class of 2019

Photo: Lori Zelony

First semester is about to end, which means the holidays are right around the corner.

Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas” is playing on the radio and people have begun to deck the halls, but before Christmas comes Hanukkah, the famous Jewish holiday parallel. Gifts are exchanged for the eight-day period as the chanukiah, or menorah, is lit to signify the “festival of lights.”

The holiday commemorates the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem after the Maccabean Jews drove out the forces of Antiochus IV Epiphanes. The Maccabees had only enough oil for the menorah to burn for one night, but miraculously, it lasted for eight. Although this holiday is celebrated among many Jews around the word, everyone celebrates it differently.

“Every night we will light all of the chanukiahs that we made in preschool,” said junior Kayla Ross. “Since we have

(L-R) Junior Joelle Zelony and sister Sophie Zelony ‘17 love their Hanukkah traditions. four children in our family, our whole house will be lit up with at least 15 cute menorahs. They’re all terribly made and funny to look at so we all look forward to lighting them all up.” Each chanukiah has 9 branches, or candle holders. Eight of them represent the eight days that the oil burned, and the ninth candle, the Shamash, is the helper candle.

Along with the chanukiah tradition are latkes. “My family

loves to play dreidel, eat gelt and make latkes,” said sophomore Jeremy Leven. The signature fried potato pancakes, however, are a favorite among many people, not only Jews. “I love latkes so much,” said junior Jenny Luetters. “Every time I go to Goldberg’s, even if it’s not holiday season, I make sure to order some latkes.”

Some families even infuse some Christmas traditions.

ways attend the afternoon mass

ally attends midnight mass on Christmas Eve with her family.

Every two years, Casey and her family spend Christmas in Ireland with her 38 cousins. “We all usually stay at one primary house, and try to squeeze in as many people as possible,” said Casey.

For Casey’s family, the celebration of Christmas in Ireland extends from Christmas Eve to the Feast of the Epiphany on Jan. 6. “Some Irish people call [the feast] ‘Little Christmas,’” said Casey.

As for the day after Christmas, people in Ireland celebrate St. Stephen’s Day. Casey and her family watch all the football matches on that day.

Sophomore Hayden Sample and junior Jared Rayman celebrate both Christmas and Hannukah. Sample’s father is Christian while her mother is Jewish, while Rayman’s father is Jewish and her mother is Roman Catholic. “It really is not difficult having two different holidays,” said Rayman. “My brother and I respect and admire the heritages of my mother and father.”

As for the actual celebration, both Sample and Rayman celebrate Hanukkah and Christmas how many other families do. “On Hanukkah, we do gifts along the lines of stocking stuffers like smaller things, and Christmas we do bigger gifts.” said Sample. Rayman and his family celebrate Hanukkah each night, and celebrate Christmas primarily during the morning of Christmas Day.

“Sometimes my whole family will have a Hanukkah version of secret Santa,” said senior Jordan Shoulberg. “We will exchange cute gifts and always have such a fun time together. Other than that my immediate family will just light the candles every night and say the prayers.”

Some families even celebrate both Hanukkah and Christmas.

“My mom is Jewish and my dad is Christian so I’m really lucky

when it comes to the presents,” said senior Caroline MacRae. “I love to play dreidel and eat latkes with my family, but I also love to decorate the Christmas tree.”

Although many people believe that Hanukkah is the most religious day of the year for the Jews, it is not. Some families pay more attention to holidays like Passover. “My family doesn’t have a lot of traditions on Hanukkah,” said freshman Sloan Baker. “We usually just sit around the table and open all of our eight gifts in one night instead of doing one per night.”

When people hear the word Hanukkah, they immediately think dreidel, chocolate gelt and latkes, but every family has a different set of values and different traditions. “I look forward to Hanukkah every year just because I love our family traditions,” said sophomore Jay Satisky. “My favorite thing about Hanukkah is obviously the presents, but I also love every other tradition that my family does.”

Because Hanukkah follows the Hebrew calendar, the dates vary from year to year. This year, Hanukkah is Dec. 12-20.

Students Look Forward What Grinds To Christmas Traditions Blair Myers at Christ the King church.

Staff Writer Class of 2019

As Christmas approaches, Pace students get excited to celebrate their beloved traditions.

Many students and their families have unique traditions, celebrating Christmas in lots of different ways.

Junior Alondra Juarez and her family have always done most of their gift giving on Christmas Eve. “Even when I was like four we would stay up until midnight and open presents,” said Juarez. On Christmas Day, Juarez and her family al-

One tradition that Catholic churches observe on Christmas is the lighting of the fifth candle on the Advent wreath to symbolize the end of the Advent season.

Advent marks the time leading up to Christmas, specifically the four Sundays before Christmas.

Each Sunday, one candle is lit on the wreath. On Christmas Day, the fifth candle is lit in addition to the other four candles on the wreath.

Juarez also loves the decorations in the church for Christmas. “The poinsettias change the feeling of mass to remind you of the birth of Christ,” said Juarez.

Junior Siofra Casey usu-

Gears (WGMG)” by former

George Shepherd Managing Editor Jonathan Sports Editor Class of 2018

Knightly News fanatics, you may remember last year’s segment of “What Grinds My

Rushton.

WGMG is back, focusing on the frustrations that come with the Fall and Winter seasons. Here is what grinds my gears (and maybe grinds yours as well).

1. Christmas decorations before Thanksgiving 2. Daylight savings time ending so that the sun sets at 5 p.m.

3. Cold in the morning, but hot in the afternoon 4. Learning new material all the way up until exam week 5. Pumpkin Spice lattes 6. “Friendsgiving” Instagram posts 7. Tests on the half-day before Thanksgiving 8. People eating cough drops as if they were candy 9. Sports practices over Winter Break 10. Alabama football choking 11. Not actually snowing when it’s predicted to 12. Intercom announcements about Budapest 13. “Wet Boiz” trash talk (guest contribution: Will Zook) 14. Only three days for Spirit Week 15. Calling hot chocolate “hot cocoa”

Graphic: Charlie Hirsch

Photo: Jared Rayman Junior Jared Rayman celebrates Christmas when he was younger.

My Gears

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Athletes Risk Injury to Play Their Sport Michael Simon

Co-editor-in-chief Class of 2018

physical therapy in the Pace training room, and looks to be back in playing condition soon.

“My rehab process has been going really smoothly,” said Bates. “My knee is feeling a lot stronger, and I think I’ll be ready for club soccer by January.”

Like Bates, freshman cross country runner Laura Romig also tore her ACL during the season, and has since been rehabilitating her knee in the Pace training room.

Injuries can keep athletes sidelined even after they have been cleared to play. After an arduous rehabilitation process, athletes must still readapt to the speed and intensity of practices and games, which can take a few days to a few weeks. “Even when I am cleared to play I won’t be at 100 percent,” said Lewis.

“Even after I get cleared it will still be at least a week before I can go full contact.”

That is why the Pace athletic trainers are crucial members of all sports teams. Pace currently has three trainers working in the training room located within the weight room: Ruth Fuqua, Ann Lacklamp and Ashley Roberts.

The responsibilities of the trainers vary from athlete to athlete and sport to sport, but the importance of these trainers cannot be overlooked.

Trainers can perform simple

Photo: Michael Simon

Everyone knows that participating in sports can result in injuries. Regardless of the magnitude of an injury, all injuries are serious and must be treated with the proper caution. For most athletes, getting injured is a risk they are willing to take in order to participate in a certain sport.

Struggling with shoulder issues in both shoulders since his freshman year, senior Jonathan Rushton, a Pomona College soccer commit, recently decided to have surgery on his right labrum. By getting surgery, Rushton, who has been a member of the varsity basketball and soccer teams since his freshman year, has ultimately ruled himself out of all Pace sports this year.

His rehabilitation will keep him off the court and field until late May. Senior Harrison Lewis is another varsity basketball player struggling with shoulder injuries. This past summer, Lewis dislocated his right shoulder, which sidelined him until early September. In the preseason, however, Lewis dislocated his right shoulder once again. Lewis has consequently been ruled out

until further notice, but hopes to be back by late December.

“One of the hardest parts about my injury is dealing with the school work,” said Rushton.

“I missed two days of school because of my surgery and having to make up that work while staying on top of the current work was a hard combination to deal with. It’s also still hard to even write with my sling.”

Lewis is having a different experience given that he will return to action this season. Regardless, he believes the hardest part is the rehabilitation process and making sure that he is ready to go as soon as possible.

Basketball is not the only sport that has seen injured student-athletes this year. Perhaps the most risky sport when it comes to injuries is football.

The team saw its fair share of injuries before the season ended on Nov. 10.

Halfway through the season, senior linebacker and captain Gavin Guest suffered a broken hand which required surgery, sidelining him for the remainder of the season, including the rivalry game against Lovett.

Female athletes have suffered injuries as well. Junior Regan Bates, a two-year varsity soccer player, tore her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) over the summer. Bates has been undergoing

Trainer Ashley Roberts (right) works with junior Regan Bates during her rehabilitation for a torn ACL suffered over the summer. tasks such has taping a rolled ankle to more long-lasting tasks like providing rehabilitation workouts for certain injuries.

Trainers are oftentimes considered members of whatever sport they are responsible for, as they spend countless hours with the team, both on and off the field and court.

For example, last year, Ms. Roberts traveled with the varsity boys basketball team on both of the Winter Break tournaments and also flew to Massachu-

setts with the team over Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend. Ms. Roberts is also the main trainer for the football team.

“Obviously, the safety of the student-athletes is the most important aspect when it comes to handling different injuries,” said Ms. Roberts. “We make sure that the students are truly healthy and feel confident to get back to action. The worst thing is when athletes try to return too early and end up suffering a worse injury.”

Wrestling Team Grapples into New Season Photo: Juan Rodriguez with permission

George Shepherd Sports Editor Class of 2018

The Pace Academy wrestling team hopes to have the best season they’ve had in years. After beloved head coach Mark Sommerville stepped down from the program, math teacher and Dean of Students Gus Whyte and history and Latin teacher Grady Stevens have taken the reigns of the program. The team has the most wrestlers that the program has seen in several years, with a whopping 22 wrestlers participating.

The varsity team fills 11 of the 14 weight classes, which is a huge step in the right direction. This year’s team has lots of wrestlers between the 138 and 170 lb. weight classes, which is crucial for dual meets where a reserve wrestler may need to fill in at any given moment due to injury or illness.

“It is really exciting to have a full room,” said Coach Whyte. “I’m also glad we have some football players joining the team for the heavier weights. It makes everything more competitive.”

Senior Frank Houser is leading the way in practice, dual

Senior Jackson Fuller takes down his opponent during the Trojan Invitational on Nov. 11. meets and tournaments with his leadership and passion for the sport. Houser is a three-time state tournament placer, finishing sixth, second and third as a freshman, sophomore and junior.

Despite battling several knee injuries and surgeries, Houser aspires to finish his high school career with a state championship ring in the 160 lb. weight class.

Last season, Houser was the sole Knight to advance to the state championship round, but he looks to change that. “I think that every varsity wrestler on our team is capable of making it to sectionals and also state,” said Houser. He has been a captain since his sophomore year and has helped establish a distinct wrestling culture in the upper school.

“I think the captains have to work hard to emphasize the

team aspect of this sport because in many ways it is an individual sport,” said Coach Whyte.

“However, the team aspect is really important. It is important for a captain to bridge that gap from an individual sport and make it feel more team oriented.”

Senior Ben Thompson returns for his fourth year on varsity, and his second year as a captain. Midway through last season, Coach Sommerville sought a third captain, in addition to Houser and Jonathan Boss ‘17.

Although Thompson was splitting time in the varsity 132 lb. class with then-junior Alexander Holmann, Thompson had caught the eye of the entire coaching staff through his work ethic and leadership qualities.

“It was a huge honor to be able to represent such a talented

group of guys,” said Thompson.

As his second year as a captain, Ben is focusing on being a supportive teammate and a leader.

He will compete in the 138 lb. weight class again and work towards finishing the year in the 132 lb. weight class.

Senior Justin Morris tops out the end of the roster, wrestling as a hybrid in both the 220 lb. weight class and the heavy weight. This is Morris’ third season wrestling and he has made exceptional progress, recording over 20 wins in just his junior year.

Morris often implements some of the techniques that he has learned playing football.

“Transitioning straight from football to wrestling is tough but I enjoy the sport,” he said.

Sophomores Jay Satisky, Robert Cushman and Connor Husk and freshman Robert Houser have joined the squad, complementing sophomore Grant Leroux as the team’s underclassmen.

On Nov. 11, the first-time wrestlers trekked to Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School for the HIES Junior Varsity Takedown Tournament. Husk notched the first win of his career, ending the day 1-2. Both Cushman and Robert Houser impressed, finishing 3-0 in their respective weight classes and finishing in first place.

Satisky secured his first win of the season by pinfall two meets later at Lithia Springs High School. “I’d love for them

to be excited about the sport and want them to have sound fundamentals and to make steady improvements throughout the year,” said Coach Whyte.

“It’s not about wins and losses for them, it’s about developing fundamentals and technique.”

One of biggest tournaments of the year for the team is the 10th annual Prep Slam hosted

by Holy Innocents.’ Despite the close proximity to Pace, this tournament is in no way a local battle between Atlanta area rivals.

The Prep Slam X is a double elimination tournament and features over 45 private schools, making it the biggest private school tournament in the Southeast. It is not unlikely to have several state champions within a single weight class, and this is where the Knights will see the best competition of the year.

Wrestlers will compete Dec. 29-30.

“We purposely have a really hard schedule, so I’m not too concerned about wins and losses,” said Coach Whyte. “Our ultimate goal is geared toward having wrestlers advance to the sectional and state tournaments.

All these weekend tournaments have the goal of getting the wrestlers as many matches as possible, because time on the mat against live competition is key. I want as many wrestlers advancing in the state tournament as possible.”

December 8, 2017

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PRUMC Rivalries Continue Charlie Warren Staff Writer Class of 2019

Rafeedie a Key Asset On Basketball Court who has just stood out to me,”

Ben Ginsberg said sophomore Davis Futrell.

Staff Writer Class of 2020

The varsity girls basketball team is seven games into their regular season and junior Ann Rafeedie has earned her spot as a starter and a leader on the team.

“I love playing basketball; it has always been a passion of mine,” said Rafeedie.

Her skills have developed since she started playing at Pace as a freshman. “Her ability to shoot the ball and score are a big help on our team,” said Athletic Director and team head coach Troy Baker. “She has made herself more of an asset on our team by her ability to play defense, being more physical and her ability to box out and maintain possessions. She has evolved into a player who can help our team on both sides of the court.”

The varsity girls basketball games have become a big attraction at Pace. “Both last year and this year, I have been going to the girls basketball games and there has been one player

“Every time I get to watch Ann it amazes me how she has such a smooth stroke. It is really special and I love watching her and the rest of the team play.”

Rafeedie is mainly known for her shooting abilities. “The junior-led basketball team is fun to watch,” said junior Andrew Konradt. “Ann Rafeedie really stands out. She makes a lot of threes.”

Not only is Rafeedie a fan favorite and a team leader, she is also a supportive teammate.

“Ann has been a great teammate over the past two years and she is a great leader and an impactful player on our team,” said sophomore Virginia Hobbs.

Currently, Rafeedie plays AAU for the Georgia Pistols Elite. She is a starter on the team and plays shooting guard.

She has been playing basketball for the majority of her life, and recently, she has begun to think about playing in college. “I am looking to play at Lehigh, Upstate, Furman or Belmont” said Rafeedie.

“Stevie Wonderdogs gonna get worked this year.”

Both teams have key players that can turn the season in their favor. Players like three point specialist Tase Karamanolis for the Wet Boiz and all-around superstar Lane Goldman for the Wonderdogs will be essential to their teams’ success.

The intense competition between these two church league teams has also attracted a growing number of fans that partake in the beef. “The Wet Boiz should play more afternoon games because their coach only comes out at night,” said junior Madeline Janki.

Last year’s matchup drew over 40 Pace students as well as junior dean Erica Barbakow in support of the game. The Wet Boiz and the Stevie Wonderdogs will continue the rivalry tradition on Feb. 28 in the heart of PRUMC season.

Charlie Hirsch Staff Writer Class of 2019

Photo: Joe Hirsch

The Pace varsity basketball team is already several games into their season. But for those non-varsity players who love the game, the highly competitive Peachtree Road United Methodist Church (PRUMC) basketball league provides an opportunity for athletes to hit the court.

Over the years, the popularity of this alternative basketball league has grown exponentially, with the number of Pace teams joining the league also increasing. The laid-back atmosphere of the league is great for those who are also engaged in a winter sport and want a fun experience.

The effervescent trash talk, pregame prayers and rollicking outfits are rituals for those who take

the game extremely seriously.

The aspect of a self-coached league allows teams to create an identity for themselves only suited for the unique competition in the PRUMC environment. This year, the famed court is home to four Pace teams: one senior team, two junior teams and one freshman team.

Last year, a highly anticipated, nail-biting game between the junior “Wet Boiz” and the newly named “Stevie Wonderdogs” ended in a Wonderdogs victory with a final score of 39-37.

The two competitive teams are continuing the beef this year with team members already throwing shots at each other.

“Honestly, the Wet Boiz are an embarrassment,” said Wonderdogs coach Andrew Konradt.

“Their uniforms are lackluster and their coach has no drive.”

Wet Boiz team member Chase Karamanolis responded with,

Juniors Ben Nottingham (center) and Jared Rayman (right) tip off in last year’s rivalry game.

Congratulations Pace Athletes

Varsity Volleyball: GHSA AAA State Champions Ada Jane Agolli ‘20 (volleyball): 2017 GHSA Class AAA All-State Volleyball Team Kalissa Greene ‘21 (volleyball): 2017 GHSA Class AAA All-State Volleyball Team Varsity Girls Cross Country: 3rd in AAA State Championship; 2nd in Region 6-AAA Payton Payne ‘20 (cross country): Georgia Milesplit Runner of the Week; 8th place finish at state meet; invited to Meet of Champions Varsity Boys Cross Country: 3rd in AAA State Championship; 2nd in Region 6-AAA Jack Douglass ‘18 (cross country): 4th place finish at state meet; invited to Meet of Champions; verbally committed to Washington and Lee University George Adams ‘20 (cross country): Boys West Stride Runner of 2017 Varsity Football: Made the first round of the AAA state playoffs Realus George ‘18 (football): AAA All-Region honors; verbally committed to the University of Miami Jamaree Salyer ‘18 (football): Class AAA All-State Offensive Team; 2018 U.S. Army All-American; AAA All-Region honors Justin Morris ‘18 (football): Verbally committed to Hampton University Patrick Markwalter ‘19 (football): Selected to play in GACA North/South All-Star Classic Keashawn Perryman ‘19 (football): AAA All-Region honors Varsity Softball: Made the first round of AAA state playoffs Presley Marxmiller ‘18 (softball): First Team All-Region 5-AAA Varsity Water Polo: Made second round at state tournament Schuyler Drose ‘18 (water polo): Water Polo All-Star Game participant, Second Team All-State Andrew Jenkins ‘19 (water polo): Water Polo District 2 MVP; Water Polo All-Star Game participant; First Team All-State; Pace career leader in goals scored Harris Greenbaum ‘20 (water polo): Water Polo All-Star Game participant Jackson Hamel ‘20 (water polo): Water Polo All-Star Game participant Hannah White ‘19 (soccer): Named to 2017 Youth All-South Region and Youth AllAmerica Teams Ben Bernstein ‘18: Verbally committed to Oberlin College for Baseball David Roos ‘18: Verbally committed to Rhodes College for Baseball Andrew Jenkins ‘19: Verbally committed to Georgia Institute of Technology for Baseball

Photo: Fred Assaf Junior Ann Rafeedie prepares to take a shot vs. Westminster in the 2016-17 season.

Brian Zeldin ‘19: Verbally committed to the University of Pennsylvania for Baseball Isaiah Kelly ‘18: Verbally committed to Yale University for Basketball Jonathan Rushton ‘18: Verbally committed to Pomona College for Soccer Marc Mitchell ‘18: Denison University for Golf