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Volume LXXVIII, No. 3

November 2016

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EA Day 2016: Special edition

(Left to Right) Sixth Formers Charlie Ryan, Caleb Clothier, Malik Tyman, Taj Bland, and Fourth Former A.J Aivazoglou will all play key roles in EA Day this year.

“One Last Time”: XC Runner Anthony Calvelli

All Photo Credits To Mr. Jim Roese

Jonny Sonnenfeld ‘20

In the tent awaiting the start of the races at the PAISAA Championships, a runner from another school said, “Our sport is other sports’ punishment.” Co-Captain and Sixth Former Anthony Calvelli disagrees. He loves running.

He runs all three seasons and almost every day of the summer. Calvelli only takes three weeks off of running the entire year, one after cross country and two after spring track. This is his final season as a Ford, and it has been one to remember.

Calvelli came to The Haverford School in Sixth Grade but didn’t start running cross country until Form II. He has never considered himself a fantastic runner, and he never had a particularly remarkable middle school mile time. He claims that he did not love cross country right away; Calvelli showed up for practice and, like middle school, found it very difficult. But after the first race of that season, he knew he had found his sport. His first year of high school cross country was the last year in a long streak of losses on EA Day, and Calvelli was Haverford’s fourth runner on that team, which is a testament to his speed and the team’s overall skill level that year. Things were on the rise for the Haverford cross country team his Form II year, with a good group of Third Formers and only one Sixth Former graduating. The next year the losing streak ended, and the team beat EA by one point. Calvelli was a Fifth Formers when they beat EA again, and he’s hoping to do so again this year.

We all know that to be a student at The Haverford School is challenging. Calvelli said that moving from middle school to high school was difficult because he had to adjust to “being the small fish in a big pond” and that he was “at the low end of everything.” He used cross

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country to help him transition into the high school. The sport introduced him to some of older students who helped him find his place in the larger pond. Calvelli’s advice to Third Formers is to “get involved right at the beginning of your Third Form year. Join the Fall sports team because that is a great way to get to know other kids if you are coming from a different school. Third Form is a great time to try out a lot of different things.” When asked how he balanced his sports and academics at Haverford, he said, “It has been really tough, balancing the two, honestly. I get home from practice at about 6 p.m. and then, with my difficult course load, I probably have three-tofour hours of homework per night. Every night when I am doing my homework I think, ‘I need to get to sleep,’ or it is not going to be good for my running. That really motivates me to finish my work as fast as I can because I know that I need to get sleep. It doesn’t always happen, but I have made it work so far.”

As to whether he will run in college, Calvelli said “I really hope to, but I’m not fast enough to be recruited.” He is planning to attempt to walk on a team wherever he ends up going to college. If he does not make the team, he will join the college marathon team.

This will be Calvelli’s final EA Day and final cross country race at Haverford. “[This last race] means everything. It is so special, but it is also sad at the same time. It is amazing that it is going to be at home this year in front of hundreds of people - hundreds of my brothers. There is nothing like running on EA Day at home in front of everyone. The adrenaline rush is unreal. I am a pretty quiet guy and this means so much to be able to perform on such a big stage in front of everyone one last time.”

EA Day 2016 Schedule: Friday, November 11 Golf 11 a.m. @ Merion Golf East

Saturday, November 12 Cross Country 10 a.m. Track around Sabol Water Polo 11 a.m. McQuillen Pool Soccer 12 p.m. Memorial Field Football 1:30 p.m. Sabol Field Article Home Field Advantage Davis Rosato Profile Cross Country Recap M.J. Tricolli: In-depth Coach Brady on Season A Look At Tommy Toal Mascot Evolution Academics vs. Athletics Can Drive Ads

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Editorials

November 2016

Fieldhouse Phanatic’s EA Day Pump-Up Speech Alright, boys. The day we have been waiting for all year is right on our doorstep. It all starts Friday at Merion Golf Club with Davis Rosato and the golf squad battling Inter-Ac champion EA. It is time to get rowdy and show support for a team that gets little attention. If you are a Sixth Former coming to watch, bring the energy.

Saturday is where the action picks up with the quadruple header of cross country, water polo,

soccer, and football. Get out to Haverford early at 10am to see the cross country team whack EA. Aditya Bhise may or may not be singing “Hey Jude” after we take home the first win of the day. Then we are going straight to the pool to see the Black Line Fords; M.J. Tricolli has already guaranteed at least five nasty saves in net. The acoustics in that pool are ridiculous, so if you are going to cheer on the pool deck, make sure to bring your A game. Following a

win in the pool, the soccer team is looking to take down EA in soccer at 12 pm. The final act, football, will begin at 1:30 pm. Make sure you get to Sabol and get rowdy.

For anyone who wants to be in the fan section, we are going to fill up at least two sections of Sabol bleachers. From what I have been told, Luke O’Grady will be putting on a dazzling halftime show, so show out.

Boys, get out to Haverford. This is EA day.

This is the biggest day of our short lives at Haverford. This is the last time some of our brothers will be out on the field, in the pool, on the course, or on the track. If you are an upper school student, join the student fan section’s Facebook page for all the latest on Haverford sports and EA Day updates. Time to show EA who we are, why we are best, and why we still have the sweater. This is our day, our sweater, and our school.

Student Body section at a recent athletic event.

Intel Chen ‘19

President Evan Scott’s EA Day Open Letter I wish there were a plate in soccer, so that I could tell stories about how I stepped up to the plate in my last soccer game for Haverford, at my last EA Day for Haverford, in my last year at Haverford. It’s a big day for me, it’s a big day for my seniors, and it’s a big day for us as as a student body. That is who we need to be on the 12th of November: a united student body.

I have said what I have said before, and I will continue to run this into the ground as long as I believe it is working —- we need to recognize in one another the desire to be compassionate, to be honest, to be self-loving, and to win. That will bring out the fierce competitiveness we need to beat EA at home. Wear the new shirts proudly and make sure that we swarm the fields and the sidelines (maybe not the pool) after each win. I want EA to feel in their guts our sheer will to win.

We have had the sweater for eight years in a row, and that’s an amazing streak. I cannot stress the importance of this number enough:

Eight times! At this point, it only makes sense that we continue on with the streak. And we can do it. And we will do it. I believe in the school, I believe in the H, and I believe in you guys.

We need to win completely this year. I define a complete win as a victory in which the entire student body is invested. For those of you reading this who will not be on a sports field, make it known that you are supporting from outside the lines (I hope I don’t get sued for that). For those of you who can’t be there in person, may there be few; make it known that your boys are in your heart. We can only truly win if everyone shows out on November 12th and decides to win another EA Day. It’s in our hands. EA is talking amongst themselves saying that it’s Haverford’s sweater to lose; sure, I guess technically it is. But it’s also ours to win. Saturdays are for the Fords, and by now… sheesh… they better be.

The Index’s

2016-2017 Staff

Connor Lees ‘17, Editor-in-Chief George Rubin ‘17, Editor-in-Chief Samuel Turner ‘18, Editor-in-Chief Bill Wu ‘17, News Editor Will Henderson ‘18, Opinions Editor P.J. Rodden ‘18, Sports Editor Grant Sterman ‘18, Politics Editor David Bunn ‘17, Photography Editor Harper Weigle ‘17, Website Technician Andrew Lengel ‘17, Outdex Editor Mr. Thomas Stambaugh, Faculty Advisor Ms. Alicia Evans, Faculty Advisor

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President Evan Scott.

John Nostrant ‘17

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Features

November 2016

Our Home Field Advantage Grant Sterman ‘18 The sun rises. Its prominent brightness drowns in unimportance. I am awake, devoid of morning drowsiness. Nothing can calm me down. Even before departing, I can already sense the spirit of my comrades rushing through my body. The quiet seems uncomfortable, almost out of place, considering my thirst for cheer that the day would provide.

As I dress, my countenance visibly changes from one of apprehension to one of pure excitement. While the slow passing of time disconcerts me, I am given ample opportunity to reflect on the day I am about to have.

It dawns on me: today is EA day! The day I and my brothers wait all year for. The day where personal disputes and clique-like separations dissapate, so the school can unite for the common goal of victory.

Surrounded by maroon and gold, I feel proud to be a part of something so special. Despite the cool breeze, my body exudes warmth as cross-country begins. I stand there screaming, regardless of my inability to see the runners.

Juxtaposed from me, I notice an EA fan, almost replicating my actions. I am overcome with a feeling of gratitude and understanding of how important this day is, no matter which school one is from. I experience all of this, yet the day has just begun.

The runners are about to cross the line. I scream watching my comrades approach death to get slightly ahead of their competitors.

Watching the runners breathe in agony after the race, I am once again humbled. These people, my friends and classmates, have just exerted every ounce of energy in their body to win for their school, for their team, and for me.

When cross country ends, my focus is now averted to the fans. Everywhere I look, there are people in spirit wear. Although the water polo arena has already been filled, I make my way over to the gym. The splashes of the water and cheers of the spectators permeate my mind.

I meander over to the soccer field, understanding seats would go quickly. I cannot help but feel bad for not watching the end of the water polo game. I am comforted by the knowledge that there were countless other members of Field House Fanatics supporting the team.

The uproar of the day has superseded eating in terms of importance. Regardless of my hunger, I continue to smile in awe and bewilderment as the soccer game begins. To my left are my closest friends, and to my right are Haverford students whom I do not know as well. However, the power of that game and that

day makes us all equal, all comrades, all people cheering for the same purpose.

My throat aches from all of the screaming, but it is the least I can do considering the blood, sweat, and tears the soccer team is putting into its game. As the day transitions into afternoon, my body is overcome with weariness. The impact of all the day’s events seem to hit me at once. But, moving into the football stadium to watch the match of the day, I get a second wind.

There is no feeling like this moment. No words can perfectly describe my many emotions as I stand watching EA Day conclude in the most heroic of fashions.

EA Day 2014 was held on Haverford’s campus.

Mr. Patrick McNally

Only at Haverford: The EA Week Tradition Will Henderson ‘18 The leaves are changing, and the air is crisp. Halloween decorations are taken down on Buck Lane. School spirit emits from Haverford’s campus like smoke from a factory. EA Week is here. This week does not simply lead up to a day of games between two schools. EA Day is not just rivalry.

EA Day signifies the start of several service events between the schools, so the day is for a

good cause. Second, the culture at Haverford changes in the week leading up to the big day.

The environment surrounding EA Day represents all of the good in Haverford: a historic rivalry, the legacy of people who have attended the school, and Haverford’s relationship with Episcopal Academy. Above all, the tradition of EA Week brings out the best of everybody in the community.

Asim Richards ‘19 making a hit against EA.

Mr. Jim Roese

EA Week encourages students to participate in service events like the PB&J Club and the Can Drive. Everything begins the weekend before EA Day. Students from Haverford, Episcopal, and the Agnes Irwin School participate in the PB&J Club, which makes PB&J sandwiches for hungry people in the Philadelphia area.

The friendly rivalry between the schools is forgotten, and students are brought closer together just before the big week starts. Last year, students made over 1,000 meals in less than two hours. In addition to the PB&J Club, this week signifies the start of the annual Can Drive between Haverford, EA, and AIS. Students at all three schools compete to collect the most cans, which are donated to charities like Philabundance, St. Barnabas, and Project HOME on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. Tackling issues like hunger and homelessness is not simple, but the sentiment of EA Week motivates the community to try to conquer them.

At Haverford, each day of the week is dedicated to a specific competition between all of the forms and faculty, as they vie for a coveted dress down day. Events like the Jeopardy, Dodgeball, and Haverford’s Got Talent rouse excitement in the Upper School. Students and teachers in the audience scream words of support to the people on stage, chants are started, and the camaraderie grows. As the days progress, the exhilaration increases, and Friday is the climax of Upper School competition. In the morning, students compete to kick the longest field goal, sink the longest putt, or watch who eat the most buffalo wings in one minute. The ceremony ends with the EA Day video and the Sixth Formers leaving for Merion East to cheer on the golf team in the first game of EA Day. Students also compete to wear the most spirit gear and show off their EA Day banners. But above all, the students and faculty grow closer to each other in a sort of relationship that is only found at Haverford. The custom and spirit of EA Day permeates the Upper School build-

ing well before the events actually begin.

The tradition of EA Day and the rivalry between the two schools is evident everywhere.

The first football game between Haverford and EA was in 1889. Since then, people have seen Haverford win the sweater 16 times, sometimes in remarkable fashion. There is Haverford soccer’s famous upset win over an EA’s squad with five Division I players in 1981, and more recently cross country ending a 14 year losing streak to EA in 2014.

From the introduction of the sweater in 1980 to the Can Drive to the Upper School competitions, the week has clearly had a lasting impact on the community because so many people return, year after year, to enjoy the day. Alumni come back, past teachers come back, and every other member of the community goes in support of their friends, in support of Haverford, in support of the ritual. These feelings, emotions, and sentiments are unique to Haverford;

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Golf Ready For Tight EA Day Match at Merion Bill Wu ‘17

Coach Costin talks to his players before a recent golf match.

After finishing 2nd in the Inter-Ac this season, The Haverford School’s golf team is looking forward to similar success during this year’s EA Day. Coached by Mr. Costin, Mr. Upton, and Mr. Cloran and captained by Sixth Formers Jack McKnight, Davis Rosato, Edmund Garno, and Freddie Hammer, the team is hoping to extend its string of victories from current and past

seasons to overpower EA with superior skill, experience, and leadership.

The Inter-Ac normally holds six league-wide tournaments each year, with every school hosting one tournament at its home course against all the other five schools at once. Every school plays five matches in one day, and at the end, every team’s best six scores are combined and

Mr. Jim Roese

compared amongst each other. This system allows for everyone to play together on the same course under the same conditions, creating a fair environment for pure skill and ability to shine through.

While golf may not be the most physically demanding sport, it is extremely time-consuming and mentally challenging. Every individual

on the Haverford Golf team must tirelessly practice before and during the season to maintain his high-level form.

As for the exceptional individuals on the team, Davis Rosato finished first in the InterAc Individual Championships this year. Shooting the lowest score, a 68, Rosato holds one of the best scores in Haverford history, easily outshooting the next best in the championship by six strokes. Fourth Former Sam Walker also finished with a score of 34 in the last Inter-Ac match, only 1 under par. His show of true skill and mental strength propelled him ahead of the next best player by three full strokes. Overall, with talented individuals and strong team camaraderie, Haverford’s Golf team is a force to be reckoned with.

Although Haverford has been consistent with its successes this year, EA is nonetheless another tough top competitor in the Inter-Ac. According to VI former Jack McKnight, the team is “looking forward to EA Day,” when “two of the best teams in the Inter-Ac” will face off. Certainly, the old rivalry between EA and Haverford will be perfect grounds for the golf team to prove its worth and show the results of hours of dedicated preparation. The four strong seniors on the team who are leaving next year should feel proud of their accomplishments and confident of the rising underclassmen on the team. With both the old and new talent and depth of the team this year, Haverford can rest assured that the golf match on November 12 against EA will be in good hands.

“I Wanna Beat You”: Davis Rosato on Last EA Day Christian Quinn ‘20 The Haverford School golf program has had some great teams over the years. Though they lost the Inter-Ac title to Episcopal Academy by a stroke, the lineup this year featured five sophomores, which means this team will be good for years to come. In the midst of this wave of young talent stands senior Davis Rosato, leading the team through the good and the bad, and having as much fun as he can while doing it.

The recurring theme in meeting with Rosato was his modesty and humility, as he often brushed off any compliments. This humility speaks to his character and leadership on and off the course. When asked about his individual Inter-Ac win, he said, “When I was on the ninth hole, it all kinda set in. The first and second hole on the front nine were pretty scary because I didn’t want to mess up at all.” Davis did not mess up. After starting at 4 under par on the front nine, he used his course management skills to shoot a 68 on possibly the hardest course in the area, Aronimink.

When asked about how his participation on the golf team affected his Haverford experience, Rosato said, “Mr. Costin tries to make

sure that we’re always good sportsmen, no matter how bad we play or how good we play, we don’t need to act out of hand or make others feel bad.” Davis and the rest of the Haverford team have always handled themselves well, and that is thanks to superior coaching.

Davis chose not to elaborate too much on the topic of leadership, but did say, “dDefinitely a few kids on the team look up to me.”

Rosato recalled the loss to EA, saying, “It was pretty insane. I remember coming up on the ninth tee, and I didn’t play well that day, and not many people did, and I’m thinking to myself like ‘Ah, we didn’t win,’ and next thing you know, all the schools come in and they’re not playing well, and we got more excited like maybe we might have a chance to win. Then they tallied up the scores and we lost by one stroke. It was heartbreaking. We didn’t all just freak out. We took our time and congratulated all the coaches.” Even in troubling times such as that one, the golf team made sure they kept their class and never showed emotion or disappointment.

Coming back to a lighter topic, Davis re-

membered his favorite match of his high school career.

“It was probably our first league match of the season,” Rosato recalls. “It was against Malvern, at their home course, Waynesborough, and I remember just being on the tee, and being like, ‘It’s the first tournament; play well.’ and I just remember thinking that I can play well as long as I concentrate and focus on myself. I shoot even par that day, and I get to the scoreboard, and there are two other kids on the team at even par and two under par. So we’re all looking at the scoreboard and are baffled. It was like the craziest thing ever and it was pretty cool...I think we ended up winning by like eight or nine shots which made Inter-Ac history, which was pretty cool also.” Davis’ favorite match of his career was not his best, but rather his team’s best, because even though golf is an individual sport, it is played as a team, and Rosato is a team player. Also, it didn’t hurt that the match happened to be against Malvern Prep.

Davis entered Haverford in the eighth grade, but just like any student here, EA day is important to him. But not even the biggest match of

Sixth Former Davis Rosato will play an integral role on EA Day this year.

his high school career will get him tense.

“To me it’s all about having fun,” says Rosato. “I know a bunch of players on EA, and it’s fun to play against them and compete against them, and just, like, have fun and laugh, and have more of a relaxed setting, because you’re usually playing in an Inter-Ac match or a tournament, where it’s just like ‘I wanna beat you.’

So that’s fun.”

When asked about how the pressure of his final high school match would affect his play, he had little concern.

“I’m just trying to have as much fun as I possibly can, and just take it in. I’m a senior, it’s my last year, my last EA Day, I just gotta make sure I have fun, and I do care if we win or lose, and I want to win, but worst-case scenario we do lose, then I’m just going to make sure I take it in and take advantage of it and get it all in for the final time.”

When asked who’s winning this year, he responds, “Haverford,” without a trace of doubt.

Mr. Jim Roese

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Historic Season Prepares XC Team For EA Day Vincent Scauzzo ‘20 Cross country coaches Mr. Tim Lengel and Mr. Brian Long have successfully guided the team to victory throughout their season, going undefeated and winning the Inter-Ac. Sixth Form captains Nick Magnani and Anthony Calvelli have led the team with confidence by fostering strong team chemistry that has led to these impressive results.

“We had not won Inter-Acs since 2001.

That speaks for itself when talking about the success of the team,” Long said. “This group has a strong work ethic, and perhaps more importantly a strong teamwork ethic.” This teamwork shows during the meets, where he said that the team “[pushes] each other and turns an individual endeavor into a team sport.”

At Inter-Acs, Long felt that “the team actually did not do that well, which is a testament to the fact that we packed up as well as we did and still came out with the win.” Packing up, which is when runners run together to pace themselves, has been a successful tactic. For the Fords, Lengel added that packing has helped at “Belmont Plateau, which is infamous for the hills involved, such as the uphill start, uphill finish, and a huge parachute hill in the middle. And the EA Day stadium course, which is about as flat as Kansas.” Mr. Lengel also said that because the course is so flat, the team will have to execute the whole way through, but “the way the team has been working, they will be positioned to do well.”

On how to beat EA, Long said to “not to change anything” and that it is “no secret that pack running has yielded a lot of the positive results for us this season.” Lengel echoed Long’s assessment and added that “[EA is] a speedy team, so without the hills, we are going to have to figure out how strategically we are going to run.” The coaches have been meeting during the lunch periods to discuss the various strategies for EA Day. As for their expectations, Long said that “we have been undefeated and we won Inter-Acs, so I think the expectation is to win EA Day.” Lengel said, “It’s going to be close and it’s going to be good. Everyone should come on out at 10:00 AM at the track at the 50-yard line to see what happens.”

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Sixth Former Anthony Calvelli running against SCHA.

Haverford harriers in action against SCHA.

Mr. Jim Roese

Alumnus, Teacher, and XC Coach Reflects on EA Day John Comai ‘18 This past week, I sat down with history teacher, cross country coach, and Haverford School alumnus Tim Lengel to discuss EA Day. I started broadly, asking him what EA Day meant to him and what it brought to mind.

“I’ll tell ya what, kiddo,” he chuckled, “back when I was here, EA Day meant a lot of very hard work for what ultimately was the same result, which was straight L’s.” Mr. Lengel’s time as a student at Haverford, 2000-2007, was, marked by two Haverford wins, two EA wins, and three ties. Much has changed since then. For eight consecutive years, the sweater has been proudly displayed on the Haverford campus. Mr. Lengel acknowledged how far Haverford athletics have come in regards to EA Day. “One of the nice things coming back is that we have fighting chances. In fact, we’re quite good.”

On that note, I asked him how things have changed from being an athlete to now being a coach at the same school he used to compete for.

“I like to joke with the guys that as a result of their efforts, I personally am now 1-4 on EA day, since they won last year,” he told me.

“Now it’s my team. Coach Long and I are guiding that process, but this is all happening because of captain Magnani, captain Calvelli, and the other Sixth Form leaders of the team committing and passing on lessons to the younger guys.”

Lengel agreed that a bit of healthy competition never hurts in athletics or education. “Nothing like a hometown rivalry,” he said.

He also explained how the fan support and setting of EA impacts the race. “The nice thing about cross country on EA day is that we get more fans than we usually do. And the course, especially here on this campus, there’s nothing like the start and the finish. It’s on the track and everybody’s there. It’s a great chance to represent your school, and your teammates, and your program, and your friends on the biggest stage we get.”

Next, we delved into a bit of analysis of the cross country season, and Mr. Lengel’s predictions for EA Day. “This has been an extremely rewarding year,” he said, explaining how the new roster is similar to last year’s despite the loss of a few varsity runners and the addition of some energetic new Third Formers as a solid foundation for the next three years.

He also spoke to the communal nature of the team.

“We don’t have a guy who is blazing fast.

No Charlie Scales this year. No top guy, no one hitter. But what we do have is a great group of guys that works really well together, and by running together during races, they transform an individual activity into a sport.” He added, “It’s nice to see that teamwork and hard work coming through, especially in the results.”

As for the cross country team’s chances on EA Day, Mr. Lengel left me on a cliffhanger.

“It’s going to be very close. At Inter-Acs, we beat that independent school in Newtown Square by what would have been 1 point. It’s going to be 6-5 and pick’em [game]’!” he said.

“Where we beat them for Inter-Acs was a very

hilly, very tough course. This EA day course is very fast, and very flat. It’s all about speed. I’m hopeful, but it’s too close to call! You’ll have to

tune in at 10 AM on the 12th of November to find out what happens.”

Mr. Lengel coaches the cross country team.

David Bunn ‘17

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Look back on the 2016 Season and the Inter-Ac League Gaspard Vadot ‘18 If anyone was to walk into McQuillen pool over the past few weeks, he or she would find a team with their eyes set on the common goal of a successful season. The water polo team, led

by Sixth Form captains Ross Harryhill, M.J. Tricolli, and Charlie Ryan, have spent this season working towards these goals. Since the end of August, practices have been intense in preparation for every game, including non-league games. Their biggest goal has been to achieve what has not been done in seven years: a new banner to hang up with this title: “Fords Water Polo: 2016 Inter-Ac Champs.”

Unfortunately, despite a 4-0 league record in the first half of the Inter-Ac games (in water polo, each team plays the four other teams twice), the Fords have lost their chance after two consecutive losses to Germantown Academy and Malvern Prep. Malvern and Haverford are the powerhouses in the league this year, and the Friars falling to Haverford earlier this season made the second game at Malvern on November 1 extremely impactful. Even with one loss to Germantown, the Fords could have clinched the championship by defeating Malvern a second time, but they fell to the Friars 11-4. The team now stands with a 4-2 record (13-6 overall record) with two league games left (2nd in the league) while Malvern has finished all their games with a 7-1 record, taking with them the championship for the fourth year in a row.

Sixth Former and captain M.J. Tricolli said, “Our goal was to win an Inter-Ac championship, something we haven’t done in awhile, and the team knew it. That’s what we worked for, but now there’s nothing more we can do about it, so it’s time to focus on the next few games.”

Eastern’s Tournament, during the weekend preceding EA day, gave the Fords an opportunity to rally and rejuvenate the team spirit,

where they proved themselves one final time before their two final league games by playing against a very challenging group of teams.

Schools such as Hill (who had beaten us twice), Malvern and Germantown (1-1 record against each coming into the tournament) and other powerhouses like Gonzaga, who we beat earlier in the season, all came to Haverford, who, for the first time ever, hosted the tournament in our McQuillen pool. Beating Loyola Blakefield, a team how had crushed us 17-6 in a preseason game, took us to the semi-finals of the A tournament, against Hill. The Fords fell to this very experienced team and faced off against Malvern Prep one final time for the third place. After a tight twenty eight minutes and two overtimes, Malvern managed to place the ball in the back of the net with 0.62 seconds left on the clock in the second 3-minute overtime, defeating our Fords 9-8.

A trying moment like this one in a team’s journey offers a chance to regroup and come out stronger after a series of frustrating and upsetting games. The Fords have improved, and they can learn even more from their mistakes.

This year they will overcome and keep fighting.

“Yeah, it’s a tough loss,” stated Fifth Former John Nelligan, in reference to Haverford’s first loss to Malvern. “But our greatest wins are born from the ashes of our greatest defeats. We’ll build on our mistakes to get better.” Next year and for the rest of the season, Haverford will use this year’s results as additional motivation to push them farther; hard work will pay off.

Until then, the season goes on and the coaches know the strength of the team will allow them to recognize that this cannot stop them from persevering. The “Chlorine Fords” may have lost the Inter-Ac championship, but they now have two more Inter-Ac games to focus on. Between Penn Charter coming to Haver-

Sixth Former Rajat Aiyer taking control of the game.

ford on November 8, and Episcopal coming to McQuillen Pool on November 12, the team will

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have a chance to bounce back and dominate in the pool.

Goalie and Captain M.J. Tricolli Reflects on Career Gaspard Vadot ‘18 For the past two years, the Haverford Water Polo team has had various key contributors, but none bigger than Sixth Former M.J. Tricolli.

Tricolli has been the starting goalie for the last two seasons, and this season is team captain along with Sixth Formers Ross Harryhill and Charlie Ryan.

Tricolli has come a long way toward the water polo player he is today. He started playing for Coach Kevin Van Such in sixth grade. “I got into water polo because of my brother. He told me I should try it,” Tricolli said. Once he did, M.J. immediately fell in love with the sport and vowed to improve.

Tricolli is been a big fan of the team’s culture. Tricolli said, “I think I'm passionate about the sport because of my teammates and coaches. Without them I would not enjoy playing water polo as much as I do. I will never forget all the good times I’ve had with this team because this has been by far the best Haverford water polo team.”

Last year, Tricolli was voted 2nd Team All Inter-Ac. “I think I've definitely grown into a stronger player over the past two years. I’ve definitely become a mentally stronger player but also more aware in the pool, so I am able to to guide my defense better.” Tricolli’s hard

work over the summer has shown off this season. This season, Haverford’s water polo team beat powerhouse programs such as Gonzaga, Malvern, and Souderton, with Tricolli making huge saves in each game.

On November 12th, Tricolli will be playing his final game as goalie. The game will be an emotional one for Tricolli. “I think it’s going to be weird playing on EA Day, but I can’t wait for it. It’s going to be a great game but it will be weird knowing it will be my last time in the pool.” He plans to end his remarkable career on a high note with a statement win at home versus Episcopal.

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TURKEY DRIVE Bring your turkeys to the front of Wilson Hall between November 17-21.

Sixth Former M.J. Tricolli reflects on his experience as water polo goalie.

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Behind Clothier and Manko, Soccer Splits With EA Kyle Wagner ‘18 The soccer team’s record seems subpar compared with the results and accomplishments from past seasons. While the record may indicate fewer victories, the team has recently bounced back from a losing record.

In the three Inter-Ac games leading up to EA Day, the Fords have strung together victories against Malvern, Germantown Academy, and Springside Chestnut Hill Academy 2-1, 2-0, and 1-0, respectively. On Tuesday, November 8, the Fords downed EA 2-0 in the PAISSA tournament, heightening the anticipation for a rematch on Saturday.

Throughout this tough and tiring season, captains Dean Manko and Caleb Clothier have provided valuable leadership that has lead to results in the competitive Inter-Ac.

Sixth Former Clothier started his varsity career as a Fourth Former on the extremely talented Fords. Varsity coach William Brady immediately spotted his talent. When asked about what he saw in Clothier, he said that “Caleb has tremendous feet. He is very, very good on the ball. He’s always had a keen eye for the right pass. He’s able to find seams, and he doesn’t give the ball away a lot. So there’s also that ability to keep the ball for the team, which I think is especially important in high school soccer because it can get a little bit frantic at times.”

During Clothier’s sophomore year, despite his supporting role on the varsity squad, he developed his keen eye for spotting difficult passes. After a good first year, Clothier

stepped up his game and became an integral part of the nationally ranked Haverford squad that beat national champions St. Benedict’s.

Coach Brady said, “He was invaluable to us last year. In a team of stars, he was certainly one of the most valuable guys because we just asked him to screen the back four, and he did it to perfection.” After developing unshakeable composure in midfield, Clothier and the Fords capped off their successful season with a PAISAA State Championship win against Malvern Prep.

Manko has followed a much different path to leadership on the Fords’ squad. He spent two years on JV before transitioning to varsity.

Last year, Manko played here and there, but his strong leadership skills left a lasting impres-

IV Former Nick Pippis Steps Past EA in Tuesday’s 2-0 victory in the PAISSA tournament

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sion on his teammates. When the time came to vote for senior captains, Brady remembered that “Dean didn’t really play much last year, but I remember going through the votes for the captains for the next year, and I kept seeing his name getting ticked off, and I thought that was interesting… There are certain things that transcend pure athleticism or being a star player, that his peers look at as leadership.”

“It was a little intimidating at first,” Manko said of his start on varsity. “My first year on varsity was my junior year, and I had the likes of Shane Bradley, Conor Bradley, Connor Gregory, and Jimmy Tricoli. They were great leaders, and Jerry Karalis, you never knew what he was going to do to your ankles. It was an intimidating process, but as soon as you get on that varsity team, you’re in it. You’re in it for the long haul, and everyone really lets you know that.”

Clothier’s and Manko’s hard work and leadership built a successful team. Clothier brings a silent but important presence. “He’s very task oriented, if there’s a job to do, he’s gonna do it, and I think that everybody respects the heck out of him for it,” Brady said. “Yes, he’s not a big talker, but again he’s one of those guys that leads by example. He turns that knob, and it’s time to make sure we practice to the best of our abilities.”

Manko brings a more vocal and competitive leadership style. He can often be heard shouting throughout the games. Brady says that Manko’s competitiveness is “[his] biggest quality, and it’s in a good way, because I think competitiveness can also be bad. His competitiveness is contagious, when people are working really hard and grinding things out, the kids around them want to roll their sleeves up as well. That’s one of the things that really separates Dean.”

On the field this year, Clothier and Manko have led the team through tough non-league losses to nationally ranked opponents such as The Kiski School, The South Kent School, and Conestoga. After tough losses to Episcopal, Penn Charter, Germantown Academy, and SCHA, the bad luck finally turned around.

Before EA Day, the Haverford team has a five -game win streak, and a huge 2-0 win over EA in the PAISSA quarterfinals. The Fords have the momentum. Manko said it best: “We’re going to beat EA.”

Coach Brady on Soccer’s “Roller Coaster” Season John Comai ‘18

Haverford’s soccer team will end their season with their biggest game of the year against Episcopal on EA Day. Head Varsity Coach Bill Brady described the season as “a roller coaster,” citing the team’s inconsistent start to the season. But recently the team has strung together a five-game winning streak, and Coach Brady said he would like to ride the momentum into EA Day. This dominant run has made everyone forget the season’s start, and sparked hope among the players and fans that a win on EA Day is possible.

Their inconsistent start should not worry anyone, because, as Coach Brady said, “Throughout the season, the boys are gaining experience after losing last year’s large and talented class.” To maintain this high level of play on EA Day, Brady said that “putting the ball in the back of the net” and being “more ruthless on offense” would be key. Not only is this team more confident because of the recent hot streak, they also feel comfortable in front of their home fans on Memorial Field. Brady also noted that Memorial’s fast-paced turf field plays to the team’s advantage. “At home there’s an intimate crowd filled with the players’ friends, parents, teachers, peers, and even alumni who care so much about their school,” Brady said. “The fans are awesome. I never have to give a pre-game speech, I just tell the boys to take a look back at the fans, to remind them what they

are playing for.” He then said, “The fans make it a special environment.”

Coaching EA Day is always tricky. “You want to win, but you also want the seniors to

finish their Haverford soccer experience well, so it is a challenge to balance the winning and seniors out,” Brady said. With many games on EA Day predicted to be toss-ups, Brady’s

balancing of senior playing time and winning just might be the decider.

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Coach Murphy Reflects on Memorable Season Daniel Chow ‘20 and Connor Lees ‘17

The Fords line up on the Springside-Chestnut Hill’s 45-yard line. Sixth Form quarterback Tommy Toal audibles while waiting for the shotgun snap, motioning Sixth Form star running back Mallik Twyman to the left side of the field near the sideline. Toal receives the snap, pivots to his left, and throws a screen pass to Twyman. Twyman jukes out one defender, follows his blockers down to the 25, and then tiptoes down the sideline to put the Fords up 32-14. Later in the game, the Fords, while near midfield, run the same play for Twyman, who again zigzaggs his way across the field before coasting into the end zone.

Twyman has been powering this team in the passing game and running game all year. Off to Colgate University next year to continue his football career, Twyman will leave Haverford as Philadelphia’s leading rusher for this season with 1011 total yards, 12 touchdowns, and 168.5 yards per game through eight games.

Given that he has a star in the backfield and an inexperienced receiving core, Head Coach Michael Murphy has made the running game Haverford’s identity on offense. “We try to run regardless of down and distance. [...] If our opponents try to stop it, we run play action and pass the ball.” One game that the Fords could not get Twyman going was against Malvern.

The Friars’ run defense stopped Twyman, and the visitors escaped Sabol Field with a 24-21 win. But generally this season, Murphy said, “We have been able to run the ball even when teams are trying to take that away.”

Sixth Former Tommy Toal is under center for the Fords. The La Salle recruit has also had an impressive year, throwing ten touchdowns this season and 315 yards against SCHA. “We were talking as a coaching staff yesterday, and Tommy is the second-leading passer in the city, and we don’t have anyone in the Top-15 for receiving,” Murphy said. “That’s good because everyone’s contributing and our opponents can’t game plan to take one receiver out of the game.”

In The Index’s season preview for the football team, Murphy said the position group to watch

Coach Murphy has coached the Fords since 2005.

would be the wide receivers and the secondary, which is made up of receivers. The receivers have matured well, but they still struggle with “consistency with route running and catching the ball.” Sixth Former Conner Moosebrook has been one standout in the receiving core this season, establishing himself as Toal’s goto receiver when under pressure. As for the position group that has surprised Murphy, “the linebackers have performed above expectations.” Sixth Former and Division 1 wrestling recruit Chris Kober terrorized SCHA’s quarterback in their 57-23 win.

This season has had everything. The Fords

have blown out the likes of SCHA, Penn Wood, Delaware Valley Charter, and Baltimore powerhouse John Carroll, come from behind to stun West Catholic, beat Penn Charter in overtime, and have lost all three of their games by a combined 13 points. A week before stomping Springside-Chestnut Hill the Fords lost a close one to Malvern. Sixth Form receiver and cornerback Aaron Hudson said, “Given that it was our first Inter-Ac loss in a long time, the loss to Malvern hit us pretty hard; we should have won. But we used that as motivation for the next game with SCHA.” With the Malvern loss behind them, the football team is confident

Sixth Former Tommy Toal serves as one of those leaders. He has taken on the varsity starting quarterback position (QB1), since former quarterback Kevin Carter’s injury last year. Going from a common player on the team to first string quarterback, Toal has been able to take an active leadership role on the team.

Still, this transition to QB1 wasn’t smooth

sailing. According to Toal, this move was quite “intense and crazy” for him. Even though this change did seem hectic, he was still able to keep his composure, largely due to his coaches’ mentorship. Toal explains, “Coach Murphy and Kevin did a good job of keeping my head set the right way. [They were] making sure everything was in check with the offense, [and]

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about beating EA in the coming weeks. Twyman said, “As the last high school game on my field, we are going to destroy EA.” EA remodeled its offense in the offseason to resemble Haverford’s. They too have an athletic quarterback who can make plays with his legs and a strong running game. Murphy said that the keys to the game will be “whoever can run the ball better, and if we can contain their quarterback.” While their Inter-Ac hopes are dim after losing to Germantown Academy, the Fords hope to close out a crazy season with an exclamation point at home on EA Day.

Quarterback Takes Leadership Role Neetish Sharma ‘19

The 2015-2016 football season was unprecedented. The Haverford held a record of 10-0 and placed first in the league, plowing through many of their opponents with tough grit, solid framework, and athletic prowess.

The team hopes to continue this legacy. This year’s leaders have large cleats to fill in order to keep this team on the right track.

Toal walks off the field locked in concentration.

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making sure I knew what was going on.”

In hindsight, Toal felt that he performed well when duty called. “I thought I handled it well.

It’s crazy to see how much more of a vocal leader I am this year on the team. Last year, I still didn’t want to overstep my boundaries,. . .[but now] it’s our time, and my time to step up as leader[s] of the team.”

Now, with the season fully underway, Toal remains focused and feels a connection with his team. The team has been imbued with a “hard working culture,” which “led our team to many winning seasons,” Toal recalls. “It’s encouraging knowing that you’re going to be working with people who have the same goal as you and working just as hard as you.” This is just what Toal and his team need to fight for wins this season. As a result, he feels prepared, despite the pressure.

Toal carries a feeling of readiness not only into practice, but also onto the field during game time. According to Toal, the team runs an “up-tempo offense, so there’s not a lot of time to think; it’s a good thing, but it may also be a bad thing.” In the midst of a huddle, what goes through his head is different than what most spectators might believe. The pressure all seems to disappear for Toal.

“Once you’re in the game, all nerves go away and you realize that you gotta get the job done,” Toal says. “I wouldn’t say [I’m] as nervous as I am before the game.” Due to these allayed nerves, Toal and his team are able to play with increased confidence, and they can continue the legacy of Haverford football.

Although it may be easy to get caught up with his role on the team, Toal does not forget that this is his last year playing football. A lover of the sport since he was eight, he surprisingly doesn’t plan to play in college. Thus, this season

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Lleyton Winslow ‘20

We see the Haverford “Ford” at major sporting events, on shirts, and on other apparel.

But what was the legendary like before today?

I interviewed Art Department Chair Mr. Chris Fox. What is “The Ford” mascot?

“The Ford” mascot is a horse. More precisely it is a Mustang.

What did the mascot look like when you began teaching?

When I began teaching at Haverford in 1981, there was no school mascot. Our teams were still called the Fords but there was no symbolic or visual representation of a “Ford.”

When Coaches Nostrant and Murphy began at Haverford and wanted to try to build more

support for the sports teams, the school decided to develop a mascot. At the time, the term Ford or Fords only directly related to either a shallow spot in a stream or river where one could cross without a bridge or the trademarked name of an automobile company. Neither of those things seemed to be an appropriate image for a mascot.

The idea of the Mustang, probably derived from the association people had with the automobile

Ford Mustang, was proposed, but there was some concern about whether or not that also meant changing name of our teams to the Mustangs. The name Fords is such a strong part of the school tradition that it was decided to remain the Fords, but use the image of the strong American horse as our mascot and visual representation of our teams. It first it seemed strange that a horse could represent the Fords, but there are many other teams that have the same situation. Think of Stanford’s “Cardinal,” which actually refers to the school’s color not a bird, but their logo and mascot is a redwood tree, or North Carolina’s “Tarheel, “which is a Civil-War era name for people from North Carolina in general, but adopted by UNC, but their mascot or visual representation is a ram.

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I suspect the use of a mustang, a somewhat wild horse that is descended from domesticated horses brought by the Spanish, suggests some kind of powerful, spirited, strong animal.

Probably a better kind of image for people to cheer for than meek, mild, tiny, easy to trap mouse, don’t you think? Although Episcopal Academy’s actual name is “Churchmen,” we’ve always disparagingly referred to them as church mice.

Who usually take the role of the Ford mascot?

I’m not sure there is a tradition of who takes on the role of wearing the mustang costume, but it sure needs to be someone willing to do a good show, to be able to get the crowd enthusiastic... someone with an abundance of school spirit.

The Haverford mustang fires up an EA Day crowd

Is EA Still Haverford’s Biggest Rival?

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Harrison Fellheimer ’18

Over the years, the Inter-Ac has grown extremely competitive in both athletics and academics. Fierce rivalries have formed between these schools, such as that of Haverford and EA. Culminated by Haverford-EA Day, this rivalry is one of the most historic in high school athletics. Athletes now compete in five sports: golf, cross country, water polo, soccer, and football. The school that wins the majority of the games receives the coveted sweater, which is housed at the winning school’s campus for one year.

The competitions used to be close, often ending in a tie (when golf was not part of the event). However, in this past decade, Haverford has won nine of the last ten meetings, with a current streak of winning eight victories in a row. This brings into question our rivalry with EA. Are they still our biggest rival simply because of the history, or have other rivalries emerged between more competitive schools?

Malvern Prep has seen a drastic change in their athletics over the past few years.

Haverford constantly finds itself clashing with Malvern, sometimes into overtime, in sports such as football, soccer, and lacrosse. Because of this, a sense of bitterness emerges from Haverford students when talking about any upcoming competitions with Malvern. But does this new competitiveness outweigh the historic animosity between EA and Haverford?

When asking several alumni what has been their most memorable moment while attending Haverford, all of them said competing on EA Day. Though there has been an emergence of high-level athletics at Malvern, EA is still making several additions to its athletic

Toal cont. holds “a heavy significance,” for him.

“Football’s a different sport where, unlike baseball, lacrosse, or anything like that, there’s a different mentality and emotion that [gets] carried with football. It’s indescribable.”

Lacrosse team in action at 2015 semi-final.

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department, including the hiring of head lacrosse coach Chris Bates, the former head coach at Princeton. These improvements to the school are the main factor in rekindling

Haverford’s competitiveness with EA. This year, many tight battles will be fought between the two schools. EA Day will rekindle a great rivalry that has declined over

several years, leaving Malvern Prep as only an afterthought.

As Toal envisions himself stepping out under the lights for the last time, he can’t help but look forward to that moment. This last stand holds much importance to him.

“To have your last game at the home

field, it’s probably gonna be special, especially since you know everyone’s there and everyone’s watching,” Toal says. “I’m looking forward to that, and hopefully I can savor that moment as much as possible.” Playing against the school’s

biggest rival for the last time, Toal hopes that he and his team can perform, and make it a game to remember.

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EA Day Shirt Returns Jake Weinstein ‘19 Haverford students enter a shirt-design contest to see who can create the most original concept for students to wear during EA Day. The idea should reflect the student’s creativity and willingness to triumph over EA. Last year’s shirt contained a controversial layout.

The real question that has been on everybody’s mind, “Should students be allowed to make the EA Day shirt after what happened last year?”

Dean of Students Mr. Mark Fifer was “very disappointed with what happened,” and that the “decision making was unfortunate and had the potential to reflect poorly on Haverford and its students.” He didn’t think that the students were thinking about the repercussions at the time, and that they were trying to get a laugh out of the other students. Mr. Fifer said they were not under the impression that their design would be printed and that this was all intended to be a lighthearted prank. Most importantly, they did not have any intention of tarnishing the school’s image.

Due to last year’s mishap, Mr. Fifer has implemented a new process; the student’s idea will first be submitted to the student’s advisor.

From there, the advisory will pick their two favorite submissions. The design selection will be run by Mr. Fifer and the Student Council.

The biggest change from previous years is the fact that Haverford will not be paying for the shirts this year, and students must purchase these shirts for roughly $5-7 each.

As for the possibility that the students might pull another stunt, Mr. Fifer said that he is convinced that an inappropriate design will be submitted. In past years, students have always tried to imbed humor in the shirt design.

The EA days shirts are a part of Haverford’s culture. The review process is stricter than ever, and it is going to difficult for a distastefully designed shirt to slip through. The shirts are a fun tradition that no student would like to see go away, and the EA Day shirt should remain a Haverford tradition.

Haverford students wearing the 2010 EA Day Shirt during the water polo game.

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Assessing Haverford’s Student-Athlete Model Nick Chimicles ‘19 Haverford demands much of its boys. Students are always busy, whether it is frantically studying for a chemistry test in the morning or spending hours at football practice in the afternoon. Many of students’ already limited free time is spent on the field or in the pool.

Haverford prides itself on its outstanding athletics programs and its student-athlete model.

In order to ensure that students take advantage of Haverford’s great athletic opportunities, all students must fulfill two sports credits, earned through regular participation in a combination of two sports and/or academic extracurriculars. Even though sports participation keeps students healthy and active, some students and faculty disagree about the reality of “sports culture” at Haverford and how this culture is “preparing boys for life.”

Whether or not students place sports above academics is a question of concern at Haverford, considering that a student-athlete requires fulfilling commitments in the classroom as well as on the field. Despite this overarching philosophy, in an informal polling of 29 members of Haverford School faculty, 72% of polled faculty said that sports “sometimes” take precedence over students’ studies. A fine line exists between a student struggling with time management and a student not completing his work on account of sports. A Haverford teacher writes that, “For some students their identity is really tied up with sports, and they feel obligated more towards their teams than their academic endeavors.” Though there are some who have this sort of mindset, most have adopted the mindset that the school has been attempting to instill; academics come first. In order to fulfill responsibility to their team, students must develop strong time management skills. History teacher Ms. Amanda Vos Strache speaks to these required time-management skills: “A true scholar-athlete has worked ahead in the classroom to allow for more practice time and game focus during championship times.” Despite the best efforts of students to manage their time wisely and complete their assignments on time, as math teacher Mr. Rob Upton states, “Late games and outside practices sometimes get in the way of students completing homework assignments. This leaves them poorly prepared for the next day’s classes.” Mr. Fox adds that when “Boys miss classes, [they] have to scramble to find time to make up work and tests.” Sports often impede assignment completion, which can lead to poor performance in the classroom and increase stress.

Haverford has emphasized sports in its curriculum with purpose: preparing boys for life. Around 93% percent of the polled faculty agreed that “sports help boys de-

velop into young men,” since lessons learned on teams instill critical character traits such as sportsmanship, teamwork, determination and perseverance. According to the Athletics page on www.haverford.org, Athletic Director John Nostrant said, “Athletics teaches some of the most important life lessons...What we do at athletics is interwoven with the school’s overall mission.” In an informal poll of 100 members of the student body, 77% agreed that sports are “very beneficial” to themselves and the whole community. However, the extent to which one is benefited by a sport varies by the person.

Although sports do indeed build character, nearly 74% of the polled faculty believe that sports are too much of a time commitment “to some extent.” One teacher explains that his/her “students claim to sleep less than 6 [hours] a night (only in part) due to sports commitments,” and states that s/he, “think[s] we demand too much of our students in general.” Finding a way to balance the major time commitments of athletics and academics is the challenge that all scholar-athletes must face at Haverford. “We are all learning to balance our responsibilities,” says Dean of Faculty and English teacher Mrs. Becca Davis. “At Haverford, we value that balance,” she said. Sports commitments outside of Haverford were also

mentioned throughout the faculty and student polls. Head of Upper School Mr. Matt Green describes these external commitments, such as club sports, as “incredibly demanding.” He adds, “I am always sad when a boy feels that he has to… choose between his school and his club.” Several students called for club sports to count towards the sports credit because, as one student describes, “It is very difficult to fulfill the requirement due to commitments outside of school.”

The two-sport credit rule is time consuming, yet the majority (55%) of polled students voted that the requirements not be changed.

Still, others feel strongly against the sports requirement: “[It] goes against almost everything Haverford teaches: follow your passion, do what interests you. Why then do we force students to participate in something that may not interest them?” Some students are calling for sports that are major time commitments, such as football and crew, to fulfill the entire sports credit. This would violate the athletics mission statement listed on the Athletics page of www. haverford.org: “The School strongly discourages boys from specializing in one particular sport. Rather, boys are encouraged to vary their athletic experiences in order to enhance diversity in learning.” Several students who voted for the current sports credit system contended

The trademark student-athlete

that sports are essential to the physical health of students. They argue that if the sports credit were abolished, then many students would no longer participate in a sport and grow less fit.

One member of the faculty verbalizes his/her agreement: “I believe there is a health component that sports add to the development of young men [...] The exercise and conditioning that are a big part of sports are important to building healthy bodies.”

There is unquestionably a strong emphasis placed on athletics at Haverford for the sake of competition and the development of time management skills and moral character. The above polls show that some discontentment with the current system exists and the question of whether the negative aspects of sports outweigh the positives still remains. “I sometimes wonder how we got here,” says Mr. Green, “and whether it is even possible to dial it back a notch.”

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November and December Service Events Will Henderson ‘18 The Haverford/AIS/EA Can Drive The Can Drive will last from November 7 to November 21. Throughout this period, students in all three divisions are encouraged to bring in as many cans and/or nonperishable as they can carry. Haverford normally collects several thousand cans, but it hopes to gather even more this year. Cans will be distributed to projects like St. Barnabas Mission, Old Pine Community’s Saturday for Seniors Program, Life Centers of Delaware County, the Ardmore Food Pantry, and Project HOME several days prior to Thanksgiving.

Rowan House Tutoring The Rowan House Tutoring project will be headed by Alex Ciardi for the 2016-17 school year. Haverford students tutor kids from Project HOME once or twice a month. We have a large list of students volunteering for this, and can always use more. Please contact a Service Board member if you are interested.

The Turkey Drive In conjunction with the Can Drive, Haverford’s Water Polo team will run a turkey drive for Project Home and the programs they partner with. Frozen turkeys can be dropped off from November 17 to November 21 in front of Wilson Hall. Last year, we received over 100 turkey donations. This year we hope to increase that number.

Peanut Butter & Jelly Club The Peanut Butter and Jelly Club will have several more meetings throughout the year with Agnes Irwin. We work try to make as many bagged lunches as we can to feed the homeless in Philadelphia. The meals are donated to Project HOME which distributes them to people living on the streets of Philadelphia. If you are interested, contact the club’s leaders Jeff Li and Henry Scarlatto or ask any of the club’s members to add you to the Facebook page.

Turkey Bowl Upper School students can volunteer to help out with the annual Turkey Bowl Tournament for the Lower School on November 27th.

All funds raised from the tournament will be donated to the first grade’s partner school Sacred Heart in Belize. If interested, contact Mr. Brady.

Overview These are some but not all of the service opportunities Haverford facilitates. Additional service events are posted in the Service Learning Center. If you are interested in any of these programs, or would like Haverford to sponsor a new one, contact any of the Service Board members or Ms. Loos.

Faculty members were the first to participate in the CANstruction project - designing and building a Haverford H out of cans.

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EA Day Photo Gallery

Charlie Towle ‘19 steps across the field.

Kyle Alday ‘17

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GO FORDS! Cal Buonocore ‘18 follows through on a fairway shot.

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Friends Central player looks on in wonder at Matt Larocca ‘18’s impending shot.

David Bunnn ‘17

Quarterback Tommy Toal ‘17 views the result of a play.

Co-captain Nick Magnani ‘17 sets his sights on victory.

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