Vol. LXXI, No. 5
November 16, 2019
Standardized Testing opinion: Anna Solzhenitsyn '21
Graphic by Alex Li '21
The college process has a reputation for being extremely stressful at St. Paul’s School, and one of the biggest components of this process is standardized testing, which usually spreads out over months or sometimes years. Most students take the PSAT or PACT in their Fifth Form Fall Term and then move on to the SAT or ACT in Fifth Form Spring Term or Sixth Form Fall Term. Many students question the efficacy of standardized
tests and wonder why they have to take them at all. “On the one hand, I think it is a good measurement of general intelligence that works for colleges in order to determine the best applicants. On the other hand, it’s fairly restrictive and promotes testtaking skills rather than actual learning,” asserted Tristan Silfverskiold ‘21. Mr. Timothy Pratt, one of the college advisors at SPS, ex-
plained that college admissions have more advantages than othofficers look at standardized test ers, this system does not always scores because “data show that work perfectly. Some students they can be predictive of how a might buy a book of test tips and student will perform their first practice tests or even hire a tuyear in college.” In this way, col- tor to help them achieve a higher leges can evaluate students who score, while others might not come from different schools be able to afford such resources. with different grading systems “The access to tutoring and inand different levels of difficulty equalities around that are really on a more level playing field. good reasons why colleges need to be really careful about how Unfortunately, because it is in- much weight they put on stanevitable that some students will continued on page 6
Reflecting on the Past LinC Day Emily Xin '21
On Tuesday, November 5, St. Paul’s School had its first LinC Day of the 2019-2020 school year. Students gathered in Memorial Hall, attended small group debrief sessions, and ended the day with a phone-free social in the Stovell Tennis Courts. The topic of Tuesday’s LinC day was social media and technology. LinC leaders used a variety of data and media, including an episode the Netflix drama “Black Mirror” and a version of the popular game show “Family Feud” to show the harms and benefits of technology. The student body’s response to this LinC Day has been mixed. On the one hand, students appear to appreciate the efforts of the LinC leaders to plan an entertaining day. Nikhil Vootkur ‘21 explained that he
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“thought [the day] was clearly made to be as fun as possible,” and Amala Jenkins-Culver ‘23 expressed the same opinion, adding that she liked the fact that the introductory presentation was planned to be comical. However, students expressed a certain degree of dissatisfaction with the overall structure of the LinC day. Jenkins-Culver said that “some parts definitely were a little unorganized,” and that “it probably would have been better to have more small group debriefs.” Vootkur further commented that the social in the Stovell Tennis Courts “felt unfinished” and seemed to betray “a lack of planning.” Students were also unhappy with the way in which the topic of technology use was addressed. One major complaint has been
the lack of focus on specific aspects of the topic. Vootkur noted that the day “ just touched upon six or seven things, and never really went in depth in any of them.” He and JenkinsCulver both feel that the day could have been improved by focusing more on nonsuperficial aspects to technology usage. Vootkur felt regret that the program did not cover “how technology addiction is a growing epidemic among teens” and how certain technology use can provoke anxiety. JenkinsCulver added that students would likely find a discussion on technology addiction more relatable than a broad, shallow presentation of the general pros and cons of technology use. Additionally, students wished that the presentations were better contextualized to
the SPS environment. Vootkur explained that the presentation of the student survey data in the Family Feud format prevented the data from being analyzed in meaningful ways. This past Friday, the LinC Committee met to discuss the successes and oversights of the LinC day. In an interview with LinC leader Nick Case ‘21, he emphasized that the committee has identified the elements of the LinC Day with which the student body was dissatisfied. Case pointed to the lack of depth in content as the central issue. “We talked about how technology affects people in terms of body image, and in terms of exclusion and cyberbullying, but we didn’t really talk about how those things happen with teens, or give statistics on how they are
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Graphic by Anna Solzhenitsyn '21 happening with students at St. Paul’s,” he reflected. He believes that the LinC Day would have benefitted from more specificity. Case concluded that going forward, the LinC Committee will work towards “dividing the day up into smaller more focused groups to help students learn more about things that they specifically want to” and will try to use “different spaces and not always having a big presentation in Mem Hall”.
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The Vol. lxxi Editorial Board Editor in Chief Isabel Maney '21 Layout & Design Editor Nikhil Vootkur '21 Assistant Print Editors Alexander Rowley '21 Daniel Choi '20 Assistant Online Editor Khuan-yu Hall '21 Copy Editors Victoria Chen'21 Ellie LaVoie'21 Nina Parker '20 Photo & Graphics Editor Isabella Pargiolas '21
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Graphic by Callie O'Connor '21 School Year Abroad, also known as SYA, is a non-profit organization founded in 1964 which facilitates immersive studies abroad. The program is currently in partnership with St. Paul’s School and operates in four locations: Beijing, China; Rennes, Frances; Viterbo, Italy; and Zaragoza, Spain. Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Form students are eligible to apply for this year-long program, which their website states, “guides them through a challenging curriculum focused on developing skills for successful engagement in an increasingly interdependent world.” SYA’s belief that the
diverse background of students is necessary for a good education is a basis for their financial aid, which is given to nearly half of their students. When a student studies abroad with SYA, they reside with a host family with whom most meals and activities are spent. For Jack Light ’20, his experience in Spain two years ago was made better by his host family, which included a host mother, father, younger brother, and older sister. Light states, “during dinner, I was forced to speak in Spanish, continued on page 3
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Ashley Zhou '23, Wendy Sun '22, Chris Shia '21 “Coming here as a new Third Former, Friedman was a really great place to get to know a lot of new kids. When you come to Hargate, there are always gonna be a couple of people you know or will get to know over ping pong or a movie. Hargate is really special in that way.” -William Mao ‘23 The Friedman Community Center opened in 2017, funded by parents and alumni. It was built to be a central community-gathering space, and the construction cost around nine million dollars, according to the St. Paul’s School website. Today, it is an integral part of student life at SPS, where students can hang out in the common areas, meet for projects, and buy food from the Kwok Cafe. A survey was sent out earlier in the term, with 199 responses, regarding when students go to Friedman, how frequently they go, what they do there, and much more. This article will analyse some of the results of the survey. The Community Center is evidently a popular locale on campus. 67% of respondents answered that they go either every day or at least 3-5 times per week. Another quarter answered that they go sometimes, while only 6% answered they go rarely or never go. When looked at through the lens of gender, the data is quite interesting. With people that identify as female, around 30% of respondents answering that they go every day, 30% frequently, and 30% sometimes.
However, among people that identify as male, the large majority, nearly 80%, answered that they go to Friedman quite often. There does not seem to be much of a correlation between form and frequency. Third, Fourth, and Fifth Formers all had similar percentages in terms of how frequently they go to Friedman, with the average being about 62% going frequently or every day. The vast majority of Sixth Formers that responded, around 80%, go frequently or every day. This could be explained by the fact that many Sixth Formers work in Friedman Center. “I do all of my work in Friedman, because I like how there are always a lot of people to talk to and work with.” said Daniel Choi ‘20. In the survey, there was a question regarding what people like to do in the space, and although doing work wasn’t an option, 5% of respondents wrote it in as a response. Many Upper Formers also stop by Friedman briefly for food. 80% of all respondents answered as such. Furthermore, 20% of all respondents reporting that they stay less than 30 minutes, most likely briefly stopping over to grab something to eat. Another 77% usually stay at Friedman for about 30 minutes to two hours per visit, most likely to hang out or to eat in the space. Through the data gathered, it can be seen that the Friedman Center is a very popular location, with most respondents
from all forms and genders going frequently for various reasons, regardless of the increasing workload and differing schedules. The survey covered many different aspects of students’ relationship with the Friedman Center, and this section only encompassed data about the frequency of visits, with some data that was not included. This survey and article is not a conclusive answer on student opinion, with responses from only ⅖ of the student body, but it provides a snapshot into student life in the facility and the views of students on this indispensable space.
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Graphic by Callie O'Connor '21 continued from page 2 which was both a daunting and enriching task.” Ms. Sarah Keefe, the Director of Off-Campus Programs who works with SYA, mentions that, when arriving in a new environment, each student adjusts differently. “For some students, the cultural adjustment happens quickly, but for others, it can take longer.” Most SYA alumni were nervous upon arrival, mostly because of how quickly things went after getting off the plane. They soon calmed down after realizing their peers were stuck in the same boat. After the first week, friendships were made among students as well as in host families. The SYA experience is all about having a good time in and out of the classroom. Fun activities and events primarily revolve around local customs and the location of the student. All four programs immerse students by taking a variety of trips within the country. For example, SYA China travels to the Shanxi and Yunnan provinces, which allows for an exciting and historical experience. Light got a sense of what traditional Spanish restaurants had to offer, such as paella, fresh fish, and churros. Some students can also continue an interest
in their previous school. Light was able to continue his passion for soccer in Spain with the local club team once or twice a week. While traveling and exploring different cuisine is exciting, students must also attend school and take classes. All students must take English, math, the language of their host country, and three electives. Out of the many options for classes, Light was able to learn about environmental science, Spanish literature, and film history. SYA believes in integrating as much experiential learning as possible into the classroom. This learning, combined with full immersion in a different culture, helps to build independence. For more questions regarding SYA, feel free to look at https:// www.sya.org/.
Graphic taken from sps.edu From November 15 to December 20, the Crumpacker Gallery will be presenting the works of various artists in the St. Paul’s School permanent collection. The permanent collection exists mostly from donations but also from art purchased by the School. Pieces for an exhibition are chosen by Mr. Colin Callahan, the chair of the Arts Department and director of the Crumpacker Gallery, and Ms. Lindsay Bolduc, the gallery assistant. They discuss the schedule for the gallery about a year or more in advance and make an effort to tie in the works to the Fine Arts Program at SPS.
showcasing floral, abstract, and historical works involving both black and white and color.. All of the pieces on display are stored in the School’s artwork vault and not always on view for the whole school to see, according to Ms. Bolduc.
Ms. Bolduc and Ms. Kaulbach encourage everyone to visit the showing. Ms. Bolduc said, “Enjoying a gallery doesn’t always mean staring at artwork for a long time. It can mean just being in the presence of artwork, finding inspiration and happiness in the uniquely lovely environment. So we invite you to visit the gallery and to visit often.” Her favorite piece is called The gallery showing will be “Nuit de Noël” by Malick an opportunity for the young Sidibé. The piece shows two photographers of SPS not only people dancing dancing outto appreciate the photography, side. Ms. Buldoc likes how they but to learn as well. Ms. Leigh are in nice attire, but still reKaulbach, a fine arts teacher, laxed. It came from a donation said, “The thing they all have in from Kimberley Dias ’93. Ms. common is that St. Paul’s owns Bolduc loves “both the energy the work, but we went through the piece conveys as well as the and we looked at everything composition.” Ms. Kaulbach that St. Paul’s had, and we se- also said, “I would encourage lected works that would be everyone to come see the show very good for our younger pho- because it is a teaching gallery. tography students to see that I think sometimes we think art are really good representations is just meant to be beautiful, or of technically excellent photos.” photos are just meant to docuThe current exhibit will include ment, but this show is going a wide range of photography, to really illustrate complexity.
Learning how to digest complex, beautiful works really enhances your own appreciation for the world.” The faculty members who are a part of the gallery showing have been working hard to put on a diverse show for all students and faculty on campus. Refreshments including cookies, milk and lemonade will be served for those attending the opening day of the show on Friday, November 15.
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Interviewing Ms. Daniels Linda Pang '21
Graphic by Anna Solzhenitsyn '21
Mrs. Kate Daniels is someone with many roles in the St.Paul’s School community. She is the director of academic support, the head of Manville House, the head coach of the Girls’ Cross Country team, the faculty adviser of the Mindfulness/ Meditation Club, and one of the advisers of the Young Women’s Club. Before arriving at SPS, Mrs. Daniels worked in the Concord school district for 20 years. She recounted that she “ran into a friend on the trails on campus” who told her that the school had created a new position for a learning specialist, and he encouraged her to apply. This incident led her to the SPS community, where she now helps students to achieve their best selves. Mrs. Daniels, whose office is on the lowest level of the Ohrstrom Library, said that her main job as the director for
academic support is helping all students learn strategies and skills to help them be successful in all aspects of life at SPS. She also ensures that students who have documented educational, physical or mental health issues receive the accommodations they are entitled to. She remembers that during her days as a Spanish teacher, before going back to graduate school, she felt that she “wasn’t able to meet the needs of all of the students in [her] class, and this made [Mrs. Daniels] curious about the different ways that students learn.” At SPS, Mrs. Daniels works closely with faculty, the staff at Clark House, parents, and the students she is working with to generate ideas for how to accommodate different students. “It really is a team approach.” As the head Girls Cross Country coach, Mrs.
Daniels helps runners reach their full potential, and introduces those who are new to running to the joy of the sport. Mrs. Daniels said, “I have been running since I was in college as a hobby, and I continue to run to stay in shape and manage stress. Being in the woods with my dog is my favorite part of my day.” For her, running has made it possible to see some of the most beautiful places whether through races, at running camps, or when travelling for fun. Mrs. Daniels also loves the camaraderie from running and how running is always a competition against one’s self. Mrs. Daniels believes anybody can learn how to run, and it is a sport that is good for the heart and soul. Many members of the community might know Mrs. Daniels from the various meditations that she has led during
morning Chapel or from meditation sessions on Mondays and Thursdays before Chapel. Mrs. Daniels began to meditate because she “felt stressed about always being busy and not really getting many things accomplished.” In her daily routine, Mrs. Daniels said, “I take time to sit quietly and focus on nothing else but my breath.” She added, “When my practice is good and solid, I feel so much more balanced and calmer both professionally and personally.” Ms. Daniels described meditation and mindfulness as “a gift given” to her, and she “feels the responsibility to share it with others.” Given her many roles at SPS, Mrs. Daniels said, “The first thing that comes to mind is the importance of sleep,” when giving advice to students. With enough sleep, “students’ ability to learn and be present in class, for friends, and for themselves is
much better.” In addition, Mrs. Daniels said that unplugging from technology and putting our phones away would help lessen our stress and actually make us more productive. “No one can multitask. People think they can, but, in actuality, they are not doing any one of the things they are trying to do particularly well.”
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Audrey Biles '22 and Jessica Lee '21 Mr. Bradley Labarre, the Rectory Chef of St. Paul’s School, is famous for his tasty treats. From the Rectory open house, you may know the chef’s lemon poppy seed cake and cookies, favorites here on campus. Growing up, Mr. Labarre was surrounded by food. According to Mr. Labarre, “[His] family showed their love through feeding each other.” He and his family shared meals and watched cooking shows on
TV; some of his favorites were hosted by chefs Martin Yan and Julia Child. Cooking was what he knew. After reading many books on cooking and training under some of the most renowned chefs in the country, he enrolled in culinary school. Thirty years later, Mr. Labarre is “just as passionate and excited about this career as [he] was back then.” Because he has been in the food industry for so long, he finds it difficult to imagine
Photography at SPS Wendy Sun '22
With the mission of leading students to cultivate their personal visions, the Photography Program at St. Paul’s School is unique in the way it teaches students to think and to create. The program gives students the chance to learn the process of working with film, which is more complicated than working with digital, from loading the roll onto the camera to printing out the photo. Students work manually during each step of the process. For example, they de-
velop photos with chemical solutions. The tactile experience helps them “move away from just affirming what they already know and break their habits,” said photography teacher Ms. Leigh Kaulbach. More specifically, one goes beyond the habitual way of looking at the world, starts to find unique perspectives, and notices details in their surroundings that might not have been noticed before. When shooting photos with film, the photographers have to consider the limited number
doing anything else. However, if he were to choose a different career, he would pursue another passion of his: writing. As the Rectory chef, Mr. Labarre cooks for visiting guests, the Rector, her husband, and the greater community during events like Rectory open houses. Before cooking, he shops at local grocery chains like Market Basket and Whole Foods. He also works with local farmers to source fresh and local
ingredients, while incorporating produce he grows himself. While he enjoys cooking all cuisines, Mr. Labarre feels that “whenever [he gets] to make homemade smoked sausages or spread icing on a cake, [he is] at peace.” On days off, Mr. Labarre and his fiancé love to cook together and eat out. One of his favorite restaurants is Greenleaf, a farm to table restaurant with an emphasis on local ingredients in Milford, New Hamp-
shire. Thanks to Mr. Labarre, students’ lives are filled with lemon poppy seed cake and cookies. He and his delicious treats make SPS a happier place, and we are lucky to have such a great chef on campus.
of photos they can shoot with each roll of film, unlike in digital photography, where they can take a greater volume of photos each time. Students are challenged to think about through what angle or composition they hope to present the image, whether the light provides enough details and tones, and what they hope to convey to the audience, before clicking the button and releasing the shutter. “It takes a while to appreciate it [the film-based program], and I really appreciate the fact that we are forced to use film and learn to use film,” said Nick Shepard ’21, a student who has taken introductory and advanced level photography classes at SPS.
scene because “it’s an isolation of concerns. Sure, there are so many interesting things in the world, but you are just going to look for the light, trimming it all away and just looking for the light,” said Ms. Kaulbach. As light is the backbone of photography — without light, there would be no photo — better understanding the role of light tremendously helps students improve their artistic visions. In the manual process of working with film, there are more chances to make mistakes than in digital. However, mistakes can sometimes be turned into creativity. Shepard shared one such experience. When he was shooting photos for a nightphotography assignment, he took a tripod with him and tried to set up the camera on the tripod. He didn’t tighten the tripod’s button enough, which tilted the whole camera while he was shooting a photo. “When I later looked through the whole roll of film, the one in which I had actually made a mistake was the best one I took.” The students can establish a
solid foundation of skills and knowledge for their future pursuit of photography, either as a profession or as an interest. They learn not to simply “take” photos, but to “make” photos, as each one of them is the one and only creator of their work.
Film also captures all the subtle textures and details in a photo which a digital camera usually can’t. Students learn the importance of light and how to incorporate it in their photography in order to show a more subtle beauty while using film. For example, in black and white film photography, one cannot capture all the different colors in a
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continued from page 1 dardized testing,” Mr. Pratt said. This is why there is an increasing number of test-optional schools, which don’t require that students submit testing. Whatever the testing policy may be, the factor most important to college admissions offices at any school is the student’s transcript, because that is what is most telling about the student’s academic abilities and most predictive of how a student will perform in college. Nevertheless, SPS makes it a priority to provide students with resources to help them prepare for standardized tests. “We have
site licenses with Method Test Prep and with some other companies that we then pass on to students so that all students who want to have access to some test prep,” said Mr. Pratt. This way, every student, no matter their socioeconomic status, is able to prepare for the testing process if they choose to apply themselves towards raising their score. Some students do take full advantage of these sites. Caleb Lee ‘21 remarked that, “while the school doesn’t mandate any preparation, most students prepare for these tests either independently or using the school’s resources.” Despite these resources, many
students still feel a great amount of stress about their test scores. “I devoted a ton of attention to studying for the ACTs, and as far as I know, so did everyone else [in my form] for their tests,” stated Sydney Childs ‘20. “Most students, including me, are concerned about their SAT/ACT scores, as they are one of the key factors considered during the college admissions process,” noted Lee. This fact isn’t necessarily true, but many students seem to be under the impression that testing scores are incredibly important. Silfverskiold added that “[testing] can be a big source of stress for many people, as they feel like they don’t have a shot at a certain school without
a 1550 or a high enough score.” It is clear that even though test scores are usually not the most important factor in the admissions process, students certainly feel like they are. So how can students mitigate the stress they feel about the whole testing process? Mr. Pratt recommends students “don’t overdo it and don’t start stressing about it too early. Also, take advantage of the resources” that SPS provides. Students should remember that testing is only a part of their college profile, and many other factors matter just as much, if not more. The bottom line, as Mr. Pratt puts it, is that “colleges care more about how you do in four
years of high school than how you do in four hours on a Saturday morning.”
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The anticipation of playoff action was in the air on prep school campuses all over New England last Saturday, as the regular season was set to come to a close for all NEPSAC fall athletics. Millville was not excluded in the excitement, as a few teams played with their postseason hopes on the line.
Volleyball Surges into NE Tournament Ryan Murphy ‘22
With a 3-0 sweep on the road at Middlesex, the Big Red varsity volleyball team also qualified for the New England tournament in the sixth seed. The team travelled to
Loomis, last season’s champion, on Wednesday for a 4:00 start. At the time this article was written, the game had yet to be played.
Girls Varsity Field Hockey Maya Maloney ’21 Morgan Cheney ‘20 Amanda Sudnik ‘21 The Big Red Field Hockey, led by co-captains Andrea DelGiudice ‘20, Eliza Farriss ‘20, and Ellie Neel ‘20 and coaches Heather Crutchfield, Leigh Kaulbach, and Dr. Sean O’Connor, secured the Lakes Region Champi-
onship Title against Kimball Union Academy last Saturday. The team won 3-0, with goals by Amanda Sudnik ‘21, Martha Covo ‘21, and Farriss, ending the season with a record of 7-6-1.
Girls Varsity Soccer Finishes Strong Margaret MacMillan '21 The St. Paul’s Girls Varsity Soccer team, led by captains Reed Cole ‘20, Isabelle Coleman ‘20, Ella Stewart ‘20, and Ginger Prevost ‘20, played their last game of the season this past Saturday, November 9th, against Dexter
Southfield. They fought hard, coming out of the game losing 4-2. Coaches Derek Johnson and Abby Edwards, over the course of a competitive season, brought in 7 wins, 8 losses, and 2 tied games for the Big Red.
Football Defeats St. Luke’s, Bowl Bound Ryan Murphy ‘22
As the Big Red boys varsity football team took to the field last weekend, they knew their postseason fate was in their own hands. The scenario was simple for the defending Ken Hollingsworth Bowl champions: win, and they’re in. Lose, and things are bound to get tricky. With this in mind, the matchup between SPS and St. Luke’s became all the more important. The Big Red came out flying, and punched in a touchdown on their opening drive of the game, with Fifth Form running back Malcolm Bussey ‘21 going the distance from
38 yards out. Leading 7-0 at the end of the first quarter, St. Paul’s would start the second quarter in a similar fashion. This time it was a 46 yard run by Bussey to put St. Paul’s in the lead by thirteen. After scoring once more before the end of the half, SPS would tack on 2 more touchdowns in the second half, and went on to defeat St. Luke’s by a final score of 32-7. Kade Price had the only score for St. Luke’s, a 3 yard rush late in the fourth quarter. Bussey would finish the day with four touchdowns, and a total of nearly 150 yards to boot. Senior quarterback and UCLA
commit Parker McQuarrie also racked up 106.8 passing yards. The SPS defense remained stellar. They have only allowed 13 points in their past 3 games. The victory capped off the second consecutive undefeated regular season for St. Paul’s, and clinched a postseason berth. The Big Red are set to play on Friday, November 15th under the lights at Gillette Stadium versus the 7-10 Dexter Southfield School. Kickoff will be at 6pm.
Boys Varsity Soccer Wraps Up a Successful Season Jack Light '20
The Boy’s Varsity soccer team, though not ending their season with the record they had hoped, showed great tenacity and spirit as they overcame a tough schedule to find meaningful success. The game schedule in September was merciless - the team played six away games in a row against some of the area’s most talented programs, and they were unable to find a win during this tough pe-
riod. However, the determination the players showed in continuing to fight through a challenging start culminated at their first home game at the turf when they solidly defeated Deerfield 4-1. From then on the team found much more success playing both at home and on the road. The season’s disappointing start did not allow the team to continue into post-season play, but the group wrapped
up their season with two convincing wins: one 5-1 game against Vermont Academy and one 6-2 game against Brewster, where the players showcased the teamwork and dedication that they had been working to perfect all season. The team ended the season with a record of 5-9-2.
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Cross Country Travels to New England's Ryan Murphy ‘22
In the first postseason athletic event of the season, all four St. Paul’s School CrossCountry Teams made the trek to Gill, MA to take part in the New England Prep School Track Association (NEPSTA) championships, hosted by the Northfield Mount Hermon School. The course was a challenging and rather slow one, but both teams were well prepared for the test. The St. Paul’s Boys Varsity Team, coached by Mr. Toby Brewster, entered the meet with a formidable record of
19 wins and 2 losses, which matched their win total tally from a season ago. In last year’s meet, the team finished tenth, with a total of 283 points. This season, the boys improved upon that mark, finishing in 5th place overall, accumulating 160 points. Fourth former Clemens Herfarth once again led the pack for the Big Red, finishing with a time of 16:44, good for 8th place. Herfarth’s performance broke the team record for a St. Paul’s student at NMH, which he himself had set earlier in the year! Herfarth was followed by Alex
Taylor ‘21, who also finished in the top 25, and by Charlie Anderson ‘21, who completed the race in 17:59 for 32nd. Phillips Exeter claimed the overall crown, while Loomis Chaffee senior Matt Farrell won the individual competition in the time of 15:40. The three top finishers on the boys side all broke the previous course record. The girl’s side, which is coached by Mrs. Kate Daniels, sported a record of 10-6-0 going into the meet. They finished in eighth place, with a
total of 205 points, just behind the hosts Northfield Mount Hermon, who had 199. For the second year in a row, Phillips Exeter Academy won the girl’s competition, which made it a tournament sweep for the Exonians. Caroline Light ‘22, who was a newcomer to the team and the sport at the season’s outset, was the top finisher for St. Paul’s. She completed the course in a time of 20:57 for 15th place. Margaret MacMillan ‘21 and Kate Taylor ‘23 also finished in the top 40. Eighth grader Meg Madison of the Winsor School (Boston,
MA) was the girls individual champion, with a time of 18:34. Coach Brewster was sure to note that he was proud of his squad, saying: “The team has worked hard all season, and we were pleased with these results.” Coach Daniels, meanwhile, expressed the same sentiment, and looked towards next season, saying that the team has “tremendous potential.” The JV teams finished fourth and eleventh, respectively.
Helping St. Paul's School Athletes Henry Kim ‘22
Graphic by Sophia Joerger '21 Students at St. Paul’s School participate in a variety of sports. Whether that be a rough collision sport like football or a non-contact sport like cross country, each sport has its fitness benefits, but athletes play with the risk of an injury. However, two athletic trainers are always available at the AFC before and after practices to help athletes who face injuries ranging from simple scratches to broken bones.
This year, SPS welcomed a brand new athletic trainer, Dr. Ally Bryant. Dr. Bryant is nearing her tenth year as a certified athletic trainer. She got her bachelor’s degree in athletic training from Marist College, a master’s in education from Elmira College, and a doctorate in athletic training from A.T. Still University. Her fellow athletic trainer Mr. Bob Oziomek, the head athletic trainer, is a longtime member of the community and has
been helping students since 1989. When asked about the importance of the athletic trainers, Coach Danny Murphy, the head coach of the Boys Varsity Hockey Team, said “Our athletic trainers are vital to the success of our athletic program. They are absolutely the best I’ve ever seen. I cannot say enough about the work that they do, time and energy, and the care that they give to
our student athletes.” Coach Murphy stated that the success of the SPS athletic teams is largely due to the rehab and the care that the athletic trainers provide for the SPS athletes. Most would agree that preventing an injury is better than recovering from one. Dr. Bryant and Coach Murphy both said that flexibility and fitness are key in preventing sudden and unexpected injuries. By preparing their bodies to en-
dure certain unnatural motions, athletes can help prevent further injuries from happening. However, if and when they are feeling discomfort in their bodies after practice, athletes should make sure to drop by and explain their situation to the athletic trainers. The athletic trainers can then determine the severity of the injury and assist in the healing process through various treatment techniques and rehabilitation exercises.