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Agrarian Heritage of West Windsor and Plainsboro is Theme of Festival . . . . 5

Father Center Honors “Platinum Dads” at Annual Celebration 7

PPS Appoints New Johnson Park Principal 10

Theater Intime, PUP Present Pippin for Reunions Weekend 13

Tiger Women’s Hoops Star Chen, Men’s Fencer Szapary Win PU’s Top Senior Sports Awards 21

Devlin Comes Through With Clutch Assist in OT As PHS Girls’ Lax Upsets Montgomery in State Opener 23

Enthusiastic Swimmers Visit Community Pool Over Opening Weekend

The official rst day of summer isn’t until June 22. But in Princeton, the season unofficially begins each year on Memorial Day weekend with the opening of Community Park Pool.

Despite some wet weather on Monday, opening weekend saw healthy crowds.

“Saturday and Sunday were terri c,” said Evan Moorhead, the town’s director of recreation. “We had over 1,000 people each day. Memorial Day got off to a nice start, though the rain put a damper on things a little later.”

Designed in the 1960s, the pool received a major $6 million overhaul just over a decade ago. Keeping it in top shape “is literally almost a year-round operation,” said Moorhead. “Between the upkeep and the maintenance, there is very little time when we’re not doing something.”

It costs $387 for a family residing in Princeton to join the pool, and there are additional options for individuals. Non-residents can also purchase memberships for $678. “We have a healthy number of them,” said Moorhead, who added that rates compare favorably with those of private swim clubs and other public pools.

We are always on the low end, if not the lowest, particularly for Princeton residents,” he said. “And with the wading pool and the diving well, we really have three pools in one.”

Activities at the pool cover a broad range. The Blue Fish Swim and Dive Team usually attracts a few hundred participants aged 5-18. Competing in the Princeton Area Swim and Dive Association, the team is the largest in the organization and has won titles each year.

A deep-water exercise class for adults and senior citizens, swim and dive lessons, and a parent/toddler swim program are among other offerings. Lessons for the public are always popular. They come with a fee, but are not limited to those who cannot pay.

“One of the missions of our recreation commission is to make sure that any family that wants swim lessons for their child can have them regardless of nancial means,” said Moorhead. “We provide a lot of nancial aid. Swimming is such an important life skill. We want kids to learn when they’re young.”

PU Graduates Advised to “Lean Into Life”

Princeton University President Christopher L. Eisgruber urged the 1,297 undergraduate degree recipients, 206 earning masters’ degrees, and 403 Ph.D, recipients to “lean into life after Princeton … with the same dazzling energy and imagination you showed while you were here,” as thousands of family members, friends, and guests seated in Princeton Stadium at Tuesday morning’s commencement ceremony cheered them on.

As the berobed procession of graduates, professors, and other academic officials entered the stadium and took their seats on the stage and across the length of the eld, the crowd was in a festive mood, the weather was sunny and breezy, and discord that had troubled the Princeton University campus during the past month was mostly not in evidence. Describing commencement addresses as ”a curious genre of public speaking,” as well as “a vexed genre” in the current polarized political climate, Eisgruber lamented the impossible demands of coming up with an original, profound, wise, and memorable speech.

He proceeded to offer the graduates thanks and admiration for what they have done at Princeton and a wish for their lives in the future.

Eisgruber praised the graduates, most of whom had arrived at Princeton in the rst year of the pandemic, with helping to revive the University “to restore and improve Princeton’s culture.”

“We had to learn anew how to show up for one another and with one another,” he said. “We had to recall, or reinvent, the rituals that knit us together and the practices that enable us to cooperate effectively with one another.”

He continued, “You came to Princeton,

and you breathed new life into our community. You leaned into academic projects and extracurricular ones. You reconstructed, refreshed, and revitalized a capella groups, athletic teams, dance troupes, musical ensembles, religious and spiritual groups, debating societies, scienti c laboratories, co-ops, eating clubs, entrepreneurial networks, the undergraduate and graduate student governments, the Triangle Show, the Princeton University Band, and countless other organizations.”

Princeton Prepares for Pride Month Events: Flag-Raising, Picnic, Dance, and More

Launching its celebration of diversity, inclusion, and community, Princeton will be hosting a ag-raising, a Pride Picnic, and a Pride Dance Party this Friday on the eve of Pride Month.

Following the annual Pride ag-raising at noon on May 31 at Monument Hall, the fourth annual Princeton Community Pride Picnic will take place from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Hinds Plaza on Witherspoon Street outside the Princeton Public Library (PPL).

The picnic promises “a family-friendly event,” with “something for everyone,” and

“an array of entertainment and activities,” featuring performances by the Princeton School of Rock and drag performers Lady Celestina and Victoria Courtez, music with DJ Dana K of WPRB 103.3 FM, an interactive art project led by Liz Massa, giveaways, crafts, games, a Makers and Zine Alley, and more. If it rains, the picnic will move inside the library.

Councilwoman Eve Niedergang emphasized the significance of the flagraising as the start of Pride Month. “It’s important to everyone in the governing body to stand for inclusion and equity,

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NOURISHED BY NATURE: You might catch a glimpse of a ruby-throated hummingbird at the native plant sale being sponsored by Lambertville Goes Wild (LGW) on Saturday, June 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Cavallo Park, 2 Mount Hope Street in Lambertville, rain or shine. Toadshade Wildflower Farm and East Coast Natives will be offering plants for sale, including perennials, shrubs, and trees. Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve and the Native Plant Society of New Jersey will have representatives and information available. LGW team members will answer questions about gardening for wildlife, and to help identify mystery plants. Visit Lambertvillegoeswild.weebly.com.

Sourland Mountain Festival At Unionville on July 13

The Sourland Mountain Festival is set for Saturday, July 13, rain or shine, from 3-8:30 p.m. at Unionville Vineyard in Ringoes.

Environmentally conscious nonprofits, businesses, and educational exhibitors will be on hand for attendees with information and activities on the history and ecology of the Sourland region. The Unionville Vineyard serves as the ideal backdrop

to learn about the significance of the Sourlands to Central New Jersey.

There will be activities for all ages from educators such as the Raritan Headwaters Association and Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA). ReMax Realtors will be on hand with their trademark balloon, inflated on the grounds for attendees to walk through.

Tabby’s Place, the Ringoes cat rescue sanctuary, will take donations for their rescues in need. Sourland

resident Jeff Mertz of Wildspawn Mushrooms will talk about safe foraging and identification of mushrooms, and share recipes and mushrooms for purchase.

Tickets are on sale now with early bird pricing at sourlandmountainfest.com/ tickets. Proceeds benefit the Sourland Conservancy, a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the history and ecology of Central Jersey’s Sourland Mountain region.

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Nominations Sought: For the 2024 Annual New Jersey Immigrant Entrepreneur Awards, sponsored by the NJ Business Coalition. The deadline is June 1. Visit njbusinessimmigration.org/nominations.

Land Stewards Needed : On June 8 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., local experts Matt and Shannon will hold a mugwort forage walk sponsored by Friends of Princeton Open Space, at the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve, 57 Mountain Avenue. Participants help restore the balance of the ecosystem while uncovering the culinary secrets of mugwort, and learn how to identify and prepare this edible invasive plant. Space is limited, register at fopos.org/events-programs.

Youth Advisory Committee : Teens who will be high school sophomores in the 2024-25 academic year, and are residents of the municipality, can apply through June 7 to join the 12-member Youth Advisory Committee, advising the mayor and Princeton Council on issues of interest to them. To apply, visit princetonnj.gov/683/ Youth-Advisory-Committee.

Food Pantry : Arm in Arm’s mobile food pantry is at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of Mercer County Library System, 2751 Brunswick Pike, on Monday afternoons in June from 2-4 p.m. Fresh produce, eggs, milk, frozen proteins, and quality baked goods as well as canned and boxed items and personal care items are available for those in need.

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Agrarian Heritage of West Windsor and Plainsboro Is Theme of Upcoming “Farm Day at the Museum”

Until a few decades ago, much of West Windsor and Plainsboro was taken up by acres of farmland. These fields and pastures have since been turned into housing developments, at a rate that can give area historians pause.

But remnants of the rural past still exist. In a firsttime collaboration, two history museums will present “Farm Day at the Museum” on Sunday, June 2 from 1-4 p.m. at the historic Schenck Farmstead. The free festival will include museum tours, a petting zoo, crafts for children, agricultural demonstrations, and more.

hundreds of cows, and a variety of other animals – sheep, goats, chickens, and more Regrettably, this agrarian identity also incentivized the use of slavery, up until the mid-1800s.”

“This is the first joint event we’ve had,” said Paul Ligeti, president of the Historical Society of West Windsor, which runs the West Windsor History Museum. That nonprofit and the Wicoff House Museum in Plainsboro are partners in the event. “It’s about time,” Ligeti added. “We share a school system, and are so close to each other. We’re very happy to see this come to fruition.”

The Schenck Farmstead once had more than 800 acres of farmland. It was named after the Schenck family, who settled in the area in the 1700s and bought the specific farm in 1899. The property was donated to the township and opened as the West Windsor History Museum in 2002. The Wicoff House was home to Plainsboro founder and first Mayor J.V.B. Wicoff,

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Agriculture is the central theme of Farm Day. Visitors can tour several centuries-old historic buildings including the Schenck Farmhouse, dating to the 1700s; the Dutch-English Barn; the 1800s Parsonage Schoolhouse; and early 1900s Wagon House, each of which houses artifacts from the past.

The first inhabitants of the area were the Leni Lenape, who cultivated corn, beans, and squash. “The Lenape also used raised beds of soil to germinate seeds,” reads a release about Farm Day. “Weeding was practiced ensuring crop health, and fire helped clear forests and flush out prey.”

The arrival of Europeans in the late 1600s signaled the clearing of thousands of acres of forest, transforming them into farmland and adding stone and timber-framed houses, barns, and mills. Families in ensuing years cultivated fields of grains, expanses of fruit orchards, and more.

“Many crops were further transformed into end products such as flour, syrup, cider, and whiskey, often with the help of local mills,” reads the release. “Herds of livestock roamed the landscape in later years, with some larger farms boasting thousands of turkeys,

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and became the town’s history museum in 1995. It is now on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Historical Society of West Windsor includes members whose families have lived in the area for some 300 years. The festival aims to celebrate their history, while at the same time introducing more recent residents to its notable past.

“We have previously focused on having open houses, and talking about farming with the people who come to those open houses,” said Ligeti. “That’s great for those people who grew up with it. But we’re trying to be more proactive now in bringing people who normally wouldn’t come, and getting them invested in the history. I think the majority of West Windsor’s residents have lived here less than 15 years, and come from other areas. This is why we’re trying to bring them this history. Even if they’ve lived here for two days, it’s just as important as for them to know about it as it is for the people whose families have been here for centuries.”

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Ligeti’s own family moved to the area in the 1990s.

“But it’s my hometown,” he said. “I grew up with this history. The transformation, even though it is recent, is still history. It’s kind of a case study of how farmland is suburbanized.”

Plans are to hold the festival rain or shine. Register in advance at tinyurl.com/ farmday24.

“We’re hoping this will become an annual event, because there is a lot of energy out there about this. Everyone is excited,” said Ligeti. “The only thing that could be standing in our way is the weather.”

—Anne Levin

“The Nation” Publisher To Speak at Program

On Sunday, June 9, Katrina vanden Heuvel, editorial director and publisher of The Nation magazine, will give the keynote address at the Coalition for Peace Action (CFPA) Annual Membership Program. The event begins with a sponsor reception from 1:30-2:30 p.m., followed by the program from 2:30-4:30 p.m., at Christ Congregation, 50 Walnut Lane.

The gathering will also include CFPA honoring three people for their contributions to peace. They are Stewart Prager, Princeton University physicist affi liated with the Program on Science and Global Security, and cofounder of Physicists Coalition for Nuclear Threat Reduction; Yael Niv, president of the Good Government Coalition of New Jersey, a leader of the campaign to eliminate the “County Line” on ballots; and Sivaram Chelluri, long time CFPA Peace Education Committee chair.

The cost to attend the preprogram event with vanden Heuvel and the honorees is $100, including light refreshments and a listing in the printed program. The annual event is open to members and their guests. A questionand-answer period will follow the keynote address.

Pre-registration is required by Friday, June 7 at 12 p.m. visit peacecoalition.org.

“Teresa’s and Thomas Sweet.” —Annelise Bauer, PU Class of 1994, San Anselmo, Calif.

“I always go to Hoagie Haven — it’s got to be the Haven.” —Rahsaan Harris, PU Class of 1995, Hopewell

Chris: “The Princeton University Chapel and Nassau Hall.” —Chris Wiles, PU Class of 1965, with wife Renee, Syracuse, N.Y.

“The Nassau Inn, Winberie’s, and Hoagie Haven, of course.” —Glenn Huber, PU Class of 1984, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Back in 1859, the Union Industrial Home for Children was founded in Trenton. What was originally an orphanage is today an organization devoted to helping men gain and meet the responsibilities of fatherhood.

The Father Center of New Jersey’s free programs serve some 1,800 fathers a year. Offices in Trenton and Burlington have recently been joined by a location in Camden, and plans are to expand further across New Jersey.

In the meantime, a Father’s Day-focused party is in the works. On Saturday, June 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., The Father Center hosts Father Family Fun Day and the 19th annual Platinum Dads Awards, honoring several notable fathers, at We Make, 109 Route 31 north in Pennington. In addition to the ceremony, there will be a moon bounce, refreshments, games, dancing, and familyfriendly activities.

“I am so honored to be selected as a Platinum Dad,” said Mercer County Executive Dan Benson, who is among the 10 honorees. “I want to thank The Father Center for this recognition, and for all the incredible work they do to support dads throughout Mercer County. Being a dad is one of the greatest joys imaginable, and as county executive, I am always eager for opportunities to help parents here in Mercer to succeed.”

Bryan Evans, chief executive officer of The Father Center, said last week that job training is a key focus of the organization. Men who are unemployed and underemployed are given the job training necessary to acquire essential workplace skills.

“We really try to make sure men are employed,” he said. “We have a lot of workforce development initiatives, OSHA training, forklift certifications, and those types of things. We recently

started a partnership with New Jersey Manufacturers to allow men to become welders.”

Providing emotional support is another goal. Programs, which are free, include career counseling, computer literacy training, parenting education, and health and trauma support. Anger management classes are offered in a small group format. Bridges2Success, Dress2Impress, and sessions on computer literacy, health relationships, and basic life support/first aid are among the additional programs.

In addition to Benson, this year’s Platinum Dads are Reggie Coleman, president and CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Mercer County; Cory Delgado, director of school counseling and student wellness with the Montgomery Township School District; Kareem Edwards, general manager at Comfort Inn & Suites Newark Liberty International Airport; Steven Anthony King of Cliffside Park, author of the bestselling book It’s Really Good to See You ; Jim Patnick of Pennington; Anthony Russ Jr. of Lawrenceville; Donta Sanders of Trenton, lead HVAC technician for Chamberlain University in North Brunswick; and George Sowa, CEO of Greater Trenton. Samuel Fulwood of Trenton, is this year’s recipient of the Robert E. Alston Legacy of Fatherhood Award.

“Every year, The Father Center honors men who have made a significant impact on their communities,” said Evans. “We celebrate them. At the same time, the event is a time for families to come together. It’s an inspiring day.”

Tickets are $5 for children aged 6-17, $10 for adults, and free for children 5 and under. Scholarships are available. Visit thefathercenter.org for more information.

—Anne Levin

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continued from page one and being able to host the pride flag-raising just before Pride Month is a fabulous opportunity for us to send the signal to the community that we care and that we stand for rights for everybody regardless of their sexual orientation or gender affiliation,” she said. “It’s an effort to be inclusive and welcoming.”

Offering a personal note, she added, “When I was growing up one of my closest friends was lesbian and another was gay. This kind of event would have meant so much to them and so much to me to be able to share in it. It’s personally really meaningful for me to be able to participate in this because I saw what exclusion and prejudice did.”

Mimi Omiecinski, owner of Princeton Tour Company, a Gold Sponsor of the event, expressed her enthusiasm for the festivities. “We are thrilled to support the Princeton Community Pride Picnic,” she said. “We love how our library brings the town together, giving visibility to and celebrating our LGBTQIA+ neighbors. The event embodies the spirit of diversity and inclusion, and we are honored to be part of the celebration.”

Other picnic sponsors include Main Stage Sponsor Experience Princeton; Silver Sponsors Princeton Public Library and McCarter Theatre Center; Bronze Sponsors HiTOPS, Harlingen Veterinary Clinic, and jaZams; and Community Sponsors Princeton Garden Theatre, WPRB, Tipple and Rose, and The Bagel Nook of Princeton.

The PPL website notes that the goal of the event is to provide “an informal, friendly, and fun kickoff to Pride Month in Princeton, inclusive of people of all ages in and allied with the area’s LGBTQIA+ community.” It adds, “We will come together to party, eat, dance, play, meet new people, and share information and resources in a joyful space where all belong.”

Princeton Mayor Mark Freda and other local dignitaries will attend the picnic, and more than a dozen area nonprofit organizations will have information tables set up, engaging with the community and offering information about the organizations.

Coming up in June will be a number of other Pride Month events, including a Book Brunch at the PPL on Sunday, June 2 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with a panel of Epic Pride authors, highlighting books that focus on LGBTQIAP+ voices and stories; a First Friday Pride Community Breakfast on June 7, 8 to 10 a.m. at the Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice (BRCSJ) on 12 Stockton Street; and on Saturday, June 22, the Pride Parade and After-Party, organized by the BRCSJ with support from Bristol Myers Squibb, the New Jersey Education Association, Kyowa Kirin, and the LeonardLitz LGBTQ+ Foundation along with other local businesses, organizations, and individuals.

“Our goal as the organizers of Princeton Pride, and in the work we do every day at the Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice, is to make sure that every person, no matter how they identify, who they love, or where they are in their personal journey, feels welcomed, loved, and celebrated,” said BRCSJ Community Organizer and Queer Educator Sara Wasserman. “Pride is about so much more than just a day in June. It started as a protest and continues as a movement to fight for the rights of our LGBTQIA community members who are under direct attack across the country. We create the place and space for everyone to gather, so that we can march in solidarity, and dance in celebration of how far we’ve come, and how far we still have to go in our collective fight for equity.”

—Donald Gilpin

Wild Edibles Expert Leads Foraging Tour

The public is invited to join the Wild Edibles Lady, also known as foraging expert Debbie Naha-Koretsky, for “Foraging for Affordable Housing,” centered around a plant identification tour. This special guided event welcomes new supporters to the cause of housing justice and will benefit the work and mission of Princeton Community Housing (PCH).

Naha-Koretsky is a registered dietitian nutritionist, a Rutgers Master Gardener, Pennsylvania Master Naturalist, certified science teacher, and wild foods author. She will lead attendees through Herrontown Woods on Sunday, June 23, from 1-3 p.m.

Participants will begin the tour by watching a slideshow presentation about the basics of safe and sustainable foraging at the Ted Vial Clubhouse, located at Princeton Community Village off Bunn Drive. The guided tour follows. The program aims to offer a unique approach

in understanding the rich array and vibrant diversity of the plant species that exist in our backyard, and an opportunity to meet likeminded locals interested in housing justice and ethical foraging.

Princeton Community Village will celebrate 50 years of housing very low-, low-, and moderate-income families next year. Last fall, PCH opened the Jim and Fannie Floyd House, a new, energy-efficient apartment building located across from the Ted Vial Clubhouse and right next to a new trailhead kiosk leading into Herrontown Woods.

While PCH acknowledges the advocates for fair housing of its past, “Foraging for Affordable Housing” seeks to engage the next generation of fair housing advocates, in the present and for their future. Princeton Community Housing is committed to the critical issue of affordable housing and housing justice and believes that community involvement and innovative solutions are key to making a lasting impact.

Tickets are $20 per person, available at pchhomes.org.

For registration and sponsorship information, contact Farzana Fariha at farzana@ pchhomes.org.

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Janie Hermann, public programming librarian at the PPL, has led the Pride Picnic Committee, which has collaborated with various organizations and community volunteers in organizing this event.

Following the picnic, across the street at the Arts Council of Princeton (ACP), another Princeton Pride tradition will be taking place as the ACP Outdoor Pride Dance Party, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., with the ACP parking lot transformed into an open-air dance party, free and open to participants of all ages. The ACP promises that glow sticks and glitter tattoos will be distributed as long as supplies last.

For more information on the Pride Picnic, including a comprehensive list of participating groups and information on hosting a table at the event, visit princetonlibrary. org/pridepicnic.

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The summer recreation program is not limited to the pool. Youth Day Camp, for children who will start first-to-sixth grade in the fall, brings about 100 kids a week. “It was on hiatus during COVID, and we brought it back last year,” Moorhead said. “It’s very popular.”

The Teen Travel program, which also returned last summer following the pandemic, runs for four weeks in July and is attended by rising seventh-to-tenth graders.

“Between counselors and kids, we fill every seat on the bus for all four of those weeks,” said Moorhead. The participants go to places like Dorney Park, Great Adventure, bowling alleys, and movie theaters.

The department also keeps young people busy with basketball camps, track, skateboarding, and non-athletic pursuits. “We’ve been partnering with third parties on things like chess and ‘mad science,’ so we’re expanding beyond the traditional youth sport and summer programs,” said Moorhead.

Community Park Pool is open weekends until Monday, June 17, after which it remains open daily until Labor Day. Visit princetonnj.gov/420/Recreation for more information on the pool and additional recreational activities this summer.

—Anne Levin

And he went on to exhort the graduates in their future lives to get involved — not with remote work, but to “continue to show up in person, fully and humanly.” He noted, “By doing so you will contribute to the world. You will also, I hope, find joy in what you do.”

Eisgruber offered the thought that happiness “often comes from collective human endeavor to produce something of value to society. The goals need not be grand or newsworthy,” he added, citing the examples of an athletic team, a theater group, a community garden, a religious congregation, or a workplace.

In closing, Eisgruber wished the graduates well on their journeys ahead and urged them to keep in touch with Princeton, “to sustain the connections that you formed here and to form new ones with Princetonians across time zones and generations.”

The University also presented seven honorary degrees, as well as five secondary school teaching prizes to New Jersey teachers and four distinguished teaching awards to Princeton University professors.

Randall Kennedy, Harvard professor, legal scholar, lawyer, Princeton alumnus, and emeritus trustee; Mark A. Milley, retired general, 20th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Princeton alumnus; Joyce Carol Oates, author of more than 150 titles and an emeritus Princeton professor of the humanities, and winner of the National Book Award and the National Humanities Medal; and Terrence J. Sejnowski, head of the Computational Neurobiology Laboratory at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, a Princeton graduate school alumnus, and one of the “foremost pioneers” in the “use of physics, mathematics, and statistics to study the brain” and in the development of the tools of artificial intelligence.

—Donald Gilpin

Historical Society Adds Jugtown Walking Tour

A special walking tour of Princeton’s Jugtown Historic District has been added to the offerings of the Historical Society of Princeton.

Historian Clifford Zink and architect Cathy Knight will lead the tour on Saturday, June 8, starting at 10 a.m.

A proposal to build a complex of apartments at Jugtown’s main intersection has recently been the subject of review and debate.

To reserve a spot on the tour, visit princetonhistory. org.

Hale Drive on a report of a residential burglary. Subsequent investigation revealed an unknown person or persons forced entry into the home via a locked door, and then ransacked areas inside the residence.

On May 23 at 4:30 p.m., subsequent to the report of a hit and run motor vehicle crash, a 20-year-old male from Princeton was charged with hindering apprehension or prosecution on a complaint summons, after he was found to have provided patrols with false information during the course of investigation. He was also charged with several motor vehicle violations and a future court date was set. Get the scoop from

The honorary degree recipients included Lamar Alexander, former Tennessee governor, U.S. senator, secretary of education, and University of Tennessee president; Ruben Blades, composer, vocalist, actor, and activist; Paula A. Johnson, physician-scientist, healthcare leader, and 14th president of Wellesley College;

The tour begins at the Hook and Ladder Company, 27 North Harrison Street. Copies of Zink’s new booklet on Jugtown/Queenston will be available for $10.

First called Queenston, Jugtown started as a crossroads settlement around 1730. The tour will cover the architectural evolution of the neighborhood, includ-

Police Blotter

On May 25, at approximately 12:55 p.m., an unknown female used a stolen credit card to purchase a watch from a retail store on Nassau Street in the amount of $12,104.60. The female suspect is described as approximately 50 years old,

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CAPS IN THE AIR: Princeton University graduates celebrated on Tuesday in Princeton Stadium, as thousands of family members and friends cheered them on and Princeton President Christopher L. Eisgruber urged them to “show up in person, fully and humanly” in their lives beyond Princeton. (Princeton University; Office of Communications; Charles Sykes; Associated Press Images, 2024)

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• ARE YOU BEING TOLD TO “JUST LIVE WITH IT?”

• DOES THE PAIN SEEM TO TRAVEL?

• Are you one of the 40 million people suffering from migraines?

• Tired of being locked in a dark room?

• HAVE YOU TRIED EVERYTHING?

• ARE YOU BEING TOLD TO “JUST LIVE WITH IT?”

• Have you been missing work due to migraines?

• Are you one of the 40 million people suffering from migraines?

Back pain can make everyday life incredibly difficult and daily tasks nearly impossible. Prescription pills may provide temporary relief with occasionally uncomfortable side effects when they work at all.

Doctors don’t know the exact cause of migraines but it is now believed overactive nerve cells change the levels of certain chemical compounds in your body such as serotonin and calcitonin gene-related peptides (CGRP). An imbalance in these chemicals can cause swelling in the blood vessels around your brain, inflammation, and the resulting pain.

• Tired of being locked in a dark room?

• HAVE YOU TRIED EVERYTHING?

• Do you struggle to perform basic, daily tasks due to migraines?

• Have you been missing work due to migraines?

Migraine Causes and Risk Factors

Migraine Causes and Risk Factors

The worst side effect of all is being dismissed by medical professionals who do not have anything to offer or simply do not care enough to look deeper into the cause.

Women are three times as likely to suffer from migraines as men. Family history and genetics are also thought to play a part. Other medical conditions such as depression, anxiety, and sleep disorders also raise your risk of suffering from migraines.

Back pain can make everyday life incredibly difficult and daily tasks nearly impossible. Prescription pills may provide temporary relief with occasionally uncomfortable side effects when they work at all.

Back pain can make everyday life incredibly difficult and daily tasks nearly impossible. Prescription pills may provide temporary relief with occasionally uncomfortable side effects when they work at all.

Some will suggest dietary changes or encourage you to exercise. Perhaps they instruct you to ‘drink more water’. As if more water is going to stop you from feeling as though life like this is just not living.

Doctors don’t know the exact cause of migraines but it is now believed overactive nerve cells change the levels of certain chemical compounds in your body such as serotonin and calcitonin gene-related peptides (CGRP). An imbalance in these chemicals can cause swelling in the blood vessels around your brain, inflammation, and the resulting pain.

The worst side effect of all is being dismissed by medical professionals who do not have anything to offer or simply do not care enough to look deeper into the cause.

The worst side effect of all is being dismissed by medical professionals who do not have anything to offer or simply do not care enough to look deeper into the cause.

Doctors don’t know the exact cause of migraines but it is now believed overactive nerve cells change the levels of certain chemical compounds in your body such as serotonin and calcitonin gene-related peptides (CGRP). An imbalance in these chemicals can cause swelling in the blood vessels around your brain, inflammation, and the resulting pain.

Women are three times as likely to suffer from migraines as men. Family history and genetics are also thought to play a part. Other medical conditions such as depression, anxiety, and sleep disorders also raise your risk of suffering from migraines.

Some will suggest dietary changes or encourage you to exercise. Perhaps they instruct you to ‘drink more water’. As if more water is going to stop you from feeling as though life like this is just not living.

Some will suggest dietary changes or encourage you to exercise. Perhaps they instruct you to ‘drink more water’. As if more water is going to stop you from feeling as though life like this is just not living.

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Women are three times as likely to suffer from migraines as men. Family history and genetics are also thought to play a part. Other medical conditions such as depression, anxiety, and sleep disorders also raise your risk of suffering from migraines.

PRINCETON AREA RESIDENTS NO LONGER HAVE TO SUFFER. FINALLY A LOCAL PRACTITIONER WITH A PROVEN SOLUTION FOR CHRONIC BACK PAIN!

PRINCETON AREA RESIDENTS NO LONGER HAVE TO SUFFER. FINALLY A LOCAL PRACTITIONER WITH A PROVEN SOLUTION FOR CHRONIC BACK PAIN!

• Do you struggle to perform basic, daily tasks due to migraines?

PRINCETON AREA RESIDENTS NO LONGER HAVE TO SUFFER. FINALLY A LOCAL PRACTITIONER WITH A PROVEN SOLUTION FOR CHRONIC BACK PAIN!

Steven Hoffman, Licensed Acupuncturist, is a renowned authority figure in the field of acupuncture, especially when it comes to chronic and seemingly hopeless cases. With over 15 years of clinical experience, specialized training in the treatment of severe and chronic cases, and tens of thousands of treatments administered, he brings expertise and proven clinical results to help those who feel helpless.

What if you could reduce the frequency, duration, and intensity of your migraines? What if you could eliminate them entirely? With acupuncture, these what if’s become a reality. We are helping people just like you get these results.

Princeton Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine uses acupuncture, electroanalgesia, and customized herbal formulas that are safe, have few, if any, side effects, and have proven their effectiveness over thousands of years. Acupuncture works by reducing inflammation, stimulating the release of endorphins that provide muchneeded pain relief, and increasing blood flow so that the tissues can truly heal without steroids, opioids, or surgery.

Princeton Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine uses acupuncture, electroanalgesia, and customized herbal formulas that are safe, have few, if any, side effects, and have proven their effectiveness over thousands of years. Acupuncture works by reducing inflammation, stimulating the release of endorphins that provide muchneeded pain relief, and increasing blood flow so that the tissues can truly heal without steroids, opioids, or surgery.

Princeton Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine uses acupuncture, electroanalgesia, and customized herbal formulas that are safe, have few, if any, side effects, and have proven their effectiveness over thousands of years. Acupuncture works by reducing inflammation, stimulating the release of endorphins that provide muchneeded pain relief, and increasing blood flow so that the tissues can truly heal without steroids, opioids, or surgery.

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Steven Hoffman, Licensed Acupuncturist, is a renowned authority figure in the field of acupuncture, especially when it comes to chronic and seemingly hopeless cases. With over 15 years of clinical experience, specialized training in the treatment of severe and chronic cases, and tens of thousands of treatments administered, he brings expertise and proven

What if you could reduce the frequency, duration, and intensity of your migraines? What if you could eliminate them entirely? With acupuncture, these what if’s become a reality. We are helping people just like you get these results.

triggers have on the body. A skilled acupuncturist can parse out the things causing migraines and address them by treating specific areas that elicit a response from the body. These responses can range from balancing the immune system, the nervous system, the endocrine (hormonal) system, and stimulating the circulatory system. All resulting in finally getting relief from migraines.

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Christopher Sheridan, currently assistant principal at Delran Intermediate School in Delran, N.J., will be the next principal at Johnson Park Elementary School (JP), succeeding Angela Siso Stentz, who will take on her new role this summer as assistant superintendent for human resources for Princeton Public Schools (PPS). Sheridan, who has 17 years of experience in education, pointed out his focus as an elementary school administrator and as a teacher of kindergarten and fifth grade. “Some of the most rewarding and impactful experiences during these times have been the six years as a kindergarten teacher and the five-and-ahalf years spent as a fifth grade teacher,” he wrote in an email. “Understanding the continuum of these students’ learning and development on the opposite ends in the primary and elementary grade spectrum has prepared me to lead JP.”

He went on to note that as an assistant principal for grades three to five over the past five years, “I have connected with students by being present and genuinely interested in them as people and their families, mediating conflict, helping to plan curriculum, and generating access to resources on a broader scale across an entire student body and school community.”

He emphasized the importance of “working collaboratively with all stakeholders to create a partnership where

all voices are heard benefiting all the students we serve.”

Commenting on his thoughts as he embarks on this new phase in his career in educational leadership, Sheridan, as quoted in a PPS press release, stated, “I am grateful for the opportunity to serve the students, staff, and families of Johnson Park, and I will work tirelessly to meet and exceed the high standards Johnson Park has established. Keeping the mindset of what is best for students has been a primary tenet of my leadership philosophy, and I am eager to begin the work of serving this community of learners.”

He pointed out that he has been in communication with Siso Stentz and looks forward to collaborating with her in his transition to JP, as he works to “further improve upon the extraordinary traditions at JP while maintaining the positive impact on the social,

emotional, and academic development of our students and supporting our amazing faculty and staff.”

Sheridan, who was chosen by a committee of PPS administrators, teachers, and parents, will be meeting other members of the JP community over the coming weeks.

“We are excited to welcome Chris Sheridan to Princeton Public Schools,” said Acting Superintendent Kathie Foster. “We were impressed by his sound knowledge of instruction, warm demeanor, and studentcentered mindset. We had a strong field of candidates, and we would like to thank everyone who applied.”

Sheridan received his bachelor’s degree in history and master’s degree in educational leadership from Montclair State University, the press release reports. He started teaching in 2007 as a fifth grade teacher at the Jersey City Community Charter School, and in 2011 moved to a teaching position at T.G Connors School in Hoboken. From 2012 to 2019 he was first a teacher, then dean of students and programs for grades K-3 at Joseph F. Brandt Primary School in Hoboken before moving to Delran Intermediate in 2019.

Sheridan, his wife, and their two sons live in Robbinsville. He enjoys spending time with his family, playing sports with his sons, hiking, fishing, kayaking, and traveling.

—Donald Gilpin

Christopher Sheridan

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Bonnie Watson Coleman Can Be Trusted to Fight the Good Fight for All

To the Editor:

I have known Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman since she ran for election 10 years ago, and continue to be very impressed with her. A friend of mine, after meeting her for the first time during the ``Day of Action” held by her campaign in Princeton on May 18, declared “she is sharp” — and I thought that was a succinct and correct rendering of BWC.

But there is so much more to Bonnie. She is always on the good side of the issues, a strong fighter for progressive values, and a dedicated defender of healthcare, reproductive freedom, and human and civil rights everywhere. She is very competent on state, national, and international issues, holds political positions that are deeply thoughtful and principled, and does not let any special interest group intimidate her.

I find it relaxing to have her as my congresswoman, because I know I can always trust her fighting the good fight for all of us.

CHIARA NAPPI Clover Lane

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Design, Safety Issues Need to Be Addressed At Site of Proposed Horner House Project

To the Editor:

The modification of the Joseph Hornor House at 344 Nassau Street, one of New Jersey’s 10 most endangered historic buildings, has already sprung copious discussion. The recent presentation of the project at Witherspoon Hall on May 14 was like a university lecture on urban planning. It was burdened by endless details of architectural designs attempting to replicate the historic setting of the house without a genuine concern for the local community. Various architectural drawings of the house with comical multi-level roofs, and walls choked by windows, made me think of an opulent wedding cake in which a novice chef tries to prove that he has mastered the trade. More is not better! Where is the architect’s judgement? If anyone stopped to see the back facade of the Hornor House from the Whole Earth parking lot, proposed to be demolished and expanded, they would discover a serene place perfectly fitting the historic setting.

One time, after the last vehicles cleared the Harrison Street intersection at full speed, I failed to cross Route 27 at the well-marked spot across the Bank of America while walking to Whole Earth. Though I was in full view, the leading passenger cars had no intention of stopping. The New York bus also followed without stopping. Another time, I had to jump back on the sidewalk as a car speeding on Harrison Street toward Route 1 bounced while clearing the Route 27 intersection. Towns grow and change, for a better place to live?

Once a resident on Cedar Lane showed me how to avoid the crowded Harrison Street/Route 27 intersection from my house by driving via Hamilton Avenue. On my way back, cars continue to tailgate me and honk as I pause to pull into my driveway while they speed toward Route 1 via Sycamore Road. An electronic speed detector makes no difference. The neighborhood is already overcrowded by traffic. Princeton, please save Historic Jugtown!

EVA SIROKA Cedar Lane

Watson Coleman is Independent, Nuanced Thinker and Skilled, Informed Legislator

To the Editor:

Our congresswoman, Bonnie Watson Coleman, is running for reelection and needs our vote in the June 4 primary. She is the daughter of legendary state legislator John S. Watson, and her service in Congress continues the family legacy of fighting for the economically and socially disadvantaged populations, but without neglecting all the others.

She wrote: “When I came to Congress I did so with the goal of doing the most good for the most people. I remain committed to that philosophy.” I can always trust her judgment on the issues because she is an independent and nuanced thinker, and a skilled and informed legislator. I am very happy to have her as my representative.

DEBORAH ROBBINS Windrow Drive

Get ready to ride! Get Ready to Ride!

We are celebrating National Bike Month! Five times in May we will wait at a randomly chosen Princeton street corner to give the first 6 bicyclists who ride by over $60 in gift cards from local businesses. Participating businesses include:

Whole Earth Center

Mediterra • Eno Terra • Teresa Caffe • Terra Momo Bread Company • Albariño Nassau Street Seafood • Blue Point Grill • Witherspoon Grill • Kristine’s

Yankee Doodle Tap Room • Nassau Inn • Miya Table & Home

Meeting House • Triumph Brewing • Orvana Homestead Princeton • Princeton Tour Company

bent spoon • small world coffee

Tipple & Rose • Tico’s Eatery & Juice Bar

Princeton Soup & Sandwich • Labyrinth Books

Jammin’ Crepes • Hinkson’s • Olives

LiLLiPiES • Princeton Record Exchange

Olsson’s Fine Foods • jaZams

Princeton Recreation Department

Princeton Corkscrew Wine Shop

Books

Kathleen

Grissom’s Latest Novel Is Subject of June 9 Library Talk

Kathleen Grissom, the New York Times bestselling author of The Kitchen House and Glory Over Everything, discusses her latest novel, Crow Mary, at the Princeton Public Library on Sunday June 9 from 3 to 4 p.m. Tea and cookies will be served.

Inspired by the real life of Crow Mary, an Indigenous woman in 19th-century North America, the novel sweeps across decades, showcasing the beauty of the natural world, while exploring a woman’s heart and her marriage.

of bullets, sees the murderers take five of the women. When her husband refuses to save them, she takes two guns, creeps into their fort, and saves the women from certain death, setting off colliding cultures and pushing the love between her and her husband to the breaking point.

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Crow Mary (Atria Books, $28.99) takes place in 1872, beginning when a 16-year-old Crow Native American woman marries a white fur trader who gives her the name Mary, and they set off on a long trip to his trading post in Saskatchewan, Canada. Along the way, she finds a friend, makes a lifelong enemy, and despite learning a dark secret of her husband’s past, falls in love with him. On their return to Montana, a group of drunken whiskey traders kills 40 Nakota, and Mary, hiding from the hail

According to Publisher’s Weekly, “Grissom offers an ambitious account of bravery and initiative inspired by the true story of a Crow woman who married a white man in late-19th-century Montana. . . . With a flashback-heavy narrative, Grissom effectively conveys how Mary’s Crow childhood stays with her over the course of her new life. This moving story of one woman’s grit, survival, and resilience will keep readers turning the pages.” Born and raised in Saskatchewan, Grissom is now rooted in Virginia. Her website is at kathleengrissom. com. More information on the event can be found at princetonlibrary.org.

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Dylan’s “Wind,” Kafka’s “Trial,” and Memorial Day 2024

Idiot wind, blowing like a circle around my skull From the Grand Coulee Dam to the Capitol...

Allen Ginsberg called “Idiot Wind” one of Bob Dylan’s “great great prophetic national songs,” with “one rhyme that took in the whole nation.” Dylan wrote it 50 years ago this summer, first recorded it in New York that September around the time Gerald Ford pardoned Richard Nixon, and recorded it again in December before releasing the final version in January 1975 on the album Blood On the Tracks , which I’ve been listening to ever since Dylan’s 83rd birthday on Friday, May 24.

That same day, with election year winds blowing the word trial trial trial like “a circle around my skull,” I began rereading Franz Kafka’s The Trial, looking ahead to the centenary of Kafka’s death, June 3, 1924, the day Max Brod took charge of the unpublished work that delivered a great writer to the reading world.

Connections Happen

While listening to Dylan and reading Kafka, I noticed the way the first sentence of The Trial — “Someone must have been telling lies about Josef K” — resonates in the first line of “Idiot Wind” — “Someone’s got it in for me, they’re planting stories in the press.” Although there’s no evidence that Dylan himself made such a connection, it’s helpful to have a source like his book Chronicles Volume One (2004) close at hand.

Some of the most unbridled venting Dylan allows himself in Chronicles is about the downside of being famous: “It’s hard to live like this,” he writes in the third chapter. “My house was being battered, ravens constantly croaking ill omens at our door.... I wasn’t the toastmaster of any generation, and that notion needed to be pulled out by the roots .... I didn’t like what was being thrown at me. This main meal of garbage had to be mixed up with some butter and mushrooms and I’d have to go to great lengths to do it. You gotta start somewhere.”

One of the glories of 1975’s “Idiot Wind” is the way it expresses the same dilemma without 2004’s “butter and mushrooms.” It’s especially interesting that before Dylan gets to the passage about the “ill omens”

of early fame, he makes this curious claim almost 30 years later: “Eventually I would even record an entire album based on Chekhov short stories -- critics thought it was autobiographical.” As I later discovered, the album he’s disguising from the “someones” of the press is Blood On the Tracks , of which Jakob Dylan once said, “The songs are my parents talking.”

Kafka’s Drifter

Listen to “Idiot Wind” often enough, and it will blow you back to John Wesley Harding (1967) and “All Along the Watchtower,” where the thief tells the joker “let us not talk falsely now, the hour is getting late,” and as the song ends, “Two riders were approaching, the wind began to howl.” The wonder of the song is that it never ends, it’s still happening, the riders are still approaching, the wind’s still howling almost 60 years later and if you happen to be reading Kafka’s Trial , you find yourself listening with special interest to the next track, “The Drifter’s Escape,” in which he’s carried away from the courtroom, lamenting, “I still do not know what it was that I’ve done wrong.”

I’m out on the back deck, the sun’s shining, and after thinking about my mother and the soulmale she called Brother and never stopped mourning, I’m haunted by thoughts of Tomorrow Is Forever (1946), the wildly improbable wartime soap opera I saw last night. I’m imagining what Dylan could do with it along the lines of “Brownville Girl,” the story in song that he doesn’t sing so much as declaim, about “this Gregory Peck movie” where Peck played a famous gunfighter “shot down by a hungry kid trying to make a name for himself.”

When the jury “cries out for more,” Dylan slings a bolt of lightning at the courthouse, knocking it “out of shape” and enabling the drifter to escape.

But then Kafka never intended to let Joseph K. escape. As Stanley Corngold observes in Expeditions to Kafka (Bloomsbury Academic 2023), the scene of K.’s “ghastly execution” was composed “right at the outset.”

Memorial Day

On Memorial Day, I’m wearing my uncle’s dog tag and lighting up one of the remaining cigarettes in the crushed, 80-year-old pack of Camels that was found on his body after a freak accident brought down his B-52 near Las Vegas in February 1944.

“This Orson Welles Movie” If Dylan built a song around Tomorrow is Forever, which covers the era from World War I to the Invasion of Poland in 1939, he might focus on Welles as he did on Peck because this is easily one of the most bizarre films Welles ever over-and-under acted in and that’s saying something. Last weekend I’d looked at clips from his spectacular directorial reimagining of Kafka’s The Trial (1962), and although there’s no indication that Welles had a hand in directing Irving Pichel’s film, he walks away with it, cane in hand, lumbering and looming as only Welles can loom, the dark-bearded embodiment of the European War in a big black overcoat (with a heavy accent), limping massively into a well-to-do American living room to find Claudette Colbert, his wife from 20 years before, married with a grown son (his son, he didn’t know, nor does the son ever know). Welles makes the whole shameless soap opera worth watching right up to the moment he refuses to admit to the wife who’d thought he’d been dead for 20 years that he, Erich Kessler, is in fact her first husband, John Andrew McDonald, come back from the dead thanks to the noble plastic surgeon who rebuilt his war-ravaged face. At the

end when his wife finally realizes who he really is, and wants him to admit it, he steadfastly refuses, telling her to forget the past and live in the present, because “tomorrow is forever.”

The Wind’s Still Howling Long before Dylan imagined it, the “Idiot Wind” was blowing “through the buttons of our coats” and “the letters that we wrote,” the Great War over, the Second on the horizon, Welles making Citizen Kane, Dylan being born, Kafka being published, and, as Dylan sings, “There’s a lone soldier on the cross, smoke pourin’ out of a boxcar door ... You didn’t know it, you didn’t think it could be done, in the final end he won the wars .... After losin’ every battle.”

On Hate and Fear

A couple of months ago, on Ovid’s birthday, I put aside a quote from The Unquiet Grave by Palinurus (Cyril Connolly, 1944) that was inspired by a passage from Lucretius on Dogs, Furies, Snakes and burning lakes and all the “vain infernal trumpery”: “There is no hate without fear. Hate is crystallized fear, fear’s dividend, fear objectivized. We hate what we fear and so where hate is, fear is lurking. Thus we hate what threatens our person, our liberty, our privacy, our income, popularity, vanity and our dreams and plans for ourselves.”

Time to Yawp

“I sound my barbaric yawp over the rooftops of the world,” so sings the “untamed, untranslatable” poet in “Song of Myself 52.” The more I hear of Dylan’s untamed singing in “Blood On the Tracks,” the surer I am that “Idiot Wind” is his own variation on Whitman’s Yawp. You can also hear it in the damn-the-octaves ecstasy of songs like “Tangled Up in Blue” and “A Simple Twist of Fate,” where every word rhyming on “fate” is a whoop and a yawp.

Walt Whitman’s birthday is this Friday, May 31, which means it’s “Time to Yawp” at the Whitman Initiative’s Fifth Annual Virtual “Song of Myself Marathon,” June 2, 3-6 p.m. on Zoom. For more information, go to waltwhitmaninitiative.org.

—Stuart Mitchner

An Ambitious Medieval Prince Searches for His Life’s Purpose in “Pippin”; Theatre Intime, PUP Present a

Stephen Schwartz Hit for Reunions Weekend

Theatre Intime has collaborated with the Princeton University Players to present Pippin (May 24-26) to Reunions Weekend audiences. The musical is an apt fit for a college campus at graduation time; its title character, the fictional first son of Charlemagne, has just completed his studies. The show is an odyssey that follows the prince’s search for his life’s purpose.

Pippin has music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, composer and lyricist of the current Broadway hit (and upcoming film series) Wicked, in addition to several musicals that include Godspell, The Magic Show, Children of Eden, and the upcoming The Queen of Versailles. The book is by Roger O. Hirson, who also co-wrote the musical Walking Happy Schwartz himself was a college student at Carnegie Mellon when the show, originally titled Pippin, Pippin, was conceived. Director-choreographer Bob Fosse helmed the 1972 Broadway premiere; a 2013 revival was directed by Diane Paulus.

This production is directed by Solomon Bergquist. Working with a talented and clearly enthusiastic cast and creative team, Bergquist skillfully brings to life the show’s hedonistic world, and effectively illustrates its theme of ambition.

The Leading Player (portrayed by Isabella Rivera), who functions as a narrator but is secretly guiding the action rather than merely retelling it, opens the show by descending a staircase, on top of which is Charlemagne’s throne.

With a pleasing belter voice and silky phrasing, Rivera leads the ensemble in the up-tempo opening number, “Magic To Do.” The Leading Player then introduces the story of Pippin, and explains that the title character is played by an actor who is making his stage debut. Rivera clearly understands the motivations of the Lead ing Player, who has a cruel fate in mind for Pippin. Throughout the show the Lead ing Player eyes Pippin with an appraising, calculating gaze.

Rowan Johnson is outstanding in the title role. As he lends his sturdy tenor to the character’s signature number, the sweeping “Corner of the Sky,” he conveys Pippin’s mixture of affability and restless frustration.

The tyrannical Charlemagne is com pletely disinterested in the problems faced by his subjects, flatly denying all of their requests. He is preoccupied with prepar ing his army to go to war against the Vis goths. Among the soldiers is the king’s stepson, Lewis (whose macho bravado is entertainingly portrayed by Jasamrit Ra hala).

With a thirst to prove himself and im press his father, Pippin begs the king to let him fight with the army. Charlemagne reluctantly consents.

in “War is a Science,” a number in which the king attempts to brief the army on his battle plan, while an overenthusiastic Pippin repeatedly interrupts.

In “Glory” the Leading Player leads the ensemble in an eerie, bitterly ironic depiction of the gory reality of war. Kate Stewart’s choreography is an effective imitation of Fosse, with its unique leg motions and the jaggedness of its flow and pacing.

Exhausted and disillusioned by the war, Pippin abandons his military aspirations. Eventually he visits his grandmother, Berthe (Sam Spector), who has been banished from Charlemagne’s court by his conniving wife Fastrada (portrayed with malevolent exuberance by Jack Thompson).

In the chipper “No Time at All” (which is encored after the post-performance bows), Berthe advises Pippin to obsess less about finding a specific purpose, and enjoy everything life has to offer. Berthe invites the audience to sing along with the refrain, the printed lyrics for which are displayed by the ensemble (which includes Teddy Feig and Christina Kim).

Spector delivers the bouncy song with a sweet twinkle in her eyes, exuding Berthe’s free-spirited spunk and harmless lasciviousness. We see why Berthe is an outcast at court, with her laissez-faire attitude sharply contrasting with the cutthroat ambitions and manipulative behavior of Charlemagne and those in his orbit.

“With You” is a depiction of Pippin’s

romantic dalliances (with many different partners). Stewart’s choreography, which is both graceful and hedonistic, matches the florid, stepwise melody. One of Pippin’s paramours swings on a hoop high above the stage, (perhaps unintentionally) recalling Glinda’s entrance in her bubble in Wicked Reflecting the sexual revolution, the scene — in tandem with the battle sequence — dates the musical to its Vietnam War era.

Eventually, Pippin confronts Charlemagne about his tyrannical rule, the king dismissively challenges Pippin to do what he feels he must. After he reluctantly assassinates his father, Pippin ascends to the throne, singing the optimistic anthem “Morning Glow.”

This sequence is an example of how Bergquist’s direction and set (and props) design succeed in illustrating the show’s themes. In “Corner of the Sky,” Pippin sings about his ambitions while standing on a tall platform. Once he ascends to the throne, he looks down at the audience from a similar height — he has achieved his ambition.

But Pippin’s reign is short-lived. As he unsuccessfully juggles multiple problems, his altruistic intentions give way to pragmatism and jaded cynicism. Eventually he not only sounds like his father, but he abandons his ambition; at his request the Leading Player brings the king back to life. This event, which restores an unsavory status quo, is never referenced

again. Unfortunately, this places Pippin in an unadmirable moral position, rendering the show’s overall message slightly less commendable than the writers seem to intend it to be.

Still at loose ends, Pippin eventually finds himself at the home of a widow, Catherine (Shannon Filer), and her son Theo (Lucy Shea). Catherine introduces herself to Pippin in the breezy “Kind of Woman.” With its melodic leaps, the song has a quintessential early 1970s melody that would not be out of place on a Carpenters album. The tongue-in-cheek lyrics — which convey a duality of selfawareness and lack thereof — prefigure “Popular” from Wicked

Filer’s performance succeeds in setting the sweetly wholesome Catherine apart from most of the other female characters (excluding Berthe) that Pippin encounters. There is a nice bit of punctuation when, as Catherine sings about her lack of affectation, she does a handstand — reminding us that she still is supposed to be performing a role in the machinations of the Leading Player.

Shea is amusing in her depiction of Theo’s wary attitude toward Pippin. Like his efforts to find his purpose, Pippin’s initial efforts to connect with Theo fail, but now he is thinking of someone other than himself, which is noticed by Catherine. The voices of Johnson and Filer blend nicely in the gently syncopated “Love Song,” which Filer accompanies on guitar. Pippin expresses horror at the mundanity of the repetitive household tasks he would be expected to fulfill if he stays with Catherine and Theo, so the Leading Player offers him an alternative: perform a Finale in which he lights himself on fire and “become one with the flame.”

Ari Brown captures Charlemagne’s bloodlust and thirst for power, delivering his lines with a cruel gleam in his eyes. He does an impressive job performing Schwartz’s Gilbert & Sullivan-esque patter

For information about Theatre Intime’s upcoming productions call (609) 2585155 or visit theatreintime.org.

Panicked, Pippin chooses a simple life with Catherine. The furious Leading Player removes all stage elements, and snaps at the orchestra to stop playing, leaving Pippin to a life unaccompanied by theatrical glitz. In a coda (conceived in 1998), Theo reprises “Corner of the Sky,” and an excited Leading Player restores everything. A new cycle begins.

With a clear beat, Music Director Giao Vu Dinh (assisted by keyboardist Alyssa Batcheler) gets a crisp, well-blended sound out of the nine-player orchestra. The one audio issue that merits greater care in future productions is in ensuring that neither the orchestra nor the sound effects ever overpower the singers. (Johnson has the vocal power to project over the orchestra, but not all of the actors do.)

In tandem with Rhim’s often eerie lighting, the costumes by Bergquist and Kristen Tan create some impressive stage pictures. Appropriately, Charlemagne’s multi-textured tunic is particularly opulent. Stage Manager Kat McLaughlin assists in both set and lighting design.

In general, Theatre Intime and Princeton University Players do their “magic” well with Pippin, ending their seasons on a memorable note.

—Donald H. Sanborn III

“PIPPIN”: Theatre Intime and Princeton University Players have staged “Pippin.” Directed by Solomon Bergquist, the musical was presented May 24-26 at the Hamilton Murray Theater. Above, from left: Pippin (Rowan Johnson) contemplates his future, under the dangerous guidance of the Leading Player (Isabella Rivera). (Photo by Elena Milliken)

“Painting the Garden State” Exhibition at SFA Gallery

John Schmidtberger SFA Gallery in Frenchtown presents “Emily Thompson: Painting the Garden State” June 1 to June 30. An opening reception is on Saturday, June 8 from 5 to 8 p.m.

Thompson looks to the state of New Jersey for her artistic inspiration. Where others might see ugliness and blight, she finds beauty and a never-ending supply of compelling subjects: industrial scenes, roadside architecture and vintage signage,

and diners. Thompson’s paintings combine these recognizable images with textured, expressionistic brushwork and a broad color palette. A close inspection reveals marks made with gusto and assurance, though Thompson is quick to point out that all the painterly

issues and decisions are only in service of the mood and “nostalgic feeling of the painting.”

Thompson attended the High School of Art and Design and the School of Visual Arts in New York. She is an award-winning artist with work in private collections throughout the United States and Europe.

John Schmidtberger SFA Gallery is located at 10 Bridge Street in Frenchtown. Hours are Thursday through Sunday from 12 to 4 p.m. and by appointment. For more information, call (908) 268-1700 or visit sfagallery.com.

Vendor Applications Open

For Arts Council’s yART Sale

The Arts Council of Princeton is now accepting vendor applications for their secondannual yART sale to be held on Saturday, August 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The yART sale is an outdoor, flea-market style opportunity for attendees to shop affordable work from local artists cleaning out their studios.

“Last year was our first yART sale and it was so much fun,” said Artistic Director Maria Evans. “Once we were set up, people just began to pour in, looking for that special art bargain. Don’t miss this opportunity to clear out your work area and make space for fall.”

Artists and crafters are encouraged to apply to sell their wares at this pop-up market held in the Arts Council’s parking lot and terrace. There is an application fee of

YOGA ON THE LAWN

Thursday, June 6, 5:30 p.m.

Lockhart Hall Lawn

Enjoy outdoor yoga on a summer evening. Bring your own mat.

In case of inclement weather, the yoga class will be held in Simpson B60 A+B+C (Meeting Room).

$10 and tabling fee of $25, if accepted.

Applications are available now at artscouncilofprinceton.org. The deadline for submissions is Friday, June 14 at 11:59 p.m.

The Arts Council of Princeton is located at 102 Witherspoon Street. For more information, visit arts councilofprinceton.org.

WWA to Debut New Activities at ArtWalk

West Windsor Arts (WWA) is transitioning into the summer season with the return of two annual events on Saturday, June 1 from 11 a.m. to 2p.m.: a family fun day with a one-mile walk and scavenger hunt, plus live music, art projects and fitness games (happening outside the arts center, weather permitting); and the “Faculty and Student Show” on the walls inside their gallery.

“ArtWalk has grown into so much more than the walk itself, although it is still the highlight of the day, especially for the kids, with motivational signs and games along the way,” said Aylin Green, executive director of West Windsor Arts. “But a lot of people come to the event every year to hear the music, explore the arts center, and give their kids a chance to try simple ‘on the go’ art projects.”

“This year, there will be even more activities for people of all ages, including scalable fitness challenges, nutrition games, and a graffiti-making workout,” she continued. “Several program partners will be on hand — F3 Fitness, RWJ Fitness and Wellness,

The Gurukul Dance, and Eating for Your Health — providing a token for each activity completed, which attendees can turn in for prizes.”

Nicole Demeter, Group Fitness Manager at RWJ Fitness and Wellness, will be leading short chair workouts that attendees can try during the event and later repeat at home.

“We are calling this year’s event ArtWalk and ‘Try-ArtAthon’ to encourage participants to try new things, with a focus on fitness. You’ll be able to test your fitness level with a combination of classic fitness and art-inspired challenges,” said Green, noting that favorites from the past, such as face painting, live music, vendor tables, and a silent auction, will still be happening, creating a festive environment. This year’s musical entertainment will be provided by two student bands from Stibol Music.

“We encourage everyone to be a part of this day,” says Mikel Cirkus, president of the West Windsor Arts Board of Directors. “ArtWalk 2024 is a day out with friends and family, it’s a walk, it’s creative, it’s interactive, it’s a multisensory experience for everyone.” Proceeds from the ArtWalk support West Windsor Arts’ education programs benefiting young children, teens, and adults, as well as arts programming for the community, free of charge whenever possible.

Tickets start at $10 for individuals and $25 for families. For more information, visit westwindsorarts.org.

“THE MONACO MOTEL”: This painting by Emily Thompson is featured in “Painting the Garden State,” on view June 1 through June 30 at the John Schmidtberger SFA Gallery in Frenchtown. An opening reception is on Saturday, June 8 from 5 to 8 p.m.

AFFORDABLE ART: The Arts Council of Princeton is now accepting vendor applications for their annual yART sale, an opportunity for attendees to shop affordable work from local artists cleaning out their studios.

in the Taplin Gallery. A gallery opening is on Saturday, June 1 from 3 to 5 p.m.

Arts Council Presents “Narratives From My Toy Box” Photo Exhibit

The Arts Council of Princeton (ACP) will show “Narratives from My Toy Box,” a solo exhibition of photography by artist Dot Paolo, from June 1-29 in the Taplin Gallery. A gallery opening will be held on Saturday, June 1 from 3-5 p.m. An artist talk will take place on Saturday, June 22 at 2 p.m.

Paolo’s practice involves collecting vintage toys and objects and employing them in her diorama photographs.

“This exhibition combines artworks from a few different series,” she said. “Some of the photographs are narratives about the mishaps that cause the demise of these toys and vintage objects.”

Paolo illustrates the plight of the toys; how they have been stepped on, vacuumed, burned, flooded, swallowed, lost, chewed up by the dog, run over by the lawn mower, or buried after being left in the yard; only to fi nd their end. “Initially, I used legs and feet as my weapon of choice, like Monty Python’s trademark foot which he adapted from Cupid’s foot by Agnolo Bronzino,” she said.

Paolo also creates portraits of these toys. These photos include dolls, puppets, dogs, animals, and other assorted objects.

“When I get a new toy, I often photograph it in front of a curtain or on my desktop with a piece of patterned paper as a background,” she said. “The images are

printed in a vintage photobooth style. I use a Nikon D750 digital camera, and I print all my own digital images using an Epson P6000. I am also exhibiting black and white silverprints, created in a dark room that are hand painted. I make a digital negative with Pictorico film and contact print them on a special paper. The photographs are painted with Marshall’s Photo Oils and pencils, a semi-transparent medium, made especially for photography in 1919 by John G. Marshall.”

Also on view in the ACP’s Paul Robeson Center for the Arts are “The Way of Watercolor,” artwork by the adult students of artistinstructor Hema Bharadwaj, and “Phases of the Heart,” a solo show by local painter Marlon “7oveChild” Davila.

The Arts Council of Princeton is at 102 Witherspoon Street. Gallery hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Sunday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. For more information, visit artscouncilofprinceton.org.

Annual Princeton High School Student Art Show on June 6 Princeton High School (PHS) has announced its annual “End-of-Year Studio Art Exhibition,” showcasing the creativity and talent of all visual art students. The show will be held on Thursday, June 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. in PHS’ Numina Gallery, Room 172, and Room 82 at 151 Moore Street.

The show will feature a

diverse array of artwork created by hundreds of PHS visual art students. Attendees will also have the opportunity to view new murals created by students that now adorn the music wing and the health office hallway. Light refreshments will be served throughout the evening.

This event provides an opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate the artistic achievements of the PHS students. They invite parents, friends, and art enthusiasts to join them for an evening of creativity, inspiration, and community spirit.

For more information, visit princetonk12.org/TheArts.

Area Exhibits

Art@Bainbridge, 158 Nassau Street, has “Denison Baniwa: Under the Skin of History” through September 1. Artmuseum.princeton. edu.

Artists’ Gallery, 18 Bridge Street, Lambertville, has “Habitats” through June 2 and “Beyond Boundaries” June 6 through June 30. An opening reception is on June 8 from 5 to 7 p.m. Gallery hours are Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Lambertvillearts.com.

Art on Hulfish, 11 Hulfish Street, has “Don’t we touch each other just to prove we are still here?: Photography and Touch”

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through August 4. Artmuseum.princeton.edu.

Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street, has “Narratives From My Toy Box” June 1 to June 29 in the Taplin Gallery. Artscouncilofprinceton.org.

Gallery 14 Fine Art Photography, 14 Mercer Street, Hopewell, has “Small Takes on Big Places” and “Subjective Perspectives” through June 16. Gallery14.org.

Gourgaud Gallery, 23-A North Main Street, Cranbury, has a photography exhibit by the Cranbury digital Camera Club through May 31. Cranburyartscouncil.org.

Grounds For Sculpture, 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton, has “Slow Motion” through September 1 and “That’s Worth Celebrating: The Life and Work of the Johnson Family” through the end of 2024, among other exhibits. Groundsforsculpture.org.

Historical Society of Princeton, Updike Farmstead, 354 Quaker Road, has “Princeton Reflected: Stories from HSP’s Collection” and “Einstein Salon and Innovator’s Gallery.” Museum hours are Thursday through Sunday, 12 to 4 p.m. Princetonhistory.org

Mercer Museum, 84 South Pine Street, Doylestown, Pa., has “The Doan Gang: Outlaws of the Revolution” through December 31, 2026. Mercermuseum.org.

Michener Art Museum, 138 South Pine Street, Doylestown, Pa., has “George R. Anthonisen: Meditations on the Human Condition” through October 13. Michenerartmuseum.org

Morpeth Contemporary, 43 West Broad Street, Hopewell, has “Christine Lafuente: The Air Between” through May 31. Morpethcontemporary.com.

Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, has “Morven Revealed: Untold Stories from New Jersey’s Most Historic Home,” through March 2, 2025. Morven.org.

New Hope Colony Foundation for the Arts, 2594 River Road, New Hope, Pa., has “Recent Works” by painter David Stier through June 16. Open Saturday and Sunday 1-5 pm. Newhopecolony.org/exhibitions.

Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, has “Inspired Together” through June 1. Princetonlibrary.org.

Small World Coffee, 14 Witherspoon Street, has works by Karen Stolper through June 4. Small paintings by Diana Dubossarska are at the 254 Nassau Street location through June 4. Smallworldcoffee.com.

Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie, Cadwalader Park, Trenton, has “Space & Clutter” through June 30. Ellarslie.org.

West Windsor Arts, 952 Alexander Road, West Windsor, has “Leave Your Mark –Member Art Show” through June 1. Westwindsorarts.org.

Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers, 71 George Street, New Brunswick, has “George Segal: Themes and Variations” through July 31 and “Michelle V. Agins: Storyteller” through December 8. Zimmerli.rutgers.edu.

Thursdays, June 6, 13, 20 & 27

TOY STORIES: The Arts Council of Princeton will host Dot Paolo in a solo photography exhibition, “Narratives from My Toy Box,” June 1 through June 29

“BLACK

SYMPHONY”: This oil on canvas painting by Joe Kazimierczyk is featured in “Beyond Boundaries,” his joint exhibition with Jane Adriance, on view June 6 through June 30 at Artists’ Gallery, 18 Bridge Street, Lambertville. An opening reception is on Saturday, June 8 from 5 to 7 p.m.

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JUNE 6: NO WAY OUT

JULY 11: RANGER NOUVEAU

JUNE 13: BLAWENBERG BAND

JULY 18: KINDRED SPIRIT

JUNE 20: MAMBO MAGIC

JUNE 27: PRINCETON SCHOOL OF ROCK

JULY 25: ERIC MINTEL QUARTET AUGUST 1: RANDOM

JULY 11: RANGER NOUVEAU

JULY 18: KINDRED SPIRIT

JULY 25: ERIC MINTEL QUARTET

AUGUST 8: GRACE LITTLE BAND

AUGUST 1: RANDOM ACTS OF SOUL

AUGUST 8: GRACE LITTLE BAND

TOWN TOPICS | Mark Your Calendar

Wednesday, May 29

11 a.m.-12:30 p.m .: “ Leighton Listens.” Princeton Councilman Leighton Newlin is on hand to discuss current events with members of the public, at LiLLiPiES Bakery, Princeton Shopping Center, 301 North Harrison Street.

Thursday, May 30

10 a.m.-3 p.m .: Princeton Farmers Market is at Hinds Plaza. More than 30 vendors with local organic produce, pasture-raised meat and eggs, cheeses, fresh flowers, knife-sharpening, jewelry, and more. Live music. SNAP/EBT cards and matches accepted up to $10 a day. Princetonfarmersmarket.com.

Friday, May 31

9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.: Job Seekers: The Art of Building Influence. Job search strategist John West Hadley discusses how to have more influential conversations, engage contacts, and motivate prospects to take action. At Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. Princetonlibrary.org.

12 p.m .: Annual Pride Month flag-raising, at Monument Hall, 1 Monument Drive.

4:30 p.m .: Princeton Community Pride Picnic, at Hinds Plaza and Princeton Public Library’s Community Room, 65 Witherspoon Street. Celebrate LGBTQ+ with music, games, activities, giveaways, and more at this family-friendly event. Followed by a dance party at the Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street. Princetonlibrary.org.

8 p.m .: Bright Star, at Kelsey Theater of Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. Inspired by a true story, with a score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell. $24-$26. Kelsey. mccc.edu.

Saturday, June 1

9 a.m.-1 p.m.: West Windsor Farmers Market at Vaughn lot, Princeton Junction train station. Fresh produce and much more. Music by West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North ensembles. Wwcfm.org.

10 a.m.-2 p.m .: Father Family Day at We Make, 109 Route 31 North, Pennington. Presented by the Father Center of New Jersey; family-friendly activities, refreshments, and recognition of 2024 “Platinum Dads.” $5-$10. Thefathercenter.org.

10 a.m.-2 p.m .: Native Plant Sale at Cavallo Park, 2 Mount Hope Street, Lambertville. Presented by Lambertville Goes Wild. Perennials, shrubs, and trees; experts on site to answer questions. Lambertvillegoeswild. weebly.com.

11 a.m.-2 p.m .: ArtWalk, to support West Windsor Arts’ education program, a one-mile walk and fitness challenge for all levels; also features art activities, challenges, picnics, music, and more. Westwindsorarts.org.

12-5 p.m .: Winery Weekend Music Series at Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road. Music from 2-5 p.m. by Brian Bortnik. Light fare available; farm store is open. Terhuneorchards.com.

1-5 p.m .: Annual Ice Cream Social at the Trent House, 15 Market Street, Trenton. Free ice cream, live music, kids’ activities and games, at the historic site. Williamtrenthouse.org.

7:30 p.m .: La Fiocco period instrument ensemble presents “Purcell’s London” at Christ Congregation, 50 Walnut Lane. $25 ($10 for students). Lafiocco.org.

Sunday, June 2

11 a.m.: Epic Pride Author Panel at Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon

Street. Celebration of diverse books, with games, a photo booth, and more. Authors will sign books and interact with readers following the event. Princetonlibrary. org.

12-5 p.m .: Winery Weekend Music Series at Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road. Music from 2-5 p.m. by Audio Pilot. Light fare available; farm store is open. Terhuneorchards. com.

1 p.m .: Carillon concert at the Princeton University Graduate Tower; listen from the lawn outside. Free, held rain or shine. Gradschool. princeton.edu.

1-4 p.m .: Farm Day at the Museum, at Schenck Farmstead, 50 Southfield Road, West Windsor. Joint event of West Windsor’s and Plainsboro’s history museums. Tours of historic buildings, petting zoo, crafts, history, and more. Register at tinyurl.com/farmday24.

4 p.m.: Gathering in solidarity with the October 7 hostages, and a call for their release. Organized by a grassroots group of Israelis in Princeton. At Hinds Plaza.

Monday, June 3 Recycling

7-8:30 p.m.: Continuing Conversations on Race. Princeton High School racial literacy students give their annual presentation, at Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. Princetonlibrary.org.

Tuesday, June 4

9:30 and 11 a.m.: Read & Pick Program: Garden of Goodies, at Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road. Hands-on farm activity with stories for young children and caregivers. $12 per child. Terhuneorchards.com.

3-3:45 p.m .: Special Edition Storytime: I Am Jim Henson, for kids in Pre-K to third grade; reading by Brad Meltzer. Participants get a free copy of the book to take home. At Princeton Public

Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. Princetonlibrary.org.

7 p.m .: Artists Roundtable about the Princeton Festival’s production of the opera Cosi fan tutte , with panelists including conductor Rossen Milanov and director James Marvel, as well as cast members. At Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. Free. Princetonlibrary.org.

Wednesday, June 5

11 a.m.: “The Morning After: Post-Primary Election Analysis,” panel discussion presented by the Eagleton Institute of Politics, moderated by Jean Sinzdak, associate director of the Center for American Women and Politics. Via Zoom. Registration at eagleton.rutgers. edu/events .

7:30 p.m.: Lakecia Benjamin performs at McCarter’s Berlind Theatre, 91 University Place, as part of the Jazz in June series. McCarter.org .

7-8 p.m.: NBC News correspondent Steve Kornacki is in conversation with political analyst Ingrid Reed at Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. Princetonlibrary.org.

Thursday, June 6

10 a.m.-3 p.m .: Princeton Farmers Market is at Hinds Plaza. More than 30 vendors with local organic produce, pasture-raised meat and eggs, cheeses, fresh flowers, knife-sharpening, jewelry, and more. Live music. SNAP/EBT cards and matches accepted up to $10 a day. Princetonfarmersmarket.com.

11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m .: Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber’s monthly membership luncheon features Michael Schoen and Tzemin Sung of BeiGene speaking about the biologic company’s commitment to making a significant economic investment in New Jersey. At Princeton Marriott at Forrestal, 100 College Road East. Princetonmercer.org.

5-8 p.m .: Trivia Night at Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road. In the winery with DJ Iron Mike. Terhuneorchards.com.

6:30-10 p.m.: “Summer Sips & Sounds” fundraiser for the Jewish Family & Children’s Service, at The Watershed Institute, 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington. Food, drinks, live music, and lawn games. Jfcsonline.org/ sipssounds.

Friday, June 7

12-8 p.m.: Sunset Sips & Sounds at Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road. Winery and Barn Door Café are open. Music from 5-8 p.m. by Barbara Lin Band. Terhuneorchards.com.

7 p.m .: Dancing Under the Stars at Hinds Plaza. Members of Central Jersey Dance demonstrate basic steps and lead others in an evening of dancing. If it rains, the event is held in the Princeton Public

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Library’s Community Room. Princetonlibrary.org.

8 p.m .: Opera star Angel Blue performs with the Princeton Symphony Orchestra at the opening night of the Princeton Festival, in the performance pavilion at Morven, 55 Stockton Street. Rossen Milanov conducts; including works by Puccini, Verdi, and Gershwin. Princetonsymphony.org/festival.

8 p.m.: “Stomp,” a blend of dance, music and theater, is at McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place. Mccarter.org.

Saturday, June 8

9 a.m.-1 p.m.: West Windsor Farmers Market at Vaughn lot, Princeton Junction train station. Fresh produce and much more. Wwcfm.org.

9 a.m.-1 p.m .: Hopewell Public Library Book and Baked Goods Sale, 13 East Broad Street, Hopewell. Redlibrary.org.

10 a.m.-3 p.m .: Bordentown Green Fair, Carslake Community Center, 207 Crosswicks Street, Bordentown. More than 50 vendors and exhibits, live music, food. bcec.cityofbordentown.com/annual-greenfair-2/.

11 a.m.-3 p.m .: Worldwide Knit in Public Day, on the green at Princeton Shopping Center. Bring knitting and crochet projects and a chair. Princetonlibrary.org.

12-5 p.m .: Winery Weekend Music Series at Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road. Music from 2-5 p.m. by On the Fly. Light fare available; farm store is open. Terhuneorchards. com.

3 p.m .: “Stomp,” a blend of dance, music and theater, is at McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place. Mccarter. org.

7 p.m .: “The Music of Tina Turner” with LaKisha Jones is at the Princeton Festival in the performance pavilion at Morven, 55 Stockton Street. Princetonsymphony.org/festival.

Sunday, June 9

12-5 p.m .: Winery Weekend Music Series at Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road. Music from 2-5 p.m. by Kara & Corey. Light fare available; farm store is open. Terhuneorchards.com.

1 p.m .: Carillon concert at the Princeton University Graduate Tower; listen from the lawn outside. Free, held rain or shine. Gradschool. princeton.edu.

1:30 p.m .: The Princeton Festival presents Family Day with Latin Grammy nominee Sonia de los Santos in the performance pavilion at Morven, 55 Stockton Street. Hands-on activities followed by a family concert at 4 p.m . Princetonsymphony. org/festival.

3 p.m .: Author Kathleen Grissom discusses her latest novel Crow Mary at Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. Tea and cookies will be served.

Helping Students Navigate Journey to College Is Mission of Benjamin College Consulting

Strategist. Mentor. Counselor.

These are some of the designations which identify Benjamin Caldarelli in his mission to help students gain admission to college.

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But they are not all. As founder of Benjamin College Consulting, he is adviser, coach, collaborator, educator, motivator, encourager, and especially, listener.

All of these identities form the mosaic in which Caldarelli guides his clients on a journey of opportunity and challenge to a successful college admissions destination.

A committed educator for more than 20 years, Caldarelli believes the college admissions process is a unique opportunity for students to build upon their intellectual vitality, emotional intelligence, and character strengths. Since 2009, he has helped more than 600 students successfully explore the highly selective admissions process.

After 10 years as co-founder and chief educational strategist at Princeton College Consulting, Caldarelli now provides a concierge level of service through his boutique consultancy. In addition to counseling his clients, he writes The Citizen Scholar Newsletter, leads in-school workshops, and speaks at private events.

A graduate of the University of Illinois, he earned an MA in English from Northern Illinois University, and received training at the Harvard Institute on College Admissions. He is a professional member of the National Association of College Admissions Counseling and Higher Education Consultants Association.

Daunting Journey

His interest in helping students find their way through the daunting and often angst-inducing admissions journey stemmed from his own experience.

“When I was ready to go to college, I didn’t really have the right information,” he recalls. “College counseling with trusted advisors should really be a constant part of secondary education. In many schools today, the counselor/student ratio is one to 400.”

His approach, therefore, is to guide students as they try to determine which college is the best fit for them and the most appropriate way to achieve admission.

And it can start in the earliest years of high school. His clients are students in grades nine through 12, and the majority are from Princeton and the surrounding area, although he also consults with students across the country.

“It’s good to start in the ninth grade, and build on the relationship, taking into account their interests and motivation,” he points out. “It should be an authentic exploration.

“While some families seek help later, many choose to

start working in ninth or 10th grade. This way there is more time to ensure they have continuous guidance through their college preparation and admissions process.”

Individual Focus

His program offers a very individual focus. He crafts customized plans for a wide array of students and their interests. STEM, pre-med, entrepreneurial, humanities, art, future filmmakers are all represented as well as students who are undecided about their major interests. Caldarelli’s aim is to maximize personal growth and college options, while providing a sense of clarity — and — calm. College is such a big decision, a major moment in their lives.

“I try to be very mindful of the client’s individuality,” he explains. “I take the students very seriously. At the first meeting, which is in person at their home, it is very important to establish a good rapport. Each student and family is unique. The guidance I provide is always tailored to the individual student, their circumstances, and how they work best.

“Also, there is a definite advantage in working in the area for more than 10 years. In addition to knowledge of the local high schools, the ability to have an initial in person planning session with a family at their own kitchen table is invaluable. I always learn something important about the student that may not have come up otherwise.”

After the first introductory meeting, subsequent sessions are via Zoom, and typically are one hour. Caldarelli works with students anywhere from six months to four years. “We work together through application submission and ultimately college matriculation,” he explains.

Also, his approach can be wide-ranging as he becomes acquainted with the student and their goals, motivation, and interests.

As he points out, “They may not have a dream yet. There are so many possibilities. I try to get to know them and what they enjoy. For example, I might ask what they like to do on a Saturday morning.”

Citizen Scholar

Benjamin College Consulting is set apart in a number of ways, particularly in its focus on The Citizen Scholar Admissions Strategy. This includes three important pillars: Intellectual Vitality, Emotional Acumen, and Civic Engagement.

“Highly selective colleges aim to shape a diverse class of students likely to excel academically and enrich both the intellectual and social experience of their peers.” Caldarelli explains. “Admissions committees are therefore looking for students who will be prodigious citizens — active members of a diverse campus community who view forging strong relationships as a privilege and responsibility; and engaged scholars — students who are highly capable, intrinsically motivated, and exhibit a desire to apply what they learn toward the public good.”

This is the educational ideal of America’s elite colleges and universities, he continues: “A curated community of citizens and scholars preparing to lead a democracy (and a few who might change the world) — what we call Citizen Scholars.”

The pillar Intellectual Vitality includes “a voracious appetite for the world of ideas and life of the mind; the creativity to make novel connections across traditional academic disciplines; a knack for asking questions that enliven a discussion; and ultimately, the initiative with which you seek out and commit to new learning opportunities.”

Self-awareness and insight into one’s own character strengths and weaknesses are important aspects of the Emotional Acumen Pillar. In addition, states Caldarelli: “A growth mindset with a strong drive for personal development according to your values and goals; the ability to recognize and advantageously regulate your own emotions; the confidence to embrace uncertainty; and a heightened sense of empathy that engenders strong relationships.”

Being part of the wider community is a major part of the Civic Engagement Pillar, including “An understanding of yourself as a member of multiple communities and a larger social fabric; the desire — a sense of duty — to use your skills and talents to make a difference in the lives of others; and the ability to make and justify informed moral and ethical judgments.”

Increasing Number Caldarelli notes that college admissions officers are faced with an increasing number of applications every year, and thus have limited time to summarize and evaluate their impressions of each applicant.

“The trend in recent years is that more students are applying to a greater number of schools, and many of these students are applying to the same number of highly selective colleges.”

Caldarelli has visited 200 colleges across the country, met admissions officers, talked with students, and gained a great deal of understanding and insight in how the process works.

As he reports, “While a ‘citizen and scholar’ is a description that carries weight on its own, to stand out in a sea of other wellqualified applicants, you must have a more specific and memorable application persona. Think of it as your admissions ‘pitch’: the one sentence you want an admissions officer to remember you by. At Benjamin College Consulting, we call this sentence your Citizen Scholar Statement.

Crafting the Citizen Scholar Statement involves telling one’s story clearly and precisely, he notes. “It should be dynamic and refined over time, but ultimately it will be an anchor for interweaving a coherent and highly compelling story throughout all aspects of your college application.”

In helping students refine their Citizen Scholar Statement, Caldarelli points out

COLLEGE QUEST: “Higher education is not only about where you go, but also who you want to be in the world. When approached well, I believe the college admissions process can be one of the most significant opportunities for students’ intellectual and emotional growth.” Benjamin Caldarelli, founder of Benjamin College Consulting, is enthusiastic about helping students navigate the college admissions journey.

that composing the essay is often one of the most difficult challenges.

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“Even my best and most motivated students can struggle with the 20-30 essays they often need to complete. These questions ask students to think and write about themselves in ways that are unfamiliar and can be uncomfortable. By going through a thorough writing process with multiple drafts, my students excavate their most meaningful stories and elevate polished revisions.”

Personal interviews can also be part of the process, he adds, and can be influential. “While students can’t necessarily talk their way in, interviews are an opportunity to complement their application. By preparing students for an interview — thinking through what they want to communicate, practicing engaging in a conversation that articulates certain points with clarity and enthusiasm, and giving feedback and encouragement — I’m helping them build a meaningful life skill as well.”

He adds that extracurricular activities can also play a part, noting that “Colleges care not only about what you do, but how you think about your activities. There are levels of achievement that will stand out in most endeavors, but I also help students think about: What challenges have I faced? What did I do to attempt to overcome them? What did I feel and learn? How have I

applied that learning in other areas of my life?”

Benjamin College Consulting offers three different plans: the Essential Package, including two hours of strategic admissions consultation and up to 30 hours of customized strategic counseling, mentorship, and application assistance; the Comprehensive Package, similar to the Essential Package, however, with up to 50 hours of customized counseling; and the Premier Package offering all the aspects of the Essential and Comprehensive packages, but with non-time customized strategic counseling, mentorship, and application assistance.

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Benjamin College Consulting students have a highly successful rate of college

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“I keep in touch with many of my students and families long after the admissions process is over. I look forward to all their updates!

“I enjoy the relationships I get to have with the students, and I look forward to the conversations I have with them about their dreams and aspirations, and helping them develop plans and see them through. It is so rewarding to see how the students grow during the admissions process. Whether their dreams are fully formed or in progress, I listen closely and ask questions, and then help assemble shorter and longer term plans for exploring their interests and pursuing goals.

“Socrates encouraged us all to ‘know thyself.’ The college admissions process is a journey to self-knowledge. It can be one of the greatest opportunities for personal growth. Emotional maturity is a lifelong pursuit and the college application is an early stage of the process. Every aspect of that process is about self-reflection and building character strengths that will serve students well in college and beyond. I enjoy the opportunity to serve as mentor and coach.”

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After PU Softball Earns 1st NCAA Victory Since 2005, Tigers Confident of Future Success on National Stage

As the Princeton University softball team prepared to head to the NCAA regional in Lafayette, La. earlier this month, the squad’s veterans imparted some wisdom gained from their experience at the 2022 national tournament.

“It was good to have a bunch of perspectives from coaches to the juniors and seniors,” said Princeton head coach Lisa Van Ackeren.

“Everybody experienced it a little differently and to just share as much as we could. Nothing can quite prepare you to set foot on the field. Meg Harrington said when we were talking with the pitchers and she was like it is the first time you actually feel you are on a stage when you are on the field.”

Initially, the Tigers stumbled on the national stage, falling 8-0 to host Louisiana on May 17 to open the double-elimination competition.

“We are not going down there to have fun and get a good experience, yeah we are going to have that but it was actually being there to compete and treating it as a business trip,” said Van Ackeren. “It is making sure we are in a position where we believe we can make noise and believe we can win. The first day was getting settled, it didn’t go the way we wanted. No one was happy that night, no one was happy

with how we performed.”

Princeton was very happy with how it performed the next day as it topped Mississippi 4-2 for the program’s first win in the NCAA tournament since 2005. Hours later, the Tigers gave Louisiana a battle in an elimination game, ultimately falling 2-1 in eight innings to end the spring with a 30-18 record.

In the win over Ole Miss, freshman pitcher Cassidy Shaw came up big, hurling five shutout innings with eight strikeouts, one walk, and yielding just three hits.

“Cassidy was phenomenal, I can’t say enough good things about her,” said Van Ackeren. “Literally the first pitch she threw was a strike. That says everything. It is so difficult to be calm enough to just be focused on what your job is. She had a phenomenal, phenomenal game versus Ole Miss.”

As for the Tiger offense, sophomore catcher Julia Dumais went 2-for-3 with two RBIs while freshman third baseman Sonia Zhang was 2-for-4 with one run and two RBIs to lead the way.

“Julia has just done a great job; I think she did a better job this year of understanding that it is not going to be perfect that I can still have a great game even if I don’t have the at-bat that I want early on,” said Van Ackeren

of Dumais, who hit .308 this spring while Zhang posted a team-high .388 batting average.

“I think her role as a catcher too helps with that; to be involved with every play you have to move on. Sonia has been so steady. Even on her bad weekends somehow she is on base. She was great, being a freshman in the leadoff spot in some really big moments. She was just so steady and gritty. She is really a tough nut. She just finds a way to get it done. I am really proud of her.”

Getting it done against Ole Miss was a breakthrough moment for the Tiger program.

“It was emotional, the belief that you can do it and actually doing it is game changing for the seniors in our program who did so much for this team,” said Van Ackeren. “They put the program on a different step than we have been in the past. For the underclassmen to do that and to have that moment and it is like we know we are good. We know we can compete against an SEC team on the biggest stage. It is like, yes, we can do this. The future is really bright because belief is hard to teach so you take that and you know it can happen. It is going to be pretty cool.”

In the rematch against host Louisiana, Princeton fell behind 1-0 in the top

of the third inning but then knotted the game on an RBI single by Zhang in the bottom of the frame. Neither team scored again until the Ragin’ Cajuns pushed across the winning run in the bottom of the eighth.

Sophomore star relief pitcher Brielle Wright kept the Tigers in the game as she made her first start of the season. She had two stints in the circle in the contest, going 4 1/3 innings and allowing an unearned run on five hits and two walks. Wright returned to the game to get the final out of the sixth and threw the last two innings as the eventual winning run scored after a leadoff triple inside the right-field line with a sacrifice fly.

“We literally left it all on the field, everybody gave their absolute heart to that game and the whole day,” said Van Ackeren, reflecting on the finale. “We never doubted that we were going to win that game. I think we were shocked when we didn’t. It made us a really dangerous team against a very good offense. They score runs, that is how they have won games this year. Brielle was the only one who didn’t see Louisiana on Friday and there were a lot of lefties in their lineup. She got her first start of the year in the biggest game of

her career. Our defense was phenomenal. It was everybody pulling in one direction. That was really, really cool and I think we got a lot of fans from Louisiana.”

In making new fans, the Tigers showed that they could compete with anybody.

“It felt good to have built a team that kept getting better all the way throughout the year, that is deeply satisfying,” said Van Ackeren. “Also we felt really strongly that we were a great representation of the Ivy League. There are a lot of people who just want to talk about the academic experience of our kids and don’t give them the respect for the type of athletes that they are. We were able to change that narrative. They didn’t focus so much on just the academic experience. They focused on the competitiveness of our team, the heart and resilience, the way that we played together, and our energy. I felt really good about that.”

Van Ackeren feels really good about what she got from her senior group of shortstop Grace Jackson, outfielder Cate Bade, infielder Caitlin Bish, and pitcher Molly Chambers.

“They have been through a lot; they all started their careers during COVID and

they didn’t have a meaningful freshman year,” said Van Ackeren. “I said at the last time we were together as a group that their legacy on our program is that they played their role to the best of their ability, no matter what it was. It didn’t matter if you were a pinch runner, a back-up, a cheerleader, or a starter. None of that mattered to them, they wanted to contribute and took a lot of pride in contributing to the team in whatever way they could.”

With such returning stars as Shaw, Dumais, Zhang, Wright, Harrington, Lauren Sablone, Sophia Marsalo, and Allison Ha, the Tigers are a team on the rise that is determined to make an even greater impact on the national stage.

“We have a lot coming back, I think how the season ended has instilled so much possibility in the coming year,” said Van Ackeren. “We had a great year, but I think the cap on us has been blown off of what they can do playing for a good team that expects to win. In the offseason, it feels good knowing that you are coming back to a winning culture and a winning program. That is always a good thing.”

—Bill Alden

SO GOOD: Princeton University softball player Sonia Zhang takes a cut in a game this spring. Freshman infielder Zhang starred as Princeton went 1-2 in the NCAA regional in Lafayette, La. earlier this month posting a 4-2 win over Ole Miss on May 18 to earn its first win in the national tournament since 2005. The Tigers finished the season with a 30-18 record. (Photo by Steven Wojtowicz)

Tiger Women’s Hoops Star Chen, Men’s Fencer Szapary

Named as Recipients of PU’s Top Senior Sports

As Kaitlyn Chen played in her final game at Jadwin Gym for the Princeton University women’s basketball squad this past March, she reflected on the special ride she has enjoyed with her teammates.

“This school is just amazing and it is surrounded by such great people,” said Chen, a 5’9 native of San Marino, Calif., who helped Princeton defeat Penn 7255 that night as the Tigers clinched a tie for the Ivy League regular season crown. “I am just lucky to be here and be able to celebrate this with them. I will just be grateful for all of the memories I have made here and all of the friendships and relationships that I have grown and developed. Those will be with me the rest of my life.”

Last Thursday evening at the Gary Walters ’67 Princeton Varsity Club Awards Banquet, Chen’s memorable career was celebrated as she won the 2024 C. Otto von Kienbusch Award, which is presented annually to a Princeton senior woman of high scholastic rank who has demonstrated general proficiency in athletics and the qualities of a true sportswoman. NCAA champion épée fencer Tristan Szapary won the 2024 William Winston Roper Trophy, which is awarded annually to a Princeton senior man of high scholastic rank and outstanding qualities of sportsmanship and general proficiency in athletics.

Star point guard Chen made an indelible impact in just three seasons as her

freshman campaign was canceled due to COVID-19 issues. Chen led the Tigers to three Ivy League titles, three Ivy League Tournament crowns, and three NCAA Tournament appearances.

Chen, an anthropology major, helped the Tigers become the first Ivy League women’s team to win NCAA Tournament games in backto-back seasons as they topped Kentucky 69-62 in the 2022 NCAA tournament and then edged N.C. State 64-63 in a first round contest in 2023. A two-time unanimous First-Team All-Ivy selection and 2023 Ivy Player of the Year, Chen helped the Tigers go 74-16 during her time at Princeton, including three Top-25 victories.

The true definition of a student-athlete, Chen was named a College Sports Communicators Second Team Academic All-American as a senior, the program’s first since 2016, after finishing her Tiger career with 1,276 points also with 359 assists, the third highest total in program history. In her senior season, Chen averaged 15.8 points and 4.9 assists a game as the Tigers went 25-5.

In the wake of the win over Penn in Chen’s Jadwin finale, Princeton head coach Carla Berube credited her point guard with refusing to let the Tigers lose.

“She rises up in the biggest of times, in the biggest of games; we knew she wasn’t going to allow an Ivy League championship slip through her fingers,” said Berube of Chen, who is heading to

UConn this fall to play for the powerhouse Huskies as a graduate transfer. “She was making great plays for her teammates and for herself. I think she read the floor really well tonight.”

Szapary, for his part, also displayed a knack for rising to the occasion as he capped his senior year by winning the NCAA épée title. It was Princeton’s ninth individual men’s fencing national championship and first since 2012. The All-American honor that came with the NCAA title was Szapary’s second straight.

Szapary’s final bouts as a member of the Princeton fencing team added him to the program’s record books for all-time when he knocked off top-seeded Henry Lawson of Harvard, 15-9, in the épée semifinals and then beat Notre Dame’s Jonathan Hamilton-Meikle 15-14, winning on a double touch to take the title.

Over his Tiger career, Szapary, a two-time team captain and a neuroscience major from Wynnewood, Pa., was a two-time NCAA regional champion and three-time All-Ivy League honoree, twice earning firstteam honors. Szapary’s final season also saw the team return to the top of the Ivy League, winning its first men’s Ivy title since 2017. That followed a 2023 season where Szapary helped the team to a national runnerup finish at the 2023 NCAA Championships.

—Bill Alden

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ent of the 2024 C. Otto von Kienbusch Award which is presented annually to a Princeton senior woman of high scholastic rank who has demonstrated general proficiency in athletics and the qualities of a true sportswoman. Tiger men’s senior fencer Tristan Szapary was named as the winner of the 2024 William Winston Roper Trophy which is awarded annually to a Princeton senior man of high scholastic rank and outstanding qualities of sportsmanship and general proficiency in athletics.

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3 PU Men’s Track Athletes

Make NCAA Championships

A trio of athletes from the Princeton University men’s track team excelled last weekend at the NCAA Regional in Lexington, Ky., as they qualified for the upcoming NCAA championship meet.

Sophomore Casey Helm took eighth in the discus with a best throw of 186’4 to punch his ticket to the national meet.

Sophomore Jackson Shorten took fifth in the 3,000-meter steeplechase in 8:35.98 to advance while junior Nicholas Bendtsen placed 12th in the 5,000 in 13:59.82, securing the last qualifying spot.

The NCAA Championships will be taking place from June 5-8 in Eugene, Ore.

5 PU Women’s Track Athletes

Qualify for NCAA Championships

The Princeton University women’s track team saw five of its athletes come up big last weekend at the NCAA Regional in Lexington, Ky. as they qualified for the upcoming NCAA championship meet.

Sophomore Shea Greene placed first in the javelin with a program record heave of 184’4 to earn her spot in the national meet. Sophomore Alex Kelly qualified in the long jump while sophomore Georgina Scoot advanced in in the triple jump, junior Siniru Iheoma made it in the discus, and sophomore Tessa Mudd advanced in the pole vault.

The NCAA Championships are scheduled from June 5-8 in Eugene, Ore.

PU Football Star Travis Selected for Lane Award

Princeton University football star offensive lineman

Jalen Travis was named last Thursday at the Gary Walters ’67 Princeton Varsity Club Awards Banquet as the recipient of the 2024 Art Lane ’34 Award, which is presented annually to seniors in recognition of selfless contribution to sport and society.

Travis , a senior captain for the Tigers last fall, was a two-time All-Ivy performer and Ivy League champion. Travis was recently named the national male collegiate recipient of the Athletes For A Better World Coach Wooden Citizenship Cup, which honors character, teamwork, and citizenship.

Travis previously founded his own nonprofit organization, The Just Action Coalition, to engage, educate, and empower youth in social justice activism in his hometown of Minneapolis, Minn.

At Princeton, Travis was active as a Student-Athlete Wellness Leader and codirector of the Minority Pre-Law Association. He also served as a liaison for Princeton’s Advocacy and Activism Student Board at the Pace Center for Civic Engagement and as an advisory board member for the Program for Community-Engaged Scholarship (ProCES). Travis has been awarded a Truman Scholarship to attend law school and pursue a career in public service. Travis is an Anthropology major pursuing a certificate in African American Studies.

Class of 1916 Cup Goes To Field Hockey’s

Davidson Princeton University field hockey star Sam Davidson was named last Thursday at the Gary Walters ’67 Princeton Varsity Club Awards Banquet as the recipient of the Class of 1916 Cup presented annually to the Princeton varsity letter-winner who has achieved the highest academic standing at graduation.

Davidson was a senior captain and defender for Tiger field hockey. In her 30 career starts, she helped Princeton to a pair of Ivy League titles and a 2019 postseason run that culminated in an appearance in the NCAA final.

A two-time Academic All-Ivy selection, Davidson tallied 11 goals on penalty strokes during her career, converting more than 90 percent of her attempts. Davidson , a native of North Andover, Mass., who majored in sociology, served her team as a SCORRE leader, educating coaches and teammates on healthy relationships and building a culture of respect and inclusion. Additionally, she volunteered with the Princeton Best Buddies chapter and was a peer mentor for Princeton Women in Economics and Policy. Davidson also served on the Ivy League Field Hockey Social Justice Committee.

Tiger Hoops Standout Allocco Earns Sailer Leadership Award Princeton University men’s hoops standout Matt Allocco was named last Thursday at the Gary Walters ’67 Princeton Varsity Club Awards Banquet as the recipient

of the 2024 Chris Sailer Leadership Award which is presented in honor of Chris Sailer, the Hall of Fame women’s lacrosse coach at Princeton from 1987-2022.

The award, made possible by Lucy Small DeStefano ’99 S94 and Chris DeStefano ’94 S99, is awarded annually to senior studentathletes who demonstrate exceptional leadership and a commitment to serving others.

Allocco was a two-year team captain and twotime All-Ivy performer for Princeton men’s basketball. In his senior season, Allocco joined the exclusive 50/40/90 club, becoming just the eighth player in NCAA Division I history to average shooting splits of 50 percent from the field, 40 percent from three-point range and 90 percent from the free throw line while averaging 12.7 points and 2.9 rebounds a game.

Allocco, who never missed a game during his Princeton career and regularly guarded the opponent’s best perimeter player, was the catalyst and inspirational team leader behind one of the most successful three year stretches in program history. This span saw the Tigers capture three consecutive Ivy League championships for the first time in nearly three decades. As a junior captain in the 2022-23 campaign, Allocco led the Tigers to upset wins over secondseeded Arizona and seventh-seeded Missouri on the way to a spot in the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Tournament. He followed that up with a senior campaign that saw the Tigers match their

best start in program history and claim an outright Ivy League title. Allocco is a sociology major from Hilliard, Ohio.

Tiger Athletes Coan, Mead Tabbed for Spirit of Princeton

Two Princeton University senior athletes, men’s volleyball player Josh Coan and women’s open rower Hailey Mead, have been honored with the 2024 Spirit of Princeton Award along with six other graduating seniors.

The award celebrates Princeton undergraduates who have had a positive impact on campus, shown a strong dedication to enhancing the undergraduate experience, and have had active involvement in student organizations, athletics, community service, religious activities, residential life, and the arts.

Coan, a resident of Penfield, N.Y., is concentrating in the School for Public and International Affairs and pursuing a certificate in global health and health policy. He is a captain of the varsity men’s volleyball team, president of Cannon Dial Elm Club, and vice president of the Inter-Club Council. His impact within athletics extends beyond his team in his role as vice president of the Athlete Ally organization, president of the Student Athlete Wellness Leaders and as a student athlete pre-health adviser.

In addition, he served on the steering committee of Male Allied Voices for a Respectful and Inclusive Community (MAVRIC) and was a peer academic adviser at Rockefeller College.

Mead, who hails from Orinda, Calif., is majoring

in the School of Public and International Affairs and pursuing certificates in entrepreneurship and creative writing. She is a member of the open rowing team and was part of the varsity four boat that won a gold medal at the 2022 NCAA Championships and the 2022 Ivy League Championships. She founded Princeton Pictures, the University’s only student organization centered around film production, and co-founded and served as the executive director of the Princeton Film Festival. She is a guitarist for the Princeton University Rock Ensemble and her independent band Plum.

PU Men’s Tennis Doubles Pair Falls in NCAA Round of 16

The Princeton University men’s tennis doubles pair of Paul Inchauspe and Filippos Astreinidis wrapped up a superb run in the NCAA Championships last week at Stillwater, Okla.

The 32nd-ranked Tiger duo advanced to the Round of 16 where Arizona State’s pair of Jacob Bullard and Murphy Cassone posted a 7-5, 4-6, (10-6) win to knock them out of the tourney last Wednesday. The Tiger duo posted a 7-5, 6-1 win over No. 4 Joshua Lapadat and JJ Mercer of No. 5 Kentucky 7-5, 6-1 to advance to the Round of 16.

They become the third Princeton doubles team to make it the Round of 16 at the NCAA Championships in the past four seasons, following in the footsteps of Ryan Seggerman ’22 and Justin Barki ’22 in 2022. Seggerman also made it the Round of 16 in 2019 with Payton Holden ’20.

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SHINING STAR: Princeton University men’s lacrosse player Colin Mulshine heads upfield in a game this season. Last week, junior defender Mulshine, senior goalie Michael Gianforcaro, senior shortstick midfielder Marquez White, and junior attacker Coulter Mackesy were named as United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) All-American honorable mention selections. Mulshine has 23 ground balls and 13 caused turnovers this spring while Gianforcaro posted a goals against average of 10.45 and a save percentage of .557, White had 17 ground balls and six caused turnovers, and Mackesy tallied 40 goals and 24 assists. The Tigers won the Ivy League tournament for the second straight year in 2024 and finished the season with an 11-5 record.

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Devlin Comes Through with Clutch Assist in Overtime

As PHS Girls’ Lax Upsets Montgomery in State Opener

Riley Devlin has established herself as one of the top scorers in the history of the Princeton High girls’ lacrosse program, having recently passed the 200-goal milestone.

But last Wednesday afternoon, it was a deft pass by senior attacker/midfielder Devlin that extended her PHS career.

With the 11th-seeded Tigers locked in an 8-8 tie in overtime at sixth-seeded Montgomery in the first round of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) North Jersey Group 3 tournament, Devlin sprinted around the back of the cage and fired the ball to the stick of Aniya Zahid who slotted it past the Cougar goalie to give the Tigers a 9-8 win.

“I was reading my defender, I was getting faceguarded so I knew they were going to crash on me,” said Devlin, reflecting on the game-winning tally. “I trust everyone on this team, I didn’t hesitate to pass it to Aniya. I knew she was going to finish it. It was amazing. I was so happy for her and the whole team.”

The Tigers, now 12-8, will play at third-seeded Northern Highlands on May 29 in a quarterfinal contest.

Despite having lost 15-9 to Montgomery in a regular season game on April 13, Devlin trusted PHS to turn the tables on the Cougars in the rematch.

“It was important to keep a clear mind and forget about that game,” said Devlin. “They are a really good team so we just kept our heads up. We didn’t let that affect this game which was really important for us.”

The Tiger defense played an important role in the win, holding Montgomery to one goal in both the first and third quarters.

“Today could have been our last game and with that on the line, it pushed every single person on defense,” said Devlin. “Everyone played amazing. We talked, which was really important. We slid and we played aggressive.”

That sense of urgency helped spark a 5-0 run in the third quarter as PHS turned a 5-2 deficit into a 7-5 lead.

“I think the younger girls really wanted this for our seniors and I am very grateful,” said Devlin, who scored the fifth goal for PHS. “Everyone did their role which was really important.”

Prevailing in the state opener was a great moment for Devlin.

“The last time we won in states was my freshman year, it means a lot,” said Devlin, who ended up with two goals and an assist in the victory. “I know that a lot of these girls worked really hard. I am just so proud of everyone.”

With PHS coming off a disappointing 7-12 season in 2023, that hard work helped the Tigers get back on the winning track.

“It is our connection; we had a big group of freshmen last year and I was a junior myself,” said Devlin. “Being a senior, I wanted to set a

good example. Everyone improved, everyone changed their mindset and everyone really worked for this game.”

As a freshman, Devlin learned a lot from such PHS veteran stars as Kate Becker, Grace Rebak, and Shoshi Henderson.

“They set such a good example and I just want to reflect that for everyone else,” said Devlin. “I just wanted to make sure that everyone was trying their hardest and I was doing my best to do what they did for me.”

In reflecting on hitting the 200-goal milestone, Devlin views it as a team achievement as much as an individual accomplishment.

“It was for my team, I am really grateful for them,” said Devlin, who has tallied 66 goals and 20 assists so far this season and now has 204 goals and 53 assists in her PHS career. “It was a good landmark of my hard work for this program and for every girl on this team.”

PHS head coach Katie Federico was proud of how her squad rallied in the win over Montgomery.

“These girls play with so much heart; we have played some really tough games, especially recently in the run here and they never gave up,” said Federico, whose team fell 18-6 to Mendham on May 17 and 18-8 to Hunterdon Central on May 18 in its two games prior to the state opener.

“I think of Saturday when we played Hunterdon Central, we were 5-5 at the half and I really liked the effort that they played with. I said to them playing those tough teams is going to help you be successful in the postseason. We have been down and we were able to come back.”

In Federico’s view, the comeback resulted from some poise under pressure.

“I think we play our best lacrosse when we are patient, whether we are on defense or on attack,” said Federico. “Sometimes we rush the ball and force it a little bit, but I told them take your time. There is plenty of time on the clock and just look for those good openings. They were able to find them. There were some great cuts.”

Heading into overtime, Federico urged her players to stay in the moment.

“It was just play the game as usual; at the end of every quarter I am like play every game as if we are starting off 0-0 in each quarter and it was the same idea,” said Federico. “We get the ball, we take our time and you look for that opening. Riley saw Aniya and it was great.”

Federico credited Devlin with producing a great performance in extending her PHS career.

“Riley had a quite a game today,” said Federico of Devlin who also scooped up 10 ground balls and had five draw controls to go along with her scoring output.

“She just took it to another level. You could see it out there how badly she wanted it. She was not ready for her senior year to be over.”

Sophomore midfielder Leah Bornstein provided some high-level play for the Tigers in the win, tallying three goals, one assist and getting five ground balls.

“Leah just doesn’t stop and that is what we need,” said Federico. “Whether it is on the draw circle or on defense or hustling with the great checks and then just seeing the openings and making those cuts.”

Moving on in states was a big step for the Tigers. “We were telling them the other day at practice, I don’t think we have advanced from the first round in a couple of years,” said Federico. “To have that with this group is really something special. Hopefully it won’t be the last.”

Looking ahead to the matchup with Northern Highlands, Federico believes the Tigers can do some special things.

“I think it is just doing what we are used to, sharpening up a couple of things,” said Federico. “We were a little sloppy in some transitions, so we will be working a little bit on those. But really it is just staying true to who we are and not trying to think too much outside the box and play our game. When we play our game, we are successful.”

No matter how far the Tigers go in the state tourney, the 2024 campaign has been a success.

“It is really great, I am just so happy for the team,” said Federico. “They have had a really great season. We have had fun. We have had some really high highs and we have had some great milestones that have occurred. It has just been overall a very successful season. That is all I can ask for them.”

Devlin, for her part, has enjoyed a fun ride with PHS.

“I wouldn’t change anything, I wouldn’t change one game or one play,” said Devlin. “Everything was for a reason. We worked really hard to change things from last year.”

—Bill Alden

PASSING IT ON: Princeton High girls’ lacrosse player Riley Devlin, center, looks to unload the ball last Wednesday as PHS battled Montgomery in the first round of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) North Jersey Group 3 tournament. Senior star Devlin scored two goals and assisted on the winning goal in overtime as 11th-seeded PHS upset sixth-seeded Montgomery 9-8. The Tigers, now 12-8, play at third-seeded Northern Highlands on May 29 in a quarterfinal contest.

(Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

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The victory improved PHS to 5-6 and the squad was hoping that beating a powerhouse HoVal squad could be a springboard to a big May.

“After the Hopewell game, we said we can’t let this be a highlight,” said Tiger head coach Dom Capuano. “We have to work forward and we really didn’t.”

Things started to go awry for PHS the next day as it fell 17-8 to Colts Neck.

“We go up against Colts Neck 5-1 or something and then we blew that game and everything kind of continued to unravel,” said Capuano. “You start to see some pressing and so forth as things start to hurt. I think the pressure of the situation could have got to them. We went from thinking we could potentially get a home game in states to not making it.”

PHS ended up going 3-10 after the win over HoVal to finish the spring with an 8-16 record.

The Tigers did enjoy a last highlight this spring as they rallied to edge Ewing 9-8 on May 17 at the Trenton Thunder Ballpark.

“It wasn’t the last game of our season but it was a good ending point to our season,” said Capuano, whose team fell 12-2 to South River on May 21 in its season finale. “It was kind of a microcosm of our season. We tied the game at 3-3 and then we immediately give up five runs. But then to score six in the sixth and close the game out and win when we could have folded was a good thing.”

The Tigers did some good things offensively this spring as they posted a team batting average of .316 and averaged more than five runs a game. That hitting punch, though, wasn’t enough to overcome some spotty pitching.

“We hit well in certain spots, we saw some younger guys who are going to be returning next year who made some strides at the plate,” said Capuano. “Mound-wise we have a lot to work on. The positive there is that we are only losing one pitcher and he really didn’t pitch that much. The experience of varsity baseball is now fully ingrained in us. We just have to do the little things in the offseason to make sure that we get better.”

The team’s senior group of Ben Walden, Dylan Newman, Alex Winters, Roman Howe, and Michael Prete made a positive impact.

“They did well and they are going to be tough to replace in the lineup,” said Capuano. “A couple of them stepped up a lot from last year and that is the message I gave to the juniors. It is, ‘Look you don’t have to tear the cover off the ball this year to be successful next year.’ You could point to Ben and Dylan specifically, the growth they had in two completely different situations. We can rely on those guys to give us some blueprints on how to do it next year.”

Leadoff hitter and center fielder Winters grew into a catalyst for the Tigers. In his final campaign, Winters led the team in batting average (.400), runs (26), hits (26), doubles (10), triples (3), and stolen bases (21).

“Alex had a nice season,” said Capuano. “Hitting .400 is good, he went through a

little spell there. He was our leadoff hitter for the last two years and somebody is going to have to fill those big shoes in some way.”

Going forward, Capuano is looking for his returning players to fine-tune their offseason training as they aim to fill the shoes of the departing seniors.

“They need to put the work in, I need to adjust our offseason plan so that is more conducive to this group,” said Capuano. “I have already started taking inventory what can change and who I need to talk to. Our preparation for that needs to change and they know that. They just have to commit to it. It looks like it can’t be turned around quickly, but we are not that far off. It is just the consistency piece of it from all the returning people. We have a pretty good mix of who is playing travel and who is playing Legion.”

Capuano is confident that the program’s foundation, which features juniors Jai Justice, Eric Wheeler, James Schiavone, Nathan Nydick, Travis Petrone, and Nano Sarceno along with sophomore Chase Hamerschlag, is up to the challenge.

“Those are all of the guys with the most experience coming back on the mound; the pitching staff sets the tone for everything else,” said Capuano. “If you ask me, I would rather have good pitching rather than good hitting every day of the week because you will always be in the game. The defense needs to step up; we lost a game 13-5 (to WW/P-North on May 8), making 10 errors with one earned run. Hopefully they can build on that experience they got this year.”

—Bill Alden

LEADING MAN: Princeton High baseball player Dylan Newman connects in a game this spring. Senior Newman enjoyed a superb final campaign for the Tigers, batting .381 with 24 hits and 11 RBIs. PHS, which fell 12-2 to South River on May 21 in its last game, posted a final record of 8-16.

(Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

With Senior Christie Showing Grit, Skill in Smoyer Finale PHS

Girls’ Lax Tops Newark Academy in NJSIAA Opener

Kelly Christie beamed with a large chain draped around her neck after the Princeton Day School girls’ lacrosse team defeated Newark Academy 19-7 last Thursday in the first round of the New Jersey Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) Non-Public Group B tournament.

Senior attacker/midfielder Christie was awarded the chain in the PDS postgame huddle in recognition of her gritty play in the victory

“It is either you had a really good moment or you played consistently,” said Christie, explaining the honor. “We don’t really say like MVP, it is just like whoever worked really hard basically.”

In the win over Newark Academy, Christie worked hard all over the field, scooping up 11 draw controls to go along with four goals and two assists. The Panthers, now 15-5, will play at fourth-seeded Saddle River Day on May 30 in a quarterfinal contest.

With PDS coming off an 18-9 loss to Montclair Kimberley Academy in the Prep B state final last Wednesday, Christie was determined to be a force in the draw circle against Newark Academy.

“Yesterday’s game was really competitive, the draw determined the game who had possession and who wasn’t able to go to goal,” said Christie. “That put a fire underneath me today. I was very eager to get the draw. It is all about the first step, I felt comfortable setting up today. The draw was more consistent today than yesterday. Tessa [Caputo] did a really good job placing it. When it didn’t, we would switch it around and Ava [Fairbanks] was on the draw for a while. They did a really good job placing it.”

The Panthers did a good job of bouncing back from the loss to MKA they pulled away from Newark Academy.

“We were really excited to have another game to get that feel back for us,” said Christie. “We played hard yesterday. The weather was tough, it was really hot and we felt beat. We did put all of our effort out there yesterday. To be able to do that again today and come out with a win in the state tournament was pretty awesome for our team morale.”

The PDS team morale took a hit in the Newark Academy game when senior star Jesse Hollander went down with a leg injury early in the second quarter and was unable to return to the contest. Rising to the occasion, the Panthers outscored the Minutemen 9-1 in the period to build a 14-3 halftime lead.

“We definitely needed to fill Jesse’s shoes, she plays a big part on the attack,” said Christie. “A game like today is also good because nobody needs to carry the offense. It felt very balanced on attack. It didn’t feel like one person had to keep driving and looking at the goal because we have a lot of talented attackers. Everybody was getting in; Shelby [Ruf], Tessa, Ava, and Lucy [McKee] all had goals.”

Christie got into the act on attack, tallying two goals

and one assist in the second quarter.

“I did get a little bit of time around the cage in the second quarter and the second half,” said a smiling Christie. “I got a goal or two, which always makes me happy. Being able to see my teammates do the same is just as rewarding.”

It was particularly rewarding for Christie to help PDS get a win in her last game on Smoyer Field.

“I would say a last win on Smoyer is pretty amazing, I was even emotional when they dug up Smoyer last year and put in a new turf,” said Christie. “The fact that I am leaving this field is emotional, so being able to come out with a win was pretty rewarding. I am going to miss this place a lot. Luckily we have practice next week here so I am not saying goodbye forever yet.”

Over the years, Christie has developed some amazing bonds with her fellow seniors Maddy Flory, Adriana Salzano, Katie Zarish-Yasunas, Caputo, and Hollander.

“We cemented this year; I catch myself relying on the seniors on this team with every minute of every game,” said Christie. “It is Maddy and Dre (Salzano) on the defense, Tessa on the attack or midfield, and having Jesse there as well. I rely on every single one. Katie is the most consistent player on the team. She is always there and someone to rely on.”

The squad’s senior group was there for each other in their final campaign for the program.

“We miss our seniors every year after losing such powerful people last year, like Arden [Bogle], Sophie [Jaffe], and Paige [Gardner]. I think we were a little worried,” said Christie. “But to be able to see us all come together with a new coach this past year has been the most rewarding of all of my time here.”

PDS first-year head coach Lucia Marcozzi liked the way her squad rebounded from its loss in the Prep B final.

“I wanted them to be back-to-back games,” said Marcozzi. “We have a small bench but we didn’t really need the rest, we need the momentum. It was great for us, I think the girls had a lot of fun today.”

With the Panthers getting off to sluggish start as they figured out the Minutemen defense, it was fun for Marcozzi to see her squad produce the 9-1 second quarter outburst.

“It looked like in a backer, we haven’t seen that since the Notre Dame game,” said Marcozzi. “Recognizing that took a bit — we were on our heels and probably a little tired. Once we turned it on, we did a really good job.”

The injury to Hollander served to inspire PDS to turn on the offense.

“Jesse is a tough kid; she is great, she is a captain, she is a leader and she is going to play at the next level,” said Marcozzi of Hollander, who is heading to Wesleyan University where she will be playing for its women’s

lacrosse program. “She has so much going for her. Seeing that, the girls felt a little shaken. They kept playing for her which was great. That is all they could do.”

The Panther defense played well, holding Newark Academy to five goals through three periods.

“Maddy has really been stepping up, Cass [Salas] has been stepping up,” said Marcozzi. “Dre Salzano has been doing so well, really putting her all into it. After this she is going to play soccer at Monmouth. For her, this is just fun. It is another way to work hard.”

With starting goalie Grace Ulrich currently sidelined by illness, Marcozzi urged her defensive unit to step up.

“When Grace went out, we got our defense together and said, ‘You are the ones who are going to stop the ball from going into the back of the net,’” said Marcozzi. “Our goalie now is Charlotte Miller. She is a junior and is a defender. She said, ‘I will jump in, I have never done it.’ She is doing a great job, she is positive. She knows how to talk through things. She is a great presence in the goal, she is a having a lot of fun.”

Christie has given the Panthers a positive presence all season.

“Kelly is the hungriest girl,” said Marcozzi of Christie, who has a teamhigh 73 draw controls and has tallied 46 goals and 22 assists this season. “She is one of the only players I have ever coached that when she is frustrated, she literally channels it into doing the right thing. Usually, it is the opposite. She is so disciplined. She had a great game today. She is going to be a huge asset for us going forward in this tournament.”

The high-scoring Caputo has been a key asset for the PDS attack and led the way against Newark Academy, tallying five goals and four assists in the win.

“Tessa keeps raising the bar for Princeton Day lacrosse,” said Marcozzi of Fairfield commit Caputo, who holds program career records in goals (272) and points (432). “Whoever has to break the record next, I feel bad for because she has shattered it. She is hungry, she wants to keep doing it. She wants to leave her legacy here. That is super important to her. They are a big PDS family, her brothers went here. She wants to leave her name here and I think she has done it. I hope she gets all of the awards that she deserves at the end of the year.”

The team’s senior group is leaving a special legacy collectively.

“They are special, there are six of them,” said Marcozzi. “They lead every side of our field. Our attack is senior heavy, our midfield is senior heavy and our defense is senior heavy. We are going to have some holes when they are gone. I hope they really enjoy this tournament and have fun.”

Marcozzi believes that PDS can make a deep run in the Non-Public tournament.

“Coming off a loss like yesterday, it is easy to be

like do I want to keep doing this but I think in a game like today they had fun and hopefully we can channel that into next week,” said Marcozzi. “Saddle River Day will be a really even matched game — they are very similar to how we play. I think it will be a really good game. We can get past them if we keep this focus.”

Christie, for her part, is confident that the Panthers will maintain that focus.

“I think the way we support each other is very special,” said Christie, who is headed to Pitt where she is planning to play club sports.

“We have the skill, we have the players, and we definitely have the grit. Being able to keep our heads straight and keep the right mindset will get us there.”

—Bill Alden

IN CONTROL: Princeton Day School girls’ lacrosse player Kelly Christie, right, goes after a ground ball in recent action. Last Thursday, senior star Christie tallied four goals and two assists and scooped up 11 draw controls to help fifth-seeded PDS

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Princeton FC Produces Special Championship Double

As Barcelona 18U, United 15U Teams Earn State Titles

Achieving a historic championship double, two Princeton FC squads, PFC 2009 United 15U and the PFC 2006 Barcelona 18U, won New Jersey Youth Soccer (NJYS) boys’ state titles earlier this month.

The PFC United 15U team started its title run on April 6 at Princeton Day School by defeating the SPF Raiders Gold 8-0 in the Round of 32 in the NJYS Presidents Cup. United got goals from Oscar Klein, David Gajewski, Rayyaan Mohiuddin, Kingston Lipsey, Yash Thakur, and Gregoire Stefani in the victory.

A week later, United edged FC Copa Flemington 2-1 in the Round of 16 on goals by Michael Caceres and Oscar Klein.

In the quarterfinal, Mohiuddin scored a pair of second half goals to spark the United to a 2-0 win over Neshanic Olympique Marseille.

Showing grit and resilience, United outlasted Cohansey Premier 09 in the semis, rallying to prevail 3-1 in overtime. Cohansey scored first but United equalized late in the second half on a goal by Thakur. The game went to overtime and Simon Danos tallied the second goal for United. The May 10 contest was paused twice for more than 45 minutes after the flood lights went out. After the second restart, Jason Lee’s solo run and cross led to the third goal scored by Thakur.

In the final on May 18,

United faced the NJ Stallions 09 Valencia and the foes were locked in a scoreless stalemate until Mohiuddin scored on a penalty kick to give the PFC squad a 1-0 lead at halftime. The NJ Stallions came out hard in the second half but United was able to hold the fort. With 10 minutes left in regulation, Mohiuddin tallied his second goal of the contest to put the finishing touch on a 2-0 win for United.

The squad, which is coached by Milen Nikolov, will next be in action when it competes in the US Youth Soccer Eastern Regional in Charleston/Barboursville, W.Va., from June 14-18.

As for PFC Barcelona, the squad added another line to an impressive resume which saw it the NJ US Club State Cup in 2021 and complete a treble in 2022 by winning the NJYS Presidents Cup, the Eastern Regionals, and the Nationals.

The squad’s 2024 championship run in the NJYS National Championship Series State Cup started on April 13 at Princeton High with a 3-1 win over PSC Academy 2006 Blue in the quarterfinal round. Two stars from the PHS boys’ squad that won the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) Group 4 state championship last fall led the way for Barcelona as Archie Smith tallied two goals and Nick Matese added one.

In a semifinal game against Union Dragons Blue

06 on May 2, Barcelona was down a goal after 24 minutes. The PFC squad rallied in the second half as PHS standouts once again came through with Azariah Breitman, Felipe Matar Grandi, and Matese finding the back of the net as Barcelona prevailed 3-1.

The final against the Den of Lions on May 19 turned into a thrilling back and forth contest. Barcelona built a 3-0 lead by halftime on goals by Matese, Breitman, and Matar Grandi. Early in the second half, Matar Grandi tallied his second goal of the contest to put Barcelona up 4-0. In the last 30 minutes of the game, though, the Den of Lions showed why they only lost once in the last calendar year. They scored three goals and missed a penalty kick in the waning seconds of the game as Barcelona held on for a hard-earned 4-3 victory and another title.

The squad, which is also led by coach Nikolov, returns to action when it plays in the US Youth Soccer Eastern Regional in Charleston/ Barboursville, W.Va., from June 27-July 3.

—Bill Alden

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BACK ON TOP: Members of the Princeton FC 2006 Barcelona 18U squad show off the hardware they earned for placing first in their division at the New Jersey Youth Soccer (NJYS) National Championship Series State Cup earlier this month. PFC Barcelona edged the Den of Lions 4-3 in the final on May 19. The club returns to action when it plays in the US Youth Soccer Eastern Regional in Charleston/Barboursville, W.Va., from June 27-July 3. The title was the latest in a

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Regionals, and the Nationals.

UNITED THEY STAND: Members of the Princeton FC 2009 United 15U enjoy the moment after they placed first in their division at the New Jersey Youth Soccer (NJYS) Presidents Cup earlier this month. PFC United topped NJ Stallions 09 Valencia 2-0 in the final on May 18. The club is next in action when it competes in the US Youth Soccer Eastern Regional in Charleston/ Barboursville, W.Va., from June 14-18.

Boys’ Lacrosse: Sebastian Rzeczycki starred in a losing cause as eighthseeded PDS fell 10-9 to ninth-seeded MorristownBeard last Thursday in the first round of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) NonPublic B tournament. Senior star and Marist commit Rzeczycki tallied five goals and one assist in the defeat as the Panthers ended the spring with a 7-12 record.

as 15th-seeded PHS fell 1-0 to second-seeded Northern Burlington in the first round of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) Central Jersey Group 4 tournament last Wednesday. Sophomore Pilicer yielded just two hits and had two strikeouts over 6.2 innings as she held Northern Burlington scoreless until the bottom of the seventh inning. The Tigers finished the spring with a 7-12 record.

goals and two assists in his final appearance for PHS. The Tigers ended 2024 with a record of 11-8.

The league will be holding weekend games at Princeton High from June to mid-August for players age 16+.

The registration fee is $300 per team or $30 for individuals. Contact Brian Ruddy at Ruddy_b@msn. com or call (609) 955-6683 for more information and to register.

Bailey Basketball Academy Offering Summer Camps

BBA is led by former Princeton Day School girls’ hoops coach and Philadelphia 76ers camp director and clinician Kamau Bailey. The camps are slated for June 24-28 and July 22-26 at the Princeton Middle School. There are full day camps for ages 9-14 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and half day camps from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.

: Erin Pilicer produced a superb pitching performance in a losing cause

Boys’ Lacrosse : Coming up short in a tight contest, ninth-seeded PHS fell 13-10 at Northern Highlands last Friday in the first round of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) North Jersey Group 3 tourney. The foes were knotted at 9-9 heading into the fourth quarter before the Highlanders pulled away to the win. Tiger senior star and Lafayette commit Patrick Kenah tallied four

Boys’ Tennis : Wrapping up an undefeated regular season, PHS defeated Ewing 5-0 last Friday. The Tigers, now 14-0, will start play in the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) Central Jersey Group 3 tournament where they are seeded first and will host eighth-seeded Red Bank Regional in a quarterfinal contest on May 29.

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Soccer 7v7 Summer League Accepting Registrations

A 7v7 adult soccer league is forming this summer in Princeton and is now accepting registrations.

MAC ATTACK: Princeton Day School baseball player Grayson McLaughlin takes a swing in recent action. Last Wednesday, sophomore McLaughlin went 3 for 4 with two runs and one RBI as eighth-seeded PDS defeated ninth-seeded St. Joseph (Hammonton) 10-4 in the first round of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) South Jersey Non-Public B tournament. The Panthers, who improved to 6-16 with the win, were slated to play at topseeded Gloucester Catholic on May 28 in a second round contest. (Photo

The Bailey Basketball Academy (BBA) is offering two week-long basketball camps this summer along with other specialty hoops programs.

In addition, there will be “First Hoops” options for ages 5-8 (9 to 11:45 a.m.). BBA will also offer “Shot King” shooting instruction and small group player

development daily sessions from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. starting July 1 and running through August 16 for players getting ready for middle school, high school, or club participation. All players will be required to bring their own water, snacks and/or lunch for the applicable programs. For more information, contact Kamau Bailey at (917) 626-5785 or at kamau.bailey@gmail.com.

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YOUTH MOVEMENT: Members of the Princeton National Rowing Association’s Mercer Rowing girls’ novice 4 show off the medals they earned for placing first in the USRowing Mid-Atlantic Youth Championships on May 12 at Mercer Lake. The Mercer boat posted a winning time of 8.59.40 over the 2,000-meter course in the Women’s Youth Novice 4+ Final A with Whitemarsh Boat Club A (Pa.) taking second in 9:07.460. Pictured, from left, are Anna Petrova, Sonya Allee, Juno Brandt, Luna Ciarrocca, and Gigi Brandt. The Brandt sisters, Petrova, and Allee are each students at Princeton High while Ciarrocca attends Bordentown Regional High.

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Obituaries

Charles Edward Bush Sr., Ph.D.

Dr. Charles Edward Bush Sr., 85, formerly of Loomis Court in Princeton, died on April 21, 2024, in Glendale, California. He was a longtime resident of Princeton before moving to California in 2017.

Dr. Bush was born on August 21, 1938, in Miami, Florida, to the late Charles and Izetta Bush. He was the fourth of eight children, all of whom were first-generation college graduates. He earned four highereducation degrees: Bachelor of Science degrees in mathematics and engineering from Knoxville College (Tennessee) and Lafayette University (Pennsylvania), and Masters and Doctorate degrees in nuclear engineering and nuclear physics from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He was a veteran who served two years in the U.S. Army.

His talents in math and science sparked a lifelong passion for pursuing the most difficult scientific challenges of humanity, particularly, safe, clean, and renewable energy. He had a 35-year career as an experimental physicist in nuclear fusion energy and plasma physics research at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory and the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in Tennessee. He was a pioneer in the study of Tokamaks, H-mode (high confinement) plasmas, toroidal plasmas,

and novel applications of lasers. He authored and co-authored many scientific papers, conference papers, and presentation reports, some of which have been cited by other authors in his field.

Dr. Bush relished opportunities to share ideas with peers in his field as the pursuit of nuclear fusion became a global effort. He participated in conferences and visited laboratories and universities throughout North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia.

The pinnacle of his career was a three-year assignment at CEA Cadarache Technological Research and Development Center for Energy in the South of France, near Aix-en-Provence. During his tenure at Cadarache, he collaborated with scientists from around the world during the design phase of the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER). He and his wife, Alyce, lived in Venelles, a village outside of Aixen-Provence. They made friends among the locals and immersed themselves in French culture and cuisine. They traveled throughout France and Italy and considered it to be one of the best times of their lives. Every day was an adventure for them.

Dr. Bush was a member and elder of Witherspoon Street Presbyterian Church in Princeton, a staunch supporter of the Democratic Party, and a member of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity. He belonged to several professional societies: the American Physical Society, Sigma Xi, the University of Wisconsin Alumni Association, the American Nuclear Society, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the National Society of Black Physicists, and the review panel for the Department of Energy’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities Nuclear Energy Training Program.

He loved computers (especially Macs), photography, basketball, football,

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track and field, the music of Nat King Cole, Johnny Mathis, Motown, and Mozart, Westerns, science fiction, and his Loomis Court neighborhood. He was a beloved and devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and is survived by his wife of 58 years, Alyce (Walker) Bush; daughter, Lisa C. Bush; son, Charles Edward Bush Jr.; daughterin-law, Kate Eberle; two grandsons; two sisters, Gertrude (Bush) Thomas and Vanessa (Bush) Gibson; and several nephews and nieces. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Dr. Bush’s memory to Witherspoon Street Presbyterian Church, 112 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08540 (witherspoonchurch.org/ give), or to The Paul Robeson House and Museum of Princeton, 112 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542 (give-usa.keela.co/ Donate2023).

Irene M. Amarel

Irene M. Amarel died quietly in her home in Princeton, NJ, on May 22, 2024. She was 89 and had been battling glioblastoma for a year and a half.

Irene was born on October 20, 1934 in Newark NJ. Her father, Jacob Kaplan, had emigrated to the U.S. as a young boy and had attained a law degree and later became a Rabbi. Jacob died when Irene was 13 and her mother Sade, supported the family which included her beloved brother Daniel and older sister, Helen.

Irene attended Weequahic High School and graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Douglass College as an English major. After college, she taught high school English at Verona High School. She loved poetry and literature, captivating her students with her enthusiasm and passion.

In 1957 she married Dr. Stanley Rosenberg. They had two children, James and Drew Ann.

Although Irene and Stan divorced in 1971, they later became close friends along with their partners, Dave and Betsy. This was a great blessing for their kids and grandkids.

In 1972, Irene attended Rutgers Law School and earned a law degree. Irene was a trailblazer and one of the leading female matrimonial lawyers in N.J. at a time when they were scarce. She was one of the first female members of the AAML, New Jersey chapter. This is an organization whose members take tests and must show high qualifications and are considered to be the crème de la crème from each state. She started her career working for the renowned firm of Skoloff and Wolfe and then practiced family law with the

firm of Ulrichsen, Amarel & Freed. When that firm ended, Irene established a mediation practice. As an attorney, Irene was beloved by her clients, adversaries, and coworkers alike. She was a respected adversary, always vigorously promoting her clients’ interests, while maintaining the civility and graciousness that were her trademark. In 2002 she received the award from the Mercer County bar association for professional lawyer of the year.

Irene loved to sing and had a beautiful voice. She sang throughout high school and college and often sang show tunes with her children, loving to harmonize with them. She often took her kids to musical theater in NYC. Irene was an actress as well, attending classes in NYC, and was cast in starring roles in many plays in the Princeton community.

Irene married Saul David Amarel in October of 1990 and spent many happy years with him until he died in 2002. Irene loved to travel and took many trips with Saul all over the world. She collected beautiful pieces from her trips abroad and antique stores, decorating their home with style and elegance.

Later, when she retired, she studied and became a docent at the Princeton University Art Museum, allowing her passion for beautiful works to become a vehicle to educate others. One of her favorite programs as a docent was leading tours for children from underprivileged neighborhoods. Schools would bus the kids to the museum and Irene was given the opportunity to excite them with the art from ancient civilizations. They would create their own drawings as well, which was especially fun.

Irene was a huge dog lover and although she never had dogs as a child, was never without one or two as an adult. They attended all of her mediations!

Irene also volunteered in many community organizations. She was secretary of the Evergreen Society and active in the Glenn Neighborhood. She joined a book club and was a member of an acting troupe called the Senior Players, and Nia, a dance group. An accomplished cook and hostess, Irene hosted many memorable dinner parties at her Princeton home.

Irene met her partner, Dave Miller, in 2012. Dave is a musician and he and Irene loved to play and sing together and they loved to dance! One of their favorite times was the yearly Princeton Festival, where they got to dress up in formal attire and cut the rug. Dave coowned a property with his siblings in Glen Lake, Michigan, and Irene joined forces with them and together they built a beautiful vacation home where they spent many happy summers, along with Dave’s kids and grandkids who often came to visit.

Irene’s incredible style and elegance was always a topic for her many admirers. When she walked in a room, she captivated everyone with her beauty, sophistication, and charm. People felt honored to have her as a friend. When she was in her 80s, younger women were blown away by

her youthfulness and vitality. One woman asked her how she managed to look so young. She replied simply, “Good posture.” Irene’s kindness, warmth, intelligence, and wit will be remembered by many people whose lives she touched.

She is survived by her partner, Dave Miller; her son, James Allen Rosenberg; daughter, Drew Ann Rosenberg; daughter-inlaw Giovanna Holden; sonin-law, John Anderson; and grandsons, Jeff, Dan Rosenberg, Sam Anderson and granddaughter-in-law, Kristin Mason.

She will be very much missed by all of her friends and family.

There will be a Celebration of Life Service on June 8 at 5 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton, 50 Cherry Hill Road, Princeton. All are welcome.

Donations in honor of Irene can be made to Sciencementors.org.

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on March 8, in Princeton, NJ. She was 92. Featured on the cover of Madison Avenue magazine in 1963 as the lone female Art Director in the all-male world of New York advertising, Janet stood out – and alongside – other female advertising trailblazers of the time such as Mary Wells Lawrence and Shirley Polykoff.

An alumna of Pratt Institute, Janet’s first job was with a one-man agency which proved to be more workout than work, as she spent her days being chased around the desk by her boss. Not one to be discouraged, nor chased, she quickly landed a job as a renderer at Ellington & Company in Manhattan, where she worked for advertising legend Julian Koenig, and counted Fred Papert, George Lois, Helmut Krone and Harold Kreiger, among other industry notables, as her close friends. After a decade at Ellington, she moved on to the Young & Rubicam (Y&R) agency.

Janet met her husband Fred Hautau in the revolving door at Y&R and legend has it that when Janet told her then boyfriend Alan that she would be marrying Fred, Alan fainted on the kitchen floor of her parent’s house. Janet had that effect on people.

Some of her award-winning ad campaigns necessitated working with an elephant, drawing bubble baths at a suite in the Plaza, and being kissed on both cheeks by Laurel & Hardy (impersonators).

Janet Ann Marino was born in 1932 in Tenafly, NJ. Her father, Mike Marino, was a stockbroker until the 1929 market crash, and then a men’s clothing salesman at Sears & Roebuck. Her mother Jean (Fasano) Marino was a homemaker who raised four children, of which Janet was the oldest.

Janet was a preternaturally gifted artist though she never envisioned working as one. It was her Uncle Larry and high school principal Miss Preston who insisted that Janet apply to Pratt, a school she had never heard of though it was less than 24 miles from her home.

A striking, auburn-haired Italian beauty with an aquiline nose, Janet set her own agenda from an early age and was fond of saying, “Agree with what they ask you to do, but do what you want anyway.”

Though Janet stopped commuting to Manhattan in the ’70s, she never stopped working nor creating art. Janet operated her Princetonbased design studio while pursuing her lifelong interest in fine art as an illustrator, watercolorist, photographer, and printmaker. Her more recent work emphasized monoprints derived from her distinctive photographs. She exhibited her work throughout the tri-state area, and taught at the Princeton Adult School and Rider University.

Janet is survived by her daughter Michelle Hautau Klein; two grandchildren, Josie and Sam Klein; her brother Michael Marino; her partner David McClure; and a loving extended family. She is preceded in death by her sisters Lois Marino and Caryl Marino Alers. Janet was known for her ability to create exquisite beauty from the everyday, to make new acquaintances feel like old friends, her playful humor, and unsolicited candor. She shared life learnings freely: “Always wear great shoes — people look at your shoes first” and “Old age is for the birds.”

A private gathering has been held and the family requests that donations be sent to a charity of the donor’s choice in memory of Janet.

Princeton University Chapel Open to all.

Preaching Sunday, June 2 is David Buschman, Chaplain, Athletes in Action, Princeton University

University Chapel Choir with Nicole Aldrich, Director of Chapel Music and Chapel Choir, and with Eric Plutz, University Organist.

Janet Marino Hautau

Marino Hautau, one of the earliest women art directors in

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