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At a meeting between Princeton University President Christopher L. Eisgruber and Princeton Council, Mr. Eisgruber touched on a host of issues ranging from expansion of the student body to sexual assaults on campus. The meeting was held at the former Borough Hall on Monday evening. This is the third time in three years that the governing body has invited Mr. Eisgruber to speak about issues pertinent to “town and gown.” “Maintaining an open channel is important,” Mr. Eisgruber said in his opening remarks, adding, “Three years is sufficient to call it a tradition at this point.” The University is still in the early stages of its new campus plan but will release a document providing a framework for the process in early spring of next year, Mr. Eisgruber said. While that document won’t list exactly what plans the University has, it will include “a set of priorities and a set of projects that might be evaluated,” he said. Reports from various task forces will be included. “There are many that matter to the town.” Prominent among key issues are the robustness of the school’s liberal arts model, expansion of the student
body, a continued commitment to affordability, a focus on public service, the impact of technology on education, and the increase of interest among students in engineering. “Last year, we graduated 30 percent more engineers than in the previous year,” Mr. Eisgruber said. The recently completed Andlinger Center for Energy and Environment on Olden Street is an example of the University’s commitment to engineering. “I’m very proud of the new Andlinger Cen-
ter and I hope the town is proud.” Mr. Eisgruber said he hopes to change the fact that the University now turns down a higher number of qualified students than ever before. He said that the last time the school expanded the student body was in 2001, when 125 students were added to each class year for a total of 500. That is akin to the addition of one residential college. The recent opening of the school’s Entrepreneurial Hub on Chambers Street
It’s the same battlefield, but 238 years later another Battle of Princeton is heatHallisey Making Up for ing up. The Institute for Advanced Study Lost Time in Sophomore (IAS) announced last week that it is movSeason As Princeton ing ahead with its 15-unit faculty housing Men’s Hockey Continues project on approximately seven acres of to Show Progress . . . . 28 a 21-acre site, while the Princeton Battlefield Society and other opposition forces Stuart Hoops Improves marshal resistance on political, historical, to 5-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Continued on Page 11 and environmental grounds. State Senator Bob Smith (D-17), chair of the Senate Committee on Energy and Environment, announced Tuesday that hearings on the IAS construction project and the Princeton Battlefield will be held Princeton University, as promised in posting on the website, and it hopes to on December 21 from 10 a.m. to noon in response to last month’s demands of begin publishing some of these scholarly the Environmental Committee Room of Black Justice League (BJL) students, opinions in January. the statehouse in Trenton. Representahas formed a special trustee committee Trustees vice-chair Brett Henry, tives of the Department of Environmento consider the legacy of Woodrow Wil- a Princeton 1969 graduate and vice tal Protection, the Princeton Battlefield son, and has created a website to collect president and general counsel of PartSociety and the IAS have been invited to information and opinions about Wilson ners Healthcare System, will chair the attend, according to Mr. Smith. Others are and his legacy (http://wilsonlegacy. 10-member committee. welcome to participate. “Hopefully,” Mr. princeton.edu/). In soliciting views from faculty, staff, unSmith said, ”we’ll get a little more informaThe committee has also invited schol- dergraduates, graduate students, alumni, tion on the issue.” Remembering John ars and biographers to share their un- and others, the committee asks participants In a December 9 statement, the InstiLennon (1940-1980), derstanding of Wilson and his legacy for Continued on Page 12 tute stated that it “has received all necCelebrating Linden and essary approvals and permissions from Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 the relevant agencies,” and that “the Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 project meets a critical need for the Institute, which has taken great care to adBooks . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 dress all reasonable concerns relative to preservation issues, in consultation with Calendar . . . . . . . . . . 18 historians James McPherson and David Hackett Fischer.” Cinema . . . . . . . . . . . 26 But The Battlefield Society has been working to reinstate a temporary restrainClassified Ads . . . . . . . 40 ing order to prevent construction on the site while they continue with their appeals. Music/Theater . . . . . . 16 The Battlefield Society has also joined with the Civil War Trust to circulate a peMailbox . . . . . . . . . . . 10 tition online at www.change.org, so far signed by more than 9,000 people. New to Us . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Also, Assembly Deputy Majority Leader Reed Gusciora (D-15) has written to the Obituaries . . . . . . . . . 37 state’s Department of Environmental ProReal Estate . . . . . . . . 40 tection Commissioner Bob Martin requesting a stay on wetlands permits necessary Religion . . . . . . . . . . . 37 for IAS to pursue the housing project. “Construction on the battlefield is unService Directory . . . . 39 necessary and would damage the historic value of the location, historic prestige Learn to Fly at thethePrinceton Flying School LAST CHANCE: Today, December 16, is the last chance to see the beautiful holiday decorations by garden clubs Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 of the town, and the delicate ecosystem from across New Jersey at Drumthwacket, the New Jersey governor’s mansion on Stockton Street . For more than which supports the area,” Mr. Gusciora 25 years, decorating for the holidays on the mansion’s first floor has been a tradition . The Drumthwacket FoundaTopics of the Town . . . . 5 said. “A stay will allow the courts to resolve tion continues this year with a nostalgic look back, partnering with The Garden Club of New Jersey and Garden this matter without the threat of imminent Club of America . Other participating clubs in this festive display include clubs from Bay Head, Keyport, Mountain Town Talk . . . . . . . . . . . 6 destruction of the historic landmark and Lakes, Warren, Morristown and Somerset Hills . Hours are 11 a .m . to 1:30 p .m . and reservations are necessary . o Fly at the Princeton Flying School
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A Community Bulletin The Town Topics website now includes video postings of municipal meetings of the Princeton Council, Planning Board, and Zoning Board. Visit www.towntopics.com. Holiday Meal Drive: Mercer County Veterans Services is conducting an annual donation drive to help veterans and their families enjoy hot meals on the holidays. To make monetary donations, send checks payable to Mercer County Trust Fund to Mercer County Division of Veteran Services, 2280 Hamilton Avenue, Hamilton NJ 08619 or call (609) 989-6120. Princeton Farmers’ Market: This pre-holiday event returns to the Princeton Public Library’s Community Room Thursday, December 17 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fresh, local, organic produce and other goods and holiday treats are available. Meet the Mayor: Mayor Liz Lempert holds open office hours Friday, December 18 in the lobby of the Princeton Public Library from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Sauce for the Goose Holiday Art Sale: Through December 19, The Arts Council of Princeton hosts this annual event at 102 Witherspoon Street. Works by regional artists are for sale. Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (609) 924-8777. Holiday Trolley Tours: Princeton Tour Company offers one-hour tours of the town in an historic trolley on Saturdays through December, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Also, Santa’s Helpers Tours for children. Visit princetontourcompany.com. Nassau Street Entrance Closed: From December 18-January 4, the Nassau Street entrance to the Princeton University campus for vehicles will be closed during the winter recess. The Nassau Street gate will still open electronically for vehicles exiting from inside the campus. The Faculty Road entrance for vehicles will be open 24 hours a day during this period. Individuals who have questions or who need special accommodations should contact the Department of Public Safety at (609) 258-1000. First Baptist Church of Princeton in partnership with the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (TASK) invites members of the community to share a supper every Tuesday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Church, located at the corner of John Street and Paul Robeson Place. Meals can either be taken home or eaten at the Church. The Crisis Ministry of Mercer County holds a food pantry in the lower level of Nassau Presbyterian Church, 61 Nassau Street, Tuesday, 1:30 to 7 p.m.; Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 1:30 to 4 p.m. For more information, call (609) 3965327, or visit: thecrisisministry.org. Cornerstone Community Kitchen in partnership with the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen serves free hot meals Wednesdays, 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Princeton United Methodist Church, Nassau at Vandeventer street. For more information, call (609) 924-2613, or visit: www.princetonumc.org. RECITALS • VOICE • PIANO • CHORAL • ORGAN • HOLIDAY • For current performance information, call the Box office: 609-921-2663 or log on to
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both social work and business, he had other ideas about the organization’s future. “I thought it sounded like a business turnaround,” he said during a recent interview in his office. “I had had two prior jobs I regarded as turnarounds, so I knew how they worked. They decided to give it one more try.”
TOPICS Of the Town Twenty five years later, Princeton House has seven locations including the local facility on Herrontown Road. There is a staff of 700 and a combined operating budget of $65 million. The facilities admit 3,800 inpatients and 5,000 outpatients, recording some 90,000 outpatient visits a year. President of the organization since 2013, Mr. Wohl is also senior vice pre s ident for P r i nce ton HealthCare System, which includes a psychiatric emergency center, an eating disorders center, and other mental health services under its umbrella. “I came here with the idea of making this place better,” Mr. Wohl said. “I think having the business and clinical background was a good mix that served me well. And I was never opposed to the idea of growth.” Opened in 1971, Princeton House treats psychiatric disorders, addiction, and cooccurring disorders. There are specialty programs for women, children, young adults, first responders, teenaged girls, and men experiencing past trauma. Once he came on board, Mr. Wohl began by talking with the staff about managed care, service excellence and patient satisfaction. “There were enough concepts that needed a lot of work,” he recalled. “People needed to learn about managed care. There wasn’t any real effort to improve programs, but it wasn’t uncommon to operate that way at the time.” Within a year, a dual diagnoses program was put in, and that continues today. Mr. Wohl focused his energies on the Herrontown Road facility for the first six years of his tenure. The organization hired its first salaried medical doctors in 1997. “There were seven then, and we have around 50 today,” he said. That same year, Princeton House acquired sites in
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“Some interesting things: he was dying of epiglottitis (though he may have died of blood letting). His last words were “Tis well.” He is a six star general. He was a three star general when he died, and in 1976 during the bicentennial, thenPresident Ford retroactively made him a six star general so no one could surpass him.” —Alexandra Goetz, Montgomery (Presidential Scholar)
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“I think the most interesting thing was how he didn’t really worry about being president too much. He worried about the country. I feel like nowadays, presidents want to win the election and be liked by everyone. He just wanted to be a good person and I think it was a good way to start the country off.” —Ishani Ashar, Montgomery Township
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Demolition of the Butler Tract, home for almost 70 years to Princeton University graduate students, began this week. The University received a permit to take down 17 of the barracks-like units on the property bordered by Hartley Avenue, Sycamore Road, Longview Drive, and South Harrison Street. The 33-acre site will likely be turned into housing, but the University’s Board of Trustees will make the final decision, according to Kristin Appelget, the school’s director of community and regional affairs. The development was originally built as temporary housing after World War II for returning veterans. More modular units were added in 1988. Graduate students and their families now live in Lakeside, the complex along Faculty Road that the school opened early this year. Demolition of the Butler Tract, which includes about 115 structures, Ms. Appelget said, should take several
University on December 1, and they said they will plant meadow grass where the buildings were,” said Ms. Goldfarb. “They will leave the roads in place and won’t build immediately, so there won’t be structures on that tract for some years.” In the meantime, the University has said the site will be used for event parking. The final plans for the tract will be worked out as part of the school’s campus plan for 2026. “When the buildings are demolished, this will become one of the largest, if not the largest, plots of land in Princeton,” said Ms. Goldfarb. “So it will be very important that it is properly maintained. And it is extremely important to think carefully about the planning process for putting new buildings in that location. This is an opportunity for the University and the town to come up with approaches that are mutually beneficial.” —Anne Levin
months. The University has been holding meetings with residents of the neighborhood, some of whom have voiced worries about the process. “The neighbors are obviously concerned about the impact of the demolition, the noise, and possible environmental consequences,” said Sally Goldfarb, who is part of the Riverside Neighborhood Association. “The community is also concerned about the short term and long term use of the land once the buildings are gone. We hope to continue working with officials from the University as well as municipal officials to ensure the entire process serves the needs of the community as well as the University.” The plan announced this past summer is for existing roads to stay in place after the demolition. Wood stockade fencing will remain, and gates will be installed at entrances and exits David McAlpin to Be Honored to the site so that cars cannot With “Bud” Vivian Award drive through. The Princeton Area Commu“We had a meeting with the nity Foundation is honoring David McAlpin, founder of Habitat for Humanity-Trenton, with the 2015 Annual Leslie “Bud” Vivian Award for Community Service. The award will be presented at a ceremony at Witherspoon Presbyterian Church in Princeton on Sunday, December 20. The Vivian Award for Community Service, established in 1995 by members of the Princeton University’s Class of 1942 and 16 local organizations, is awarded annually. It recognizes a person who exemplifies the late Bud Vivian’s commitment to serve the Princeton community. It is made possible through the Vivian Memorial Fund, an endowed fund of the Princeton Area Community
Foundation. Mr. McAlpin, who comes from a family with a long history of philanthropy, established the Trenton chapter of Habitat for Humanity in 1986 and has devoted much of his life to helping low-income families have the opportunity for home ownership in the community. “David doesn’t just exhibit the leadership skills, creative ideas, energy, and talent for getting things done for his community, he exceeds them,” said Carol P. Herring, Chair, Board of Trustees, Princeton Area Community Foundation. Mr. McAlpin’s association with area philanthropy began after he received a master of divinity degree in 1953 from Union Seminary and settled in Princeton with his wife, Joan Rockefeller McAlpin. He met with Benjamin Anderson, the minister of Witherspoon Presbyterian Church, who invited Mr. McAlpin to assist him. Eventually Mr. McAlpin became the associate pastor of the church. In this role, Mr. McAlpin became acutely aware of discrimi-
natory housing practices affecting African-Americans who were beginning to purchase homes in allwhite neighborhoods. He set his sights on establishing an integrated housing development in the Princeton area, and worked on two integrated housing developments, “Glen Acres” in West Windsor Township off Alexander Road and “Maplecrest” at Dempsey Avenue and Walnut Lane in Princeton. In 1970, Mr. McAlpin and his family moved to Detroit where he served as a pastor working on civil rights and establishing affordable housing organizations. Upon his return to the Princeton area in the early 1980s, he helped found the Trenton chapter of Habitat for Humanity, which has since built nearly 100 homes in East Trenton. “David deserves our deepest appreciation and recognition for all that he has accomplished,” said Jeffrey M. Vega, president and CEO, Princeton Area Community Foundation. “We are humbled by his life-long commitment to the community and proud to honor him with the Bud Vivian Award.”
In honor of the award, the Vivian Memorial Fund of the Community Foundation will grant $1,350 to Habitat for Humanity and $1,350 to the Witherspoon Presbyterian Church. Previous winners of the award include Marcy Crimmins, A. C. Reeves Hicks, Hank Pannell, Jocelyn Helm, Harry Levine, Ted Vial, Harriet Bryan, Pat Van Ness, Claire Jacobus, Anne Reeves, William F. Johnson, Karl Light, Sarah Hirschman, Shirley Satterfield, James A. Floyd, Jack Roberts, Ray Wadsworth, Herb W. Hobler, Mark Freda and Nancy Beck. The Princeton Area Community Foundation promotes philanthropy and builds communities across Mercer County and central New Jersey. The Community Foundation provides charitable giving expertise to individuals, nonprofit groups and corporations, and makes grants to nonprofit organizations. Since its founding in 1991, the Community Foundation has granted more than $43 million back to the community.
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FESTIVE SCENE: “I enjoy creating. I design all the clothes, and I also designed the decor in the boutique, as well as the holiday windows.” Christina Depascal, owner of the new Depascal Atelier, looks forward to introducing customers to her intriguing collection. Shown is the holiday window display, highlighting the handmade papier maché dress, crafted from vintage newspaper. Also included are festive poinsettias, a variety of jewelry, and contributing to the natural motif, a rustic bird house, bird’s nest, and birch tree branches. The hats at Depascal Atelier are a definite highlight. Described as “modern/vintage,” they are in all styles, including brimmed, always fetchingly feminine. In a variety of colors, they are mostly of cashmere and fine wool. Summer hats include linen and tweed. “Hats are really popular now,” notes Ms. Depascal. “They look great, and also, when you wear them, you don’t need to do your hair! Hats dress you up.” Helping women to look their best is key to Ms. Depascal’s mission. “Our style is conservative and feminine,” she points out. “Our clothes make women look pretty.” In sizes 0 to 16, they are available to a variety of customers, who appreciate the European flair of Ms. Depascal’s fashions. Princeton resident Cass Macdonald is a first time customer, and plans to be back again. “I find Depascal Atelier unique and extremely European and very stylish. It is unusual and different from other places here.” Fashion Statement Accessories always complete the fashion statement, and jewelry is a very important feature at the shop. It is all created by French artists, and as Ms. Depascal notes, “We highlight a different jewelry artist every month, and we represent the work of 62 different French artists.” Delicate to dramatic, the collection offers striking gold cuff neckpieces, beautiful necklaces and earrings, and classic pearls, among other choices. Particularly unusual are colorful brace-
lets that are actually leather with silk threads, accented with bead work. Scarves are an indispensable fashion staple that can enhance the look of any outfit, and many lovely scarves are available at the store. In addition, mini handbags and clutches customized with a name or initial are designed by Ms. Depascal, and she has also hand-painted a series of charming gift boxes. Gorgeous scented candles from France are available in several styles, and their equally stunning containers can remain as a special decorative item long after the candle has burned down. Perfume is also part of the store’s selection, and is an always welcome holiday gift. In addition to Ms. Depascal’s expertise in fashion design, she is also an experienced make-up artist. Having practiced this art for a number of years, she provides make-up for brides and wedding parties, for events, including fashion, runway, film, and TV. She also gives make-up lessons. Dep ascal At elier is a unique addition to the Princeton shopping scene, offering high-end, high-quality, and one-of-a-kind choices. Ms. Depascal is delighted to be off to such a good start, and she looks forward to becoming an important part of the community. The studio is open Monday through Wednesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday through Saturday 10 to 8, and Sunday 10 to 4. Hours may be extended for holiday shopping. (732) 693-7900. —Jean Stratton
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A Call to Preserve the Compelling Legacy Of the Witherspoon-Jackson Neighborhood
To the Editor: The Witherspoon-Jackson (W-J) Neighborhood has a compelling legacy that we should never forget in acknowledging the inhumanity of slavery and segregation. Structures in the neighborhood date back to the early half of the 19th century, but the roots of those whose ancestors were slaves (some were slaves right here in Princeton) date back to before the American Revolution. This unique history of a once-segregated neighborhood is the story of the whole neighborhood, and is not that of any one person or structure. Action is required to preserve the physical representation of the fundamental legacy of Princeton’s African American community (as well as its Italian American history) so that it is not lost forever. The buildings and their distinctive porches are the memory-bank of a close-knit community that has survived through struggle and hardship that is unique, nationally. The formation of an historic district will preserve this legacy by maintaining the structures, character, and streetscape of the W-J Neighborhood, augmenting the physical and cultural viability of a neighborhood that has been the home for generations of African Americans, and later also a home for immigrants chiefly from Italy and Ireland, and most recently from Latin America. This very neighborhood was found in 1994 by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) to be eligible to be on the National Register of Historic Places. Now the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) recommends that this neighborhood join with 19 other local districts that have far less profound stories. Many people hope that this historic district designation will help to stabilize property values. While the mission of the HPC is to preserve just the historic character of the neighborhood, its reviews of proposed tear-downs with an eye for alternatives, along with limits on the construction of outsized buildings that are out of scale, may also help to moderate growth in valuations for the neighborhood. The HPC has recommended a Type II designation for the district, which permits considerable flexibility for its homeowners. Routine maintenance that does not change the house’s appearance from the street is permissible without HPC review, and the HPC will work with the homeowner
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To the Editor: It has been heart wrenching for me to see the Islamaphobic response to the recent attacks in Paris and San Bernardino. However, I was uplifted after attending the Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom Muslim Jewish Women’s Leadership Conference held this past weekend right here in Princeton. The Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom is a national organization with the goal of bringing Jewish and Muslim women together. This historic event brought together 350 women committed to spreading peace, and I am honored that it took place in my hometown. As part of the conference I attended the jummah prayer at the Islamic Society of Central Jersey in South Brunswick, where Imam Hamad Chebli talked about how the Prophet Muhammad deplored extremism. Most Muslims react to acts of terror with the same revulsion, fear, and sadness as everyone else. On top of that, they experience the verbal and physical abuse of strangers, fear that their children will be bullied, and live with the narrative in the mainstream media that casts them as threats to our society. There are more than a thousand years of Muslim history and a billion and a half Muslims in the world today. It’s terrifying to me that people judge Islam by the actions of a small number of people and a few verses of a book they have never read. My Muslim sisters have the same hopes and fears, the same generosity, vitality, and curiosity, as everyone else. I can only hope I do them justice in trying to combat the wave of hatred they are currently experiencing. ALIzA ALPERIN-SHERIff Robert Road
This Thanksgiving Hundreds of HomeFronters Helped 2,100 Needy Families in Mercer County
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Information to Consider When Evaluating Pres. Wilson, a Human Being of Many Parts
To the Editor: To evaluate President Wilson one must weigh the following: At Princeton he increased teachers’ salaries, required an honor code, a senior term paper, and promoted graduates to serve the nation. As U.S. President, he helped create the federal Reserve System, the Child Labor Law, the Interstate Commerce Act, and the Clayton Anti-Trust Act. As a citizen, he was for slavery and the state’s right to secede. Wilson opposed women voting and their voice in family or business affairs. His relationship with Mary Peck was kept secret from his three daughters. Wilson overcame dyslexia as a child and despite periodic strokes wrote volumes of American history. This is a human being of many parts. WILLIAM ROUfBERg Kendall Park, Retired history teacher, PHS, 1958-1988
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has provided an important connection between the school and the town. “I think it really mattered to the students that it be located in the town,” Mr. Eisgruber said. “We need to be more outward-looking in forming those kinds of partnerships.” Councilman Lance Liverman asked Mr. Eisgruber about hiring local residents for campus jobs. “My question is like a broken record,” he said, referring to the fact that he has asked it at previous meetings. “I’m glad you continue to push on it,” Mr. Eisgruber replied, saying there is no plan yet but he hopes he can come back with a better answer at next year’s meeting. When Councilwoman Jenny Crumiller questioned Mr. Eisgruber about whether the University would support a policy of earned sick leave similar to one being considered for adoption by the town, he said he didn’t know
enough about the University’s direction on the issue to comment. Councilwoman Heather Howard asked about public safety issues, specifically policies regarding sexual assaults “I think we have a good set of procedures in place,” Mr. Eisgruber responded, adding that a lot of focus has been placed on bystander intervention. But the number of girls aged 14 to 18 who have been sexually assaulted is “shocking and astonishing,” he said. The school has begun running an extra shuttle bus with adult monitors on board between the eating clubs on Prospect Street and the campus dorms in an effort to create a safer environment. Councilwoman Jo Butler asked Mr. Eisgruber his thoughts about lowering the drinking age to 18 as a way to lessen damaging incidents involving alcohol. While there is a correlation between alcohol consumption and sexual assault, “The critical question is how do
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to the campus. “It can take just one incident or misunderstanding,” he said. “Diversity in the public safety force is extremely important. One of the things we are paying more attention to on the campus is the kind of cues we send students about identit y. We are finding ways to show we embrace a diverse identity through artwork, iconography, and examples invoked in public language.” —Anne Levin
Princeton Airport Awaits Santa’s Landing Next Week
Princeton Airport has announced that Santa will be flying in at 11 a.m. on December 24 to participate in a holiday celebration and gift-giving event sponsored by the Nierenberg family, owners of the airport. This festive arrival has been tak-
ing place annually since 1975. Parents should bring a w rapped g if t w it h t heir child’s name on it in large print to the Princeton Airport lobby. Also, to have their child participate, parents need to bring a new, unwrapped gift for the less fortunate, to be collected by the Mercer County Board of Social Services. The FoodBank Network of Somerset County will also be accepting donations of canned or boxed food or checks up until December 17. The gifts can be deposited in the “chimneys” in the lobby of the airport between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ———
be held Thursday, December 17, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Community Room of the Princeton Public Library. There will be 20 vendors with a variety of fresh local organic produce along with a number of other goods and holiday treats. Look for free-range beef, poultry, eggs, cheese, pickles, honey, baked goods, linens, nut butters, chocolate, pasta, and more. Future markets at the library, which is at 65 Witherspoon Street, are scheduled for January 21 and February 18. On March 24, the market will move to the Nassau Inn, and the outdoor market returns to Hinds Plaza outside the library on April 21. Winter Farmers’ Market For more infor mation, visit www.princetonfarmers Has a Holiday Theme The first Farmers’ Mar- market.com. ket of the winter season will
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the prism of its campus and buildings, just as the campus evolved across time, educational cultures, and architectural styles. For more information on the series visit www.thecampusguides.org. Robert Spencer Barnett, AIA, received his MArch from Columbia University Graduate S chool of A rchitecture, Planning, and Preservation. Most recently, Barnett served as Princeton University’s vice provost for University Space Planning, assistant director of the Office of Physical Planning, and program manager in the Office of Design and construction. For more information, contact: Steph Leke, stephanie@papress.com, (212) 995 9620 ext. 229. ———
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Sixteen years af ter its original release, Princeton University and Neighboring Institutions (Princeton Architectural Press, $34.95) returns in a new, expanded edition that features the historic and contemporary campus. Compiled by Robert Barnett, Princeton University features a collection of 13 walks, each including an introductory essay detailing both historical and contemporary issues related to featured buildings, landscapes, and artworks situated throughout the campus. Readers are taken on a tour past such locations as the Princeton University Art Museum, Graduate College, and newly added neighboring institutions including the Princeton Theological Seminary and the Institute for Advanced Study. With illustrated, aerial perspective maps guiding
takes an in-depth look into the University’s architectural history. As current Princeton University President Christopher L. Eisgruber states in his foreword, “This magical place — captured so thoroughly and beautifully in this guide — has inspired students, alumni, faculty, staff, and visitors since the universit y […] moved to Princeton in 1756. This book will enable you to trace the remarkable evolution of our campus, and that of our neighboring institutions and town, from the colonial period to the modern day.” The new edition of Princeton University joins The Campus Guide series. Featuring 25 college and university campuses, including Brown, Stanford, Vassar, a n d R i ce, T h e C a mpu s Guides are an invaluable resource for students, alumni, and visitors. Each school’s unique story is told through
Students in the Lewis Center for the Arts’ Program in Creative Writing will read from their new work as part of the Program’s Althea Ward Clark W’21 Reading Series. The reading will take place on December 16 at 5 p.m. at Taylor Commons in the Frick Chemistry Lab at Princeton University. The event is free and open to the public. Students will read from new works of fiction, poetry, screenwriting, and literary translation completed during the past semester as part of the fall creative writing workshops. “The student reading is always one of the highlights of the semester,” notes Tracy K. Smith, who became the new director of the program in September. “It’s a rare opportunity to observe what’s been happening in the workshops, and to celebrate the broad range of student voices.” The small workshop courses offered by the program are limited in enrollment to ten students to ensure the benefits of working closely w ith facult y. Workshops meet for up to three hours weekly and are devoted primarily to discussion of student work. Each year, 15 to 20 seniors also work individually with a member of the faculty on a creative thesis, such as a novel, a screenplay, or a collection of short stories, poems, or translations. To learn more about the Program in Creative Writing, the reading series, and the more than 100 public events offered annually by the Lewis Center for the Arts visit arts.princeton.edu. ———
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to respond to the following questions: “W hat are your v iews about Wilson’s record and impact as president of the United States?” “What are your views about Wilson’s legacy at Princeton today and about how Wilson is and should be commemorated and recognized?” “How do you believe Princeton should think about and periodically reexamine its broader historical legacy and the representation of that legacy on campus? ” More than 170 comments have been received so far. “The Board of Trustees has authority over how the University recognizes Wilson, and our committee will consider specifically whether or not changes should be made in how the University recognizes his legacy,” Mr. Henry said. “But we are also interested in how the University should think about and periodically reexamine its broader historical legacy and the representation of that legacy on campus. We are eager to hear from members of the University community with a broad range or perspectives on both Wilson’s legacy and these broader questions.” The discussion about Wilson’s legacy is well underway elsewhere on the Princeton campus and in local and national media. From a group in opposition to the BJL, Princeton Open Campus Coalition ( POCC ) for med immediately after the November 18 Nassau Hall sit-in, to the Daily Princetonian student newspaper to the New York Times, editorials, commentary, and letters to the editor have debated Mr. Wilson’s actions and the retention of his name on Princeton’s School of Public and International Affairs and its Wilson residential college One prominent voice weighing in last week was that of Princeton Professor of Bioethics Peter Singer, who invited representatives from the BJL and the POCC groups to discuss the issues — the universal concerns about civil disobedience and honoring the names of historical figures as well as the particular Princeton University conflicts — in his Practical Ethics class. He then followed up with an article “Should We Honor Racists?” in last Friday’s Project Syndicate “the world’s opinion page,” published in Prague, Czechoslovakia. In that article Mr. Singer discussed at length Mr. Wil-
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son’s extraordinary “progressive” and “idealistic” contributions to Princeton University, to the country and to the world. He concluded, however, that Wilson, along w it h G eorge Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and others “who become symbolic vehicles for inculcating civic virtues,” warrant another look from contemporary perspectives. “As our moral standards shift … different characteristics of the historical person become more relevant,” Mr. Singer stated, “and the symbol can develop a different meaning.” In the context of 2015, Mr. Singer argued, Wilson’s racism becomes “more salient” than it was in 1948, when Princeton’s School of Public and International Affairs was named for him. Mr. Singer urged that Wilson’s contributions not be erased but that they “be recognized in a manner that creates a nuanced conversation about changing values, and includes both his positive achievements and his contributions to America’s racist policies and practices.” “The end result of the conversation we should be having,” Mr. Singer concluded, “may well be the recognition that to attach Wilson’s name to a college or school sends a message that misrepresents the values for which the institution stands.” Mr. Singer emphasized the value of the learning experience involved in the current conflict, and stated, “I certainly have benefited: I have taught at Princeton for 16 years, and I have admired some of Wilson’s foreign policy positions for much longer; but I owe my knowledge of Wilson’s racism to the BJL.” M e a n w h i l e , P r i n c e to n President Christopher Eisgruber has, in following up on conversations with BJL members during the November 18 sit-in, charged Wilson College head Professor Eduardo Cadava with beginning the process to consider the fate of a large photographic mural of Woodrow Wilson in the College’s Wilcox Hall. Mr. Eisgruber noted that “in my own personal view, the mural’s current location is problematic because it dominates a space that is intended to be a site of community for all students in the College. If there are students who find the mural offensive because of Wilson’s views about race, that objection is, in my opinion, a good reason to change the decoration of the dining hall to make it feel more inclusive.” Mr. Eisgruber urged Mr. Cadava, in considering the fate of the mural, to take advantage of the information about Woodrow Wilson to be published by the trustees committee. From all quarters comes a call for the University to take advantage of this educational moment and to engage vigorously in the deliberative process before reaching any final decisions. —Donald Gilpin
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its environmentally sensitive wetlands.” The Battlefield Society’s hydrologist Amy Greene, in a 2011 report, identified wetlands on the site that were not known to the DEP at the time of its 2000 and 2005 field investigations. According to Mr. Gusciora, federal law requires that once wetlands are confirmed on the site no construction can take place without a historical survey and analysis as to adverse impact. State Senator Christopher “Kip” Bateman (R-16) has also been in communication with Mr. Martin about this issue. The Institute statement last week claimed that they had “made extensive changes to the site plans, including moving the project further away from the park, adjusting the profiles and materials of the housing units, and enhancing the landscaped screen between the site and the park. Archeological surveys have been conducted on the project site to recover any remaining artifacts, and to meet commitments made to the Princeton Planning Board in the course of its approval of the project.” The IAS statement added that with the project taking seven acres of the 21acre site, the other 14 acres would be open public space with a 200-foot buffer adjacent to the Princeton Battlefield State Park that will become, in effect, part of the park. The IAS has commenced ground clearing for the 15acre site, and, although Princeton Battlefield society lawyer Bruce Afran said he doubted they would start construction while the issue was under appeal, he claimed, “It’s disgraceful that they are proceeding at all. They are destroying an historic site. They should respect the fact that the matter is not resolved by the court. I’m very confident that the court will uphold the appeal in this case. This is a serious legal issue. They should stop what they are doing.” Mr. Afran also urged local officials to weigh in. “The mayor should be standing up and speaking out on this. She has not spoken and neither has any member of the Council. They’re silent in the face of this academic institution.” The Civil War Trust, a non-profit organization concerned with preservation of the nation’s battlefields, has offered to buy the disputed site for $3.3 million and transfer it to the Battlefield State Park, and, according to Princeton Battlefield Society vice president Kip Cherry, the Trust is willing to go up to $4.5 million. In its petition, the Civil War Trust cites the importance of the historic Battle of Princeton as the culmination of George Washington’s ten-day campaign that “reinvigorated the American cause and marked a decisive turning point in the Revolutionary War.” The petition claims that the proposed IAS housing site, Maxwell’s Field, is “the site where Washington’s famous charge struck the British lines and transformed the battle into a momentous victory.” —Donald Gilpin
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“We are constantly running around, juggling a number of things in our busy lives — yet all this activity seems to be producing a sort of passivity of the mind. We have not only forgotten the art of contemplation, but we have also lost the luxury of time to meditate on the basic questions of life.” The exhibition runs until January 23, 2016 in Artworks’ ArtLab Gallery located at 19 Everett Alley, Trenton. Gallery hours are Wednesday — Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Gallery is closed from Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day. For more information, visit artworkstrenton.org or email info@artworkstrenton.org. ———
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THE HAPPY LIONESS: Nearly 40 original drawings by the former New Jersey resident Roger Duvoisin will be on view at the Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University through June 2016. Although he began as a textile designer, Duvoisin went on to illustrate more than 140 children’s books, 40 of which he authored. For more information, visit http://www. zimmerlimuseum.rutgers.edu.
Children’s Book Illustrations in the Tree (1972); Snowy By Roger Duvoisin at Rutgers and Woody (1979); and The “Donkey- donkey, Petunia, and Other Pals: Drawings by Roger Duvoisin” will be on view at the Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University through June 2016. Duvoisin’s remarkable children’s book illustrations have charmed and captivated generations of young readers. Born in Geneva, Switzerland in 1904, Roger Duvoisin came to the United States in the mid-1920s to work as a textile designer. In 1932, he created A Little Boy Was Drawing, his first children’s book, which he wrote and illustrated for his son. Duvoisin eventually became a popular illustrator for more than 140 children’s books, 40 of which he authored. Until his death in 1980, Duvoisin resided in New Jersey. In addition to A Little Boy Was Drawing, the exhibition features illustrations for Donkey-donkey: The Troubles of a Silly Little Donkey (1933); White Snow, Bright Snow (1947); Petunia (1950); A for the Ark (1952); Nubber Bear (1966); The Old Bullfrog (1968 ); The Web in the Grass (1972); The Crocodile
Happy Lioness (1980). The almost 40 drawings in this display were selected from the more than 2,000 Duvoisin works in the Zimmerli’s extensive collection of A mer ican pr ints and drawings. To learn more, visit http:// www.zimmerlimuseum.rutgers.edu. ———
“Chaos and Calm” Solo Exhibit at ArtLab
The Ar tL ab Galler y at Artworks is showing a solo exhibition titled Chaos and Calm by Ruee Gawarikar. Ruee, who is a visual and a performing ar tist, will exhibit a collection of her paintings aiming to showcase the disorder and stress associated with the modern day lifestyle and the need to find peace and order within this chaos. More than a dozen paintings executed in oils, acrylics, and mixed media will be on display at the gallery. Ruee, whose work has been displayed in venues such as the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History, has been working on the themes of contradictions in daily life. As Ruee says,
An exhibit and sale of works by celebrated Trenton artists Mel Leipzig and Leon Rainbow will take place at t he Pr inceton Shopping Center (adjacent to Orvis), now through December 22, 2015. The sale will raise funds for The Friends of the Center for Child and Family Achievement (CCFA). Sales and donations will support CCFA’s many programs and services including the Family Homework Clinic, emergency resources to help children in need, and Financial Literacy Training. Mel Leipzig is often celebrated as one of the country’s finest realist painters. His work has appeared in the White House, the National Academy, and the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York. Leon Rainbow’s works creatively combine graffiti, street art, and other expressionistic art forms. Artworks by the following artists will also be on view and available for purchase: Fa it h R i n g g ol d, A lon z o Adams, Romare Bearden, Judith Brodsky, Elizabeth Catlett, Animah Robinson, Lucy Graves McVicker, Sydney T. Neuwirth, and Thomas Malloy. The Princeton Shopping Center is located at 301 North Harrison Street.
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The Friends of the Center for Child and Family Achievement (CCFA), Princeton Shopping Center, and EDENS are pleased to announce the Art for Read to Achieve Pop Up Gallery has been extended to December 22, 2015. The Gallery is free and open to the public and currently features a number of acclaimed local and international artists. Members of the public are invited to support this fundraiser by purchasing artwork, books, and other curated gift and holiday items through the Gallery. CCFA is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization and all contributions are tax deductible. Since 2014, CCFA has been a leader in the City of Trenton, addressing the academic achievement gap for low income children in kindergarten to 12th grades by responding to the unmet needs of the entire family. Through direct service, collaborations with other community organizations and advocacy, CCFA is strengthening the outcomes of the children and families that it serves. Proceeds from the gallery will benefit CCFA’s programs. The Gallery is offering additional items that have been curated with the Holiday Shopper in mind. During the month of December the Gallery will be closed on Mondays; open Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday from 1 to 8 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. The Gallery will also provide refreshments to those who want to view the exhibit, shop for gifts, or purchase art. Sales and donations made through the galler y will support CCFA’s programs and activities, including the Family Homework Clinic,
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Area Exhibits A nne Reid ’72 A r t Gallery, Princeton Day School, 650 Great Road, has “Barnes Hall 20122014,” photography and video by Eleanor Oakes through December 17. www.pds.org. Ar t Times Two, the gallery at Princeton Brain and Spine, 731 Alexander Road, has works by Hetty Baiz, Beatrice Bork, H e at h e r Ke r n , Na n c y Kern, Shirley Kern, Pamela Kogen, and Susan Mac Q u e e n as par t of “Animal Nature” through March. (609) 203-4622. Artworks, Everett Alley (Stockton Street), Trenton, has “10 x 10” Red Dot E xhibition, “Trenton Blacksmith” photographs by C.J. Harper, and “Chaos and Calm — Ruee Gawarikar” through J a n u a r y 23. w w w.a r t workstrenton.com. D & R G r e e n w a y, 1 Preservation Place, has “ E a r t h / F i r e” t h r o u g h January 22 and “Three Generations of Kuenne Artists” through January 15. w w w.d r g r e e n w ay. org. E l l a r s l i e , Tre nton’s Cit y Mu s eu m i n C ad walader Park, Parkside Ave nu e, Tre nton, h as “Impressions: The Art of the Print” through January 3. “Alice Revisited” runs through January 9. (609) 989-3632. The James A. Michener Art Museum at
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NUTCRACKER SNOWFLAKES: New Jersey Youth Ballet’s The Dance of the Snowflakes captures the magic of “The Nutcracker.” This narrated, abridged version comes to Mercer County Community College’s Kelsey Theatre on December 18 through 20. To order tickets, call (609) 5703333 or visit www.kelseytheatre.net.
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PBS CHANNEL’S PRINCETON PANEL DISCUSSION: A panel discussion followed the preview screening of PBS’s new original series “Mercy Street.” Set during the Civil War, “Mercy Street” follows the lives of two volunteer nurses on opposite sides of the conflict. Cast members Josh Radnor (left) and McKinley Belcher III were joined by James McPherson, Audrey Davis, Christina Lazaridi, Tara Summers, and David Zabel. (Photo Courtesy of Princeton’s Lewis Center for the Arts)
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Calendar Wednesday, December 16 11 a.m.: Holiday Open House at Drumthwacket, 354 Stockton Street, Princeton. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Holiday Market at Capital City Market, located at 141 East State Street in Trenton (Wednesday to Friday through December 24). 4 p.m.: Acting Out – discussions, games, and more for students in kindergarten to third grade; Princeton Public Library. 5:30 p.m.: Holiday and jazz music concert featuring the Wendy Zoffer Trio. Free to attend; MarketFair Mall, Route 1 South, Princeton.
7:30 p.m.: Westminster Community Orchestra SingAlong. Free will offering of non-perishable food items is invited; Westminster Choir College, Playhouse, Princeton. 7:30 p.m.: Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols at University Chapel. This service of readings and music features performances by the Chapel Choir, Glee Club, and assorted a cappella groups. Thursday, December 17 10 a.m.: Meeting, the 55Plus Club at The Jewish Center of Princeton. Alastair Bellany will lead a presentation on “The Murder of King James I.” There is a suggested donation of $3. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Winter Farmers Market inside of Princeton Public Library. Shop local meat, produce,
baked goods, and more. 7:30 p.m.: Sinfonia performs works by Holst, Borodin, and Humperdink at Richardson Auditorium. Friday, December 18 8:30 to 10 a.m.: Meet the Mayor. Princeton residents are invited to discuss concerns and share their perspectives with Mayor Liz Lempert. 7 p.m.: Healthy Happy Hour at the Princeton Center for Yoga and Health in Skillman. Learn helpful health and wellness tips to avoid seasonal depression. Wear clothing suitable for yoga class. The cost to attend is $27. 7:30 p.m.: Christmas Concert at St. Paul’s Church, 214 Nassau Street, Princeton. 7:30 p.m.: Handel’s Messiah presented by McCarter Theatre and the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra (NJSO)
at Richardson Auditorium. 7:30 p.m.: Meeting, Divorce Recovery Program; Princeton Church of Christ, 33 River Road, Princeton. Saturday, December 19 10:30 a.m.: Screening of Home Alone (1990) at Princeton Garden Theatre. 11:30 a.m.: Santa’s Helpers Walking Tour, a family friendly tour of Santa’s favorite haunts. The cost to attend is $5 per family (recommended for children ages 4-6). Begins at Palmer Square Green. Noon to 3 p.m.: Every Saturday and Sunday afternoon, enjoy festive musical entertainment and meeting Santa around Princeton’s Palmer Square (through December 20). 3 p.m.: Voices Chorale presents a concert of Christmas music from Germany and Austria; Princeton Theological Seminary. 4 p.m.: Princeton Symphony Orchestra’s Holiday POPS! Concert at Richardson Auditorium. 8 p.m.: Princeton Pro Musica concert at Kendall Theater at The College of New Jersey, Ewing. Sunday, December 20 11 a.m.: Ecumenical Worship Service at University Chapel. 4 p.m.: The American Boychoir School performs their annual Home for the Holidays concert at Richardson Auditorium. 7 p.m.: Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (TASK) benefit concert featuring Ernie White Band & Friends at Cedar Gardens in Hamilton. Monday, December 21 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Holiday Open House at Mountain Lakes House in Princeton’s
Mountain Lakes Preserve and hosted by Friends of Princeton Open Space. Enjoy hot cider, festive treats, and miles of wooded trails (also on December 21 and 26). 3 p.m.: Theatrical production of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer at the State Theatre of NJ in New Brunswick (also at 6 p.m.) 6:30 p.m.: Community discussion on “Demystifying the Stigma of Mental Health Problems” at Beth El Synagogue, 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor. Tuesday, December 22 4 p.m.: Children can learn to play and practice chess at these weekly drop-in sessions led by Princeton High School chess members; Princeton Public Library. 7 p.m.: Princeton University men’s basketball vs. Bucknell University at Princeton’s Jadwin Gym. 8 p.m.: Princeton High School Winter Concert at Princeton University Chapel. The concert features all PHS choirs and orchestras, along with a repertoire of seasonal music. Wednesday, December 23 7:30 p.m.: Performance of “A Christmas Carol” at McCarter Theatre (through December 27). Thursday, December 24 11 a.m.: Santa arrives at Princeton Airport. Bring an unwrapped gift with a child’s name in clearly printed and Santa will distribute it when he arrives at Princeton Airport (Route 206). Participants are also asked to bring an unwrapped gift of clothing, books or toys to be distributed through Mercer County Board of Social Services. 4 p.m.: Family Christmas
Service at Princeton United Methodist Church, located at the corner of Nassau and Vandeventer Streets. 5:15 p.m.: Christmas Eve Caroling in Palmer Square including a special appearance by Santa Claus. 7 p.m.: A Service of Lessons and Carols at Witherspoon Street Presbyterian Church, 124 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. Friday, December 25 Christmas Day 1 p.m.: Historical re-enactment of George Washington’s 1776 crossing of the Delaware River. Free to attend; Washington Crossing Historic Park, Route 32, Washington Crossing, Pa. Saturday, December 26 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Holiday Open House at Mountain Lakes House in Princeton’s Mountain Lakes Preserve and hosted by Friends of Princeton Open Space. Enjoy hot cider, festive treats, and miles of wooded trails (also on December 21 and 26). 10:30 a.m.: Screening of Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) at Princeton Garden Theatre. 2 to 3 p.m.: Free, Highlights Tour at the Princeton Universit y A r t Museu m. Tours meet at the entrance to the Museum ( repeats daily). Sunday, December 27 11:30 a.m.: Battle of Trenton re-enactment at the Old Barracks Museum, 101 Barrack Street, Trenton. Monday, December 28 Recycling 3 to 5 p.m.: Screening of the Pixar animated film Inside Out (2015) at Princeton Public Library.
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and Sherlock Holmes. The afternoon that began with the charade in the parking lot coalesces with the tense, hushed, breathless wonder of watching the episode titled “Six Minutes” where Linden’s devotion to her cause becomes sublime. At this stage in the series there have been moments of deeply felt solidarity between Linden and Holder, intimations of the love that prevails at the end of the fourth and final season. But for intimate endgame intensity nothing can match the scene between Linden and death row inmate Ray Seward (Peter Sarsgaard), who has only hours to live. It’s a situation dating back to D.W. Griffith’s Intolerance and innumerable Hollywood prison cliffhangers, the condemned man we know is innocent, the ticking clock, the hope for a last-minute stay of execution. “Six Minutes” explodes the stereotype. Two people sit on either side of a glass panel, each holding a phone, Linden the detective who helped convict the man she’s facing and is torn by the knowledge
haunted haunting relentlessly unyielding gaze into the heart of darkness, and the ever-looming lean and rangy Holder whose crude rapper-inflected teasing can make her smile (he has the snappiest lines in the show) when she’s sinking, flailing, losing her way. In M Train, Patti Smith “feels Linden’s devotion to each terrible mission, the complexity of her vows, her need for solitary runs through the high grass of marshy fields.” Writing in the aftermath of the shocking, unresolved conclusion of Season 3, she nails the essence of the scene: “Holder, numb with grief and insomnia, waits in that same car drinking the same cold coffee. Sitting vigil until she signals and he is again by her side as they tramp purgatory together.” Then she gives us Linden, a poet’s Polaroid: “Linden is running. She abruptly stops and faces the camera. A Flemish Madonna with the eyes of a woman from the backwoods who has slept with the devil.” “Six Minutes” Shades pulled, we’re submerged in a world of endless rain and gloom that makes Seattle/Vancouver as evocative a setting as the London of Bleak House
that she was mistaken, and Seward who is beginning to realize, with something close to awe, that his former adversary is going to the limit for him, that even if she fails to save his life her passionate determination has become personal, as if her life and his were tied to the same fate and together they’re approaching some sacred absolute, a truth, an awkward wounded state of grace. When a scene achieves greatness, you move beyond the vicarious, life and art merge, you’re there, feeling it, sharing the excitement of the actors’ awareness of what they’re making, of what’s happening to them, so that a seemingly minor detail becomes extraordinary, like the moment when Linden’s hand is cramped from holding the phone, and she says “I have to put it down,” and you know how tightly she’s been gripping it, and when she puts the receiver aside, it’s as if she’s giving you a rest, the tension suspended, it’s a chance to pause and catch your breath, as we do, nothing to say, just exhale, sigh, murmur some inadequate exclamation (maybe a whispered “wow”) as we begin to fathom the simple magnitude of what we’ve been sharing. Interviewed in
the buzzfeed piece, Sarsgaard recalls the moment Mireille Enos alerted him to the scene. “She was the first person to have told me that Episode 10 would be a lot of the two of us. She came running up to me and said, ‘Episode 10! It’s going to be so great!’” The Killing ends happily for the characters who are its heart and soul. Somehow Linden and Holder weather the outrageous denouement of Season 3, to which Patti Smith gives more than its fair share of credibility in M Train, where you learn the identity of the Pied Piper and understand why another season was necessary. No spoilers here, just a salute to Netflix for making Season 4 possible and streaming it so the Linden and Holder of the parking lot rendezvous could enjoy it all at once, on their own terms. Nowhere Man The Beatles’ Rubber Soul, which was released 50 years ago this month, features timeless John Lennon compositions and performances like “Norwegian Wood,” “Girl,” and “In My Life.” Not quite on the same level is “Nowhere Man,” a song I’ve always associated with December 8, 1980. At first you might think it’s Lennon in typical put-down mode, writing about a nowhere man living in nowhere land, with his nowhere plans, no point of view, blind as he can be. With Lennon’s peerless singing, the plaintive middle section (“Nowhere Man please listen …”) leads to the universal (“Isn’t he a bit like you and me?”), which can make you catch your breath and shake your head (the musical equivalent of what happens in “Six Minutes”) when you imagine him singing for the man who killed him, the nowhere man in prison, sentenced to the morbid irony of the line “the world is at your command.” Streaming Lennon John Lennon’s Skywriting by Word of Mouth, published six years after his death, takes punning and nonsense to a level that would have James Joyce, Lewis Carroll, and Groucho Marx cheering from their ringside clouds in word-of-mouth heaven. “When you’re dead,” Lennon skywrites, “anything’s funny.” hat’s amazing about the book is the way Lennon streams his consciousness of the cliches, tropes, slogans, and trivia of everyday life, so copiously and freely that he becomes a magnet for coincidence. If you live in Princeton, your eye is caught by “He hailed a cab and adjusted his witherspoon.” If you’ve been thinking about how his assassin came armed with a copy of The Catcher in the Rye, you’ll sit up and take notice when you see “catch it the rye endless sea of foam,” and if you’ve been watching The Killing you’ll relate to lighting “a pied piper,” “mystery writers crampma moses are red my love violence is blooming,” and, of course, “Do I detective a note of self-pity at the foot of the bed? Am I the master of my own destiny, or am I simply following orders; who knows to what ends meet?” —Stuart Mitchner
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ichael Lewis’s The Big Short was an eye-opening best seller describing the actions of four Wall Street analysts (played by Christian Bale, Ryan Gosling, Steve Carell, and Brad Pitt) who correctly foresaw the global financial crisis of 2008. They made a lot of money by investing in Credit Default Swaps (CDS) in anticipation of the collapse of the market in Collateralized Debt Obligations (CDO). In layman’s terms, they bet that the real estate bubble would burst because of the easy money that was being lent to unqualified borrowers via subprime mortgages. The banks didn’t mind making the so-called NINJA loans (No Income/No Job) since they would quickly sell the worthless mortgages to unsuspecting investors as soon as the deals were completed. Despite many decent performances from the cast members, the screen version of The Big Short fails to do justice to the source material. The movie is Adam McKay’s first time directing a dramatic film. The veteran
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avid Hallisey is making up for lost time this winter in his sophomore season with the Princeton University men’s hockey team. After being sidelined for much of the 2014-15 campaign with a wrist injury, forward Hallisey has emerged as a key performer for the Tigers, scoring nine points on two goals and seven assists through 13 games, tying him with freshman Ryan Kuffner as the team’s top scorer. Last Friday at No. 16 Penn State, Hallisey assisted on two third period goals by Eric Robinson as the Tigers rallied from a 4-0 deficit to draw within one goal before succumbing 6-3. A night later, Hallisey scored the lone goal for Princeton as it fell 4-1 in an exhibition game against the USA Under-18 team. “I had surgery, it is working well now so hopefully that continues,” said Hallisey, a 5’10, 180-pound native of Wethersfield, Conn. “Coach (Ron Fogarty) always tells me that this is like my freshman year again.” Hallisey likes playing on the same line with classmate Robinson and junior Ben Foster. “Eric is probably the fastest kid I have ever played with, he has a lot of talent and a lot of potential,” said Hallisey. “He is very creative. Ben Foster is the rock of the line.” Hallisey believes he is getting more out of his talent this season. “Probably having a little more poise and getting more comfortable on the ice,” said Hallisey, reflecting on the progress he has made since his freshman year. “Seeing things over and over again, you start getting more used to it.” With Princeton at 4-9 so far and having already matched its win total from last season when it went 4-23-3, Hallisey believes the Tigers are getting better all over the ice. “I think it is just everywhere, everyone is
Hallisey’s linemate, Robinson, is doing a lot in his sophomore campaign as he now leads the Tigers with six goals. “Eric Robinson has been our most improved player because he is taking care of the defensive side of the puck and from underneath and utilizing his speed,” added Fogarty. “He has had a better than expected first half.” Princeton’s all-freshmen line of Max Veronneau, Alex Riche, and Kuffner has also exceeded expectations. “They have been excellent,” asserted Fogarty. “They don’t know any better; sometimes being naive is great and they are naive. They don’t know what they are supposed to to do, they just go play hockey.” In Fogarty’s view, getting FIGHTING FOR RESPECT: Princeton University men’s hockey the chance to play against the player David Hallisey, left, battles a foe for the puck in a game U.S. squad was a great op- earlier this season. Last Friday at Penn State, sophomore forportunity for his program. ward Hallisey chipped in two assists as Princeton rallied from “They are fun games, I am a 4-0 deficit to draw within one goal before succumbing 6-3. not sure the last time they A night later, Hallisey scored the lone goal for Princeton as it played at Princeton so it is fell 4-1 in an exhibition game against the USA Under-18 team. good for those guys to come The Tigers, now 4-9 overall, are next in action when they host out this way,” said Fogarty. No. 3 Quinnipiac (15-1-2) on December 29. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski) “They are going to play Neumann tomorrow. It is a good match, vidually to help the team.” they do well. They are future college playHallisey, for his part, plans to stay sharp ers. Every game is a test for us, we treat as he looks ahead to the second half of it the same way and we learned a lot to- the season. night.” “I am definitely going to do a lot of skill With Princeton not having a game now work; I am not going to skate too much,” until December 29 when it hosts No. 3 said Hallisey. Quinnipiac (15-1-2), Fogarty hopes his “I will take some time off but continue to players keep treating things seriously. stay in shape. I love the end of the season, “I want to keep playing, maybe it is good building into the playoffs. It is the most for the guys to get a break,” said Fogarty. fun part. We have got Quinnipiac when we “You just want to make sure that the guys get back, it is always fun going up against keep the mental part up on break. They a top team, hopefully they are still ranked need to remain mentally sharp and know that way.” that they are continuing good habits indi—Bill Alden
getting better,” said Hallisey. “I think we have a lot more skill on the team. I think we have a better team bond than we did last year, there is a lot of chemistry between the guys.” A key benchmark in the program’s progress came two weekends ago when Princeton won 4-2 at Brown and 4-2 at No. 10 Yale. “That was the first time we have done that in quite a long time,” said Hallisey, reflecting on the weekend, which was Princeton’s first sweep of Yale and Brown on the road since the 2007-08 season. “Just to prove to ourselves that we can do that was big. We came back out on the ice with a lot more confidence and a lot more jam.” That confidence was displayed on Friday when Princeton battled back from a 4-0 third period deficit at No. 16 Penn State with three goals in a four-minute span. “We were down four last night and kind of had a spark that turned the team around a little bit,” said Hallisey. In the loss to the U.S. team, Hallisey was hoping that his third period goal would provide a similar spark. “That one came off a quick transition, a couple of passes pieced together caused them to start scrambling,” said Hallisey. “There was a shot from the point, a couple of tips, and the goalie opened up his 5 hole and I tapped it in.” Princeton head coach Ron Fogarty is looking for more production like that from Hallisey. “We are excited to have David for the second half, we didn’t have him for half of last year because of the injuries,” said Fogarty. “I am looking forward to seeing his progression. Basically he has had his freshman year in terms of games played so now we will see what he can do as a sophomore.”
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Alex Wheatley was a force in the paint as the Princeton University women’s basketball team raced out to a 28-2 lead over Pittsburgh last Saturday. The 6’2 senior center from Upper Holland, Pa, scored si x points w it h t wo re bounds, a block, and an assist in that 8-minute stretch as Princeton seized control of the contest. “I think it is really important for our offense to have an inside presence,” said Wheatley. “One, because getting post scoring is important and also the in and out threes are the easiest and the most fun. I think getting it inside requires toughness and it requires guard skills to get it
in. I thought we did a good job of that in this game.” But showing its ACC pedigree, Pitt battled back and narrowed the gap to 33-20 by halftime. In the second half, the Panthers hung around, drawing to within 56-46 before falling 61-47. P r i nce ton h e ad coach Courtney Banghart acknowledged that the fast start slowed into a bit of a slugfest. “After that first burst, it was really a grind,” said Banghart. “They had nothing to lose and we were like anything that is not easy, oh we are not playing well. We got good looks but we didn’t shoot very well. Banghart credited her veteran players with embracing
ELBOW ROOM: Princeton University women’s basketball player Alex Wheatley elbows her way around a foe in recent action. Last Saturday, Wheatley scored 15 points to help Princeton defeat Pitt 61-47. On Monday, after being named Ivy League Player of the Week, she produced another strong effort, scoring 15 points and getting six rebounds to help Princeton top Fordham 55-44. The Tigers, now 9-1, play at Ohio State on December 18 and at Dayton on December 20. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)
the grind. “That was a really great experience for an experienced team to see, like wow, you guys came out strong but you were up against it the whole rest of the game,” said Banghart, who got 15 points and five rebounds from Wheatley in the win with senior Annie Tarakchian contributing 13 points and nine rebounds, senior guard Amanda Berntsen adding 19 points, and junior guard Vanessa Smith coming up with 11 points and nine rebounds. “I think we won the toughness battle for sure. You kind of need these guys in the games that are like this, gritty and no rhythm to it against experienced kids.” In Banghart’s view, Wheatley provided the necessary toughness to help the Tigers prevail. “We are trying to get her to be a little more aggressive and find her niche inside,” said Banghart. “Alex is a gentle kid but I think what sums it up is that she missed two straight free throws and then missed her third and I just said to her we need it. Alex will give you what you need. That game was a physical game and she didn’t shoot it as well as she usually does but she was what we need. She gets a lot of credit for that. I will take the tough Alex any day.” Wheatley, for her part, is determined to be more of a physical presence for the Tigers down low. “I am trying to be more aggressive on the offensive end and I am finding my niche in the post and really trying to anchor our offense from the paint,” said Wheatley, who was named the Ivy League Player of the Week on Monday afternoon and then went out that evening and scored 15 points with six rebounds to help Princeton defeat Fordham 55-44 and improve to 9-1. “I think the guards are
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With Senior Star McDonell Coming Up Big, Tiger Women’s Hockey Sweeps Penn State
MAC ATTACK: Princeton University women’s hockey player Jaimie McDonell battles a foe on the boards in recent action. Last Friday, senior forward and assistant captain McDonell contributed three assists to help the Tigers beat Penn State 4-1. A day later, she scored a goal as the Tigers topped Penn State 3-2 to sweep the two-game set and give Princeton its sixth straight win. McDonell was later named the ECAC Hockey Player of the Week for her heroics. The Tigers, now 11-4-1 overall, have finished the 2015 portion of their schedule and are back in action when they host Brown on January 1 and Yale a day later. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)
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While the Princeton Universit y women’s hockey team generated a number of chances in the first period as it hosted Penn State last Friday, it had nothing to show for its industry as the foes were locked in a scoreless stalemate. But with the Tigers building a 13-5 edge in shots, Jaimie McDonell and her Princeton teammates were confident they would eventually break through. “I think we prepared for the st yle that this team plays, it can be a little frustrating, said senior forward and assistant captain McDonell. “I think our team has really been good about not getting flustered when we can’t score. We stuck to our game plan and didn’t try to do anything crazy because it wasn’t happening. Getting shots and getting chances isn’t the problem, you have to be more concerned when you are not getting them. We can’t complain.” Midway the through the second period, McDonell helped Princeton get the first score of the game as she assisted on a goal by Molly Contini. “I got the shot on net, there was a big rebound,” recalled McDonell. “I fired on the net and it hit Molly in the knee and went in.” Early in the third period, McDonell set up another tally as she fed the puck to junior Cassidy Tucker, who banged it home to put Princeton up 2-0 with 18:21 left in regulation. “Tucker is great and if she is getting the puck in the slot, there is a pretty good chance it is going to go in,” said McDonell, a 5’8 native of East York, Ontario.
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The Tigers never looked back from there, cruising to a 4-0 win as Kelsey Koelzer and Fiona McKenna added goals. “We have a little trouble getting started, I think once we start scoring, we take off,” said McDonell, who picked up her third assist of the game on Koelzer’s tally. “Scoring is half confidence and I think getting those two goals really got the energy going on the bench and everyone was ‘hey we can do this.’” A day later, McDonell scored a goal to help the Tigers edge Penn State 3-2 and sweep the two-game set, extending its winning streak to six in the process and improving to 11-4-1 overall. “I think just playing shift by shift, we had a bit of a losing streak earlier and even then you can’t focus on negatives,” said McDonell, reflecting on the team’s recent surge. “W hen t hings are go ing well, you have got to remember the reason you are doing well, I think our hard work, sticking to our plays and our systems and having faith in teammates is what is getting it going for us. Having an unreal goaltender like Kim (Newell) helps. Part of the reason we get these surges is that Kim makes those big saves. A lot of times after a goal, the other team gets a great opportunity and Kim keeps us in there.” As a team captain, McDonell has focused on getting the Tigers to stick together as a unit. “When we get our rules in the beginning of the year we have some set by the coaches but the other ones we decide as a team,” said McDonell. “O u r te a m m ot to for this year is our team, our time. I think when you have more people having a say in things, you get better buy
in. That is something we have really talked about.” In McDonell’s view, Princeton has bought into the all-for-one, one-for-all approach. “I think that is something we are really t r y ing to stress, it takes all 20 of us out there to get this win,” said McDonell, who was later named the ECAC Hockey Player of the Week for her heroics and now has nine points this season on two goals and seven assists. “It is not just one line scoring. I think that is something that is really helping with our success. When I am having a rough day or a rough couple of weekends, I can go back to basics, worry about my defense, and just play my game. I know there isn’t huge stress on just one line to score and I think that is really working out for us.” Princeton head coach Jeff Kampersal never worries about McDonell’s production. “She is consistently good; we didn’t have that great a week of practice but Jaimie had a solid week,” said Kampersal. “Ever y day, no matter what, you know what you are going to get from her. She is as solid and consistent as we have ever had here.” Kampersal credited McDonell’s hard work with getting Princeton on the board against Penn State and seizing control of the contest. “T hat goal that Molly made was a really good little three-step back check by Jaimie,” said Kampersal. “It was a lot of hustle, she didn’t give up on the play. She flung it at the net and Molly was able to tip it in. We were buzzing after that, it changed the momentum.” Princeton rode that momentum with its third period outburst. “The Tucker goal changed the momentum
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Looking to beat Navy in a dual match for the first time since 1978, the Princeton University wrestling team came up just short as it dropped an 18-16 nailbiter to the Midshipmen last Saturday. The Tigers got wins from Pat D’Arcy at 125 pounds, Judd Ziegler at 165, Jonathan Schleifer at 174, Abram Aya la at 184, a nd R ay O’Donnell at 285. In upcoming action, the Tigers, now 2- 4, will be competing at the Midlands Championships from December 29-30 at Evanston, Ill. ———
PU Men’s Water Polo 10th in Final Poll
T he Pr inceton University men’s water polo team closed out its 2015 season ranked 10th in the final Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA) Varsity Top-20. Voted on by a panel of coaches from the CWPA, Western Water Polo Association (WWPA), MPSF, Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC) and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), the polls were compiled and released each week of the season through the NCAA Championship. National champion UCLA retained the top slot, followed by the University of Southern California and UCBerkeley in the top three. The University of the Pacific and Stanford rounded out the top-five. UC-Irvine and UC-Santa Barbara placed sixth and
Princeton Men’s Track Shines at New Year Meet
Producing a strong showing, the Princeton University men’s track team began its 2015-16 indoor season by hosting the New Year’s Invitational last Friday at Jadwin Gym. Indiv idual w inners for Princeton included Charles Volker in the 60, Daniel McCord in the 300, Eric Schulz in the 600, Stephen Rossettie in the 1,000, Andrew Diehl in the high jump, Stefan Amokwandoh in the triple jump, and Jake Scinto in the heptathlon. Princeton is next in action when it competes in a dual meet at Navy on January 9 in Annapolis, Md. ———
PU Soccer Star Lussi Named All-American
Princeton Universit y women’s soccer star Tyler Lussi has been named an NSCA A second-team AllAmerica while Lussi, freshman Mimi Asom, and senior Emily Sura were named to the NSCAA All-Mid-Atlantic Region teams, the NSCAA announced. It is the fourth straight year Princeton players have been all-region honorees and the 15th time the program has had an All-America honoree. Junior star Lussi is the first since Jen Hoy ’13 in 2012, also a second-teamer, to earn All-America status. Last season, Lauren Lazo ’15 was a first-team all-region pick while Lussi made the second team. In 2013, Gabriella Guzman ’14 was a second-teamer, and in 2012, Hoy earned first-team honors while Lazo was a
PU Women’s Track Excels at New Year Event
Kennedy O’Dell starred as the Princeton University women’s track opened its its 2015-16 home indoor campaign by hosting the New Year’s Invitational last Friday at Jadwin Gym. Junior O’Dell won both the shot put and the weight throw at the event. Other individual victors for Princeton included Cecelia Barowski in the 600, Alie Fordyce in the 1,000, Christina Walter in the 300, Frances Lodge in the high jump, Allison Harris in the pole vault, and Kerri Davidson in the triple jump. Princeton returns to action when it hosts a quad meet on January 8. ———
Princeton Men’s Lacrosse Has 4 on Preseason All America
Versatile midfielder Zach Currier led the way as four members of the Princeton University men’s lacrosse team have been named to the Face-Off Yearbook. Junior midfielder Currier received second-team recognition while senior attackman Ryan Ambler, junior midfielder Gavin McBride and junior defenseman Bear Goldstein were honorable mention selections. Currier had 11 goals and 14 assists and won 45 percent of his face-offs in 2015. His tenacity enabled him to pick up 81 ground balls, the most by a Princeton shortstick in nearly 20 years. Ambler had a 22-goal, 29-assist junior year, and will be in his fourth year as a starter on attack. McBride will be Princeton’s leading returning goal-scorer after his 24 last year, with 13 assists. Goldstein is the only player on the team who has started every game of his career.
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second-team honoree. This year, Lussi is a firstteam all-region honoree with Asom on the second team and Sura on the third team. Lussi was named the Ivy League Offensive Player of the Year for the second straight year while piling up an Ivy-best 15 goals and 35 points, adding five assists. Fellow forward Asom tied the program’s freshman record with 12 goals while adding four assists, and defender Sura helped Princeton hold opponents to 1.11 goals per game while starting all 19 contests. Sura also scored three goals and added six assists. The trio helped lead Princeton to the second round of the NCAA tournament for the second time in four years, defeating Boston College 4-2 on two goals apiece from Lussi and Asom to win the first NCAA women’s soccer tournament game played at Roberts Stadium in the facility’s eightseason history. The Tigers finished the fall with a 144-1 record. ———
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After Showing Marked Improvement Last Winter, PHS Girls’ Hoops Aiming to Remain Competitive Dan Van Hise helped the Princeton High girls’ basketball team achieve a higher standard of competitiveness last winter in his second season at the helm of the program. Van Hise guided PHS to an 8-16 record in 2014-15, a marked improvement over the 3-16 mark posted by the Little Tigers in his debut campaign. “We are trying to build on last year and not take it that last year was as good as it is going to get,” said Van Hise. “We want the mentality to be that last year doesn’t have to be a fluke, we can be that level year in year out.” While PHS has said goodbye to five senior stalwarts from last year’s squad, Van Hise believes his team has the talent to maintain the level it reached last winter. “We are returning the two starters in Julia Ryan and Zoe Tesone and they were really big pieces last year,” said Van Hise, whose squad tips off its 2015-16 campaign on December 18 when it plays at WW/P-S. “If they can do what they did last year and we can get some of the newer girls to
step up, we think we can sniff what we did last year. That is what we are going for.” Van Hise is looking for senior guard Ryan to lead the PHS backcourt. “Julia is looking great,” said Van Hise. “Her confidence has really shot up; I would say the first week of practice she only shot five jump shots. Everything was going to go to the basket. She has really turned into more of a play maker.” The Little Tigers need sophomore Devon Lis, junior Jamaica Ponder, and senior Crystal Wang to turn up their games. “Devon is going to be another shooter for us, she is a really long guard,” said Van Hise. “I think that is going to help defensively, both she and Julia can get into passing lanes and get some steals and hopefully get some easy baskets. That is something that we need. If we go with Julia off the ball, it will be Jamaica and Devon sharing that responsibility at point. Crystal Wang will step in as a starter. She has worked her butt off, she has really grown a lot over the past
ON TRACK: Princeton High girls’ basketball player Zoe Tesone heads to the basket in a game last winter. PHS is depending on star forward Tesone to provide toughness and production in the paint this winter. The Little Tigers tip off their 2015-16 campaign on December 18 when they play at WW/P-S. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)
couple of years. Shooting is still going to be her primary role.” Junior star Tesone figures to be PHS’s primary player in the paint at both ends of the floor. “A lot of Zoe is her defense; she is not the tallest girl but she fights against posts,” said Van Hise. “We usually stick her on the other team’s best player so she will fill that role again. She is starting to get a little bit more aggressive with her offensive game, facing the basket a little bit. We think she has a little bit more speed than the other team’s bigs so if she is matched up with the other team’s post, we are hoping to put her in some situations where she can face the basket and use her speed to get to the hoop. She impacts the game. She is going to be our main rebounder and our best defender.” Van Hise is hoping that senior Adria Backus, junior Ines Arroyo, and sophomore Taylor Stone can make an impact in the front court. “Adria Backus is a do-thelittle things type of player, she rebounds; she is a really good on ball defender she is tenacious and the firston-the-floor type,” said Van Hise. “She is always crashing the offensive boards. She is going to be that glue girl. Ines will be a back-up post. She has come a long way, she worked a lot over the summer. Taylor Stone is coming up, she will be another back up post. She is a lefty who gets to the hoop.” In order to get back to last winter’s competitive level, PHS needs good work from its new starters and a commitment to rebounding. “The first key has to be for those girls to step into their larger roles and to have the comfort level and confidence level to step up,” said Van Hise. “If Crystal, Adria, Devon, and Jamaica can really step up and be contr ibutors, we can get back there. Rebounding in general is key. We are definitely shorter; we have to box out. We are not going to score enough to give teams two or three chances on each possession. We have to clear the ball and get down the floor and get those easy buckets. If we can get out and run a little bit and get down the court and not have to be in the half court all of the time, that would be huge.” —Bill Alden
Featuring Potent 1-2 Punch of Hart, Blue, PHS Boys’ Hoops Primed for a Big Season Coming into the winter, the Princeton High boys’ basketball team is poised to deliver a one-two punch to its foes. Featuring the tandem of senior forward Matt Hart and junior Zahrion Blue, PHS boasts a potent insideout attack. The duo gave graphic evidence of their potential last Friday as the Little Tigers cruised to a win over New Brunswick in a preseason scrimmage. “Matt had 29 points and Zahrion had 21; it made me realize how difficult it is going to be to guard us when they are both in the game,” said PHS head coach Mark Shelley, who guided the Little Tigers to a 10-12 record last winter. “Matt is such a fundamental player, everything from ball fakes to jump stops, he can hit step back 3s, he can get to the foul line, he makes all of his free throws. He is just super fundamental. Zahrion is getting better at that, he doesn’t have as consistent an outside shot. He hit one 3 and a long 2 in the scrimmage but he was just slashing to the basket. Both of them were passing so well to each other. I have been real pleased so far as a coach.” Shelley, though, realizes that PHS has to be more than a two-man team in order to have a winning campaign. “If I look at games over the last three years where we have been really successful, it is when we have had a third guy score double figures,” said Shelley, whose team tips off its 2015-16 campaign when it hosts WW/P-S on December 18. “This year because we play so many people, it may be the point guard in total to score 10 points. We can’t relay on Matt and Zahrion to score all the points. Good teams with good players are going to contain them. One thing that makes it so tough when you have both of them on the floor is that you can’t focus on one.” PHS need juniors Spencer Zullo and Justin Marciano to share the load in the front court. “Spencer is tall and lanky; he is the tallest guy on the team,” added Shelley. “Justin is not that tall but he is real muscular. I am real pleased with them
defensively in our zone and and half court man-to-man, being strong in the post. Offensively, they are serviceable. They know how to pass, they know the offense, they pick their spots.” Senior forward Michael Dowers figures to give the Little Tigers strong play all over the court. “Michael plays every position; he is a good outside shooter but at the same time, he has really improved inside,” said Shelley. “He has really bought into the fact that we are going to need him to play all over the place. He had some outside looks last night but he also played in the middle of the zone on offense to let Matt outside. He plays the middle of our zone on defense. I ended up starting five other players and he was the first one in. We like that because if anybody gets in foul trouble or messes up and needs a break, we can put him in and reshuffle the lineup based on whoever he replaces.” In the backcourt, PHS features a trio of juniors Sam S er x ner, ju n ior A ndrew Goldsmith, and Cristobal Silva. “ We s t a r te d S e r x n e r, G oldsm it h, Silva in t he scrimmage,” said Shelley. “We turned them over a ton in our half court trap. It was real active. Andrew is one of the best on-ball defenders I have seen. He is so good with his feet and his hands. Cristo did hit one jumper in the scrimmage, it was a long 2 but he had a couple of open 3s and he will make those. Mainly it will be Sam and Cristo at the point; when they are both in, it can be either one.” The addition of senior Colin Taylor has given Shelley additional depth at guard. “The other guard that is going to play a ton for us
is Colin Taylor,” said Shelley, who also plans to use junior Teddy Marttila and senior Reykwaun Lozada in the back court. “He played freshman and he played JV as a sophomore, but last year he didn’t play in order to work on baseball. He really accentuates our depth there. Serxner and Colin bring a toughness that some players don’t have. They will not back down from anybody. We really have four guards that I feel so comfortable with.” Shelley feels good about his team’s interchangeable parts. “We have 11 guys who we really feel comfortable with, some are better at one end of the floor than the other,” said Shelley. “Part of that is that we feel at Princeton High, we have a lot of intelligent players who can understand a lot of different offenses and defensive concepts. We run probably more than most teams in terms of more different things. We try to take advantage of that.” Due to its depth, PHS plans to run and gun a little more this winter than in the past. “I think we will be more willing to play up-tempo with teams that also like to play up-tempo,” noted Shelley. “Last year, if we saw a team that really looked to get up and down, we were going to try to slow them down. This year, depending on who it is and the personnel, we may be willing to run down the floor with them.” In Shelley’s view, the program is on the upswing. “We feel like we have a chance to have our best season in a number of years,” said Shelley. “So we will see, you never know. I think while we are certainly deep, there is a premium on Matt and Zahrion staying healthy.” —Bill Alden
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HART AND SOUL: Princeton High boys’ basketball player Matt Hart puts up a shot in a game last season. Senior forward Hart, an All-CVC selection last winter, will be a go-to player for PHS again this season. The Little Tigers get their 2015-16 campaign underway by hosting WW/P-S on December 18. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)
Coming into this season, Justin Joyce was primed to play a bigger role for the Princeton High boys’ hockey team as a sophomore. “We lost a few seniors so I need to step up and get some goals in,” said forward Joyce. Last week as PHS played WW/P-S, Joyce stepped up, getting a first period goal and adding an assist in the second to help the Little Tigers post a 5-1 victory. Hitting the ice for the December 8 contest, Joyce and his teammates were looking to set the tone early. “Coach (Terence Miller) is a stickler about getting on them early and getting a few goals,” said Joyce. “It really worked out because they lose confidence in themselves when they get put down early.” In reflecting on his goal and assist, Joyce noted that he was in the right place at the right time on both scores. “I was in the front, the puck came out in the middle and I just came up and knocked it in,” said Joyce. “On the assist, the puck went deep and I got on it hard. I stopped in the corner and I turned around and Brendon (McCormick) was right in front and I passed it right to him. It was pretty much an open net right there.” Joyce has established a good connection with junior star McCormick, who had three goals and an assist in the victory over WW/P-S. “It is awesome having such a skilled player on your team and your line,” said Joyce, referring to McCormick. “He definitely has a lot of hockey knowledge, he knows when to pass and when to shoot. He always knows where I am. We played together on the travel team with the PYHA so we have a good chemistry.” With a year of high school hockey under his belt, Joyce has developed a good comfort level on the ice. “It took a little while to get used to it freshman year, getting used to the different style of play and stuff,” said Joyce. “It is a lot different than travel, having such older kids. They are definitely a lot more physical than your own age group.” PHS head coach Miller is pleased with Joyce’s progress. “Justin is huge for us, we have an expression, he brings a lot of jam to the rink,” said Miller. “He brings energ y, he brings speed, and it is contagious. The other guys feed off of that stuff, you can see them getting excited. JJ is a nice complement to Brendon and he is finishing. That is a nice combination, they are starting to build their chemistry a little bit better.” Junior captain and top scorer McCormick brings sterling character to go along with his exciting play on the ice. “I am already running out of things to say about Brendon; the best part is that he really is a great kid,” said Miller. “He is a low maintenance guy. He just shows up. He is there every day, he doesn’t miss a meeting, he doesn’t miss a practice. Sometimes
you will forget he is in the room, he says two words. He just quietly gets hat tricks and you don’t even think twice. He is really a coach’s dream. He is a leader and he doesn’t ask for anything. I have never been happier to sew a ‘C’ onto a jersey than onto Brendon’s.” Miller is happy with how his team has come together in the early going. “We only have four seniors this year so we are a pretty young team but a lot of these guys have gotten good minutes in years past so we have some experience,” said Miller. “The ladder is higher, we only have four seniors but it is a big junior class. We are just looking to slowly build up, we are slowly making our way there.” PHS will have to make its way through playing some solid defense. “Every goal is going to count, we are going to have to be sure that our back end is solid,” said Miller. “So far, Tooker ( Callaway), Eamonn (McDonald) and Max ( Garlock) have done a nice job on defense. We are going to ask more and more of them as the games get bigger and bigger. Augie Preziosi has stepped
in along with Colin Beatty and Joe O’Donnell. We can’t take anything for granted.” Wit h s om e big ga m e s coming up before the holiday break, Miller will get a better idea of how his young team stacks up. “We have had some good resu lts ; t hey have been against Valley Division opponents so as we come into our division, it is going to get tougher and tougher,” said Miller, whose team moved to 3-1-1 with a 5-1 loss to Pennington last Monday and is slated to face CVC Colonial Division rival Hopewell Valley on December 16 at Mercer County Park, play at Paul VI on December 18, and then host Cranford on December 19 at Baker Rink. “We are still building up, we are going to know soon enough so hopefully we have brought it up to that level. All in all, we are off to a pretty good start. We are hoping to keep it going.” Joyce, for his part, is hoping to have an even greater impact for the Little Tigers. “Playing all around with better players and older kids, I have gotten a lot better,” said Joyce. “I have been watching some of the older kids, seeing what they are doing and trying it out myself. It is really working.” —Bill Alden
JUSTIN TIME: Princeton High boys’ ice hockey player Justin Joyce heads up the ice in recent action. Last week, sophomore forward Joyce chipped in a goal and an assist as PHS topped WW/P-S 5-1. The Little Tigers, who moved to 3-1-1 with a 5-1 loss to Pennington last Monday, face Hopewell Valley on December 16 at Mercer County Park, play at Paul VI on December 18, and then host Cranford on December 19 at Baker Rink. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)
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Suffering Graduation Losses After Solid Season, PHS Girls’ Hockey Facing Period of Adjustment A group of seven seniors helped the Princeton High girls’ hockey team enjoy a memorable season last winter as it went 7-8 and won the ‘B’ bracket at the WILHMA (Women’s Interscholastic Hockey League of the Mid-Atlantic) tournament. With the graduation of those players and the transfer of star defenseman Allie Callaway to the Hun School, PHS is going to have a different look this winter. PHS head coach Christian Herzog acknowledges that his squad faces a period of adjustment. “This is realistically a transition season,” said Herzog, whose team started the 2015-16 campaign by losing 7-2 to Summit last Wednesday and is slated to play at Princeton Day School on December 16 and at Pingry on December 18. “I have some girls with no experience. There is a big void. The emphasis for the season is bringing back the passion for the game for a lot of these girls. Nothing is set in stone.” PHS does return junior forward Maggie Herring whose family has been a rock of the program with both older sisters, Lucy ’15 and Keely ’12, having been leading scorers for the Little Tigers.
“Maggie has played a lot of hockey and she is an assistant captain this year; I am looking to her to step and lead a little bit,” said Herzog of Herring, who had 15 goals and 10 assists last year to tie for the team high in points with her older sister Lucy. “I am definitely looking for her to generate points but she has to utilize those other players because it is too easy to key up on just her and she will be pointless the whole game.” Senior captain Isabelle Sohn (4 goals and 3 assists in 2014-15) and senior assistant captain Sophia Corrodi (3 goals and 1 assist) will also be key players at forward. On the blue line, sophomore Alexa Zammit (4 goals and 1 assist) figures to spearhead the PHS defense. “Alexa Zammit is going to be my strongest defenseman,” asserted Herzog. “ S h e lo o k s s t r on g ; s h e plays t r ave l h o cke y for Nassau and you can tell that she is playing some hockey.” Senior Elizabeth Wright and sophomore Sydney Rubin should be able to help out Zammit in the defensive zone.
“Elizabeth Wright is really tall and can be tough in front of the net,” said Herzog. “Sydney Rubin came out for the team last year and was new to the game. She decided to play some summer league, she has come back and is a lot better than she was last year. She was asking me about playing defense so that could be a possibility.” I n goa l, s en ior C a l lie Urisko (.850 save percentage in 2014-15) has proven that she is tough. “Callie is our only goalie and I think she is ready for a big senior year,” said Herzog. “She has got a lot more confidence. I am looking for her to be more vocal to let the defense know what they can help her out with. She is getting better with it; she is coming out and playing the puck more.” While PHS may be a work in progress t his w inter, Herzog is confident that his team will give its all every game. “You show up and if you have enough players, you play the game,” said Herzog. “T hat is what we are here to do. That is what I love about our girls, they play hard and have a good time.” —Bill Alden
SHINING SOHN: Princeton High girls’ hockey player Isabelle Sohn takes the puck up the ice in a game last winter. PHS is looking for senior forward and team captain Sohn to provide leadership and production again this season. The Little Tigers, who started their 2015-16 campaign by losing 7-2 to Summit last Wednesday, are slated to play at Princeton Day School on December 16 and at Pingry on December 18. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)
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With Joyce Providing Energy, Offensive Production, PHS Boys’ Hockey Produces Promising 3-1-1 Start
Niall Carpenter was disappointed by the lack of resolve that the Hun School boys’ basketball team displayed as it fell 62-40 to the Kiski School (Pa.) in the semifinals of the Peddie School Invitational Tournament (PSIT) last Saturday. “We had a tough loss to a real good team in Kiski but we felt like we could have competed a lot better,” said Hun senior guard and co-captain Carpenter. Facing Phelps School on Sunday in the third-place game at the PSIT, Hun competed a lot better. Trailing 34-32 at half, the Raiders pulled away for a 73-62 win as they improved to 3-4. “We were just more focused,” said Carpenter, who scored 13 points in the win. “We came out real flat and we weren’t locked in like we needed to be to play at the level we are used to so there was a lot more focus.” While Carpenter wasn’t at his sharpest offensively against Phelps, he was able to contribute in other ways. “I wasn’t finishing or getting a lot of calls so I just wanted to
make sure that I was running the floor as much as possible and crashing the boards as hard as possible,” said Carpenter. “Offensively, I felt like I had a little bit of an off game so I wanted to make sure I was doing the little things.” As Hun’s most experienced player, Carpenter is looking to do a lot for the squad in his final campaign. “I feel like my overall game is more aggressive this year than last year,” added Carpenter. “I am the captain of the team this year so I feel I should work on being aggressive at all times and bringing that aspect to the team. I want to be a leader, somebody who is always going to bring great effort to the team.” The addition of post-graduate and Princeton commit Jose Morales has brought something extra to Hun this winter. “I love playing with Jose, he is a great point guard,” said Carpenter. “He understands the game really well, probably as well as anyone I have ever played with
before. We just play off each other a lot.” Hun head coach Jon Stone liked the way his team played in the second half against Phelps. “I think we just kept playing hard and hopefully wore them down a little bit,” said Stone, whose team started the PSIT by defeating Solebury School (Pa.) 70-43 on Friday in an opening round contest. “They started missing some shots, which played to our favor, and getting a lot of defensive rebounds really helped us.” Carpenter’s consistency is a big plus in Hun’s favor. “Solid is what he is, ever since the day he set foot on our campus,” asserted Stone. “He plays so hard, he plays so smart, and just gives us a lot.” The return of Morales from injury for the PSIT gave the Raiders another dimension. “It was great to have him he is just so steady and understands the game so well,” said Stone of Morales, who scored a game-high 18 points in the victory over Phelps. In Stone’s view, his team made
progress over the weekend as it looks to find a rhythm after dealing with a rash of early season injuries. “I think just learning how to compete a little bit, having backto-back-to-back games and getting ready for any kind of tournament,” said Stone, whose team hosts Allentown High on December 19 in the Boys’ and Girls’ Club of Mercer County Tip-Off Classic and then faces Linden High the next day at Caldwell University in the Hoop Group Tip-Off Showcase. “I think those things all help us for our future. We had a hard time practicing the last few weeks with all of our injuries. Hopefully we can get working on some things. I think we have a chance to be pretty good.” Carpenter, for his part, believes that the PSIT experience will help Hun better in the future. “I still feel like we made good strides, even though we took a tough loss yesterday,” said Carpenter. “This weekend will help prepare us for the MAPL tournament as well as the state tournament, being in this environment and with the back-to-back games.” —Bill Alden
NIALLING IT: Hun School boys’ basketball player Niall Carpenter looks for an opening in recent action. Last Sunday, senior guard Carpenter scored 13 points to help Hun defeat the Phelps School (Pa.) 73-62 in the third-place game at the Peddie School Invitational Tournament (PSIT). Hun, now 3-4, hosts Allentown High on December 19 in the Boys’ and Girls’ Club of Mercer County Tip-Off Classic and then faces Linden High the next day at Caldwell University in the Hoop Group Tip-Off Showcase. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)
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Bey-Shana Clark may be just a freshman on the Stuart Country Day basketball team but she wasn’t fazed by the intensity of her first clash with rival Princeton Day School. The skilled forward scored eight points in the first quarter as Stuart jumped out to a 10-8 lead in the battle of the Great Road neighbors last Monday. “ We were mov ing t he ball well, we didn’t panic as much,” said Clark, who did most of her damage in the paint. “We really worked hard in practice and that paid off in the beginning.” When PDS built a lead in the third quarter, things did get a little dicey for the Tartans. “We were getting a little worried,” recalled Clark, whose team trailed 29-24 at point in the quarter. “We took a time out and coach (Justin Leith) talked to us saying calm down and that is exactly what we did.” Show ing its collect ive poise, the Tartans settled dow n and pu lle d out a
stretch for us to win so I know that may come. As long as we are getting better every game along the way, that is what matters. I felt thrilling 40-39 victory. Clark what happens.” that today we were put to hit a key bucket to put StuIt hasn’t taken long for a real test against a strong art up 35-33 and ended up Clark to emerge as a special team and didn’t have the with a game-high 18 points player for Stuart. luxury of pulling away by 10 in helping the Tartans im“She has been that way points at the end of game. It prove to 5-0. since the first game, she is certainly wasn’t pretty, but it “It was just defense, keep- a 20 points and 10 rebounds was good.” ing our heads up and not let- player from the beginning The squad’s trio of seting the other team get to even though she is only 13 niors, Harley Guzman, Rose us,” said Clark, reflecting on or 14 years old,” said Leith, Tetnowski, and Kate Walsh, what made the difference for noting that Clark’s transi- have provided strong leadStuart down the stretch. tion has been eased by her ership. In Clark’s view, the team’s con nec t ion w it h s opho “I think that our seniors hot start is the product of more transfer guard Jalynn are stepping up, Harley daily diligence. “We work our Spaulding, who chipped in has been great,” said Leith, butts off in practice, coach 10 points in the win over whose team plays at Kings makes us do so much,” said PDS and hit a free throw in Christian School on Dethe waning seconds of the cember 16 before hosting Clark. Stuart head coach Leith tense contest to give the Tar- its Stuart Invitational from was of the way Stuart tans the margin of victory. December 18-21. To:proud ___________________________ “She is very poised, she took care of business down “Rose really stepped From: _________________________ Time: has ______________________ doesn’t rush things. Date She & the stretch. up defensively and is compauses for a second can mitted to playing. Kate is Here is in a proof of your scheduled to runand ___________________. “I came at halftime andad, go left or go right.” said look our mistakes were out there and you Please check it thoroughly and pay special attentionatoleader the following: Things are clearly going in see her speaking with some just based off emotion,” said (Your check mark will tell the us right it’s okay) direction for Stuart of the younger girls. It is a Leith. this winter in Leith’s second great connection, especially “We are throwing the basthe helm of the pro- with the new additions. They ketball awaynumber because some-� year � Phone Fax at number � Address � Expiration Date have embraced them. and one is upset or because gram. “The thing I am happiest they let the other girls know things aren’t going our way. I said be happy, let’s just about is we are getting better my expectations, which are play the second half the way every day, I don’t care about now their expectations.” that we have been playing the record as much; I am not Clark, for her part, is relthe whole season and just even thinking about that,” ishing her great start. “It has play our game. We will see said Leith, whose team built been pretty smooth,” said confidence through starting Clark, reflecting on the tran- BEY WATCH: Stuart Country Day School basketball player the season by winning the sition to high school ball. “I Bey-Shana Clark, left, looks to put up a shot last Monday George School Tournament think I have gotten a lot bet- against Princeton Day School. Freshman Clark scored a in the first weekend of De- ter. I play AAU and I am do- game-high 18 points to help the Tartans edge PDS 40-39 and cember. ing marvelous now.” improve to 5-0. In upcoming action, Stuart plays at Kings “We certainly have games —Bill Alden Christian School on December 16 before hosting its Stuart Invitational from December 18-21. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski) this year that would be a Fast Food • Take-Out • Dine-In
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PDS Boys’ Basketball: Chase Lewis triggered the offense as PDS defeated Pennington School 59-44 last Thursday. Junior guard Lewis scored 16 points as the Panthers improved to 1-1 and earned their first victory under new head coach Tim Williams. PDS hosts the George School on December 16 before competing in the Chestnut Hill Academy (Pa.) Tournament from December 18-19. ——— Girls’ Basketball: Bridget Kane and Maddie Coyne played well in a losing effort as PDS fell 40-39 at Stuart Country Day School last Monday. Sophomores Kane and Coyne each had 11 points as the Panthers dropped to 2-3. PDS is next in action when it takes
part in the Stuart Basketball Classic from December 1821. ——— Girls’ Hockey Julie Patterson and Palmer White scored goals as PDS defeated Holton Arms (Md.) 2-1 last Sunday. Freshman goalie Maddy Birch made 13 saves to earn the shutout as the Panthers moved to 2-2-1. PDS hosts Princeton High on December 16 before hosting its annual Harry Rulon Miller ’51 Invitational Hockey Tournament from December 18-19.
Hun Girls’ Basketball: Unable to get its offense going, Hun fell 62-12 to Pope John Paul II High (Pa.) at the Germantown Academy ( Pa.) Invitational in a consolation contest last Saturday. In upcoming action, the Raiders, now 1-5, will compete in
the Westtown School (Pa.) Invitational from December 18-19. ——— Boys’ Hockey: Sam Schluter starred in a losing cause as Hun fell 4-2 to Academy of New Church (Pa.) last Friday. Schluter tallied a goal and an assist as the Raiders dropped to 1-4-1. Hun hosts St. Joseph’s Prep (Pa.) on December 17 at Ice Land Skating Center.
Lawrenceville Girls’ Basketball: Janean Cuffee starred in a losing cause as Lawrenceville fell 73-41 to the Life Center Academy last Monday. Cuffee scored 17 points as the Big Red dropped to 1-2. Lawrenceville will be competing in the Kingswood Oxford (Conn.) Tournament from December 17-20. ——— B oys’ H o c ke y : L awrenceville fell 2-1 to Princeton Day School in the thirdplace game at the Albany Academy (N.Y.) Rider Cup tournament. In upcoming action, the Big Red, now 1-3, host the program’s 68th Annual Ice Hockey Tournament from December 18-20.
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KEY CONTRIBUTION: Princeton Day School boys’ hockey player Keith Asplundh controls the puck in recent action. Last Sunday, junior forward Asplundh contributed an assist to help PDS defeat Lawrenceville 2-1 in the third place game at the Albany Academy (N.Y.) Rider Cup tournament. PDS, now 5-0-1, hosts Don Bosco on December 16 before hosting its annual Harry Rulon Miller ’51 Invitational Ice Hockey Tournament from December 18-19. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)
Girls’ Swimming: Continuing its sizzling start, PHS defeated WW/P-N 121-49 last Thursday. Senior star Madeleine Deardorff won the 200 individual medley and the 100 breaststroke while sophomore Abbey Berloco placed first in the 50 and 100 freestyle races, junior Melinda Tang won the 200 free and 100 butterfly, and junior Jamie Liu prevailed in the 500 free and 100 backstroke. The Little Tigers, who improved to 3-0, are slated to host Notre Dame on December 17 and Hightstown on December 22.
THROUGH THE WOODS: Runners take off at the start of the Princeton Athletic Club (PAC) Winter Wonder 6-kilometer cross-country run at the Institute Woods earlier this month. Edan Rosenberg, 36, of Princeton was the top finisher in a time of 22:28 while Asta Emilie Mersebach, 13, of Princeton won the women’s division in 26:33 with a ninth place finish overall. The fourth annual Winter Wonder event drew 96 runners. The PAC will be holding another 6k run over the course on April 9, 2016.
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Dillon Youth Basketball December 12 Results
In action last Saturday in the 4th/5th grade boys’ division of the Dillon Youth Basketball League, A.J. Surace scored 20 points and Max Majeski added six as Pr inceton Dental Group e d g e d P r i n c e to n Yo u t h Sports, 31-29, in overtime. Matthew Land scored 25 points in the loss for PYS. In other games in the division, William Brandt had 14 points and Frank McLaughlin added eight as Jefferson Plumbing topped Lependorf & Silverstein, 33-17. Remmick Granozio had six points in the loss. Jeremy Sallade scored 10 points and Joshua Trotman added six as Princeton Pi defeated Mason, Griffin & Pierson, 27-16. T homas Poljevka had six points in the loss.
Ace Hardware topped Conte’s, 32-16, as Jack Serxner had had 11 points and Jack Kolano added eight. Jude Blaser scored six points for Conte’s. In the 6th/7th grade boys’ division, Will Doran scored 17 points and Julian Chorney added six as Baldino & Brothers nipped McCaffrey’s 37-36. Benjamin Barkofsky scored 14 points in the loss. Princeton Orthopedic Associates topped Princeton Pediatrics, 46-18, as Patrick McDonald scored 21 points, Jacob Acker man had 12 ,and Drew Petrone added nine. Jake Zuckerman scored six points in the loss. Corner House topped University Orthopedics Associates, 46 -31, as Jake Renda led the way with 18 points. Ian Pompliano and Joshua Campbell added 11 points apiece in the win, while Samuel Borovoy had 16 points in the loss. In the 8th/9th grade boys’ division, Jay Jackson scored 17 points and Juan Shambi added nine as Woodwinds edged Princeton Restorative, 38-36, in overtime. Denzel Washington had 10 points and Steve Hennessy added nine in the loss. Tyler Konis and Kevin Linko added seven each. Grant Luther and Mustafa Zaman scored 11 points apiece, while Luke Wingreen added eight as Metropolis Salon defeated Pr inceton PBA No.130, 37-36. Judd Petrone had 14 points and Atticus Lynch added 13 in the loss. Princeton Pettoranello defeated Cross Culture, 3429, as Tyler DeLaLinde and Thomas Reid scored nine points apiece to lead the way. Jaylen Johnson scored 14 points in the loss. I n t h e g irls’ d iv is ion, Yayla Tur scored 12 points and Macayla Baxter added eight as the Liberty topped the Mystics, 28 -19. Lauren Klein scored 13 points in the loss. The Storm defeated the Dream, 16-7, as Marcela Nearing scored six points and Skai Reynolds and Carlee O’Brien added four apiece. Casey Serxner had four points in the loss. The Wings topped the Sky, 29-15, as Myla Wailoo scored 18 points and Milan Couillens added eight. Freya Patel had five points in the loss. The Mercury defeated the Sparks, 26-8, as Mojisola Ayodele and Sarah Granozio led a balanced offense with six points apiece. Shea Sullivan had six points in the loss.
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Aminta Marks Aminta Marks died peacefully on December 9, 2015 in Princeton. She was 91 years old. Daughter of John and Blanche ( Rockwell) Willis of Horseheads, New York, Aminta graduated at the to p o f h e r c l a s s f r o m Horseheads High School. In 1946 she graduated from Wilson College with a BS in biology and religion. She then moved to Baltimore, Maryland, where in 1948 she received a Masters in Education from Johns Hopkins University. From Baltimore, she moved on to Princeton Theological Seminary where she received her Masters of Divinity in 1951, and met John Henry Marks. Aminta and John married July 21, 1951, and soon after, left for Basel, Switzerland, where Aminta picked up conversational German and studied painting, while John completed his doctorate. The following year they returned to Princeton, where with the exception of two sabbatical years in Jerusalem and Jordan, they would spend the rest of their lives. Aminta held jobs ranging from staff writer for the Princeton Alumni Weekly and biology teacher at Princeton High School, to English teacher at The Lawrenceville School and administrator for a division of Gallup Polls. She was a member of Church Women United and spent many years as a volunteer with the Trenton Children’s Chorus and the Trenton After School Program. Starting in 1962, the family relocated each summer to Grindstone Island on the
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subsidiary, Zero Corporation. As he enjoyed retirement, he spent time with his son working at their company, Storie’s Transport and Towing. Wayne loved the great outdoors, making clocks, collecting handguns, and most especially he loved and cherished his precious grandchildren; Isabella Christina, 12 and Jack Anthony, 7. He is survived by this wife, Sina; son, Wayne Steven, and his wife Christine; his mother in law, Fioralba Procaccini. He leaves behind many friends and family whom he enjoyed so much. The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, D e c e m b e r 19, 2015 at The Mather-Hodge Funeral Home 40 Vandeventer Avenue, Princeton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday at St. Paul’s Church, 214 Nassau Street, Princeton. Calling hours will be held Friday, December 18, 2015 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions in Wayne’s honor may be given to The American Legion, Post 916, Main Street, Antwerp, New York, 13608. ———
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Christmas 2015 Princeton University Chapel
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Religion
Service of Lessons &Carols
rev. Dr. Johan Johnson
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thursday, Dec 24, 2015 at 8:00 pm chriStmAS eve Service rev. Dr. Alison L. Boden
Dean of religious Life & the chapel
Friday, Dec 25, 2015 at 11:00 am chriStmAS DAy Service rev. Dr. Johan Johnson
Acting Associate Dean of religious Life & the chapel
Wednesday december 16, 2015 7:30pm in the University Chapel with performances from the Chapel Choir, glee Club & a cappella groups
Sunday, Dec 27, 2015 at 11:00 am FeStivAL oF chriStmAS LeSSonS & cAroLS
trinity episcopal church & choirs BISHOP MARKS BEGINNING OF HOLY YEAR OF MERCY: On December 8, The Diocese of Trenton, like its counterparts all over the world, joined Pope Francis and the Holy See in officially marking the opening of the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy. Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., observed the opening of the Holy Year during Mass at St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral in Trenton. During the Jubilee Year, the faithful are encouraged to rediscover and embrace corporal works of mercy – to feed the hungry, welcome the stranger, heal the sick, etc. Convoked by the Pope, since the 1300s, the Catholic Church has celebrated Jubilee Years every 25 or 50 years.
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IT’S A GREAT TIME TO CLEAN & ORGANIzE yOUR HOME! If you offer these services, consider placing your ad with Town Topics! Call (609) 924-2200 ext 10 DEADLINE: Tues before 12 noon tf HOUSEKEEPER: Need help around the house? Shopping? Helping with the Holidays? Please call (609) 375-6898. 12-02-3t EXCELLENT BABySITTER: With references, available in the Princeton area. (609) 216-5000 tf HANDyMAN: General duties at your service! High skill levels in indoor/outdoor painting, sheet rock, deck work, power washing & general on the spot fix up. Carpentry, tile installation, moulding, etc. EPA certified. T/A “Elegant Remodeling”, www.elegantdesignhandyman.com Call Roeland (609) 933-9240 or roelandvan@gmail.com tf CARPENTRy General Contracting. No job too small. Licensed and insured. Call Julius Sesztak (609) 466-0732. tf
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RESIDENTIAL RENTALS: Princeton – $3600/mo. 3 BR, 2 bath cottage on Picturesque Farm. 2-car garage, central air. Available now. Hopewell Twp – $3000/mo. 4 BR, 2.5 bath, washer/dryer, 2-car garage. Available now. Princeton – $1750/mo. Newly renovated Palmer Square Studio. Partially furnished. Rent includes heat & hot water. Available now through August 31, 2016. Princeton – $1700/mo. 1 BR, 1 bath, LR, kitchen, 1 parking space included. Long-term tenant wanted-2 years.
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