February 14, 2008 - The Governor`s Academy

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A Public Forum for News, Opinion, and Creative Thought of The Governor’s Academy
FEBRUARY 14, 2008 VOLUME 49, ISSUE 7
Students Brave Weather to Attend Obama Rally
EDITORIALS
Changing Politics
Waning ‘Mobil’-ity
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OPINION
Show US The Money!
What Are Sports?
Where Do YOU Stand?
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NEWS
Beyond Byfield
Schooling the Parents
Gangsters Arrested
Tropical Writing
Gay-Straight Alliance
Harvard Model Congress
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FEATURES
Dance Show Preview
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‘Chicago’ Preview
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Geek Beat: Signals
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Valentine’s Day Shoutouts 10
How I Met Your Teacher 12
‘Can’t Buy Me Love’
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What’s your ‘Dream Date?’ 13
Perry’s Picks
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Dear Advisors...
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REVIEWS
Movie: Cloverfield
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Restaraunt: Szechuan Taste 14
Restaurant: Hana Japan
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BACK PAGE
Birthdays
Angles of Perception
Green Cup Challenge
Sudoku
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Happy
Valentine’s
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This issue of The
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Staff Report
Why would nearly 50
Academy students stand in line
for three hours outside the
World Trade Center in Boston
in freezing weather? To see the
new Spice Girls concert? No,
for a chance to see the
Democratic candidate, Barack
Obama, speak. Seniors Matt
Kotzen, Perry Eaton, and
George Dorsey approached
Student Activities Director Tim
Weir the morning before Super
Tuesday to inquire about taking a group to the rally. “This
was totally student initiated,”
said Mr. Weir, which convinced
him to help the students’ effort.
A diverse group of students
opted to attend the rally. John
Diamond from Connecticut
and Sam Richards from Natick,
MA, joined Coby Newton from
California, Ellen Pierce from
Illinois and Cynthia Figueroa
Photo by Laura Beohner ‘09
from Bronx, NY. Even
exchange
student
Rob
Colcough
from
England
attended.
The group arrived in Boston
around 7 p.m., only to be greeted by an enormous line curving
around the block, filled with
eager people, hoping to see the
rally. “Everyone was upbeat,”
Mr. Weir said, with people
making “trips to the coffee
shop” for each other. Senior
Mike Kenny attempted to
enthuse the crowd by flaunting
a handmade “Obama” sign
and encouraging passing cars
to honk for the candidate.
Shortly
thereafter,
the
Academy students were given
campaign signs by other
passerby to ignite excitement
among other rally participants.
One Academy student, junior Laura Beohner, was moved
to the front of the auditorium,
due to her crutches caused by a
running accident. Some of her
friends,
seniors
Jeanette
Kincaid, Caroline Cushman,
and Maggie Hughes were permitted to accompany her to the
front, also. From her “catbird
seat,” Laura took photos of
Obama with her cell-phone,
texted students outside about
what was happening, and even
shook Obama’s hand. “Obama
was charismatic and an inspirational speaker,” Laura said.
“He spoke of real issues with a
realistic approach to the solution.”
Once the entire group
entered the World Trade
Center, the new mayor of
Fitchburg, Lisa Wong, introduced
the
mayor
of
Massachusetts, Deval Patrick,
who
introduced
former
Democratic nominee, John
Kerry,
who
introduced
Caroline and Ted Kennedy,
who in turn, introduced the
elusive Barack Obama. By the
time Obama was introduced, it
was 11 p.m., yet the candidate
spoke for another hour to a riveted and excited audience. “It
felt great to gain some awareness about the political scene
in our country,” said senior
Sam Richards. “Especially for
us soon-to-be voters, I think it’s
important that we start to get
involved with the world outside of our small community.”
Ms. Fitzgerald Appointed Dean of Faculty
Staff Report
Ms. Lynda Fitzgerald, current Dean of Students, will be the
new Dean of Faculty, effective
July 1, 2008. A member of the
Academy for the past 24 years,
Ms. Fitzgerald has taught
English, Latin, and coached the
first women's hockey team. The
Governor talked to Ms.
Fitzgerald about her new position and what she will miss about
being Dean of Students.
The Governor: What motivated you to seek the Dean of
Faculty position and what
does this position entail?
Lynda Fitzgerald: I have
been working in the Dean of
Students Office for almost
twenty years. This position
seemed like a perfect opportunity to make a change and
have some new challenges. I
will be responsible for promoting the faculty’s professional development as well as
housing, assignments, and
faculty evaluations.
G: What are you looking
forward to about your new
position?
LF: I am looking forward
to working with my colleagues and supporting the
Headmaster. I will serve as an
ombudsman for all faculty
concerns.
G: What will you miss
about being the Dean of
Students?
LF: I really enjoy working
with our students and will
definitely need to create new
ways of interacting with them
in their daily lives, whether it
be coaching, student leadership work, or residential
affairs.
G: What do you predict
will be the biggest change
for you?
LF: I will no longer be
responsible for Residential
Life and I have focused my
energies on improving this
program for quite a while.
However, I know that I will
now have some new projects
that will be very interesting.
Ms. Fitzgerald
G: What challenges will
you encounter?
LF: I will evaluate present
professional review program
and will redesign the process.
I will need to focus on the
needs of faculty in terms of
housing and will be a liaison
for them.
Ms. Fitzgerald will succeed
Mr. Bill Quigley, who intends to
teach history full-time and finish
his book about the experiences of
a Civil War soldier. The
Governor talked to Mr. Quigley
about his plans for the future.
The Governor: What are
your plans once you step
down from your position as
Dean of Faculty?
Bill Quigley: I look forward to doing more teaching
in the classroom and coaching again. I used to be an
assistant coach with the baseball team. I really enjoyed it,
and so I did my best to fit that
into my other responsibilities
during my first years in this
position and my two years as
Academic Dean before then. I
found, though, that my
administrative responsibilities crowded out coaching,
and I had to give it up a few
years ago. Whether it's baseball or any of three other
sports that I've coached
before, I look forward to
havin g time to be with kids
again in those arenas. It'll be
great just to be able to spend
more time outside of an
office!
G: What will you miss the
most?
BQ: There are wonderful
people on the Executive
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Op/Ed
THE GOVERNOR 2
Editorial:
A Public Forum for News, Opinion, and Creative Thought of The Governor’s Academy
FEBRUARY 14, 2008 VOLUME 49, ISSUE 7
Editors-in-chief:
Sean Andrews ‘08
Matt Fisch ‘08
Anna Perocchi ‘08
Layout and Production Editor:
Will Kavanagh ‘09
News:
Gabriella Riley ‘09
Managing Editors:
Bryce Johnson ‘09
Claire Shin ‘08
Jen Tomich ‘08
Features:
Jen Tomich ‘08
International Affairs:
Claire Shin ‘08
Photography Editors:
Julia Blanter ‘09
Carlota Caicedo ‘09
Will Kavanagh ‘09
Editorial Advisor:
Ms. Judy Klein
Production Advisor:
Ms. Christle Rawlins-Jackson
Staff Writers:
Anna O’Neal ‘09
Taylor Angles ‘10
Jon Bird ‘10
Annie Quigley ‘10
Kayla Jenson ‘11
Aboubacar Okeke-Diagne ‘11
Katie Reilly ‘11
Lindsay Mackay ‘10
Dylan Press ‘09
Perry Eaton ‘08
Lindsay Grant ‘10
Editorial:
The Face of Changing Politics
“In the face of impossible odds, people who love
their country can change it.” – Barack Obama
Turnout was enormous on Super Tuesday,
making it one of the biggest days in presidential nominating history. Close races in both
political parties seemed to have sparked voter
awareness and the amount of ballots cast hit
record numbers in many states. For example,
California Secretary of State, Debra Bowen,
said 700,000 more Californians were on voter
roll than during the 2004 election. In
Connecticut, several towns had to photo-copy
blank ballots to meet demands. Voters have
not been so eager in years.
Why the sudden increase in votes? Why
would so many citizens battle weather and
inconvenience to make it to the ballots this
year? It could have been the closely anticipated race between the Republican frontrunners,
John McCain, Mitt Romney, and Mike
Huckabee. The biggest and most logical reason for the turnout (which included more
minorities, women, and younger voters), however, was the close race on the Democratic ballot, which included the first woman candidate,
Senator Hillary Clinton of New York, and the
first African-American candidate, Senator
Barack Obama of Illinois, to have a worthy
shot at the nomination. On Tuesday, February
5, Clinton was heavily supported by women
who made up roughly six out of ten Democratic
voters and Obama took many southern states,
including Georgia and Alabama (both with a
heavy black population) by a huge margin.
The race, however, remains fierce. There is
no obvious front-runner. What is more important is that, if elected, Clinton would be the
first woman and Obama would be the first
African-American to serve in America’s highest office in the country’s 200-year- plus history. What does this say about our beloved country? With two minorities vying for time in the
Oval Office, one has to wonder about what our
presidential elections will look like in the
future. Will the stereotypical white, male continue to prevail? Probably not. This election
has opened up a door for all minorities,
whether it is the motivation to run for office, or
just to vote. Everything has changed.
While Obama’s supporters advocate the
need for “change” and Clinton’s supporters
stress experience, most Democrats are expected to support whichever candidate ultimately
receives their party’s nomination, since both
nominees agree on the country’s major issues.
That being said, the United States may have a
“new” kind of president by the end of this
year.
-A.P.
Exxon Mobil Corporation posted a $40.6 billion annual
profit on February 1, 2008, the largest in history of any U.S.
company. According to the Associated Press, “Exxon also set a
U.S. record for the biggest quarterly profit, posting income of
$11.7 billion for the final three months of 2007, beating its own
mark of $10.71 billion in the forth quarter of 2005.” While the
executives at Exxon are reveling in their success, the American
public is suffering amid the highest gasoline prices ever: close
to $90 a barrel. The exorbitant prices at the pump and for
home heating oil are contributing to the economic decline of
our country. The U.S. is on the brink of an economic recession
that many feel will be severe and prolonged. Furthermore, the
U.S. has relinquished power to countries that are our enemies
with hundreds of billions of dollars changing hands in the
process. We are fighting a seemingly endless war in Iraq at the
expense of thousands of lives and where the treasure is oil.
The time is ripe for another Manhattan or Corona Project.
In the 1940s, the United States Manhattan Project brought
together many of the world’s most brilliant scientists to develop a way to stop Hitler and the Japanese from destroying the
free world during World War II. Similarly, in the late1950s,
many knowledgeable scientists were assembled to collaborate
on the Corona project: the first U.S. reconnaissance satellite
program designed to protect the U.S. against the “cold war”
with Russia. With national safety as the issue, the goals of both
projects were accomplished in record time.
It is time for the leadership of this country to assemble and
fund a group of the brightest minds with the directive to work
out the best solutions to the energy crisis. When we buy petroleum, we are funding governments such as Iran and Venezuela
that are politically and economically destabilizing the world.
In the process, we are paying for our own possible demise.
With our current economy in turmoil and with energy sources
being an issue of utmost importance, we must take immediate
and concentrated action now. There are a myriad of alternative energy sources available for development: solar, wind,
geothermal, tides, hydroelectric, and nuclear (fission and
fusion). The problem is that many different factions are working independently and, oftentimes, against one another. With
profit all-too-often being the motivating factor, there is no
incentive for these groups to work together. While free enterprise is a foundation of our economy, it should never be at the
expense of our national security. Our government must
encourage and demand cooperation for the benefit of all
Americans. Our survival depends on it.
-J.T.
Opinion:
Show US The Money!
by Matt Fisch ‘08
Danny Wuerffel. Eric Crouch. Jason White.
Troy Smith. Sound familiar? All four are former Heisman Trophy winners, and all four
have seen their professional football careers
meet far less success than their collegiate pursuits. This raises an interesting point. Should
college athletes be allowed to accept endorsement deals? One thing is certain: Had NCAA
rules not prohibited such activities, the four
aforementioned college football stars would
have benefited greatly, as they would have
stood to make perhaps millions each year from
endorsing various products. College football is
a religion in many parts of the country, and
stars from the game would certainly be recruited to endorse everything from Gatorade to
Brioni suits. But the NCAA cringes at the idea
of loosening their strict rules governing student athletes.
There are two distinct sides to the argument
Harnessing Oil
as to whether or not student athletes should be
allowed to profit from their athletic activates.
One side argues that the athletes are exploited
by the university and enjoy a status no better
than that of slaves. While such terminology
may sound rash (though it has been used
before), many argue that athletes, in fact,
endorse a school and thus should be allowed
to accept money in return. After all, the success
of a college’s athletic teams will oftentimes
have a direct correlation with the amount of
money donated by many sports-crazed donors.
Furthermore, non-athlete students are allowed
to accept reimbursement for their professional
activities. For example, if a student publishes a
novel, he or she is allowed to reap the benefits,
whereas athletes cannot do so.
The other side of the argument claims as
much validity. Many college athletes enjoy
their college experience at a significantly
reduced cost, or even at no cost at all. While
some colleges do hand out merit aid scholarContinued on Page 3
Letter to the Editor:
Ozzie’s Kids
If how we act is what we become, then you are, as
defined by your kindness this recent holiday season,
generous and merciful, qualities that define good citizens of this or any age.
Henry David Thoreau said, “It’s not what you look at
that matters, it’s what you see.” You obviously saw an
opportunity to make children in foster homes, shelters,
safe houses and the varied refuges of the working poor,
be remembered. If Santa, who is supposed to keep a
judicious eye on all children, forgets someone, then
those children can be made to feel undeserving or less
than worthwhile. Thanks to you, many innocent were
spared that particular neglect. In our best previous year,
we took care of some six hundred plus children. This
year we lost count somewhere around seven hundred.
Again, every volunteer, every donation and the last unexpected nickel were all required to meet those needs and
we did. You made possible much more than gifts of toys
and clothes, you gave cause for joy and inspired hope for
a better day.
I’ve heard it said that there are two kinds of gratitude:
the sudden kind we feel for what we take, and the larger kind we feel for what we give. Here’s hoping that the
greater gratitude, like Christmas spirit, fills your heart
through the coming year. On behalf of all those you
helpedf, please accept my heart-felt thank you.
-Officer Ozzie Hardy
Op/Ed
Where Do YOU Stand?
by Gabriella Riley ‘09
Starting with this issue of The Governor, different sides of important social concerns will be present-
ed in brief form. Readers are invited to send their reasons for being “pro” or “con” to griley@govsacademy.org for inclusion in the next issue. This issue’s topic is Affirmative Action.
Affirmative Action refers to policies that are intended to encourage access to education or
employment to a “historically socio-politically non-dominant group,” a racial, gender or ethnic
minority, such as women or African Americans (wikipedia).
Pro:
Affirmative Action is not a program of dis-
crimination, rather a program of opportunity.
Its mission is not about hiring people just
because of their race or gender, even if they are
less qualified, but about creating equal oppor-
tunities. Affirmative Action allows women
and other minorities to have greater opportunities to have higher education and profes-
sional jobs.
Show US The Money
Continued from Page 2
ships, many do not, meaning that athletes
are given preferential treatment in this
category, at least at Division One schools.
In addition, recruited athletes follow a far
different application process than do normal students when choosing a college.
Most schools also lower their admissions
standards considerably in order to accept
some athletes who will best help the
school field competitive teams. Aside
from the free education and often times
pain-free application process, some college athletes enjoy many intangible benefits stemming from their status on campus. At some schools, athletes are housed
in more preferable dormitories; boosters
at many colleges provide athletes with
cars for the season; and let’s not even get
into what happens to you at a frat party if
you play quarterback for theGators.
So why does this matter? Many NCAA
athletes, including those listed above,
have missed out on opportunities to cash
in on their success. While the most talented athletes continue on to the professional level (assuming there is one for the
sport they participate in) the majority of
student athletes do not - even those who
are considerable standouts at the NCAA
level.
Perhaps the most notorious instance
involving the NCAA exercising its stringent policies regarding athletes and
endorsements is the case of Jeremy
Bloom, a former football player at the
University of Colorado. Bloom was
declared ineligible by the NCAA after he
endorsed products related to freestyle skiing, a sport in which he competed at the
Olympic level. Ultimately, Bloom gave up
skiing and declared himself eligible for
the 2006 NFL Draft, as he could no longer
play for the Buffalos. Bloom was drafted
in the fifth round of the draft, but has yet
to play a game in the NFL, and it is
unlikely that he will find long term success in the league.
Con:
Affirmative Action’s policies judge people
solely on their gender or race, which is dis-
crimination. Affirmative Action is discriminating against white males. Affirmative Action is
taking away from the talents and abilities of
the candidates and instead focusing on their
gender or skin color. People should not get
special preferences over others. There should
be equal opportunities for everyone based on
their qualifications.
THE GOVERNOR 3
What Are Sports?
by Annie Quigley ‘10
I walk around the snow-covered campus, gesturing and
babbling about what it’s like to be a Governor’s student. The
fresh-faced, nervous eighth grader I’m touring pipes up for
the first time in several minutes: “So what are the sports commitments?” I find myself babbling on: “They’re really openminded. You don’t have to play sports to be a part of the community. Other things count for your afternoon commitment,
not just lacrosse or football.” I smile reassuringly as I point out
the new rink, biting my tongue.
The general “equal-part triad” that so defines culture today
(athletics, arts, and academics) has seeped into life here at The
Governor’s Academy, positioning itself prominently on the
cover of admissions pamphlets and brochures. The claim
sounds great on paper, calling out “Balance” and gaining the
approval of well-rounded high school-seekers. The reality,
however, is that the sports margin of the three-part system
often bumps over its boundaries. An example is the rule stating that freshmen and sophomores must participate in at least
one competitive, interscholastic sport per year, which is unfair
in its insistence that students must focus on “competing”
through this one limited outlet.
The benefits of participation in a sport cannot be denied: a
sense of teamwork, physical activity and exercise, focus on a
common goal, and the importance of sportsmanship.
However, those who prefer the artsy side of things over a day
on the playing field or at the rink believe that these qualities
can be found and achieved through means other than chasing
after a ball. For those who argue that the interscholastic sports
rule ensures that all graduates of this school will have garnered a sense of team camaraderie and good sportsmanship,
they need only look to dancers who work with their company
to train, choreograph, and rehearse for a 16-number show.
Likewise, members of the drama and music programs
strengthen not only their teamwork skills, but their individual
ones (much like on a sports team) as they memorize countless
lines or notes in a melody. Without a doubt, those skills presented as a defense of the athletics rule are skills that are
equally gained and emphasized throughout a wide spectrum
of activities and commitments. Though sports activities are
one way to be an active member of a team, they are just that:
one way, amongst countless others.
Apparently, competition is important. However, one must
ask: What is competition? By the terms of this rule, competition is the opportunity to rally with teammates against a rival
of some sort. However, our world is so filled with “competition” in its many forms: in the classroom, among friends and
peers, in the workplace, among siblings and family.
Sometimes, all of this competing has negative effects. Could it
be that there is an excess of competition in our world?
Certainly, it could be argued by supporters of the rule that
through the ups and downs, wins and losses, of competition,
one learns the importance of overcoming defeat and growing
from this experience. Once again, however, football and field
hockey are not the only outlets through which to gain these
skills. What about photographers or writers, submitting their
works for judgment? Surely this risk, with the potential for
either defeat or victory, mirrors a hockey player determined to
play his or her absolute hardest against a rival. And what
about the singer, or the dancer, determined to compete with
something within themselves, whether it be stage fright or
wanting to achieve a personal record for number of consecutive pirouettes? Surely competition against oneself falls under
the somewhat vague definition of the word, and it could even
be argued that this is the most difficult, yet the most characterstrengthening, form that competition can take.
Although not related to endorsing
products, former USC running back
Reggie Bush has come under scrutiny
lately after it was alleged that he may
have accepted up to $300,000 from
prospective agents while a student at
USC. Investigators have alleged that this
money came not only in the form of weekly installments of cash from agents
attempting to woo Bush, but also in the
form of benefits such as hotel stays, condo
rentals, and cars that Bush was not forced
to pay for. If these allegations are proven,
Bush could lose his Heisman Trophy.
However, Bush’s success at the NCAA
level has continued at the NFL level, and
he is able to make a living playing football. Most recently, another USC student
athlete, freshman basketball phenom O.J.
Mayo, came under scrutiny when it was
revealed that he accepted tickets to a
Denver Nuggets game from the Nuggets’
forward, Carmelo Anthony, a friend of
Mayo’s. The NCAA expressly prohibits
players from accepting tickets to sporting
events under conditions such that any
student could not receive the same ticket.
Here, the NCAA encroaches upon the line
between gift and favor, and it is hard to
agree with them. Should players be forced
to reject gifts from friends because such
an action would be in violation of NCAA
policy? One should think not. If the son of
a CEO of a major corporation who happens to attend USC is offered tickets to
attend the Super Bowl in a luxury box,
does he have to reject them on the
grounds that his classmates are not given
the same opportunity?
Both sides of the argument over
whether or not student athletes in the
NCAA should be allowed to accept
endorsement deals or any sort of reimbursement for their athletic skills have
And another question: What, exactly, are sports? Like
some validity. Ultimately, it is unlikely
that the NCAA will ever budge in terms “competition,” the definition of “sports” is often a source of
of its stance regarding the issue, but for
differing opinions and somewhat hazy specifics. Though the
now, it is well worth deliberating and
word seems to evoke connotations of goalies, cleats, hockey
considering.
pucks, javelins, and lacrosse sticks, isn’t it unfair to limit the
Continued on Page 5
News
BEYOND BYFIELD
Written and compiled by Jen Tomich ‘08
THE GOVERNOR 4
Local and International News
Ship Ashore off Cape Cod
Newcomb Hollow Beach, part of the Cape Cod National Seashore of
Sources: New York Times, Reuters and Boston Globe
Sweet Deal
“It's the perfect bit of sin,” exclaimed Heroes star, Ali Larter as she sam-
Cape Cod, MA had as much activity in the last days of January as it did on its
pled part of an all-chocolate room that has been assembled in Manhattan.
of a schooner that had washed ashore during a recent storm. The vessel, esti-
with chocolate artwork and furniture. The creation is part of Godiva's annu-
busiest summer day. Spectators from far and wide came to view the remains
mated to be over a century old, had wide weathered timbers and planks held
together with wooden pegs. The name of the craft and why it sank remain a
mystery. “We don't even know whether the crew was rescued from the ship,”
declared Helen Purcell, Wellfleet's town historian. The wreckage was photographed, examined, and mapped by the National Park Service which has
jurisdiction over all that is washed ashore the Cape Cod National Seashore.
Now the remnants will be left to weather and the tides.
It is estimated that some 1500 ships have been lost off the coast of
Cape Cod. A century ago, ships were a major mode of transportation for
cargo such as lumber, coal, and granite.
Groundhog Sees Shadow - More Winter in Store
Punxsutawny Phil, a groundhog from a Pennsylvania town by the same
name, saw his shadow on Feb. 2, thus predicting six more weeks of winter. In
The pre-Valentine's Day room, conceived by chocolatier Godiva, is complete
al Valentine's Day promotion. The person who purchases the winning box of
Godiva chocolates, sold only in North America and priced at $23 and up, will
win the chocolate room that will be re-created in an upscale hotel suite as part
of a romantic getaway weekend for two.
The room contains books which open to reveal chocolates, an all-chocolate
easy chair, and a painting, inspired by Gustav Klimt's painting 'The Kiss,”
made entirely of multi-colored candy. Entrants were warned not to light the
chocolate log-filled fireplace or the all-chocolate candles.
That Was Some Party!
A 16-year-old Australian teen who held a wild party while his parents
were away is in danger of facing a huge monetary penalty. The police who
were in charge of breaking up the party may charge him with the costs to end
the event which required the intervention of a dog squad and a helicopter.
The party, held at the home of the teenager, involved over 500 people. The
what has become an annual ceremony, top-hat and tuxedo-clad town officials
party got out-of-hand when many of the revelers vandalized neighborhood
declared by the officials that Phil had indeed seen his shadow.
themselves and their police cars attacked with glass bottles. There is an esti-
pulled the hibernating animal from his stump and awaited the verdict. It was
The tradition, with its origins embedded in German superstition, is always
celebrated on the Christian holiday of
Candlemas.
homes and gardens. Police who arrived on the scene to restore order found
mated $18,000 in damages.
The teen told a television reporter dur-
It is not just celebrated in
ing an interview that he did not regret
of Drumlin Farms in Massachusetts also
no qualms about holding a similar event
Punxsutawney, PA. Groundhog, Ms. G.,
having the party and stated that he had
saw her shadow on Feb. 2. “It was very
again while his parents were away.
clear she saw her shadow.” declared man-
According to news reports, the teen's par-
ager Karen Stein. But counterpart to Phil
ents, upon learning of the party, were
and Ms. G., Gen. Beauregard Lee, of
horrified when they learned of the bash
Lilburn, GA did not see his shadow.
which they said they knew nothing
Maybe it's a matter of longitude/latitude?
about. “He needs to learn a lesson,” said
Police Commissioner Christine Nixon,
“and one way or another we will be making sure that happens.”
Microsoft Tenders $44.6
Billion Offer for Yahoo
In an effort to gain shares of the worldwide web and strengthen its position
against rival Google, Microsoft Corporation has offered $31 per share in cash
and stock for Yahoo Inc. It is estimated that Google owns roughly 77 percent
of the Web while Yahoo, in second place, owns 16 percent and Microsoft, at
third, owns 3.7 percent. Microsoft is the world's largest software company.
“We have great respect for Yahoo,” stated Microsoft Chief Executive Steve
Ballmer, “and together we can offer an increasingly exciting set of solutions for
consumers, publishers, and advertisers while becoming better positioned to
compete in the online services market.”
The effort to acquire Yahoo is Microsoft's attempt to better position itself
online. “This is more than a shot across the bow at Google,” said analyst
Brenden Barnicle, “because you put these two guys together who are basical-
ly two and three in search and makes them far more relevant.” It is expected
by some that the offer may be increased. “I would not be surprised to see this
bid have to be raised over time,” said analyst Mark May. “I think there are
companies our there like Comcast and Viacom and others that still need to
address the emergence of online media and haven't.” If the transaction goes
through, it would be the largest internet deal since the 2001 purchase of Time
Warner, Inc. by AOL.
Lawnmower Transportation Just Doesn't Cut it
When police stopped 52-year-old Richard Gunn of Wellington New
Zealand, and charged him with drunk driving, it was a most unusual arrest.
Mr. Gunn was, at the time, driving a lawnmower down the street. Police
reported that his breath alcohol level was more than two times that of the legal
limit for drivers.
Gunn, who had previously lost his driver's license, had been driving the
lawnmower as a replacement for his car. “I thought I was safe,” he declared.
He further stated that the lawnmower's top speed of 5 mph was slower than
that achieved by bicyclists. “I've watched them go past me,” he stated.
In addition to being charged for driving while intoxicated, Gunn is
accused of careless driving and driving while disqualified. If convicted, he
could face time in prison.
In the meantime, his lawn mower has been
impounded by police for 28 days.
News
THE GOVERNOR 5
Schooling the Parents
Soup’s On at Parents Weekend 2007
by Zoe Mackay ‘11
Every February, without
fail,
Winter
Parents
Weekend arrives. Academy
students have the chance to
see their families and share
with them the environment
in which they live and learn,
and parents can view classrooms, athletics, and the arts
in action. The events begin
on Friday, February 15, with
a modified class schedule.
All of the blocks will meet
and parents are invited to
join their kids and participate in a classroom environment. During the lunch
blocks, the various music
groups, including chorus,
band, and orchestra, will
also meet, giving parents a
feel for the performing arts
program. All around campus, student artwork will be
on display, in Kaiser and in
the Student Center where
the “Skin” exhibit is still on
display.
In addition to these activities,
The
Governor ’s
Academy will host its annual “Soup’s On” charity
event. Students and faculty
created 300 ceramic bowls
and mugs that will be sold
in the lobby of Phillips
Building beginning mid-
Museum Day, a school tradition
initiated three years ago, is a day
when all students visit an area museum with their class. It began “as a
change to the Humanities Program,”
says Student Activities Director Tim
Weir, “as a chance for the whole school
to participate in an off-campus cultural event at the same time.”
“Museum Day stems from a long
tradition of believing that students
should have numerous opportunities
for exposure to the arts,” explains
Academic Dean Elaine White. Mr.
Paul Wann was one of the faculty
members on the Humanities committee that suggested the institution of
Museum Day. He explained that one
factor that made him push for
Museum Day was an American
Studies trip taken to the Museum of
Fine Arts. The trip was not part of the
Humanities program. “We had a great
time and at the end of the day one of
our students who lived in the area said
that it was her first visit to the museum,” says Mr. Wann. “Shocked, we
vowed to do something about it.”
This year, Museum Day is scheduled for Tuesday, March 4. The freshman class will visit the Museum of
Science, as they have in years past.
Sophomores will get the chance to
morning on Friday. All of
the proceeds will go to the
Cape Ann Food Pantry.
Most of the ceramic pieces
were made by Betsy Warren
‘08, Hunter Archibald ‘08,
Eric Dunstan ‘09, and Dan
Spillane ‘09, are priced at 12
dollars, with others created
by ceramics teacher Irina
Okula and former headmaster’s wife Dottie Bragdon. In
addition to the 300 mugs
and bowls, there are two
bowls, signed by all of the
juniors and seniors, which
will be raffled off.
The events carry on
throughout the weekend
with hockey, basketball, and
volleyball
games,
and
wrestling
matches
on
Saturday. No event may be
quite as anticipated, however, as the Drama group’s
production of Chicago, a
musical depicting the roaring 20s in all their glory. The
performances are on Thursday
at 7 p.m. and on Friday, and
Saturday nights at 7:30 p.m.
Museum Day Schedule
by Katie Reilly ‘11
Fitzgerald Appointed
stroll the halls of one of three museums: the Museum of Fine Arts, the
Essex Peabody Museum or the
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.
Juniors will see both the John F.
Kennedy Museum and the Institute of
Contemporary Art. Seniors will visit
the Harvard Museum of Natural
History and the MIT Museum.
The museums that the students
visit each year are decided upon in a
number of ways. It depends on what
the students are studying and what
exhibits are going on at different
museums. “We also evaluate the trips
each year and strive to make the experience both educational and enjoyable
for students and faculty,” says Mr.
Wann, who shares that his favorite
part of Museum Day is when a student calls his attention to a work they
feel is worth recognizing. This kind of
experience opens up a student’s mind
to new ideas and thoughts that are
hard to get out of a textbook, he
believes. “I particularly enjoy the
Fogg Museum,” says Mrs. White,
“The experience of seeing great art,
being part of the hustle and bustle of
the city, witnessing people talking
about a variety of topics, seeing all of
the options that are present, really
awakens my brain and reminds me
that I have one.”
Committee, and I will miss
working with them in the way
that we've worked together for
a number of years. I am proud
of our accomplishments, and I
am grateful for the opportunity
to have served in the school's
administration. I'll miss the
privilege of serving this
extraordinary faculty, but eight
years is a long time and a
change will serve us -my colleagues and me - well, I think.
G: What are you looking
forward to?
BQ: I've really enjoyed this
job, but I've always said, too,
that my time in the classroom
is always the best part of my
day. I look forward to more of
that. I look forward to working
with and being with more students more often. I look forward, as I said, to getting outside more. I look forward to
longer
summer vacations!
Seriously, I look forward also to
having more time for some
personal interests outside of my
work life here.
G: How is your book coming?
BQ: Thanks for asking, as
that is certainly one of those
personal interests that I'm
eager to plunge back into over
March break and intensively
What Are Sports?
Mr. Bill Quigley
this summer. I don't mean to be
evasive, but I'm not sure how to
answer your question. I'm finding that writing a book is like
cooking without a recipe. It's
coming, but I'll not know how
well it's coming, really, until it's
done. The more I read and
write - and rewrite and rewrite
-the more the book takes shape;
but it’s a fascinating process of
discovery, with quite a lot of
trial and error, and I'll not
know how it's coming, really,
until I've finished. Then, of
course, I'll ask some people to
read it, and I'm likely to learn
that it needs more revision still!
The proof, as the saying goes, is
in the pudding.
definition to only these things? Many
ing
always make the cut in terms of the
ing a variety of activities as alterna-
things seem to be “sports” that don’t
usual definition. Many people support the view that sports are primari-
ly and exclusively activities involving a ball or puck of some type, a
field or rink, goalies, and matching
jerseys. However, it seems that any
activity that involves physical exer-
cise, commitment, passion, energy,
and teamwork surely falls under the
definition of “sport.”
For example, at The Governor’s
Academy, dance and other programs
are carefully labeled “afternoon
activities.” Is this right, since members of the dance company put in just
as much time and energy as members
of
any
competitive
team?
Members of the dance company
rehearse almost 15 hours per week,
not an easy feat when there is no
such thing as time on the bench.
Though lacking in shin guards, helmets, and tennis balls, dancers nev-
ertheless commit to a program equal
in intensity and values to that of a
varsity sport. What does it matter if
dressing rooms take the place of
lockers, and ballet buns replace helmets?
In this day and age, many board-
schools,
including
The
Governor’s Academy, are introductives
to
the
somewhat-narrow
umbrella of high school sports. All
the more surprising, then, to find
that, here at TGA, there is an
untouchable exception to this little
revolution: the rule that students
must participate in interscholastic
sports still stands strongly. While
rules and precedents are being
altered to suit the ever-changing
demographic of students, the subject
of competitive sports remains closed
for debate or input. Therefore, this
rule should be abolished, or even
altered to fairly encompass and recognize all of those activities that fit
the criteria. Students should be free
to engage in activities that are as
diverse as they themselves are. In a
community
as
varied
as
The
Governor’s Academy, it’s often said
that every student brings his and her
own individual piece to the table. It’s
time to realize that the ability to run
a six-minute mile or block all the
shots are not the only talents and
passions to contribute.
News
THE GOVERNOR 6
Authorities Arrest Italian Mafiosos
by Claire Shin ‘08
Ninety Mafia gangsters from New
York to Sicily, including some of the
most wanted leaders, were arrested on
money laundering, bribing labor offi-
tidying up relations with the families
covertly filmed and recorded. “The
said U.S. and New York state officials.
2003, many Sicilian mafia bosses have
US-Italian operation against the Mafia
cials and embezzling union funds,
Italian reports said the FBI had had
biggest crackdown on Cosa Nostra on
named
captured in Palermo and the remain-
arresting 19 suspects and filing new
allegations against four others already
detained for separate crimes. Italian
anti-Mafia police said that the main
targets were “the heirs of historic
Sicilian and American Dons” from the
Gambino, Mannino and Inzerillo families.
A U.S. grand jury indicted 62 sus-
pects with charges including murder,
extortion, loan-sharking, gambling,
cocaine and marijuana distribution,
for twenty years,” said Pietro Grasso,
the anti-Mafia prosecutor. He also stat-
as
Frank
Fappiano
and
Michael Di Leonardo. The U.S. investi-
ing 60 in New York, in a joint FBI-
were mobilized, mostly in Sicily,
arrests were part of the biggest joint
two informers in the Gambino clan,
both sides of the Atlantic. Thirty were
Bridge.” More than 300 Italian police
flown from Italy to New York to meet
him and do business with him.
February 7 in what is described as the
Italian operation code-named “Old
of Palermo. Since the beginning of
Photo Credit: Egan-Chin/News
An alleged member of the Gambino
crime family being escorted to court.
gation focused on the Gambino family
Photo Credit: Egan-Chin/News
Among those arrested suspects, some
Vincent Pacelli outside of court.
were known to be linked to Salvatore
ed, “The operation sought to block the
November 5, 2007 in Sicily. He had
Palermo axis, which had run drug
re-establishment of the New York-
Lo Piccolo, who was arrested on
trafficking
become the new boss of bosses after
Photo Credit: Rosamillo/News
for 43 years. Moreover, the name at the
John “Jackie Nose” D’Amico holding
an umbrella for John Gotti in 1990
Augusto Cali, better know as “Frank”
once run by the late John Gotti. The
be the American “ambassador” of
involving phone interceptions and
top of the list is Francesco Paolo
or “Franky Boy” as he is considered to
Cosa Nostra to Sicily with the task of
Welcome to
PARENTS
WEEKEND!
We hope that you’ll enjoy:
the classes...
‘Chicago’...
the art show...
sporting events...
‘Soup’s On’...
the
1980s.”
La
Repubblica Reporter Attilio Bolzoni
the arrest in 2006 of Bernardo
Provenzano, who had been on the run
in
arrests follow a two-year investigation
surveillance, with Mafia meetings
wrote that “the crackdown was only
the beginning of a vast anti-crime initiative put into action by authorities in
Italy and the USA, and the first in a
series of assaults against the Cosa
Nostra families of New York.”
News
THE GOVERNOR 7
Ogden Goes Back to School
Several other faculty members from The
Governor’s Academy attended other sessions
Academy English teacher Mr. Steve Ogden at the Key West Literary Seminar. This year’s
reverted to a former role last month when he theme was “New Voices: Where Have We
attended a writers’ workshop as a student Been? Where Are We Going?” Key West has
long been a haven for literary fanatics and the
rather than a teacher. Taught
home of many writers, such
by renowned American poet
as Ernest Hemingway, Robert
Billy Collins, the poetry
Frost,
and
Tennessee
workshop was sponsored by
Williams.
English
teacher
the Key West Literary
Mrs. Karen Gold participated
Seminar. Twelve students
in a workshop for nonfiction
were selected through an
writing run by Trevor Corson,
application process. “The
author of The Zen of Fish and
members were anywhere
The Secret Life of Lobsters.
from retirees to grad school
Academic Dean Mrs. Elaine
students,” Mr. Ogden says.
White and Dean of Students
“The majority were women,
Ms. Lynda Fitzgerald joined
but there were also some
Mr. Ogden and Mrs. Gold at
businessmen and even a
the conference, which includpublished poet.”
Photo credit: http://www.oregon.edu
During the three-day Former US Poet Laureate and ed readings, lectures, and
workshop, each person Key West Speaker Billy Collins guest speakers. TGA teachers
have been attending the Key
shared a poem per day that
West
Seminar
for
several years. The 2009
he or she had written. The group members
discussed each other’s poems and offered cri- theme will be “Historical Fiction. The Search
tiques. Collins instructed the person sharing for Truth.”
Mr. Ogden says that he enjoyed his excurhis or her poem to remain silent for the first
sion
down to Key West, away from the bitter
few minutes of discussion so as not to manipulate the conversation. According to Mr. cold New England weather. He even would
Ogden, Collins was amazing at being sup- consider attending future workshops, perportive of everybody and recognizing peo- haps in a different genre, such as journalism.
ple’s different abilities. “It was great to get his “It was great to be a student again,” he says.
feedback,” Mr. Ogden says. “He’s great at “It was humiliating, frightening, and caused
making people feel good while giving critique sweaty palms. Nobody beat me up too bad.”
HMC: Walking the Talk
of Politics
by Sean Andrews ‘08
at the same time. And he is also hilarious.”
Results of Gay-Straight Alliance
Survey
by Lindsey Mackay ‘09
Members of The Governor’s Academy
completed an online survey a few months ago
called “Local School Climate Survey” concerning homophobic, racist, and sexist talk
around campus.
The survey concluded that 71 percent of
respondents reported hearing “that’s so gay”
often or frequently. While many people might
shake this off, thinking that it’s just a saying
that appears in everyday conversation, 44
percent reported hearing other homophobic
expressions frequently or often. A full 49 percent reported that students never intervene.
More encouraging were the statistics
about racist remarks. Only 11 percent of both
students and faculty reported frequently
hearing racist comments. This indicates that
the community clearly understands that prejudiced behavior is not condoned. Also, 67
percent said they understand the purpose of
the Academy’s new Gay-Straight Alliance and
67 percent agree that the GSA will help the
Academy become a more accepting environment.
The members of the Gay-Straight Alliance
have declared the week of February 25 “Allies
Week.” During lunch, students and faculty
will get the chance to sign a banner, pledging
to try not to use anti-LGBT (lesbian, gay,
bisexual, and transgender) language or slurs;
to intervene in situations where such language or slurs are being used; and to make
the school a more accepting place. Those who
pledge will also receive a small ribbon to
remind them of their promise. “The overall
goal is to just get people to think about what
they’re saying,” says Ms. Gretchen Scharfe,
alumna, former teacher, and now a counseling intern in the Health Center, who leads the
rebirth of the Gay-Straight Alliance at The
Governor’s Academy. “One of my favorite
quotes,” she adds, “is, ‘we are what we
repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act,
but a habit.’”
Everyone is encouraged to pledge during
Allies Week, Ms. Scharfe says. The community is not being asked to commit to anything,
but simply to try their best to change bad
habits and do their part in making The
Governor’s Academy a more accepting place
where LGBT students will feel safe being
open about their sexuality. “We’re not asking
a lot,” says Ms. Scharfe. “Little things can
make a big difference.”
The Gay-Straight Alliance meets on
Mondays at 5:45 in the Cobb Room. All are
invited to attend and help with the preparations for the upcoming Allies Week.
by Lindsey Mackay ‘09
Many people “talk politics” in their daily lives, but this
February, 24 Governor’s Academy students will get the chance to
“walk the talk.” On Thursday, February 21, these students will
head to Boston to join 1,500 other students from public and private
schools around the country to participate in the Harvard Model
Congress. HMC, run by Harvard College undergraduates, allows
high school students to simulate the United States government in
real current issues. Students are assigned various positions in the
current government, such as the senators in Congress, Cabinet
members, members of the National Security Council, and judges
on the Supreme Court.
The goal of the students is to write a piece of legislation to be
‘passed’ by the ‘President’ of the Harvard Model Congress. The
catch? In the Harvard Model Congress, students play the roles of
real people and must take on the political opinions of their assignment. “You cannot let your personal opinions interfere with those
you are representing,” says one of this year’s co-captains, Perry
Eaton, a three-year veteran of the Harvard Model Congress. Chris
Barrand, the other co-captain, also a three-year veteran, points out
that pretending to be someone of opposing political views is fun
and eye-opening. “Every year we get more into it and more
involved.”
While it is a fun and exciting experience for high school students, HMC is also very educational. “Students learn a lot about
politics and public affairs,” says history teacher Mr. William
Quigley, who has been the advisor to The Governor’s Academy’s
students in the Harvard Model Congress for nearly 15 years. Perry
agrees, saying, “Many of us go through our high school years
without getting much political perspective. Especially in times like
these, when there is a war being fought and a new election is right
around the corner, it is important that we become involved in the
political world in order to form individual opinions and create a
voice for our generation. Harvard Model Congress is a great
opportunity to deal …with the issues that are effecting our country.” “It’s a firsthand involvement in government,” Chris adds.
“My favorite part is simply being able to learn about the way our
Congress works, which is something that I think is essential as
both a citizen and a student,” concludes Perry. The Harvard
Model Congress starts the night the students arrive in Boston and
continues until Sunday morning. Saturday morning is “free time”
to sightsee in the city of Boston and observe classes at Harvard
College. Aside from that one morning, there is no end to the
‘game’ they are playing. “Students could be awakened at 2 a.m.
and be told that they must assemble,” explains Mr. Quigley, “It’s
always moving.”
To get the chance to be one of the Governor’s Academy’s delegates to the Harvard Model Congress, the students went through
an application process in the fall. Although positions are no longer
available for this year, the presidents encourage other students to
get involved for 2009. “Don’t worry if you do not know much
about how our government works. It is meant to be a learning
experience and I’m sure it would be beneficial to any student at
the Academy,” says Perry.
The Governor's
Academy
will be
inducted into the Special Olympics
Hall of Fame in Boston on April 5,
2008.
Doggett
Headmaster
received
Mr.
a plaque
Marty
from
Special Olympics representatives on
Monday, February 4, to commemorate this honor. The Academy
has
hosted the Special Olympics Fall Soccer
Tournament for the past 18 years.
Features
THE GOVERNOR 8
Dance Concert On Deck
by: Lindsay Grant ‘10
The scattered leg warmers, burned
CDs on the black box stereo, and a
heavily inked calendar sign-up for
rehearsal times are signs that The
Governor’s Academy dance program
is getting close to a performance. On
February 22, 23, and 24 the dance program will put on its annual dance
show to showcase what they have
been working on all winter. The show
includes four faculty-choreographed
pieces, a Pointe piece, and 11 studentchoreographed pieces. The entire 22person dance group works Monday
through Saturday for nearly two
hours a day rehearsing the four pieces
that are in the show. The ballet and
modern dances have been choreographed by Director Pam Smith and
the Jazz and Hip-hop have been choreographed by Fontaine Dubus. The
four styles of dance that are incorporated into the show cover all the main
dance styles so that the dancers can be
exposed to many different styles.
For the modern piece, the dancers
will be dancing to the song “Oronoco
Flow” by Celtic Woman. This piece is
based upon interpretation of the lyrics
and choreographing representations
of what the artist is singing about
through the movement. The song has
lyrics that relate to traveling and the
ocean; hence, the Oronoco Flow which
is heavily included in the movement
which has been carefully thought out
by Pam Smith. The song is upbeat and
has heavy down beats through out the
song which lead to sharp, fast, and
precise movements. This is a very
powerful piece that is very enjoyable
to perform for a large number of the
dancers.
The ballet piece is choreographed
to a composition by Vivaldi. The song
itself is fast-paced and sharp, which
makes for a very intensive and swiftmoving dance. This dance requires an
aptitude of skill applied in a very precise setting for all of the dancers. The
sharp beats and notes of the piece
require each dancer to be fully
focused on what they are doing so
that the piece can be fully effective.
The movements, although quick and
sharp, are infused with a classical ballet style and are very graceful and
poised. This piece is overall a mix of
classical ballet style and sharp, direct
movements.
The hip-hop piece for this year’s
Musical Preview:
show is choreographed to a mix of
music edited together into one song.
The music that is included ranges
from popular hip-hop beats to techno
and songs with a slight salsa flair. The
dance itself is split into sections in correlation with the change in the music.
The movement of this year’s hip-hop
piece is very different between each of
the sections of music, ranging from
isolations, to movement inspire by the
newly popular “crumping” style. This
dance is very dynamic and filled with
different aspects of hip-hop so there
will be a section for everyone.
This year’s jazz piece is choreographed to a song by Regina Spektor.
The sharp and precise movements are
influenced heavily by the emotions
that the artist’s voice expresses
throughout the song. As Fontaine
said, “It is like acting with your body.”
The dancers are using their bodies to
bring the emotions to life through the
dance and choreography. An interesting twist on this jazz dance and the
music that the dancers are dancing to
is that a large part of the music is sung
in Russian, which inspired part of the
dance to resemble the movement of
Russian dancers.
In addition to the four faculty-cho-
‘Chicago’ Takes Center Stage
by Jon Bird ‘10
Byfield will be transformed into
Chicago this weekend, as the
Academy’s winter drama group puts
on the play of the same name. The
story, set in 1920s Chicago, tells the
story of Roxie Hart (Ellen Pierce ‘08), a
woman who murders a man after she
has an affair with him and once in jail
meets a colorful cast of characters,
including a murderous songbird,
Velma Kelly (Ali Hoffman ‘08), a powerful jail warden Mama Morton
(Amanda Corentti ‘09), and the man
that all women are after, lawyer Billy
Flynn (Bryce Johnson ‘09). These characters show Roxie that the entire legal
system is like a three-ring circus.
Director Paul Wann expects the
production to reach new levels of
accomplishment for the school. “The
play is special because we had the
demanding gift of an experienced
Broadway choreographer. Every single techie and actor is completely committed to making Chicago the best
musical ever performed at The Gov,”
says the plays Mr. Wann. Kevin Hill,
the Broadway choreographer listed
above, worked with the cast of four
freshmen, seven sophomores, seven
juniors and four seniors to create his
vision of the play. “Knowing that Bob
Fosse choreographed the original production, I took inspiration from him,”
Mr. Hill said. “I actually have never
watched a live production of the show,
but I certainly know about Bob Fosse’s
complex choreography and difficult
style. I have tried to incorporate that as
much as possible into our show. The
most important thing to me is telling a
story through choreography. So, with
every number there has to be a beginning, a middle and an end.” Mr. Hill’s
help is already visible in numbers such
as the innovatively provocative “Cell
Block Tengo,” the sultry “All that Jazz, “
and the courtroom extravaganza,
“Razzle Dazzle.” The cast is very excited about the dance moves in the show;
Chicago is different from the other
musicals that I have done because it is
very physical,” says senior Ali
Hoffman, a TGA drama veteran. “I
had to learn to dance which was something I never thought that I would do.
I love the play because it is racy and
exciting,” she continues.” It is awe-
reographed pieces that are in the show
are 12 other pieces. One of these is a
Pointe piece which is choreographed
to Appalachian Waltz. This dance consists of seven dancers who chose to
study Pointe with director Pam Smith
outside of the regularly scheduled
classes. The other 11 pieces are all student choreographed and include
solos, duets, and trios. These pieces
are widely ranged in the movement
and types of dance. The student choreographed pieces that are in the show
include mostly hip-hop, jazz, tap, and
lyrical. Overall the four faculty pieces,
the Pointe piece, and the 11 student
choreographed pieces will provide the
audience with a lot of entertainment
and enjoyment. The dance show looks
like it is going to be superb!
The Dance Show is open to the
public free of charge. It will premiere
on Friday, February 22 at 7:30 P.M.
and also on the following Saturday.
The final performance will be at 2:00
P.M. on Sunday, February 24.
some because it is all about anger,
power and murder...but we get to
wear corsets.”
Chicago is also demanding vocally.
The play has four full-.cast numbers,
four solos, and a duet, giving lots of
stage time to everybody in the cast.
Most of the music in the show is jazzy
and cabaret like, yet upbeat, such as
“All I Care About is Love,” a song
about Billy Flynn’s perception of love,
or the nightclub song, “All That Jazz.”
Other
songs,
such
as
“Mr.
Cellophane,” show real sadness and
emotion, and “Cell Block Tango”
describes the pure anger and revenge
felt by women who marry their lovers.
Chicago’s musical director, Christopher
Drelich, says, “I am really excited
about Chicago. Musically, the show is
very strong. Everybody in the cast has
a great voice (almost the whole cast
participates in TGA’s Academy
Singers or The First) All of the actors
are great. It was really hard deciding
who should play which roles because
of the high level of talent.”
The show debuts on Thursday,
February 14 at 7:00 p.m., with performances scheduled for Parents
Weekend, Friday, February 15 at 7:30
p.m., or on Saturday, February 16 at
7:30 p.m. Free and open to the public.
Features
by Anna O’Neal ‘09
Take a look around the
school next time everyone
gathers together for an event a fire drill, a dance, or a sports
event. When people stand
around, about 75 percent will
have their arms folded. It’s
natural, it’s comfortable, and
it can even help you keep
warm. But keeping your arms
crossed can send all the
wrong signals to someone you
might be looking to impress.
Crossed arms can signal you
are
self-conscious,
unimpressed, bored, or just plain
cold (in both senses actually).
Crossing your arms is a reflex
gesture humans use when we
become uncomfortable. It protects the soft underside of our
bodies, where we might likely
be attacked, making us feel
safer and less vulnerable. It’s
a subconscious signal to any-
The Geek Beat:
What Signals Are YOU Sending?
one looking at you that you
are not confident and that you
are uncomfortable. And not
just arm crossing. There are
hundreds of things people do
without realizing that they are
giving away their true intentions. When people lie, for
example, they may bite their
lip, pat their heads, fold their
hands in their pockets or even
place their hands around their
mouths in a subconscious
effort to conceal the lie. A person who is telling the truth,
however, may face their
palms to the ceiling and stand
with their arms and legs
spread wide.
Someone whom you are
speaking with may tilt his or
her heads toward you, gaze at
you unblinkingly and quiet all
movement in their limbs. It is
a good bet that a person
behaving this way is very
interested in what you are
saying. Someone who looks
around the room, refuses to
make eye contact, taps their
toes, drums their fingers,
slouches or yawns is probably
not very interested. Maybe
someone speaking to you
seems a little too intense and
loud. They may be standing
higher up than you, have their
hands on their hips, and stand
very close to you. If this person also crushed your hand
when you first met, it is clear
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they are trying to “dominate”
you. They may feel they are
better than you are, or they
may feel inferior and overcompensate.
So, as Valentine’s Day rolls
around, you might be wondering what you can do to
attract that special someone.
First of all, it’s important to
smile. This is the ultimate
body signal, and most people
(I hope) know what it means.
Smiling means you are
healthy and happy. You enjoy
your life and people will want
to be with you enjoying some
of your happiness. Maybe
you’ve heard the term
“smooth operator.” Well, it’s
not just urban slang. Smooth
and steady motions made
with arms and legs can make
for an overall better impression. That’s not to say that you
will never find love if you’re a
bit klutzy. It’s just important
Nine students from The Governor's
Academy
to keep a relaxed body, another signal you are healthy and
happy. Making, and holding
(for maybe a bit longer than
usual) eye contact can also
help show your interest in
that special someone. If the
pupils of the person you are
looking at dilate (expand) it
might mean they are attracted
to you too. Or it can mean that
their eyes are adjusting to
sudden darkness. Fortunately
for that smooth operator in
you, both of these circumstances can be an excuse to
make your move.
Source:
http://changingminds.org/tec
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Founder’s Day
Boston Globe Scholastic Art Awards
Staff Report
THE GOVERNOR 9
by Aboubacar Okeke-Diagne ‘11
recently were honored with
Boston Globe Scholastic Art Awards. The
awards, first given in 1950, recognize student work in ceramics, glass, computer art,
design digital imagery, drawing, mixed
media, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, video and film. More than
3,500 Massachusetts students in grades 7
through 12 entered the annual Boston
Danny Chun ‘08
Globe Scholastic Art Awards. The competition's most prominent prize, the Gold
Key, was awarded to 150 students. There
Lindsey Keith ‘08
were also 291 Silver Keys and
Honorable Mentions.
Zoe Mackay ‘11
Laura Beohner ‘09
Ali Hoffman ‘08
Piervito Williams’ 10
459
This year's winners from the Academy
are:
Zoe Mackay, a freshman from
Pelham, NH: Gold Key, Ceramics
Lindsey Keith, a senior from N.
Andover, MA: Gold Key, Photography
Laura Beohner, a junior from North
Andover, MA: Gold Key, Photography
Piervito Williams, a sophomore from
Barrington, NH: Silver Key, Ceramics
Rory Hamovit, a junior from Byfield,
MA: Silver Key, Photography
Ali Hoffman, a senior from West
Newbury: Gold Key, Art Porfolio
Betsy Warren, a senior from South
Freeport, ME: Gold Key, Ceramics
Portfolio
Cynthia Figueroa, a senior from
Bronx, NY: Gold Key, Photography
Portfolio
Danny Chun, a senior from Seoul,
Korea: Gold Key, Ceramics Portfolio
Mr. Joe Repczynski as Gov. Wm. Dummer
America’s history finds some of its
roots right here at The Governor’s
Academy. On February 29, the school community will have the opportunity to learn
more about the early years of the Academy
and the school’s prominent forbears.
Founder’s Day celebrates Lieutenant
Governor William Dummer’s donation to
the school. A group of students, under the
direction of Mr. Paul Wann, will tell tales
in the PAC from 7:45 a.m. until 8:15 a.m.
These stories will be from both historical
fact and folklore. His Majesty’s Tenth
Regiment of Foot, a Revolutionary War
reenactment, will also be on tap for the celebrations, possibly firing their muskets in
the field across from the PAC after the celebration there.
THE GOVERNOR 10
Valentine’s Day Shoutouts
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Charlotte,
I am enthralled by the
way you move. You are smokin’
hot like bacon fresh off the skillet. I love you.
-Your True Love
Remington Pope,
To: Zach Menard
From: ejp
Roses are red, violets are blue,
when I see your golden flow,
you know what I wanna do.
Happy Valentine’s Day, Cupcake
XOXO
To Ellie, Camilla, Lisa, Maggie,
Emily and Becca,
You make every
Wednesday morning brighter
and always make me smile!
Emily Harrold:
Abu,
Happy Valentine’s Day! :)
You’re my everything and A Haikuwe get along so well!
I watch you at night
You have a pretty lil’ face
xoxo Caitlin
I like your hair too
Happy Valentine’s Day to my
freshman roomie!
You will always be my true
valentine! LOVE YOU ABBA!
Ms. McKenna,
We love you, buddy!
-Anna + Camilla
Chris Barrand,
Thanks for being my only
fan! Happy Valentine’s Day!
Love,
Eli Manning
Taylor Wailes.
Your smile glimmers like stars in
the sky. You’ll always be the
apple of my eye. So I’d just like
to say: Happy Valentine’s Day! I
love my freshman roomie!
Love, Abby Harris
TK:
I hope you have a wonderful
Valentine’s Day.
Bouche:trop!
I <3 U
ABBY!
Love, W.B.
Love,
Raymond
Love, Taylor
Abby Harris,
When I see your shining teeth and
face, joy takes over my corpse. Eating
McDonalds by the bank and bridge is
the best date we’ve ever had. The
fresh smell of your hair reminds me of
the love you hold.
Love, Mystery Person
Hey Buddy Anna,
Fish don’t hula hoop chiqui <3
To Priscilla Somogie,
You are the sexiest beast (and I
mean BEAST) alive!
The sun is not shining outside
but in my heart it shines bright
<3 Vanessa
Anonymous
V,
To Alex Gacek
I <3 You! Anatomy is amazing, If only you weren’t born in ‘93,
studying it with you!
you and me would be meant to
be. I really like how fast you
Your secret admirer,
skate, maybe we could do a
Anna
date.
<3 Jamie
James Gomes,
As young as you are, you’re my north
star. The sight of your arms are just
one of your charms. Your handsome
blue eyes never fail to hypnotize.
To my li’l cherubs-Brandon,
Barty, Sweetman, Voto, Mike D,
Josh and Raph,
Happy V-Day!
Anna Perrochi,
Brave Cynthia Figueroa,
Yeah Bryn Mawr! Miss you next
year!
Jon Bird
Abigail Harris,
-Abby & Charlotte
P.S. MARRY ME!!
Mint Maneepairoj,
Love, Dad
Little V Norkus,
BE MY VALENTINE!
BE MY VALENTINE!
BE MY VALENTINE!
-Your Loving Guess Who
Danielle DeMartini,
Eliza Butternut,
Amanda Pease,
BE MY VALENTINE!
BE MY VALENTINE!
BE MY VALENTINE!
BE MY VALENTINE!
Angela Lim,
Para los mejores alumnos de
Español,
BE MY VALENTINE!
Feliz dia de San Valentin!
Rory Hamovit,
To A-Block AP Literature,
Who loves ya,
baby?
Sra. Keegan
To Linley Block,
Your athletic body
Makes you a hottie
Call me sometime
To my field hockey seniors:
Annie, Emily, Spenser,
Lindsey, TK
Happy Valentine’s Day
to
Caroline, Katie + Katie
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!
-Trevor Hines
XO, JK
Even though you can’t
define “impute”
I still think you are
pretty cute!
Guess Who
to
S.A., B.J., C.C., A.P., J.T., W.K.,
M.F., C.S. and J.B.
from
Ms. K + Ms. J
More Valentine’s Day Shoutouts
Happy Valentine’s Day to
Sarah Quinttus,
The World’s Best Advisees
I love you.
-Herbie
Great
Out of this world
Love ya!
Doggone good advisor!
With lots of love!
Happy Valentine’s Day, Jen!
Love,
Jen
Love,
Your Advisees
I Love My Brown Hero Cary!
Te Quiero Mi Morenita Heroe!
I love you,
Gabriella
-Cary Trinidad
Happy Valentine’s Day Andrew!
Love You Lots As Always
xoxo, Ari
Gabby and Sarah
(You know who you are!)
To Isabella Dilugio,
Happy Valentine's Day and
belated birthday!
Te quiero mucho!
THE GOVERNOR 11
Happy Valentine’s Day,
Ms. Klein!
Happy Valentine’s Day,
Ms. Jackson!
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From The Governor Staff
Features
Stories compiled by Anna Perocchi ‘08
THE GOVERNOR 12
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How I Met Your Mother
Mr. and Mrs. VanNess
As told by Mr. VanNess:
Suzi’s brother was a (major) part
of this. We first met at a Yacht Club
dance on the New Jersey Shore. Suzi
wanted to go to the dance and I was
available to take her. (We were of
high school age). Suzi and I did not
(really) start to see each other, until we
met again, at her brother’s wedding.
Photo Provided by the Ceglarskis
Mr. and Mrs. Ceglarski at their wedding
Mr. and Mrs. Ceglarski
Photo Provided by the Abusamras
Mr. and Mrs. Abusamra
Mr. and Mrs. Abu at their wedding
As told by Mr. Abusamra:
We met on the first night of our Master’s Program at Middlebury
College, soon after we each graduated from different colleges in ‘69,
down at the Middlebury Inn. I accompanied my roommate, who was
a waiter, since the waitstaff was gathering there that night. I saw Mrs.
Abu across the table, but never said anything to her. I got to know her
later, since we had many of the same classes, and then we both went to
Paris for a school year later that summer. The following fall, ‘70, we
both began our teaching careers at Malden H.S., and then, two years
later, we both began teaching here.
Photo Provided by the VanNess’
Mr. and Mrs. VanNess at their wedding
Mr. and Mrs. Delay
Photo Provided by the Delays
Mr. and Mrs. Delay at their wedding
by Jen Migliore ‘10
Standing at her door, Jessica waits for
her dream man to come and sweep her
away on her very own “perfect date.”
She’s a tad bit uncomfortable since she
can barely walk in her four-inch high
heels and her tight sparkly dress is
rather itchy. Her caked on make-up face
is irritating, and her hair-sprayed hair is
quite stiff. She gazes at her window to
see her handsome man uneasy as he
dons an elegant tuxedo with his hair
swept back and she suddenly realizes
that her past image of a “perfect date”
isn’t going to be so “perfect.”
Images of what a “perfect date”
should be display themselves proudly
in the media-stricken world of today.
Turn on the T.V. and see the multitude of
reality T.V. dating shows anywhere from
Flavor of Love to The Bachelor flaunt what
a date should really be like. The
sparkling champagne, the five-star dining experience, the horse drawn car-
As told by Mrs. Delay:
Here’s the plain old boring truth Mr. Delay and I are really first
cousins!!!!! Ha, kidding of course.
Let’s see, Mr. Delay and I have
vaguely known one another since
we’ve been about five years old. Our
parents shared mutual friends. We
started dating after college. Mr. Delay
just called me out of the blue one day
and said, “A bunch of my friends and
I are going to the Rattlesnake (in
Boston) on Friday. Maybe you and
your friends would like to go too.”
So I showed up for the night out without any expectations. I was just
spending a night out with a really
nice family friend whom I kind of
knew but not really. That night, Mr.
Delay was wearing a pink polo shirt
(yikes) and khaki pants. I had on
motorcycle boots, Levi jeans, and a
gray sweater. He liked James Taylor
and Lyle Lovett. I liked The Beastie
Boys and Smashing Pumpkins. The
rest is history - we’ve been together
for 13 years - married for seven.
riage, or the sight of a perfect sunset on
the beaches of Hawaii, that’s what a date
is supposed to consist of. No, it’s not the
people who make up the date, but
instead the surroundings which bless it.
As a society, we tend to idealize the way
a date will be so much that the date itself
can never live up to our dream. We
dream what we will look like, and
where we will be, but we tend to skip
over the actually feelings that we will
feel.
With the month of February currently in full blast, a time in which “real
love” is overlooked and disregarded, we
begin to see how much of our love is
“beautified.” In a society that materializes possessions such as clothing, houses, and cars, we are now beginning to
materialize our love. For many,
February 14th is a day to embrace and
cherish the love that he/she may have;
however, for some it is a day to ponder
what expensive jewelry they will
receive, or where they will be wined and
dined, or even what suave outfit their
significant other will be wearing. Think
about the ads exploited in our daily
lives, especially during the month of
love: “Every Kiss Begins with Kay,” a
current slogan for Kay Jewelers, or even
restaurants which have already begin to
advertise their reservations for
Valentine’s Day, because god-forbid a
couple may have to eat at McDonalds on
Valentine’s Day.
And even weddings, a day which is
supposed to signify the joining of two
people’s love for one another, are beginning to overlook the actually “love”
part, which does indeed make sense
considering that divorce rates are at an
all time high, with 50 percent of people
who get married are expected to get
divorced within the first few years. For
too many, the wedding isn’t about the
actually marriage, but about the venue,
the dress, the cake, the flowers, the honeymoon destination, and especially, the
size of the rings. A study conducted by
The Fairchild Bridal Group, stated that a
total of $125 billion — about the size of
‘Can’t Buy Me Love’
As told by Mrs. Ceglarski:
I grew up in Marblehead and Mr.
C.’s roommate at Middlebury College
was from Marblehead. His roommate’s
family owned a greenhouse/flower
business and Mr. C. used to work
every summer helping them out while
he was in college and then each summer once he began teaching. While in
Marblehead, he played with a bunch
of guys on a summer softball team. I
knew several of these guys on the
team as well, so I happened to go to
one of the games. That was the first
time we actually saw each other. A
few days later we officially met at a
party. Another girl was very interested in him and trying to ask him out for
a date. She gave him her business
card. Thankfully, he paid more attention to me and put my phone number
on the back of her card. Needless to
say, she wasn’t very happy but I was.
He called a few days later and we had
a date planned. After I agreed to go
out, I realized I don’t even know this
guy’s real name!! Babe?? What the
heck was that about? Anyway, the date
was fun, I found out his real name, and
we were married two years later. We
just celebrated 25 years this past summer, so we consider ourselves pretty
lucky.
Ireland’s GDP — was spent on 2.1 million weddings in 2005, determining that
the average couple spends roughly
30,000 dollars on their wedding, an
amount which only seems to be rising
each and every year. It sounds like a
waste of money considering that one out
of two people will be wishing they
never spent that money in the first place.
Although these figures do seem
rather depressing, there is hope. In a
survey of people in our tight-knit TGA
community, many people expressed that
they would envision their perfect date to
be somewhat “chill.” One sophomore
girl stated that she hoped “to go somewhere fun and just order some pizza.”
Another person stated that he wished to
“go to the movies, or even bowling,”
basically to “just have some fun with the
person he loves.” So maybe there is
hope for the future, but for now girls like
Jessica will be wishing that their “perfect
date” wasn’t so “perfect.”
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What’s your ‘Dream Date?’
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Responses compiled by Kayla Jenson ‘11
“Hiking to the top of a very high
“Watching a movie, going for a
run or walk, just chilling together.” peak together, and having a picnic at
the top, with no one else around.”
-Jen Tomich ‘08
-Anonymous
“Doing whatever would make the
“SKATEBOARDING.”
person I’m with most happy.”
-Kaitlyn Mullin ‘10
-Anonymous
“I would want to be playing in the
“If he was a poor guy, I would
want to go white river rafting and pristine snow while the soft light
camping, but if he were wealthy, I beams from the nearby lamp gently
would want to go see a concert, get irradiates the Sagar Bowl.”
ice cream and then stay at an expenHaving a hard time deciding what sive hotel.”
-Kevin Tung ‘10
you’re going to do tonight with your
-Alison Travers ‘10
special someone? Here are some
“I would want to spend time
suggestions from your peers:
“I would want to go to the grand together doing some type of sport
opening of the first hotel on Mars.” outdoors.”
-Anonymous
-Aboubacar Okeke-Diagne ’11
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I Never Knew...
Insight Photography
Katherine Goodwin ‘08
If you yelled for 8 years, 7 months and 6 days you The catfish has over 27,000 taste buds.
would have produced enough sound energy to heat
one cup of coffee.
Butterflies taste with their feet.
The human heart creates enough pressure when it Right-handed people live, on average, nine years
pumps out to the body to squirt blood 30 feet.
longer than left-handed people.
A cockroach will live nine days without its head Elephants are the only animals that cannot jump.
before it starves to death.
A cat's urine glows under a black light.
Banging your head against a wall uses 150 calories
an hour.
An ostrich's eye is bigger than its brain.
The flea can jump 350 times its body length. It's Starfish have no brains.
like a human jumping the length of a football field.
Features
THE GOVERNOR 14
Perry’s Picks: The Future of Music
While The Dead Trees are relative-
have earned a spot in this years South
Slam is drawing comparisons to Stevie
Blitzen Trapper are beginning to
York’s CMJ festival. Also in New York,
While popular music today can
by Perry Eaton ‘08
ly new to Portland, seasoned vets
potential from up here in Byfield, the
receive national notoriety for their
Though we may not notice its full
Boston music scene contains a grow-
ing counterculture filled with young
musical talent that ranges from rock to
jazz to 60s soul. One of my favorite
young bands arising from the local
scene is Eli “Paperboy” Reed and the
True Loves. Led by the Brookline-born
Reed, the True Loves play tight 60s
soul complete with a three-piece horn
section. Eli Reed has drawn comparisons to greats such as Sam Cooke and
Otis
Redding and has earned his
band a place in the South by
neo-southern hard rock. Playing the
medium between Neil Young and The
Flaming Lips, Blitzen Trapper will
appear this March at the Langerado
Music Festival in Florida and continue
to tour in support of their latest album,
Wild Mountain Nation. Also out of
Portland are hip hop newcomers the
Lifesavas. Consisting of MC’s Vursatyl
and Jumbo, the Lifesavas have spent
the past few months on the road opening for jamband greats Galactic.
Joining Blitzen Trapper in the folk
Southwest Festival in Austin, Texas for
rock expedition are deep southerners
Along with “Paperboy” come
Assembly of Dust, and the New York
the past two years.
many other diverse local bands. Drug
Rug, Viva Viva, and Mittens, just begin
to name a few of the many different
indie bands arising from Boston. Drug
Rug in particular, although weirdly
alternative, has struck national attention and a spot on Apollo Sunshine’s
label, Black and Greene. Boston, however, has just lost one of its finest tal-
ents, The Dead Trees, to the up-andcoming music scene of Portland,
Oregon. Known as the scene that
Stephen Malkmus and Pavement built
two decades ago, The Dead Trees are
continuing the tradition of making
mellow, hipster-approved folk rock
with a twist of grunge in select tunes.
,the Avett Brothers, northeast jammers
By Southwest festival as well as New
an entire scene is arising surrounding
sometimes grind my gears, it is impor-
that is bringing Motown-esque 60s
the radio and see that there is some
Daptone Records. Daptone is the label
soul back to national popular music.
Responsible
backing
Amy
Winehouse on her last album, The
Dap-Kings are the original backing
band for Sharon Jones. Sharon Jones
and the Dap Kings are one of many
funky bands on the Daptone label
which include The Budos Band and
the Daktaris. Sharon Jones, although
in her early fifties, was a former prison
guard before providing a wholesome
wail as front woman for the powerful
Not only is the east coast prosper-
have stepped into a more alternative
The Aggrolites are a group of funky
sound while vocally sticking to their
sweet-voiced harmonies. They are
making a true name for themselves
while receiving ample college radio
airplay. Assembly of Dust is a New
England jamband led by the powerful
vocals of former Strangefolk front man
Reid Genauer. They have shared the
ent coming from the left coast as well.
reggae soul-masters who play an
organ-driven mix of ska-punk and
ing from the recent death of their original bassist, the Aggrolites are determined to rebound and continue to
tour internationally.
Outside of the States, one group
specifically, has garnered my atten-
Hymns is relatively new to the music
teenagers, are a Hendrix-inspired
scene, but with their heavy southern
twang, they have impressed New
Yorkers and southerners alike and
great stuff happening in the musical
world today. Bands are becoming as
innovative as ever and live music in
general is something that has really
expanded creatively in the past few
years. I encourage everyone to make it
to as many live shows as possible and
to keep your ears tuned to the growing
world of music.
Eli Reed
www.galacticfractures.com
Sharon Jones
soul. Although they are still recover-
stage with such greats as The Who,
Bruce Hornsby, and David Crosby.
tant to look behind what is played on
Dap-Kings.
ing musically, but there is plenty of tal-
Academy Members Participate
in Penguin Plunge
tion. Back Door Slam, although still
power-trio from Scotland’s Isle of
Mann. Led by already acclaimed gui-
www.highergroundmusic.com
Aggrolites
www.caughtinthecrossfire.com
tar god Davy Knowles, Back Door
The Penguin Plunge was held at Lynch Park in Beverly where a group of to raise
money for affordable housing. Two Governor’s Academy community members,
Christopher Hodgeman ‘11 and Ms. Kate Pinkham, manager of the TGA Archives,
took part in the plunge.
Christopher Hodgman ‘11 (left) and his family
Chris takes the “plunge”
for
band, Hymns. The Avett Brothers,
though rooted in traditional bluegrass,
Ray Vaughn and Cream.
Dear Advisors...
Dear Advisors,
One of my friends seems upset but whenever I ask him/her what is
wrong, he/she blows me off. What can I do to help?
- Concerned
Dear Concerned,
This is a difficult question, and sadly, one that we all have to deal
with. The key to helping your friend is making sure he/she does not feel
threatened.
If he/she often addresses problems with humor, try having a humorous conversation and subtly bring up your friend's problem in the middle.
This may give you a better handle on what's wrong and may also enable
you to give advice without making a big deal of the problem or embarrassing your friend.
Your friend might also feel uncomfortable or uncertain about
sharing his/her problem. Go to extra lengths to make your friend feel
comfortable. Make sure that you and your friend have plenty of privacy
and are in a relaxed, fun setting before bringing up the problem. Make
sure you have plenty of time to talk and that no one will interrupt you.
Make sure that you won't come across as judgmental or overbearing. Try
sharing a problem that you have or have had. Just act like yourself and
don't add extra weight or drama to the problem by acting overly serious.
If none of these ways are successful, seriously consider talking to
your friend's advisor or another adult. These people may be able to subtly
help your friend, or be able to offer more ideas about how to get through
to your friend.
With a good sense of humor and plenty of sympathy, you will be
able to help your friend get through this difficult time.
Reviews
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Movie Review:
‘Cloverfield’: Do You Like Mysteries?
by Dylan Press ‘09
Like mysteries? Adventure?
Love Stories? Movies that are
barely more than an hour?
Then you will love the movie
Cloverfield. For those who like
answers to mysteries, resolu-
tions to adventures, closure to
those love stories, or movies
that last longer than the drive
to the theater, save your
money.
Cloverfield is shot from the
perspective of the best friend
of a man who is going off to
Japan to assume the position
of vice president in his com-
pany. The movie starts at his
going-away
party
as
his
friend stumbles around the
main characters who is stuck
and not make any other stabs
their goodbyes to the soon to
skyscraper. Needless to say,
sequel
room filming people saying
in the top floor of a toppling
be VP. The movie not only
this doesn’t end well and lives
starts like this, but it contin-
are lost. Much of the post-
ues like this for nearly half
attack film footage is of the
an hour (the entire movie is
ground since the videograph-
approximately an hour and
20
minutes).
er is running and has trouble
Eventually
holding up the camera while
there is a large bang and they
on the go.
all run to the roof of the
The
highlights
of
the
apartment to witness New
movie occur when the mon-
giant monster, which the
last few minutes of the movie
York getting attacked by a
audience doesn’t yet get to
see. Like any smart group of
ster is finally fully revealed in
media.movieweb.com
people stuck in a horrific situ-
attempts to vacate the city
and-true method of splitting
to save one of their friends
ation, they attempt the tried-
up. The majority of the party
Restaurant Review:
Szechuan Taste
while the four protagonists go
and the crush of one of the
and when…. when…. well,
that was about it. Cloverfield
was produced by J.J. Abrams,
who is most famous for producing the TV series LOST. JJ
should probably stick to LOST
at the movie game unless it’s a
to
Cloverfield
that
answers the dozens of ques-
tions the movie left unexplained for its viewers. What
was the monster? Where did it
come from? What happened
to the monster? For those who
decide to watch the movie
after reading this review, pay
very close attention to the last
scene. There’s a mind-blower
in there that can be easily
missed.
OU 4 G
T
O
OF VS
10
Restaurant Review:
Hana Japan
by Anna Perocchi ‘08
Looking for fine Asian cuisine? Want to find something
exciting and flavorful? Then, Szechuan Taste in downtown
Newburyport is the place for you! Voted the North Shore’s
favorite Asian restaurant year after year, Szechuan Taste specializes in the finest Japanese, Chinese, and Thai fare. With a
very relaxed and inviting atmosphere, the restaurant offers a
sushi bar and a full menu. For an appetizer, try the delectable
gyoza, pan-fried dumplings. A good choice for a main meal is
the Duck Choo-Chee, crispy boneless roast duck in Thai choochee curry! As the meal winds down and something sweet is
desired, try some of Szechuan Taste’s delicious traditional
desserts, such as the ginger ice cream. The restaurant also
offers take-out and delivery within the Newburyport area.
Szechuan Taste is the perfect place to go for a night out for students or when parents come to visit.
FOR RENT
(September through May)
PERFECT HOME AWAY FROM
HOME
Governor’s Academy family seeks to
rent 3 bedroom/2 bath fully furnished
and equipped Newburyport condo
with private patio/garden. Ten minutes from school, near highway and
supermarket. Gas fireplace,
washer/dryer, offstreet parking for 2
cars.
$1850/month includes utilities. Will
consider sale.
Call Cathy Eaton (617) 943-6112 or email ron@bu.edu
by Ariel Shapiro ‘09
Photo Credit: www.jucee.org/images/Japan.jpg
I’ve never been to Japan, but I imagine it would be like Hana Japan, the
Japanese restaurant in Newburyport, across from Shaw’s Supermarket and
near Hyman Pennyworth’s.
This unlikely location belies the relaxed, authentic atmosphere of the
restaurant. The TV above the sushi bar showed traditional Japanese music,
dance, Kabuki drama, and snowy landscapes during a first visit, and the fantastic anime movie, Spirited Away, during another meal. The décor is simple
and inviting; the light, soft and low.
The single waitress, who also appears to be the owner, is helpful and
cheerful. Mint Maneepairoj, ’08, who has visited Japan twice, says that all food
in Japan is delicious. Hana Japan carries this tradition to America with sumptuous food and reasonable prices.
From the first bites of gyoza dumplings filled with meat and vegetables,
it was clear that the food was going to be a hit. They were crispy but not
greasy, with a light, sweet taste.
The sushi was just as incredible. The tekkamaki, tuna rolls, were fresh
and clean-tasting. The salmon sashimi was sweet and succulent, and the yellowtail with scallions was savory and soft.
On another visit, I bypassed sushi for a noodle dish with beef. The noodles were crispy, with a tangy barbecue sauce. The sauce was slightly overpowering and the beef was a little dry, but the dish was satisfying and hinted
at the exotic, as is Hana Japan.
If you’re looking for a soothing escape from winter in Byfield, you will
find it at Hana Japan.
The Back Page
THE GOVERNOR 16
Happy Birthday!
Seniors
Jeff Muscatello
John Carlson
Mike Shakespeare
Nick Foley
Kyung Min Song
2/15/89
2/18/89
2/21/89
2/2/90
2/24/90
Juniors
Dom Malerba
Dylan Press
Arianis Perozo
Dan Hines
Eric Dunstan
Rory Hamovit
Kevin Sullivan
Dan Spillane
Christine Alli
in February to:
2/28/90
2/3/91
2/5/91
2/13/91
2/16/91
2/22/91
2/25/91
2/27/91
2/1/92
Sophomores
Kevin Tung
Daniel Furlong
Andrew Willis
Becky Blake
Isabella DiLuglio
Emma Rausch
Rigaud Legrand
2/4/91
2/11/91
2/25/91
2/7/92
2/13/92
2/18/92
2/26/92
Freshmen
Brian Ward
Trevor Dyer
Ben Jenkins
Shane Wescott
Eliza Bradley
Angles of Perception
by Taylor Angles ‘10
As of Friday, February 8, we are
third out of 33 schools in the Green
Cup Challenge. Keep up the good
work everyone!
Here are the top energy-saving
dorms on campus:
1. Farmhouse
2. Nannie B
3. Moody
4. Cottage
The dorm that saves the most
energy in February wins a
Nintendo Wii!
Sudoku
by Mr. Richard Leavitt
Sudoku Solution
from January 24
2/14/92
2/1/93
2/8/93
2/10/93
2/27/93

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