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AT SCHOOL MEETING STIRS CONTROVERSY

APOSTOL OCCUPIES WALL STREET: COMMUNITYMEMBERREPORTSONPROTEST

NEW BONDS FORGED BY CONNECT4

NEW DORM CONSTRUCTION BEGINSBy HENRY LEWIS

Staff Writer

Construction is well underway on a new dormitory whereAshley Dormitory stood lastyear. The dorm is slated to becomplete foruse at the startof the 2012-2013 academic year.The yet-unnamed building willlikelybeanunderclassmanboys’dorm, replacing the temporaryChapinHall.The dormitory will consist

of two floors of single rooms,30roomstotal,andthreefacultyapartmentsasopposedtothe30studentstoonefacultyapartmentratio of Ashley. As in the“barbell”setupcommonaroundcampus, faculty housing will be

on either end of the dormitoryand students will live in hallsconnectingthetwoends.The rooms will have the

same light placement and desk-styles as rooms in Louis MarxandJohnLouis.Theexteriorof the building will consist of theold Deerfield shingling seen onHaroldSmithandJohnWilliams.Thebuildingwill incorporate

LED lights and solar-heatedwater. A large common roomin the basement, washing anddryingmachines,andanelevatorwillbepartof thenewdorm.The size of the new dorm

does not mean that the schoolplanstoexpandthestudentbodysize. “Common rooms haveall but disappeared during the

By NICKY RAULTStaff Writer

The Gay Straight Allianceasked to allot time for theirannual Coming Out Dayceremonyat schoolmeetingbutcouldnotbeaccommodated,dueto an ongoing attempt tomakeschool meetings more efficientandvaluable.“Weasked,inlateSeptember,

for time during a meeting inOctober, preferably the fifth orthe twelfth, as the eleventhwasNationalComingOutDay,”saidGSAsecretaryThomasEarle’12.Deanof SpiritualandEthical

LifeJanFlaska,whoisinchargeof organizing school meetings,offered the group a time inDecember.Although the GSA has

accepted this date, membersexpressed dismay that it couldnotbeinOctober,themonthof national Gay-Straight-Bisexual-Transgenderawareness.“WejustwishthatMr.Flaska

wouldtrytoprioritizetheeventsat school meeting so importantmessages, like those from theGSA or any other diversityalliance, get priority, especiallyduring its awareness month,”statedEarle.“It seems that some or

perhaps even most clubs aren’ttaken very seriously; however,clubsliketheGSAandtheotheralliancescommandmorerespectand attention than the averageclub.ComingOutDayisahugedeal and crucial for students tohave the supportbehind them...[it] allows them to express whotheyare,”saidTrevorAnderson-Salo’12,anotherGSAmember.With meetings booked

through December, Mr. Flaskahasfilledeveryminutepossible.Opportunity to change the

“first come, first serve” systemisgrim,asthescheduleisalreadypackedwithannouncements.“While I understand that

there should be a timelinesscomponent to schedulingmeetings,theremustbeaprioritycomponent,too,”saidGSAVicePresidentEmmaBeck’13.Others defended the current

school meeting policy. StudentBodyPresidentTheoLipsky’12,who emcees the meetings, said,“ItrustMr.Flaska’sjudgment,asheknowsthesystembetterthananybodyelse.”Mr. Flaska explained, “I

think school meeting is aplace to showcase our studentbody’s talents and to presentannouncementsaboutthingsthatcould apply to any member of thestudentbody.”Hecontinued,stating, “My only agenda isto keep clear our message of timeliness by making sure thatthemeetingsendontime.”

By NOLAN BISHOPStaff Writer

Hundreds of protesters havefilled the streets of New YorkCitysincemid-Septembervoicingtheir concerns about economicinequality. Occupy Wall Streetis an ongoing protest based indowntownManhattan.AccordingtoEnglishTeacher

Gina Apostol, who traveled toZuccotti Park and throughoutManhattan in order to witnesstheprotests,“Peoplearetherefordozensof reasons,bothspecificand wide reaching. Some likeObama, some hate him, somedon’t care about the electoralsystematall.”Ms. Apostol stated that one

concern she most often sawvoiced was over the CitizensUnited precedent. “The effectof a pro-corporate mentalityon all of the branches of ourgovernment is really a problem.Thisispartof whyourelections

By MALOU FLATOStaff Writer

The new community-building initiatives, such as anovernightatCampBecketalongwith Connect4, a corridor-based discussion program forunderclassmen, have made thetransition into Deerfield lifeeasier than expected for bothnewandoldstudents.On opening weekend, ninth

graders departed for CampBecket, an overnight YMCAcamplocatedintheBerkshires.“Theretreatisanimmediate

waytogetfreshmentomeeteachother,andwitheveryonewearingthe same bright green t-shirt itreminds the class that they areall here at Deerfield together,”saidhistoryteacherandmemberof the Residential ProgramCommitteeRebeccaMelvoin.The camp schedule included

a ropes course, skits, s’moresaround a campfire, and otherteam-buildingactivities.“ItbrokeupthecliquishnessI

imaginedIwouldencounterandallowedmetomeetdaystudentsandpeople Iwouldn’t havemetbefore through sports or livingsituations,”saidHeidiHunt’15.However, some students

feel the program could haveencouraged more bonding.Kemi Akande ’15 commented,“Assigned seating might havebeen nice so that you feltmorepressuredtositwithpeopleyoudidn’tknowalready.”XavierSalvador’14sharedhis

enthusiasm for the Connect4-spurred hall conversations.“The discussions serve as greatbondingtimeforthehalltotalkabout problems together andfindwaystosolvethem.”Despitethepositiveresponses,

the Residential Program is “stillan ongoing process,” remindedDeanof StudentsAmieCreagh.

past four years. We are slowlyreclaimingthemandgettingthisnewdormwillallowustorestoretheseimportantpartsof corridorlife,”explainedDeanof StudentsTobyEmerson.Mr. Emerson also said that

thenewdormitorywouldincludeextra space to accommodateexchange studentswhoarrive atDeerfieldmid-year.The dorm was designed

by Architectural ResourcesCambridge and ErlandConstruction, Inc. is buildingit, according to Senior ProjectManager Jeffrey Galli. BothfirmshaveworkedwithDeerfieldinthepastonJohnLouis,LouisMarx, Harold Smith and theDeweySquashcenter.

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havebecomesoheated—they’refundedbymillionaires,”shesaid.Other reasons cited by

protesters for their continuedpresence in lower Manhattanis the trend concerning after-tax income. The top 1% of the country witnessed a 275%spike in after-tax income inthe time period from 1979 to2007, while the other 99%witnessedadecline,accordingtoa Congressional Budget Officestudy.“In the meantime, long-

foughtbenefitsforworking-classAmericans are being eroded atthesametimethatwefailtotaxthosewhoreapthebenefitsfromthisinequality,”saidMs.Apostol.Ms. Apostol believes that,

regardlessof whattheWallStreetprotests change, people shouldvoice concerns, especially giventhe role that money currentlyplays in the politically-orientedforums.“Asacitizen, if there isa place in our societywherewe

can voice our concerns or ourquestions about what is goingon, we ought to take advantageof that,”shesaid.Ontheotherside,JackVallar

’12 said, “It perpetuates classwarfare and blames the nation’sproblemsonthetoponepercent.Also, the rest of the ninety-nine percent is being negativelyaffectedbytheprotests.”DavidKeith ’13believes that

Occupy Wall Street has validreasonsforcontinuingtoprotest.“They’ll stop when they feellike the people who caused the2008 Wall Street meltdown arepunished. It’s inexcusable thateven three years later someof those people have escapedprosecution,”Keithsaid.The protests, inspired by the

Arab Spring uprisings, startedabouttwomonthsago,buttheyshownosignsof slowingdown.Lastmonth,angryprotestsbrokeout inRomeandasmanyas70othercitiesaroundtheglobe.

SURPRISE SNOW FOR HALLOWEEN

Mother Nature played a Halloween trick, sending a premature nor’easter to campus on Saturday, October 29.

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2 The Deerfield Scroll OPINION/EDITORIAL November 9, 2011

Re: “Letter From the Editor: Censorship”October 11, 2011

TherearethingsIloveabouttheDeerfieldcommunity:theclose-knitatmosphere,therelationshipswedevelopwithteachers,theopportunitiestomeetnewpeopleateverysit-down.Butthesameenveloping“bubble”cansuffocateonoccasions.Unlikecontributorstocityandnationalpapers,studentsareoftenreluctanttotakestandsonissuesthatmaycontradicttheviewsandopinionsof fellowstudentsandfacultythat theymust face later thatdayon the athleticfields, in the classroom, and in thedorms.Deerfieldoffersnoanonymitytoitsstudents,andsowelimitourownfreedomof speech.Theideathatothersarealwayswatchingandjudgingcreatesanironicvacuumof freespeechinacommunitythatclaimstobebasedon“open-mindedness.”Sharingcontradictingopinions is anearnestendeavor that studentsandfacultyalikeshouldvalue.Aninstitutioncannotknowwhatitisdoingrightorwrongif noonedarestochallengeit.There’snowayforustoknowif we’re“censored”if noonebotherstotrytopublishanythingcontroversial.You’reresponsibleforyourownvoice:letitbeheardwithoutworryingwhatanyonemaythink.If weleavebehindaDeerfieldsocietywherenoonehasthenerveorcaresenoughtolettheirownvoicebeheard,weallowourownpointof viewtodecay.

-DaniPulgini’12

By ANDREW SLADEContributing Writer

Acoupleof yearsago,Ihearda senior meditation about howa student had spent his wholelife at Deerfield yet could notcall it his “home.” Iwas a newsophomore when I heard thisspeechat schoolmeeting,andIdidn’t really think hard about ituntilthissummer.A year ago my father was

diagnosedwithstagefourcoloncancer, and this summer hepassedaway.Thiseventhasactedas amagnifying glass for seeingthe good in people, and I amstruckbyhowpeoplehaverisentotheoccasiontohelpme.Last year I wrote an article

about the jv football team. I

wrote about how I had feltcomfortable telling the wholeteam that my dad had beendiagnosedwithcanceronlyafewdaysafterwegotthenews.Itwasauniqueteam,andtheyralliedinmysupportasbrothers.People I know well and

not as well here have beencompassionate and willingto help me. Friendships haveflourished during the past year,with acquaintances becomingfriends and friends becomingclosefriends.Perhaps most important

has been how teachers haveinteracted with me. My advisormade a two-hour drive twice toseemethissummer,oncewhenmyfather’shealthtookabadturnandthentwoweekslaterforthe

memorial service. I never askedhimtodothis.Heoffered.Many of my teachers have

openeduptomeandsharedtheirdeeply personal experiences,some similar to mine. Myrelationships with many of them have grown into strongfriendships.Theyhavesupportedme and have not treated medifferently just because of whatwashappeninginmylife.For me, Deerfield has been

ahomewhenIneeded it,andIfind it hard to think thatotherscouldn’tcallithomeaswell.Sure, just like everything, it

hasimperfectionsandproblems,butoverallitchangedmeandhasgiven me a positive perspectiveon lifewhenIcouldhaveeasilyassumedanegativeone.

Qaddafi’s Death: Images or Implications?Qaddafi’s death was replayed around the world on televisions,

cell phones, and computers.As rebels cornered the formerLibyandictator,severalbystanderspulledouttheircellphonestorecordthehistoricdeath.Hourslater,newsstationsplayedtheclips,broadcastingviolentimagestothepublic.Inthisdigitalage,informationcollectionand data exhibition are commonplace, but is it always necessary?Must we venerate images of death and violence? We should notbe obsessed with the drama or theatrics of the event, but ratherwe should consider its implications on the future. The videos of rebelskickingQaddafi’sdeadbodycannothelpeasetensionsintheregion. International attentionshouldbe focusedon rebuilding thegovernmentandorganizingtherebels.

Letters of ReprimandRecently,daystudentsweregiventhegoodnewsthattheycould

nowparktheircarsbehindtheKochCenter.Nowhowever, if daystudents fail to park in the designated area, they are given a letterof reprimand.Therewasvery littlecommunicationaboutwhy thischangewasmade,and,infact,intheonlinehandbookitstillsaysthatthepunishmentforthisminoroffenseisonlyaccountabilitypoints.Moretroubling,though,isthefactthataletterof reprimandwas

theonlypunishmentgiven in a fewcasesof allegeddisrespect forothersandharassment.Whatmessagedoesitsendtothecommunity,especially girls and day students, when the punishment for theseallegedactionsandparkingacarinthewrongplacearethesame?If thereisareason,thecommunityhasarighttoknow,especiallywhenwespeakof tryingtobeaninclusivecommunityandemphasizeourrespectforothers.

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Editor-in-ChiefANNA GONZALES

Front PageSARAH WOOLF

Opinion/EditorialELIZABETH WHITTON

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The Deerfield Scroll, established in 1925, is the official student newspaper of Deerfield Academy. The Scroll encourages informed discussion of pertinent issues that concern the Academy and the world. Signed letters to the editor that express legitimate opinions are welcomed. We hold the right to edit for brevity. The Scroll is published eight times yearly. Advertising rates provided upon request.

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Choate Day Cheers “I smell bacon” and “Godmade rivers, God make lakes, God

madeChoate,weallmakemistakes”arecommoncheersforstudentstakingpartinthehistoricrivalrywithChoateRosemaryHall.Recentlyhowever, such spirit hasbeendiscouraged.Cheering studentsweretoldthatDeerfieldisacommunitythatvaluesrespectandthatsuchcheersareinsensitive.StudentsandcheerleadersarenowarerequiredtocheeronlyforDeerfield,notagainsttheotherteam.WethinkthatadecisionthataltersacommonDeerfieldtraditionandpracticesuchas our anti-Choate cheers should be discussed between studentsand facultybefore implementation.Studentsdonot actually intendto cook our Choate opponents when we chant “I smell bacon.”Likewise,wedonotactuallyintendtogoto“battle”whenweyellthebelovedDeerfieldBattleCry.TheChoateDaybonfireisanimportanttimeforthestudent-bodytogetalittlebitrowdyandtoshowsomeexaggeratedschoolspirit.BurningalargeC,paintingourfaces,andeating and chanting about some bacon is all part of the harmlessrivalryfun.Everyyear,ontheofficialChoateDay,Deerfieldstudentsandalumnistandoutingreenandwhiteclassdress,rootingonourplayerswithfunandencouragingcheers.

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- I believe that Deer�eld is a safe, clean, well- organized place.

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Likeotherstudent-athleteslookingtoplaythesporttheyloveincollege,IseetherecruitingprocessasajustwaytopursueandbeadmittedtoanyschoolIhavethedesireandabilitytohandle.Everycollegeoruniversityinthenationisanacademicinstitution.However,enormousamountsof moneycomeintoschoolsthroughtheirathleticdepartments.Athleticteamsarevaluablesourcesof publicityandrevenue.Itwouldbeimpossibletoeliminatethesystemof athleticrecruitingasitstands.

CouldschoolslikeAlabama,Texas,orOhioStateconceivablybeaskedtocuttheirvarsityprograms,whicheachbringinseparateincomesof over$115,000,000ayear?HowaboutschoolslikeStanfordandNotreDamethateach,throughathleticsalone,makeover$75,000,000annually?Icannotcontrolthesystemthatdictatescollegerecruiting.IjoinedtheNCAAthis

summerasapotentialrecruitforDivision1rowingand,asthesmallestpossiblepawninthesystem,haveabsolutelynosayinwhatgoesonbehindthescenesintermsof schooltelevisionrights,scholarshipbudgets,coachingsalaries,ortravelexpenses.I defend athletic recruitingon thepersonal level.Rowinghasprovided a stable

sourceof personalexcellenceinmylife,whichisthemostvaluablethingthatDeerfieldhasgivenmesofar.Off thewater,IstayuplaterandwakeupearlierthananyoneIknowinordertoproducethehighestlevelof classworkthatIcan.However,thisgruelingeffortdoesn’tnecessarilygetpluggedintoamachinethatchurnsoutstraightA’sattheendof everygradingperiod.Collegeswantwell-rounded,intelligentandinvolvedstudents,butaperfectSAT

scoredoesnotmean that studentswillpursue their academics,or anyotherextra-curricularoptionsacollegeoffers, tothefullest.Whatbetterwaytodeterminethecharacterof apersonthanthroughherdedicationtoathletics?Manysaythatasanathlete,Iamgivenadmissionprioritybycolleges.IsaythatIamgivenprioritysimplybecauseIwillcontributemoretoaschoolinthenextfouryearsthanmanyof mynon-varsityathletepeers.Iwillattendallof myclassesandpracticeswhilemaintainingahighenoughGPAtopassallof mycourses.IncollegeIwillhavetobalancetheexpectationsof myparents,academicadvisors,

coaches and teammates. On top of everything academic that is expected of allstudents,Iwillhaveanadditional20hoursof practicetimeaweek.That’s20hoursthatwon’tbespentdrinking,Facebooking,sleeping,oreatingcheappizza.Iwilldoallof thiswhilealsomeetingexpectationsasthewell-roundedstudentthatthecollegewaslookingforinthefirstplace.

-ClaireHutchins’12

By COLE HORTONContributing Writer

The Voice of Russia, aRussian international broad-casting station, responded tothe Occupy Wall Street (OWS)protests gaining worldwidepopularity andmomentumwith“…the ‘Arab Spring’ was just abeginningof an‘AmericanFall.’”Who are all of these protestorsandwhatdotheystandfor?Amanda Fairbanks of the

Huffington Post estimated thatstudents“fromnearly150collegecampusesacrossthecountrywillparticipate”intheOWSprotestsasof lateOctober. Alongwiththe mass of college students,unionmembershavealsojoinedOWSmovements.Members of the Service

Employees International Union(SEIU) support the protests on

A Closer Look at OWS Protests: The 1%theirwebsite, seiu.org, andhavea comprehensive list of all theOWSprotestlocationsacrosstheUnitedStatesandCanada.Aggravated Americans have

carried signs and camped outalong Wall Street and othermajor locations in cities acrossthe United States for over amonth.However,somealarmingconsistencies have begun toappearamongtheOWSproteststhatcriticizecrucialfacetsof theAmericanwayof life.Homemadeposterscallingfor

politicalandeconomicideologieslike socialism, communism, andevenMaoismappearedonscenefromOWSNew York to OWSLos Angeles. Guest speakerslike Alex Callinicos (professorof European Studies at King’sCollege London, editor of theInternational Socialism journal,andauthorof An Anti-Capitalist

Manifesto) and Arturo Cambronof the Communist Party USAhavegivenmultiplepresentationsat OWS protests in whichthey demonize capitalism andpromote ideologiesAmericahasfoughtwarstoeliminatefromtheglobalcommunity.More support for OWS

protests has come from theleaders of the AmericanProgressive Party. SEIU’sStephen Lerner, a prominentmember of the AmericanProgressive Party, stated at theChicagoProgressiveConferencein March 2011 that he wascollaboratingwithotherstoplan“aweekof civildisobediencetodestabilize the folks that are inpower.” Lerner went on to saythat, ultimately, his goal for themovement was to “collapse theAmericansystem.”The OWS protestors have

CONscientious ScholarsCollege Recruiting: Is it fair?

The Deerfield Scroll OPINION/EDITORIAL November 9, 2011 3

PROfessional Athletes Sportscarryfartoomuchweightinasystemsupposedlymeanttoproducethe

mostacademicallyqualifiedstudents—peoplewhowillgoontobeoursociety’sthinkers,revolutionaries,andproblemsolvers.AverageDeerfieldseniorsprobablymeetwiththeircollegeadvisoronceaweek

anddiscussSATscores,GPAs,andessays.Andthentherearethosewhotalkergtimes,racetimes,orbattingaverages.Thesetwoworldsrepresentadichotomyinthecollegeadmissionsprocess.Therealityisthatsportsrecruitinghasbecomeanintegralpartof thepath tocollegeformanyAmericanteenagers.But inall thehypesurroundingstudentathletes,perhapsitistimetore-examineexactlywhatthegoalsof acollegeeducationare.Have you everheardof apersongraduatingwith adegree inwaterpoloor

crew?We certainly havenot.When you graduate fromcollege, youdo sowithaspecialtyinanacademicsubject.Butinsteadof beingjustahook,sportshavebecomethesolefactorforwhichsomestudentsarebeingadmitted.Top academic institutions, choir directors, theater directors, or scientific

researchersarenotgiventheopportunitytoshapetheirprogramsthewaycoachesare.Coacheshaveunparalleled leveragewithin theadmissionsoffice inorder tobuildthebestpossibleteam.Tothosewhosaythatsportsrecruitingpromotesawell-roundedstudentbody,

wewouldsaythatthisisaverynarrowvisionof “well-rounded.”Sure,athleteshavetoconformtocertainacademicstandardsandtheirotherco-curricularinterestsareprobablytakenintoaccount,butnotnearlytothedegreethattheyarefornon-athletes.We believe that a well-rounded student body consists first and foremost of

intellectuallycapableindividuals,whoalsocultivateabreadthof interestsoutsideof theclassroom.Sports is justoneof manypossibilities, andyet it carries themostweight.Thatbeingsaid,studentathletesarenolesscapableordeservingof aneducation

fromatopinstitution.Wearesimplysayingthattheyshouldbeheldtothesameacademicandco-curricularstandardsasanyoneelseintheadmissionsprocess.Attheendof theday,thisisnotadebateaboutwhoisworkinghardertogetintocollege.Werecognizethatbothathletesandacademicstudentsdevotetremendousamountsof timeandenergytocollegeadmissions.Butathleticrecruitingmakesthecurrentcollegeadmissionssystemanunbalancedscale.

-MeghanaVunamadalaandSophieBerube’12

shown tremendous courage andunity by standing for what theybelieve in and capturing thesupportof thousandsof people.However,wemustbecarefulasanationtobeawareof whattheyareprotesting.We must pay attention and

pointouttheposterspromotingsocialism, the guest speakersdemonizing capitalism, andprotestors like Stephen Lernerwho are openly trying to“collapsetheAmericansystem.”Another point we must

monitoristhepotentialviolencethat could erupt at any timeduring OWS protests. As of late October, over 1,000 arrestshavebeenmade,accordingtotheNYPD, for a variety of reasonsincluding assaulting policeofficers and resisting arrest.In comparison, the Tea Partymovementhasheldnearly1,000

rallies nationwide and only oneprotestorwasarrested.In an interview with Keith

Olbermann on day six of theOWS protests, Michael Mooreensured that “Occupy WallStreetwill only get bigger.” Asfuture leaders of this country,we must understand what wearesupportingif wesupporttheOWSmovement.Despite our political beliefs,

we must understand that thepromotion of ideologies thatAmerica has fought to avoidis becoming more and morepopular among OWS protests.If protestorslikeStephenLernerreach their goals of collapsingtheAmericansystem,wewillallbehurtbyitsconsequences.

Sources available at: www.scroll.deerfield.edu

Of the People, For the People, By the People: The 99%By BROOKE BURNS

Contributing Writer

“As one people, united, weacknowledge the reality: thatthe future of the human racerequires cooperation of itsmembers of that system…that a democratic governmentderives its just power from thepeople,butcorporationsdonotseek consent to extract wealthfrom the people and theEarth;and that no true democracy isattainable when the process isdetermined by the economicpower.”Thisquoteisstraightfromthe

Occupy Wall Street manifestowritten by the protestors, anddefines the beat that has driventhese protestors from day oneon September 17, 2011. Theyare tired of and angry at thefactthatlargecorporationshavecontrolledthewaycountriesarerun, and how the governmentnolongerworksasademocracy,whichissupposedtocareforthemajority of the people and notjusttheprivileged1%.

It’s obvious why theRepublicans receive 1% of thevote in America when electionsrollaround,butyouwillhavetoexplainthevoteof theother99%.In the past decades, the UnitedStateshasbecomeacountryfortherich,bytherich,whereeverysingle day our laws cater moreandmoretotherichandlesstothe real person, with tax breaksfor the rich, deregulation, andmuchmore.Theselawsandleaderswhich

we vote for constantly coddlethe mega-rich, while they cutprograms such as PlannedParenthood, the EnvironmentalProtection Agency, collegeeducation, Social Security andhealth care, yet people continueto vote against their commoninterest and for the interest of themegarich.Recently though, it seems as

if ourleadershavefailedtoleadand are watching the moneyedelite of America kill themiddleand lower classes, and what isworsetheyaregettingawaywithit. It isabout timethat the99%

of America started to voicetheir opinion over the injusticeand corruption of the system.From 1982 until today, 80% of the income generated went totherichest1%,andtheiraverageincome rose 271%, making thetop400familiesinAmericahavemore money than the bottom150millioncombined.In the past decade, the lives

of themoneyed elite havebeentoo comfortable, while the livesof the average American haverapidly unraveled. While mostAmericans are struggling to paytheirmortgageorbasicbills,thetop 1% are enjoying the lowesttaxratesinthelast50years.The leaders of the country

ask for “shared sacrifice,” yetif you were to ask the top 400households in America whatexactlytheyhavehadtosacrifice,I doubt they would be able tocomeupwithasinglething.Butif you were to ask the averagemiddleclassAmericanstrugglingjusttogetby,whattheyhavehadto sacrifice, they wouldn’t evenknowwheretobegin.

TheAmericanswhobelonginthe 99% and are onWall Streetright now, in the rain, cold, andeven snow, know exactly whatthey are protesting and knowexactlywhattheywant.It is time for the richest 1%

who control the governmentto stop being coddled, and it istime for the rights of the realAmericans to be acknowledgedandaddressed.The people are real, as are

their struggles, and it is time to

revert to the way governmentused to be run, and should berun:of thepeople,bythepeopleandforthepeopleof theUnitedStatesof America.

SOURCES

http://occupywallst.org/http://www.cbpp.org/cms/http://money.cnn.com/2011/10/26/news/economy/cbo_income/index

CLASS OF 2011 RECRUITING BY THE NUMBERSClass Size: 192Recruited Athletes: 36

4 The Deerfield Scroll FEATURES November 9, 2011

By ELISABETH YANCEYStaff Writer

Though tropical storm Irene inundated the lower levels, inflicting a multitude of bus rides on our sports teams, and last weekend’s freak Halloween snowstorm wreaked havoc in the northeast, it seems the one thing weeks of bad weather cannot dampen is the spirit of the green and white.

Though the year began in puddles, our cheerleaders and Captain Deerfield intend to ramp up the energy and excitement of this year’s Choate Day. But what gives these chipper cheerers the inspiration to hop up and down, lose their voices, and slather themselves in green paint?

For Head Cheerleader Madeline Melly ’12, the school spirit of Choate Week inspired her audition for cheerleader. “When I first got here, Choate week was something that really got my attention, and being a new sophomore, I saw

By CAROLINE KJORLIENStaff Writer

Language teachers stress that the only way to become comfortable with a language is to “speak, speak, speak.”

The challenge for many students is that they have neither the time nor the environment in which to do so. Is there a way we can supplement what is learned in the classroom, allowing those who don’t spend time abroad to become more confident speakers?

Last month, Laura Quazzo ’13 came up with an answer when she announced she would be starting a Spanish sit-down table.

With the help of Language Department Chair and Spanish teacher Virginia Invernizzi and science teacher Julie Cullen, Quazzo devised a plan allowing students to incorporate their language into their daily lives.

“I remembered a Spanish dorm that I saw when I was visiting colleges, and I thought it would improve everyone’s conversation skills,” Quazzo recalled from when she and Mrs. Cullen, Quazzo’s advisor, brainstormed ways for her to improve her Spanish.

Students expressed immediate interest in Quazzo’s idea. One of them, Zatio Kone ’12, explained, “I think the Spanish table will be a great way to work on my speech in an informal and fun way. I’ve heard of language tables before but they’re usually in the context of colleges, and I think it’s great that Laura brought something unique to Deerfield. We’ll

“Pasa el agua, por favor” and More from the

Spanish Sitdown Table

By JUSTIN SCHLACKSStaff Writer

Luke Aaron ’12 and Nolan Doyle ’12 along with Lilly Elkin ’13 and Lena Mazel ’13 continue to re-invent the concept of the double room. Both pairs of roommates have moved their desks into one room and their beds into the other, thus creating a sleeping room and a study room.

Aaron and Doyle, inspired by their freshman year proctors, wanted to create the ideal “hang out room” for their Xbox-obsessed Field 3 proctees. “As people enter the Buckingham Palace,” quipped Doyle, referring to the sleeping room, “they are struck with its comfortable feel and sheer manliness.”

Aaron, who is credited with the layout of the sleeping room, chose to bunk the beds allowing room for the ultimate gaming environment consisting of a two-seater futon, an impressive monitor and surround-sound

CAPTAIN DEERFIELD & CHEERLEADERS: DON’T BE SHY! DO THE DEERFIELD BATTLE CRY!

DACribz: From Buckingham Palace to Wonderland

meet often in a non-pressured environment and on top of that there will be food.”

Senior Associate Director of Admissions and Assistant Director of Multicultural Programs Debra Dohrmann, the table head, agrees that a Spanish table is “an opportunity for students to engage in an intellectual interest, practice a skill, outside of the traditional academic venue—a classroom.”

The Spanish table will meet as regularly as any other table and will call for a rotation.

The table is a setting where students feel comfortable taking risks speaking, as everyone at the table is at approximately the same Spanish level, including Mrs. Dohrmann.

Mrs. Dohrmann, known as “Dulce” to her fellow classmates, took Spanish at Deerfield for several years, and even accompanied students on the Uruguay trip this past summer.

“Because I am also a student of Espanol, and not a teacher, I think that the students will be very comfortable, and comfort leads to risk-taking, and risk-taking leads to making mistakes and learning from them,” explained Mrs. Dohrmann.

Quazzo recognized that students might feel pressured to speak perfectly while with their own teacher. “I thought that it would be a more friendly environment if our table head was at the same Spanish level that we were, so that it wouldn’t feel like a classroom,” said Quazzo. “An hour a day can really make a difference.”

The Community Service Board encourages you to donate items to the food drive, which will benefit our Franklin County neighbors in need. Donation boxes can be found in dorm common rooms.

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school spirit first in that week. Everything came together. I realized Deerfield had a whole life that was hidden—this sense of school spirit. I was so ready to be a part of it and love it.”

For Captain Deerfield William Hess ’12, a similar love for the communal spirit of DA not only won him the role of Captain Deerfield but was also the main factor that initially drew him to campus. “Second Visit Day, I remember coming to campus and feeling this incredible sense of community. And I think this community is fueled by school spirit,” he explained.

However, a love of school spirit was not the only factor in his decision to cheer. “My two older brothers went to school here, and one of them had a computer background created of him and his friends painted green being driven around by former Headmaster Eric Widmer ’57 in his old Woodie. I wanted to be a part of that spirit. Deerfield does it bigger and better than everyone

else,” Hess said. Alaina Belanger ’12 was

also influenced by an older sibling in her decision to pursue cheerleading. “I saw my sister Erica Belanger ’09 on stage freshman year and it looked like a lot of fun. I love the tradition here. The moment you step on stage, you get chills,” she recalled.

However, stepping on stage is not all fun and games. Head Cheerleader Leslie Francois ’12 joked, “No one ever tells you about the hair on the back of your legs being singed off at the bonfire.”

Apart from designing Choate Day t-shirts and discovering elaborate techniques to paint their famous megaphones, the cheerleaders and Captain Deerfield may have a surprise for the student body. “We’re all pumped. Since the hurricane, there’s been a dearth of school spirit,” Hess commented, referring to this season’s lack of home games, before finishing, “Let’s get a little bit rowdy.”

speakers. Equally notable is Aaron’s top bunk, dressed in a Toy Story blanket, and described as “the best place to watch a movie.”

Doyle was put in charge of the study room, and went with a relatively simple but clean design. He placed the desks at opposing sides of the room, hung a Wayne’s World poster, and left the rest empty to allow room for “active studying.”

“Nolan is crazy,” claimed proctee Maximilian McEvoy ’15. “I can always hear him screaming and running around in the study room. I just don’t understand his habits.”

Meanwhile, Mazel and Elkin doubled two years ago, and, although this year they signed up for a double, they were given two singles on Poc II. “I missed having Lena as my roommate,” commented Elkin, “and when we were given singles again, Lena came up with the idea to merge the two rooms into a makeshift double.”

Entering their sleeping room, one instantly notes the relaxing vibe of the space. The walls are covered in darker-colored posters. A black rug lies in the middle of the room, and the two beds covered in navy duvet comforters lie in an L-shape against the walls. “People love to come to our room to hang out,” stated Mazel, “and although sometimes it can get tiresome, Lilly and I really enjoy all the company.”

In contrast, their Alice in Wonderland-themed study room is filled with vibrant colors. The room contains both desks piled full with books and materials, and exudes the qualities of an ideal creative work environment.

Both pairs of roommates, although they claim it can get frustrating to go back and forth between the two rooms, are satisfied with the set-up and believe that dedicating one room to studying and one room to sleeping serves as a viable alternative to doubling.

Lena Mazel

Still upset about the housing lottery? Take some hints from Luke Aaron, Nolan Doyle, Lilly Elkin, and Lena Mazel on how to make your single the “double” you wish you had.

By CHARLOTTE ALLENStaff Writer

The greenhouse behind Johnson-Doubleday has never been thought of as a hub of student life or activity, but that stereotype is about to change for the better. Any close friends of Elizabeth Eastman ’13 would be aware of a project she has been working on since spring of freshman year. But many students will be flabbergasted to hear that —thanks to Eastman—Deerfield Academy is home to a hive of honeybees.

Eastman has kept beehives at her house since she was five years old, and when she decided to attend Deerfield, she brought them with her.

“It’s how I’ve grown up,” she said. The bees have “always been in my backyard, and I wanted to continue what I have been doing.”

The Eastmans bought a single hive, also known as a “super,” which Eastman visits at least once a week in the fall and spring, feeding the bees sugar water and covering the hive with a protective coating in the winter so they can survive.

This fall, Eastman was able to collect twelve jars of honey from the hive. Since it was not enough to give to the dining hall, she gave some away to members of the faculty and administration, including Head of School Margarita Curtis herself.

When asked about the honey, Ms. Curtis exclaimed, “I have been putting the honey in my Greek yogurt every morning,

and enjoying it immensely.” Ms. Curtis even admitted to telling U.S. Poet Laureate and Academy Event speaker W. S. Merwin about the honey. Although when offered honey to take home to Hawaii, he said it would be “difficult to carry,” Mr. Merwin was very impressed.

Eastman is not the only one who cares for the bees. Over the years she has brought friends with her not only for assistance, but also with the idea of showing them the ropes. Jinane Achi ’13 commented, “The first time I helped Elizabeth, I was intimidated by her suit, and a little afraid of the bees, but they are actually not hostile at all. I love going along with her and seeing what it’s like to produce your own honey, and the best part is definitely getting to eat it because it’s delicious.”

Eastman expressed her wish to getting a bee-keeping group together as well as a few more hives, with the goal of having honey actually make an impact on the school. In a few years, students could potentially have homemade honey on their toast at breakfast, if some take advantage of this opportunity.

“It’s a fun experience, and someone is going to need to entertain those bees next year,” exclaimed Achi.

With just a little interest shown from the student body, morning meals could improve drastically.

Photos of Eastman tending her beehive are available online @scroll.deerfield.edu

KEEPING “BZZZZZY”: HARVESTING HONEY

Ben Bolotin

5 The Deerfield Scroll ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT November 9, 2011

section of the Bolshoi. I am so happy for her,” gushed Shevzov-Zebrun.

Ilse is the daughter of Kirsten Kapteyn, Bement School faculty member, and the late Jamie Kapteyn, who was a member of the Deerfield English faculty.

When Kapteyn’s mother was asked if she was at all hesitant about letting her daughter leave high school to focus completely on her ballet training, Mrs. Kapteyn replied, “Yes, I was worried about her leaving Deerfield and taking time off to train before finishing high school, especially as she probably will not go to college in the near future if this year of training is successful and prepares her to jump right into a career as a ballet dancer in a professional company either abroad or here, as she hopes.”

Explaining how she was able to let go of Ilse, Mrs. Kapteyn explained, “With the encouragement of several wise Deerfield faculty members, within a few days of our return from Russia in August, I had overcome my conventional fears

and threw myself completely behind the idea. Ilse needs to follow this dream of hers.”

Kapteyn aspires to be a professional ballerina. “Like many young dancers, Ilse’s ultimate dream is to dance for ABT (American Ballet Theatre) in New York City,” Mrs. Kapteyn elaborated.

In addition to daily ballet and pointe classes, Kapteyn participates in more specialized classes focused on historical dance forms, character dance, acting, choreography, and stretching for a total of about seven hours a day. Kapteyn is also studying Russian daily and hopes to be fluent by the end of the year.

Although the Deerfield dance program has certainly lost an incredibly talented senior ballerina, Ms. Whitcomb and Kapteyn’s peers are happy for her. Ms. Whitcomb noted that “This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Her time is now.”Editor’s Note: Ilse Kapteyn could not be reached for an interview due to internet issues in Russia.

Where in the World is Ilse Kapteyn?By DELANEY BERMAN

and RITCHEY HOWEStaff Writers

“I’ve only seen one or two dancers in twenty-three years of her caliber…and that other dancer was her sister,” said Director of Dance Jennifer Whitcomb of former student Ilse Kapteyn ’12.

This summer, Kapteyn journeyed to Russia along with her sister Ingrid Kapteyn ’09, Nina Shevzov-Zebrun ’12, and other dancers from East Street Ballet in Hadley, MA, to study at the Bolshoi Ballet Academy. Kapteyn’s teacher from East Street, Irina Vakhromeeva, arranged the two-week trip. During the visit, some of the school’s year-round faculty observed Kapteyn in her classes and invited her to come back to train for the entire year.

“Ilse went to the summer program with the hopes of earning a spot in the Academy’s program for international students. After this year, Ilse can audition with the main Russian

By CASEY BUTLER Editorial Associate

Little, white wooden houses have sprung up around campus with quotations from the works of poet Emily Dickinson written on all sides. This massive modern art installation was brought to Deerfield by junior Peter Krasznekewicz.

“The idea was to have an interactive art project that is incorporated into the community. I want people to look at the words and think about them. What do they mean? I want to start discussions,” explained Krasznekewicz.

Inspired by the artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude, who designed the Central Park Gates in New York City in 2005, Krasznekewicz also found creative stimulation in his family.

“My sister has always been a huge Emily Dickinson fan, and she had this cardboard house when she was little. She named it ‘Emily.’ My Dad and I came up with the idea, but it was all thanks to her,” he elaborated.

By STEFANI KUOStaff Writer

Strolling down Albany Road, you can often hear chattering voices in the distance, but once in a while, if you hear the distinct sound of someone whistling or singing down the road, chances are, it is Sierra Janik ’13.

Hailing from the small town of Shrewsbury, Vermont, Janik has been singing since she was in second grade.

But before she started singing at the adults’ church choir in third grade, “I had never seen a complicated score, and I learned by doing it,” Janik said. Growing up surrounded by the sounds of her father’s country music radio station, Janik has had a variety of singing experiences ranging from world music in various languages to folk and choral music.

However, Janik’s musical background extends beyond the realm of singing. Though her favorite form of music has always been vocal, she also plays

the guitar and the piano.Since she came to Deerfield

two years ago, she has been featured as the advanced madrigal choir’s soloist in a variety of pieces, including Fauré’s Requiem and the spiritual “Ride the Chariot.”

“A good soloist has to have vocal control, the ability to project and carry, and an expressive voice that has a somewhat distinct color,” commented Music Director Daniel Roihl.

Mr. Roihl explained that Janik was chosen to be featured as the soloist for “Ride the Chariot” because of “her comfort level with the range of it,” as well as his confidence that she would be able to learn it quickly enough under the time constraint.

The piece had to be finished before the Imagine Deerfield fund-raising event in New York City. At this event, Janik and the madrigal choir performed before more than 800 people.

For Janik, singing is not only a passion, but also an important

By TARA MURTYStaff Writer

Capturing moments of

symbolism, contrasts, and depth, Zoe Perot ’12, Marissa Morte ’12 and Lindsay Stevens ’12 won the three first-place awards at the Round Square photo competition this fall.

The exhibition in the Hilson Gallery weaves together travels and the ideals of Round Square through a collage of unique photographs taken worldwide.

Perot said, “During my time in Holland last year, I would look outside my window for inspiration.” Seeing the buildings across the canal and their swirled reflections upon the water, she said, “The whole idea of distorting what was actually there connects to having to discover and dig a little deeper to understand [Holland’s customs] despite cultural barriers.”

Competition judge and art teacher David Dickinson echoed the notion of finding cultural metaphors within Perot’s photograph.

In the ripples of the canal’s water, he observed, “The symbols are indigenous to different civilizations [such as] the Eskimos and [Native Americans]...The compilation of symbols are civilizations being reflected in the canal.”

Morte chose to capture and submit a scene of the Italian seaside because of its contrasts. She said, “The fiery red and orange buildings not only contrasted with the crystal clear

Bringing everything together to make the exhibit and get it going was not an easy or quick process at all.

“I really started working on it during my sophomore year,” Krasznekewicz said. “I had to prepare a proposal and present it to the senior staff to get permission. I also had to contact the Emily Dickinson museum and get permission to use her quotes. They were actually really helpful in picking them out.”

Krasznekewicz was not alone. “I had a lot of help from art teacher Tim Trelease and my family,” noted Krasznekewicz. “Also, we got a lot of volunteers from town to help us build them. It took over three hundred pieces of plywood to build all the houses. I’m so thankful to everyone who helped.”

The exhibit has not received a wholly positive response. Some students commented negatively on the art. A group of senior boys even moved two of the houses off the “senior grass” in front of the Main School Building. “I knew I wouldn’t get

a hundred-percent approval on them, but I wanted and expected that. I want to start discussions and disagreements. That was the whole point,” Krasznekewicz said.

In addition to sparking discussion, the installation is also contributing to the world off campus. Once the exhibit is finished, the houses will be broken down, and the 100% recycled plywood will be donated to Habitat for Humanity, which use the materials to make real houses for those in need.

“I really wanted this to be an eco-friendly art project,” said Krasznekewicz. “Everything is going right back into the community. Once it’s done, there will be absolutely no waste from the project.”

The houses will remain on campus until November 4, when they will be moved to the Emily Dickinson Museum in Amherst. From there, the houses will be transported to the Boston Children’s Hospital, before being broken down and donated to Habitat for Humanity.

Artist of the Issue: Sierra Janik

part of her life and identity. As she explained, “If there’s an opportunity to sing, I will take it, no matter what.”

“I have definitely built up my confidence and Deerfield has helped with that because of all the opportunities I have here. I am still relatively new to soloing, but I truly enjoy it,” said Janik, who was a sophomore declamation winner.

When asked about why she enjoys singing so much, Janik said, “I think it’s safe to say I’m a pretty emotional person. So much of singing is about emotions and expressing emotions. That may be partly why I’m so drawn to it.”

Connecting Cultures Through Round Square Photo Competition

blue water of Italy, but also the brick buildings of Deerfield Academy.”

Mr. Dickinson noted, “The tightly-packed buildings speak to the human condition of people stacked on top of each other.” Finding a juxtaposition, he, like Morte, compared the scene to American architecture: “As opposed to Manhattan skyscrapers, [the series of buildings] looks like children’s blocks piled together [with the] playfulness of primary colors.”

The happiness that radiated from a South African pre-school boy named Lingomso appealed to Stevens during her volunteer experience in an outreach program this summer near Cape Town.

“Lingomso and the other children in the pre-school would take tires and push themselves on the cement because their only toys were the trash around them,” explained Stevens. She added that despite this, “The children were all just so happy.”

Mr. Dickinson noted, “The child is clearly from an arid land, but his smile, the rain boots, and his sitting in a tire are like floating on a river in an inner tube.”

Holly Taylor ’13, who organized the competition said, “Standing at the front of the gallery and seeing the collection was like looking through a treasure box.”

She concluded, “Round Square emphasizes cross-cultural interactions and makes it easier to see how connected we are through proof, like photos.”

Peter Krasznekewicz BringsModern Art and Dickinson to Campus

Zoe Perot’s Canal Reflections currently hangs in the Hilson Gallery.

One of the Peter Krasznekewicz-designed houses stands on the front lawn in front of the Civil War monument.

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By JON VICTORStaff Writer

Deerfield’s Special Exercise or “Spex” program has been preparing all season for the single moment in which they will come together as one team for the annual Deerfield-Choate Spex soccer game.

The tradition is about ten years old, and a game has taken place

6 The Deerfield Scroll SPORTS November 9, 2011

By CLAIRE HUTCHINSSports Editor

The Scroll sat down with leading football scorer and track star Thuc Phan to talk about the fabulous fifth year of high school.

Scroll: Was it difficult to shift your loyalty to Deerfield after playing for a different school for the past four years? Phan: I’m still getting used to all the traditions here. School pride was really big back in North Carolina at my old school [Greensboro Paige] and I find it flattering that kids at Deerfield have so much school spirit.

Scroll: Do you find Deerfield more re-strictive than your old school? Phan: I do, but I understand why its programs are so rigorous. At times it’s been an insane adjust-ment, but that’s why I came here. At my old school it seemed like there wasn’t enough time in the day to get everything done, but it’s really helpful that everything here is scheduled for you.

Scroll: Why did you decided to become a PG? Phan: I have a great family friend from home who is like a second dad to me. He graduated from Deerfield in the class of 1979. Even in my sophomore year of high school he encouraged me to research going to boarding school. I really wanted to pursue football in college and Deerfield seemed like a great place to combine both the academics and athletics that I needed to be recruited.

Scroll: What sport do you plan to play in college? Phan: I do football and track. I plan to do the 100, 200, 4x100, and long jump in the spring, but I’m only looking to play football after high school.

Scroll: What’s the weirdest thing that has happened to you since coming to Deerfield? Phan: Once I stepped on the seal because I didn’t know what it meant. Someone really called me out for that so I went back later, knelt down, and kissed it.

Scroll: What do you like the most about Deerfield? Phan: I really like Deerfield’s inclusive community that combines the importance of sports and classes. I get really good academics with great teachers and more playing time here with great coaches.

Scroll: How have your parents reacted to your decision to come from North Carolina to Deerfield after graduating? Phan: They’ve been incredible. They always have my back and never put too much pressure on me. They want me to be the best that I can be and support all of my interests. My dad calls me up a lot to remind me of how lucky I am to be here and to take advantage of every opportunity I am given.

Scroll: What do you want to study after Deerfield?Phan: Last year I did an intensive project where I shadowed doctors, physicians and trainers. I really enjoyed it so I’ll probably pursue sports medicine in college.

The Ponderings

of a PG Part Two:

Thuc Phan

By RYAN LOGIE Staff Writer

Many athletes are praised

for their accomplishments in a particular sport, but it is rare to find one who excels in many different fields. Marly Morgus ’12 is the varsity volleyball captain and in addition to dominating the net in her main sport, she captains varsity skiing in the winter, and rows for varsity crew in the spring.

When asked what has been the most exciting moment so far for varsity volleyball, Morgus enthusiastically said, “It was amazing when we beat Hotchkiss this year. It’s the first we’ve beaten them in a really, really long time. We won 3-2 in a home game, which only made it better.”

Morgus discussed her volleyball team’s prospects this season. “It’s hard to compare the team year to year because we always lose seniors and think we’re going to be bad,” she laughed. “But we have a lot of young girls who are showing tons of promise and a solid returning

By CARLY REILLYStaff Writer

Whether bringing out the invaluable, freshly- laundered gym towels, resetting the equipment, or working in her office, Fitness Center Manager Emma Mitchell is a widely recognized Deerfield figure and a wonderful asset to the community.

Ms. Mitchell has already made a significant impact on sports teams and individuals alike by customizing workout plans for those interested in better meeting their fitness goals.

“Students come to me with a range of requests,” Ms. Mitchell explained. “Some want to improve on something as

specific as hockey pivots, while others are simply looking for general fitness.”

Her programs offer something for everyone, which might explain why she has devised over 35 programs so far this year.

“Ms. Mitchell rocks. She has helped us focus on what our sport needs,” winter diver Marina Vranos ’12 explained. “She likes short, quick, repetitive workouts, and has definitely given us a challenging, but baseline program which we will build on.”

Patrick Koch ’13, who is training for hockey, noted, “I haven’t been working with Ms. Mitchell for very long, but already I’ve seen some major improvements.” Part of Ms. Mitchell’s success comes from

her understanding of the hectic Deerfield lifestyle. She begins by finding out how much time each individual realistically has to devote to the gym—how many days a week and for how long—while requiring students to take time for rest.

Ms. Mitchell spoke of the importance of having time off, mentioning the adverse effects that too much exercise can have on the body while also acknowledging the importance of Deerfield weekends.

“Saturdays and Sundays are sacred,” she declared. “Students should be able to enjoy prep school life.” To this end, Ms. Mitchell keeps plans flexible, always happy to make adjustments with a student’s changing needs.

But Ms. Mitchell also recognized the limits of her role and opts to stick with what she knows best.

“I have talked about nutrition,”

she acknowledged, “but I’m not a registered nutritionist. I simply discuss healthy choices, like good carbohydrates you’ll find on campus, and about protein and healthy fats.”

She steers clear of the topic of weight loss altogether, focusing instead on how to be healthy.

“I think the tendency here at school is for people to feel like they need to be losing weight and really that’s not the case.” Ms. Mitchell said.

She instead emphasizes the importance of food for energy “whether you’re just sitting in class or have practice at the end of the day.” She explained how she prefers “to educate people on what they should eat if they want to feel healthy and content.”

Ms. Mitchell concluded, “I want to help everyone feel good, whether that person is an athlete or just someone wanting to feel a bit healthier.” So far, her plans seem to be working out.

every year since its inception.The Spex squad consists of

approximately forty senior boys and girls who work out together in the fitness center after classes, Monday through Thursday each week, usually doing off-season training for their main sports.

Ben Masella ’12 anticipates the match with intensity and determination. “Choate Day is one of the most celebrated

Deerfield traditions and takes competitiveness to another level, Masella explained. “Playing first thing in the morning, our Spex team is looking to help set the tempo for the rest of the day.”

To prepare for the event, the athletes are continuing to follow their regular workout programs. “We don’t want to over-prepare,” said Spex advisor Brendan Creagh. “We have to make sure

we’re fresh and ready”. T-shirts to be worn as team

uniforms on Choate Day were ordered, printed with the intimidating title “Spex Fall 2011.”

“We’re excited for the game and really pumped to play,” exclaimed Spex’s prospective goalie, Marina Vranos ’12, while pumping iron (above right with Danielle DeNunzio ’12 .

BODY BY MITCHELL

core, so the team has been great so far this year.”

Contributing to that greatness is the new coaching staff. After Coach and English teacher Michael Schloat switched to boys’ cross country and Coach Cathy Markowski took a position at Worcester Poly Tech, math teaching fellow and Coach Miriam Singer and Coach John Pineo have stepped into fill those roles. “The new coaches have great energy and are very enthusiastic,” said Morgus.

Morgus gave advice on how to juggle the fields, classrooms, and social world of Deerfield. “My advice for balancing everything would be to keep it all separate. You have to understand that once a practice or a game is over, it’s over, and you can’t let that get it the way of other things,” she said.

Morgus also advised Deerfield athletes in general to “embrace being an athlete. Sports are one of my favorite parts of Deerfield. Being able to see the school spirit and share it with a team just adds to the package.”

Marly Morgus Courts Success

SPEX SOCCER:TAKING CHOATE

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