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Volume 9, Issue 3 November 1, 2013

A PUBLICATION BY HOLDERNESS STUDENTS

FOR

THE HOLDERNESS SCHOOL COMMUNITY

By Drew Houx '14

Compassion, perseverance,

and dignity. From day one,

dance master Ms. Lisa Travis

has drilled these qualities into

the students of block five Bal-

let for Athletes. All the danc-

ers knows that they are re-

quired to embody grace and

poise every time they enter

and tie on their ballet slippers.

Each class starts with a light

warm up filled with stretching

(usually unsuccessfully) on

our own personal ballet bars.

This is followed up with a re-

view of the now basic, and

fairly novice, ballet moves.

Because the class is filled with

dancers who are eager to learn,

the highly advanced dance

squad has come to learn new

techniques at an exponential

rate.

In order to master these diffi-

cult skills, the dancers enjoy

performing to music legends

like A$AP Rocky, Justin Tim-

berlake, and Kendrick Lamar.

The class would like to pub-

licly apologize for the noise in

the Hagerman Auditorium;

however, they refuse to take

responsibility for the alleged

screaming coming from the

upstairs science lab during the

same block.

Because there is a great deal of

strain and stress put on these

athletes of art, they devote

precious class time to yoga

sessions. “I can tell that this

combination of breathing and

deep stretching really allows

me to connect and unlock my

body’s full potential,” says

student athletic artist, Daniel

“Nick” Gibson.

Recently, the dedicated student

artistic athletes devoted their

Sunday afternoon to taking

notes during an ice ballet per-

formance at PSU. Having at-

tended the show myself, it was

an incredible experience to be

able to see the abilities of

many of the dancers we all

aspire to be. Some of the more

eager students tried to talk to

the performers after the show

(Continued on page 2)

Unlocking Their Full Potential

By Stephen Wilk ’14

Time is something that does

not come cheap here at Hol-

derness, and when students are

presented with opportunities to

take time off the long trek

from their dorms to Bartsch,

Weld, or even downtown,

they’ll usually take it. But

what makes someone think

they have the right to take a

random bike, longboard, or

scooter? What makes them

think that they shouldn’t?

There are several theories

about borrowing at our school,

but one of the most logical

explanations is also the most

unknown. Mr. Pat Casey (no,

not Mr. Casey, a.k.a. Dad) is

the father of this theory, which

is based on hierarchy. Mr. Ca-

sey believes that there are two

parts to this hierarchy: the first

being grade level (Faculty >

Seniors > Juniors > Sopho-

mores > Freshman); and the

second being the type of

wheels (bike > longboard/

skateboard > scooter).

First, the knowledge of who

the owner is plays a factor in

the potential taking. For exam-

ple, if a senior boy sees a

scooter that belongs to a fresh-

(Continued on page 2)

Stealing, Borrowing, or Just

Cutting Corners: Which is It?

Who is Kelly Pope?

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What Laws Have You

Already Broken?

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What’s on Your iPhone?

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Gold Found

Growing in Trees

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man boy, consider the scooter

taken. This is extreme, but the

theory is applicable in the mid-

dle as well. If a freshman boy

sees a bike that belongs to a

junior girl, it is unlikely that

the bike will be taken. Mr.

Casey's theory holds true in

most situations, but there are

instances where a scooter,

longboard, or bike is stolen

just because it is convenient.

Other theories have been

voiced quite frequently as this

is a controversial problem. An

anonymous source shared, “I

believe that nothing at this

school is truly yours. If you

have a scooter or a bike here,

you should expect it to be

taken if it isn’t locked up. It’s

easy for students to pick up

scooters and ride them where

they need to go.”

However, the continuous

stream of e-mails that are sent

out to BulletinBoard indicate a

problem. These are no longer

titled “stolen bike” but instead

use catchy phrases like

“Bruins tickets!!!”

Tri-varsity captain and floor

leader Mathew “Pictou” Tho-

mas also shared a theory on

the problem: “There is no

doubt that it is a problem at

our school. I think borrowing

is okay as long as you ask the

person if it is okay and make

sure that you get the borrowed

item back where it belongs.”

Later he also added: “If it be-

comes a regularity, it can be-

come a problem. It can be-

come a thing where the person

borrows without asking.”

Borrowing is certainly an on-

going issue that Holderness

has struggled with for years, so

what will it take for it to stop?

I believe that it will take some

initiative from the bicycle,

longboard, and scooter own-

ers. A small purchase of a lock

and the small trouble of lock-

ing it will guarantee its safety

and prevent “borrowing.”

But this is by no means the

type of community we want to

live in, where we must lock all

of our belongings and bikes,

but it is a necessary step in

building the trust within the

Holderness community to

where it needs to be.

Borrowing (Continued from page 1)

to understand just how they

executed their more challeng-

ing moves.

Since this was the first year

that Ballet for Athletes has

been offered, we asked some

of the dancers for advice for

the future of this rapidly devel-

oping program. Class star,

Matt Michaud, says, “I feel

that this class has challenged

me both physically and men-

tally, and I hope to pursue the

subject in college.”

In contrast, Anna Stanley men-

tioned, “Actually, being a

dancer myself, I seriously be-

lieve that this class is overesti-

mating the talents of some of

the other dancers.”

This class represents the di-

versity and talent that the com-

munity has to offer, all on one

stage.

Ballet for Athletes (Continued from page 1)

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Volume 9, Issue 3

Halloween 2013

By Minh Tran

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World News

By Linh Le ’15

On Monday, there was a ter-

rorist attack in Tiananmen

Square, Beijing, China. Five

suspects were detained. The

attack was carefully planned;

five people died and many

were hurt.

After ten hours, all of the sus-

pects were cloistered. They

were identified as Moodyan-

berg Verhul, Gulinal Tohti-

yazi, Butennnat Abdulkadir,

Yusup Akomati, and Yusup

Gomlyazi. The suspects have

been accused of planning an

attack in which a Jeep crashed

into a guardrail on Jinshui

Bridge, right across from the

Forbidden City.

The Jeep was driven five hun-

dred meters, straight into a

tourist walking path outside

Tiananmen. The car hit many

tourists before it caught on

fire. All three of the Jeep’s

occupants died. Two other

people, including a woman

from the Philippines, were

killed.

Police reported that they found

gasoline, two knives, and steel

sticks “as well as a flag with

radical religious content” in

the cars.

While no official statements

have been released many be-

lieve the attack on China’s

capital was carried out by

China’s mostly Muslim

Uighur minority who live in

the western region of XinJiang

Province.

Monday’s Terrorist Attack on Tiananmen Square Kills Five

World Sports Tommy Chau ’15

Soccer: On October 27, team Barcelona defeated their arch rival, Real Madrid, for the second time this year. According to

ESPN, the Barcelona’s midfielders Xavi, Iniesta, and Fabregas had a marvelous performance over the Real’s middies

Bale, Khedira, and Modric. However, the game could have been better if the referee had been a lot more accurate in his

decision-making, especially after Ronaldo was pushed by Javier Mascherano in the 71st minute in the penalty-area; Real

should have had a penalty kick. The game ended at 2-1 after 90 minutes of competition, and Barcelona extended their

point difference with Real Madrid to 6 points after 10 rounds.

Tennis: The year 2013 was truly an awful year for the 17 Grand Slam champion, Roger Federer. Last week during the

Basel Indoor Tournament final, Roger was defeated by his younger, long-time opponent, Juan Martin Del Potro. In spite

of playing one of the best finals this year, Roger was not able to claim a last-minute victory in this tournament. Since he

could not claim the victory, Roger’s chance of claiming a spot in the ATP World Tour Finals in November diminishes

significantly; he will have to win the final ATP World Tour 1000 in Paris in order to secure adequate points.

F1: Sebastian Vettel officially became the 2013 Grand Prix champion for four years in a row after finishing first in the

Indian Grand Prix on October 27. At the age of 26, Vettel became the youngest F1 driver to claim four consecutive cham-

pionship titles. That means that he still has a lot of opportunities to claim more and more wins over the next couple of

years; he may even break the seven championship title record held by Michael Schumacher. Vettel’s victory at the Indian

Grand Prix not only brought himself a title but also brought the Red Bull racing team one. Well done, Sebastian Vettel!

Volume 9, Issue 3

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By Henry Liu '15

In the Kalgoorlie region of

western Australia, botanical

biologists were studying euca-

lyptus trees when they made

an unexpected discovery; there

was gold in the leaves of the

trees!

CSIRO scientists have just

published their findings in the

journal Nature Communica-

tions: “The eucalypt acts as a

hydraulic pump – its roots

extend tens of meters into the

ground and draw up water

containing gold,” explains

CSIRO geochemist Dr. Mel

Lintern. “As the gold is likely

to be toxic to the plant, it’s

moved to the leaves and

branches where it can be re-

leased or shed to the ground.”

The Eucalyptus trees, in other

words, draw up gold through

their root systems and deposit

the gold in their leaves and

branches. But before grabbing

equipment to go prospecting

for the gold in the trees, one

should probably note that the

“nuggets” are in fact only

about one-fifth the diameter of

a human hair.

However, this discovery pro-

vides a “golden” opportunity

to start a search for the source

of the gold. The eucalyptus

trees act as eco-friendly, cost-

effective indicators for gold

and can accurately tell us

what’s going on below the

surface. Eucalyptus trees are

also so common that this tech-

nique for mineral exploration

can be applied all across Aus-

tralia. The trees can also be

used to find other metals like

zinc and copper.

But if you’re planning to catch

a flight to Australia to go gold

prospecting, it is already too

late; CSIRO researchers have

already successfully discov-

ered ore deposits across the

region. And fortunately, their

discoveries have not gone to

waste. Their discoveries have

provided a direct boost to the

economy of Australia, and

they themselves each probably

have a pretty penny or two

stashed away somewhere.

Gold Found in the Leaves o f a Euca lyptus Tree

The gray dots in the Eucalyptus leaf are gold particles.

Senior Editors

Zihan Guo

Celeste Holland

Sarah Michel

Lea Rice

Junior Editors

Parker Densmore

Charles Harker

Faculty Advisors

Ms. Magnus

Mr. Solberg

Section Writers

Joey Casey

Tommy Chau

Rachael Erhard

Andrew Houx

Becca Kelly

Seo Jung Kim

Linh Le

Sookie Liddle

Henry Liu

Connor Marien

Caroline Mure

So Min Park

Katie Remien

Allie Solms

Stephen Wilk

Contributing Writers

Hope Heffernan

Sasha Jones

Liesl Magnus

Contact Information

Holderness School

Chapel Lane

P.O. Box 1879

Plymouth, NH 03245

Phone Number: 603.536.1257

Fax: 603.536.1267

Email: info@holderness.org

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Alabama: It is illegal to wear a fake

moustache that causes laughter in

church.

Alaska: In Juneau, owners of flamin-

gos may not let their pets into barber

shops.

Arizona: Donkeys cannot sleep in

bathtubs.

Arkansas: The Arkansas River can rise

no higher than the Main Street Bridge

in Little Rock.

California: It is illegal to set a mouse

trap without a hunting license.

Colorado: One may not mutilate a rock

in a state park.

Connecticut: In order for a pickle to be

considered a pickle, it must bounce.

Delaware: It is illegal to fly over any

body of water, unless you are carrying sufficient supplies of

food and drink.

Florida: If an elephant is left tied to a parking meter, the park-

ing fee has to be paid just as it would be for a vehicle.

Georgia: No one may carry an ice cream cone in his or her

back pocket if it is Sunday. (What about on Mondays?)

Hawaii: Coins are not allowed to be place in one’s ears.

Idaho: You may not fish from a camel’s back.

Illinois: You may be arrested for

homelessness if you do not have at

least one dollar bill on your person.

Indiana: Anyone 14 or older who

profanely curses, damns, or swears

shall be fined one to three dollars for

each offense, with a maximum fine

of ten dollars per day.

Iowa: A man with a moustache may

never kiss a woman in public.

Kansas: Rabbits may not be shot

from motorboats.

Kentucky: One may not dye a

duckling blue and offer it for sale

unless more than six are for sale at

once.

Louisiana: Biting someone with

your natural teeth is “simple as-

sault,” while biting someone with

your false teeth is “aggravated assault.”

Maine: You may not step out of a plane in flight.

Maryland: Thistles may not grow in one’s yard.

Massachusetts: No gorilla is allowed in the back seat of any

car.

Michigan: It is legal for

robbers to file law suits if

they get hurt in your house.

Minnesota: A person may

not cross a state line with a

duck atop his or her head.

Similarly, citizens may not

enter Wisconsin with chick-

ens on their heads.

Mississippi: In Tylertown,

it is unlawful to shave in the

center of Main Street.

Shooting Rabbits, Bouncing Pickles, and Other Ridiculous Laws Ahh, the things you can learn from the web! In between study sessions, ninth grader Liesl Magnus discovered a vast catalogue of

ridiculous laws in states across the Union. Below is Part I for your reading pleasure. Be careful out there; you never know what

you might get arrested for!

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New England Sports

Red Sox By Joey Casey ’13

For the first time since 1918, Fenway Park saw the Red Sox win the World Series. Boston finished their magical season

with a lopsided 6-1 win and closed out the Cardinals, the same team that they beat to end their 86-year championship

drought in 2004.

The 2013 World Series exceeded expectations with competitive games and other firsts in the Fall Classic. After a blowout

win in game one, the Red Sox dropped two games to the Cardinals. The second loss ended with a ridiculous obstruction

call in which the Cardinal base runner tripped over Will Middlebrooks after an overthrow; he was automatically safe de-

spite being thrown out at home. This was a first in the World Series. Then game four ended when, despite the Fox an-

nouncers’ criticism of first baseman Mike Napoli for holding on the runner with a two-run lead, Koji Uehara picked him

off.

David Ortiz had an incredible series, hitting .733 heading into game six where he was walked four times, three of them

intentionally. A clear choice for MVP, Ortiz not only dominated on the field, but led his teammates off it. In a tied game 4,

with the Sox already down 2-1 in the series, Ortiz called together the entire team and gave them a pep talk. It worked as

the Red Sox not only won that game, but the following two as well. “I was born for this,” he says, “This is the World Se-

ries. You don't get to this level every day.”

With the tragedy at the Boston Marathon back in April, this win

meant more to the city than any championship in the past. When

the city of Boston was down, we relied on the Red Sox to help us

up, and they proved Wednesday night that they had our backs.

Thousands of fans flocked to the site of the bombings and the fin-

ish line to pay tribute after the final out was recorded.

Following a disastrous season the year before, it seemed as if only

the players themselves truly believed that they could get to this

point back in spring training. Those who stuck with them since

day one have truly been vindicated. When Uehara’s son Kaz was

asked how proud he was of his dad and the Red Sox, he simply

said, “Good.” I think that all of Boston can agree: “This is our

bleeping city.”

New England Patriots By Drew Houx ’13

After a disappointing loss in New York, the Patriots were back in

Foxboro against AFC East rival, the Miami Dolphins. Finding

themselves down 17-3 after the first half, Belichick and his team

turned it around, holding the Dolphins to a scoreless second half.

Offensively, Tom Brady found the connection that he had been

missing in past weeks and was able to facilitate 24 second-half

points. Stephen Gostkowski also had an outstanding week, putting

two through the uprights. You can catch the Pats next week in

Foxboro against the weak Pittsburgh Steelers.

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By Hope Heffernan ’15

Did you know that the Holder-

ness School library has a peri-

odicals section? It contains

magazines and newspapers

ranging from Sports Illustrated

to Time Magazine, from As-

tronomy to Yoga Journal. Re-

cently, this section of the li-

brary was reconfigured.

According to librarian Ms.

Keitzman, the shelves were

originally in an “E” shape; the

bookshelves are now up

against the wall. This new lay

out allows for the variety of

magazines to be seen at a

quick glance. Ms. Keitzman

says that more papers seem to

be curled at the tips, revealing

that they have indeed been

read. An exciting aspect to this

is that every week a new set of

magazines comes in for people

to read. The choices are end-

less!

Before this new formation was

created, the back room use to

be more crowded. But now

with a lot more open space, the

area seems to be a lot quieter

and has become a productive

place to study.

There are tables, chairs, and

even some computers in the

periodical section where peo-

ple can sit and read the maga-

zines while they are in the li-

brary. This quiet and spacious

environment allows for people

to have a place to get their

work done efficiently and ef-

fectively.

One great aspect to this new

formation is the light that

floods into the periodicals sec-

tion. Even during the morning,

the huge windows in the back

of the room allow for natural

light to enter and illuminate

the magazine displays.

The new formation of the peri-

odicals section is a success! If

you haven’t seen the new for-

mat or are looking to catch up

on some daily news go check

it out!

Catching Up on the Daily News in Alfond Library Made Easy

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Q: How do you like living in Pfenni?

A: Life in Pfenni is never boring. The girls always provide a

good laugh or a good life chat.

Q: What is your favorite holiday?

A: Thanksgiving. I love spending time with my family, and the

food is never a let down.

Q: What do you like about Holderness thus far?

A: I enjoy living and working in a tight-knit community. I al-

ways feel supported and challenged.

Q: Did you always think you would be a Spanish teacher?

A: I always knew I wanted to pursue a career that included

Spanish, and I wanted to keep soccer a part of my life so this

was a great combination.

Q: What quote do you find inspirational?

A: “Fall down seven times and stand up eight.” — Ancient

Japanese proverb

Q: Would you rather fast forward into the future or go

back to your past?

A: I would rather go back to the past. I am a fairly nostalgic

person, and there are many points in my life that I would love

to relive.

Q: Would you rather die today or life forever?

A: I would rather die. Living forever would take away the thrill

and excitement of life.

Q: Where do you see yourself in five years?

A: I don't like to think too hard about the future; I like to live in

the moment.

Q: What was your college experience like at Bowdoin?

A: I loved it. It is in a great location with a great balance be-

tween academics and athletics. Fun fact: I was in a theatre class

with Mr. Negroponte.

Q: What is your biggest pet peeve?

A: Bad listeners. (Very quick response)

Faculty Profile: Kelly Pope

Yipee, Holderness School has five new faculty members! In each issue of The Picador this fall, we will take the time to introduce

them to the Holderness community. This week it is Kelly Pope’s turn. After graduating from Bowdoin College with a Bachelor’s

degree in Spanish in 2012, Ms. Pope worked as a team leader for Soccer Without Borders. At Holderness Ms. Pope has been

teaching Spanish, coaching girls’ varsity soccer, and living in Pfenninger Dormitory. Thank you , Hope Heffernan and Sasha

Jones, for taking the time to interview her.

We asked Ms. Pope's team and unofficial best friends, the ladies of the girls' varsity soccer team, to de-

scribe Ms. Pope in one word. They came up with the following:

Bomb Digity Electrifying Chill Legit Hashtag Fun Angelic Competitive

Ferocious Claustrophobic Eloquent Deep Popular Asombrosa Volcanic

Coach Effusive Erinaceous Motivational

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Entertainment

What the United States is Currently Listening To:

Royals – Lorde

Roar -- Katy Perry

Wrecking Ball -- Miley Cyrus

Wake Me Up -- Avicii

Hold On, We’re Going Home (ft. Majid Jordan) -- Drake

The Fox –Ylvis

Rap God — Eminem

Holy Grail (ft. Justin Timberlake) – Jay-Z

Applause -- Lady Gaga

Blurred Lines (ft. Pharrel & T.I.) – Robin Thicke

Summertime Sadness (Cedric Gervais Remix) – Lana Del

Rey

Demons – Imagine Dragons

Safe And Sound – Capital Cities

Counting Stars — One Republic

That’s My Kind of Night – Luke Bryant

Let Her Go – Passenger

Gorilla – Bruno Mars

What Holderness is Listening To:

The Fox – Ylvis

Shake That (ft. Nate Dogg) – Eminem

Hip to be Square -- Huey Lewis and The News

Stayin’ Alive – Bee Gees

Any and everything from Glee

Concerto for Four Violins – Vivaldi

All Me – Drake

Let Her Go – Passenger

5:15 – The Who

My Chain – Logic

Life’s For the Living – Passenger

Charlie Boy – The Lumineers

Without You (ft. T.E.E.D.) – Dillon Francis

Hold on ‘Til May – Pierce the Veil

Royals – Lorde

Cosmic Girl - Jamiroquai

Lost in My Mind – The Head and the Heat

Chinese Food – Alison Gold

Still Got it – Tyga & Drake

Don’t Sit Down ‘Cause I’ve Moved Your Car – Arctic

Monkeys

Top of the World – Naomi & Goro

In and Out

Katie Remien ’15 and Rachael Erhard ’14

IN:

Hand Sanitizer

Walking

Costumes

Early Apps

Rebecca Begley in the

net

Hypothermia

OUT:

The Plague

Borrowing

Dress Code

Late Nights

Rebecca Begley hitting

net

Global Warming

Opening Reception: November 1st, 6-8pm

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Horoscopes

By Caroline Mure ’14 and Sookie Liddle ’14

Libra (September 23--

October 22): While much of

what you hear on a day-to-day

basis is nonsense, there may

be some words of wisdom

mixed in. Take the time to

listen.

Scorpio (October 23--

November 21): Rumors that

you heard in your dorm are

upsetting to you, and they are

affecting your daily life. Fortu-

nately, the dust will settle, and

that information will soon be

old news, so don’t stress. To-

morrow will be a better day.

Sagittarius (November 22--

December 21): The little

things in life may be annoying

you, so much so that you have

started blocking them out. It

might feel as if the details are

dragging you down, but they

are in fact keeping you

grounded. Renew your aware-

ness of the little things in life

and embrace the challenges

they present.

Capricorn (December 22--

January 19): You will soon

dig up the one missing piece

of evidence that has been

keeping you from breaking

this case. It could be romantic

or school related but all the

pieces will fit together very

soon.

Aquarius (January 20--

February 18): You need to be

more aware of your effect on

your peers, because it’s easier

to offend them than you think.

Pisces (February 19--March

20): You’ve been very critical

lately. Lighten up and tone it

down on the negative com-

ments; your honesty could be

offending someone.

Aries (March 21--April 19):

You have something about

which you’re very passionate,

but you’re feeling nervous

about sharing it. Take a deep

breath and be yourself; your

friends will love that you’re

showing them a new side of

you.

Taurus (April 20--May 20):

You’ve been very affectionate

lately; people love your warm

and positive attitude. Keep

‘em smiling!

Gemini (May 21--June 21):

Conflict is present in your life

right now, but at the end of the

day, you’ll find out that it was

silly and petty and not worth

so much energy. Try to keep

things in perspective and avoid

getting caught up in the drama

around you.

Cancer (June 22--July 22): You’re being quite the intel-

lect this week. Keep up your

philosophical inquiries be-

cause your peers love hearing

your unique opinions.

Leo (July 23--August 22):

You have always been a very

predictable person, and there is

nothing wrong with that!

Some people may complain

about your routines, but they

are what make you you. Stick

to your routines.

Virgo (August 23--

September 22): You have

been doing a good job of stay-

ing organized this year, in

classes and in your dorm, but

lately you have been slipping.

Don’t fall behind on your or-

ganizational strategies, even

though others may be doing

just fine without them.

Overheards Collected by Parker Densmore ’15

Please email pdensmore@holderness.org if you hear anything that you think should be shared.

I think I’d make a really bad parent, so I am just getting a bunch of dogs.

Is Chicago in Michigan or St. Louis?

I think this school should have a random flash mob policy.

I feel like you could put me in a blender, and I would be less than 8 gallons.

I'm probably about as smart as an octopus.

I wasn’t sure if it was my thing or the apple.

This place is a sweaty place.

This is how bananas eat monkeys.

I got a 4.4 on the beep test, so I'm going to have 44 pieces of candy.

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The first time you told me,

You said it hurt enough to make

The tears well up in your eyes,

But not enough to make them

Roll down your cheeks.

You said “It felt like relief,”

And I said

“Relief from what?”

The next time, you said

“It doesn’t even hurt anymore.”

And then it became

such a natural occurrence that you

Stopped bringing it up.

I didn’t understand.

When I found the courage to ask,

You said you felt like

The background noise

To someone else’s life.

I hoped it wasn’t mine.

We talked about dreams,

And you said if what they say is true,

That death is just an eternal sleep,

Then you didn’t think it would be so bad.

You wouldn’t mind dreaming forever.

I asked why you were so scared of living.

You said because death is less pressure.

Because death is

Instant.

You said dying is what lasts a lifetime.

It’s the part where you suffer

Where you ache but

Death.

Death is no longer than a single breath.

I cried and told you

You’re stronger than your weakest thought,

Braver than your doubts,

More beautiful than your flaws,

And everything you think you’re not,

You’re so much more.

I begged you to let me save you.

You said

“No one can.”

I was not even remotely close to good enough for

you, and it was

Immensely disappointing.

But sometimes we don’t realize

How important we are to someone

Until we get to sit

In a green canvas chair

As they’re lowered

Six feet under.

Six Feet Under Anonymous

1. Play the Name Game

2. Watch a Football Game From the Hill

3. Go on a Sunset Hike Up Rattlesnake

4. Buy Something Cozy From the Thrift Store

5. Find Some Leaves to Jump Into

6. Get Painted at the Tabor Day Bonfire

7. Use a Big Cup Before They All Disappear for the

Winter

8. Either Participate as an Athlete or a Fan in the Fall

Flag Football Game

9. Make S'mores at the Fire Pit

10. Give a Senior a Hug...They're Stressed

Top 10 Things to Do at Holderness School in the Fall By Lea Rice ’14