Vol CXVIII Num. 1Friday, June 8th, 2012

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SPORTSNEWSRetiring Teachers, pg. 3-7Baccalaureate Dinner pg. 3

OPINION A&ECollege Pricetags, pg. 15A Greener Milton, pg. 15

Prom, pg.9Milton Arts Stars, pg. 12

Highlights, pg. 18Season Recaps, pg. 16-18

Valedictorian Speakers Make Milton ProudThis morning, best friends

and prom dates Martin Page and Cydney Grannan deliv-ered the Valedictorian ad-dresses and represented the Class of 2012 at their Gradu-ation from Milton Academy.

The Valedictory address-es are important to both the graduating class and the com-munity as a whole. At Milton, the position of Valedictorian is peer-elected, rather than based on grades. Candidates are able to nominate themselves if they would like to run. Separate elections take place for boys and girls, and this year, 6 boys and 10 girls ran.

Each candidate presented a two-minute speech to the class, and then the class voted on who they wanted to repre-sent the class at graduation. “I made fun of myself a lot in [my speech]” Martin said.

Class I Dean Mr. Archer, who oversaw the election pro-cess, shared that “in the end, it’s less about who actually

gives the speech. What excited me was how many people were interested in running” because it showed that many people “felt connected enough to the class” and wanted to reflect on their experiences at Milton.

Mr. Archer said that he is excited to hear the Valedicto-rian addresses because both students have an interest in public speaking, and he knew they would do a good job.

Class I Dean Ms. Lil-lis shared, “In many other schools, the graduation speak-ers are decided merely nu-merically [by] GPA. Milton emphasizes that Graduation is about the class, allowing them to elect a speaker they want to hear from on their last day as Milton students. I think this is a wonderful tradition and shows that being a Milton stu-dent is about something more than academic excellence.”

In the week before gradua-tion, Martin said, “I’m excited to be able to reflect on Milton during such an important mo-ment for me, the school, and

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Governor Deval Patrick (‘74) Addresses Seniors

Today, Milton Acad-emy welcomed alumnus and Governor of Massachusetts Deval Patrick (‘74) to share his wisdom and advice with the senior class. Although Governor Patrick unfortu-nately could not speak dur-ing the graduation ceremony as planned, he addressed Class I before the beginning of this morning’s events.

The first African-Ameri-can Governor of Massachu-setts, Patrick was appointed Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights under Presi-dent Bill Clinton after attend-ing Harvard College and Har-vard Law School. Patrick has clearly accomplished much over the 38 years since he left Milton and wishes to advise the Class of 2012 as they de-part to begin new chapters of their lives. The Milton Mea-sure had an opportunity to

interview Governor Patrick over the phone on Wednesday.

After growing up on the south side of Chicago, Pat-rick came to Milton Academy at age fourteen after earn-ing a scholarship through the Boston-based non-profit, “A Better Chance,” an organiza-tion dedicated to developing leaders among intellectu-ally gifted minority students.

When Patrick’s father left him, his sister, and their mother to pursue a jazz career, the family lived off of welfare for several years. Patrick re-called his grandparents buying him a new jacket after learn-ing that, at the time, Milton required boys to wear jackets and ties. On the south side of Chicago, however, a “jacket” refers to a windbreaker. Pat-rick arrived on campus sport-ing a navy-blue windbreaker, and found all of his classmates in blazers and tweed jackets. Patrick explained that he “...felt like [he] had landed on a

different planet.” Neverthe-less, Patrick soon earned re-spect from both teachers and students for his academic tal-ent, his enthusiasm for learn-ing, and his natural leader-

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Governor Patrick speaks to his constituents ship ability. Patrick developed close relationships with many of Milton’s “marvelous teach-ers.” These teachers “...were extraordinarily kind to me outside the classroom,” said

Governor Patrick, and “were profoundly important for a kid who felt out of place.”

Patrick lived in Hallowell House, now a girls’ dorm. A

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The 21st century is no era for slowpokes. I won’t bore you with the usual spiel about texting, email, social networking, the works— you already know that communication and daily life are constantly revving up in pace. Everywhere you look, it’s as though the planet itself is spinning faster and faster. For all the convenience and increased productivity that these innovations bring, we have to consider what is lost in this rush to have every-thing now.

As Milton’s official, historical newspaper, it’s not our job to cling blindly to the past— that being said, it is our responsibil-ity to consciously preserve and continue the traditions that add value and meaning to the school community. We refuse to simply accept it as unchangeable fact that the vast majority of the stu-dent body will grab a copy of a paper, flip it over, scan the back page, and toss it aside. With narrowing attention spans and ever more hectic academic lives, the time (and interest) to sit and read seems to have gone up in smoke. With all the chaos of a standard Milton day--the assignments completed in the free before they’re due, the rush to make it from club meetings to sports, the nearly-missed bus--it seems almost impossible to find a moment to slow down and relax. Not to suggest that the Milton Measure is the height of relaxing reading material, of course.

With graduation comes the departure of a whole generation of seniors, off to college, careers, and a world even faster than the Milton microcosm they’re leaving behind. We encourage all seniors to take stock of moments when they could slow the pace of their lives; even though the school schedule seems busy, mo-ments of reflection or just plain fun will become fewer and far-ther between as the responsibilities of life increase in college and beyond. Traditions, like the grabbing of papers at Friday recess, remain a crucial component of a balanced atmosphere that gives us an opportunity to sit back and enjoy the accomplishments and milestones in our personal and collective lives.

Graduation is one of the most celebrated expressions of this kind of retrospective tradition. It functions not only as a time to recognize the achievements of our peers, but also as a coming-of-age event for seniors as they leave the place that has nurtured them and made them well-rounded individuals. A key responsibil-ity of any school is the creation of such opportunities for young and old to enjoy the past and express their hopes for the future. In the cyclical nature of every academic year, and the experience of each generation of students, Milton ensures a level of continu-ity that is refreshing in an ever-changing world that often ignores tradition in favor of transient fashions.

We don’t wish to argue that inflexibility and looking back-ward are the best aspects of richly historical places such as Mil-ton; on the contrary, one of the challenges of running a school -- a challenge that Milton meets very well -- is finding a middle ground between tradition and innovation, between old habits and progress. As the seniors graduate, we as the board of Milton’s longest standing publication would remind them to always keep that balance in mind. Just as Milton constantly strives for institu-tional progress while still preserving the traditions which make it unique and beloved, so should we try to temper our constant drive to move forward with a healthy dose of retrospection. We can maintain what is best about ourselves, even while caught up in the whirl of the new faces and experiences beyond Milton.

As the Class of 2012 moves on to develop personally and to share their influence in the wider world, we should keep in mind how well they continued Milton’s traditions and improved upon them. The next generation of students would do well to follow in their footsteps next fall. Congratulations to the senior class on their excellent tenure at Milton! And by the way, please check out the web version of this issue at www.miltonmeasure.org-- the Milton Measure may be traditional, but we’re not beyond adapt-ing to changing times.

Measure By Measure: The Role of Tradition in Times of Change

Congratulations to the CXVII Editorial Board: Ben Scharfstein, Gina Starfield, Henry Arndt, Sid Raju, Stewart Pollock,

Nate Daniel, Matt Lebovitz, Watson Leffel

Thank you for your hard work and dedication!

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my class. I love Milton, and am incred-ibly grateful for all it has given me. I’m honored to be speaking at graduation.”

When asked about possible top-ic ideas for his speech, he said, “I’m not going to give away much, but I will say I’m going to reflect on both the academic and non-academ-ic experiences at Milton, what the Milton experience was for me and my class, and what it gave to us.”

The seniors are not the only ones who enjoy the Valedictorian speeches. Claire Russell (III) said, “I think it’s a great representation of the class.” She added that, although she did not really know the students

delivering the Valedictorian ad-dresses during her freshman year, the speeches they gave were enjoyable.

Ali Edwards (II) agreed with Claire, stating that although the Valedictorian addresses were probably more relevant to the graduating class, others can ben-efit from what they have to say because “[the speakers] are seniors, and they have had a full experience at Milton.”

Everyone on campus seems to be excited about this year’s speaker. Ms. Lillis said, “Martin Page is my advi-see, and I am really looking forward to hearing what he has to share with us. Martin is witty and funny, and he has depth. He and Cydney are wonderful representatives of the Class of 2012.”

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What is your reasoning for retiring? . What do you plan to do after you have finished teaching at Milton?

I have led a double life at Milton Academy since I arrived in 1974. I have been a practicing artist as well as a teacher of art. I am not alone in doing this, as some teachers practice their field, whether it’s writing or re-search, because they love to do it. I was also a young mother during my first 12 years at Milton Academy and juggled family needs alongside teach-ing and making art. When my daughter went off to college, I became teacher by day and painter by night and, after almost 39 years of being immersed in life at Milton, I decided to keep a promise I had once made to myself to be, at some point in my life, a full time artist. I reasoned that if I didn’t do it now, then when would I? I could stay here forever but the challenge for me now is to see if I can sustain myself as a full time artist and fulfill my dreams of expressing a vision about our envi-ronment that I feel compelled to paint.

What was your first year teaching at Milton?

When I first came to Milton I taught Middle School Art, Class IV Art, Studio Foundation, Drama Move-ment and Advanced Drawing. As I continued to teach, I taught more Up-per School Classes, and helped de-velop and create a structure for the Advanced Independent Tutorial Se-mester course, (a senior art seminar of sorts), Adv Painting and was part of discussions about the curriculum of, Studio Foundation and Class IV Art.

How did you hear about the school? Who interviewed you? Why did you want to teach at Milton?

I was interviewed by Jerry Pieh and found out about the job through an art-ist, Tim Hamill, in Boston who was also

teaching at Milton. I liked the open feel of the place, the students, and felt that I could contribute to the community.

What do you feel you’ve accom-plished as a teacher at Milton? What are you going to miss most about Milton?

During my teaching life at Milton I was an energetic teacher who con-veyed knowledge and skills and dur-ing the last 20 years I have added to that energy and skill-based learning, the importance of art being “a place for movement, discovery and travel”. I leave Milton knowing that there are a bunch of students who have experi-enced this way of looking at the world through the lens of art. My intention was to give my students a way to ac-cess their creative minds, develop an idea and see it evolve. I will dearly miss the rewards of seeing the growth each student has made, from the begin-ning of an idea, to the final realization of the project: that’s what I call trav-eling. It is “the process” that some folks would call “the journey,” that has intrigued me as a teacher and I feel I have passed that on to my students. Ultimately my students will have expe-rienced owning an idea, solving some problems that go along by thinking about it, and making something emerge from the slightest nugget of thought.

I have never told my students to become artists, that’s an individual preference, but what I have encour-aged them to do is to cultivate their ability to think creatively and use that function like a high jumper, to cata-pult them into a higher resolve, in any situation or career. Developing the Ad-vanced Independent Tutorial course has been my particular delight. It was for the students who had “fire in their belly” and a yearning to go beyond the courses that give you assignments, and to carve out a path of their own and make a body of meaningful work

By Elana Golub ‘14 News Editor

Ms. Neely’s Goodbye

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Ms. Neely shares her wisdom with art students

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Deval Patrick

Baccalaureate Dinner

On Monday, June 4, the Class of 2012 gathered one last time before graduation in the RSG and King Theatre for the tradi-tional Baccalaureate Dinner, an evening, filled with food, perfor-mances from classmates, and a final slide show to bring the se-

niors’ Milton experience to a close.Baccalaureate gives seniors an

opportunity to remember the group of individuals with whom they have shared their years at Milton Academy. “It started the week of graduation on the right foot,” says Gina Starfield (I). “It allowed all of us to begin to think about our time here and who we will miss.”

By Elana Golub ‘14 News Editor

fellow classmate recalled in an inter-view that Patrick’s room was always filled with other students because he was such an attentive listener. His pa-tience with the concerns of others has helped him achieve success in every as-pect of his life, from his early career as a lawyer to his campaign for governor.

Upon finishing his successful ca-reer at Milton Academy, Patrick ma-triculated to Harvard, graduating Cum Laude in 1978 with a Bachelor’s de-gree in English and American litera-ture. He credits Milton’s “well-devel-oped...apparatus for applying to and preparing for college” as having a key influence in his success at Harvard.

Patrick worked for the United Na-tions in Africa for a year before attending Harvard Law School, where he served as president of the Harvard Legal Aid Bureau, a prestigious student-run law firm. During his time with the organi-zation, Patrick concentrated on defend-ing poor families in Middlesex County.

After graduating Cum Laude from Harvard Law School in 1982 , Patrick started his career on a strong note, clerk-ing for a federal judge and working for the NAACP Legal Defense Fund on death penalty and voting rights cases. Patrick explained that Milton, in ad-dition to assuring his academic suc-cess, taught him “...the ease of being around people who are different from me...[and] being in the presence of wealth” while “remembering who you are and remaining true to yourself.” “All of those...bigger, broader values,” said Governor Patrick, “are embed-ded in the school motto. And it seems

kind of corny to say it, but it turns out to be incredibly powerful for life.”

One of the most impressive achievements of Patrick’s law career was being named a partner at the Bos-ton law firm Hill & Barlow at age 34. Four years later, Patrick became Presi-dent Clinton’s Assistant Attorney Gen-eral for Civil Rights. In this position, Patrick dealt with issues for which he felt passionate, such as racial profiling, police misconduct, human traffick-ing, hate crimes, abortion clinic vio-lence, discrimination based on gender and disability, and the enforcement of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The wisdom that Patrick wishes to impart to the senior class reflects the principles that have framed his life. He told The Milton Measure that he “is looking to [our] generation to help recapture” the notion that “we are sup-posed to, in our time, do what we can to leave things better for those who come behind us .” He also stressed that one person cannot do this alone. “It’s going to take all of us,” he said.

Throughout his legal, business, and political career, Patrick has held stead-fast to his beliefs, thoroughly embody-ing the Milton Academy motto, “dare to be true,” and fighting for the rights of the disadvantaged around the country, particularly in Massachusetts. In our interview, Governor Patrick said that “it’s...disappointing that I won’t be able to give the commencement address.” Nevertheless, he will no doubt leave a lasting impression on a new genera-tion of Milton graduates as he encour-ages them to improve their world.

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A Final Farwell: Ms. McArdle

At the end of the school year, Pam McArdle, a long-standing educator of drama students, will retire after her 25th year as a faculty mem-ber of the Milton Academy community. Ever since com-ing to Milton, Ms. McAr-dle has dedicated herself to the drama department.

Beginning as a part-time teacher in 1987, Ms. McCa-rdle became a full-time mem-ber of the Milton faculty just two years later. Upon be-ing asked what she expected when she came to Milton, she responded, “I expected great students, and I found them.” She explained how eager everyone was to learn, and how her students’ hun-ger for knowledge made her job as an educator that much more enjoyable. Ms. McArdle was put in charge of directing the Class IV play, a tradition that has continued ever since.

“Ms. Mac” will especially miss teaching freshman per-forming arts and directing young students. “Freshman are the newest members of Milton Academy upper school every year. The Class IV play is a way for the new students to experiment with acting and determine if it’s something they want to continue to do at Milton.” Her most memorable freshman play was performed by the Class of 2010 dur-ing their freshman year. The play, “To Kill a Mockingbird”,

was a difficult one; howev-er, Ms. McArdle’s students stepped up to the challenge and performed brilliantly.

Ms. McArdle hopes that she will be remembered as a good teacher and a help-ful advisor. Oliver Bok (II), an advisee of Ms. McArdle, said that from being in mul-tiple drama productions un-der his advisor, he has learned how theater works, and in the process, has received great advice. “Ms. McArdle has a way of taking any frustrat-ing situation and slowing ev-eryone down so that a prob-lem can be solved,” he says.

While Ms. McArdle has enjoyed her years of working at Milton, she admits that she is ready to retire. She believes that it is time to pass the torch on to the younger members of the theater department. With her newly free sched-ule, she plans to spend more time with friends and family.

Ms. McArdle will miss the wonderful students she has had the opportunity to teach and work with in the theater de-partment. “We [on the Milton faculty] are so lucky to work with such great kids. It makes our job so much easier. That’s why we are here, right?” Ms. McArdle promises that she will return to watch future theater productions, and that she will always remember the amazing people and perfor-mances she has worked with during her Milton career.

By Iladro Sauls ‘15 News Writer

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Ms. McArdle reflects on her time at Milton

Mrs. Famili’s Parting Words

25 years ago, Lida Famili was just an extracurricular tu-tor to a Milton student. Now, retiring to assist her family after a fulfilling career as a veteran chemistry teacher, the beloved Ms. Famili reflects on how this profession has shaped and supported her to be-come the person she is today.

Ms. Famili was first intro-duced to the Milton commu-nity by one of her students. Having noticed her resume on the table, the boy she had been tutoring informed her that his chemistry teacher intended to retire, and that he would be glad to show her resume to his father, who would bring it to the Chair of the Science Department. Shortly afterwards, Ms. Fami-li was offered an interview and soon a position to teach at Milton Academy in Sep-tember of the upcoming year.

Since then, Ms. Famili has grown to become a re-spected and experienced teacher who has never re-gretted her career choice. “I loved every minute in these 25 years, every moment,” she says. “There wasn’t one mo-ment where I wasn’t happy.”

In reminiscing on her

teaching at Milton, Ms. Fami-li said that the time when she “was of [greatest] help to the community was the time when conflict came.”

She encountered her first challenge when she had as-signed two very dissimilar girls to be lab partners. Unable to put aside their differences, the girls approached Ms. Fami-li asking to exchange partners with another group. “One of

the girls, right in front of the other one, said, ‘I really hate her. I don’t want to work with her, I don’t want to see her, I don’t want to talk to her,’” re-membered Ms. Famili. “That was probably the first time in my life I cried at this school.” Viewing herself as bearing re-sponsibility for this hatred, Ms. Famili “worked privately with these two girls until they could at least talk to each other” by the end of the year, a process that was “glorious” for her.

This experience was the

first of a few conflicts that Ms. Famili mediated dur-ing her time at Milton, one of which involved two clubs escalating a heated debate into a hurtful argument; Ms. Famili’s process of nego-tiation, however, has always led to a neutral settlement.

“I [will tell] [the stu-dents] that it doesn’t matter who they are or what ideals they have, [they] are my stu-dents and I love every one of [them].” Ms. Famili con-tinues to remind herself of “how lucky [she is] to be with such a great group of kids.”

The fact that a student presented Ms. Famili with a career opportunity fore-shadowed the bulk of her Milton Academy experience.

Ms. Famili insists that Mil-ton’s student body has been her support system through her years of teaching. “Be-ing exposed to so many won-derful students and teachers made me hope to become a better person,” she says. “I love the kids at this school.”

This feeling of love proves mutual between Ms. Famili and her students. “It’s hard to find a teacher who you know is always looking out for you emotionally as well as academ-

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that they could believe in.I will miss the energy and

personalities of all my stu-dents. I love the openness that my freshmen students bring to the making of art of any kind and their total absorption in the “Identity” project. In the Foundation Studio Course, the older students bring their more complex selves into the mix of other complex selves, which determines the dynamic of the class in different ways each year, and that is most exciting to watch unfold. Fi-nally students in the advanced courses, both Painting and the Advanced Independent, bring that flame, already lit, of de-sire to be doing art, to paint, to invent, to explore and expand their horizons. I will miss all of that and most of all being their coach as I see them realize something they never dreamed they could do at the start.

What have been your main contributions to the Milton community?

Over the years I have been here, in many of those years, I have directed the Nesto Gal-lery and I feel that I have at-tempted to bring to this com-

munity a wide variety of artists and their work, to engage vari-ous parts of the school com-munity, such as the show of science illustration, or, more recently, the show based on engineering kinetic sculp-tures. I have felt that in some small way I have helped edu-cate the community about the importance of having art, on some level, in one’s own life, whether it’s being an observ-er, participant, active maker of things or even expand-ing their idea of what art is.

I also feel that any of my artistic accomplishments out-side of school such as my ex-hibitions in Boston, San Fran-cisco and New York, awards like the recent MA Council Finalist in Painting, or Col-lections, the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, the Whitney Mu-seum or The Smithsonian, l have shared with the school.

What are a few memories that define your Milton ex-perience?

In many ways Milton is a bubble, but of the most amaz-ing kind. During my life as a teacher here, I have been empowered to be the best I can be, to pursue different ap-

proaches to teaching my field, to engage in dialogue with my students in wonderful ways that have grown into lasting and cherished friendships, and to consistently widen my own horizons in other arenas by be-ing able to hear and learn from both my colleagues and out-side speakers. In many ways I feel like I grew up here and have felt, like Bob Dylan’s song, “forever young” but the difference is, that being older than the seniors who are ex-periencing “their own leaving taking”, I have known over time, the extraordinary ex-perience that happens at this school. I have experienced the disappearance of time in a moment, elastic time of a mo-ment stretched, the extension of time knowing the relief of more moments, the refusal of time when infinity happens in the most ordinary and the most extraordinary of mo-ments. I will miss the rhythm and energy that is attached like a muscle to the bones of this place and I hope that to carry with me the sense I’ve had of the richness of time here.

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“I love the kids at this school.”

Friday, June 8th, 2012 | Page 5The Milton Measure News School Year Abroad: an Opportunity for Growth

We are all about to depart our separate ways around the globe for summer vacation; however, six students will not be returning to Milton in the fall. These students will be spending their junior, se-nior, or Post Graduate year on School Year Abroad (SYA).

In 1964, Phillips Acad-emy founded the SYA pro-gram. As years passed, it grew to become a group of 45 in-dependent member schools which Milton Academy joined in the 1970s. Through the years, about 900 non-member schools have also sent students on SYA. Since its founding, SYA has enrolled about 7,000 students in China, France, Italy, Spain, Vietnam, and, as of recently, Japan. Students travel to these countries and stay with a family there, be-coming fully immersed in the language and culture through the school they attend and the outings and activities they en-joy with their host families.

While the Spanish and French exchange programs are designed to promote the pursuit of language and travel, SYA develops a deeper, longer-lasting immersion in culture. Most students will be the only Milton student at their school, stay with a family who does not speak English, learn most subjects in another language, and travel to cultural sites in their designated country.

Students attend a normal school day, like Milton’s; how-ever, native teachers teach all of their classes, except English and Math, in their respective language. After classes, there are not any competitive sports options; however, there are many extracurricular activi-ties for students to pursue club

sports, music, arts, and com-munity service. In past years, students on SYA have enjoyed a number of unique activities including fencing, fashion, and horseback riding; some have even interned at CNN.

Since it is their junior or senior year, students on SYA still need to prepare for SATs and APs (which are studied for in English). SYA provides a great system of advisors. Mr. Connolly, head of the language department, stated SYA’s “real strength is that you can do things like SATs and APs, because it’s an in-dependent school, so they do amazing college counseling.”

In October, Milton of-fered a presentation on SYA, attracting the attention of a large number of students. However, as the process pro-gressed, those truly interested decreased from about fifty to 8-10 students. Mr. Hamel, the Milton liaison for the pro-gram, interviews all the can-didates, reviews their applica-tions--including an essay and recommendations from the student’s advisor and language teacher--and sends them to SYA, along with his own eval-uation of each student. After a year in another country, stu-dents of all levels, even those with no prior experience in the language, “come out cultur-ally and linguistically fluent,” according to Mr. Connolly.

This year, Milton students are traveling throughout Eu-rope and Asia. Ashley Koo (III), a boarder in Hallow-ell, from New Jersey, who will be going to China next year, says that she decided to go because her “first year at Milton was an experience of a lifetime and [she] likes lan-guages, so why not?” Terry Lee (II) will also be going

to China for his senior year. Julia Iansiti (III) is espe-

cially excited about her SYA because she has never been to Spain before. A student of Spanish 3, she remarks on her decision to go next year, “I was really excited about the oppor-tunity to learn a new language and explore a new country and culture. I’ve always been real-ly interested in travel and oth-er countries, so I immediately knew that I was interested in SYA when I learned about it.”

Alex Hanyok (III) also says she decided to go be-cause she loves language and enjoys understanding differ-ent cultures. Alex, who is in Spanish 2, traveled to Spain once before but was too young to remember; howev-er, she is now excited to join her classmate Julia in Spain.

Meanwhile, Brendon Pic-cinni (III) will be spending his junior year in Italy. Like many other schools, Milton does not offer Italian; how-ever, the Italy SYA is geared towards students of Clas-sics, like Latin, so students do not need to have studied Italian before going to Italy.

SYA is an amazing experi-ence that allows students not only to improve in a language, but also to learn more about art, books, culture, travel and themselves. As Mr. Connolly said, “Students get to rub el-bows with kids similarly ad-venturous. They’ll miss parts of Milton, but they’ll gain so much more.” SYA is like Mil-ton in another country; how-ever, the foreign element adds a completely new dimension for these students and their high school experiences.

By Rachael Allen ‘14 News Writer

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Lisa Zhou (II) and fellow SYA students enjoy France

Ms. Zilliax’s Departure

Ms. Carlotta Zilliax, a highly-esteemed 20 year vet-eran of Milton’s English de-partment, will be retiring at the end of this school year. Every future Milton student will re-gret not having the opportu-nity to experience her wit and enthusiasm in the classroom.

Ms. Zilliax has been teaching in the Middle and Upper Schools since 1992, but has been familiar with the school for almost fifty years. Her husband began teaching at Milton Academy in 1965, and they lived together in Hallow-ell House, which was a boys dorm at the time. After her daughter was born, Ms. Zilliax taught at the Kindergarten lev-el for three years. Ms. Zilliax and her husband left Milton Academy after several years to teach in New York and Wash-ington D.C. but returned to Massachusetts in 1979 when her husband rejoined the Mil-ton faculty, while Ms. Zilliax began teaching at the Charles River School’s lower school.

After completing graduate school, Ms. Zilliax began her teaching career at Milton and spent time at both the middle school and high school levels. In regards to her experience at Milton, Ms. Zilliax stated, “I was given a good start in teaching here even before I was hired. Kay Herzog, a longtime member of the Eng-lish department, invited me to attend her Class II English/American Literature classes, which I did for a year. This eventually led to some discus-sions and co-grading every student’s paper. Those kids got two sets of comments, and I learned a lot!” Ms. Zil-liax currently teaches Class III Foundations of Literature as well as Class I English

and American Literature. According to Mary Ellis

(III), a member of Ms. Zil-liax’s Foundations class, “she helped me and everyone else a lot with the grammar that we were working on in class. I think in discussions she helps you see points that are more difficult to see. She’s changed the way I view lit-erature. We did an essay that was in the form of an extended metaphor. At first it was dif-ficult, but I think it reflects the kind of teacher that she is. She doesn’t just do the same thing every time. She is a very creative person and makes us think outside of the box.”

Kaly Moot (I), who had Ms. Zilliax for part of her ju-nior year, had only great things to say about her. Kaly recalled with a smile, “She was fun to be with in class...one of those teachers who jokes around with you, while [still making you] feel like you’re learning.” When asked to comment on Ms. Zilliax’s retirement, Kaly admitted, “I’m sad she is retir-ing, but I am glad it is the same year I am graduating so I don’t miss out!” Similarly, Hannah Auerbach (I) simply stated, “it was fun to go to English class.”

According to Ms. Zilliax, “what I like best about the school would have to be the caliber and seriousness of the students.” These qualities are what she will miss the most about Milton. After her long career comes to a close, Ms. Zilliax will be taking a walk-ing trip in England in the fall as well as spending more time on Cape Cod where she is in-volved in the historical preser-vation of the Meetinghouse in her town. Having had such a profound impact on so many individuals, Ms. Zilliax will undoubtedly be truly missed by the Milton community.

By Kate Higgins ‘15 News Writer

Milton Magazine

Ms. Zilliax will be dearly missed

The Milton MeasureFriday, June 8th, 2012 | Page 6 News

When you check out a book from Cox Library or sit at a library computer to do homework, you might not notice Anne Foley at the front desk, greeting you with a hello and a cheerful smile. Ms. Foley came to the town of Milton in 1969 with her husband and two toddlers. She has been teaching here for twenty-five years, and her Milton career will be drawing to a close after this semester.

Having been a librarian, Forbes house head, and com-munity service driver, Ms. Fol-ey has touched the lives of fac-ulty and students alike, some of who have been her advisees. “This is my fourth group of ad-visees,” says Ms. Foley. “I’m very close with those kids. They’re juniors this year. That was one of my hardest deci-sions, saying I’ve got to retire this year [and] not following through to their senior year.”

Arielle Ticho (II), one of her advisees, says, “Ms. Foley has been an incredible advisor. She was always so supportive and helpful. If I ever had a question, she was there for me. She assisted me in having a balanced schedule that would fit my abilities and interests.”

Shimin Zhou, a friend and colleague, shares, “Ms. Foley has been a devoted volunteer driver for our Community Ser-vice Program.” Ms. Foley has bonded with several students in the process, including Skye Russell (II), who says “Ms.

Foley has always recommend-ed good books and encour-aged me to read when I have the time. This encouragement is something I am so grateful for, because, at Milton, it can be hard to make time to just sit and read for pleasure, and [Ms. Foley] reminded [me] that it is just as important to the learn-ing experience as any class.”

Recreational reading is one aspect of the library that Ms. Foley believes students should take more advantage of. “I wish the students had more time to read, you know, read for pleasure, whether it’s fic-tion or nonfiction. We just have such a great collection. I get thrilled when I see kids taking out books and I know it’s for their own pleasure,” Ms. Foley added. “I hope I’ve instilled in people a love of reading.”

She herself loves every aspect of the library. “I enjoy cataloguing the books, I enjoy checking them out and see-ing what people are reading. When the boxes [with new books] come in, I’m the first one there. It’s like… being in a candy store. I think work-ing with students and helping them find the material they’re looking for is great. They’re always so grateful when you find sources for them. You know, they’re happy about it, and it makes… [me] feel good to see them happy”.

Not only has Ms. Foley loved her job, but she has dem-onstrated her proficiency as a librarian over the years. Lau-rel Starks, one of her closest

colleagues, says Ms. Foley is “always willing to help people with their term papers. She… work[s] hard on their behalf… to dig up that perfect source. She has a great depth of knowledge… [and] can always offer some great insights”.

Another one of Ms. Fol-ey’s fellow faculty mem-bers, Charlene Grant, says, “Ms. Foley really gets Mil-ton. She… understands the academic demands on the students and does all she can to minimize the stress in their lives. Because [Ms. Fol-ey]… is so approachable and friendly, students do not feel intimidated when they need to use the library for research. They know that Ms. Foley will be there to guide them”.

Next year, Ms. Foley plans to head up to her house in Maine and catch up on her reading. “I’m going to really miss the people,” she says, “the students and the faculty. It’s always been a very warm community. This has been like a second family for me. I just feel very fortunate to have been part of this com-munity.” When asked what legacy she wishes to leave be-hind at Milton, Ms. Foley said, “I’m hoping that students have enjoyed working with me, and that I’ll be remembered as a librarian who cared”.

By Hannah Hoffman ‘15News Writer

Anne Foley: A Librarian Who Cared

Appreciating the Cum Laude AwardsLast week, a fifth of Mil-

ton’s senior class and one junior were honored with induction to Milton’s Cum Laude society. Each year, the twenty percent of seniors with the highest grades, along with the junior or juniors with their class’ highest grade point average, are elected to the school’s chapter of the Cum Laude society to honor Milton’s hardest-working, brightest young scholars.

To graduate Cum Laude is a great honor, and cer-tainly one to be celebrated as a difficult and admirable achievement. Those who earn this distinction have it appear on their diplomas.

This year’s junior Cum Laude recipient is Nelson Barrette (II), who seems to be taking his achievement

very modestly. While Nelson “wouldn’t say [he] was striv-ing for Cum Laude,” he said that the award was “something [he] noticed every graduation,” and thought “would be neat to [receive].” After getting the award, Nelson feels “very hon-ored to have been selected.”

Henry Russell, a Milton alumnus who graduated Cum Laude in 2011, remembered the reception held in Straus as being “short and sweet;” one teacher gave a speech, and each student was recog-nized. Henry’s favorite part about becoming a part of the Cum Laude society was that, as a student who knew what it was like to work so hard for so long, he was able to see “who put in that same ef-fort.” Henry enjoyed looking around the room and admir-ing his peers because “you never really know who works

hard and who does well, but in that room, everyone knows.” Henry’s interpretation of the award seems to define its pur-pose exactly: to recognize those in our community who have consistently shown dili-gence and academic prowess.

While their achievement is remarkable, Cum Laude in-ductees do not receive nearly the attention they deserve in our community, especial-ly amongst underclassmen. When interviewed, one stu-dent described Cum Laude as an honor for those who “...have gotten almost all A’s in their classes the whole time they’ve been at Milton,” which is untrue. Another student sim-ply stated “I don’t know how it works,” an answer echoed by many freshmen who were un-aware of Cum Laude as well. When asked if Milton’s com-munity would benefit from

being better educated on the award, Rebecca Chernick (III) answered that “[more knowl-edge of it] would probably be good.” Is Milton understating the importance of this achieve-ment? When the names are read at Milton’s Cum Laude induction ceremony, are the only people who appreciate the significance of the award the small percentage of stu-dents to whom it is presented?

Students seem divided on the appropriateness of the existence of the Cum Laude society at Milton. Frances-ca Ely-Spence (III) feels as though the recognition is “not very fair” because, at Milton, “everybody words hard, [and] some people are just smart-er—it’s a fact.” Francesca says the award recognizes people for “what they are, not for hard work.” Perhaps the Cum Laude honor does not account

for the students who go above and beyond in terms of effort, but do not see the results that their less hard-working but naturally-talented classmates do. Still, most students would agree that the distinction is a great honor and one to be ap-preciated by others, not envied.

Ultimately, election to Cum Laude is extremely pres-tigious but not well understood by Milton’s student body, par-ticularly underclassmen. Still, this lack of knowledge does not prevent Milton students from working hard throughout their careers, and induction to the Cum Laude society simply stands as a final pat on the back for those students who have reached the summit of Milton academics. Congratulations to this year’s recipients!

By Claire Russell ‘14 News Writer

Mrs. Famili’s Retirement

emotionally as well as academically,” stat-ed Amy Kerr (III). “Ms. Famili does exactly that.”

So what comes next? Ms. Famili is returning home to help raise and take care of her grandchildren full time. Despite her excitement for spending more time with her family and her understanding that she “is at the age where it is the right time to retire,”

Ms. Famili admits she is go-ing to miss her job. “Although I was teaching chemistry, I was really just being with the kids,” said Ms. Famili.

“In my old age, I under-stand that you are not really teaching them, but you are just supporting them to be-come whoever they are, not who you want them to be. I just wanted to be there for the kids…that was my goal.”

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Mrs. Famili shows affection for her students

Friday, June 8th, 2012 | Page 7The Milton Measure News

Summer Movie: Freedom Writers Goes Beyond the Milton Bubble

This summer, Upper School students will be as-signed to watch the movie Freedom Writers before re-turning to school in the fall.

For the last two summers, replacing the longstanding tradition of a school-wide summer reading book, SGA has chosen a movie to spark discussion between students. Head Monitor Jess Li (I) ex-pressed her excitement about the new tradition, saying, “A summer movie allows the head monitors to set a specific tone for the upcoming year.” SGA strongly believes that as-signing a movie for students to watch over the summer helps both to educate students about issues outside of the Milton community and to unify the student body more effec-tively than a required book.

Jess and Nick drew sug-gestions for the 2012 summer movie from student organiza-tions, teachers, and friends, and discussed all recommen-dations with other members of the SGA and the SGA advisors, Mr. Skinner and Ms. Burke, before coming to a consensus. When deciding on a movie to assign, the SGA must take a number of factors into con-sideration. The Head Moni-tors hope that students will actually enjoy the movie as

well as learn from it. The film chosen for this summer ful-fills these goals, educating and inspiring while entertaining.

Freedom Writers, a 2007 American drama, tells the story of a new teacher’s at-tempt to inspire a group of troubled inner city students in Long Beach, California. Jess explains SGA’s choice: “We chose Freedom Writers because it addresses many major issues such as race, class, and education. Through this movie, we hope to con-tinue the conversation fol-lowing Waiting for Superman [the 2011 summer movie] but also to broaden the scope to include other conflicts.”

Nick shares Jess’s enthu-siasm for the movie choice: “I personally wanted a powerful and intellectually stimulating movie that was uplifting and entertaining, and Freedom Writers is all those things.”

Other students share the head monitors’ excite-ment. Claire Russell (III) agreed with the SGA’s de-cision, stating, “I think this movie will spark interesting discussions, and it won’t be a bore or a chore to watch.”

After watching the movie over the summer, students will return in the fall to participate in small discussion groups. These groups, comprised of students from different grades, provide an opportunity to

discuss the movie’s central themes and share their own thoughts on the experience.

Morgan O’Connell (III) explains, “I don’t mind the discussion groups because they include a mix of people from different grades. If the dynamic is right, [the groups] can produce an extremely memorable and valuable con-versation. This movie con-tains so many topics [and holds] the potential for some very insightful discussions.”

In addition to stimulat-ing conversation, discus-sion groups unite the Upper School by allowing students of different ages to connect. Jess added, “We hope stu-dents get to interact with new people and learn from vary-ing perspectives. Students at Milton come from widely different backgrounds, and their ideas are worth sharing.”

With the arrival of sum-mer, students should look for-ward to taking time off from classes and enjoying the sun. Amidst the fun, however, students should make time to watch Freedom Writers with a friend and absorb all that this groundbreaking and inspira-tional movie has to offer.

By Gabrielle Blake ‘14 News Writer

So Long, John Charles Smith

John Charles “JC” Smith, a beloved and respected Mil-ton English teacher, is bring-ing his career to a close. Hav-ing taught at Milton Academy for 38 years, Mr. Smith has had a signficant impact of the school community. Smith has improved not only his students’ essay construc-tions, but also their overall experiences in the classroom.

Mr. Smith has always strived to revolutionize his students’ writing. “Through the many comments I have on the essays I have written, Mr. Smith has taught me how to further develop my writing skills,” said Kayla Jang (III). “I have learned how to analyze a quote much more thoroughly and to use a variety of sentence patterns.” Maddie Warwick (III) added, “[Mr. Smith] goes out of his way to make sure

that I become a better writer.”One thing that makes Mr.

Smith’s teaching stand out is his desire to make each of his English students a gram-mar master. “My grammar has definitely improved be-cause we do lots of megab-lunder tests,” says Maddie.

In addition to learning from Mr. Smith, his students enjoyed every class. One of his Class III students stated that “Mr. Smith makes my days more fun because his class is very entertaining.” Jang agrees, saying “[his class] sounds like a typical Milton English class, except Mr. Smith always adds a little humor or history to the discussion.”

Mr. Smith will be sorely missed next fall. Although he will no longer be pres-ent in the hallways, his in-fluence on the students he has taught and mentored will never be forgotten.

By Elana Golub ‘14 News Editor

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JC Smith: Then and Now

This year’s dinner fea-tured a wide variety of performances, showcasing the diverse talents of the senior class. Hannah Grace (I) and Robin Chakrabarti (I) recited pieces of origi-nal poetry; Class I Dean Ms. Lillis, Martin Page (I) and Vince Kennedy (I) paid tribute to Milton alum-nus James Taylor; James McHugh (I) and Brandon Daly (I) each played gui-tar and performed original songs; and Pat Burke (I) and Henry Green (I) ser-enaded Molly Gilmore (I) with the words of Usher and R. Kelly. The whole eve-ning culminated with a final speech team performance from Louis McWilliams (I) and Liz Stanfield (I).

One of the most memo-rable parts of the evening was Soerny Cruz’s (I)

speech regarding her friend-ship with Jennifer Pham, a member of the Class of 2012 who passed away last year. This presentation represent-ed the broader ordeal that the whole grade endured to-gether last winter. By bring-ing back Jennifer’s mem-ory in her speech, Soerny helped to fill the hole of Jen-nifer’s absence during the Class’ final week at Milton.

Another one of the un-forgettable presentations was Nicole Rufus’ (I) vid-eo montage. Nicole inter-viewed several students in the class, asking them ques-tions concerning their Mil-ton experiences and their expected futures. The video thoroughly captured memo-ries of high school and the personalities of many Class I students. “Their answers were both funny and com-pelling,” commented Gina.

An additional highlight of the night was the open-ing of the letter that se-niors had written to them-selves in freshman Health class. This moment al-lowed the students to re-flect on their fourteen or fifteen year-old selves and to evaluate how they had changed during their rela-tively brief time at Milton.

Most seniors appreciated this dinner as an appropri-ate way to begin their week of saying good-bye to their high school years. “It’s a good tradition,” says Travis Sheldon (I). “It’s a nice tes-tament to your classmates at the end of the year. I really liked the slideshows at the end and seeing everyone in our class.” Gina agrees, say-ing “It was a great event…to be with teachers and friends all in one room.”

Baccalaureate Dinner

Courtesy of JC Smith

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The Milton MeasureFriday, June 8th, 2012 | Page 8 A&E/Opinion

Summer is a time to kick back, relax, and prop open a book as you recline in a beach chair. With that in mind, here are some excellent poolside reads for the summer months. So grab a book, stretch out in the sun, and get reading!

First, take a look at Room, by Emma Donoghue. This book details the haunting tale of a mother and her child who are held captive in a one-room shed for five years. Inspired by the events of the Jaycee Dugard kidnapping, the story is told by the five-year-old son of the kidnapped woman. This boy, Jack, knows noth-ing beyond that one room. The tale is suspenseful and long enough to last any plane ride. I myself have read it twice, and each time I am hooked by Donoghue’s voice as she tells the stunning sto-ry from Jack’s perspective.

If you find yourself crav-ing humor, open Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And other concerns), by Mindy Kaling. If you know me, then you’re probably con-stantly annoyed by my obses-sion with Ms. Kaling, televi-sion writer and star of NBC’s hit comedy series, The Office. I want to be her. Through her humorous, touching, and inspiring book, Kaling de-scribes her work in television and her childhood with such a candid voice and such hon-est humor that you can’t stop reading. Honestly. I carried this book with me everywhere.

Rachel Dratch’s newest book Girl Walks Into a Bar has the same raw and comic tone as Kaling’s memoir, but tells a completely different story. While we as readers always hear the success stories from wildly accomplished and fun-ny actresses like Tina Fey and

Chelsea Handler, we almost never hear the voices of the less successful. Dratch’s book describes what it is like to not hit it big in Hollywood: to be constantly ignored or given undesirable roles because of Hollywood’s impossible beauty standards. Heartbreak-ing and fascinating, Girl Walks into a Bar is narrated with the comedy, charisma, and hones-ty that only Dratch possesses.

The Last American Man, by Elizabeth Gilbert, takes us to the wild. Gilbert, the ac-claimed author of bestseller Eat, Pray, Love, tries her hand at a different type of story in this inspiring wilderness ad-venture. Based on the true story of Eustace Conway, The Last American Man tells the tale of a man who decided to abandon his suburban life and live in the wild for 20 years.

My mom loves it. Hav-ing recommended it to sev-eral of her friends, she says the novel is fascinating as it breaks down one man’s life completely and then rebuilds it in a totally different setting. Gilbert’s most recent novel has been acclaimed by literary critics as well: The Houston Chronicle raves that “Gilbert has written what may be her best book yet.” It’s a lesser-known book by a well-known author, and the careful style and poignant tone used with the story is utterly breathtak-ing. The perfect read for a car ride or a day on the porch, this book will leave you thinking.

Those three books are sim-ply a sampling of all the mate-rial available to read this sum-mer. There are funny books, sad ones, touching ones, and true ones. So whatever you do this summer, get out and pack a book with you. Keep read-ing, and have a great break.

By Olivia Atwood ‘13 A&E Editor

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Students appreciate classmates’ artwork

Student Art Show Highlights Talent

On Thursday, May 31, students and faculty gath-ered at the Kellner Perform-ing Arts Center to admire the work of their classmates in the spring Student Art Show. An annual celebration of Mil-ton’s artists, the Student Art Show showcases work from a variety of fine arts classes, including Painting, Photog-raphy, and 3-D Studio Art.

Isabel Chun (III) and Sarah Lew (III) had stunning pieces on display. Both young artists composed backgrounds that distinctly contrasted with the centerpieces of their paintings. Sarah’s work depicted an oc-topus, set in a background of geometric shapes that captured the color scheme of ocean wa-ter. The cutting edges of the water beautifully accentuated the curves of the octopus. Isa-bel’s painting, a nostalgic self-portrait, depicted her smiling in a taxi in Hong Kong. For Isabel, the geometric shapes visible through the taxi win-dow represented the magnifi-cent Hong Kong skyline. Syd-

ney Park’s (III) painting was also striking, especially in its message. Her work showed a bird and a gigantic purple bear called the Nibu. “Happiness isn’t measured in pounds or grams. It is measured in sun-shine, cupcakes, hugs, bread and butter,” the bird explained. The Nibu smiled: “Life is good.” Morgan O’Connell (III), had a differently styled piece. In contrast to Sydney’s vibrant, cartoon-like painting, Morgan’s piece was pristine. The painting appeared at first to be a classic “Day at the Beach” scene, yet the piece was distinct in its use of an unusual side view. Her unique perspective revealed all of the shadows that the loom-ing trees cast over the beach.

Among the three-dimen-sional pieces, Cameron Park’s (III), Alaina Marangos’ (III), and Isabelle Carr’s (II) works were exceptional. Cameron, from 3D Studio Art, used wood as her medium. Her sculpture captured a running man in mo-tion, growing in size. Alaina of Studio Art created a ceramic face with a zipped mouth.

Both pieces suggest intrigu-ing back stories. Isabelle’s work, a deliberate structure with taxis, cars and a stop sign, depicted the constant motion of modern culture.

The student photography was equally impressive. Many students employed Photoshop to test the nature of reality in their pieces. A haunting work by Francesca Ely-Spence (III)meshed a real photograph of urban buildings with styl-ized silhouettes. Selina Cheah (III) took an image of Julia Xiong (II) and then used Pho-toshop to transport her into a riverbed, giving the photo an eerie and somber twist.

Overall, the show was ex-cellent. As if the artwork was not enough to draw an audi-ence, free cookies and lemon-ade were offered to all those who came to admire their classmates’ work. The numer-ous talents of Milton students are astonishing, and I strong-ly encourage all students to come to next year’s show.

By Faith Pang ‘15A&E Writer

Food Regulations Go Too Far

Thomas Jefferson once said, “Laws provide against injury from others, but not from ourselves.” In other words, government should strive to create laws that pro-tect us from those who might harm us, but not from our own actions. Recently, however, some Chicago public schools have begun to restrict the kinds of foods that students are permitted to pack in their lunches. In addition, some state legislatures have just passed laws banning trans fats in restaurants, while Mayor Bloomberg of New York has moved to ban sugary drinks.

The government has a responsibility to inform the American people about harm-ful foods so that they can make educated choices about diet. Yet the government should go no further than provid-ing information. For adults, restrictions on food impinge on their rights. Regardless of how unhealthy a prod-uct might be, adults are ca-pable of deciding what they want to put into their mouths.

This government inter-vention poses economic side-effects as well. The use of trans fats allows companies to lower food prices, so ban-ning these ingredients drives up costs for consumers. If,

after being sufficiently edu-cated, the public decides to no longer buy these foods, then the companies in question will have to adjust their prod-uct to meet market demands. Many businesses already ad-vertise fat-free options. Once again, the government should educate citizens, but not man-date their personal choices.

If such measures continue, where will they end? What if the government decides that coffee, cookies, and ice cream are also too unhealthy? With liberty comes responsibil-ity, and that responsibility in-cludes making wise decisions with regards to our health, to the best of our knowledge. These restrictions insult the intelligence of Americans by implying that they are not ca-pable of deciding what is best for themselves. The most diffi-cult controversy lies in restric-tions on what children eat. The government is supposed to protect minors from ailments like diabetes and obesity, and thus it makes sense for schools to serve healthier lunches. But do they have the right to throw out lunches brought from home, packed by par-ents, if teachers find the con-tents unhealthy? Some schools are now using this system, taking away parents’ rights to raise their own children.

Admittedly, there are

times when limited interven-tion on the school’s part is justified: when the parents’ choices are extremely un-healthy, such as only provid-ing candy bars and soda. In such rare cases, the school could inform parents that they feel their child is not being well nourished and offer the use of a healthier school lunch program. In addition, if a par-ent is not sending food at all, it is the school’s responsibility to make sure that the child is fed.

These questions of re-sponsibility are hard to re-solve, as food approved by the government one year is likely to change by the next. Ideas on nutrition vary great-ly, and differing perspectives each have medical studies to back them up. Today, many nutritionists believe that ani-mal fat is the root of all evil, while others think that carbo-hydrates are the true enemy.

In the end, the government needs to provide citizens with general guidelines for healthy eating, and then leave the deci-sion-making up to the individ-ual. Independence comes from having the right to make your own decisions in many aspects of your life, choosing for your-self, and then learning from your mistakes. Personal choic-es such as diet must be made by educated citizens, not by government policy-makers.

By Mykayla Sandler ‘14 Opinion Writer

Books to Spice Up Summertime

Friday, June 8th, 2012 | Page 9The Milton Measure Prom

The Last Dance: Senior Prom 2012On June 2, a rainy Saturday

night, the senior class and their dates dressed up for one of the most anticipated moments of their high school careers: Se-nior Prom. Despite the less-than-ideal weather, the seniors were excited and ready to end the year with one of their last events together as Milton Academy’s Class of 2012.

The night was full of pic-tures, food, and dancing. The celebration began as prom at-tendees gathered in the student center to take pictures. Every couple drew admiring eyes, the girls stunning in gowns and the boys striking in their three-piece tuxes. McKean Tompkins (I) shared that her favorite part of the night was “taking pictures, for sure!” Many students were eager to capture the memory of the night, hoping to look back on their good times in later years.

Once everyone had a few facebook worthy photos, the students boarded trolleys to the Long Wharf Marriott by the Aquarium. The trol-ley ride over was filled with excited chatter and the fre-quent flashes of cameras.

As the couples filed into

the lobby of the hotel, an-other round of picture-taking began. At around 8:30, the doors to the grand ballroom were opened. Upon walking in, McKean gushed that the chic venue was “better than last year’s by far.” Seated at formal tables, the seniors and their dates were served dinner. Carly Cummings (I) described the food as “phenomenal.” By the time dinner came to an end, everyone was ready to dance.

The dance floor was a hot spot for all attendees. Carly did not hesitate to cite dancing as her favorite part of the night. While most enjoyed the danc-ing, not all of the seniors were pleased with the DJ’s music selection. McKean said, “The music wasn’t great, but it did end with ‘Call Me Maybe’.” Most students remained on the dance floor for the majority of the event, intermittently leav-ing to cool off at tables and spend time with their dates. Soon after dinner, a sundae bar was opened, tempting most of the dancers to miss a couple songs in favor of dessert. Once the music was over, everyone filed out of the hotel and board-ed the trolleys back to campus.

Around 12:30, the seniors arrived back at school where

each received a big, fluffy Milton Academy blanket. Ex-hausted from a night of danc-ing, most seniors laid down their blankets and sprawled out on the floor of the student center. Even more food await-ed them: Slushie stations, do-nuts, and numerous different kinds of wraps were all avail-able. After the deans distrib-uted yearbooks, the soon-to-depart seniors hurried to write each other notes. After chang-ing out of their formal attire and kicking off their shoes, the Class of 2012 spent one last night together as a grade. Ms. Lillis, the 2012 class dean, announced the winners of the class raffle with prizes ranging from $50 gift cards to iPads and flat-screen TVs.

As the night came to a close, parents arrived to sign day students out, and dorm members parted in groups. Overall, Prom was a tremen-dous success. The seniors of the Class of 2012 will al-ways remember holding the summer and their futures at bay for one last night and dancing as the rain fell.

By Kat Fearey ‘14 A&E Writer

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Libby Perold (I) pins a boutonniere on her date, Henry Green (I)

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Best Ways To Disrupt Graduation

Fist-bump Mr. Bland when you get your diploma.

Give an acceptance speech after receiving your diploma. Invite your parents to come join you onstage. Come back for an encore.

Twice.

Scream “thief” and “charlatan” after the bag of coins is awarded. Proceed to Occupy Milton.

Hand out copies of Restless Virgins to parents. Remind them that they, too, have summer reading.

Worst Things You Can Say at College Orientation

wait...wait....shouldn’t we get parietals first?So...how many NHL draft picks did you have at your high school?

Do you know who Lily Halpern is?What time is check-in?

Have you signed out yet?Is this IA-able?

Things That Came And Went in 2011-2012

YOLOGender equality

Carly Rae JepsenThe Occupy movementThe Stang Whisperer

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Rejected Senior Portraits

The Milton MeasureFriday, June 8th, 2012 | Page 12 Arts & Entertainment

Senior Arts Stars Shine for MiltonBy Olivia Atwood ‘13

A&E EditorNo doubt about it, the senior class is stacked with brilliant artists. With so many exceptional musicians, painters, and per-formers, it is impossible to recognize every talented student who has ever set foot in Milton’s arts department. However,

some students have made the arts their home throughout their time at Milton. Six seniors--Danielle, Nick, Brittany, Louis, Liz and Andy--share their experiences with us as they move towards graduation, the summer, and the future. Best of luck to these six incredible students who have inspired us through dance, music, song, speech, theatre, and art, and set the standard for years to come.

Danielle Frederick: DancerWe all know Danielle. The pint-sized senior, who took her first dance class at the age of

two, has taken Milton’s stage by storm. Danielle shares that, during the Friday performance of this year’s winter Dance concert, she almost “started beaming while on stage,” so happy to be doing what she loves before an audience that included former Milton dance stars N’dea Hal-let and Ashley Bair (’11). “I had chills,” says Danielle, “I could hear N’dea and Ashley yelling ‘Little D!’...Everything seemed to fall together.” Since her arrival at Milton in the ninth grade, Danielle has held great admiration for the seniors who raised the bar before her. She recalls the great “energy and concentration” that her role models dedicated to “every step” of their dances, and adds that she was “honored” to perform alongside them. “I remember feeling so happy when I found out I would get to work with them,” Danielle recalls, reflecting on past dance concerts. One of her favorite feelings is “the hype that generates around Dance Concert...Dance Concert allows students of any background to learn more about dance and discover an appreciation for it.” She says, “Numerous times there have also been those moments when you are on stage and suddenly the energy of the crowd hits you...and you know you just nailed a step. You can’t help but beam and feel proud of yourself.” Danielle notes that the support of her teachers and coaches at Milton, specifically dance and choreography teacher Kelli Edwards, encouraged her as she pursued dance. “Ms. Edwards is incredible. She handles ...the Dance Concert and deserves a lot of respect,” Danielle gushes, “[And] I love the way she dances.” Whatever respect and apprecia-tion Danielle has for her time dancing at Milton, we, too, have for her. It has been inspiring to watch her glide across Milton’s stage and, luckily for us, it looks like she’s going to continue. “Dance was my first passion,” Danielle adds, “And I am not yet ready to let it go.”

Brittany Owens: SingerLast year, I was in the Kellner bathroom gushing over how happy I was that Brittany Owens

had been cast as the lead in the spring’s production of Chicago. Then, someone from a neighbor-ing stall said in a tiny voice, “Thanks!” Brittany emerged, smiling and blushing slightly. She might not remember that moment, but it only further proved to me that she is as kind as she is tal-ented. The lovely senior whose beautiful, raspy voice has become a regular Milton phenomenon has starred in the a cappella group Octet since freshmen year. Since coming to Milton, Brittany shares, she has “Loved every performance.” She reveals, “I know this is weird, but I love when I make a mistake [because] everyone cheers...no matter what.” Like the humble star she is, she notes that her favorite performances are the ones where she is singing background rather than soloing. She recalls that the performances she takes the most pride in are “Hometown Glory” and “The Dance,” as the background parts “Took a lot of control and technique.” Birttany began singing at the age of three or four in her church choir and has never stopped. “My father forced my sister to join the choir, so I decided to follow her,” Brittany recalls. There have been ups and downs to her singing career thus far, she notes, naming her hardest moment as her solo this year for Octet. “We wanted to get it over with, so even though my voice was almost completely shot, we performed. It was a major struggle for me to get my voice to work, let alone belt the notes I needed to, and at one point I almost fainted on stage, but I knew it was definitely too late to not perform,” she says. “Even though it was a rough performance, I knew the audience and community support[ed] [me].” Brittany has been known to light up Milton assemblies with her uplifting voice and it’s a given that we will miss her next year. Looking towards the future, she plans to continue singing, though not as a career. “I don’t want to turn this thing that I love into simply a way to make money,” she says, “I want to sing...simply for my love of singing.” She loves singing, and we love listening to her. “I’ll take whatever comes my way,” she adds, opti-mistically. I, for one, hope that someday she’ll be playing on the car radio as I drive down I-95.

Andy Zhang: ArtistAndy Zhang’s paintings are breathtaking. “I mostly work with styles of surrealism and pho-

torealism, ” shares Andy. “My favorite medium is oil paint.” One of his most memorable works, a surrealist piece done in dark pencil, depicts a crowd of people with clocks embedded in their heads before a crumpling, clock-embedded wall. Awed by his skill and vision, students couldn’t help but pause to admire the vast amount of emotion contained in a single piece. Since com-ing to Milton, Andy has emerged as an incredibly refined artist. His work is displayed across campus and known for its lifelike qualities and attention to detail. Some of his best-known works are what students have pinpointed as the “clock paintings,” three in particular. One de-picts a large eye with two hands of a clock ticking around the iris, a second the aforementioned clocks and the wall, and the third a colored painting of a wall carved out with a clock hanging in the sky. These three paintings are well known among the student body and recognized as Andy’s work instantly. One painting, however, done rather recently and displayed in this year’s student art show, takes our breath away. This painting shows Andy himself, staring at a wall with the three clock paintings hanging up, and looking at his watch. The painting, at a glance, resembles not a painting but a photograph. He captures his first paintings so perfectly they seem to be represented on film. Not a detail is left behind. This, in essence, captures Andy’s talent at photorealism. “My favorite piece is probably the most recent painting I did of my dorm in the style of photorealism,” Andy reveals. The painting of Wolcott house seems too real to be replicated simply with a brush and color, every bit of it down to the white of the bricks. His work has inspired not only students of the arts but also touring kids as they contemplate his intricate and unique paintings. Andy explains, “ I started drawing when I was 4. I’ve always liked to doodle, and when I started taking art classes, I knew it was something I’d like to pur-sue.” While he doesn’t think he’ll pursue art as a career, “I will continue art in the future,” the talented artist says. Andy’s work will live on at Milton, if not in galleries across the globe.

Louis McWilliams: SpeechieIn a recent French class, a couple of kids were procrastinating

and exploring the Milton website. They stumbled across pictures of Milton plays. One girl pointed to the screen and said, “There’s that kid! He’s been in literally every play.” The other girl nodded and clicked to the next picture. “Yeah,” she said, “He’s really good, too.” That boy is Louis McWilliams, one of the students who lives on Milton’s stage. Not only an actor, Louis can also “Speak” incredibly, competing in nation-wide speech tourna-ments. Louis has been doing work in the arts for quite some time now, but his work in speech really developed in high school. In fact, over Memorial Day weekend, he and Duo partner Liz Stanfield placed in the top 12 in the nation for Duo Interpretation with their piece “13 Ways to Screw Up Your College Interview,” by Ian McWethy. Their semi-final round wowed the crowd with the sparkle and confidence that Louis exudes. Louis displays tal-ent and expertise in all his work at Milton. He comes across as a kind, smart, and extremely talented student-performer. His favorite play at Milton, he reveals, was “Le Dindon,” the 2011 winter production, directed by Dar Anastas, because it was “tons of fun.” That phrase sums up what Louis has come to represent over the years: not someone who seeks to achieve high honor for the titles or awards, but someone who strives to perform and do well for the “fun” and joy that he gets from it. Louis will attend Stanford in the fall and he doesn’t know if he’ll pursue speech because his school doesn’t have a college team. Louis reveals, “I will definitely continue to pursue theatre, possibly even major in it.” One of Louis’s standout performances during his time at Milton was his performance in 2011’s “The Visit,” where he played the lead with compassion and fear so real Ms. Marianelli confessed to thinking about the show for days af-terwards. The members of the speech team will always laugh about Louis’s obsession with playing bananagrams at tourna-ments, and with singing his rendition of “Let me see your funky chicken.” Louis is one of a kind, and hopefully he will come back to visit and to perform in the future. As he puts it, “Theatre is one of my passions and I can’t wait to see where it takes me.”

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Danielle Frederick (I) dances with grace

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Stars of the Milton Arts ProgramLiz Stanfield: Actress

Since her middle school days, Liz Stanfield’s wavy-curly hair, dazzling laugh, and sharp performances have made her a stand-out on the Milton Stage. Hearing Liz’s flawless Spanish wowed Senora’s Crew’s 4AP class this year, witnessing the time and energy she devotes to speech made the whole speech wing love her, and seeing her steal show after show in theatre productions sealed Liz in Milton’s book of standouts. Liz is truly unique. She plays her characters to perfection with a kind of zest that only she possesses. One of her favorite performances was “Le Din-don” as well, and who could forget her as the crazy foreign lady who hid in the wardrobe. In fact, one scene stands out so clearly you can practically see Liz’s hands wiggle from the inside of the wardrobe and pull the doors shut with a click. She must have curled up in there for at least ten minutes without making a peep while wearing that red fluffy dress. Liz captivates audiences no matter what she does. She’s been acting since she was little, she revealed, and she doesn’t think she’ll ever stop. Her first ma-jor production was “The Odyssey,” directed by Shane Fuller in 2008-09. Liz belted it out as Marcy Park in this fall’s production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” And who could forget her whipping out a flute and soloing on stage, only further emphasizing her skill in not only acting and singing, but also music? Liz has gained recognition as an incredible student, actress, and person throughout her 13 years at Milton, but to many, she will be the friend with whom we share personal jokes about bad ballots from speech nationals and laugh about tiny details of our everyday lives. Liz inspires anyone who’s ever dreamed about taking the stage, and we look forward to see-ing her take on the future with that distinctive Liz-like-sparkle.

Nick Deveau: MusicianNick Deveau belongs behind his drum set, and everyone

who has had the pleasure of hearing him bang out a solo knows it. “Anytime there’s a good crowd, I love playing,” he says, “It’s not everyday that I can share my playing with people around me, and that’s always pretty thrilling.” When asked about his favorite Milton memory, Nick recalls being in South Africa on the Jazz trip, playing “A gig on the waterfront in Cape Town--We played this amphitheatre open to the public, so people could come and go as they wished. If you think about that, it means that the size of your audience is totally dependant on the quality of your performance, and we managed to pack the amphitheatre full. Both songs “I’ll Remember April” and “All Blues (Latin Feel)” were highlights of the day.” He recalls another defining moment as “[his] solo on Art Blakey’s “Caravan” this year at the fall jazz concert. Nailed that one.” It’s hard to imagine the killer percussionist ever not nailing a solo. Luckily, he plans on continuing playing in the future, “though not on a professional level.” Nick says, “It’ll always be a sweet hobby, a way to meet people, and a way to earn a few bucks. But for me, music is all about performance.” He acknowledges his jazz teacher, Mr. Bob Sinicrope, and his drum teacher, Adam Nazro, as two huge contributing factors to his drumming career thus far. “[Mr. Sini-crope] understood that we can learn more about playing our in-struments in one two hour gig than in a whole semester of class, so he really tried to get us out playing,” shares Nick. “And Mr. Nazro knows my weaknesses inside and out and forces me to spend months and months on them.” He feels both mentors have made him a successful and “versatile” drummer. While he may have had humble beginnings (“In third grade, I heard my neigh-bor, Brooks English (I), playing...I asked my mom if I could play too...I got a few lessons for my birthday and I loved it. Within weeks Brooks heard me shredding the kit in my garage and re-tired from the art.”), it is clear that Nick is going places. Hope-fully, he’ll return to play for us in the future from time to time.

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Sale of Independent Alt-rock Sta-tion 101.7 WFNX Raises Concerns

On Wednesday, March 16, Stephen M. Mindich, the ex-ecutive owner of alternative rock station 101.7 WFNX, disclosed that the station is being sold to the corporate media group Clear Channel Communications, Inc. The sale is causing uproar among FNX listeners, many of whom view it as a symptom of the in-creasing corporate movement in modern music and media.

Alternative music fans cherished FNX for its delib-erate and one-of-a-kind playl-ists, which frequently featured local artists. Through weekly features such as “Local Expo-sure,” FNX directly promoted upcoming groups from greater Boston. Eva Grant shares, “I don’t know what will hap-pen to the local music scene when FNX stops broadcast-ing local bands.” While many more corporate stations are driven by financial agendas, primarily aiming to amass lis-teners, FNX remained dedi-cated first and foremost to the preservation of indepen-dent music in the Boston area.

Evening DJ Jim Ryan shared in a public goodbye to listeners that working for FNX was what he had always envisioned radio to be like: A small group of people, drawn together by a shared pas-

sion for music. The dynamic that Ryan described carried through on air. Eva states that, “The spirit of the DJs and the listeners and the musicians...lead me to believe in the sta-tion. Because of the heart that went into every song played and every concert hosted, I didn’t grasp how much the Alternative music scene in Boston was losing power.”

Nevertheless, Mindich shared that despite FNX’s lo-cal core of listeners and rich history as Boston’s first-ever alternative station, financial-ly sustaining the station has grown increasingly difficult since the beginning of the eco-nomic recession. According to the station owner, March 16 only marked the end of negotiations with Clear Chan-nel that had been pending for some time. The decision was a purely financial one: While, from an artistic standpoint FNX may have had “heart,” from a business standpoint it was not a profitable venture.

Clear Channels’ purchase of the station immediately re-sulted in massive layoffs. With-in twenty-four hours of Mind-ich’s announcement, a number of DJs and other personali-ties had lost their positions.

Listeners fear that the im-minent closing of the station is a sign of a public dilemma that is much greater than WFNX.

Over the past decade, media as a whole has become much more corporate and industri-alized. Hundreds of stations nationwide may be managed by the same label. As a result, celebrity artists dominate the airwaves while local and in-dependent musicians struggle more and more to find audi-ences. The purchase of FNX, one of the few remaining gen-uinely independent radio sta-tions in New England, by Clear Channel—a massive corpora-tion that Boston.com describes as a “radio giant,” seems to epitomize the growing qualms of independent musicians.

While the sale has been finalized, FNX has promised listeners that it will stay on-air until the end of June. Ad-ditionally, the station owner is retaining FNX’s intellectual property, such as call letters, archives, interviews, and vid-eos, leaving the possibility for FNX to develop into an Internet or satellite station if resources become available. Upcoming shows such as the Seaport Six, to be held on June 14 at the Bank of Amer-ica Pavilion, will continue as planned. For those interested, more information, including Mindich’s letter and Clear Channel’s statement, are avail-able online at wfnx.com.

By Kat Kulke ‘13 Senior Editor

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Nick Deveau (I) with fellow DJ James McHugh (I) at the black box rave

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College Pricetags: AnUnreasonable Burden?

Opinion

For many students here at Milton, going to college is never in doubt. De-spite the ongoing recession, higher ed-ucation remains a top priority. Our gen-eration has placed an enormous amount of emphasis on a college degree, to the point that without one an individual cannot succeed in this day and age. The number of overqualified candidates for fewer jobs has grown throughout the years; consequently, today’s youth must ensure that they are equipped to compete amongst the best—but at what cost?

The incredible price of education is sadly no longer a surprise. Many fam-ilies must undergo two challenges: getting their child accepted to college and then financ-ing that education. College counselor Mrs. Klein-Ash said frankly that “the price of private colleges, and even in-state colleges, has grown out of control, so there are fewer people who even consider these schools.” She also mentioned the hin-drances of burdensome student loans and their effects on a person’s credit score in the future. Although the phe-nomenon of fewer people consider-ing certain schools does decrease the field of competition for families with means, it is unfortunate for students who are qualified enough to be part of the applicant pool but just can’t make the huge financial sacrifice.

Is college even worth the financial implications? As Christian Castillo (I) said, “If college comes at that expen-sive a price, it should guarantee suc-cess,” which it, of course, cannot. Yet it remains a general belief that in order to

be successful and have career options, one must go to college; few are told otherwise. So if we all must attend col-lege in order to have a shot at success, why is it out of reach for an increas-ingly large number of people? Why make it even harder to succeed if soci-ety wants to see its children succeed? Well, according to NPR, education budgets are shrinking even as schools are paying more for athletic recruit-ment and services like catering, all of which are less than necessary for a top-ranked education. As long as schools can charge exorbitant prices, they will.

This problem does not seem to have an easy solu-tion. For now, stu-dents will have to fight to secure their spots, even if that means shedding the proverbial blood, sweat and tears. Many will simply rationalize, as Nicole Rufus (I) did: “Yeah,

it’s expensive, but that’s the cost of get-ting [that] quality of education”—even if that cost means piles of loans, grants, and additional financial struggles. The same argument can be made for elite prep schools such as Milton: families are willing to pay those extra dollars in order to have the best chance at success while getting a world-class education.

Not many of us can think of an alternative to college; it has been and perhaps always will be the common goal of most high school educations. Though its costs can be financially crippling, in the long run, perhaps we should value it not only for academics, but also for the people we meet and the experiences we gain. Then, no mat-ter the monetary burden, college will remain a priceless part of our lives.

By Monique Williams ‘13 Opinion Writer

Promises and Tension as Egyptians Head to Polls

In February of 2011, Egyptian re-bellions ousted Hosni Mubarak, ending his thirty year dictatorship over Egypt. Over fifteen months later, from May 23rd to 28th, Egypt held the first round of the first free presidential election in the country’s history. On June 16th and 17th, the Egyptian people will come to a final decision as to whom they want to lead them for the next four years.

The two candidates moving on to the final round of the election are Mohammed Morsi of the Muslim Brotherhood and Ahmed Shafiq, a secular former prime minister under Mubarak. Neither candidate won the primary election by a majority, each only gaining 25% of the vote. Ulti-mately, the results of the final elec-tion will be determined by what form of society the people want: a republic guided by Islamic beliefs or one guid-ed by the spirit of secular government.

Morsi pledges to veer away from Mubarak’s non-religious despotism while avoiding Islamic repression. Ac-cording to the Associated Press, Morsi states that if he is elected, “the presi-dency will not be reduced to one per-son,” and promises reform for every sector of the Egyptian population from women to Christians. For Egyptian women, Morsi has promised the right to freedom of dress as well as equal employment opportunities. Addition-ally, he pledges to provide Egypt’s Coptic minority with the ability to ob-tain high-level government positions.

Promises alone will not be enough to win Morsi the election. In order to truly earn support from these political minorities, Morsi must specify pre-cisely how he plans to expand rights for women and Christians. As Egypt’s new constitution will be entirely un-der the control of the future presi-dent, Morsi must make his plans for the constitution clear to the Egyptian people, and be held accountable for the liberation of oppressed groups.

If Morsi stays true to his prin-ciples, he has a good chance of se-curing the presidency. In a recent

parliamentary election, the Islamists gained control of more than 70% of the seats. This strong majority demon-strates that Egyptians are inclined to vote for an Islamic leader like Morsi.

However, his refusal to charge the military for treason may lose him many potential voters. During Mubarak’s rule, Egyptian soldiers terrorized and killed many protesters, shooting at random on the streets at the first sign of disorder. Former rebels might in-terpret Morsi’s support of the military as the sanctioning of oppression. The military has played the role of govern-mental overseer in the months since Mubarak’s fall, and many Egyptians remain suspicious of their intentions.

Shafiq, in sharp contrast to Morsi, has extensive experience working in the government. Though he played a role in Mubarak’s dictatorship, his knowledge of Egypt and its parliament could provide Egypt with the stability that it needs. The economy is feeble, and many services remain disrupted. In order to recover, Egypt requires a leader who will step up and secure the future of the country through effective legislation. In addition, Shafiq’s secu-lar principles appeal to younger and less orthodox citizens. Youth and non-Muslims have expressed feelings of being neglected or disenfranchised by the government, and thus favor Shafiq.

Nevertheless, Shafiq’s former ties to Mubarak may harm his chances of election. The Voice of American News reports that hundreds of pro-testers recently broke into Shafiq’s campaign headquarters and looted it in act of anger. This protest is strik-ingly similar to the riots held last year against Mubarak. Shafiq lacks the sup-port of many of the Egyptians who helped to depose Mubarak’s regime.

Whether Morsi or Shafiq wins the election, plenty of Egyptians will be an-gered. Either result will spur protests. This election may not bring peace as many hope; it may even result in fur-ther turmoil for Egypt. Only time will tell what the outcome will be, but with a free election underway, Egypt is gradu-ally making its way towards reform.

By Daphne Chow ‘14 Opinion Writer

www.seren.bangor.ac.uk/news-politics

An Egyptian man casts his ballot

SGA Elections Trigger Debate

Compared with the head moni-tor election, boarding and day moni-tor elections provide students with the opportunity to choose their lead-ers in a more intimate setting, com-plete with personalized speeches, fa-miliar faces, and comfortable chairs instead of crowded bleachers. Yet for two years in a row, candidate speeches made in King Theater have sparked great controversy in both the student and the adult community.

Some found the inflammatory comments of several candidates purely entertaining. “They didn’t want to of-fend anyone. They were just trying to be funny,” a Class II student said. Such divisive remarks, coming from a friendly dorm-mate, seem to provoke endless cheering and clapping, rather than disapproval. Unlike the head mon-itor election, which involves multiple rounds of speeches and fierce compe-tition, boarding and day monitor elec-

tions have traditionally been more re-laxed, with largely predictable results.

On the other hand, some students, along with many members of the fac-ulty and administration, have voiced their concerns. They not only found some of the comments inappropriate, but also worried that these potential student leaders’ imprudent behav-ior would set a bad example for the people they serve--this potential influ-ence was seen by the crowd’s cheer-ing in the aftermath of the comments.

Associate Dean of Students An-dré Heard has spoken at length during chapel about the inherent responsibil-ity a student assumes once he stands in front the podium. Since that chapel, rumors have begun to spread about the possibility of election speeches re-quiring faculty approval in the future. Though Mr. Heard said in an interview that he would not initiate the conver-sation on this issue with the SGA or the Boarding Council until this fall,

By Yvonne Fu‘14 Opinion Editor

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“Yet it remains a gen-eral belief that in order

to be successful and have career options,

one must go to college”

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students have begun to worry that they will lose the fun of the election pro-cess and the original voice they seek in their leaders if candidates have to write their speeches under adult censorship.

With the final chapter yet to be written, it remains unclear whether the tone and feel of the election pro-cess will change significantly and if there will be a stronger disciplin-ary crackdown on speakers who make potentially offensive speeches.

But our eyes have been fixed on the wrong side of the story.

The question is not how we inter-pret the candidates’ jokes and refer-ences, but rather what cultural cues and social norms at Milton prompt-ed them to think that these contro-versial comments would be funny.

The question is not whether people in the audience were cheering loudly just as friends or supportive dorm-members, but what anxieties moti-vated them to join the crowd even if they disagreed with the candidates.

Outside the Milton bubble, politi-cians often change the focus of their speeches because each audience cares about different issues. When our homegrown candidates stood in

front of the podium — whether they were serious about running or were just “trying to be funny” — the con-tent of their speeches reflected not only their choices but also our values.

At Milton, we take great pride in making our voices heard. The school motto “dare to be true” exemplifies the pride, honesty, and individuality of the student body. But at the same time, we cannot stress how accepting this place needs to be in order to support us and accommodate all of our differences.

As a community, Milton is made up of many different cultures and backgrounds. In light of this diver-sity, perhaps staying true to ourselves means more than just blurting out exactly what’s on our minds. Even in “daring to be true,” we have to give the same respect and consid-eration we would expect from an-other member of the community.

Debating whether to change elec-tion rules will only lead to a futile re-hashing of past drama. Until we start asking ourselves the fundamental questions at the heart of this contro-versy, I fear that there will be more “inappropriate” speeches that can-not be stopped by rules on paper.

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Opinion

Environmental Con-sciousness on Campus

Wherever you turn your head at Milton, you can spot colorful recy-cling bins, all sporting the classic re-cycling logo. The vestibules in the stu-dent center, the science building, and Ware Loop all are well-stocked with recycling receptacles. Nevertheless, Milton’s efforts to reduce its enormous environmental footprint have a ways to go to create a truly sustainable campus.

Milton is a remarkably large school. Sprawling over 125 acres, its campus boasts nu-merous athletic fields and impressive art installations. Its sus-tainability, however, is not ideal. Because of Milton’s sheer size and age, the school’s consumption of resources is immense. It does, however, make an effort to re-duce its environmental impact on the surrounding area. Compared to many schools of like size, Milton not only meets the standards for careful watch over its carbon and waste emissions, but exceeds them. As one member of Class IV said, “It’s actually pretty cool how Milton is so green. Anywhere I walk, it’s nearly impossible to miss Milton’s efforts for greener surround-ings.” Furthermore, every year Mil-ton continues to step up its efforts to be environmentally conscious. How-ever, what truly distinguishes Mil-ton in its green mission is the pas-sion that both students and faculty feel for the cause of saving the planet from global warming and pollution.

Hannah Cabot and Anna Roberts, both of Class I, worked to create a Mil-ton compost system for their senior project. Observing the patterns in which Milton students throw away their food, they discovered that students frequent-ly take more food than they are able to

finish, consistently wasting composta-ble substances such as fruit and veg-etables. A compost system, in which the remains of different foods such as fruits and vegetables are allowed to decompose and ferment, would re-sult in highly nutritious, organic soil that could be used as fertilizer. Such a system would allow Milton to reduce its enormous food waste by putting the food we throw away to better use.

Other troubling environmental questions remain: Why do the boarding houses consume so much energy? Why have the cooling and heating systems

in Ware not been updated to more ef-fective and efficient systems? Thank-fully, dorm heads have begun encour-aging students to be

more sustainable, and the sustainabil-ity board is currently hosting a compe-tition where the pair of brother-sister dorms that uses the least amount of energy wins a trip to go paintballing. This incentive encourages boarders, who spend the most time on campus and therefore use the most significant amount of the school’s energy, to re-duce their environmental footprint. Un-fortunately, changing the temperature control systems in Ware proves more challenging because the aging structure would need serious and costly renova-tions to accommodate such changes.

Ultimately, sustainability at Mil-ton is in the hands of students. When faced with the choice of throwing a plastic bottle into the nearby trash or walking an extra five yards to a re-cycling bin, we too often choose the easy route. But the small blue bins in every classroom at Milton serve a purpose other than to add a dash of color to the room. We should repay these efforts to be environmentally conscious by making use of the many ways to help that Milton provides.

By Constantine Velhamos ‘15 Opinion Writer

Chris Fay

Chris Fay (I) and Karen Li (I) share a moment at the end of their senior year

Seniors Give Advice

In the midst of graduation season, seniors experience a variety of emo-tions, ranging from excitement to sor-row. Two seniors, Chris Fay and Kar-en Li, shared how they are feeling as their time at Milton comes to a close.

When asked to give advice to the grades to come, Chris says, “Take a minute to slow down. Your time here is going to fly by. Every now and then, you should make sure that what you’re doing reflects what you value and how you want to spend your brief years at Milton because, before you know it, you’ll be receiving an e-mail from a student asking you to answer ques-tions similar to those asked of me.”

Karen advises, “Have fun and remember to relax, because ulti-mately, that C on your paper is not

going to make a difference in the long run. And get as much sleep as possible during your upperclass-man years -- trust me, you’ll need it.”

So how should we make the most of Milton? “Don’t be too self-con-scious; learn this lesson early on,” says Chris. “Go run through the fresh-man assembly with a Green man-butterfly-mix costume with police of-ficers chasing you. It’s okay to make a fool out of yourself. In five years, you won’t remember that math test you took last week. You’ll instead re-member those moments [where] you stepped out of your comfort zone; those will stick with you forever.”

“Yes,” Karen agrees. “Be reck-less, be bold, but not too bold or reck-less—that’s really all I can say; you need to have the best time here.”

By Mark Iraheta ‘15 Opinion Writer

“Ultimately, sustainabil-ity at Milton is in the

hands of students.”

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Milton’s most obvious signs of environmental friendliness

The Milton MeasureFriday, June 8th, 2012 | Page 16 SportsTrack Steps Up its Game

This year’s boys and girls track season proved to be a resounding success. The girls placed fourth at the ISTA Championships, an improve-ment from their sixth place finish in 2011, while the boys placed eighth. Both squads have strong, young talent in most events. Excellent prog-ress from underclassmen and juniors buoyed the girls’ successes, while the boys graduated very few seniors, developments which bode well for next year’s teams.

Despite the advantages of a young team, the boys’ one senior, Captain Vince Kenne-dy (I), will be greatly missed. He contributed greatly to the team’s sprinting and acted as the glue that held the team to-gether. Other sprinters, includ-ing Jonah Dwyer (II), Max Motroni (II), Jude Simplice (IV), and Charles Wang (II), had very impressive seasons. Wang and Simplice also per-formed well in the long jump, while junior Matt Rohrer con-tributed in the long jump, the

triple jump, and the hurdles. In the throwing events, Fresh-men Bobby Gilmore -- who progressed well in the hurdles with Rohrer -- threw a mon-strous personal best in the Javelin at the New England Championships to earn third, while sophomore Sean Sylva built upon his season’s consis-tently stellar performances and took sixth. Pole Vaulter Kevin Lee (III) ended his season on an impressivel high note, jumping an amazing 12’6”. The distance squad was a sure source of points for the boys team: Captain Ben Bosworth (II) dominated the 1500 and 800 meters, with fellow ju-niors Adam Rochelle and Jon Esty contributing in the 1500 and 3000. In addition, distance runner Dan Rubenstein (II) saw great improvement all season.

On the girls side, the sprinters were led by Captain Elly Day (I), whose positive attitude and lightning-speed will be difficult to match next season. All of the sprinters made key contributions; most notably, Nicole Acheampong (II) came in 5th in the 100 me-ters at New Englands. Sophie

Lenihan (IV) had a stellar first season in the hurdles, finish-ing 3rd in the 300 meter inter-mediate hurdles at the ISTAs; Titania Nguyen (III) took 6th in the 100 meter high hurdles. The girl’s distance runners also had a great season, with Lindsay Atkeson (II) scoring points and improving steadily towards an excellent perfor-mance at New Englands, while Danielle Frederick (I) -- one of the most focused and fun-to-watch distance runners in the ISL -- won almost all of her races in the 3000 meters. Junior distance runner Abbie Higgins also had breakout per-formances this season. A final major highlight was Captain Kate Ballinger’s (I) victory in the pole vault at New Englands, a superb accomplishment.

Overall, both the boys and girls teams provided Mil-ton with many memorable track moments in the 2012 season. Both groups’ seniors will be missed, but up-and-coming young talent will ensure that the Mustangs re-main competitive in 2013.

By Anthony Sabitsky ‘13 Guest Writer

Girls Varsity Softball Finishes on a High Note

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Lax bros refine their game

The girl’s varsity softball team’s 2012 season ended even more strongly than it began. Thanks to their faith-ful fan section comprised pri-marily of parents and the de-voted Mr. David Smith, the Mustangs sealed home vic-tories with ease, winning all but one home game. Away, the girls adjusted to uneven, unfamiliar fields, transition-ing with confidence from smooth dirt to patchy grass.

Though notorious for their poor first inning performanc-es, the Stangs possess a rare, relentless drive, which Coach Amy Hickey calls the “It ain’t over til it’s over” spunk.

Captains Jane Ghublikian and Amy Chappel, along with senior leaders Maggie Walsh and Kate Couturier, consis-tently pushed the girls to work harder. These four soon-to-be alumni reminded the under-classmen of their talent and taught them how to use it to best benefit the team. The chemis-try between the five newcom-ers--Genevieve Iwanicki (II), Sarah Anderson(II), Emie At-wood (III), Erika Lamere(IV) and Jamie Murray(IV)--and the returning players came naturally as each teammate developed the incentive to play hard not only for them-selves but also for each other.

Freshman Erika Lamere commented, “This team was so welcoming and to be a part of it meant something special. I could always look forward to practice. While it was organized and pro-ductive, we never failed to save some time for fun.”

MA travelled to Marion to face Tabor in a competitive match. In the early innings, the Seawolves were up with a 4-1 lead. Though Milton hit the ball through the seams of Tabor’s defense, the girls were still down 11-6 in the 6th. In the top of the 7th, the Mustangs rallied back as Jane Ghublikian(I) slugged the ball over the fence for a grand-slam to tie the game. Unfortu-nately, the Seawolves’ timely hitting in their last at-bats gave them the 13-12 win. Despite the loss, the game served as a turning point in their season, as the girls proved to them-selves that they could compete with highly-ranked teams.

Late in the season, the team trekked to Lawrence Acade-my. The Mustangs were eager-ly anticipating the showdown against the Spartans, who, at the time, were 6-0. The Mus-tangs’ aggressive offense and composed defense resulted in a 3-1 victory. Jane Ghublikian, who had only been pitching for two years, controlled the mound, throwing a one hitter.

While Jessica Li (II) owned center field with a classic ‘bas-ket catch,’ Maggie Walsh (I) had a memorable diving catch in left field, preserving the no-hitter through six innings. Adding to the accolades, with two hits and two RBIs, Catcher Sarah Anderson (II) proved that Milton’s persis-tent offense was unstoppable.

No game this season could sum up the character of the girl’s softball team so well as their defeat of Nobles. The ri-valry game at the end of the season was time for the girls to demonstrate how hard they practiced and to realize their full potential. The Mustangs were truly the underdogs, up against the 1st place team in the ISL, but the girls proved that the stats and standings were irrelevant in the wake of passion, motivation, and de-termination. Despite the Bull-dogs’ 15-1 record, the girls played their best softball of the year, beating their rivals, 2-1.

“The best part about our last game,” commented Amy Chappel (I), “was that every player contributed, which speaks a lot to who we are as a team.” The Mustangs shared a fulfilling season of hard work, good friends, and a lot of laughter, finishing the spring with a lot to be proud of.

By Sophia Tsanotelis ‘13 Sports Writer

The 2012 boys varsity la-crosse team entered the season as league underdogs. With six-teen new players, including six sophomores and one freshman, the Mustangs found them-selves alone in their optimism for a good season. During pre-season play in St. Petersberg, Florida, senior midfielder and face off specialist Eddie Rich-ardson guaranteed 10 wins for the young Mustang squad. With 14 other elite teams in the ISL, 10 wins is no small feat, but one the boys were determined to accomplish.

“We wanted to prove the doubters wrong,” said freshman long pole mid-fielder Sean Brennan.

Ultimately, the lacrosse team finished with a middle-of-the-road record of 7 wins and 8 losses. The Stangs had a bad habit of playing down to their lesser opponents’ level. An early season showdown at home against the perennially bottom-dwelling St. George’s exposed Milton’s Achilles’ heel. The Dragons jumped out to an early lead and appeared to be on their way to winning a pivotal game. Milton was able to pull it out in the end however, and won 14-11 for the first victory of the season.

Much later, the Mustangs were not so fortunate. The 0-12 BB&N Knights were poised to avoid a donut in the win column, while Mil-ton rolled into the Cambridge turf with their minds on the fast approaching Nobles Day. The Knights rode the Mus-tangs all the way to over-

time, where Milton fell 11-10. The season’s high points,

however, were also plenti-ful. Milton punished a visit-ing Belmont Hill early in the season, an upset win that en-ergized the Mustangs and set-back a league rival. The loss, from which the Hillies would never fully recover, led to a much worse than expected season from Belmont Hill.

Despite a disappointing end result, the game against St. Sebastians proved that Milton could compete with the ISL powerhouses. The 12-11 loss hurt the Mustangs’ record, but shocked the rest of the league into respecting Milton much more than it had previously. The game bred confidence for Milton and kicked off a strong second half of the season.

Later wins versus St. Pauls, St. Marks, and Groton were sweet, but none was sweeter than the victory over Nobles. Milton’s rivals were no match for the motivated Mustangs. Backed by strong goal tend-ing, the Stangs won 10-8.

When asked to reflect on the season, Captain Nick Ga-gnon (I) summed it up best: “We beat Nobles, enough said.”

Goals by captain Sam Wasserman (I) and lead-ing scorer Cole Morrissette (II) catapulted Milton to the first of many Mustang victo-ries on this past Nobles Day.

“We had a good season, but it could’ve been better,” said Wasserman. “We underesti-mated ourselves from the start, but we finished strong.”

By Sam Barrett-Cotter ‘13 Sports Editor

Boys Varsity Lacrosse

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MA Baseball’s Strong Season

In its most successful year in recent history, Milton base-ball finished second in the ISL with an overall record of 15-4 and a league record of 11-4. Just one game behind league champions Belmont Hill, this year’s Mustangs have much to be proud of.

Milton’s potent offense powered them to five games in which they scored over ten runs. Led by captains Jared Friedberg (I), Tyler Starks (I), and Brooks English (I), the Mustangs’ run production was generated by a combination of speed and power. Each player was a threat in the batter’s box as well as on the base path. The Mustangs’ stellar pitching and stifling defense shut out oppo-nents in six games. Mike Da-

vis (III), Jake Farabee (II), and Jesse Francese (I) constantly shut down opposing batters. The Mustangs’ defense was clean, and they rarely made errors. Stolen bases were es-pecially difficult to come by against Milton with catcher Josh Ellis (II) behind the plate. Ellis made gunning down base runners a routine play.

The season culminated in a victory versus Nobles at home. Davis pitched lights out, once again shutting out the Bulldogs. When the Mus-tangs came up to bat in the bottom of the sixth, the score was 0-0. Milton began ral-lying, however, and Brooks English’s two-run single broke the game open. By the time Nobles could record their third out, the damage was done: the Mustangs led 4-0. Davis

shut down the Bulldogs in the top of the seventh, with help from Josh Ellis’s throw to catch a runner stealing. Da-vis struck out the last batter with a fastball, and the rest of the game belonged to Milton.

The game that this year’s baseball team played was scrappy and gritty. Play-ers made a habit of grinding out tough wins and breaking open big games. The mus-tangs’ pitching was unstop-pable and kept the opposing offense unsettled and off-bal-ance. Although they will lose many important seniors, next year’s team has a bright fu-ture with the development of strong underclassmen such as Drew Jacobs (III), Austin Johnson (III), and John Fad-ule (III), and will again be contending for the ISL title.

By Charlie Blasberg ‘14Sports Editor

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Jesse Francese (I) fires a blazing fastball

MA Golf Team Improves Stroke by StrokeThe golf team finished

the season with a 12-6-4 re-cord highlighted by outstand-ing individual performances. Duncan Bowden (II) was undefeated through the first 12 matches of the season and eventually finished with a team-best 16-4-2 record. Captain Louis McWilliams (I), Jackson Walsh (I), Mike McGee (II), Scott Majkowski (III), and season #1 seed Sam Procter (III) made up the rest of the Mustang’s golf squad. These boys had high hopes of winning a season-long race

to the ISL championship; un-fortunately, with their record the odds were slim to none.

The Mustangs, however, still had a glimmer of hope left in their season. Being one of the top teams in the ISL, Mil-ton qualified their top 5 golfers to attend the Kingman Cham-pionship tournament at Wian-no Country Club in Osterville, MA. This year-end tourna-ment determined the year’s team champion of the ISL.

Sam Procter was asked about his expectations for the tournament: “Obviously, our goal is to shoot a good score as a team and win the tourna-

ment. I believe we have some very talented golfers going to the event and could post a low number as a team. To win it, we will likely need to shoot 310 or better, which is about a 77 stroke average for the best 4 out of 5 scores on our team.” This goal is attainable for the Mustang’s golf team.

Throughout the season, their 1-5 matches have rou-tinely earned the bulk of points for the team. One thing coach Christopher Kane said about this year’s squad is that, “We have about four guys that can post some pretty low numbers, but they haven’t fired on all

cylinders in one match yet this year. I think that’s where some of our losses came from; if we can get all our guys to go out and play their best at Wianno, there is no doubt in my mind we can take this trophy home.”

With arguably the best tal-ent in the ISL and some new firepower lined up for next year’s team, the Mustangs golf program seems to be jump-ing to the head of the pack.

Season Stats:Scott Majkowski- 17-4-2Duncan Bowden- 16-5-1Mike McGee- 12-2-5Sam Procter- 13-7-3

Jackson Walsh- 10-10-3Louis McWilliams- 10-4 (Captain) ISL Kingman Championship results:Mike McGee- 76 (All ISL)Scott Majkowski- 79Jackson Walsh- 80Sam Procter- 84Louis McWIlliams- 89 Team results:Nobles: 298 1st placeMilton: 319 6th place

By Scott Majkowski ‘14 Guest Writer

Top Five 2012 Senior Athletes

This past week, I had the chance to sit down with five of Milton’s elite senior athletes as they finish up their Milton careers. These Mustangs will be taking their talents to the collegiate level where they will undoubtedly represent our school very well. Each leaves big shoes to fill, and their pres-ence on campus, as well as on field, will be sorely missed. These athletes are Devaughn Holliday (Football), Rob O’Gara (Ice Hockey), Brighid Noone (Ice Hockey), Jane Ghublikian (Softball), and Brooks English (Baseball).

Jane GhublikianVarsity Softball

What is the greatest ath-letic accomplishment you and your softball team have had in your time at Milton?

Definitely our win against Nobles this year. We won 2-1. At one point they had [the] bases loaded with no outs. The team probably hasn’t beat Nobles for the past 10 years. That’s probably an exaggera-tion but I wouldn’t be surprised if it was true. Before the game on Friday, Nobles was tied for the ISL title with Governor’s and we (obviously) knocked them out, which was unreal.

Brighid NooneVarsity Ice Hockey, Field Hockey, and Lacrosse

What is it like playing 3 different varsity sports?

I came to Milton only having played hockey and I picked up field hockey and la-crosse mostly because I want-ed to be on a team with my friends and to try something new. These past four years

I’ve come to really like the variety of the 3 sports though.

Devaughn HollidayVarsity Football and La-crosse

What is your role as a captain in terms of the team, and then in terms of the school as a whole?

As a captain, I am the leader of the team both on and off the field. I help my teammates better themselves as football players. I also set a good example off the field, whether during team out-ings or around the school.

Rob O’GaraVarsity Hockey and Lacrosse

What do you feel is a stu-dent athlete’s role at Milton or at other high schools?

Giving the whole school something to come together for. Everyone can come to-gether and rally around a team representing their school and become excited and into school spirit by rooting for their fellow classmates.

Brooks EnglishVarsity Baseball

Do you feel you have left a mark on the MA baseball program?

Hopefully. The only thing I hope I left was a sense of hard work. That’s all anybody really needs to succeed in any-thing in life I think. Last year, Captain Erik Jacobsen (‘11) left a lasting image of the in-sane hard work he put in, so this year we copied him. Hope-fully, next year the younger guys will copy the hard work that the seniors put in.

By Sam Barrett-Cotter ‘13 Sports Editor

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Girls Varsity LacrosseCrushes the Competition

The Milton Girls’ Varsity Lacrosse team celebrated the end of a success-ful season with a satisfying win over Nobles. With a record of 8-8, the team greatly improved from last year. The team got to know new coaches Anne Sheridan and Corcoran Downey on a trip to St. Petersburg, Florida this past spring break, where they started to train for the upcoming season. Captains Erin Martin (I), Carly Cummings (I) and Sarah Evans (I) reflected on the week of spring training: “We learned plays, improved stick work, and were geared up, excited, and ready for the start of the season. We had lots of work to do, but everybody enjoyed themselves tremendously, whether we were jam-ming in the van on the way to a prac-tice, relaxing on the beach, or hanging out at night in each other’s rooms.”

Graduating six seniors, the team will have to fill the spots of a number of strong players next year. With three at-tackers, a midfield-er, a defender, and a goaltender in the senior class, a vari-ety of leaders were spread out across the field. “I think the seniors on the team this year were re-ally great,” said defender Sam Curran (II). “It was very dynamic because they were all so different , both personality-wise as well as in their positions on the field. They could offer us differ-ent views and different advice. As a whole, I think they were a strong group of kids and I’m going to miss them.”

The three captains did a phenom-enal job this season, in not only work-ing with a new coach but also having

ten underclassmen, most new to the team. They led with confidence, op-timism, grace, and strength, staying steady through difficult losses and ex-citing wins. Each captain occupied a different position, with Cummings on defense, Martin at midfielder and Ev-ans in goal. Sophomore defender Kat Fearey (III) reflected on the captains in-game presence: “Erin always puts in 110% and hustles after the ball. Carly was super-helpful on defense, especial-ly in the beginning of the season when we were getting our feet under us.”

Kat continued, “I play defense, and having Sevs (Sarah Evans) made me that much more confident because I knew she’d have my back. She always let us know where the ball [was], but, if they did score, she would never focus on what just happened but instead look forward and try to prevent a next one.”

Anne Sheridan, a Boston Univer-sity alumna, brought her experience, knowledge of the game, and encour-

agement to the young team. A goalkeeper herself, Coach Sheri-dan was an expert when it came to in-structing the goal-ies and giving tips about positioning.

Freshman Katha-rine Flaherty is grateful for the opportu-nity to play with the Varsity team. She says, “Coach Sheridan has given me so much more knowledge on the game of lacrosse and I have discovered a whole new aspect to the game I didn’t know existed. She has taught me to believe in myself and the others around me. Her talent and dedication is an inspira-tion for all of us.” Also an inspiration is Assistant Coach Corcoran Downey, a defender who is currently studying Nu-trition as a graduate student at Boston

University. “Coach Downey is intimi-dating in a good way,” said sophomore Maddie Warwick. “When she plays with us, we’re scared but we want to get by her because she is so good.”

McKean Tompkins (I), Brighid Noone (I), and Mackenzie O’Neil (I) joined the three captains as leaders on the field. All attackers, the three girls had immense passion for the game and leave big spots to fill next year. Char-lotte Ross (II) says, “Mackenzie and Brighid are both great athletes. Mack-enzie has an awesome shot, Brighid is super fast and they both have in-credible energy on and off the field.”

“I’ll miss McKean because she is so funny and cheerful and also has a really hard shot,” said Maddie. These seniors were role models to the under-classmen. In addition to their skillful and aggressive playing, the girls’ sens-es of humor brought life to the team and reminded everyone that lacrosse can be fun as well as competitive.

Out of the eight wins this season, the team unanimously agreed that their victory against Nobles was by far the sweetest. The final game brought to-gether everything the team had been working on. The girls played together, the transitions were fast, and the goals were clean. It was a clear improvement from the first few games. The greatest turnaround for the team took place to-wards the end of the season. Despite a brief dip in morale, the entire team found new energy and finished the season with three consecutive W’s. First year Varsity player Mary Ellis (III) observed a change in the chem-istry between the girls at the end of the season. “Not only have we grown as players, but we’ve also grown as a team. We work together much bet-ter than we did at the beginning of the season. With great leadership from both our coaches and our cap-tains, this year has been a success.”

By Haley Dougherty ‘14 Section Writer

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Maddie Warwick (III) fights for victory

Sports

Milton’s Speedy Sailing

This year’s sailing team has come a long way over the course of their 2012 season. The beginning of the season brought the challenge of integrat-ing several rookie sailors and a new coach into the rotation. For the first few meets of the season, veteran coach Judy Krimski and assistant coach Kip Watson fiddled with starting line ups, tweaking different combinations to find the group of skippers and crews that formed the best three-boat team.

The Mustangs had a strong start, but after mid-season losses to Duxbury and Portsmouth Abbey, the team real-ized that they needed to step up their game if they hoped to find a berth in the postseason. The Mustangs pulled together to grind out two gutsy wins against Hotchkiss and Cape Cod Academy, sealing a spot in the Wild-card Weekend. In the New England Schools Sailing Association (NES-SA), the top five ranked teams earn spots in the New England Champion-ship, and the next three spots are giv-

en to the winners of each of the three Wildcard Weekends. Milton battled against Fairfield Prep, Falmouth, and North Kingston for an entire day. With outstanding performances by Russell Clarida (IV) and Alistair Hutchings (I), Milton earned a berth in the New England Championships.

The New England Championships took place at Connecticut College in New London, Connecticut. Despite winds of 10 to 15 knots, the Mustangs displayed phenomenal boat handling, scoring impressive wins over Cape Cod Academy and Greenwich High School. Even sweeter than those vic-tories was the redemption that the Stangs claimed in their victories over both Duxbury and Portsmouth Abbey. After the first day, Milton was locked in 4th place, qualifying for the Atlan-tic Coast Challenge. This was the first time Milton had qualified for the Atlan-tic Coast Challenge in nearly 10 years.

The weekend after New Eng-lands, the Mustangs loaded up the vans again on their way to Osterville.

By Charlie Blasberg ‘14 Sports Editor

Alex King/TMM

The Milton Sailing team poses under stormy skiesContinued on page 19

“The three captains did a phenomenal job

this season.”

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Girls Tennis Aces Season

The girls’ tennis team finished the season with its strongest standing in re-cent years, ranking second in the inde-pendent school league with a 10-1 ISL record and an 11-2 record overall. The Mustangs excelled against many com-petitive schools such as Raivers, St. Mark’s, Governor’s, and St. George’s, while suffering their only losses to Thayer Academy and Andover.

On Friday, May 25th, the girls’ season climaxed in a strong win against Nobles (10-5). After a slow start, the team fought for a final win to continue their seven-game winning streak. Captains Natasha Bhasin (I) and Lexi Lazarus (I) displayed inspir-ing leadership. After the match, Coach Troy Crichlow (’99) reflected: “It was the most rewarding year for me as a coach, because we got the most out of our abilities and everyone on the team contributed to a great season.”

Among the many moments to cel-ebrate, the team’s May 19th match against BB&N stood out as a highlight of the season. Captain, Lexi Lazarus (I), and Kaitlin Gately (III) made an impressive comeback after being down 7-4, showcasing their steel persever-ance and cinching the match in a tie-breaker. Both girls played intelligently with admirable endurance. In the end, the Milton girls took the match 10-5, but the match exemplified each player’s ability to fight back. Though both teams demonstrated notable skill, Milton won through grit and determination. Lexi summarized the match, stating, “Mil-ton and BB&N were evenly matched teams but Milton won due to strong doubles and consistent singles games.”

Consistency is certainly one word to describe this remarkable season. While the team will be losing three valuable seniors next year, the girls are hopeful for their 2013 season. Their successes in 2012 have established the Mus-tangs as the team to beat next year.

By Abby Lebovitz ‘14Sports Writer

Sports

Sports Highlights: Milton Academy’s 2012-2013 Mustangs

Boys Varsity Football vs. Lawrence Academy. In one of the opening games of the 2011 season, the boys varsity

football team took on a strong opponent in Lawrence Academy. As the game was coming to a close, the Mustangs, leading 29-28, prepared for victory. Lawrence, however, would not give up without a fight as they attempted a final drive to win the game late in the fourth quarter. When Lawrence reached the 20 yard line, Milton fans anxiously stood in their seats, slowly losing hope. Then the Mustangs, led by Capi-tan Devaughn Holliday (I), made a strong defensive stand, bringing the Lawrence drive to an abrupt halt and securing the victory for Milton.

Girls Varsity SoccerThe girls varsity soccer team began the 2011 season on an undefeated

streak and quickly established itself as one of the squads to beat in the ISL through its motivation and teamwork. Although the winning spell eventually ended, it was capped off by a rare hat trick by senior standout Megan Kim in a rainy game against St. Marks. The team closed the sea-son with a record of 10-5-2 and finished amongst the best in the league.

Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Brooks. This year, the boys varsity basketball team played a thrilling game

against The Brooks School. After a hard fought duel, Milton found itself up by one point with the end of the game fast approaching. Just before the clock ran out, a Brooks guard made an impressive play to take the ball to the basket and put the Bishops ahead by one. Captain Travis Sheldon (I) quickly responded by taking the ball up the court and hitting a buzzer beating layup to seal a Mustang victory. The crowd went into a frenzy, creating an unforgettable moment for the team and all who were present.

Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Tabor. After battling back and forth all game, the boys varsity bas-

ketball team found itself in a second overtime period against Ta-bor Academy. With few seconds to spare, Nick Pagliuca (II) hit a jump shot to secure the win for the Mustangs. The crowd stormed the court and the game was marked as one for the ages.

Boys Varsity Baseball vs. Belmont HillOne of this years most successful Milton teams played some of

their best baseball against this year’s ISL champion Belmont Hill. Regardless of their prior success, Belmont Hill was no match for the Mustangs, who shut them out in a 5-0 win. At the time, this vic-tory, highlighted by pitcher Mike Davis’s (III) strong seven in-nings, made Milton the only undefeated team in the competitive ISL.

Girls Varsity Lacrosse vs. Nobles This year’s spring Nobles Day proved to be wildly success-

ful. Perhaps the most significant victory was that of the girls var-sity lacrosse team. Milton had not beaten Nobles in girls la-crosse for eight years before this May’s match-up, when the girls fought hard all day and secured a 10-6 victory over the Bulldogs.

Boys Varsity Lacrosse vs. GrotonGoalie Jake Hogan (III) began the game by warding off a barrage of

shots. After an outside rip by a Groton midfielder, Hogan cleared the ball to senior defender John Franco, who sprinted up field, looking for an out-let and finding none. With a clear path to the goal, Franco accelerated and took a shot 15 yards from the Groton net. The ball flew on a line into the upper left corner for Milton’s first goal of the game. The rare goal by a defender, Milton’s only of the year, catapulted the Mustangs to a win.

Girls Varsity Softball vs. Nobles.This year’s softball team entered Nobles day with a five year long loosing

streak to the Bulldogs. From the moment the game began, it was clear that both teams were prepared to fight hard for victory. At one point, Nobles had the bases loaded with no outs, but Milton got out of the jam. The Mustangs went on to win 2-1, finally snapping their loosing streak against Nobles.

By Josh Pomper ‘13Sports Writer

Teams traveled to this regatta from as far as Tampa, Chicago, New Jersey, and Minnesota. While Milton sailed with concentration and skill, rankings at the end of Day 1 held Tampa Jesuit School, from Tampa, Florida, on top, with Milton in a three-way tie for sec-ond. Day 2 brought a series of success-es for Milton as the Mustangs won six out of their seven races. Alex King (II) executed his extensive tactical knowl-edge beautifully in the final races, and

through a last-minute maneuver Milton managed to squeeze past Barnstable at the finish of the final race, edging them out to achieve 2nd place in the regatta.

There is no doubt that this year’s sailing season was a success. The team exceeded expectations by its outstand-ing performances at the New England Championships and Atlantic Coast Challenge, sailing competitively with the best teams in the nation. Next sea-son, Milton will have a target on its back as the team to beat in New England.

Milton Sailing

Boys Tennis Does Damage

The Boys Varsity tennis team en-tered the 2012 season hoping to at least match the 14-1 seasons of the previous two years. Unfortunately, the loss of several key players left the boys a little short of expectations after losing some extremely close matches. Nevertheless, the team ended the season with a respectable 9-6 re-cord in the I.S.L., and completed an-other quality year for Milton tennis.

The four returners to the team, Captain Matthew Lebovitz (I), Hen-ry Arndt (I), Alex Lauretti (II), and Chris “Blade” McDonough (III) were joined by newcomers Teo Camadella (I), Ben Scharfstein (I), Chris Kim (II), and Alex Leighton (IV) to com-prise this years eight man team. Alex Lee (II), Terry Lee (II) and Andy Hahm (IV) also made contributions to the team throughout the season.

The team’s first opponent was an ex-perienced Dexter team that was already in mid-season form. The Mustangs lost 3-4 in a match that was decided by a close tiebreaker that finished after sun-down. The team bounced back strong and won 41 of their next 45 sets in wins over Rivers, St. George’s and Brooks.

After a loss to a strong Belmont

Hill team on their super fast indoor courts, the boys bounced back and de-feated both Thayer and Lawrence 15-0, only losing two games against the for-mer. The next week proved more chal-lenging, facing two strong opponents in Roxbury Latin and Exeter. Against Ex-eter, the team fell just short after Alex Leighton and Teo won at third doubles by a score of 8 - 4, and the doubles point came down to second where Hen-ry and Chris M. battled all the way to a tiebreaker but were unable to prevail.

In singles, Henry and Alex Leigh-ton were able to win their matches and Alex Lauretti was up a break in his when the match was clinched 4-2.

Against Groton, all eight members of the team contributed by winning at least one set in their second consecu-tive quality win. Despite the momen-tum, the team fell to Nobles in their last match. Teo and Alex Leighton did, however, win at third doubles, solidi-fying their undefeated season together.

Next year, the team has a lot to look forward to, and will hopefully build on this year’s strong results with four re-turning players and several more prom-ising players in the program. The team will miss the seniors, and would like to wish them the best of luck next year.

By Michael Duseau (Faculty) Boys’ Tennis Coach

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The Milton MeasureFriday, June 8th, 2012 | Page 20 MatriculationsBabafunso Akinwunmi: Temple UniversityMelissa Amrus: University of ConnecticutHenry Arndt: Dartmouth CollegeHannah Auerbach: University of St AndrewsSeth August: University of ChicagoAshley Bae: University of St. AndrewsNicole Baker-Greene: Harvard CollegeKatherine Ballinger: Georgetown UniversityGordon Batchelder: Bates CollegeAdam Beckman: Yale UniversityZachary Belnavis: University of PennsylvaniaElizabeth Bennett: Villanova UniversityMaxwell Bennett: Tufts UniversityArthur Berman: Tufts UniversityNatasha Bhasin: University of PennsylvaniaGregory Blaize: Wesleyan UniversityDarryl Bobbie: Temple UniversityPhoebe Bodkin: Wellesley CollegeEric Bohn: Sarah Lawrence CollegeDylan Brenan: Chapman UniversityKathryn Broderick: Bowdoin CollegePatrick Burke: Boston CollegeHannah Cabot: Georgetown UniversityTori Cabot: Gap Year, Connecticut CollegeChristine Cahill: Harvard CollegeTeodoro Camadella: Rensselaer Polytechnic Insti-tuteMichaela Carey: Boston University Jessica Carlson: Wesleyan UniversityChristian Castillo: Pace UniversityMerilin Castillo: Harvard CollegeRobin Chakrabarti: Oberlin CollegeAmelia Chappel: Boston CollegeMatthew Chen: Columbia UniversityMarion Chen: Villanova UniversityVictoria Chen: Rice UniversityTiffany Chien: University of Southern CaliforniaAnna Childress: Vanderbilt UniversityTina Cho: Yale UniversityKathryn Chow: Colby CollegeChristopher Chu: University of California, San Diego Kathryn Couturier: University of Colorado Boulder Soerny Cruz: Tufts UniversityCarly Cummings: Queen’s UniversityDeemah Dahleh: McGill UniversityBrandon Daly: Boston CollegeNathan Daniel: Harvard CollegeAlaire Davis: University of Colorado Boulder Eric Davis: Wheaton CollegeEleanor Day: Tufts UniversityNicholas Deveau: University of VermontKamyra Edokpolor: Bryn Mawr CollegeThomas Englis: Vanderbilt UniversityBrooks English: Vassar CollegeSarah Evans: Colby CollegeChris Fay: Dartmouth CollegeSarah Fishman: Hamilton CollegeJesse Francese: Berklee College of MusicJonathan Franco: Connecticut CollegeDanielle Frederick: Union College

Jared Friedberg: Hamilton CollegeCarson Gaffney: University of ChicagoNicholas Gagnon: Roger Williams University Jane Ghublikian: Kenyon CollegeChloe Gianatasio: University of ChicagoMolly Gillmore: Franklin & Marshall CollegeAmanda Gimble: George Washington UniversityAbel Gonzalez: Kenyon CollegeHannah Grace: Stanford UniversityCydney Grannan: University of ChicagoHenry Green: Columbia UniversityKiyon Hahm: New York UniversityEdward Han: Colby CollegeOtis Handy: St. Lawrence UniversityCatherine Hartigan: Princeton UniversityTetsuhiro Higuchi: American UniversitySophie Hoffman: Dartmouth CollegeDevaughn Holliday: Salve Regina UniversityAlistair Hutchings: Sewanee: The University of the SouthByron Hutchison: New York UniversityGrace Jacob: School of the Art Institute of ChicagoSophie Janeway: Gap Year, St. Lawrence UniversityJarildy Javier: Colby CollegeSenka Joti: New York UniversityChristine Kalpin: Georgetown UniversityMeghan Kelleher: Boston CollegeVincent Kennedy: Yale UniversityBinna Kim: University of ArizonaDosung Kim: Carnegie Mellon UniversityH.J. Kim: Indiana UniversityJuwon Kim: Columbia UniversityMegan Kim: Amherst CollegeScott Kim: Cornell UniversityVivienne Kim: Dartmouth CollegeFrank Kinzie: Worcester Polytechnic InstituteLillie LaRochelle: Northeastern UniversityAlexandra Lazares: Colgate UniversityMatthew Lebowitz: Stanford UniversityJustin Lee: Carnegie Mellon UniversityVictoria Lee: Wellesley CollegeWalton Lee: Tufts UniversityWatson Leffel: George Washington UniversitySean Leo: New York UniversityKaren Li: University of Miami Ruyi Li: Wellesley CollegeKarintha Lowe: Macalester CollegeErin Martin: Amherst CollegeJames McHugh: Vanderbilt UniversityLouis McWilliams: Stanford UniversityBrendan Minot: University of IllinoisCaroline Moot: Gap Year, George Washington William Morrow: Trinity CollegeVictorine Muse: Cornell UniversityLina Neidhardt: Gap Year, Reed CollegeEric Nesto: Colby CollegeStephanie Ng: Dartmouth CollegeTiffany Nguyen: UnlistedBrighid Noone: Manhattanville CollegeRobert O’Gara: Yale UniversityMackenzie O’Neil: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Rena Ogura: Vassar CollegeBright Osajie: University Of Massachusetts-Am-herstAdeline Oursler: New York UniversityBrittany Owens: Loyola University of New OrleansMartin Page: Princeton UniversityJesse Pagliuca: Amherst CollegeCatharine Parker: Williams CollegeHenry Pearce: University of MiamiElisabeth Perold: Washington University in St. LouisAlexander Peters: College of William and MaryAlexandra Polak: Vanderbilt UniversityStewart Pollock: Kenyon CollegeSiddharth Raju: Emory UniversityEmmani Rawlins: Amherst CollegePenelope Reichenhall: Boston UniversityShannon Reilly: Skidmore CollegeEdward Richardson: Boston CollegeAnna Roberts: Boston CollegePablo Royo: University of DelawareJoshua Ruder: Brown UniversityNicole Rufus: Scripps CollegeBenjamin Scharfstein: Harvard CollegeThomas Schnoor: Georgetown UniversityJay Sharma: Wesleyan UniversityTravis Sheldon: Babson CollegeRegan Simeone: Boston CollegeNatalie Solomon: Wellesley CollegeAkanshu Srivastav: New York UniversityElizabeth Stanfield: Brown UniversityGina Starfield: Yale UniversityTyler Starks: Colby CollegeLily Steig: Colby CollegeAlexandra Sweeney Vesty: Lake Forest CollegeSydney Sykes: Harvard CollegeMcKean Tompkins: Occidental CollegeBenjamin Toulotte: Wesleyan UniversityEmilie Trehu: University of St AndrewsBrian Trippe: Columbia UniversityKeyon Vafa: Harvard CollegeJackson Walsh: Boston CollegeMargaret Walsh: College of the Holy CrossChaoyi Wang: University of California, BerkeleyJames Wang: Middlebury CollegeChloe Warren: Boston University Samuel Wasserman: Colby CollegeKatherine Wasynczuk: Tufts UniversityMollie Welch: Skidmore CollegeAsia Wells: Trinity CollegeZachary Whalen: Bard CollegeCary Williams: Harvard CollegeJameson Williams: Bard CollegeSkyler Williams: Harvey Mudd CollegeErin Yang: Wellesley CollegeBrian Yip: University of Southern CaliforniaAlice Yu: Boston CollegeShauna Yuan: Colby CollegeKimberly Zayhowski: Brandeis UniversityHanna Zayas: Brandeis UniversityAndy Zhang: Georgetown University

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