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September 21, 2012 Reach the Beach
UPCOMING DATES
September 28 Humanities “Richard Kahn” Recital Hall 7:00pm October 5-7 Alumni Weekend October 19 & 20 Family Weekend Athletic Schedule
24 Members of the Dublin Community Race Over 200 Miles
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his past weekend, 24 members of the
Dublin School family packed into their vehicles at 5 am to compete in the Reach the Beach Relay Challenge. Team Moxie and Team Truth and Courage covered over 200 miles in less than 30 hours. The racers began their race at Cannon Mountain in Franconia, New Hampshire and finished their 200 mile long saga at Hampton Beach State Park.
Indeed, the Dublin teams quickly distinguished themselves on the trail and were one of the few groups to have students on their teams. Freshmen Baxter and Harrison Glaude were the youngest participants in the entire field and junior Phoebe Knox was the youngest female participant in the race. The faculty noted that all the student participants faced the A healthy rivalry naturally formed between challenge with a mature, open, manner. Team Moxie and Team Truth and Courage in Students ran through sand, mud, and rain— the weeks leading up to the race. However, yet not a complaint was heard. when the two teams of Dublin runners were acknowledged during Monday’s morning For more information on Reach the Beach, meeting, they were greeted as one, cohesive please click here.
Newsletter Staff Editor: Nicole Sintetos Copy Editor: Jan Haman Anne Mackey Photos: Tyson Laa-Deng ’13 Anne Mackey Nicole Sintetos Donna Stone
family. Students and faculty swapped stories about their favorite moments.
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“I think the best part was when Rodrigo told us he was "the beast" and then sprinted away.” — Charlie Imhoff ’13
“Reach
the Beach was one of the most satisfying and motivating experiences of my life. The tremendous amounts of team camaraderie, laughter, and excitement coupled with the varying levels of pain and fatigue made this race extremely enjoyable. Congrats to all of the runners, and thank you to all who organized it.” - John Adams
REACH THE BEACH REFLECTIONS FROM STUDENTS and FACULTY
“Reach the Beach was an amazing experience and I could not have been with a better group of adults and students. You are physically and mentally pushing yourself while at the same time bonding and enjoying the hard work and training that went into that one weekend. It didn't matter if you went slow, fast, walked or sprinted. I had an awesome van and the students did wonderfully. It was a pleasure to be on Team Truth and Courage and we made so many
memories..” - Mallary Blair
“My favorite moments were the van rides because having jokesters like Mr. Adams and Mr. Talley made it that much more fun. It was also a great experience because we had run a total of 200 miles and were exhausted, yet still had so much energy because of how excited we were by this accomplishment” - William Utzschneider ’15 2
In the Classroom
When asked why she loves teaching French, Madame Ritter replied, “Teaching enables me With Madame Ritter to immerse my students in the French language and culture and, hopefully, to show them how A visitor to Madame Ritter’s French IV/ rewarding and fun it is to learn another V classroom, in the heart of the old school language.” Vive la langue francaise! house, should be prepared for a language class that goes beyond the memorization of tricky conjugations and vocabulary words. On the first day of school, the sound of zydeco music escaped from Madame’s class as students in French IV/V donned Mardi Gras beads and masks and learned about New Orleans’ historic roots. French students were invited to immerse themselves in the Creole and Cajun cultures from Day One. Role-playing activities, like the Mardi Gras parade, are just one of the pedagogical tools employed by Madame. She also uses silly songs as mnemonic devices, games, French films, arts-threaded projects and even encourages students to write and act in original French-language plays.
SHAMROCK SHIRT AWARDS Phoebe Bride ’16
Hope Foorgard ’14
Dear Mr. Bates, Earlier this week both Sydney and I were assigned binder checks in which multiple tab dividers were indeed necessary. We soon came to realize that we were running out of time to purchase the tab dividers before the due date. Consequently, we freaked out. We brought our problem to the attention of Phoebe Bride who generously and in a "New York minute" offered to get them for us without asking for reimbursement or anything for that matter in return. It may seem like a small deed and just a friendly act, but it lifted so much weight off our shoulders. She showed us how trustworthy and dependable friends can be even in these early stages of our friendship. We couldn't think of a better way to show her our appreciation. Please consider our nomination. Sincerely, Hope Fowler and Sydney Clarke
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I know it’s a little early in the year but I’d like to nominate Molly aka Hope for a Shamrock shirt. From the very first night in the dorm, I've been super impressed with her positive and optimistic attitude. When the girls found out about the mandatory breakfast, she was one of the few who didn't complain but instead made the girls realize that they needed breakfast for a successful day. People like her make my job as a proctor that much easier. I also admire her bravery as a new student to go in front of morning meeting and encourage her peers that she barely knows to join in on a zombie fighting blog sight. How could I forget her announcement about her missing friend! Not one brave bone in my body would have ever had the courage to do that. I know it’s early in the year, but Hope has already displayed the characteristics every Dublin student should have or should strive to have. She deserves a shirt . . she's a cool young grasshopper. Best, Aliyah Westbrook
Meet the Proctors Aliyah Westbrook ’13 (Brooklyn, New York) Nicole Sinteos (NS): What is your favorite thing about Dublin?
the school a couple of weeks ago.
Aliyah Westbrook (AW): Probably the fact that you can be yourself. You’re never alone, you can go to NS: How long anyone and ask for advice. was this trip? NS: Why did you want to be a proctor?
AW: Eight days, maybe nine.
AW: Honestly, it is because I feel like I can make a difference in someone’s life.
NS: Wow, that is a long time. Tell me a little more about the experience.
NS: What advice do you have for freshmen?
AW: To be yourself. Try everything. I know they’ve heard this about three times, but seriously, accept AW: I talked to Mr. Peyton-Levine and he got me every opportunity that you have and take advantage pumped for the trip. But then, I get to Canada, and I of it. find out there is no cell phone reception and that I would have to leave my cell phone at base camp. NO NS: What is your favorite moment of a typical day at CELL PHONE RECEPTION! We would be paddling Dublin? to our base camps every night. Mind you, we would get in our canoes and paddle for years and years and AW: Probably morning meeting. I like to hear miles and miles. It was so quiet and you have no everyone give their announcements and come contact with the outside world– you just sit together. and you think a lot. NS: Excellent! Tell me a little about one of the most challenging opportunities you have experienced at Dublin.
NS: Do you feel like you learned a lot from the trip? AW: Oh, definitely. I learned that I can do things that I just didn’t see myself being able to do and that if you tell yourself you can do something, you honestly can. Two years ago, I never imagined myself on a canoe trip, portaging and carrying canoes through the highways and the byways.
AW: It was definitely that canoe trip to Canada with
NS: How did the members of the group motivate each other? AW: The group was just phenomenal. I got close to a lot of people who I didn’t see myself getting close to. Once we got that bond, it was always, “You can do it,” “I’ll walk with you,” and “Let’s stay together, no rush.” It was amazing. Those are great people. Image (left): Over the summer, eight students participated in a nine day long canoe trip led by faculty members Sam Peyton-Levine and Jesse Jackson. 4
Support the Dublin Difference on the Field DS Men’s Soccer vs. High Mowing: (W) 2-0 DS Men’s Soccer vs. Four Rivers: (W) 3-1
On Wednesday, the Boys Varsity Soccer team faced off against local rival High Mowing School. After a tentative start, Dublin put on the pressure and was able to keep the ball in the guests’ end for most of the game. Dublin took the victory 2-0 thanks to the scoring efforts of Nate Worthen and Ben Phillips. John Zimardo had a tremendous day in goal to capture the shut-out and Tyler Jones was rewarded for his efforts, being named Man of the Match.
Photo by Maria Dolores Espinosa von Wichmann
On Thursday the Boys took to the field for their first RVAL League game of the season against Four Rivers. Although Four Rivers scored first, Dublin maintained composure and went on to clench a 3-1 victory. Will Utzschneider was Man of the Match, contributing a goal and some gritty play. -Brooks Johnson
Dublin Cross Country Dublin cross country hosted its first meet of the season this past Wednesday. Buildings and grounds put together a nice course near lower field where a little under 100 runners from Winchedon, Four Rivers, Eagle Hill, Putney, and Charleton raced. The team has already shown a tremendous amount of improvement and we are looking forward to our next meet. - Rodrigo Villaamil Dublin School Shout Outs: Cole Rogers came in 5th place in the boys’ race with a time of 20 minutes 56 seconds. Phoebe Bride came in 8th place in the girls’ race with a time of 27 minutes 28 seconds. Stay tuned next week for a write up from the Sailing, Girls Soccer, and Mountain Biking Teams! To see a full schedule of upcoming games, please visit http://www.dublinschool.org/calendar/ 5
A Message from Michelle Lange, President of the Parents’ Association Dear Parents and Guardians, Last weekend Dublin School participated in and completed a 200 mile adventure relay race from Cannon Mountain in Franconia to Hampton Beach. Two teams of 12 runners consisting of students, faculty, administrators and parents took part in this event. Congratulations to all the participants and a special congratulations to Karen Fitzgerald P' 15 and Alex Lange P'13 as the parent members of the team. During Family Weekend, there will be a lunchtime book discussion for parents, grandparents and guardians on the community book, Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri. Sarah Doenmez, Academic Dean will be sharing her questions proposed to the students on this book. I hope you will join us! Registration for the book discussion will be available on the school website in October with other activities that will be available during Family Weekend. Please let us know your interests and talents! You may find the link to the volunteer survey below : http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CRJYXZL Special Volunteer Recognition: Karen Fitzgerald P' 15, for her great idea about Dublin School participating in the Reach the Beach race and her help as a race committee member. Thank you, Karen! Upcoming Parents' Association Events for September: Day Parent Coffee, Wednesday September 26, 2012, 7:45am – 8:30am. Eric Nemitz, Dean of Students will be our guest. Many thanks to Brad Bates for attending the first coffee gathering of the school year. Please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions, comments or concerns. I look forward to volunteering with you this year. Best to you, Michelle Lange
Attention: Calling all Artists Further, we are looking for artisans to donate items for the Parents' Association Athletic Booster Holiday Gift Sale on Saturday, December 8, 2012. Please email Michelle Lange if you are interested . 6
An Invitation from the Himalayan Education Project Please Come for Tea at Four for an Indian Himalayan Evening and learn how you can help the students of the remote Indian Himalayan villages
Saturday, 29 September 2012, from 4 to 7 pm At the barn at Deep Well Farm, 259 East Road, Greenfield Hear first-hand accounts of the Dublin School students’ visit with Indian schoolchildren in Chaukori, a remote village in the Himalaya. Watch a video made by a student from Chaukori.
See the Dublin School students’ video of their spring visit. Listen to a Himalayan tale as told by Sebastian Lockwood. Mingle and share your love for travel, for India, for the Himalayas, and for a belief that education, particularly for girls, can change a region one village at a time. The Himalayan Education Foundation provides education to the children of the remote villages in the Indian Himalaya in order to support the sustainable development of the region and provide economic, environmental and social stability. Donations are gratefully accepted RSVP to either
[email protected] or 603-345-2479 DIRECTIONS TO DEEP WELL FARM from Peterborough Town Library 1. Take 123/202 North towards EMS and 1.5 miles until... 2. Right hand turn onto 136 North to Greenfield - go 6 miles until... 3. The center of downtown Greenfield. Go straight through town past 2 intersections-- the road will change into Rte 131 South; go 0.5 mi. (and up a hill) until... 4. Your first left, which will be East Road... 5. Punch your odometer and go exactly 1.25 miles down East Road where, on a steep hill, the road bears right and a steep newly paved driveway continues straight. Congratulations! You are at Deep Well Farm! 7
