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The Hebronian December
Hebron Academy
Vol. 2 Number 01
Monday,
14, 2009
Football
Banquet
by Sangil Min ‘10
This year, with many talented
new players, the Hebron Academy
football team had a more
successful season than last year.
In celebration, the football team
had their banquet on the evening
of December 12. Head
Coach John Curtis, started off his
opening remarks with appreciation
for the support from people
in the community.
The team’s four captains,
Bryan MacDonald ‘10, Clebert
Marcelin ‘10, Kyle Black ‘10,
and Nick Stuer ‘10 applauded
their teammates for their hard
work and efforts. “You worked
hard to make yourselves better
players and labored to help
our team become better,” said
Coach Curtis. “You were a much
better ball club than you were
last year.” After speeches, six
coaches, Coach Curtis, Coach
Middleton, Coach MacClellin,
Coach Jones, Couch Royer, and
Coach Slattery bestowed the
following awards on their players;
Green Team Award:
Jose Garcia, Patrick Shelley
Green Jock Award:
Rob MacLellan
The Axe Award:
Keith McNamara,
Levi Lincoln
Lumberjack Award:
Clebert Marcelin,
Cory O’Brien
Most Improved Player:
Jordan Wade
M o s t O u ts ta n d in g D e fe n se
Player:
Mike Skypeck
Most Outstanding Offensive
Player:
Levi Lincoln
The G Award
(Most Outstanding Player):
Rumeal Williamson
All Evergreen League:
Kyle Black,
Rumeal Williamson
Honorable Mention:
Alex Siwila,
Clay Marcelin,
Mike Skypeck
All New England:
Rumeal Williamson
A <strong>Funny</strong>
<strong>Thing</strong>
<strong>Happened</strong>
on the
Way to the
Forum –
Hebron
Style
by Emma Leavitt ‘10
Hebron is proud to
announce its pick for the
annual winter musical: A
<strong>Funny</strong> <strong>Thing</strong> <strong>Happened</strong> on
the Way to the Forum! Ms.
Middleton, director extraordinaire,
finally broke the
news last week. Here’s the
scoop on what to expect:
A <strong>Funny</strong> <strong>Thing</strong> <strong>Happened</strong>
on the Way to the Forum is
written by Stephen Soundheim,
taken from a novel by
Burt Shevelove and Larry
Gelbart. It is an awardwinning
comedy based in
ancient Rome, which may
seem like an odd setting
for a musical. Nevertheless,
the show promises to
be replete with “wit, puns,
contrived chaos, bravado,
and sex appeal,” according
News You Need
The recent decision of the Nobel
committee to award President Obama
the coveted Nobel Peace Prize has
been both unexpected and highly
controversial. Some groups challenge
the validity of a prize they think
was awarded prematurely, given as
a means of motivating reform rather
than rewarding accomplishment.
Skeptics seem to have found an example
in Obama’s recent commitment of
at least 30,000 troops to Afghanistan.
Despite all of these doubts, the award
clearly indicates that Obama is leading
the country in a way that much of
the world recognizes as beneficial.
Obama himself seemed surprised by
the honor. “I do not feel that I deserve
to be in the company of so many of
the transformative figures who have
been honored by this prize, men
and women who’ve inspired me and
inspired the entire world through their
to director Julie Middleton.
She adds, “What could be
better for the dark days of
February?”
The story revolves around
a slave named Pseudolus
who attempts to win his
freedom by trying to pair
his master’s son Hero with
the young, beautiful courtesan
Philia. She is already
promised, however, to a
smug, arrogant soldier,
Miles Gloriosus.
Calvin Moisan will play
Pseudolus, with Polly
Drown as Philia and Andrew
Burgess as Hero. Calvin is a
senior with extensive acting
Obama’s Peace Prize
by Emily Powers ‘10
experience, and juniors
Polly and Andrew are key
members of the Hebron a
capella group, the Heebeegeebies.
Besides these key players,
a wide range of students
are involved in the show:
grades nine to post-grad,
first-timers to very experienced,
and those involved
in sports teams and activities
galore. Ms. Mid says
she is most excited for the
discovery of new talent
amongst the cast and crew.
“I am always amazed at how
the student/actors grow,
and how the show changes
and grows over the course
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courageous pursuit of peace” (The
New York Times). As evidenced by
photo by Mr. Bill Chase
of eight short weeks. And
then you put your show in
front of an audience and
the chemistry makes things
even more interesting!”
Without a doubt, this will
be a show you can’t afford
to miss. Show dates are
February 26th and 27th at
7:30 pm, and Ms. Mid would
like to remind everyone A
<strong>Funny</strong> <strong>Thing</strong> is definitely PG
13 (for innuendo). It is free
for the Hebron communtiy,
and donations are accepted
for everyone else. Put it on
your calendars!
Obama’s work so far, it is clear that he
sees the prize as a call to work toward
global peace, and that he is prepared
to heed that call. In the months since
his election, the president has begun
efforts to close Guantanamo Bay and
its counterparts, initiated communications
with the Muslim world, and
placed increasing pressure on North
Korea and Iran. Although the road
to peace will no doubt be long and
trying, Obama has begun the journey
with a stoic resolve.
Whatever the consequences of
Obama’s policies, it will be our generation
that inherits his legacy as a
leader. Regardless of prizes won and
popularity gained, Obama’s actions
will inevitably influence our lives.
Whether or not we pay attention to
the world now, eventually we will be
forced to respond. Obama has taken
the initiative to help us acknowledge
our shortcomings as a nation, and in
doing so has given us each the incentive
to improve upon the past.

There Is Only One Season
by Alessandra Hankinson ‘10
Staff Writer
Fall MAISADS!
by Andy Churchill ‘10
Staff Writer
As the air quickly becomes chill,
the leaves frost with each new day.
The students don’t know whether
to try to hold onto fall or embrace
the winter. Finally with the end of
the fall, the impact hockey has on
everyone begins to truly show. Those
who play post-season fall sports are
beginning to become restless and
already have hockey tryouts on their
minds. Making the New Englands is
both a blessing and a curse for those
soccer players who are not allowed to
practice hockey until their extended
season is over. Coaches and students
become frustrated with diminishing
time and patience. The rain turns to
slush then snow, and talk of new ice
is fresh on everyone’s mind.
In some schools the new basketball
uniforms or sports team banners
are cause for excitement, yet at
Hebron the laying down of the ice
is a noteworthy event. Excitement
buzzes through the school like good
gossip as lines are painted and the
Zamboni is made ready. Students
bet on which day the rink will be
open and pray for the first day of
open ice. Skates are sharpened and
hockey sticks are mailed from home
by the dozens. Excited murmurs are
photo by Mr. Bill Chase
heard as the time nears for some to
earn their respect among the veteran
ranks. Announcements are finally
made and hockey tryout schedules
are hung. The boys prepare themselves
for a long and intense week
where they will be tested both physically
and emotionally.
The week of tryouts is stressful,
tiring, and anxiety-ridden. The air
is dense with tension and tempers
run high. In all classes varsity hockey
hopefuls can be seen with their
heads on their desks and the daydreams
which fill them are grander
than they have ever been before.
Yawns are heard as often as speech,
and curious whispers are more
common than the usual hearty conversation.
Those who have boasted
only a month before now remain
silent and begin to regret their previous
puffery. As the week continues,
for some the days are good, and for
others, bad. Injury, pain, and defeat
are mixed with triumph, improvement,
and confidence. Hockey is
more than a hobby for some; it’s a
lifestyle. It is a goal and a dream for
many who have worked long hours
for the chance to play.
Mountain Biking had a great fall
season. Though there were various
injuries and bike problems, the
team was able to pull together for
the MAISAD championship. Placing
in the top ten, varsity rider Mario
De La Isla led the team as not only
the best racer, but the biker with the
best attitude. Andrew Churchill, Tom
Pagnozzi, Corrie Van Haasteren and
Tayla James rounded out the roster,
and a good Halloween race was had
by all!
Despite the small size of the team,
Hebron’s golfers won their MAISAD
meet! The captains, Jamie Tyminski
and Cam Moniz, led the team with
74 and 81 points, respectively. Also
placing were A.J. Bloomingdale and
Anthony Avitable.
Though the Men’s Varsity Soccer
Team was not able to win their
MAISAD game, they fought hard on
a rainy afternoon. Kents Hill put the
first point on the board in the final
five minutes of the first period, but
Hebron answered to tie the game
early in the second period.
Unfortunately, after twenty
minutes of overtime, Hebron
lost the game due to penalty
kicks. Even though the
team lost, the boys’ attitude
was positive and supportive
throughout. Good work!
The Women’s Varsity
Soccer Team ended their
season with similar results.
They did not win MAISADs,
but they had a terrific
semi-final game against
Kent’s Hill in which Emma
Leavitt, Sarah Markey, Chelsea
Boucher and Catherine
Byrne all nailed their penalty
kicks for a dramatic,
nailbiting win. The team
played well against Hyde
in the championship game
but did not manage to win,
as Hyde had a really remarkable
(read lucky) goal off a
header in the second half.
Despite this disappointment, they
had a great season.
Hebron Field Hockey won their
MAISAD game—great work! Alessandra
Hankinson scored the first
goal shortly into the first period,
followed by a goal by Camree
Thompson with assistance from
Lauren Ratsep. At half-time, Hebron
had a 2-0 lead. Later in the game,
Haley Grimmer had several offensive
chances; Natalie Maciejewski,
Camree Thompson, and Kaya De La
Isla had strong play in the midfield;
and defenders Candace Woods,
Rebekah Jett, and Polly Drown
got the job done in the backfield.
This win represents Hebron’s fifth
MAISAD championship title.
Hebron had a very successful fall
sports season, and the winter athletics
look just as promising! Let’s
hope that injuries are minimal, and
team spirit remains high. Good luck
Lumberjacks!
photo by Mr. Bill Chase

The Biggest Investment in Your Life - Sleeping
by Jai Kyeong Kim ‘11
“Sleeping is such a waste of time!”
Healthy people tend to take good sleep for
granted, as if it is an unnecessary process in the
human life cycle. However, there is no controversy
about the fact that sleeping, which occupies one
third of the life, is one of the sweetest blessings
that humans can enjoy.
Being in a passive and inactive state for twentyfive
years (out of an average seventy-eight year
life span) seems very inefficient; sleep deprivation,
however, brings dangerous and uninvited
results. According to experts, a lack of sleep is at
first accompanied by tiredness, irritability and a
loss of patience, but as it advances, more sleeping
related disorders, such as agitation and systemic
hypertension, appear and bring life-risking dangers.
Circadian rhythm disorders, sleep apnea,
sleep-walking, insomnia, loud snoring, poor concentration,
memory problems, agitation, morning
headaches, depression, systemic hypertension,
and exhaustion are some of the consequences
of sleep deprivation. Recent studies suggest that
it has an impact on aging and diabetes. Studies
show insufficient sleep interferes with the process
of cell recovery.
According to researchers at Carnegie Mellon,
low quality sleep and sleep deprivation also
degrade the immune system of the body. The
researchers experimented on 153 healthy men
and women between 21 and 55 years old. For
14 days, they checked individuals for sleeping
efficiency and tiredness. Then they injected Rhinovirus,
which causes flu symptoms, into the
noses of the volunteers and separated them for
seven days to see how the flu advanced. Surprisingly,
the result showed that people who slept
fewer than seven hours per day for fourteen days
were three times more likely to pick up the flu
compared to those who slept eight hours a day.
Sleep deprivation also leads to poor concentration
and reduces the efficiency at school and at
work. Many car accidents are caused by exhausted
drivers. Globally, disastrous incidents have
been caused or exacerbated by sleep-deprived
supervisors: the Bhopal disaster in 1984 (poisonous
chemical gas efflux in India), the Space
Shuttle Challenger disaster in 1986 (explosion
after take-off), the Exxon Valdez oil spill in the
Alaska Sea in 1989 (42,000kl of oil polluted whole
ecosystem), and the Chernobyl disaster in 1986
(reactor accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power
plant).
Ironically, “civilization” is one of the main causes
of sleep disorders: illumination that lights cities
like daytime creates the possibility for unlimited
work. People cope with the related stress with
drugs, caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol.
(photo from< http://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/
resources/images/701873/?type=display>)
How should a boarding school address this? A
high school in Minnesota demonstrates a good
model for the effectiveness of sufficient sleep.
Due to the students’ inefficient concentration in
class and activities, the principal suggested that
classes begin one hour later. After two months,
the average SAT score, the average GPA, and effectiveness
of class work increased significantly.
Healthy people sleep well, and good sleep
makes people healthy. Disease causes sleep
deprivation, and sleep deprivation causes bad
diseases. This is similar to the controversy, “which
comes first, the chicken or the egg?” However,
most experts support the significance of sleep.
How, then, should we sleep in a healthy way?
Here are some suggestions:
• Find your sleeping cycle (record the exact
time when you feel like going to bed).
• Check how much energy you spend
where.
• Exercise regularly.
• Eat a sufficient amount of healthy food.
• Sleep more than seven hours.
• Sleep between 12:00am - 6:00am (the
brain is very active between 6:00am - 8:00am;
this is a good time to read.
• Stretch your body lightly when you wake
up.
• Get at least thirty minutes of sunshine
to re f re s h yo u r b ra i n a n d b o d y a n d to i n c re a s e
melatonin secretion (hormone related to physical
biorhythm).
• Read a book when you cannot sleep.
• Think positively. Tiredness sometimes
comes from mental tiredness.
Good sleep is a wise investment. Although
sleeping takes up a huge part of one’s life, it is
life-risking to neglect it. Tonight, go bed early for
an invigorated tomorrow.
Buzzle.com® :2004
Lawrence J. Epstein, MD, and Steven Mardon. A
Good Night’s Sleep, McGraw Hill: 2007.
Lee, So-Young, “The Reason They cannot Sleep.
Do you know sleeping disorders?” Kwahak Hyanki
of KISTI: 2009
Office of Public Communications, American
Psychological Association. Why sleep is important
and what happens when you don’t get enough.
Washington, DC: 2005
SBS Special, Uprising of a sleep. SBS Korea:
2004
William C. Dement. The Promise of Sleep. Nexus
Books. Stanford University, 2007
Yogesh Ambekah, Importance of sleeping in
human life. 2000-2008, 2009
When?: Friday 6:30 – 7:30
Where?: Mr.Jurek’s house (Next to Halford)
Who?: All thinkers are welcome!

Hebron Grad of the Month:
Kainani Stevens ‘07
by Emma Leavitt ‘10
Kainani attended Hebron for all four years of high school,
starting as a freshman in 2003. I remember her as the tall, scary
senior who was captain of our basketball team when I was just
a wee freshman. By the end of the season, however, I realized
that Kainani actually wasn’t scary at all; she was extremely
kind and supportive of everyone on the team. She was a great
role model for me and is a perfect example of a well-rounded
Hebron alumna.
Where do you go to school now?
I’m currently attending Northeastern University.
What are you majoring in?
I’m double-majoring in Journalism and Communication
Studies.
Do you like it?
I love my major; it really allows me to be creative with my
writing. Math and science weren’t particularly my strong suit,
so having a major that focuses on writing is great for me.
Northeastern is also a great college that lets you work co-ops or
internships while going to school. It’s a really good opportunity
to figure out exactly what kind of job you want to have after
graduation. It also gives you a lot of hands-on experience.
Any cool internships thus far?
So far I have had an internship with 890 ESPN Radio Boston,
working production. I have also had an internship with WEEI
850, working for all of the Red Sox radio broadcasts. Working
with the Red Sox has been a really great experience for
me. Getting to work with professional broadcasters and also
becoming familiar with working for a professional sports team
is something I couldn’t have learned anywhere else. I’m also
applying for internships now with a few TV stations in Boston,
including NESN and Comcast SportsNet.
Favorite class at Hebron?
My favorite class at Hebron was definitely Ms. Burns’ English
class my senior year. The group of kids in that class were great,
plus I liked the Shakespeare plays we read and acted in that
year.
What’s the thing you miss most about Hebron?
I miss some of my friends. It’s cool to meet kids at Hebron
that are from so many different places, but then it makes it a
lot harder to keep in touch with them after you leave. I miss
playing basketball, too. I didn’t realize how much sports were
ingrained in me until I stopped playing.
What do you miss the least about Hebron?
The rules. I was not a huge fan of following the dress code.
Oh, and definitely Saturday classes. Those were not fun.
Any advice for students?
My only advice probably is that you don’t have to have everything
in your life planned out by the time you graduate. A lot of
things change once you get to college and things don’t always
end up the way you think they will. Just don’t stress over it too
much, it will all work itself out eventually
Sangil Min ‘10, Editor-in-Chief
Emma Leavitt ‘10, Editor
Emily Powers ‘10, Editor
Jai Kyeong Kim’ 11, Photo Editor
Staff Writers:
Alessandra Hankinson’10
Andy Churchill’ 10
Bryan Felice ‘10
Dextor Tarbox ‘13
Ho In Na ‘10
Noelle Giguere ‘13
Seok Won Jee’ 10
Seung Woo Kim’ 10
Advisors
Mr. Inglehart,
Mrs. Inglehart
Mr. Godomsky
Facts about
Swine Flu
by Noelle Giguere ‘13
With economic struggles,
global warming, and international
threats, the last
thing people need to worry
about is a pandemic virus.
The virus that is spreading
quickly from victim to
victim is known as the Swine
Flu, H1N1, and, informally,
“the piggy flu.” This is not
its first appearance. H1N1
emerged in a much more
dangerous form in 1918
and became known as the
Great Plague. In two years,
500,000 Americans died, 20
million more worldwide.
H1N1 reappeared in the
1970’s and was believed to
have surfaced at Fort Dix.
An Army recruit had been
On Monday, December 7th, boarding
and day students, parents and faculty,
bundled up and made their way on a
snowy evening to the new Androscoggin
Theatre for Hebron’s annual Winter
Hebronian ‘09
Winter at Hebron
by Emily Powers ‘10
Six students recently
spent an evening at the Red
Lion, telephoning alumni,
parents, trustees, and other
individuals who contributed
last year to
the Hebron Annual
Fund. Our purpose
was simply to thank
these people for
their generosity. Not
surprisingly, they
all wanted to hear
about Hebron. They
also wanted to hear
about Maine’s weather.
In the morning, when
you first step out of the
dorm or your car, it’s hard
to keep from catching your
breath. Your lungs fill with
the sharp winter air, and
you check to make sure
that your gloves are tucked
into your sleeves and that
your jacket itself has been
zipped to its limit. For
feeling sick and then died
within twenty-four hours.
Then the virus spread from
person to person like wildfire.
This is when the first
vaccination was developed,
by Dr. W. Delano
Meriwether.
The virus first appeared
in the Hebron Community
about three weeks
ago. According to Cheryl
Tardif, RN, head of Health
Services,
“Having a plan in place
for when H1N1 came to
Hebron helped us manage
the number of sick students
smoothly. We were
able to vaccinate 160 plus
with the H1N1 nasal spray
prior to the first outbreak.
I really think this helped in
delaying the onset of the
disease at Hebron as well
as keeping the numbers
of those getting it down. I
Winter Holiday Concert
by Emma Leavitt ‘10
photo by Mr. Bill Chase
those who remember the
first few weeks of Maine
winter, and for those who
have yet to experience it,
everything seems to fade
away except for the below
freezing temperatures and
the prospect of moving
around campus under such
conditions. Suddenly no
amount of clothing seems
too absurd to prevent the
chill from seeping into your
bones, and the walk to the
Union seems to be miles
long and uphill both ways.
Just in case you succeed in
convincing yourself that
winter has yet to arrive,
there is always the shouts
of “Snow!” that echo down
would also like to thank the
Hebron Academy community
for coming together
and helping out the health
center. It was a team effort
from faculty, maintenance,
Sage Dining Services and
parents. We are also preparing
for the ongoing
outbreaks of H1N1 that
are expected throughout
the winter months. A clinic
is planned for the H1N1
injection before finals.”
The past actions of this
virus predicted that it
would re-emerge. For this
reason, it is critical that we
prepare for the future.
1976: Fear of a great
plague, Paul Mickle / The
Trentonian
Swine Flu: Are You at
Risk of Complications?
Diana Rodriguez &Cynthia
Haines, MD
Holiday music concert.
It was standing-room
only as the community
gathered to hear the
music Hebron musicians
had been working on for
the entire fall semester
with teachers Ms. Barefoot
and Mr. Lawson. The
concert was a great success,
with performances
from the Heebeegeebies,
the Orchestra, and the
Jazz Band (with a guest
appearance of Mr. Brouwer
on the drums). The
stars of the show, I must say, were the
charming Middle-Schoolers, who danced
and sang with more fervor (and less inhibition)
than most of us Upper-Schoolers
could ever manage.
the halls and permeate
the classrooms, making it
impossible to ignore.
And yet, despite these
hardships, you catch yourself
smiling at the frigid
flakes that blanket the
campus. Impromptu
snowball fights break
out between classes
and the more adventurous
snowboard, ski,
or sled off homemade
jumps in the Bowl.
Everyone waits excitedly
for Winter Carnival,
which continues from
Hawaiian Day to Casino
Night. Beyond these activities,
there lies the constant
urge to throw your books
down, forget about the
fact that you are in khakis,
and throw yourself into
the nearest snowbank.
By simply looking out the
window or feeling that
expectant pressure in the
clear air, you can tell that
winter has finally come to
Hebron, Maine.

The Arts & Entertainment
Emma Leavitt ‘10
What is Your Favorite <strong>Thing</strong> to do on a Snow Day?
Camree: “Lay around all day and play in the snow.”
Janelle : “Sleep.”
Ms. Coyne: “Wear my pjs and watch a winter movie.”
Moeko: “Umm... SLEEP!!!!!”
Alessandra: “Watch people slip on the ice and fall!”
Taf : “I like to make snowmen with my fabulous family.”
Annie: “Sleep, Study, Shop!”
Joey : “Snow ball fight!”
Sarah: “Get hit with snowballs.”
Ian: “Sing.”
Jeremy :“Ride my toboggan!”
Haley: “Drink hot chocolate!”
Chelsea : “Um… I don’t really
know, I just woke up.”
Tayla: “Sleep in and snuggle
with my teddy bear.”
Jeremy Kleven: “I like to enjoy
the free time, I think its a great
time to reflect on what you’re
going to do and why.”
photo by Jai Kyeon Kim ‘11
Matt: “I enjoy throwing snowballs at cars as they drive by and watch as they
don’t know what happened.”
Ms. Fernandez: “Watching the snow flakes… They look otherworldly.”
Jai Kyeong Kim ‘11