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Since 1960The AthenianChrist Church Episcopal SchoolVolume 44 Number 4 February 20122012 Homegoing Court: Seniors Sam Bylenga, Davis Einstein, Rivers Hughes, WhitRasmussen, and Jeff BenedictHOMEGOINGKING CROWNEDHope SandersStaff ReporterThe Homegoing King, Whit RasmussenThis year five Seniors were elected to the 2012Homegoing Court. Whit Rasmussen, Davis Einstein, JeffBenedict, Rivers Hughes, and Sam Bylenga represented theChrist Church community during a busy week of activitiesdesigned by the Student Council to provide fun and schoolspirit, using the theme “Survivor.”Whit Rasmussen has been elected to StudentCouncil for the past two years and has played on the VarsityBasketball Team since Eleventh Grade. He serves as SportsEditor for the Athenian.Davis Einstein played Varsity Football and runsfor the CCES Track Team.Jeff Benedict played the center position this yearon the Varsity Football Team, and he also plays on theschool Baseball Team.Rivers Hughes plays on the school’s record winningVarsity Soccer Team, and he founded the YoungFriends of Florence Club.Sam Bylenga played on the Christ Church VarsityFootball Team.Sam BylengaRivers HughesJeff BenedictLOOK INSIDEPhotos courtesy of Staff and Brogan JacksonNews2-5Sports20, 21, 24Campus1, 6, 7, 10-1522, 23Arts8, 9Davis Einstein, Madison TurrentineThe Homegoing King, Whit RasmussenCouples6, 16-19

2 cavalier news February 2012North Korea’s Best KeptSecret:The Death of Kim Jong IlChris OttNews EditorNorth Korea was is mourning the death of Kim JongIl, the 69-year-old dictator who died on a train on December17, leaving the country with an unexpected successionproblem.Succession in the dictatorship must pass to anheir, and since Kim’s 40-year-old son Kim Jong Nam fellout of favor after being caught trying to sneak into TokyoDisneyland with the fake name “Fat Bear,” and his otherson Kim Jong Chol was disqualified for “Unmanliness,” thenext in line is Kim Jong Un, a 27-year-old boy with verylittle leadership experience. Fear of a regime collapse putAsia on high alert directly after the death announcement, ascountries feared possible military conflict. Luckily, such aconflict failed to happen, but the danger is far from over.North Korea is a military dictatorship, and while itwould seem sensible that the dictator is in absolute control,the situation is actually much more complicated. Kim JongUn, the new leader, must prove to the military that he is incharge and capable of running the country. If he fails to doso, there is risk of a power struggle.Officially the military is backing him, but onenever knows what is truly a sincere gesture when dealingwith North Korean politics. Some think this may be a ployto create a semblance of unity and prevent an uprising untilthings have calmed down. Right now Kim Jong Un comesacross as inexperienced, incapable, too young to rule, andas the inept son of the former leader riding on his father’scoattails.Kim Jong Il anticipated this problem, and like anygood father should, tried to give his son a little help. The boywas intended to receive leadership experience and respectfrom the military by participating in terrorist actions againstthe outside world, such as the shelling of Yeonpyeong andthe sinking of a South Korean ship. Kim Jong Il felt that this“training” was especially urgent due to his failing health.He suffered a stroke in 2008, prompting him to start theaforementioned attacks and make the best use of his limitedtime.Despite these efforts, the Leader’s sudden deathcame sooner than expected, leaving his son woefully unprepared.State propaganda has ramped into overdrive, tryingto replicate its success of idolizing Kim Jong Il after hesucceeded his dead father Kim Il Sung back in 1994. Theplan is to transfer reverence for Kim Jong Il to Kim JongUn, helping the public ignore the new leader’s problems andmake sure they know that the regime will live on.This is most strongly evidenced by excessive nationwidemourning for the ex-dictator. Simply put, NorthKoreans have been told for years that the outside world is amassive, oppressive, totalitarian regime eagerly waiting fora chance to invade and decimate the country. Using the resultingpublic fear, Kim Jong Il was able to justify his massivebuildup of the military even while his people starved.Now, without their leader to protect them, North Koreansare turning to Kim Jong Un as their new savior.Attempting yet another strategy to minimize instability,the regime has also decided to operate under joint rulebetween Kim Jong Un, his uncle Jang Song-thaek, and themilitary. This setup will last until the new dictator becomescapable of ruling on his own. Some view Jang Song-thaekas reform-minded, and thus an important potential ally withthe ability to influence Kim Jong Un and possibly the countryas a whole. Others say that information about the NorthKorean political scene is vague and unreliable at best, meaningthat little attention should be given to speculations aboutany one political figure. However, constant political maneuveringmeans that attacks on South Korea in the distant futureare very possible as Kim tries to prove himself to theestablishment and unify the country behind a central cause.All the trouble caused by the Leader’s death probablymakes some wish he had lived a little longer and trainedhis son better, therefore lowering risk of a military incident.The passing of this simultaneously horrifying and quirkydictator has ushered in a new era of uncertainty that the regimeis desperately trying to end. Sadly, the world wishes itthe best of luck in solidifying command, because the alternativesare too frightening to consider.2011-12StaffDaniel Sanders,Jordan PentaleriKendall CrawfordEditors-in-ChiefTJ GibsonManaging EditorChandler CarpenterCopy EditorAllie HarrillBusiness EditorWhit RasmussenSports EditorWilliam HarrisonGraphic EditorChris OttNews EditorLeyly BagherofPhotographerCarolina AndrewsMattea KoonCatie BakerZach CooterTom KentTaylor JacksonHope SandersStaff ReportersDonna MillerStaff AdviserKim Jong IlAs a member of the South Carolina Scholastic PressAssociation, the Cavalier Express serves as a learninglaboratory for student journalists. It is designed to inform,comment upon, and entertain. We acknowledge that weare not perfect, but we will strive to uphold the highestjournalistic standards, these being accuracy and fairness.Those mistakes we make will be made in the name of learningand in the name of risk taking for growth. If we do makea mistake, please let us know so that we can correct it in the nextissue. Our goal is to present all news and information clearly,accurately, and fairly.Photos courtesy of MCT CAmpus

February 2012cavalier newsCycling Speeds Through the UpstateCycling becomes the new fad for exercising among many people in Greenville3Allie HarrillBusiness EditorA new rage is taking over the Greenville area:cycling. The sport used to be only for Lance Armstrongwannabees,but cycling is now becoming a popular hobbyfor people of all types and ages.For avid cyclists, the word, “Greenville” goes handin hand with professional cyclist, George Hincapie. Hincapieis the close friend and former team mate of LanceArmstrong, 7-time winner of Le Toure de France, a worldreknowned cycling race comparable to the world cup forsoccer fans. Hincapie is a Greenville resident, and he canoften be seen cycling around the Upstate.Greenville is growing at a rapid pace as a cyclinghub because of the cyclist-friendly roads, landscapes, andtrails. Stretching from downtown Greenville to TravelersRest, the Swamp Rabbit Trail is the most recently constructedand most popular trail.Greenville is also the host of many cycling racessuch as “Greenville Hospital System USA Cycling ProChampionships,” “Leaf Tour Ride,” hosted by the GreenvilleSpinners Club, “Paris Mountain Downhill,” and “Cross inthe Park.”Aside from having great places to ride, Greenvillealso has many clubs and stores that cater to cyclists. Thebest known store for bikers, Carolina Triathlon, is locatedin downtown Greenville and carries a cyclist’s every need.Downtown Greenville also has a women specific store, PedalChic.For the most part, there are three types of cyclists:road cyclists, trail and mountain bikers, and leisurely bikers.The people that choose to hit the roads are typically goingto ride for miles at a time. The mountain bikers take a morerisky approach by riding through hills and over rocks andgravel, as well as reaching high speeds. The leisurely riderssimply bike for enjoyment. They might just go on a familyride around the neighborhood or maybe a ride to work.The health benefits that come from cycling arenever ending. For road cyclists, the sport is an aerobic wayof exercise. Cycling is also a great way to build endurance.Building up muscle mass is another of the many benefits.Unlike running, biking does not require much pressure onthe knees. For this reason, the sport is popular among peoplewho experience knee problems.There are a few precautions that riders need to takebefore hitting the terrain. Helmets are always a necessity toavoid head injuries. For bikers that ride on roads, obviouslythere is a need to be aware of cars. Many times, cars getfrustrated with bikers and disregard them, often resulting inaccidents. It is also important to ride at bright times duringthe day so that the rider is clearly visible and to wear clothingthat makes the rider easily seen.Overall, cycling is sweeping the Upstate. Officialsask that motorists be courteous to the riders and share theroad. Before you know it, you might just be one of thosecyclists in brightly-colored clothing sharing the street.Costa Concordia RunsAgroundThe Sinking Ship Surrounded by ControversyZach CooterStaff ReporterThe cruise ship, the Costa Concordia, has beencalled a modern day Titanic after it ran aground on a TuscanIsland off the coast of Italy. The cruise ship ran into rocksalong the coast of the island on Friday, January 13, withroughly 4,200 people on board. Most of the people on theship made it off safely but there were 32 who were not thatfortunate and lost their lives in the wreckage.The rising controversy over the Costa Concordiais the fact that, as the ship was going down off the coastof Italy, the captain, Capt. Francesco Schettino, abandonedship while all of the passengers were still on board. Schettinois being accused of manslaughter, shipwreck, and abandoningthe ship while passengers were still on board. Withall of these accusations Schettino has merely been placed onhouse arrest for the time being until everything can be sortedout.At first the captain admitted to abandoning theship while passengers were on board. As the coast guardrepresentatives continued to question him more, Schettinochanged his story; he said that instead of purposefully abandoninghis ship he was thrown overboard after the ship hita rock. The two conflicting stories are being investigatedthrough questioning of the crew and the passengers to get tothe real answer for what happened.Among the many people missing in the wreckagethere are two Americans still encased in the watery tomb.The retired couple were enjoying their so called “trip of alifetime” after working around their community for yearsand bringing up four children.The monster of a ship, built in 2006, was sailingout of Rome to several places along the Italian westerncoast. After this disaster many are questioning the stabilityof the cruise ship industry and whether it is safe or not tohave such massive ships navigating the waters with so manypeople on board.Whether or not this was the captain’s fault or justan accident, it is obvious that more safety regulations andrules will go into navigation cruise ships and that the waterwayswill become much safer so that in the future disasterslike this will not happen.Photos courtesy of MCT CAmpus

4 cavalier news February 20122012 Presidential ElectionTJ GibsonManaging EditorThe Republican Primary season is in full swing,as candidates battle for the party’s nomination to face incumbentPresident Barack Obama in the 2012 PresidentialElection.Although the Republican Nominee will not be announceduntil the GOP Convention in August, and the GeneralElection will not take place until November 6, the Republicancandidates have vied for their party’s nominationfor months. The primary season began officially with theIowa Caucus on January 3 and has since moved on to NewHampshire, South Carolina, Florida, Nevada, Missouri,Minnesota, and Colorado.Meanwhile, President Obama must work to balancethe duties of his office with the paramount need to campaign.The Obama campaign has already raised $186 million, but ittakes much more than money to win an election.In his 2012 State of the Union Address, PresidentObama worked to restore some of his lost popularity, whichis currently hovering at around 48%. Yet, campaigning is anasty business. Even in his State of the Union, Republicancandidates accuse President Obama of attempting to inciteclass-warfare. Policy, rhetoric, and charisma are important;but ultimately, the 2012 Presidential Election will comedown to the Economy. If economic conditions improve, itis likely that the American people will let President Obamakeep his job. Conversely, if conditions deteriorate, or remainstagnate, the incumbent president will be in for an incrediblyrough November.Word Frequency in State ofthe Union Addresses{ 2010 v. 2012 }FloridaPrimaryResultsGOP Presidential Candidates

‘ArabSpring’rages onTJ GibsonManaging EditorRecent elections in Egypt and Tunisia have successfullybegun the process of stabilization in the MiddleEast; however, the Arab Spring must not be thoughtfinished. The Syrian people are still working, and, insome cases, fighting for their rights and freedoms. Discontentedcitizens have come out en masse to protestthe authoritarian regime and human rights violationsof President Bashar al-Assad. Thus far, these protestshave been met only with government crackdowns andsectarian violence, most notably in the area surroundingthe city of Homs.State terrorism in the face of popular protestshas led to the creation of both violent and non-violentrevolutionary groups that are gaining legitimate powerin Syria and throughout the world. Secular and Islamistgroups, such as the Free Syrian Army, have becomeleading assets in the protection of Syrian humanrights, protecting protesters and providing a safe havenfor military defectors. Applying lessons learned fromNATO involvement in Libya, these non-governmentaland paramilitary organizations can prove effective ifgiven guidance and support. If a stable Syrian governmentthat respects the basic rights of its people is to bea reality, there must be an international show of supportthat goes beyond simply “calling” on the Syriangovernment or the weak stance of the Arab League.The creation of a No-Fly-Zone in concordance withopen political support and economic sanctions wouldprovide political legitimacy for these upstart groupswhile simultaneously working to protect the people ofembroiled areas such as Homs. NATO would be anobvious choice to enforce a No-Fly-Zone; however,Turkey would make a much better candidate. Turkey’sclose proximity and historical ties with Syria garners itgreater respect among the Syrian people and would resultin a greater legitimacy of the action. Furthermore,Turkey’s secular democracy rooted in moral Islamhas been openly viewed as the ideal modern Muslimstate. Turkey, a non-Arab but overwhelmingly Muslimnation, has a unique opportunity to act as a force ofstability in the Middle East without creating fears ofWestern Imperialism.Violence and Turmoil in Syria cannot be ignored.If the Arab Spring has taught anything, it is that actionsand ideas spread like wild-fire through the region. Justas civil discontent and upheaval spread from Tunisia,unchecked sectarian disputes can have the disastrouseffect of sparking religious fragmentation throughoutthe Middle East. The Sunni majority of Syria hasbecome critical and suspicious of the Alawite andChristian majorities. Assad, an Alawite himself, hascreated a disproportionately minority-led government.As Syrians turn on the Assad government, it appearslikely that they will to turn on the minorities that hehas come to represent. Sectarian violence has plaguedevery Arab state, and must be kept from forming inSyria and/or spreading through the region at all costs.In this, much like in the revolutionary aspect, a moreIslamic approach is preferable to a Western one. It isin this that the so-far ineffective Arab League mustdo its part in the protection of human rights for all inSyria. Words alone will not be enough; actions mustbe taken. Sadly, it is doubtful that the Arab Leaguewill step in to do its part, as its member nations are, inmany cases, in no place to cast judgement upon theirSyrian brothers.5cavalier campusFebruary 2012Achievement Center Plansto Better Serve StudentsJordan PentaleriEditor in ChiefThe newest addition to the CCES Campus willarise in the basement of the chapel. The new AchievementCenter will unite all current tutoring services and add newcourse options for all students primer through 12th grade.Some of the courses include specialized readingcourses for 3rd and 4th graders, reading comprehension andforeign language course work for 5th-8th graders as well asindividual tutoring.In addition, many enrichment courses, such as theDuke TIP program’s creative writing class or a keyboardingclass will be offered. Previously these courses wouldnot have been available to students at CCES because theyrequired a mentor. However, the achievement center plansto set up new these new opportunities. The center will givestudents “the time, the place, the structure they need,” saysPam Kaizar, the Achievement Center Director.One Achievement Center program, Readak, has alreadybecome very popular as almost 70 students are a partof the study skills course.Another opportunity for the Upper School is a hybridforeign language class that will be partly online andpartly on campus. The goal is to give students, especiallythose who did not take foreign language in middle school,support to make the transition to Upper School easier.Ms. Kaizar outlined that the “goal of our achievementcenter is that some point between primer and 12thgrade, we should have some service that students would liketo take advantage of. Every child will have the opportunityto travel through in their career at Christ Church for supportand services that come out of there.”Students of all learning levels will find classesavailable to them in the new Achievement center. The Centerplans to bring together all the various tutoring programsalready present in the school under one roof. Currently, tutoringservices are spread in random closets, classrooms andoffices throughout the school but now the center providesa place for tutors to have a quiet place with a board anddesks.Ms. Kaizar noted that for something an instructoris hired, students will have to pay an additional fee.However, services already in place, such as directed studiesin the Upper School or non-foreign language classes inthe Middle School, will not have any additional fees. Mostparents who will utilize the services are already paying fortutoring services once or twice a week, Ms. Kaizar hopesto “provide something of equal or greater service for lessthan what they are already paying.”The center will have 4 classrooms that can be expandedinto one large room with moveable walls (#5 on theblueprint below). Ms. Kaizar said they designed the spaceto be “as flexible as possible so it meets lots of needs. Inthe evening we can open it up for a meeting with parents, orduring exam time we can divide it up and give group testing.”The space also has room for a teacher and parentresource library, offices, a conference room and a prayerroom. The conference room will be accessible to studentsand will be used to alleviate scheduling issues with the UpperSchool presentation room, especially when colleges visitin the Fall. The prayer room, dubbed “A Prayer’s Place”by Father Richard, will keep with the episcopal traditions ofthe school, and fits well with the sacred space under whichthe center will be located.Ms. Kaizar was excited by the idea that the centerwill be under the chapel. She stated that “In my opinion, itfits so well with the Episcopal mission of inclusiveness, sothe [chapel] is the perfect place for it to be.”She continued with, “We are a college preparatoryschool and everyone who graduates will go on to collegeand that is not going to change. Everyone learns in adifferent way and meeting those needs in the realm of acollege preparatory school is our goal.”1. Professional Development & Parent Resource Library 2. Auxiliary Tutor Area 3. Director’sOffice 4. Second Office 5. Flexible Classrooms 6. Conference Room 7. Large TutoringRooms 8. Small Tutoring Rooms 9. A Prayer’s PlacePhotos courtesy of Pam Kaizar

6 cavalier harmony February 2012c-HarmonyDaniel SandersEditor-in-CheifKendall CrawfordEditor-in-CheifCouples were matched based on the answers provided instudent-submitted surveys. This is for entertainment purposesonly, and does not reflect the opinion of any members ofthe Cavalier Express Staff. Please be a good sport aboutyour match, and remember this is all in good funSara DeSantis &Robert AustonKendall Crawford & Blake NavarroTaylor Jackson &Bjoern MuellerEmily Vermillion &Tom KentEliza Geary & Elliott JarrettElizabeth Quattlebaum &Zach CooterMary Kate Carter & John MorganRamirezMeghan McManus &Jeffrey NagerArianna Jain & Michael StoneAbbie Slade &Sam DixonLeslie Biggerstaff & Alex ConnerEllery Ivester & David DixonRafaela Baranzano & Chris OttNina Conits & Bridge BoukedesMegan Millon & Thomas JohnsonEmily Anderson & Will SandersLizzy Sterling & Rivers HughesAnna Pieper & Chas ThomasonElkie Shramek & Philipp Schmitz - JustenIsabela Montalvo & David BrodskySara Ellis Pearce & Auston SpriggsCatherine Culp & John GrantAnna Monroe & Weston NalleyMadison Turrentine & Dion BurdineKristina Sanders & Jim YarbroughMeredith Spears & Heyward HodgesKaylyn Kipper & Stephen BakerCaroline Vaughan & Fuller ParkerReeves Major & Brandon AndersonKathleen Benedict & Van BoyettMadeline Catanzaro & Jim PennellSitton Furman & Joseph StephensonAlex Hamberis & Jack EvansMeagan Carrigan & Cole SeilerKaty Hallman & Davis EinsteinCatie Baker & Baxter WilliamsAnn Kent & Bennett NalleyMelissa Cochrane & Tim WilliamsJenna Benson & Josh RogersTate Brody & Martin PazdanStephanie Pusker & Andrew AhnCaroline Brearley & Jack McLeodCaroline Willcox &Miles HauserCaroline Grant & George GreeneSloan Renfro & TJ GibsonKatherine Carmichael & Mills CubbageSophie Putman &Henry CornelsonEmily Harvey & Hunter TownesClaire Aucoin & Thibaut Fernandez -KingMaggie Gilmore & Daniel BrashierRiley Thompson & William LangfordEleanor Dunbar & Tayor BreazealeMaddy Gentry & Bradley WalkerEllie Williams & Philly GheorghiuMackenzie Catanzaro & Whit RookeLaima Alikhail & Ben NorwoodAustin Snow & Danny Gilmore

7cavalier campusFebruary 2012Epiphany Scholarship Awarded toSenior Caroline BrashierHope SandersStaff ReporterThis year CCES named Senior Caroline Brashieras the Epiphany Scholar.The award, established in 1991, seeks to establishthose students who stand out in the school and church communityas leaders. Father Richard Grimball spoke duringchapel about significant people in the past who were knownfor their humility, devotion in faith, and courage, qualitiesall similar to the characteristics of the CCES EpiphanyScholar.Two of her friends, fellow seniors Sara Ellis PearceCarolineBrashierand Thomas Offerle, spoke during the chapel service. Theycommended Caroline for being an excellent role model toher younger siblings and to her peers at school. They relatedthat as an older sister to four siblings, Caroline is compassionateand kind to those around her.Her friends explained that Caroline has dedicatedher years at Christ Church being a positive influence to thosearound her and devoting herself to God.Father Richard Grimball, CarolineBrashier, and Reverend HarrisonMcLeodPhotos courtesy of Advancement OfficeR P OM?JeffBenedict

8 cavalier arts February 2012High MuseumArt Students Visit HighMuseum in AtlantaCatie BakerStaff ReporterOn the fifth of January, bright smiling faces ofclose to thirty art students boarded the buses for an eventfulday in Atlanta at the High Museum of Art. The trip wasorganized by Mrs. Susanne Abrams and chaperoned by Mr.David Sims, Mr. Dan Harris, Mrs. Anne Howson and Mr.Pete Sanders.The students were on their way to visit two veryspecial traveling exhibitions. The first exhibit was “Picassoto Warhol”: a compilation of exactly 100 works exhibitingthe strength of 14 well known artists, including; Pablo Picasso,Henri Matisse, Marcel Duchamp, Romare Bearden,Jackson Pollock, Alexander Calder, and Andy Warhol.Some of the artists’ most famous and highly valued worksare on exhibition in the museum.The second exhibit was “The Sculpture of GraingerMckoy.” This exhibit contained works created by GraingerMckoy, an extremely talented and well known contemporaryartist, who carves different birds. These carved birds are extremelydetailed and incredible to view in person. The birdsin the fountain on display near the baggage claim in the GSPairport greatly resemble the work of Grainger Mckoy. Healso sculpts wings in bronze, silver, and gold that depict thewing in the recovery position, which is on display at a localcancer center. Grainger Mckoy is from Sumter, South Carolina,where he has lived all of his life and has been inspiredsince the first time he carved his first bird at the age of 13.The two exhibits proved to be intriguing and wonderful,The students enjoyed the art-filled day immenselyand greatly appreciated the work of the artists and exhibitsthey visited.Christ Church students enjoy the view from the ramp inside the High Museum.Legally BlondeTaylor JacksonStaff ReporterThe Upper School Winter Show, “Legally Blonde:the Musical,” is shaping up to be a great show. Based on thenovel by Amanda Brown and the film starring Reese Witherspoon,the musical is a quirky combination of pop musicand the exciting themes from the beloved story. Favoritesfrom the movie are captured in entire musical numbers including“Gay or European” in the courtroom and the “Bendand Snap” at Paulette’s hair salon.“Legally Blonde” uses a lot of new things, fromtechnology to personnel. This year is the first time the casthas used the RehearsScore program. It allows students to accessthe music at home and practice the vocal parts. Withoutneeding to wait between rehearsals to practice choral parts,there are fewer vocal rehearsals needed, which gives moretime to work on the blocking and the choreography by ournew choreographer, Donna Adams. Also helping with theshow is Erin Martin, the stage manager. They’re the firstoutside help for a musical, and have been doing great workPreviewwith the cast.Along with new people working on the show,there are also pets working in the show this year. “LegallyBlonde” cannot be done without Elle’s beloved pooch, Bruzer,and he will be played by McGee Bosworth’s chihuahua,Ginger. Joining Ginger on the stage is Caroline Vermillion’sbulldog, Eyla as Paulette’s dog.Between its many musical numbers and dances,“Legally Blonde” is similar to a modern opera. It’s the humorof the average high schooler, with the music of a classicmusical. Elliot Jarrett, who plays Paulette’s ex, Dewey, isready for the show, saying “Our school’s never done a musicalof this type. I’m excited to see how it turns out.”“Legally Blonde” opens on February twenty-third,and runs through the twenty-sixth.For tickets go to: www.seatyourself.biz/ccesKaty Hallman and GingerPhotos courtesy Dara Productions Photos courtesy of Susanne Abrams

THeBEATAll State Chorus9cavalier artsFebruary 2012Photos courtesy of Advancement OfficeChandler CarpenterStefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta was bornon March 28, 1986 in Yonkers, New York. Germanotta,Lady Gaga, learned to play the piano at the ageof four. 7 years later, she was accepted to the JulliardSchool in Manhattan. Lady Gaga is not the typicalpiano playing child who can only remember “Heartand Soul.” When applying to college, she was givenan opportunity that only 19 others before her had everaccomplished.Lady Gaga applied to the NYU Tisch School ofthe Arts at the age of 17. She was accepted, and shewas not a fluke. Gaga immediately showed her musicaltalent and innovation, but she decided to leaveschool in order to pursue her own musical interestsand write her own songs. She began writing for artistssuch as Britney Spears, New Kids on the Block, andthe Pussycat Dolls.Quickly, she was showing that she could writemusic that was extremely popular. However, contraryto popular belief and the general consensus about topartists today, Lady Gaga is extremely musically talented.She writes all of her music, something manyartists today would not be able to claim. Obviously,she hit the music scene very quickly in 2008.“Just Dance,” an international super-hit, wasGaga’s first debut song, capturing the atmosphere ofclub life and young adult social interaction. Gaga becamea master of publicity, making herself virtuallyunrecognizable. She wears elaborate and crazy outfitseverywhere she goes. In this vein, she mirrors EltonJohn, who prefers to wear a wig in his celebrity appearancesso he can walk around in public unnoticed.All in all, Gaga is not your average top-ten-hitartist. She has recorded with Tony Bennett, who referredto her as one of the most talented musicians forher age he has come across. She is dynamic, catchy,and completely different. This new-age Madonna willnot be a single page in the history of music. As shecontinues to record, Lady Gaga will be rememberedas being visually alarming and musically virtuoso.Six Students Qualify forAll-State ChorusTaylor JacksonStaff ReporterEvery year, the CCES chorus, grades 10-12, goesto Columbia to audition for All State Chorus. After weeksof practice, the chorus left early the morning on November8, and headed to Colombia for the auditions.Upon arrival, the thirteen singers went straight to apractice room and worked with their quintets to perfect theirpiece, “Honor and Glory” by Bach. After a few minutes’practice and the traditional delay from other schools beinglate, they went in, group by group, to sing before a panelBand Students Acceptedinto Region and All-State BandsMattea KoonStaff ReporterOn January 7, eight CCES band students attended RegionBand auditions at Greer High School. About 1,800 musicianscompeted for a chair in the Region Band. To qualifyfor a part in the ensemble, the students had to master 13scales, define multiple musical terms, and play two unrehearsedpieces before a judge. André Batchelder-Schwab,Josh Rogers, and Jim Pennell placed 1st chair clarinet, 5thchair trombone, and 12th chair clarinet respectively in theof judges. After all the quintets had performed and a nervewracking wait, they learned that they’d all made it, and theywent on to the second round: sight reading.After their participating in the second round, TheCCES chorus left to begin their torturous wait. When theresults came in, they learned that six students had qualified:Andre Batchelder-Schwab, Josh Rogers, Cates Mclean,Harrison Johnson, Alex Hamberis, and Isaiah Hogue. Theywill be going to the concert in March.Clinic (9th-10th grade) Region Band. Everett Gwyn wasranked 3rd chair alternate in the senior level Region Band.Only the top musicians in the state win a chair at theAll-State level. Margret Wang was ranked 17th chair clarinetin the senior level All-State Band. André Batchelder-Schwab, ranked 1st in the region, is also 1st alternate forthe All-State Band, meaning that he could potentially play24th chair clarinet in the All-State Band. Dr. Trey Skaggs,the CCES band director, stated “We are proud to have sucha high percentage of students accepted into Region and All-State Bands.”Lady GagaPhoto courtesy of MCT CampusAll State BandPhoto courtesy Advancement Office

10 cavalier features February 2012Gaming: Too dependent?New Video Game Borders Thin Line of AddictionZach CooterStaff ReporterWhether playing video games is an addiction or ahobby is a question that parents have been asking since thefirst gaming console came out.When asked this question, most gamers will claimthat they can stop whenever they want. They can be on theirXBOX one day and off the next. Parents argue that it is anaddiction that their children have because they see themgaming for long hours.Some argue that gaming is a hobby because it isa way of having fun and not something that can’t be livedwithout. If gaming is an addiction, they argue, then aresports or arts also addictions? Gamers argue that since theseother two past times are not categorized as addictions, thengaming cannot be in the category of addiction either.Sometimes it seems that people are unable to stopgaming because that is the only thing they want to do, butusually they believe that they simply are involved in a gamethat they want to complete before doing something else.Most parents believe that gaming is addicting becausethey can’t seem to get their children to peel their eyesfrom the TV screen and do chores, studying or other activities.Parents are concerned that whenever their childrenhave free time, all they do play video games for hours.Both sides of the argument have good reasons forbelieving what they do.Parents and students await some firm evidencefrom scientists that will decide the issue. Until that time,gamers and their parents will be working on compromises.Homegoing 2012 survives “Survival ofthe Fittest”Hope SandersStaff ReporterThis year’s theme was Survivor, taken from thehit reality TV show. The Student Council chose to continuevolunteer donations through Homegoing activities to thelocal organization JustKids. The foundation seeks to helpchildren considered at risk by hosting after school activitiesand summer programs. This Homegoing the school raisedmoney by charging for song selections, coin jar competitions,and donations.The week began with students arriving wearingtheir Gamer Day costumes, which included Fruit Ninjas,Pac-mans, and Rainbow Unicorns. That night students cameagain to compete in battle ball, with Seniors taking the leadas usual.On Tuesday students rolled out of bed and came toschool for Pajama Day. Following the day’s activities studentsand teachers went to Firehouse Subs for dinner becauseFirehouse donated part of the proceeds to JustKids. ByWednesday the stress of the week seemed to age the schoolpopulation as Retirement Home Day commenced.For their Wednesday night skits the court members had toperform songs chosen for them by the student community.Whit Rassmussen was not exactly rolling in the deep, buthe was definitely rolling as he passionately sang Adele’s hitsong “Someone Like You.” Davis followed with an attemptedversion of “Kiss Me Through The Phone” by Soulja Boy.Jeff Benedict sang Jordin Sparks’s “No Air,” in what juniorElliot Jarrett described as a “unique rendition.” Then Riverssang “I’m A Slave 4 U” by Britney Spears. Sam finished thenight by singing “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” and heended his performance by asking Emily Jennings to prom.On Thursday most students showed up in costumefor Combat Day. In lieu of the annual school dance, a movienight was scheduled for that night. “Mean Girls” was shownwith free attendance.To finish the week, each grade geared up for TribalDay. After a half day of classes students filed in to the lowerschool auditorium to watch the Homegoing Court’s skits.They began with Davis and Sam’s duel performance. Davisplayed “A Thousand Miles” on the piano as Sam, dressed incut-off overalls, did an interpretive dance.Jeff Benedict took the stage as his alternate persona,CCES graduate Cam Jones. He rapped, slouching overa microphone and then called his friend Hunter Townes onstage, where Jeff performed a special dance for him as freshmanboys sang in the background.Following the loud acts Whit quietly shuffled onthe stage. He then wordlessly performed the dance fromthe popular film ‘Napoleon Dynamite.” After shyly runningoff stage, he came back a few moments later to ask ToriaMullen to prom. Following her acceptance, Rivers Hugheswalked on stage in hipster attire with his skinny jeans anddeep v-neck shirt. Taking the mic he lip synced to the JonasBrothers’ hit single “Burnin’ Up” as his friends pranced andtwirled in the background. The mood shifted as an intenseballad blared and Rivers began to passionately read his urbanpoem. The act concluded with another prom ask, andSloan Renfro accepted.Then students filed into the gym for the studentfacultybasketball game. Student commentators Elliot Jarrettand Catherine Culp interviewed spectators on the bleachersand comically remarked on the game. By the end of thehour, the students won after a very close game.Following Friday night’s huge win against GreerMiddle College Charter, Open Mike Night commenced.Student bands performed to a large audience.The week finished well with the Cavaliers takingthe victory on the basketball court as students cheered themon. At the girl’s half-time the Homecoming queen, AlexHamberis, was escorted by Mr. Charles McGee to hand offthe crown. Student Council President Chandler Carpenterannounced that Whit Rassmussen, escorted by Toria Mullen,was this year’s Homegoing king. He was crowned by Alexand later commented that “I was happy for five minutes untilI realized that Chandler was gonna bother me about it for therest of my life.” With a king crowned and both basketballgames won, this year’s Homegoing was an overall success.

11cavalier featuresFebruary 2012Top Stories of 2011Caroline Andrews and Mattea KoonThe Rise of Rebecca Black and her hit “Friday”Rebecca Black achieved internet fame by posting a YouTubevideo of the now famous song “Friday.” Black is now known forthe video, but she has not yet released another internet hit.The Death of the legend Elizabeth TaylorOn March 23, Elizabeth Taylor died in Los Angeles at 79.Royal Wedding of Prince William and KateMiddletonKate Middleton became Princess Kate in BuckinghamPalace in Spring of 2011.The Discovery of “Tiger Blood” and CharileSheen’s “Winning” StreakThere is not an exact date for the start of this event, but thewhole nation watched the crazy moves of Sheen diligently.The Casey Anthony ‘s Non-Guilty VerdictThis famous trial came to an end in the summer of 2011,with a surprising verdict for the mother of late Caylee.Norway Attacks (July 22):A bomb explodes in Oslo killing 8 people. Later, Anders BehringBreivik, responsible for the bombing, opens fire on a LaborParty summer camp on the island of Utoeya. 69 are killed.Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan (March 11):An 8.9 magnitude earthquake strikes Japan and is followedby 30 foot high tsunami waves. The disasters cause anuclear emergency when nuclear cooling systems fail.European Financial Crisis:EU leaders work to stabilize the European financial crisis. Debtsfrom Portugal, Ireland, Italy, Greece, and Spain weaken the Europeanfinancial system and threaten the survival of the Euro.US Withdraws from Iraq (December 18):The last American troops leave Iraq, ending an eight year war.Osama Bin Laden is Killed (May 1):A Navy SEALs and CIA team breaks into Osama BinLaden’s compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan. The AlQaeda leader is killed and is later buried at sea.End of Harry Potter Movie Franchise“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows: Part Two”was released summer of 2011. This was a catharticend to the eight part series.Death of the Soul Singer Amy WinehouseSoul singer Amy Winehouse died at only 27 after losinga long, public battle against substance addiction.The marriage of Kim Kardashian and KrisHumphriesKim Kardashian held a lavish wedding in Los Angeles withNBA player Kris Humphries, four years Kardashian’s junior.The Divorce of Kim Kardashian and KrisHumphriesOnly 72 days after they said “I do!” the Reality TV superstarended her marriage with Kris Humphries.The End of the Russell Brand and KatyPerry Union2011 came to a close with the news Perry and Brandwould be ending their marriage after less than twoyears together.Steve Jobs Dies (October 5):Steve Jobs dies of pancreatic cancer at age 56. The cofounderof Apple and CEO of Pixar, Jobs leaves behinda great legacy.Arab Spring:A fruit vendor in Tunisia protests his government by settinghimself on fire. Revolutions in Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, Yemen, andSyria soon follow.Somalia Famine:3.7 million Somalis face starvation after one of the most severedroughts in eastern Africa in 60 years. International aid effortsare obstructed by the Al Shabab militant group.Occupy Movement (October 15):Spanish ‘Indignados’ and the Occupy Wall Street demonstratorsspark the international Occupy movement. Protestersgather in about 1,000 cities in over 80 countries world-wide toprotest income disparity and corporate greed.Tornados Strike the US (April-June):Hundreds of tornados tear through the US, killing over 500.The Joplin, Missouri, tornado is ranked as the seventh deadliestin US history.

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13cavalier homegoingFebruary 2012Photos courtesy of Brogan Jackson and Staff

14 cavalier presentations February 2012International Baccalaureate PresentationsDavid Brodsky“The By-Product Effect of thePsychological Susceptibility ofChildren on the Survival andProsperity of Religion ”Daniel Sanders“The Impact of the FrenchHuguenots on Colonial SouthCarolina”Rivers Hughes“The Cost of Kindness: AnEconomic Analysis of CharitableGiving and Fund-raising”Bryan Lu“Vampires and Werewolves:Myth or Medical Reality?”Bjoern Mueller“Snake!: The Impact of theBurmese Python in the Everglades”Blake Navarro“An Investigation of the Causesof the Mass Exodus of SpanishCitizens Following the SpanishCivil War”Victoria Barthelmess“Latin is Dead; Long Live Latin: AnAnalysis of the Survival of Latin as aLanguage in Law and Medicine”Katharina Tosti“The Pinocchio Effect: An Investigationof Lie DetectionTechniques”Margaret Wang“Why Do We Die?: An Analysisof the Telomeric and OxidativeStress Theories of Aging”Tamara Dirrigl“Equine Acupuncture: An Analysisof an Alternative Treatmentof Lameness”Eleanor Dunbar“An Analysis of the Influenceof the Nation of Islam on MalcolmX”Photos courtesy of David Lawrence

15cavalier presentationsFebruary 2012Sophomore Project Titles:Presentations Begin February 16thAndrew Ahn Basic Information about theStock Market and This Financing InstrumentLaima Alikhail What Is That Red Stuff onYour Hands? An Analysis of the Henna TattooRyuta Amano Disaster in JapanEmily Anderson Exploring Influences onArt: ImpressionistsBrandon Anderson Lake Conestee: Markingthe PathCaroline Andrews The Chicago 8 of ‘68Demetrius Anthony Skills for a BeginningBasketball PlayerEllen Antworth InspirationLeyly Bagherof Standards of the SocialMedia Age; An Analysis of Music Videos andHow They Are Affecting Todays YouthYianni Bakaes A Simple Life: The RealMeaning of HappinessStephen Baker Heritage Lost: How Wars,Treaties, and Foreign Domination Have AffectedHungary’s Economics, Policies andPeople Since WWIIAndre Batchelder - Schwab Music: FromMuse to RecordingCameron Beach Processed Food: How FoodMakes Its Way to the TableAlex Benson The Effects of Childhood SexualAbuse: The Unreported EpidemicAlessia Bertoldo The Chihuahua: A SmallDog with a Big AttitudeTaylor Breazeale The Strain and Pain ofPitchingTaylor Carsten Financial Aid for the Boys ofCasa GabrielWill Carter Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy:A Matter of Life or DeathMary Kate Carter Saving the Sea Turtles:One Step at a TimeMelissa Cochrane Humane SocietyZach Cooter Obesity: The Growing Epidemicof American SocietyHenry Cornelson Sports Media: Behind theScenes of Journalism, Radio, and TelevisionBroadcastingJack Cottingham Swept Away: The Dangersof Rip CurrentsBrawley Crawford Hoops and Strings SummerCampCaroline Davis Poverty in Education: GivingKids the Chance They DeserveRaffael Dirrigl The Chernobyl DisasterSamuel Dixon Wanted Dead or Alive:Osama Bin LadenEthan Dover Breakdancing: More Than Justa Dance?Simon Derher Comparison of the Mechanicsof Different EnginesRichard Dunbar The Art and History of KungFuAnn Lowe Elliot The Effectiveness of EmailMarketingJack Evans A Fitness Trail is a Path to SuccessCourtney Fant The Severity of TeenageProstitution in Today’s SocietyThibaut Fernandez-King Comparing a RotaryEngine to a V8 EngineAnna Ferrell They Are Not Grown Ups: Childrenin Children’s HospitalsCorinne Foster Herbal Medicine: The Doctrineof SignaturesRainey Fowler Camping through the AgesWill Gross Wetlands Conservation: A Mustfor Waterfowl ExistenceAvery Haney Hot Yoga: Exercise of the Bodyand MindIsaiah Hogue Roll Film: The Process ofShooting a Music VideoBrittain Hughes Breaking the Barrier: Insightinto new Perspective sPia Illman Constantly Changing: Experiencingthe Effects of Culture ShockMax Isley- The Frazee Center: A Projectof Hope in an ImpoverishedCommunityTaylor Jackson Capturing Aesthetics inFashion Design and CostumeArianna Jain Children Helping Children:Bridging the Gap Between CCES and ShrinersHospitals for ChildrenTom Kent Individual vs. Team Sports; WhichOne Is Better?Ann Kent What Does It Take: The CollegeApplication ProcessOlivia Lucas A Healthier AmericaReeves Major The X Factor of Getting intoCollege: What Is the Deciding Factor?Mac McCall What’s the Big Deal?Meghan McManus Ronald McDonald House:Keeping Families TogetherVeena Mehta Shiva Shakti: A Dance DramaExtravaganzaAlston Mickel Music and Its Effects on theBrainRobert Moser Alkaline Water: The TruthBehind the ClaimsToria Mullen The Royal Wedding Takes theCakeEllen Nachman Register to Vogue: A Studyof Vogue and the Influence It Has on MyStyleClay O’Brien 83.5 Miles Down...2,000 Milesto go: Advice and Preparation for Hiking theAppalachian TrailFuller Parker From Sticks and Stones toCables and Pulleys: The History of ArcheryJim Pennell Henry VIII: An Analysis of Oneof England’s Most Infamous MonarchsLuke Posta Dilated Cardiomyopathy: A SilentKillerStephanie Pusker A Comparison of Greenhouses;The Optimum Conditions for PlantsJames Quattlebaum Running on Empty: TheEffects of Lack of Food and Sleep Deprivationon RunningAustin Rackley Inside the Editing and MarketingProcess of a MagazineSarah Renfro The Long Climb: ChildhoodPovertySamuel Reyes Fighting for Teen FitnessSarah Riddle The Onederfull BottleJoshua Rogers Composing Musical Worksand PiecesWhit Rooke Scientific Innovation’s Place inHistoryHope Sanders The Egyptian Revolution andthe Future of US - Middle Eastern AffairsBronwyn Sastry Those You Think Cannot . .. CanPhillip Schmitz-Justen An Exploration ofthe History of the Computer and the Architectureof the Electronic AdderEmily Smith Medulloblastoma: The Effectsof Childhood CancerLexi Smith Summer Camp: Adventuresthat Build CharacterAustin Snow The Third of May 1808: Behindthe ScenesIsabella Stark What Is That Red Stuff onYour Hands? An Analysis of the Henna TattooJoseph Stephenson The Turning Point in theWar on Cancer: An Analysis of Advancementsin Cancer TreatmentSam Sturman Into the Mix: The Role of aRecord Producer in the Changing Music IndustryNicholas Taylor From Blank Sheets to Dollar BillsBrianna Unger Saving the Kids: Addict ParentsAddict ChildrenCaroline Vaughn Serenity Place: Offering aSecond Chance for Addictive MothersVirgina Waddell The Evolution of Women’sFashion in the Twentieth CenturyBradley Walker A Day in the Life of a VetQuan White The Fundamentals of Football:From a Wide Receiver’s Point of ViewEllie Williams Cure or Prevention? An Evaluationof Domestic Violence and the CriminalJustice System of South CarolinaGia Wixler Baby Beauties: Children’s BeautyPageantsJim Yarbrough Developing a Website: TheSchool LifeJesse Yu Social Cleavage in a Classless SocietyLance Zhang Researching the Art of Mangaand Using the Technique To Create a BookJohn Zhao The Impact of Radio on ModernTechnologyPeyton Turbeville Irish Dancing: It’s A StepAboveJosh Schools The Cuban RevolutionMegan Graddick The Evolution of JazzDance

20 cavalier athletics February 2012Boys and GirlsLacrosseBegin FirstSeasonZach CooterStaff ReporterCatie BakerStaff ReporterLacrosse has begun practice for the start of theirfirst season as a part of Christ Church athletics.This year, the team will be playing teams fromother divisions due to the shortage in teams in the 1-A division.Huge powerhouses, including Greenville High and J.LMann, will be facing off against the young team. Despitethese teams’ large programs and experienced players, theboys lacrosse team hopes to learn from their first season toimprove the team for years to come.The team is comprised of some beginners and somemore experienced players who have been playing on clubteams for the past few years. Coach Shane LeCroy, who haswon many championships, is hoping to lead the CCES teamto a championship.Basketball Season Comesto a Close CloseWhit RasmussenSports EditorVarsityJunior VarsityTom KentStaff ReporterWith the turn to the winter season, boys and girlsVarsity Basketball burst onto the scene. The boys team, comingoff of a deep playoff run, was forced to replace AssistantCoach Bill Lockrage following his decision to retire. Aftera strenuous search for the perfect match, Mr. Chris Forbisemerged victorious. With a restructured coaching staff, theboys also named Brooks Taylor, Jeb Helmers, and ChandlerCarpenter as the team’s captains for the season. Through 20games, the boys are 14-6 With a 9-2 Region record.The girls Varsity Team, led by Head Coach SallyPielou, is also coming off another successful season. Theloss of star point guard Hayden Latham, now playing atYale, left a gaping hole in the Cavaliers’ attack.However, with the addition of new sophomorestarters, Mary Kate Carter and Caroline Vaughn, the team isplaying well. Anna Pieper and Courtney Fant were namedthe Captains for the season. Both Pieper and Fant haveplayed major roles in revitalizing the team’s fluidity duringgames. The girls have a 7-6 record in region play up to thispoint in the season.Mr. 1000The JV boys started out on a 3 game winningstreak, then faced a pair of tough losses to Clinton andBrooks Taylor Reachesthe Record BooksWhit RasmussenSports EditorBlacksburg.The team went on to win the next seven games ofthe season. During that streak they beat St. Joseph’s andSouthside Christian to win all the 6 games against those twoteams. The team was coached by Mr. Wes Clarke, and thecaptains included all six sophomores.The JV girls started training in October for theupcoming season. The girls had a growing season this yearwith many Middle School players on the team. However,what the team lacked in experience they made up for it ineffort.The girls had many exciting finishes this year. Eventhough some games did not go as planned for the girls, theydid not let these defeats bring them down as they bouncedback to win multiple games throughout the season.The girls were coached by Mr. Doug Williams andthe captains were Josephine Oakley and Kendall Sieber.Brooks Taylor signs with Washingtonand Lee.Senior standout basketball player Brooks Taylorrecently scored his 1000th career point for the program.Only three other players, Rasmi Gamble, Neal Moseley,and Hayden Latham in the history of the Cavalier basketballprograms have achieved this milestone.Before the team’s game against Greenville TechCharter R.J. Beach, the school’s athletic director and theteam’s head coach, had the honor of presenting a commemorativebasketball noting the 1000 point mark to be placedin the Cavalier trophy case.Previously, before the season began, Brooks wasnamed one of the five top basketball players in Class Athroughout the state. For the upcoming season, Brooks willbe playing college basketball at Washington and Lee.Cole SeilerReceivesNationalRecognitionWhit RasmussenSports EditorSenior soccer standout Cole Seiler was recentlynamed to the National Club All-American Team. This honorwas also paired with the High School Scholar All Americanaward which is given to only a handful of athletes that excelboth on and off the field. With the soccer season just aroundthe corner, the team definitely has a good chance to bringhome the 12th straight State Championship. Cole will playsoccer next year at Georgetown University.Cole Seiler signs with Georgetown.Photos courtesy of Staff and David Lawrence

21cavalier athleticsFebruary 2012Sports SuperstitionsTom KentStaff ReporterWhether it was from Bill Russell throwing upbefore every game or Turk Wendell brushing his teeth betweenevery inning he pitched, superstitions seem to givethese athletes the extra confidence they needed for everyperformance. Michael Jordan says the reason he was sogreat wasn’t because of how much he practiced, but it wasbecause he wore a pair of UNC basketball shorts under hisChicago Bulls shorts every game.One thing every athlete does before every game ishave a pre-game meal. Most load up on carbs to give themextra energy before the game. But Hall of Fame baseballplayer Wade Boggs would not play a game unless he had hismeal of fried chicken before every game.Even though every sport has superstitions, nonehave as many as baseball. To fans it seems the players maybe more worried about their special rituals than the actualgame. The most famous baseball superstition may be whena pitcher is en route to throwing one of the most covetedthings in all of baseball, a perfect game. When the pitcher isgetting close to this, the other players take a vow of silenceand will not talk to the pitcher until the game is over.But some superstitions will go unnoticed to a fan.One of those would be the free throw routine. Before everyfree throw, a basketball player will do a special routine.Some like Gilbert Arenas, will spine the ball around his backthree times before every shot, or some are just as simple asa deep breath and shoot. But these routines, if done incorrectly,could cost a player their confidence in their shot andmiss one.Every athlete has their own superstition. Somedon’t take it as seriously as others, but everyone makes surethat they do their ritual so they can play their best.“I never wash my baseballcap during the season.”- Taylor Breazeale“I always triple knotmy shoelaces beforeevery basketball game.”- Will Carter“I put on my right shoebefore my left shoewhenever I get readyfor baseball games. Itfeels weird when Idon’t”-Marshall Merline“I always listen to aspecial song before everygame.”-Sarah RenfroRun! Katy, Run! Big successHope SandersStaff ReporterWhen the CCES Cross Country Team heard thatone of their teammates was diagnosed with a medical conditionrequiring expensive procedures, they immediatelybegan to plan ways to help. Juniors David Moore, JustinTrenor, Chris Sherman, and Jack McCleod, along with manyothers, announced Run!Katy!Run! in honor of Katy James.The 5K and fun run were scheduled to raise moneyto donate to the James family’s medical expenses. The eventraised money through racer registration, with an estimatedtwo hundred people signed up.On the day of the event, Katy’s peers came to supporther and walk/run the races. Once the final count wasdone, David Moore announced that approximately $4,000had been raised through sign-ups and private contributions.The CCES community continues to support Katy,and the organization NoMoreCancerSC is still collectingdonations for her. Car magnets can be purchased at theCCES school bookstore, and donations are still accepted.Dr. Kupersmith runs to support Katy.Haywood Duke and Chandler CarpenterPhotos courtesy of Staff and David Lawrence

22 cavalier faculty February 2012ThenNowThenNowThenNowTeachers Then and NowSome of the favorite CCES teachers, then and now, on a trip down memorylaneThenNowThenNowThenNowThenNowThenNowThenNowThenNowThenNow

23cavalier facultyFebruary 2012NewChemistryTeacherBegins SecondSemester16 Questions with...Mrs. FergusonCatie BakerStaff ReporterDr. Jamie Norton joined the faculty at ChristChurch in January as a new member of the science department.She will be teaching all levels of Chemistry.Dr. Norton attended USC at Aiken, and Clemson.Brought up in a home with five siblings, she loves to spendtime with her two daughters and husband as well as hermany pets. Dr. Norton has one dog, Angel, as well as, fivecats: Harley, Charli, Anna, Mimi, and Ezma.In her spare time, she loves to listen to her favoriteband, Nickelback.She would love to one day travel to New Zealand.Her special talent is Chemistry and she is very excited to bethe new Chemistry teacher here at CCES!Advertisein TheAthenian!Q: Describe yourself in two words.MF: Curious, imaginative (daydreamer)Q: What were your favorite activities when you were in high school?MF: I ran cross country and track and sang in chorus (musicals).Q: What were you like in high school?MF: I was a nerd--thin, a little awkward. I was introverted, but I had, and still have, a core group of friends from highschool.Q: If you could be any animal, what would you be?MF: A domesticated cat in my own home. I’d have it made.Q: If you could go back to any time in history, where and when would you go?MF: Ooh- hard question . . . I’d pick different time periods and different regions.Q: If you could go back and be anyone in history, who would you be?MF: Very general answer: daughter of a forward thinking father who let me get educated and be independent.Elizabeth I would be an obvious choice although her life was not super easy . . .Q: “Favorite” totalitarian dictator?MF: Stalin fascinates me--but each time I teach the totalitarians (Hitler, Mao, Castro) I learn something new. I am astonishedby the power they possessed.Q: Which historical figure would you most like to meet?MF: Peter the GreatQ: What’s the biggest difference between teaching at a private school and at a public school?MF: Fewer students- which is why I left public schools. I have more opportunity at CCES to work on what I teach insteadof simply grading papers.Q: Biggest pet peeve about students?MF: Not accepting responsibility for their actionsQ: What fact about your life would surprise your students?MF: I lacked confidence when I was younger. I didn’t really ‘fit in’, and I struggled to gain self confidence.Q: How did you get involved in acting in plays?MF: High school-10th grade. I wish I had kept up with the singing/acting in college.Business-cardsize ad now:$20Q: In your opinion, what is the worst mistake of history?MF: It’s trite, but the biggest mistake is not learning from the past.Q: What is your favorite time period to teach?MF: Post WW II 1945-1989 and the Cold War. I have also grown fond of the French Revolution, World War One, andReformation.Q: If you could teach any class in the school (not already offered), what would it be?MF: It would be fun to resurrect the Russian History Class that Kathy Jones (original department chair) created. I havealso toyed with a history through film class-like World War II- study situation and watch the film.

24 cavalier campus February 2012Kendall Crawford, Thomas Johnson, Cole Seiler, Brooks Taylor, Hunter Townes5 Seniors Signto Play CollegeJordan PentaleriEditor in ChiefSportsFive CCES Seniors pledged to play college sportson National Athletic Signing Day on February 1st. KendallCrawford, Thomas Johnson, Cole Seiler, Brooks Taylor andHunter Townes lined up along a table underneath ballonsof their future school colors, as virtually the whole studentbody lined along the banisters of the second and third floorsof the Upper School to watch the ceremony.Coaches, Parents and Local Media was also aroundto document the ceremony, including local TV stationsWYFF and FoxNews, as well as photographers from localnewspapers.Athletic Director RJ Beach began the signing bycongratulating the athletes and stating, “Today representsthe culmination of many years of hard work and dedicationfrom these athletes, as well as a great deal of sacrifice andsupport from their families, and continuous guidance andinstruction from their coaches.”One of the athletes, Kendall Crawford, signed toHarvard University for swimming. Among being named allstate, Kendall also broke multiple school records and onenational YMCA record in the 100 Back.Thomas Johnson and Brooks Taylor both signed toWashington and Lee University in Virginia. Thomas signedfor tennis, while Brooks signed for Basketball. Thomas hasled the CCES Varsity Boys Tennis team to two state championshipsduring his high school career. Brooks meanwhilehas been named one the top five basketball players in ClassA throughout the state and recently reached a career 1000points.Hunter Townes signed to play Football at FurmanUniversity. He has received many awards while being quarterbackfor the Cavaliers, including breaking 3 PalmettoFootball Records for passing, touchdowns and yards in agame, as well as being named Division II 1-A Player of theYear.Cole Seiler, who signed to play soccer for GeorgetownUniversity, is not new to great achievements either. Hewas named to be a part of the 17 year old boys national soccerteam, as well as recently being named All American.Signing CeremonyU.S. Senator Lindsey GrahamVisits CampusScan forThe Athenian!Kendall Crawford signs to swim atHarvard.