THE BOLTVOLUME 13, ISSUE 1

New Faces, New Year State of the School...Page 2

SEPT. 27, 2012

2 SCHOOL LIFE

FRESH FACES ON CAMPUS8 new teachers join faculty

Photo Courtesy of Janis Jin

freshmen get ready to go ziPlining at the Freshman Retreat. New teachers including Dominic Campeau, History Dept., and Rachel Dunham, Science Dept., also enjoyed the retreat as new faculty members.

Eleven new faculty members were hired this fall semester, the most since founding. !e Science, History, and English Depts. added teachers and students gained a School Coun-selor. Nine hold advanced degrees and some joined the faculty the week school started! !e History Dept. expanded this year with new course o"erings such as AP and Modern World, and also #lled vacancies le$ by Nickole Sharp, James Fraser and Joe Rice. Stephen Schumacher elevates the school’s Model United Nations team, where students “work on public speaking and #ne-tune their knowl-edge about the world”. Schumacher experienced international relations #rsthand while living in China for two years. He teaches International Relations and AP World History. Jenna Ridgway plans to in-tegrate primary documents and in-volve students in “ongoing historical debates”. Before her graduate work at UCSD, she lived and taught English in South Korea for a year. Ridgway teaches Patterns of Civilization and U.S. History. Dominic Campeau also comes to Sage teaching Patterns of

Civilization and U.S. History , with 12 years of teaching experience in Florida. Before working as a teacher, Campeau played baseball on the Ca-nadian National Team and in the mi-nor leagues. He feels “privileged to work here”. Mindy Aguirre is also “ex-cited” to be at Sage. Her background is with the Anti-Defamation League in San Francisco, where she began

“diversity initiatives” on school cam-puses; she is involved with Student Council and Sage Advocates of Mul-ticulturalism for Everyone (SAME). However, teaching is her passion and so she returns to the classroom with Patterns of Civilization and Modern World. Due to the Science Dept.’s ex-panded physics o"erings, two new science teachers were hired this year.

Jackie O. Smith, originally a math teacher, “crossed over to the dark side”, into science, and now teaches AP Physics B and Geometry. Smith has taught all ages in four dif-ferent states. She added her physics degree in Texas, where she also ac-quired credentials in biology, chemis-try, astrology, and geology. Rachel Dunham majored in physics for a year before switching to geology. A$er working for the U.S. Geological Survey, she pursued her master’s degree and published her thesis. An accomplished cellist and singer with a degree in music, Dun-ham hopes to work with the choral program. Teaching English II and En-glish III, Clayton Hat#eld “never thought [he] would be a teacher” while he was growing up. However, a$er teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, he transi-tioned to English, where he estab-lished his love of plays. Felicia McCulloch, new part-time school counselor, comes from the Huntington Beach Union High School district. Although she in-terned with all ages, McCulloch loves counseling adolescents because of “how engaging [that] age group is,” with “interesting questions and topics they’d like to discuss”.

James Fraser In the Navy

By the end of this month and a$er a 3,000 mile car trip, James Fraser will trade in his life as a history teacher in Newport Coast to begin %ight training for the U.S. Navy in Newport, Rhode Island. !is monumental decision to change course can be traced back to his childhood. Fraser recalled being into “Top Gun, planes, trains, machines and all of that sort” since he was young. But when did his childhood fantasies morph into actual patriotic ambitions? “!e seeds were sown with 9/11,” he revealed on one of his last days in the O.C. sun. “I came from England when I was four and prior to 9/11, I thought of England as my homeland. But a$er seeing American patriotism, I began to feel more na-

tionalistic.” Understanding that he had been a"orded unusual privileges, Fraser’s desire to serve his country evolved. While family issues kept him “grounded,” he channeled his pa-triotism by becoming active during the 2008 election on his Loyola Uni-versity college campus. He then be-gan training to enlist as a pilot in the Navy, using his grandfather, who had been in the Royal Air Force, as inspi-ration. A$er a faulty medical test originally disquali#ed him from ser-vice, Fraser joined the Sage commu-nity. “Sage is really where I learned the meaning of service; the #rst job where I’ve felt accomplished.” Ulti-mately, this desire to serve trumped all: Fraser fought the Navy’s verdict, and seven months later, he was ac-cepted into their %ight training pro-gram. “I really was torn,” he said, “but in the end, it was something I had to do.”

Convocation: Mr. McNeill

Twelve years and counting, Sage Hill School has come a long way. Head of School Gordon Mc-Neill speaks this evening at Back-to-School Night, looking back on ac-complishments and forward to what the future has in store. His talk emphasizes that the community should “have pride in Sage Hill, the best school in Orange County.” With record enrollment at 466 students, an attrition rate of 2.6% and an expanding curriculum, according to McNeill, Sage is also “rede#ning the classroom, ” by cre-ating new opportunities for students with Spring at Sage and Summer at Sage programs. McNeill believes the grow-ing academic o"erings, both rigor-ous and engaging, push students to

go further and achieve more. Sage has had 57 National Merit Scholars in past years and its students attend elite colleges, including USC, NYU and Stanford. Sage is a remarkable indepen-dent school, McNeill says. Last year the California Association of Inde-pendent Schools and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges awarded the school a full six-year ac-creditation. McNeill does acknowledge that a recent parent-student survey de#ned areas needing improvement, which are being readily responded to. !ese changes make Sage a better place to be, he says, somewhere stu-dents and parents are able to trust and learn. “As we step into the future, one day at a time, Sage is starting to think about the future of science and a new building, the growth of endowment, and the best faculty in the world,” Mc-Neill plans to tell the student-parent audience.

By Erika Lynn-GreenSTaff Writer

By Tiana LoweSTaff Writer

By Joy ChangSTaff Writer

EDITORIAL & OPINION 3

A Law Written for Us

As minors, or at times “rotten teenagers,” we have all surely felt at

least once that society is out to get us. We wait a whopping six-teen years to receive that prized drivers license, another two years for voting rights, and we hear three times a day that we must be 18 or older to order. Sure, lawmakers prob-ably spent hours arriving at the smartest consensus and did so only with our and others’ utmost safety in mind. Yet all these lim-itations pile up, and we cannot help but feel restricted behind invisible bars. However, a California code exists that gives us stu-dents a right that the Founding Fathers valued and even listed as #1 in their constitutional amendments--the freedom of speech and of the press. The California Education Code 48907, more commonly known as Ed Code 48907, grants high school newspapers both the same rights and re-sponsibilities as professional papers. Under the code, school papers in the state may freely publish all content they desire with only a few exceptions,

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Seniors in the Sunlight

Sitting on the steps in Wilkins Town Square, the sun slowly rises up during an-nouncements. Students are seat-ed on the ledges and separated by grade and advisory. Gone are the days of gym seating and hiding behind the edge of town square with my friends. The change does noth-ing but ruin my town meeting experience. Town square does not need the same rigorous seating

arrangements that the gym does; town square is supposed to be free and open, which this seating arrangement does not accom-plish. The mere act of town meeting leads to a sense of com-munity, and the new, uncomfort-able seating arrangement contra-dicts that experience. It is annoying that I now have to sit on the steps for the rest of the year knowing that juniors and freshmen get to have the ledges where they can sit up straight and rest their backs in the shade. It also means that every Monday, the sun gradually rises

until it is glaring right into my eye, while sophomores get the shade. If the faculty loves the new arrangement, I want to pro-pose a system that is equal to all grades. Every month for grade level competitions, grades should be able to compete for where they sit. � 7KLV�ZLOO�GHÀQLWHO\�HQ-hance the competitions, as they will have something tangible to compete for. Competitions for seating will boost class morale and create that same sense of community.

By Jase BroderickGuest Writer

including “obscene, libelous, or slanderous” expression and mate-rial that may disrupt the school’s operation. The code gives us, all of us, a public voice. As Sage Hill School’s student-run newspaper, The Bolt aspires to take advantage of this open forum for expression while maintaining a mature disposition, accurate information, respect for every side of the story, and the unique personalities of Sage. We strive to consistently

deliver well-informed, diverse, and interesting news in order to aptly serve as yet another tool that may bind our school to-gether with that beloved sense of community. Now that you know that the whole state of California is behind you, don’t be afraid to let your own voice be heard! We en-courage you to write an article, express your opinion, and share something you are passionate about.

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Political Cartoon by Doreen Yedwab ‘11

Robinson Outlines New Programs

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6 ARTS & LIFESTYLE

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7 SPORTS

UPCOMING EVENTSVOLLEYBALL- Friday 9/28 5:30 p.m. vs. Crean Lutheran

FOOTBALL- Saturday 9/29 1 p.m. vs. Flintridge Prep

GOLF- Monday 10/1 3 p.m. vs. St. Margaret’s TENNIS- Saturday 9/29 10 a.m @ The Tennis Club

SCOREBOARDVOLLEYBALL- 9/22 vs. Redondo Union: 21-25, 17-25 L 9/22 vs. Los Osos: 25-20, 25-22 W

FOOTBALL- 9/14 vs. Mission Prep: 0-52 L 9/22 vs. Bishop’s: 13-48 L

WATERPOLO- 9/19 vs. Westminister: 18-14 W 9/25 vs. Oceanview: 7-16 L

Jabara’s Dedicate Ramer Field

!is school year marked the christening of the new track and "eld complex as well as the dedication of Ramer "eld to the Jabara Family. A#er Madison Jabara sprained her ankle on the "eld be-cause of the "eld’s natural aging, the Jabaras were motivated to help fund the construction of a new track and "eld to the Sage Hill campus. By the beginning of this past summer, the "eld had begun its transformation to a new track and arti"cial turf "eld for the football, lacrosse, track and "eld, and soccer. !e dedication ceremony be-gan with a concise speech regarding the combined e$orts of the school and the Jabara family. !e Jabara family members

were presented with jerseys to sig-nify the cooperation between the family and Sage Hill, beginning with a jersey for Mr. and Mrs. Jabara, a soccer jersey for their daughter, and "nally a lacrosse jersey for their son. A#er a few words from Head of School Gordon McNeill, Mr. and Mrs. Jabara, and the Ramer’s, the family who dedicated the "eld in the early development of the school and who now pass on the legacy to the students, athletes, sta$, teachers, and coaches of future years with the new Jabara athletic complex, the green ribbon was cut o%cially signifying a new look of Sage Hill for many gen-erations to come. Athletes of Sage Hill will truly play their hearts out in celebra-tion of the opportunity that a great new "eld presents. “Donating the turf "eld was a decision that my par-

ents and I thought would contribute to the Sage Hill community in a huge way,” explains Madison Jabara. Saturday a#ernoon at 1 p.m. the varsity football team travels to Occidental College to play Flintridge Prep a#er losing its "rst "ve games. Some of the season highlights include runningback Joe Melida’s 240 yard game against Capistrano Valley Chritian in the third week of the foot-ball season. Joe plays a vital role in the o$ense. Sophomore quarterback CJ McCord has also contributed to the team with his accurate passing. Unfor-tunately, he broke his elbow in the sec-ond game this season. He will be back this week to light up the "eld again. JR always believes that the team should care not just about the scoreboard, but moreso, the team’s re-sponse a#er a game.

CourtneyConlogue:US Open

Sage Hill alumni Court-ney Conlogue ‘10, was a part of the annual US Open of Sur"ng once again! In 2010, Conlogue endeavored herself to assuring herself a spot on the ASP (Asso-ciation of Sur"ng Professionals) Women’s World tour, and she successfully achieved that goal. !is made her the only female to rise from the US to an elite rank. !e 2012 Nike US Open of Sur"ng is the biggest sur"ng competition in North America and more than 100,000 people attend. Conlogue was the US Open of Sur"ng Champion in 2009, and she de"nitely exhib-ited her talent this summer as well. “I was pretty nervous be-fore this event for some reason,” Conlogue said. “I think I was trying to aim too much for per-fection and not focusing on the basics, which is what I’ve been training so hard for and working on.” Although she said she was initially nervous during the event, it did not show at all in her heats. She prevailed and won her "rst two heats and advanced to quarter"nals. Conlogue said “I just calmed down and realized it’s just another World Tour event and to do what I’ve been practic-ing.” She "nished strong as ever, in 5th place in the ASP Women’s rating a#er the event. Conlogue felt extremely proud of where she ended and made us proud too!

PHOTO COURTESY OF HAWKEN MILLER

The Jabara Family cuts the ribbon signifying the o%cial dedication of the new Jabara Athletic complexas an addition Ramer Field, as athletic directors Megan Cid and JR Tolver happily watch.

By Hawken MillerSTaff Writer

By Jocelyn MarinoSTaff Writer

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QUESTION OF THE MONTH:

ACROSS1. Doesn’t prove congruence4. Ms. Wohrle8. Spring show “One ____”12. Urgent request13. Wrinkle remover14. Drivel16. ____ and dance17. Eat18. Prom, e.g.19. Did a blacksmith’s job21. Main idea23. Sage’s former Laker girl24. It paves the way25. Magliarditi or Zhang27. 6th sense29. Alex or Danielle30. Question31. Land of stars and stripes34. _____ at Sage37. Compassion38. Groupie39. Hold on40. “Losing My Religion”

group41. Pre!x for many42. Matterhorn, e.g.43. Average45. A"ernoon nap47. Buzzer48. Cereal grain49. Grant or Grayson50. Trig. function51. Lineman Jack52. Recipe amt.55. Poker action58. Ball material60. #e !nal frontier62. Assumed name64. Border66. Symphony member67. Prize money68. Competent69. ____ Patch Kids70. Schooner part71. Cheat, in a way72. Little one

DOWN1. Island greeting2. ____ Izurieta3. OC’s best high school4. Girls’ athletic director5. Intersection of the axes6. Ellipse or hyperbola7. Aces, sometimes8. Total9. Muscle contraction10. Color quality11. Punch12. Noise for beckoning15. Hula hoop?20. Po$ ’s job22. Each chapter has one26. 18-wheeler28. Shade of blue29. Emergency ___30. Ready, _____, Fire!31. Alien vehicles32. NaCl33. Garbuzov or Manolakas34. Wipe

35. Not too bright36. Ready to eat37. Ballpoint, e.g.40. Resident of the porta-bles41. Hard throw, in dodgeball43. Farm call44. E$ortless45. Amniotic ___46. Squid’s squirts49. Electronic book50. ____ of 2013!51. Pay o$52. It’s a no-no53. Cub or eagle54. Classmate55. Goes with the gown56. Sage grad.57. Italian money59. Quickly, in memos61. Announce on Facebook63. Integers, e.g.65. “Yikes!”

W H E R E D I D YO U G O O V E R T H E S U M M E R ?

Russia (3)

Hawaii(3)

New York (5)

Spain (1)

Zimbabwe (1)

Kenya (1)China (1)

South Korea (1)

London (3)

X ORR Y?Puzzle by Elizabeth Orr, mathematics faculty

- C L U E S -

QUOTES:

“Sage is an incrediby accepting and amazing place. Make the most of it!”

“... into the

universe.”

“When’s the next school dance? Yesterday was awesome.”

- Anonyomous (‘16) after Back to School Dance, 25 Sept 2012

- Kent Kawaguchi (‘13), Stu-Co President, Convocation Speech, Aug 29

- Ryan Fischel (‘13)Towm Meeting, Sept 17