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- The Experimentory
This July, Deerfield Academy will host its very first summer interdisciplinary program with a curriculum geared towards innovation and curiosity. Over the course of four weeks, The Experimentory will expose rising seventh and eighth graders to new ways of thinking within the realms of digital exploration, music composition and communication. Director Jill Schaffer articulated The Experimentory is “not a traditional summer program… [We’re] taking subjects that may not necessarily overlap and putting them together to see what happens when you get to their intersections.” Academic Dean Peter Warsaw, who will teach music composition, offered similar sentiments: “[The Experimentory] springs from a belief that all three of these areas are basically languages. Music certainly yields to a study of linguistics, as do coding and English.” For the past year, Dr. Warsaw has worked closely with science teacher Ivory Hills and history teacher Rebecca Sherburne, who will lead digital exploration and communication, respectively. Digital exploration will focus on coding, programming and 3D printing, while communication will embolden students to express and present their own ideas more effectively. Dr. Warsaw was particularly enthusiastic about musical prosthesis, which he will likely incorporate into the syllabus: “You build something that is coded–a glove, or a belt–and the way you move generates sounds… You can create a piece literally by moving or dancing when you’re in it.” Assistant Dean of Students Kevin Kelly, who will act as Leader of Community Life, has been busy planning an array of activities and excursions, both on and off campus, that will further enforce the themes of innovatoin and exploration. Taking a trip to Six Flags or biking around the Cape Cod Canal are a few of the myriad of ideas Mr. Kelly has brainstormed. Upon returning to campus after the Six Flags trip, students may be asked to construct their own roller coasters using a 3D printer and enhance their creation with a backstory and soundtrack. Dr. Hills believes the “uncertain” nature of this summer program should not discourage students from joining. “If [students] come and they’re a little brave and a little bold and not afraid of making mistakes, they’ll probably have a great time,” he said. The Experimentory, Dr. Warsaw believes, will enable students to leave with an “innovative disposition”: “The disposition to look [around], to observe, analyze and question the world around you. To be creative and persistent in trying to find solutions to problems.” “The idea is to create knowledge and understanding that endures,” Dr. Warsaw said. Experiential learning, he believes, “has much more power than simply cramming things into your memory and not fully understanding.”
- Letter From The Editor
Dear Reader, First and foremost, I would like to thank Henry Cobbs and the rest of the 2014-15 Scroll board for all of the amazing work they’ve done. Henry and his staff produced a paper that always kept the entire school talking. They did not shy away from highlighting the sensitive or controversial aspects of Deerfield, and truly found a way to initiate change in the community through the material they published. The discussions that developed around campus this past year as a result of The Scroll illuminate just how powerful a tool this paper can be in fostering a sense of inclusion and truth here at Deerfield. I also want to say how honored and humbled I am to head the 2015-16 Scroll board. I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to play a role in sparking connections and conversations between students and teachers alike. As a board, we want to be real. We want to share everything with our readers—both the good and the bad. We want to urge you, reader, to take advantage of The Scroll as a platform for discussion. We want you to recognize The Scroll as an outlet to address the things that you’re thinking about: if there is something you want to bring to light, step forward and tell us. Only through the participation of our readers will we be able to make The Scroll as valuable as it can be. Finally, I want to congratulate all of those who have been involved in The Scroll’s growth over the years. This issue marks the 90th year of The Scroll’s existence—something really worth celebrating. As seen in this issue’s spread, The Scroll started off mostly as a sports review paper, and 90 years later has transformed into something really special. Here’s to many more. All the best, Bella Hutchins Editor-In-Chief
- Tick-Tock Goes The Deerfield Clock
In the thick of the winter it may seem like the school year is never going to end. Of all the students who long for the summer, as well as the freedom that comes with it, no one hopes for the warm weather and freedom more than the senior class. This makes sense. After 4 years of high school, 33 final exams, at least 20 courses and countless homework assignments, projects and tests, it makes sense that seniors are looking to the future. However, sometimes students can become so wrapped up in the desire to get to the end of the race, they forget to live in the present. Already at this point in our year, seniors will have only one more term to defeat Choate or participate on a sports team, hike to the Rock, go to a Greer dance, take a trip down the river, go to the Sugar Shack, visit a teacher’s apartment for extra help or enjoy a delicious brunch in the Dining Hall. The alumni even admit to missing sit-down meals and formal class dress. As the current seniors count down every minute till the end of the year, they should take a moment to look around and savor Deerfield one last time. On February 22, Deerfield was excited to present its first TEDx talk. The topic-appropriately so-was time. The Scroll Board commends this community event for taking on a theme that is so relevant to all our lives. It brought a valuable topic to the front of our minds and we hope that it helped all students, not just the seniors, to remember that we will not be here forever, and our moments at Deerfield are precious. It’s rare to find a Deerfield graduate who doesn’t miss the Academy despite the occasional snowstorm and the constant subzero temperatures in the winter. In the upcoming weeks, let’s remember how little time we truly have left.
- Spring Sports Preview
Although campus is currently deep in New England’s bitter winter, the majority of Deerfield’s varsity teams have something warmer to look forward to—preseason trips to the sunshine state as they rev up for their challenging seasons ahead. Coming off last season, when girls crew won Nationals, captain Victoria Castellano–Wood ‘16 is filled with optimism for spring and the upcoming trip to Jacksonville: “Girls crew has never gone before—we normally go to Oak Ridge, Tennessee.” “Coach Washburn came from Princeton,” said varsity rower Lucas Tupinamba ‘16, “and he knows what he’s doing.’ “He’s been giving us weekly workouts, and the guys that have exemptions are going hard every day—we’re just getting fitter and fitter. I feel like as soon as spring starts we’ll be on top of our game, probably more prepared than we were last season. We’re looking good.” Boys lacrosse will be attending IMG Academy for preseason—a “strictly sports academy” with a $10 million lighted lacrosse stadium as well as dozens of other state–of–the–art facilities for its attendees. “We won the New England Championship last year—returning to that level is obviously our goal,” said Emerson Logie ‘16, optimistically. ‘In addition to returners, we also have some really good new guys.” Meanwhile, girls lacrosse is going to a camp in Orlando. Caroline Fett ‘16 reported how the team is preparing: “There are a few girls on the team who did exemptions this winter to prepare for the season, and a lot of girls I know have done tournaments throughout the fall.” Additionally, Fitness Center Manager Emma Mitchell will be running agility workouts for the grils leading up to spring break. “It’s expected that you’ll show up to preseason in shape,” Fett emphasized. Dana Marrocco ‘15 is also hopeful about the baseball season: “We should have a good all—around team.” Chad Cramer ‘16 took a baseball exemption this term and is very positive: “I am looking forward to this upcoming season, especially because we have a great new coach in Ryan Tatreau.” The team will also be starting off with a preseason trip to Fort Pierce, Florida. Softball coach Rebecca Sherburne is anticipating a strong team: “We have several pitchers coming back and they showed a lot of promise last year, which will always help keep us in the game. We got a couple of new players as well, so I’m excited about their talent. And we also have three players who are spending the winter training, and we’ve never had that before, so there’s more commitment than there has been.” Softball is “taking this year off” from Florida. While Coach Sherburne has doubts about how necessary such trips are, she does believe that they help “because anytime you have an extra week of practice it is useful,” not to mention “great for team bonding.”
- Global Studies, Community Service and Sustainability Unite as One
Since its induction at the beginning of the school year, the Center for Service and Global Citizenship, formerly the separate Global Studies, Community Service and Sustainability departments, has been involved in numerous projects on campus. Director of Global Studies David Miller explained that the Center’s purpose is “to bring together three different programs that were competing for resources and student time, and connect them for efficiency while creating a more coherent and compelling narrative of what it means to be a global citizen in the 21st century.” Mr. Miller cited the last line of Deerfield’s mission statement, to “[prepare] students for leadership in a rapidly changing world that requires global understanding environmental stewardship, and dedication to service,” as the basis of the Center’s foundation. With this as the overarching goal, the Center has joined the three departments into one cohesive unit. “Our focus this year has been laying the groundwork for a more integrated vision,” Mr. Miller continued. “It is something that takes time in a school. I think that next year we will have a little bit more coordination with our calendar in terms of what the arc of the whole year looks like. We will be moving to a new space in the Library that has been designed for what we are hoping to have, and we will have a more clear vision. We have been pretty quiet this year, with the faculty on our side figuring out how to work together to reach this.” Science teacher and co-director of the Sustainability sector Ivory Hills highlighted several projects that the Center has been working on: “There have been ‘Student-facing’ and ‘Adult-facing initiatives.’ The ‘Student-facing initiatives’ were three projects [in the Sustainability division of the Center] that have been student led projects. The first project, which came to a successful conclusion, was the repurposing of hundreds of glass vases, left in the basements of dorms from birthday and Valentine’s flowers. Students donated them to the Salvation Army. The two other projects are titled ‘The Paper Project’ and the ‘Light Bulb Project,’ the first being an attempt to switch all paper on campus to recycled paper. The latter is an attempt to switch all light bulbs to LED bulbs given for free by the local utility company.” According to Dr. Hills and Mr. Miller, future projects, such as field trips as well as alternative and independent studies, will also attempt to “expand learning opportunities, establish partnerships with local and international organizations and incorporate global, sustainability, inclusion and civic engagement issues in the classroom.” Margaret McGraw ‘15, a member of the Center’s Community Service Board, reported, “With the new Center, the Community Service Board has continued its involvement in yearly projects such as Big Brothers, Big Sisters, Special Olympics, and Second Helpings. I am excited to see all of the great things the Board will achieve next year in collaboration with Sustainability and Global Studies.”
- Deerfield’s Secret Art Scene
“Did you even know where the old art gallery was?” Art History teacher and Gallery Curator Lydia Hemphill asked. A large number of students, both then and now, would reply, “No.” When the Charles P. Russell Gallery in the old Memorial Building basement, Ms. Hemphill said that during openings “people would often swing by the hallway and grab some cheese and crackers and not come into the gallery.” The new von Auersperg Gallery sits visibly in the west end of the Hess Center, its glass walls allowing even the people outside to catch a glimpse of the art on display. “I’m excited that people are aware of the gallery, have been there, know where it is, walked by it and are interested to see what’s in there next,” Ms. Hemphill said. Although The Fire This Time was an immensely successful exhibition this year, attracting Deerfield’s attention and sparking dialogue related to MLK Day, many students don’t know about Deerfield’s own art collection, some of which was displayed in the gallery earlier. Named the Charles P. Russell Collection, it was given to Deerfield in 1960 by the Russell sisters, who lived in Greenfield. Since they collected for their own homes, the collection included smaller pieces. Thus, many pieces were brought into the Manse, which now holds the works of some notable artists including Childe Hassam, an American Impressionist painter; and Robert Henri, leading figure of the Ashcan School of American realism. The rest of the Russell Collection consists mainly of portraits, including the famous artist John Singleton Copley. “They’re not amazing examples of the famous artists’ works,” Ms. Hemphill admitted. “They’re very nice, but it’s not artwork that says ‘let’s have an exhibit of portraits every year.’” Deerfield occasionally has lent its artwork to institutions such as the Guggenheim Museum in Spain for particular exhibitions. Currently the rest of the collection is stored in an alarmed space under the Blackbox Theatre. Ms. Hemphill said that the next shows in the gallery will be a contemporary tapestry exhibit, followed by an exhibition of both current and former Deerfield art teachers’ works. In the spring of 2016, Deerfield will host an invitational show for peer schools on the theme of “unconventional beauty,” featuring both student and professional work, organized by visual arts teacher Tim Trelease. With the tremendous improvements in both visibility and awareness of the art gallery, the goal now is to have as much integration with Deerfield as possible. Ms. Hemphill said, “The pressure is on—in a really good way—to design and have shows that really draw students’ attention.” She continued, “You can’t get obsessive about it, though, because it takes a lot of work to integrate. But if we can have one big show a year that has a real community educational tie-in, and then other interesting shows throughout the year, it’s really exciting.”
- Letter From The Editor
Dear Reader, This marks the final issue for the 2014-15 Scroll Board. Firstly, I would like to thank Charlotte Allen for giving me this incredible opportunity. The challenges that I faced in this position tested my capacity for resilience and creativity and ultimately helped me to mature. I am pleased to announce that the 2015-16 Scroll Board will be led by Editor-in-Chief Bella Hutchins and Managing Editor Brooke Horowitch. Bella, Brooke, and the rest of the 15-16 editorial board have been working incredibly hard at The Scroll for the past several years. I am confident that Bella and her team will find great success as they carry on The Scroll’s mission and further update the organization for an increasingly technology-centric world. I am proud of the wide range of meaningful topics we covered this past year. We shed light on many controversial issues such as the renaming of the Academy’s renovated arts building, a wealthy lifetime trustee’s influence over the school, a neighboring town’s heroin addiction problem, and racial conflict and human rights. But we also took time to pause and highlight the teachers, coaches, athletes, artists and innovators that are a crucial part of our community. Moving forward, I encourage continued dialogue about all of the aforementioned topics. I believe that respectful debates and forums are fundamental to improving Deerfield. We also made great strides overhauling The Scroll’s appearance and the way in which our content is consumed. Over the past year, I have worked with Communications and the administration to purchase newspaper racks for increased readership, to offer mail-subscriptions for parents and alumni, to refresh the look of the paper, and to expand The Scroll’s online presence through Facebook, Twitter and Youtube. Thank you to Ms. Fan, Mrs. Schloat, Margaret Chappell, Katherine Chen, Garam Noh, Gordon Xiang, Michelle Kelly, Cole Faulkner, Chloe So, Jisoo Ryu and Charlie Ughetta for your loyalty and initiative. I certainly would not have been able to realize my vision for the paper without all of your enthusiasm and work. All the best, Henry
- Bus Distrust
Dear Margo, Rita & Curtis, My parents said I am going to have to take the charter bus back home for spring break. Is it as bad as everyone says? Sincerely, Bus Distrust Dearest Distrust, Seeing as I am a veteran charter bus rider, you’ve come to the right place. The charter buses and I aren’t on very good terms right now, largely because they are the sole reason I came back to school the day I was supposed to after Long Winter Weekend, while everyone else enjoyed the snow day at home. Forty minutes into the three-hour ride back to school, we found out we didn’t have classes the next day. I had a momentary urge to scream, “Turn around!!!!,” but I suppressed it—and here I am sitting in my room on my empty hall. This story tells you two things: one, that the charter buses are annoyingly dependable and almost never get canceled; and two, that my parents put me on a bus without seatbelts in a snowstorm and therefore don’t love me. But to answer your question, the charter buses are fine as long as you know how to handle them. Here are some of the things I have learned over the years. . . There are three types of kids at Deerfield: 1. The first type is the kids whose parents drive them back and forth to Deerfield always. They have never seen a charter bus, never entered a charter bus and never will. You can identify these kids because they are also the ones whose parents send them care packages every week “just because,” and you’d better believe they’ll get roses from their father on Valentine’s Day. This is the gold standard, and this is what you should strive for. 2. Not everyone can be a gold-standard child. In all honesty, gold standard is really for the only children of the world- which I am not—and if your parents are putting you on a charter bus, neither are you. The second type of Deerfield kid, however, is perfectly acceptable as well. This is the child whose parents put them on a charter bus only occasionally. Get a seat to yourself, put on your Beats by Dre, and you’ll be fine. 3. The third type of Deerfield student- a category into which I unfortunately fall- is the category I fondly refer to as “the orphans.” The orphans are the kids who always take the charter bus. . . always. Rain or shine, snow or sleet, driving children to school seems laughable to the orphans’ parents. DO NOT allow yourself to fall into this category. Charter buses are great (I’m required to say this, but really they are[n’t]!), but you don’t want to find yourself taking them every time. You are in danger of becoming an orphan if your parents have ever said one of the following things: “When I was your age, I had to hike up a hill in the freezing rain to get to school after my 10-mile paper route, which was also uphill; don’t complain!” “I tried to sign you up for steerage but coach was the lowest class they had available.” If your parents are big proponents of trains—the adult world’s version of charter buses—you are also in peril. You’ve been warned. Much love, Margo, Rita & Curtis
- Deerfield Foods Extends Its Reach
Last spring, Conor Kennedy ’14 introduced a non-profit organization called Deerfield Foods. This year, the student-run, non-profit business has expanded and its presence is growing on campus and around Franklin County. The organization seeks to fight food insecurity in Franklin County by providing affordable boxed foods to families. Each box contains 19 pounds of food and is sold at 50 percent off supermarket prices. Once a month, Deerfield Foods staff members deliver the boxes to the Center for Self-Reliance Food Pantry in Greenfield, where area families can pick them up. Each box also includes recipes that are specially designed to require little time to learn and complete. One phone call with a woman who had received such a box particularly resonated with Kennedy. He explained that this woman had been an “upwardly mobile, hard-working mom with a graduate-level education,” but after becoming disabled, was constantly worried. After she found Deerfield Foods, she told Kennedy and the rest of the staff, “I will worry a whole lot less as I order from you today.” In starting Deerfield Foods, Kennedy wanted to “start a business that does good.” He wanted to make a difference without using the traditional tactics involved in non-profit work, such as fundraising and bake sales. “Looking at a spreadsheet and seeing that we made 100 families happier and healthier,” he said, “felt a lot better than saying I had raised awareness.” Because Deerfield Foods is entirely student-run, the staff members “are all ultimately responsible for making Deerfield Foods succeed or fail,” new head of the organization Gordon Xiang ’15 explained. “I think it’s this idea that empowers us to make it better.” This year, the Deerfield Foods staff has made many improvements and changes in the organization, such as streamlining the packaging process, reforming the order-taking/calling process, diversifying the box contents, adding a vegetarian box and opening a business-checking account. Some goals that Deerfield Foods is working to accomplish include establishing a new host site, getting The Greenfield Recorder to write an article about the organization and making a public radio announcement. As Deerfield Foods continues to expand, Xiang hopes that it “becomes an organization that ultimately transcends grades at Deerfield so that it can continue to grow, fight food insecurity and provide a great learning opportunity for Deerfield Students.”
- Punishment vs. Consequence
Since joining the Dean’s Office three years ago, I have had many conversations with students, faculty and parents surrounding the subject of discipline at Deerfield. As expected, there is a wide range of perspectives and opinions pertaining to the topic and purpose of discipline. What struck me early on was hearing students, faculty and parents using the word “punishment” to discuss discipline issues on campus. “As a punishment you will” or “My punishment was” or “Students should be punished for”… Let’s first agree on a few fundamental facts of school life. Every school in America, public or private, has a student handbook, and every school has someone who handles discipline issues. Deerfield is no different. All of us would agree it would be impossible to run our school without rules and guidelines. The question is, is it really important for us to think of our disciplinary model as one of consequences and learning as opposed to one of punishment and shame? My entire Catholic school experience from K-12 used a punitive model of disciplinary action. Sister Mary Beatrice would yank you out of your chair by your ears, whack your knuckles with a ruler, stick a bar of soap in your mouth, or put you in a dark closet, and that was first grade! At Don Bosco High School, Brother Julius smacked kids on a regular basis. As I watched a coach stuff my teammate into a locker one day, I just put my head down and said to myself, “Good luck, pal, see you at practice.” I look back on these days with not only a level of amusement, but also a level of disbelief. We’ve come a long way since the 60s and 70s. Our model of consequence and restorative practices here at Deerfield is different from past models of punishment and shame. Punishment is more in line with paying your dues, feeling bad and then moving on. The experience is best summed up in the sentiment, “I got caught doing this, so I must pay a price.” A system of consequence and restorative practices, in contrast, asks students to learn from their mistakes with the hope that they will stop, think, and reflect upon their decision-making in the future. Whether it is a letter of reprimand or being expelled from school, all consequences are conceived as a result of an administrative philosophy that aims to lead students to self-reflection. We use the expression “building character” often, but building true character takes place when you are free to break a rule or do something inappropriate but you choose not to. The growth comes from making a conscious choice, not because you are afraid of getting caught, but because you know the wrong choice is inappropriate and potentially hurtful to yourself and others. This is the mindset that is truly reflective of growth and maturity. They say, “The truth is in the pudding,” and I can say with pride that at Deerfield our numbers do not lie: 97 percent of Deerfield students who appear in front of a D.C do so only once. This statistic tells us that our model of consequences and restorative practices outweighs one of punishment and shame by a large margin. As a student body, Deerfield is second to none. I have tremendous respect and admiration for every student and adult who works at this beautiful and historic school. Making mistakes in life is human: learning and benefiting from those mistakes is a valuable gift that will hopefully last a lifetime. Be Worthy!
- Under The Lights: Friday Night Paddle Tennis
This winter, Danny Finnegan ’17 introduced Deerfield to the joy of paddle tennis. The Friday Night Paddle League has put the two courts near the Lower Levels to more frequent use. While talking with faculty and friends about how Deerfield weekends could be more exciting, Finnegan presented the idea of paddle tennis. Curious to see if anyone else shared his passion, he sent an email to the school to see how many people would be interested. Within the next few days he received more than 50 emails from students eager to play. Paddle tennis was adapted from tennis and is played on a smaller court inside a cage. Unlike tennis, paddle tennis is played with a solid “paddle” instead of a strung racquet and uses depressurized balls made for frigid weather. Originating in New England, paddle tennis uses the same scoring system and logistics as tennis with one twist:. if a ball is hit hard enough to bounce once in the court and then off the back “chicken wire,” a player can return the ball before it hits the ground for a second time. This adds another element of finesse and skill to an already fast-paced and reaction-based game. The first Friday night started with about 25 students who partnered up to just hit around. Molly Murphy ’15 said, “I signed up because I used to play at home and I didn’t realize until Danny started the league that so many other people played as well. I was so happy when he sent out that email because I realized how many other people play or want to learn, even though before this the courts were barely used!” The league has attracted a range of students from those with previous paddle experience to those who want to try it for the first time. After various skill-level teams were created, each team received seeds for the tournament, which was scheduled for the following weekend. After the seeds were announced, the paddle leaguers began the tournament with the round of 32. These matches will continue until the winner is announced on the final Friday of the tournament. The league provides students with an opportunity to try something different every Friday night and is open to anyone. C.J. York ’15 said, “I used to play a lot when I was younger but hadn’t played much in the last couple years, so I was really excited to get back into it. It’s a ton of fun to be able to play a casual match with friends on Friday, when not much is going on at school, and it’s nice to be able to get outside during a time of year where you’re spending so much time indoors.” Finnegan and other players hope to have a buy-in for tournaments in the future. The winners of the contest would receive a prize, ranging from a new racquet to customized apparel. When asked if he plans to continue this league, Finnegan said, “I think this Paddle Tennis League will finish strong this winter and will continue to be a success in future winters.”
- Deerfield’s First Snow Day In Decades
Each year, Deerfield, Massachusetts gets an average of 43 inches of snow. Despite this formidable annual snowfall, this year marked the first snow day in recent Academy history. When Director of Security David Gendron expects a storm, he closely tracks it and consistently updates Head of School Margarita Curtis with details. Dr. Curtis explained how she approaches the situation: “I usually make the decision on how to deal with a snow storm, but always in consultation with a few members of senior staff.” This year, three large snowstorms have already hit campus, and snow banks are growing quickly. The Daily Bulletin has posted blizzard warnings and updates twice over the past month. When another few feet of snow was predicted for after Long Winter Weekend, Dean of Students Amie Creagh announced the cancellation of school “to allow for travel in safer conditions.” Some students and faculty speculated that Head of School Day doubled as a snow day this year, as it coincided with a blizzard. In response, Dr. Curtis commented, “I wanted the day to be a surprise. . . I picked the date when I realized that the Patriots would play in the Super Bowl. The storm was not the determining factor, but I’m glad the day off coincided with the storm.” Curtis also emphasized that the safety of the community is her top priority; she would consider a snow day in the case of a severe blizzard with dangerous conditions. Ms. Creagh’s explanation for the snow day in February reflected this concern. Along with the administration’s concerns, the Physical Plant’s hard work ensures the safety of the Deerfield campus. During the winter months, the Grounds Crew works especially hard to salt, sand and plow the snow and ice that burden campus. In order to provide safe conditions, the Grounds Crew begins its work long before students and faculty start the day. Manager of Grounds and Infrastructure Construction Brett Gewanter, who has worked at Deerfield since 1997, reiterated Dr. Curtis’s main concern for the community’s safety: “We usually start plowing around 4 in the morning in a sequence,” Gewanter explained. “At 5, we start with the Dining Hall so that area is open for the Dining Hall staff. Around 6 a.m., we clean up the Physical Plant area for parking. Finally we open up the sidewalks for school to start.” The Grounds Crew faces various challenges, such as the length and timing of the storm, as well as the fluctuating temperatures. Jodi Tanguay, who has worked as a member of Grounds Crew since 2000, recounted the worst storm in her time at Deerfield: “The head of the grounds department had to walk from his house a mile and a half away just to get the school’s large bucket-loader, so he could clear his road and driveway in order to get his 4X4 truck with a plow to campus. [It was] 3 a.m., [with] two to three feet of snow, he has only slept for a few hours, and it was still snowing.” Both Mr. Gewanter and Ms. Tanguay noted their appreciation for student efforts to help clean up after a storm. Finally, Ms. Tanguay commented that students are not the only ones who dream of snow days: “For me, the hardest thing about cleaning up after a storm is not being able to just stay home and play.”
