Vol. XLVI No. 3 Summer 2012

The GatesACADEMY OF NOTRE DAME DE NAMUR VILLANOVA, PA

Kaitlyn Bowman, Editor in Chief Morgan Abate, Managing Editor Emily Fuss, Sports Editor Mrs. Norma DaCrema, Advisor

For this final edition, The Gates decided to hear from the seniors themselves about their most memorable times at ND. Here are some of the more evocative responses we heard from the class of 2012.

“When I was at ND…” The Class of 2012

“I slept in the stairwell because the lounge was closed.”“No one brought a date to Fall Fling.”

“We had a class field where the faculty parking lot is now.”“We had a library where the math classrooms are...

and math class in the library computer room.”“I raced Dr. Califf to English class across the mansion lawn in a full-out sprint.”“In History, I hid under Mrs. Turner’s desk. When she sat down, I grabbed her leg. She almost fell out of her chair.”“Ms. Wetzel locked us in the gym because a weird guy was on campus. We sang “Take Me Out to the Ball Game.”

“When I was in J School at ND, I wore hot loops and double popped collar polos.”

“I tied my glasses around my head as a freshman, got a pen in my eye and had to go to Nurse Kim. I fell asleep at least once in every class, became best friends with the lunch ladies, almost had to take summer school chemistry, and met 99 of my best friends...and DJ Anthony.”

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The Sunflower Run Megan Logue `14 Aimee Willard was a remarkable athlete and a young woman of rare charisma and integrity. She graduated from ND in 1992, and since her tragic death in 1996, various scholarships have been awarded in her memory. (Continued on page 5.)

It’s no secret that all Notre Dame girls love to eat: we all have that in common. Our love of food is one of the things that allow us to understand one another. Outside of the cafeteria at ND, though, the food we love changes drastically. Many girls come from diverse backgrounds. We have the entire world represented here in the hallways, from Cuba to Greece to India and back to the States. And with all of these different nationalities comes—you guessed it—food! Let’s travel to down south to Cuba, the tiny country in the middle of the Caribbean Sea. Fruit is hugely popular, especially fried platanos. Platanos are similar to bananas. Rice and black beans are another huge part of meals in Cuba and are eaten at almost every one. They are easily two of the most abundant crops grown and harvested in the country. When it comes to meat, pork is a household favorite. Lastly, there is dessert. Flan, a custard-based dessert with caramel, is the most popular. Let’s jump over to Greece, the Eastern Europe-an country with millennia of history. A mix of Medi-terranean and Middle-Eastern style cooking domi-nates this cuisine scene. Some of the most popular dishes include lamb, yogurt, olives, dips, and finger foods. Tzatziki, one of my personal favorites, is a yogurt-based dip with chopped cucumber and some-times couscous. Pita bread is usually served with it. As for dessert, baklava is the savory Greek pastry that everyone loves. Not too far from Greece lies the subcontinent of India. The type of food you eat depends entirely upon in which part of the country you find your-self. Northern cuisine has a more Middle Eastern flair with many more protein dishes than the South. Southern food is hot and spicy, so if you can’t take the heat, get out of the kitchen! Yogurt acts as a cool-ing agent. Throughout the country, the most popular food is lentils. A great many Indian dishes are made with lentils or have them as a side. And of course, Indian desserts are just as enticing as the main dish-es. A deliciously sweet dessert known as gulab jamun is made with a special Indian dough, fried and served with melted sugar. Yes, all of these foods are as delicious as they sound. As Notre Dame girls, we must learn what we need to know for life—and good food counts!

International (Food) Love Morgan Abate `12

Event organizers Sister Nancy Bonshock, SND, Katie Nicholas, and Mrs. Gail Willard.

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For this edition of Katie’s Attic, the Gates Staff decided to se-lect specific articles from past newspapers that are still relevant

today. Whether it the history of the Honor Code at ND or the farewell address to seniors, the transformation of ND is evident,

as is the continuation of wonderful traditions,

Katie’s Attic

The Honor Code. It’s a phrase that every girl who has passed through the gates at our Academy is familiar with. But does the Honor Code really work?

Does anyone actually care? How is uniform possibly an issue of honor, and how does owed time fit in to “an atmosphere of open-ness, warmth and responsible freedom?” According to Mrs. Lipschutz, the Dean of Students, the answers to these questions are fairly sim-ple. She admits the Honor Code confused even her at first. “Com-ing from a public school setting and expecting to find out what the kids that came from Catholic School talked about—demerits

and that whole system—I prob-ably learned within three days that this was not the process at Notre Dame.” She continued to explain that the Honor Code adheres to the belief that everyone is human and does make mistakes. What seems to set Notre Dame apart from many other schools—particularly Catholic ones—is how we handle these mistakes. The Honor Code embraces the notion that you can make amends for a mistake and become a better person at the end of it. It’s a pro-cess meant to guide us to the right decision, both now at Notre Dame

and for the rest of our lives. Now all of that may sound fine and dandy, but even if every girl arose in the morning singing the joys of, “posi-tive values and self-discipline,” would they still not sometimes forget to put on all white socks on both feet? Is the girl that dons her favorite college sweatshirt suddenly a dishonorable person? Maybe, maybe not. Just like any law, there are some grievances that are worse than others. While uniform is indeed the most fre-quently targeted misdemeanor at Notre Dame, there are a myriad of other

things that truly anyone could do wrong as a high school student.

The Honor Code: What Does it Mean to You? Sara Sheridan `13

The following Honor Code Articles are from the April 8, 1965 issue of The Gates

For more information on how to be involved in the Archives next year, contact Dr. Califf.

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It’s that time of year to say farewell to the senior class. Throughout ND’s history this time of year has always been one of

sadness, anticipation, and excitement.

Thank you, Class of 2012! You’ve been incRE12ible!

Honor Code(Continued from page 2) It seems though that, particularly from the perspective of Mrs. Lipschutz, teachers recog-nize that there are differences between slips and true troublemakers. And so this is where owed time becomes an issue. “Owed time is a way of paying back for poor decisions. Generally, owed time has to do with repeated poor deci-sions. It’s to break that pattern. At this point, it’s like you owe time to me…I’ve spent time trying to guide you toward the right decision and now you owe that back to me.” Seems simple enough. And truthfully, it is. While, yes, it may be easy to glance over at the test to your right on a day when you just didn’t get enough sleep or copy the homework that you didn’t have time to do the night before or even throw on that hoodie on a cold Janu-ary morning; however, we must all remember that the Honor Code is both a gift and a privi-lege. For our Honor Code to be successful, full participation and cooperation from the entire community is necessary. Every member of our community is held accountable to each other through the Honor Code.

Have you enjoyed visiting “Katie’s Attic” this year? Back issues of The Gates tell us so much about the young women who walked these paths long before you and I. Nothing beats leafing through archival copies in the mansion--but even next year when you’re far from home, remember that back issues of the 2011 and 2012 Gates are only a mouse-click away! Simply visit the ND Website, then choose Student Life, High School Clubs and Newspaper. It’s that easy.

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Who was your celebrity crush?Mrs. Burke: Oh, no question about it: it was and still is David Boreanaz. He was in Buffy the Vampire Slayer when I was 17 and now he’s in Bones. Ms. Stine: Probably Patrick Dempsey. Or no, wait-- absolutely Freddie Prinze Jr. from She’s All That. What was your favorite movie? Mrs. Burke: I’d have to say Bridget Jones Diary; it was and still is a classic.Ms. Stine: Breakfast Club--no question about it. What was your favorite band/musical performer?Mrs. Burke: Definitely dashboard confessionalMs. Stine: Mariah Carey (during her good years)Mrs. Eife: I loved Elton John and Billy Joel. Still do.What did you like to do on the weekends?Mrs. Burke: Well, I was a huge jock, so most of my weekends were spent going to various sports prac-tices or events, usually tennis practices. Ms. Stine: I hung out with my friends, or went into the city (Philly). I went to Great Valley High School so I lived close to the city. Did you have a boyfriend?Mrs. Burke: Yes, when I was 17 I did have a boy-friend named Adam. He was a jerk. Actually, I dated him mostly when I was 16. Now that I think about it, I started dating my now husband, Mr. Burke, when I was 17. (Mr. Burke and Adam did not get along. There was a certain hockey checking incident...)Ms. Stine: Yes, I had a boyfriend named Matt. Mrs. Eife: I did actually. We started dating my…junior(?) year I think. But we ended it by the time I was a freshman in college. Did you play any sports? Extracurricular? Mrs. Burke: I was a three-sport athlete at age 17; I played competitive tennis, softball, and volleyball. I was also president of my school’s art club. Ms. Stine: No sports, but I volunteered at Paoli Hospital. Mrs. Eife: I played tennis and was on Student Council. I was the treasurer actually. I re-ally liked to go down the shore. We were only about an hour away from the shore points so even a day trip was easy. What did you want to be when you grew up?Mrs. Burke: (laughs) I actually wanted to be a physician’s assistant. Now I’m an English teacher…Ms. Stine: I knew I definitely wanted to be either a teacher or a psychologist.

Inspired by the success of last edition’s “When I Was 17…” The Gates offers this follow-up, with more fun facts from favorite teachers. This time, we focus on our beloved stu-dent council mods: Mrs. Burke, Ms. Stine, and Mrs. Eife.

“When I Was 17...”Courtney Wren `13 and Sara Sheridan `13

Can you summarize being 17 in one word? Mrs. Eife: Ooh that’s a tricky one. I’m not sure. Hmm…I guess I’d have to say “happy go-lucky.” I had fun and really just enjoyed being seventeen.

“When I Was at ND...”(Continued from page 1)

“It was NOT just joking around!”“Our AP Physics class had a secret

stash of cookies and hot chocolate.”“Carlos retired—and came back.”

“In J School, we threw a wedding for Mrs. Turner and George Washington.”

“Wild Cat Rocks 610 was a potential prom date and Cipher in the Snow was the best educational video I’ve ever seen.”

“Room 28 was called the multi-purpose room.”“We ate lunch on the mansion lawn.”

“We had to dance with tail feathers on our [posteriors] to shake a tail

feather by the Cheetah Girls.”“We took pictures with the CPR mannequins.”

“We had a half-hour homeroom.” “We were bribed with free chipwiches.”

“I ordered a hundred morph suits... from China.”“Once we got our senior sweatshirt, I only wore t-shirts (and sometimes only my sports bra) underneath.”

“Everyone knew in a matter of seconds if a boy was on campus.”

“The cafeteria snack bar will be open today after school today!”

“You never saw students run faster than when there was free food mentioned.”

Those were the days. Feel free to add your favorite ND memory in the blank below. Or, if you’d rather, go ahead and repress it.

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The College-Bound Class of 2012

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Sunflower Run(Continued from page 1)The annual Sunflower Run, now in its fifth year, was organized not only to benefit the Academy of Notre Dame Aimee Willard ‘92 Scholarship Fund, but also to recognize the outstanding impact Aimee made on the Notre Dame community. This year the Sunflower Run raised in excess of $17,000, an amount higher than in any of its previous four years. It was held at Ridley Creek State Park early on Saturday morning, April 21st. The weather forecast called for heavy rain, but instead the day turned out to be beautiful. Participants had the option of taking part in either the 5K run or the 2K walk. The atmosphere was exciting as soon as the event began, and it continued with participants cheer-ing for one another as they crossed the finish line. Students, families, friends and teachers attended the event, several as participants and many as volunteers. Food and beverages were provided for everyone, and upbeat live music was performed. Whether they ran, walked, or graciously volunteered their time, every-one there helped to make the day memorable and successful, a wonderful event befitting the legacy of one of our school’s most treasured alumnae.

Distracted Driving Morgan Abate `12 There are many forms of distracted driving, some more obvious than others. These days, cell phones and texting are the biggest distractions to drivers. Some teens can pick out other obvious dis-tractions, such as the radio, passengers, eating and drinking. However, there are some distractions that might not immediately be recognized as such. Teens today know not to get into a car with someone who’s under the influence, right? Parents have taught their kids to call them in difficult situa-tions that make them feel uncomfortable, especially ones involving alcohol because getting into a car with someone who has been drinking is dangerous. However, one misconception about being “under the influence” is that it must involve alcohol. Sleep de-privation can certainly impair reflexes on the road. And drugs such as pot can impair a driver just as badly as alcohol. Pop culture can make it almost seem “the norm” to be involved in situations where drivers are influenced by non-alcoholic substances. Most parents, though, have only warned their chil-dren about the dangers of drinking and driving, not being high and driving. Peer pressure plays a significant role in the de-cisions teenagers make. As part of ABC’s Dateline experiment, several students were placed in a caf-eteria with two actors, one (the driver) being slightly buzzed or high and the other making it seem a be-

lievable exchange between friends. The “buzzed” ac-tor was then given keys to drive to a nearby restau-rant. Three out of the four times this experiment was performed, the students climbed into the car with the driver, no questions asked. Afterwards, the students were informed that they had just been part of a test and had been watched by their parents, who shed tears of disappointment. Too many teens are unaware of the dangers of being high and driving. And with peer pressure ram-pant, teens are hesitant to be the odd-ones-out. As the school year comes close to an end and summer is around the corner, it’s more important now than ever before to understand the consequences of getting into a car with someone under the influence, whether because of drugs or alcohol, or with someone likely to be impaired by other factors. Be educated, be aware, and be yourself. Don’t be afraid to speak up.

Culture Vultures Corner: Water for Elephants Rachel Rubino `13

The novel Water for Elephants, written by Sarah Gruen, has recently been adapted into a feature film starring Robert Pattinson, Reese Witherspoon, and Christoph Waltz. Water for El-ephants focuses on the story of a man named Jacob Jankowski, who discovers the unfortunate death of his loving parents the day of his final exam at the Veterinary School of Cornell. On the cusp of becoming a professional vet, he runs away out of anguish—without a degree—and into the reality of a nation undergoing economic hardship due to the Depression. Out of desperation, he hops on to a moving train, which he soon finds out is the travel-ling “Benzini Brothers’ Most Spectacular Show on Earth.” The remainder of the story is spent accompa-nying Jacob on countless adventures of love, hu-man controversy, and animal compassion aboard literally a moving train, as well as the crazy train of his tumultuous life. The plot line of both the novel and film has countless twists and turns, and the forbidden romance between Jacob and performer Marlena, played by Witherspoon, truly lights up the screen. Perhaps one of the greatest pleasures in see-ing the acclaimed novel created into a movie is the astounding backdrop and images from the 1930s-era train circus. If you’re free one summer night, I would suggest creating your own entertainment by popping in this flick. Or even better yet, you could consider travel-ing to a local bookstore and delving into the pages of Jacob’s heartfelt adventures. I guarantee you will not regret it. You might even find yourself inspired to attend a Benzini Brothers show of your own.

Page 6Summer 2012 SportsSpring Sports Wrap-UpEmily Fuss `12

As the final athletic season of the 2011-2012 sports year nears the end, we have seen great success thus far from all our athletes. To start off, the Lacrosse team had a glorious season, though the pressure was high as they faced their last couple of opponents. With only two losses in their book, the team went on to crush Episcopal Academy (18-11) on May 17 (see the team celebrate at top right). Kristen Bandos was high scorer with 8 goals. Delaney Tuite scored 4 times, Carlianne Mc-Cabe added 3 goals and Tori Sudjian made 8 saves. Notre Dame now shares the coveted InterAc title with EA. It’s the first time in school history that ND has received this honor. Way to go! Also this spring, the Notre Dame Golf team (pictured at right) won a fourth consecutive InterAc championship. The team finished undefeated for the third year in a row. Also, on May 1st, the team set a new Notre Dame record at White Manor Country Club scoring a low of 221. The record was previous-ly 225. Congrats, girls! The Varsity Softball team (pictured at right)fought a tough schedule. Senior Christen Boas Hayes was phenomenal on the mound while senior Ashley Crandall and junior Emily Meehan contributed in the infield, and senior Katie Schultz commanded the outfield. Great job this season, Girls! As for the Notre Dame Track and Field team, what can we say but Congratulations on your 2012 InterAc Championship (2nd consecutive year) and your win at the 2012 PA Independent State Track Meet! It’s also a good time to congratulate the ND Distance Medley Relay Team, who broke the PA state record at the New Balance Indoor National Track meet in New York City in March. Caroline Powers, Maria Seykora, Katie Nappi, and Morgan Abate placed second in the nation as well as receiving National All-American honors. Ma-ria Seykora finished eighth overall nationally in the mile, with a personal best of 4:52. Congratulations on an outstanding season and best of luck in your collegiate careers! (ND star runners pictured at right, second from the bottom.) Last and far from least, ND’s Rowing Club (pictured at right) finished up a winning season at the 86th Annual Stotesbury Cup Regatta held May 18–19, 2012. The Quad boat trumphed with sopho-mores Kelly Mannion (stroke), MacKenzie Bonner, Mary Rose Bethel, and Maria Biancaniello (bow), who won the bronze medal. Captains Alex Rainone and Grace Reilly finished fourth in the semi-finals. In the varsity quad semi-finals, Anna Collette Heldring (captain), Bridget O’Malley, Katherine Cousart and Ally Zack took fifth place. Great job, Rowers!

Notre Dame Rowers pose proudly with brand new double and quad shells, generously given by ND Crew parents and friends, with the lead gift coming from Mrs. Anna Wilson, grandmother of AC Heldring. Mrs. Wilson participated in the Christening of the shells on May 9 by pouring champagne over the bows of the boats in the traditional manner. They are the first ever to be owned by the Academy. The double is named the “Class of 2012” and the quad is named “E. M. Heldring,” after A.C.’s father, Martin, who spear-headed the effort to arrange for Notre Dame Crew to row out of Vesper #10 on Boat House Row last fall.

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Senior Portraits, in More Ways Than OneAt the request of The Gates, ND Faculty and Staff mem-bers delved through their private archives to permit ev-eryone a glimpse of themselves as high-school graduates. It’s just another way to let you know that we share your excitement...and that we remember it well.

Wishing the absolute best to you, the Class of 2012, are, in no particular order (because we thought you’d have fun with that):

Mrs. Kathleen McGuinessMr. Andy Foreman

Mrs. Tammy BroganMr. Dan Cushing

Mrs. Mary Ellen KeyserMr. Sean Quigg

Mrs. Joan TurnerDr. Joseph D’Angelo

Mrs. Emily GiannantonioMrs. Mia Wesner

Mrs. Susan WoehlckeMrs. Norma DaCrema

Mrs. Judy SauerMs. Sally Gallagher

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph SabatinoMrs. Terry McCoy

Mrs. Rosemary Guarinoand Sister Nancy Bonshock

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The Gates is excited to announce that our very own Courtney Wren has been accepted to the prestigious Medill Cherub program at Northwestern University.

Congratulations, Courtney!

The Gates and the entire ND community wish you luck this summer in your journalism adventures!

ClassifiedCongratulations to the 2012-3 Gates Editorial Board:

Sara Sheridan, Courtney Wren, Kathleen Fitzpatrick and Elizabeth DaCrema!

Spark the Wave is a camp for teens looking to become lead-ers and serve others. Any interest in signing up or questions?

Contact Olivia Feehery at ofeehery@comcast.net

ND Golf: I’ll miss you so much next year! Keep the streak going...5 consecutive Inter-Ac champs and 4 undefeated

seasons! I love you! --Brigh Desjardins

To Alex Ambrogi: Alex, We’ll miss you at Women of Hope! Thank you for all that you’ve done these past 4 years. Best of

luck in college! --Shannon McCabe

To wish to capture a moment,Is to desire to take a million tiny photographs

And piece them togetherOne by one

So that one day,You can look backAnd reminisce. -

-Anonymous Contributor

To the Class of 2012: Mischief Managed.