It seems that the introduction of the iPad to next year’s cur-riculum has more or less become an un-changeable reality with DS students. Seniors have finally calmed and admitted defeat, and the optimistic under-classmen have managed to contain their excite-ment. In hindsight, however, the fervor sur-rounding this new tech-nology has run somewhat skin-deep among stu-dents, as they have simp-ly daydreamed (or in some cases, had night-mares) about the pro-spect of having what is likely the trendiest new device at their fingertips. It is now time to look into the administrative angle on the technology propo-sition in order to under-

stand the true potential of the iPad.

Derryfield Inter-im Head of Upper School, John Bouton, has helped to bring the faculty’s on-going dream of techno-logical innovation to frui-tion in his work on the “one-to-one” subcommit-tee of the curriculum

board. The subcommit-tee, chaired by Brent Powell, was born in 2010 as Derryfield was met with the question of in-troducing the one-to-one program, which “seeks to put a device in the hands of every student and faculty member… so that [the community] would be able to have some efficiency and ubiquity,” relates Bou-

ton.

The group worked tirelessly to de-velop their latest brain-child, meeting roughly six times during the 2010-2011 school year and vis-iting many one-to-one schools. This included the Cincinnati Country

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The Administrative Perspective Behind the iPad Decision

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Interviewer Meg Hirschberg Visits Derryfield

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Meg Hirschberg, wife of Derryfield alumnus Gary Hirschberg (CEO of Stonyfield yogurt!) and author of the soon-to-be published guide to entre-preneurial business enti-tled For Better or Work, made a recent visit to the Derryfield community to speak to juniors about the craft of interviewing.

Regardless of which Eng-

lish class students are taking, all juniors are re-quired to execute an in-terview with an acquaint-ance, friend, or complete stranger as a graded pro-ject. Hirschberg has per-formed hundreds of in-terviews for her column in Inc. Magazine about balancing entrepreneurial life with raising a family.

Dinsmore On Technology 2

Conservation Corner 4

Varsity Girls’ Basketball 5

JV Girls’ Basketball 5

Fashion 7

Bachelor + Bachelorette 8

Horoscopes 9

Comic 10

Inside this issue:

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In last week's issue, you might have read Ryan Stevenson's editorial on iPads. I have decided to make an investigation based on this to learn the student perspective on the issues at hand. I sought out Matt Dinsmore '12, who is pas-sionate about technology. He says that he uses an An-droid Smartphone, an iPad at home, and is trying to partition his MacBook to run both OS and Windows.

According to Dinsmore, iPads have advantages and disadvantages. The wide selection of apps in the App Store has surpassed other smart phones by a large margin, reaching over five hundred thousand.

iPads could point us in the direction of a paper-less system, although any tablet could do that. There are limitations, however, because the iPad is not a full computer. He says that iOS

is never going to reach the "blend of home computer and tablet."

Dinsmore has a few suggestions of alternatives to the iPad. Over the next few months, Windows 8 based tablets will be availa-ble in stores across America. These tablets will combine Windows 7 with Metro UI, enabling a "functionality of a computer and tablet." These

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have coalesced with Apple to introduce textbooks to iBooks.

The projected cost of a textbook in the iBookstore is $14.99, while the average cost of a print textbook is $65 (“textbooks” can range from Language workbooks to science tomes to English novels). While Derryfield’s book prices vary and many students buy used copies, a hypothetical situa-tion better explains the cost-effectiveness of the iPad. Suppose that the average student purchases five text-books per year, amounting to twenty textbooks in their high school career. Given that the cost of the average printed textbook costs $65, the cost of twenty amounts to $1,300. On the other hand, given that the iPad costs $499 and each iBook costs $14.99, the cost of twenty textbooks and the device comes to $798.80.

Likewise, the intro-duction of the iPad will serve Derryfield at the technical level. This new idea would

Day School, which employed “a juiced-up combination [of the] tablet and laptop,” as well as Miss Porters School and the New Hampton School, which both use iPads. After grueling re-search and consideration, the one-to-one committee unanimously agreed that DS should introduce the pro-gram. There was still one question that remained: Which device should Derry-field use?

The committee “recognized that cost was eventually going to become a factor,” especially since the reasonable life expectancy of technology is three to five years. iPads currently cost $499. The iPad will also cut textbook costs at the end of the day, while dually serving the environment. D.C. Den-ison’s Boston Globe article “Textbook Publishers Sign on with Apple to Take Ad-vantage of iPad,” describes the way in which Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Pearson and McGraw Hill publishers

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resolve many of the techno-logical quagmires that have become commonplace with-in the community, such as the struggle for computer lab usage; pathetic internet speeds; and ongoing com-patibility issues, as the Mac-PC battle rages on. In addi-tion to finding solutions to age-old technological prob-lems, the iPad will help to better equip students for difficulties in the future.

The one-to-one sub-committee made the recom-mendation to Mr. Sellers in April of last year, and the proposal was met with fer-vent approval. The school carved some money out of the technology budget in order to provide each mem-ber of the faculty with an iPad. “Initially, the charge was just ‘play with this, see what you find, see what you learn;’ and pretty quickly the faculty around here said, ‘look, if we’re going to weight the benefits of this thing, we really need not to spend too much time play-ing on iTunes, but really try-ing to

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This made her a val-uable source of help to over-whelmed students. She opened the discussion by asking about which juniors had already completed an interview and asking what they enjoyed or did not en-joy about the process. She went on to provide tips for creating an interview that is an enjoyable and profitable experience, occasionally supplying anecdotes from her own experiences inter-viewing people such as Bode Miller, an Olympic skier, and Jan Brett, author and illustrator of many chil-dren’s books.

Meg Hirschberg’s tips for a successful inter-view are as follows: avoiding “contaminated access”

(interviewing somebody you know well); asking basic, factual questions first to get your subject to open up; planning to ask five follow-

up questions for every ques-tion asked; and most im-portantly, being genuinely curious about your subject and willing to hear their sto-ry. Her advice should serve all Derryfield juniors well as they move forward with their interview projects.

Special thanks to Ms. Shutz for inviting Meg Hirschberg to visit us.

Source: http://www.meghirshberg.com/

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find out what could the appli-cations be for teaching and learning,’” Bouton says with a laugh.

Soon enough, teachers were discovering the benefits of using the iPad in learning. Mr. Bouton finds that “there are ways you could use the technology to help transform the way students are learning in the classroom.” He predicts that the iPad will truly revolu-tionize collaboration. In terms of other technology, Bouton finds that the laptop screen serves as a hindrance to the collaborative class dy-namic as it detracts from the intimacy of discussion, where-as the “open platform” of the iPad eases group work in the classroom, as eye contact and vocalization are made possi-ble. The iPad also offers excit-ing possibilities to the “flipped model” that Ed Lemire has been using in his Algebra I

classes. In the flipped model, teaching takes place at home with the assistance of Khan Academy and other online resources. Students then work with the material together the next day.

Despite the promising educational capabilities of the iPad, many students have res-ervations about the new tech-nology and the cynics among us scoff at the new Derryfield image. “We certainly don’t want to be seen as a school that provides its students with the flashiest new toys; we want to be seen as a school that’s looking at the available technology of both what we provide and what we ask our families to provide to get the best outcomes and to empha-size the ability to learn and grow,” Mr. Bouton professes. He notes that the iPad’s most vocal critics have been the

juniors and seniors, who are frightened by the possibility of change. “There is something of a ‘Camelot factor’ that sinks in senior year, where you sud-denly want this place to be-come the way it’s always been. The school is going to move on at the same time that you’re moving on, and it’s our job to be as responsive to trends in education as we can. Where we can lead, we will try to lead.”

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can easily be hooked up into keyboards and monitors, giving the illusion of using a computer. PC based proces-sors are more successful than mobile processors like apple, which are "less capa-ble."

Dinsmore's second suggestion is Motorola phones that can plug into a Lapdock, a device that con-sists of a monitor, mouse, and keyboard. Although there is limited software, a core processor is coming out to advance the technology. A chromebook uses a web-based operating system that could potentially become like a computer. The full-fledged netbook is a few

years off, but still a better op-tion.

Dinsmore points out that for Derryfield to have a successful experience with iPads, a change has to be made. The whole school has to go Mac to have long term suc-cess. He calls it a "beneficial ecosystem." All information must be stored through the internet—through the "cloud."

The technology trends, however, show that the iPad seems to only succeed for short term. With the limited operat-ing system, the iPad is going to fall behind. For long term suc-cess, Dinsmore says, the solu-tion is Windows 8.

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“If congressmen had to display their sponsors like NASCAR drivers they would have big oil company logos all over their clothes.” ~Bill McKibben

I heard Bill McKib-ben for the second time this past Thursday at the Holder-ness School. He focused his speech on the Government’s failure to take environmen-tal action. One protest that he mentioned was one that he recently organized in Washington D.C. opposed the corruption in our gov-ernment. The way they did this was to have a group of 500 people wear referee shirts and wave penalty flags and blow whistles to bring congressmen’s attention to

their actions.

Bill McKibben said, “Corruption by big oil com-panies should not be al-lowed. If the Patriots or Gi-ants bribed the referees in the Super Bowl, it would be an enormous scandal.” He wanted to make the point that there is more attention given to sports than there is to government corruption.

While environmen-talists have been whispering in congress’s ear for years, large corporations have been bellowing in the other ear. Recently, over 150 people got arrested in front of the White House because they were protesting the Key-stone XL Pipeline, a project that would help extract oil

from tar sands from Canada. A NASA scientist came out with a study, which almost cost him his job, saying that if all the tar sands from Can-ada were burned it would “essentially be ‘Game Over’ for the planet.” This study was essential in delaying the decision on the pipeline.

The last topic McKibben mentioned was that it is not just the rich white people in the world who care about climate change. People in develop-ing nations who are poor and have no resources also care because they are the ones who are currently feel-ing the impacts the most.

Conservation Corner Alex Camerino

Girls Varsity Basketball 2012

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How can one begin an arti-

cle on such an exhilarating

team? First, it may be best

to discuss the team’s most

renowned achievement so

far: Bethany Kalliel’s 1000th

career point. Coach Ed

Lemire said the moment

was “very special to her and

her family” and the team

“celebrates each other’s

contributions.”

The team also

boasts a 12-1 record thus

far and a 2-1 record in their

annual Epping Holiday

Tournament. Their loss in

the tournament was hand-

ed to them by the likes of

Haverhill, MA, a school

“nine times bigger than

DS,” says Lemire. He notes

that “when everything is

clicking, we are a very

tough team.” The team

needs “consistency” and

will find success if they

put in energy for a full 32

minute game.

This success

comes with the loss of five

graduated seniors and the

new leadership of their

two seniors and captains

Bethany Kalliel and Brit-

tany Potter. Coach Lemire

affirms that captains have

“stepped up” and have

been “mentors to the new

players.” As for the five

rookies, Lemire and As-

sistant Coach Michelle

Coombes were impressed

JV Girls Basketball Arthur Krogman

Derryfield’s JV

Girls Basketball team has

been turning some heads

lately. Although their rec-

ord of four wins and seven

losses may not seem like an

incredible feat, it certainly

is when compared to their

previous years of tough

competition. The team

seems to be benefiting from

their past experience to-

gether.

Ms. Beaudoin,

head coach of the team,

commented on their recent

success, saying, “Most of

the girls have been playing

together for a while and

have good chemistry.” It is

Ms. Beaudoin’s first season

as head coach for the JV

Girls team and she seems to

be enjoying it as

much as the

players are. She

reports: “At

practice, we

combine drills

and skill work

with fun and

games, motivat-

ing the girls to

work hard,

while having fun

in the process.” Ms.

Beaudoin aims to encourage

togetherness and team skills

during practice. Another

factor that Coach Beaudoin

attributes the team’s success

is their tough man-to-man

defense, something that res-

onates with all of Derry-

field’s basketball teams. “We

have been able to surprise

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by their ability to “learn the system” and “push the veterans in practice.” In their remain-

ing schedule, the coach looked to a game at Hinsdale and the team’s season finale

against Pittsfield as the toughest games to follow.

Lemire spoke excitedly about the postseason and about advancing in the tourna-

ment. Yet with many years of experience, he knows there will be “unexpected bumps in

the road.” The team looks to continue its growth and to carry on its role in community

service in its annual Breast Cancer Awareness game and Challenger sports sessions after

the season. Be sure to follow this team as it continues to amaze year after year in its

achievement, especially in the playoffs.

some very good teams with our man-to-man press and given others a very hard time,” said

Beaudoin.

The team’s focus on attitude rather than success is a unique style that suits the

players well. Whether they dominate the court or fall short in overtime, the girls always

have a positive attitude toward each other and the DS program. The final remark Coach

Beaudoin gives Lamplighter deals with the team’s attitude. “The girls all have a lot of

heart, and they never give up!” All of the Derryfield community wishes the team luck in

their three remaining games against Wilton, Pittsfield and Hinsdale, whom they previous-

ly beat.

Got An Opinion?

We Want to Hear It!

Email 12mcochrane@derryfield.org or rmmcoy94@gmail.com to have YOUR opinions pub-

lished in Lamplighter!

Thanks to our Contributors! Editor in Chief: Maggie Cochrane Managing Editor: Rachel McCoy Senior Writers: Jesse Fortier and Adam Gray News Editor: Roz Kenny Birch Human Interest Editor: Jessa Fogel Layout Editor: Lily Karlin Photography Editor: Raabia Malik Copy Editor: Molly Ferguson Staff: Molly Ferguson, Alex Camerino, Arthur Krogman, Noelani Stevenson, Marissa Wolf, Celine Boutin, Leah DeWitt, Hannah Spierer

JV Continued

Varsity Continued

Now that the New Year’s hysteria has died down and we’re heading towards spring, it’s time to re-examine your makeup routine. Moving on from the decadent look of days gone by, spring 2012 is all about freshness and minimalism.

1. Face

Spackle is for walls, not your skin. Move on from the days of stifling foundation and let your nat-ural glow shine through! Instead of covering your entire face, try using Maybelline’s easy-to-use DreamLumi concealer pen on blemishes and under-eye circles. To keep skin hydrated, protect-ed, and provide a bit of sheer coverage, use a tinted moisturizer with SPF, like Lancôme’s Bien-fait Multi-Vitale Teinté, available at Macy’s. Always make sure your makeup matches your skin tone. How? Look at your wrists—if the veins look blue, go for lighter, peachy tones, which usual-ly come with names such as “ivory” or “buff.” If they look green, head for more bronzy tones, such as “nude” or “honey.”

2. Lips

Dry, chapped lips getting in your way? Try an exfoliating lip scrub, like Wholearth 2-in-1 Lip Scrub and Balm, which has sugar crystals suspended in shea butter for a gentle way to exfoliate while moisturizing. Plus, it makes your lips look fuller and healthier! Now that they’re soft and smooth, it’s color time. The look right now is all about sheer, faded hues, like you’ve just been sucking on a lollipop (in fact, the experts are calling it “ice pop mouth.”) To get an easy hint of tint, try a sheer stain, like Revlon’s Just Bitten Lipstain + Balm, which provides a long-lasting wash of color plus a built-in moisturizer. Keep the shade light and natural for a fresh, rose-petal pout.

3. Eyes

Brace yourself: smoky eyes are gone with the wind. This spring’s eyes are all about simplicity and delicate smudginess. Try dotting a soft eyeliner pencil in charcoal or cocoa onto your upper lash line and smearing with your finger, then repeating on the lower lash line, only from about mid-iris out. No more black-ringed panda eyes! Same goes for mascara—some experts are sug-gesting skipping it entirely. However, if you can’t live with naked lashes, try using a mascara in brown instead of black, or (if you can find it), blonde or even natural red. Going out? Add a bit of shimmer and definition with Pink Sith’s standby-taupe shadow! Use a wet brush to apply a loose powder shadow, like Lime Crime’s Dragon Scales, to trace your upper lash line. Then lightly lay-er the lid with a lovely taupe, like Diva or Nymph, also by Lime Crime. Add a swipe of your won-derful new mascara, and you’re good to go!

Fashion—We’re Not Making This Up!

Noelani Stevenson and Marissa Wolf

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Patrick Finocchiaro ‘15

What would be your perfect first date?

Dinner at a sit-down restaurant

What do you look for in an ideal significant other?

Intelligence, morals, and inside beauty. What are your best qualities?

Smart, funny, and helpful You are on a deserted island and can bring only three things... what are they?

A book to read, one of my friends, and a lifetime sup-ply of fruit What is your favorite pickup line?

"Why does it feel like the most beautiful girl in the world is in this room?"

What is your favorite thing to do on a Friday night?

Go to the gym for a workout and then watch TV while pondering my week.

Hannah Spierer ‘13

What would be your perfect first date?

Eating Chinese food and watching a funny movie.

What would you wear on a first date?

Nothing too fancy, but definitely something classy.

What do you look for in an ideal significant other?

Someone smart who has a great sense of humor and can handle my weird antics. What are your best qualities?

Facebook stalking.

You are on a deserted island and can bring only three things... what are they?

An endless supply of cream cheese, Jack Johnson CDs, and Ryan Gosling. What is your favorite pickup line?

I know my name's not Luna, but I know how to Lovegood, if you know what I mean.

What is your favorite thing to do on a Friday night?

Whatever life tells me to do.

What is your favorite condiment and why?

Honey mustard because it has the perfect combination of honey and mustard.

Bachelor and Bachelorette

Celine Boutin and Leah DeWitt

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Aquarius (January 20 – February 18): It’s time for you to take a chance this week and step out-side your comfort zone. Don’t worry; fate will be on your side.

Pisces (February 19 – March 20): A lot has been on your mind lately, and you feel like there is no way to get out of this mess. Try taking five minutes to write out what you’re thinking. Once everything’s off your chest, just go with the flow of events coming your way.

Aries (March 21 – April 19): Honesty will be the best policy for the next couple of days. Be care-ful of what you say, or else you may find yourself in a sticky situation.

Taurus (April 20 – May 20): As the moon begins to make its way back into your zone, take a breather. Although deadlines may be too close for comfort, you’ll get them done efficiently.

Gemini (May 21 – June 20): This week has made you in an argumentative mood. Choose your battles wisely, because Mercury will likely cause trouble for you in the upcoming days.

Cancer (June 21 – July 22): Don’t get caught up in over-thinking the facts this week. Take time to assess the situation and gain better knowledge of the facts before you start jumping to con-clusions.

Leo (July 23 – August 22): Great things are in store for you, Leo. Keep on working hard and staying focused and you will be rewarded with a great prize in the future.

Virgo (August 23 – September 22): Common sense will be your best friend for the upcoming week. Consider the consequences before you make a final decision.

Libra (September 23 – October 22): You’re in for a good week, Libra. Use your leadership skills to your full advantage. People will gain more respect for you.

Scorpio (October 23 – November 21): Luckily, you have finished all of your tasks and are look-ing for something to do. Use this time to relax and spend with family or friends.

Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21): Stressful times lie ahead of you. Don’t sweat it. Take your time and work through each task with a level head.

Capricorn (December 22 – January 19): Your enthusiastic ways have always been good to you, but lately, they’ve been subdued. Try bringing them out again because it always puts a smile on other peoples’ faces.

Horoscopes

Hannah Spierer

Comic

Zoe Morgan

HAPPY WINTER CARNIVAL!

Enjoy all of the Maroon and White competition and some fantas-tic spirit days! Student Council has been working really hard to

put all of this together.

And don’t miss Les Miserables!

Friday and Saturday @ 7:30, Sunday at 2:00

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