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i m s I P E F A L L 2 0 0 2 18 SPORT REPORT Julia Bergofsky ’02 adds one of Division Ill’s highest honors to an already crowded trophy shelf. 20 STUDENT SCENE Bulls, bears, buy, sell. While many stock analysts flounder, a group of Midd kids soars. 22 BOOK MARKS Many voices, many tales in our fall reading list. 24 OLD CHAPEL VIEWS President John M. McCardeU,Jr., examines one of higher ed’s hot topics: early decision. 78 ROAD TAKEN William Dalsimer ’62 discovers an unconventional route to Middlebury. 80 HINDSIGHT Once a staple of Middlebury football h Saturdays, cheerleading was an all-male Z endeavor until l^ottie Laux O’Brien ’45 u came along. g H ce < a u a Couer:Tliinkit{^ outside the box is commonplace iti Bicetttemiial Hall. Photoi^raph by Bob Haiidelman Contents: Apples at Happy Valley Orchard, Middlebury. Photoc^raph by Jack Gifodman Inset phoki^raph: Students at first-year seminar by Bob Handelman YiiîEkW, gF I N D E R Middlebury M A G A Z I N E Fall 2002 Volume 76, N umber 4 Matriculation, Again Editor M att Jennings Alumni Editor NEVER THOUGHT I’D FEEL LIKE A COLLEGE FRESHMAN AGAIN. Yet when I arrived D otty M c Carty at Middlebury this fall, just a week or so after the first-years stepped on campus, a Designer flood of emotions, previously stored in the far recesses of my mind, washed over me Pamela Fogg in waves. How will I remember everyone’s name? Will my new colleagues like me? How different will everything be? In a brief moment of panic, as 1 walked through the Copy Editor door of Meeker House, I found myself wondering if I had on the right clothes. R egan Eberhart After seven years of managing a publications office and editing the magazine at Assistant Editor Sidwell Friends School, in Washington, D.C., I feel like I’ve graduated from one stage of Jan Bark my life and moved on to another. Now, along with nearly 700 first-years, I’m wandering around campus figuring out where everything is. I have Old Stone Row and Mead Editorial Assistant Chapel down cold; I’m stUl trying to find my way around McCullough. Lindsey W hitton ’05 That’s not to say I haven’t learned a lot already. With the Alumni Leadership Conference rolling into town at about the same time I stepped off a plane from D.C., Editorial Office my first 48 hours here turned into my own Middlebury immersion experience. Over Meeker House the course of a weekend at Bread Loaf, I learned about the Commons and the new Middlebury College library; I talked to an Italian professor, alumni of all ages, and a senior from Texas, who Middlebury,VT 05753 spent her junior year at the London School of Economics; I heard so many stats about Phone: 802-443-5670 the incoming class, the endowment, and the College’s finances, my head was spinning E-mail: [email protected] by the end of it all. On-line: www.middleburymagazine.org Have I mentioned I loved evety minute of it? Having grown up in a small college town, I have a deep appreciation for what both the College and the conmiunity have to Advertising Sales Office offer. Within a span of two weeks, Elie Wiesel, Edward Albee, and Scott Ritter spoke on Smart Communication, Inc. campus. On September 11, writer-in-residence Julia Alvarez ’71 was a guest on NPR’s P.O. Box 283,Vergennes,VT 05491 Talk of the Nation, yet she spoke not fi-om a studio in Washington, but from the office Phone: 802-877-2262 directly below mine. I used to live acro.ss the Potomac River from the Kennedy Center, E-mail: [email protected] yet I managed to attend a performance there only one time during my seven years in D.C. Other College Offices This fall. I’ll hear the Emerson String Quartet and the Vermont Sympliony Orchestra on (all area code 802) back-to-back weekends (I have to admit, my wife has a hand in this as well). College Information: 443-5000 I’m told the weather will be a little different from what I’m used to, having spent Alumni Office: 443-5183 most of my life in Virginia. Parkas and warm boots seem to be mentioned often, and the E-mail: [email protected] other day I was told it snowed four feet last March. I’m still waiting to be told that’s not Admissions: 443-3000 true. In any case, while I may be trading cherry blossoms for snowdrifts. I’m also leaving behind steamy days for blue skies so sharp they make your eyes water and vistas so stun­ The views presented are not necessarily those of ning they leave you breathless. The other morning, as I cut across campus behind Old the editors or the official policies of the College. Chapel, I glimpsed the moon hanging in the azure sky, framed by the chapel spire and Middlebury College of Middlebury,VT 0.S7.Ô3, the trees off to the side. I had to blink twice to make sure it wasn’t some sort of mirage. publishes Midilkbur)' .Magazine (ISSN 074.S-2454) When I was a kid, each Tuesday night was Movie Night, not at the local movie four times a year: winter, spring, summer, and fell. house, but at the college, where my dad was showing that © 2002 Middlebury College Publications. Middkhur)' week’s selection to his film class. 1 grew up with multiple .Magazine is printed at The Lane Press in South Burlington,VT. Nonprofit standard mail postage paid viewings of Citizen Kane, llie Cabinet of Dr. Caiigari, llie at Middlebury,VT, and at addirional mailing offices Searchers, and countless other classics. One of the first things (USPS 964-820). POSTMASTER: Send address I did when 1 got to Middlebury was check out the schedule changes to .Middkhnr)' Magazim’, Middlebury for the Hirschfield Film/Video Series, and 1 smiled when College, Middlebury, VT 0.57.5.3. Printed in U.S.A. I saw that Cal[^ari would be playing on September 23. Pm starting to feel right at home. —.V/J Photograph of .Mall Jciiiiiiigs by Ikb Haiidvbiiaii M idd lebu r y M agazine L E T T E R S Middlebury students have R escue R ew ard s served as i volunteers with Riding with the Middlebury Volunteer the ambulance Ambulance Association was one of the association sinlf^ most rewarding experiences I had at Middlebury (“To the Rescue,” summer 2002). 1 loved how I could learn a skill one day and be using it in the real world the next. A refreshing break from my stud­ ies. It was exciting, fun, and a great way to interact with the community. I learned a lot about myself and, quite frankly, found the experience to be addicting. I encour­ age others to volunteer for the emergency services in their community. It is a great way to give back to your community and is an immensely rewarding experience. Miles Canfield ’92, Captain /Paramedic, Ketchum Fire Department, Ketcluim, Idaho P ra ise for EMTs 1 very much enjoyed reading 1 )avid Mills’ (’02) article about Midd student EMTs (“To the Rescue,” summer 2002). During my time at Middlebury, I had several friends who participated in the program, ous friends: the almost universal reaction of a biker who has thrown away the and their dedication was inspiring. has been one word: “beautifi.il.” advantages given to her or a musician I have also benefited from the incredi­ Talbot F Hamlin '40 scarcely known outside the Middlebury ble efforts of student EMTs like Scott Wellesley, Massachusetts campus. But, when someone such as Dr. Faucett ’02. My brother, Matthew Stephen Freeman, who put Middlebury Slautterback ’93, was involved in a skate­ C om m ents from P oland on the map, dies, there is no more than a board accident on the Middlebury campus Our copy of the Middlebury Magazine short obit inside the issue. in the spring of 1992. Midd student often arrives late in northern Poland, but You might like to know that the Poles EMTs were the first to the accident scene we always look forward to reading it. Then were fascinated—and not at all judgmen­ and managed to stabilize Matt long it is placed in the Americana section of tal—about the article of the two gay men enough for my parents and me to fly from the general library in Sopot where we who adopted. Such adoptions are not yet California to be by his side. While Matt have our offices, where it attracts a certain possible in Poland, so the adoption itself succumbed to the injuries he suffered, we amount of interest from Poles of different was of interest. What intrigued the Poles owe otir final two precious days with him age groups and backgrounds. Most Poles even more was the idea that two people to the quick thinking and skill of those like to read current publications in who had made a success of their lives student EMTs. English, and most arc curious about any were giving the possibility of doing the My family is forever indebted to stu­ aspect of life in the USA. same to others who might not have had dent EMTs frtim the Middlebury However, they are confused by the the opportunity otherwise. So, you can Volunteer Ambulance Association. Plea.se Middlebury Magazine as they have been well imagine the appeal of the last issue keep up the amazing work. told that the College it represents is concerning a Middlebury graduate, Ari Courtney Slautterback '96 known to be a prestigious one in the Fleischer, and his role in the White 1 louse. Neu’York, SewYork USA, and it is quite obvious that the pub­ Again, the Poles were not discussing poli­ lication itself is costly to produce. The tics but, rather, admiring his achievements. Life's L ang u ag e consensus is that form is more important Fnid Mayberry, M.A. French '61 “The Simple Present " (spring 2002) is not than content. Personally, 1 am embarrassed Director, Anglo-American-Polish Associatioti only an extraordinarily moving personal enough about the choice and publication document, it is also a striking affirmation of certain articles to have written to say Fd.: A feature article about Stephen Freeman of the complex and vital relationship so. I know I am not alone in my percep­ appeared in the winter 1998 issue of between language and life.Thank you tor tion of the image the magazine presents to Middlebury Magazine. publishing it. I h.ive sent copies to numer­ the rest of the world. We get cover issues I'II O 1 O (. R .M'II 11 Y lion H .S N D M M A N [• .\ 1 I 2 0 0 2 Middlebury C'ollhce Board cif Trustees B lu e b e rry I-’1^. E S ! D £ N T H ill John M. McCardell, Jr. A secluded inn Fellows Peter 1. Bijur for all seasons. Paula Carr Cummings ’82 James S. 1 )avis ’66 www.blueberryhillinn.com Churchill G. Franklin ’71 Frederick M. Fritz ’68 1-800-448-0707 Nancy CofFrin Furlong ’75 Goshen. 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Handcrafted in was more like a large pond, featured lively Vennont’s Northeast beaver activity. 1 remember watching the Kingdom, our wreaths creatures swim across the water in the wiil add the look and twilight, their crossings punctuated by an scent ofVermont to your occasional startling slap of the tail. Christmas. Each wreath is Many thanks for stirring this remem­ double-sided, measures 24" and brance of things past. is tastefully decorated-with pine- Carl Little, M.A. French ’86 cones, berries and a red veivet bow. Mount Desert, Maine wiil gladly enclose a giftcard. Green w ith A d m iratio n Wreaths will arrive The summer 2002 edition contained within 10 days of ordering. To order by phone call numerous items to which I’d like to respond. 802425-2811 $24.98 As a federal prosecutor for the United www.HorsfordNursery.com States Environmental Protection Agency, or write V/MC or personal check and as a conservationist, I was delighted to Horsford Gardens & Nursery HORSFORD *Plea.se add $6.50 per wreath to cover 2111 North Greenbush Road see that Michael Silberman ’02 brought shipping and handling- Wreaths shipped Gardens & Nursery Charlotte, Vermont 05445 to VT pletise include 5% sales ia.x. the green pledge to Middlebtii-y gradua­ tion. I strongly urge that this tradition be carried on and that the pledge be extend­ ed to include the words “and in my daily life.” ("I pledge to explore and take into account the social and environmental a /? r/ a / consequences of any job I consider and will try to improve these aspects of any organizations for which I work, and in my daily life.”) I’m in my 17th year with the agency; the present administration is, in my opin­ ion, orders of magnitude more wrong­ Vermont's Only headed than even the Bush I or Reagan Life Care Retirement administrations in terms of environmental Community policy and enforcement. Still, I respect the fine job Ari Fleischer is doing, and he cer­ • Picturesejue Natural Setting tainly reflects well on Middlebury. I do • Hiking and Walking Trails not know Mr. Fleischer, but he embodies on 135 acres my sense of Middleburv as being com­ posed largely of liberal students and con­ • Time to Pursue your Interests servative alumni. • New Friendships Congratulations to Dane Springmeyer • On-site Long Term Health Care ’02 on winning a Watson Fellowship. 1 am Residents enjoy a scenic bike ride in the • A Gift to your Children an a\'id hawk watcher, a member of EPA’s Wake Robin connniinity. Partners in Flight program, and a member of the 1 lawk Migration Association of For information about our 1- and 2-bedroom apartments and cottages and our North America. 1 urge Dane to contact Life Care Contract, call 1-802-264-5100 or wiviv.ivakerobin.com me as I know several people involved in Wake Robin • 200 Wake Robin Drive • Shelburne, VT 05482 l=ïfij.plrlinTv"’’ fCC I l 2 0 0 ’ LETTERS international raptor migration programs Industrial Complex.” Perhaps Ms. Coles who may be of some assistance. should ask her neighbors in Oxford, those Congratulations too to Ron Schildge who experienced the blitzkrieg, what ’03 on his creative use of used vegetable their opinion is of America’s “Military oil to fuel his cfiesel Jetta. Ifwe are ever Industrial Complex.” Plants • Flowers to make any progress on the immense 1 truly sympathize with Afghans who Balloons • Goody Baskets global environmental problems facing us, lost loved ones in accidental bombings we must make huge improvements in and readily admit to not understanding Silks & Dried our use of fossil fuels. Ron, must you the culture of Central Asia. But keep in drive a diesel car? mind that this culture forced women to 56 College Street • Middlebury Karl Lindholm’s (’67) article on cover themselves from head to toe in 388-3900 Toll Free 1-866-388-3900 Mchakamchaka running and singing public and stoned them (only the women, e-mail: [email protected] brought tears to my eyes. What a beauti­ mind you) for the sin of adultery. I cannot ful picture. fathom a culture that advocates the I was heartened to see such fond rec­ removal of a hand for petty theft (aboli­ After Dark ollections of Dean Erica Wonnacott. My tion of cruel and unusual punishment, experience with her was not so fond. She another obvious, enviable tenet). I find the summarily tossed me from my senior tradition of emptying automatic weapons MUSIC SERIES class dorm. Forest, and stuck me in a into the sky at weddings to be quite for­ sophomore ba.seinent, Lang, after another eign and wonder if their past use brought 802-388-0216 student complained about my partying. about more somber family gatherings. I www.afterdarkmusicseries.com As a lawyer 1 now realize that what infu­ hope these images are myths popularized riated me about the incident was the lack by the Disney/CîE/Westinghouse/AOL Jez Lowe of“due process.” media conglomerate, but I fear they are and the Bad Pennies Finally, Andrew Beierle’s (“Magic not. One wag opined that bombing is “the best sougiiriter to come out of Mountain,” summer 2002) mention of a Afghanistan into the stone age would Entrlaiid in a loiitr time. ” woman named Fancake winning an advance their culture by generations. —Richard Thompson award called Bakeless struck me as The only responsibility the United humorous. 1 was heartened to see the States bears is to prevent events similar to Saturday, November 23rd Bread Loaf tradition of excellence con­ those on 9/11 from ever occurring again, tinued as my uncle, Bob Back, ran it with anywhere. How we accomplish that is up Chris Smither such love for many years, years ago. for debate, but, rest assured, diplomacy is 'lliink of a wanderiiii’ Zen Carl R. Houwd ’81 not a viable option for those who troubadour with a blue q^tdtar. New York, New York 1 ) claim no sovereignty, 2) would steal Saturday, January 4th large jet planes and fly them into the Don't Blame U.S. planet’s most populated buildings. It their The letter in your summer issue by 1 )ana message is other than one of hatred, 1 John Gorka Wentworth Coles ’72 saddened and have yet to hear it explained. Perhaps “The preeminent male siujt^er-souj:’- angered me. The fact that Middicbur]' “French, German and Italian television” writer of the New Folk Mouement. ” Matraziiie would lend credence to the has a more enlightened view, but Ms. —Rolling Stone misguided thinking she espoused by pub­ Coles failed to share it. Sunday, February 16th lishing her diatribe is shameful. Peter D. Ylilkey ’80 Suggesting that “we, America, must Moiiiil Kisco, New York bear some responsibility for what hap­ Greg Brown pened on September 1 1 ” is plain wrong. C o nfounded by An intricate mix oftrospef folk, A society that promotes the equality of R a n k i n g s blues, rock and fazz. all peoples, freedom of religion, meritoc­ U.S. News has come out with yet another Sunday, March 16th & racy in free markets, and government of, set of college rankings, available online. by and for the people (1 could list many I was wondering if someone from the Monday, March 17th other obvious and enviable traits) should College would be so kind as to e.xplain Shows arc held at Ihc United .Methodist not he made to pay for its way of life what in the world U.S. News is up to in Church, oil the corner of Route 7 and through the mass murder of thousands of its rankings. In particular, I find the fol­ Seiiiiiiar)’ Street (on the east side of innocents and deliberate destruction of lowing quite contusing: Route 7 Just north of the center if property. Any argument to the contrary 1. How is Middlebury seventh in Middlehuryj. carries no logic, notwithstanding “selectivity” if it has the second lowest America’s operation of a “Military acceptance rate? M M ) I ) I i: [) U k Y M A U A z ] N K (voH(/eyl'a////f/tfp /la H</ Se/er/e</ ayou^n///e wo M M iddlebury A C ntique enter iH S W IDE VARIETY OF COUNTRY ANTIQUES FROM OVER 50 DEALERS If you are looking for quality, we have it. OPEN YEAR-ROUND 7 DAYS A W EEK HOURS DAILY 9 TO 6 OR BY APPO INTM ENT ROUTES 7 & 116, FAST MIDDLEBURY, VT ( ) 802 388-6229 WWW. 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I remember much dis­ cussion my last year at Middleburv' (i.e., two years ago) that Midd was moving to increase its salaries to the middle of the top third of the 21 schools to which we are compared—that would mean some­ where around 3-5 in faculty salaries among the 21. According to U.S. Sews, 35 percent of the faculty-resources rank­ ing is based on salaries (adjusted for cost of living, which should also help Midd, where cost of living is certainly lower than in many places). Meanwhile, 30 per­ cent of the score is based on the percent­ age of classes with 20 students or fewer, in which Midd is ranked 11th, better than Williams and Amherst—both have a far better “faculty-resources” score than we do. So does anyone at Midd have an idea why we rank so low in faculty resources, even though in uvo of the biggest components of faculty resources (65 percent of the score) we should do very well? It seems to me that these two ele­ ments of the ranking (faculty resources and selectivity), alongside the dismal alumni-giving rate compared to the schools above us (that’s something that we alumni all could do something about!), and what seems to me to be a very unfair (and subjective) peer-ranking score of 4.3 on a scale of 5, are what bring Midd to seven, rather than one, Elegant Lodging two, or three in the rankings. Weddings Private Dinner Parties It amazes me that Smith, with no money and an acceptance rate of 54 per­ cent, is higher in peer review than we are, but that is something we can do little (802) 388-9925 www.swifthouseinn.com about. I guess.With 29 in faculty Stewart Lane ■ Middlebury, Vermont 05753 Sophisticated and sublime... C hocolate A from Vermont. Crafted with Lake Champlain fresh Monument Farms cream! 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