October 18,The 2010 www.GilmanNews.com News Volume CVIII No. 2 Happy 100th Birthday Carey Hall! The centerpiece of Gilman School, home to most of our classrooms, and a rep- resentation of the men we aspire to be, Carey Hall’s one hundredth birthday is a milestone in the 113 year history of the school. Celebrating in style on the build- ing’s anniversary, the Gilman commu- nity enjoyed a school-wide convocation, featuring remarks from several of its leaders and performances by the Travel- ing Men. The Upper School additionally heard a guest speaker, histori- an and architect Charlie Duff (‘71) speak about the history of the school and the building to be honored. Carey Hall, only thirteen years younger than the institu- tion it serves, is truly the gateway to our Gilman community - Happy Birthday! Left: Joe Cahalan (‘11), assists Frank Carey (left) and Bill Carey with the ceremonial cake-cutting. (Photos by Daniel Yue) Below: Austin Dase, School President, addresses the crowd. (Photo by John Chirikjian)

Carey Hall Cake, courtesy of Charm City Cakes (Photo by Daniel Yue) Kevin Peters (‘15) enjoys a birthday cupcake (Photo by Daniel Yue) Club Fair Returns: “Delightful” with Wide Selection By Se t h Gr a y

After a yearlong absence, clubs Yanbo Li, “There’s definitely more inter- Lunches for the Homeless are continuing Black Awareness, Gay-Straight Alliance, have reemerged in the Gilman com- est and spirit this year than last year.” to build houses on weekends and make Gender Committee, and Asian Aware- munity. As a result of the club fair, Li’s Philosophy Club is one of fif- sandwiches every Wednesday 5th pe- ness, hope to improve the tri-school by thirty-five clubs have begun organiz- teen new groups this year. With the riod, respectively, clubs like Social Jus- erasing racial, sexual, and cultural di- ing meetings, recruiting members, and amount of clubs more than doubling tice club have been reinstated by Charlie visions. As president of Indian Aware- generating excitement and curiosity. that of previous years, it is clear that Kerr and Johnny Snouffer where “stu- ness Joseph Puthumana says, “Through “The club fair was delightful this year. the student body wants involvement dents and teachers can work together to discussion and movies, we want to ex- I saw many names on the club sheet, in the community. Through diversity, raise awareness and attempt to address pose Gilman to the Indian culture.” and everything ran smoothly and well. I outreach, and common interests, clubs the social issues that matter to them.” As the students are sharing their look forward to having clubs be a part of are not only uniting the student body, By extending its bonds throughout the own cultures with each other, clubs the community again,” says Ms. Turner. but helping others outside of it as well. greater Baltimore area, the community is “The club fair did a good job of pump- While long standing outreach ef- becoming internally stronger and more (Continued on Page 4) ing everyone up this year,” comments forts such as Habitat for Humanity and tolerant. Diversity programs, such as

Features: Club Fair Overview (page 1), Editorial: Political Correctness and Gender (page 2), Political Clubs (page 3) Exclusives: 100 Years of Carey Hall (page 1), New Teachers (page 3) Sports: Intramural Sports Mid-Season Report - Flag Football & Rock Climbing (page 4) October 18, 2010 Gilman School www.GilmanNews.com Volume CVIII No. 2 Editorial: Political Correctness & Gender at Gilman

In an increasingly tolerant world, already ingrained habits. So is an occa- The comfort we feel around other men cept for now is that we hold the key to our we must constantly proceed with cau- sional, accidentally insensitive comment cannot carry over towards our interac- actions and that while ignorance is bliss, tion in speech and exercise political in a gender-mixed class reprehensible? tions with women, especially formal ad- we must carefully consider women in all correctness. When language gets more According to Mrs. Turner, the gender- dresses in a mixed crowd. At the current of our actions. We cannot shroud our- gender-specific, we often begin to lose integrated class comes at a perfect time moment, it appears difficult to reconcile selves in the perpetual excuse of “boys consciousness of offensiveness and in- in the Gilman student’s scholastic ca- a gender-mixed (or even predominantly will be boys.” So while for now we appear tolerance. The modernizing workplace reer. “People need to reset their settings female,) adult work environment. One isolated in a masculine world of “locker brings about the questions: how con- every once in a while,” said Mrs. Turner. must ask the question: Who or what can room talk” and a homogeneous compo- scious do we need to be about what we “We don’t want to fall back into bad hab- be held accountable for the occasional sition of male students, we must pre- say? And when does one cross the line its. So I think this change in the middle insensitive comment of a young man? pare ourselves for the lives that Gilman of gender insensitivity? Must we be held of high school is a positive experience.” Parents? School? Society’s deep-seated can provide and for future interactions. accountable for slips of the tongue like Another more ubiquitous aspect, prejudices? The answer that we must ac- “waitress” and “actress?” I don’t mean especially to native English -MNK to launch into a tirade against gender speakers, is the role of lan- correctness. Rather, I want to eluci- guage in our gender preju- date the difficulty in maintaining gen- dices. English grammatical der correctness at an all-boys school. rules exhibit a bias to use to “At Gilman, your son will flourish male pronoun if unsure about in a close-knit community that cele- gender. However, it has be- brates the energy of boys.” This aspect come the usage de rigueur to of the admissions appeal, which can say “his or her” in reference to be found on Gilman’s website, is slowly a singular, non-specific ante- losing its luster. During advisory meet- cedent. Out of laziness, most ings last year, we discussed both how people stick to “their,” a sym- to be a gentleman in the modern age bol of recalcitrance to truly and how to stay aware of the issue of acknowledge the gender neu- gender-neutrality. Opinions among stu- trality in their (ironic) paper dents began to differ, however, when or speech. Although teachers the topic of holding doors for women and administrators cannot arose. This example symbolizes the ob- condone this practice, they solescence of chivalry and the start of can still celebrate the mas- the movement towards gender equality. culine atmosphere. At Col- At Gilman, we students face a chal- lege Night during my junior lenge unique to those who attend an all- year, the college representa- boys school: After spending the major- tives expressed their relief at ity of our days either alone or with other having to refer to the Gilman men, we are expected to successfully nav- students as “your son.” So igate the difficult path of gender correct- even though we can neither ness. Unless a Gilman underclassman support nor complete end takes a few select classes, he sits in class linguistic apathy, we can al- The volleyball article in the September, 2010 issue of the News mis- every day interacting with solely other low students to take a deep breath and spelled the names of Duncan Morgen-Westrick (‘11) and coach Aldo boys, often engaging in crude and politi- embrace their all-male environment as Pantoja. The captains are Duncan Morgen-Westrick, John Durham, cally incorrect humor. When the student long as they are aware of the alternative. enters a class with girls during junior Overall, we, as Gilman students, need Matt Kantz, and Will Dorman. The News regrets the inaccuracies. year, it might prove too late to alter his to open our eyes to gender neutrality.

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Contributors: John Chirikjian, Grant Lounsbury, Will Sherman October 18, 2010 Gilman School www.GilmanNews.com Volume CVIII No. 2 Writing Center Welcomes New Tickner Fellow

By Ni c k Co r t e z i follows Jean, a failed actress now work- their literary horizons. It ing as a Bigfoot impersonator. The story would be unfair to limit Truly a master of her craft, Gilman stu- displays Ms. Van Den Berg’s first “tonal her role in the Gilman dents can look forward to a year under the experimentation” in that she tries to “walk community to that of a tutelage of one of the brightest minds in a fine line in terms of tone, a mix of pain Writer in Resident, and modern fiction, Ms. Laura Van Den Berg. and humor, of the zany and the mundane.” Ms. Van Den Berg will be Hailing from Florida, Ms. Van Den Berg This blurring of the inevitable boredom there for any student seek- received her MFA from Emerson College. of reality with a more whimsical sense of ing to test their creative While studying in college, she discovered magic can also be seen in Ms. Van Den limit, or as a past teacher her passion for writing, and she told the Berg’s influences, specifically the films of hers explained, their News, “When I was a teenager, I had no of Woody Allen and Wes Anderson along “ceiling”. “Most people idea what I wanted to do. In fact, it wasn’t with the music of The Pixies, Radiohead, never work hard enough until I took a fiction workshop in college and Lou Reed. In a more concrete sense, to reach their individual that being a writer seemed like a possibil- Ms. Van Den Berg says her influences stem ‘ceiling,’ that we often ity.” After graduating, Ms. Van Den Berg from “family, travel, museums, and look- spend our time worrying went on to serve as assistant editor for the ing out the window.” about the limits of our fiction newspaper Ploughshares, Memori- In the continued tradition of being talent rather than testing ous, and currently sits as a fiction editor for the Tickner Writing Fellow, Ms. Van Den those limits. With that in West Branch. Her first collection of stories, Berg will help to oversee the Writing mind, I would encourage entitled What the World Will Look Like Center, as well as teaching her own Cre- students to keep challeng- When All The Water Leaves Us, hit the ative Writing course. A word of advice for ing themselves. Your own market in October of 2009. Heralded as those students lucky enough to take her ceiling is probably higher “Stunning, desolate, and unforgettable” by class, as Ms. Van Den Berg puts it, “Run- than you think.” Gilman’s a starred Booklist review, What the World on sentences have a way of testing my students will no doubt Will Look Like When All the Water Leaves patience.” But on a lighter note, Ms. Van put that challenge to the Us showcases the rich, layered beauty of Den Berg “encourages students to seek test, and the welcome Ms. Van Den Berg’s work. The collection me out for discussion about the writers’ addition of Ms. Van Den holds the short story “Where We Must Be,” life—books, the writing process, and so Berg’s wisdom and teach- which Ms. Van Den Berg recommends for on.” With knowledge of modern fiction and ing will support and guide those students who wish to explore her contemporary authors, Gilman students that creative spirit to new Ms. Van Den Berg poses for the camera, reading a Tin literary works. The darkly comical story now have a wonderful resource to broaden heights. House literary magazine (Photo by Seth Gray). Mr. Herman Joins Political Clubs Break-Down: College Counseling Team Red, Blue, & Purple

By Ha r r i s o n Eb e l i ng By Da n i e l Ra d o v is without work and challenges to make phone-banking, weekend canvass- one grow as a person.” Athletically, Mr. ing, and handing out literature at the Talk of religion and college Herman will help to coach the Junior This year, Gilman boasts three politi- Farmer’s Market. counseling has begun to creep into the Varsity soccer team. “The JV level is cal clubs: the newly founded Young In addition, the club hopes to discuss second floor of Carey Hall as Mr. Mat- more building skills as the coaches pre- Democrats, Young Republicans, and the New York Times Week in Review thew Herman enters the Gilman com- pare them for Varsity. On the Varsity Young Independents. All three groups during lunch, organize informal debates munity. A native of Montgomery County level, you focus more on the tactical ele- hope to raise awareness in the student and discussion with Gilman’s other and a graduate of James Madison Uni- ments of soccer because the players have body about American politics. The Young political clubs and perhaps the girls’ versity, Mr. Herman has spent the past refined their skills to a certain point,” Independents hope to “represent an schools political clubs, and do volunteer five years at believes Mr. Herman. Nevertheless, he amalgamation of political views around work in the Baltimore community. The in northeastern Maryland. He had been has been pleasantly surprised by the in- school,” said Michael Katz (‘11), a co- club will also try to bring in a host of the Director of College Counseling, Var- tegrity of the Gilman athletic program. president of the newly-formed club with guest speakers, including state delegates, sity soccer coach, and a History teacher. “I have never had players come up to me Will Hanley (‘11). senators, state attorneys, congressmen, “After being a dormitory parent, I want- after practice and shake my hand. I was The Young Independents club at tempts and Maryland’s Attorney General. ed a day school where I could start my blown away by that,” says Mr. Herman. to involve students who, as Michael Katz The Young Democrats hope to make own family,” says Mr. Herman, regard- “The best part?” asks Mr. Herman. described, “have not typically thought a difference in Maryland through their ing his move to Gilman. “Plus, Gilman, “It has to have been the timing. I get to about participating in a political club.” activism. In the words of Justin Schuster, as a school, is a bit more motivated.” know the students before school starts.” The main goals of the club are to educate “Our voice and efforts can make a differ- This year, Mr. Herman will be teach- students about politics and help them ence…The time to involve ourselves in ing World Cultures to the freshman cultivate their own opinions on current this year’s political campaigns is now.” class, and for him, the course is quite issues. “We plan to possibly watch a few The Young Republicans also hope to an adjustment after years of only teach- movies, informally debate, and possibly get involved in Maryland’s campaigns ing history. Nevertheless, he hopes to host some speakers,” Michael added. and volunteer in the community. Its make students “open-minded to reli- The club is open to everyone at all goals are to volunteer on Bob Ehrlich’s gions.” Mr. Herman adds, “A lot can be times throughout the year, including campaign trail, to discover the politi- learned from other religions, and we all first-timers who have not attended previ- cal views of all its members, and gain a need to show respect towards them.” On ous meetings. Overall, the group intends better understanding of Republican and his philosophy to teaching freshman, he to “open up a political forum in an conservative ideals. points to the youth of his prospective informal setting to both those who have The club wishes to discuss political students. “The first couple of months, I established political belief systems and events like gubernatorial races, Repub- look at them more as middle schoolers. those who do not.” The Young Indepen- lican ideals, the war on terror, and And while you want them to learn, you dents will certainly bring a new perspec- controversial points like the Ground want to help make that adjustment eas- tive to Gilman’s political culture. Zero Mosque. In addition, they will ily.” When asked when he encountered The Young Democrats, led by Justin campaign for Ehrlich, raise money for the most difficulty in high school, Mr. Schuster (‘11), Sam Davidoff-Gore (‘11), American veterans of war, establish a Herman again points to freshman year. Alex Fang (‘12), and Rishi Bedi (‘13), hope fund for Gilman alumni in the military, Mr. Herman will also be assisting the to continue their political activism this debate among themselves and hopefully College Counseling Department. When year by involving themselves in politics other political clubs, and possibly create asked about college choices, Mr. Her- outside of the Gilman community. They man balks at the notion of a perfect col- political videos. As Ryan Mullican (‘12), hope to involve themselves in state politi- lege, saying, “A college acceptance isn’t a club president, declared, “We want to prize. Each student should be trying to cal races, such as the gubernatorial race give a hand up over a handout. I really between O’Malley and Ehrlich, through believe in that.” find a good fit, but no college experience Photo by Seth Gray. October 18, 2010 Gilman School www.GilmanNews.com Volume CVIII No. 2 Flag Football a TD Clubs in Community Once Again By Wi l l Sh e r m a n (continued from Page 1) While Gilman’s Varsity interscholas- including the expansion of playing fields such as Debate Club, Model U.N, and Gilman community. After a yearlong tic sports teams are enjoying one of their from last year’s two to this year’s three. the Young Independents try to exam- hiatus, Mock Trial and Scrabble Club most successful fall seasons of late, there This change allows room for more par- ine political culture. “Through the wide have been rejuvenated. “After Harry are many other opportunities for young ticipants and more teams. variety of political clubs that Gilman Rudo left, there was no one to lead the athletes to shine in our community. Prior to the last week of the fall ath- has to offer, students can pursue their Scrabble Club,” comments Ms. LaBella, This is evident within Gilman’s expan- letic season, Commissioner Malkus interests in politics outside of the class- “We will try to meet during fifth periods sive intramural sports program. One of reviews the season’s results and cre- room,” says Young Democrats President to play Scrabble.” the most popular fall Intramural sports ates a playoff bracket which is “kind of Justin Schuster, “Gilman’s Young Dem- Last year, other than Film Club, there is flag football, which attracts almost 50 like the NFL playoffs.” The two teams ocrats Club provides an opportunity was a distinct lack of the exposition of athletes each season. It is no different this with the most wins are rewarded with for students to participate in an elec- student’s interests. As evidenced by the year, as currently 42 students are taking a bye for the first set of games, while tion, to discuss similar political views, Snow Club and the Contemporary Piano part in the highly competitive activity. the remaining four compete in a set and to volunteer outside of Gilman.” Club, Gilman is showing off its student’s The league, which held its long await- of elimination quarterfinal games. Not only are students uniting culturally interests. Meeting in the first floor com- ed draft on September 17, comprises The winners, of course, go on to play and politically, but they are also coming mon room, Contemporary Piano Club 6 teams of 7 players each, all headed the two bye teams, and the winners of together to pursue academic interests. plays current hits on the piano. “Playing by an upperclassman team captain. these games play for the coveted Gil- Joining clubs like It’ Academic, are two Dynamite on the piano is a great outlet These team captains are frequently man Intramural Football League title. Philosophy clubs, a Dead Poets Society, for stress after a long school day,” re- seen quarterbacking for their offenses. After watching only a short amount and a Physics club. Li explains, “We will marks club president Alec Tarantino. Contrary to popular belief, Gilman’s of game play over the past week, I can be discussing mind-blowing topics such The involvement within the communi- “flag” football league is, and always report first hand that these players as free will vs. predestination, absolute ty proves while clubs cannot match the has been, a two-hand touch league. mean business. While they’re not play- reality, as well as moral dilemmas.” excitement that sports create, they are The league’s commissioners, who ing under the lights at Johnny Unitas Several clubs have reemerged in the an essential component of school spirit. also act as the officiating squad, include Stadium at Towson University like their Mr. Larry Malkus, Mr. Don Rogers, and Varsity classmates, these “flag” foot- Mr. Paul Otto. The three are excited ballers play with just as much intensity. about some modifications this season,

(L-R) Jack Waller (‘12) Ben Friedman (‘11) and Griffin Pedroni (‘12) strike the ‘tree’ pose (Photo by Rishi Bedi). Rock Climbing: “Hidden Gem” gravity. Ward Sandberg ’13 adds, “I like By Wi l l Sh e r m a n rock climbing because it is a challenge As the intramural season starts, stu- that makes your mind and body work dents must consider rock climbing as together.” Austin Dase agrees, stating: a potential sport of choice. Although “It is this combination that makes rock it has fewer participants, it is both fun climbing a really fun sport.” If the climb- and rewarding. “It is a hidden gem in er succeeds in conquering the wall, he the Gilman intramural repertoire,” gets an unrivaled sense of accomplish- says Austin Dase (‘11). Ryan Carey is ment that brings about positive feelings. the teacher adviser for the rock climb- Rock climbing is not all fun and Jack Realo (‘12) and John Emmett (‘13) jog along the scenic in Intramural Fitness ing intramural group. The program is games, however, but a sport that if not (Photo by Rishi Bedi). centered at Earth Treks in Timonium, taken seriously, can injure the climber. the area’s premier indoor rock climbing As Mr. Carey said, “All of the gear used gym. The Baltimore area does not of- is safety-oriented, and is tested to be fer many options for outdoor climbing, safe.” Some of the pieces of equipment so to compensate, the group occasion- used for climbing are a harness, helmet, ally climbs at Rock State Park in Great special climbing shoes, chalk to keep Falls. Mr. Carey has a passion for being hands dry, and last but not least, a good outdoors and loves to challenge himself, strong rope. In climbing, the climber two important elements of rock climb- must always have faith in his or her be- ing’s appeal. He says, “I really love the layer, who is standing on the ground, individual challenge, and there is no one controlling the rope, and protecting the else to blame.” Many in the intramural climber in case he starts to fall. The group like Austin Dase, Ward Sandberg Climber’s life depends on the belayer. (‘13), and Robby Brown (‘13) agree with Talk about the ultimate in trust! In Mr. Carey, asserting that rock climbing climbing there are many terms that the is a physically challenging sport. Rock climber and belayer must know, but to do climbing is the only intramural sport at rock climbing at Gilman, one must only Gilman where if one has no energy left, learn certain climber commands like he risks falling from a height of up to 30 “belay-belay on” and “climb-climb on.” feet. Robby Brown finds another aspect For students who do not know what of climbing very appealing, stating “You they are doing next season, especially can challenge yourself based on your freshmen, try something new like rock own skill level.” If one wants to partici- climbing. “For some people it really pate in rock climbing, he or she needs clicks and is a good way to really get both physical and mental toughness to know your peers,” states Mr. Carey. because the climb is an individual exer- “Just get out there and try it because Aaron Goldblum (‘12) scales a rock climbing challenge. (Photo by Daniel Yue). cise in conquering the relentless force of it may be something you really like.”