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b y Ch r i s t i a n Mo s c a r d i but Chef Michalov expects nothing less ing was ready, too, as students milled new space "inviting" and is very glad that than perfection: if the food isn't up to his about the SAC and got their first taste the Country Store is "back in the action" On the morning of August 22, most standards, it won't be served. At around of the building. The Hound Depot, fully and not disconnected from the school as of the school's buildings are very quiet, 11:30, boys begin to enter having recently stocked with clothes and supplies, was it was in its temporary home above the with the exception of one place: The ended their morning practices, and selling binders, pens, and pencils to old gym. Dining Hall in the new Academic Center FLIK Food Services is more than ready. incoming middle and upper schoolers. "It got filled quite quickly," noted "We always prepare meals a day ahead... Mrs. Schuster, thrilled about having an (SAC). Today is the first day that students Continued on page 3 will be able to eat in the SAC, and Head and we're very lucky to have David," says open space and her own office, called the Chef David Michalov wants to make sure Celeste Collier, manager and promoter that everything is perfect. "We're setting of the new dining hall. Collier greets the bar here… and we're only as good as the boys and gives them the run-down: our last meal," he says as he and his staff, enter the service area on the side closest totalling 14, hustle and bustle, preparing to Carey Hall, exit on the side nearest the the counters for the students' first ever seating area. The doors open, and the experience of eating food in the SAC. first student lunch in the new Academic "We prepared two days for this first, Center begins. basic meal," continues Michalov. Former The meal went well, with the serving head chef for the executives of Deutsche process going smoothly and many "awe- Bank Alex Brown, he is a very talented somes" heard around the dining hall as and experienced chef who is "up for the boys returned to afternoon practices. challenge" of feeding the entire school "The whole process is like a symphony," day in and day out. commented David afterward. "You have Today's menu: Fettucini or Penne the bass over here, the clarinets over pasta with either marinara or meat here, the flutes over here, and you have sauce, a breadstick, and two cookies. to make sure that everyone is in tune The new Dining Hall will feed students every day during the school year (photo The selection sounds fairly ordinary, and in harmony." The rest of the build- by Ned Whitman). Summer Brings Fresh Faces to Gilman Family

a B.A. in English from Kenyon Col- where he graduated this June with a Meghan Kenny lege. After receiving her B.A. from Ke- John Clore bachelor’s degree in molecular biology. nyon, she attended Boise State Univer- Now free from being a student, Mr. sity where she earned an MFA in fiction. Clore decided to go back to school, but Upon completing her MFA in fiction, Ms. this time as a teacher. Looking for a Kenny taught at Boise State for five years school with a great science and wres- before leaving to teach English for the tling program, Mr. Clore found Gilman JET Program in Japan. After her stay in to be the perfect fit. He will be working Japan, she chose to participate in a writ- with both freshman and sophomores ing retreat in France in order to enrich this year in physical science and biology, her writing. After her sojourn in France, respectively. While not teaching science, Ms. Kenny returned to Boise, Idaho for Mr. Clore will be using his experience as a year to teach creative writing at Boise captain of the Princeton Wrestling team State University for the Idaho Writers in to assist the varsity wrestling team. He the Schools Program. will also be coaching JV football this This past year, Ms. Kenny taught cre- fall. ative writing for the Gotham Writer’s Well accustomed to working with b y Da r a Ba k a r Workshop in Peru. Her stay in Peru in- b y Ma t t Sc h l e r f others, Mr. Clore comes to Gilman with cluded a variety of activities: learning a background as a dorm advisor, a Camp Another year, another Tickner Writing how to surf, traveling to Machu Picchu The Upper School is eager to welcome Keewaydin staff member, and an annual Fellow. This year, the Gilman commu- and the Amazon, working on her writ- a first year teacher to the science depart- giving volunteer. Mr. Clore states that nity welcomes Ms. Meghan Kenny. Ms. ment, John Clore, a young and enthusi- he is most looking forward to “having Continued on page 4 Kenny was raised in New Hampshire, astic addition to the Gilman Community. a chance to be involved in the Gilman but then left her home state to pursue Mr. Clore attended Princeton University Community”.

Features: Cartoon by Max Brodsky (Page 2); Green Roof Installed (Page 3); New Teachers (Page 4); New Tennis Courts (Page 6)

Exclusives: Trip to London a Success (Page 3); Revised Assembly Schedule Implemented (Page 4)

Sports: Matt Berger Brings Olympic Spirit Home (Page 6); Jack Owens’ NFL Preview (Page 5); Fall Sports Preview (Pages 7-8) September 5, 2008 Gilman School www.GilmanNews.com Mountcastle Lecturer Cancels Due to Controversy over The Feast of Love

Wouldn’t it be nice if summer were content in The Feast of Love, Mr. Schmick put himself in a position where he would the author wanted to show that by being simply a time of relaxation without that and Ms. Turner decided to make the have to defend his book. Mr. Schmick and very detailed and graphic. Can we not dreaded chore of assigned summer read- book optional. “I read the book over the Mrs. Turner were surprised and saddened be mature enough to see the content as ing? Gilman is an academic institution summer and could understand why they that Mr. Baxter decided not to come. Mr. part of the book and not a pornographic and just because the classrooms are would be upset,” noted Mr. Schmick. Ms. Christian ultimately blames himself for display? In essence, we have to grow up. nearly empty does not mean learning Turner echoed his perspective. “I had Mr. Baxter’s deciding not to come since We come to Gilman in hopes of a good stops. However, this summer brought similar concerns, feeling that the sexual the audience that he assumed would be education and with every good educa- along a surprise that has spiraled into content of the novel was possibly inap- there, the audience he promised, was no tion comes challenges and forging into controversy. Were students’ prayers propriate for high school students. We longer there. unknown territory. Parents are sending finally answered whenThe Feast of Love are dealing with a big range of sensibili- This sequence of events and the out- their children to an excellent high school was made optional? Or, was this just ties and literary tastes,” she opined. The come raise several questions for us as an where their boys are supposed to learn Gilman not being open to artistic lit- administration did not want to censor open community of academic explora- and grow. Yet, as soon as Gilman assigns erature containing explicit descriptions the novel, feeling that it was well-written tion. Did we really do right by making a mature book with great literary merit, regarding sex? In our opinion, Gilman and had literary value. “The intent of the the novel optional? Gilman is a college parents begin to complain? In the end, made a mistake in making the novel optional move was to make people aware preparatory school where students grow the students are hurt. We no longer have optional for the entire Upper School. It of what they were going to be reading,” and try new things. Discomfort is inevi- the opportunity to meet Mr. Baxter and appears that the school is sheltering us, stated Ms. Turner. Head of the English table in any growing process and we all participate in intellectual discourse about and the resulting decision deprived the department, Mr. Jeff Christ, also added, must learn to deal with it. There are sup- his great novel. Instead, we came off as students of an excellent speaker. “The appropriateness of the content is a posed to be times in high school when an immature high school with a student Every two years, Mr. Daniel Chris- debatable issue. I see it as a fine literary we completely step out of the sheltered body incapable of seeing the book’s worth tian has the responsibility of selecting work with a lot of merit, but can see why haven of our parents and learn for our- and greatness. Many people have said the Mountcastle lecturer. This year, he some folks were concerned. I understand selves. The situation was difficult and we that this was their favorite book of the selected The Feast of Love by Charles the administration’s response in making do have to accept that not everybody is summer, but apparently, all it takes is a Baxter, a book he found amazing. Mr. it an optional choice.” open to this kind of material. Perhaps, a few parents’ complaints for mandatory Christian invited the author to Gilman After the news went out, Mr. Christian better solution would have been to make assignments to be deemed inappropriate promising an open audience that was felt obligated to make Mr. Baxter aware it optional for freshmen and sophomores and made optional. And now, where will it willing to discuss the novel. Mr. Baxter that the book was no longer required. He seeing as they are younger. However, stop? Does this mean that if a few parents accepted the invitation and was excited also warned the author that there might the content was neither gratuitous nor complain, we will no longer be reading about the opportunity to talk with high be tension in the audience due to things unwarranted. In a sense, the sex made The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn or school students, and he was very pleased that students were bound to hear about. these characters seem even more realistic Beloved? Apparently, we all have a little that we were reading The Feast of Love. In his response, Mr. Baxter reluctantly and the explicitness fit perfectly with the bit more growing up to do. Just when everything seemed perfect: stated that he would not be coming type of people portrayed. The couple had lecture date set; Mr. Baxter excited to because the rules had changed and he few boundaries in the novel and it seems -CJL arrive; and students assigned the read- felt that once the focus has shifted to the ing…everything went awry. sex content, from his experience, it is After receiving complaints from less pretty hard to get the conversation back than ten parents about the explicit sexual to literature. Mr. Baxter did not want to

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b y Ha r r i s o n Eb e l i n g stood—not sat—right in front of the stage, b y Ke e c h t u r n e r and even our own Lower School. only feet away from the actors “It was a With hopes of attaining “green cer- At the beginning of summer vacation, really interesting experience standing The new Student Academic Center is tification” aside, Mr. Furlong, faculty seven students from Gilman, RPCS, Bryn for the performances. I even got stage home to something equally important, and administration alike are pushing Mawr, and Mercy traveled to London as blood on me!” commented Leah Oster- though much less satisfying, than its Gilman towards being a more energy participants in a program at London’s man (RPCS). all-you-can-eat buffet. A 14,000 square efficient and environmentally friendly Globe Theater, one of the most distinc- In addition, the visitors participated foot green roof sits atop the new build- school. Mr. Furlong believes that Gil- tive displays of theatrical reinvention in in a theater intensive which included ing. While green roofs have been in man’s efforts can serve as educational the world. workshops taught at the Globe Theater existence for many years, the technol- tools to prepare students for college and Standing among massive steel build- by its actors. Students particularly en- ogy is still relatively new. Due to today's the world beyond where energy efficien- ings towering over the skyline, the wood- joyed the workshops, which specialized heightened environmental concerns, cy has become a major issue. He believes en Globe Theater with its thatched roof in acting techniques, vocal work, text it is only now that they are becoming that Gilman is doing its part in “trying seems to come straight out of a history study, dance, and movement. prevalent. Mr. Sean Furlong, Director of to get [environmental awareness] en- book. Built by the famous Shakespeare “[The workshops] were my favorite Finance and Administration, shared his grained in our culture and the students”. himself, the Globe, an open air theater, part of the trip. I learned a lot about per- enthusiastic support of the greening of There are no other suitable places for staged many of Shakespeare’s famous forming Shakespeare, acting in a theater Gilman and the advantages of works in the late 16th and earlier 17th like the Globe, and acting in general,” green roofs and the next steps centuries. said Julia Osterman (RPCS). Gilman will take on its way to Unfortunately, the original Globe was Leah Osterman added that, “The sustainability. destroyed in the 1600s, but thanks to the workshops were incredibly interesting Green roofs are both envi- efforts of Sam Wanamaker, the Globe and rewarding. I learned a lot about dif- ronmentally and financially was reconstructed in 1996. For a period ferent character types and the physical- beneficial. From an environ- of twelve days, the students experienced ity required when creating a character.” mental standpoint, our green the one-of-a-kind atmosphere that the These workshop sessions culminated roof will filter pollutants out Globe Theater provides. in the production of a selection from of the air and rainwater, act The students saw seven shows, in- Shakespeare’s “The Merry Wives of as a natural heating and cool- cluding “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” Windsor” in front of their chaperones ing insulation, and reduce the “Marguerite,” “Cabaret,” and “King and Globe staff. amount of water running off of Lear.” At the performances, the visitors Throughout London, students vis- the roof and forming puddles ited some of the most famous land- on the pathways. Although the marks including the Tower of London, installation of a green roof costs The environmentally-friendly roof will last the Eye¬—a giant Ferris Wheel that of- twice the amount of a standard longer and reduce heating costs (Photo by Ned fers a spectacular view of London—the roof, it lasts two to three times Whitman). Thames River, Westminster Abbey, the as long and requires virtually changing of the guard at Buckingham no maintenance. This coupled Palace, and St. Paul’s Cathedral. with green roofs reducing 10% percent green roofs on the campus, as they can The visitors also traveled to Shake- of heating and air conditioning costs only be installed on flat roofs. speare’s birthplace in Stratford. They (which would be about $30,000 a year), When asked what other steps Gilman visited the famous playwright’s home makes this environmental initiative a may take, Mr. Furlong discussed com- and burial place. sensible way to save money. posting in the new dining hall and spoke Perhaps the most cherished memory Surprisingly enough, with the rise of the possibility of geothermal heating. of London that the students will bring of environmental awareness, the state There is only so much the administration back is the unforgettable experience of of Maryland offers no financial incen- can do, however, and Mr. Furlong hopes a foreign country. Connor Lounsbury tives for green roofs. The only incentive that students get even more involved in summed up the trip by saying, “Being in the state offers for energy efficiency is a environmental matters at Gilman and in London allowed us to learn and embrace certification of a school as “green”. This the world at large. According to Mr. Fur- The trip members pose for a picture in a different culture, one which I loved. certification has been awarded to Ro- long, the administration is eager to back front of the London Eye (Photo cour- Having the freedom to tour the city was land Park Country School, which just in- environmental initiatives brought forth tesy Connor Lounsbury). an unforgettable experience.” stalled a similar green roof, Bryn Mawr, by students. Hound Depot, Wood Shop, Lecture Hall Open For Business

of space or what?" Although he likes the being taken up entirely by windows. Although named by an anonymous con- Continued from page 1 much increased floor-space of his shop, Students fortunate enough to have a tributor, according to Kate Hoch, head Mrs. Schuster, "but [the new building] especially compared to its temporary class in this room may find it hard to pay of the Development office, the building's is wonderful." home in the auxiliary gym, his favorite attention as they stare upon the school's name is a word that is important and One did not even have to enter the new feature is by far the air conditioning. beautiful grounds. Another important close to Gilman's mission. The SAC's wood shop to hear Mr. Howard's trade- "You couldn't work here in the summer, part of the SAC is, of course, the health new name will remain a mystery until mark rock-and-roll already blaring from it was too hot," he said, reminiscing of his suite, which is located on the first floor September 28, when a banquet will be the speakers, and unlike much of the time in the Fisher wing. Other additions near the exit to the lower school. held and the building's new name will rest of the building, the shop already to the woodshop include actual windows, The Academic Center has had its share be announced. has a worn-in feel, with sawdust and a larger Lower School classroom, and a of names, starting with the Student Although there was no official open- woodchips on the floor and the usual vastly improved dust collection system Academic Center and now called just ing for the SAC as there was for Carey mess one might expect to find in the with ducts on the floor. the Academic Center (AC) by the admin- Hall, the proverbial ribbon has been D&W area. Inside, Mr. Howard and Mr. Also in the SAC are the new develop- istration, although among students, cut and everyone is happy to finally be Surgent were both working diligently ment office and the new Modern Lan- the humorous "SAC" has stuck as an situated in their new home; the task now to set up the various machines, many guage office, as well as some classrooms affectionate name for the building. Like is to make the building feel like home. of which had been in storage since the with spectacular views. In particular, the Lower School a decade ago, the SAC With all of the passionate, energetic move out of the old Fischer building. A-109, hailed by Mr. Gorski as the "new will also be getting a new name; how- personalities inhabiting this wonderful "Its awesome," said Mr. Howard, refer- Skybox," has an amazing view of most ever, it will not be named after a donor new building, that task should not take ring to the new building, "Is there a ton of the campus with half of its wall space or other person important to school. very long to complete. September 5, 2008 Gilman School www.GilmanNews.com

Justin Baker Emily Vargo Tim Wilkins New Assembly By Sa h a a n So z h a m a n n a n Schedule The newly renovated Upper School en- thusiastically welcomes Ms. Emily Implemented for Vargo to the foreign language depart- ment. Ms. Vargo says that she is very ‘08-’09 Year excited to establish, “meaningful re- lationships with the kids and faculty.” b y Ry a n Gi s r i e l Originally from Pennsylvania, Ms. Vargo completed her undergraduate de- Aside from the new Academ- gree at St. Vincent College in her home ic Center, the introduction of a state. Following her studies, she moved new assembly schedule was the on to her Masters at University of most significant change made Maryland Baltimore County. Ms. Var- by the administration this sum- b y Th o m a s O’Ne i l l mer. Each year Gilman tries to By El l i o t t Wa k e f i e l d go started teaching Spanish because she, “wanted to share her love for the improve the assembly schedule, This September, Gilman will wel- language and culture, and I wanted A familiar Gilman face is now enter- but this time the school adminis- come a new face on campus: Mr. Justin to influence kids to travel.” Ms. Vargo ing the new and improved Carey Hall. tration granted some student re- Baker. Mr. Baker will be more or less taught Spanish for six years on the Tim Wilkins, a Gilman alum ‘03, is quests. Whenever possible, there “replacing” Mr. Himelfarb, teach- Eastern Shore at Colonel Richardson returning to his roots to explore life will be one day when there is no ing three sections of 11th grade English of the high school through the eyes assembly scheduled. This day will and one section of 9th grade English. of a teacher, rather than a student. most likely be every Tuesday, ac- Mr. Baker became interested in After graduating from the Upper cording to Ms. Turner, the main English during his senior year of high School, Mr. Wilkins went on to attend the architect of the plan. school, when he read Slaughterhouse- University of Pennsylvania. During his This extra free time will result Five by Kurt Vonnegut. Before coming time there, he majored in biology while in a more leisurely lunch and cre- to Gilman, he attended Towson Uni- minoring in economics and psychology. ate an opportunity for lunch club versity as an undergrad and double- He is applying the knowledge from his first meetings and any other gather- majored in Political Science and English. teaching job, and he hopes for a perfect ings the school normally cannot After Towson, Mr. Baker began teach- career to fall into place at his old school. accommodate during the day. ing in the Baltimore County Public Mr. Wilkins is not sure if teaching is his Student body President, Luis School system, and then moved on to calling, but there is no better place than Queral, says, “I fully support the teach English at Archbishop Curley. Gilman to try it. He will teach two ninth new assembly schedule for it al- “I came to Gilman,” he noted, grade math classes and one tenth grade lows more time for student run “because there is more of an academic biology course. Mr. Wilkins stresses the productions during lunch and challenge here. I was intrigued by High School before coming to Gilman. importance of fully understanding all also gives us more time to eat.” that challenge.” Also, Mr. Baker said When asked why she wanted to teach of the material taught in class. If a stu- This change may, however, have that he is looking forward to “devel- at Gilman, she replied, “I thought it was dent does not understand something, he an impact on senior speeches, oping a rapport with the students.” going to be a challenge, and I’m ready encourages him to ask lots of questions. and we can expect to see multiple In the winter, Mr. Baker will be coach- for new challenges.” Ms. Vargo also Mr. Wilkins’ desire to return to Gilman senior speeches in one assembly. ing wrestling, and then baseball in the seemed to like the college-like feel to the is simple: “I liked my high school teach- Nevertheless, the student body spring, which he played at Towson. During campus and said, “I was blown away,” ers here, and I wanted to come back to should not worry about long as- his time at Curley, he was the pitching when she first set eyes on the school. see if this is the right career for me.” semblies cutting into their lunch coach for the Curley baseball team, and is This year, Ms. Vargo will be teaching Before jumping into coaching inter- thanks to Ms. Turner’s new idea unmistakably eager to resume coaching. three Spanish classes of mostly sopho- scholastic sports and leading extra-cur- to incorporate our new facilities. Mr. Baker is upbeat and very excited mores and juniors. In addition, she will ricular activities, Mr. Wilkins will focus As Ms. Turner noted, “I would to be at Gilman and clearly enjoys teach- also help coach cross-country and in- solely on teaching to the best of his abili- like to make use of our beautiful ing. “I want to get the students actively door track. In teaching and coaching so ties this first year. He may coach intra- new dining room and state of the involved in learning,” he said, “and not many students, she will definitely get mural sports, but he feels that getting set- art sound system. We are think- just have me standing there, talking. her chance to reach them and spread her tled into his schedule is very important. ing of moving announcements That’s boring.” love the Spanish language and culture. When asked about his goals for the up- into the lunch period. Boys would coming year, Mr. Wilkins replied, “I just be able to use a microphone; we’ll want to feel welcome. I like children, and see how it goes.” I want to see how teaching feels.” Hope- An additional change Ms. Turn- Meghan Kenny fully, he has chosen the right path and er would like to see take place will have an enjoyable first year back in relates to assembly dismissal. “A our Gilman family. mad rush out of the hall is prob- Continued from page 1 lematic. It raises issues of safety ing, and even drafting an upcoming Pushcart Prize in 2007 and was recently as well as civility.” Hopefully, the novel based on a short story, “The Driest a Peter Taylor Fellow at the Kenyon Re- elimination of the time-consum- Season.” When asked about what she en- view Writer’s Workshop. Coming ing announcements will help slow joys about writing, Ms. Kenny replied, “I Ms. Kenny is looking forward to teach- the hungry stampede. like writing about characters with com- ing this year as well as presiding over The new schedule is not meant plex human relationships and charac- Paragon. She will be teaching Fiction Next Issue: to be a profound change. The as- ters who are trying to understand them- Writing in the fall and the spring and sembly program is an extremely selves and the world that they live in.” will also manage the visiting writer se- valuable part of Upper School Though she has traveled to many ries. She even hopes to finish the draft life. It is an opportunity for the places, Ms. Kenny also has found the of her upcoming novel while at Gilman. entire Upper School to come to- time to publish a plethora of works in When asked about her goals for the year, Elizabeth Fink gether and learn something out- various literary journals and win a few Ms Kenny declared, “I hope to get the side of the classroom. The new awards simultaneously. One can find her students I teach excited about writing. assembly schedule will not com- short stories and other published works I want them to feel comfortable taking and Bruce promise this invaluable part of in journals such as “The Iowa Review”, risks in their fiction and sharing their the day, and the more free time it “Sonora Review”, “The Gettysburg Re- work with each other in the classroom.” McWilliams, promises will surely enhance ev- view”, “Cimarron Review”, “Bound Off”, With her vast literary experience and ery day of school. and “The Kenyon Review”. Ms. Kenny her many travels, Ms. Kenny will cer- won the 2005 Iowa Review Award for tainly bring an invigorating element to music teachers Fiction in 2005, was nominated for a her classes this year. September 5, 2008 Gilman School www.GilmanNews.com Jack Owens’ NFL Season Preview

AFC East AFC West NFC East New England Patriots: 14-2 After San Diego Chargers: 13-3 Always a Dallas Cowboys: 11-5 There is a lot of they were 5 minutes away from earning contender, the Chargers seem to have pressure on this team to win, and a lot of the tag of “NFL History’s Greatest Team”, matured and bought into head coach it falls on the shoulders of Tony Romo. it is hard to think the Patriots won’t come Norv Turner’s new system. LaDanian Even so, the team is much too talented to out motivated to win it all in ’08. Tomlinson is always a threat, and Shawne lose many games. Another good year, and Buffalo Bills: 8-8 A surprise of ’07, Merriman leads an aggressive defense another bitter tasting end for Dallas. the Bills managed to win seven games that will make tons of plays in ’08. *Philadelphia Eagles: 10-6 Phila- despite being ranked statistically second Oakland Raiders: 8-8 I like this team. delphia has made enormous efforts to to last in both total offense and total McFadden will have a good rookie year improve, and it will pay off. If Donovan defense. Second year quarterback Trent behind Oakland’s vastly improved offen- McNabb stays healthy, this is a very dan- Edwards and running Back Marshawn sive line, who paved the way for Justin gerous team Lynch will look to lead the Bills into what Fargas in his first 1,000 yard season Washington Redskins: 9-7 After the hopes to be a successful year. last year. McFadden is and upgrade over first pre-season win over the Colts, Red- (Photo courtesy dailylife.com) New York Jets: 7-9 The Jets ended Fargas, and with one of the best up and skins fans were probably immediately the ever annoying Brett Favre saga in coming defenses in the league, the Raid- thinking about the Super Bowl. Yes the NFC South early August, signing the Green Bay ers will surprise. win was somewhat impressive, but really New Orleans Saints : 11-5 The Saints legend in hopes of improving their QB Denver Broncos: 7-9 Jay Cutler is a it is just the nature of Redskins fans to made some solid additions over the off- situation. There are high expectations for good quarterback, but the suspension of blow things out of proportion. They are season, including former Pro Bowlers Brett, expectations I don’t think he will Brandon Marshall and injuries at run- fairly good, but the schedule is too tough Jonathan Vilma and Jeremy Shockey. quite live up to. ning back puts the offense in a tough spot. for Washington to have anything much They look to be in good position to return Miami Dolphins: 5-11 At the very Besides Marshall, they have very little at better than 9 or 10 wins. to the playoffs in ’08, especially if running least, the Dolphins have a very good the receiver position, and their defensive New York Giants: 7-9 It happens every back Reggie Bush can live up to the hype chance to improve upon their 2007 line is a wreck. Should be a decent year, year, one team from the Super Bowl in his third season. record. A dismal 1-15, Miami flirted but nothing too special in Denver. plummeting the following season. Stra- Carolina Panthers: 7-9 Coming back with the never before seen defeated NFL Kansas City Chiefs: 5-11 Brodie Croyle han’s retirement will prove to be a huge from off-season elbow surgery, Jake season. really does not have much going for him loss, as this team lacks a true veteran Delhomme will look to revitalize his in Kansas City. Dwayne Bowe looks to be leader on defense. Eli will put up Pro career. Carolina has a good young run- a solid NFL receiver, but with the current Bowl numbers, but injuries may ruin New ning back tandem in Deangelo Williams offensive line and lack of playmakers on York’s chances at a return to the top. and Jonathan Stewart, but the fate of the both sides of the ball it will be hard to get season will ride on whether Delhomme much done in K.C. can return to his past form. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 6-10 One of AFC South the league’s oldest teams, the aging Bucs Indianapolis Colts: 11-5 Manning and fall from their previous wild card status the Colts take a small step back, but still into the lower end of the NFC spectrum. hang on to win the toughest division in Atlanta Falcons: 2-14 New coach, new the AFC for the 6th consecutive year. quarterback, and pretty much an entirely *Jacksonville Jaguars: 10-6 Before new team. The Falcons will look to move pre-season the Jags were well-equipped past the Michael Vick era, but it won’t to make a serious run, but recent injuries happen in ’08. Should be in the running to their receiving corps and some key for the first overall pick. offensive linemen leave the offense in NFC West (Photo courtesy yepyep.com) question. Nevertheless, Jack Del Rio will Seattle Seahawks: 13-3 Seattle will have his team ready to play this year. make a statement in Holmgren’s final AFC North Houston Texans: 9-7 My team to sur- (Photo courtesy wordpress.com) year. With aggressive play on defense, a Cincinnati Bengals: 9-7 Since its prise in ’08, the Texans ride Matt Schaub pro bowl performance from Hasselbeck, formation, the AFC North has seen its and Andre Johnson, as well as the fierce and an improved running game, look for NFC North third place finisher win the division the pass rushing ability of Mario Williams, the Seahawks to win the NFC West yet Minnesota Vikings: 10- 6 That win following year. Their scary offense and to the first winning record and possibly again. total could go up or down two or so wins the ridiculous schedules of the Steelers playoff spot in franchise history. *Arizona Cardinals: 9-7 Leinart has depending on the play of second year and Browns have me thinking this could Tennessee Titans: 7-9 After last sea- looked good in camp, but if he falters, quarterback Tavaris Jackson. Jackson be the Bengal’s year. son’s surprising playoff appearance, the Kurt Warner will be eager to step into has looked good so far, and if he con- *Pittsburgh Steelers: 9-7 The Steelers Titans take a step back. Vince Young does what could be an explosive offense. Ari- tinues, the Vikings offense could have are certainly better than 9-7, but a sched- all he can but with few weapons to choose zona’s defense could also elevate them- another huge year. ule like theirs is a lot of wear and tear on from, it quickly becomes a down year for selves to the upper echelon in ’08, which Green Bay Packers: 9-7 Brett Favre or a team. Pittsburgh plays 8 playoff teams Tennessee. is why I like them to edge out Minnesota not, Green Bay is a good team. They have from a year ago, while a team like the for the final playoff spot. talent on both sides of the ball, enough New England Patriots only plays three. St Louis Rams: 6-10 After a season of which should make Aaron Rodger’s The loss of Alan Faneca will prove to be in which they were decimated by inju- transition into the starting job easier than costly on a weak O-line. ries, the Rams will look to rebound this most think. Cleveland Browns: 7-9 As one of the upcoming year. If Steven Jackson can Chicago Bears: 5-11 The Bears may feel-good stories of ’07, many think 2008 return to his ’06 form, this team could have one of the worst offense ever assem- is the year for the Browns to go over the contend for a playoff spot, but as of now bled. If you can name their top two wide top. Nope. The Browns won just one game they will have to hope they can stay receivers, your either a Bears fan or have against teams with winning records last healthy for the upcoming season. too much time on your hands. Even so, year. They’ll play 9 games in ’08 against San Francisco 49ers: 5-11 Alex Smith the defense will remain solid and Devin winning teams. has yet to live up to the expectations of a Hester always dangerous enough to earn Baltimore Ravens: 6-10 The Ravens number one pick, and the offensive line them 4 or 5 wins. remain one of the more mysterious teams seems to be in shambles. Patrick Willis, Detroit Lions: 5-11 I wish I could give heading into this 2008 season. Questions however, is one of the up and coming stars the Lions a few more wins, because I do at quarterback as well as both tackle posi- at linebacker in the league. This team has like Rod Miranelli and a bunch of their tions may lead to a very long year, but the some potential, but it may take them a few core players. Calvin Johnson will have a new coaching staff seems optimistic and more years to reach it. (Photo courtesy darrenmcfadden.org) monster year, but their schedule just does motivated to return the Ravens to playoff not look very favorable. form soon. * designates wild-card pick September 5, 2008 Gilman School www.GilmanNews.com Even with Torch Extinguished, Olympic Spirit Alive at Gilman

b y Ma t t Be r g e r the medal stand, and many did not even Look, I’m far from a gymnastics fan. letters on all of our athletes’ chests. It’s 11:00 on a Monday night, the night believe the “Hamm-less” team would In fact, I could probably say I’ve never This same sports phenomenon exists before the first day of volleyball practice, qualify in the Top 8. watched more than 5 minutes of gym- here at Gilman. In the same way that I and it would make sense for me to prob- The next night, in the women’s team nastics in the last few years. Talk to me root passionately for USA gymnastics ably start heading to bed. The Orioles competition, a stacked American team before these Olympics, and I wouldn’t be because they are Americans, I cheer and game is over, and I know tomorrow will led by Shawn Johnson and Nastia Liukin able to name a single gymnast or be able truly care about all Gilman programs bring five hours of passing, jumping, looked to take gold with its toughest to explain the complex scoring system. So because they are made up of Gilman and hitting. While practice will not be competition again coming from the host why then did I go out of my way to watch athletes and, more importantly, my fellow as physically demanding as a football or Chinese. The Americans trailed China an uncool and girly sport in its entirety? classmates. There was great school spirit soccer 2-a-day, it will still be very tiring by about a point halfway It’s simply the at athletic events last school year, but my and fast-paced in its own right. However, through the competi- beauty of the Olym- hope this year is to stretch that enthusi- I’m not ready to turn off the TV just yet. tion when China’s Cheng pics, and the sports fan asm to all of our sports. With the Olympics already in full gear, Fei fell off the balance that the games bring We all know that Gilman football and NBC is showing the finals of men’s team beam, leading to a huge out in all of us. I cheer lacrosse are great programs, as they are gymnastics, something that I just can’t automatic deduction. for the American gym- the most supported teams in the school, turn off. However, A merican nasts because they all but what about all our other winning Yes, that’s right, I said gymnastics, Alicia Sacramone also have the letters USA teams? We have a great up-and-coming a girlish sport played tonight by men. fell off the beam and stitched across their soccer team that has gone from one of the Michael Phelps or the USA Basketball took a tumble in the floor chest. Gymnastics is worst in the league to a legitimate cham- “Redeem Team” is not keeping my atten- exercise giving China simply an example for pionship contender this year. Gilman tion late into the night, but I instead find another team gold as the what makes sports so Tennis has made the championship every myself celebrating out loud for Jonathan visibly upset Americans great. Even though year since I’ve been alive, and our track Horton’s spectacular vault while watch- settled for silver. How- there are not very team is one of the five best in Baltimore ing in horror as China’s Yang Wei scores ever, Team USA avenged many Americans that every year. a 16.300 on the rings, much too high in the loss with gold and understand gymnas- I hope every Gilman fan can find his the opinion of the NBC commentators. silver medals in the tics or care very much own Jonathan Horton or Nastia Liukin In the end, the American team, without individual competition about it, we can all this school year because while Michael injured star gymnasts Paul and Morgan from Nastia Liukin and watch the competi- Phelps and the Redeem Team are great to watch, sometimes cheering on gym- Hamm, takes the bronze behind the much Shawn Johnson respec- Nastia Liukin drew America’s tion, just as we watch nastics is just a little bit better. Here’s to more talented Asian teams of China and tively, the first American attention with her gold medal Phelps, LeBron, or any winning seasons for all 16 Gilman athletic Japan. It was a great day for Team USA as pair to every go 1-2 in in the gymnastics all-around other Olympic event programs, I’ll see you out there! few experts picked the team to finish on gymnastics. (Photo courtesy AP Images). because of those three New Tennis Courts Under Way, More Construction to Come

b y Ja k e Co m e r vision is highly ambiguous and riddled the spring that field can’t be used,” says held by a retaining wall. The level area with doubt, and refrains from going into Hoffman. “Football’s the only sport that this will produce is enough for about Relocating and upgrading Gilman much detail. can use it.” Using the new space to re- sixty spaces alone. School’s tennis courts is producing ex- For the moment, and without any place the baseball diamond and separate The trend in these campus variations citing opportunities for change across doubt, the Gilman community can look it from the game field will encourage the is the exploitation of space, the manipu- the entire campus. The administration forward to nine new tennis courts on the field’s use by other teams. lation of which allows for upgrading and is entertaining exciting plans, though at east of campus and an extended parking As for the new tennis courts, there is expansion of our facilities. The reloca- present suppositional, for modifications lot in the near future. no concrete date as to when they will be tion of the tennis courts, therefore, is such as refurbishing the stadium seating The depression in which the old ten- finished, though certainly by the spring hopefully only the beginning. and laying out new playing fields. nis courts lie will be filled in with soil season. “Nothing’s definite. A lot of what I’m “We’re working with a company from and brought up to the level of the rest of Expansions in parking will result in telling you, the board hasn’t even heard,” Massachusetts that’s helping us create the upper athletic fields. The uniformity close to one hundred new spaces, says Hoffman says. This fifty-year plan is in- a campus-wide master plan,” says Su- of topography this alteration affords will Hoffman. The hillside to the east of the triguing and exciting, but, as he puts it, perintendant of Buildings and Grounds allow the administration to shuffle or old tennis courts will be cut back and “it’s all pie in the sky.” Mark Hoffman. even expand the existing fields to mini- This master plan involves changes mize spatial conflict between sports that could take place “fifty years down teams. the road,” he continues, but Hoffman is “Right now, the baseball field over- quick to point out that such long-term laps onto the football field, so during

Above: The new tennis courts are already under way Left: An artist’s rendition of the final product (Photos by Ned Whitman). September 5, 2008 Gilman School www.GilmanNews.com Gilman Football Looks to New Coach to Lead Return to Glory After Water Polo Team Disappointing Season

b y Jo h n Ha m i l t o n Brandon Copeland ‘09 on the line, Malik Compton ‘09 and Jack Doyle ‘09 playing b y Wi l l Al l e n b a c h summer and is more conditioned Last year, Gilman suffered only its D-back. than ever before. Three years of ex- second losing season in twelve years. As far as leadership goes, it seems the At a school with a nationally rec- perience coupled with an “all out” However, this served to encourage the whole team plays the part. “Sure, you see ognized football program, it’s diffi- attitude should help the squad find team to work harder to make this year’s seniors like Woody Williams leading the cult for a sport such as water polo the back of the net and help them season more successful. With eight re- team, but you also have sophomores and to acquire a significant amount of pull out wins in tight games. Says turning starters on offense and nine on juniors like Darrius Jennings and Dun- attention from the student body. Gummerson on his mission for the defense, the team is motivated to turn can Hutchins being team leaders,” says Things may be changing this year, season, “Our goal is always to do bet- things around. Jack Doyle. “No one wants to have two however, as the 2008 Gilman Water ter than the year before. That means “This year just feels different,” says losing seasons in a row, and the coaches Polo team looks to improve on a very winning more conference games senior Ronny Fredericks ‘09. “It means push everyone to see their potential, so successful 2007 season that culmi- and going farther in the MIAA play- a lot to us, especially the seniors since everyone plays a big role.” nated with a heart it's our last time playing football for Gil- Once again, Gilman will face a grueling breaking semi- man. Everyone wants the perfect sea- schedule in and out of the MIAA “A” Con- final loss to power son, and we are willing to work for it.” ference that will include several nation- house Calvert Hall Fredericks is correct in assessing this ally renowned teams. On September 12, in last year’s MIAA year as “different,” for the team is greatly they will face the Dematha Stags at the playoffs. The Grey- downsized. In past years, the roster has FedEx Auxiliary Field in Landover. The hounds expect to pushed nearly sixty players, but the cur- next two games feature a home matchup combine skill and rent number hovers right around fifty. against Georgetown Prep and a visit to leadership from a This collection of players will hope to Bergen Catholic in Pennsylvania. core group of up- revamp the football program; Gilman In the first game of the year, Gilman’s perclassmen as football is known for its team building defense proved to be formidable, as Jack well as the experi- and character development, and this Doyle’s interception return for a touch- ence of first year year is no exception. “As a program, Gil- down capped a 28-0 win against St. varsity coach Laura man has always been successful and ev- Mary’s. Coffman in hopes eryone, especially the seniors, are look- of making another ing to get back to the old ways of Gilman run deep into the Football,” says Davey Emala ‘09. “This playoffs. year is all about focusing on being a Coach Coffman team. As a group, we want to work hard is making school and get better.” history this year The team itself is strong in every as- as she is the first pect. “It’s not like Gilman has the best female head varsity Jon Markowitz looks for an open teammate during offense or the best defense. We just go coach at Gilman. practice (Photo by Jarrett Horowitz). out and do our best, and things happen Her knowledge for every part of our team,” observes and understand- Luis Queral ‘09. ing of the game come from many offs. With the team we have in the On offense, Emala, Giancarlo Sim- years as both a player and coach at water this year that shouldn’t be a mons ‘09, and Darius Jennings ‘11 will the highest levels of the game. She problem”. Also contributing in the all see time at quarterback with Fred- played on the men’s water polo team pool this year will be juniors John ericks, Bonsal Brooks ‘09, and Tripp at the University of Illinois as well Markowitz and Liam Gallagher, Trainor ’10 protecting them on the line. as on the United States Junior Na- both of whom play with exceptional Woody Williams ‘09 will be playing run- tional Team. On the coaching front, pace and smarts. The varsity team is ning back for the Greyhounds. Coach Coffman lead the number one filled with great relationships and On defense, Kevin Clark ‘09, Jim Pog- nationally ranked club water polo camaraderie which is key to lasting gi ‘10, and Marcus Holman ‘09 play line- Dennis Foster ‘10 highsteps down the team and saw abundant success with throughout their tough schedule. backer, with Anthony Ferguson ‘10 and sideline of the lower fields (Photo by them. Her impact has already been Big conference match-ups this year Jarrett Horowitz). seen in the Finney Athletic Center as are Calvert Hall and Loyola on 9/17 senior goalie Eli Kahn states, “Coach and 9/19 respectively. These two Coffman has made practice more or- early season games should dictate ganized, efficient, and competitive. the tone for the rest of the season Her leadership should make us play as both opponents are traditionally at our potential every single game very dominant in the water. An even and I expect great things from her earlier tournament at the Episco- in the years to come. Gilman is lucky pal Academy should serve as a great to have such an experienced coach”. tune up as the Hounds try to find While Coffman should make quite their rhythm in the beginning of the a difference from the sidelines, she season. will not be the only reason for com- -With Coach Coffman on the side- petitive play in Gilman’s pool this lines and experienced swimmers in fall. the pool, the championship is not an The Greyhounds will be riding se- unrealistic goal for the 2008 Grey- nior superstars Ben McClamrock, hound water polo team. Says Kahn, Andrew Nelson, and Scott Gum- “Every athlete’s goal is to win the merson, and Coffman will be count- championship, that’s why we play ing on them throughout the season sports. The season will be tough but to boost a most potent offense. The we will just have to keep bulldozing Coach Poggi lends words of wisdom to the team after an exhausting practice threesome has prepared for the gru- through it and see what happens.” (Photo by Jarrett Horowitz). eling season ahead throughout the September 5, 2008 Gilman School www.GilmanNews.com Seal, McBride Hungry for More than Playoff Birth

b y As h e r Ka p l a n Brown have been extremely impressive goalkeeper Christian Hall has had a good After a solid 2007 season that ended so far, and they could dominate the field preseason and I look for him to be the top with a dramatic shootout loss to Mount for the Greyhounds. Seal also is looking keeper in the conference.” Saint Joseph’s School in the first round of for big years from sophomores Jared Sul- McBride adds that he feels that he and the post-season, the 2008 Gilman Soccer livan and Joe Cahalan, and he is expecting the other senior captains need to step Team is looking to build on past years’ Diego McQuestion to “prove to everyone up and lead in order the team to win. success. However, simply reaching the that he is one of the premiere players in “Obviously, we have a lot of talent. But, playoffs is not the goal; Coach Jon Seal the conference.” new captains Coopie Brown and keeper has higher aspirations for his squad. Yet, in addition to all this experience, a Christian Hall need to step up and lead the “We are a program that expects to new influx of young talent has been added team for us to be successful, something I make the playoffs every year but more to the team, something that McBride am sure they will be up for.” Seal is also importantly experience success while is very excited about. “Four freshman confident in the captains, noting, “I am there,” opines fifth-year coach Seal, whose have made the team this year, Charlie looking forward to watching this team teams have reached the post-season three Gruner, Christian Wulff, Andrew Harris, grow together and to experience the suc- out of the past four years. Now, with a and Cotter Brown. They are extremely cess they deserve.” team that Coach Seal calls “the best team talented, and I expect them to contribute The 2008 soccer team is expecting big Gilman has ever had”, he notes, “making right away to the team." things for this season, possibly even a the playoffs is not what we are after. We Still, Coach Seal feels that his team championship, yet Seal admits that talent are looking to achieve bigger and greater needs to be more consistent this year to will only get you so far. “I am entering my things.” be in contention. “Last year we proved sixteenth year of coaching in this confer- And why shouldn’t Coach Seal be so that we could play with anybody as seen ence and this team possesses more talent Joey Cahalan (12) avoids a Park de- confident? The team is indeed absolutely through our wins against #7 Mt. St. Joe’s than I have encountered. However, our fender in Gilman’s 4-1 victory over the loaded with talent. Returning Captain, and #1 Calvert Hall; however, we were not success will be determined by how hard Bruins (Photo by Jarrett Horowitz). All-Metro, and All-Conference player Greg as consistent as we needed to be. Also, our we work, our level of execution, and how McBride and three year starter Cooper goal play is going to be important; senior willing we are to do the small things which separate the great teams from the good.” Another Redeem Team? Volleyball Eager to Return to Championship

b y Wi l l y Pa g l i a r o was comprised of two setters, so the set- ers, Tommy ‘Nightmare’ Mathews, ‘Bill’ With a combined record of 49-6 over ter was always coming out of the back Allenbach, Arthur Worthington, and I the past three years, the Gilman vol- row. This year, the formation will only have developed great jump serves. I be- leyball team has proven to be one of the have one setter, Will Allenbach. Half the lieve that those improvements will give elite programs in the area. The team, time he will be setting from the front us the extra burst we need for the cham- however, has struggled to fulfill its ul- row which limits the team to two front pionship.” timate goal: win a championship. With row hitters. Therefore, the team can Going into the season, the Grey- three consecutive losses in the MIAA form complex plays, such as hits from hounds’ rival and toughest competition “A” championship, the Gilman volleyball the back row for Kaplan, Cahn, and will obviously be Loyola, a team that has team is looking for redemption this year Mathews. beaten them in the championship two by taking home the elusive champion- “With our new 5-1 offense we are going out of the past three years. Gilman plans ship trophy. to be much more fluid in our attacks and to get some much overdue revenge in ’08, With this senior-laden team, Gilman will have no problem getting yet another as they try to seize the redemption they volleyball looks to be as effective if not top seed in the playoffs, no problem at so desperately deserve. Anything short more effective than last year, especially all,” says captain Allenbach. would simply be a disappointment. with the new offense they plan to run. The team lost several seniors who “Once again Loyola should be our big- “Our new 5 - 1 offense is vastly im- were key parts of the team’s success last gest matchup this year and we are look- proved, allowing for more power hitting year, but it does not appear to slow them ing to get revenge for a heartbreaking from such rippers as Matt ‘Cahnvict’ down as several rising seniors look to championship defeat,” says a trauma- Cahn” says captain Asher Kaplan. take leadership roles with great enthusi- tized Allenbach. This new offense looks to be the key asm. “Call us the Redeem Team if you want,” to the Greyhounds championship run. It “I think that our weaknesses last year says senior Trevor Hoffberger, “but we should prove to be very exciting, as the were blocking and serving,” explains don't have Kobe or Bron Bron. We have Mickey Katz (left) pushes the ball over team has shaken things up a bit and in Kaplan. “Patrick Fise and Hunter Rief a team full of guys who love playing ball while Conor McGee (right) does his best turn, created intricate plays that should have stepped up to make our new block together, and we will do whatever we can to block it (photo by Jarrett Horowitz). impress the fans. In past years, the team extremely formidable, and several play- do bring home the bacon.” One Team, One Hurt: Cross Country Starts ‘08 Campaign United

b y Sh a n e Ed g a r well on its way to following up last year’s look for about seven runners to finish in an individual sport, we really rely on On the morning of August 12, thirty seniors and noted, “Running a lot over less than forty minutes and earn their each other to push ourselves. With the hopeful runners began their varsity the summer really improved times for spot. The unexpected low number of number of seniors who have been work- cross country tryouts. In order to make some key runners. Our hard work should finishers has, however, forced Mr. Dun- ing together through Coach Duncan’s the varsity team, the runners needed to pay its dividends.” can to give spots to fifteen seniors. This grueling practices over the last three or run six miles in forty minutes or less. Seniors Josh Mosteiko and Will Fen- will certainly benefit the team coming four years, the team should be very close Leading the charge and finishing first wick, sophomore Chris Watson, and into the season, as the higher number of and look to follow through on our motto: in this time trial was captain Xander freshman Peter Merritt will also contrib- runners will make it easier to compete ‘One Team, One Hurt.’” Chriss, posting a time of 38:17. Follow- ute to the program in big ways. Although with powerhouses such as Calvert Hall, Jackson and Chriss both have high ing close behind him were fellow seniors currently unable to run due to a knee in- a team which was twice the size of Gil- expectations for the 2008 team, but Ben Deford, Ian Jones, and Chase Jack- jury, Merritt led the middle school track man’s in 2007. a championship looks far away at this son, as well as junior Adil Khan. These teams during his tenure there, “produc- Yet the large numbers have done point. The hard work and dedication five runners look to replace a core group ing some excellent times in his last track nothing to damage the teams strong that all the runners bring to the pro- of graduates who led the successful 2007 season that we are hoping will transfer camaraderie. As senior Chase Jackson gram, however, will lead to a successful team. into cross country,” says Jackson. says, “The team is a really tight group, season that both think will end with a Xander Chriss believes the team is In a usual year, Coach Duncan will and although cross country seems like winning record.