December 16,The 2010 Gilman School www.GilmanNews.comNews Volume CX No. 4 Mr. Connolly Leaves Gilman Temporarily

By Al e x Fa n g Cornell, Carnegie Mellon, Skidmore, and to the Riepe family for providing this job. [Gilman] is a great place. I never As the first semester comes to a close other schools where our arts-inclined opportunity for him. The sabbatical was thought I’d end up here, but I could not and most Gilman students worry about students tend to go. His goal is to spend created by the Riepe family who had a son be happier.” semester grades and new classes, the time learning about the art departments attend Gilman who eventually became On behalf of all of the Gilman commu- artists in our community will be looking of these universities and find out what the President of the Board of Trustees. It nity, we will miss you, Mr. Connolly, and at an art room run by a different person. exactly they do at the schools so he can has helped other teachers like Mr. Jacobs, we hope you have a great and successful Mr. Karl Connolly, the Art Department return to Gilman and prepare students Ms. Trapp, and many more. Mr. Connolly sabbatical. chair, will be departing Gilman for the for those programs. Using his sabbatical will be returning, as he says, “I love this remainder of the school year, using the time, he wants to discover what these Riepe Family Sabbatical to “find [his] schools expect from Gilman graduates. Mr. Connolly’s studio in South Baltimore roots again as a painter” and engage in Thankfully, Mr. Connolly is not leav- (Photo Courtesy of Karl Connolly) research about university art programs. ing us without a replacement. Mr. Jim In the spring semester, Mr. Connolly Condron (a Gilman artist-in-residence in will be working in his studio in south Bal- 2005) will be taking over Mr. Connolly’s timore where he says he will both paint classes while Ms. Huntoon-Perkins will and remain neutral in the gang wars of be the acting chair of the Art Depart- the area. He finds that having a block of ment. Mr. Condron is an adjunct profes- time to work creatively is important for sor at Towson University and Stevenson artists and that the sabbatical will allow University. Mr. Connolly says, “Jim is the him to have the opportunity to engage new-and-improved version of me. I think fully in his studio (photographs of his he is a great guy who will do a great job.” recent work can be found on page 4). Mr. Mr. Condron is a landscape painter and Connolly’s paintings detail the relation- you can view his paintings at jimcondron. ship between painting and photography com. and he wants to use the next eight months Mr. Connolly is sad to leave Gilman, to continue exploring that relationship observing, “I will desperately miss my and eventually show a body of work. advisees and classes”, but he is excited The other aspect of Mr. Connolly’s for this opportunity for professional sabbatical is to travel to universities like development. He is also very thankful

of butter between two pieces of bread, tossing a few vegetables on it, and call- Off With its Bread! ing it a sandwich. Now imagine that this sandwich is named after your school. By Al e c Ta r a n t i n o vate schools in the Baltimore Area. As Gilman students, we like to think The following is a plea for reform, a call “The Gilman”: Liverwurst, pro- that no matter what we do, or where to arms against the sad excuse for a sand- volone cheese, lettuce, tomato and we go, our school is regarded with the wich otherwise known as “The Gilman”. mayonnaise on a French baguette. utmost admiration and respect. Whether For those few readers of the Gilman Allow me to rephrase that. “The it does so on the athletic field or in the News who have never made the post- Gilman”: Fleshy, pink mystery meat classroom, Gilman continues to main- school pilgrimage to Roland Park’s paired with an incoherent mix of may- tain its excellent reputation. This is not own Gourmet Grocer, Eddies boasts onnaise-coated vegetables. In other to say that Gilman is absolutely perfect, over 50 sandwiches, including a vari- words, a sandwich that rivals the Gilman far from it. However, is there any reason ety of “School Spirit Sandwiches” cafeteria’s infamous vegetable stir- that the school’s character should not be dedicated to various public and pri- fry in blaring lack of teenage appeal. manifested in one hell of a sandwich? In research- Fellow members of the Gilman com- ing the origins munity, for almost a decade now “The Above: “Ocean with 2 Cars” (Photo of the union of Gilman” has plagued the menu of Eddie’s, Courtesy of Karl Connolly). such detestable driving customers from all over Baltimore Below: A close-up of “The Gilman”; ingredients, I to question what exactly a liverwurst Left: Alec Tarantino (‘12) reacts to the lear ned t hat sandwich could say about our school. Who infamous sandwich (Photos by Rishi liverwurst is a knows what kind of horrible images come Bedi). form of pâté, to mind when one pairs an educational a mixture of institution with liver in the same thought? assorted meats If we are to truly strive for excellence and fat ground in the accurate representation of our into a spread- school, we will not stand for this trav- able paste. esty any longer. Draw your torches and SPREAD- pitchforks and gather your senses. The A B L E , l i k e time has come to lift the bread of “The butter! Imag- Gilman” and refill it with our own true ine inserting character. The choice is yours, Gilman, an entire stick act now or forever be mystery meat. Features: Black Ops: What’s the Big Deal?, Net Neutrality (page 3) Arts: The News Sits Down with Dr. Perception (page 4), Fall Drama (page 5) Exclusives: Campus Cameras, The Student-Faculty Dynamic (page 2) Sports: Winter Previews (page 6), Soccer Champions Make History (page 7) December 16, 2010 Gilman School www.GilmanNews.com Volume CX No. 4 Can the Faculty Hear the Students? Perhaps Not. No matter how hard teachers try, they says senior Garrett Peters, “Jammed was saying, “I think sometimes we forget that bols of their generation. will never understand the student body. never meant or created to be disrespect- for teachers, school is a workplace. But for In order to bridge the cultural gap, the Not only is the misunderstanding due to ful.” He continues saying, “The teachers students, not only is the school a work- faculty needs to hear the students’ point a generational gap, but it is also attributed misunderstood the word. They definitely place, but it’s also a social landscape.” of view. From their input, the community to a cultural difference. Students form made too many assumptions.” Another example of the cultural differ- will grow stronger. their own culture when they share jokes, The argument raises the questions: ences between the teachers and students With this freedom, the student body ideas, and experiences that make up the What does the faculty assume about the is the theatre program (non-musical). could have defended their culture to the Spirit aspect of the “Mind, Body, Spirit” students? Are teachers uncomfortable Although the plays are performed and faculty. Because the theater program motto. Although they don’t realize it, with the student culture? produced with the utmost dedication seems to be struggling, the Arts Council teachers make decisions that disrupt the “I do not believe that the essence of and talent, they are sparsely attended. could recommend plays that they want spirit of the student body. being a fifteen-year-old kid has changed At most, 40 students (13% of the student to see. Furthermore, the student gov- Last year, the “jammed” controversy over time,” Mr. Baker states, “Although body) attended All in the Timing. Obvi- ernment could have more of a role in best showed this cultural difference. Cre- the elements are now different, every ously, the shows aren’t appealing to the the community if they could voice their ated by the senior class, the word meant teacher has thought and experienced vast majority of students. Clearly, what classmates’ opinions to the faculty. “to be in a jam” and became a part of the what the students are thinking now.” the faculty finds entertaining is not what However, the students only need to student culture. However, some faculty Although the faculty has experienced the students find entertaining. be involved in decisions that could affect thought the word was disrespectful and high school life, their experience is out- Even small disagreements, such as their spirit. They wouldn’t have the final subsequently tried to ban the word alto- dated. In high school, they had their own cell phone use, contribute to the misun- say in decisions, but they could have more gether. Unfortunately, due to the cultural culture. The older the faculty, the more derstanding. For example, students want of a voice in the school. They could rede- misunderstanding, two students got separated they are from the student to be able to use their cell phones before fine spirit, so that it’s not only restricted jammed by the administration and one culture. While this is true, the ethos of school, if not in between classes. It’s to painting up before football games, was expelled. Not only was there disci- the faculty is not irrelevant; it’s just dif- understandable that the faculty sees cell but it’s also a reflection of the student plinary action taken, but the word was ferent. phones as a distraction. But to students, values. also abolished from the community. Mr. Baker explains a possible reason not only are they necessary for news and All that the faculty needs to do is “The Senior class just likes to have fun, for the polarization within Gilman, communication, but they are also sym- listen. -SLG

were used for and the reasons they were them to check up on [the students]. I just Campus Cameras: installed. The cameras are not focused on use them so that if an incident occurs, I the students as much as they are focused can view what the cameras record.” They Invading Privacy or Protecting Safety? on members outside of the Gilman com- are not used for disciplinary purposes munity. The cameras are designed to such as students leaving campus early A few years ago, a man posed as a do. Like many of you, I was angry that we, discourage thieves and vandals from or seeing if a student has committed a football recruiter committed a series of as a school, pride ourselves upon being an harming our community and along with minor offense. The cameras look like thefts in Baltimore private schools by honorable and trustworthy community the signs announcing them, are a deter- small black light bulbs that are installed going through administrative offices and that does not need to be watched 24/7. rent. While they in the ceiling in the Upper School Lobby, locker rooms. He was arrested when he Like many of you, I listened to rumors w ill pick up Lower School Lobby, Middle School came to Gilman because the other schools and immediately blamed the adminis- student activ- Lobby, Lumen Center Lobby, and all other had cameras, took photographs of the tration for compromising our trust and ity during the main entrances and exits. Mr. McGhee thief, and sent them to Gilman so that we not even telling the student body that school day, they encourages anyone who is concerned could call the police. As of now, Gilman cameras were installed. It turns out that are designed for about the cameras or how they work to has installed security cameras in eight an email was sent out explaining the the safety of us go see him. locations on campus. cameras to the faculty and staff. as a commu- To be honest, I was looking forward Like many of you, I thought the I spoke with the deans and Jeff nity and for the to an article about how the administra- recently installed cameras were “Big McGhee, the director of security, and was people who live tion had this diabolical plot to spy on the Brother” watching us and everything we surprised upon hearing what the cameras on campus. students, see whenever a student was tex- No footage is ting in his pocket or didn’t have his shirt being routinely tucked in, and give out detentions accord- monitored and ingly. It is very easy to blame problems on as Mr. McGhee people or entities that we cannot control, explicitly stated, “I’m not looking for what but this time we must acknowledge that [the students] are doing, [the cameras] the administration is ultimately looking Gilman School out for us. -ABF are just there for safety. Nobody is using

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Net Neutrality: Why Does it Matter? resources of today’s internet giants, will not be able to keep up and will By Sa m Wi l l i a m s a company like Verizon would not be to stop its discriminatory throttling of file become irrelevant. Perhaps this does allowed to charge Youtube a fee to deliver sharing, the Washington, D.C. Court of not sound like such a loss, but all the Net neutrality is one of the premier its data faster to its users at the expense Appeals ruled that they did not have the giants of today that we depend on were political topics in tech circles these of Vimeo’s traffic. Comcast would not be power to force Comcast to stop. once startups, and unless net neutral- days, but many still lack familiarity able to throttle the bandwidth available Clearly, the FCC needs more legal ity becomes a reality, innovation on with the issue, and still more are unsure to users who decide to use certain file authority, and rulings and legislature on the internet will suffer a terrible blow, of what exactly the term ‘net neutral- sharing utilities. net neutrality will determine the very and so will we, as its users. ity’ entails. There are many nebulous Once the shroud of confusion is lifted, nature of the internet, which is rapidly The good news is that we have a definitions floating around, so let me it immediately becomes apparent that net becoming an indispensable medium of president and an FCC chief commis- put it simply. Net neutrality posits that neutrality is one of today’s very impor- current society. If action is not taken, you sioner who are committed to enforc- the content of the internet should not tant issues. As of yet, our government may wake up one day to find out that the ing net neutrality, but they face heavy be restricted. In other words, no one has done little to safeguard a neutral internet looks an awful lot like your cable resistance from Republicans and more should be able to control what kind of internet. The internet was never a heavily service. There will be a hundred or so moderate Democrats in Congress and information you access over the inter- regulated medium, and its designation as websites that had sufficient funds to pay within the organizations. We can all net. No provider should be allowed to an ‘information service’ in the Telecom- for the prioritized access; Google, You- help by keeping on top of the issue and prefer one type of internet traffic over munications Act of 1996 left the Federal tube, and Facebook will likely be among letting our Congressmen know that we another, nor should it be permitted to Communications Commission with very them. But little traveled blogs and the support net neutrality - we cannot let prioritize one user over another. little authority with which to regulate it. small startups (which have been respon- service providers dictate what content In the real world, this means that When the organization ordered Comcast sible for all of the innovation, lacking the we access.

A Black Ops Skeptic the night before an AP Physics test is not ful purpose, a game that will forever live the best way to prepare. on through the ages, for as John Stoller By Te d d y De l w i c h e from the outside world, but also offers Nevertheless, winnow out the exces- (’13) once questioned me and now ques- The image glares back at me, a dark easy access to interact socially with one’s sive intensity associated with Black Ops, tions you, “What is the best feeling in the and shadowy soldier, his face nearly classmates outside of school. Moreover, and what arises begins to look like the world? Shooting a zombie point blank indistinguishable from the foreboding what happens in the game doesn’t really blissful pasttime Gilman students love, with a stake out shot gun.” surroundings, carrying God knows how matter, for as David Clarke (’13) notes, a game that has a complex and meaning- many guns. He scares me. I know that “I make a dumb decision in a game, Call of Duty is the all the rage, but I can’t and oh well I lost the game.” There is grasp why. To me, Call of Duty seems to no deep-thinking or taking marginalia; The Joys of Call of Duty be some kind of massive, and I dare say students can freely and leisurely express By Tr e v o r Da v i s petty past time, a way too time-consum- themselves in a fantasized world. Also, (’13). In the game there are a variety of ing game that is taken far too seriously students can directly socialize with Why do people play video games, modes ranging from capture the flag to by its players. I wanted to finally realize one another and work out every-day especially the big name brands such as straight up death match. The main objec- what makes video games, namely Black problems, “You can talk about real Call of Duty Black Ops? tive is to win and to have the most kills on Ops, so enthralling to Gilman students life, not just zombies,” Robby Vint (’13) “Because it’s fun,” was the only your team. When you play with friends and see what they actually get out of observes. answer I could come upon when asking it is even more intense, because there is them. Throughout this arduous journey, Despite its popularity, Black Ops has students at Gilman why they liked a reason to “assert dominance,” sopho- I have tried to always keep an open and a down side; less romanticized and less the game Call of Duty Black Ops, the more Cormac Brennan (’13) said. Many clear mind. I mean, if stores are robbed cheery. You have a bunch of people, newest version in the franchise of Call of the Gilman students don’t play during specifically for Black Ops, it has got to be mostly male, shooting at each other. It of Dutys, so much. Being an avid player the weekdays due to homework or sports the best and most beneficial video game is bound to get pretty intense, some- of the game, I find it extremely fun to sit but when asked, many replied they wish ever, right? times the fantasized world of Black Ops back, talk with my friends and play a few they could. It’s obvious that the real fun Quite frankly, I realized I was wrong becomes tormenting and real world, that games online against random players is in socializing with your friends, while in my perception that Black Ops was just has real consequences. In fact Trevor around the World. The franchise “Call of having a good time playing with much some needless video game. For amidst a Davis notes, “I have probably spent over Duty” is a huge hit and has seven games of the student body, Brian Gaia (’12) high-school world of pains, travails, and 80 dollars worth of microphones from ranging from World War I, to the Cold stated that, “I don’t really play if I have perpetual struggle there lies a deeper slamming them on the ground.” Fur- War, to the current war in Iraq. Some of to play alone,” I would agree with that, meaning and purpose to Black Ops. It thermore, academic performance suffers the gamers play for fun, some are paid however, when there is nobody online offers not only a vent and distraction tremendously, when playing Black Ops to play, and others play because they to play with it is a challenge to beat your just want to waste own scores, or just goof off with other time. At Gilman players online. The game can also keep alone, much of someone’s focus for hours, the game can the student body be played constantly and you are able to owns a Call of block out all other sounds and possible Duty game or at distractions. This could be factor in the least knows what student’s grades, yet when asked, all of the game is. The the students merely replied “no” and that game is a social, it has not affected their grades. I also can competitive vouch for this because I play on the week- action/fighter, days. I find that when I have homework either with your to do, I would rather completely finish all friends, or alone of it before I play at all. The game to me against random is more of a reward on the weekdays, and people that you fun on the weekends. Since the release are matched up of the game, November 9th, 2010, I have against. If you can yet to notice a significant drop in any of get onto the inter- my classes, nor have I played the game net to play, there hours on end before a big test. To me, is a very detailed grades come first. and tough cam- Call of Duty has something for every- paign mode. one: you can talk to friends via a headset “The game while playing, but if you like intense can be extremely strategy and game play, there are many intense, It’s people playing to win. With over 17 mil- addicting and lion unique users, the franchise clearly releases stress,” appeals to many people, and at Gilman, says sophomore much of the student body is a part of Nick Goldman the fun. December 16, 2010 Gilman School www.GilmanNews.com Volume CX No. 4 Student Spotlight: Dr. Perception Mr. Connolly’s Artwork

The following is a transcript of an inter- in their lyrics, but the music had like a view conducted by Alex Fang and Nicho- jumpy, “what’s going on here” vibe. So I las Cortezi with William Herman (‘13), feel like the two should go together. a.k.a. Dr. Perception. AS: You said before that you’re writing Arts Staff: We’re here with William for your listener, whom do you see as Herman, a.k.a. Dr. Perception, for his your audience? Do you see it as people Artist Profile for the Gilman News, and like us in high school or anyone of any let’s start off with the name, “Dr. Percep- age group? tion”, where did you get that? DP: Ideally, everyone, the whole world. Dr. Perception: Where’d I get it? Well, But in reality I know that it’s probably quite honestly it was actually pretty hast- gonna be people our age, because they are ily thought up, I have to say. I’d always the people who know who I am. I might played music like everyone else, you know as well tailor what I’m doing to that age taken guitar, piano lessons, drum les- group. sons, whatever, and played other people’s AS: At this time it really seems like you’re music. But as soon as I started writing more of a recorded persona. We had one stuff on my own, the reason I started performance last year, so are you going to writing stuff was because I wanted to make more of a live debut this year? Will be able to change someone’s perspec- you be performing at the next Gilman tive after they had listened to whatever I Coffeehouse? had written, therefore I was the Doctor of Perception. Because you can say like DP: In reality, I’m actually not that tal- Mister, but Doctor is one of those titles ented at performing live. Some people in our culture that draws allure. are, you know, great live performers, but the way I started making music was all AS: It’s got a lot more gravity behind it. electronic and recorded, so that’s kinda DP: Exactly. how my mantra of making music has AS: So when you say you try to change evolved, which is kind of contrary to the way a lot of people do it. I’d love to someone in your music, do you try and “Overpass 2” (All Photos Below Courtesy of Mr. Connolly) accomplish that through your lyrics or perform live, but has the opportunity to your style, because your music definitely present itself, where I thought I could do is grounded in rap but it touches on a lot that and actively present what I want to of genres all over the album. So when you present? Not really. were coming in to the music where was AS: So are you in the recording process your direction? right now? DP: A lot of times if I have a strong mes- DP: The school year has definitely taken sage I want to convey through music, I away time, but yeah I’m always recording just do it out right. I say it in the lyrics. new music. Like if there’s some element of society AS: Does it sound similar to “World on that I want to talk about, comment on, Mute”? I say it. But more recently, as I’ve pro- gressed as an artist, I’ve realized that if DP: Not exactly. The stuff I’ve been work- you want to put somebody in a mindset, ing on lately is much more electronic. it’s better to do the Greek Tragedy tech- Kind of in the style of (popular electronic nique. The point of Greek Tragedy is not artist) Moby? Not like dance, but just to make people sad, but to make them electronic. feel enlightened after the show. So you AS: Besides The Beatles and Moby, are can’t outright say to the listener what your there any other big influences? message is, you have to make them listen DP: I love Kid Cudi’s first album. I love to something so that afterwards it’ll make the way he makes his sound-scapes. I them feel what you want them to feel. love more underground, sample based AS: Do you write your lyrics to suit your hip-hop artists, from the rap influenced music, or your music to suit your lyrics? perspective. And from an overall music DP: That’s a good question. Well, I’d perspective, I’d have to say rock music definitely say that they go together, but groups in general, like Jimi Hendrix, Red probably music to suit lyrics actually. I’ve Hot Chili Peppers, and Led Zepplin have always liked The Beatles, because one of all had a really big influence. the peculiar things [about the band] is AS: Now with Kid Cudi, the cool thing is that they would talk about weird stuff that he plays a lot of the instruments on his record in order to get more authentic “Depth of Field #120” tones. While he has a producer that does a lot, he helms various aspects of the record. Do you follow that same mentality with your music? DP: Oh yeah, I play every instrument that’s on my record. And that’s the reason that the live thing is a little funky, because I could definitely play guitar live, but could I play piano live? I don’t think so. If I really practice, then probably, but I’m much more comfortable creating elec- tronic music and then editing it so that it’s exactly how I want it to sound. AS: We have to wrap this up, so this is the last question, but for your audience who’s waiting for the next release or more news, what do you have to say to them? DP: The next time you hear something, you’re not gonna recognize it as Dr. Per- ception before, but I hope it changes your perception. “Hum” “Grey” December 16, 2010 Gilman School www.GilmanNews.com Volume CX No. 4 TRI-SCHOOL FALL THEATER

All in the Timing Chicago b y Br i a n Ch o o This year’s fall production in collabora- tion with Bryn Mawr by Gilman’s drama department was All in the Timing; a compilation of short one-act plays writ- ten between 1987 and 1993 by renowned playwright David Ives. Originally com- prised of six one-act plays, the collection has since expanded. With help from the playbook used for the production’s run on Broadway, director Mr. James Spragins chose five of the original six plays from the collection to produce. Mr. Spragins said that he chose All in the Timing because it was “just plain funny” and that he thought it would be a challenge for high school kids to do. In the opening act “Sure Thing”, Bill (Johnny Snouffer ‘11)meets Betty (Grace O’Keefe BMS ‘12) in a café, and they strike up a conversation. A bell rings whenever Bill or Betty says something that does not help their fledgling relationship, and they begin a part of the dialogue again until they find the “correct” thing to say. “Variations on the Death of Trotsky” wrapped the production up. Throughout this scene, Trotsky has an ice pick embed- ded in his head, which causes his death on each occasion, courtesy of Ramon (Seth The RPCS fall musical Chicago aired from November 19-21 and featured several Gray ‘12) who is his wife’s (Criss Moon students from the tri school community. Dancers moved across three levels, and ‘13) lover. The custom-designed ice pick prop stayed firmly attached to Snouffer’s around the orchestra positioned in the middle of the stage. The play was a great head, courtesy of technical director Mr. Rinaldi. success and saw a high attendance ranging from teachers to students to faculty. “I liked ‘The Philadelphia’ the best Thanks to all who worked on the play. [because] it was really funny”, remarked attendee Phillip Kwon (‘14). In the play, Al (Greg Alspaugh ’14) tries to comfort a rather distressed Mark (Oliver Yossif ‘14) in a café. Al explains to Mark that he is in a “Philadelphia” where in order to get what he wants he must state the opposite. The other people at the restaurant are also in virtual “cities” and must work togther to understand their predicaments. As the characters finally understand their situa- tions, they have their roles switched. As well-rehearsed and well-performed as this production was, there were only a few dozen attendants on a given day. Mr. Spragins also mentioned the small crowds citing the “post-McDonogh game atmosphere” as a contributing factor to the low numbers. The general consensus among the actors was that the play “came out really well”. Technical director, Mr. Rinaldi said working with the cast and crew was a “pure joy”. Being one of the Brian Novotny (‘12) recites “Romeo and best productions Gilman has done, it was Juliet” in “Unamunda”. certainly a pure joy to watch.

Oliver Yossif (‘14) in a “Philadelphia” trying to order a beer. Sammy Im (‘12) plays Billy Flynn in Chicago. December 16, 2010 Gilman School www.GilmanNews.com Volume CX No. 4 Strong in Numbers and Stronger in Results

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As winter begins, the Gilman Indoor sprinting events are going to be close this Track team once again sets up for another year. “Curley matches us in sprint events great season. Attendance is still strong, and we also have to watch out for Mount with 52 kids on the team in 2010. “We Saint Joseph.” did lose some veterans” says head coach Thus far, the indoor track team has Johnnie Foreman, “returning juniors had two meets, in one placing first and and seniors have solidified a somewhat the in other, second. Says Michael Kane talented team.” Indeed, with captains (’12), a pole vaulter for the team, “Judging Will Meadows (’12), Alex Deweese (’11), on how the season has been thus far we Bobby Fenwick (’11), and Chris Watson should have a productive and successful (’11), the track team is ready to set out this season.” To help sustain such success, the year and have a successful season. Adds Greyhounds welcome coach Pat Connolly. captain Alex Deweese (’11), “We don’t A three time middle distance Olympian have any super stars, but definitely a lot runner, she brings a new sense of profes- of solid younger guys and solid leadership sionalism to the Gilman program. through the captains.” Four meets currently remain on the For the indoor track team, the key Greyhounds’ schedule in 2010. Gilman factors to the Greyhounds’ success are will have to travel to both Loyola and the mid-distance and distance events. Prince George’s County to finish the Coach Foreman noted that he “owes it to season. With this in mind, we should all coach Duncan” for training these runners come out to support the track season as in cross country and getting them ready they endeavor to have another succesful for the winter season of running. Mr. season. Foreman, however, also stated that the

Hunter Goodwin (‘11) positions himself to throw the shotput (Photo by John Chirikjian).

Varsity Basketball Looks to Rebound

By Gr a n t Lo u n sb u r y

With six returning seniors and Players await for the ball after a shot (Photo by John Chirikjian). four returning juniors, the Gilman a very competitive one, and Coach Daly varsity basketball team hopes to pick intends to take it to the next level, starting up where they left off at the end of the with playing these tougher teams. Darius regular season last year, when they Jennings, ’11, a three-year varsity player, won sixteen straight games. The team states, “Hopefully the team will be able had a successful season under rookie to stay fresh and healthy throughout the head coach, middle school teacher Mr. entire season because we have a chance Daly, and made it to the “B” Confer- to be a really good team this year.” This ence semifinals before falling to Curley. year’s team is a very diverse team and is With Mr. Daly in his second year as made up of seven seniors, four juniors, head coach, he plans to work his boys two sophomores, and one freshman. With harder this year and set their ultimate this lineup of talent in mind, Coach Daly goal which he says, “would be to win hopes that as a group, the team can come the conference this year.” To reach together, and says that they’ll need to help their objective, the team will have to each other in order to achieve their goal work its way through a thirty-one game of being crowned champions. “If we can schedule that includes many night do this, it will be a good season,” he says. games, which always put a strain on the Since the team lost two of its key start- team. According to Coach Daly, “It’s a ing players, Bryan Willis and Duncan long tough season, and it’s important Hutchins, to graduation, Cyrus Jones ’12 for us to stay focused mentally and fit said “it will need to be a collective effort physically.” This season, in addition on defense and offense, and the focus will to playing traditional “B” conference be more on the guards because of losing foes St. Paul’s, Glenelg Country School, Bryan and Duncan. But if we can come and Mt. Carmel, Coach Daly has added together and take it one game at a time, more “A” conference teams like Calvert we can reach our ultimate goal, which Hall and Loyola to the schedule. The is the championship.” To get the team team will travel to Altoona, PA for a prepared for the season, Coach Daly has tournament in December. It will also been stressing fundamentals and team host its traditional Christmas break play in practice, and has met with players set of games at the Bristow Tourna- and coaches to plan strategies as they get ment. Over the last couple of years, the ready for the season opener on November program has continued developing into 22nd against John Carroll. Will Meadows (‘12) rounds the track at Loyola (Photo by John Chirikjian). December 16, 2010 Gilman School www.GilmanNews.com Volume CX No. 4

Soccer Triumphs for First Time in School History

By Wi l l Do r m a n

When Gilman Varsity soccer went were finished. Looking back, Cahalan some close calls with insane goal-keeping appointed another one of his assistants to winless just five years ago, the last thing (’11) said, “I would always think, ‘We can’t by Andrew Harris and unbelievable toe- head coach, so Gilman received the privi- that anybody expected was a champion- beat them.’ I remember talking to my dad save by Joe Cahalan (’11), the Greyhounds lege of having Coach Seal instead. When ship in the near future. Four consecutive after the game and saying, “We just can’t held off the potent McDonogh attack and asked how it felt to beat his father Coach playoff appearances and two rare wins do it.’” The Greyhounds had hit the nadir earned the first solo soccer Champion- Seal said, “I never really viewed beating against McDonogh later and the Grey- of their season. They came back the fol- ship in Gilman’s history. Looking back McDonogh as beating my father. What hounds are MIAA A Conference Varsity lowing day to beat John Carroll, but the on the season, Joe Cahalan (’11) said, “For was special about this year is that we beat Soccer Champions. On the back of the following week they fell once again to me, it was always about just making the McDonogh two times in a 12 day period tremendous senior leadership of Loyola Mt. St. Joe. However, this would be the playoffs, but this year we had to win it all while going winless in our previous 20 University bound Joe Cahalan (’11), the last loss that Gilman Soccer would suffer and I had only dreamed about it. When meetings. The belief in one another and Greyhounds were able to achieve what during the 2010 season. The team would it happened, I couldn’t believe it.” Even the belief in the game plan going into both few outside the program thought they go on to capture a crucial victory against though the 2010 Greyhounds were replete of those games were unparalleled. After could. McDonogh at home on a stunning over- with talent, they also found success in the championship game, I congratulated Ending a fifteen-year championship time goal by freshman Sam Wancowicz other places. Players like Jake Matthai my father on a great season and thanked drought, the 2010 Greyhounds rattled (’14) to put themselves in position to earn (’12) and Michael Levine (’11) acted as him for all of his support over my 18 years off a total of sixteen wins, including a the first overall seed in the playoffs. With sparks for the team when players looked of coaching. His response was, ‘I’m very season sweep of Loyola and two crucial a win two days later against Archbishop to the bench for relief. Other players like proud of you and you deserved to win wins against McDonogh, including one Spalding, Gilman clinched the number Michael Kelly (’11), Cooper Joy (’11), Gar- this game tonight.’” As the season wore in the championship game. one seed along with a crucial first round rett Peters (’11), and Kyle Sieglein (’11) on, the team began to realize its true When the Gilman Soccer program bye. After Loyola beat Calvert Hall in all served as some of the team’s biggest identity behind the talented goalkeep- started its tryouts on August 10th, every- the quarterfinals, Gilman was set to leaders from the bench, regardless of how ing of Andrew Harris (’12), who posted one knew that something had changed. play a home match against Loyola in the much playing time they got. Jared Sulli- a Gilman Soccer single season record 13 Coach John Seal’s practices were far more semifinals in an attempt to beat them for van (’11) and Ryan Tucker (’11) were both shutouts over the course of the season demanding and every player could look a third time that year. The team won deci- coming off injuries and both managed to with the help of standout defensemen to either side of him and see a teammate sively, 2-0, and now awaited the winner of stay healthy for the majority of the year, Michael Dunbar (’12) and Tanner Vosvick as talented and determined as he himself. McDonogh and Curley. As chance would allowing the team to truly gel and receive (’13). Harris (’12) said, “I had a lot of sup- Everybody had high expectations for the have it, McDonogh beat Curley and the the benefit of two talented soccer play- port from everybody around me and if 2010 team. Fueled by senior captain Joe Gilman-McDonogh rivalry weekend ers. Sophomores Riley DeSmit (’13) and they do their jobs well, I won’t have much Cahalan and junior captains Andrew for the ages was on tap. After the foot- Anthony Kim (’13) both provided superb to do. But there is always that one unlucky Harris (’12) and Christian Wulff (’12), the ball team took care of business beating play at midfield throughout the course of time when a guy breaks free and that’s Greyhounds started the season strong, McDonogh 42-6, the Gilman Soccer team the season allowing the team to quickly when I help my backs out just like they going 9-0. As their confidence grew, so was anxious to get in on the fun. The transition from defense to offense. All help me out all game. The shutouts over did their national ranking, which peaked following day, Sunday, November 7, the of this coalesced to comprise the 2010 the course of the season really show how at 50. After consecutive ties to Calvert Gilman Soccer team took on McDonogh Gilman Greyhounds Soccer team. well we played in our system and how well Hall, Haverford (PA), and Mt. St. Joe, the at Archbishop Spalding for the MIAA A When Gilman shared the Champi- as a unit we could come together and stop team was primed for a showdown with Conference Varsity Soccer Championship. onship with Curley 15 years ago, Ryan teams from scoring.” A team that believed then No. 3 nationally ranked McDonogh. The team started fast with explosive play Tucker’s (’11) father was the head coach at in themselves and their style of play, the Unfortunately, McDonogh scored early from senior forward Ryan Tucker (’11) and Gilman, so it was only fitting that in his 2010 Greyhounds were a worthy recipient in the first half and when Gilman found finally tallied the goal it had been looking son’s senior season, Gilman soccer would of the MIAA A Conference Champion- its equalizer off the head of Cotter for in the 45th minute off a seemingly once again take the MIAA A Conference ship. Oh, and for those of you who are Brown (’12), the goal was called back on time-stopping header by Cotter Brown crown. Oppositely, when Gilman won wondering, when the final whistle blew at a controversial obstruction penalty. The (’12) that arced over the goalie into the top in 1995, Gilman head coach John Seal Spalding and the student body stormed Greyhounds went on to drop the game 1-0 corner with 36 seconds to go in the first was an assistant at McDonogh under his the field, Coach John Seal did crack a and their hopes of an undefeated season half. Playing stout defense and escaping father. When his father stepped down, he smile.

Cotter Brown (‘12) looking to start the counter attack. Michael Dunbar (‘12) passes in order to hold possession against rival McDonogh. Photo by John Chirikjian. Photo by John Chirikjian. December 16, 2010 Gilman School www.GilmanNews.com Volume CX No. 4 Football Falls Just Short

By Da n i e l Ra d o v

The Gilman Varsity football team entered the contest looking to secure entered this season looking to build on first place in the MIAA and seek revenge an MIAA ‘A’ Conference Championship from a painful loss last season. Jennings, in 2009. Led by seniors Darius Jennings as usual, led the charge. With rush- (’11), Linn Worthington (’11) Connor ing touchdowns from 46 and 65 yards Doyle (’11), Hunter Goodwin (’11), and out, the senior quarterback positioned Justin George (’11), the Greyhounds Gilman with a 21-7 lead heading into the began 2010 in dominating fashion with 4th quarter. Ultimately, fortune proved victories over both Archbishop Spalding to side with Calvert Hall, as the Cardinals and Good Counsel. The latter contest, edged the Greyhounds before a crowd of in which Gilman drubbed the nation- nearly 4,000 people, 26-21. With anger ally ranked Good Counsel Falcons 28-7, abound, Gilman destroyed fellow rival yielded attention nationwide. In fact, Loyola the next week. Juniors Kenneth USA Today ranked the Greyhounds 14th Goins (’12) and Cyrus Jones (’12) com- nationally after their impressive win. bined to score four touchdowns, as the Unfortunately, Gilman’s place among Greyhounds won convincingly before the best high school teams in the coun- the home crowd, 63-7. In fact, the bulk of try would not last, as the Greyhounds Gilman’s starters played sparingly after lost their next game to Don Bosco High the first half. School of New Jersey, 33-6. Although The Greyhounds next took on confer- unranked heading into their contest on ence foe Mount Saint Joseph. On the September 10th, the Don Bosco Ironmen first play of the game, Jennings set the had won the high school national champi- tone, as he raced 55 yards for the score. onship in 2009, and they currently rank Cyrus Jones reached the end zone three 9th in the country. times himself, including a 72 yard punt Nevertheless, the Greyhounds return touchdown. Defensively, Gilman rebounded against Maryland power allowed just seven points. Linn Wor- DeMatha. Says quarterback Darius Jen- thington added two interceptions, and Darius Jennings (‘11) accelerates upfield (Photo byJohn Chirikjian) . nings, ““We had a bad week of practice the sophomore tandem of Micah Kiser [against Don Bosco of New Jersey], so we (’13) and Miles Norris (’13) anchored the wanted to get back on track.” Of course, Greyhounds’ run support. In the end, no player was more instrumental in help- Gilman’s 49-7 triumph was Biff Poggi’s ing Gilman return to its winning ways 100th win as Greyhounds’ head coach, than Jennings, who tallied 274 yards and the most ever by a head football coach Squash Still in Dominant a pair of touchdowns. at Gilman. The following week, the Greyhounds Gilman closed its season with descended upon conference play. Being McDonogh. The Eagles had struggled Form the first home game of the season, head all year in the MIAA, and they proved to coach Biff Poggi & Company looked to be little competition for the Greyhounds. make quite a statement against George- Gilman prevailed 42-6 for its second With David Hoffman as the Greyhounds’ new town Prep. Once again, Darius Jennings consecutive win against its biggest rival. triggered the Gilman onslaught early in Yet, unfortunately, the Greyhounds #1 seed, Gilman Sets Sights on Nationals the first quarter, racing 50 yards to set up failed to capture the ‘A’ Conference title the game’s first touchdown. Nick Fertitta in 2010, as nearly three weeks later (’13) then recovered a fumble on George- Calvert Hall easily defeated Loyola to By Matt La r s o n town Prep’s ensuing drive, which led win the championship. Although both to 71 yard touchdown run by Jennings. the Cardinals and Gilman had the same Gilman would proceed to score four more record in conference play, Calvert Hall The 2010-2011 squash season for game, 3-4. Coach Smith said that “every touchdowns, highlighted by senior Linn had the tiebreaker, stemming from their Gilman looks to be a great one. The head team at Nationals has an equal chance” Worthington’s 50 yard touchdown catch narrow victory against the Greyhounds coach of Varsity Squash, Boo Smith (’70) of winning the tournament and that he along with Cyrus Jones’ (’12) 30 yard in October. On a good note, Gilman said that “[Gilman’s] got a very good is cautiously optimistic that Gilman can scamper to the end zone. Georgetown finished 2010 ranked first in the state, team”. There are high hopes for this year, propel itself past its opponents with the Prep managed a late touchdown, yet lost and quarterback Darius Jennings was with the Varsity squad hoping to capital- same confidence it did last year. It is hard easily 42-6. named Gatorade State Player of the Year. ize off of their resounding success last not to be excited at this year’s prospects Head coach Biff Poggi granted the He will participate in the High School year, during which they won the MIAA when looking at the team roster. At this Greyhounds a bye week, before their next All-America Game come January. Team Championship against McDonogh, point, Gilman is led by Taylor Tutrone game against rival Calvert Hall. Gilman went 26-1, and were ranked fifth in (’11), David Hoffman (’11), Michael East the nation. This excellent showing can (’13), Will Hanley (’11), Dan Hoffman (’11) hopefully inspire this year’s team (which and Jakob Metz (’11). There will be others only lost one player after last year) to who have a large impact on the team as try even harder in the 2010-2011 season well. However, having talented players to go undefeated after almost reaching is not the only concern for this Gilman perfection. All of the players have high team’s success. hopes, as evidenced by Jakob Metz‘s (’11) According to Coach Smith, keeping statement that, “We’re aiming for another everyone on the team healthy is a top MIAA title and perhaps a national cham- priority. If the team loses any members pionship this year.” But can the Gilman due to injury or sickness, it could possi- 2010-2011 team match their preseason bly derail their chemistry. This would be expectations? detrimental if Gilman wants to be unde- The varsity squash team’s schedule at feated this year, which is understandable first glance may appear somewhat easy, considering their great finish last year. but that is hardly the case. Stiff compe- Will Hanley (’11) hopes the squash team tition from Boys’ Latin and McDonogh, will do well, stating: “The squash team is who may be Gilman’s toughest oppo- expecting a lot…we hope to continue our nents, is only a fraction of the tough success”. Hopefully the squash team can games coming up this season. Last year’s win another championship for Gilman Brian Gaia (‘11) thwarts Good Counsel’s offensive attack, leading Gilman to an only loss came against Tabor Academy at this season. We wish them the best of impressive 28-7 win (Photo by John Chirikjian). High School Nationals at Yale; however, luck. Gilman only lost by one match in the close