The Maryland MarylandBulletin School for the Deaf—www.msd.edu The Maryland Bulletin Volume CXXXIII, No. 1 Fall 2012 Table ofContents 1 Updates on the Common Core at MSD

2 Why The Daily 5?

4 Fiji Engage. Challenge. Achieve. Editor Around MSD James E. Tucker 5 [email protected] 19 The Junior Bulletin Managing Editor & Graphic Designer Larry Newman 21 Sportscope [email protected] 30 Community News Columbia Campus Liaison Jenny Ballard [email protected] 31 MSD Alumni Profile—Mark Edward Richmond, ‘67

Copy Editor Alumni News Nan Cronk-Walker 32 [email protected] 34 MSD Flashback—Edward P. Gale: MSD’s Unsung Teacher

ON THE COVER Students showing their artwork done in Bill Pond’s art class—first row Autumn Boyer, 4th grade; Ta’Nayah Waller, 5th grade second row Bobga Tete, 8th grade; Madison Jackson, 1st grade third row Matthew Brillant, 3rd grade; Lai’Yonea Branch, 7th grade

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The Maryland School for the Deaf does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, political affiliation, belief or opinion, race, religious affiliation, sex, or sexual orientation in matters affecting program, activities, or employment practices. Questions regarding this policy in terms of employment may be directed to Anny Currin, Director of Personnel (301) 360-2029 or [email protected]. Questions regarding the school program may be directed to Stacey Farone, Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator (301) 360-2032 (voice), (240) 575-2983 (videophone) or [email protected]. Both may be reached at the Maryland School for the Deaf, 101 Clarke Place, P.O. Box 250, Frederick, Maryland 21705-0250. Updates on the Common Core at MSD Stacey M. Farone, M.Ed., Director of Student Achievement, [email protected]

he Maryland School for the Deaf is continuing the year as the Math Curriculum Coordinator. In August, journey of transitioning from the Maryland State Stephen Farias joined CLT as the Education Technology Curriculum to the new national Common Core Specialist. Stephen is using his knowledge of technology TCurriculum. This past July, a group of twenty-four teachers, to help teachers make their lessons and activities more specialists and administrators, attended Maryland State technology-based to engage student interest. Through Department of Education (MSDE) professional development generous donations from the MSD Foundation and Purple called the Educators Effectiveness Academy (EEA). During Communications, iPads and Wi-Fi will be available for the three-day training, MSD staff were involved in a variety classroom use in the near future to further enhance of workshops and activities related to Reading/English student learning. Language Arts (RELA), Math and Science, Technology, Starting in 2013, CLT will begin the preliminary and Engineering and Math (STEM) at the elementary, transition of the middle and high school departments to middle, and high school levels. Last year’s academies were the new Common Core. Full implementation is expected to geared toward the “what” of the new curriculum; this year’s be in effect during the 2013-2014 school year with the new academies were geared toward the “how.” Throughout Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and the upcoming school year, professional development Careers (PARCC) assessments slated to be administered will be offered at MSD to ensure ongoing learning and in the spring of 2015. preparedness for the challenges of this transition. MSD has committed to working in partnership with Elementary schools are the first to begin the transition. families and to that end has held several informational Lesson plans and classroom activities are now based meetings with elementary families so parents can support on the new Common Core; MSD has invested in new their child as they begin the transition to the Common resources to help ensure success with the new curriculum. Core. The school is also working with students to ensure The Curriculum Leadership Team (CLT), established their preparedness for the upcoming changes they will in January 2012 to help MSD undergo the transition experience in the classroom. from the state curriculum to the new Common Core, is Also on the horizon are changes to the current still working extensively within the elementary grades state science curriculum. The Next Generation Science under the leadership of Marcia Virts, teacher specialist. Standards (NGSS) are expected to be implemented within Bonnie Kramer on the Frederick Campus and Elizabeth the next two to three years. MSD will be addressing all Reed on the Columbia Campus are continuing in their of these upcoming changes and challenges to ensure roles as RELA Curriculum Coordinators. Julie Tibbitt continued high standards of learning that are the has assumed responsibility for both campuses this expectation for all students. MB

Joyce Cohen-Scher’s (Columbia Campus) class working on Tilde Edington working on “Today’s Number”, a math center a Common Core Quick Review. Noam Omstead is standing that reinforces Common Core concepts in Randee Bickford’s to explain as other students look on. (Frederick Campus) math class.

www.msd.edu 1 Why The Daily ?5 Elizabeth Reed, Curriculum and Instruction Specialist, CC, [email protected]

ichard Allington, an author of over 100 research articles Students have expressed excitement about picking their and several books about teaching students reading, own books, and are much more motivated to read if they says “ children should spend a minimum of one and have a large collection of self-selected books. Ra half hours a day reading in school. Instructional time is in The foundations of The Daily 5 include, trusting addition to these ninety minutes” (2006). This is a power- students. The teachers set the expectations and trust the ful statement, one that motivated the faculty at Maryland students will rise to the challenge. It provides choice to School for the Deaf, Columbia and Frederick campuses, to the students, allowing them to select books and activities make a shift in their teaching. One that would increase the of their preference. The Daily 5 fosters a nurturing com- amount of time the elementary and middle school students munity, because of the experiences and knowledge shared at MSD would interact with print. Another words, read and throughout a healthy classroom environment. write. The teachers have begun using The Daily 5 in their Teachers and students were asked about their experi- Language Arts classrooms. ences with the Daily 5 so far this year: The Daily 5 is “a student-driven management structure “I LOVE IT! The students no longer ask me what to do designed to fully engage students in reading and writing.” next after they complete their assignment. They complain (Boushey & Moser, p.12) The authors, Gail Boushey and when the time for them to change to a different Daily 5 Joan Moser, through research and working with many task comes because they want to work on their current task students, strived for and finally developed a more effec- longer. To me, it is a nice problem.” tive way to help children be independent with meaningful —Jennifer Thomas, 4th grade teacher, Frederick Campus activities, allowing teachers to work uninterrupted with “My favorite part of the Daily 5 is Work on Writing small groups and individuals. because I can write stories, acrostic poems, and I can also The Daily 5 consists of 5 meaningful activities: Read to write a letter to an author of a book I have read. The Daily Self, Read to Someone, Listen to Reading, Work on Writing, 5 has helped me become a better reader because I can and Word Work. read for 20 minutes. I am reading thicker books now, and If you were to enter a 1st-5th grade class at Columbia reading all of them! My writing has improved too because or Frederick campus engaged in The Daily 5, what would I am using more details and information in my writing.” you see? Two students sitting in a quiet space reading —Justice Lambert, 3rd grade, Columbia Campus their favorite book to a friend during Read to Someone. The Daily 5 is an exciting endeavor by teachers at the Other students sitting at desks or on a couch filling their Columbia and Frederick campuses. Students are becom- journals with writing ideas for the Work on Writing task. ing more and more independent, and are meaningfully A student or two may be setting up activities to do Word engaged in reading and writing for longer periods of time, Work. Several students sitting on beanbags or sprawled on giving teachers more time to work closely one-on-one or the rug engaged in Read to Self with their book boxes by with small groups. The opportunities for our teachers and their side. A teacher with a small group of students par- students’ learning are endless! MB ticipating in a guided reading lesson, while the others are fully independent and engaged in The Daily 5. By using The Daily 5 in classrooms, students are taught how to pick Good Fit books; books that are just right for their preference and reading level. The students are given book boxes, where they keep the books they want to read during The Daily 5 tasks. Many of the teachers have brought students to the school and public library to give them more opportunities to find books of interest. They have started to build their own classroom libraries as well. Marcus Govan and Tiana Jacobo read their “Good Fit” books in the library.

2 THE MARYLAND BULLETIN fall 2012 MARYLAND SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF Presents Faupel Performing Arts Production ThePirates Written & Directed by! Rita Corey

March 8, 2013—Friday, 7 p.m. March 9, 2013—Saturday, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. March 14, 2013—Thursday, 7 p.m. March 15, 2013—Friday, 7 p.m. March 16, 2013—Saturday, 2 p.m.

$12 adult and $10 child (up to 12 years of age)

Checks payable to: Faupel Performing arts Club attn: Jane Nowalski Contact: 101 Clarke Place, [email protected] PO Box 250 Frederick, MD 21705-0250

all performances are signed with vocal interpretation James E. Tucker, Superintendent, [email protected] Fiji

ast October, I flew all three matches there. They through seven- of course remind me of the teen time zones powerhouse football teams at and arrived atL the Republic of Fiji MSD. Under the leadership where I spent six days as a guest of of Jim Cooney, several GSD Jim Cooney, director of the Gospel student-athletes placed in the School for the Deaf (GSD) in Suva, top three in the Fiji national Fiji. The nation of Fiji has 332 islands. youth track and field cham- Suva is the capital city of Fiji and is pionships. I wish to note that located on the largest island of Fiji, Jim was the head coach of the United ing. At his office, Dr. Lal was gracious Viti Levu. I was originally scheduled States Deaf Olympic track and field and I shared with him the importance to visit GSD last April but I made a teams during the 1980’s. of early language acquisition and lan- u-turn in Los Angeles when the main I also had the privilege of visiting guage community. I also shared that airport in Nadi, Fiji was closed due Hilton Special, another school for the the United States’ Individuals with to historic flooding. This time, the deaf in Suva. It surprised me that in Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) has skies were blue and I had reached my the city of Suva, that there would be been misapplied for thousands of deaf destination without a hitch. not one but two schools for the deaf. and hard of hearing students resulting All six days in Fiji were educa- Hilton Special served mostly younger in their academic and social isolation tional, adventurous and rewarding. children, and they were as enthusiastic in public schools. I encouraged him to Jim Cooney was a generous host and about learning as the children at GSD. invest in deaf schools like GSD where he did not waste a minute of my stay I also had two meetings with mem- quality education of deaf and hard of hear- there. I had met with GSD students, bers of the Fiji Association for the Deaf. ing students is the mission of the school. faculty and staff, and parents. We Their leaders are passionate and deter- On a personal level, I marveled at had discussions in British Sign mined to raise deaf awareness within the Fijian way of life. I was especially Language on a wide range of topics the Fiji community and Fiji govern- touched by the great sense of com- including sign language and English ment. Their motto “Nothing About Us, munity enjoyed by the Fijian deaf language acquisition, academics, Without Us” is the same slogan used by society. When we sat down for dinner, child rearing, extra-curricular ac- the National Association of the Deaf at it was a three hour dinner. Everyone tivities, residential programs, and their July 2012 conference in Louisville, at the table told stories. The young- career options. I may have learned Kentucky. Deaf Fijians are striving to sters intently listened to the stories, more about deaf education and hu- increase the number of sign language and the stories were filled with life manity in general from them, than interpreters, sign language classes, and lessons. Televisions, computers, or they had learned from me. are currently working on a Fiji Sign cell phones/pagers were nowhere The GSD students were outstand- Language dictionary. They also provide near the dining room. It reminded ing, and they reminded me so much workshops to their fellow deaf Fijians to me so much of my childhood when of MSD students. They were serious promote self-help and advocacy. my mother and father would tell about their academics, curious about Perhaps the most significant stories over dinner. Sometimes their the larger world, cherished their friends, meeting of the week was my meeting stories would continue way past after and excelled in performing arts and with the Permanent Secretary of Fiji we ate our desserts. athletics. During my stay there, the Department of Education Dr. Brij Lal. My trip reaffirmed many of my students had rehearsed for a variety Jim Cooney picked me up at the Suva beliefs. Some of them are that we must show, similar to our annual spring airport after my twelve hour flight from always invest in our schools and our play productions, to perform for the Los Angeles to Nadi and then to Suva, students, as they are our future. We Suva community and public officials. and then we made a beeline to meet must always believe in our students GSD’s Inspiring Fijians (Under 16) with Dr. Lal. I of course was ragged and they will soar. We must keep this Rugby team is a powerhouse club. They from the long flight, but Jim wasted belief everywhere we go…may it be at recently toured New Zealand and won no time in prepping me for the meet- MSD or at GSD. MB

4 THE MARYLAND BULLETIN fall 2012 Around MSD MSD Retirees

Marsha Flowers (1981-2012) Holly Hoglund (1982-2012)

Kerri Lawler-Davis (1978-2011) Nan Cronk-Walker (1973-1978, 2003-2011)

Wanda Naylor (1997-2012) Susanna Oliver (1983-2012)

Joette Paulone (1988-2012)

www.msd.edu 5 Around MSD MSD and State of Maryland Service Awards

40-YEAR service 35-year service Wanda Naylor Van Brewer and Kay Spriggs (not pictured)

25-YEAR service 20-year service Kathleen Kettler Jennifer Miller-Barron and Patricia Citro (not pictured)

10-year service back Mark Denton, Larry Newman front Elizabeth 15-year service Rewolinski, Keri Mays, Kelly Green, Cheri Winnings, Helen (L-R) Nancy Verdier, Verna Kramer, David Hirsch, Sherry McClarin & Donna Derkowski not pictured Angela Ali Taha, Bradley-Koo NOT PICTURED Stephanie Leake, Kay Spriggs Anny Currin, Latrina Wallace

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5-year service (L-R) Shannon Negussie, Shannon Smith, Catherine Radar, Bobbie 5-year service McLaughin & Nancy Lewis not pictured Katherine Duck, Cyndi Fries, Back Thomas LeQuire, Sedrick Dwyer, Jr. Front Kerrie Koopman, Linda Green, Robert Green, Terry Spesick, Latrina Wallace, Micia White Trudy King, Susan Kaplan, Neshy Bravin & Kimberly Clapp MSD Board of Trustees 2012-2013

Top (L-R) David Martin, Roslyn Hannibal-Booker, Dr. John Ertel Middle Robin Kittleman, Sandy Harriman, Shane Feldman, Dr. Sheryl Cooper Bottom Dr. Joseph Smail, Heather Zeolla, Dr. Cynthia Neese-Bailes, Dr. Khadijat Rashid, Dr. Ernest Hairston Not pictured Dr. Benjamin Bahan, Laurie Corcoran, Dr. Ricardo Hernandez, Dr. Angela McCaskill

www.msd.edu 7 Around MSD Senegal Connection Travel Journal 2012

n June of 2012, Maryland School for Wednesday morning we head to The Senegal School for the Deaf. We helped Ithe Deaf’s Senegal Connection traveled Gambia. So far we have completed many of our new friends learn to swim. to West Africa for 16 days on a Service our traditional African dance lessons It was a refreshing way to close out a Learning trip. This year’s participants and participated tonight in a commu- hard day of work. After dinner tonight included MSD students: Grant Whitaker, nity dance celebration in our honor. the girls are getting their hair braided Kyle Blakely, Brittney Little, Rachael Yesterday morning we learned how to in traditional Senegalese style. Richart, Alexandra McKee, DanJohn batik and spent the afternoon with our June 22—Good morning! Yesterday Kerchner and Jehanne McCullough. friends at the Senegal School for the morning we arrived at our beach house The group also included students from Deaf in Thies. On the schedule today in Saly Portugal. We enjoyed a quick dip Towson University: Kirsten Robb- was a visit to an art school where we in the private pool before lunch and an McGrath and Erika Ellis. Erika’s mother watched artists making tapestries in afternoon horse and wagon ride across an Ginger Ellis also joined our group. Grant traditional Senegalese style…each ocean bed. We visited a remote village that Whitaker’s cousins, Shelby and Haley thread done by hand. We also visited a can only be accessed twice daily when the Thurmond were also part of the Senegal local art village, and we got to practice water recedes. At that time, visitors cross Connection this year. Here are some our bargaining and negotiating skills. the semi-dry ocean bed. It’s a bit bumpy, excerpts from their travel journals. Some of us got really good deals! We especially when sitting on a really old 2x4 went swimming this evening before June 17—We’ve arrived safely in Dakar. board. We visited with the villagers and the dance celebration. The temperature Everyone is great…although sweaty. We made a donation of medical supplies that has been well over 1000F all day, so the went to a micro-garden this morning, are desperately needed for malaria as the cool water felt really good. then to the presidential palace. Later we rainy season approaches. Stacey cooked toured the largest cathedral in Senegal June 20 —Wow! Today was a tough dinner last night for the twenty-two of and stopped for Senegalese-style burgers one. We spent eight hours in the scorch- us. It sure wasn’t like cooking at home. (with an egg and French fries on top) for ing hot sun doing our community ser- There was one propane tank flame to lunch. A journey through the local street vice project for this week. We re-roofed, cook over. Pans had to be rotated so markets was a challenge. We gathered a repaired, whitewashed, and painted everything got cooked. Potatoes had to few glances…or was it a few thousand? a local school in Thies. It was physi- be mashed with a butcher knife. In the Back to our Senegalese home for a few cally laborious work but everyone held end it worked out well—absolutely no minutes, then off to a meeting at the deaf tough. We rotated breaks and drank a leftovers. We are now on our way to The association about the deaf rights rally ton of water. The local students were Gambia, an estimated five-to-six-hour in which we will participate next week. so appreciative that they sang us some drive. Back home it wouldn’t take very traditional Senegalese songs of thanks. long, but the roads here are definitely June 19—We are all doing well and It was touching. We went swimming NOT like the beltway. Everyone sends are now in the city of Thies. Early again, this time with the students from hugs to their families. Senegal Connections Group with the Directors of the Dakar and Thies Schools for the Deaf with the computers that were purchased with money collected through fundraising events within the MSD Community (L-R) Stacey Farone (Co-Sponsor of the Senegal Connection), Director of the Thies School for the Deaf, Ginger Ellis, Jehanne McCullough, Erika Ellis, Shelby Thurmond, Haley Thurmond, Kirsten Robb-McGrath, Brittney Little, DanJohn Kerchner, Alexandra McKee, Rachael Richart, Kyle Blakely, Grant Whitaker, Director of the Dakar School for the Deaf, Martin O’Brien (Co-Sponsor of the Senegal Connection).

8 THE MARYLAND BULLETIN fall 2012 Around MSD June 23—So, our journey to The Gambia actually took us will lift the new roof into place and add palm-like branches thirteen hours. It took us over an hour just to find a place to to thatch it. We also donated all of our medical supplies to get the necessary travel insurance for the vans! The roads the village clinic and left some donated clothes and shoes. are extremely rough, and sometimes there was virtually The villagers were so very thankful for what we did for them. no road which slowed things down considerably. It took June 27—MSD has some new TV stars! We were inter- over two hours at the border to get all of our passports viewed on local TV to speak on behalf of deaf rights in checked and to get permission to cross. We took the vans Senegal along with students from the Dakar School for the (with us inside) onto an extremely crowded ferry. (I’m not Deaf. It has already been broadcast four times on the news sure “crowded” is a strong enough word to give an accurate today. The TV station will be sending our group leader a picture.) Although we stopped only once early on for snacks tape of the full un-edited interview. We spent the rest of and a bathroom break and missed lunch entirely, all of us the day and most of the evening on Goree Island where travelers were troopers. It was a tough, tough, long day in slaves used to be held prior to being shipped to the US and un-air conditioned, not-so-comfortable vans. other countries. We toured the island and were able to see June 24—Yesterday, we visited St. Johns School for the Deaf firsthand the history of slave trading. It made a big impact in The Gambia. It’s very large. They have over 250 students! on all of us. We will be heading home in a few short days. We organized an Olympic Games Day with the students, June 29—We will soon be on our way home. Everyone is gave out prizes and donations, and toured the school. It was exhausted but spirits are high. This morning we went into a great day. We also visited a monkey park where the wild town to go computer shopping. With the money we raised monkeys came right up, and we could feed them peanuts before coming to Senegal we were able to purchase nine from our hands. Some were very polite and nicely took one computers for the school for the deaf in Dakar plus nine peanut at a time as we offered it. Others were quite grabby computers for the school for the deaf in Thies. We were and tried to take the whole bag. Everyone loved it. Today we also able to pay for Internet service for each deaf school for are off to an orphanage (where we will be donating all of the one year. How exciting for the students to have computers blankets the MSD high school students made), a crocodile and Internet access in their schools! We have accomplished petting zoo, another monkey park, and then we will be buy- much and begun many friendships that will last a lifetime. ing food supplies to donate to St. Johns School for the Deaf. We should be back in Maryland late tonight, anxious to The students at St. Johns pay the equivalent of 5 cents a day see all of our family and friends. for lunch, but it’s tough for some of them to afford even that small cost. The little amount of money the school collects The 16 days in Africa were challenging but immensely from the students makes it a challenge for the school to afford rewarding for all of the travelers. This community ser- enough food, especially fresh fruits and vegetables. vice project was a life-changing experience for everyone involved. Although the original intent was community June 26—Hello! We are back in Dakar. We spent most of service to better the lives of those less fortunate, in the Sunday driving from The Gambia to a remote village where end, the lives of the Senegal Connection Travelers were our help was needed. A woman with five children who was enriched beyond measure. recently widowed was living in a house that was so weak it —Senegal Connection Travelers collapsed at every rainfall and her children would get soaking wet. So today we built her a house. We dug a shallow trench, carried large cement bricks and made clay mud to put it to- gether. It’s small but sturdy. We built part of the roof as well. Tomorrow after the house dries completely; the local villagers

Senegal Connections Group at St. John’s School for the Deaf in Senegal Connections Group inside the new house that was built The Gambia donating rice, seasoning mixes, and oil for the school with the help of the village community. lunch program.

www.msd.edu 9 Around MSD Greece: A Tour of Athens and the Greek Islands he International Orioles, an organization designed to factory where they learned about the quality of Turkish Tpromote cultural awareness and understanding through carpets. Continuing on to Rhodes, students toured the international travel, spent spring break 2012 on a ten-day island and viewed the site of the Colossus of Rhodes, one tour of Greece and the Greek islands. Participating in this of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World which was cultural experience were Austin Cerasoli, Derek Frank, destroyed by an earthquake in 226 B.C. From Patmos, the Brittney Little, Hasan Manzoor, Grant Whitaker, teacher group sailed to Crete, the largest and most populous of Jennifer Coleman, and International Orioles sponsors the Greek islands. Students had an opportunity to explore Martin O’Brien and Stacey Farone the island, shop, and swim in the pristine waters of the The tour of Greece began almost immediately upon Aegean Sea. The last stop was Santorini, an island formed arrival as the tour guide led students through the wind- by underwater volcanic eruptions over 3500 years ago. The ing streets of Athens, the birthplace of western civiliza- main town of Santorini, Fira, is a beautiful town resting tion and the cradle of democracy, and through the Plaka high atop a mountain surround by steep cliffs. The only district, known for its shops, boutiques, and fine Greek way to reach the town of Fira is to ride a donkey, take a cuisine. The guide also led the group on a climb to one cable car, or follow a foot path. Although several of the of the most recognizable landmarks in the world, the students chose the very easy method of cable car, some Acropolis, where students were able to view the Temple of of the students decided to jog along the footpath. No one Athena Nike, built in 420 B.C. to honor the Greeks after chose the donkey. defeating the Persians. Next was the Parthenon, perhaps The cruise was definitely an enjoyable experience for the world’s greatest architectural feat, built in 432 B.C. to everyone. The students had the opportunity to relax at the house a thirty-five foot statue of the goddess Athena. The pool, play various cruise games throughout the day, eat at tour included the stadium which hosted the first modern- a variety of buffets, and dance at the disco in the evening. day Olympics in 1896, Hadrian’s Arch, and the Temple Arriving back at the mainland, a final stop was made of Zeus built in 515 B.C. to honor the most powerful of to view the Temple of Poseidon at the tip of Cape Sounion all Greek gods. overlooking the Aegean Sea. Students marveled at the In the mysteriously beautiful ancient city of Delphi, beauty of the temple as they reflected on the wonderful students learned that this was once considered the center experiences encountered during their visit to Athens and of the world, a city to which military leaders would travel the Greek Islands. in order to seek answers to questions from the resident —Martin O’Brien and Stacey Farone, Oracle in hopes of finding good fortune in battle. In Delphi, The International Orioles Sponsors students were able to view the site of the original Olympics, the Temple of Apollo, and priceless Greek artifacts in the Delphi Museum. The International Orioles then embarked on a four-day cruise through the Aegean Sea. The first stop was the island of Mykonos. Students viewed the beautiful white-washed homes of local residents, met Petro the Pelican, the official mascot of Mykonos for over fifty years, and had photo op- portunities in front of the famous windmills of Mykonos. The next stop was Patmos, a small Greek island where the monastery of Saint John sits high on a hill overlooking the island’s three thousand inhabitants. The trip continued on to Kusadasi, Turkey, where students toured the ancient ruins of Ephesus and a local carpet Austin Cerasoli, Derek Frank, Hasan Manzoor, Grant Whitaker and Brittney Little at the Parthenon in Athens, Greece

10 THE MARYLAND BULLETIN fall 2012 Around MSD Red Ribbon Week he Student Life Department recently celebrated Red TRibbon Week to raise awareness about alcohol and drug prevention. Begun by the National Family Partnership in 1986, Red Ribbon week is an alcohol and drug prevention awareness campaign that is observed annually in October. It was estab- lished in honor of Enrique (Kiki) Camarena, an American Drug Enforcement Agent who was killed in Mexico because of his work in preventing trafficking. According to the National Family Partnership, approximately eighty mil- lion people participate in Red Ribbon events every year. The Student Life Department kicked off Red Ribbon Week with the display of a wrecked car parked in the Near Ely parking lot at Frederick Campus— front of the school. Throughout the week, the car served Crashed vehicle on display throughout the week as a reminder to students of the potential consequences The school play, The Woes of Drinking and Driving, of substance abuse. was a joint project by the Student Life Department and Students participated in various awareness-raising Driver’s Education class. After the play, students took activities including wearing a red shirt to show unity and turns wearing a visual impairment goggle to experience visible support; they were given drug-free ribbon stickers the feeling of alcohol impairment. The goal of the play was and bookmarks with drug-free messages. The students to educate the students about the potential consequences also signed a pledge for a safe and healthy drug-free life- of drinking and driving. style, attended a drug and alcohol prevention workshop, Thanks to everyone for their support! and watched a school play in the auditorium given by the —Neshmayda Bravin, Behavior Specialist, Driver’s Education class. FC, [email protected]

Car crash scene - DanJohn Kerchner acting as an officer and Amanda Ames acting as a mother.

www.msd.edu 11 Around MSD Two Campuses, One Student Life Retreat or the first time, the Student Life staff from both the In the afternoon, the teams spent their time role-playing FFrederick and Columbia campuses worked in partner- about common situations that frequently occur in the ship to provide a retreat at Catoctin Park where approxi- dorm. The staff had a chance to share with each other situ- mately seventy staff—student life counselors, supervisors, ations they have experienced. Rex Moers, Dean of Students and behavior specialists—came together for collaborative, on the Frederick campus, Dawniela Patterson, Program team-building activities. The natural environment created Administrator at Columbia, and Neshmayda Bravin, Behavior a comfortable place for staff to take risks and engage in Specialist at Frederick, shared best practices and possible a variety of challenges. Residence halls supervisors from solutions for each situation. The principal topic of discussion both campuses created the activities and worked out the was bullying—how to recognize it and MSD’s zero tolerance logistics to make them successful. The first activity was policies. The discussions were valuable for everyone involved. introductions using names and birthplaces. Several staff The purpose of the retreat was to collaborate, empower, members realized that, not only were they born in the communicate efficiently and effectively, demonstrate same state, but also in the same hospital! Once assigned teamwork, and perform leadership building skills among to one of four teams, there were plenty of surprises and the Student Life staff. At the end of the day, staff members new encounters that continued throughout the day. Some appreciated the opportunity to interact and work together. participants discovered new abilities they did not realize The retreat was a great success, thanks to the commitment they had. Laughter from making mistakes and creating and support of the School. successes brought individuals closer to each other as they —Dawniela Patterson, Program Administrator, achieved common goals. CC, [email protected]

Student Life staff having a friendly competition during the retreat. Left line from front to back: Dale Dees, Aaron Bowman, (SLC from CC Hidden), Chris McQuaid, Mike Gardner, SLC from CC - Nicole Sichette, Angela Marie Vasquez, and Keri Mays. Right line from front to back: Mitch Goldberg, Mike Chappelle, Valerie Depcik, Lisa Velez, Susan Hosman, and George Papazis.

12 THE MARYLAND BULLETIN fall 2012 Around MSD Changes and Growth in FEECD

he 2012 school year has brought exciting changes the two-year-old toddler class as parents learn about the Tto the Family Education and Early Childhood opportunities for their children as they transition to Part Department. In the past, the Family Education B services at age three. Department provided only a half-day class for three The Family Education and Early Childhood Department year olds. However, because of requests from parents wishes to thank all the personnel involved in supporting for a full-day class and the need for early language these changes, particularly the summer crews who came acquisition, MSD has expanded its programs to in- with an abundance of patience as they prepared the rooms clude this option for three year olds. In addition, the and shouldered the move of all the boxes and materials decision to incorporate the pre-kindergarten program to ensure everything would be ready for the opening of into the Family Education Department was made in the school year. order to align with the Creative Curriculum which Another positive outcome of these changes has been would provide a more cohesive preschool learning for parents and family members. A permanent parent experience. At the Columbia Campus, this expansion meeting room is now available for parents and family required a move to a new location in order to provide members to meet and share information and resources as for the need of more instructional space and to offer well as have weekly ASL classes. The Family Support and parents and their children a peek into their future at Resource Center is also located in this area, providing the elementary department. families access to materials and resources. More parents After months of discussing and planning, the Family than ever are availing themselves of these services and Education Department is now happily located in the resources and are feeling a greater connection to the Steiner Building with the Steiner B portion of the building school. They are welcoming the opportunity to meet becoming a birth-to-five early childhood wing. The hall- MSD staff members and older students in the hallways ways are now filled with strollers, wagons, and children’s during the school day to learn more about the MSD artwork while the classrooms hold child-sized furniture experience. and colorful materials. The results of these changes have All of these changes and opportunities are adding up been felt immediately with a significant increase in en- to make a positive difference for our youngest students. rollment in both our three-year-old preschool class and —Deborah Marquez, Assistant Principal, Family pre-kindergarten program. Increases are also occurring in Education, CC, [email protected]

The “welcoming committee” of the new FEECD loca- tion: (L-R) Sam Tay- lor, Ermias Lemle, Jesse James, Brinda Basnyat, Valeria Rentas, Grace Hel- frich, Henry Clark, Mika Kenin, Dior Bowers

www.msd.edu 13 Around MSD Old Kent-McCanner Elementary Building Demolished uilt in 1961, the old Kent-McCanner Elementary build- images of excited children and devoted faculty and staff were Bing housed classrooms, dorms, and a cafeteria that could easy to envision. accommodate up to 80 students. The building was used for a While the building itself is no longer a part of the MSD variety of purposes by MSD students and staff for nearly 50 years. landscape, it will forever be a part of MSD history and cher- For many MSD graduates the building represents a place ished by all those who walked the halls. In its place there will of education, friendship, and home, with memories that will be a new and much anticipated bus loop and parking lot, last a lifetime. A simple walk down the empty corridors con- which will hopefully serve students and staff as faithfully as jured up images of what the building would have looked and the old elementary building. felt like in its heyday. With hand painted pictures adorning —Jennifer Lake, the walls and remnants of classrooms and dorm life about, Associate to the Superintendent, [email protected] Photo Credit: Larry Credit: Newman Photo Eric Mansfield’s rented plane Photo Credit: Joshua Finkle, taken from taken Finkle, Joshua Credit: Photo

14 THE MARYLAND BULLETIN fall 2012 Around MSD Sarcophagus ( ) Art ( ) Sarcophagus Art en high school students in Janet TMertz-Witczak’s Drawing and Painting class learned about Egypt’s culture, civilization, and art from 5,000 years ago. Egypt is well-known for its sarcophagi: a stone coffin shaped like an Egyptian body and covered with sculptures and inscriptions. Each stu- dent designed a detailed sarcophagus with large eyes with black eyeliner, a headdress, a large collar, jewelry, crossed arms, his or her name in hiero- glyphic symbols, a favorite element of nature, and colorful geometric shapes with metallic gold trim. For their final project, the students painted pictures their sarcophagi in the hallways of the Veditz basement. The halls have come alive with artwork! —Janet Mertz-Witczak, Art Teacher, FC, janet.mertz- Kali Doubledee, Senior Selena Dunham, Junior [email protected] Breast Cancer Awareness Month uring the month of DOctober, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Klipp- Redmond and Faupel Hall girls learned a lot about breast cancer. Lorraine Stoltz, a retiree of MSD and a breast cancer survivor, gave a fascinating presentation. She showed pictures and presented data on the disease which sparked a lot of questions from the girls. Lorraine gave out seven pink gifts to students who correctly answered questions related to her presentation. At the end, the girls presented her with a small pink pump- kin and a gift certificate to express their sincere gratitude. Lorraine is available to give presentations to other schools or deaf community groups. Thank you, Lorraine! —Susan Luttrell-Jordan, Student Life ASP Coordinator, FC,susan. [email protected]

www.msd.edu 15 Around MSD State Senator Nancy J. On the Eve of Election Day King Visits the MSD

On 11/5/2012, while MSD senior Ethan Sonnenstrahl was interning at Democratic Headquarters in Frederick, John State Senator Nancy J. King (District 39) toured the Frederick Delaney, congressional candidate for 6th District made an Campus on September 27, 2012. She is a member of the Senate unexpected visit. He stopped by at the headquarters to join Budget and Taxation committee which has oversight of MSD's Ethan, campaign staff, volunteers and other interns making operating budgets. On her right is interpreter Bobbie Quinn. calls to the voters on the day before the election. Jack and Rosalyn Gannon’s 1946 Chevrolet Pickup Restoration Completed hree years ago, Jack Gannon’s 1946 pick-up truck belong- Ting to his son, Jeff, was brought to the auto body shop to be totally renovated (see the Winter 2011-2012 issue of The Maryland Bulletin when the project was begun). Jack wanted to surprise Jeff who had left it in his barn before he left home for college. The agreement with the Gannons was that there would be no deadline and that they would pay for all parts. Over the ensuing years, students taking auto body as an elective worked on the truck from time to time. Then for the first time, an Auto Body Program Completer class was offered to students who chose this path for their career goal. This three-hour daily year-long class gave students an opportunity to focus on the chal- This completed 1946 Chevy Pick-Up! lenging job of dismantling, painting, and reassembling the truck. They worked hard, spending numerous hours them. It was amazing to see the transformation from the disconnecting rusted bolts and nuts and assembling new beginning to the end. When the truck was completed in parts. The students were very careful about putting the June of 2012, Jack and Rosalyn were called in to see the new painted parts back together. During this period, final product. They stood in amazement when they saw it, they learned the anatomy and specific parts of the truck. even asking if the truck was theirs! Many people do not realize how much time it takes to In appreciation for Mr. Brewer and the students’ hard do this kind of project right. One local auto body shop work, the Gannons took them all out to lunch at Carrabba’s owner, upon seeing the truck, was stunned to learn that Italian Grill. This was a great learning experience for the the owner had not been charged because it was part of students, and they will always have fond memories of this the students’ learning experience. special project. The students were very proud of their workmanship —Van Brewer, Auto Body Instructor, and would not let anyone outside of the program help FC, [email protected]

16 THE MARYLAND BULLETIN fall 2012 Around MSD Lights, Camera, Action! hannon Negussie’s students Da’Kai SBryant, Zion Ortiz, Justice Lambert, Clarissa Wojnar, Chelsea Iyere, and Srivanth Pothineni recently brought the book The Big Race to life by cre- ating their own film. With the help of drama teacher Stella Antonio and a little “green screen/chroma key” technology, students took viewers on a journey across the world. Each student was responsible for finding background pictures for four specific geographic locations and creating a mask for each character before filming. When the filming was complete, the students learned about editing using the iMovie program. On October 2nd, their creation was showcased in front of the entire elementary school. Shannon Negussie, 3rd grade The moviemakers proudly display their books. top (l to r) Justice Lambert, Shen Rothermel, Chelsea Iyere Front Zion Ortiz, Srivanth Pothineni, Da’Kai teacher- [email protected] Bryant, Clarissa Wojnar Lisa Brinks: A Doctor in the House

n late August on the campus of Gallaudet University, boards of Mark Seven Ibefore a panel of distinguished scholars, MSD’s own Deaf Foundation and Lisa Brinks stood for an hour and a half defending her Deaf Women United; dissertation entitled “Principal-Leaders in Schools for married the love of Secondary Level Deaf Students: Perceived Effects on her life, Dr. Andrew Principal-Leadership Behaviors Influencing School Brinks; saw two of Performance and Student Success.” And with that Ms. her four children get Lisa Brinks became Dr. Lisa Brinks. married; had three This was a hard fought victory. Lisa entered the PhD grandchildren; and program in Administration and Supervision in 2003, for the past five plus and, upon completing all of her courses and passing her years has been the comprehensive examinations, she started writing her Assistant Principal dissertation in 2007. She conducted a deep study of nine for MSD’s Career and schools for the deaf nation-wide, analyzed the characters Technology Education and practices of their principal-leaders, analyzed four Department. years of student demographic data, and conducted over In the two months forty-five interviews. Then she had to compile the data since her defense, Lisa and her findings into a dissertation, which received has been thrilled to Dr. Lisa Brinks the highest accolades from her Dissertation Advisory spend more time with Committee, as this was the first study of its kind in her family and has resumed cycling, completing both Deaf Education. a half-century and full century. The entire MSD com- In the years prior to and since pursuing her doctor- munity congratulates Dr. Brinks on a job well done. ate, Lisa was actively involved with the Deaf Community —G. Kevin Strachan, Assistant Superintendent/ in different capacities, including serving on the Principal, FC, [email protected] www.msd.edu 17 Around MSD In The Street Festival in Downtown Frederick his year marked the 30th year of Frederick’s annual 2012 In the Street celebration with a performance along TIn the Street festival. The event attracts approximately Carroll Creek! 50,000 people every year to Market Street—stretching MSD students practiced for several weeks to put to- from Carroll Creek to 7th Street—to enjoy food, fun, and gether a show that would entertain and educate attendees entertainment. Locals and people from out of town come about MSD and Deaf Community. In order to attract the together to celebrate the historic district of Frederick and attention of event-goers, many of the performance pieces to see exhibits, performances, and activities presented included music, cheering, and dancing. by vendors representing the essence of what Frederick MSD high school student Jad Gore opened with a breath- has to offer. taking ASL interpretation of the National Anthem. He then Celebrate Frederick, a private, non-profit corporation, segued into his role as a master of ceremonies, providing works in partnership with the City of Frederick to orga- educational background introducing each subsequent skit. nize In the Street and other special events throughout the Eager to pump up the audience with Oriole spirit, the MSD year. With Maryland School for the Deaf (MSD) Frederick cheerleaders took the stage to get the audience chanting, Campus nestled in Frederick City, Celebrate Frederick en- “Yell, Orange, ORANGE! Yell, Black, BLACK! Yell, Orange, courages MSD participation in local activities and ensures Black! Go ORIOLES!!” MSD cheerleading coach Emilia Sign Language interpreters are provided at downtown Nowalski invited several elementary students to cheer events. This year, MSD was fortunate to be included in the Continued to page 29

MSD cheerleaders and Elementary students work together to This choreographed dance caught the attention of passersby! pump up the audience! Left to Right: Everd Morales, Brandon Left to Right: Qyashiny Robinson, Jacelia Washington, Alexandra Seaton, Rachel Beckham, Jade Macedo, Bella Finkle, Courtney Pinder Rideout, Citrine Lummer, Marika Lewis, Taylor Gary

Miss Deaf America and MSD graduate, Chanel Gleicher, engages the crowd in her thought provoking performance of “Deaf MC Jad Gore introduces Freddy X and ASLoquist Tammy Jo Ellis. Community Ain’t Ragged!”

18 THE MARYLAND BULLETIN fall 2012 The Junior Bulletin Contributed by MSD Students NAD Youth Leadership Camp

hen people think of a camp, our rights and privileges as a deaf Wthey probably imagine a place person, the foundation for setting up where one sleeps in a cabin or tent an organization or leading the fight for and participates in outdoor activities. our rights like National Association of But NAD Youth Leadership Camp is the Deaf does. Finally, the Discovery different. It is a month-long experi- class is where we learned how to trust ence where campers gain invaluable teammates and use strategies to com- skills and everlasting memories. It is plete challenging activities. a place where young people socialize The campers were split into four with sixty-three other campers from teams of sixteen campers each. We had all over the United States. Students to rely on our teammates for skills de- have the opportunity to make tons velopment and some fun competition. of new friends and to create special Points were earned upon completion Happy MSD campers memories. In addition to the typical and mastery of chores, classes, debates, Quinton Johnson and Lauren Goldberg outdoor activities, campers learn about spirit events, nightly activities, and diverse kinds of leadership styles and Camp Bowl (similar to Academic Bowl). for the Deaf Foundation helped me pay explore which type is theirs. The daily Every day, we excitedly checked team for this once-in-a-lifetime experience. I schedule includes rotations of four dif- scores from the previous day until the can now graduate from MSD knowing ferent classes: Media, Outdoor Living winning team was finally announced. I have fulfilled all the dreams I had as Skills, Advocacy, and Discovery. We also had the chance to go on field a high school student. Because of MSD The Media class is where students trips—to the laundromat, on hikes, to Foundation, I will carry cherished improve skills in making vlogs and Newport Beach, and more. memories of the camp for the rest of my writing articles for the newsletter, “I wanted to go to YLC, so I com- life. Youth Leadership Camp is for you Daily Drum, which is similar to The peted for a camp scholarship, but I as it was for me!” —Lauren Goldberg Maryland Bulletin. The Outdoor Living almost decided not to go because I Sophomores and juniors, if you Skills (OLS) is a class on developing was not sure what YLC would be like. would like further information, go to practical skills for camping. The most I am now very grateful that I decided www.nad.org or better yet, come and important lessons are disposing of to follow through. It was the best deci- ask us about our experiences! waste and litter, making a fire in several sion I ever made!” —Quinton Johnson —Lauren Goldberg and ways, and camping with just a tarp. In “This camp was something I wanted Quinton Johnson, MSD seniors the Advocacy class, we learned about to do so badly, and Maryland School

www.msd.edu 19 The Junior Bulletin Contributed by MSD Students New SBG Officers

(L-R) President Dalton Kramer, Vice President Jehanne McCullough, Katie Zendarski, Secretary of Academic Affairs Quinton Johnson, Treasurer Tayla Newman, Secretary of External Activities Darrius Doe

Hood Start: An Opportunity, A Challenge, and An Experience t is not every day a student gets a chance to go the extra mile and register Ifor college courses while he is still a high school student. Such is the expe- rience I, a current senior at the Maryland School for the Deaf, am having at nearby Hood College, thanks to their Hood Start program. Instead of roaming around the high school campus doing things such as practicing for the upcom- ing Academic Bowl or completing my college applications, I can actually be found in a college classroom, intently absorbing all the information from the instructor (conveyed through an interpreter). This experience is something I will be eternally grateful for because it is giving me the opportunity to prepare for college coursework—much different from what is expected in a high school class, by the way. Another reason why I will always appreciate being given this opportunity is the chance to hone my time management skills since a college student is expected to juggle class at- tendance, extensive reading expectations, and frequent writing assignments. All this on top of finding the time to apply to colleges! I am thoroughly enjoying my time at Hood College and recommend the Hood Start program to anyone who wants to have this valuable experience and get a head start on earning college credits. After all, there are few things MB Ethan Sonnenstrahl at more worthwhile than going to college while still in high school! Hood College in Frederick, MD —Ethan Sonnenstrahl, Senior

20 THE MARYLAND BULLETIN fall 2012 Sportscope High School Cheerleaders

Top (L-R) Head Coach Emilia Nowalski, Paige Brewer, Marika Lewis, Assistant Coach Dano Hernandez bottom Rachel Beckham, Brittney Little, Courtney Rideout

hat a remarkable cheerleading season! This fall, the were made through Varsity to ensure that a percentage WMSD cheerleading squad took on a goal of more dif- would go to cancer research. ficult stunts and cheers that really challenged their skills, At MSD’s homecoming pep rally, stunning new uni- strength, and overall conditioning. They also worked to forms were premiered. At Saturday’s game, the squad led broaden the variety of cheering options at their disposal. the MSD crowd in full force throughout the game. Fans In all, nine cheerleaders committed themselves to the un- were wowed by the cheerleaders’ performances. This year, dertaking: seniors Courtney Rideout, seniors had voted on two students to Paige Brewer, and Auder Morales; do the Orioles song: Mia Goldberg and juniors Rachel Beckham and Brittney Tarja Lewis with drummer Lauren Little; and sophomores Marika Lewis Goldberg. and Taylor Gary. They each proved to Head coach Emilia Nowalski be up to the task by being energetic would like to thank the athletic de- and dedicated to practice and games. partment and fans for their support During the month of October, and assistant coach Dani Hernandez the cheering squad was proud to be a for her outstanding job and devotion supporter of Breast Cancer Awareness to the team. Month, wearing pink shirts and sport- —Head Coach ing pink pompons. Their purchases Emilia Nowalski, FC

www.msd.edu 21 Sportscope For complete win/loss records, go to www.msd.edu High School Girls Volleyball

he Maryland School for the Deaf Life Christian School. In pool play, were defeated by the Fairfax Firebirds. Tvarsity and junior varsity volleyball Maryland tied New Life Christian Christy Zendarski was selected to the teams have logged another successful, but lost to Carroll Christian and John all-tournament team. though shortened, season. They bagged Carroll School, going on to defeat St. For the first time, on the weekend first place in the New Life Fall Classic Maria Goretti in the Silver Playoff of September 28, the Arizona State Silver Playoffs, third at the Spike Out, semi-finals and New Life Christian School for the Deaf and Blind hosted second in the Oriole Classic, and first in the finals. Spike Out. In pool play, Maryland at the Independent-Parochial School MSD hosted its annual Oriole beat the Texas School for the Deaf, League Tournament. For the first Classic. The varsity girls went 6-0 in Phoenix Day School for the Deaf, time in the Eastern Schools for the round robin play, defeated Mt. Airy New Mexico School for the Deaf, Deaf Athletic Association (ESDAA) Christian Academy in the semi-finals California School for the Deaf at history, the volleyball tournament match, but then lost to Heritage Riverside, and Arizona State School was cancelled due to Hurricane Sandy Academy in the finals. Tarja Lewis was for the Deaf and Blind. In the semi- in New York leaving the team with a named to the all-tournament team. finals, Maryland lost to Texas School strange unfinished feeling. The junior varsity girls defeated St. for the Deaf, settling for third place In early September, MSD attended Maria Goretti in their semi-final match, with a win over the California School the New Life Fall Classic at New advancing to the finals where they for the Deaf at Fremont. Tarja Lewis

VARSITY—Top (L-R) Head Coach Vicki Kitsembel, Emily DeSimone, Bridget Berrigan, Sierra McConville, Tessa Lewis, Alexa Paulay-Simmons, Monique Johnson, Christy Zendarski, Assistant Coach Priscilla Biskupiak Front Manager Jehanne McCullough, Tarja Lewis, Lauren Goldberg, Manager Chaz Seremeth, Rebecca Washington, Mia Goldberg, Manager Katie Zendarski

22 THE MARYLAND BULLETIN fall 2012 Sportscope and Tessa Lewis were named to the Deafdigest.com Mia Goldberg all-tournament team. All-American Team Sierra McConville With scores of 25-17, 17-25, 25-17, Tarja Lewis 25-17, top-seeded Maryland defended Frederick All-Gazette Team its championship title in style by go- National Deaf Interscholastic First Team ing undefeated in the Independent- Athletics Association Setter- Tarja Lewis Parochial School League (IPSL) tour- All-American Team Second Team nament, winning the championship First Team Tessa Lewis Setter - Tarja Lewis match against St. John’s Catholic Prep. Honorable Mention OH -Tessa Lewis Rebecca Washington Tarja Lewis, Tessa Lewis, and Rebecca OH- Rebecca Washington Washington were voted to the IPSL Independent-Parochial All-League Team. Frederick News-Post All Area Team School League The season ended with a varsity Second Team All-League Team 25-10-1 record and a junior varsity Setter -Tarja Lewis Honorable Mention Tarja Lewis record of 13-8. Senior Tarja Lewis led Tessa Lewis Tessa Lewis the team with 614 assists, sophomore Rebecca Washington Rebecca Washington Tessa Lewis with 300 kills, and senior Rebecca Washington a close second everyone—parents, managers, score- and several talented rising freshmen with 270 kills. keeper Norma Clapp, volunteers, and are looking forward to an even better Despite the shortened season, the others—for their help and endless sup- season in 2013. coaches were proud of the volleyball port and encouragement throughout —Vicki Kitsembel, Head Coach, teams’ accomplishments. They would the season. With Mother Nature’s FC, [email protected] like to express a special thank you to cooperation, coaches, returning players,

junior VARSITY— top (l-r) Assistant Coach Nancy J. Lewis, Paula Hare, Monique Johnson, Manager Jehanne McCullough, Manager Chaz Seremeth, Manager Katie Zendarski, Carolyn Wiley, Jaqqie Boese, Head Coach Ursa Rewolinski bottom Kristin Williams, Allyson Bortoletto, Corbin Register, Christy Zendarski, Monet Clark

www.msd.edu 23 Sportscope For complete win/loss records, go to www.msd.edu High School Football ast March, MSD’s football program Jake ran in a 15-yard game-winning MSD ended their 2012 season with Lwas dealt a blow when Athletic touchdown with thirty seconds re- balanced offensive statistics. With the Director Andy Bonheyo announced maining in the fourth quarter. At their help of a committed offensive line, the that he would be retiring as head coach. homecoming, MSD continued the team had three key running backs to Through hard work and dedication, streak by defeating the Indiana School carry them through the season: Darrius Coach Bonheyo had developed a win- for the Deaf. The game was intense, but Doe, senior; Mo Kamara, senior; and ning football program and, although MSD came out on top with a final score Tarik Wallace, sophomore. The of- no one could fill his shoes, assistant of 28 to 6. The team then traveled to fense outgained their opponents on coach Joshua Doudt was hired to take Talladega, Alabama, to play Alabama the ground by running 2,448 to the over the program. School for the Deaf where they were opponents’ total of 1,601 yards, averag- MSD’s 2012 football team got off to victorious with Darrius Doe and Jake ing 5.2 yards per carry to 3.2 yards per a rough start but they finished strong Bonheyo in the backfield. Darrius carry. Starting linemen Yave Sanchez, with a six-game winning streak. Early carried the ball nine times for a total freshman; Bailey Moers, freshman; Jake in the season MSD faced difficult -ad of 74 yards in addition to a 79-yard Grindstaff, junior; and Cody Moers, versaries in Avalon, Riverdale Baptist, punt return for a touchdown, and Jake junior, will be back next year to help and Perry Street Prep, but the season threw to three different receivers for continue the rich football tradition ended with eight hard-earned wins three touchdowns. With three games while the team will lose graduating se- and three losses. remaining on their schedule, MSD did nior Taran Taylor. MSD’s defense, under After their difficult start, the team not give up but battled against rival the guidance of defensive coordinator regrouped and mounted a winning school MSSD winning the game 22 Calvin Doudt, was able to give their comeback lead by their key quarterback, to 6. MSD currently has a 29-game opponents a hard time on the ground. Jake Bonheyo. Against Options Charter, winning streak against deaf schools. MSD’s defense was led by linebackers

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Top (L-R) Wendell Pratt (Video Technician), Jorge Aguilar, Mauricio Orozco, Alan Sullivan, James Brooks, Jake Bonheyo, Angelo Archibald, Nick Hernandez, Tarik Wallace, Jake Grindstaff, Jeffrey Navarro, Sarah Treese (Athletic Trainer) middle Calvin Doudt (Defensive Coordinator), Ronnie Taylor (Assistant Coach), Marty Blomquist (Assistant Coach), Brandon Garrett, Daren Tharpe, Yave Sanchez, Tobi Lisoyi, Diamani McNeely, Evan Kurth, Bailey Moers, Ryan Carr, Chester Kuschmider (Assistant Coach), Joshua Doudt (Head Coach) bottom Davy Bahan (Manager), Darrius Doe, DanJohn Kerchner, Jad Gore, Mohamed Kamara, Cody Moers, Taran Taylor, Tijani Bukari, Nerville Nde (Manager). Missing: Austin Cerasoli, Sam Lundquist, James Doolittle

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Cody Moers and Tarik Wallace; Cody led the team in tackles by notching Deafdigest.com Capital Area Football sixty-nine tackles while Tarik came Coach of the Year Conference (CAFC) in second with sixty. Together they Joshua Doudt North Division had three sacks, one fumble recovery, First Team All Academic Team one batted pass, and two interceptions. Mohamed Kamara Darrius Doe MSD would also like to recognize three Darrius Doe defensive linemen who contributed First Team to the team’s successful season: Yave Cody Moers RB- Darrius Doe Taran Taylor Sanchez, freshman; Diamani McNeely, OL- Cody Moers freshman; and Tobi Lisoyi, junior. Jake Bonheyo DL- Mohamed Kamara Head Coach Joshua Doudt would National Deaf Interscholastic DL- Taran Taylor like to thank his seniors Darrius Doe, Athletics Association (NDIAA) Frederick News Post Mo Kamara, Taran Taylor, DanJohn First Team Kerchner, Sam Lundquist, and Austin Second Team CB/FS – Darrius Doe Cerasoli, for contributing to the pro- DB – Darrius Doe gram and also to congratulate return- OG/MLB – Cody Moers DL – Mohamed Kamara ing players for completing a successful HB /DE– Mohamed Kamara season. The football season may have Second Team Honorable Mention ended, but Coach Doudt is eagerly OT/DT – Yave Sanchez Tarik Wallace looking forward to another exciting OG/DT/FB- Taran Taylor Frederick Gazette season next fall. Honorable Mention Honorable Mention —Joshua Doudt, Head Coach, QB/FS – Jake Bonheyo DL – Mohamed Kamara FC, [email protected] The Wall Gets a Facelift

he wall near the basketball court between the Benson and Chester painted the wall with pride and love, finishing it a TVeditz buildings used to be covered with graffiti. Peter few days before MSD’s Homecoming. An immediate success, Badavas, an assistant in the Athletics and PE department, felt it became a popular setting for Homecoming photos and has that it needed a facelift. He designed several different murals been attracting a lot of attention ever since. Thank you to Peter Badavas and Chester Kuschmider for for the wall and asked others which they preferred. Then Peter making this possible! asked Chester Kuschmider, an art major and head baseball —Andrew Bonheyo, Athletics Director, FC, coach and assistant football coach, to paint the wall. [email protected]

www.msd.edu 25 Sportscope For complete win/loss records, go to www.msd.edu Middle School Varsity Football

Top (L-R) Assistant Coach Tim Schwarzenberger, Blake Brewer, Jake Bortoletto, Jiang McConville, Head Coach Jerry Mabashov, Austin Latin, Maverick Obermiller, Quincy Johnson, Assistant Coach Dennis White Middle Zeke Martinez, Maurice Braxton, Jazob Monroe-Caldwell, John Werner, Jr., Brady Perry, Connor Switenky, Cade Patterson, Dayton Newman front Maguire Hause, Arnold Hatton, III, Rory Lewis, Jason Werner, Rory Dietz Youth Football

Top (L-R) Assistant Coach Andre Burke, Head Coach Rick Baker, Assistant Coach Andrew Pellicer, Assistant Coach Tom D’Angelo Middle Celso Martinez, Andre Pellicer, Zack D’Angelo, Austin Baker, Marden Kowalczyk, Cole Moran, Joshua Wojnar front Kieran Adamson, Nathan Sheppeck, Ethan Sheppeck, Amo Konkel-Harmon, Dre Burke, Sean Adamson

26 THE MARYLAND BULLETIN fall 2012 Sportscope Middle School Varsity Volleyball

top (L-R) Assistant Coach Jacelia Washington, Kaitlyn Weeks, Juliana Bahan, Tamia Haris, Karita Lewis, Gillian Lawrence, Alina Kenina, Kaela Luttrell, Madison Givens, Head Coach: Lisa Schwarzenberger bottom Anna Wood-Jacobowitz, Isabella Walker, Eve Wood-Jacobowitz, Brooke Bonheyo Middle School Junior Varsity Volleyball

top (L-R) Head Coach Jacelia Washington, Victoria Moran, Cassidy Perry, Meghan Luebehusen, Cara Bielucke, Ksenia Markel, Marisa Montoya, Manager Malika Canada, Assistant Coach Lisa Schwarzenberger bottom Freya Seremeth, Lily DeSimone, Crystal Hirsch, Bridgitta Luttrell

www.msd.edu 27 Sportscope For complete win/loss records, go to www.msd.edu Youth Soccer

top (L-R) Coaches – Anthony Bielucke, Jeffrey Salit, John Edington, Ellen Tansky middle Milana Bielucke, Hanna Johnston- Shaw, Ericia Smith, Anevay Patterson, Taria Pellicer, Sascha Tansky, Crystal Salit BOTTOM Jalina Dietz, Caitlyn D’Angelo, Sierra Herzig-Wilcox, Citrine Lummer, Tilde Edington, Lera Walkup

Top (L-R) Assistant Coach Travis Guettler, Head Coach Tony Ortiz, David Wilcox middle Ian Guettler, Tindra Edington, Ethan Guettler, Neva Whittaker, Keanu Boren, Keanu Wilcox, Miaram Dzougoutov, Maverick Finkle bottom Zaylee Taylor, Zeke Ortiz, Josiah Lockhart, Tahoe Wilcox, Dwayne Collins, Aloy Fitzpatrick

28 THE MARYLAND BULLETIN fall 2012 Sportscope 2012 MSD Summer Camp

back (L-R) Aide Roberta Monroe, Aide Tom Korn, Citrine Lummer, Taria Pellicer, Leah Kaftan, Paige Austin, Ashley Ober, Skyler Renfrew, Teacher Cara Keith, Aide Kelly Green front Seth Foster, Faith Hutson, Amo Konkel-Harmon, Crystal Salit, Clarissa Wonjar, Andre Pellicer Missing Tyler Dees and Zion Ortiz uring the week of June 25, MSD hosted an Elementary such as blind volleyball, kickball, baseball, and several new DAcademic/Fun Camp under Camp Director Scott games Val shared from her experiences. After an hour of Morrison. Twelve campers from third to fifth grades -en games, the campers retreated to the MSD pool for the rest joyed a fabulous week guided by teacher Cara Keith and of the afternoon for a refreshing swim. Having undergone assisted by teacher aides Kelly Green and Roberta Monroe. swim tests the first day to access their skill levels, most of The morning sessions found the campers exploring various the campers ended up on the diving board showing off hands-on topics, and the classroom was filled with laughter their talents! and smiles throughout the week. The final afternoon of camp, campers and their families After lunch, the campers enjoyed playing a variety of enjoyed milk and cake to reward them for their outstand- games in the Benson Gym as the heat wave kept everyone ing behavior throughout the camp. inside. Each day the staff (Kelly Green, Val Oshman, and —Scott Morrison, Director of Summer Tom Korn) led the campers through games of their choice Camps, FC, [email protected]

Continued from page 18 Ragged.” This diverse group of MSD students, graduates, with her squad. They practiced hard together to develop and staff put together an educational and entertaining this special cheerleading segment and to show the crowd show for all ages! how students of all ages work together at MSD. MSD’s involvement at In the Street was remarkable on An MSD staff member and Child of Deaf Adult (CODA) many levels. It provided an opportunity for MSD students Jacelia Washington captivated the attention of passersby of various ages to work together to produce an entertaining as she signed several popular songs. She also led a choreo- performance for the local community, helped spread awareness graphed dance performed with two MSD high school girls. about MSD and Deaf Community, and reinforced a working Tammy Jo Ellis, an ASLoquist, and Freddy X entertained relationship with the City of Frederick. Positive feedback from young children and adults by roving through the crowd the crowd has MSD eager to put together another show for MB and making animal balloons. The reigning Miss Deaf the 2013 In the Street performance. America and MSD graduate, Chanel Gleicher, closed with a —Erin Rae Buck Skees, Outreach thought-provoking show entitled “Deaf Community Ain’t Coordinator, [email protected]

www.msd.edu 29 Community News MSD Foundation’s 9th Annual A Huge Success! ne hundred and twenty golfers and hot dogs, grilled and served by Oparticipated in the Maryland members of the Air Force Medical School for the Deaf Foundation’s Operations Agency from Fort Detrick! 9th Annual Golf Tournament. This was the third year in a row that September 14, 2012 was a delight- members of the Air Force volunteered ful day for playing golf at the their services to help make this event beautiful Hollow Creek Golf Club a success, and they’re already looking in Middletown, Maryland. The forward to helping again next year. enthusiastic golfers enjoyed the Tournament winners this year were: fabulous weather, great food, and first place - Sorenson Communications, entertaining contests and chal- second place - Merrill Lynch, and third lenges along the course. place - Team West. Thanks to the sponsors, golf- Frederick Memorial Hospital very ers, donors and volunteers who generously paid to sponsor a student helped ensure the success of the team from MSD. Three lucky MSD tournament, the founda- students and one teacher tion earned a net profit of were selected to play in about $23,000. Proceeds the tournament. Students from this event are added were Jehanne McCullough, to the MSD Foundation’s Chaz Seremeth and Jiang fund to benefit the students McConville, and they were of the Maryland School for accompanied by teacher the Deaf. The money will Jerry Mabashov. This was help provide scholarships, a great opportunity, and awards, computer technol- the group enjoyed their ogy, learning enhancements, experience. and much more in support The MSD Foundation of MSD students. is always looking for new For the second year in a sponsors and players for row, the Presenting Sponsor this annual event. Their was the Thadikonda Research next tournament is ten- Foundation. Shockley Honda tatively scheduled for participated as a Gold Sponsor. September 13, 2013. You First United Bank & Trust, can contact Gwena West Maryland Automobile at gwena.MSDF@comcast. Dealers Association, Bray net, or at 240-394-0330 and Scarff, and Petersen’s for an update, or check Carpet & Flooring all par- the Maryland School ticipated as Silver Sponsors. for the Deaf Foundation Rager, Lehman & Houck, P.C. website at www.MSD- was welcomed as a new Silver Foundation.org. MB Sponsor. Photo credit—Jerry Mabashov —Gwena West, Flamers Charbroil of (L-R) Jerry Mabashov, Jiang McConville, Jehanne McCollough and MSD Foundation’s Prime Outlets, Hagerstown Chaz Seremeth had a great day learning about golf and working on Program Coordinator, provided awesome burgers their skills. [email protected]

30 THE MARYLAND BULLETIN fall 2012 MSD Alumni Profile By FrankBy AlbertKali Schwartz, Doubledee, Lee Tharpe his son Senior III, Senior Van AldenMark Brewer, Edward ‘71 Richmond, ‘67

ark Richmond is said to be a curious, assertive, Institute of Technology and Mopen-minded, and friendly person who loves to majoring in psychology. help people. He also loves to try new things. Mark is full Raising Jenna taught Mark of positive spirit and is a proud Maryland School for the some things that he wants to Deaf alumnus. share with Maryland School Born on October 20, 1947, in Baltimore, Maryland, for the Deaf students. He Mark grew up in a hearing family, so he is first-gen- suggests that students have eration deaf. He was mainstreamed at the William big dreams for their future S. Baer School in Baltimore, but when his parents and strive to make them a divorced, Mark transferred to the Maryland School reality because the real world for the Deaf in the seventh grade. That was when he is a challenge and can be learned American Sign Language for the first time. overwhelming. It is time to Mark felt awkward when trying to sign to his friends; get serious, study hard, and he remembers that he was not good at fingerspelling. achieve good grades. Also, he Mark E. Richmond But he liked MSD because he could finally understand warns that the competition as senior in 1967 his teachers whereas he had had to work hard to under- for getting a good job is tough, stand the teachers in public school. He does not think so students must be well prepared for the real world. He of himself as an athletic person, but he still loves to is very thankful to the Lord for a wonderful life, and he play soccer, basketball, and scrimmage football. He encourages people to follow a life of faith. MB also played ping pong in the dormitory when there were student ping pong tournaments. Mark graduated from the Maryland School for the Deaf in 1967 with a dream of earning a degree from Gallaudet; although he tried his best, he was unable to complete his BA. Instead, he went to an IBM training program for eight months. After leaving that program, he worked at the United States Postal Service for thirty-six years. In the beginning he did not enjoy the work, but through the years he got promotions and learned to love his job. He is currently retired. After retirement, Mark became very involved in dif- ferent activities and organizations. He is currently the president of the Bowling Association, plays volleyball through his church, and even enjoys the game of horse- shoes. In addition, Mark has also been employed at the Hampshire View Baptist Deaf Church to fix things such as computers and cars. Speaking of gadgets, Mark tends to be the first person to get the latest technology such as the microwave, the cell phone, or the computer; he loves to keep up with current trends and remembers all too well what it was like to live without closed captioning on TV. Mark enjoys traveling to different countries. He has been to eleven countries including the Deaf Olympics in Europe. Mark enjoys help- ing people and is planning to go to Africa for two weeks to help a local deaf pastor. Mark has one daughter, Jenna, who graduated from MSD in 2008. She is currently attending the Rochester Mark Richmond and his daughter Jenna, ‘08

www.msd.edu 31 Alumni News By Terri M. Dietz, ‘99, Editor, [email protected] 1935—William M. Kelly, 98, passed away on November 13, 2012. Hailing from Baltimore, he was the oldest liv- ing MSD alumnus, graduating with the class of 1935. He was the beloved husband of the late Olive C. Kelly (class of 1941), devoted father of Brenda Kelly-Frey (and hus- band Frederick L. Frey), loving grandfather of Frederick William and Caroline Rebecca and great-grandfather of Evelyn Olivia. The family received friends at the Harry H. Witzke funeral home; a mass of Christian burial was held at St. Louis Catholic Church and interment at Crest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Contributions may be made to MSD Foundation, P.O. Box 636, Frederick, MD 21705 or to Camp Mark #7, 8100 Glendale Drive, Frederick, MD 21702. His words of wisdom were “I hope to inspire each of you, as you go through life, to devote yourself to com- William Michael munity activities and community goals. The community Kelly, ‘35 in which you live, whatever community that turns out to be, deserves your time and your talent.” 1955—Alfred L. Markell, 77, of Romney, WV passed away on Friday, November 2, 2012 at his home while under the care of Hospice. Born on August 29, 1935 in Baltimore, MD., he was the son of the late Phillip Markell and Olivia (Nash) Markell Todzonia. He gradu- ated from Maryland School for the Deaf in 1955. He was a maintenance worker for the City of Greenbelt, MD, until retirement. Surviving is his wife, Mary Pennington Markell, a son, David Ernest Markell, of 2009—Chanel Gleicher Manassas, VA, a sister, Christy Kanipe of Florida, a won the title of Miss Deaf half- brother, Phillip Markell, of Columbus, Ohio, two America at last summer’s grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral National Association of services were held at McKee Funeral Home Chapel, the Deaf (NAD) conference Alfred Lee Augusta, WV on November 6 with Chaplain Stephon in Louisville, Kentucky. Markell, ‘55 Reed officiating. Mr. Markell was interred in Cedar Chanel began pageant- Lawn Memorial Park, Hagerstown, MD. (McKee Funeral ry after first witnessing Maryland School for the Home, Augusta, WV) Deaf’s pageant as a fresh- 1974—Joel S. Wiener, 57, originally from New York man. After this, Chanel and a graduate of the Maryland School for the Deaf, competed in four pageants passed away on July 27, 2012. He was the proud father as a student at MSD. She of MSD alumni Justin and Karla Wiener, Class of was twice named Miss and 2011. Joel was well-known for his commitment and Mr. MSD with her male dedication to MSD athletics and the Booster Club. A partner and won Miss MSD memorial service in his honor was held in the Benson during her junior year. As gymnasium at the Maryland School for the Deaf on a result, she qualified for September 15, 2012. The gym was packed with family the Miss and Mr. Deaf and friends, and the service included guest speakers and Teen America competition a slideshow featuring photos of Joel’s boyhood. He will and was subsequently was be sorely missed by the MSD community. Donations crowned Miss Junior NAD Joel Stanley in memory of Joel can be sent to Maryland School for at the biennial Jr. NAD Wiener, ‘74 the Deaf Booster Club. conference in 2007.

32 THE MARYLAND BULLETIN fall 2012 Alumni News By Terri M. Dietz, ‘99, Editor, [email protected] MSD’s BSA Troop Soon Turns Ninety On April 23, 2013, Maryland School for the Deaf Boy Scout Troop 258 will become ninety years old. They would love to hear from alumni who were members of the troop. Please write in with memo- ries of scouting events. Eagle scouts: Troop 258 would especially love to hear from the Eagle scouts as the National Eagle Association would like to up- date contact infor- mation. MSD wants to share Boy Scout sto- 1996—Dr. Erin McLaughlin Zodda has had an event- ries in upcoming is- ful year! She received her PhD in Clinical Psychology sues of The Maryland from Gallaudet University and married Dr. Jason Zodda Bulletin. Please write in an outdoor wedding in New Jersey. Dr. McLaughlin to Jane Redding at jane. currently has a full-time temporary teaching position in [email protected]. Look for more the undergraduate Psychology Department at Gallaudet details in the next issue. University. Best of luck on your endeavors! Community News Dr. Edward Corbett, well- known as a leader in the field of deaf education, passed away on October 12, 2012. He graduated from Gallaudet University with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and received his master’s from California State University, Northridge in both Education and Administration and Supervision in 1971. He taught at the Louisiana School for the Deaf and then became the Assistant Dr. Edward Superintendent at the Corbett E-2005—Lisa Monroe Schwarzenberger married her Maryland School for the longtime friend Timothy Schwarzenberger of Kansas in Deaf from 1976-1980. He worked at Gallaudet University an outdoor wedding in Frederick, Maryland, on August 2, from 1980-1990 and then at the Ohio School for the Deaf 2012. Lisa is currently working in the Family Education as their superintendent until 2010. Dr. Corbett’s fam- department at the Maryland School for the Deaf and her ily has requested donations to be made payable to “The husband, Tim, (who used to work at Maryland School for Playground Fund, OSD,” and sent to Ohio School for the the Deaf) is employed by the National Institute of Health Deaf, C/O Bobbie Huebner, 500 Morse Road, Columbus, in Bethesda, Maryland. Congratulations to the newlyweds! Ohio 43214. MB

www.msd.edu 33 MSD Flashback Edward P. Gale: MSD’s Unsung Teacher n the late 1880s, Edward Payson Gale was a well-loved teacher at Ithe Maryland School for the Deaf, but few now recall his history. Born in Pennsylvania in December, 1859, Edward was of New England ancestry, his father, three uncles, and one brother all ministers. Edward spent the greater part of his youth in New York State where he was educated in public schools, later attend- ing Oberlin College in Ohio. In 1883, after his course of work there, he accepted a position at the American School for the Deaf in Hartford, Connecticut. While there he became acquainted with an associate, Mr. S.T. Walker. When Mr. Walker went on to become the new Superintendent of the Kansas School for the Deaf in 1885, he offered Edward a position. In 1889 Mr. Gale was offered a teaching position with the Maryland School for the Deaf which he accepted, finding himself MSD teacher Edward P. Gale in the 1880s (left) and 1928 back East once again. The school’s Biennial Report to the State Legislature described him as an “experienced hearing teacher.” with the school. Initially Edward was listed as “Teacher of the Second Class,” but several years later Each of Mr. Gale’s three daughters took over the “First Class” also referred to as the “High Class” or “College Preparatory.” also taught at the school: Mrs. Ruth Gale He held this position for the majority of his career, becoming in many ways synony- Van Swearingen taught art for several mous with the title. years, Mrs. Dorothy Gale Trail taught Mr. Gale was very active in the Frederick Community. In the spring of 1892 he was older students for two years, and Mrs. one of the judges in the elocutionary contest held at the Frederick Female Seminary. Antoinette Gale Clemson taught younger In 1895 he was elected President of the Philomathean Society of Frederick (a literary pupils for more than twenty-one years. society—from the Greek “lover of learning”). He traveled to Washington, D.C., to wit- On November 1, 1945, at the age of ness the 1897 inauguration of President William McKinley whom he described as “very eighty-five, Edward Gale passed away imposing.” Mr. Gale often served as an interpreter for deaf individuals at public meetings. after a brief illness. Tributes from other It was during this same period that he developed a love of bicycle riding which Continued to next page was very much in vogue then, purchasing an 1897 Ben-Hur model which he rode to Gettysburg to view the battlefield. No small feat! His first love, however, remained teaching. On July 3, 1901, Edward married Amy Ruth Kemp. The first of three daughters was born the following year. With a growing family, the couple moved from Third Street to a home across from the Maryland School for the Deaf. With little fanfare, Edward Gale con- tinued through the years quietly and dili- gently working with students and effectively preparing them for college. He was held in high regard by staff and students, always very much the quintessential gentleman. His regular chapel talks and lectures were eagerly anticipated. On January 1, 1930, at the age of sev- enty, his retirement was announced. The Frederick News-Post honored him with an article detailing his long forty-year career Professor Edward P. Gale with 1918 graduates of his “High Class”. The girls are holding roses from the school’s own well-known gardens. (Photo by teacher George Faupel)

34 THE MARYLAND BULLETIN fall 2012 MSD Flashback Family Ties in Family Education everal months ago, Kevin and Michelle Smith were Sreading the Winter 2011-2012 issue of The Maryland Bulletin when they came across an article about MSD’s first deaf teachers, Charles M. Grow, Sr., and Lucinda E. Grow. (Kevin and Michelle’s son Nate currently attends class at MSD’s Family Education and Early Childhood Department on the Columbia Campus.) As he was reading the article, Kevin noted that Charles was born in Potter’s Town, Yates County, New York. Potter’s Town, or Potter Center as it is called today, is one mile from the Smith family homestead which has been in the family for eight generations. Kevin decided to show the article to his parents, Bruce and Mary Lou Smith. Right away, Bruce recognized the name Grow and believed there was a stronger connection to Charles M. Grow, Sr., than just this close geographical proximity. Nate Smith sitting with his grandparents, Bruce and Mary Lou Smith. Knowing that the name Grow is very prominent in the from the Family Ed department in August of 2010 when Smith family history, Bruce checked the family genealogy he was only nine months old. He and his family have been which his nephew, Michael Mastin, has been keeping for active participants in the life of the school since that time, many years on ancestry.com and Charles attending field trips, playgroups, family M. Grow turned out to be Nate’s great- ASL classes, and parent support groups. great-great-great uncle! His grandparents, Bruce and Mary Lou, Charles was one of sixteen chil- have also shared in family ASL classes dren; his sister Betsy married Peter Smith, and observed Nate in his classroom when and they became Nate’s great-great-great- they have visited from out-of-town. Nate’s great grandparents. Another interesting mother, Michelle, recently began serving fact is that Charles Grow’s father’s name as a Parent Mentor with the Maryland was also Nathaniel. Michael has been Parent Connections Program. This able to trace Charles’s lineage as far back program provides support to parents of as John Grow (1636-1727) who resided children who are deaf or hard-of-hearing in Ipswich, Massachusetts. Later genera- across the state of Maryland. As a Parent tions of Grows have lived in the Potter Mentor, Michelle helps other parents get area for many years. The Smith lineage connected with appropriate services and can only be traced as far back as Peter professionals, sharing her family’s experi- Smith (1803-1853). All of the facts in The ence along the way. Maryland Bulletin article correlate with The Smith family reports that they the information which has been cited in Charles M. Grow, MSD’s first deaf teacher are happy to now be a part of MSD’s the Smith family genealogy. family in more ways than one. What a So what does this mean for Nate, a student with great-great-great-great coincidence! MB ancestry so strongly connected to MSD’s early days? As his —Patty Muldowney, FEECD teacher, mother says, “He’s a celebrity!” Nate began receiving services [email protected]

Continued from previous page an escort of honor. Superintendent Ignatius Bjorlee interpreted schools immediately poured in: “A loyal, quiet and unassuming the service which was attended by nearly the entire staff. gentleman, he has worked steadily and faithfully all these years Though there are no campus buildings or areas, no plaques and the excellence of his character and work are best attested by or busts, which bear the name of this outstanding teacher and the pupils he prepared for college,” “Mr. Gale was one of those gentleman, countless students were sent onward to successful lives teachers who could get down to fundamentals and make the and careers due to his quiet influence and dedication. Edward ‘rough places plain’.” Payson Gale is truly one of the Maryland School for the Deaf’s At the funeral, Mr. James Behrens represented the school as unsung teachers. one of the casket bearers and the school’s cadet officers served as —Linda Stull, Museum Curator, [email protected]

www.msd.edu 35 Carrie Maddox Suzi Behun Stephen Covington BOARD OF TRUSTEES Office Processing Clerk Janell Bunn-Verdin Charie Crick Maryann Swann Joyce Cohen-Scher Mark DeSantis Director of the Birth Jody College Lisa Drakes Benjamin Bahan, Ph.D. through 5 Program Megan Conaghan Debra Goldberg President Stacey Farone Pierre Dazé Jason Johnson Laurie Corcoran Director of Student Achievement Anne Drechsler Randy McCarty Vice-President Stephen Farias Sarah Fairbanks Erin Quigley Roslyn Hannibal-Booker Education Technology Specialist Joanne Geppert Nicole Sichette Secretary Marcia Virts Jackie Guers Shannon Smith John Ertel, Ph.D. Curriculum Specialist Sabrina Harberts Treasurer Michelle Levin Elizabeth Hill STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES Audiologist-Family Education David Hirsch Karin Polzin Connie Briscoe-Woodruff Erin Skees Tawny Holmes Team Coordinator Sheryl B. Cooper, Ph.D. Outreach Coordinator Janelle Johnson Brian Alles Shane Feldman Myra Foley Julie Johnson School Psychologist Ernest Hairston, Ph.D. Interpreter Scheduler Timothy Karman Peggy Bruce, Rudolph E. Gawlik, Sandra N. Harriman Larry Newman Tonya Killam Catherine Rader Ricardo A. Hernandez, Ph.D. Publications Specialist Russell Koenig Family Services Specialists Robin Kittleman Celinda Rother Shelby Leilich Caitlin Blake, Lawrence Cohen, David Martin Agency Grant Writer Susan Maginnis Christopher Duck Angela McCaskill, Ph.D. Cheri Dowling Maranda Maurer Behavior Specialists Cynthia Neese-Bailes, Ph.D. Partners for Success Coordinator Shelly McCully Edgar B. Palmer Stanley C. Baker Jackie Miller Medical Charles Poyer, Jr. Director of MSD Museums Patricia Muldowney Edward Cahill, M.D. Khadijat Rashid, Ph.D. Linda Stull Shannon Negussie Patricia Citro, R.N. Joseph Smail, Ph.D., NCSP Assistant Curator William Pond Supervisor Heather Zeolla Carl A. Robin Mary Ann Richmond Constance Berlin, M.T. Curator, Hessian Barracks Louise Rollins Jonna Debenedictis, R.N. Executive Committee Colleen Shaw Stephanie Leake, R.N. Benjamin Bahan, Ph.D., Chair Lisa Skaggs Ruth Nelson, O.T.R. Sheryl Cooper, Ph.D. COLUMBIA CAMPUS Patricia Timm Elaine Persons, R.P.T. Laurie Corcoran Jennifer Verner Pauline Yeargain, R.N. John Ertel, Ph.D. Jennifer Willis Earnest Hairston, Ph.D. Jennifer Yost Ortiz Mental Health Roslyn Hannibal-Booker Assistant Superintendent/ Teacher Aides Consultants David Martin Principal Dolores Abbott-Dixon Peter Coleman, M.D. Deborah Marquez Carol Baker Stephen Colyer, Ph.D. Assistant Principal, Family Education Lori Britt Joseph Poirier, Ph.D. ADMINISTRATION Nancy Downey Pamela Campbell Assistant Principal, Elementary Karen M. Coale Plant Operations Richard Ballard and Maintenance James E. Tucker Peggy Dell Assistant Principal, Middle School Donna Derkowski Thomas LeQuire Superintendent Dawniela Patterson Deborah Doe Maintenance Supervisor Jennifer Lake Program Administrator Novlette Wallen Executive Associate Jenny Ballard Michael Dunham Lashonda Gibson Housekeeping Supervisor Gay Fout Literacy Resource and Niel Fischer Administative Aide/Receptionist Test Coordinator Nicole Goldberg Maintenance Chief Suzanne Schwertman Jennifer Mertes Karen Golshiri Catherine Baptiste Chief Operating Officer Director of Communications Kevin Hall Lewis Barnhart David Gardner Joanne Hardesty, Ashley Levy, Niki Jones Adolfo Ceballos Fiscal Officer Rebecca O’Mara Dianne Kirby Brenda Gill Kerrie Koopman Speech Language Pathologists Christine Lawn Mikael Lundquist Procurement Officer John Snavlin Carolyn Markel Luis Pages Kathleen Charles IEP Coordinator Joan Miller George Ruhl Agency Buyer Elizabeth Reed Mary Jo Palmisano Bonita Thompson Debra A. Brinker Reading Curriculum Specialist Rosa Portillo Vincent Velotta Business Services Manager Julie Tibbitt Cheryl Rasel Terry Spesick Math Curriculum Specialist Sandy Resch, Nutritional Services Supply Officer Debra Wolff Alma Rivera Latrina Wallace, Manager Trudy King ASL Specialist Leslie Schilling Angela Ali-Taha Fiscal Accounts Clerk Supervisor Dane Colbert Teresa Scotton Sabrina Gladden Russell Kestenbaum Enhanced Program Coordinator Edith Herrera Accounts Payable Clerk Carrie Shortt Andrew Francis, Kevin Sanderlin Mary Skinner Joseph Anthony Student Life Supervisors Deputy Chief Operating Officer Verna Kramer Damon Sparrow FREDERICK CAMPUS H. Scott Hughes, Sedrick Dwyer, Administrative Assistant Karen Steele David G. Inouye, Alex Simmons Iantha Dean, Jenica vonGarrel Computer Network Specialists JoAnn Kaulfuss, Karen Whittaker G. Kevin Strachan Paul Ritenour, Sr. Crystal Woods Micia White Assistant Superintendent/ Data Processing Analyst Secretaries Jeanine Zwick Anny Currin Esther Crowder Principal Lori Bonheyo Director of Personnel Services Spanish Translator Student Life Cyndi Fries Counselors Director of Student Affairs Assistant Personnel Director Faculty Jeff Blanco Theresa Napoli Dan Hicks, Kay Spriggs, Michelle Ailstock John Buck Director of Nancy Probey Stella Antonio Karen Carragher Student Support Services Personnel Associates Jennifer Cavalcanti Lisa Brinks Deanna Gibson Nicole Sizemore-Smith work to learn Assistant Principal, Career and B. Sue Hill Barbara Smith Scott Morrison, Coordinator Technology Education; Tara Holloway Ronnie Taylor Cat Goldberg, Jenica Winnings Lori Moers Kamilla Jakubowyc Alfred Traurig Employment Specialists Assistant Principal, Family Education Edna F. Johnston Eric Woods Sara Lee Herzig Joseph Jordan, Jr. Cheri Winnings STUDENT SUPPORT Assistant Principal, Elementary Cara Keith SERVICES Ann Hirsch Cathleen Kettler Student Life Counselors Della B. Hager Assistant Principal, Special Needs Vicki Kitsembel Tajudeen Akinlotan Guidance Counselor Martin O’Brien Robyn Lafferty Alvin Amberg Tamara Majocha Assistant Principal, Middle School Robert Lewis Susan Angell Marjorie Sonnenstrahl Adrienne Rubenstein Amy Lindley Eren Boden School Counselors Assistant Principal, Jolene Whaley Luttrell Aaron Bowman Adora Lehmann High School Jerry Mabashov Donna Brandt Mental Health Counselor Mark Denton Eric Mansfield Diane Brewer Lisa Smith IEP/Academic Support Coordinator Janet Mertz-Witczak Susan Brooks Social Worker Sara D. Ryan, AuD, CCC-A Amy Mowl Robin Burrhus Richard Sarles, M.D. Director of Connie Nagy Michael Chappelle, Sr. Mental Health Consultant Communications Dyan Newman Larissa Clapp Gussie Belisario, Elizabeth Demazo, Cameron Overs Yolanda Colston Medical Paige Gardner, Lisa Gastelle, Keith Nolan DeMarco Cox Timothy Golson, R.N. Stacie Warner Kami Padden Christopher Davis Director of Nursing Speech Language Pathologists Michelle Palmer-Morales Dale Dees Sajjad Aziz, M.D. Bonnie Kramer Lisa Pershan Valerie Depcik Leesa King, R.N. Reading Curriculum Specialist Judy Pfau Jason Dietz Celine Lowery, E.N. Andrew Bonheyo Dina Raevsky Michael Dunn Erin McCoy, OTR/L Athletic Director Janice Randall Eric Eyer Donna Porter, R.N. Touria Boren Jane Redding Hei Jin Eyer Joyce Rose, R.N. Assistant Athletic Director Nancy Robitaille Laverne Francis Jacqueline Tota, R.N. Mathis Hediger II Kimberly Rogers Maria Gardner Robin Weinrich, R.N. PE Team Leader Octavian Robinson Michael Gardner Sarah Treese Abbey Roin-Thigpen Susan Hosman Plant Operations Athletic Trainer Paul Roult Susan Kaplan and Maintenance Trudy Jo Carson Maria Ruiz Michael Kent Thomas LeQuire Elementary Librarian Dorothy Rust Tammy Kerchner Maintenance Supervisor Renee Krotche A. Tim Scanlon Ewa Kowalewska Stephen Allison Middle School/ High School Jason Stewart Patricia Kowalski Maintenance Chief Librarian Cynthia Stieffenhofer Helen McClarin Wayne Smith Rex Moers Jennifer Thomas Christopher McQuaid Housekeeping Supervisor Dean of Students Bonnie VanBuskirk Jennifer Miller-Barron Debbie Rice James DeStefano Diane Vari-Alquist Susan Sanonese Morris Secretary Student Development Coordinator Regina Wade Thomas Noh Alton Ambush Francis Cooney, Jeffrey White George Papazis Brian Brown Susan Luttrell-Jordan, Giovanni Pelini Teresa Brown Keri Mays, Linda Stoltz Teacher Aides Scott Perkins Linda Green William P. 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2012 Homecoming Royalty

The 2012 Homecoming Queen Mia Goldberg and King Darrius Doe (sixth and fifth from right) are flanked by the members of the Royalty: (L-R) Allyson Bortoletto, Jake Grindstaff (Juniors); Katie Zendarski, Dalton Kramer (Seniors); Alexa Paulay-Simmons, Tarik Wallace (Sophomores); Paula Hare, Davy Bahan (Freshmen) front Kindergartener Denali Boren and Pre-Kindergartener Matilde Mansfield (crown bearers).