It's Academic Pulls Off “Virtuoso Performance”

THE NEWS December 14, 2012 Gilman School www.GilmanNews.com Volume CXII No. 3 The Government Inspector Steals Gilman’s Heart

by Christopher Stith Bond ’13), and the Judge (Michael Holmes ’16) around a table at the mayors house. As the curtain rose on Gilman and He has received a letter, which tells him Bryn Mawr’s joint production of The that a government inspector is coming to Government Inspector, I settled back into his town “incognito”. my seat. I was ready to enjoy an exciting The mayor pays a visit to the inn adaptation of Gogol’s time-honored Rus- after a tip-off from Bobchinsky (Jocelyn sian play. Directed by our own James Brocato, ‘14) and Dobchinsky (Morgan Spragins and the two Rinaldi brothers, Doyle, ’15). This duo provided loads of

Seniors Zane MacFarlane, Riley DeSmit, and Michael Schahfer bring spirit to TV Hill to cheer on the “It’s Ac” team. Photo by David Cha.

It’s Academic Pulls off “Virtuoso Performance”

Mike Hanley (‘13) and Chris Cortezi (‘13) perform. Photo by Nat Raum (BMS ‘14) questions correctly, finishing the opening by Spencer Morris round with 220 points. In the follow- the play debuted on the 9th of November comedy throughout the play and on one ing round, a picture was displayed on in the Alumni Auditorium, followed by a occasion kept me laughing for about a On Saturday, November 10th, the each table’s built-in monitor. After some performance the following night and a minute straight. At the inn, he finds a Gilman “It’s Academic” team, comprised technical difficulties in the recording matinee on the 11th. man named Ivan Alexandrovich Khlesta- of Rishi Bedi (’13), David Clark (’13), and room, Rishi, David, and Gardner came The play kicked off with the mayor kov (Mike Hanley ’13), whom he mistakes Gardner Eager (’13) won its first round out firing, further separating themselves (Chris Cortezi ’13), talking with the Dis- for the Government Inspector. To the match against North Carroll High School from the other two teams. When the trict Physician (Liam Higgins ’15), the delight and surprise of Khlestakov, the and longtime rival McDonogh. The match second round concluded, Gilman was School Superintendent (Sarah Marshall mayor invites the traveler to stay in his was held at T.V. Hill at 1 PM, and Gilman ahead by 70 points. The third round was ’16), the Charity Commissioner (Sarah (continued on page 6) finished with an unmatched total of 615 the “grab bag” round, in which each team points, compared to McDonogh’s 375 and would choose a bag of questions for one North Carroll’s 320. Equally as impres- of their opposing teams to answer. The Gilman Sleeps Out for Homeless sive as Gilman’s dominant victory was the show’s host, Dave Zahren, proceeded by Cameron Wade were chosen, the same teams went round- school spirit shown by the Student Body. to read eight questions to each team, robin to different activities, including Almost twenty Gilman students came to whereupon Gilman responded correctly On October 28th, seven students, listening to homeless individuals and cheer on their team, including Student to all of them, including the 25-point comprised of six Gilman seniors and one managing a tight budget as if they were Body President, Zane MacFarlane, and bonus question at the end. Additionally, junior, joined fourteen other schools in struggling families. After this, school Athletic Association President, Riley there was one remaining bag of ques- the 2nd annual Baltimore Sleep Out for teams assembled for reflection, followed DeSmit, both of whom “painted up” for tions which were asked toss-up style, the Homeless. It took place at Our Daily by dinner, and the opportunity to choose the match. Team member Gardner Eager and Gilman extended their dominance Bread Employment Center (ODBEC) and an activity while taking turns sleeping in expressed his thanks to the fans when to ensure a victory. Needless to say, the Homeless Resource Center (HRC), two the shelters. he said after the match, “It was a huge Gilman squad, advised by Dr. Kelly and organizations that provide life-sustaining In the morning, half of the group made confidence booster having all the support Mr. Bissbis, earned a decisive win at T.V. resources to homeless individuals in the breakfast for the homeless, and once and spirit.” Hill. The Greyhounds will play again in Baltimore community. Gilman students everybody was up the director closed the “It’s Academic” is the longest-running early spring, where they will be vying for make sandwiches for Our Daily Bread event and thanked everybody for par- television quiz show in the world, cel- a spot in the semifinal round. every week and visit once a month. ticipating. Senior Conrad Sutter reflected ebrating its 51st season this year. Some According to Dave Zahren, in his As soon as the students registered on the event: “Being the president for famous past participants include cur- eighth year as Baltimore’s “It’s Academic” their teams, they were plunged into a Lunches for the Homeless, it was nice rent Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, host, Gilman exhibited a “virtuoso per- competition. They were put into teams seeing where our hard work goes and how political commentator George Stepha- formance.” When asked about Gilman’s that included students from other schools dependent these people really are upon nopoulos, and award-winning author of team captain, Rishi Bedi, he remarked, and were challenged to build the best our services and anything else people can Hairspray, Mark O’Donnell. “Rishi is a great listener and an even shelter out of cardboard, trash bags, and contribute.” This accurately described my To start the match, each team was better leader for his team.” tape. Members from each school team experience from participating in this given 100 points. The first round con- The match is scheduled to be broad- took part in a lottery to decide who slept memorable night. Hopefully, Gilman stu- sisted of questions related to “air,” and casted on January 12th at 10 AM on in/near each shelter. After the shelters dents will participate again in the future. Gilman answered over half of these WJZ-T V.

OPINION Considering Republicanism (page 2), Lincoln, Argo, Skyfall Movie Reviews (pages 3-5)

EXCLUSIVES Full School Presidential Election Results (page 7), Winter Sports (pages 7-8) page 2 December 14, 2012 Gilman School www.GilmanNews.com Volume CXII No. 3 December 14, 2012 Gilman School www.GilmanNews.com Volume CXII No. 3 Disney Buys Lucasfilm, Makes The Religious Fallacy Billion-Dollar Investment of Republicanism

by Liam Higgins intellectual tools we provide to our chil- by Teddy Delwiche change that could disrupt every life on dren.” His goal is also to pass Star Wars the planet. You don’t get to call yourself There are three companies bent on onto the next generation of filmmakers, The anticipation, anxiety, and obses- “pro-life” and oppose programs like Head world domination: Google, Apple and whereby new storylines can be created, sion over the election has finally ceased. Start that provide basic education, health Disney. Disney’s acquisition of LucasFilm and hopefully a new film universe can be The country has stood by Barack Obama and nutrition for the most disadvantaged for $4.01 billion cements their already fostered. It’s good to see Lucas recognize again and the populace has voted yes to children. dominant position in the entertainment that he possibly was holding the franchise all of the Maryland ballot questions. But The Republican Party has no right industry. Disney now boasts the rights back with his constant need to supervise as the fervor over the election subsides, to assert religious superiority over the to Star Wars on their resume, which and control every artistic decision, as he something bothersome still lingers in Democratic Party. By doing so, they includes Marvel, Pixar and more. is now planning to retire and remain with my mind. As a fairly involved member commit themselves to the foulness of the Of course, the bigger news for Star Disney as a “Creative Consultant”. of my church, I witnessed the “religious” Pharisees of the past. Catholic bishops Wars fans is that Episode VII is heading Since the announcement of Episode community fling itself recklessly into the have decried Paul Ryan’s economic plan to theaters. Confirmed. In 2015. VII, Disney has said that the new trilogy political discussion. A soon to be (and because of the disservice it does to the As a self-confessed Star Wars fanatic, of movies will be an original storyline, indeed shouldn’t be) deacon of my Church poor. And when it comes to the social I couldn’t be more excited. The thought that is not from the books, TV show or boldly declared to me on the Sunday “issue” of same sex marriage, the major- of having Guillermo Del Toro or Joss comics. This opportunity of pure creation following the election that I should be ity of Catholics actually supported Ques- Whedon direct a Star Wars movie is awe- has left many fans like myself salivating ashamed that the majority of Catholics tion 6. It is true that the bishops and Pope some, because even though George Lucas at the prospect at a director putting aside voted for Obama. In my opinion, this have petitioned against gay marriage is a great creator and visionary director, continuity and setting his imagination brash and narrow minded polarization largely on tenuous and unstable grounds, he is not a screenwriter. I’ve always felt free. Now, for some, this may not be of the two political parties into the reli- but as Pope Benedict XVI instructs us, that the prequels left the series on an good news. The prequels demolished the giously devout and religiously vacuous is “Over the pope as the expression of the unsatisfactory note, and now, thanks franchise and hit every rung of the ladder dangerous and detrimental to the Ameri- binding claim of ecclesiastical authority, to George Lucas, they have a chance to coming down. But, there is hope. A New can public. there still stands one's own conscience, rectify their mistake. Hope, if you will. As humans fling into abounding which must be obeyed above all else, if From a business point of view, this is While many of us look at George Lucas complexities, we have a tendency to sim- necessary even against the requirement also interesting. It seems almost impos- as a franchise ruiner (and some of us look plify matters into easily understandable of ecclesiastical authority”. sible, but George Lucas owned 100% of at him as a creative genius), there is no camps. But as a Catholic Liberal, I find I defend my liberal positions such as the shares of LucasFilm before he sold it doubt that he has realized the necessity it detestable that many view these two same sex marriage on social, economic, to Disney. Now, that is no longer the case. of the Star Wars franchise in the public positions as seemingly incompatible. and also religious grounds. So the claims Lucas has said that he will donate the spectrum. Furthermore, it’s special to see Both political parties have positions and that I should somehow be ashamed by majority of his wealth to educational a franchise actually do good for people’s views that certain religious communities adhering to the path of Jesus and of my charities. In a speech made by Lucas lives. A lot of the money that LucasFilm can turn to. But to assert that the Repub- own conscience are revolting. Catholics in 2012 he spoke, “I am dedicating the was worth was due to the success of the licanism is somehow more “religious” is who opposed the crusades were not any majority of my wealth to improving Star Wars brand, which is now helping to commit oneself to a delusional fallacy. less religious. Moreover, those who fun- education. It is the key to the survival education across the world. And there’s In accordance with this misconcep- damentally disagree with some members of the human race. We have to plan for a new trilogy also. Yes, Episode VII is tion, we string up these highfalutin’ dis- of the Church’s unsubstantiated tirade our collective future – and the first step coming, and it’s sure to be an exciting tinctions like Pro-Life and Pro-Choice to against gay marriage are not any less begins with the social, emotional, and ride. correspond with the political parties. But devout. as Thomas L. Friedman articulates in his It is all too easy to justify our own “Why I am Pro-Life” article, You don’t get nonsensical behavior by claiming, “Oh to call yourself “pro-life” and be against I’m just being more religious.” It is all common-sense gun control. You don’t too easy for us to praise our supposedly get to call yourself “pro-life” and want to religious and moral stance. The higher shut down the Environmental Protection calling is to reflect upon our faith and rise Gilman School Agency, which ensures clean air and clean beyond mere mindless assertions. I am a water, prevents childhood asthma, pre- liberal Catholic and there is no problem serves biodiversity and combats climate or inherent contradiction with that. (410) 323-3800 ext. 448 www.GilmanNews.com Flight Takes off on the Silver Screen The News reserves the right to edit letters for length and grammar. by Garrett Dvorkin Send correspondence to [email protected], or to: Denzel has done it again. Flight is one of those movies where there is only one The Gilman News genre to describe it: intense drama. Flight Gilman School is a movie with a star-studded cast that is 5407 Roland Avenue centered around academy award winner Denzel Washington. Baltimore, Maryland Before I entered the theatre, I was somewhat skeptical. Most movies that Print Staff: Online Staff: span a short period of time can be boring and drawn out. I was pleasantly surprised Editor-in-Chief Rishi Bedi Editor-in-Chief Ben Rothkin that this was not the case. Flight has a Noah Delwiche Teddy Delwiche good plot, nail biting drama, and strong characters. What more could you want? Culture Editor Andrew Shea Culture Editor Liam Higgins Denzel’s character Whip Whitaker, a Sports Editor Grant Lounsbury Sports Editor Will Sherman retired Air Force pilot and current com- Copy editor Brian Choo Copy editor Ben Roytenberg mercial pilot for Southern Air, takes view- Photo Editor David Cha Features Editor Ethan Park ers on a moral and ethical roller coaster. The movie opens with Whitaker Layout Editor John Chirikjian and flight attendant Katarina Marquez Features Editor Joseph White (played by Nadine Velazquez) undressed in a hotel room with empty vodka bottles Photo courtesy of www.imdb.com Faculty Advisors Dia ne Fuller and large amounts of drugs spewed focused and empowered by Whitaker’s Mike Kelly across the room. A drunk and high cap- deconstruction. The movie is somewhat tain Whitaker is then faced with stormy painful to watch because it shows the Cesare Ciccanti weather and a faulty plane. An epic flight deterioration of a man who you thought scene follows with nail-biting intensity was an “American Hero”. ontributors Adam Aist, Tobin Bromberg, Garrett Dvorkin, Simon Evered, Aaron C and jaw dropping footage. Although the The movie makes you think about Gokaslan, Michael Holmes, Kevin Kuczynski, John Locke, Spencer crash was the pinnacle moment of the heroes and issues of good versus evil, Morris, Tyler Plack, Williams Peters, Ricky Roebuck, Christopher movie, the post-crash dramatics were right and wrong. Robert Zemeckis leaves Stith, John Stoller, Cameron Wade, Huntington Williams what made this film award winning. you with the question: is Whitaker a hero, Despite Whitaker’s heroism, the film is or a villain? That’s for you to decide. December 14, 2012 Gilman School www.GilmanNews.com Volume CXII No. 3 December 14, 2012 Gilman School www.GilmanNews.com Volume CXII No. 3 page 3 Lincoln: A Movie Review Call of Duty: Black Ops II Review next mission is where developer Treyarch by Kevin Kuczynski by Tobin Bromberg really started to show off the futuristic particular I enjoyed Jones’ role as Thad- Every year, the developers of Call of technology that they had incorporated. There are some movies that simply deus Stevens, accurately portraying the Duty boast that they have added new and The level starts with you climbing across entertain and then there are some that Congressman’s witty and powerful speak- extreme innovations to the game. This a sheer cliff using a high tech pair of ramble as they ponder philosophical ing abilities on the House floor. year, the developers of Call of Duty: Black gloves, before using a wingsuit to assault questions. Steven Spielberg’s Lincoln However, the standout performance Ops II added changes to the campaign, an army of Menendez’s followers, some of seems to combine both seamlessly by of this film is most certainly Daniel zombies mode, multiplayer, and much whom are using invisibility suits, while including a plot that engages the audience Day-Lewis as Abraham Lincoln. An more. Even the leaks prior to the show you shot at them with an X-Ray scope. and posing tough moral dilemmas toward incredible array of emotions are present Call of Duty: Black Ops II as the most After discovering and fighting through President Lin- in this interpre- ambitious Call of Duty title. a hi-tech secret facility, you find out that coln, his advi- tation of Lin- Multiplayer has always been the life- Menendez plans on using this to launch a sors, congress- coln and Day- blood of the Call of Duty franchise. The cyber attack on the U.S. The next level has men, and the Lewis’ master- main update here is a complete re-imag- you flashing back to the 1980’s this time in people of the ful ability to ing of “Create-A-Class.” It introduces wild Afghanistan. The next mission is the first United States. shift between cards, which allow you to change the rules strike force mission, which blends real The film is set powerful emo- of create a class. These can allow you to time strategy (RTS) with shooting. These almost entirely tions gives have extra perks, 2 primary weapons or missions, unlike any other missions, can in Washington Lincoln much extra attachments on weapons. Lastly, be failed. This was fairly easy from a first DC as the Civil more depth and you do not have to fill out weapon slots, person shooter (FPS) standpoint, but War winds down believability. In and can instead have a combat knife the RTS component doesn’t work well with the Confed- addition, Daniel in that slot, allowing for a faster melee on a console, and even if it did, most eracy severely D a y - L e w i s attack. Overall, this system works very of your allies seem completely clueless, weakened. This puts on a quiet well and places total control in the hands making it easier to just control a single is not a film and strained of the player. soldier and burn through the mission about the Civil v o i c e t h a t The ever popular zombies mode has yourself. The next mission begins with War though; never wavers received a major facelift. The settings of the player controlling Raul Menendez, Lincoln, rather, throughout the the new maps are the charred remains of who witnesses his daughter’s murder by is about Abra- film even while what was once civilization. In addition, Frank Woods. The mission also shows the ham Lincoln’s he yells. He was TranZit, a new game mode, has been American’s perspective. This was actually mission to pass extremely con- added. Here, you can be driven on a bus quite interesting, as it does not portray the Thirteenth vincing; it was in between the different maps in which Menendez as a cruel, heartless monster, Amendment to how I would you can access new weapons and power but rather as an emotionally broken man the Constitution, have thought ups to assist you in killing the hordes of out for revenge. The game jumps back to despite Demo- of Lincoln to the undead. A feature included in both the 2025 for the next mission, in which the cratic opposition act back in Hardened Edition and Care Package for player must use stealth, making for a in the House and 1865 – acting Call of Duty: Black Ops II is Nuketown refreshing break from the usual massacre a country that shorter than his Zombies. Here, you are placed in the of enemies. The game has four possible Photo courtesy of www.imdb.com believes that the height would tell, beloved Nuketown from Call of Duty: endings; I got a happy one. top priority should be ending the war and appearing thin and cold but very warm, Black Ops, after the nuke has been set Overall, Call of Duty: Black Ops II pursuing peace with the slave owning witty and bawdy, loved and hated. off. These changes are testament to the showed evolution in the series. For the Confederacy. In this way the plot is very Steven Spielberg, in addition casts commitment Treyarch shows in listening first time, it is possible to change your simple, yet it keeps the audience engaged doubt as to how honest “Honest Abe” to and furthering suggestions from the loadout before each level starts. There by introducing obstacles to Lincoln’s abil- really was, introducing a side of Lincoln Call of Duty community. are also multiple options for actions per- ity to pass the Amendment and includes that we do not associate with the legend- The campaign has been redone from formed in campaign, rather than having a subplot revolving around Lincoln’s ary image of America’s favorite president. the usual linear shooter, opting to give a single, linear path. The multiplayer relationship with his son, Robert Todd Specifically, Lincoln becomes more calcu- you choices throughout the story. It has been redone, showing the effort on Lincoln. lating and willing to do what is necessary switches between flashbacks of a protago- Treyarch’s part in trying to make the Lincoln is not short of talented actors to accomplish good things, even through nist from Call of Duty: Black Ops, Frank series new and exciting. Overall, Call of and includes Daniel Day-Lewis as Abra- bribery and lies. Woods. His flashbacks take place after Duty: Black Ops II is an evolution for ham Lincoln, Sally Field as Mary Todd This is where Spielberg begins to offer the events of the original Black Ops, in the the Call of Duty franchise, but at times Lincoln, Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Robert to the characters and the audience several 1980’s. The campaign starts with a brief falls into patterns that previous Call of Todd Lincoln, Tommy Lee Jones as moral dilemmas. For instance, the entire cutscene in which the military invades Duty games have followed, showcasing Republican Congressman Thaddeus Ste- film’s plot revolves around opposition a place simply known as “the vault”. how much farther Treyarch could have vens, and David Strathairn as Secretary to the Amendment justified primarily The antagonist is revealed to be Raul taken the series. Call of Duty: Black Ops of State William Seward. All of these that by passing the Amendment the Menendez, leader of the terrorist group II is indeed a good game, but sometimes actors were incredible in their roles. In (continued on page 6) Cordis Die (Latin for “heart day”). The seems as if it could have been better. Freshmen Reflect on the Start of Upper School helpful during the transition” and Bryce few days how intense school was going the freshmen. In addition to assemblies, by Simon Evered Jones agreed, also describing his teachers to be, so that [he] would be better pre- one of LJ Shapiro’s favorite parts about In the final days of October, Gilman as “helpful.” Additionally, Shapiro wished pared.” With a few hours of homework the Upper School was playing fresh- Upper School teachers wrote comments he had known earlier in the quarter “to every night, Yixuan found it “a bit chal- soph soccer. Although for Yixuan Pei on the academic performances of stu- meet with teachers more.” Jake Gavilow lenging to balance the “sports were very intense,” he “liked dents, including the freshmen. In turn, reiterated this idea, school work, ath- it because [he] got to make friends with I talked to a few different freshmen to explaining, “I was letics, and sleep.” many of [his] teammates.” In terms of hear their comments regarding the first happy I knew about Michael Holmes extracurriculars, Yixuan said, “I really quarter. Despite the acknowledgement all the assisting also thought one like the Robotics Club that I joined, and that the workload was greater than in locations, including of the most chal- String Ensemble is fun also.” Michael middle school, the consensus was that the math labs and lenging parts Holmes, who was in the recent high the added freedom made high school the writing center, of high school school play, Government Inspector, felt enjoyable. LJ Shapiro summed this up, but I wish I had during the first that even just in the first quarter of high calling the Upper School “fun” with “a known the perks quarter was time school “there were many creative outlets” lot of independence” for the students and of going to teachers management. for him. saying he “had a great time in the first directly.” Alex Meek agreed, Just as teachers might have had sug- quarter.” Michael Holmes echoed this Predictably, all noting, “you can’t gestions for students on their comments, sentiment, saying “the freedom is nice, the freshmen com- Freshmen in CT-20. Photo by Basil Apostolo just glide along” a couple of the freshmen I spoke to but the schedule requires more organiza- mented on the topic in high school. He had their own ideas on how they could tion.” of homework. For example, although wished going into high school that he improve upon their first quarter. The All of the freshmen I talked to also Yixuan Pei said that, as a new student to “had known how busy [his] schedule main ways the freshmen thought they thought that the teachers played a crucial Gilman, he was “glad that [he] was given could get, and how best to manage [his] could improve their efforts were by time role in helping them with the more dif- a tour of Gilman and how it worked in the time.” However, he was glad that he management, asking teachers for help, ficult classes and the larger amount of days before school started so that [he] “knew to bring a homework planner.” and better organization. homework. Yixuan Pei stated, “most of could know roughly what to expect,” he Sports and extracurriculars, as the teachers are really nice and were very wished that he “had known in the first expected, were also very popular among page 4 December 14, 2012 Gilman School www.GilmanNews.com Volume CXII No. 3 December 14, 2012 Gilman School www.GilmanNews.com Volume CXII No. 3 iPhone 5: Flunk or Flourish? Argo: Destined for Oscar Glory?

by Aaron Gokaslan his mobile phone, the increased speed by Liam Higgins shoehorned in, as it underscores some As we approach the holiday season, alone makes the iPhone worth buying. of the ridiculous things Mendez has to do Apple has released its latest version of the Apple’s new processor, the A6, is a During the Iranian Revolution in 1979, in order to get the hostages out of Iran. iPhone, the iPhone 5. Apple has already significant improvement over the A5. The six members of the U.S embassy were Arkin plays a studio producer (unfortu- broken sales records by selling over 5 boost in processing speed means that being sheltered from rioters in the Cana- nately one of the few fictional characters) million units in the first three days after once newer apps are developed, you can dian ambassadors house. In response, and Goodman plays John Chambers, the release. In addition, Apple has changed expect apps with graphics that are twice the U.S Government created a fake movie man who was responsible for the makeup its connector cable rendering all previous as intense as the current generation. in which the ambassadors posed as film in the Planet of the Apes series, as he is iPhone accessories obsolete. The iPhone 5 boasts an eight mega- crew members on the sci-fi film entitled hired for the makeup for the fake movie The most controversial aspect of the pixel camera. This translates to a sig- Argo. Yes, it sounds crazy, but the thing Argo. One of the many great scenes is new iPhone is the new dock connector nificant improvement in the quality of is, it actually happened. when Affleck is watching the Planet of dubbed Lightning. However, does this photos, to the point where you may no Directed by Ben Affleck Gone( Baby the Apes on TV while on a telephone call new dock connector provide any real longer need a digital camera. One impor- Gone and The Town) and starring Ben with his son. It is from this event that he improvement over the old one? In regards tant drawback is the iPhone 5’s inability Affleck and Bryan Cranston, this film gains the inspiration to use a fake movie to size, Lightning is far smaller than its to handle bright objects well. The sun, is written by Chris Terrio and scored by as the escape plan. predecessor allowing for Apple to devote for instance, will appear purple from Alexandre Desplat (of Harry Potter and The last third of the film is exquisite more of the room inside the device to certain angles. Apple has acknowledged the Deathly Hallows Part 1 and 2). In edge-of-your-seat drama. The ability that other components such as hardware this problem, and has replied by stating addition Tate Donovan, Alan Arkin and Affleck has as a director to sustain almost and battery space. Lightning, however, that users should attempt to retake the John Goodman round out the cast. unbearable tension is on full display is already obsolete. The cable currently picture from a different angle to remove This film is really something to behold. here. In particular, a scene where they only supports USB 2.0 and earlier. All the glare. This issue is not present in any Part Hollywood send-up, part war zone have to clear immigration in front of a new Macintosh machines have USB 3.0 of the previous versions of the iPhone or political drama, Argo takes these ele- trigger-happy Iranian officer is phenom- connectors, which are ten times faster iPod Touch. ments and meshes them together seam- enal cinema, as is the scene where their than USB 2.0, Lightning provides only While a plethora of new features and lessly, while somehow finding room for an van passes through a crowded square a marginal improvement over the previ- hardware exists within the iPhone, Apple animated opening credits sequence that for everyone to see their true identity. ous connector and is already outmoded. has left several issues to be addressed tells Iran’s modern history. It is also one Of course, certain scenes are dramati- Apple only wishes to profit from the with the next generation iPhone. That of the most entertaining films of this year, cally enhanced for the purpose of better proprietary nature of the new adapter by being said, the iPhone 5 is the most as it’s almost constant tension when the cinema, but as long it is enjoyable, I see no selling charging cables and adapters. extensive improvement to the iPhone film is set in Iran is underscored by the real reason to complain. Affleck’s charac- The new iPhone also boasts 4G LTE since the iPhone 3G. For any iPhone 4 or wacky humor of the Hollywood scenes. ter makes sure every hostage learns their capability. This new technology allows iPhone 3GS user, the iPhone 5 provides For example, during a public script- cover identity inside out, for fear of being for faster speed over a cellular network. a worthwhile upgrade with all of its new reading of Argo ridiculousness ensues, interrogated and then publicly executed. For anyone who tethers his iPhone to his features. as the largesse of Hollywood is expertly A particularly moving final scene involv- laptop or frequently surfaces the web via ridiculed by Affleck. The camera follows ing several shots on Mendez’s son’s Star a waiter who is carrying around drinks Wars toys shows how the once-innocent to the various guests and as he enters the sci-fi genre is now being used for political The Return of 007 kitchen the camera rests on a television and diplomatic purposes. by Liam Higgins which is showing the horrors that are As an action-movie fan, it can get In short, the performances are out- occurring in Iran. This is an example of irritating when the CIA is continually “Let the Skyfall, when it crumbles, standing. Daniel Craig adds a vulner- how well Argo changes tone, and keeps represented as trigger-happy morons who we’ll stand tall and face it all together” ability to Bond that is both refreshing its balance between the many themes of seem to have little central intelligence. sings Adele in the phenomenal new and interesting, and Ben Wishaw and its story which at the hands of a lesser However, Argo is an example of how the theme song from Skyfall, the latest Bond Ralph Fiennes infuse their characters director would not work together. CIA should be represented. Working for movie. Sam Mendes (Jarhead, American with a surprising amount of humor and As we have come to expect from the CIA is quite often a desk-job and it’s Beauty) directs, Daniel Craig returns to depth. Anyone who has seen No Country Affleck films, the acting is excellent. not always the most exciting thing in the the iconic role, along with Judi Dench as For Old Men knows that Javier Bardem Affleck plays the unshowy lead character world. Nevertheless, they fill a vital role M. This time around there are plenty of can play a villain really well, and as he Tony Mendez. Mendez is a sort of schlub in our national security, and Argo acts new faces, such as Raoul Silva, a gleeful shows in Skyfall, he can play frightening who sleeps in the clothes he goes to work as a tribute to the honorable acts that the psychopath who is played spectacularly and disturbing in wildly different ways in and is separated from his wife and son. CIA carry out on a day-to-day basis. by Javier Bardem. Back from movie to movie. Judi His lack of emotion serves the film well In short, Argo should be strongly con- at MI6, Q (played by Ben Dench is better than ever as it allows his co-stars to shine around sidered by the Academy for Best Picture Wishaw of Cloud Atlas) as M, while Naomi Harris him. One actor who benefits from this this year at the Oscars. It’s outstanding and Gareth Mallory in particular is a joy to in particular in Bryan Cranston, who I acting, directing and writing form a (played by Ralph Fiennes watch, and her final scene think has appeared in about 90% of the winning combination that is extremely a.k.a Lord Voldemort) of the film will have die- films released this year. His role as Ben uncommon in many films today. Fur- add to the cast. Also, hard Bond fans in hysterics Affleck’s boss has a lot more meat than I thermore, stick around for the credits, Bond wouldn’t be Bond (the coat-rack, anyone?). was expecting coming in. In short: never as some of the shots are almost perfect without the girls who this Another one of the underestimate the power of a great actor likenesses of still photographs from the time around are played great virtues of Skyfall as with a phenomenal script. Furthermore time. The hostages are so well cast that it by Berenice Marlohe and opposed to the other Craig unknown actor Scoot McNairy should is almost impossible to retain their real Naomi Harris. films is that it embraces the be recognized for his terrific work as one face from their passport photos. Argo is As opposed to many of history of the Bond fran- of the hostages who doesn’t immediately a movie that has to be experienced, and the previous Bond films, chise in the way that the buy into Affleck’s plan. Alan Arkin and its ability to appeal to many different this plot is fortunately others didn’t. For example, John Goodman form an unlikely yet genres marks it out as one of the year’s fairly easy to follow. It there was no Q in Casino hilarious comic duo throughout most of finest films. centers around an aging Royale and Quantum of the film. Fortunately, this humor is not Score: 9.6/10 Bond having to come Photo courtesy of www.movi- Solace. It’s many throw- back to MI6 to take on etimes.s3.amazonaws.com backs to previous Bond otic man, and the subtle in-jokes about the time gaps that went unaddressed cyber-terrorist Raoul Silva after he has films is especially current, as 2012 marks British culture are a pleasant surprise. by previous films are explained here, so exacted revenge on M for her previ- the 50th anniversary of 007 on the big Skyfall isn’t just about action, however. Bond’s history up to now is complete. ous malfeasances against him when he screen. One of the best lines in the film Its surprisingly emotional and interesting This Bond is one of the very best. It’s worked at MI6. is uttered by Q when he hands Bond his script acknowledges the change in the phenomenal acting and directing should Continuing the tradition of the series, weapons. He says “Were you expecting an way their enemies are formed. Unlike in be the benchmarks for all the Bond films the opening sequence through Istanbul is exploding pen? I’m afraid we don’t go in previous Bond films, where the people yet to come. astounding, as the scenery changes from for that anymore”, referencing the Pierce they are fighting are an organization, Judi Despite some major pacing problems, the bazaar, to the roof of the bazaar, to Brosnan Bond filmGoldeneye . Skyfall is Dench makes it very clear that this branch this film is really impossible not to a train, to a tunnel and to a bridge. As also the only Bond film that really delves of warfare is nebulous, and boundaries recommend. While many might argue a bonus, here are strangely many shots into Bond’s past, when he lived as an don’t matter. that Casino Royale was the better film, that evoke the opening train sequence orphan in Scotland at his house which is This is one of the many examples I would argue that Skyfall doesn’t keep of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. appropriately named Skyfall. of how Skyfall very poetically takes us you at arms length from the history of The scene, beautifully shot by nine-time Skyfall is refreshingly London-based, through a microcosm of Bond’s history the character. Instead, it invites you in Oscar-nominee and longtime Coen as it’s best action sequence aside from all the way back to square one at the end the experience it. Yes, 007 does have a Brothers collaborator Roger Deakins is the opening one is through the London of the film. Even though it won’t be, this Licence to Kill, but as he proves with one of the many reasons that this is the underground. This movie goes to great struck me on how this could have been Skyfall, he also has a Licence to Thrill. best-looking Bond film to date. lengths to show that Bond is a very patri- the last Bond movie, because many of Score: 9.2/10 December 14, 2012 Gilman School www.GilmanNews.com Volume CXII No. 3 page 5 Barack Obama Victorious, Looking Onward to Next Term

by Huntington Williams tion on the state level. For example, on Taliban, and related “terrorist” militants, ing more attention from the international the Sunday leading up to the election, but not without a huge cost. The Bureau community, as many believe the drone After a bitter nine months of cam- the Romney campaign touted that its vol- of Investigative Journalism reports that strikes in the Middle East infringes on paigning, President Barack Obama pre- unteers in Ohio had knocked on 70,000 in Pakistan, drones have killed between many nations sovereignty and is an abuse vailed in the 2012 Presidential Election. doors – an impressive number – but 2,562 and 3,325 people. Of that number, of human rights. , defeating Governor Mitt Romney in later, the Obama campaign stated that between 474-881 people were civilians, Whether you like to acknowledge it or the Electoral College by a tally of 332 to in Ohio, its volunteers knocked on over including 176 children. The Obama not, the country is better off than it was 206, and won the popular vote across the 376,000 doors. Herein, lies one of the Administration defines militant as any four years ago when the economy was in country 51% to 48%. main reasons for Mr. Obama’s victory in “military-aged male,” which allows more shambles. The coming year poses many The passing of Citizens United in the swing states like Ohio. lenience in the death toll for civilians. challenges that will further determine the Supreme Court made this election dif- While there has been an incredible Drone strikes are happening across the United State’s economic stability for the ferent from any other. It allowed cash to amount of legislation passed in the past Middle East, spilling into Yemen and even next decade, as a second recession would flow freely from any person or corpora- four years, there is still much to be done. into parts of Somalia. The TBIJ estimates pose more long-term problems. We are tion without restrictions to groups called The United States economy has definitely that only two percent of drone strikes hit going to need the same leadership that Super-PACS; as a result, campaign spend- stabilized, and may even be on the uptick. high level officials, which is obviously a dug us out the hole in the first place to get ing was at its highest level ever. Over two Going forward, the economy must contiue very low rate. The use of drones is garner- a responsible budget for the next decade. billion dollars was spent on this election to rise without excessive government through campaign money and various spending, as our nation’s debt is becom- Super-PACs (Political Action Commit- ing ever more insurmountable. Growing Awareness for Men’s Health tees) for the persuasion and dissuasion The foremost economic dilemma this by Simon Evered of voters across the country. Specifically, year is the fiscal cliff. If Congress fails to ence was “rewarding” and bonded the the Obama campaign, DNC, and Priori- get a budget plan passed before January In case you hadn’t noticed, there was participating teachers, joking that the ties USA Action Super-PAC managed to 1st, there will be deep cuts across the a dramatic change to the faces of some highlight of the month was watching the raise $934.0 million, while the Romney- board that will hamper job growth and Gilman male faculty members starting “general progression of growth” on his Ryan campaign, RNC, and Restore our economic stability. There will be a sell-off just after Halloween. By growing mous- colleague’s faces. Future Super-PAC combined to raise in the market and a potential double-dip taches, these “Mo Bros” participated in For academic dean Mr. Harris, $881.8 million. Much of this money was recession. If Mr. Obama can rally Con- a global movement dubbed Movember Movember was a “whimsical” experi- spent on negative attack ads to dissuade gress to pass a new budget during the to raise both awareness and support for ence. Though he enjoyed joking about it swing state voters from voting for a can- lame-duck session in Congress it will be men’s health issues, namely prostate and with other teachers, he realized through didate rather than convinving them to another notable accomplishment. testicular cancer. According to its official research the importance of increasing vote for a candidate. While Mr. Obama has done a good job website http://www.movember.com/, awareness because “many men don’t The difference maker in the election across the board on foreign policy, there the movement has experienced near think about their health too much.” was Mr. Obama’s dominant performance is a very unsettling tactic that he has fully exponential growth in both funds and This goal, as well as the global reach in swing states. The President won all but endorsed. This is his open willingness registrants since its start in Australia in of the event, appealed to physics teacher one of the swing states (Colorado, Florida, to use illegal drone strikes as means to 2003. In 2011 alone, $126.3 million were Dr. Salcedo, who also participated by Iowa, Nevada, New Hampshire, Ohio, combat the “War on Terror.” A drone is donated worldwide in support of the over growing a moustache on his previously Virginia, and Wisconsin), with Romney’s an unmanned aerial vehicle that is oper- 850,000 participants. The United States clean-shaven face. lone victory coming in North Carolina. ated from a remote location, normally a was fourth in terms of money raised Mr. Heubeck thought that compared Many credit Mr. Obama’s victories in military base in a surrounding area. The (over $18 million), following Canada, the to women, “men aren’t as willing to share swing states to the campaign’s organiza- drones have killed high-level Al Qaeda, United Kingdom and Australia. their stories” and that there are less fun- Upper School history teacher Mr. draising and awareness efforts for men’s Heubeck, initiated Gilman’s involvement health issues. He hopes that Movember 2012 World Series Yields Record in Movember this year, partly in tribute will become a fall tradition at Gilman, to his father who passed away seventeen which will get “bigger and better” every Low Ratings years ago. He thought this year’s experi- year, perhaps with fundraising events. The Natural Disadvantage of the by John Locke attention to the playoffs this year, because The San Francisco Giants’ four game in addition to the New York Yankees, both Republican Party sweep against the Detroit Tigers in the the Baltimore Orioles and the Washing- 2012 World Series produced record low ton Nationals were prominent contenders by Tyler Plack policies, which were key to his having viewership according to Neilsen Media for a spot in the World Series, but interest lost the Latino vote. Romney decided to Research. The two previous lowest rat- dissipated once they were knocked out of It is common knowledge today – Gov- have harsh immigration policies, which ings for a World Series were in 2008 the playoffs. ernor Mitt Romney will see no higher would lose him the Latino vote but would between the Philadelphia Phillies and The Baltimore Orioles last won the political position than governorship. theoretically help the working-class the Tampa Bay Rays and in 2010 between World Series in 1983 against the Phila- There were many critical factors that white vote. Romney described Arizona’s the San Francisco Giants and the Texas delphia Phillies in five games, winning led to Mitt Romney’s loss. Among these immigration laws as a model for the rest Rangers. the last four, after having lost the first factors are having forgotten the Latino of the United States. Furthermore, when San Francisco being part of the two game 2-1. However, they have had losing vote, being known as out-of-touch, and Romney was asked questions about lowest rated World Series in history is seasons since 2001, up until 2012, when not even having support from his home having both English and Spanish taught no coincidence. Although the Giants have they finished with a 93-69 record. The state, Massachusetts. While these points in public schools, he replied that he wants won the World Series twice in the last Washington Nationals have never won are all important, Jon Stewart gives per- program to have English immersion for three years, they are still unable to gen- a World Series title, nor have they ever haps the best explanation posing Mitt students who do not speak English. erate the excitement that would produce been pennant winners in the National Romney as, “the guy that fired your Dad”. Republicans are too quickly being higher interest among baseball fans. The League. Their 2012 season marked the While Jon Stewart gave this line in jest, I known as white, old, and out of touch. average viewing was 12.7 million people second time that they have won an East believe that it is truly the critical aspect Romney’s now iconic, “binder full of for 2012. Compare this to the average in Division title. When these two prospec- of Romney’s loss. women” quote is a testament to the 2009, when the Boston Red Sox played tive teams did not make it into the World I would not be surprised that many issue. Obama’s charisma and jokes put the New York Yankees, when the average Series, the east coast stopped watching Americans saw Mitt Romney as “the him ahead as a very likable candidate. viewership was 20 million people. The and focused its attention on Hurricane guy that fired your Dad”. This stigma Romney, however, put himself at a dis- highest viewership of any World Series Sandy, which, at the time, appeared to is a true issue causing the gap between advantage after his leaked campaign game was in 1986 in game seven, when be heading towards their major cities. Republicans and Democrats to date. fundraiser quotes. the New York Mets defeated the Boston Even though baseball is still immensely Mitt Romney branded himself under the I would attribute Mitt Romney’s loss to Red Sox at Shea Stadium in New York popular, World Series viewership has promise that he will “balance America’s three points, all of which are part of the City. 55% of all televisions in use in the been declining at a steady rate since the budget”. Yet no elected official has any natural disadvantage of Republicanism. US were tuned to see game seven. The all-time high of 1986, culminating in the incentive to cut spending if they want job As it happened in the 2008 election, John number stood at 38.9 million viewers and all-time low of 2012. With a total popu- security. To compound the problem, cut- McCain became known as the out-of- the average for that entire series was 28.6 lation of the United States at nearly 308 ting spending cuts jobs, and the former touch political one, and Obama prevailed million viewers. million people, a viewership of 12 million job holders are the same exact people who with his many television appearances. Even though the Giants and the Tigers represents only 4% of the population. decide whether Mitt Romney will be in Had Mitt Romney been more likable, up- have loyal followers, neither team draws Besides watching the Weather Channel, power next year. No one wants to elect to-date, and a tad more liberal, he may the national attention that is devoted to and being focused on the presidential “the guy that fired your Dad”. have seen himself as president this time teams like the New York Yankees or the election, one can only speculate on where Like Jon Stewart’s line, the issue around. Jon Stewart got it right. No one Boston Red Sox. There was increased national attention was focused that week. comes up again in Romney’s immigration wants to elect the guy that fired your Dad. page 6 December 14, 2012 Gilman School www.GilmanNews.com Volume CXII No. 3 December 14, 2012 Gilman School www.GilmanNews.com Volume CXII No. 3 Government Inspector Lincoln: Another Fantastic (continued from page 1) dark comedies.” own house for a while. When Mr. Spragins was asked why Achievement for Spielberg While Khlestakov was making himself he chose this particular play, he simply comfortable at the mayor’s house, the replied, “I think it’s one of the funniest (continued from page 3) townspeople were “falling over them- plays I’ve ever seen.” If you’ve seen the selves to lend [Khelstakov] money,” as the play for yourself, then you’ve seen what Confederacy would become enraged essary to procure the minimum number Postmaster (Gardner Eager ’13) read from made Mr. Spragins say that. When asked prolonging peace efforts. The choice is of votes with bribes for Democratic a letter at the end of the play. After two how he felt the humor-filled production between ending the war, possibly saving politicians and to allow the vote proceed days, Khelstakov’s servant Osip (Calvin went, he replied “I thought it went really lives, choosing to end slavery and saving through deceit? Absolutely, according Floyd ’15) tells Khelstakov that they well,” and “I was really proud of the cast.” the lives of unborn children forever. to Lincoln. These were extraordinary should “get while the getting’s good.” The A sentiment, I’m sure, that was shared In order to answer this dilemma, the times that called for choosing the lesser same day, Khlestakov heeds this advice by many who saw the play – a splendid best resource to turn to is history. After of two evils. These extraordinary times and escapes with Osip. But shortly after, show of the theatrical talent at Gilman the Thirteenth Amendment passed in called for the short term consequences of a letter intercepted by the Postmaster and Bryn Mawr. “Some of [the actors],” January, the Confederacy surrendered “immoral” corruption and deceit so that reveals the awful truth: the man they Mr. Spragins went on to say, “had never that April, so in reality the war was not the greater good could be achieved for- have been pampering all this time is not been in a play before, and I thought they extended any longer than it would have ever. the Government Inspector. did really well.” been. But using this pragmatic approach Abraham Lincoln was an extraordi- In the same letter, the Postmaster One actor of that category, Liam Hig- does not convey the moral weight of this nary leader, and the unusual time during goes on to read out insults of many of gins, said that his favorite part of the decision. By believing that the enslaved which he governed called for extreme the onstage characters; according to production was “watching it all mesh class is subhuman simply based on skin measures. Some called him a despot and Khlestakov, he could “see at a glance together cohesively.” color as Democrats and even Republicans tyrant who abused his power as president. that [the mayor] is a crook.” After the “It was a lot of fun,” said Morgan Doyle, believed at that time is completely out of He sent 600,000 men to die to preserve citizens had been insulted enough – not an actor in his sophomore year at Gilman. line. There was a lack of moral principle the Union and assert the power of the to mention the mayor’s (unsuccessfull) “Despite some technical difficulties, we and a denial of humanity in slavery that Federal Government over states. More attempt to commit suicide – the Blue were still able to put on a great show.” President Lincoln saw as fundamentally importantly though, he ended slavery Soldier (Ben Fisher ‘13) proclaims that It was indeed a “great show,” filled with wrong, both for the people and the slaves. securing freedom for the millions of “the government inspector has arrived humor to lighten up the audience’s mood. To Abraham Lincoln, ending slavery was people yet to be born. from Petersburg with instructions from Each year, I am excited to see Gilman’s not just a wartime tactic to weaken the Lincoln was a good man, but there the Tsar.” The Blue Soldier was perhaps theatrical productions – and this year Confederacy, but rather something worth are lots of good men. Lincoln set himself the most confusing character in the entire was no exception. Each year, the play fighting a war over. apart from the rest by doing whatever play – I’ve heard Isaac Hager say that the brings with it great actors and great times Secondly, to what extent can we lie and was necessary to do what was good. Blue Soldier was the Government Inspec- – and again, this year was no exception. cheat so that we may achieve the greater Perhaps Thaddeus Stevens summarizes tor himself. But according to Liam Hig- I encourage everyone who can to go out good? Lincoln discards the idea that lying Lincoln perfectly by saying, “The greatest gins, the Blue Soldier “is that sort of devil and see at least one of Gilman and Bryn and bribery are inherently bad. Instead, measure of the 19th century was passed character who signals the tragic, and in Mawr’s joint productions – once you’ve the film upholds the idea that the end by corruption, aided and abetted by the this case, farcical turn of events in many seen one, you’ll be waiting for the next. justifies the means. 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by John Stoller and Andrew Blomquist in particular will by Ricky Roebuck for some of these guys to get some shots.” have to conquer the steep learning curve The Greyhounds will face a tough To be the best, you have to beat the of varsity high school swimming quickly Fresh off a 21-6 regular season and an schedule that includes other MIAA con- best. That was the Greyhounds’ mantra before the Greyhounds go on to face the MIAA “B” conference championship the tenders such as Annapolis Area Christian as they left both the MIAA “B” conference stiffer competition on their schedule. Varsity basketball team looks to repeat School, St. Vincent Pallotti, St. Paul’s and their years of dominance, venturing The biggest challenge for the Hounds last year’s successes. Despite losing a and Boys’ Latin, who returns two all- into the murky waters of the “A” confer- this season will be traditional A confer- couple of starters from last year, this conference players. ence last season. ence powers such as McDonogh and year’s team looks to fill those voids with When questioned about his thoughts Coach Brooks’ squad looks to rebuild Loyola. Liang said, “McDonogh will strong senior leadership from shooting on the team Tilley responded “We will this year and possibly shake things up be back again this year. They won the guard Ben Grace, forward Riley DeSmit, have a strong group leadership wise this in the conference. This will be no easy conference last year and are returning a and forward Matt Tilley. Due the loss of year, and with a couple additions filling in task, however, as it lost standouts seniors bunch of very strong swimmers.” Across scoring threats Cyrus Jones and Ryan for the graduating class, we should have from last year such as Jack Pollack, the board, it seems like the Hounds have Ripken, this team will have to rely on a solid team.” Mike Morrow, Will Meadows, and Ryan their sights primed on the Dons and rebounding and defense to win games. Much like last year’s team the Grey- Stevens. “The class of 2012 had a very Eagles, and the away meet on January Along with the seniors, underclassmen hounds have an assortment of players talented group of swimmers, but graduat- 8th against the former, and home meet such as forward Cory Watson, guard with different skill sets and backgrounds. ing seniors are the simultaneous beauty on January 29th against the latter should Kai Locksley, and point guard William After being asked to compare the two and challenge of high school athletics. be a must-see. McBride will help pick up the scoring teams Coach Daly answered “Because we We have some very fast underclassmen as As the Greyhounds continue to adjust load. Despite the loss of many impact return five players we will look the same well as some seniors who are ready to step to the fast pace of the A conference, the players the outlook for this year’s team in many ways, just a year older with more into leadership roles,” said Andrew Liang team will only grow closer and stronger as is still very promising. experience. It will be interesting to see (’13) when commenting on the challenge the season progresses. Luckily, arguably “I think that we have a good core group how everybody meshes together and finds the team faces in the season ahead. Those their two greatest tests (the home meet of returners from last year and with the their roles on the team.” seniors looked upon to step up and lead with McDonogh and the MIAA Cham- new additions to the team we are going The season is set to tip off in the Finney are namely Liang, Peter Cooke, Jacob pionships at McDonogh on February 9) to be pretty good.” Ben Grace said, when Center on November 27th at 6:00 pm Drossner, Muhammed Hudhud, Anuj come at seasons’ end, so they will be both talking about the outlook for this season. against Georgetown Prep. It looks to Khandelwal, and Ben Roytenberg. prepared and hungry to announce their When asked about how he planned on be a good way to start off Gilman’s title Even with a strong senior class, no presence in the A conference in only their replacing the graduating class Coach Daly defense and a chance to see the Hounds program is truly dominant without a second year. Whatever the outcome, these answered “By committee. We are going to in action. Make sure you come out to steady pipeline of solid underclassmen. Hounds should be a story to follow, and a need to have more balanced scoring this support the team and watch what should Freshmen Justin Mun, Wolfie Drake, can’t miss spectacle at every home meet. year, which I think is a great opportunity be an early season test. page 8 December 14, 2012 Gilman School www.GilmanNews.com Volume CXII No. 3 December 14, 2012 Gilman School www.GilmanNews.com Volume CXII No. 3 Volleyball Nets a Good Season Squash Readies New Squad O’Brien with 281. By Ricky Roebuck By Joe White When asked about this year’s team Coach Gabbey said point blank “I loved to accomplish? “We would like to win a Much like recent years, this year’s this year’s team. There was something “We’ve really made some improve- national championship,” says East, since varsity volleyball team enjoyed a very really really special about this group this ments this year,” notes squash captain that distinction has eluded them thus far. strong season that included a 12-5 regular year.” Also adding that he was “way lucky Michael East (‘12). But while his team has Last year, they had a thrilling run that season record and a run to the semifinals. with the guys that come out to play vol- improved, others have improved more. saw them rise from 12th seed to a 2nd This is an incredible feat considering that leyball and compete.” “Squash is a sport where you know who place finish overall. None of their matches they graduated eleven players from a The 12-5 record consisted of wins you’re playing... we are vulnerable this were easy: the team had to battle from championship team against St. year,” Coach Smith explains. He points a 3-2 deficit to a 4-3 victory each time, last year. Stepping Paul’s (twice), out Boys Latin and Friends as old rivals with the final two matches in each game in and becoming Archbishop who will pack a new punch this season. being must-wins. Gilman’s ability to pull incredible leaders S p a l d i n g As a result, Gilman’s standard of play will off these comebacks time and again (until were seniors Jack (twice), Arch- have to rise to meet its competition. East their heartbreaking 3-4 finals loss) was Hutchins, James bishop Curley concludes, “We need some of the younger and is due to an unflagging belief in their Johnson, Cameron (twice), Mt. St. guys at the 5, 6, 7 position to step up.” teammates. Wade, and Elliott Joseph (twice), The graduation of senior talent like Regarding nationals, East commented, O’Brien. John Carroll Peter Dewire makes this challenge even “It’s a really unique experience – not When asked (twice), Boys’ more difficult. Luckily, the remaining every sport at Gilman gets to compete about the senior Latin, and Cal- players are ready to go to work improving on a national level. It’s something we leadership Coach vert Hall. The their game. In the words of their captain, look forward to every year.” Coach Smith Gabbey responded season culmi- they will “go one match at a time” and called them “tremendous” and believes by saying “A lot nated with a remember that “not every kid can win on they tested Gilman’s “mental toughness” of why I loved the 1-3 loss to rival a given day.” Squash teams play a series most of all. He has been coaching the team was because of Calvert Hall of individual matches during their games, team in various roles for the last 12 years, those guys. Every- in the MIAA and the team with the most victories out and likes to focus on “the psychological body liked them. semifinals. of 7 wins. “In previous years, Gilman aspects of the game” since his best play- Those four guys L o o k i n g has had the majority of the good players already have enviable technique and were amazing. They ahead to next ers in Baltimore,” says Mr. Smith. That access to “local pros” for technical train- were like big broth- year the out- made winning those individual matches ing. ers to everybody look is bright. relatively easy, since other teams that In terms of mental preparedness, else.” The team will matched Gilman in training would still “overconfidence is not a problem” for the Some of this be returning fall short on talent. But this talent gap has Gilman team, says Mr. Smith. Neither do year’s success can Junior Jack Harris launches a serve. ten players disappeared, and the MIAA competition they have any problems with the minimal also be attributed with a chance to is much more fierce. fan turnout they receive. “Sometimes, in to the increase of support from Gilman contend for a title. Hutchins feels confi- “Our goal, like any season, is to make the playoffs, you get one or two guys who students and other fans. Jack Hutchins dent with next year’s team and there are it to the [MIAA] finals and win, but we come to watch their friend,” he points said, “Having fans at games creates an “No doubts in my mind that next year’s will have to see what happens,” says East. out, conceding, “Being off-campus makes atmosphere for an athlete that you will team is bound for success, and even has While he is cognizant of the obstacles it hard.” “It’s not the end of the world,” never forget.” Coach Gabbey also added a shot to be the best team in Gilman vol- facing his team, he is confident in their confirms Michael East. “We have a couple that home games this year in The Death leyball history.” ability to overcome them. “It’s a good of kids every year and usually there are Dome were like “a good riot.” Gilman The bar is set high for next year and it group of guys,” he remarks. This is his parents.” But he adds, “It would be great finished with a 7-1 home record. will be a treat to watch and see how good second year as captain, and he takes his to get a senior turnout this year.” Aside from being one of the unques- the team can perform. leadership role seriously. Explaining, “As In squash, follow-through is just as tioned leaders of the team, Hutchins a freshman, I had a lot of guys looking important as positioning. Despite their led the team in kills with 120 followed out for me, and now I am trying to do the previous success, which has positioned by Chris Kohler (‘14) (102) and Connor same thing.” them well for another MIAA champion- Paskoff (‘14) (90). Hutchins also led the There is no doubt that his team has a ship, the team still needs to execute their team in receives with 129 followed by tough legacy to live up to. After several swing and handle their opponents with Paskoff (82) and O’Brien (62). Continu- undefeated seasons and an appearance respect. And at the end of the season, who ing a trend Hutchins also led the team in the Division II national champion- knows? A national trophy just might be in blocks and digs. The leading server of ship, anything short of a stellar season in store. It certainly would make a good this year’s team was junior Tyler Wake- will be viewed as a failure. What’s left present for Mr. Schmick in his final year. field with 287 closely followed by Elliot Wrestling Heats Up by Adam Aist lift [them]selves to a higher ranking”. He Coming off a below .500 season last continued that time and effort come from year, the wrestling team aims to be “com- “having a good practice atmosphere,” petitive in every match,” according to which will hopefully inspire everyone to senior Jack King. A tight group of seniors, “wrestle tight in every individual match”. inlcuding Zane MacFarlane, Shane Cock- The matches to look forward to this year erille, Jack King, John Wankowicz, and are the annual Gilman duals, where Connor Webb, aspire to be the core of eight schools come to Gilman, the Boy’s Above: Nick Schelberg leads the JV pack. Above right: Derrick Covington (‘16) the team and lead it to be success. The Latin match, which Macfarlane states sets up a point. (Sports photos by David Cha) seniors will be complimented by a hand- “is always highly competitive”. He also ful of returning juniors and sophomores hopes to attract a crowd to Friday night along with new eager freshman. King says matches. Cross Country Successful that this year’s team is “probably in the Coach Duncan led his cross country middle of the pack on talent, but if [they] team to another season of excellence. by Ben Rothkin the year with many obstacles ahead work hard and put in the time [they] can (Photo courtesy of Irvin Simon) After a 12-1 record last year with a 2nd of us, both JV and Varsity improved place finish in the MIAA Championship, greatly as the season progressed, fin- the varsity cross country team looked ishing with a strong team and a great to have another great season despite place at championships.” Peter Cooke the loss of veteran runners Will Mead- (‘13), another veteran runner, opined, ows, Matthew Schlerf, and Kevin Chen. “It was a grind from early August to With tough defeats like a 29 to 26 score mid-November and unfortunately we against McDonogh, the team managed weren’t able to match last years solid to go 9-3 against their opponents and second place finish in the league. We in the MIAA Championships placed 4th definitely all improved as the season behind the likes of Loyola, Calvert Hall, progressed and we couldn’t have done and McDonogh. Team captain Sam Zun- it without Coach Duncan pushing us keler(‘13) said that “Although we started the whole time.”