The News June 6, 2010 Gilman School www.GilmanNews.com Volume CIX No. 7 Gilman Bids Farewell to the Legendary Mr. Vishio

BY SETH GRAY Body Spirit As Mr. Schmick said, “Mr. Vishio Despite two near retirements, Mr. Representing and leading multiple came for one year and ended up staying Vishio’s continued dedication to the facets of Gilman’s community service for forty-five wonderful years. “ During school proves both his mental and physi- program, Mr. Vishio name is synony- his long stay, he not only spread his cal strength. “He is always doing some- mous with giving back. From work with passion for Latin, but also served as an thing for someone else, and the energy he the Senior Leadership program, holiday example of a true Gilman man. With his puts into everything he does is unbeliev- collection drives, and service to the dry humor, eternal memory, and benevo- a b l e , ” M r . S c h m i c k c o m m e n t e d . homeless, it is clear that Mr. Vishio loves lence to the community, Mr. Vishio exem- In addition to helping others learn and Baltimore. By understanding the impor- plified the Gilman ideals of mind, body, grow within the classroom, he also served tance of looking beyond his own life, he and spirit. as the Varsity Basketball coach as well as has benefited the lives of many others. a coach and coordinator for the Special Mr. Vishio embodies the Latin phrase, Mind Olympics. “Mr. Vishio’s goal for the boys “Non nobis solum nati sumus,” meaning By combining new lecture techniques is for them to understand that disabled “not for ourselves alone are we born.” Ms. with old school fundamentals, Mr. Vishio people enjoy the same things as we do. Turner agreed, describing him as, “A man made a supposedly “dead” subject come It’s the idea that no one person is different of conscience and commitment who never alive. “The reason Mr. Vishio is such a from another,” remarked Mr. Silverman, forgets the less fortunate, whose actions great teacher is because he makes the a volunteer for the program. bespeak a singular dedication to Gilman class come alive,” commented former Mr. Vishio also helped out in the a n d t h e g r e a t e r B a l t i m o r e a r e a .” student Austin Levitt (‘10). Classmate track program. Head coach Mr. Foreman Mr. Vishio’s contributions to the com- Dara Bakar (‘10) agreed saying, “Mr. echoed Mr. Silverman’s perspective. “He munity were celebrated by the Anton Vishio’s quirky sense of humor made his was able to transcend racial, gender, and Vishio Walk. Over one hundred people classes unforgettable. His constant guid- socioeconomic boundaries to reach out to arrived early on Saturday May 8th 2010 Mr. Vishio reads from Julius Caesar, ance and scholarly aura made AP Latin others. The reason he had such an influ- to walk around the scenic in honor of his with Mickey watching (Photo Courtesy Vergil fly by quickly. I will truly miss his ence on the students was because of his service. Students and older of Cynosure). edifying charm.” communication and drive.” (continued on page 11) Upper School Gets Technology Coordinator: Mr. Heubeck not Mr. Gorski, the school-wide Direc- sisting teachers, giving Mr. Gorski more simply with technology.” He emphasizes JOHN CHIRIKJIAN BY tor of Technology. In fact, the Upper time to work on what he enjoys doing. that technology is not meant to pervert Who exactly is the Technology Coor- School, unlike Gilman’s other divisions, Mr. Heubeck will be setting up work- or ‘lose’ the essence of teaching, but to dinator in the Upper School? Well, it’s currently does not have a Technology shops in order to introduce different “do it in a different way.” Coordinator, but this is about concepts and ideas to the less tech-savvy Many teachers, however, believe that to change as Mr. Heubeck pre- teachers. Citing the generational gap in real experiences in the classroom, not pares to take on the role next the mainstream use of technology, Mr. gadgets, help teach students a complete- year. “I want to introduce to Heubeck states, “we have to recognize ly different lesson. “[Technology] is like a some of our teachers a new that the students are very gifted in the train that’s moving very fast,” mentions way to teach the same class use of technology – it’s second nature to Mr. Christian. “This is new, and let’s use with more resources available them – and I want to help teachers, who it because it’s new. Let’s use it for you to them through technology,” are digital immigrants, to learn to teach digital children, and let’s use it to your remarked Mr. Heubeck. “Tech- through technology.” familiarity. But maybe we should press nology is not the enemy, and Mr. Heubeck also hopes to prepare our the pause button for a second. Take the it can help bring information school for the next generation of technol- time to ponder things rather than jump taught by teachers past these ogy, full of new gadgets and devices that from link to link. It doesn’t necessar- walls.” we all may have to use. Looking ahead, he ily help young kids take a closer look at Educational Technology opines, “Down the road, you are going to things.” Computers and the Internet have Services (ETS) ensures that see more electronic books. That’s some- engulfed our lives outside of school, so the technological aspect of Gil- thing of the future. There’s a general teachers like Mr. Christian believe tradi- man’s network and hardware use for things like Kindles, and I can see tional, human contact between teachers is working. The Technology every student in the not-so-distant fu- and students is essential. “What we have Coordinator, on the other hand, ture using a laptop or device to take the now is perfect. I don’t want to mess with focuses on helping teachers place of a notebook. That’s what we will a perfect, one-on-one conversation with learn how to implement tech- have to explore. But technology works a book at hand.” nology in the classroom most so quickly that the Kindle may soon be In the meantime, Mr. Heubeck hopes effectively. This will allow one old news. The chore is to get great, well- for all teachers to bring their laptops to Mr. Heubeck writes on his tablet PC (Photo by person to be committed to as- versed teachers to still be great teachers, every class and try to put more effort Seth Gray). (continued on page 7)

Features: Technology Coordinator (page 1), Departing Teachers (pages 3 and 11), Awards (pages 8-9)

Exclusives: Competition Editorial, A Coffeehouse-less Year (page 2)

Sports: Committed Athletes, Wrap-up in Numbers, World Cup Preview (pages 13-16) June 6, 2010 Gilman School www.GilmanNews.com Volume CIX No. 7 Competition: a Dishonest Force Bring Back the Coffee “Hey, what’d you get on the test?” order to stay ahead of their competition, The smell of roasting coffee beans Ms. Turner commented on the need You don’t have to travel far at Gilman even if it means sacrificing their integ- has faded from our halls. While I have for personal conversation, rather than to hear someone pose this question. No rity. In other circumstances, students sampled the lattes of Bryn Mawr, Roland simply trying to work electronically. matter what aspect of daily life at school, crumble under the weight of academic Park, and Friends, the 2009-2010 When all this work settles on one kid’s Gilman students are constantly discuss- pressure, and feel that they can no longer academic school year has been entirely shoulders, it is easy for the planning ing their successes and failures, trying compete at the same level as some of their devoid of Gilman based Coffeehouse. to be put off or forgotten. Therefore, I to compare themselves to one another. classmates. Rather than settle with their From a mixture of communication suggest an Arts Council for the Gilman Whether it is on the athletic fields or in position, too often we see them cheat out breakdown between the students and student body: an elected group of the classrooms, competition is a driving of laziness in order to stay even in the the administration, and a general lack students whose sole job is promoting force at Gilman as we all seek bragging middle of the pack. of popular support, local student artists Gilman’s arts. Along with Coffeehouses, rights and the approval of others. This Though I do not expect this editorial to have yet to grace Centennial Hall with the possibilities for student-driven art sense of competition urges some students entirely wipe honor violations at Gilman, their talents. We cannot allow apathy to exhibitions could be explored by the to work to their greatest potential, causes I do hope to accomplish one thing. I would let one of the crucial aspects of Gilman Council in the next year. Film festivals, some to crumble, and makes an unfortu- like to warn you of the ills of competition tradition fall by the wayside. Along art shows, theater groups; the list goes on. nately large number perform regrettable that I have laid before you. As you move with putting money in the class coffers, Just like the seniors in the class of 2008 actions. up in the ranks at Gilman, the temptation Coffeehouses present us with the revolutionized school spirit with the At an all male high school, it is almost to lighten your load by helping yourself opportunity to perform, mingle, and get creation of the Spirit Committee, we can a given that there is a sense of a macho, out on a few tests will continue. In a pres- a jolt of caffeine, all while watching our accomplish the same feat with the arts. athletic culture. Therefore, it is also sure filled environment ringing with the peers in a completely new light. Where else If we were to take the initiative and a given that we are bound to compete sounds of talk about college admissions, could we see Johnny Snouffer crooning start an Arts Council here at Gilman, we with each other as we attempt to prove this is a given. Let me warn you, though, “Rocketman”, putting even the venerable would not be pioneers in the field of arts our own masculinity by asserting our that it is not worth the risk of losing the Bill Shatner to shame? Sadly, none of us appreciation. Bryn Mawr’s thriving arts physical dominance. Dr. Mojzisek noted respect of those around you. Instead, use experienced anything so magical last community garners its support from their that at Gilman, “competition is such a these competitive forces to raise your year. We should learn from our errors dedicated and enthusiastic Arts Council. prominent part of our culture because work ethic so you can achieve in a more in order to ensure the cooperation I went to the head of the Arts Council, we’re surrounded by talent and so many fulfilling, worthwhile manner. Don’t let of students and the administration junior Ellen Meny, to learn the secrets people who want to excel.” Though much your overwhelming masculinity take in organizing next year’s events. to the continued success and survival of this competition manifests itself away from your core values; a cheater I spoke with Ms. Turner, who set out of both the Council and interest in the through athletic and social endeavors, who wins is still a cheater. Rock your the guidelines for planning school events, arts programs. The main focus of the Gilman remains primarily an institution head back and throw your chin in the air whether that be a Coffeehouse, a dodge- Bryn Mawr Arts Council is to “advertise known for its long tradition of academic all you want, but in the end, you are truly ball tournament or an art exhibition. and promote events such as plays, art excellence. Thus, the innate competitive nothing without your integrity. Not only do we need her approval, but shows, charitable art events, concerts, fibers of Gilman men surfaces in the -DFWthe Head of the Facilites has to sign off and more, especially concentrating on classroom as well. Guys gain an immense on the use of the space. Once approval events going around the tri-school area.” sense of pride when they discover that for the use of space clears, there is a Not only do they have two Coffeehouses they have gotten a better grade on a test meeting to determine the event’s place a year, but in addition they have an than a friend. Earning good grades is just in Gilman’s busy schedule. The recently annual Battle of the Bands concert, another means for us to assert ourselves, proposed May 7th Coffeehouse, which completely run by the Arts Council. The especially if we can do so while making promised to be the first and only one of trick? “Lots and lots of advertising. We it look effortless. The feeling that we the year, was cancelled due to an overlap put up flyers, send e-mails, and make must always keep up in the competition, with a previously scheduled event. This announcements. Before a big arts event unfortunately, leads many students to set was simply a result of a lack of clear such as a tri-school play, we bake things themselves up with an unfair advantage: communication with the administration. and give them to people for free while cheating. advertising the event.” Compare this Throughout the 2009-2010 school to Gilman, where the occasional play year, 14 students have been suspended for preview or announcement serves as the honor-related offenses. Though Gilman is sole reminder to upcoming arts events. a school that preaches honor and integrity The hypothetical Arts Council would as part of “The Gilman Five,” it seems that need to be the forerunner for every the level of competition experienced by Gilman School facet of Gilman’s arts, an all or nothing the students has threatened the validity situation. Bryn Mawr’s commitment of these morals. Much of this competi- serves as the perfect example for what (410)323-3800 ext. 448 tiveness among the students stems from we could accomplish if we face the arts www.GilmanNews.com the extraordinary pressure the parents situation with the severity it deserves. put on their kids to reach the top of their Last year, senior Jamey McElroy class. This pressure, combined with the The Gilman News welcomes letters to the editor. The News (’10) took the initiative and began the persistent buzz about college admissions reserves the right to edit letters for length and grammar. Send Gilman Music and Arts Committee, ,creates the vibe that every quiz and test correspondence to [email protected], or to: or G.M.A.C for short. The committee, has a bearing on our future. My goal is not unfortunately, did not last the year, to entirely refute the value of competition The Gilman News and after talking with Jamey about its failure, he pointed out a “lack of support at school, because for many of us, compe- Gilman School from the students and the president of tition with classmates has its perks. For 5407 Roland Avenue the club” as some of the reasoning for others, however, competition is a force Baltimore, Maryland its demise. Ultimately any interest in that makes them willing to throw away the support of the arts lies in the hands their core values because these students of the student body, not in the platform possess such a strong desire to get ahead Editor-in-Chief...... David Williams of a candidate or the announcements of in order to prove that they can compete Managing Editors...... Rishi Bedi, Michael Katz select individuals. Unless we realize the with the most talented members of the Sports Editor...... Daniel Radov opportunities that public art displays community. They feel that by cheating, Photo Editor...... Seth Gray enable, events like Coffeehouses will they can more easily do well, helping Copy Editor...... Noah Delwiche go unnoticed. Let’s elevate our art’s them assert their masculinity because Arts Staff...... Nick Cortezi, Alex Fang appreciation beyond that of orchestral they have succeeded in an apparently Features Editors...... Teddy Delwiche, Alec Tarantino assemblies and Paragon previews. effortless, nonchalant fashion. In some Political Editor...... Harrison Ebeling There is something missing, and it’s instances, this originates from the Faculty Advisors...... Will Perkins, Cesare Ciccanti, Michael Kelly up to us to reignite the interest. In the immense amount of pressure at home and meantime, I’ll be waiting, mug in hand. from college counseling; these students Contributors: Grant Lounsbury, Austin Dase, John Chirikjian, Dylan Flaks, feel so strongly about being ahead of the David Cha, Anthony Kim, Daniel Hoffman, Daniel Yue, Matt Schlerf, Kate -NDC curve that they need one extra leg-up in Klots June 6, 2010 Gilman School www.GilmanNews.com Volume CIX No. 7 Gilman Bids a Fond Farewell to Valued Faculty Mr. Kolkin ends 3-year Teaching Tenure

BY ALEC TARANTINO

Next year, the halls of the Upper Kolkin coached Fresh-Soph Football School will certainly be a little less bright and Varsity Lacrosse. “Mr. Kolkin’s without the awkward smile and “glorious dedication and thoughtfulness to his flow” of Mr. Tap Kolkin. A long-standing job as our defensive coach was seen member of the Gilman community, Mr. throughout our 2010 season,” remarked Kolkin is excited to begin law school at varsity lacrosse player Jake Matthai (‘12). the University of Maryland next fall. In addition, Mr. Kolkin spearheaded After graduating from Gilman Gilman’s efforts to support Habitat in 2003, Mr. Kolkin attended Yale for Humanity, acting as the club’s University. As a thirteen-year man, it advisor for the past three years. “Mr. was no surprise that he returned to his Kolkin organized the meetings well alma mater as a Cooper Fellow in 2007. and ran a club where the students A passion for the humanities inspired led the conversations and decision- Mr. Kolkin to continue teaching in the making. He did his best to get us out Upper School for two years as both a into the houses, trying to make a College friends Mr. Kolkin and Grimm pose together. (Photo courtesy of Tap Kolkin). European Civilizations and English difference for the community,” said teacher. “[Mr. Kolkin] has been a superb John Simms (‘13). Despite his obvious member of the English Department,” dedication to the Gilman community, Mr. Grimm Heads Toward said Mr. Christ, the head of the English Mr. Kolkin is ready for a change. Department, “After teaching him during “Part of my excitement about law his time at Gilman, I was extremely school is about trying something new. I Becoming Dr. Grimm excited to have him as a colleague. He was felt like college was a great experience said, “There is a lightheartedness that ALEX FANG always willing to help wherever needed, in being exposed to new things.” BY kids have that you cannot find in the and his uncanny ability to teach English Although he is eagerly anticipating the After a short time at Gilman, Mr. adult world.” Mr. Grimm said he enjoyed and History truly astounds me.” new adventure, Mr. Kolkin noted, “I Patrick Grimm will be leaving us to attend watching students progress intellectu- Truly exemplifying the dual teacher- have already started feeling nostalgic. Uniformed Services University Medical ally and learn new concepts over the coach relationship with students that Come the late nights of law school, I will School. Mr. Grimm came to us after the year. Mr. Grimm was also very pleased Gilman teachers strive to create, Mr. certainly be missing Gilman School.” resignation of Mr. Wilkins. Mr. Grimm to discover that upon his arrival, his arrived ready and eager to teach biology co-workers were ready and willing to and physical science. After working at a help him with material and presentation. Mr. Clore to Pursue hospital in New York conducting clinical While Mr. Grimm will miss Gilman, research for an orthopedic surgeon, Mr. Gilman will miss Mr. Grimm as well. His Grimm traveled and did construction students found him fun and helpful. One Graduate Studies at Harvard work until his friend and fellow Yale alum, of his Biology students, Robbie Schuetz Mr. Kolkin, called him and suggested (‘12), said, “Mr. Grimm’s love for biology BY RISHI BEDI he apply for the newly vacated position. shown in the classroom has really made Gilman as well, saying with a chuckle When asked what he would miss the learning biology more fun, and easier From Collegiate High School, to that he will miss “Gilman doing my most, Mr. Grimm promptly said “free to understand.” Mr. Grimm was also Princeton, to Gilman, Mr. John Clore is gym laundry.” Reminiscing about the lunch,” and really, who could blame him? beloved by his Freshman/Sophomore leaving Baltimore next year to pursue a fond time he has spent here, Mr. Clore After the laughter, he explained that lacrosse team. One of his players, Zane Master’s degree in Education at Harvard remembers the afternoons during there is a certain joy to working with MacFarlane, said, “[Mr. Grimm] always University. Mr. Clore will be studying in study hall when his classroom would be students and helping them develop skills provides technical and physical advice a program focusing on “Mind, Brain, populated with students “hanging out” inside and outside of the classroom. He to the defense [and] can pump the entire and Education,” a perfect complement as one of his fondest memories. team up.” Fellow biology to his background in both science and Mr. Clore is excited to “get back teacher, Mr. Clore, said, teaching. A familiar face around both into the classroom on the other side “Mr. Grimm has been a the Science Building and the Athletic of things” as a masters’ student, and great addition to the sci- Center, Mr. Clore has been an integral will be faced with great opportunities ence department. He has part of the wrestling program for the to learn and explore fields such as brought enthusiasm and past two years, as well as a Physical neuroscience, which hold great interest outstanding work ethic to Science and Biology teacher. for him. Harvard University describes the job and helped to ener- After graduating from Princeton Mind, Brain, and Education as a gize our biology program. University with a degree in Molecular multi-disciplinary program, linking It has been fun to work Biology, Mr. Clore arrived to Gilman to “connecting cognition, neuroscience, alongside Mr. Grimm launch his teaching career. As Ms. Turner and educational practice.” throughout the course of recalled, his teaching of a guest class was Looking ahead past the one-year this year and I’m glad he so impressive, he was offered a contract program Mr. Clore is enrolled in, he was able to join us this fall.” the same day. In the two years that leaves open the possibility of returning Mr. Grimm said, “I’m really going to miss this followed, Mr. Clore developed positive to Gilman, and certainly coming back to place” and we will all miss relationships with students both in and teaching in the classroom. you Mr. Grimm. Best of out of the classroom. He remarks he will We all witnessed Mr. Clore’s luck at Uniformed Ser- miss the “good questions and the “fun takedown of Tommy Faust (’10) during vices University Med- kids” which make teaching so enjoyable. Blue and Grey Day. Mr. Clore’s wrestling ical School and in any His students certainly reciprocate the prowess, however, transcends sumo other venture you pursue. feeling, as Tolu Owolabi (’12) comments, suits andextends to the coaching staff of “Mr. Clore is a great teacher who cared the wrestling team. a lot about his students.” Of course, Mr. Clore works with a student, always smiling. Mr. Clore will miss other things about (continued on page 7) (Photo by David Cha). June 6, 2010 Gilman School www.GilmanNews.com Volume CIX No. 7 TT HEHE AARTSRTS By Ben Zunkeler (‘10) Student Spotlight: Tommy Faust

BY ALEX FANG

What’s the fi rst thing that comes to as long as he can play and write music. mind when you think of Tommy Faust? Now, Tommy spent his senior No, not that. Think again. Think it encounter making his debut album with through. No, not that either. While it The Kids (if you want a copy, contact him) isn’t his claim to fame now, music is one and is continuing to write music. He says, of Tommy Faust’s many passions. During “Writing songs and music is a way for me our interview, Tommy played a beautiful to express my creativity”. Keep on the composition he wrote that showed me lookout for Tommy Faust’s next musical that he truly is a talented musician. project as somebody as talented as him After he began piano lessons in will have some incredibly interesting 4th grade, Tommy retired from music projects on the new horizon. temporarily until middle school when he taught himself piano, and guitar, after a number of lessons. In sophomore year, Faust began teaching himself how to play the drums. Being a multi- instrumentalist, Tommy Faust started a band with Tony Rutka called The Kids in which he plays drums. Additionally, Duncan Hutchins and Tommy Faust play together as well. While his bands don’t reach out past each other’s houses, Faust desires something more serious. Faust is going to the University of Alabama where he says he wants to have fun and do well before he moves out to California. Tommy Faust sees his future at San Diego State University playing music and majoring in Creative Writing. Upon his arrival in California, he wants a band that he can sing in or fi nd another singer for and continue his love with music and writing. Though his dreams are in California, Tommy says that it doesn’t matter where he is Guys and Dolls in Photos Gilman, Bryn Mawr and Roland Park Country School debuted Guys and Dolls in three packed shows during the weekend of April 30th. (Photos by Matthew Schlerf)

Tommy Faust on the drums (Photo Courtesy of Tommy Faust) June 6, 2010 Gilman School www.GilmanNews.com Volume CIX No. 7 TT HEHE AARTSRTS By Ben Zunkeler (‘10) Summer Concert Sampler: An All Too Brief Survey of Musical Going-Ons in the D.C/Baltimore Region

BY THE GILMAN NEWS ARTS STAFF The New Pornographers and The Dodos — June 22nd and 23rd — 9:30 Club — The New Pornographers, a power-pop super-group led by A.C Newman, head- lines two nights at the 9:30 Club in support of their new album “Together”. The eight piece ensemble specializes in music with a cinematic scope, which perfectly translates to the stage, recreating the concert feel of the late 1960s and early 1970s.

Phish — June 26-27 — Merriweather Post Pavilion — The recently reunited jam band is back on tour and luckily coming to Columbia. Having shows that are up to 3 hours long, it is as if Phish never stopped touring. With songs that go up to twenty minutes in length, Phish is one of the big acts to see this summer.

Sleigh Bells — July 1st — Ottobar — Sleigh Bells is hard to describe. A blend of crunchy guitar, electronic beats, school house chanting and layers of distortion creates a musical experience reminiscent of M.I.A or Crystal Castles. Lead singer Alexis Krauss commands the stage with a frenzied energy that ripples throughout Noise-pop duo Sleigh Bells (Photo Courtesy of Pitchfork Media) the crowd. We Were Promised Jetpacks and Bear Hands — July 6 — Sonar — Scottish rockers, We Were Promised Jetpacks combine the garage rock of The Strokes with the post-punk sound of The Killers and the epic atmosphere of U2 into a synthesis of rock and roll greatness. Luckily for us, they will be coming to town this summer and are sure to amaze and dazzle all audiences.

Counting Crows’ Traveling Circus and Medicine Show — July 12 — Pier Six Pavilion — Whether in Shrek or at the Grammys, The Counting Crows are heard ev- erywhere and you can hear them at Baltimore’s very own Pier Six Pavilion. Coming with Augustana and other special guests, The Counting Crows will be a sure-fi re hit concert this summer.

Jack Johnson and G. Love — July 17th — Merriweather Post Pavilion — In a concert that is almost too chill to handle, Jack Johnson and former label mate G. Love stop by Merriweather Post Pavilion for Johnson’s “By The Sea Tour”. Lighters and fake Ray Bans are a must for their acoustic odes to all things beach related. Dan Deacon continues Whartscape in 2010 (Photo Courtesy of Google Images) Sublime with Rome and Matisyahu — July 18 — Pier Six Pavilion — Gar- nering rave live reviews across the country, original members of Sublime, Bud Gaugh and Eric Wilson, recently reformed with new frontman Rome to continue their incredible music. With Matisyahu as the opening act, this show is sure to be one of the best concerts of the summer in Maryland.

Whartscape — July 22nd-25th — Local electronic genius Dan Deacon brings his festival Whartscape back to Baltimore for the 5th year. Along with performances by the man in charge himself, the festival attracts national acts such as No Age and Health, along with Baltimore bands like Wye Oak and Ponytail. The three day festival showcases art, fi lm and music and takes place in numerous performances spaces all over Baltimore.

The Dead Weather and Harlem — August 2nd — Ram’s Head Live — White Stripe’s lead singer and guitarist Jack White showcases his fascination with South- Jack Johnson comes to Columbia in July (photo courtesy of Google Images) ern blues in his side project the Dead Weather. Joined by the Kill’s Alison Moss- hart, White’s gritty tributes to the roots come to Ram’s Head Live this August. MGMT and Devendra Banhart — August 14th — Merriweather Post Pavil- ion — MGMT brings their trademark surf rock weirdness to Merriweather this August, accompanied by freak folk maestro Devendra Banhart. See their smash hits Kids and Electric Feel, along with selections from their latest album “Con- gratulations.”

Crystal Castles — August 22 — Sonar — The hipster dance group, Crystal Castles, will be gracing Baltimore in August. Described as ““the kind of music that you just want to follow like a cult, or hate, with every fi bre of your being.” , Crystal Castles’ shows consist of powerful electronic music with a giant dance party.

Virgin FreeFest — September 25 — Merriweather Post Pavilion — Like last year, details to Virgin FreeFest are relatively unknown other than the date of the event. Rumored headliners include Alice in Chains and Arcade Fire while other rumored performers are The Gaslight Anthem, Wale, and The Hold Steady. The News recommends that if you are interested to check once or twice a week online to see the details about this potentially incredible show that is free of charge and Psychedelic rockers MGMT live in 2009 (Photo Courtesy of Google Images) for a good cause. June 6, 2010 Gilman School www.GilmanNews.com Volume CIX No. 7 School Elections

HARRISON EBELING BY Senior Class Officers After the school elections on April 18, Austin Dase assumed the mantle Student Body President of leadership as school president. He Austin Dase defeated fi ve other candidates to take on the job, an impressive feat considering the leadership skills and the talent that Senior Class President all candidates displayed. Joe Cahalan The contenders laid out their platforms in three parts: their speeches projected on the monitors, their speeches Senior Class Vice President given in front of the Upper School, Will Hanley and the question and answer session. In these three areas, “Austin’s poise Senior Class Secretary and enthusiasm made him stand apart from the other candidates” said Bryan Michael Katz Moore (‘12). Austin Dase also managed Judiciary Committee to garner support because, in the words Senior Class Treasurer of Jibri McLean, “Overall, I think he has Luca Simmons good ideas and cares about the lower Brian Zimmerman classmen.” Judiciary Committee Nevertheless, all candidates showed that they could bring positive reform Pete Senft to Gilman with ideas like improving the lunch service, giving the arts more support, and bringing back the club fair, From left: Senft, Hanley, Simmons, Dase , Cahalan, Katz just to mention a few. After J.D. Kameen’s incredible Junior Class Officers Sophomore Class Officers leadership this year, Austin Dase will have big shoes to fi ll as the 2010-2011 Junior Class President Sophomore Class President school president. Hopefully, under Will Baldwin Zane MacFarlane Austin’s guidance, next year will prove to be as spirited and enjoyable a year as this past one. Junior Class Vice President Sophomore Class Vice President Alec Tarantino Rishi Bedi

Junior Class Secretary Sophomore Class Secretary Devon Porchia John Chirikjian

The candidates for School President await their turn to speak. (Photo Cour- tesy of Cynosure). From left: Baldwin, Porchia, Tarantino From left: Bedi, MacFarlane, Chirikjian Photo courtesy of Cynosure. As the school year comes to a close, I think this is an appropriate time to thank J.D., Matt, and Kostas for their hard work and dedication in leading the school this year. They have done an outstanding job, and they have set an incredible example of leadership and spirit for us to follow. They stuck to their word and really got stuff done. I intend to build on their progress with a year characterized by spirit, communica- tion and unity, and I think that together we can make the next year the best one yet. I’d like to remind all of you that I’m always open to any suggestions or advice you may have, and I’d like to thank you for your support, as well as for the opportunity you have given me, to lead and represent the school I love so much. Have a relaxing summer.

-Austin Dase June 6, 2010 Gilman School www.GilmanNews.com Volume CIX No. 7 From Maryland to California, Tickner Fellowship Ends

BY MICHAEL KATZ Mr. Ledyard Moves On we face as Gilman students. The Tickner BY GRANT LOUNSBURY As the year winds down, Gilman Writing Fellowship was established (’13) summarized the feelings of those says farewell to the 2009-2010 Tickner to help students through teaching the After spending eight years at Gilman, lucky enough to have been coached Writing Fellow, Josh Weil. Mr. Weil, Creative Writing class, working in the Mr. Brian Ledyard will be moving on. by Mr. Ledyard, saying “He was really a recipient of the prestigious “5 under Writing Center, and advising Paragon. Mr. Ledyard has taught English and enthusiastic in practice, and always 35” National Book Foundation Award If we students fail to consciously take served as a college counselor in his kept us focused on the task at hand.” and author of the critically-acclaimed initiative, we have not exploited the value earlier days at Gilman. Mr. Christ, After departing, Mr. Ledyard will be short story collection The New Valley, of a Gilman education. Moreover, we the head of the English department, heading off to California with his wife of leaves Gilman to promote the book and reject the Fellow not only as a writer, but had this to say about Mr. Ledyard: three and a half years who is pursuing subsequently to do research in Russia also as an accessible adult who can offer “We will miss him tremendously, and her Master of Business Administration for his novel. He says that Gilman has advice and a wealth of experiences, such he has been a tremendous English (MBA) at the University of California, been a “wonderful experience” and as Mr. Weil’s Fulbright grant to Africa or teacher. He is a wonderful colleague Berkeley. While his wife is hitting the has enjoyed working around “brilliant, his young European excursions. and department member. He always books, Mr. Ledyard will be teaching engaged teachers.” I began to attend his Writers-at-Work goes about things with a positive English at the Drew School, located in When I fi rst met Mr. Weil to take his fi fth period sessions, listening to each attitude, and he always is willing to San Francisco. He will be able to carry photo, the scraggly-bearded Mr. Weil writer’s unique perspective and with help his students and colleagues.” over his teaching skills that he has stared at the camera with a serious, other students, bouncing around ideas On top of all this, Mr. Ledyard has learned at Gilman. Max Brodsky (’10) intent glance. Little did I know that he about the writing process. What seemed coached all levels of basketball, from observed, “He really commands the would become a close acquaintance to distinguish Mr. Weil and his guests middle school to varsity, JV football, MS classroom without raising his voice. He and would force me to reconsider an was a sense of inner peace with what football, and JV lacrosse. Chris Walsch always encourages students to do their important aspect of Gilman. they were doing with their lives. Through best work.” California Through working in and hanging his pursuit of happiness through writing will be a completely out at the Writing Center, I have grown and periodic seclusion, Mr. Weil caused new environment for to know Mr. Weil as supervisor and me to question my inherently fl awed the Ledyards, but occasional advisor. Although his quiet perception of life achievement and they “hope to meet demeanor might not immediately invite embodied the idea of focusing on what kind and open people, a casual conversation, I decided that I one truly enjoys. just like the people would befriend him and possibly uncover Although this is a personal story, it here at Gilman.” He his writing secrets. When Mr. Weil should serve as an impetus to interact remains unsure of the announced that he would be conducting with and appreciate the next Writing future after his wife a reading and Barnes & Noble JHU Fellow. We are blessed to have the fi nishes her studies, and taking the attendees to ice cream, continual cycle of writers revolving but he defi nitely can I decided to make the most of this last through Gilman’s doors. But do not rue see himself returning opportunity. His readings and Q&A Mr. Weil’s departure. Instead, anticipate to the East Coast, session about writing, relationships, our next Fellow, the accomplished Laura but not necessarily and reclusive living caused me to think van den Berg. So next year you will stop to Baltimore. Saying about life’s ephemeral opportunities. by the Writing Center or Room C217 and goodbye to a place that And yes, he went to Cold Stone with all introduce yourself to Ms. Van den Berg, you have been at for of the students in attendance. entering a new arena of Gilman life and so long can be hard at In the grand progression of Writing fulfi lling a beckoning opportunity. times, and there are Fellows, Mr. Weil’s departure is a common After I decided to write the column, always things that you occurrence as we welcome in next year’s I used a social networking site to ask will miss and cherish replacement. However, through making Mr. Weil a few unadorned questions. He forever. Mr. Ledyard a wholehearted attempt to connect with responded with full answers which you noted, “I’ll miss the the Fellow, I saw the opportunity that can fi nd on page 11. meaningful and lasting relationships that I’ve Mr. Ledyard smiles for the camera (Photo by David Cha). enjoyed with students, players, college Interview on counselees, and, particularly, advisees. Page 11 Mr. Clore (cont’d)I’ll miss the genuine collegiality, and I’ll Anthony Giancola (’13), a JV miss the camaraderie, the generosity, wrestler, appreciates the focus Mr. and the loyalty that makes this Clore brought to the team, and how community so special.” Mr. Ledyard he “helped a lot of the new wrestlers will be leaving with plenty of memories, to get a lot better throughout the as he reminisced, “I remember the season.” The care and dedication his kindness and patience that my fi rst science students enjoyed was brought groups of junior English students to the mats, as Justin Schuster (’11) offered me during the fall of 2002. I comments, “I’d have to say that I will remember those fi rst few touchdowns miss his care for every single person on as a JV football coach. I remember the the team, his dedication for the sport and more than anything, his genuine heartfelt and candid moments during kindness and good-hearted nature.” assemblies, and I’m grateful for the Tommy Faust adds that he will miss many opportunities that Gilman’s Photo courtesy Mr. Clore’s “beautiful sense of humor administrators have offered me.” of Josh Weil. and dislike of inappropriate stories.” When asked what he would do to As Mr. Clore departs Gilman, he make Gilman a better place, Mr. Ledyard remarks that he wishes a greater answered, “I hope that Gilman will emphasis be placed on kindness, along continue to evaluate its mission and its Technology Coordinator (cont’d) with the already strong foundation of goals. I trust that these self-evaluations honor and excellence. will ensure that Gilman administrators into exchanging information without is comfortable for them. Whether a While Mr. Clore will not miss and faculty members will continue to paper. His job will include making teacher is a Mac or PC, Mr. Heubeck’s grading homework next year, he will know and feel confi dent about why, sure that teachers can access their goal is to help teachers fi nd a computer miss Gilman, and we look forward to exactly, they do what they do!” Gilman own websites and applications with with software that they can understand learning about his return to teaching. will defi nitely miss Mr. Ledyard, and ease, and that they use whatever and even enjoy using. we wish him all the best in California. June 6, 2010 Gilman School www.GilmanNews.com Volume CIX No. 7

Congratulations Award Winners 2009-2010

THE BROWN UNIVERSITY ALUMNI BOOK AWARD IS PRESENTED TO THAT THE C. DAVID HARRIS, JR. TENNIS AWARD IS GIVEN TO THE VARSITY- MEMBER OF THE JUNIOR CLASS WHO BEST COMBINES A HIGH DEGREE PLAYER WHO HAS CONTRIBUTED THE MOST TO HIS TEAM...... OF ABILITY IN ENGLISH EXPRESSION, BOTH WRITTEN AND SPOKEN, WITH ...... William Andrew Faison, Eric Preston Lien Suan THOSE PERSONAL QUALITIES WHICH GIVE PROMISE...... Michael Noah Katz THE CREIGHTON HOCKEY AWARD IS AWARDED TO THE MEMBER OF THE THE PRINCETON MATH PRIZE IS AWARDED TO THAT BOY WHO PRESENTS VARSITY HOCKEY TEAM WHO BEST COMBINES ABILITY, SPORTSMANSHIP, THE BEST PAPER IN A SPECIAL MATH EXAMINATION SET BY THE MATH AND TEAM PLAY...... Samuel Asher Nolan DEPARTMENT...... Eli Ze’ev Katz THE SQUASH AWARD, ESTABLISHED IN 1999, IS AWARDED TO THAT THE ST. JOHN’S COLLEGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOOK AWARD IS MEMBER OF THE VARSITY SQUASH TEAM WHO, IN THE OPINION OF THE PRESENTED TO AN OUTSTANDING FIFTH FORMER WHO POSSESSES COACHING STAFF, HAS MADE THE GREATEST CONTRIBUTION TO THE A LOVE OF READING, AN EXEMPLARY ENTHUSIASM FOR LEARNING, TEAM IN TERMS OF SPORTSMANSHIP, LEADERSHIP, AND PERFORMANCE AND AN EAGERNESS TO PURSUE UNDERSTANDING THROUGH DISCUS- IN COMPETITION...... Jay Brooks, David Hoffman SION...... John Joseph Snouffer THE DONALD HOFFMAN MEMORIAL CROSS COUNTRY CUP IS AWARDED THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA JEFFERSON BOOK AWARD IS TO GO TO TO THAT BOY WHO, IN THE OPINION OF THE COACH, HAS BEST COMBINED THE FIFTH FORMER WHOSE EXTRAORDINARY ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, BOTH EFFORT AND ACHIEVEMENT IN THAT SPORT...... EXTRACURRICULAR ACCOMPLISHMENTS, INTEGRITY, AND CHARACTER ...... William Wade Meadows MARK HIM AS ONE OF SOCIETY’S FUTURE LEADERS...... Andrew Tucker, Jr. THE FRANK W. ANDREWS, JR. GOLF TROPHY IS AWARDED TO THE GOLF- THE WILLIAMS COLLEGE BOOK PRIZE IS GIVEN TO THAT STUDENT ER WHO HAS BEST EXHIBITED LOYALTY, DEDICATION, AND ENTHUSIASM IN THE JUNIOR CLASS WHO HAS DEMONSTRATED GENERAL EXCEL- DURING THE SEASON...... Henry Linn Worthington LENCE IN HIS STUDIES AND WHO HAS EXHIBITED THE BEST COMBINA- TION OF INTEREST IN AND UNDERSTANDING OF AMERICAN HISTO- THE DR. PHILIP WHITTLESEY SOCCER TROPHY IS AWARDED TO THE SOC- RY...... Nicholas Dominic Cortezi III CER PLAYER WHO HAS MADE THE GREATEST CONTRIBUTION TO THE TEAM ...... Diego Conor McQuestion THE YALE BOOK PRIZE IS GIVEN ANNUALLY TO A MEMBER OF THE JUNIOR CLASS WHOSE HELPFULNESS AND SERVICE HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE THE ALFRED H. WEEMS, JR. MEMORIAL TRACK AWARD IS AWARDED TO WELFARE OF THE SCHOOL...... Joseph Andrew Cahalan THE TOP ACHIEVING JUNIOR OR SENIOR IN TRACK...... John David Kameen, Kevin Lafferty Broh-Kahn, Kostantinos Vasilios Skordalos THE HARVARD BOOK PRIZE IS PRESENTED BY THE HARVARD ALUMNI AS- SOCIATION TO THAT FIFTH FORMER WHO IS DEEMED BY THE FACULTY THE MARGARET V. PERIN SWIMMING AWARD IS AWARDED TO THE VARSI- TO BE MOST WORTHY BY REASON OF HIGH SCHOLARSHIP AND CHARAC- TY SWIMMER WHO HAS SHOWN THE GREATEST IMPROVEMENT AND MOST TER...... Justin Aaron Schuster CONSISTENT EFFORT...... Robert Lamont Duff, Liam Whelan Gallagher

THE HARRY HARDIE ANGLO-AMERICAN PRIZE WAS ESTABLISHED BY MR. THE INDOOR TRACK AWARD IS AWARDED TO THAT MEMBER OF THE THOMAS G. HARDIE, CLASS OF 1939, TO ENCOURAGE ANGLO-AMERICAN INDOOR TRACK TEAM WHO, IN THE OPINION OF THE COACHING STAFF, STUDENT EXCHANGES.THE PRIZES, IN THE FORM OF GRANTS, ARE GIVEN HAS MADE THE GREATEST CONTRIBUTION TO THE TEAM IN TERMS OF EACH YEAR TO ONE JUNIOR AT GILMAN SCHOOL AND ONE JUNIOR AT ST. SPORTSMANSHIP, LEADERSHIP AND PERFORMANCE IN COMPETITION EDWARD’S SCHOOL, OXFORD, ENGLAND, FOLLOWING COMPETITION AND Kevin Lafferty Broh-Kahn, Kostantinos Vasilios Scordalos, Nicholas Griffing Wolf SELECTION BY A COMMITTEE...... Charles B. Knudsen III THE WATER POLO AWARD IS AWARDED TO THAT MEMBER OF THE VARSI- CHRIST HOSPITAL EXCHANGE STUDENT...... Gi Hyung Lee TY WATER POLO TEAM WHO BEST DISPLAYS OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP, SKILL, AND TEAM PLAY...... Liam Whelan Gallagher THE CULVER MEMORIAL FOOTBALL CUP IS AWARDED ANNUALLY TO THE BEST VARSITY FOOTBALL PLAYER, IN THE OPINION OF THE COACHING- THE VOLLEYBALL AWARD, ESTABLISHED IN 2004, IS AWARDED STAFF...... Anthony Ferguson, James Joseph Poggi TO THAT MEMBER OF THE VOLLEYBALL TEAM WHO, IN THE OPINION OF THE COACHING STAFF, HAS MADE THE GREATEST THE C.B. ALEXANDER, JR. WRESTLING CUP IS AWARDED ANNUALLY TO CONTRIBUTION TO THE TEAM IN TERMS OF SPORTSMANSHIP, THE BEST VARSITY WRESTLER...... Thomas Michael Faust LEADERSHIP, AND PERFORMANCE IN COMPETITION...Shane Michael Edgar

THE EDWARD T. RUSSELL WRESTLING TROPHY IS AWARDED ANNUALLY THE C. MARKLAND KELLEY, JR. ATHLETIC SERVICE AWARD IS AWARD- TO THE VARSITY WRESTLER WHO SCORES THE MOST POINTS IN THE MIAA ED TO THE STUDENT WHO HAS BEST DEMONSTRATED OUTSTANDING WRESTLING TOURNAMENT...... Thomas Michael Faust CHARACTERISTIC IN RENDERING SERVICE TO THE SCHOOL’S ATHLETIC AND/OR PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM. THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA THE CLASS OF ’39 BASKETBALL TROPHY IS AWARDED ANNUALLY TO FOR SELECTION ARE USED: LEADERSHIP, PROMOTION OF ATHLETICS THE VARSITY BASKETBALL PLAYER WHO BEST COMBINES FAIR PLAY, WITHIN THE SCHOOL, TEAMWORK, SPORTSMANSHIP, AND SCHOLAR- LEADERSHIP, AND SKILL...... Bryan Norris Willis SHIP...... Duncan Miller Hutchins

THE TYLER CAMPBELL LACROSSE CUP IS AWARDED ANNUALLY TO THE THE LEWIS OMER WOODWARD AWARD IS GIVEN TO THE MEMBER OF MOST VALUABLE PLAYER TO HIS TEAM WHO HAS EXHIBITED LEADERSHIP THE THIRD FORM WHO REVEALED IN LARGEST MEASURE QUALITIES OF AND TRUE SPORTSMANSHIP THROUGHOUT THE SEASON ...... LEADERSHIP, ENTHUSIASM, AND LOYALTY...... Rishi Bedi ...... Duncan Miller Hutchins THE THOMAS G. HARDIE III AWARD IS GIVEN TO THE FOURTH FORMER THE ALUMNI BASEBALL CUP IS AWARDED TO THE BASEBALL PLAYER WHO WHO GIVES OF HIMSELF WITHOUT BEING ASKED, WHO HAS THE COUR- HAS BEEN OF THE GREATEST SERVICE TO HIS TEAM...... AGE TO STAND UP AND LIVE BY WHAT HE BELIEVES, AND WHO, EVEN AT ...... Charles Maxwell Cook, Bryan Norris Willis AN EARLY AGE, IS DEDICATED TO HELPING OTHERS..Alec Zoltan Tarantino June 6, 2010 Gilman School www.GilmanNews.com Volume CIX No. 7

THE ARMSTRONG PRIZE FOR POETRY AND PROSE IS GIVEN TO THE THE JOSH T. MILLER PRIZE CREATIVE WRITING PRIZE, ESTABLISHED BOYS WHO HAVE WRITTEN THE BEST IMAGINATIVE PROSE AND IN 2006 TO HONOR THE MEMORY OF JOSHUA T. MILLER ‘91, RECOG- THE BEST LYRIC POETRY FOR THE SCHOOL’S LITERARY MAGAZINE NIZES A SENIOR WHO EXCELS IN THE AREA OF CREATIVE WRITING...... FOR PROSE: ...... Edwin Lawrence Whitman ...... Mark David Irwin FOR POETRY:...... Evan Pascal Tarantino THE C. HUNTLEY HILLIARD MEMORIAL AWARD, ESTABLISHED IN 1992, IS GIVEN ANNUALLY TO THE BOY WHO HAS SHOWN EXCEPTIONAL ENTHU- THE CAMERON DEBATING MEDALLION IS GIVEN FOR EXCELLENCE IN SIASM, ABILITY, AND HELPFULNESS IN THE SHOP...... Daniel James Terlep DEBATING...... Killian Small Naylor THE JUBILEE CUP IS GIVEN IN MEMORY OF B. NEAL HARRIS, JR., THE MRS. J. CROSSAN COOPER DEBATING CUP IS GIVEN TO THE MEM- CLASS OF 1937 AND FOUNDER OF JUBILEE, BALTIMORE, TO THAT GIL- BERS OF THE WINNING TEAM IN THE FINAL DEBATE ...... The Aeropagus: MAN STUDENT WHO WORKS SELFLESSLY FOR THE BETTERMENT OF ...... Dara Bakar, Killian Small Naylor, Benjamin Edward Zunkeler THE ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED CITIZENS OF BALTIMORE...... R. Adams Cowley, II THE DR. JOHN M.T. FINNEY, SR., DEBATING MEDALLION IS PRE- SENTED TO THE TWO BOYS JUDGED TO HAVE DELIVERED THE BEST THE GILMAN PARENTS ASSOCIATION COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD IS DEBATES IN FINAL DEBATE, IRRESPECTIVE OF THE OUTCOME: PRESENTED TO THE UNDERCLASSMAN WHO HAS EXEMPLIFIED THE SPIR- BEST SPEAKER: ...... Dara Bakar IT OF HUMANITY AND COMMITMENT TO OTHERS AND WHO IS DEEMED BY SECOND BEST:...... Nathaniel Albert Byerly THE FACULTY TO HAVE FULFILLED TO THE HIGHEST DEGREE THE PUR- POSE AND IDEALS OF THE PROGRAM...... Not Awarded This Year THE ELIZABETH WOOLSEY GILMAN PRIZE IS AWARDED ANNU- ALLY TO THE BOY IN ONE OF THE THREE UPPER FORMS WHO THE LOUIS DAVIDOV MEMORIAL SERVICE AWARD IS AWARDED TO THE PASSES THE BEST EXAMINATION ON BOOKS, THE READING OF SENIOR DEEMED MOST WORTHY BY REASON OF FAITHFUL AND UN- WHICH IS NOT REQUIRED AS PART OF THE SCHOOL CURRICULUM: SELFISH SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY ...... SENIOR PRIZE...... Evan Michael Sweren ...... Andrew Benjamin Koch, Jun Yamaguchi, Benjamin Edward Zunkeler JUNIOR PRIZE...... Roshan Dutta THE D.K. ESTÉ FISHER NATURE STUDY AWARD IS GIVEN TO THAT BOY THE ALEX RANDALL, JR., MEMORIAL PRIZE IS AWARDED TO THAT BOY WHO WHO, IN THE OPINION OF THE BIOLOGY TEACHERS AND THE CHAIR OF HAS BEEN OUTSTANDING FOR HIS INTEREST IN AND CONTRIBUTION TO LIT- THE SCIENCE DEPARTMENT, HAS EVIDENCED BY HIS STUDY, READING, ERARY AND PUBLICATION ACTIVITIES...... AND ACTIVITIES A HIGH LEVEL OF INTEREST AND UNDERSTANDING OF ...... Tyler Edward Kolle, Edwin Lawrence Whitman, Evan Pascal Tarantino LIVING THINGS...... Jonathan Adam Markowitz

THE SIXTH FORM SPEAKING PRIZES ARE AWARDED TO THE BEST TWO THE CLASS OF 1977 COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD ACKNOWLEDGES SIXTH FORM SPEAKERS...... A MEMBER OF THE JUNIOR CLASS WHO HAS MADE THE MOST SIG- BEST SPEAKER: ...... Evan Lyle Warnock NIFICANT EFFORT OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY OUTSIDE OF GIL- SECOND SPEAKER: ...... Evan Barrett Behrle MAN...... Amitpal Singh Vohra, Gi Hyung Lee

THE JANVIER SCIENCE PRIZE IS AWARDED TO THAT FIFTH OR FACULTY AWARD...... Nicholas T. Feldman SIXTH FORMER WHO HAS EVIDENCED INTEREST AND ABILITY OF HIGH ORDER IN THE FIELD OF SCIENCE...... Nicholas Griffi ng Wolf THE SCOTT B. DEUTSCHMAN TEAMMATE AWARD IS GIVEN BY THE PAR- ENTS AND FRIENDS OF SCOTT DEUTSCHMAN, A MEMBER OF THE CLASS THE RICHARD O’BRIEN PRIZE FOR PROFICIENCY IN FRENCH IS PRE- OF 1989, WHO DIED SUDDENLY OF A HEART ATTACK IN THE FALL OF 2002. SENTED TO THE BOY IN THE ADVANCED FRENCH CLASS DEEMED THE AWARD IS GIVEN TO A MEMBER OF THE SENIOR CLASS WHO HAS MOST PROFICIENT IN FRENCH...... Benjamin Hillen Jenkins DEMONSTRATED, THROUGHOUT HIS GILMAN CAREER, DEDICATION TO RELATIONSHIPS WITH TEAMMATES, AND A SELFLESS COMMITTMENT TO THE EDWARD T. RUSSELL LATIN PRIZE ARE AWARDED TO THE MEM- TEAMWORK, TEAM UNITY, AND TEAM SUCCESS, QUALITIES THAT WERE BER OF THE JUNIOR OR SENIOR CLASS DEEMED TO BE MOST PROFI- UNFAILINGLY CHARACTERISTIC OF SCOTT DEUTSCHMAN...... CIENT IN LATIN...... Austin Lee Levitt ...... James Stuart Brooks

THE CLIFFORD E. TAGGART SPANISH PRIZE IS AWARDED TO THE STU- THE WILLIAM CABELL BRUCE, JR. ATHLETIC PRIZE IS AWARDED AN- DENT WHO, BY HIS PROFICIENCY AND ENTHUSIASM, HAS CONTRIBUT- NUALLY TO THE BOY MOST CONSPICUOUS FOR GENERAL PROFICIEN- ED TO THE STUDY OF SPANISH AT GILMAN...... Andrew Benjamin Koch CY IN ATHLETIC SPORTS AND EXERCISES...... Bryan Norris Willis

THE HERBERT E. PICKETT PRIZE FOR GENERAL PROFICIENCY IN HIS- THE DANIEL BAKER, JR. MEMORIAL AWARD IS GIVEN TO A SENIOR TORY GOES TO THE BOY WHO HAS SHOWN THE GREATEST GENERAL WHO, THROUGH THOUGHTFULNESS AND BY REASON OF HIS CHAR- INTEREST AND PROFICIENCY IN HISTORY AS DISPLAYED NOT ONLY IN ACTER, HAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE WELFARE OF HIS FELLOW MAN THE CLASSROOM BUT OUTSIDE AS WELL...... Adam Martin Belzberg ...... Matthew Louis Berger

THE HAROLD HOLMES WRENN ART PRIZE IS AWARDED TO THE JU- THE EDWARD FENIMORE AWARD IS CONFERRED UPON THE SENIOR WHO NIOR OR SENIOR, WHO IS JUDGED TO BE MOST DESERVING FOR HIS HAS BEST EXEMPLIFIED THE CHARACTERISTICS OF COURAGE, DETERMI- WORK IN ART...... Samuel Asher Nolan NATION, PERSEVERANCE, AND ACCOMPLISHMENT...... Evan Barrett Behrle

THE CLASS OF 1952 DRAMA PRIZE IS AWARDED TO THAT STU- THE PETER PARROTT BLANCHARD AWARD IS AWARDED TO THAT BOY DENT WHO HAS SHOWN EXCEPTIONAL INTEREST AND APTITUDE WHO, BY HIS CHEERFUL HELPFULNESS IN MANY WAYS, HAS GREATLY IN DRAMATICS DURING HIS SCHOOL CAREER...... CONTRIBUTED TO SUCCESSFUL AND PLEASANT LIFE IN THE SCHOOL ...... Joshua Christian Siems, William Garland Siems, Mark David Irwin ...... Kostantinos Vasilios Skordalos

THE DOROTHY BENJAMIN CARUSO MUSIC AWARD IS GIVEN TO THE JU- THE REDMOND C.S. FINNEY AWARD IS GIVEN TO THAT UPPER SCHOOL NIOR OR SENIOR WHO, WITH DEDICATED ENDEAVOR AND RESPONSE STUDENT WHO HAS DISTINGUISHED HIMSELF, THROUGH ACTION AND TO TEACHING, HAS ACHIEVED A SUPERIOR UNDERSTANDING OF THE EXAMPLE, BY ENCOURAGING HARMONY THROUGH HIS DEDICATION ART OF MUSIC...... Steven Latus Shea, Jr., Eric Preston Lien Suan TO AND PRACTICE OF THOSE HUMAN VALUES NECESSARY TO ELIMI- NATE RACISM, PREJUDICE, AND INTOLERANCE...... Anthony Ferguson THE ANNE GORDON BALDWIN MUSIC AWARD IS AWARDED TO THE BOY WHO HAS DEMONSTRATED EXCEPTIONAL TALENT IN PERFORMANCE THE WILLIAM A. FISHER MEDALLION IS GIVEN TO THAT BOY WHO OF MUSIC...... Francis Young Gil Lee, Daniel James Terlep HAS RENDERED THE HIGHEST SERVICE TO THE SCHOOL BY LEADER- SHIP BASED ON THE INFLUENCE OF HIS CHARACTER ...... John David Kameen ANDREW MITCHELL RITCHIE AWARD IS PRESENTED TO THE UPPER SCHOOL STUDENT WHO COMPOSES AN ANTHEM SUITABLE FOR PRE- SENTATION TO THE SCHOOL...... Daniel James Terlep June 6, 2010 Gilman School www.GilmanNews.com Volume CIX No. 7 Quirky Questions: What your friends think...

1) What kind of shampoo do you use? 2) Who is going to win the World Cup? 3) Which Hogwarts House would you most like to be in? 4) What is your favorite toy?

Ward Sandberg (‘13) says: 1) Selsun Blue 2) Russia 3) Hufflepuff, because I like being normal. 4) Teddy, my stuffed bear

Charlie Gruner (‘12) says: 1) L’Oreal Kids: Watermelon Blast! 2) USA all the way 3) I don’t need school, imma play ball when I grow up. 4) Nerf Gun N-Strike: Recon-G5

Chad Copeland (‘11) says: 1) Head and Shoulders: Soothing Sensation 2) Chad (the country) 3) Waffle House 4) Gamecast Khalil Al-Talib (‘10) says: 1) Head and Shoulders: Ocean Breeze 2 in 1 2) France 3) Slytherin, because I like to live dangerously. 4) My toy lawn mower - I became a man at age 3.

Dr. Salcedo says: 1) My wife’s Special for Blondes 2) Spain, of course. 3) Oxford 4) Legos - my train set from when I was 3. June 6, 2010 Gilman School www.GilmanNews.com Volume CIX No. 7

Mr. Vishio (cont’d) An Interview With Mr. Weil fi nally has time to focus on his per-

BY MICHAEL KATZ alumni marched together to recognize sonal life. He will be able to spend time his contributions. and travel with his wife and grandchil- Michael Katz had a chance to contact good-natured ribbing and serious-eyed The crowds walked two laps of the dren. His son, Mr. Alex Vishio, hopes Mr. Weil and ask him a few questions - heart-to-hearts. It all happens there scenic path, pausing to look at pictures to fi ll his enormous shoes in both the his column can be found on page 7. and I was honored to be a part of it. of Mr. Vishio at different stages of his Classics department and Community life. Adorned in a toga and a laurel Service program. He said, “I can only NEWS: How has your Gilman experience NEWS: How has teaching a class been wreath, he was taken around campus aspire to follow his footsteps in terms been and what are your most prominent ,and have your students taught or i n a c h a r iot d r i ve n b y M r. S c h m ic k . of academics, athletics, and leader- experiences during this past year? infl uenced you in any way? Each participant was encouraged ship.” to donate money, and not surprisingly, Although Mr. Vishio’s departure is JW: Gilman was wonderful, except for JW: I’ve taught before, of course, but the $15,000 collected at the event going to create a great void at Gilman, the students and faculty. And especially mostly at the adult or college level. The were dedicated to the improvement his legacy will live on through the excepting Mr. Hastings: Good grief, have difference here was that I felt like the of the lives of others in the Baltimore hundreds of students that have been you seen that man’s plaid pants? Having students were jumping into creative community. infl uenced by the concept of “non nobis to sit in an offi ce with them in sight all writing with a real seriousness and After 45 years of service, Mr. Vishio solum nati sumus.” day can blind a poor soul. Other than eagerness for the fi rst time (or, in some those factors, though it’s a terrifi c place. cases, the second). There’s a thrill to Free coffee at the photocopy room. That’s trying to communicate to students, why the best thing about it. No, seriously, I love what I do for a living (if one can Gilman was a wonderful experience call it that) or, more accurately, what I do for me. I have never been around such despite the living it affords -- and why committed faculty, and such brilliant, I can’t not do it. The seniors I taught at engaged teachers. Watching them work, Gilman were at an amazingly receptive and listening to them discuss their place to hear that: they were all at the classes, I wished I could go back and do point in their lives where they are high school all over again. I would have beginning to discover who they will be loved to have sat in on Mr. Hastings’ as men, what aspects of who they were Memoirs of Writers in Paris class (or as boys will carry over, and how they will whatever its offi cial title was) or taken shape their adult lives. To try to convey art classes from Mr. Connolly, or any to them what shaped mine, at this point number of other classes. But, mostly, in their lives, was a terrifi c opportunity. I would have loved to be back in high And, as far as my students teaching me school with the kinds of students who or infl uencing me: every day. When one go to Gilman, because they are amazing might challenge something I said in young men (and young women from class, I’d have to defend it -- and that the sister schools). That, more than would strengthen my understanding anything else, what made the biggest of it, whether we were discussing some impression on me. I never expected element of craft (some law I was laying to be so warmly embraced, so quickly, down about plot, say) or some more nor to feel so quickly such warmth in thematic problem. So, in having to return. One of the most immediate, and grapple with the basic bones of a thing, most unique, aspects of Gilman that I solidifi ed my own understanding of struck me was the way in which the it. And there was this, too: my students expected rough-and-tumble joviality took the idea of “creative” in creative of a boys’ school was shot through with writing really seriously. They tried a gentleness of spirit, real kindness crazy stuff. The fact that my students of heart. That’s a great combination so eagerly tried made me want to dive Mr. Schmick crowns Mr. Vishio during the Vishio Service Walk. seen in back-slaps in the halls mixed back in and try those daring things, too. (Photo by Daniel Yue). with genuine calls of good morning, Cameras on Campus: More Safety or Less Privacy? BY NOAH DELWICHE do on campus, [it is] just an added bonus.” and that it is hard to argue against them. Mr. Hoffman and the maintenance staff Mr. Furlong supports the cameras for the are evidently very concerned with the same reason Mr. Hoffman does, safety. “We have had cameras around for students’ well being, and are looking into Mr. Hoffman elaborated, saying, “The years. “Everybody panics, but they are for upgrading the camera system. They are only people who should be opposed to security.” This quote, spoken by Gilman’s also thinking about installing a lightning them are the people who are doing some- facilities director, Mr. Marc Hoffman detection system and outdoor speaker thing wrong.” That being said, Mr. Hoff- explains the reason behind maintenance system which would allow school to warn man also noted that six or seven years ago installing two cameras recently. everybody quickly if there is a security some Gilman high school students raised Two cameras were installed in the lower issue. complaints about the cameras, “fussing lots in early May. These cameras are on for Gilman’s business director, Mr. Sean about big brother.” The concerns were twenty four hours and their data is stored Furlong was a great help and regarding heard, but the safety of Gilman students in a database. Mr. Hoffman said, “[The the cameras. Mr. Furlong also stresses was deemed a bigger priority, and there- cameras are] extra eyes… guards are not that Gilman students have the best safety fore the cameras remained. always there.” Mr. Hoffman emphasized possible. He says his job “is to make sure When it comes to the student’s views the fact that Gilman has had cameras for they have a safe place to work.” This on installing more cameras around the several years, including one in the Lower means that the fi nance and general opera- Gilman campus, Alex Fang (‘12) disagrees School, one in the Middle School, and tions are run by him. He says the cameras with Mr. Hoffman and Mr. Furlong. He one overlooking the Gilman buses. The cost $1000 each and mentioned the fact says, “I don’t want the constant feeling cameras are simply for student safety and that other schools near Gilman already of being watched; there is some form of people should not be concerned about have cameras installed on their campus. privacy that we all deserve.” Conversely, them.” Some students believe the intent Mr. Furlong stated that “if we had more Harrison Ebeling (‘12) declared, “I would The camera by Northern Parkway of the cameras is to catch students leaving issues we would have had this done like more cameras because I think it will - “Protected by Video Surveillance: early and penalize them. Mr. Hoffman sooner.” When asked if there was any make Gilman’s campus safer and prevent Trespassers Prosecuted” (Photo by refuted this, but noted, “If [we catch] a kid opposition to the cameras being installed theft.” Rishi Bedi) doing something they are not supposed to he said that there was little opposition June 6, 2010 Gilman School www.GilmanNews.com Volume CIX No. 7

Clockwise from top left: Snowpocalypse 2010 takes its toll on the Gilman campus (Photo by John Chirikjian). Skydivers make their way onto the football field amid the cheers of 1000 excited students. (Photo Courtesy of Cynosure). Said students, including School President Kameen, look skyward. (Photo Courtesy of Cynosure). Andrew Katz (‘13) cheers on the 2010 MIAA A Conference Baseball Champions (Photo by Kate Klots BMS ‘10). Andrew Burton (‘12) practices cello. (Photo by Seth Gray). Football Champions 2009: Tripp Trainor, Jim Poggi, Anthony Ferguson, and Kostas Skordalos pose with Mr. Schmick and their trophy. (Photo by News Staff). Jordan Britton (‘12) works on his self-portrait in the Art Room. (Photo by Matthew Schlerf). Mr. Vishio and the Lunches for the Homeless crew give back to Baltimore. (Photo Courtesy of Cynosure). Mr. Carey shaves his head to help motivate students to donate to Habitat for Humanity. (Photo by Daniel Hoffman).

Photos of the Year COMPILED BY SETH GRAY June 6, 2010 Gilman School www.GilmanNews.com Volume CIX No. 7 Homegrown Jennings Varsity All-Around Material

BY MICHAEL KATZ Gilman to the 2009 MIAA Champion- Darius Jennings is seemingly not an ship, amassing 25 touchdowns and over average Gilman student. A three sport 2,000 rushing yards. His standout season varsity athlete and highly sought football earned him a nomination to the Army All- recruit, he has been featured in numer- American Bowl, where he will compete ous publications and despite playing will the 399 other candidates for a spot quarterback for Gilman, has a top 20 in the game. national ranking as a wide receiver on Despite this success, Darius has not Scout.com. However, Darius was not an let his celebrity alter his Gilman experi- athletic recruit to Gilman, but instead, ence. “Coming through Gilman myself,” came here in the second grade to take remembers Jennings, “I looked up to advantage of Gilman’s academic oppor- the older athletes. Now that I’m in high tunities. Through the BEST program and school, the pressure is tough because his excellent academic record, Darius was people look to you to always do well. In able to attend Gilman. the end, I’ve just learned to be ‘all in’ He fl ourished at Gilman socially and and let my play work itself out.” Jen- academically, and although coyly denying nings remains unusually calm on the Bryan Willis pitches in the MIAA Championship Game against Calvert Hall at Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen, MD (Photo courtesy of the Baltimore Sun). lower and middle school athletic supe- fi eld and humble in the classroom. As riority, dominated the blacktops. “We Will Carter (‘11) says, “He’s just an all- used to play two-hand touch football on around great guy.” He continues to play the space-limited blacktop,” says David varsity basketball and run varsity track Worst to First Results in a Hoffman (‘11), “and he was untouchable. and refuses to let football become his sole With the whole grade playing, not a single focus. However, his reason to diversify person could get two hands on him.” Still, his athletic competition is not solely for Championship Darius focused primarily on basketball fun. Jennings adds, “In college, football until eighth grade, when he experienced is a three-season sport, so it’s benefi cial Greyhounds overcome fi ve-run defi cit to unseat his fondest athletic memory. During the to compete during all seasons in high fi ve-time champion Calvert Hall, 10-8 fi rst football game of the season, he ran school. I also feel like I’d be selfi shly rob- back two consecutive punt returns in the bing my Gilman teammates if I quit.” BY SETH GRAY span of just a minute. Jennings says that even though his When Jennings entered the Upper athletic ambitions run high, school bal- Coming on the heels of a 3-16 season, pitching coach Mr. Baker. School, he was placed on JV Football, but ances his life and is becoming more and new coach Larry Sheets set out to Casas was followed by Matt Collins began to practice on varsity and even- more diffi cult. He attributes his diffi culty change the culture of Gilman Baseball. in the rotation, creating a one-two tually received a promotion. His most to Gilman’s rigorous academics and not By uprooting the old system, Sheets punch that gave the Hounds a chance humbling experience came when one day necessarily athletic obligations. Still, brought a consistent and unrelenting to win when either took the mound. in practice, when as Darius ran to catch a Darius is the average Gilman student. force to a program that had only had one During the playoffs, Collins grew into a pass, he was “laid out” by Joey Ehrmann Like all others, he has learned to manage w i n n i n g s e a s o n i n t h e l a s t t e n y e a r s . leader with poised, gritty performances (‘08), now a linebacker at Division I Wake a busy schedule of schoolwork and sports. From implementing hitting sessions against Cardinal Gibbons and Calvert Forest. But Darius soldiered on, leading One can often find Darius sitting in every morning at seven AM, to travelling Hall. After allowing only four hits over the Common Room to Myrtle Beach for tournaments, he eight innings against the Crusaders, he doing homework or preached that if the team “dedicates faced his real test in the rain soaked hanging out on the itself to the little things right, the wins championship game against the benches before school will come.” C a r d i n a l s . lets out. Coach Sheets’ message was The bats of the Hounds woke up in the His willingness reinforced by his committed staff made third inning to help Collins in his battle. to talk with every of coaches Justin Baker, Rob Heubeck, Trailing 5-0, the Hounds scored four Gilman student has John Xanders, and Keith Kormanik. runs off of Cardinals ace Dominic Sgroi. not only earned him Says captain Scott Johnson (‘10), “The Sgroi dominated until Quinn Cotter’s popularity, but also coaches really brought the seriousness hustle turned a swinging bunt into an proves an important and expectations that the Hounds infi eld single, jump started the offense, asset on the football needed this season to really bring the and led to a two RBI single by Ripken. fi eld. “Darius inspires best out of us.” Former Oriole and new “ To be down 5-0, some teams would fold everyone around him hitting coach Cal Ripken Jr. brought it in, but our guys have battled all year,” to be better,” states experience to the team and improved commented Coach Sheets, “We just got Luca Simmons (‘11). the Hounds’ offense, as they outscored the guys believing in themselves.” Although he under- their opponents 256 to 149 and averaged With the score tied at 6, Scott Johnson went knee surgery just under ten runs a game. put Gilman up for the rest of the game after his sophomore While the resurgent offense was a with a two RBI single. Two batters later, year, he remains a result of the improved hitting of seniors Ripken ripped a two run double to make feared competitor and Johnson, Max Cooke, Cam Lauf, and it 10-6. After the Cardinals could only a red-hot target for Bryan Willis, the pitching dominance manage two runs in the seventh, the Division I universi- stemmed from the sophomore leadership team celebrated its fi rst championship ties, with 25 offers of Matt Collins, Ryan Ripken, and since 1996. Not only did the 2010 Gilman already in hand. Brandon Casas. baseball team take away Calvert Hall’s When asked about his Casas, a 6’5” right-hander, anchored fi ve year stranglehold on the title, but college decision, he the staff by picking up seven wins in it also amassed 27 wins, a new school laughed and replied, seven starts. “Throughout the season, record for total wins in any sport. “I guess you’ll have to Casas has been the most reliable pitcher Ripken added, “Everyone was in it wait until 2011.” on the team because he has been able since February 18th…and that’s why Darius Jennings sits on the bench awaiting the next offen- to throw two pitches, his fastball and we’re champs today: because everyone sive possession (Photo courtesy of LifeTouch). curveball, consistently,” remarked bought in and worked hard.” June 6, 2010 Gilman School www.GilmanNews.com Volume CIX No. 7 World Cup: Kim Predicts Victory for Spain in South Africa USA Reaches Knockout Round for 1st time since 2002 in South Korea

BY ANTHONY KIM consistently excels on the world stage, beating the Slovaks to move past group Every four years, nations around the play. world put aside their differences and Group G is labeled the group of death, come together for the largest sporting made up of Brazil, Ivory Coast, North event on Earth, the FIFA World Cup. Korea and Portugal. My prediction: From the opening whistle on June 11th, The Brazilians, winners of a record five thirty-two teams divided into 8 groups World Cups, win this group. Currently of four will compete for the world’s most ranked 1st in the world and coming off an coveted trophy. In total, 64 games will impressive Confederations Cup triumph be played in just 30 days, culminating in in South Africa just a year ago, they are the championship match on July 11th. the team to beat. Second place in Group The once impoverished nation of G is a toss-up. Portugal has the world’s South Africa is the host country. It is 2nd best player in Cristiano Ronaldo, the first time in 18 previous World Cups finishing in 3rd place in the 2006 World that an African country has held the Cup. Look for Ivory Coast, however, to tournament. In total, ten venues in nine beat out Portugal. With the world’s top different cities will host all 64 games. striker in Didier Drogba coupled with In group play, the two teams out of the Touré brothers and Salamon Kalou, four with the best records advance to the Ivory Coast should advance further than elimination round. Group A is composed any other African nation. of France, Uruguay, Mexico and South The Spanish national team is clearly Africa. My prediction: France and Mexico the class of Group H. Chile, Honduras, advance, but look for the French team to and Switzerland will battle for second advance no further. Their star strikers place. Keep an eye on Chile to advance. Franck Ribery and Karim Benzema are for second place. Ranked 15th in the both under investigation for possible world and a nation with a rich World participation in a prostitution scandal, Cup history, the Chileans should edge and they might miss the World Cup past Switzerland. entirely. In the knockout round, there are Argentina, Nigeria, South Korea and 16 teams. Seeding for this round is Greece make up Group B. My prediction: determined on group play record Argentina, led by reigning FIFA Player of and points earned throughout the the Year Lionel Messi and a potent front tournament. To fast forward to the line of Carlos Tevez, Diego Milito and semifinals, I like England, Brazil, Carlos Higuain, will win this group with Argentina, and Spain. ease. I expect the Argentines, in general, With Fabio Capello as England’s new Ivory Coast led by potent forward Didier Drogba (above) looks to challenge Brazil to play inspired soccer channeled coach, they have had an impressive, in Group G (Photo courtesy of Google Images). through their coach and former great, undefeated route in the World Cup Diego Maradona. Greece, ranked 12th qualifying rounds. They are led by in world rankings, should advance past English Premier League stars such as group play, as well. central defender John Terry, attacking Thierry Henry to Big Apple The United States and England midfielders Frank Lampard and Steven anchor Group C, and My prediction is Gerrard, and world soccer sensation BY DANIEL RADOV that both teams advance to the knockout Wayne Rooney. of the English Premier League. Under round. Algeria and Slovenia should not Hopefully, England will play Brazil Away from the national stage, French the tutelage of fellow Frenchman and pose much of a threat. in the semifinals, with a large group forward and former Barcelona striker Coach Arsene Wenger, Henry emerged Group D is composed of Germany, of exceptionally skilled players, such Thierry Henry has agreed to a contract as one of the world’s best strikers. In Serbia, Australia, and Ghana. My as Robinho, Kaka, Dani Alves, and with the New York Red Bulls. The two 1998, he keyed the French team to the prediction: Germany, although lacking goalkeeper Julio Cesar. time runner-up for FIFA Footballer of World Cup title. Since 2008, Henry has injured star midfielder Michael Ballack Although Argentina had a tough time the Year in both 2003 and 2004, Henry played with Spanish club FC Barcelona. for the entire tournament¸ wins this qualifying for the World Cup, taking the began his professional club career with He is expected to boost a struggling New group. Keep an eye on World Cup second to last qualifying spot for South Monaco, before ultimately ending up York team, and at age 32, Henry looks veterans Bastian Schweinsteiger and America, I anticipate the Argentines will with perennial powerhouse Arsenal to help the MLS gain worldwide respect. Miroslav Klose to anchor the German play Spain in the other semifinal. attack. Ghana should also advance from The Spanish are supported by a Group D, especially if talented central powerhouse of excellent players. These midfielder Michael Essien is healthy. include Fernando Torres, Andres After losing to Brazil in the Round of 16 Iniesta, Xavi, Sergio Ramos, and one of in 2006, expect nothing less from Ghana the top goalkeepers in the world, Iker this year. Casillas. Group E looks to be dominated by My prediction: England beats Brazil the Netherlands. I question whether any and Spain triumphs over Argentina, team in this group can stifle the Dutch leaving the Spanish and English to attack of Robin Van Persie, Wesley compete for the title of World Champion. Sneijder, and Arjen Robben. Cameroon, I wonder if the Spanish will be able Japan, and Denmark round out Group to keep their composure, as it will be E. If dangerous forward Samuel Eto’o Spain’s first appearance in the finals catches fire early on, I expect Cameroon England will have the opportunity to advance to the knockout round. to win a third World Cup title. I do not think Italy repeats as World Unfortunately for the British, their Cup champions in 2010, but group play spectacular route to the World Cup will not be a problem for the Italians. Finals will end in a close loss, and Spain They will win Group F with ease. Be will be crowned the champions of World Thierry Henry mindful of Paraguay. “La Albirroja” Cup 2010. (Photo courtesy of Google Images). June 6, 2010 Gilman School www.GilmanNews.com Volume CIX No. 7

George, Goodwin, and Tucker all chose the ACC

BY DYLAN FLAKS

Committing to universities for athlet- UVA, chose the school for many of the ics has become more and more popular, same reasons as Hunter chose Wake, and this year four students from the citing the fact that UVA’s McIntire School junior class can rest easy over the next of Commerce, which is ranked among year knowing their collegiate destiny is the country’s top ten business schools, mostly secure. Lacrosse is the sport of would “give [him] a chance to succeed in choice this year with Justin George, Ryan life after college.” Tucker also stated that Tucker, and John Henrich setting off for “after a visit that went extremely well, Duke, University of Virginia, and The UVA was the clear choice,” a decision United States Naval Academy respec- which he made between Duke and UNC tively. Hunter Goodwin, the lone student among other prominent division I pro- athlete committed for college football, is grams. He described the atmosphere of headed for Wake Forest University. the game he attended as, “indescribable” Before committing to Wake Forest, and was at a loss for words to describe Goodwin received formal offers from the campus. West Virginia and University of Mary- Though Duke did not entice Tucker land, and was in communication with enough to receive a commitment, it did Georgia Tech, Oregon, Boston College, exactly that for Justin George. Justin, and Kentucky. He says that his final who had offers from Harvard, Denver, decision was easier than he originally and Georgetown, chose Duke because he, thought it would be. “You aren’t going “really liked the coaches,” and referred to fi nd a much better mix of academic also to the, “prestige and competitive prestige and athletic excellence,” said nature of the ACC.” In addition to these Goodwin who added, “The team won two factors Duke is known for its aca- an ACC Championship a couple of years demic rigor that places it among the top ago and they are quickly becoming a top universities in the country. tier program.” Goodwin also explained The only junior to commit to a non- the infl uence he received from former ACC school was John Henrich. A tough Gilman coach Joe Ehrmann and his son defenseman on the lacrosse fi eld, Hen- Joey who, after graduating from Gilman rich matched this characteristic in choos- in 2008, decided to join the Demon Dea- ing The United States Naval Academy as cons as well. Hunter said that [Coach] his destination after his Gilman career. Ehrmann helped him set up a chart of After considering offers from Towson, pros and cons and this ultimately swayed Denver, and Brown, Henrich decided on his decision in favor of Wake. Navy because of some factors “close to Following Goodwin’s ACC trend were home”. “My uncle fl ew F15s in the Navy,” Hunter Goodwin mauls his man on the offensive line, creating room to run (Photo Ryan Tucker and Justin George, both said Henrich, “so I knew the service side courtesy of LifeTouch). second year varsity midfi elders for the of it and that influenced my decision lacrosse team. Tucker, who is headed for a lot.” The required naval service may push some players away from deciding to commit to a service academy, but John embraced it because of his family background in the Navy. Henrich also exclaimed, “Not only were the coaches great, but the players were nice and welcoming.” Henrich, who had a varsity season riddled with injury, has recovered well and is ready for summer lacrosse to begin.

Above: Justin George looking to score while surrounded by a trio of defenders (Photo courtesy of LifeTouch).

Mrs. Bristow taping the ankle of freshman Miles Norris (Photo by Seth Gray). Mrs. Bristow, Hall-of-Famer

After two decades of dedicated service to Gilman, ensuring that athletes of all ages receive proper medical care, Mrs. Lori Bristow has been elected to the Maryland Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame. Added close friend and Gilman Athletic Director Mr. Timothy Holley, “It not only speaks to her great talent, but it exemplifi es the respect and admiration that she has throughout the M.A.T.A. and MIAA communities.” Below: Midfi elder Ryan Tucker in the offensive zone. Tucker will hope to become a force on the Caveliers to next year. (Photo courtesy of LifeTouch). June 6, 2010 Gilman School www.GilmanNews.com Volume CIX No. 7 Gilman Sports Wrap-Up By the Numbers

Recap of the Athletic Year that was 2,761 Number of total yards rush- 8 number of individual matches lost ing and passing by Jennings this sea- by Gilman Varsity Tennis 2009-10 son.

BY DANIEL RADOV 91.1 percentage of matches won by 15 Game winning streak by Gilman Gilman Varsity Tennis Varsity Basketball, to finish the season, 17-4

1 total individual matches lost by Gilman Junior Varsity Tennis 29.0 Average number of points per game by guard Cyrus Jones (’12) in a four game stretch that included games 2 Championships claimed by both versus Glenelg, Boys Latin, Loyola and tennis teams respectively, Varsity and Archbishop Curley Junior Varsity 2 Members of the Gilman Varsity La- 7.57.78 Time in minutes of MIAA crosse to be named to the All-MIAA “A” record 4 x 800 run by Peter Merritt Conference Lacrosse Team, defender (’12), Chris Watson (’11), Kevin Broh- Duncan Hutchins (‘10) and attackman Kahn (’10), Nick Wolf (’10) Connor Doyle (‘11)

Number of 3-0 victories by Varsity 19 Margin of victory by Varsity Track 10 Volleyball out of 17 matches this season Team over 2nd place McDonough

Kenny Goins (‘12) levels the Malvern Prep Quarterback (Photo courtesy of Life- 5 Number of losses decided by 3 goals 2 amount of conference titles claimed Touch). or less by Varsity Water Polo by both the Varsity and Junior Varsity track Teams 0 Losses by Gilman Varsity Squash at MIAA Team Championship 2 number of all time team losses by Gilman Varsity Golf at Elkridge 1 number of losses by the 2010 Varsity 96 Team winning percentage of Gil- golf team at Elkridge man Varsity Squash throughout the season, losing just one match out of 28.

4 seed of the Golf Team going into the conference playoffs, before eventually 346 Number of points won by Gil- losing in the first round man Varsity Swimming in the MIAA Championships to capture the title

Score of matchup between JV 5-5 Place captured by Gilman Varsity Hockey and Bryn Mawr Varsity Hockey 1st Wrestling at the St. Stephen’s Holiday Classic this year 47 Number of saves made by Varsity goalie Yale Hoffberg (’11) against 5-0 Score of Tommy Faust’s (’10) Calvert Hall destruction of his opponent in the 145 Point guard Cyrus Jones (‘12) penetrates and elevates to the basket (Photo cour- pound division championship tesy of LifeTouch). 10 game win streak to end the season by the Gilman Varsity Baseball team, and number of runs scored by Gilman 4 Games won down the stretch by Gil- in championship victory over Calvert man Varsity Lacrosse, out of a possible Hall 5 games, ultimately missing the playoffs because of a tiebreaker.

27 number of wins by Gilman Varsity Baseball this year 1 Margin of defeat at the hands of Boys’ Latin, 9-8. If the Greyhounds would have beaten the Lakers at home, 16 number of losses by Gilman Var- Gilman would have been assured a sity Baseball in 2008-09 season playoff berth.

34 Points scored by Gilman Varsity 7 Number of goals scored by Varsity Football in championship win against Soccer in a drubbing of John Carroll McDonogh 2 Combined margin of defeat against 1 Number of shutouts through the Var- Loyola in two matches. The latter match sity football season, in which Gilman ended Gilman’s season in the quarterfi- beat the Mt. Saint Joseph Gaels, 42-0 nals of the MIAA soccer playoffs Darius Jennings (‘11) , J.D Kameen (‘10), Arthur Modell (‘10), Andrew Mighty (‘10), 252 Yards gained on the ground by and Chris McMaster (‘11) pose with the championship trophy (Photo by John 5th Place of Cross Country in MIAA Quarterback Darius Jennings (’11) in Chirikjian). Varsity Championships McDonogh win