The Maryland Bulletin

The Maryland Bulletin Volume CXXIV, No. 2 Table of Winter 2003-04 Contents Middle School Science Lab Dedication ...... 2 Editor Accreditation for Growth (AFG) ...... 3

MSD and Maryland School Assessment Results ...... 5

Editor MSD Foundation Highlights ...... 6 James E. Tucker

Managing Editor Travels to Russia ...... 8 Robert Padden California State University - Northridge’s International Program ...... 10 Copy Editors Kathy Meagher Richard C. Steffan, Jr. Advocacy...... 11 Layout/Graphic Designer Around MSD ...... 12 Staff Photographer Larry Newman The Junior Bulletin ...... 17 Circulation Manager Donna Vogeler Sportscope ...... 19

THE MARYLAND BULLETIN Alumni and Community News ...... 27 (USPS 331-660) is published three times a year. Subscrip- MSD Alumni Profile: James Edward Haynes ...... 28 tion price is $8.00 per year by Maryland School for the Deaf, 101 Clarke Place, Fre- derick, MD 21705-6529. ON THE COVER—”Columbia Campus Students at Recess” Second class postage paid at First row: (L-R) Ryan Elliot, Portia Gantt, Michael DeVito, Jason Frederick, MD Postmaster: Green, and Courtney Rideout. Second row: (L-R) Donnell Jones, Tif- Send address changes to THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, fany Bridgett, DeAndre Gaskins, Alexandra McKee, Chantaye Green, 101 Clarke Place, Frederick, Cinnette Perry, and Darika Williams. MD 21705-6529. (Photo/graphic illustration by Larry Newman)

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The Maryland School for the Deaf does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, or disability in matters affecting program, activities, or employment practices.Questions regarding this policy in terms of employment may be directed to Eva Staubitz, Director of Personnel (301) 360-2008. Questions regarding the school program may be directed to Dr. Deborah Clark, Director of Pupil Personnel Services (301) 360-2025. Both may be reached at the Maryland School for the Deaf, 101 Clarke Place, P.O. Box 250, Frederick, Maryland 21705. Middle School Science Lab Dedication By Stanley C. Baker, Assistant Superintendent of Student Achievement and Results

even years ago, Mr. Stanley C. not connected to each other and they square feet to just over 2000 square Baker was quite unexpectedly now have the use of three connected feet including almost all new furniture asked during a Frederick rooms. The former lecture area was a and equipment. Please make certain Campus Administrative Team regular classroom with over 600 square to stop by and see the before, during Smeeting what his vision for MSD was feet with only student desks and some and after pictures in the hallway out- by the time of his retirement. He storage. The new lecture area is more side MSD’s new Science Lab. immediately responded – (1) a group than 1000 square feet and it also has Many people contributed in many home on campus, (2) a Middle School group worktables, a portable demon- different ways to make this vision a real- Science Lab, and (3) a Visitor Center/ stration table with sink, six computer ity. MSD began planning by consulting Alumni Museum. It is most gratifying hook-ups and ample storage. with an individual experienced in retro- to see two of these goals opening this The former laboratory area has now fitting current school building space into school year, but they could not have been returned to a teachers’ lounge and modern lab facilities: Mr. Larkin Hohnke, been accomplished without a lot of help. was only slightly larger than 400 square then Secondary Science Curriculum Spe- This Grand Opening is the “end event” feet. It did, however, at least have a small cialist for Frederick County Public resulting in many years of planning and sink, stove and refrigerator, but no gas Schools. Mr. Larkin came here to meet work by numerous individuals. hook-up. The new laboratory is over 700 with MSD, particularly the Middle School It has long been recog- Science teachers, Mr. Ed nized that the Elementary Schaberl and Ms. Rita Spencer, and Middle School Depart- consulting on all aspects. He fur- ments needed Science Labs. ther arranged for the two teach- Both began to receive atten- ers to visit facilities in the county tion in the late 1990’s as to get first hand information and MSD worked on developing ideas. Finally, he was instru- a 15 year Master Facilities mental in having a fume hood Plan. When unveiled in given to MSD, allowing MSD May 2001, both labs were to more quickly plan for offer- incorporated: the Elemen- ing AP Chemistry for the first tary Lab to be in their new time at the school. Mr. Hohnke building and the Middle is now the Principal of School Lab retrofitted here Walkersville Middle School. in the Ely Building. Mr. Schaberl and Ms. Evaluating the enroll- Spencer then set out on a de- ment projections, it was Bobby Harris, Ms. Kathleen Marrone, and Brady Painter pose with a plaque sign mission for floor plans and discovered that during the honoring contributors. The plaque is now displayed in the science lab. to order equipment and furni- 2002-2003 school year, the space square feet, has a demonstration table ture. The Lab today is the result of many identified for the Middle School Sci- with water, gas and electricity. It has two hours of measuring, planning and moni- ence Lab could be removed from ac- octagonal student experiment tables and toring construction progress after ad- tive use so renovations could take an emergency shower area. ditional long evening hours and place. However, all work had to be The old configuration did not weekend work. completed and back in use within have a preparation room, but now a With planning underway, con- twelve months to meet expected Fall sink, dishwasher, refrigerator, micro- struction began. Almost everyone in 2004 enrollment projections. Edu- wave, storage cabinets including mi- MSD’s Support Services Department: cationally timing could not be bet- croscopes and much needed counter Mr. Larry Johnson, Mr. Gary ter. The “No Child Left Behind” Act space are all contained within a 380 Strakonsky, Mr. Steve Allison, Mr. Jim mandates proficiency testing in Sci- square foot preparation area. McKenna and their Supervisor, Mr. ence beginning in 2007. When everything is said and Brad Cleaveland, helped in so many Formerly Middle School students done, the Middle School Science Lab ways. has almost doubled in size from 1000 had the use of two classrooms that were Continued on page 6

2 WINTER 2003-04 Accreditation for Growth (AFG) By Stanley C. Baker, Assistant Superintendent for Student Achievement and Results and Internal Coordinator for Accreditation

he Accreditation for menting the then newly adopted lished in this journal as well as on the Growth (AFG) commit Frederick County Public Schools MSD website. These surveys serve tees have been hard at curriculum. All three of these as an instrument to identify not only work since the beginning committees more than likely will areas of strengths within the school, Tof the school year. Both campus cease functioning as accreditation but also areas in need of improve- Steering Committees meet at least Action Plan Committees by the ment as perceived by all stakeholders every other week and the Accredita- end of this school year as the new in the school’s community. Addi- tion Planning Committee meets Steering Committees and the Ac- tionally, there will be another survey monthly. A list of these committee creditation Planning Committee conducted by the University of Bal- meeting dates are on the MSD identify other areas for which new timore sometime later this spring. website (www.msd.edu) and all of Again, data will be used towards the them are interpreted as well as open school’s improvement efforts that to the general public if he/she would will be followed by action plan imple- like to attend. mentation teams. The Middle States Association The Accreditation for Growth of Colleges and Schools (MSA) contains much terminology that is originally accredited only the High helpful for everyone to be aware of so School Department in 1984 from they better understand exactly what which a full ten-year accreditation the school community is doing. Key was received. When the Maryland terms are defined below: School for the Deaf was re-accred- ited in 1994, re-accreditation of the Accreditation High School program and accredi- Accreditation is a voluntary tation for all other departments was process whereby a school commits sought. At the time a K-12 accredi- to continuous school improvement tation protocol was used and the and evaluation by peers. Accred- entire school was again awarded a ited status indicates that a school ten-year period of accreditation by has clearly defined appropriate ob- MSA. The Accreditation for jectives, has established conditions Growth (AFG) format for re-ac- under which they can be achieved, creditation for the entire PreK-12 is working toward achieving the program is now being used. The objectives now, and should be able maximum period of accreditation to continue to do so for the fore- under this plan is seven years. seeable future. Going into this re-accredita- Joshua Feldman and Derrick Williams, student representatives, speak to the audience. tion effort, the current existing ac- Action Plans creditation Action Plan Teams that A detailed set of methods, in spe- were established in 1994 had been objectives will be developed. The cific detail, on how the school will reviewed in terms of their continu- past ten years of experience with ance under the new accreditation working on action plans will serve achieve its objectives and realize its effort. The Budget Committee the school well during the next ac- mission. Effective action plans in- formed in 1994 was successful in creditation cycle. clude specific activities to be imple- achieving a protected budget and The first step towards identify- mented, each with a timeline, a the Communication Committee ing areas in need of action plan de- responsible person/group, resources was successful in developing and velopment was to send out the AFG (time, money, staff, etc.) needed, and implementing a bilingual policy. Standards Survey to all stakeholders. evaluation/indicators of success. The Curriculum Action Plan Com- Once these have been received, a They describe the means to reach the mittee was also successful in imple- summary of the results will be pub- ends – the objectives.

THE MARYLAND BULLETIN 3 Action Plan Team school head in selecting Planning Objectives One or more committees of Team members, organizing and car- Objectives are the desired and mea- school and community stakeholders rying out the planning process, and surable end results in student perfor- charged with the responsibility for de- working with the Implementation mance that the school is striving to reach. signing complete and effective action Team(s) in carrying out action plans. They state the Planning Team’s commit- plans with all key components. Action ment to achieve specific, measurable end Plan Teams usually present their rec- Mid-Point Review results for students. Objectives must in- ommended action plans to the plan- The on-site visit that takes clude measures of time, quantity, and/ ning team for approval. Often, there place at the mid-point of the seven- or quality. They spring from and define is an Action Plan Team for each Ac- year accreditation term. The pur- the mission in specific detail. creditation for Growth objective. pose of the mid-point review is to Work will continue throughout assess the progress made by the the school year in developing action AFG Planning Document school in achieving its student per- plans and objectives to be followed in The document that is prepared formance objectives. the upcoming years. Anyone inter- in advance of the Validation Team visit ested in contributing to this work is and is forwarded to the Chair, all team Mission encouraged to not only attend MSD’s members, and the Middle States of- The mission is a clear concise public meetings, but to get in contact fice. Includes information on a) The statement identifying the school’s au- with the campus chairpersons: Planning Process, b) The Content of dience, its action, its aim, and its Columbia Campus the Plan and c) The MSD Accredita- unique identity. The mission defines Steering Committee tion Standards. It also includes the why the school exists and describes Maryann Swann, Chair Validation Team visit schedule and both what the school is and is striv- ([email protected]) school floor plan. ing to become. The mission is the Frederick Campus foundation of the entire plan and the Steering Committee Internal Coordinator(s) primary focus of the organization. Cathy Griswold, Chair An individual or individuals cho- While the mission acknowledges re- ([email protected]) sen from the school staff to coordi- ality, it must aspire to the ideal and Accreditation nate all activities associated with the reflect the vision of the Planning Planning Committee Accreditation for Growth process. Team and the school community the Stanley C. Baker, Chair This includes assisting the principal/ Planning Team represents. ([email protected]) MB

4 WINTER 2003-04 MSD and Maryland School Assessment Results By Stanley C. Baker, Assistant Superintendent for Student Achievement and Results and Internal Coordinator for Accreditation

his past summer the of a few students. In order not to overly scaled score from 0 to 800, and stu- Maryland Report Card: penalize smaller programs for this, a sta- dents had to score according to the 2003 Performance Report tistical buffer has been developed. This following chart in order to be con- included data from Special is known as the Confidence Interval (CI). sidered proficient: TPlacement schools such as the In order for the entire school to receive Maryland School for the Deaf for the a passing grade on the Maryland Report Grade Reading Mathematics first time. This Report Card on MSD Card, all eight subgroup areas must meet summarized the results of the Maryland their Adequate Yearly Progress targets. Third 404 or above 379 or above School Assessment (MSA) and the These subgroups are: five ethnic sub- Fifth 405 or above 392 or above alternative assessment known as groups, students in Special Education, Eighth 419 or above 407 or above Independence Mastery Assessment students who are considered Limited Tenth 374 or above 411 or above Program (IMAP) which were given to English Proficient and students who par- (Geometry HSA) students last spring in the areas of reading ticipate in the Free and Reduced Meals and mathematics if they were in the third, program. If any of these subgroups have Alternative Assessment Results fifth, eighth, or tenth grades. This is the less than five students participating, the first time these new assessment results are automatically excluded from In order for students taking the alter- instruments were employed, replacing the school Report Card. native assessment, Independence Mas- the ten-year-old Maryland School tery Assessment Program (IMAP), to Performance Assessment Program Maryland School Assessment Results receive a ranking of proficient they had (MSPAP). They combine multiple to receive a positive growth score which choice and short essay questions, and the There are three levels of Maryland indicated a noticeable increase in accu- High School mathematics test was only School Assessment test results: racy of the skill evaluated or decrease in for those students who had taken the intensity or amount of the support geometry. New federal legislation known Basic means a score below grade needed to demonstrate the skill. as the No Child Left Behind Act level and is considered not proficient. For the 2003-2004 school year the mandated these new assessments and This score does not satisfy Adequate IMAP will be changed to the Alterna- MSD’s participation in them. Yearly Progress requirements. tive-Maryland School Assessment (A- This federal legislation required Proficient and Advanced level re- MSA) instrument. Additionally all that all students become proficient in sults mean the student scored at or grades third through eighth and tenth reading and mathematics by 2014. Ad- above grade level. Both of these meet grade will be evaluated in reading and equate Yearly Progress (AYP) must be proficiency requirements for Adequate mathematics. made each year toward this goal. At- Yearly progress. If you are a parent who received tendance requirements must also be met For the 2003 Report Card the an individual Home Report for last for Elementary and Middle Schools, and Columbia Campus met two of six Ad- spring’s assessments, the results are best High Schools must meet graduation equate Yearly Progress sub-areas and discussed with your child’s Assistant rate benchmarks along the way. the Frederick Campus met all nine of Principal or teacher. Detailed informa- Intermediate Goals (IG) have the sub-areas on which it was evalu- tion including definitions and numer- been established for all school systems ated. The number of areas differed ous graphics are available at the for the following years: 2005, 2008, because there must be a minimum of following Maryland State Department 2011 and 2014. Between each of these five students in each evaluated cat- of Education websites: Intermediate Goals there must be at egory and because Frederick has High least one third expected improvement School students. www.mdk12.org each year. These are known as Annual Parents of students who took www.mdreportcard.org Measurable Objectives (AMO) and are the Maryland School Assessment determined by the Maryland State (MSA) received a Home Report Any questions regarding the No Child Department of Education. from the Maryland State Depart- Left Behind Act of 2001 may be directed For small schools such as the Mary- ment of Education which indicated to the Assistant Superintendent for Stu- land School for the Deaf, it is possible exactly how their child scored on dent Achievement and Results, Mr. that wide swings in passing or failing rates the test. The reading and math- Stanley C. Baker, at [email protected] could occur based on the performance ematics assessments were on a rated or 301-360-2027. MB

THE MARYLAND BULLETIN 5 MSD Foundation Highlights By Kriste Kovarcik, Staff Coordinator, MSD Foundation

he Maryland School for the bers can have fun and raise money for a Cooper, Stanley and Marion Deaf Foundation has had a worthy charity. Frederick Magazine, Corr, John and Michelle very active year, thus far, in Village Works Communications, and Corrine, Lynette raising money for educational Dancing Bears Toys and Gifts presented Cramer, Mary projectsT at the Maryland School for the this exciting charity event. The tourna- Dall, Darrell and Pam Deaf, as well as heightening local com- ment was held at the Barcelona Room Deaf Interfaith munity awareness about the Foundation in downtown Frederick, above Isabella’s, Delaplaine, George and Elizabeth and the School. with over 120 individuals participating Ditto, Barbara In January, The MSD Foundation to try and win money for their charity of Dowling, John and Cheri joined the Frederick Chamber of Com- choice. Mrs. Kovarcik placed second, Downey, Nancy merce. Superintendent James E. Tucker, winning a sum of $3,250.00 for the Duck, Christopher and Katherine and the Foundation’s Coordinator, Maryland School for the Deaf Founda- Evans, Henry and Barbara Kriste Kovarcik represent the Founda- tion. Farmers and Mechanics Bank tion at the Chamber’s monthly Business The Board Members of the MSD Fava, Sam and Nancy Loiacono Card Exchange. This event provides an Foundation are excited to announce fu- Fishburn, Shirley ture events. Mark your calendars now excellent opportunity to meet and recruit nd Fitzgerald, James local business professionals to help sup- for the “2 Annual Parent/Student/ Foley, Merle and Eleanor port the goals of the Foundation. Staff Appreciation Picnic” to be held at Foley, Myra The MSD Foundation continued the Frederick Campusst on August 28, Frank, Daniel the path of recognition and raising funds 2004. Also, the “1 Annual Maryland Fredericktown Bank by participating in the Boscov’s “Cam- School for the Deaf Foundation’s Golf FSK Lincoln Mercury pus of Courses” during February. Lynn Tournament” will be held at Holly Hills Gilden, Raymond and Joanne Ballard-Weiner and Marsha Flowers each Country Club on Monday, October 18, Grill, Judith Sargent volunteered to instruct a two-hour in- 2004. For more information about these Harbaugh, Pam troductory ASL class with the assistance events, please contact Kriste Kovarcik. Hardesty, James of Kriste Kovarcik and Cheri Winnings. [email protected]. Hawkins, Wayne The classes were advertised in the The Maryland School for the Deaf Hendrickson, Joan and Hunt Frederick News Post, and interested Foundation would like to recognize the Hicks, Bette Frederick Community members signed 2003 Annual Giving Donors and give a Hillard, Douglas up and paid a $5 donation fee to learn special thank you for supporting student Holness, Stanford basic communication with Deaf individu- success at the Maryland School for the House, James als. The two separate classes were enter- Deaf! Jackson, Gary and Georgeann taining as well as informative and proved Jarkey, Larry to be an excellent method in spreading Donors Johnson, Kelvin awareness of Deaf Culture. Allen Lions Club Jones, Jacqueline Also during February, Superinten- Alles, Brian and Catherine Jonsson, Johann and Sigurveig dent Tucker, along with Fred Weiner, Anthony, Evelyn Kendrick, Vaudia President of the Foundation, and Kriste Arrindell, Evan Kline, Chris and Lucia Kovarcik, gave an in depth tour of MSD Bahan, Ben and Sue Burnes Kopchick, Eleanor to Frederick Magazine’s Editor, Dan Baker, Nevin Kramer, Lee and Bonnie Patrell, and free lance writer, Brigitte Barrack, Cecelia Kramer, Verna Farrel. A featured story will appear about Benedict, Dwight and Beth Kravsow, Irving and Jean the School and Foundation in the near Benson, Robert and Marilyn Lagana, Tony future. Bentivenga, Salvatore and Susan Lehman, Raymond and Adora The Foundation’s ambition of earn- Berrigan, Terrence and Sheryl Lewis, Jeff and Nancy ing money and spreading the word about Birnbaum Interpreting Services Lewis, Robert and Risa their worthy cause continued to thrive Blumenauer, Ed Linthicum Lions Club during March. The Maryland School Blumenthal, Sheldon Linton, Donald for the Deaf Foundation had two par- Brienza, Julie Lohmeyer, John ticipants play in “Skittles III for Char- Bridgers, Martha McGinty, Sean ity.” C. Wendel Workshops sponsored Brockenborough, Dr. Ann H. McVernon, James the $50.00 fee per contestant for Kriste Burdette Brothers MD New Car and Truck Deal Kovarcik and Kerry Adamik to partici- Childs, Michael Association pate in this event. “Skittles” is a game Clapp, Harold M. where local Frederick community mem- Cohen, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Continued on next page

6 WINTER 2003-04 ognizes the positive impact on the MSD Foundation MS Science Lab Middle School Science Curriculum. Highlights Dedication The Prudence Holding Corpora- tion stepped forward again. Mr. Baker Continued from previous page Continued from page 1 says again because this organization iden- Miller, Michael Three other members of the Depart- tified the Maryland School for the Deaf Miller, Richard and Caroline ment deserve special recognition: Mr. as their yearly special project recipient Morgan, Margaret John Rosmarino, Mr. Gary Milburn, and several times in the past. Last year they Morgan-Keller Inc. Mr. Dave Jones. One often hears, “Well, donated $3,000 toward science equip- Morrison, Scott what do you expect for a government ment, which was used to purchase mi- Munro, William and Stephanie job?” The answer from our Support Ser- croscope cabinets – one in the High Mussman, Mary vice Department is “Excellence”. School Lab and one in MSD’s new Nelson, Dr. Douglas and Ruth Middle School Lab. Additionally, they Padden, Robert and Melinda Mr. Gary Milburn patched and Palmer, L. Guy and Moira painted 32 year old walls and trim mak- donated another $1,000 for the new Pham, Mai and Quany ing the area look “new again”. Mr. John Shockley House project. Plamondon, Peter Rosmarino worked with assembling lab The final contributor to be recog- Poyer, Charles furnishings and discovered a new mean- nized is also the first person to approach Quality Collision Repair ing to “some assembly required”. Mr. MSD, Ms. Kathleen Marrone. Raimondo, Barbara Dave Jones, the school’s electrician, spent Why would this woman contrib- Ramsburg, Ray countless hours with the wiring for the ute to MSD? She gave a gift in memory Randall, Frances of her cousin, Ms. Margaret Kent, who Renn Kirby Pontiac new facilities and endured many last Rewolinski, Vance and Elizabeth minute changes. passed away two years ago. Ms. Kent Rothenhoefer, Rebecca Financing the project became a was a teacher and Principal here, and a Salins, Marty true partnership between using the member of MSD’s governing Board in Schatz, Frederick and Sandra school’s existing human and physical her retirement years. The Elementary Schultz, Marjorie resources, adjusting annual fiscal plan- School building is named in her honor Schwalb, Jacob and Sandra ning to incorporate money needed for – altogether more than 60 years asso- Scribner, Robert and Marlys outside services and building supplies, ciated with MSD and her legacy con- Sear, David Shockley Honda and the private sector. Ms. Suzanne tinues. Ms. Marrone’s contribution of Singer, George and Thelma Schwertman, Administrative Program $10,000 jump-started the Science Lab Snyder, Anna Manager, made certain that all financial project. Her generosity will benefit the Snyder-Mason, Carolyn resources arrived at the right place at Middle School students and faculty for Sonnenstrahl, Sam and Marjorie the right time. Though her work is of- many years to come. Spidle, Gilson ten overlooked, many projects such as The students and staff are very ex- Steiner, Roland this would not happen but for her con- cited with the new Science Lab and look Stuthers, William and Priscilla tributions of time and fiscal talents in forward to many years of experiments Suarez, Caye Tharp, Phoebe coordinating necessary resources. and learning. MSD’s sincere thanks go Thompson, Yolanda What has made this project so spe- to all who made this possible. MB Timm, Greg and Patricia cial were the impor- TM Media Consultants tant contributions Tucker, James and Karen outside individuals Turner and Associates made toward equip- Tyler, William ment acquisition. VanBuskirk, William and Bonnie Violet, Preston One source do- Wait, Donna nated several thou- Watson, Douglas sand dollars on the Weiner, Fred and Lynn condition they Weller, Barry and Amanda would remain Wiener, Joel and Karen anonymous. While Woosley, John and Carolyn impossible to iden- Yeargain, Pauline tify them publicly, Zusi, Michael and Pamela MSD certainly rec- Tony Bush demonstrates an experiment about density to Ms. Marrone.

THE MARYLAND BULLETIN 7 Travels to Russia By Patricia Timm, Family Education Teacher, Columbia Campus

ast March I visited Russia Within his home the family uses hearing women and with my husband and a Russian Sign Language but mostly both schools had very few group of hearing he lip reads and speaks Russian. He deaf teachers; each of which is one students for a 17-day stay and Elena spoke Russian and she in each school. School usually starts inL Moscow and St. Petersburg. We translated into English for me. at age 7 in Russia, but School #52 lived with Russian families and Boris told me there are eight had a special Kindergarten class for experienced the everyday life of schools in Moscow and four in St. 6 year olds. There was no mention Muscovites and the inner workings Petersburg. There are other of programming for younger chil- of a special hearing school dren or their parents. that taught English to all The communication phi- students. It was losophy in Russian wonderful visiting Red schools is oralism in the Square, the Kremlin, classrooms. I did meet Lenin’s Tomb, museums, one teacher who was a churches, and shopping CODA and was fluent in areas. The Moscow of the Russian Sign Language, Communist era has but she did not use signs transformed into a city in class. When I re- with a growing middle quested, the teacher and class with many several students did dem- restaurants and goods onstrate their 2-handed available to those who alphabet and some words have the money. The city Students at School #52 in Moscow are wearing their headphones to improve and sentences. It was fun their receptive skills and classroom performance. is densely populated with to compare ASL and RSL bustling traffic and the Americans schools throughout Russia and and to watch the students sign either walked or rode the extensive Boris’ job is to visit all the schools among themselves. subway system. It was quite exciting! in search of promising track athletes Students also had high-tech Most exciting were my trips to to compete internationally. hearing aids but only one student visit two schools for the deaf and hard The administrators and teach- from School #52 had a cochlear im- of hearing in Moscow. Through Mr. ers at both School #52 and School plant. They are very costly and Dean Buck, the PE there is no medical in- teacher at Columbia, I surance program to was introduced to Boris cover the cost. Audi- Krochkin, a deaf coach tory training equip- in Moscow who has ment and headphones brought deaf Russian were available in the track teams to the classes and speech United States to com- therapy rooms. Much pete. Boris introduced of the equipment ap- me to people at the 2 peared older and re- schools, and my friend, minded me of items Elena acted as my Rus- from American class- sian-English translator rooms in the 1980s. during my visits to School #52 and #1734 were delighted to have an When I visited a speech room there School #1734. American visitor and took great was a prize student preparing for a Boris and his wife are deaf and pride in showing me their pro- their two children are hearing. grams. The administrators were all Continued on next page

8 WINTER 2003-04 Continued from previous page are 6 or 7 years of age. MSD views the first six years as the key language spoken poetry contest and I lis- learning time for their children and tened to him recite a poem in Rus- for Russian children to miss out on sian. I was impressed! that is unfortunate. In classes here at MSD, teachers In America the opportunities provide very visual environments for deaf people to hold positions and have decorations and displays of leadership, such as teachers and around the class and school. In administrators, is taken for granted. In Russia this opportu- these two schools I saw few decora- Pat Timm (l) and Boris Krochkin pose for the camera. tions. Resources and books were nity does not exist. MSD is fortu- not as prevalent and media centers two schools and to have met such nate to have a Deaf were small and had few computers. wonderful and dedicated staff. Superintendent; as well as many Materials for hands-on learning, par- Their love for the children and their teachers, student life counselors, ticularly for younger students were drive for excellence were obvious. and other campus employees that not visible. Teachers in the United Upon return to MSD, I realized are role models for our deaf chil- States and at MSD experience much just how fortunate American deaf dren. Academic and career oppor- wealth of teaching and curriculum children are. The opportunity for tunities abound in the United materials. Teaching States for deaf people styles and materials ap- and I was not aware peared very traditional. of such opportunities Each school pro- in Russia. MSD is vided dormitories for fortunate in America the students but to have federal legis- School #52 was pri- lation like IDEA and marily a day school ADA guaranteeing while #1734 had a appropriate educa- much larger dorm tion and accessibility population. Unfortu- for all people with nately I was not able disabilities. to view either dorm. I truly enjoyed my There were two hear- travels to Russia and ing females, “nan- in particular, the vis- nies” - one for the its to the schools for boys and one for the Pat Timm (second from right) stands with educators at School #52 in Moscow. deaf students. Al- girls. At one point I though MSD’s pro- was shown a series of newspapers full visual access to academic infor- grams are different, the children similar to the MD Bulletin, which mation through American Sign are the same. School provides op- depicted a variety of school/after Language is priceless. MSD stu- portunities for developing self-es- school activities such as skiing, dents have the benefit of sign lan- teem, knowledge, and dancing, sports, and drama and art guage in addition to auditory and independence. The children ap- activities. One article talked about speech training and communication peared happy and eager to learn. students visiting deaf schools in is rapid and efficient. I am also very I was fortunate to have had this op- other countries. thankful for MSD’s Family Educa- portunity to experience another As the Americans shared sweets tion program, which provides sup- culture and learn about deafness in and exchanged gifts (a Russian tra- port to families of very young deaf that country. I treasure and value dition) they displayed pride in their children. It must be difficult for all of the resources, opportunities, students and their programs. I felt Russian families to not have any ser- and the wonderful Deaf commu- very privileged to have visited these vice/support until their children nity here in America. MB

THE MARYLAND BULLETIN 9 California State University - Northridge's International Program By Keith Nolan, Class of 2001

hen asked why I wanted yet, I have been very effective in im- ing for a month long sojourn around to go to the United mersing myself into British culture. the European mainland including vis- Kingdom for a year of Looking through their political lens, its to the Netherlands, Germany, Po- study abroad, the first which is entirely different from that of land, Austria, and Switzerland. wordW that came to my mind was ad- the American viewpoint, has been a I note that in Dublin I recently venture. In fact, it was my thirst for very fascinating and stimulating for me. stayed with deaf Irish hosts whom I adventure that first made me ambitious Are you wondering how I manage met at Gallaudet University during my enough to apply for the University of in classes considering that the deaf na- Bristol, located in southwest England, tive language in Britain is not ASL, but through the international program of- BSL, British Sign Language? I have been fered at California State University, using what they call speed text or the Northridge. Needless to say, I was technology that uses operators to type thrilled when I received my acceptance in what the professors say on laptop com- letter to study under Bristol puters. Still my skills in BSL have in- University’s political science depart- creased dramatically. A bonus for me is ment starting last September. that at Bristol University there is a Deaf Studies program so there have been plenty of opportunities for me to inter- act with deaf British students. This led to the wonderful opportunity for me to stay with a deaf student and his family over the Christmas vacation in Wales. I am an avid reader of history and have tried to grab all opportunities to Keith stands in front of Eiffel Tower in Paris visit the abundant historical sites and cities around Great Britain and Ireland, The months I have been abroad not to mention Europe. I have trav- have truly been a time of learning and eled extensively in the United King- exploration. Studying British politics dom, Ireland, France, and Italy and, at has proved to be challenging for me; the writing of this article, am prepar- Keith sits by Roman baths in Italy. filmmaking internship when I was a senior at MSD. Not only did MSD provide me with this connection, but, I say that the courses I took at MSD created the appetite for me to see all I have learned: in science where Galileo reportedly conducted his experiments off the Leaning Tower of Pisa, or in history where the fall of Bastille took place in Paris, or even in English where, of course, Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon. All of those events I had learned about at MSD, I have now seen and touched. My adventure is far from being over; I will not return to America for several months. I encourage all students at MSD to learn much, to develop a healthy sense of adventure, and to some- day, like me, see the world! MB

10 WINTER 2003-04 James E. Tucker, Superintendent

Advocacy...

ished right of Deaf people: the right to Rights and Disability Rights. Late dis- obtain driver’s licenses. ability rights leader and “father of ADA” The Civil Rights Act in 1964 paved Justin Dart praised DPN for re-igniting the way for the passage of the Rehabili- the disability rights movement resulting tation Act of 1973. The Rehabilitation in the passage of ADA, the most compre- ducators of Deaf and Hard of Act contained Section 504, which for the hensive disability rights legislation to date. Hearing students often have first time forcefully addressed discrimi- Today, most Deaf people enjoy the the dual role of being involved nation against people with disabilities. rights afforded to all Americans: the right with the education of their stu- Section 504 states that “no otherwise to learn academics and vocational/tech- Edents as well as with the advocacy of Deaf qualified handicapped individual shall be nical skills, work, vote, drive motor ve- individuals’ rights. Although playing the excluded from participation in program hicles, and use sign language interpreters role of an advocate is voluntary, this is or activity receiving federal financial as- in many facets of American life includ- often necessary if educators wish to help sistance”. This section later laid the ing courtrooms. Deaf Americans also with improving the quality of their Deaf groundwork for the Americans with Dis- have a right to marry, bear and raise chil- students’ lives. abilities Act (ADA) of 1990. dren, adopt children, buy property, and This year, our country is celebrat- With Section 504, thousands of travel abroad. These rights at the mo- ing the 50th anniversary of Brown v. Deaf students flocked to colleges and ment seem safe from government or so- Board of Education of Topeka, a land- universities where sign language inter- cial interference. mark decision by the U.S. Supreme preters were provided in classrooms for The Brown v. Board of Education Court, which ruled that separate schools the first time. As a result, Deaf students of Topeka did not immediately end seg- for African American and white students in record numbers received advanced regation, but energetic and vigilant lead- were unconstitutional. The Deaf Com- degrees, which gave them the necessary ers and citizens facilitated desegregation munity and the Deaf Education Com- academic and professional credentials to implementation plans over the years. munity need to remember that this climb organizational ladders. Their work like our work remains unfin- decision provided a spark for the Afri- The Education for All Handicapped ished. Although we now have ADA and can-American civil rights movement, Children Act (Public Law 94-142) was other Deaf Rights legislation on the which in turn helped launch the Deaf passed in 1975. Although this federal books, Deaf citizens from time to time Rights movement. The rich history of law [later known as the Individuals with continue to experience denial of their the long and hard struggle for Deaf Disabilities with Education Act (IDEA)] rights to sign language interpreters, tele- Rights needs to be taught to Deaf stu- guaranteed the right of all students with communication access, and television dents everywhere, and the preservation disabilities to a public school education, captioning in hospitals, police stations, of these rights requires constant vigi- its “least restrictive environment (LRE)” prisons, and even classrooms. lance and advocacy. provision is often misapplied to Deaf and Educators can do much by support- Many rights that Deaf and Hard of Hard of Hearing students. Many Deaf ing NAD in advocating for systemic Hearing individuals in our country are children today are relegated to public changes. For example, the fight to in- enjoying today were not automatic or school environments with uncertified clude captioning in television, movie the- universally recognized years ago. In sign language interpreters, and must ex- atres, transportation videos, and 1880, the National Association of the perience “academic failure” before they emergency broadcasts remains far from Deaf (NAD) first met in Cincinnati, Ohio are allowed to attend center schools for finished. Functional equivalency is be- to fight against pure oralism, the sup- Deaf students. As a result of dogged coming a new buzz word when it comes pression of American Sign Language (as advocacy, Deaf students’ language and to asking Federal Communications a result of the 1880 Milan Manifesto), communication needs were later recog- Commission (FCC) to support adequate and the marginalization of Deaf people. nized by the U.S. Department of Edu- funding for 24 hours 7 days a week Video Today, NAD, the largest Deaf consumer cation through a 1992 policy guidance Relay Service (VRS). organization of, by, and for Deaf people, addressing communication needs and Educators also can do much by ad- continues to advocate for the use of later the “special factors” language in the vocating for Deaf students’ rights. Per- American Sign Language and sign lan- 1997 reauthorization of IDEA. haps one of the greatest gifts educators guage interpreters in Deaf people’s ev- In 1988, Deaf President Now can give to students is teaching them how eryday lives. NAD also tirelessly (DPN) movement at Gallaudet Univer- to advocate for themselves today and for advocated for the one of the most cher- sity brought a worldwide focus on Deaf the rest of their lives. MB

THE MARYLAND BULLETIN 11 Around MSD MSD Student Receives Tate Dealership's Employee of the Month Award ewodros “Teddy” has no complaints, and his Assefa started time card reads like a T working at Tate’s book.” Everyone in the Autobody Shop as part of shop likes Teddy and enjoys Maryland School for the working with him. Al- Deaf’s (MSD) Work-Study though he is a hard worker, Program at the beginning Teddy still participates in of the 2003-2004 school the banter around the shop, year. His position became and has a good sense of hu- available as a result of an mor. In regards to the com- agreement Mr. Kenny munication barriers, Mr. Stine, Dr. William A. Stine says that being in the Sherman, Jr., and MSD’s same world together (the Career and Technology shop), they have learned Education Department be- how to work things out. gan working on in the “Even though there’s a lack spring of 2003. Teddy is of communication, every- the first student to repre- one knows he’s a good per- sent both MSD’s auto body son.” Mr. Stine feels that classes and Work-Study “because of his eye for de- Programs at Tate. tail and his mannerisms in Teddy began his Mr. Kenny Stine, General Manager of Tate Body Shop, presents the work place, Teddy has autobody classes at MSD Tewodros Assefa with his Employee of the Month award. good potential. He has all under auto body teacher the makings of a good Mr. Van Brewer during the painter, and can make a fall of 2002. Mr. Brewer good living … he can make recognized Teddy’s hard as much as a vice-president work and exceptional skill, of a corporation if he wants and was sure that he would to.” be a good candidate to be- As a result of Teddy’s gin MSD’s working rela- hard work and dedication, tionship with Tate. Tate recently granted him a Teddy’s main job duty great honor. Teddy received at Tate is prepping the cars the employee of the month to be painted. He tapes and award for the month of Janu- sands, and is also learning Tewodros (left) proudly displays his plaque during student recognition ary. Mr. Stine proposed that how to paint. According to ceremony. Standing beside him are: Mr. Van Brewer, Auto Body Teacher; Teddy receive this award be- Mr. Stine, “this prep work Ms. Erin Buck, Work Study Coordinator; and Mr. Robert Padden, cause of his wonderful work Assistant Principal of Career and Technology Education Department. is 75% of the job and Teddy and pleasant attitude. Mr. is enjoying every bit of it.” During a Mr. Stine, Teddy’s boss, has all Stine said, “he’s what we expected and normal workweek, Teddy eats his positive things to say about him. more and that’s why we made him em- lunch on the way to work, arrives at Ever since Teddy’s first day on the ployee of the month. He’s someone 11:15 am and works until 5:00 pm. job, he has been “well structured.” who outperforms the expectancies of Teddy even works by himself for one According to Mr. Stine, Teddy sets the job. Teddy’s setting the pace for hour while the other workers go on an example for all of the employees their lunch break. at Tate. “He sticks to the rules, he Continued on page 13

12 WINTER 2003-04 Around MSD Thinking Outside the Box: Making Math Real in the 6th and 8th Grades! or many students, math can be cans and boxes. Every day the stu- participation and deservingly earned Fhard to understand…an abstract dents came hurrying to math class to the pizza party. One student, Tyler concept with no clear connection to count the days’ tally marks and record Szymanski, really went above and be- th real life. Ms. Farone’s 6 grade math the results on the huge graph in the yond by making weekly donations, class was involved in an activity to hallway. By the final deadline of De- which totaled 156 cans. Every stu- help make the abstract be- dent in middle school who come concrete. made a donation was th The 6 grade students treated to cake and ice th th challenged 7 and 8 grad- cream. ers to donate cans to help Throughout the col- people in need have food for lecting period, the students the holidays. At stake was a practiced a variety of rel- pizza party for the winning evant math skills including grade along with a sense of graphing, counting tallies, pride that would come from finding percentages, count- winning. The students ing by 5’s, estimating and made a graph showing each extrapolating data from grade’s total as well as a to- graphs along with basics tal for the entire middle such as addition and sub- school. They set an initial traction. Along with math goal of collecting 250 cans. skills, the students learned Before the first deadline of 6th Grade Math Class enjoys participating in a challenging math activity. a valuable lesson about car- November 24, the middle school stu- cember 15, MSD’s middle school had ing for others. A special thank-you dents had already surpassed that goal. collected 540 canned goods for do- goes out to all who donated! th They walked to the Frederick Food nation. The 6 grade had a com- —Stacey Farone, Bank, carrying with them almost 300 manding lead, as well as 100% Middle School Teacher, FC

th he 8 grade students were re greater than, less than statements profits and were excited to learn that, Tcently involved in a real life comparing items. Each week the stu- thanks to several extra donations, learning activity in math class. The dents calculated the profit-to-date. profits were even higher than pre- focus of their project was earning The students were then responsible dicted. The students gained valuable money for their annual trip to New for organizing the data from over 75 practice in making change and writ- th York City. Ms. Farone’s 8 graders order forms so that a precise and con- ing checks as numerous staff mem- worked hard to advertise, sell, or- cise order was ready to be placed at bers reinforced the math lesson by der and distribute embroidered the company. When the merchan- asking the students for help in writ- clothing showing their MSD spirit. dise arrived, over 125 items, the stu- ing their checks or totaling their or- The students became models, giv- dents were then responsible for der forms. A special thank-you to all ing up countless after school hours inventorying and delivering the mer- of the faculty and staff who helped th to walk all around the Frederick chandise as well as collecting the support the 8 grade trip by buying campus showing off the variety of money from the staff after the sale. MSD items. items for sale. They made order An entire lesson was taught related Remember, almost every daily forms, decided on prices for each to banking. The students learned activity involves math. Practice of- item, calculated profits for each how to endorse checks for deposit ten and continue to “think outside item, calculated final costs when and how to fill out bank deposit slips. of the box”!!! multiple items were ordered, kept a The students were eager to check the —Stacey Farone, running graph of orders and wrote accuracy of their predictions on total Middle School Teacher, FC

THE MARYLAND BULLETIN 13 Around MSD Accreditation Validation Visit Team at Hyde Charter School uring the week of October which was shown by the students’ At the end of four intense days 14-17, 2003, Ms. Stacey professional dress, manners and atten- of validating the school’s accredita- DFarone, Middle School tiveness during classes as well as in the tion process and writing an immense Teacher had the wonderful opportu- halls. During interviews with a ran- amount of reports, the validation nity to visit Hyde Leadership Public dom sampling of students, Ms. Farone team members announced their de- Charter School of Washington, DC. was astounded by their ability to ar- cision to support the schools ac- She visited the school as a member ticulate their ideas pertaining to what creditation plan, stating that of the accreditation validation team. they liked about Hyde as well as what everything in their report was found While in Washington, DC she spent they disliked. They were excited to to be true and currently happening four days working with a team of share their ideas and feedback, which at Hyde. They were treated to a pep professionals from three surround- the school had implemented for im- rally held in the auditorium, led by ing states. They interviewed school provement. The parents were just as the cheerleaders and participated in officials, faculty, staff, students and enthusiastic about the school and were by the entire school body. “Hyde parents. The school had written a actively involved in the school includ- Pride” showed loud and clear! The detailed self-report which they were ing required monthly community week spent at Hyde not only served then tasked with validating. It was meetings. From the five-year-old as professional growth, it was an in- an amazing experience to talk to kindergarteners to the cafeteria staff valuable experience in preparing Ms. such a wide variety of Hyde Com- to the teachers, all members of the Farone for MSD’s upcoming ac- munity members. school community knew what accredi- creditation process. One theme that was firmly re- tation was all about and why they, the —Stacey Farone, sounded by all was “Hyde Pride” validation team, were visiting Hyde. Middle School Teacher, FC

Employee of the Mr. Kenny Stine also deserves ceptional student. There have been great thanks from the Maryland many staff members, both at MSD Month School for the Deaf. He has gone and Tate, that have expressed the Continued from page 11 above and beyond his call of duty. Mr. desire to have “ten more students just Stine is always available if any ques- like Teddy.” In the words of Nancy other MSD students and he’s a great tions or concerns may arise. He has Verdier, the Transitioning Coordina- role model.” frequently visited Mr. Brewer’s shop tor for the LBE/ES Department, While juggling school, work, and has given demonstrations to our “Teddy is one of those rare individu- homework, and dorm activities, students at MSD. He welcomes our als who can work well with anyone. Teddy has also been studying to get students at Tate for field trips as well. He is someone that on any given day his driver’s license. Teddy previ- Mr. Stine continuously has a warm you are happy to know and are very ously had a license in Ethiopia. and positive attitude that makes it glad you have met.” In the short Since moving to the United States, pleasurable to deal with him. He’s time that Teddy has been a student he has expressed a strong desire to that pat on the back that makes your at the Maryland School for the Deaf, get his license here. He has shown day that much better, the reassuring he has shown remarkable motivation, extreme dedication to studying, and voice that makes you want to succeed. work ethic, and a strong desire to doing whatever is necessary to ob- MSD is very fortunate to have devel- succeed. In the process of doing so, tain this goal. Teddy recently oped a working relationship with such he also manages to be pleasant to passed his test at the MVA with a a kindhearted man that wants to see staff, his peers, his boss, and his co- score of 100% without the aid of his entire staff flourish. Teddy has workers. All of these qualities will an interpreter or reader. With his thrived under his supervision and has guide Teddy to be an extraordinary desire to succeed and his willing- been thankful to have such a boss. young man who will succeed wher- ness to work hard to obtain his In closing, aside from all of his ever his path may take him. goals, Teddy will be a licensed wonderful accomplishments in the —Erin Buck, driver before he graduates in June. work place, Teddy has been an ex- Work Study Coordinator, FC

14 WINTER 2003-04 Around MSD A Journey to Kyrgyzstan yrgyzstan is a nation of ditional Kyrgyz music, and touring visited Chui Oblast Gymnasium, a nomadic traditions, of nearby historical sites. boarding school for academically tal- K hospitable people, and of Much of my time in Kyrgyzstan ented children. I also met with stu- mountainous architecture. As a was spent in the town of Tokmok, a dents at the Uzbek School, a school landlocked nation, bordered by small town at the foot of the Tien which educates students who are Uzbekistan, Tajaikistan, Kazakstan, Shan Mountains where I lived with a mostly of Uzbekistan descent, and and China, and a nation of the Dungan School, a school the former Soviet Union, which educates students who Kyrgyzstan gained political are mostly of Chinese de- and economic independence scent. As an educational am- from Russia in 1991. bassador, observing classes, Through a highly meeting with students and competitive application and staff, and providing work- interview process, I was shop training sessions to fortunate to have been teachers on motivational chosen as a recipient of The teaching methodology were United States-Eurasia my main responsibilities. Awards for Excellence in I was also provided Teaching Program, the opportunity to visit the sponsored by the American Kyrgyzstan National School Councils for International for the Deaf, a residential/ Education and the U.S. State Martin O'Brien (back row) stands with a group of children from the Dungan day school program educat- Department of Education. School in Tokmok, Kyrgyzstan. ing approximately 300 el- This award provided me the local family and worked with students ementary through high school age opportunity to act as an educational and teachers at various local schools. deaf children in Kyrgyzstan. The ambassador from the United States to While in Tokmok I taught lessons on Kyrgyzstan National School for the the country of Kyrgyzstan, a program American History, Government, and Deaf follows a total communication of international depth encompassing a Geography to students at Ak-Bata philosophy using both speech and two-fold goal: 1) to utilize Russian Sign Language in their teaching talents and educational approach. While expertise to improve the visiting the school I observed quality of education within classes, met with teachers and countries in Eurasia; students, and met with the and 2) to establish principal of the school, com- learning partnerships paring deaf education and deaf between schools in cultural issues between Eurasia and schools in Kyrgyzstan and America. As a the United States. gift, the principal was pre- After 32 hours of travel sented an ASL Sign Language time, my journey to book and a copy of the 2003 Kyrgyzstan began in the Maryland School for the Deaf capital city of Bishkek. Stay- yearbook. As my visit ended, ing with a local family host, the principal expressed his de- my time in Bishkek included Martin O'Brien provides a workshop training session in teaching sire for his students to learn an orientation tour of the methodology to teachers from Shopokov Gymnasium #1. ASL, and his desire to form a city, a visit to the State Mu- continued relationship be- seum of Fine Arts, meeting with stu- Christian School, worked with teach- tween their two schools. Making a dents at the American University of ers at Shopokov Gymnasium #1 in lasting impact, the principal stated Central Asia, attending a concert of tra- the nearby town of Shopokov, and that history was made on this day for

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I was the first educator of the deaf to My journey to ever visit his school. Kyrgyzstan ended Even though the physical struc- where it began, in ture of the school buildings, the the capital city of teaching equipment, educational Bishkek. I am most technology, and the academic grateful to the amenities throughout Kyrgyzstan people of cannot be equated to American stan- Kyrgyzstan. Their dards, I was most impressed with the warmth and hospi- quality of education. I observed tality enriched each teachers who worked very long experience encoun- hours for meager pay, teachers dedi- tered while visiting cated to their profession, and teach- their wonderful na- ers experimenting with innovative tion. The opportu- Martin O'Brien teaches a lesson on United States geography to middle teaching methodologies in the class- nity to travel to school students at Ak-Bata Christian School in Tokmok, Kyrgyzstan. room. I observed students engaged Kyrgyzstan has pro- in lessons, students serious about vided me with knowledge, information learning, students striving to be ac- and experiences to be shared with the cepted into the university, and stu- students at Maryland School for the dents preparing to take stringent Deaf, providing them with insight into exams hoping for the opportunity to a concept of a global cultural network. study in America. —Martin O’Brien, Social Studies Instructor, FC

Martin O'Brien presents the principal of the Kyrgyzstan National School for the Deaf with a copy of the MSD 2003 Yearbook. At right are the flag and the map of Kyrgyzstan.

As a direct result of working with the staff and students in Kyrgyzstan, pen pal relationships have developed, gifts have been ex- changed, and a Kyrgyzstan to MSD chat room has been designed allow- ing students to communicate online in a continued effort to learn the differences and similarities between two cultures.

16 WINTER 2003-04 Contributed The Junior Bulletin by MSD Students Junior National Association of the Deaf Conference I was chosen to become a delegate for people. We learned about prominent cacy, stands for Know Your Rights, Junior National Association for the leaders, parliamentary procedures, Educate Others, Courage to Change, Deaf of the Maryland School for the and the power of being positive. Em- Believe in What’s Right, and Compro- Deaf, and Jackie Doudt was also a powerment benefits us to help stu- mise. The five days included work- delegate. I went to the National Jr. dents to be involved and make a more shops, the Mr. and Miss Jr. NAD NAD Conference in Washington D.C. effective population of Jr. NAD pageant, and tours to the NAD Head- hosted by MSSD on Nov 4-9, 2003. members. The members need to quarters, Gallaudet University, MSSD, Delegates, observers, and advisors carry the message to and Washington D.C. National Mall. from seventeen different schools On Saturday night, we had a ban- went to the National Jr. NAD quet, and the Rathskellar enter- Conference. tained us. On the same night, On the first day, we had an Ice there was a pageant, and we en- Breaker party. I met many students joyed ourselves watching it. Jackie from all over the United States, and won an award for her poem and nd we got to know each other’s names. visual art. She also won 2 place We all felt like we knew each other in the pageant. I got an award for in seconds and knew the people for the most outstanding student at who they already are. On the sec- the conference. ond day, Jennifer Yost gave us a pre- I was selected to become a del- sentation about Jr. NAD; one of her egate for Jr. NAD at the NAD con- questions was, “Why do we need ference this summer, which will be Jr. NAD?” She explained how the in Kansas. I look forward to go- National Association for the Deaf ing to the NAD conference and was established and showed us the will share it with all of you. The symbols of the NAD flags. It’s im- next conference will be in two portant to have Jr. NAD continue years and will be in Delaware or running and to teach young people others because Indiana. It will benefit you all to to get themselves involved in NAD in we only have a small population learn how leadership works and how the future. We must grab our op- of deaf citizens; we should be proud to empower other students to be portunity to gain experience and to of ourselves for having the opportu- successful in the future. learn with confidence. We need to nity to have everything we need for a I would like to say many thanks have NAD because of our rights, such happy and successful life. to the Jr. NAD advisor, Jeanette as closed-captioned broadcasting, Charity Reedy gave us a very in- Vincent, for taking Jackie and me to TTYs, pagers, driver’s licenses, inter- teresting presentation and she ex- the conference. It did enrich my ex- preters, etc. NAD is a most impor- plained to us about Leadership and perience. All three of us came back tant key for deaf people’s rights; it Advocacy. She invented a word to MSD and helped Jr. NAD’s par- gives us the right to speak up for what “LEADVO” — two words, leader and liamentary procedures to be accu- we need today. advocacy, combined into one word. rate. Always keep the rights that we I learned a lot about NAD, and I She also told us that we must be a cherish, and pass them on to other realized who I am. I’m so proud of leader and advocate at same time to students in the future. My favorite myself being a deaf person. We had be successful. The word Leader stands quotation from the Jr. NAD Con- many workshops to make us explore for Know Yourself, Communicate, ference: “ Knowledge is Power, and learn how to do well in leader- Take Risks, Vision and Passion, and Know Yourself First.” th ship and how to empower other Get Results. The other word, Advo- —Marijana Suric, 11 Grade, FC

THE MARYLAND BULLETIN 17 Contributed The Junior Bulletin by MSD Students MSD Pageant enjoyed the experience as a co- thank the judges: Ms. Mary Lynn rations, and admissions. When I be- chairperson of Junior NAD’s Lally, Mr. Peter Feldman, and Ms. came involved in last November’s Jun- IMSD Pageant. MSD’s Junior Kelly Green for their time and involve- ior NAD pageant, I found it difficult NAD chapter selected Jade Sims ment. to rehearse platform presentation, tal- and me to take the lead MSD Pag- The pageant shows me how to ent show, and interview within the eant. My experience as a second work with different people and del- same week. runner-up at Junior The MSD NAD’s National Con- pageant went very ference Pageant last well because Jade November provided and I had wonderful me with insight into people to work with: many specific respon- committee mem- sibilities as a co-chair- bers, judges, parents, person. Mr. and Miss friends, contestants, MSD are Class of and especially Ms. 2005’s Darren Hause Jennifer Yost, Ms. and Ursa Rewolinski, Carolyn Markel, and respectively. Ms. Jeanette MSD community Vincent. Without wants to congratulate their involvement, the following students the pageant would who participated in the not have been pos- pageant: Ryan Turner sible this year. Mr. and Amanda Amati and Miss MSD win- (Class of 2006 - first ners: Darren Hause runner-ups); Nyle Th- and Ursa Rewolinski ompson and Rachel will attend Deaf Steingieser (Student Teen America Pag- Body Government - sec- eant at the Western ond runner-ups); and Ms. and Mr. MSD: Ursa Rewolinski and Darren Hause Pennsylvania School Jared Kingsford and for the Deaf in Pitts- Michelle Lapides (Junior NAD - third egate committee responsibilities such burgh, Pennsylvania on April 21, 2004. runner-ups). Jade and I also want to as program book preparation, deco- —Jacquelyn Doudt, 10th grade, FC BB&T Employees Learn Sign Language B&T bank employees see the Brizendine selected us to work closely tunity to discuss other deafness-re- Bneed to learn sign language be- with BB&T bank employees. lated issues in class. cause they are confronted by deaf cus- When we met with those employ- This assignment was a challenge tomers who do business with them ees for the first time, we were surprised to both of us to communicate with daily. They know that Maryland to learn that some of them had lim- those who had no exposure to deaf School for the Deaf is located in their ited sign language training in the past. culture and American Sign Language business community and they ap- In our classes, some employees were in general. We hope this will bring proached Ms. Bette Hicks, Assistant thrilled when they were able to use both the school and the business com- Principal of High School Department facial expressions and sign short sen- munity closer in the area of high and Mr. Brian Brizendine, ASL tences. They also learned new signs school level work/study. teacher for professional advice in sign that applied directly to their work- —Martise Colston and Megan language teaching. Ms. Hicks and Mr. place. We also gave them an oppor- Erasmus, 11th Grade, FC

18 WINTER 2003-04 Sportscope For complete win/loss records, go to www.msd.edu. High School Girls’ Varsity Basketball SD Girls Basketball team had MSD players implemented their plan Thanks to the outstanding assistants, its most successful season ever every game and a result, it all came to- Lorraine Stoltz and Craig Hanford, for Mwith a record of 20 wins and gether 20 out of 22 times! When they their dedication. Also, a word of thanks 2 losses and two tournament did what they practiced, they knew this should be expressed to the parents and championships. MSD triumphed in could be possible. fans for their never-ending support. both the Clerc Classic IV and the Eastern Defense is the main reason for a suc- —Daniel Biskupiak, Head Coach, FC Schools for the Deaf Athletic Association cessful season. The Lady Orioles’ defense basketball tournaments. allowed an average of 28.1 points per FRAT Player of the Year The MSD Girls’ Basketball Team game. A good offense is lead by a great Priscilla Biskupiak was named the National Deaf Prep defense so this resulted in the offense Champions for the fourth straight year averaging 59.4 per game. FRAT All-American Team by the FRAT magazine. Senior Priscilla Biskupiak to- Priscilla Biskupiak (1st team) The Lady Orioles Varsity Team taled 1,447 points (top scorer in Krystle Berrigan (1st team) members were: Seniors Priscilla Biskupiak MSD History), 759 rebounds, 352 Shana Lehmann (2nd team) and Krystle Berrigan, Juniors Masha assists and 357 steals for her varsity Ursa Rewolinski (2nd team) Lahun, Ursa Rewolinski, Shana career. Senior Krystle Berrigan was Lehmann, and Marijana Suric, Sopho- first on the team with 147 steals, Frederick News Post All-County Team mores Kara Anadrade and Adonica Har- (6.6 steals per game avg.) and 93 Priscilla Biskupiak ris, and Freshmen Phyllis Steele, Rachel assists, (4.2 assists per game avg.). (2nd team) Benedict, and Malibu Barron. Krystle was known as “Spider Krystle Berrigan MSD defended its Clerc Classic tour- Woman” for her success in tipping (Honorable mention) nament title for the 3rd year in a row. The balls on defense. This led to numer- Shana Lehmann Lady Orioles beat the California School ous fast breaks and easy baskets. (Honorable mention) for the Deaf, Fremont, 73 to 29, and the MSD senior players contrib- Ursa Rewolinski Model Secondary School for the Deaf, 44 uted a lot to their successful season (Honorable mention) to 27; and in the championship game, and they will be sorely missed. The cruised by the Indiana School for the Deaf, coaches want to commend them for Frederick Gazette All Gazette Team 68-16. Priscilla Biskupiak, Krystle Berrigan, their leadership and dedication to Priscilla Biskupiak (1st team) and Ursa Rewolinski were chosen to the MSD’s basketball program. Krystle Berrigan (2nd team) Clerc Classic IV All -Tournament Team. As for next season, MSD will Shana Lehmann MSD defended its ESDAA Basket- have a large group of young players (Honorable mention) ball Tournament title for the 4th year in coming back ready to carry on its bas- Ursa Rewolinski a row. The Lady Orioles beat the West- ketball tradition of excellence. (Honorable mention) ern Pennsylvania School for the Deaf, 69 to 15, and the Lexington School for the Deaf, 65 to 23; and in the champion- ship game, MSD had no problem dis- posing of the Marie Katzenbach School for the Deaf by a score of 66- 13. Priscilla Biskupiak, Krystle Berrigan, Ursa Rewolinski, and Shana Lehmann were chosen to the ESDAA Division I All - Tournament Team. Despite the two losses to Sidwell Friends High School (DC) and Allegany High School, MSD girls were on the winning end of mostly blow- outs throughout the season. MSD as- sistant coaches, Lorraine Stoltz and Front row: (L-R) Krystle Berrigan, Masha Lahun, Ursa Rewolinski, Priscilla Biskupiak, and Shana Lehmann. Craig Hanford, both felt the team Back row: (L-R) Assistant Coach Craig Hanford, Manager Diana Berrigan, Phyllis Steele, Rachel Benedict, chemistry was the reason and that Adonica Harris, Marijana Suric, Kara Andrade, Malibu Barron, Head Coach Daniel Biskupiak, and Assis- tant Coach Lorraine Stoltz.

THE MARYLAND BULLETIN 19 Sportscope High School Boys’ Varsity Basketball

he MSD boys’ basketball team ment team. Davon and Martise also started off the season with a dunked in the championship game. Trecord of 9-1. The team With five starters returning next placed third at the Clerc Classic Tour- year, MSD can look forward to a strong nament at Indiana School for the Deaf showing under the nets, and maybe as Derrick Williams and Martise even a National Championship. Colston were selected for the All- Special thanks go to the assistant Tournament Team. coaches Eric Mansfield and Mathis During the month of January, the Hediger who worked hard to help the basketball team experienced a seven game team win important games and also losing streak. MSD was down 12 points to Norma Clapp who assisted the team in its game against Carroll Christian as the scorekeeper. Academy and rallied to snap its streak of —Vance Rewolinski, Head Coach, FC bad luck. MSD then won 6 games in a row and finished 15-8 for the season. FRAT All-American Team MSD had a high-octane offen- Martise Colston (1st team) sive team this year. The boys Davon Cook (1st team) scored over 90 points six times in- Frederick Gazette All-Gazette Team cluding 102 points against High- Frederick News Post Martise Colston land View Academy. All-County Team (1st team) The most exciting moments of Martise Colston Davon Cook the season were when two players (2nd team) (Honorable mention) reached 1,000 points in their careers Davon Cook Derrick Williams on MSD’s home court floor, Martise (Honorable mention) (Honorable mention) Colston and Davon Cook. Their fami- Derrick Williams Andre Watley lies were here and had their pictures (Honorable mention) (Honorable mention) taken with Superintendent James E. Tucker who presented each with a basketball that had “1,000 points” painted on it. Other thrillers included beating Hancock High School at their home court, which had not been accom- plished for a long time. Certainly beating rival Model Secondary School for the Deaf twice helped cap MSD basketball team’s season. At the Eastern Schools for the Deaf Athletic Association tournament at the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf in Pittsburgh, Pennsyl- vania, MSD played very well in both games. MSD beat the Marie Katzenbach School for the Deaf and then won over Western Pennsylvania in the championship game. Derrick Front row: (L-R) Carey Heisey, Abdul Crawford, and Derrick Williams. Second row: (L-R) Joshua Doudt Williams, Martise Colston, and Davon and Scott Lehmann. Third row (L-R): Francis Steele, Coach Vance Rewolinski, and Daniel Fava. Fourth row (L-R): Andre Watley, Assistant Coach Mathis Hediger, Markeis Dobbins, Assistant Coach Eric Mansfield, Cook were named to the All-Tourna- and Davon Cook. Not in picture: Martise Colston.

20 WINTER 2003-04 Sportscope Varsity Wrestling

First row: (L-R) James Cornish, Avon Blue, Cody Reidy, Andre Cassell, Mike Daze, Christopher Peters, and Calvin Doudt. Middle row: (L-R) Assistant Coach Christopher vonGarrel, Daniel Katz-Hernandez, Kelly Kuhna, Gabriel Sanchez, Mark Cross, Jonathan Mitts, Thomas Francis, Scott Frieman, and Assistant Coach Wayne Monroe. Back row: (L-R) Assistant Coach Ivan Jarma, Manager David Broggin, Joel Johnson, Ahmed Khalil, Bruce Persons, Flave Dupree, Daniel Grossinger, Christopher Phillips, Jared Hoel, and Head Coach Jeff White. he wrestling season’s highlights Mary’s wrestlers and tie the match. prised many fans at ESDAA, beating included the following teams/ The final score was 37-37. Florida School for the Deaf’s best wres- Ttournaments: McNamara High MSD hosted The ESDAA-Open tler, Paul Cuppy in the 189 lbs. cham- School, Gonzaga High School, St. Wrestling Tournament on Saturday, pionship match. Mary’s High School-Annapolis and January 31, 2004. Maryland School Coaches White, Chris vonGarrell the Eastern Schools for the Deaf Ath- for the Deaf, Florida School for the and Wayne Monroe are looking for- letic Association Tournament Deaf, Model Secondary School for the ward to another exciting season with (ESDAA) at MSD. Deaf, American School for the Deaf, and many returning wrestlers! They This season was a sweet one for the Lexington School for the Deaf partici- would also like to thank all the par- MSD wrestling team, with a team pated in the tournament. All schools ents, teachers, and fans that came out record of 14-2-1. had winning team records and per- to cheer for the team. MSD defeated McNamara formed very well at the tournament. —Jeff T. White, Head Coach, FC with a team score of 32-27. Calvin Florida School for the Deaf with six se- Doudt (189 lbs.) managed to pin niors on its wrestling team won the FRAT All-American Team McNamara H.S.’s best wrestler, championship with 185.5 pts while Chris Peters (125 lbs.) (1st team) David Rook, helping MSD win the Maryland School for the Deaf finished Mike Daze (171 lbs.) (1st team) dual match. Jeff White, MSD second with 146.0 points. MSD’s Chris Calvin Doudt (189 lbs.) (1st team) wrestling coach celebrated his Peters (125 lbs.), Mike Daze (171 lbs.), th Cody Reidy (140 lbs.) (2nd team) 150 career victory. and Calvin Daze (189 lbs.) captured MSD and Gonzaga wrestled individual championships. Frederick News Post against each other evenly until MSD’s Calvin Doudt, one of MSD’s best All-County Team Ryan Curry (130 lbs.) saved the match, wrestlers, had a superb season this year. Chris Peters (125 lbs.) pinning his opponent and getting 6 Calvin managed to win the champion- Honorable mention points for MSD. The final team score ship title in 189 lbs at Grace Brethren Ryan Curry (130 lbs.) was MSD 42 and Gonzaga 40. Tournament without breaking a sweat. Honorable mention The MSD - St. Mary’s - Annapo- Also, Calvin pinned West Nottingham Mike Daze (171 lbs.) lis match was like a “David vs. Academy’s best wrestler, Ricky Polansky, Honorable mention Goliath” story. The fans were im- who won the Outstanding Wrestler Calvin Doudt (189 lbs.) pressed how MSD wrestlers managed Award at Grace Brethren’s Tournament Honorable mention to rally against heavily favored St. (last year). Furthermore, Calvin sur-

THE MARYLAND BULLETIN 21 Sportscope Varsity Cheerleaders he winter season started off with a bang for the cheerleaders. With less than two weeks of practice Tbefore the Clerc Classic cheerleading competition at the Indiana School for the Deaf, the squad finished a solid third behind defending champions Indiana and the nationally recognized California School for the Deaf, Riverside. The team headed into the basketball season head-on, cheering for both boys’ and girls’ games, quickly switch- ing back into competition mode for the Eastern Schools for the Deaf Athletic Association basketball/cheerleading tournament at the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf. Although MSD lost veteran Jade Sims (MSD’s only senior) to a shoulder injury, MSD was determined to “rep- resent!” Front row: (L-R) Sigga Jonsson. Middle row: (L-R) Jessica Tanner, Amanda Rookie cheerleaders Monique Cottman and Amanda McGregor, and Jessica Frank. Back row: (L-R) Head Coach Allison Polk, McGregor were given two days to memorize a full dance Leah Katz-Hernandez, Megan Erasmus, and Monique Cottman. routine as well as perfect their techniques for the cheer/ placed fourth out of seven teams and left the competition sideline portion of competition. When competition day with the girls’ chins held high and prouder than ever to came, the difference between veterans and rookies was represent Maryland. unnoticeable as the team grooved on the competition With a group of four strong juniors and three prom- floor. Team captain Megan Erasmus and Leah Katz- ising underclassmen, the forecast for next year is nothing Hernandez were chosen for the all-tournament team. but sunny skies and explosive basket tosses. Thanks to the Megan also won the individual jump category with a fans, parents, and staff for all the support! hurdle, toe-touch, and a rare double-nine jump. The team —Allison Polk, Cheerleader Coach, FC

Colston being on the development team may be MSD Student/Athletes added to the USA Men’s Basketball Team while Flave Dupree currently an alternate could also join Selected for 2005 the USA Wrestling Team. Each team member needs to raise $5,000 in order to Deaflympic Games participate on his or her team. MSD is coordinating a SD’s tradition of athletic excellence continues fundraising drive through the Athletic Booster Club with as four of MSD’s student/athletes have been donations now being accepted. MSD is asking interested th Mselected to represent the USA team at the 20 individuals to make their checks payable to: MSD ABC, Deaflympics to be held in Melbourne, Australia this Inc. and send to: Scott Morrison, Athletic Director, Mary- January 5-16, 2005. In land School for the Deaf, 101 addition, two others have a Clarke Place, Frederick, MD chance at being added to the 21705. All donations are tax teams. deductible. Please contact Mr. Krystle Berrigan and Morrison at his e-mail address: Priscilla Biskupiak are on [email protected] for addi- the USA Volleyball team; tional information. Shana Lehmann is a mem- Let’s all pull together and ber of the USA Track and help MSD athletes reach their Field team; and Chris Pe- goal! Go Orioles/ Team USA! ters is on the USA Wres- —Scott Morrison, tling Team. Martise Athletic Director, FC MB

22 WINTER 2003-04 Sportscope ESDAA Open Wrestling Tournament ive outstanding wrestling teams converged on MSD At the end of the night, 152-pounder Jon Kessel in late January to compete for the ESDAA Open (MSSD) was selected as the Outstanding Wrestler. FWrestling Title. After an arduous day of grappling Manuel Villar (FSDB) at 145 pounds was awarded the and fellowship, Florida School for the Deaf and Blind Fastest Pin, 0:11 seconds. Mansur Ferrell, the Heavy- emerged victorious. They edged Maryland School for the weight from MSSD, had the most falls at 5, for a total Deaf by 39.5 points and Lexington School for the Deaf by mat time of 10:02. 48 points. MSD was well represented with several indi- —Michelle Fetterman, vidual medal winners: Chairman of ESDAA Wrestling Tournament

rd 103 pounds – Thomas Francis ...... 3 place nd 112 pounds – Mark Cross ...... 2 place rd 119 pounds – Daniel Katz-Hernandez ...... 3 place st 125 pounds – Chris Peters...... 1 place nd 130 pounds – Ryan Curry ...... 2 place nd 145 pounds – Cody Reidy ...... 2 place rd 160 pounds – Andre Cassell ...... 3 place st 171 pounds – Mike Daze ...... 1 place st 189 pounds – Calvin Doudt ...... 1 place

rd Photo courtesy J. Stoltz Lorraine 275 pounds – Flave Dupree...... 3 place Mike Daze (r) reaches the championship match by using the single-leg takedown. New Court Chairs a Big Hit thletes and coaches on middle during athletic events held in the The Jonsson Family and high school MSD teams Benson Gym. Your generosity is The Kelbaugh Family Anow have new chairs to sit on greatly appreciated by the athletes of Barbara Kinzie “BK” during volleyball, basketball and wres- the Maryland School for the Deaf. Mary Lynn Lally tling games. Various individuals and GO ORIOLES!!!!!! The Lehmann Family organizations sponsored the chairs —Scott Morrison, The Mabashov Family and a handsome plaque has been Athletic Director, FC The McCullough Family hanging in the gym front lobby since The Morrison Family November recognizing their generos- Nancy L. Benton MSD Alumni Association ity. For those of you who haven’t The Berrigan Family MSD Athletic Booster Club gotten the opportunity to view this The Biskupiak Family MSD Elementary Department plague, here is what it says: The Bonheyo Family MSD Foundation The Boxer Family MSD High School Department Benson Court New Gym Chairs Jerry L. Bush The Rewolinski Family The Doudt Family The Roult Family In recognition of the following The Doudt Family The Seremeth Family individuals, families, and organizations Marsha Flowers Lorraine Stoltz that have sponsored a “Court Chair” The Foley Family The Tucker Family to be used by our athletes and coaches Edna Johnson Jeffrey T. White

THE MARYLAND BULLETIN 23 Sportscope Girls’ Jr. Varsity Basketball Boys’ Jr. Varsity Basketball

Front row: (L-R) Malibu Barron, Kara Andrade, Head Coach Craig Hanford, Front row: (L-R) Nico Thompson, Carey Heisey, and Markeis Dobbins. Marijana Suric, and Phyllis Steele. Second row: (L-R) Sabine Mueller, Tykera Second row: (L-R) Abdul Crawford, Coach Eric Mansfield, and Daniel Fava. Ward, Adonica Harris, and Jenny Timmons. Back row: (L-R) Francis Steele, Assistant Coach Mathis Hediger, Assistant Coach Vance Rewolinski, and Noe Turcios. Youth Wrestling

Front row: (L-R) Head Coach Jeff White, Cody Paulay-Simmons, Jake Grindstaff, Daren Tharpe, Corey Rosko, James Doolittle, Jr., and Assistant Coach Carrie Harrington. Second row: (L-R) Michael Haywood, Jerrod Grill, Jennifer Rand, Jad Gore, and Kyle Tharpe. Third row: (L-R) Assistant Coach Andy Bonheyo, Justin Wiener, Tyler Szymanski, Shawn Harrington, Todd Bonheyo, Jarvis Grindstaff, Zachary Israel, and Assistant Coach Alex Simmons.

24 WINTER 2003-04 Sportscope Elementary Basketball, Frederick Campus

Boys Under 10 - MD1 First row: (L-R) Jesse Steingieser, Michael Stamper, and Boys Under 10 - MD2 First Row: (L-R) DanJohn Kerchner, Zack Barron, and Derek Chad Unger. Second row: (L-R) James Steingieser, Zachary Israel, and Tyler Lewis. Frank. Second row: (L-R) Head Coach Jerome Kerchner, Reid Rheinsmith, Alosha Cerney, Third row: (L-R) Assistant Coach Hank Steingieser and Head Coach Jeffrey Lewis. Asher Kirschbaum, Andrew Biskupiak, and Assistant Coach Danny Frank.

Boys Under 10 - MD3 First row: (L-R) Cody Paulay-Simmons, Dakota Daniels, Girls Under 10 - MD1 First row: (L-R) Noelle Robinson, Lauren Goldberg, Tarja Lewis, and Alton Jake Markel, and Ethan Sonnenstrahl. Second row: (L-R) Head Coach Toby Mia Goldberg. Second row: (L-R) Kaliah Doe, Raquel Grindstaff, Augusta Seremeth, Liv Polzin, Daniels, Kyle Tharpe, Austin Cerasoli, Dalton Kramer, and Assistant Coach Lee Kramer. and Paige Brewer. Third row: (L-R) Head Coach Karin Polzin and Assistant Coach Jeffrey Lewis.

Boys Under 12 - MD1 First row: (L-R) Jack Green, Micah Traurig, Flynn Girls Under 12 - MD1 First row: (L-R) Trista Taylor, Claire Tucker, Racquel Roult Rosko and Todd Bonheyo. Second row: (L-R) Maxwell Latin, Clayton McMillan, and Bethany Weiner. Second row: (L-R) Catie Nugent, Kevina Kerchner, Nicole Gleicher, Roy Barron, and Shawn Harrington. Third row: Head Coach Lindsey Heisey, Chelsea Morris, and Christy Hediger. Third row: (L-R) Assistant Coach Mathis Hediger, Derek Cerasoli, and Assistant Coach Robert Harrington. Assistant Coach Jerome Kerchner, and Head Coach Paul Roult.

THE MARYLAND BULLETIN 25 Sportscope Elementary Basketball, FC Columbia Campus Girls’ Basketball

Front: Nadasha Harvey. Back row: (L-R) Head Coach Clarence Taylor, Assistant Coach Kevin Sanderlin, Alexandra McKee, Leighason Liddle, Miesha Rahman, Tia Daval, Gabrielle Smith, Tiffany Bridgett, Assistant Coach Jennifer Perlis, and Dean of Students Nancy Downey. Boys’ Basketball

Boys Under 12 - MD2 First row: (L-R) Myles Goldberg, Kyle Bingham, and Eric Setzer. Second row: (L-R) Ethan Kramer, Chad Unger, and Jonathan Clapp. Third row: (L-R) Assistant Coach James Bingham, Todd Rewolinski, Dan Mabashov, and Head Coach Lee Kramer. First row: (L-R) Devin Rich, Deanne Gaskins, Michael Knight, and Patrick Weidig. Second row: (L-R) Head Coach Danny Rinas, Michaelson Liddle, Chris West, Donnell Collins, Branden Foreman, Michael DeVito, and Assistant Coach Don Petit Homme. Not in picture: Donte Thomas. Pep Squad

Front: Ryan Elliot. Second Row: (L-R) Vanishe Buchanan and Portia Gantt. Third Row: (L-R) Dean of Students Nancy Downey, Assistant Coach Peggy Bruce, Lauren Simmons, Darika Williams, and Head Coach Leslie Schilling.

26 WINTER 2003-04 Alumni and Community News By Mary Sue Boxer, Editor

Joseph Baer, ’85, and his wife, fiancé, Gerald Davis, is from Pitts- Alumni Julie, are proud to announce the ar- burgh, PA. He was a former stu- Evelyn Laverne Wenner rival of their third child, Sarah Jane, dent at the Western Pennsylvania Amberg, ’34, passed away on Janu- who was born on February 10, School for the Deaf and graduated ary 10, 2004. She was 89 years old. 2004, in Fremont, California. She from Tariko Academy in Missouri in She was born in Cumberland, Mary- joins her two proud siblings, Jacob, 1993. A wedding date will be an- land. She was a beloved wife of the 6, and Rachel, 3. Joey works as a nounced soon. late Leroy Amberg who retired from curriculum specialist at the Califor- Jason Gunderson, ’97, wishes the Baltimore Sun in 1972. She was nia School for the Deaf in Fremont. to announce that he graduated from a devoted mother of Alvin L. Amberg, Stacie Renfrew, ’86, and her Gallaudet University in 2003 and ’62, and mother-in-law of Christine partner, Cristy Erazo, proudly an- got a job with CSD as Administra- Beverage Amberg, ’70. She was a lov- nounce the birth of their son, Skyler tive Assistant working with USADSF ing grandmother of two grandchil- Erazo Renfrew. He was born on Au- Executive Board in Sioux Falls, dren, Alvita and Jana. She graduated gust 19, 2003 at 1:33 a.m. at the South Dakota. He and his girl- from MSD in 1934 and a long time Shady Grove Adventist Hospital in friend, Arlene Garcia, became the faithful member of F. F. F. S. and Si- Rockville, Maryland. He weighed parents of their son, Caleb Juan lent Oriole Club, Inc. She was in- 8 lbs. 5 oz. and measured 22 inches Gunderson, on June 19, 2003. He ducted into the MSD Alumni long. Skyler is deaf. Stacie has been weighed 8 lbs. 5 oz. and measured Association Hall of Fame for basket- employed by the Montgomery 21 inches long. ball in 2003. The memorial service County Police Department as a Prin- was conducted on January 23, 2004 cipal Administrative Aide in the MSD Alumni Association’s at the Christ United Methodist Records Division for almost fifteen 2004 Hall of Fame Inductees Church for the Deaf with Rev. Peggy years. The family resides in March 6, 2004 Johnson officiating. Memorial con- Poolesville, MD. tributions may be made in Mrs. Audris Harris, ’96, announced Donalda Kay Ammons, ’70 Amberg’s memory to the Maryland her engagement to Gerald Davis Daniel Scott Frank. ’82 School for the Deaf, 101 Clarke Place, who proposed to her on Valentine Pedro Sewlyn Jennings, ’74 PO Box 250, Frederick, MD 21705. 's Day in Washington, D.C. Her William George Ward, ’55

Deaf Olympics. She loved camp- Community ing, animals, and all of God’s cre- Nancy Louise Benton, ations. She also enjoyed visiting the covered bridges. Memorial Physical Education Instructor services were conducted on De- s. Nancy Louise Benton, cember 9, 2003 at Eylers Valley M 58, of Frederick, Maryland Chapel in Sabillasville with Rev. died on December 6, 2003 at her Jeff Walter officiating. She was home. Born on October 4, 1945, buried in the church cemetery. she was the daughter of the late Contributions may be made in James Garland and Edna Mae Por- Ms. Benton’s memory to Ameri- ter Benton. She is survived by two can Ovarian Cancer Association, brothers, James Lamar Benton Sr. 500 N. E. Spanish River Blvd., of Powhatan, Va., and Travis Gene Boca Raton, Florida 33431. Benton of Duluth, GA. She was preceded in death by her sister, Please send news of marriages, births, deaths, anniversaries, awards, and special occasions to: Norma Lanelle Benton. She was Mary Sue Boxer a physical education instructor Editor, Alumni and Community News and coached track and field and School for the Deaf, and also Maryland School for the Deaf, 101 Clarke Place, cross country at the Maryland coached track and field at several PO. Box 250, Frederick, MD 21705.

THE MARYLAND BULLETIN 27 MSD Alumni Profile By Mary Sue Boxer, Editor James Edward Haynes Alumni & Community News

ames Edward Haynes was born Deaf in 1959. He felt that MSD pro- the only Deaf person with a Ph.D. in on April 4, 1943 at the old Sibley vided him with good background philosophy. JHospital in Washington, D. C. education that filled in the gaps and After his graduation from He is also known as Jim to his family, prepared him for college work, which Gallaudet College, James landed his friends, and colleagues. His father, allowed him to matriculate later at first job with the United States Depart- Harry Haynes, was a master metal Gallaudet College. ment of Agriculture as a clerk, then as craftsman and his mother, Agnes James went on to Gallaudet Col- a Fiscal Control Officer, and finally as Haynes, was a homemaker. He was lege as a freshman in the fall of 1959. a Technical Writer. He left his employ- welcomed by his four older half- During his undergraduate days, he ment with U.S. Department of Agri- brothers; Harry, Jr. who later became was Literary Editor of the Buff and culture for Gallaudet University as a an independent businessman; Blue, the college’s literary magazine. Senior Programmer/Analyst. While Winston, a future Vice President being employed at Gallaudet, he of Amtrak; Don, a technical artist attended the Graduate School at for IBM; and Bill, an electrical University of Maryland. He engineer. They lived in Wheaton, eventually became a philosophy Maryland. James became deaf instructor. He is currently hold- from a serious case of mumps ing the position as a professor of when he was about seven years philosophy. He teaches upper old. level and honors courses in the James attended public Philosophy Department. schools where he depended on For his leisure activities, James lip-reading to get through his likes to engage in reading, cre- classes. Because of his deafness, ative writing, photography, and it was agreed that he should at- especially furniture design and tend Gallaudet College. He then creation through woodworking was transferred to the Maryland in his basement workshop. Cur- School for the Deaf in the winter rently a resident in Bowie, Mary- of 1958 from Wheaton High land, he is single at the present School. There at MSD, he was time. He has a daughter by his able to complete his entrance re- former wife, Irene, who is a Li- quirements and learn sign lan- censing Specialist for GEICO th guage. He skipped from 9 to Insurance Company. th 12 grade making his stay at In conclusion, James offers MSD for one and half years but his words of wisdom to the stu- the experience left a good, last- dents at MSD: ing impression on him during his “I would say think of the time James Edward Haynes short stay at MSD. you spend at MSD as a time to The first teacher James met at He was also active and served as an prepare for more advanced, educa- MSD was his homeroom teacher, officer in the Alpha Sigma Pi Frater- tional, and career opportunities. A Edith Fauth, who taught him English nity. He received his Bachelor of Arts good school record opens doors for and Reading. He was on the varsity degree with a major in philosophy. you—whether you want to pursue a basketball team during his senior year. Then he attended the University of university degree or a specific career. He was younger than most players on Maryland at College Park where he Your mind, like your body, needs ex- the team, so he spent a lot of time earned both Master’s degree of Arts ercise in order to function at peak ca- warming the bench! His special and Doctoral degree in philosophy. pacity. Work hard, do your work memories are the friends he made Although there are now a few deaf well, and there will be no limit to how there, particularly his classmates, and individuals with Ph.D.s in other high you can rise. I look forward to the beautiful campus with its variety fields, James became the first deaf seeing at least some of you in my of historic buildings. He graduated person to earn a doctoral degree in classes at Gallaudet University in the from the Maryland School for the philosophy. To date today, he is still near future.” MB

28 WINTER 2003-04 Terrance L. Morris, Verna Kramer, Jennifer Perlis Agency Buyer Administrative Assistant Don Petit-Homme Barbara Raimondo, Esquire Mary Masser, Polly Coles, Iantha Dean, Jason Johnson President Business Services Manager Laraine Hardy, JoAnn Kaulfuss Michael Knapp Secretaries E. Bernard Palmer, Clarrisa Dick and Kathleen Cheryl Rasel Charles Millie Russo Vice-President Faculty Anjali Desai-Margolin, Fiscal Clerks Ramona Saavalainen Joseph Anthony, Michelle Ailstock Kevin Sanderlin Secretary Richard Ballard H. Mitchell Goldberg, Network Administrator Leslie Schilling Myra Barbour Clarence Taylor Treasurer David G. Inouye, Suzanne Behun Computer Network Specialist Debra Brinker Family Services David S. Birnbaum Alex Simmons, Lori Britt Judith S. Pannier Ann H.B. Brockenborough, Ed.D. Webmaster Dean Buck Stephanie Reynolds John Ertel, Ph.D. Alice Lohoefer, Stephanie Caplan Irajean W. Harper Secretary Joyce Cohen-Scher Librarian Sandra Harriman Jody College Kathleen MacMillan Joseph J. Innes, Ph.D. Megan Conaghan Jeffrey W. Lewis, Ph.D. Laura Crawford Behavior Specialists Charles Poyer, Jr. Pierre Daze Peggy L. Bruce David A. Severn, Esquire Ruth Howell, Ed.D., Anne Drechsler Christopher Duck Director Laurie Yaffe-Shevitz Paula Ammons, Angela Dumouchelle Mental Health Coordinator Samuel M Sonnenstrahl Supervising Teacher John Felix Karin Polzin Carol Stevens Deborah Marquez, Joanne Hardesty Lead Teacher Barbara Herschman After School Program Executive Committee Cheri Dowling, David Hirsch Daniel Rinas, Samuel M Sonnenstrahl, Partners for Success Coordinator Holly Hoglund Coordinator Chair Timothy Karman Barbara Raimondo, Esquire Faculty Linda Kunz Medical Secretary Jeaninne Bernazani Shelby Leilich Edward Cahill, M.D. H. Mitchell Goldberg Daniel Frank Joyce Leitch Allan Leffer, M.D. Robyn Lafferty Susan Maginnis Patricia Citro, R.N., Anjali Desai-Margolin Supervisor E. Bernard Palmer Amy Lindley C. Robin Massey Regina LoDuca Jenny Perry Michelle P. Jones, R.N. Carol Stevens Jolene Whaley Luttrell Kathleen Milne, R.N. Charles Poyer, Jr. William Pond Mary Ann Richmond Ami Raveling Pauline Yeargain, R.N. Ellen Rolader Ruth Nelson, O.T.R. Elizabeth Reed Elaine Persons, R.P.T. Martha Russell Paul Roult Mary B. Stoll Shelly Santamaria Mental Health Consultants Maryann Swann Colleen Shaw James E. Tucker, Patricia Timm Peter Coleman, M.D. Superintendent Elizabeth Wheeler Lisa Skaggs Stephen Colyer, Ph.D. Anne Currin, Diane Vari-Alquist Wendy Stanley Joseph Poirier, Ph.D. Executive Associate Kathy Zentz Teacher Aides Plant Operations Gay Fout, Evelyn Anthony Secretary Teacher Aides and Maintenance Stella Antonio-Conley Diana L. Phelps, Eva Staubitz, Sheryl Berrigan Carol Baker Dianne Kirby Director of Support Services Director of Personnel Services Pamela Benson Michael Fador, Carrie Shortt Kathryn Burrhus Terri Boyer, Valerie Winn Maintenance Supervisor Assistant Personnel Director Donna Derkowski Connie Pierro, Mikaela Gardner Deborah Colon-Martin, Donald Cindy Gilmore Housekeeping Supervisor Hall, Kay Spriggs, Karen Golshiri Ron Farabee, Personnel Associates Rebecca Greenwald Driver Stanley C. Baker Richard C. Steffan, Jr., Ed.D., Sung Tai Kim Max Baker Assistant Superintendent of Deputy Superintendent/ Gayle Mahn Catherine Baptiste Principal Tanesha Marvin Artega Dyer Student Achievement and Results Leroy Hancock Linda Stull, John K. Snavlin, Joan Miller Assistant Principal Mary Jo Palmisano Kenneth Kessler Administrative Assistant Jonathan Pitts George Ruhl Deborah Clark, Ed.D., Nancy Downey, Assistant Principal/ Dean of Students Rosa Portillo Wanna Smith Director of Pupil Personnel Services Brian F. Alles, Sandra Resch Bonita Thompson Mary Eidukevicius, Joan Richey Benigna Yap Director of Student Support Services Teresa Scotton Assistant Director of Paulette R. Stalling, Pupil Personnel Services Carol Snyder Nutritional Services Director of Communication Services Damon Sparrow Suzanne Schwertman, Hazel Baldwin, Evelyn Hill Johnson, Karen Steele Manager Chief Financial Officer Supervisor of Anessa Whitaker Ann Miller, Curriculum and Instruction Karen Wiener Angela Ali-Taha Fiscal Accounts Dane Colbert, Jeanine Zwick Lewis Barnhart David Gardner, Enhanced Program Coordinator Ray Branker Fiscal Officer Helen Berke, Hazel Rinas Student Life Counselors Mamie Bryant Robin Koontz, Student Life Counselor, Janelle Berry Phillip Hall Procurement Officer Supervisor Andrew Francis Ronald Weisman Adrienne Hiatt Cherrie Watson Guidance Counselor Caroline Jones Noreen Williams Della B. Hager Joseph Jordan Cheri Winnings Kathy Meagher, Sarah Kenopic Mental Health Counselor Acting Assistant Barbara Kinzie Student Life Counselors Adora Lehmann Superintendent/Principal Vicki Kitsembel Alvin Amberg Deborah Rice, Sara Konkel David Anderson Social Worker Administrative Assistant Kerri Lawler-Davis Lisa Smith Marsha Flowers, Bette Hicks, Robert Lewis Susan Angell Ann Hirsch, Mary Lynn Lally, Carolyn Lopez Harry Barnum Art Therapist Robert Padden, Jerry Mabashov Ann Bartholomew Marie Williams, A.T.R. Assistant Principals Eric Mansfield Terrence Berrigan Alan L. Marcus, Ph.D., Janet Mertz-Witczak Bonnie Bingham Psychologists Director of Student Support Services Cheryl Morris Tonya Bland Susanna Oliver Robert Dorrell, Deeadra Morrison Donna Brandt Dennis Hilker, Ph.D. Director of Martin O’Brien Peggy Braun Patricia Hodgdon Maureen O'Brien Communication Services Cameron Overs Robin Burrhus Melinda Padden, Jerry Bush Medical Judy Pfau Sajjad Aziz, M.D. Director of Curriculum Janice Randall Michael Chappelle and Instruction Jennifer Coleman Adbul Majeed, M.D. Jane Redding M. Kay Martin, R.N., Dirk R. Albrecht, Denis Reen Yolanda Colston Dean of Students Supervisor Tammy Rheinsmith Francis Cooney Karen Hallaren, R.N. Paul Ritenour Abbey Roin Deborah Cumberland Computer Support Specialist Joann Hueting, R.N. Adrienne Rubenstein Donna DiMarco Leesa King, R.N. Donna Vogeler, Dorothy Rust Daniel Fisher Joyce Rose, R.N. Student Database Manager Edward Schaberl Jacqueline Tota, R.N. 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Vold Steve Allison Jeffrey White April Saavalainen Charlene Anderson Brent Bowers Laurie Anderson Susan Scott Brian Brown Teacher Aides Gentry Shortes Harriett Dixon Mike Averett Maribel Aponte-Ortiz Lynn Ballard-Weiner April Smith Lillie Goodsell Nancy Barish Daniel Biskupiak William Thompson Larry Johnson Arin Beals Mary Black Timothy Vogeler David Jones, Jr. Juliette Brookes Sheri Bergman-Galvez Christopher G. vonGarrel James McKenen Trude Buck Randee Bickford Patricia Weeks Gary Milburn Tamara Bossler Bobbie Connelly Nathaniel Rollins Barbara Cook Dylan Westbury Mary Sue Boxer Jaron Whitehurst Richard Rosensteel Sherry Bradley-Koo Suzanne Gamble John Rosmarino Van Brewer Joette Gasco Eric Woods Gayle Woodyard Agnes Strakonsky Brian Brizendine Deanne Gibson Gary Strakonsky Garrett Wooten Bruce Bucci Kelly Green Wayne Wars Erin Buck Craig Hanford Joan Weedon Susan Burns Carolyn Hediger Student Development Sherry Campbell Mary Ann Kraft Coordinator Nutritional Services Rita Corey Renee Krotche Lori Bonheyo Robin Ariosa, Gretchen Cronin-Duncan Karen McKenna Crisis Intervention Administrator Nancy Cronk-Walker Gertrude Morita Maurice A. 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