November 14, 2000 Gilman School www.GilmanNews.com Volume C, No. 2 Presidential Poll: Gilman for Gore

At the time that this issue of the Gilman For the first question, students were asked Liberals and conservatives agreed on the students once again voted along party lines, News went to press, the closest whether they thought the government should next two questions, which dealt with cam- with only a few conservative supporters Presidential election in American pass more stringent gun laws. As the nomi- paign finance reform and foreign oil sup- supporting the Liberal position. history was still undecided. nees clearly stated, the liberal candidates plies. Nearly three-quarters of students Regarding the issue of whether the would support a “yes” answer on this ques- polled thought that special interests contrib- United States army has overextended it- BY DREW TODD tion and the conservatives a “no.” Students uted too much money to campaigns, a sen- self beyond its primary goal of national de- During an advisory on Tuesday, Octo- showed their general support for their own timent which all of the candidates agree fense, students once again sided with their ber 10, Gilman students filled out a poll on candidate’s opinion on this matter by giving upon, with varying degrees of pledges to respective candidates. Unlike the roughly six of this year’s key election issues as well the Liberal side work for new forty percent conservative and sixty per- as their choice for president. The results about sixty-five laws. How- cent liberal division shown elsewhere, here revealed that the student body was not al- percent of the Nader Buchanan ever, on the the votes are very nearly even. This may ways voting for the candidate who reflected vote and the Bush question of be a result of the support for Green Party the exact same views as they did, the most conservatives whether the candidate Ralph Nader, who commands pronounced of these differences being on thirty-five. United States nearly a third of the school’s liberal vote. the subject of abortion. On the next should be less Nader’s position is closer to Gov. Bush’s In general, about thirty-nine percent of question, how- dependent on on this issue. In this case, he brought his those polled voted for conservative candi- ever, it is evi- foreign oil contingency over to the conservative side. dates George Bush and Pat Buchanan, while dent that stu- supplies, stu- Throughout the poll, students almost al- the other sixty-one percent chose liberal dents did not Gore dents were ways held opinions similar to those of their candidates Al Gore and Ralph Nader. Even follow party split, demon- chosen candidate when that candidate had though all four candidates obviously have lines. When strating that a clearly delineated a strong position on the their major differences, there are, with few asked whether large portion subject. These issues included gun con- exceptions, two camps when it comes to the government should preserve the right to of the student body did not agree with ei- trol, disturbing national wildlife preserves the six key issues polled- the Liberal an- abortion, many conservatives voted “yes,” ther major candidate. Even so, about sixty for energy, and the role of America’s mili- swer and the Conservative answer. indicating that, although their feelings on this percent held the view stated by Gov. Bush tary. On issues such as special interest subject lay closer to Gore’s and Nader’s, they and Vice President Gore that the United money and foreign energy supplies where would still consider voting for Bush (or States should explore and take more advan- candidate’s views are for the most part Inside...Inside... Buchanan) because of their stances on other tage of domestic resources to reduce the de- closer to each other and slightly ambigu- issues. This was the only issue where a sig- pendence on foreign oil. ous, more students strayed from party lines. News: nificant number of Gilman students dis- On the question of the United States tap- (Cont. Graphs P. 8) Assembly Prayer agreed with their selected candidate. ping into wildlife refuge areas for energy, RPCS/Gilman Drama Gilman Narrows Headmaster Search to McGill BY ANDRE CHRISTIE Features: The search committee responsible for se- hockey player, and 29 years of experience in his students’ lives if he chose to accept lecting Gilman’s next headmaster has cho- in his current field. He then emphasized the the nomination. Election Elation sen former Poly Prep Country Day School similarities between his last school and “The main reason why I’m here,” he The Future of associate head Jon McGill as its only final- Gilman. Mr. McGill described the Brook- said, “is because I like kids. If you kids ist for the position. lyn private school’s emphasis on moral prin- complain, it’ll be because I’m too involved The decision surprised many students, ciples and acknowledgement of a diverse [with you].” who were originally told that two finalists student body. Gilman’s students generally seemed to Op/Ed: would be drawn from the original pool of “The character issue is very close to my react favorably to Mr. McGill’s personal- Freshman Supports applicants. Both candidates would then be- heart,” he said, pledging to maintain ity. However, many were disappointed by come acquainted with the school through Gilman’s traditional commitment to char- the change in the search committee’s se- George W. tours of the campus and discussions with acter-building education. However, he also lection process. According to Sophomore Individual Respect at faculty and students. However, committee stressed that he was “a part of the late 20th Peter Irving, “Competition would make member Mr. Mark Fetting reaffirmed the Century” and acknowledged the need to find this [process] more principled.” Gilman? group’s decision. In a statement to Gilman’s out which traditions are not suitable for a Senior Ben Aiken agreed. “It’s kind of students, he insisted that, while all of the modern day school. Mr. McGill then pro- odd that they go from four [candidates] to semifinalists were well qualified, Mr. ceeded to answer several questions from one. It doesn’t seem like the process, the Sports: McGill’s personality was the one most suit- students and teachers. These ranged in sub- visit and talk to us, even matter.” How- able for Gilman’s climate. ject from the school’s honor code to the New ever, Senior Alex Billet was more impa- Football Fantastic The sole finalist first addressed the stu- York Mets’ losses in the World Series. tient than suspicious of those on the com- Soccer makes playoffs dent body at large on October 26th. An in- In an interview following the question- mittee. “One final candidate usually means troduction by Gilman’s Upper School Head and-answer session, the candidate described that he’s the guy. I don’t see why they’re XC Struggles Thru mentioned Mr. McGill’s Canadian back- his primary reason for considering the job. going through all that red tape.” He also promised to stay actively involved Water Polo Rebuilds ground, athletic accomplishments as a Page 2 The Gilman News • November 14, 2000 Editorial

Gilman Journal Entry: LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A Student Speaks VOTE BUSH FOR THE ISSUES I am sorry to see one of my fa- sailor, and early September is a time vorite sports,football,being for important regattas and champion- Dear Editor, professionalized at Gilman. It is ships. I will be traveling to Canada, Gilman is filled with liberal, left even a word.” It may not be a word, becoming not a sport of fun, learn- New York, and other places. I would wing extremists: according to a re- but thats obviously intentional- Gore ing, exercise, and teamwork but a end up missing about half the prac- cent (albeit unscientific) poll, 87% of doesn’t even have the creativity chore with the burden of the neces- tices. the school’s students are in favor of (much less the intellectual capacity) sity to win. We now have Spring My final argument is that my Al Gore as our president for the year to expand his vocabulary and think football practice as well as early chance of making the Varsity is nil 2000. This is extremely worrisome outside of the box. For example, the Fall. I object to football practice due to my size and limited playing and disconcerting to me. Personally, word brainiac was invented in a Su- during exam week. This will kill experience. I made the JV this year- I’m campaigning very hard for the perman comic and has since been the student physically between late- the smallest man on the squad- and Republican candidate- George placed into the dictionary- if it wasn’t night cramming and practice too. was hoping to shoot for a starting spot “Dubya” Bush- to represent our for free thinkers like Albert Einstein, The coach made a comment to me this year. I could get myself in shape country for the next four years. Thomas Edison, and George W. which I really without early Many have asked me how I, being Bush, our society would not be don’t appreci- Fall or close to a Democrat, could favor Bush above where it is today. The use of the word ate at all and “My chance of making the Varsity it! Gore. It’s simple: Bush is address- “subliminable” was very which is in- is nil due to my size and limited I think I am ing issues that Gore is afraid to ac- creationarily functionable, and I be- dicative of a playing experience.” going to have to knowledge. There are many ex- lieve Bush should be acknowledged lack of under- drop football, amples of this, a few of which I will for his progressive effort. standing: which I love as go over now, starting each section George W. Bush acknowledged- “You don’t need to study for exams; a sport for the opportunities it pro- with a quote from the mastermind: in front of the U.S. Senate- that he’s you’re smart enough.” I detest this vides me. I am sorry to have to make On January 11, 2000, George W. aware “how hard it is for you to put assumption. Even though my this decision; it is a difficult one, but Bush said, “Rarely is the question food on your family.” This, like the grades are higher than average, they I just can’t accept all the conditions I asked: Is our children learning?” I education issue, is an issue that Gore did not get that way by not working must satisfy to play. As the coach wasn’t sure what the general public conveniently ignores. Bush is aware in school. said, “It is a question of sacrifice.” I thought on the important issue of how hard it is for the average Work- The coach has also made early am more than willing to make per- education, so I went around the ing Class Man to take a bowl of Kraft Fall compulsory if one wishes to be sonal sacrifices for sports- as I have school and asked, “Is you learning?” Macaroni and Cheese and pour it all on the JV or Varsity. I resent this already done many times especially One student, who spoke on the con- over his wife and kids. Gore, on the very much. Living in Annapolis, I in wrestling, but the coach has re- dition of anonymity, responded, “I’m other hand, believes that people have would have to spend the week up quired too many sacrifices for me to afraid that is a trick question. Be- the “right to choose” what food gets here just for football practice or make. It’s sad. cause if I respond to the question, ‘Is poured on them. Obviously, Bush is you learning?’ I would sound like I the better candidate on this issue. commute almost two hours each This is an excerpt from a Gilman student’s day. On top of that, I am an avid jounal written in 1972. Are you surprised? am not learning because it would The above ideas show that Bush sound like I did not know that it is is a great candidate. You may be ask- Gilman School ungrammatical. Oh wait. Ungram- ing yourself, “But what’s so bad Editors-in-Chief Ben Piven matical is not a word.” But much to about Gore?” The main problem 5407 Roland Balto, MD Thomas Markham this student’s dismay, ungrammatical with Gore is that he’s a liar: he makes Avenue 21210 Managing Editor Mike Jesada is, in fact, a word, defined as “Not in claims to having imagination. There World News Colin Weiner (410)323-3800 ext. 265 Features Editor Drew Todd accord with the rules of a prescrip- are two main claims he made: first, www.GilmanNews.com Sports Editor Jeff Friedman tive grammar.” Apparently, our chil- that he created the Internet. Obvi- The Gilman News welcomes letters Opinion Editor Andre Christie dren isn’t learning. This is a defini- ously not- we all know Bill Gates Arts Editor Derrick Wang to the editor, columns, and politi- tive problem that George W. Bush did. The other false claim he made Online Editor Marty Taylor has directly addressed. Gore, how- was that he invented Mathematics. cal cartoons from Gilman students, Copy Editor Bryce Becker teachers, faculty, alumni, and from Business Editor Justin Batoff ever, hasn’t even addressed the issue To quote Gore, “Mathematics is the community-at-large. The News of whether our children is learning based on a series of algoreithms.” reserves the right to edit for length or not. To conclude: you have two and grammar. All items must be Faculty Will Perkins The media recently claimed that choices for your vote: Bush and Advisors: Mike Kelly signed and typed, preferably saved George W. Bush put subliminal mes- Gore. Bush is a creative, outside the Steve Beyer on a 3.5 inch disk in Microsoft sages into his advertising. Bush re- box, progressive, confronting leader. Word or Works format. Send cor- Contributors: sponded, “I don’t think we need to Gore, on the other hand, is a thiev- respondence to The Gilman News, be subliminable when talking about ing, concealing, Ignoramus who Gilman School, 5407 Roland Av- Matt Tully Alex Josowitz [our differences].” Some were con- grew up in a hick town. Need I say Andrew Bortz Veer Singh enue, Baltimore, Maryland 21210 Jake Himmelrich Mike Lwin fused by Bush’s statement- a demo- more? or our e-mail address: Kareem Shaya Tom Miller cratic representative even com- [email protected] Travis Seal Scott Gehring plained that “‘subliminable’ is not Zach Chissell (9) Opinion The Gilman News • November 14, 2000 Page 3 EX-COMMON ROOM POSTER: EMPTY GESTURE? BY MIKE LWIN being utterly ridiculous and blind to the truth sign the poster hanging in the common about intimate times they were secretly of- “At Gilman, every individual deserves of human nature. It is not possible for people room. My point is that the poster, in all its fended or upset by the unreasonable badger- respect.” to be nice to each other all the time, nor is it idealized, moralistic glory, is completely ing by a classmate does make the student Sure, mostly everyone signs the poster a feasible goal. Not to say that if a kid is a useless. Its stated intent is to remind stu- body think. It touched a nerve with me. placed in the common room, but does ev- jerk he deserves bullying, but rather if a kid dents to always treat others with respect, but However, while the idea was good, the ex- ery signer actually follow it? Highly un- is being a jerk, I do not have to be nice to its actual purpose is to impress visitors and istence of the poster is more a mockery of likely. Not a day goes by at Gilman School him. People dislike other people; this is by strangers to the Gilman school with the val- respect in the Gilman community than a firm where some kid is bullied, made fun of, or no means a shameful reality. The idea of ev- ues of its upstanding young men by declar- declaration of principle. Kids do not sign has his things stolen and hidden from him eryone loving everyone else is idealistic and ing, “We will not tolerate disrespect!” Stu- the poster because they honestly believe or just to watch him squirm and get angry. absurd. We are human—we hate, we dis- dents and faculty pass by and bump into the will carry out the statement, but rather be- Yet, we all sign this remarkable poster in like. Most of the time, the subject of our sign without much notice or concern. To cause everyone else signs it. We should not the common room declaring that everyone dislike validates our negative feelings. Is that the stranger, it shows just how good these make signing the poster an empty ritual– deserves equal treatment and implying that, wrong? NO. young lads are, how virtuous their lives are. why sign merely because everyone else by golly, we are the originators of this state- However, if the definition of respect im- This is not to say that morally driven boys scrawled their John Hancocks on it? Instead, ment. It is like a shameful disease—disre- plies that you should not deal anyone unrea- do not exist at Gilman; they do, in larger we should focus on assemblies where stu- spect runs rampant in the school commu- sonable, malignant harm, either physically numbers than those who lack a value sys- dents voice their opinions and experiences nity, and yet we are all quick to deny its or emotionally, then I agree. It is completely tem. However, there are and there always with respect in hopes of making a connec- existence when the necessary situation unacceptable to put down someone because will be Gilman boys who do not follow this tion with the student body. This is a much arises: the Community Relations assembly. of his or her race, creed, or sexual orienta- lofty credo, whatever the individual inter- more purposeful alternative. I would rather Lacking in the poster’s statement is the tion. It is completely unacceptable to take a pretation of respect that one chooses to ap- Gilman be a flawed community that ac- actual definition of respect, which in itself kid and, just because of his inferior size, ply. Such is human nature. knowledges its problems and works to ame- is a very individual interpretation. Does physically abuse him. Nevertheless, these In closing, I do find the Community Re- liorate its wrongs, than to make cries of per- respect mean always being nice to every- things happen. Moreover, the kids who do lations assembly a purposeful and useful fection while sweeping faults under a car- one all the time? If this is so, the school is these things will, if they have not already, expenditure of time. Having peers talk pet of denial. See Poster on Page 5 HAVE WE DISCARDED HONOR AT GILMAN?

BY ANDREW SCHAPIRO It is 9:30 at night when a student in one received was not at all what I expected. Sure, no one who saw this photograph seemed at need to carry it around. What are you going of my classes calls me. He asks if I could Mr. Schmick found it, “profoundly disap- all surprised by it. As one top scholar put to do, read it before every class?” On a simi- fax him my notes so that he can study for pointing,” and another faculty member put it, “A majority of the people here are qui- lar note, a teacher said, “I don’t think they our big test tomorrow. I am aware that vol- up a good argument that the Honor Code at etly honorable. There is a minority that need to have the book in their back pocket. untarily giving someone my notes before Gilman has come to mean, “a lot of words to cheats, but very few people actually stand If honor is healthy here, then you don’t need a test is probably not an honor violation, a lot of people, not a way of life.” However, up to them. No one at Gilman cares about to carry the book around with you.” Cer- but how can I be sure? the packet or the administration telling them tainly to the student who believes in the Where is that trusty Gilman about the Honor Code.” small minority of cheaters, the state of honor Honor Code booklet that I According to Mr. Jef- at Gilman is not healthy. Nevertheless, the received in advisory way frey Christ, the faculty group of students whose booklets were back when? Even if I did head of the Honor found in the trash does not necessarily en- still have the book and knew Committee, Gilman be- compass the cheating minority. In fact, this where it was, I would not gan to publish the photograph says very little at all about the make the effort to put the Honor Code booklet Gilman student body. “The picture doesn’t student on hold, find the five years ago. The look good, but that does not mean that this booklet, flip to the part Committee decided to is symbolic. The school has an obligation about punishment, deter- separate the Honor to distribute the Honor Code as a part of the mine whether or not faxing Code from the student contract with students,” said one teacher who my notes would be a viola- handbook in order to believes that signatures on papers make up tion, and finally think of place a greater empha- the students’ part of the contract. The same some excuse for him about sis on it. “The booklet teacher feels that the trashcan is a much more why I can not go through is a tangible reminder respectable place for the booklets than on with the plan. Thank God I of the role of honor at the floor or thrown out of the window. don’t have a fax machine. Gilman,” says Mr. While taking this photograph might have I was pretty worried Christ. “If we care been a rewarding moment in the life of a about flashing the accompa- enough about honor, Photojournalism student, the result does not nying photo around the then we care enough to cause a stir on the Gilman campus. Most Common Room and getting get it printed.” Mr. people take this image with a grain of salt. the faculty and Christ also notes that It is neither a surprise nor a reflection on the administration’s reactions to the booklet not only Gilman Honor Code. While some find it hi- it. I was on assignment to outlines the Code, but larious and others look at it with disgust, the write a News article, not to also the repercussions majority of Gilman students looks at it and cause a heart attack. I an- for infractions. Pub- sees nothing out of the ordinary. The image ticipated the awkward si- lishing the booklet, and the reaction are not earth shattering com- lence as a teacher looked at “has made a differ- mentaries, but apathetic actions that will be this photographic master- ence,” he says. filed away with everything else in the Up- piece, nodding his or her The student per School archives. Right now, though, I head and sighing for added body is not in agree- am curious as to whether faxing my notes would have in fact been an honor violation. dramatization. Maybe I in- BY MAC CAPLAN PHOTO ment with Mr. Christ. terviewed the wrong people, One senior said, “Kids I guess I shouldn’t have thrown away my The trash can by the student mailboxes 15 minutes after students received booklet. but the reaction this image their Honor Code booklets in advisory. just feel like they don’t Page 4 The Gilman News • November 14, 2000 News New RPCS Drama Director Once Upon A Mattress BY KAREEM SHAYA BY KAREEM SHAYA The student added that, “ things were even- This November 17-19, the musical Once The cast and crew members are very de- Mr. Wayne Bailey is the new drama di- tually worked out,” and Mr. Bailey and the Upon a Mattress will kick off this year’s voted to the play, as demonstrated by their rector and, more noticeably, the new Dean cast and crew were able to work more effi- Roland Park Country School drama season. rigorous rehearsal schedule. After a long of Students at Roland Park Country School. ciently. The play has plot elements similar to the day of fulfilling their academic and athletic While the wrath of this new Dean has al- While Mr. Bailey does have a love for popular children’s fairy tale, The Princess requirements, the entire cast rehearses from ready been felt, his dramatical directing de- acting and the theater, his more prominent and the Pea. However, this version is more 6:30 to 8:45, Monday through Friday and but will occur in this fall’s RPCS musical, position is the new Dean of Students at suited to older theatergoers, with a deeper sometimes on Sunday. Many do not arrive Once Upon A Mattress. RPCS. This year is his first year at RPCS plot and plenty of twists and turns to keep home until after 9:30, at which point they In his musical, he has made a positive and he has high hopes for the school. As the audience can finally lasting impression on the students working Dean, he is among other things, charged glued to start their with him. Cast member Matt Morris said, with the daunting task of maintaining the their seats. homework. “[Mr. Bailey] is a very good director. He is gum-free policy of the RPCS campus. As The Even with very enthusiastic and he really tries hard to he is the head of discipline at RPCS, he story begins the amount teach kids how to act and inspires them to knows that doing his job well requires much in a king- of time that be in touch with their character.” The play more than the ability to hunt down the girl dom where they must is shaping up to be very entertaining and chewing the Strawberry Banana Fruit Bash Prince put into the enjoyable. Other actors in the play also Bubblicious. He wants to keep the students Dauntless, production, commented that Mr. Bailey is an excellent in order and on task while at the same time played by the actors are director and has positively influenced their avoiding the image of a mean-spirited dis- Brad King, confident acting ability. He is apparently quite fond ciplinarian. He hopes that this approach to ’02, is look- that the prod- of analogies and uses them to inspire his discipline will keep students from making ing for a uct will be actors. However, anybody who is new at a bad decisions and suffering the resulting princess. well worth job is bound to face some roadblocks. A consequences. He is ur- their hard

student in the play who, in regard for his LIGNOS PHOTO BY COSTAS As the school year gets into full swing, gently in work. Like well being, wished to remain anonymous Sophomore Matt Morris receives help regarding an upcoming scene. Mr. Bailey’s tasks will increase, but he hopes need of one any large said that at first, things were not going very that his novel approach to directing and dis- due to the production, well. He felt that Mr. Bailey had to get ac- cipline will enable him to better handle his rule that nobody may get married until the however, the rehearsals were not without climated to how things worked and gain job and quickly become an accepted part of prince does. However, his classically over- their rough spots. A few rehearsals were some experience with the system at RPCS. the RPCS community. protective mother, the Queen, played by Jes- wasted due to the fact that everybody sica Kaplan, 02, makes the process of find- needed get adjusted to the way things ing a princess very difficult. She develops worked. But after a short period of time, a test that the prospective princesses must everyone adjusted and was able to work Assembly Prayers pass in order to marry her son. She makes more efficiently. Tommy Mayer, ’03, (Sir the test very difficult in the hope that no one Studley) noted, “Once we got everything will pass it and marry her son. At the same worked out, we really got rolling, and I Provoke Community time, one of the commoners, Sir Harry, think [the play is] going to be pretty good.” (Matt Morris, ’03) discovers that he has im- pregnated his girlfriend, Lady Larken (Anne Discussion Troup, ’03). He goes out to find a princess for Dauntless because if the Prince doesn’t BY TOM MILLER get married soon, it will be discovered that Larkin and Sir Harry has not been abiding By deciding to revive the tradition of community underwent a process of rapid lib- by the old adage: first the ring, then the beginning daily assemblies with a short eralization, with both a rabbi and a Catho- thing. Harry finally finds an acceptable reading and prayer, Gilman has taken a bold lic priest being included on the faculty. bride for Dauntless, Princess Winifred (Kate step towards a redefinition of the role that So far, Fr. Pietropaoli says he has been Owens, ’01) and takes her back to the castle. religion plays in the life of the students here. “extremely gratified” by “positive feed- Dauntless wants her, but the Queen has other Each day, the school’s new chaplain, Fr. back” from the community, and says he has plans. Winifred is forced to sleep on top of David Pietropaoli, shares with the school a enjoyed putting together his presentations. twenty mattresses, under which lies a single short passage from either a religious or secu- Responses from the student body have been pea. If Winifred is able to sleep through the lar text deemed appropriate for the theme mixed; Alex Billet, ’01, says, “I personally night, she will fail the test. Miraculously, of the assembly and then leads the commu- do not believe in prayer in schools,” adding she feels the pea and gets married to Daunt- nity in prayer. Such a custom had not been that the school has drawn mainly from less. The remainder of the play shows the observed at Gilman since the departure of Judeo-Christian sources for the readings and events surrounding Winifred’s inability to

PHOTO BY COSTAS LIGNOS PHOTO BY COSTAS Rev. Ebenezer Afful two years after the prayers. Adam Lenrow, a freshman, dis- sleep and includes a revelation that comes 1998-1999 school year. This decision raises agrees; “I feel that the chaplain is making straight out of left field. (R to L) Brad King, Meredith Forbes, Erin Miles questions about how religion and prayer the prayers as non-denominational as pos- A very large cast and crew are involved The musical will be playing from Fri- relate to the school mission. sible.” Fr. Pietropaoli remarks that he is in the production of this musical. Besides day, November 17 to Sunday, November Although the school’s philosophy com- familiarizing himself with the sacred texts the aforementioned, Meredith Forbes, ’01, 19 at 8:00 P.M. on Friday and Saturday and mits Gilman to the “values of the Jewish of different religions in order to accommo- plays the part of the minstrel who also nar- 2:00 P.M. on Sunday at Roland Park Coun- and Christian traditions,” it goes on to state date our community’s diversity, a mandate rates the story and the jester played by Anne try School. There will be a fee for tickets, the school “welcomes members of all reli- which he has described as “challenging and Fallon, 03. The stage manager is Sarah but Gilman, RPCS,and Bryn Mawr will gions.” Today, the student body includes interesting.” Pack, ’02, and the music is produced by Mrs. benefit from discounted admission.. The representatives of all major faiths, but this “If Gilman’s mission is mind, body, and Rhonda Abouhana and played by Mr. Doug play, having been rehearsed in its entirety has not always been so. In the 1950s, the spirit,” the chaplain states, “then this should Forbes. Mrs. Martin of RPCS handles the dozens of times, promises to be a testament admission of a Jewish student to a strongly be a part of the daily schedule. There is a choreography and Mr. Wayne Bailey, the to the hard work that was put into it and Protestant Gilman was considered “an ex- genuine spiritual life here at Gilman, and new drama director and dean of students at serves as a wonderful start to what is sure periment.” During the 1960s, however, the I’m happy to be a part of it.” RPCS, directs the play (see sidebar). to be an excellent drama season at RPCS. Features The Gilman News • November 14, 2000 Page 5 Napster and the Inevitable End of Music? BY ANDREW BORTZ By now, I really hope you’ve heard of less well known pieces of software stand in main servers to run. As long as more than eryone, automatically. If they knew, and had the computer and musical phenomenon the background, ready to lift the battle stan- two individuals wish to participate, the soft- explicit control over what they shared, known as Napster. I imagine that you use it dard should Napster fall. I’m sure many of ware will survive. would they anything at all? I think frequently; I know more than a few people you have never heard of any of the follow- Unfortunately, for this will be disastrous not. who depend on it. And it, among other ing software packages: iMesh, , for music industry. More people are buying The point of all this is that most users of things, is quickly moving the music indus- CuteMX, ScourNet, , Publius, computers and getting on the Internet than Napster and other file-sharing systems are try and other entertainment industries to- BlackNet, Mojo Nation, File Rogue, ever; more devices that play digital music, free riders. Most are greedy, and unin- wards a mighty battle between producer and , Freebase, Riffshare, SongSpy, such as the Rio, are being released, driving formed about the laws and consequences of consumer. Swapoo, or even my own software, the price of digital players down to that of a free music sharing. It is, of course, a viola- There is nothing really special about CloudNet. They are all quite varied in their Discman. The sales of CDs will inevitably tion of copyright law to do exactly what all Napster. It is not flashy, nor particularly in- true purpose, capabilities, and legal stand- start to fall rapidly in the coming years. of these systems do. Even the most addicted novative. It does, however, fill a void that ing, yet all would provide the basic func- Most advocates of free music-trading Napster user should have trouble convinc- has been growing since the onset of the tions of Napster: user to user transfers of packages say that if the recording industry ing him or herself that it is somehow the Internet: the need for free information. First, music for free. stopped fixing prices and embraced digital responsibility of the artists and recording it was the hackers and the phreakers– phone Right now, we are looking at a crossroads music, all this would go away. This opin- studios to provide him or her with free mu- hackers– who believed that information in the state of music. It is extremely likely ion, I believe, is naive. Statistics drawn from sic. wants to be free. It is the Internet genera- that software like this can keep appearing Gnutella, a popular system with hackers and Now that the world has tasted the for- tion, now, that proudly proclaims, “Music faster than the government and the RIAA other computer aficionados, show that the bidden fruit of Napster, is there any turning should be free!” can shut them down. Furthermore, some top 5% of sharing users are responsible for back? Maybe the entertainment industries Now it is thanks to sites like Napster. But software, namely Gnutella, FreeNet, and my more than half of all music transfers. Ninety will be crippled with the proliferation of how long can this utopia of music last? own CloudNet, have the ability to survive percent of its users don’t even respond to trading. Maybe the recording studios will While proceedings continue in the multitude legal battles in a unique and foolproof way: requests for files! Understanding that, the discover a pricing model that can coexist of lawsuits revolving around Napster, other, there is no company to back them, and no only reason Napster works so well is that with or supplant Napster and its friends. most of its users don’t realize they are shar- Anything is possible. The system as we ing whatever music they receive out to ev- know it, however, will soon change. HUNGRY Former Common Room icon JAKE’S FOOD moved to Mr. Schmick’s office CORNER Amicci’s: A Very Casual Eatery

Amicci’s, located on High Street in the The service is friendly and speedy. On heart of Little Italy, offers great traditional a weekend, while it is often hard to get in Italian cuisine at low prices in a “very (no reservations under 6 people), at times casual” atmosphere. Start with the pane you feel like once you are inside, the res- rotundo, a bread bowl with shrimp and taurant wants to get you out. The service scampi sauce, or their wonderful is very fast, often too fast, and it is a good calamari: squid lightly battered and idea to take a few minutes to order as your served with marinara sauce. There’s food often arrives practically immediately bread topped with melted cheese and gar- after you’ve ordered it. When the food lic, and antipasto: Italian meats and veg- was delivered to the table, it was a tad bit etables topped with olive oil and intimidating, as four waitresses simulta- parmesan cheese. If your hunger isn’t neously converged on the table armed with completely satiated by the appetizers, enormous plates of food. If the two then order one of Amicci’s generous en- courses don’t quench your hunger, you trees, reasonably priced from $9-15. Try must be a very large person. Dessert is the tortellini in a sun-dried tomato pesto available at Amicci’s; their tiramisu and sauce topped with cheese and served with cannolis are adequate, although I’ve never broccoli. The linguini with clam sauce really been that hungry by the time des- is great: soft, thin noodles topped with sert rolls around. If you want to stretch olive oil and plenty of chopped clams. your legs and check out another Little Italy The tortellini with ham and peas is fan- hot spot, go down the street to Vaccaro’s, tastic, as is the chicken marsala. All en- notorious for their fabulous desserts. So trees are served with pasta, and portions if you’re in the city and looking for a good are generous and often too big to eat at bowl of pasta, head on over to Amicci’s. one sitting. Soft drinks come with free refills, which is always nice. The only Amicci’s complaint about the menu is that there is 231 S. High St. no veal. (410) 528-1096 BY THOMAS MARKHAM PHOTO Page 6 The Gilman News • November 14, 2000 Election 2000 Question:AlQuestion:Al GoreGore oror GeorgeGeorge W.?W.?

BY ANDRE CHRISTIE BY JUSTIN BATOFF

In the early stages of the 2000 presiden- Al Gore’s partnership with Bill Clinton There are those who would say that trillion tax cut to “ensure the American tial campaign, George W. Bush stressed that has erased much of Bush and Quayle’s trou- George W. Bush is running for election dream touches every willing heart...the it was “time for a change” and belabored bling legacy. He will continue this positive solely on name recognition. His father, greatest help for those most in need.” Bush his mission “to restore honor and dignity to trend by developing coherent proposals to George Herbert Walker Bush, served as Vice believes that he can accomplish this using the White House.” Fuelled by “Compas- improve citizens’ lives, instead of a plethora President for eight years and President for only 25% of the surplus. sionate Conservatism” and battle-hardened of hollow slogans. Gore will welcome any four years. However, those in the know rec- With increasing national concerns re- by two terms as the governor of a state with far-reaching hate crimes legislation Con- ognize George W.’s strong platform, which garding the future of Social Security, limited executive powers, he was ready to gress passes, rather than make a transpar- he dubs as being “Prosperity with a Purpose” George W. Bush assures that if elected, save the nation from the dreaded Clinton/ “This President Gore legacy. His vague insistences that the will save Social nation must move in a new direction have Security.” He propelled him to a statistical tie with the Vice predicts that fu- President. ture payouts will Those who have closely examined the increase by al- Texas governor’s domestic policy propos- lowing people to als and his record as governor inevitably invest a portion wonder what has catapulted him from ob- of their payroll scurity in Midland, Texas to the forefront taxes, thus per- of the political arena. His self-described mitting low-in- knack for “interfacing” with people? His come workers to proposal to sell Alaskan wildlife reserves to build wealth. oil companies for a few paltry extra barrels On yet another of crude oil per day? His steadfast refusal front, George W. to implement an anti-hate crimes bill sup- has led the way. ported by many of his fellow Texans? The In April, George primary reason for the man’s sudden viabil- W. Bush became ity as a presidential candidate at first appears the first Republi- as uncertain as Bush’s grasp of the English can nominee to language. meet with a group The answer lies not in the Republican of gay Republi- candidate’s dubious accomplishments in his cans, welcoming home state. Instead, one must examine the gay Americans current presidential administration’s record into his cam- to explain Bush’s appeal. Al Gore and Bill paign. Bush Clinton have been victims of their own suc- stated that doing cess. Economic stability achieved during so made him “a their tenure has pacified most citizens. Their Vice President Al Gore and Texas Gov. George Bush have run agressive campaigns. better person.” swift, unequivocal responses to hate crimes George W. have created a tolerant climate within the Bush’s strong U.S. that appears to be permanent, rather ent attempt to sidestep signing it. An em- and “Compassionate Conservativism.” stand on the environment is buttressed by than the fragile result of a consistent policy phasis on conservation and clean sources Among the platform planks, education the fact that Texas is number one in the of open-mindedness. Abroad, the President of power will remove America’s depen- is prominant. “It’s America’s solemn pledge United States in reducing toxic pollution. and Vice President have intervened in cri- dency on fossil fuels from unstable or hos- to educate every child,” states George W. He believes that voluntary cleanup is the ses with discretion, aiding developing de- tile nations. The Vice President’s prescrip- During his tenure as Governor of Texas, best course of action. He demonstrated the mocracies and long time allies alike. Some tion drug plan covers more lower-income there has been a 51% increase in the stu- effectiveness of this strategy when he al- Americans have become complacent, and seniors than Bush’s and will come from a dent passing rate in the statewide testing pro- lowed the oil and gas industry to write an are now willing to weather as many as eight fund that won’t be drained by an inordi- gram. Bush’s federal plan is to have stan- antipollution measure in the state of Texas, more years of Republican executive leader- nately large tax cut. Gore plans to allocate dards, with failing schools losing federal one of the most polluted states. Bush ad- ship. sufficient funds for adequate technology in funding. With Texas’s scores as Bush’s best vises that Washington can no longer “man- Gore and Clinton’s record serves to high- classrooms, the hiring of new teachers, and claim to results, he maintains that he has the date, regulate, and litigate.” light the previous administration’s failures. school construction. Under Bush’s propos- record to begin a national crusade to im- With regard to gun control, Bush be- Under Dan Quayle and George Bush Sr., the als, these funds would be swallowed up by prove education. lieves that tougher enforcement of existing United States was wracked by a paralyzing vast tax relief for the nation’s wealthiest citi- Admitting that “the party of Lincoln has laws is more effective than increased regu- trade deficit, relatively high unemployment, zens. not always carried the mantle of Lincoln,” lation. He supports background checks at and a fall in the dollar’s value. The Presi- It takes prudence and political experi- Bush promises “strong civil rights enforce- guns shows, the ban on automatic weapons, dent responded to these economic troubles ence to be able to formulate domestic and ment.” With regard to health care, Bush has and increasing the minimum age for hand- with stolid inaction and vague, nationalis- foreign policy for a nation as complex and gone on record stating, “Every low-income gun ownership from 18 to 21. tic appeals to “buy American.” The Los An- powerful as the U.S. The Vice President working family in America must have ac- Considering George W. Bush’s outstand- geles Riots and an ugly “Japan Bashing” fad has consistently displayed these traits dur- cess to basic health insurance- for them- ing track record in Texas and his strategic illuminated the administration’s neglect of ing his years of assistance to the current selves and for their children.” He reinforces plans for a morally, physically, education- America’s minority populations. Millions Chief Executive. He has no intention of this position with the fact that Texas was ally, and fiscally strong nation, he stands in of Americans felt the impact of Bush’s in- placing vacuous displays of “compassion” the first state in which patients were per- good stead to become the country’s next competence. Although citizens weren’t before real action or repeating the nation’s mitted to file lawsuits against HMOs. An- president. ready to abandon all faith in the United past years of confusion and division. If other prominent plank in George W.’s plat- States’ fundamental ideals, it was clear that elected, Gore will provide the nation with a form is the economy. According to Bush’s the nation was in decline. clear, inclusive, and sound policy to ensure plan, millions of Americans would no longer future success. pay income tax. He has a goal of a $1.3 ELECTION 200 Election 2000 The Gilman News • November 14, 2000 Page 7 POLL RESULTS REVEAL OPINIONATED STUDENT BODY AND CLEAR IDEOLOGICAL RIFTS

(Graphs from P. 1)

Should the federal government push for more stringent gun control Should the U.S. be less reliant on foreign energy supplies?

No No

Yes Yes

Should the U.S. exploit energy resources Should the U.S. exploit energy resources in wildlife refuge areas? No

Yes

Do you think the next president should work to preserve a woman’s Do you believe the U.S. military has strayed too far from its primary role of protection? No No Yes

Yes Page 8 The Gilman News • November 14, 2000 Features Hip-HopHip-Hop LandLand withwith MCMC V-SinghV-Singh BY VEER SINGH I know what you’re all thinking: “What? Cali. But the most probable reason was be- Em, he recently had problems being allowed big bang in the music industry, “I’ll $% On By Veer? Nah, couldn’t be.” Well it’s true, cause ODB was sentenced to six months in to perform in Canada during the Anger Man- You” and “I Remember.” These are both fea- I’m writing an article for the Gilman News. rehab in June after he was found guilty of agement Tour (featuring Limp Bizkit, Papa tured on D-12’s upcoming album. “I Re- Expect more to come too... Anyway, I’m violating a probation sentence from 1999. Roach, & Xzibit). On Oct 25th, Ontario’s At- member” was 1st released on side B on a coming at you with Rap n Hip Hop news, This sentence is, or was taking place in Cali- torney General (Valerie Smith) wanted 12”. It’s just an Everlast (Whittey Ford from some CD reviews, and maybe a little more. fornia. For some reason, on October 17th, Eminem to be denied entry into Canada. She house of pain) diss: “I went to get your ^% Now, what you read below may upset you with only a couple months left on his sen- felt that Eminem’s lyrics degraded women / man I was into it / but then u went and as I give you the real deal as to what’s go- tence, ODB escaped the Impact House drug and advocated violence against women (she took your style and switched the ^% / now ing on in the hip hop world (and it can get treatment center in Pasadena, California, cited the songs “Kill You” and “Kim” you sound ridiculous you di$%less piece of dirty), so if you feel there is any chance while being transported to the Los Angeles [speaking of Kim, if you don’t already know, ^% / how could you diss me $%ch / I liked you’ll be offended or affected in a negative Criminal Courthouse in downtown L.A. So they’re divorced]), but since Eminem hasn’t you / thought you was alright for a white way stop now and turn the page. Alright, as of today, ODB is still on the run. Also, been convicted of such a crime, nothing dude / remember Sway and Teck when I so now that no one is looking, I’ll move on there was a rumor going around that could be done to stop him. Well, knowing came up and sat beside you / started rhym- to the news. Cappadonna’s manager was an informant Eminem, we all expected some type of re- ing then you left the room / and didn’t say for the US government and that Wu-Tang action. On the 26th, in Toronto’s Sky dome, good-bye or nothing / like you mad cuz Wu News was under investigation for gun running in Eminem said, “I dedicate this next song to someone else was white and trying ta rhyme NY. The manager was apparently fired and that !t#$ Valerie Smith” before performing or something / I’m sorry man / I wasn’t try- As most of you know the new Wu album The Wu distanced themselves from “The Way I Am.” After performing “Kill ing to steal your light or nothing / but you’re is coming out soon, unfortunately I haven’t Cappadonna, even going at lengths saying You” he said, “Bet you didn’t think I was a h0$#%#l white rapping Irish pu#^ / man I had a chance to hear it yet. But the few that he was never even apart of the group. gonna do that one did you?” wish I was Irish I could be a #$% too…” tracks I have heard are pretty nice (The Jump But on MTV, during an episode of “cribs” Eminem also made the news by losing That’s enough of that, I’m running out Off, Chez Chez Le Ghost Remix, Gravel Pit, or a name of some sort like that, his lyric notebook (containing the lyrics to of space, this was the extremely shortened & Careful Click Click), Basically all of the Cappadonna was with the Wu. his upcoming project with D-12). Its cover version of the article, if you want the full Wu-Tang Clan re-located to California to put has a big pic of Britney Spears on it, and if uncensored version, put a note in my box together their new album. According to Eminem News it’s found, he’s offing a “very generous” re- with your name and e-mail address on it, Raekwon, green for some reason gets the ward to get it back. I’m guessing it contains and I’ll e-mail you the next installment. mind running, and that’s why they went to There’s always something to say about the lyrics to a few songs that will make a

SENIORS AND THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

BY ANDRE CHRISTIE Senior Ken Kiyota’s pessimistic attitude sonas. The statistical evidence aside, sev- dents have,” he states. “We have to be aware They are keeping dissenting points of view towards the 2000 presidential election is mir- eral Gilman seniors do plan to cast their of this.” out of the elections and debates so that they rored by millions of voters nationwide. “It’s ballots this November. These students’ po- Fellow Democrat Tony Martin-Minnich, can keep their power centralized.” Billet a choice between a jerk and someone who litical affiliations and reasons for voting are ’01, has an equally favorable view of Gore’s does admit that both the Republicans and doesn’t know what he’s doing,” he com- surprisingly diverse. Their sharply con- policies. “He has a good environmental pro- Democrats currently have much more con- plains. With the presidential election only trasting appraisals of the Democratic, Re- gram, and he seems to truthfully care.” Mar- trol of the electorate and media than the weeks away, most voters have already es- publican, and third party candidates cause tin-Minnich criticizes Bush’s tax cut as irre- Green Party. However, he believes that his tablished firm (and frequently negative) the school to resemble one of the battle- sponsibly large. He believes that Gore’s plan party’s supporters have the intensity and opinions regarding the candidates. Voter ground states for which Gore and Bush are to use the projected budget surplus on im- sense of purpose to exert some influence turnout is expected to continue its decades- currently fighting. proved military technology and numerous over the election’s outcome. “Rather than long decline, and a sizeable segment of likely Although many younger voters identify social programs is more sound. As a mem- throwing my hands up and staying home this voters remains undecided. Analysts have themselves as liberals, George W. Bush ber of the armed forces, Tony also sees it as November, I’m fighting for a more free, just, therefore forecast an extremely tight race, does have some supporters among the stu- his obligation to help elect the candidate and unbiased America.” unparalleled since the 1960 Nixon/Kennedy dent body. Senior Tommy Healy agrees whom he feels is better qualified. “Taxes However, most citizens in these seniors’ election. Widespread apathy towards the with the Texas governor’s support for less are okay with me…I’m in the military, and age group may not share their commitment nation’s political process has prevented stringent gun laws, and considers him to whoever is elected president is going to af- to candidates and political parties. Aware- younger Americans from being a vital base be a more capable military leader than his fect me. Voting’s a right and a privilege, so ness of current political events is not neces- of support for either Bush or Gore. Com- Democratic counterpart. Healy is more why not take advantage of it?” sarily synonymous with sympathy for any mon perceptions and statistical evidence ambivalent regarding Bush’s traditionally Like many voters, Alex Billet views both particular candidate. Many students, espe- suggest that young men are among those conservative stance on abortion: “I’m pro- the Republican and Democratic nominees as cially those who were not yet able to vote, citizens least likely to vote next month. The life, but I’m not [basing my vote] on that.” being motivated by self interest, rather than repeatedly complained about the two lead- two leading contenders are therefore desper- The Vice President enjoys fairly wide- the good of the nation’s citizens. According ing candidates’ behavior and questioned ate to appeal to “swing” constituencies, es- spread support among Gilman’s students. to him, “[Gore and Bush] have been taken their motives. Nader, whenever he was pecially middle-aged citizens and women. His liberalism on most cultural issues ap- in by the vanity of politics. It’s gotten to the mentioned, was generally mocked as a Both candidates have amended their strate- peals to them. In addition, Gore’s appar- point where you can’t tell them apart. It’s megalomaniac with no real chance of win- gies accordingly, placing heavy emphasis on ent command of domestic and foreign eerie.” Yet, unlike the majority of disen- ning. Nearly all students questioned any issues, such as education and social secu- policy impresses many. Senior Manu chanted voters, Alex does plan to participate president’s capacity to improve most citi- rity, that are likely to influence these voting Sharma, a registered Democrat, feels that in the election by casting his ballot for Ralph zens’ daily lives. Even Manu Sharma ac- blocs. “when [Gore] talks…he knows what he’s Nader. He and other Nader supporters hope knowledged that Al Gore might be some- However, this shift in focus has not pre- talking about.” Sharma condemns the Re- to translate the indifferent disgust towards what “corrupt.” Apparently, many students vented the Upper School’s student body publican nominee’s plan to drill for oil in the current two-party political system into a will welcome the chance to participate in from tracking the election’ s developments. environmentally protected regions and pre- conscious desire for change. “People should their first election. However, the undercur- Many watched and commented on the Oc- dicts that Bush will stock the Supreme vote [based on] their conscience, and not [on] rent of distrust and cynicism that often char- tober 3rd presidential debates. Kiyota’s suc- Court with conservative, pro-life justices. what Gallup polls tell them to do,” he in- acterizes current politics still influences cinct comment at least proves that many “I think it’s really sad that the next Supreme sists. “What the two parties are doing is us- them strongly. have come to recognize the candidates’ per- Court will decide what civil rights we stu- ing tactics we condemn banana republics for. Features The Gilman News • November 14, 2000 Page 9

A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM

BY CHRIS JONES

“Somethimg familiar, something pecu- The talented cast includes Gilman stu- liar, something for everyone, a comedy to- dents Chris Jones, Tom Shoemaker, Arup night!” Thus begins the opening song of A Chakrabarti, Peter Hansen, and T. R. Jor- Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the dan as well as Bryn Mawr students Sophia Forum, the musical comedy staged by the Alverez, Lisa Einhorn, Fionuala Fox, and ninth and tenth grades of Bryn Mawr and Maggie Weiss in the leading roles. Gilman. Other key Bryn Mawr staff include Mrs. The music and lyrics of the popular Alicia Cardell, the music director, and Mrs. Broadway production are by Steven Julie Peoples-Clark, the choreographer. Sondheim with book by Burt Shevelove and Cast member Fionula Fox states “It’s hys- Larry Gelbart. terically funny. I’ve never been so funny in The play follows the schemes and ma- my life. But, it’s only because I’m in the nipulations of Pseudolus, a Roman slave, in play!” All agree that rehearsing for this pro- his quest for freedom. His hilarious antics duction has been great fun. entangle him in the plight of young lovers A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to and other eccentric characters. The show’s the Forum is a classic musical farce set to director, Mr. Josh Shoemaker of Bryn Mawr, hit the Centennial Hall stage of Bryn Mawr states, “I think it’s just about the funniest on November 10th and 11th at 8:00 p.m. and show I’ve ever seen. I took a risk doing a November 12th at 2:00 p.m. Tickets to this musical (this one in particular) with the ninth enjoyable event may be purchased from any and tenth grade, but I think it’s going to be cast member. wonderful.” Page 10 The Gilman News • November 14, 2000 Sports Soccer goes 11-4-1 H2O Champions

BY MIKE KOVARS BY TRAVIS SEAL Although the temperature is dropping, Latin, where the Houndonly lost 1-0 in a Both the Varsity and Junior Varsity wa- the team’s 11-8 loss to McDonough, a con- the soccer season is just heating up. Gilman hard fought battle to the end. ter polo teams are now in the midst of in- sistent conference powerhouse. Perhaps the Varsity soccer has been on a hot streak that Many experienced and talented players credibly exciting seasons. After long hours best indication of the strength and skill of has not been matched in many years. have led the Greyhounds this season. The of practice and preparation in the Gilman this year’s squad is their match against “We need to win our last few games in offense is composed of the “Dynamic Trio” Aquadome, the teams are tearing up the Loyola. The Dons are easily the best team order to get a good seed in the playoffs,” of Brooks Long, Justin Williams,’01, and MIAA, providing stiff competition to any in the MIAA, but the fierce Greyhounds said Sophomore Ben Leaverton. Kyle Ariano, ’03. The midfield is led by and all challengers. gave them an amazing game, barely losing Gilman Soccer in the playoffs?! Many James Pilgrim, ’02, along with Senior Ben The Junior Varsity squad, lead by vet- in the fourth overtime period. The in-con- thought that this phrase would not be said Piven at the center; two players who make eran returners Singleton Mathews, Costas ference games are all played during the for a long time, but this year’s team has things happen. The defense is guided by Lignos, and James Kim, is maintaining a week, with tournaments taking place on proved otherwise. The Greyhounds have Sophomore Matt Morris with his long near .500 record at 3-4, including a 1-1 weekends. Water polo is a heavily tourna- throw-ins and Crawford record within the MIAA conference. A good ment-based sport, and the team travels up Hawkins,’01, at sweeper. The team’s portion of conference play is held during the and down the East Coast during the major- success is clearly not due to only one second half of the season, while a lot of tour- ity of the season’s weekends. or two individuals, rather it stems naments and out of state matches are warm- In addition to the coaches, leadership is from the team’s hard work and unity. ups during the first half. provided by the three co-captains, Matt Also, the addition of new coach The JV’s sole three returning players, all Swenson, Chris Oliver, and Pat Watts. Mr.Steve Beyer has had a positive juniors, are supported strongly by promis- These Seniors, however, are not the only impact on the team. ing freshman prospects. According to key ones contributing. Freshman Yu Yu Zhang Not only will the Greyhounds end contributor Costas Lignos, the Junior Var- gets a good amount of playing time and is this season successfully, but the soc- sity is fielding a stronger team than last year. doing quite well, according to Coach cer program at Gilman as a whole is This year’s team managed to avenge a tough Brooks. Sophomores Gibbs Burke and as strong as it has been in a long time. loss to Calvert Hall, beating them in a hard- Slavic Shparaga are perpetual contenders to Thejunior class will bring back solid fought overtime match. be dealt with, complementing the experience Varsity veterans Brooks Long, Ed- The Varsity team mirrors the JV with a of the seniors. ward Douglas, Ben Leaverton, and solid 3-4 record. Lead by Head Coach Both the Varsity and Junior Varsity wa- Mark Amuedo. Returning rising Brooks, who also coaches the JV, the Var- ter polo teams are doing extremely well, and stars include sophomore sensations sity faces a tough and long schedule. Pos- still have the second half of the fall season Kyle Ariano, James Pilgrim, Matt sibly the Varsity’s biggest MIAA game of to play out. Both teams have high hopes Morris, and Z. Ross Fragapane. The the year was against rival Calvert Hall. The and goals for the coming weeks and the freshman class even looks like it team emerged victorious after an arduous, playoff tournaments in November. could provide some highly-skilled intense battle. Other close games included players in the near future.

PHOTO BY JOHN MILLER PHOTO The Varsity team is not the only Brooks “Franchise” Long prepares a throw-in. team enjoying great success. The X-COUNTRY HOPEFUL FOR OREGON RIDGE Junior Varsity team has been phe- torn up MIAA “B” league play with an im- nomenal throughout the season as well. BY ALEX JOSOWITZ pressive 10-3 league record and 5 games left With only one loss in the conference, the in the season to date. Much of this success JV is a team to be reckoned with. It is lead This year’s Varsity and JV Cross Coun- The top JV runners are Tommy Coughlin is due to the new-found intensity and pas- by team captain Zac Heaps, Sophomores try teams have had tough seasons so far, but and Lee Levitas, who have provided lead- sion among the Gilman soccer players at all Peter Ahn and Teddy Lewis, and freshman have shown definite improvement upon ership for the Cross Country newcomers. levels. Despite moving down to the “B” Zac Goldberg. The JV ’Hounds squad is their form. The Varsity team is currently 1- Newcomer Eliott Mutch,’02, has proved Conference, the overall team performance almost guaranteed to go to the playoffs 6 having lost to Loyola, Spalding, Mt. St. himself a natural runner by performing well has greatly im- Joe, McDonogh, Calvert Hall and Curley, this season. Even Varsity runners are im- proved from last while beating St. Paul’s 20-41 on October, pressed with the JV’s improvement, accord- year. 17th. The JV team holds a 4-3 record also ing to Nick Bell. With a strong win over “We have worked defeating St. Paul’s easily on the 17th. Curley, the JV team has a 4-3 record going hard on our passing The Varsity Cross Country team roster into the championship. game and our over- consists of top-runner Jono Vander Kolk, The final dual meet against Curley pro- all team unity,” said program veteran Nick Bell, juniors Matt vided one of the season’s most- memorable Sophomore Brooks Tully and Teddy Wiles, freshman Bobby moments. Holding the top four places, the Long. Lipman, and Senior Joe Campanella, who only question was which Gilman runner The most impres- has come back from a knee injury. Several would win. To the shock of the entire of sive win of the sea- runners have accomplished significant per- cross country program, freshman Will Shock son so far was sonal achievements during this season. One came from a few hundred yards behind at against Severn. The such runner, Jono Vander Kolk, finished the mile mark to win the race, 14 seconds Greyhounds fought 30th out of a field of 120 runners with a time ahead of Coughlin! “I just wanted to beat a grueling battle the of 18:30 in the 5K Annapolis Invitational Tommy [Coughlin],” Shock commented

PHOTO BY JOHN MILLER entire game. At the Crawford Hawkins dribbles as 3 of his teamates look on. on October 7th. In addition, many Varsity after crossing the finish line. end of regulation, the runners are upbeat after performing very Although both teams have had to deal score was tied at 1 goal each. The ’Hounds where they will undoubtedly do well. well in Annapolis. On Tuesday, October 17, with adversity and the despair associated played with all of their intensity during the Meanwhile, The Fresh-Soph team has the Varsity team achieved its first win of the with defeat, the runners remain upbeat and first overtime, but the score remained un- also experienced success. It is lead by team year against St. Paul’s. The meet was high- focus themselves upon the ultimate goal. changed at the end of that period. Andy captain Keith Levy and a core of freshmen lighted by an 18:41, first-place finish by Nick Bell, commented, “We’re training hard Windsor’s work in the goal kept the team stars. Vander Kolk, as well as an impressive 1, 2, to prepare for the championship at Oregon alive. In the second overtime, Senior Ben While Gilman soccer finishes its season, 3 finish overall in the race. Ridge.” As long as the team continues this Piven blasted the ball past the Severn keeper spectators and fans can’t help but think that “We’re just focusing ourselves on beat- optimistic trend, it will be a successful sea- securing the victory for Gilman. Another this is only the beginning of a dynasty of ing Curley later in the season,” said top run- son for the Cross Country program. equally intense game was against Boys great Gilman soccer teams. ner Jono Vander Kolk. Sports The Gilman News • November 14, 2000 Page 11 Local Spankings Bring National Ranking

BY SCOTT GEHRING The level of play Gilman football has cocky, but this is what I expected. I have eventually came back to win 21-6. After The defensive side of the ball has been domi- reached this season is the highest it has ever worked three years to reach this level.” the victory, Stan White said, “They came nated by Seniors Starrett Esworthy, John been. Consequently, the team is receiving Gilman football shot out of the gates this out fired up and played with a lot of heart. Avirett, and Dan Zito. In addition, Glen the recognition it deserves. As of the team’s year by shutting out perrenial powerhouse However, by halftime we began to take Rivers and Victor Abiamiri have added a re- victory over Calvert Hall, Gilman was Dematha. Since then, the Greyhounds’ mo- over.” lentless pass rush. On the offensive side, ranked 8th inUSA Today’s list of the top mentum and con- Fol- Ambrose Wooten, ’02, has taken the reigns high school football teams in the Eastern fidence have lowing the from last year’s graduating quarterback, Region and 34th in Fox Sport Net’s poll of grown dramati- Landon Ryan Boyle, with skill and maturity. Napo- the top programs in the nation. cally. The team game, the leon Sykes has become one of the best re- When Gilman obtained a national rank- has barreled over Greyhounds ceivers in the area and Malcom Ruff piles ing for the first time ever in football, no- local competition went to up the yards game after game. body knew how the team would react. For with ease and Calvert Hall The team’s success on both sides of the some teams, the pressure of a national rank- doesn’t seem to for the Car- ball can be linked to a very dedicated and ing would negatively affect their play. For be slowing dinals’ huge talented coaching staff. Head Coach Biff example, teams with early season success down. If news of homecom- Poggi and his assistants have continued to often overlook less-talented opponents, and the national rank- ing. Unfor- prepare this team for all the challenges they suffer from surprising upsets. ing added any tunately for face. “We are the big game on every body’s pressure, the Calvert Hall, With the varsity’s success, many people schedule; all of our opponents want to knock ’Hounds sure the ’Hounds have lost focus on the tremendous talent of us off,” explains Junior Stan White. didn’t show it won 35-7, the Junior Varsity squad. This year, Gilman In the ’Hounds’ case, however, it seems during their shut- spoiling the was limited to having some Varsity and Jun- that since the rankings cameout the team has out win over St. Hall’s home- ior Varsity players practice with one team, been even more focused and prepared to Paul’s. coming fes- but play at a lower level. Although the JV play! All the players and coaches are fo- The following tivities. Re- team does not receive as much attention, it cused on the hardly powder-puff schedule game, however, turning for the pipeline system to a successful Varsity. the team still has to play. They realize that Gilman faced Gilman The 2000-2001 Gilman football program

PHOTO BY DR. MELOY PHOTO they cannot take any team lightly because Landon, who Quarterback Ambrose Wooden evades tacklers. homecom- is the best it has ever been. The team’s suc- everybody wants to kill the “giant.” proved to be its ing, the team cess is unbelievable and they perform with Of course, many of the team’s returning toughest opponent to date. Landon scored did not disappoint the large alumni-filled dignity and grace. The team is striving to players had been preparing for this pinnacle the first touchdown of the game. This was crowd by producing a 33-7 victory over the continue the undefeated tradition while of glory since the end of last year’s season. the first time all year Gilman’s stifling de- Dons of Loyola. basking in the glory of their national spot- When asked how it feels to be ranked, Se- fense had been scored against. Down 6-0, This season, the ’Hounds have been led light. nior Matt Turner commented, “Not to sound the Greyhounds showed their poise and by an intense defense and a potent offense. Page 12 The Gilman News • November 14, 2000 Athletic Recruiting: RRAIDERAIDER RREVIVALEVIVAL

HOWHOW ITIT ALLALL WORKSWORKS BY MIKE LWIN Grunts and shouts. Pounding of feet. A The Raiders are a tradition that is per- BY MATT TULLEY hooligan at the door, yelling in a language haps as old as Gilman. They consist of half-human, half-animal. The door swings members of the football team, and occasion- Whenever you have a school known for athletic promise. So, Mr. Holley offers the open, revealing a menacing body adorned ally a player or two from other sports. In strong athletics such as Gilman, college advice, “Don’t put all your eggs in one bas- with an athletic uniform gone horribly past years they have been especially vio- scouts are bound to be lingering. With a ket.” Most of the recent Gilman athletes wrong. lent— three years ago a victim broke his dominating football team, a national pow- who went on to the college level were multi- Enter the Gilman Raiders. arm from their badgering. Last year, Mr. erhouse lacrosse team, a championship ten- letter winners. Felix Isuk (‘99) not only At 10 AM last Friday, three masked men Toby David, a middle school teacher, was nis team, and an all around competitive ath- went on to play Division One football at known as “Raiders” interrupted Mrs. accidentally hit on the back of the head by a letic program, Gilman has made its mark Harvard, but he was All-Metro in Track and Claudia Bowe’s journalism class. The Gilman Raider. This recklessness has forced on the lists of several college coaches. As Field in both the winter and the spring. Mike shouting assailant, later identified as J.D. the administration to act. seniors are going through the college pro- Faust (‘00), who will wrestle for the Uni- Nelson, a senior, opened the attack. The Upper School Head Mr. John Schmick cess, many of them are including the ath- versity of Pennsylvania this winter, earned teacher and students were unconvinced by considered nixing the Raider tradition alto- letic element in their search. a varsity blanket in football and made both the vocal and physical display until Starrett gether. “He was just tired of all the nega- As the varsity base- Esworthy entered the room. Esworthy, cap- tivity,” Kearney asserted. However, school’s ath- ball and la- tain of the football team and Baltimore Sun Schmick upheld the Raider tradition in the letic director, crosse during Defensive Player of the Year in 1999, asked end, while clearly defining acceptable be- Mr. Tim Holley his high school Mrs. Bowe if he could give a cheer. “I was havior. A Gilman Raider must ask a teacher sees the recruit- career. startled by the politeness of his speech,” to enter a classroom and give a cheer. They ing process As remarked journalist Ben Aiken. also cannot carry weapons— a tennis ball year after year many members “Give me a G-I-L-M-A-N!” in a sock was the instrument accidentally as Gilman con- of the Gilman “What’s that spell?” used on Mr. David. Many students believe tinues to build community “Who’s Number One?” that these measures have taken the fun out athletes. He point out, be- Starrett’s cheer aroused the lethargic stu- of the tradition: “Having it the way it is now says that there ing recruited dents. “It had been a long week of work, is absolutely pointless. It’s stupid.” Clark are two main does not sim- and Starrett’s cheer really put some energy Finney, ’02, rebutted. Others disagree. “I procedures at ply involve back into the day,” Senior Brendan Kearney would rather have the Raiders than nothing the beginning smiling for the commented. The class responded to at all. We must keep some form of tradition of the recruit- cameras. The Starrett’s cheer with mild enthusiasm and at Gilman,” commented Senior Colin ing system. In players have to was “stunned by his incredible physique,” Weiner. the first sce- “play ball” as Aiken added. Starrett just as politely Whatever Schmick’s future decision on nario, a spe- well. The re- thanked Mrs. Bowe and charged out of the the fate of the Raiders, beware on school cific coach for cruiting pro- room, whooping and hollering with his co- mornings before big football games. You a Gilman blue cess involves horts in polite verbal assault. just might be thwacked. chip will con- training hard, tact the coach excelling in at a college studies, and where he communicat- thinks the ath- ing constantly lete can play. with appropri- Then, the col- ate Gilman

Junior Scott Gehring reads one of several college recruiting let- BY JEFF FRIEDMAN PHOTO lege coach will ters he has received for baseball and basketball. personnel. put the athlete’s Junior name on his list, contact him, and begin to two-sport star Scott Gehring is just begin- watch his development closely. In the sec- ning to make contact with college coaches. ond scenario, the college coach will notice Gehring has received letters from a number a player in the press, summer camps, or box of Atlantic Coast Conference baseball pro- scores and then contact the athlete’s high grams and is discussing his future with both school coach. Gilman utilizes both of these the baseball and basketball coaches. Heob- methods for its athletes. A lot of the time, it serves: “When you make the decision that depends on who the Gilman coach is. For you want to play college sports, you have instance, Mr. Holley points out, “[Baseball] to realize it’s hard work.” AD Coach Meloy calls a lot.” Towards the beginning of high school However, the bigger question on top ath- sports, if an athlete decides to “campaign” letes’ minds is: “What do college coaches himself as a recruit, Mr. Holley recommends and scouts look for in their recruits?” Ath- “contacting both the College Counseling of- letic Director Holley says that “colleges re- fice and his specific coach.” This way, cruit athletes.” By this, he means that col- proper steps can be taken in the process. leges prefer that their recruits be multi-tal- Senior Matt Turner, who is seriously con- ented and participate in more than one sport. sidering playing football next year for pro- Often, scouts will attend a basketball game grams like the one at University of Mary- to see a player who they are interested in land at College Park, commented, “Work for football in order to see the athlete’s natu- hard and you can achieve your goals.” ral athleticism. They also wish to scout out Clearly, it is not easy, even for the top the athlete’s all-around potential, the raw high school athlete, to make it to the next athletic ability that college coaches will have level. It is possible, however, if the athlete to work with. In team sports, coaches do is willing to work and make the effort to not only look for specialists; they look for communicate with the right people.