The News September 9, 2002 Gilman School www.GilmanNews.com Volume CII No. 1 Welcome Back!

Lord of the Flies Assigned for Entire Upper School

BY JORDAN TUCKER

Lord of the Flies, by William Golding, interesting questions about the nature was required reading this summer for of man and is very worthwhile reading all members of the Upper School. A for students who want to wrestle with classic of twentieth century literature, the important philosophical question the book gives Golding’s views about concerning the nature of Man. the essential nature of man. Golding The idea of having a book read by believed that Man in his natural state all Upper School students was first is evil and, without the constraints of floated by Mr. Harris last spring. The civilization, will resort to savagery. choice was made in consultation with The book tells the story of a group of administrators and apparently garnered The group poses for shot on the Champs-de-Mars in front of the Eiffel boys who are stranded on a deserted widespread approval among the fac- Tower. (Photo by Patrick Pothel) island after their plane is shot down over ulty. “It gives one viewpoint on what the ocean. At first, the boys attempt to we should do with the chaos that is create a society with rules and govern- American youth,” quipped Mr. Spragins, ing bodies. However, as time goes noting that it should lend “coherence to Gilman Students Visit on, the children lose the inhibitions our assembly schedule.” that civilization has imposed on them It was perhaps overlooked that Lord and descend into a state of complete of the Flies has formed part of the 8th Lyon, France chaos. The children become mur- grade Language Arts curriculum in the derous and evil. Acting like savages, Gilman Middle School since last year, BY TOM MILLER they disregard all civilized conven- meaning that some incoming freshmen Parlez-vous français? This question connecting flight to Lyon, necessitating tions and return to their naturally vio- have already read it. The Middle School would doubtless elicit an emphatic oui a six hour layover. However, the warm lent, brutal state. This book poses very plans to continue to use the book. from the group of Gilman and Bryn welcome given them by the families Mawr sophomores who this summer of their French correspondents more took part in a fifteen year-old exchange than made up for any difficulties expe- program with the Lycée St-Joseph in rienced en route. Lyon, France. Their stay in Europe from In the first week of their stay in Lyon, June 14 and and July 5 was marked by the group enjoyed a series of organized Inside This Issue... cultural education and dialogue as well excursions to such places as the his- as lots of fun! Gilman was represented toric town of Beaune in Burgundy, the by current juniors Charlie Brooks, John Gallo-Roman city of Vienne, and the Opinion: Why the Community Service Davisson, Colin Deering, Sam Hulbert, lakeside resort of Annecy. They also Requirement Must Go (Page 2) Tom Miller, Drum Rice, and Will Shock. visited various sights in Lyon itself, Many of these students had hosted cor- including the impressive art museum respondents from St-Joseph in April, and the district that was once the seat Features: Gilman Sophomores on Outward 2002. of the silk-making industry, economi- The voyage to Lyon was a harrow- cally important in the region during Bound (Page 3) ing experience for all involved. After a the Rennaissance. During the second seven-hour flight from Dulles Airport in Washington to Charles de Gaulle Continued on Page 2 Sports: Soccer and X-Country (Page 4) Airport in Paris, the group missed their Page 2 The Gilman News • September 9, 2002 The Gilman News • September 9, 2002 Page 3 Gilman Students Spend June in France 50 Hours of a Moral Dilemma: A Class Sui Generis Continued from Page 1 BY JOHN DAVISSON Why Community Service Should No While many students and teachers His course centers around a full spec- week, the group joined their exchange Louvre, the Château of Versailles and restedon their laurels during the sultry trum of Latin literature spanning 2500 students for the last day of classes at St- the Musée d’Orsay. On the night before Longer Be Required summer months, Ms. Claudia DeSantis years. Whereas many classics syllabi Joseph before spending the next seven their departure, the group celebrated set out once more to work in the familiar focus on familiar literature, Foster uses days with their host families. the Fourth of July with a wonderful BY TOM MILLER environment of a Latin classroom. This a wide range or readings and demands On July 2, the group boarded the dinner at a Parisian bistro and a walk time, however, she found herself in the that the students translate them on the high-speed TGV train for the two-hour along the Seine river, brilliantly illumi- This summer, while performing my who performs community service with position of a student. spot. Most daunting was his insistence ride to Paris. There, they spent three nated and teeming with the nightlife for community service at a local charity, a motivation other than his own volition Amid the legendary setting of Rome, on conversing often in Latin, a skill days exploring the city and environs which the French capital is famous. I would often be asked “What brings has obviously chosen the wrong school. DeSantis spent seven weeks studying atwhich very few classicists are adept. while living la vie bohème in a youth The group would like to thank Ms. you here?” I would always respond, Why would one go to medical school if under the Pope’s head Latinist, Reginald “He was very gentle,” commented hostel. Spending the mornings together Sorel of Bryn Mawr and Mme Layet with a twinge of embarrassment, that one did not want to be a doctor? Like- Foster. Foster is one of a few people DeSantis on his demeanor, ”but not View of St. Michael’s from Outward Bound sailing trip. (Photo by Peter Jarow) before splitting up for afternoon free of St-Joseph, the organizers of the my school required it. Later, while leaf- wise, why go to Gilman if you are not worldwide who speak Latin fluently. when it came to Latin…he sometimes time, the group saw such sights as the exchange, and Mr. Patrick Pothel, their ing through the voluminous paperwork interested in the vocation it prepares its Teachers and students travel in ranks seemed like a teacher bullying teach- Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame cathedral, the chaperone, formerly of Gilman. required to verify that my community students for? to Rome each summer to attend his ers. When you couldn’t remember an service project was indeed complete, The current system raises other issues Sophomores Profit From famous seminar. English translation, he would start yelling I began to contem- as well. It is just as Having studied Latin for 9 years Latin synonyms at you.” plate their question great a perversion and spent several more teaching the The program included other Latin more deeply...why ANYTHING DONE of the concept of Outward Bound Grants discipline to students, DeSantis began immersion techniques, such as an after- Glimpses of a Different had I been embar- community ser- searching this past spring for a means noon unwinding session under the trees rassed to say that fifty vice to perform BY JOSH SWEREN of renewing and improving her skills of a nearby park. Students were invited hours of community INVOLUNTARILY it with the goal during the summer. A trip to an inter- to Sub Arboribus or “Under the Trees” World in Honduras service were required of polishing a This past spring, Gilman benefactors problems. When it was extremely hot, net search engine turned up information to drink wine and socialize in Latin away for graduation at HAS NO MORAL résumé or enliv- offered three Outward Bound scholar- we would rig a shade tarp. Also, when on Foster’s course, titled Ludus Aestivus from the blazing Italian sun. BY MATT YOUN Gilman School? Did ening an applica- ships to the sophomore class. The pur- people were tired of rowing, (that’s right, (summer school). A number of side trips were featured pose of Outward Bound is to help build when there was no wind, we rowed) we From June 12 to July 8, Gilman stu- “paradise” on earth, the students spent it not indicate that tion - a disturb- “It looked like a great, intensive pro- in the curriculum on Die Solis, the only my school was a VALUE. THE ingly prevalent leadership, and aid one in “discovering” would make the shifts shorter. While gram,” she said. day of the week without the normal dents Bobby Lipman, Jonathan Parker, the next three weeks at Copan, a village oneself. These goals are accomplished these dilemmas may seem trivial and the Zach Shepard, Ross Taylor, and Justin in the mountains of Honduras. There, socially- conscious motivation in this The course is taught pro bono by three-session class structure. The group and motivated REQUIREMENT age of heightened by placing students in a primitive envi- solutions obvious, the lessons I learned Foster, requiring students to provide was privileged to visit the Papal Gar- Whitman along with teacher Mr. Molina they went to school every weekday for ronment and having them face various were monumental. By the end of the went to the beautiful country of Hon- about four hours. There was only one place? After reflec- competition for only transportation and living expenses. dens, which forbids photography and tion, I decided that it college spots. A challenges. In order to be selected, trip, I was actually having fun. I learned Despite the shoestring backing, he has is rarely open to the public eye. Other duras in South America to experience main rule for the aspiring Spanish schol- OF COMMUNITY each Gilman candidate went through that I didn’t have to remain in stressful the sights and learn about the culture of ars: no English allowed. With a school did not. The require- more appropri- received widespread acclaim for his excursions took the class to Cicero’s ment of community ate title for this an application process and an interview situations. If something bothered me, effective methods of rethinking the birthplace and the Grotto in Sperlonga the area. The students spent time at the run by natives who could barely speak with an Outward Bound administrator. I would fix it. Also, I realized that if I let beach, learned from the native schools English anyway, there weren’t really any service is offensive to SERVICE SHOULD maneuver might language with groups of experienced in which Emperor Tiberius was nearly the very philosophy be “self-service.” After all the potential nominees were those around me control my attitude, I teachers. killed by falling rocks. in the villages, and went to outdoor other options. After school, the Gilman reviewed, Jake Lieman was selected for would be doomed to fail. Therefore, activities. students would go on excursions such that inspires it and THEREFORE BE A desire to help Foster has an unexpected back- The intensity of the experience paid should therefore be others is the only the Hiking trip, and Peter Jarrow and I I always tried to remain positive, and ground for Catholicism’s reigning expert off, as evidenced by DeSantis’s marked The trip started in San Pedro Sula, the as horseback riding, visiting hot springs, were selected for the sailing trip make the best out of every situation. largest city in Honduras, from where the mine ruins, and coffee plantations. ended. appropriate moti- on Latin. Born an American citizen in improvements in the language. To do anything ENDED. vation for com- In the weeks preceding my course, I’m glad that I went on this course, and Milwaukee, Wisconsin, he studied Latin “I feel like I’m much better at read- students headed off to Roatan Island, The trip is suggested for Spanish numerous friends and family members hopefully, I will be able to transfer these an island northeast of the mainland of scholars after at least Spanish 32. Said involuntarily negates munity service. from a young age. Nearly 40 years ago, ing Latin,” she mused, ”Instead of going its moral value; this Nonetheless, warned me about the hardships I lessons I learned to actual life. he moved to Rome to become a Car- word for word and figuring out what Honduras. There, they spent a few senior Ross Taylor, “It’s a really good trip would face. Even up to the day before Peter and Jake also had memorable days relaxing in the sun, snorkeling, if you’re willing to commit yourself to principle is upheld throughout our Gilman would be remiss if it did not melite Friar and has taught his trade at each thing means, I can really see the society. For example, in law, someone at least make an attempt to expose its I departed, my mother said that I did not experiences on their trips. Looking Gregorian University since. During his whole sentence.” and enjoying the beach atmosphere. learn Spanish. It’s as good as you make have to go on this trip. But like an overly back, Peter realizes that this program After this vacation experience in it.” who kills not out of murderous inten- students to community service oppor- time there, he has put extensive effort Asked if she might someday return to tions but simply out of self-defense is tunities, since it is often the experience cocky teenage boy, I shrugged off their was different for all other summer into reversing the declining trend of undertake the course again, she replied, not considered a murderer. Likewise, a itself that awakens true appreciation. warnings, thinking that I would be fine. activities, and that is in part what Latin in the world, including his summer “Sure, I might.” As it turns out, I probably should have made it fun. Although his trip wasn’t Gilman School Editor-in-Chief Tom Miller student who is forced to volunteer can Advisories could organize - strictly program. listened a little harder. extremely relaxing, Peter feels that he Managing Editor Justin Batoff hardly be considered altruistic. Anthony optional - group volunteering events The first major test my crewmembers learnt valuable self-reliance skills, and Features Editor Michael Siliciano Burgess, author of A Clockwork Orange, on weekends that would provide this 5407 Roland Balto, MD and I encountered was sleeping. We that he could push himself further than 21210 World News Andy Wu put it eloquently when he said that “it exposure while fostering a certain esprit Avenue had to lay on oars, which were placed expected. Jake also had an “awesome” Sports Editor Simon Landau is as inhuman to be totally good as it is de corps. The school should also give across the deck to cover up the slots. trip. He enjoyed being in the wilder- Arts Editor John Davisson to be totally evil. The important thing is more encouragement and publicity Unfortunately, this was not too comfort- ness, and getting to know and develop (410)323-3800 ext. 265 News Editor Josh Sweren moral choice.” to clubs like Greengrass, Habitat for able; as everyone was awake that first relationships with eleven strangers. www.GilmanNews.com Online Editor Scott Kidder While it is true that the documen- Humanity, and Students Sharing Coali- night. Things became even more chal- During the course, Jake feels as though Business Editor Jeremy Batoff tation of Gilman’s community service tion, some of which are, at present, lenging the second day when several he developed his leadership skills, and The Gilman News welcomes Photo Editor Peter Brockmeyer program never explicitly designates the sadly neglected. More local charities kids and I had to jump in the water in the learned how to survive on his own. This letters to the editor, columns, and Archives Editor Peter Jarow mass-production of noble do-gooders in need of volunteers should be invited artwork from Gilman students, as an objective, it states that “Gilman, to make presentations during assembly. pungent, thigh-deep mud to dislodge program also allowed him to learn more the boat. Later in the day, we also had about himself, especially what he likes teachers, faculty, alumni, and while stressing a rigorous academic In short, Gilman should concentrate on the opportunity to swim ten laps around and doesn’t like in people. Faculty Will Perkins preparation, acknowledges that the becoming a school that not just does from the community-at-large. The the boat in jellyfish infested water and If anyone has become interested in this News reserves the right to edit all Advisors Cesare Ciccanti ultimate preparation of the student is for volunteer work, but is permeated with Mike Kelly humanitarian service.” Thus the student concern for the community. row five miles. When dusk arrived, the program, Gilman receives at least one articles for length and grammar. whole ship desperately wanted to go scholarship each year. Various founda- Send correspondence to: home. By the third day, I began to feel tions and individuals pay for these trips, like I was on “Survivor,” except there and according to regional director David The Gilman News Contributors: Robert Benitez, Abra- Gilman School ham Choi, Jordan Tucker, Matt Youn Coming Next Issue... was no way I could get voted off. Things Starnes, one of the biggest contributors 5407 Roland Avenue looked extremely bleak, however, unbe- to Gilman’s Outward Bound endow- Baltimore, Maryland 21210 knownst to me, a change was in store. ment is Jamie Alban. Peter, Jake, and I or online to our e-mail address: The Gilman News’s exclusive interviews with As the trip wore on, everyone began are grateful for the opportunity we had, Foster’s Latin class sings a Latin song while admiring the stunning views at to cope with the challenges better. My and would like to thank all who made [email protected] the Upper School’s new teachers! Castel Gandolfo, the Pope’s summer residence. (Photo courtesy of Claudia peers and I no longer complained about our trip possible. DeSantis) things. Instead, we would solve our Page 4 The Gilman News • September 9, 2002 Soccer Team Starts New Season in “A“ Conference

BY JORDAN TUCKER

The school year has started once bring the team together, because the again and with that comes the begin- “A” conference will be very tough. ning of another great soccer season. Ex- However, if we play hard, and adjust to pectations are very high for the Varsity the speed of play, than I think we have Soccer team since they have twelve key a great shot at making the playoffs, and players returning from the “B” confer- contending in this league.” ence championship team a year ago. So far, during the summer practices, However, this season will be slightly the team has been working extremely Varsity soccer challenges Spalding but comes up short. (Photo by Arun different for the soccer team, as they hard to get ready for the season. Many Anandakrishnan) ascend into the much tougher “A” con- of the younger players have stepped ference. up, and are going to be relied on to Even though this year the competition pick up the slack. Sophomores Tauren may be more rigid, the Gilman soccer Kagwima, Michael Silber, Paul Stack and team has no fear about adjusting to the Will Schoberlein have been performing Cross Ravens’ difficult level of play. This is the best very well, and have really been working Varsity Soccer team that Gilman has hard. Z. Ross Fragapane said this of the had in recent years, and although the less experienced players, “They may not Country Season “A” conference will be difficult, Gilman get a starting job, but these guys are so will definitely be up to the challenge. important because even if they don’t This year, the soccer team will rely heav- start, they push the starters that much Team Lacks Uncertain ily upon their seniors to step up, and more.” BY MATT YOUN guide the team. Seniors James Pilgrim, Realistically, making the playoffs will and Kyle Ariano will be looked upon to be the number one goal for the team. Manpower The hopes were high a year continue their great play on offense, and Six out of eight teams make the play- ago as the set out for help the team score goals. The soccer offs, and Gilman definitely thinks that BY ROBERT BENITEZ another hopeful season. Publicity was team will also be counting on their very they should be one of them. Z. Ross at its peak, with a recent stellar defense lead by seniors Peter Ahn, Fragapane said about this year’s soccer After a winless season last fall, the win, and their defense was considered Matt Morris, and Z. Ross Fragapane. team: “In the past, we haven’t had boat- Gilman Cross-Country team is looking one of the best ever. The core of the Peter Ahn spoke of the senior con- loads of skill, but the one thing we have forward to improving this season. The team was intact, along with a new quar- tributions to the team: “The seniors had is heart. This year we still have the Varsity , Mr. Thompson, terback and an improved offensive line. will have to show a lot of leadership heart, but now we have the skill to back plans to schedule more competition in In position for back-to-back Super Bowl this year, and are going to have to help it up.” the hope that more races will help the seasons, the Ravens were plagued by team achieve better results. As always, injuries and sub-par performances, Dr. Thornbery will use his tenacity and resulting in a second-round playoff enthusiasm to motivate the Junior Var- defeat. sity team to run faster. Unfortunately, This year, salary cap casualties due to a very low turnout for summer and unsettled retirements have changed practices and lackluster Varsity team try- the face of the Ravens. Most notably, Coming Next Issue... outs, the Cross-Country team could be these losses included team personality at a disadvantage to rival schools once and tight end Shannon again. Sharpe. Coaches Thompson and Duncan When asked about the changes insist that all members of the Varsity due to the salary cap, Ravens President team be able to run a six-mile time trial and Chief Operating Officer, Mr. David in under forty minutes. So far, only two Modell replied, “In the NFL the salary runners have made this, but a third may cap reality is that at some point teams join them in the upcoming weeks. Five need to reload. And we are fortunate is the minimum for a viable team, but a that Ozzie [Newsome] and his excellent team would preferably have seven run- personnel and staff were able to confine ners. The coaches are thus prodding our salary cap restructuring to just one many JV runners to step up and make a year.” bigger commitment to the sport. The team is trusting third-year Expect veteran coach Dr. Thornbery Chris Redman and return- and newcomer Ms. Meghan Williams to ing running back to lead train the JV team for a good season. This them to a successful year. Defensive year the team will be led by a core group leader and several other of seniors including Lee Levitas, Jake veterans remain to help anchor the Baker, Bucky Schaefer, and Ryan Kam- defense. The team will have to hope auff. The JV team runs a fast-paced two that new defensive coordinator Mike JV Football drops a close match to DeMatha. (Photo by Arun Anandakrish- mile race as opposed to the Varsity’s 5K. Nolan will follow in the footsteps of nan) The team is mostly made up of returning . runners, but two freshmen have joined The team is unpredictable The Gilman News gives you updates on as well. Of course, the team is always for the upcoming year, but if Redman looking out for new members! steps up they could win often. This will football, water polo, and volleyball. definitely be an interesting year for the beloved Baltimore Ravens.