The Maryland MarylandBulletin School for the Deaf—www.msd.edu The Maryland Bulletin Volume CXXIX, No. 3 Spring 2009 Table ofContents 1 “2,520 Days of School” by Lauren Benedict, Student Speaker

2 “Big Step” by T. Alan Hurwitz, Ed.D., Commencement Speaker

4 Graduates’ Last Morning at MSD Editor James E. Tucker 7 Graduation Requirements [email protected] 8 2008-2009 Honors and Awards Associate Editor Stanley C. Baker [email protected] 10 Reclaiming the Future: 20 Years Later…

Managing Editor & 11 Around MSD Graphic Designer Larry Newman 24 The Junior Bulletin [email protected] 27 Sportscope Copy Editor Nan Cronk-Walker 34 Alumni and Community News [email protected] 35 MSD Alumni Profile: Darryl Jay Israel, ‘82

ON THE COVER MSD graduates Lauren Benedict and Chanel Gleicher are all smiles moments after the end of the Commencement Exercises on May 30, 2009.

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Questions regarding the school program may be directed to Ms. Susanna Oliver, Director of Pupil Personnel Services (301) 360-2025. Both may be reached at the Maryland School for the Deaf, 101 Clarke Place, P.O. Box 250, Frederick, Maryland 21705-0250. 2,520 Days of School Lauren S Benedict, Student Speaker ood Morning, Mr. Tucker, teach- that occurred; we had the Pentagon’s ers, staff, families, friends and situation going on, which was only 45 my Class of 2009. I’ve decided minutes from our own school. Of course, Gto count how many days of school we that gave us a scare. I remember being attended here at MSD. Can you imagine so scared for my daddy because I knew at this second, we had attended 1,260 he works at Gallaudet University and I days of elementary school, 540 days of was worried that Gallaudet University middle school, 720 days of high school might be attacked next but I had my own and they all totaled up to 2,520 days classmates to comfort each others and to of school that every graduating senior get pass the tragic event. However, when had attended school? That includes the we entered Middle School, we had an days we get up at 7 a.m., arriving school emergency situation that was on a code on time, being nervous for a test, being of red. We had snipers on loose. Again, nervous to face the teacher when the I was worried for my mother and sister homework isn’t finished, and gossiping when I found out at the school that the during lunch, and all that. On top of sniper was attacking the Germantown all, our class had the pressure of passing area in Montgomery and that was where Lauren S Bendict HSA to graduate (our class was the first we lived. I panicked and was so scared answers like; the fact we practically know class that was required to pass HSA to for my mother, but again I had my own everyone there, the idea that we are able to graduate), and we made it! class of 2009 to get past this by together tell somebody to page our parents when As you know, we, class of 2009 had and stay strong together, once again. As we need something, the driving trips to entered high school with a reputation as we enter high school, that’s something school, the thrill high school sports tour- strong minded students but I am proud to I consider our class of 2009 lucky…We naments, and the bond with our teachers say that we definitely contributed a lot to went through four years with no tragic They are kind of things we had during our MSD. Our class had academic bowl finals national event that occurred, and we even 2,520 days without realizing this. to contribute to this school, along with experienced the Obama’s presidency term. As we graduate, we start with zero students being part of National Honor We are the first class to graduate under but good news, we can count once again Society, peer mediators members, involved his presidency term. We went through in a different way. In a year later, we can officers /members for any organizations negative events our elementary days and count as one year of alumni and so on. provided by the school and of course the middle school days but we will graduate Let’s aim to get together for our 5th year sports we had contributed to this school with a positive feeling of knowing our class reunion. Once again, we made it with the 17 ESDAA Championships, nation should be okay and be the first together! 10 National Championship. And we class to experience that. That’s something Thank you everyone for being there cannot forget the most important part, our class should be glad about. Some of for all of us. MB we are the first class to meet the HSA us even went to the inauguration, some requirements which we sure did prove of us watched the inauguration on the everybody. That’s how much our class television, and some of us talked about had contributed to these 2,520 days of it- just because we were part of the history school without realizing it. to remember about. Our class of 2009 has been through At this moment, only thing on our a lot of things, and it’s not just the things mind might be about how excited we are where we lose the championship game about graduating. However, take some during Clerc tournament kind of thing. time to cherish our fabulous moments We all experienced a lot of impacts in our at our time at MSD. The question of lives. When we all were in the Elementary “What would you miss the most about School, the tragic day of September 11, MSD when you graduate” was asked to 2001 occurred. It wasn’t only WTC the Senior Class, and there were some

THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, spring 2009 1 Big Step T. Alan Hurwitz, Ed.D., Commencement Speaker President, National Technical Institute for the Deaf Vice President and Dean, Rochester Institute of Technology

hank you Superintendent and close friends won’t be with you every Tucker, members of the Board day. You may be moving to another city of Trustees, and most impor- for college or for a job. It will be a new Ttantly to the Maryland School for the learning experience for you—to learn your way around and to make new friendships. Deaf Class of 2009! You all survived that experience in high Congratulations, graduates! I am school. You have the wisdom now to adapt much honored to share this impor- to new situations. And you have the abil- tant day with you. Years from now, ity to learn more quickly since you have you probably won’t remember what survived that experience already. today’s weather was like. You won’t If you stumble along the way, or remember who you were sitting by or just feel homesick for your friends or how you will spend the rest of this spe- family, don’t be afraid to seek guidance cial day. You even may not remember from your parents or your loved ones. who your graduation speaker was or They have the education of a longer life Dr. T. Alan Hurwitz experience to draw upon. what he said. Many people think their years spent a shower and breakfast, and then started But this day—your high school in school are among the best of their lives. the rest of my day at school. graduation—is a milestone in your life. Certainly you have made friends here that This sense of responsibility influenced You will reference everything else in your will last a lifetime. Take those memories me early on about the responsibility of a life to this day—whether it happened and friendships with you as you leave here. job. I collected money from my custom- before you graduated or after you gradu- They are your gifts. ers and paid my newspaper bill on time ated from high school. And remember who you are and what each week. This day should be important. You and your parents and teachers taught you. Be Eventually I saved enough money your families are celebrating a wonderful proud of where you came from. to buy my first car. Guess how much it achievement. You have worked hard to pass I fondly remember my roots. I was cost? $225—that wouldn’t even pay for all of your classes and earn your high school born deaf and raised in Sioux City, Iowa. two tires today. But back then, that was diplomas. It was pretty easy, right? My parents were deaf as well. a lot of money. Along the way, your teachers have When I was growing up, I heard sto- I saved and worked at a job that was shared their wisdom. You have learned so ries from my mother about deaf people hard. But that taught me some valuable much—but not just from your textbooks who became successful in their careers. lessons that I still use in my personal or class lessons. You have learned from She showed me articles about deaf sci- life today: honesty, punctuality, the experience of life. You have grown entists, deaf artists, deaf accountants perseverance and courage. into fine young men and women. and even deaf pilots who flew solo. She Whether you will be continuing showed me that if others could become Honesty gave my customers your education in college or by starting successful, I could too. confidence in my abilities to a career, your learning won’t stop today. I was 11 or 12 when I decided I do business with them. You should continue to learn new things wanted my own car when I was old enough Punctuality allowed my each day you are alive. When you stop to drive. So I started work to save enough customers to know that their learning, you become old. money to buy a car. My first job was de- papers would be delivered You were probably nervous when you livering newspapers before sunrise every every day on time. first started school here. It was a big step morning before I went to school. I woke Perseverance helped me to start high school. You didn’t know up at 4:30 a.m., walked a mile and a half climb through tall snowdrifts on where everything was. You didn’t know to pick up my papers and then began my bitterly cold winter mornings to everyone else. But you learned quickly. delivery route. retrieve and then deliver papers. And you made new friends. I met many friendly people along the Courage helped me to face It will be another big step in your way—and some not-so-friendly dogs. I unexpected and difficult lives to leave here today. Your teachers finished my route by 6 a.m., went home for situations with poise.

2 THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, spring 2009 One day I faced a very large and Your futures will be a bright as you as New Media, Biomedical engineering, imposing dog who ran up to me as I want them to be. And as bright as you Software Engineering, Management delivered the paper for a new family on allow them to be! Information Systems, Biochemistry, my route. The dog stood in front of me Sitting here today, you are among Gaming and Entertainment, Graphic with its mouth wide open…I was terrified the luckiest people alive. Why? You have Design, Journalism, Public Policy, that I was about to be bitten. Suddenly, come this far – one in three U.S. high International Studies; Criminal Justice the dog’s owner appeared in front of school students never graduate with a and many more! his house and instructed me to put the diploma. President Obama has stressed the newspaper in the dog’s mouth. The dog And life is so much easier for deaf and need for more research focused on sustain- then turned around, its tail wagging, and hard-of-hearing people today. ability and green technology. Colleges like delivered the paper to its master. Not only has technology helped RIT/NTID are adding more programs in I learned that day that things aren’t make communication easier, laws such these areas to meet the expected research always as they appear. as the Americans with Disabilities Act and job potential for our students. That job taught me so much. It was the were created to give us a more even And there are time-honored profes- first time that I visualized a goal or dream playing field. sions that always rely on new workers: that I had. I dreamed of earning enough But we know there is much room Teachers, Nurses and doctors, Drivers, money to buy a car. And I did it! for improvement. Things could be better. Accountants, Postal workers, Landscape But I knew I wouldn’t be delivering And I believe they will be. workers, Lawyers, Cooks, Waiters and newspapers for the rest of my life. And you can help make them waitresses, Artists, Machinists, Hair dress- I tried many things over the years better. ers, Veterinarians, Repairmen, Salesmen to earn money—no job was too trivial. I That’s another reason why you are so and Saleswomen, Pilots, Computer washed cars. I chased turkeys at a turkey lucky. You have so much potential. programmers and technicians, Bankers, farm. I was a dishwasher at a coffee shop. I The famous industrialist Henry Architects, and my favorite, engineers. I cleared dirty tables in a cafeteria. I worked Ford said, “Whether you think you have friends who are employed in these as an upholsterer, making couches, chairs can or whether you think you can’t do fields. And all of them are deaf. and rockers. I was a cabinetmaker, sand- something, you’re right.” You just have to Don’t let deafness be an excuse not ing and polishing furniture. follow through and try. But if you don’t to do something. Nothing is impossible! By trying so many things, I learned even bother trying to reach a goal, it will The sky is the limit—or is it? Maybe you both what I wanted to do, and what I never be reached. will be the first deaf astronaut! DIDN’T want to do. The experience was Don’t limit your potential. Don’t be I know you are all sitting there just as valuable to me as my paycheck. so quick to say you can’t do something. patiently, waiting for your diplomas. So Did I know then that I would some- When I was your age, I never thought before I finish, I’d like to again congratu- day be a college president? Not at all! It it would be possible to instantly commu- late you for your achievement today. You never occurred to me then. I worked hap- nicate with someone halfway around the should be proud. pily as an electronics engineer and then world by sending them an email. How And please think a moment about a computer programmer at McDonnell many of you Twitter? That was unknown who helped you get here today. Thank Douglas Corporation while I studied for just three years ago. your teachers for their wisdom. Thank my masters in Electrical Engineering. And who knows what the future will them for their patience and their guidance. I was focused on things in my life bring five years from now? Not only has Thank them for their ability to impart that I faced at that time, such as getting technology changed our lives, it is creating their knowledge to you. married to my wonderful wife, Vicki, a whole new array of jobs. Five years from Thank your good friends you have and starting our family. I never imagined now, I’ll bet some of you will be taking known for years. Some of these friend- being here with you 40 years later giving jobs that don’t even exist today. ships will last a lifetime. a commencement speech! When I first came to NTID, our And thank your parents and other In 1968, NTID welcomed its first academic programs reflected the popular family members. Thank them for making students in Rochester. I joined the college career fields for deaf graduates 40 years you the person you are today. I’m sure they as a support faculty member about a year ago—things like bookkeeping, mechani- are proud of you today. Do all you can to later. Even then did I think I’d ever be cal drafting and printing. continue to make them proud! Do your president of the college? No! Over the years, we’ve expanded best, in whatever you choose to do. This is an example that shows that you the number of majors available to our The world is waiting for you. Enjoy don’t know what opportunities the future students as technology and employment what life has to offer. will bring. You will have many more demand has changed. Today, our gradu- I wish you the best of luck. choices in life than your parents had. ates are also majoring in programs such Congratulations graduates! MB

THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, spring 2009 3 Ellen Hardesty, second from right, receives congratulatory hugs from (L-R) Maria Gardner, Denise Gambill and Janice Randall.

Amelia Dall smiles as she prepares for graduation. Grads’ Last

Morning (Clockwise from back) KaeShaun Wills, Kelly Kuhna, Alex Larson, Jamie Withrow and Debbie Salamanca pose for the camera.

ABOVE (L-R) Back Clayton Grossinger, Right Jakia Crews looks Wade Lawson, Kelly Kuhna, Corey Balzer, at the Commencement Michael Tota, and Clayton McMillan (Front) program before getting pose for a picture before graduation. ready.

4 THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, spring 2009 Debbie Salmanca (L), Chenae Laldee and Stephanie Kurth share in the excitement before heading into the auditorium.

Clayton Grossinger looks confi- dent walking in the processional before commencement starts.

Lisa Houck (L) helps Dr. T. Alan Hurwitz, this year’s Commencement speaker, with his carnation.

Stephanie Kurth signs the song, “Because You Loved Me” by There is no looking back for these graduates as they wait for the conferring Céline Dion, to the audience at of diplomas. commencement.

THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, spring 2009 5 Chanel Gleicher (L) and Amelia Dall sign the song “On My Michael Tota sends a message to his family as Senior Class Way”, by Phil Collins. advisors Mark Denton and Edna Johnston watch.

Danielle Berrigan (R) signs to the audience while (L-R) Superintendent James E. Tucker congratulates Crystal Mark Denton, Edna Johnston and Deputy Superintendent Arbaugh. Stanley C. Baker watch.

Excitement is abundant in these graduates as they get ready to start the next chapter in their lives.

Debbie Salamanca (L) and Jamie Jessica Israel (L) and Rachella Withrow are all smiles after Shephard smile proudly after Donnell Collins is ready to leave receiving their diplomas. receiving their diplomas. high school behind.

6 THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, spring 2009 Graduation Requirements Maryland High School (Maryland State Department of Education) n order to graduate from a Maryland secondary school, The following students have met the Ia student must earn a minimum of 21 credits beyond the requirements for the Maryland High School eighth grade with at least 4 of the 21 credits being earned Diploma, Maryland School for the Deaf after the completion of eleventh grade. Diploma, or the Maryland High School Certificate of Program Completion. Specific credit distribution is shown below: Crystal Lynn Arbaugh—Darlington I. Credit Requirements Corey Albin Balzer—Montgomery Village English...... 4 credits Lauren S Benedict—Germantown Science...... 3 credits Danielle Ashley Berrigan—Frederick (one credit must be in Biology) Ryan Michael Bonheyo—Frederick Mathematics...... 3 credits Reina Elizabeth Bravo—Frederick (Algebra I and Geometry and one math elective) Donnell Duane Collins Jr—Windsor Mill Social Studies...... 3 credits Jakia Anae Crews—Baltimore Fine Arts...... 1 credit Amelia Sue Dall—Knoxville Technology Education...... 1 credit Chanel Mandeville Gleicher—Germantown Physical Education...... 5 credit Jarvis Bell Grindstaff—New Market Health...... 5 credit Clayton Ross Grossinger—Frederick Advanced Technology...... 2 credits Ellen Stuart Hardesty—Baltimore Nicholas Traugott Harrington OR Ijamsville Jessica Heather Israel— Foreign Language...... 2 credits Frederick Lusan Hassan Kamara— OR Laurel Kelly Shata Kuhna— State Approved Career Technology...... 4 credits Hagerstown Stephanie Leigh Kurth— Electives...... 3 credits Pasadena Chenae Keisha Laldee— Total Required Credits...... 21 credits Olney Alex Ross Larson—Thurmont Wade Martin Lawson III— II. High school assessments Forestville Michael Alexander Mabashov—Frederick Pass all four exams (English, Algebra, Biology and Government) Clayton Smith McMillan—Frederick Paola Gabriela Munguia—Frederick OR Chad Lewis Oshman—Frederick Meet the minimum combined score of 1602 Jennifer Mae Rand—Hagerstown OR Flynn James Rosko—Frederick Complete approved alternative assessments through the Bridge Plan for Academic Validation. Debbie Vanessa Salamanca—Rockville Rachella Suzanne Shephard—Frederick III. Student service learning Michael John Tota—New Market Meet the state requirement of 75 hours. Jessica Lynn Valente—Frederick Lauren Marie Wahl—Mt. Airy The elective units may be chosen from offerings in any curricular KaeShaun Malik Wills—Baltimore area. Questions regarding High School graduation requirements Jamie Bianca Withrow—Frederick should be directed to the High School Assistant Principal.

THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, spring 2009 7 MSD Frederick 2008-2009 Honors and Awards he annual Honors and Awards night was held on Thursday, May 28, 2009. This Yvette Benton Memorial Award Tprogram always has a positive influence on MSD students and their families. DanJohn Kerchner Awards recipients demonstrate the highest level of personal commitment and Scholarships competency. Honorees are as follows: MSD Foundation Outstanding James H. Behrens Alumni The Laura J. Struthers Memorial Scholarships High School Student Association Leadership Award Jessica Israel Chanel Gleicher Gabrielle Smith Rachella Shephard Middle School Student The Uriah B. Shockley and Bernice Ethan Sonnenstrahl Tarja Lewis George Faupel Alumni P. Shockley Scholarship Fund Association Award for Drama Nicholas Harrington MSD Foundation Outstanding Asher Kirschbaum Ivana Genievsky Career & Technology The Margaret Kent Scholarship Education Student Drama Club Awards Rachella Shephard Tyler Dilks Chenae Laldee Nick Harrington Best Actor The Frederick County High School MSD Foundation Middle Best Supporting Actor Todd Rewolinski Football 110% Scholarship School Reading Award Best Actress Lauren Wahl Ryan Bonheyo Kali Doubledee Darrius Doe Best Supporting Actress Corinna Hill Reina Bravo Fredericktowne Rotary MSD Foundation Pride Best Stage Crew Eric Setzer Scholarship In Self Award Stephanie Kurth Chenae Laldee Ellen Hardesty Donnell Collins Reverend Louis W. Foxwell Award Pat Timm Special Acknowledgements

President’s Award th Announcement of 8 Graders Golden Hands Awards Kali Doubledee Tarja Lewis Valedictorian and Salutatorian Middle School Mia Goldberg Ethan Sonnenstrahl Valedictorian Chanel Gleicher Evan Kurth Cody Paulay-Simmons Lauren Benedict Seniors Salutatorian Chanel Gleicher Lauren Benedict High School Chenae Laldee Danielle Harris Gallaudet University Dean’s Scholarship Frederick Art Club Award Lauren Benedict Clayton Grossinger Kelly Kuhna MSD Business Partner Recognition Award Gallaudet University May Frances Vance Alumni Bonheyo & Bonheyo Leadership Scholarship Association Award Frederick Dentures & Danielle Berrigan Chanel Gleicher Chenae Laldee Orthodontics, LLC Jessica Israel

Harry Benson Alumni Association Sons of the American Revolution Yearbook Dedication Award for Athletes Good Citizenship Award Chris Duck of Columbia Campus Clayton Grossinger Lauren Benedict Chenae Laldee Stacey Farone of Frederick Campus

Dean Carrier (L) with Frederick Dentures & Orthodontics, LLC and Bridget Bonheyo (3rd from L) with Bonheyo & Bonheyo were the Lauren Benedict (L) and Chanel Gleicher, who have been announced recipients of the MSD Business Partner Recognition Award and are as Salutatorian and Valedictorian, respectively, stand with James E. standing with Lisa Flynn (2nd from left) and Roberta Monroe (right). Tucker, Superintendent.

8 THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, spring 2009 Kelly Kuhna (L) stands with Janet Mertz-Witczak who presented him MSD Alumni Association President Darryl Israel (R) presented Chenae with the Frederick Art Club Award. Laldee with the May Frances Vance Alumni Association Award.

Drama Teacher Rita Corey (top center) is surrounded by the Drama Club Award winners. (Top, L-R) Eric Setzer, Corinna Hill, Teacher Patricia Timm (L), winner of the Reverend Louis W. Foxwell Ms. Corey, Lauren Wahl, Todd Rewolinski. Award, poses with Roberta Monroe, representing (Bottom) Nicholas Harrington and Reina Bravo. the Parents, Teachers and Counselors Association (PTCA).

Mitch Goldberg (top left) stands next to Chenae Laldee and Tyler Dilks, recipients of the MSD Foundation (MSDF) Outstanding Career & Technology student. Donnell Collins (top right) and Ellen Hardesty (middle front), recipients of the MSDF Pride in Self Award, and Chanel Gleicher (bottom right) and Gabrielle Smith (bottom left), recipients Lauren Wahl (R), Yearbook Editor, announced that Stacey Farone was of the MSDF Outstanding High School Student award. the teacher chosen for the 2008-2009 MSD Yearbook Dedication.

THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, spring 2009 9 James E. Tucker, Superintendent, [email protected] Reclaiming the Future: Twenty Years Later…

wenty years ago As most of us know, law is not sacro- mis-apply or over-apply the “least restric- Tthis spring, the sanct as regulations and its interpretation tive environment” to deaf and hard of Maryland School for the Deaf hosted change over time. For example, “Manual hearing children. IDEA was and still is a national conference, “Reclaiming the 10”, distributed in August of 1985 by a wonderful civil rights law that enabled Future – Life after L.R.E.” The focus of the Office of Special Education and millions of children with disabilities to the conference was to address the growing Rehabilitation Services (OSERS) of the U.S. receive free, appropriate public education. number of federal, state, and local regula- Department of Education, gave full push to However, in school districts where “least tors who have misapplied the “least restric- the provision of “least restrictive environ- restrictive environment” is paramount, tive environment” provision of Public Law ment” in which all disabled children must many deaf children suffer because they 94-142 [now known as the Individuals be placed in a school closest to the child’s are linguistically and socially isolated with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)] home. This Manual 10 was withdrawn in a school community. Most, if not all, when determining educational placements several months later, but it signaled the professional organizations in the field of for deaf and hard of hearing students. federal government’s push for “full inclu- Deaf Education support the continuum Proceedings of the 1989 conference are sion” which is still evident today. of educational placement options, which now posted on www.msd.edu/lre under Six keynote speakers at the 1989 na- include placement at a center school for “The Maryland Bulletin Archives.” tional conference were Dr. David Denton, deaf and hard of hearing students as well Fourteen years earlier, on November superintendent of the Maryland School as regional programs for deaf and hard of 28, 1975, President Gerald R. Ford signed for the Deaf; Dr. I. King Jordan, presi- hearing students. the Education for All Handicapped dent of Gallaudet University; Benjamin Twenty years after the 1989 conference R. Civiletti, former United States at MSD, the “least restrictive environment” Children Act (Public Law 94-142), Attorney General, Charles McC. Mathias, provision continues to haunt the field of which compelled states receiving fed- Jr., former United States Senator; Dr. Deaf Education. Much work is still needed eral funds to develop policies assuring Larry G. Stewart, superintendent of the to educate “full inclusion” advocates as well a free, appropriate public education to Illinois School for the Deaf; and Robert as federal, state, and local officials the unique all children with disabilities. In 1990, Silverstein, Chief Counsel for United nature of educating a deaf child. Deaf and Congress amended Public Law 94-142 States Senator Tom Harkin. hard of hearing students represent about and renamed it the Individuals with Each speaker spoke eloquently and one percent of the entire special education Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). passionately about the need to reexamine student population, so our collective voices The spark for Public Law 94-142 the original intent of the United States are often drowned out by advocates who was a 1972 court case in Pennsylvania: Congress when they enacted Public Law hail that the “least restrictive environment” Pennsylvania Association for Retarded 94-142. The common thread among the provision as a holy grail for all. Children v. the Commonwealth of speakers was that “appropriate education” The Deaf Education community can- Pennsylvania. The case grew from advo- considering the “unique language, com- not rest until each deaf and hard of hearing cacy efforts of parents of thirteen children munication, academic, and social needs child everywhere will study and socialize with mental retardation. These children of each deaf and hard of hearing child” in a language rich environment. This is the as well as other children with mental re- should be the driving force in developing an Deaf Education’s version of LRE. Perhaps, tardation were placed at a state institution “individualized education program”. That is, the current provision of “LRE” should because public schools of Pennsylvania did placement in a local school should never be be expanded to describe “language rich not provide an education to children who the sole criteria for educational placement environment” as “least restrictive environ- “were unable to benefit from an education.” but be considered as one option on a con- ment” for deaf and hard of hearing students. Eventually, the state of Pennsylvania tinuum of educational placement options The work that the conference participants agreed that “[e]very retarded person be- for deaf and hard of hearing children. started back in 1989 is not over…it is up to tween the ages of six and twenty one shall Today, many center schools for deaf us, educators, parents, and deaf and hard of be provided access to a free public program and hard of hearing students expend much hearing consumers, to continue to articulate of education and training appropriate to time and energy grappling with budget our positions on the full continuum and to his capacities as soon as possible…” This cuts and meeting the requirements of educate our lawmakers and fellow members started a national movement to push for the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) of the Special Education community the free, appropriate public education for all as well as IDEA. Lost in the shuffle is virtues of listening to parents of deaf and children with disabilities, culminating in the very fact that many special education hard of hearing children and deaf and hard Public Law 94-142. administrators inadvertently continue to of hearing consumers themselves. MB

10 THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, spring 2009 Around MSD MSD Retirees

Debra S. Thomas Linda R. Brinker Cooke Kunz

Ms. Brinker in 1989 Mr. Cooke in 2005 Ms. Kunz in 1987

Melinda C. Daniel J. Hazel A. Padden Rinas Rinas

Ms. Padden in 1975 Mr. Rinas in 1978 Ms. Rinas in 1978

Millie A. Eva M. appy Russo Staubitz H ireme et nt R !

Ms. Russo in 1978 Ms. Staubitz in 1993

THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, spring 2009 11 Around MSD New National Honor Society Members

The 2009 members of the Oriole Chapter of the National Honor Society (L-R) Shayna Rose Unger, Chenae Keisha Laldee, Tandy Samara Lewis, Superintendent James E. Tucker, Chanel Mandeville Gleicher, Corinna Sara Hill.

When the big As each class completed the Spelling Elementary is day arrived, the Bee, the students headed to the teacher’s s t u d e n t s lounge for some refreshments. Each Buzzing about were beside student received a certificate of partici- themselves pation in recognition of their hard work. the Spelling Bee! with anticipa- Since then, I’ve had students tell me daily that they can’t wait to participate in the n March 30 and 31, the Elementary tion. Each grade’s spelling bee was Spelling Bee again next year. School on the Frederick Campus MSD wants to thank the members O held in the class- held its first Spelling Bee. Students from of MSD’s Literacy Team for their work room. The students were Kindergarten to fifth grade had the oppor- as judges, prompters and greeters. The tunity to demonstrate their spelling skills. excited to show off their abilities. The Literacy Team consists of Lynn Ballard- To help prepare for the MSD Spelling Bee, students were awesome! They encour- Weiner, Mary Eidukevicius, Dee Gibson, students watched Akeelah and the Bee, a aged and supported their classmates Sue Hill and Marcia Virts. MSD also true story about a young girl who hopes and showed excellent sportsmanship wants to thank Mary Lynn Lally and her to attend the Scripps National Spelling throughout the Spelling Bee. The posi- staff for making the Elementary School Bee. Teachers helped students develop tive attitudes and effort we saw during abuzz about the Spelling Bee. and hone their spelling skills through the Spelling Bee showed us that all of —Mickey Palmer, Reading Recovery classroom activities. our students are winners! Teacher, FC, [email protected]

Back Brody McAfee, Tyler Zorn, Rory Lewis, Meghan Back Hanna Johnston, Jalina Dietz, AJ Baker, Skyler Renfrew Luebenhusen Brigitta Luttrell Front Priscilla Needs, Crystal Front Erica Smith, Megan Montoya, Crystal Salit Hirsch, Rory Dietz, Marisa Montoya

12 THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, spring 2009 Around MSD Girl Scouts Planting Project hen hearing or seeing the words, “Girl Scouts,” what’s Wthe first thing that comes to mind? Girl Scouts cookies! Well, Girl Scouts not only sell cookies; they also do projects and volunteer to help the community and the environment. Sarah Baker, one of the Senior Girl Scouts in Howard Country chose Columbia Campus as a part of her project to help improve the environment by improving how our campus looks. She chose flower gardening as a way to help our campus look beautiful and get it ready for spring. Also, it was an opportunity to interact with deaf people to improve her signing skills. The dorm students and staff members were invited to be a part of the project. Several students discovered that pulling weeds and grass from the ground was both challenging and fun. Some competed to see who had the longest roots. Some even found Feeling pretty among the flowers Back Lai’Yonea Branch, Deidra Davis Front Ashley Thompson, bugs such as crickets and beetles along with fat earthworms. Madison Givens, Tamia Harris, Sara Young One of the dorm students, Ryan Carr, believed at the be- ginning of the project that it would be a lot of work and take In the end, it seems that Sarah Baker was not the only one who a long time to finish. However, after accomplishing the goal, benefited from this project as the dorm students and staff have he stated that it was easier to work as a team which enables already enjoyed the fruits of their labor as well. everyone to get the job done faster. —Shannon Smith, Student Life Counselor, After weeding, there were over 50 bulbs planted. As spring CC, [email protected] came, the joy of seeing the flowers bloom was felt by everyone.

about how much fun they had had. By the time the program Bringing Book It! was over, a total of twenty-three students had participated. The Student Life Counselor, Supervisor Millie Russo observed into the Dorm that getting a free pizza for reading books was a wonderful s a part of the goals for the Reading Action Plan for idea. It really motivated the students to read. AMiddle States Accreditation (MSA), the Book It! pro- Shannon Smith, Student Life Counselor, gram was adopted by the residential hall staff at Columbia CC, [email protected] Campus last fall. The members of the MSA reading commit- tee wanted to establish an off-campus after-school program that would provide a reading incentive to the residential halls students. The Book It! program is sponsored by Pizza Hut: each student who reads the required number of books is rewarded with a free one-topping personal pizza. At the beginning of the school year, the students gathered around in Orioles Center to learn how to get their free Pizza Hut personal pan pizza. The residential hall staff explained that the goal for full-time students was to read five books by the end of each month —two books for part-time stu- dents. The students who met this challenge would have the opportunity either to get a free personal pan pizza during a dorm trip to Pizza Hut or to redeem their coupons with their families. Their first trip was in November with eleven students accomplishing their goal. They enjoyed their field Developing a love for books together trip so much that the word spread quickly to other students Jorge Aguilar and Kamri Gooding

THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, spring 2009 13 Around MSD Middle School Readers Read to Victory in Their First Battle of the Books Competition his spring, two teams of Middle School students scrambled and multiple-choice, which were then submitted to NMSD. Tto finish reading a total of four books in a month. There NMSD’s staff then selected the questions, made the question was much work to be done to be ready for the Battle of the slides and video recordings, and coordinated the complicated Books competition which would include five other schools for master schedule for the various teams to meet each other the deaf across the United States. It was to be the first time (compensating for the various time zones). MSD would compete in this three-year-old competition (the Andrea Feldman, middle school Language Arts teacher, first East Coast school to do so), and the students wanted to took on this endeavor with a great deal of support from Marsha make a good showing. The competing schools were: Flowers, middle school Assistant Principal, and Lisa Houck, Interim Principal/Director of Curriculum and Instruction. California School for the Deaf-Fremont (CSD-F) Alex Simmons, Webmaster, worked as Technology Coordinator Metro Deaf School (MDS in Minnesota) to ensure that there were appropriate technological resources New Mexico School for the Deaf (NMSD) available during the competition. Cathleen Kettler, middle Phoenix Day School for the Deaf (PDSD) school Language Arts teacher, worked with Ms. Feldman as a Texas School for the Deaf (TSD) “facilitator” in her classroom where the teams worked on their own. One of the goals of the Battle of the Books is to encourage Instead of costly travel expenses, the teams competed via students to take responsibility for reading and discussing books videoconferencing. They used SmartBoards or big TV screens to themselves without any help from their teachers; another is to see each other on videophones with an additional SmartBoard encourage motivation in reading. Students did not need their for the teams to view the questions, presented in both English teachers to prompt them to finish the four selected books. They and American Sign Language. The PowerPoint slides and ASL quizzed each other with PowerPoint slides of student-generated videos were developed by faculty from the New Mexico School questions. They truly showed that “imitation is the sincerest for the Deaf, this year’s Battle of the Books host. form of flattery” when they became one another’s teachers. Before the actual competition began, NMSD as the host The Battle of the Books competition was held during the school contacted the coordinators from the other five schools week of May 11th. The two MSD teams (known as the Secret to vote on books for each of the four divisions’ reading levels. Team and the Code Team) were committed to coming to school After the schools purchased the books, coordinators and sup- daily and being ready to show their “book” smarts. The host porters such as teachers and reading specialists as well as library school chose these names so the schools could keep track of media specialists from the six schools for the deaf had to read various “reading-level” team matches. The Secret Team con- the books and develop questions in two formats, short-answer Continued on next page

The Code Team The Secret Team Back Jad Gore, Cody Moers, Jehanne McCullough, Andrea Back Monique Johnson, Bailey Moers, Chaz Seremeth, Andrea Feldman (coach) Front Billy Millios, Tayla Newman, Jake Feldman (coach) Front Tessa Lewis, Alexa Paulay-Simmons, Bonheyo, Elijah Needs Emily Tudor

14 THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, spring 2009 Around MSD For Me, Optimism Is… Below is the winning essay by Darrius Doe. or me, optimism is hope and having a positive attitude, Fmeaning that I can do anything as long as I put my mind to it. I could be president of the United States; I could be a schoolteacher or maybe even an astronaut! I will not let anything prevent me from achieving my goals. To be president I would have to take school seriously and go on to law school. To be a teacher I would have to go to college and take courses in what I want to teach. To accomplish any goal that I set for myself I will take the necessary steps to achieve that goal. The dictionary says “Optimism is ‘being positive and (L-R) Darrius Doe, Ethan Sonnenstrahl, and Tarja Lewis, 8th graders always looking for the best possible outcome or solution in at Frederick Campus who participated in an oratorical contest any situation.’” I agree with that definition because, for me, sponsored by the Lions Club. optimism is hope that I will find an answer to any dilemma Helen Keller said, “Optimism is the faith that leads to and with a positive attitude. For example, if you ask someone if achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.” a glass is half full or half empty, an optimistic person would say I agree with this statement because, to achieve anything, you “half full” because full is considered positive while a pessimist would have to be optimistic or you are not going to fulfill your would say “half-empty” which would be considered negative. dreams or goals. Look at Helen Keller as an example: she was Personally, I always try to look for an optimistic solution blind and deaf, but that did not stop her from fulfilling her when I encounter problems with other people. There have dreams. She was an American author, political activist, and been times when I was tempted to make a negative comment lecturer. She was also the first deaf-blind person to receive a about another person or a situation. When I was younger, I college degree. She is an important person who was optimistic had a conflict with a classmate. I was not nice, but then I her whole life, and it never failed her. remembered that my mother always told me, “If you can’t say So remember: be optimistic, have a positive attitude. Put something nice, say nothing at all.” Therefore, I took steps to your mind to it, and you will have a happy and successful become more optimistic and worked hard to be more positive; life—like I plan to have. Keep your hopes and positive attitude I started to treat the person with kindness and respect. Soon going throughout your life. the problem with my classmate was resolved. —Darrius Doe, 8th Grader

were thrilled but, at Battle of the Books the same time, sad Continued from previous page that the reading sisted of sixth graders Monique Johnson, quest was over. They Tessa Lewis, Bailey Moers, Alexa Paulay- wanted to read Simmons, Chaz Seremeth, and Emily more books and Tudor. The Code Team consisted of sixth compete with the graders Billy Millios and Tayla Newman other schools. and seventh graders Jake Bonheyo, Jad The Battle of Gore, Jehanne McCullough, Cody Moers, the Books compe- and Elijah Needs. They took turns being tition brought out captains. The matches were much like winners on two Academic Bowl matches: highly intense educational fronts: and challenging. the students read and discussed four The Texas School for the Deaf’s team, one of MSD’s competitors, The Secret Team came first in their seen through the wonders of videophone technology and a division, and the Code Team came books on their own, SmartBoard. second in their division; MSD won the and the teachers overall competition as the result of hav- enjoyed the fruits of their labor. The —Andrea Feldman, Middle ing the highest average in points among students truly blossomed as inquisitive School Language Arts Teacher, FC, the six competing schools. The teams and motivated readers. [email protected]

THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, spring 2009 15 Around MSD The 2009 Digital Photography Show Contest

Many Things on his Mind Mark Cross—2nd Place

Spotlight Flower Racquel Roult—First Place

Vibrating Structure Kevina Kerchner—3rd Place

Endless Paradise Girl with Kaleidoscope Jonathan Clapp— Honorable Mention Bethany Weiner— Best of Show

16 THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, spring 2009 Around MSD

tudents from this past year’s 2008-2009 Digital Photography Overflowing Sclasses submitted eighty-four outstanding pictures in May Todd Rewolinski— Second Place for MSD’s annual Photography Show contest. This year was the first time the class focused on digital photography instead of traditional photography since the cameras and materials for traditional photography have become obsolete. The contest was broken down into two categories: creativity and originality. The three talented judges were: Donna Frank, who has had a passion for taking pictures of people since her high school years and has her own photography website; John Grindstaff, who is a Professor in the Art Department at Gallaudet University, holds a Masters’ in Fine Arts (MFA) in Photography from George Washington University, and recently published two photography books; and Richard Thierry, who has been in- volved with photography all his life, starting with a Kodak box camera as a child, including developing film in his home-made darkroom. He enjoys photographing scenic nature and wildlife, especially macro photography. The three judges stated that all of the students’ pictures were very good, and they thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to judge their work. Many thanks go to the judges. The winners’ photos are shown below. —Lorraine J. Stoltz, Photography Teacher, FC, [email protected]

Night Hawk Michael Tota— Honorable Mention

Keep Looking for Sunshine Chelsea Morris— First Place

Each Drop Worth Living Grace McAllister— Best of Show Too Many Steps Misty Skye Dreumont— Third Place

THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, spring 2009 17 Around MSD given public relations projects by other departments; they learned how to create flyers, posters, advertisements, announcements, Computer Graphics and program books. These projects greatly benefited MSD as he Computer Graphics class offers a variety of Adobe soft- a whole, from students to staff to the outside community. Tware programs for the students to use such as Illustrator, The term “digital native” refers to one who has grown up in Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat, and Flash. The students, who the digital world with access to computers, cell phones, email, are digital natives, grew up being exposed to diverse forms of and other forms of technology—such a dominant part of the multimedia and were thus fast learners. They were able to multi- lives of today’s students (Wikipedia). When the Computer task and complete a wide array of assignments, producing some Graphics class was over, these digital natives were able to apply outstanding work for their portfolios. At times the class was what they had learned to an increasingly sophisticated use of that medium. The drawings shown below represent some of the students’ work. —Robert Lewis, Computer Graphics teacher, FC, [email protected]

Alex Larson, Senior

Gabriela Munguia, Senior Tandy Lewis, Junior

Tandy Lewis Ryan Bonheyo, Senior Amelia Dall, Senior HOL A M A NIC S R Y L A N D

Nick Harrington, Senior Michael Mabashov, Senior Chenae Laldee, Senior

18 THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, spring 2009 Around MSD 6th Graders Tour of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History n May 12, 2009, one 6th grade Language Arts class Otoured the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. It was an all-day field trip to Washington D.C. While at the museum, they visited the Written in Bone: Forensic Files of the 17th Century Chesapeake ex- Lauren Benedict, Senior hibit, saw the Hope diamond and watched the Deep Sea 3D movie at the Johnson I-MAX Theater. Some students were disappointed at how “small” the Hope diamond was! After watching the movie, they walked through the Insect Zoo and saw huge spiders, insects, and the museum staff cleaning the beetle habitat. The final visit was to go to the Butterfly Pavilion which was the highlight of the trip. There are approximately 300 butterflies in the pavilion. The students were given a laminated guide with pictures of different kinds of butterflies so that they could identify the butterflies they saw. Strict rules had to be observed in the pavilion such as limiting the number of visitors at one time, not touching the butterflies, and checking thoroughly to make sure there were not any hitchhiking butterflies on our bodies when we exited the pavilion. The area was humid and full of flowering plants. It was exciting when a butterfly landed on a student long enough for a lot of photographs to be taken. The students were sad to leave the museum and wished they Flynn Rosko, Senior had more time to explore. —Doris Millios, Middle School Teacher, FC, [email protected]

Doris Millios’ 6th grade Language Arts class (L-R) Kratt Brown, Tristan Hower, Carey Ballard, Brett Sonnenstrahl, Reina Bravo, Senior Jaqqie Boese, Marika Lewis

THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, spring 2009 19 Around MSD MSD Hosts Their First Annual Spring Film Festival

SD’s Career and Technology During the Film Festival, MSD MEducation Department hosted Superintendent James E. Tucker and the their first annual Spring Film Festival on festival audience participated in a live May 14th and 16th to wide acclaim! The chat (through videophone) with CSDR Digital Communication Technology since their Movie Night Awards event class decided to initiate this event af- occurred at the same time. Amazing ter the California School for the Deaf technology, creativity, and hard work at Riverside (CSDR) invited MSD to made for a very exciting evening! participate in their competition (now The following are the winners for in its fifth year). MSD was the first deaf both MSD’s Spring Film Festival and school on the East Coast to participate CSDR’s Movie Night Awards: in CSDR’s movie night, and the first —Terri Vincent, Digital deaf school on the East Coast to host Communication Technology Teacher, this event. Four other deaf schools FC, [email protected] competed: Model Secondary School for the Deaf (D.C.), California School for the Deaf at Riverside, California School for the Deaf at Fremont, and Marlton High School (CA). In preparation for the compe- tition, students in MSD’s Digital Communication Technology class MSD’s Spring Film Festival CSDR Movie Night Awards learned how to combine digital video production, desktop publishing, and Best Story Best Story computer graphics in the development 1st place...... “Twisted ” CSDR 1st place...... “Expect the Unexpected” MSD 2nd place...... “Second Chance” Marlton HS 2nd place...... “New Friends” CSDR and creation of digital video produc- rd rd tions. The course began with a history 3 place...... “Karma” MSD 3 place...... “Twisted ” CSDR

of film, comparing films of today to Best Picture Best Picture those of the early days of the industry. 1st place...... “Twisted ” CSDR 1st place...... “Twisted ” CSDR The students then discussed topics that 2nd place...... “Second Chance” Marlton HS 2nd place...... “New Friends” CSDR are a part of their high school and life 3rd place...... “Deprived” CSDF 3rd place...... “Expect the Unexpected” MSD experiences and wrote scripts before either acting in or directing their Best Poster Best Poster 1st place...... “Deprived” CSDF 1st place...... “Expect the Unexpected” MSD productions. They also learned how to 2nd place...... “Second Chance” Marlton HS 2nd place...... “Indulgence” MSD translate ASL into written English for 3rd place...... “Twisted ” CSDR the captioning component. The genres Best Actor chosen were drama and comedy. Finally, Best Actor Luis Estrella in “Twisted” CSDR they created their own movie posters, 1st place...... Nick Remsburg in Miguel Sotoelo in “New Friends” CSDR which were put on display and became “Expect the Unexpected” MSD 2nd place...... Richard Iancului in “Twisted” CSDR Best Actress part of the competition. For the com- CJ Hirsch in “Indulgence” MSD petition, three out of MSD’s six films Best Actress were chosen. 1st place...... Jessica Israel in “Karma” MSD Best Supporting Actor The students had fun learning the 2nd place...... CJ Hirsch in “Indulgence” MSD Zack Barron in “Indulgence” MSD ins and outs of film-making and also Best Supporting Actor Best Supporting Actress found it to be a challenging process. st They really enjoyed the opportunity to 1 place...... Luis Estrella in “Twisted” CSDR Stephanie Kurth in “Karma” MSD 2nd place....Hector Ramirez in “Twisted” CSDR demonstrate their creativity and skill in the art of film-making and were Best Supporting Actress encouraged to expand their creativity 1st place...... Chenae Laldee in “Karma” MSD by seeing others’ films. 2nd place....Alicia Thronson in “Twisted” CSDR

20 THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, spring 2009 Around MSD Centerstage’s 2009 Young Playwrights Festival ast fall a unique opportunity began for young authors and Lthespians at the Columbia Campus when members from Centerstage contacted MSD staff member Stella Antonio- Conley about a new program called “Playwriting in Schools.” Centerstage set up a playwriting residency at the school whereby, during a weekly drama class, Oran Sandel helped students write original plays. Over the ten hour-long playwriting sessions, the students were provided inspiration and opportunities for creating plays and then acting them out. With the help of Mr. Sandel, the students also co-authored an original play entitled The Revenge of Ichabod Crane. It picks up where the Legend of Sleepy Hollow ends as the ill-fated characters leap into the present, tackling today’s educational and Centerstage Project Team judicial systems. The play was then submitted to Centerstage’s Back (L-R) Amanda Ames, Kayla Jarvis, Eddie Foy, Rhyshem 2009 Young Playwrights Festival. Out of more than 300 Bagley, Joshua Candondon, Monet Clark, Lexie Pinder T h i r d entries, The Revenge of Ichabod Crane was selected as one of Kyesha West, Sue Maginnis (middle school teacher), Carroll the winners. This was Centerstage’s highest honor—only five Barnes, Brandon Garrett, Stella Antonio-Conley (drama other plays were selected! teacher), Mary Skinner (middle school teacher aide) Second Because the play was one of the few chosen, the middle Sagar Patel, Ryan Carr Front Nicholas Hernandez, Jessica school students at the Columbia Campus were further honored Roach, Eduardo Tejeda with a staged reading of their play. Two weeks before the event, experience to the MSD-CC students and staff. Stella Antonio- all of the students had the opportunity to work one last time Conley, drama teacher; Sue Maginnis, Middle School teacher; to polish the script and stage directions for the professional and Mary Skinner, teacher’s aide; are also to be commended actors. Students brought their ideas for basic lighting, sound, for their dedicated hard work supporting the students involved set, props, and costume designs. On May 4, 2009, students in this project. Eduardo Tejeda and Kayla Jarvis were invited to Centerstage to Centerstage was recently awarded another grant for next watch the play being rehearsed and provide feedback on behalf school year. The students are already looking forward to creat- of the class. Joined by the other students, parents, family, and ing yet another play that might be even more exciting than this friends, the two junior directors stayed for the Playwrights year’s. Thanks again to Centerstage for bringing the students Festival performance that evening. For all who attended, the this remarkable experience. performance was truly an once-in-a-lifetime experience. —Rick Ballard, Assistant Principal/Dean The students and the school are very proud of this honor of Students, CC, [email protected] and would like to give special thanks to Mr. Sandel, Centerstage staff member, who actively contributed his valuable playwriting

again and again. However, it has been verified If you get a chance to take one of Theater—A Learning in a different way in the work that Centerstage these remarkable teachers aside, ask them has been privileged to do at MSD. to tell you some stories about the process Tool for All Those who serve the community as artists students, staff, and visiting artists all went f one thinks about points of entry into a child’s have known for decades that the arts serve and through. Ask about individual students’ jour- Iability to learn, one finds that there are many save; that the most direct and lasting learning neys from self-doubt, from saying “I don’t and that they are different for each child. A often occurs through creative experiences. know” to celebrating themselves and each wide variety of what is called “the fine arts” The team of Stella Antonio Conley and Susan other’s remarkable achievements. Thank provides multiple entry points, making them Maginnis were able to translate that principle the administrators for their stewardship of an ideal way to teach. Theater is particularly into highly effective teaching practice. They this process. And then remember how much effective because it encourages children to took what was begun as one brief hour and work there still is to do. Look back with joy use the most powerful learning tool that nature extended the work throughout the week. By and gratitude at what has been done, learn has given them: the ability to play. the next visit, the students had moved far from mistakes and successes, and joyfully Everyone has a story to tell. In the thirty- beyond where they had left off; sometimes the dive into the next project. four years that this author has spent bringing Centerstage visiting artist had to run to keep —Oran Sandel, Visiting theater into schools, this truth has been verified up with MSD students and staff. Artist with Centerstage

THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, spring 2009 21 Around MSD Senior Trip to Assateague Island or the first time in seventeen years, MSD’s graduating Special thanks to the cafeteria staff for providing plenty of Fseniors went on a senior trip—camping at Assateague food, to the dormitory staff for keeping everyone warm with Island. Assateague Island is a 37-mile-long barrier island wool blankets and pillows on that frigid night, to High School located off the eastern coast of Maryland and Virginia. It is principal Kevin Strachan and Special Needs principal Ann best known for its herds of wild horses (descendents of Misty Hirsch for staying awake two nights in a row, to the mainte- of Chincoteague made famous by a book of that name), the nance department for allowing the use of their vehicles, and annual Volunteer Fire Department’s Pony Penning, pristine beaches, and the Assateague Lighthouse. No road runs the to the principal’s office and Superintendent James E. Tucker full length of the island though a single bridge provides access for their full support. It was a wonderful time for students to for cars—and, except for voracious mosquitoes, it is a perfect get together, make memories, have fun, and reminisce about place for camping. the high and low points of high school—and bid farewell to Everyone had a great time in spite of 35 mph winds which their beloved school, MSD. caused one tent to fly off into the horizon. Fortunately, the tent —Edna Johnston, Senior Class Sponsor, was empty so no students followed Dorothy to Oz. Naturally, FC, [email protected] that night also set a record for the coldest night in May since 1940s! In spite of all, students had fun struggling to get tents up without directions, building a camp- fire and telling traditional spooky stories, grilling with the help of BBQ Chef John Jones and Sous Chefs Jarvis Grindstaff and Corey Balzer, fishing for the first time, shopping on the Boardwalk, and eating at a waterfront seafood restaurant. Class President Grindstaff was a one-man committee all year long for this trip, and he deserves a round of applause! Staff members Robin Burrhus, Dolly Gardner, Ann Hirsch, John Jones, Diane Kubey, Cameron Overs, Gary Phillips, and Back (L-R) Jarvis Grindstaff, Nick Harrington, Wade Lawson, Flynn Rosko, Michael Tota, Kelly Kuhna, Clayton McMillan, Ryan Bonheyo, Donnell Collins, Chad Oshman, Kevin Strachan were good sports and great Corey Balzer Middle Reina Bravo, Gabriela Munguia, Jennifer Rand, Chanel Gleicher, to just hang out with (although some were Jakia Crews, Crystal Arbaugh Front Clayton Grossinger, Amelia Dall, Rachella obviously pining for the comforts of city life Shephard, Danielle Berrigan, Lauren Benedict, Lauren Wahl, Jessica Israel, Stephanie rather than the joys of backwoods living). Kurth, Ellen Hardesty Barry Hall’s Final Days arry Hall, a residential hall for high school girls at the BFrederick Campus, will be demolished in a few months. It will be a bittersweet moment for the staff and students. The night before the last day of school, the Barry Hall staff had a special event: they had the girls sign their names and write last statements on the walls as a way to put their final mark on the building before it is torn down to make room for a new cafeteria. By the end of the last day of school, Barry Hall was cleaned out and the furniture and other items were ready to be moved to Klipp-Redmond Hall, which will become the high school girls’ residence hall. Barry Hall was a building with a lot of (L-R) Linda Stoltz, Student Life Counselor Supervisor for Girls; memories, and will be missed. Eren Boden; Maria Gardner; Ewa Kowalewska; Gayle Woodyard; —Dirk Albrecht, Dean of Students, Diane Kubey-Dunn; Joann Heuting (nurse); Debbie Cumberland; FC, [email protected] Helen McClarin

22 THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, spring 2009 Around MSD Lost in a Masquerade Ball he theme, "Lost in a Masquerade Ball", fits the 2009 prom Tperfectly. The prom was held on May 7th at Cortland Mansion in Hagerstown, Maryland. Every year the junior class is responsible for hosting the prom. This year, the committee consisted of juniors Michelle Mansfield-Hom (chairperson), Tandy Lewis, Shayna Rose Unger, Corinna Hill, Hillary Frankowiak, Shaina Steingieser, and Ashlyn Witczak as well as junior class sponsors Diane Kubey-Dunn, Stacey Farone, and Laura Salak. To ensure that the prom would be successful, the committee met during lunch on a weekly basis from January to May as well as after school and sports practices and on weekends. The afternoon of Mayth 7 saw an excited buzz around the campus as students were dressed in their best and ohh-ed and ahh-ed over friends' prom attire. Carrying on a long-standing tradition, students posed for pictures in front of the school's water fountain while friends, family members, and staff looked on admiringly. The MSD community enjoyed this event before students left for a fun-filled evening at Cortland Mansion. Upon arrival at the Mansion, students were greeted with an array colorful masquerade masks to choose from, flashing lights Photo Courtesy Bill Millios from the dance floor, a photo booth, a photographer who was seen snapping pictures, as well as a variety of delicious desserts Clayton McMillan and Danielle Berrigan including a chocolate dipping fountain—a clear favorite! The highlight of the evening was the coronation of the King and Berrigan. "Lost in a Masquerade Ball" was indeed a night Queen. Superintendent James E. Tucker invited crown bearers everyone will remember! Zion Ortiz and Zora Elliott-Mendelsohn to present the crown —Diane Kubey-Dunn, Junior Class and tiara to Prom King Clayton McMillan and Queen Danielle Sponsor, FC, [email protected]

A Field Trip to

n May 6, 2009, all MSD sixth The new newspaper building is their News Post also prints the Washington Ograders and some seventh graders fifth building since the establishment of Post as well as the Baltimore Sun and a toured the new Frederick News Post the newspaper. With the move, they are few other small newspapers. building. What a fascinating trip it was! now able to house a huge, three-story After the trip, all the students learned The sixth graders had a deaf guide, Susan printing press which costs $40 million something other than what they had Ennis, who is currently an employee at dollars and was shipped to Baltimore learned at the newspaper building. They the Frederick News Post. Myron Randall, from Japan in thirty-four shipments. learned how to write thank you letters! the owner/president of the company, also The students were fascinated by the huge Each student wrote a thank you letter spoke with them briefly in sign language ink tanks of black, blue, yellow, and red to their tour guide. Some of the seventh before the seventh graders arrived. When ink that are regulated by a computer to graders began their own newspapers (two the seventh graders arrived, Mr. Randall indicate when the ink levels are low. They of them) in their Language Arts class and became their guide. The business has thought it was incredible that one roll of are taking pictures and writing articles been handed down through several newspaper could weigh one ton and roll about happenings on campus. A field trip generations of Mr. Randall’s family, and out for eleven miles. Another tidbit they can be educational both during the trip we saw pictures of his grandfathers and found amazing was that the printing press and afterwards! MB uncles who had operated the business could print 19,000 copies of the news- —Doris Millios, Teacher, in the past. paper in an hour and that the Frederick FC, [email protected]

THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, spring 2009 23 The Junior Bulletin Contributed by MSD Students th th very year it is the 8 grade’s tradi- Have you ever met blue men who could not talk and 8 Etion to take a trip to New York have no ears? Well, the 8th graders met them. They have their City, and this year it was finally our own show called “Blue Man Group.” They displayed their turn. We went for three days to unbelievable talent by doing things like throwing thirty Graders learn and have fun, and, yes, we marshmallows into one blue man’s mouth! Hmmm…really did a lot of both! talented, we know! We highly recommend that you see the in In order to go to New York “Blue Man Group” if you ever get the chance; sit in the front City, we needed to raise money. row like we did. New York With lots of help from our parents, Shop ‘til you drop! Some of our fellow classmates spent our 8th grade class worked all year good amounts of money on keepsakes from the Big Apple. City on various fundraising activities. We There are stores such as Element, H & M, and the official NBA organized a car wash, sold things at store. There is a Toys ’R’ Us that is three stories high and has a homecoming stands, had a silent auction, ferris wheel inside! We went to an M&M store and a Hershey’s participated in pizza and dessert sales, sold MSD accessories, chocolate store, both much bigger than we expected. We enjoyed and hosted an awesome Italian Dinner. The result? We raised shopping in New York City. lots of money! In addition to shopping and eating, we learned a lot in Guess how many restaurants there are in New York City. New York City. We toured the United Nations, rode a ferry Over five thousand! We had the opportunity to try two famous to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty, and saw Ground Zero NYC restaurants: Planet Hollywood and Bubba Gump Shrimp and the construction of the Freedom Tower. It was an awe- Company. Planet Hollywood is full of Hollywood memorabilia some experience and one that we will never forget. Thanks to such as costumes and props from movies like Twilight and Grease. our parents, teachers, and middle school staff for making this Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. has items from the movie Forrest annual trip possible. Gump. The food was great, and the atmosphere was fun. —The 8th Graders

Top (L-R) DanJohn Kerchner, Lauren Goldberg, Kali Doubledee, Katie Zendarski, Ethan Sonnenstrahl, Taran Taylor, Sam Lundquist, Dalton Kramer, Corbin Register Bottom Justine Fontenot, Tarja Lewis, Mia Goldberg, Darrius Doe, Austin Cerasoli, Noelle Robinson, Selena Dunham, Cody Paulay-Simmons, Evan Kurth

24 THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, spring 2009 The Junior Bulletin Contributed by MSD Students Dan Mabashov and Corinna Hill New Mr. and Miss Deaf Teen America he Miss and Mr. Deaf Teen America pageant is an annual Tco-educational pageant for deaf and hard-hearing young people ages thirteen to nineteen in the eighth to eleventh grades. The goal is to promote young emerging deaf leaders who will lead a stronger deaf community. There are six categories which make up the pageant competition: private interview, state spirit, presentation, talent show, evening gown, and on- stage interview. Upon our arrival Wednesday in Detroit, Michigan, we had an ice breaking party where we met new friends and enjoyed getting to know them. The nine competing schools were Western Pennsylvania, Model Secondary School, New Mexico, South Carolina, Fremont, Indiana, Texas, Illinois, and Maryland. The next day we went on a sightseeing trip to the Comerca Stadium, the home of the Detroit Tigers. We rode on “People Movers”—almost like a subway but in the air—around the city of Detroit. We stopped to eat dinner at Hockeytown Café, a popular restaurant for the fans of the Detroit Red Wings. On Friday we visited another part of Detroit to practice for the pageant at the Emerald Theatre. We were unexpectedly thrilled and honored to be chosen to represent deaf youth and MSD as Mr. and Miss Deaf Teen America. What a great experience we had on our trip, and how Proclaimed New Mr. and Miss Deaf Teen America proud we are to bring this win to our school. We want to thank Chaperone Janice Randall, Dan Mabashov, Corinna Hill you all for your generous support. —Dan Mabashov, Sophomore and Corinna Hill, Junior Deaf Teen America 2009 winners A Student’s Artwork Mr. and Miss Deaf Teen America 2009 Maryland School for the Deaf

1st runner up—California (Fremont) 2nd runner up—Texas 3rd runner up—New Mexico

State Spirit—Maryland, California (Fremont) and New Mexico Platform—Maryland and California (Fremont) Best Talent—California (Fremont) Evening gown – Texas

Mr. Congeniality—California (Fremont) Miss Congeniality—California (Fremont)

Note: MSD is proud to announce that it will host the Deaf This acrylic abstract painting on canvas Teen America Pageant in April 2010. Janice Randall will be the was done by Junior Alex Olson event’s chairperson. More information will be forthcoming.

THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, spring 2009 25 The Junior Bulletin Contributed by MSD Students Each culture has artifacts which symbolize its heritage; American Indians also have treasured native articles: their blankets and coats are handmade from fur A Community That Shares the or wool and their pots from clay or other Same Heritage as Deaf People natural materials. When we saw comic strips and books by Indians on display, we realized that, basically, they are just like us with a different skin tone. I also learned that, today, Indians have their own system for justice. For example, in New Mexico where a large percentage of Indians live, they have their own Tribal Court. Their courthouses fol- low the same system as the non-Indian American courts, but they have Indian judges, Indian prosecutors, and Indian juries. That way, American Indians are given an equal opportunity for justice without the discrimination that they have traditionally faced. I was especially interested in this museum as I have some Indian ancestry through my grandmother, Pauline Laster. Even though I am not sure what tribe her (L-R) Ms. Leigh Clapp, Skye Dreumont, Chanel Gleicher, Jonathan Clapp, Chad ancestors were from, I am still proud to Unger, Jessica Israel, Dan Mabashov, Rachella Shephard, Danielle Berrigan, Clayton Grossinger, Ms. Edna Johnston in front of the Smithsonian National Museum of the know that I am part Indian. When people American Indian in Washington D.C. try to discriminate against American Indians, my grandmother always stands couple of weeks ago my teacher, Ms. American Indians shared was their heritage. up for her people. AEdna Johnston, took her English They treasured it like gold. When they were The Smithsonian National Museum classes on a field trip to the Smithsonian forced to move onto reservations, they all of the American Indian showed us how National Museum of the American Indian had one goal which was to keep their heri- Indians were treated in the past and how in Washington, D.C. As we arrived, we tage alive. We learned that, when American they suffered—but they survived. They split into groups to discover what the Indians were forced to leave their homes, proved that, even when times get tough, museum had to share. We learned about they did not really leave; they were spread out all one has to do is to keep his or her head the American Indians’ way of life and how all over America. Nor did they disappear— high. That is what gets people through the community survived through various there are about 800,000 American Indians the hard times. struggles. One of the biggest values that the living around the world. —Skye Dreumont, Sophomore

Lisa Smith, LCSW, Recognized as the Field Instructor of the Year isa Smith, LCSW, receives the Field Instructor of the Year Laward from the Social Work Department at Gallaudet University for her outstanding professional commitment to and training of Gallaudet’s social work students. Pictured with Ms. Smith are (L-R) Lisa Houck, Principal Intern; James Schiller, Director of Field Instruction, Department of Social Work, Gallaudet University; Lisa Smith; James E. Tucker, Superintendent; Melinda Padden, Principal. MB

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009 proved to be a formidable chal- Myles Goldberg, and Shawn Harrington Wiener for his dedication in attending 2lenge for Head Coach Scott Morrison, were joined by Freshmen Zack Barron every game and volunteering to keep score his assistant coach Tom Korn, and and Jason Green. as needed during the season. volunteer coaches Bruce Persons and The highlights of the year were travel- MSD is a school with outstanding John Grindstaff. When the team was ing to Fremont, California, to compete in athletes, and the opportunity is here not dealing with weather more suitable the Hoy Tournament; and playing two for players to come out for the team and for fish, there was the shortage of players games at the Harry Grove Stadium, the show their talent. The challenge for next due to injuries. Thus the team ended up home of the Class “A” Frederick Keys. year’s team is to return MSD to “elite with a roster of 10 players for most of the Our record at the Hoy was one win and team” status at Hoy. The opportunity is season. We even played 2 games with just three losses—not enough to qualify for also there to continue playing baseball 9 boys and no one available for substitu- the seeded portion of the tournament. at Gallaudet University under Head tion in case of injury. But with grit and At the athletic banquet, Eric Setzer Coach Curtis Pride, a former professional commitment, they muscled through and was named the Most Dedicated Player, baseball player, committed to bringing a completed the season. Jarvis Grindstaff Most Improved; Myles winner to Gallaudet. Kudos to the “dirty 10” that toughed Goldberg the Silver Bat winner for the best —Scott Morrison, Head Coach, out the season, which ended with a record average on the team, and Justin Wiener FC, [email protected] of 2 wins and 10 losses. Seniors Jarvis the Most Valuable Player. Justin pitched Grindstaff, Corey Balzer, Flynn Rosko, both season wins as well as playing catcher Frederick News-Post Mike Tota, and Ryan Bonheyo (injured for and other infield positions. Honorable Mention all but the last two games of the year) and Head Coach Scott Morrison would Myles Goldberg Sophomores Justin Wiener, Eric Setzer, like to thank his assistants as well as Joel Justin Wiener

(L-R) Coach Scott Morrision, Assistant Coach Tom Korn, Jarvis Grindstaff, Zack Barron, Jason Green, Eric Setzer, Ryan Bonheyo, Shawn Harrington, Corey Balzer, Myles Goldberg, Flynn Rosko, Justin Wiener, Assistant Coach Bruce Persons, Assistant Coach Johnston Grindstaff

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he 2009 track season was a very suc- Silver Medal with a jump of 5’8” and freshman Zack Tcessful one for both boys and girls. 100m Dash—Claire Tucker Barron surprised everyone with a jump Despite all the rain, cold weather, and 400m Dash—Chenae Laldee of 5’4” to win fourth place. Also in the cancellations, the track team managed 1600m Run—Audrey Robinson discus throw event, freshman Zachary to accomplish a number of feats. Long Jump—Claire Tucker Israel threw a personal best of 99’ 1” to One highlight of the season was the Shot Put—Claire Tucker win second place. second annual Berg and Seeger Relays held 4x100m Relay—Nadasha Harvey, Tiffany Bridgett, Paige Brewer, Tilesha Cole at the Texas School for the Deaf in Austin, Girls’ Division Texas. Of the nine competing schools, the Gold Medal Bronze Medal MSD girls came in first place with 120.5 4x100m Relay—Nadasha Harvey, 800m Run—Mieasha Rahman Tilesha Cole, CJ Hirsch, Claire Tucker points. The boys won third place with 88 3200m Run—Reina Bravo points. Many athletes excelled and won 4x400m Relay—Paige Brewer, Tilesha Cole, several medals. Boys’ Division Miesaha Rahman, Chenae Laldee In the girls’ division, Paige Brewer Sprint Medley Relay—Nadasha Harvey, was selected as Best Track Athlete. She Gold Medal CJ Hirsch, Miesaha Rahman, Tilesha Cole won three medals and earned 26 points Shot Put—Ryan Bonheyo for the team: first place in the 1600m Discus—Ryan Bonheyo Silver Medal and 3200m runs and second place on 4x800 Relay—Roy Barron, Kyle Tharpe, 100m High Hurdles—Tiffany Bridgett the 4x100 relay team (with Nadasha Todd Bonheyo, Jesse Steingieser 400m Dash—Chenae Laldee Harvey, Tiffany Bridgett, and Tilesha 800m Run—Mieasha Rahman Cole). Claire Tucker won four medals Silver Medal 1600m Run—Paige Brewer and set a new meet record for most points 3200m Run—Jesse Steingieser 3200m Run—Reina Bravo 4x100m Relay—Michael DeVito, earned with 34. Claire won first place Clayton Grossinger, Jason Green, in the 200m dash and second place in Bronze Medal Ryan Bonheyo 100m Dash—Claire Tucker the 100m dash, long jump, and shot put. 4x200m Relay—Chris Shaw, 200m Dash—Claire Tucker Chenae Laldee took home a second place Clayton Grossinger, 300m Intermediate Hurdles— win in the 400m dash. Mieasha Rahman Ryan Bonheyo, Jason Green Tiffany Bridgett captured third place in the 800m run. Long Jump—Claire Tucker Both girls were members of first place Bronze Medal High Jump— 4x400 relay team with Audrey Robinson 1600m Run—Jesse Steingieser Augusta Seremeth, Tilesha Cole and Tilesha Cole. Triple Jump—Todd Bonheyo In the boys’ division, Ryan Bonheyo Long Jump—Michael DeVito Boys’ Division won four medals and earned 24 team 4x400m Relay—Kyle Tharpe, points: first place in shot put and discus Clayton Grossinger, Gold Medal and second place as a member of the 400m Ethan Kramer, Jesse Steingieser 1600m Run—Jesse Steingieser and 800m relay teams. Jesse Steingieser 3200m Run—Jesse Steingieser won three medals and earned 18 points Another season highlight was the Shot Put—Ryan Bonheyo for the team: second place in the 3200m, Eastern Schools for the Deaf Athletic Discus Throw—Ryan Bonheyo High Jump—Todd Bonheyo third place in the1600m, and first place on Association (ESDAA) track meet held 4x100 Relay—Michael DeVito, Clayton the 3200m relay team with Roy Barron, at the American School for the Deaf in Grossinger, Jason Green, Ryan Bonheyo Kyle Tharpe, and Todd Bonheyo. Hartford, Connecticut. A total of eleven schools participated, and MSD boys and girls won first place for the third straight Silver Medal Girls’ Division 100m Dash—Ryan Bonheyo Gold Medal year with the boys earning 129 points and the girls 120 points. Ryan Bonheyo 800m Run—Todd Bonheyo 200m Dash—Claire Tucker Discus Throw—Zachary Israel won three gold and one silver medal. Jesse 1600m Run—Paige Brewer 4x400m Relay—Gregg McConville, Steingieser won two gold and one silver 3200m Run—Paige Brewer Jr., Clayton Grossinger, medal. Claire Tucker won one gold and 4x400m Relay—Audrey Robinson, Todd Bonheyo, Kyle Tharpe Chenae Laldee, three bronze medals. In the high jump Mieasha Rahman, Tilesha Cole event, Todd Bonheyo won first place Continued to page 30

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Top (L-R) Assistant Coach Kelly Green, Coach Ronnie Taylor, Assistant Coach Andy Bonheyo third row Manager Vanishe Buchanan, Nadasha Harvey, Augusta Seremeth, Brianna Buie, Chantaya Green, Leeann Wadsworth, Manager Danielle Harris Second row Kaliah Doe, Tiffany Bridgett, Tia Duval, CJ Hirsch, Courtney Rideout, Gabrielle Smith bottom Chenae Laldee, Mieasha Rahman, Reina Bravo, Paige Brewer, Audrey Robinson, Tilesha Cole not pictured Assistant Coach Elizabeth Rewolinski, Claire Tucker

top (l-r) Assistant Coach Kelly Green, Assistant Coach Andy Bonheyo, Coach Ronnie Taylor Third row Manager Emre Sen, Zack Barron, Tygee Gaynor, Jason Green, Zachary Israel Second row Michael Haywood, Kyle Tharpe, Michael DeVito, Nerville Nde, Patrick Kelly, Asher Kirschbaum, Malik Morris bottom Roy Barron, Jesse Steingieser, Gregg McConville, Clayton Grossinger, Ryan Bonheyo, Chris Shaw not pictured Assistant Coach Elizabeth Rewolinski, Todd Bonheyo, DeAndre Gaskins, Ethan Kramer

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he spring 2009 boys’ volleyball sea- The team won the first five matches, ball all four years at MSD. They will be Tson ended with 5 wins and 4 losses. but lost the next four. In the Independent greatly missed for their desire, enthusiasm, Veterans Roy Barron, Clayton Grossinger, Schools Boys’ Volleyball League semi- and energy. Maxwell Latin, and Clayton McMillan wel- finals, MSD rallied against Hebrew The coaches were proud of the team’s comed rookies Andrew Biskupiak, Mike Academy, but it was not meant to be and effort and eagerness. They would like to Haywood, Tyler Lewis, Gregg McConville, MSD fell, 22-9, 25-22, 25-13. Hebrew thank Norma Clapp for scorekeeping, Jr., and Kyle Tharpe with Shaina Steingieser Academy advanced to the finals for the Sarah Treese for being a wonderful ath- acting as team manager. first time since MSD joined the league. letic trainer, and parents for their help, The challenge of so many players new to volleyball and developing a cohesive Paul VI defended the league title for the support, and encouragement throughout team was difficult; however, the boys second year in a row. the season. managed to have a winning season and Team captains and seniors Clayton —Vicki Kitsembel, Head had fun at the same time, so the season Grossinger and Clayton McMillan were Coach, [email protected] was a success. two of three players who played volley-

Back Coach Kitsembel, Roy Barron, Clayton McMillan, Manager Shaina Steingieser, Clayton Grossinger, Maxwell Latin, Assistant Ray Lehman Middle Andrew Biskupiak, Tyler Lewis, Mike Haywood Front Kyle Tharpe, Gregg Mcconville, Jr.

distance runner Roy Barron earned points MSD will miss the senior athletes Track & Field for the team in the 1600m and 3200m who graduated this June: Ryan Bonheyo, Continued from page 28 events. The MSD track team is very Clayton Grossinger, Chenae Laldee, and Sprint Medley Relay— young with a lot of potential. Freshman Reina Bravo. MSD wishes them well. Chris Shaw, Gregg McConville, Jr., Malik Morris and sophomores Tiffany Head Coach Ronnie Taylor wants Michael DeVito, Jesse Steingieser Bridgett, Augusta Seremeth, and CJ to thank his assistant coaches Betty Hirsch emerged as hurdlers of the future. Rewolinski, Kelly Green, and Andy Bonheyo who worked very hard through- Bronze Medal Other promising young upperclassmen out the season. Thanks also to Danny 200m Dash—Jason Green are Kyle Tharpe, Gregg McConville, Jr., 800m Run—Kyle Tharpe Frank for being the starter at all of the Zack Barron, Nerville Nde, Jason Green, home meets. There were many athletes who contrib- Nadasha Harvey, LeAnn Wadsworth, —Assistant Coach Andy Bonheyo, uted to the team in different ways. Junior Kaliah Doe, and Audrey Robinson. FC, [email protected]

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he Lady Orioles Softball team had a Junior Tandy Lewis broke the record for to the team this season. Head coach Tshort season this year with six games having the most RBIs (runs batted in) in Mathis Hediger would like to thank being rained out leaving the record at a game with 9. his assistants and volunteer coaches Joe 10 wins and 4 losses. Although the girls The coaches are very proud of the Frankowiak and Andy Unger for their only got to play in 14 games, they made girls’ hard work and commitment help. The coaches and players are looking a lasting impression on their opponents this season and want to congratulate forward to the 2010 season where almost and set many new school records. Michelle Mansfield-Hom for receiving everyone will return to the lineup with The team traveled to Fremont, the Most Valuable Player award, Claire some new additions and a goal to win California, for the Hoy Tournament. Tucker for Most Outstanding Player, back the Hoy crown. Although the girls played their hearts Christy Hediger for Most Versatile —Mathis Hediger, Head Coach, out and were determined to be the Player, and Liv Polzin for the Rookie FC, [email protected] best team there, they came up short in of the Year award. the championship game with a loss to At the end of the season, MSD Lady Frederick News-Post Fremont. Michelle Mansfield-Hom and Orioles were listed in Frederick County All Area Softball Christy Hediger were both named to the Softball in each category. Claire Tucker, Honorable Mention All-Tournament team. Michelle Mansfield-Hom, and Christy Claire Tucker There were 25 different records Hediger were in the top 25 for batting Michelle Mansfield-Hom broken this year by individuals on the average; Tandy Lewis was in the top 10 Christy Hediger team. Junior pitcher Michelle Mansfield- for most home runs and RBIs; Michelle Frederick All-Gazette Hom broke the school record for most Mansfield-Hom was listed in the top 10 Honorable Mention strikeouts in a season (77). Freshman Liv for most wins as a pitcher and tied first Christy Hediger Polzin accepted a big role on the team as for most strikeouts per 7 innings. Claire Tucker the second pitcher and set a record for The team will miss its lone senior, Michelle Mansfield-Hom pitching two shut-out games in a season. Lauren Benedict, for her contributions

Top (L-R) Coach Mathis Hediger, Assistant Coach Jerry Mabashov, Brittany Frank, Michelle Mansfield-Hom, Tandy Lewis, Hillary Frankowiak, Shayna Rose Unger, Assistant Coach Laura Lohmeyer, Assistant Coach Joe Frankowiak Front Manager Kevina Kerchner, Raquel Grindstaff, Bethany Weiner, Claire Tucker, Lauren Benedict, Christy Hediger, Heather Mansfield-Hom, Janna Oshman, Liv Polzin, Manager Todd Bonheyo

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Top (L-R) Assistant Coach Ronnie Taylor, Assistant Coach Betty Rewolinski, Coach George Papazis, Assistant Coach Andy Bonheyo Middle Elijah Needs, Kratt Brown, Tristan Hower, Tarik Wallace, Jerrod Grill, Lance Brewer Front William Millios, Chaz Seremeth, Tina Robinson, Emily DeSimone, DanJohn Kerchner, Cody Paulay-Simmons, Brett Sonnenstrahl

Scholar-Athletes of the Year Athletes of the Year

Seniors Lauren Benedict and Clayton Grossinger were selected Junior Tandy Lewis and Senior Ryan Bonheyo were selected as Female and Male Scholar-Athletes of the Year. as Female and Male Athletes of the Year.

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aryland School for the Deaf High School Athletic Takedown Award Coaches’ Award MAwards Ceremony was held Thursday, May 21, 2009. Mark Cross Malik Morris Several outstanding athletes were honored before a large crowd Ernest L. Shockley— Paul E. Barr— of family and guests. The following were given awards, but all Most Improved Most Outstanding Trackster Gregg McConville, Jr. Jesse Steingieser those who played on teams were winners for their commitment Varsity Powerlifting and dedication through practices and games! MB Tyler Dilks Most Outstanding Wrestler Most Improved Female Lifter FALL SPORTS Charles E. Moylan— Marquise Pleasant Tilesha Cole Most Valuable Player James Schartner— Most Improved Male Lifter JV Cheerleading Ryan Bonheyo Most Valuable Wrestler Shawn Harrington Most Dedicated Best Spirit Mark Cross Gregg McConville, Jr. Kevina Kerchner WINTER SPORTS SPRING SPORTS Most Outstanding Male Lifter Justin Wiener Varsity Cheerleading Varsity Cheerleading Most Outstanding Most Improved Best Spirit Varsity Boys Volleyball Female Lifter Karla Wiener Michelle Mansfield-Hom Most Improved Christy Hediger Best Spirit Most Improved Kyle Tharpe Rachella Shephard Lauren Benedict Most Valuable Player SPECIAL AWARDS Coaches’ Award Dodge-Hicks— Clayton Grossinger Chenae Laldee Most Outstanding Cheerleader MSD Booster Club Award Chenae Laldee Varsity Softball JV Volleyball Lori Bonheyo Rookie of the Year Most Improved Foxwell Service Award JV Girls Basketball Liv Polzin Janna Oshman Wendell Pratt Coaches’ Award Most Versatile Coaches’ Award Liv Polzin Christy Hediger Female Manager of the Year Liv Polzin Most Outstanding Most Outstanding Kevina Kerchner Augusta Seremeth Varsity Volleyball Claire Tucker Male Manager of the Year Most Dedicated Most Valuable Player Emre Sen Varsity Girls Basketball Lauren Benedict Michelle Mansfield-Hom Unsung Hero Unsung Hero Oriole Pride Award in Tandy Lewis Trista Taylor Varsity Baseball Female Athletics Coaches’ Award Most Improved Most Improved Janna Oshman Shaina Steingieser Danielle Berrigan Jarvis Grindstaff Oriole Pride Award Stoltz-Lehmann—Most Most Versatile Most Dedicated in Male Athletics Claire Tucker Valuable Player Eric Setzer Eric Setzer Spencer—Most Valuable Player Jessica Israel Silver Bat Award Tandy Lewis Myles Goldberg Most Improved Female Athlete JV Football Most Valuable Player Michelle Mansfield-Hom JV Boys Basketball Most Improved Justin Wiener Most Improved Male Athlete Jason Green Most Improved Gregg McConville, Jr. Ethan Kramer Most Outstanding Varsity Girls Track & Field Coaches’ Award Gregg McConville, Jr. Most Versatile Inspiration & Leadership Coaches’ Award Justin Wiener in Female Athletics Tilesha Cole Jesse Steingieser Most Improved Chenae Laldee Varsity Football Varsity Boys Basketball Inspiration & Leadership Tiffany Bridgett Most Dedicated Most Improved in Male Athletics Most Dedicated Justin Wiener Shawn Harrington Ryan Bonheyo Unsung Hero Most Dedicated Chenae Laldee Michael Mabashov James Steingieser Vicki White— Female Scholar—Athlete Most Outstanding Trackster Oriole Pride Award Coaches’ Award Lauren Benedict Tyler Dilks Todd Bonheyo Claire Tucker Male Scholar—Athlete Most Improved Harry Benson— Clayton Grossinger Shawn Harrington Most Valuable Player Varsity Boys Track & Field Coaches’ Award Michael Mabashov Most Dedicated Female Athlete of the Year Todd Bonheyo Michael DeVito Tandy Lewis Most Outstanding Varsity Wrestling Best Field Athlete Male Athlete of the Year Clayton Grossinger David Harris Ryan Bonheyo Ryan Bonheyo

THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, spring 2009 33 Alumni News By Terri Dietz, ‘99, Editor, [email protected] summer where he recently got a job as District Manager of South Region for Please send news of marriages, births, deaths, anniversaries, awards, and special Purple, Inc. Video Relay Service. occasions to the Alumni and Community Terri Monroe Dietz, ‘99, and her hus- News editor. band, Jason, welcomed their third child, Terri Dietz at [email protected] Shaun Wayne Dietz, to the family on or March 25, 2009, at 12:26 a.m. Shaun Terri Dietz, Editor Alumni and Community News weighed 9 lbs and was 21¾ inches long Maryland School for the Deaf at birth. Terri and Jason have an older 101 Clarke Place, PO Box 250 son, Rory Jason, 8, and a daughter, Jalina Frederick, MD 21705-0250 Shenandoah, 6. The family currently re- sides in Frederick, Maryland. Terri works at MSD, Frederick Campus, as a Behavior ATTENTION: Support Specialist for the Middle School Department. Rory and Jalina currently CLASSES attend MSD. Shaun is a joyful addition OF 1998 & 1999 Donna Lee Cunningham to their growing family. (née Conly), ‘71 It is now time to celebrate our ten-year Donna Lee Cunningham (nee reunion during Homecoming 2009! Conley), ’71, of Trenton, Tennessee, When October 31st, 2009 died on Tuesday, March 31, 2009. After graduating from MSD, Ms Cunningham For questions Contact your Class President: contributed to the Silent Word Ministry as a volunteer and was also a member of 1998’ers: Allison Polk at the Piney Grove Baptist Church. Donna [email protected] is survived by her husband of 29 years, Kyle Amber Clark, ‘97, and her partner, James Edward Cunningham; a daugh- Annmarie Matta proudly introduce their 1999’ers: Terri Monroe Dietz ter, Amy Louise Cunningham; a son, twins Keegan Robert and Amber Rane Clark- at [email protected] Matthew Edward Cunningham; a sister, Matta. Spread the word to other Mary Anne Tarburton; and brothers, Jim members of our class; we hope to see you there to swap stories Conley and Matthew Conley. The funeral of accomplishments over the service took place at Piney Grove Baptist past ten years of our lives! Church and interment was at Lake Hills Memorial Gardens. The family asks that, You may also find in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions information about the be made in Donna’s honor through the reunion at www.msd.edu . Donna Cunningham fund at the Citizens Bank and Trust, Trenton. Community News Kyle Amber Clark, ‘97, and her partner, Ada Marie Chevallier, 73, Annmarie Matta, were blessed with the Caleb, son of Jason Gunderson, ‘97 and his of Louisiana birth of their twins, Keegan Robert and wife Arlene, is shown holding Sydney with died on March 21, 2009. Ms Chevallier Amber Rane Clark-Matta, on January 27, twin brothers, Tristan (L) and Sebastian. graduated from the Louisiana School 2009. Both are proud and blessed with for the Deaf and attended Gallaudet the new additions to the family. University, receiving her Bachelor Jason Gunderson, ‘97, and his wife, of Science degree in 1960 in Home Arlene, proudly announce the birth of Economics. Ada came to work for the their first daughter and fourth child, Maryland School for the Deaf as a Sydney Bree Gunderson, at 10:28 a.m. teacher in the Advanced and Intermediate on April 2, 2009, in Colorado. Sydney Departments from 1968 through 1974. weighed at 8 lbs. 2 oz. and was 20 ¾ She moved back to Louisiana and worked inches long. She is welcomed by her older in the Special Needs Department at the brothers, Caleb, 5, and twin brothers, Shaun Wayne Dietz, son of Terri Monroe Louisiana School for the Deaf. Interment Tristan and Sebastian, 4. Jason and his Dietz, ‘99, and her husband Jason, is flanked took place at Roselawn Memorial Park in family are moving to Austin, Texas this by his brother Rory, 8, and sister Jalina, 6. Baton Rouge, Louisiana. MB

34 THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, spring 2009 MSD Alumni Profile By ByFrank AlbertJessica Schwartz, Israel,Lee Tharpe Senior his son III, Senior Van AldenDarryl Brewer, Jay I ‘71srael, ‘82

hird generation Deaf individual, punished for it. He was also thrilled that Darryl Jay Israel was born in he did not have to use a hearing aid. Brooklyn, New York, on June 18, The following year, Darryl entered T1963. He was the first child in his fam- high school where he played football for ily with a younger sister named Jennifer. a short time until he got asthma and was Darryl first entered the oral program at unable to play. Intrigued with the idea the Lexington School for the Deaf when that he could stay with the football team he was three years old. Given the fact that as the manager, he performed that job for he was from a deaf family and accustomed all four years. During high school, Darryl to sign, it was a challenge for him to speak was also involved with Jr. NAD, the drama and speech-read in class without being club, the teen club, and the ski club. He tempted to sign to his friends. When he graduated from the Maryland School for was fourteen, his parents divorced, and the Deaf with the class of ’82. he moved to Maryland so his mother For a few years after graduating could attend Gallaudet College (now from high school, Darryl worked for the Darryl Israel as senior Gallaudet University). Department of Justice until beginning his in 1982 His mother learned about a won- college education at Gallaudet; he was books from the places he has been to derful school in Maryland that Darryl involved with many different organiza- remember them by. Darryl also loves to could attend, and when Darryl found tions including Student Congress, Student collect refrigerator magnets from every out that the students at this school use Body Government, and several special country he has visited. Mostly, he enjoys ASL, he was excited to move and be able events which he chaired. He planned to spending time with his friends and having to meet new friends. When he entered the major in television production, but in his a great time. Maryland School for the Deaf in the fall junior year he left Gallaudet to work at Darryl’s advice to MSD students of 1977 as an eighth grader, he did not Deaf Reach and start a family; his first is “It is very important for you to respect know what to expect; he was very nervous. child, Jessica, was born in 1991 and then authority and in return, they will help you He still remembers the first day when he Zachary in 1993. to achieve your goals. I am encouraging you entered the classroom and saw everyone Darryl worked at Deaf Reach for to try your best to maintain good grades. signing—including the teacher! He was fourteen years as a program specialist/case You will be really thankful in the future overwhelmed with the realization that he manager, but he felt that he should go back that you did well in school and this may could use sign language without getting to school to finish a degree in American “guarantee” your future success.” MB Sign Language. He said, “To reach your goal, you have to be patient and persistent by fighting every barrier that you face and overcoming it.” He dreamed of becoming a teacher and helping high school students discover their personal potential as well as their linguistic heritage in the Deaf community. With his desire to teach, he went back to Gallaudet to finish his degree. After graduation, he worked as an ASL teacher in Potomac Falls High School in Loudon County, Va. He has been working happily as a teacher for the past five years; now he is creating another goal of getting his master’s degree in Deaf Studies from Lamar University. Darryl enjoys the adventure of traveling; he loves to learn about differ- Darryl Israel and his children, ent cultures and their history. He buys Zachary and Jessica

THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, spring 2009 35 Kathleen Charles, Dane Colbert, Mary Skinner BOARD OF TRUSTEES Agency Buyer Enhanced Program Coordinator Carol Snyder Debra A. Brinker, Mary Ann Kinsella-Meier Damon Sparrow Business Services Manager Cochlear Implant Coordinator Karen Steele Barbara Raimondo, Esquire Terry Spesick, Andrew Francis, Millie Russo Dolores vonGarrel President Supply Officer Student Life Supervisors Jenica vonGarrel Benjamin Bahan, Ph.D., Trudy Hugel, Verna Kramer Karen Whittaker Vice-President Fiscal Accounts Clerk Supervisor Administrative Assistant Jeanine Zwick Charles E. Poyer Jr. Russell Kestenbaum, Iantha Dean, Micia White, Secretary Accounts Payable Clerk Student Life Counselors William J. Bowman, JoAnn Kaulfuss Joseph Anthony, Secretaries Stephen Covington Treasurer Deputy Chief Operating Officer Francis Lanasa, Michelle Deacon H. Scott Hughes, Sedrick Dwyer, Mark DeSantis Roslyn Hannibal-Booker David G. Inouye, Alex Simmons Receptionist Lisa Drakes John Ertel, Ph.D. Computer Network Specialists Noa Dvir Connie Briscoe-Woodruff Paul Ritenour, Sr., Faculty Jason Johnson Ernest Hairston, Ph.D. Michelle Ailstock Data Processing Analyst Shannon Ambush Judith Martin-Diaz Sandra Harriman Cheryl Rasel Robin Kittleman Stella Antonio-Conley FAMILY EDUCATION/ Myra Barbour April Smith Cynthia Neese-Bailes, Ph.D. Shannon Smith E. Bernard Palmer, EARLY CHILDHOOD Suzanne Behun DEPARTMENT Debra Brinker Clarence Taylor III Charles Poyer, Jr. Wayne Wilkinson David A. Severn, Esquire Lori Britt Laurie Yaffe Dean Buck Maryann Swann, Carley Carbin STUDENT SUPPORT Director Joyce Cohen-Scher SERVICES Executive Committee Rudolph E. Gawlik William J. Bowman, Chair Lori Moers, Jody College Barbara Raimondo, Esq. Deborah Marquez Megan Conaghan Catherine Rader Secretary Supervising Teachers Pierre Dazé Family Services Specialists Benjamin Bahan, Ph.D. Cheri Dowling, Anne Drechsler Lawrence Cohen John Ertel, Ph.D. Partners for Success Coordinator John Felix Christopher Duck Cynthia Neese-Bailes, Ph.D. JoAnne Geppert Caitlin Schellhorn Charles E. Poyer, Jr. Faculty John Gibson Behavior Specialists Patricia Bergemann Cynthia Gilmore Karin Polzin Janell Bunn-Verdin Sabrina Harberts Mental Health Coordinator ADMINISTRATION Katherine Duck Joanne Hardesty Darlene Ewan Barbara Herschman Medical Sarah Fairbanks Elizabeth Hill Edward Cahill, M.D. James E. Tucker, Patricia L. Gilbert David Hirsch Patricia Citro, R.N., Superintendent Adrienne King Holly Hoglund Supervisor Robyn Lafferty Timothy Karman Stephanie Leake, R.N. Abigail Elliott, Amy Lindley Executive Associate Linda Kunz Pauline Yeargain, R.N. Jolene Whaley Luttrell Shelby Leilich Ruth Nelson, O.T.R. Gay Fout, Jeaninne Ranniger Secretary Ashley Levy Elaine Persons, R.P.T. Mary Ann Richmond Susan Maginnis Kathleen Waddell, R.N. Stanley C. Baker, Patricia Timm Deputy Superintendent Shelly McCully Diane Vari-Alquist William Pond Mental Health Linda Stull, Regina Wade Assistant Curator Elizabeth Reed Consultants Susanna Oliver Jennifer Willis Brandi Seaman Peter Coleman, M.D. Director of Pupil Personnel Services Lisa Skaggs Stephen Colyer, Ph.D. Teacher Aides Jessica vonGarrel Joseph Poirier, Ph.D. Nancy Cronk-Walker, Sheryl Berrigan Assistant Director of Yolette Cohen Teacher Aides Plant Operations Pupil Personnel Services/ Dianne Kirby Testing Coordinator Carol Baker and Maintenance Carolyn Markel Pamela Campbell John Cash, Sr, Larry Newman Carrie Shortt Publications Specialist Tammy Smith Karen M. Coale Maintenance Supervisor Celinda Rother, Esther Crowder Connie Pierro, Agency Grant Writer Peggy Dell Housekeeping Supervisor COLUMBIA CAMPUS Catherine Baptiste Erin Buck, Donna Derkowski Outreach Coordinator Deborah Doe Lewis Barnhart Michael Dunham Rusty Barnhart Kriste Hartman, John K. Snavlin, Community Relations Specialist Lashonda Gibson Adolfo Ceballos Carl A. Robin, Assistant Superintendent/ Karen Golshiri James Ellis Curator, Hessian Barracks Principal Kevin Hall Brenda Gill Eva Staubitz, Nancy Downey, Laraine Hardy Donald Girodo Director of Personnel Services Assistant Principal Maria Hourihan Steven Nalls Anny Currin, Richard Ballard, Tammy Jacobs Luis Pages Assistant Personnel Director Assistant Principal of Middle Janelle Johnson George Ruhl Daniel Hicks, Kay Spriggs, School/Enhanced Services Christine Lawn Bonita Thompson Toye Stokes /Dean of Students Joan Miller Vincent Velotta Personnel Associates Brian F. Alles, Christine Morreale Dianne Ward, Director of Student Support Services Mary Jo Palmisano Nutritional Services Office Clerk Thomas Cooke, Rosa Portillo Latrina Wallace, Manager Suzanne Schwertman, Library Media Specialist Daniel Rinas Angela Ali-Taha Chief Operating Officer Jennifer Mertes, Hazel Rinas Ray Branker David Gardner, Director of Communication Services Joan Richey Ronald Gibson Fiscal Officer Jenny Perry, Alma Rivera Karima Kanine Kerrie Koopman, Curriculum and Individual Teresa Scotton Wilma Oliphant Procurement Officer Education Plan Coordinator Leslie Schilling Pamela Presley Clifford Geffen Kelly Sicard STUDENT SUPPORT FREDERICK CAMPUS Jacqueline Guers Karen Sigmund SERVICES Mathis Hediger, II Nicole Sizemore-Smith Della B. Hager B. Sue Hill Barbara Smith Guidance Counselor Melinda Padden, Tara Holloway Ronnie Taylor Tamara Majocha Assistant Superintendent/ Kamilla Jakubowyc Christina Vorreyer-Davis School Counselor Principal Edna F. Johnston Cheri Winnings Adora Lehmann Lisa M. Houck Joseph Jordan, Jr. Mental Health Counselor Principal Intern/ Student Life Counselors Lisa Smith Christopher Kaftan Anna Amati Director of Cathleen Kettler Social Worker Curriculum and Instruction Alvin Amberg Theresa Napoli Lori Bonheyo, Vicki Kitsembel Susan Angell Bonnie Kramer Psychometrist Special Assistant to Principal Peter Badavas Kerri Lawler-Davis Barbara Ballard Richard Sarles, M.D. Amelia Pro, Mental Health Consultant Administrative Assistant Robert Lewis Ann Bartholomew Marsha Flowers, Lisa Flynn, Laura Lohmeyer Daniel Biskupiak Jerry Mabashov Eren Boden Medical Ann Hirsch, Mary Lynn Lally, Celine Lowrie, R.N., G. Kevin Strachan Eric Mansfield Donna Brandt-Chappelle Janet Mertz-Witczak Diane Brewer Director of Nursing Assistant Principals Susan Brooks Sajjad Aziz, M.D. Scott Morrison, Martin O’Brien Darrius Brown Joann Hueting, R.N. Director of Physical Education, Cameron Overs Michelle Palmer-Morales Robin Burrhus Leesa King, R.N. Summer Camps, Michael Chappelle, Sr. Joyce Rose, R.N. Facilities and Fields Judy Pfau Yolanda Colston Jacqueline Tota, R.N. Patricia S. Hodgdon, Ph.D., Dina Raevsky Francis Cooney Director of Janice Randall Deborah Cumberland Karen Tushek, O.T.R. Student Support Services Jane Redding Kristopher Davis Robin Weinrich, R.N. Marcia Virts, Kimberly Rogers Maria Gardner Teacher Specialist/ Abbey Roin-Thigpen Michael Gardner Plant Operations Instructional Coach Natalie Rooney Gaye Heisey and Maintenance Sara Ryan Patrick Rosenburg Susan Hosman Thomas LeQuire, Director of Paul Roult Lisa Hower Maintenance Supervisor Communication Services Adrienne Rubenstein Susan Kaplan Stephen Allison, Dirk R. Albrecht, Maria Ruiz Russell Koenig Maintenance Chief Dean of Students Dorothy Rust Patricia Kowalski Wayne Smith, Andrew Bonheyo, Laura Salak Ewa Kowalewska Housekeeping Supervisor Diane Kubey-Dunn Athletic Director A. Tim Scanlon Alice Lohoefer, Thea Levinson Secretary Donna Vogeler, Kathleen Setzer Jonnie Madsen Student Database Manager Cynthia Stieffenhofer Brent Bowers Katrina Mansfield Brian Brown Susan Luttrell-Jordan, Lorraine Stoltz Helen McClarin Keri Mays, Linda Stoltz, Jennifer Thomas Lillie Goodsell Jennifer Miller-Barron Linda Green William P. Thompson, Jr., Sarah Treese Thomas Noh Student Life Counselor Bonnie VanBuskirk George Papazis Robert Green Supervisors Terri Vincent Scott Perkins Edith Herrera Kathleen Baker, Stacie Warner Gary Phillips David Jones, Jr. Carolyn Hediger, Yvonne Lease, Jeffrey White Wendell Pratt James McKenen Wanda Naylor Larry Reedy Maria Meraz Gary Milburn Secretaries Teacher Aides Judd Rexroth Maribel Aponte-Ortiz Patrick Squire John Murphy Faculty Trude Buck Troy Towers Saundra Prestigiacomo Frank Allnutt Jimmy Butler Robert Traina Nathaniel Rollins Lynn Ballard-Weiner Bobbie Connelly Michelle Vigliotti Richard Rosensteel Nancy Crawford Timothy Vogeler Agnes Strakonsky Gussie Belisario Christopher G. vonGarrel Elisa Bennie Tamara J. 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