Wave of New Teachers Hits Gilman

September 21, 2000 Gilman School www.GilmanNews.com Volume =C, No. 1 Wave of New Teachers Hits Gilman BY JASON LEE , MIKE JESADA, AND THOMAS MARKHAM he worked for the Environmental Protection to play the guitar in his free time, he may This school year, eleven new Agency. However, after working at a very also participate in the guitar club. Al- teachers join the faculty from as near mind-numbing job at that agency, he decided though the transition from physical therapy as the Lower School and as far away it was time for a change in careers. He had to teaching seems a bit unusual, Mr. Brooks as Ireland. They bring a wide vari- always wanted to try teaching, so he tried commented, “I returned to teaching be- ety of talents to the community, not jobs at Sidwell Friends in DC and the Epis- cause I really missed spending a lot of time copal School of Dallas. He also taught at a with kids. I missed being in the classroom; just to the classrooms. From scien- New Hampshire boarding school for two I found dealing with kids regularly very tific research to painting to writing years, but he left because the “24-hour po- invigorating and enjoyable.” Mr. Brooks children’s books, the new teachers licing” started to wear him out. Later, he still enjoys his work in physical therapy have much to contribute to the stu- got engaged and went to Wake Forest on a as well, he maintains his practice on week- dent body and faculty alike. The ad- full scholarship for his Masters Degree. ends in addition to his duties at Gilman. After he received his degree, he applied and As tohis aspirations for the coming year, dition of so many new faces will was hired to teach at Gilman. His tasks here “I would like to have a successful year ath- help to offset the loss of those nine PHOTO BY JOHN MILLER include being one of two Deans of Students, letically and have my classes learn a lot of teachers who departed or began sab- Mr. Toby Broadus comes teaching biology, and coaching soccer and math.” lacrosse. Mr. Stewart looks forward to baticals upon completion of last to Gilman to fill the void left in the classics school year. The Gilman News working at Gilman because of the school’s department after the sudden and regrettable excellent reputation. He was further in- would like to welcome all these departure of Mrs. Sarbanes, who, ironically, trigued by the school’s its single-sex edu- knowledgeable instructors and wish was his Latin teacher in ninth grade before cational aspect, as this was one of the ideas them the best of luck for the 2000- he quit the subject. He graduated from he discussed in his thesis for his Masters. Gilman with the class of 1986 and went on 2001 school year. He hopes to “work really closely with Mr. to Swarthmore for his undergraduate stud- Martire and make it clear to the students that ies. After his stay at this renowned Pennsyl- the Deans are advocates to the students.” vania arboretum and institution, he taught at He also intends to learn the names of all the Inside...Inside... the Greenhill School in Dallas for seven students in the Upper School by winter va- years. Following a year of extra schooling cation. Mr. Stewart wishes to truly get to News: at the University of Pennsylvania, Mr. know every Upper School student on a per- Broadus came back to Baltimore last year to sonal level. Minor Campus Rennovation teach part time at Bryn Mawr, where his wife currently teaches. Now at Gilman, he teaches

Western Fires Wreak Havoc BY JOHN MILLER PHOTO Latin and plans to help coach the track team New Teachers Continued in the spring. Mr. Broadus hopes “to learn the ropes as quickly as possible” so that he can get into the normal swing of everyday school life. Ms. Megan Will- Features: iams joins the Upper School faculty Intramurals Revisited this year after spending much of the past decade at Johns Hopkins University where she received her Master’s Degree in biotechnology. A native of upstate Op/Ed: BY JOHN MILLER PHOTO New York, Ms. Williams was a re- searcher for seven years in an anesthesia George W. Stumbles lab at Hopkins. She was interested in Telemarketing: An Inside Mr. Ian Brooks returns to teaching here because “I wanted to work Perspective Gilman after several years of practice as a with high school students, and I was physical therapist. He holds a Bachelor’s really impressed with Gilman’s reputa- Degree in History from Johns Hopkins Uni- tion and students.” This is her first versity and a Masters Degree in physical experience teaching and she “would like therapy from Duke University. Mr. Brooks to impart some wisdom to teachers. I Sports: PHOTO BY JOHN MILLER was a member of the Gilman community want to learn from other teachers and Football Phenomenal several years ago, assisting in the swimming students.” Mr. Geoff Stewart program, but decided to leave to pursue his Soccer Starts Well adds teaching to a wide variety of experi- other interests. Along with teaching ninth ences as he joins Gilman this year. He gradu- and tenth grade mathematics, Mr. Brooks NEW TEACHERS, CONTINUED PAGE 5 ated from Colby College in Maine in 1991 will be the head coach for both Varsity with a degree in biology. The following year, Swimming and Water Polo. As he is learing Page 2 The Gilman News • September 21, 2000 Editorial George W. Loses Momentum BY ANDRE CHRISTIE

With his once double-digit lead over Al Purpose”, and, most recently, “Real Solu- attention to more practical issues such as an “Imperial Presidency” that is overly par- Gore completely erased, Republican presi- tions for Real People”, have made inviting education and Social Security. Gore, how- tisan and unaccountable to the public. Bush dential candidate George W. Bush an- targets for those who see him as shallow and ever, has moved on to the specifics of his could point out that whenever the Demo- nounced plans to redesign his presidential insincere. His promises to “restore honor goals for the country. The Democratic nomi- crats slander his state and offer statistics campaign in order to appeal to moderate and dignity to the White House” have fallen nee is constantly offering descriptions of im- about the poor quality of life in Texas, they voters once more. “I’m the underdog,” he on deaf ears; voters who refused to insist on pressively funded social programs that will are also deriding the efforts of a multitude acknowledged during an interview on Sep- Clinton’s resignation are not likely to sud- prove that he and his running mate are “for of citizens– both Democrats and Republi- tember 7th. Bush then explained his new denly be galvanized by Bush’s moralizing. the people.” Although his goals are ex- cans– who have cooperated with him in the campaign strategy with “town hall” meet- As the son of a former president, he is os- tremely high and his plans for financing them past. Their efforts have clearly led to some ings. He then described those whom he tensibly a privileged child out of touch with are vague, they at least give the impression progress in the state in areas such as envi- felt were excessively concerned about his most citizens’ interests. of expertise in numerous areas of govern- ronmental regulation and funding for fed- prospects for the presidency as “ready to Many crucial moderate voters do not view ment. Bush repeatedly states his hope that eral programs. Citizens would clearly view jump out of the foxhole as soon as the first him as a contemporary. Insulated from real- citizens will “judge his heart” rather than the attacks on fellow Americans as much more shell is fired” and claimed to have antici- ity by wealth and emboldened by an easy details of his Social Security privatization repugnant than charges against merely one pated a competitive race in the early days victory in a local election, Bush is alleged to plan. political candidate; it is Bush’s job to point of the campaign. Yet many observers, in- be ill-prepared for the rigors of the presiden- Bush has made no major changes to his out the nature of this trend to them. Fur- cluding prominent Republicans, worry that tial campaign. Even if he does win the elec- campaign staff for the entire duration of his thermore, many of the Democratic strate- the current slump in the polls is as much tion, his impatience and lack of attention to dip in the polls. Several of Bush’s higher- gies are as flawed or shallow as Bush’s are the result of an inherent lack of political details will prevent him from organizing an profile appearances have been in states alleged to be. The Vice President often at- skill and tact on Bush’s part as the Demo- effective administration. As proof of Bush’s where the Democrats are already weak. tacks Bush and Cheney for their connec- crats’ constant attacks. ignorance, they offer his frequent grammati- Even when he is in “battleground” states, tions to “big oil”. As a senator, however, The faults Bush’s critics warn of were cal errors and lack of detailed knowledge Bush tends to prefer heavily Republican dis- Gore himself sponsored legislation favor- vividly demonstrated by a pair of recent about his own plans for a balanced budget tricts, as opposed to areas with traditionally ing influential and environmentally dam- events. The Republican candidate recently and sound health care program. liberal or moderate voters. In addition, it is aging paper manufacturers. Bush might was locked in a fruitless dispute over the It is an exaggeration to claim that Bush’s uncertain as to whether or not a series of low- also comment on Leibermann’s sudden schedule of the upcoming debates. When poor public speaking, uneventful terms as a profile appearances will build enough popu- (and short-lived) insinuations that religion Bush announced plans for engaging in only governor, and upper class background will larity for the Republican to regain the initia- may indeed have a place in the U.S. gov- one of the three sessions proposed by the prevent him from being a successful presi- tive. Even the voters who are influenced by Commission on Presidential Debates, he dent,if elected. These potential disadvan- such gatherings may demand specifics de- was accused of attempting to avoid detailed tages are somewhat mitigated by his social tails about his plans for education, health discussion of supposedly vague and un- adeptness and appealing personality. Both care, and the budget. sound proposals, such as his envisioned will prove useful in the upcoming “town Bush and his staff could be actively ex- $483 billion tax cut. An obscene remark hall“ meetings he is scheduling for the next plaining the specifics of his agenda and find- directed at a New York Times reporter, few weeks of the campaign. ing vulnerable points within the Democrats’ whom Bush felt was biased against him, However, Bush and his campaign man- campaign. One possible way to do the lat- further damaged voters’ perceptions. agers have made several questionable moves ter is to actually de-emphasize the role he However, others note that Bush’s cam- since the Republican Party Convention in has played in governing Texas. The limited paign has always been seen as lacking sub- July. Many of his speeches have focused on nature of the Texan governorship’s powers stance and gravity. The unashamedly ide- leadership skills, strengthening the military, could be used to highlight the compromise, alistic slogans of his campaign- “Compas- and cleansing the White House of the previ- constructive dialogue, and bipartisanship sionate Conservatism”, “Prosperity with a ous administration’s legacy. He devotes less that helped burnish Bush’s image through-

out his terms. This might also allay fears of FROM VIEWIMAGES.COM PHOTO Gilman School George W. Bush speaks to a campaign audience. Editors-in-Chief Ben Piven 5407 Roland Thomas Markham Balto, MD Letter to the Editor ernment, or both men’s ambivalent attitudes Avenue 21210 Managing Editor Mike Jesada Features Editor Drew Todd towards violence in entertainment. So far, (410)323-3800 ext. 265 World News Colin Weiner June 14, 2000 he and his assistants have rarely exploited www.GilmanNews.com News Editor Mike Jesada these opportunities. Dear Editor, If Bush is to be successful, it is crucial The Gilman News welcomes letters Sports Editor Jeff Friedman Opinion Editor Andre Christie for him and Cheney to halt their preference to the editor, columns, and politi- Arts Editor Derrick Wang The editorial that the editors wrote in for friendly territory, brief synopses of im- cal cartoons from Gilman students, Online Editor Drew Todd the June 5th issue of The Gilman News is portant issues, and unwillingness to attack teachers, faculty, alumni, and from Copy Editor Bryce Becker excellent. The qualities you describe which the Democrats for their own blunders. The the community-at-large. The News Business Editor Justin Batoff should characterize the new headmaster are latter incidents are not likely to remain at reserves the right to edit for length just right, in my opinion! You and your the forefront of voters’ minds for long. Polls even indicate that the adverse reaction to and grammar. All items must be fellow editors have expressed yourselves Faculty Will Perkins thoughtfully, sensitively, and courageously. Bush’s vulgarity is already dying away; the signed and typed, preferably saved Advisors Mike Kelly I am sure that the members of the Gilman same will be true for issues and incidents on a 3.5 inch disk in Microsoft Steve Beyer Board of Trustees are impressed. I just he could use to weaken Gore and Word or Works format. Send cor- wanted to communicate to you my admi- Leibermann. Therefore, his upcoming re- respondence to The Gilman News, ration and positive feelings regarding what sponses to the Democrats’ challenges will Gilman School, 5407 Roland Av- Contributors: you have written. Have a great summer determine whether he regains the lead, man- Jason Lee Ken Kiyota enue, Baltimore, Maryland 21210 and all the best for the coming school year! ages to at least remain neck and neck with Scott Gehring Matt Tully Gore, or yields a significant margin to him or our e-mail address: Sincerely yours, going into the elections. [email protected] Redmond Finney Opinion The Gilman News • September 21, 2000 Page 3 The Cold Reality of Telemarketing: Cubicle Waste

BY BEN PIVEN Telemarketing. Selling credit cards via with no an- out of twenty some annoying telemarketer, the country an automatic dialing system. Sitting in a nual fee. people I con- would be a happier place. Think about how lonely cubicle in a seemingly anonymous They even tacted de- much aggravation that would save. Maybe corporate office building. Feeling like cursed at me manded that we could even eat dinner in peace. For God’s Dilbert. with incred- their name be sake, somebody make a Constitutional I experienced these things for quite a ible ven- taken off our Amendment for this one. If Al Gore and while this summer when I sold a plethora geance. Or, calling list. George Bush endorsed this, imagine how of visas and mastercards for a large finan- if they And, as my their poll ratings would skyrocket. Forget cial institution. I had decided that a posi- agreed to fill boss had said, education and Social Security! Americans tion in telemarketing would mean a lucra- out the we were le- care about keeping their homes safe from tive addition to my summer plans. How- credit appli- gally required telemarketers. ever, I soon learned that such impersonal cation with to fulfill this Summer jobs for seventeen-year-olds are labor, even when combined with incentives me, I imme- request. always a source of excitement and anxiety. for good performance, is not the least bit diately wor- For a But I lost my initial motivation after sitting pleasant. Recall Kevin Spacey’s charac- shipped while, when I in my super-clean, dull cubicle for what ter in the provocative film American them, be- answered the seemed like years on end. Now, I will con- Beauty, who proclaimed that he could no cause they phone at my fess that the hours were not too bad, and the

longer be a whore for the advertising in- were essen- www.dilbert.com own house, I pay was actually good. But, the plain truth dustry. Similarly, I came to realize that I tially my Popular symbol of the average worker stuck in middle tried to be about telemarketing is painfully evident to would not sell my soul on the altar of swin- stupid he- management, from the Scott Adams comic strip. nice to tele- me. It was the most boring way to spend dling ignorant Americans, most of whom roes. They marketers. I my precious days of summer. I suppose that are already mired in terrible debt. consented to buy my lowly product even af- realized that I was one of these sleazebags finding a good summer job is always some- I had not sufficiently prepared myself ter I had impolitely bothered them at home during the daytime, so I might as well at- what difficult. for hours of obnoxious phone calls to in- or at their place of work. tempt to empathize. However, I still found Most of my friends either never located nocent people around the country. Joe Any job that involves the act of pleading it terribly difficult to offer kind words to employment or despised their job. Yet, for Jones from Clarksville, South Dakota, and with potential customers gets especially tire- those intrusive servants of capitalism. I recall its drawbacks, the telemarketing experi- Mohammed Khattabi from Brooklyn, New some. And it becomes even grittier when ommend, based on my first-hand experience did teach me several skills which are York, were my electronic human contacts. you realize that your job title is ence, that telesales be severely limited by necessary to being a veritable salesperson, They were my best friends as well as worst “telemarketer,” a vocation that nearly causes the legislatures of our great nation. Run the but the effort proved too darn boring. I enemies. They could instantly hang up the people to spit on you. One young woman stinking enterprise out of business. longed for a job that provided real human receiver as I begged them to try out the burst out in furious anger because I misread Trust me on this one. If every American contact, fresh air, and the genuine sensation new 2.9 percent annual percentage rate her name on my computer screen. About one received one less phone call per day from that I was contributing to the productivity of society. Page 4 The Gilman News • September 21, 2000 World News Fires Ravage Western U.S. BY BRYCE BECKER Firefighters continue to struggle to the worst in over half a century. As bleak became so desper- quench the wildfires ravaging rural western as this sounds, officials say that this dire pre- ate that officials United States. The National Interagency dicament shows no signs of dissipating any- were forced to re- Fire Center (NIFC), reports that approxi- time soon. The monsoon season usually quest aid from mately 78 major fires in Montana, Idaho, brings showers up through the South and Canada, marking and Washington are destroying 1.4 million into the northern states, but that has yet to the first time that a acres of land, making this year’s fire season manifest itself this year. Meanwhile, the Canadian team has combination of 35 to ever “taken con- 40 mph gusts of wind trol” of an Ameri- and sporadic bursts of can fire. lightning has rendered Montana Gover- the firefighters inca- nor Marc Racicot pable of extinguishing was forced to ex- the blazes. tend the State of While attempts Emergency under to bring an end to the the label of State of destruction continue, Disaster since the the more than 10,000 initial declaration people involved still expired after 20 do not have enough days, and the blazes manpower to make a persist. Racicot can significant impact. now continue to use Senator Conrad Burns money from the of Montana blames his state’s general fund party dilemma on the and deploy Na- rejection of so many tional Guard volunteers. As of now, Troops to boost only 250 volunteers fire-fighting efforts, have been mobilized some uplifting to stop the fires in news in the midst of Montana and parts of scarce resources. northern Idaho. But As the fire Ed Nesselroad, a spreads more man- spokesman for the datory evacuations Forest Service, de- have been issued in Aug. 22— An air crane helicopter flies through a fends the decision. He Montana. Twenty plume of smoke on its way to dropping water on the claims that safety is to thirty homes that Toston fire, near Helena, Mont., a state overwhelmed the biggest concern, are considered po- with burning fires. and there are just not tential victims of enough trained, expe- the natural disaster were ordered abandoned watering the land, and, most importantly, rienced leaders avail- recently. Due to the massive nature of the keeping an eye on the hillside. Should the Aug. 11— The Ryan Gulch fire sets trees ablaze on a steep able. On August 17, fires, firefighters are focusing on the area fire work its way to the bottom, firefighters hill near Bearmouth, Mont. the need for assistance surrounding these houses by spraying roads, will have to act quickly to save these struc- tures from complete destruction. Since there is little anyone can do to stop the wildfires, residents of the area can only wait for tor- rential rain to put a stop to months of liv- ing in fear of destruction of their land and homes. While they await those rains, they are counting on the work of the firefighters to protect them and their homes from the horrible fires. Until nature fi- nally extinguishes the flames of the bru- tal fire, the locals can only hope for an end to this powerful force July 28— Firefighters set backfires to prevent further spreading near the California community of Kennedy Meadows, of destruction. a popular resort town. Features The Gilman News • September 21, 2000 Page 5

NEW TEACHERS, CONTINUED FROM Ms. Justine Hughes joins tion at Gilman will include teaching one PAGE 1 the upper school after spending the last two section of ninth grade religion as well as years in the Gilman Lower School where performing duties as chaplain to the school she spearheaded the French program. With such as leading sacred assemblies and help- that accomplished, Ms. Hughes plans to ing the middle and lower schools. In addi- teach two sections of French. She will also tion, Fr. Pietropaoli plans to become in- be the new director of Study Skills as she volved in human relations forums and the pilots the new ninth grade study skills course Human Relations Day. He remarked, “I love where she hopes to “get kids excited about teaching and I’ve been teaching all my life the program to gain greater awareness of as a priest and in doing youth work as well.” their own skillls and abilities.” In addition He cites youth work and teaching as the two to teaching, Miss Hughes will be editing the things that he has always been interested in

Upper School faculty newsletter and coach- BY JOHN MILLER PHOTO doing. When asked what he hoped to ac- ing intramural sports. Miss Hughes was complish this year, he responded, “To be- PHOTO BY JOHN MILLER PHOTO interested in teaching at Gilman where she gin to know the students on a personal level, could “function in a dual role of broaden- Mr. Christian Kirby so I can be a spiritual leader and to have the , class of ’96, Mr. Steve Beyer ing work with students and being a mentor didn’t have to venture far to find himself at students and faculy feel they can come and is the recipient of the Cooper fellowship this in the classroom.” Gilman this year after being a member of knock on my door at any time.” Fr. year at Gilman. He joins the community the history department at Roland Park Coun- Pietropaoli was especially impressed with after graduating from Dickinson College last try School for the past three years. Before the quality of teachers and the amount of spring where he was a captain of the base- that, he taught at Sidwell Friends in Wash- dedication they showed while looking at ball team as well as the Editor-in-Chief of ington D.C.- his hometown. This year, he Gilman. As he begins his teaching career the college paper. As the Cooper fellow, will be teaching four sections of ninth grade at Gilman, he hopes to “Keep the spiritual Mr. Beyer will be teaching two sections of religion along with helping out in the ad- mission of Gilman alive and well.” ninth grade English, assisting the admissions missions office. In terms of coaching, Mr. office, coaching soccer, fresh/soph basket- Kirby will be joining the lacrosse program ball and fresh/soph baseball, as well as as- at the fresh/soph or jv level. In addition, he sisting with the Gilman News. “I’m really hopes to become involved with the black looking forward to this year at Gilman. I awareness club, human relations commit- had so many great teachers during my time tee, and FCA. Due to his position teaching here, and now I have the opportunity to get across the street, Mr. Kirby said that he was a taste of what it is like to be a teacher my- BY JOHN MILLER PHOTO aware of Gilman and its reputation and cher- self.” ished the opportunity to teach religion here. Dr. Miller Karnes will be He added, “religion is really my passion” and has been attending various seminaries teaching three sections of U.S. History as since 1995 as he pursues ordination in the well as one section of the senior elective Dr. Michael Kelly joins the Methodist Church. When he was asked to course the Civil War. Dr. Karnes is joining History department at Gilman after teach- volunteer his hopes for the year, Mr. Kirby Gilman after earning his PHD at the Uni- ing for several years at the university level. responded, “I hope to impart some of my versity of Illinois. While he was there, he He holds a B.A. and an M.A. from City passion for religion to the students and to taught one year of English and three years College of New York as well as a Doctorate show them that all religions are important of history. When commenting about from The State University of New York at and deserve to be taken seriously.” Obvi- Gilman, Dr. Karnes said, “The more I Stony Brook. When he is not teaching U.S. ously excited about the opportunities

learned about about the school, the more I BY JOHN MILLER PHOTO History and Modern World, he will be a Gilman provides him as a teacher, Mr. Kirby liked it and wanted the opportunity to be a proud coach in the intramural program. In commented on Gilman’s diversity, “I think presence in the boys’ lives and get into the addition to his work here, Dr. Kelly also diversity really enriches a school when jux- fabric of the school.” Dr. Karnes is the as- writes children’s books. Dr. Kelly has lofty taposed with excellence of different types sistant coach of the boys’ water polo team aspirations for his students this year, espe- and Gilman definitely has that.” Mr. Kirby and plans to be the faculty advisor to the cially his Juniors. “My goals for this year finished by saying “I’m very excited to be martial arts club and aquatics clubs. When are to make my students question every- here, and I have the highest regards for the he was asked what his goals were for his joins thing: their textbooks, their courses, even students and staff. I am just honored to be Mr. Karl Connolly first year, he responded that he would like their sports. I want to indoctrinate my stu- here.” Gilman this year from the Maryland Insti- to have a good year and feel that he has been dents into listenting to National Public Ra- tute College of Art. A native of Ireland, an efficient teacher and coach. Dr. Karnes dio two hours a week, preferrably to All Mr. Connolly moved to Maryland in 1992 ended with the thought that he “wanted to Things Considered,and I want them to be- and received a Graduate Degree from the learn about teaching from the faculty and gin reading the New York Times. I want Hoffberger School of Painting in 1994. Mr. students as well as be a positive influence my students to learn what the intellectual Connolly is a well-known artist and main- in the life of the school.” world is listening to and thinking about.” tains his own studio outside of Gilman. He is renowned nationally and has had many successful show including those at Chrysler building in New York and the Contempo- rary Museum He will be teaching Studio Art, an overall survey course, and Advanced Painting. In addition to this, he will participate in the winter intramural program, run

PHOTO BY JOHN MILLER PHOTO the clock gallery, and organize a speaker series for assemblies. Mr. Connolly sum- is the Fr. David Pietropaoli marizes his aspirations for this year, “I school’s new chaplain after spending the last would like to continue where Mrs. Heuisler three years as a Professor at St. Mary’s left off, developing the art program to the Seminary in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Bal- point where we are consistently turning out timore native Fr. Pietropaoli was an Asso- well-informed, intelligent young artists.” ciate Pastor for ten years at parishes in

PHOTO BY JOHN MILLER PHOTO PHOTO BY THOMAS MARKHAM Westminster and Baltimore. His new posi- Page 6 The Gilman News • September 21, 2000 Sports Summer Renovation in Summary BY DREW TODD Locker rooms now Sophomore Locker Tile Flooring and grouped by advisory room rennovated for New Carpet Installed

As students return to Gilman this year, classes, detention In keeping with the renovation of locker one of the most noticable changes they no- The former Sophomore locker room located rooms, the carpet in the terrace-level hall- tice will be decision made by the admin- nearest to 010 has been converted into ad- ways and tenth-grade locker rooms of Carey isration to group lockers by advisory groups ditional classroom as well as a detention Hall has been replaced with a much more instead of using the traditional class divi- room. All lockers were removed along with sanitary tile floor. New carpeting has also been installed along the first-floor hallways. sions. In addition, some lockers have been the carpeting. Chalkboards, chairs, and MILLER JOHN BY PHOTO removed from the terrace level of Carey Hall desks were moved into the room to provide INTRAMURAL ENTHUSIAST KEN while new lockers were installed in the Sci- for any small classes that will utilise this KIYOTA, ’01, DONS HIS UNIFORM ence Building for advisory groups run by classroom. However, the room will be used Sweatsuits Added to WITH PRIDE. science teachers. However, Seniors will not mostly for fifth-period detention sessions New Team Bus be affected by the new organization as their as it is within close proximity of the Deans’ Gym Uniforms lockers will remain in the Senior Room. office. Co-Dean of Students Mr. Martire noted Athletic Director Mr. Holley explained Arrive that the main purpose of the move was to during a recent Assembly that, in addition One of Gilman’s well-used vans used for spread out students. The administration felt to the usual t-shirt, shorts, socks, and ath- transportation of athletic teams and classes that overcrowding on the terrace level was letic supporter received by all Upper on field trips has been retired in favor of a contributing to much of the property dam- Schoolers, all students this year will be modern school-bus style vehicle painted with age occurring in the locker rooms. “Some given a sweatshirt and sweatpants as part the school name and logo. The new bus has students might not be thrilled about being of their gym uniforms. The new gear was a radio as well as air conditioning, allowing back in 010,” he said, “but they are getting distributed in the hope that a more uniform the athletes to breathe a very cool sigh of re- used to it. And, of course, students can still “team” appearance could be maintained in lief after away games. Everyone will also hang out where they want.” all sports, even during the coldest seasons be happy to know that the vehicles have many of the year. PHOTO BY JOHN MILLER PHOTO more safety features, including emergency This sparsely furnished former locker exits in the back and roof. room awaits those with detention. Sports The Gilman News • September 21, 2000 about his own plansPage for a balanced 7 budget Gilman Sports Briefs

BY JEFF FRIEDMAN Cross Country Water Polo The cross-country teams are lucky that end of the first week of preseason. “We’re After one of the program’s most success- a dominant force in the MIAA for several it’s been a cool summer. Entering the sea- a definite underdog,” he said concerning the ful seasons in years, Gilman water polo has years, Watts points out that McDonogh has son in below-average shape, they have a lot team’s dual-meet season. “Our goal is to undergone a major make-over. Despite re- lost its star player this season, causing Watts of work to do and can’t worry about faint- get two [dual-meet] wins because in each turning only three players to the varsity pro- to predict, “McDonogh and we should be ing under the sun. Coaches Thompson, of the last two seasons we got one.” gram and bringing in new head and assis- contenders for the MIAA championship.” Duncan, Thornbery, and Trapp will be push- It will be tough for the JV to repeat last tant coaches, the water polo program looks The program is excited to welcome five ing a mostly new group of runners to get year’s undefeated dual-meet record. With to continue to remain as competitive as it new freshmen to preseason, and hopefully into shape quickly. several of last fall’s top runners moving on was last season. more by the time school begins. Last year, This season, the cross-country program to the varsity, the JV will need to see many With last season’s head coach Randy the JV had only one freshman, Gibbs Burke, has only one returner, Jono Vander Kolk, to new runners come out by the beginning of Hyre moving to Indonesia, Gilman has hired and was made up primarily of sophomores, the varsity, forcing last year’s JV stars to school. With Coach Thornbery’s hard prac- Ian Brooks to take over the head coaching many of whom will be moving up to the step up. Vander Kolk, co-captain of the var- tices, by the time the season starts the team position. Coach Brooks was an assistant varsity this season. sity, will not be able to do it all himself. The should be in competitive shape. coach for the team several years ago. He The teams’ fans hope the program has team will need last year’s top JV runners, “The JV is going through a rebuilding will be looking to seniors Matt Swensen, Pat another successful season for the players’ Teddy Wiles (‘02), Joe Campanella (‘01), year,” Coach Thornbery commented. “If Watts and Chris Oliver to lead the team and sake and so that they can see Singleton and Nick Bell (‘01), as well as last year’s juniors Drew Todd and Jeff Friedman, and set an example for the guys filling in the Mathews’s enthusiasm in his announce- JV track two-mile champion Matt Tully sophomore Jake Baker stays healthy, and spots of the eight graduated players from last ments at assembly. (‘02), to give the team a strong top five. In the newcomers stay focused, we should be year’s team. the 5K Spiked-Shoe Invitational varsity respectable.” So far, a couple of these “new- Watts has been looking forward to and Alum at Penn meet, Tully stepped up to finish first for comers” make things look a little brighter working hard for this season. While he ac- As if his athletic resume was not impres- Gilman, sixty-fourth overall, in the season’s for the JV such as sophomore Lee Levitas knowledges that it is a “rebuilding” year for sive enough already, Gilman graduate Mike largest race. Perhaps Wiles might have hung who ran especially well considering that he the team, he is still optimistic about the pos- Faust (‘00) added another tremendous ac- with him had he not lost his shoe during the missed preseason. The JV will also benefit sibilities for this team to be as competitive complishment to his high school athletic ca- middle of the race. Varsity will also benefit from the experience and leadership of as last year’s- maybe even more. To do this, reer. This summer, at the USA Wrestling’s from freshmen phenom Bobby Lipman who Tommy Coughlin he says that the team must “work really hard Freestyle Junior Nationals in Fargo, N.D., came in first for Gilman at the Spiked Shoe While the glory days for Gilman cross and get into shape really fast.” He adds, “We Faust became Maryland’s first wrestler to Invitational JV race before he was promoted country, with David Chalmers and Shamos need people to start stepping up and taking come in first place in both the Greco-Ro- to Varsity. Whelton, are long gone, this year’s teams leadership roles.” Last year, the varsity was man and freestyle competitions. Gilman Varsity head coach Mr. Thompson was could shape up nicely by the champion- competitive with McDonogh for the first congratulates Mike Faust and wishes him not optimistic about the team’s shape at the ships. time in years. Whereas McDonogh has been good luck this year at UPENN! Intramurals in Perspective: One Senior’s Fond Recollection BY KEN KIYOTA When I first came to Gilman in the sixth myself when I hear we are running a sce- the Intramural program is actually fun. Con- I do this because I know I am able to run a grade, I distinctly remember running my nic, I laugh and bound gleefully down its trary to what I thought in the sixth grade, mile a day and not be completely drained first scenic. The experience taxed my gravel pathway. Believe me, it is very dif- Gilman is not out to make athletics miser- afterward. This may not be an accomplish- wheezing, doughy body to the point of ut- ficult to admit, but I owe my slow, yet able for students. For people who are unin- ment for the athletically gifted. I am aware ter exhaustion. That was the day I realized steady, athletic improvement to the Intra- terested in the traditional sports (soccer, bas- of the pains they go through to achieve their I did not like Gilman athletics. How could mural program. Lack of coordination and ketball, football, etc.), there are other alter- goals of skill and fitness. It is, though, a they possibly force their students into such general athletic talent forced me into the In- natives. Gilman goes so far as to offer such great accomplishment to the little pudgy torture? As the runs became longer, I recall tramural program year after year. I admit diverse activities as table tennis, martial arts, sixth grader who was once the slowest in Mr. Foreman trailing the pack stragglers, that there probably has not been a day where ultimate frisbee, golf, and even improvisa- the pack but can now keep up with relative forcing them to continue moving. I was one I would not have rather been doing some- tional acting as options. In addition to this, ease. of those stragglers. My face was red and thing else than giving up an hour of home- Gilman allows students to bulk up and get I want to take this moment to thank the sweaty, and all I could do was hope that the work time for Intramural sports. I can think into shape through their fitness program. Intramural program. Without the teachers’ undulating motion of my staggering gait of innumerable things I would rather be When variety is considered, Intramurals are austere instistance on attendance and par- could hypnotize me so that I would feel the doing each day as we trudge along in our certainly not lacking. ticipation, I might still be that red-faced pain no longer. Vain hopes they were. I embarassing uniforms. I could be sleep- As one who will have completed seven porker who almost had a heart attack when would go home each day and describe in ing, I could be eating, I could even be watch- years of Gilman education without taking attempting to come to a brisk trot. I would detail to my mother, with a lump in my ing television or playing Monopoly. Just part in interscholastic sports, I believe I can never have gotten into improvisational act- throat, how terrible the running was and how as I shove pills of medicine into the throat speak for the Intramural program better than ing without the Intramural program. So the teachers were relentless in their torment. of my reluctant cat, Gilman has thrust most. Although I remain silent when the thank you Intramurals! Although you’ve I am now a senior! As opposed to a Intramurals into my life. crowd expressly disapproves of the decree been unpleasant at times, I can now see it’s twelve-minute mile leaving me collapsed on Coincidentally, it was for both mine and that each intramural athlete will run one mile all been for my own good! the grass, I now eat eight-minute miles for the cat’s own good. Another thing I hate to every day, I furtively congratulate myself breakfast. Instead of having the urge to wet admit is that there are certain times when and ever so slightly pat myself on the back. Page 8 The Gilman News • September 21, 2000 Sports Football Promises Success European Futbol Renaissance BY SCOTT GEHRING BY MATT TULLY As the August sun beat down, one thing The Gilman football team has been an ments, “We have a strong core of veterans team leadership and pure speed. Also lead- besides heat and humidity was for sure: the undefeated powerhouse for the last two and bright new talent.” ing the senior class are brothers Andrew and weather will not keep the 2000 Gilman soc- years. They have beaten up on local teams The current team understands that the Jamie Ryan, known for their strength and cer team from strapping on their shin guards, with ease and shown superior skill. This season will be demanding. The players will quickness, and goalie Andy Windsor. pulling up their socks, and lacing their spikes. year, the mighty Greyhounds have decided need to be in the best physical shape pos- Soccer fans are looking forward to see- Despite a weak season (1-19-1) last year, to test the next level of football by opening sible. For this reason, all the football playing the junior stars pick up where the former optimism is still evident among these ath- ers gave up the last senior class left off. The abilities of Brooks letes. As one dedicated fan pointed out, month of their summer Long, Edward Douglas, and Ben Leaverton “This is a rebuilding year. Let’s see how they to endure two grueling will hopefully contribute to a very success- can bounce back”. They should not be practices a day. This ful season. Sophomore returners James Pil- counted out. commitment will allow grim and Z. Ross Fragapane also look to Our Greyhounds have already started the Greyhounds to make a big contribution this year. In addi- stronger than last year with a 9-1 league dominate on the field. tion, the team welcomes last year’s JV stars record. They even looked better in their Senior Matt Turner who finished with a 8-10-1 season last year losses to C says, “Personally, I league dread two-a-days, but power Mt. after the start, I realize Carmel and they are for the good of Loyola. In a the team.” In addition great effort, to practicing everyday, they the team is on a weight pounded the lifting program to as- ball past the Quarterback Ambrose Wooden aims his pass at reciever. sure that all the athletes Loyola are in the best possible keeper three up the season against nationally-ranked shape for the season. times and DeMatha. The Gilman squad went into the It is hard to tell how the 2000 team will only trailed game with no fear and left DeMatha with a continue to deal with the pressures of re- by two at the 14-0 shutout, ending DeMatha’s 31-game maining undefeated for the third season in final whistle. winning streak. Not only did this keep a row. The 48-0 win over Splading in the One of the Gilman’s 23-game winning streak in tact, but follow-up game to DeMatha shows the nicest scores it also it gave the Greyhounds national re- team’s focus. It will take more than physi- of the game spect. cal ability; the team will have to be men- came from The 2000 Gilman varsity football team tally prepared for every game. is trying to keep the momentum rolling off the foot on last year’s undefeated squad. Fortunately, Ben the Greyhounds return many key players on Leaverton. both sides of the ball. This year’s team is The team’s very talented and energetic. win over “We are stacked in every facet of the Park came game,” says senior Greg Lotz. “Our backs from a game-win- and receivers have the ability to make big PHOTO BY DR. MELOY plays, and our line is strong and skilled ning second Senior Joe Denardi wins head ball despite losing effort to Severn. enough to give them the opportunity. The half goal by defense is stronger than ever and will domi- Brooks nate the league.” This was very evident as Long. This was a great improvement con- under Coach Burke Rogers. Gilman’s tough defense played brilliantly sidering Loyola’s stature in the A league. With Coach Ned Harris holding the reins against DeMatha and Spalding, both shut- With a 1-3 record, the team remains optimis- again this year, the team is seeing the re- tic toward many B league match-ups com- sults of its hard work, dedication, and good outs. The defense swung the momentum of BY DR. MELOY PHOTO the DeMatha game with Napoleon Sykes’s Grant Zimmerman heads for the ing up soon. sportsmanship. An example of the improve- interception and return for a touchdown in goal line. Almost all of the prospects and returners ment of their play from last season is the the second quarter. for this year worked out during the summer number of goals scored, which was a weak on rec. teams or simply practicing valuable The defensive squad will lead the 2000 As the Hounds approached this season, point last year. Brooks Long points out that skills learned from varsity and junior varsity team. Only allowing an average of three they were filled with anticipation and “moving down to the B League [in the coaches. Examples of this work ethic include points per game last year, this year’s defense loaded with talent. It will be another ex- MIAA] will improve the record,” and help junior Brooks Long playing in Spain with is more intense and tenacious than ever. It citing and winning season for the varsity them develop for the future. Even though his Baltimore Football Club team and senior will be lead by returning starters Dan Zito football team and its supportive fans. they are technically in the B League this Crawford Hawkins’s daily workouts during and Starrett Esworthy. Esworthy, preparing Not to lose focus with all of the hype year, they still will play several A League the hot July days. As one of the first teams for the season, says, “This year’s team has a surrounding the varsity season, this year’s powerhouses. Watch out for some upsets! to start practicing this summer, everyone on chance to put Gilman on the board in terms JV team is hoping for another strong sea- The JV team is looking for a big year campus could see them running the mile, of football recognition. We have a great op- son. By opening up with a lopsided win this season with Coach Rogers running the stretching, and preparing for next season. portunity and we need to continue working against Spalding, the JV looks very prom- show. In addition to some fresh talent com- The players have decided that this year will hard.” Also making major contributions to ising, but still has much room to grow. The ing up from the middle school, the team will be different. this year’s team are juniors Stan White and team always plays with heart and energy be lead by players from last year’s 5-6-4 This year’s squad is mostly lead by re- Glen Rivers. when on the field and should be filled with fresh-soph team, such as team leaders Allen turning seniors, including Crawford With this deadly combination of a skilled future Gilman varsity football stars. The Barrett and R.D. Niller. With aleague record Hawkins, who was considered by many as offense and a suffocating defense, the JV players have been working hard with of 7-0, the team has shown many signs of last year’s most valuable player, Justin Wil- Hounds should be better than ever. Coach the varsity this summer. You can be sure good things to come in wins over Park and liams, who displays clear athletic ability, Joe White believes this team has the ingredients the 2000 Greyhound squad will be set on Severn. Denardi, who always shows the crowd great for another outstanding season, as he com- continuing Gilman’s winning tradition. foot work, and Pat Ercole, who gives the