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September 4 , 2009 Gilman School www.GilmanNews.com Volume CVIII No. 1 Students’ Voices Will Be Heard BY THE NEWS STAFF Gilman students all have an opinion. RULES This year, we students will have the 1) No anonymous postings. opportunity to post these opinions on the new bulletin board in the library. The People must attach their name to their opinions. This was done in order to insure that hope is that this opportunity for open no one will use someone else’s name when posting a thought. Also, if people put their communication will help spur a deep and names, a real dialogue can ensue among students and the entire community can gain meaningful dialogue within the school community. Of course, with any new from it. Students will give the card to Ms. Fuller and she will confirm that the student feature at Gilman, there are rules. is who he says he is. To post an opinion: Students or faculty 2)Posts will remain on the board for one week. need only to fill out a white index card in the library, sign it, and give it to a librar- This gives time for responses to the posts to be written and posted under it. ian. Over the summer, we met to create 3) No inappropriate language. some simple rules that were not restric- This goes without saying. Students are expected to express themselves in a mature and tive of content, but simply to ensure the board’s success. A group of 3 faculty educated manner. members (Ms. Fuller, Dr. Kelly, Mr. Per- kins) and 3 students (Connor Lounsbury, Ned Whitman, Christian Moscardi) cre- In the case of a questionable posting, the group of 3 teachers and 3 students will meet immediately to decide whether ated and reviewed the rules. With both or not the message should be posted. This will ensure a fair review from both sides of Gilman’s community members. faculty and students in the group, we can assure that everything was done in order Some of the hot topics last year were: Food. Sports. Assemblies. Senior speeches. to give the community a great place to Hopefully, students will continue to feel passionate and get these issues up on the board. Let’s get the conversation have lively debate. started.

A New Vishio

BY AMIT VOHRA School studying for his doctorate in Ethics. He hopes to finish his disserta- Joining the faculty this year is tion, which focuses on philosophical Mr. Alex Vishio, who graduated from theology and the foundation of ethics, Gilman and taught here seven years ago. by the end of this year. He kept up his Possessing strong language skills along Greek and Latin while in Chicago and with a background in theology and also picked up French and German at philosophy, Mr. Vishio will be teaching the school. both introductory Greek and (a couple Mr. Vishio’s excitement in returning of) sections of Latin 2 while helping out to Gilman has been reinforced by the with the Vergil class. His other assign- continued growth and reputation in this ments include providing assistance to institution’s academic environment. the JV Football and Fresh Soph Bas- “Since I taught at Gilman, one thing ketball teams.He is excited to be back that has not changed is Gilman’s com- at Gilman and says that he “look[s] mitment to excellence and all around forward to working with and interacting flourishing of the student body,” thus with the Upper School students.” Unlike says Mr. Vishio. In his view, these his stay at other institutions where, in factors make Gilman “unique in the his words, “focus was primarily upon world of secondary education and that academic subject matter, the interac- is something to be proud of and worth tion with students at Gilman is more appreciating.” ahead. Apart from love broad based. At Gilman, I will enjoy for the school, there is one more thing working with students in a whole range that brought Mr. Vishio back to his of activities, not merely academic but high school alma mater. “I was called also social, athletic etc.” in to make sure the classics depart- Prior to his return, Mr. Vishio was ment chairman behaves.” Looks like at the University of Chicago Divinity Mr. Vishio Sr. better watch his back. Like father. Like son. Gilman welcomes another Vishio into the family. Photo by Cooper Jackson.

Features: Food Variations (Page 3); Summer Artist William O’Brien (Page 4); Indie Spotlight (Page 4)

Exclusives: Does Gilman Change: Editorial (Page 2); Gilman Welcomes New Faculty (Page 5)

Sports: JV/Frosh Playoffs Cancelled (Page 5); Fall Previews (Pages 6-8); Brodsky’s Public Apology (Page 8) September 4, 2009 Gilman School www.GilmanNews.com Volume CVIII No. 1 Gilman Changes...Hopefully

Welcome back. As we all pile have not thought about before.” can assume that the community is So, we’ve got Wi-Fi and a place back into Gilman’s hallways, we Mr. Schmick is also supportive of content with its environment. And where we can post our opinions have to make note of some impor- the board, however, he comments, we know that’s not true. Everyone and be heard. It seems that life is tant changes going on around the “I do not understand why students has to take the time to get to the golden and the communication lines campus. As already mentioned didn’t find a place to vent. My door library and post opinions and ideas. are really opening up. Well, let’s not on page one, we have the bulletin is always open.” Nevertheless, he Let’s flood the administration with get too far ahead of ourselves. The board. Many of us remember Chris hopes that students will feel com- our ideas and not stop until changes bulletin board is worthless unless Maddox’s controversial blog last fortable in “expressing their opin- are made. And what better topic we take full advantage of it. For year where students could freely ions and being disagreed with.” to start with than the most major example, if the Wi-Fi doesn’t seem post their opinions anonymously. The administration credits Dr. change this year….Wi-Fi. to be working later this month, then This year, Chris’ legacy continues… Kelly with the idea for the board. That’s right. After years of debate, we should all witness hundreds of sort of. Ms. Fuller, who will hopefully be Gilman has finally decided to go notes on the bulletin board showing The bulletin board is a communal busy all year keeping the bulletin wireless. Why did it take so long? our. In terms of using the Wi-Fi, forum where we are free to post our board updated with the latest opin- Mrs. Turner clearly states, “I was we have to be careful and follow opinions. We really should write ions, stated, “Doctor Kelly brought the impediment to having Wi-Fi the AUP. The administration will what we actually think without fear up the idea of students posting opin- because I have dealt with many be waiting for the first kid to make of reprisal. This is a great oppor- ions on a public forum. The board abuses of internet on campus. I a dumb mistake and will have no tunity for us to have conversations will give students and faculty a lot of was looking at it through the lens problem taking it away. You’ve been about the things that bother us. benefits, specifically, a more imme- of trouble versus the lens of oppor- warned. Whether it is yesterday’s assembly diate way to get voices heard.” And tunity.” Mr. Schmick credits Mrs. Gilman offers us abundant or tomorrow’s lunch, we have to take for the community’s sake, we hope Turner, Mr. Gorski, and Mr. Heu- opportunity and hopefully, we all the initiative to put down what we that people recognize this benefit beck with initiating this project, recognize and appreciate this. But feel. If we want to see change, this Ms. Fuller speaks of and take full calling it a “joint effort.” Although it we should always look for ways to may very well be the best way to see advantage of it. As soon as we find is not set in stone when this feature improve. Mrs. Turner opines, “We it come to pass. The faculty, admin- something we’re unhappy with, we will become available, Mr. Schmick pride ourselves on being a school istration, and our fellow students need to go and write it down and affirms, “It’s happening in Septem- that prizes debate, different points will all be able to gage the sentiment get it up there for people to see and ber.” However, the administration of view, and learning from one of the school. Mrs. Turner expects respond to. reminds us that with every new another.” Let’s live up to this reputa- that the board will “capture a lot of Is this for real? Is the administra- privilege comes responsibility. Mr. tion. Good luck with the new year interest” and hopes that it “will be tion making a legitimate attempt Schmick expects students to exer- everyone…and may all our thoughts very educational, help us to learn to hear the students out? We think cise this privilege responsibly and be heard. something from one another, and yes. The ball is in our court now. If act in accordance with the AUP and to think about something that we nobody posts, the administration their common sense. -CJL

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Contributors: Amit Vohra, Walt Saunders, Max Brodsky, Ben Delwiche, Cooper Sutton, Joon Lee, Andrew Schwab, Shane Edgar Ms. Fuller is ready to post students’ comments. Photo by Cooper Jackson. September 4, 2009 Gilman School www.GilmanNews.com Volume CVIII No. 1 FLIK Flexes Feeding Program

BY DARA BAKAR Ms. Collier and Chef Mikalov stated: year is a program called “Project Clean menu, many seniors are looking for- “When menus are designed, we try very Plate”. All food waste in the dining hall ward to exercising their long awaited With the beginning of another school hard to ensure that we keep in mind all from students will be evaluated and senior privileges. Jason Park (’10) year come exciting changes to the FLIK students from K through 12. This would turned into compost, a move that FLIK declared: “Going off campus for lunch dining program. The 2009-2010 school include students with religious require- hopes will be friendlier to the environ- is something you really look forward year will feature a return to the “nutri- ments, allergies and diabetes.” Thus, ment. to as a Gilman student. Especially tional standards” set forth by FLIK in FLIK has to not only feed the Upper Additionally, an ambitious group of after seeing last year’s efforts to gain its initial proposals to Gilman. This School but also the Lower and Middle students on the Upper School Food Com- such privileges as juniors, I think most year’s dining program is going back to Schools, a fact that is often forgotten by mittee known as the “Chow Hounds”, of us will be taking full advantage of the basics by taking suggestions from hungry Upper School boys. along with the parent members and our senior privileges.” Tyler Kolle (’10) all three food committees of the lower, The primary changes to this year’s Mr. Bill Senft, head of the Committee, agreed: “I’m really looking forward to middle and upper schools. While the dining program will include entrees will seek to develop fifteen new hot my senior year and having the ability to dining program will seek to redress and grille selections at every station to dishes for the Upper School. Mr. Senft go off campus for lunch. I’m also excited many of the issues brought up last year, speed up the lines, a new salad bar, a affirmed: “The mission of the Chow about FLIK’s efforts to be greener.” it will also stay true to the standards new Nibbles Bar, and different bever- Hounds is to help FLIK develop hot It is clear that Ms. Collier and Chef that were initially proposed by FLIK. ages. While most students will readily main entree dishes that students will Mikalov are doing the best that they This means that burgers and fries will find the Nibbles Bar where they served really enjoy – Chow Hound Specials. can to provide the Upper School with be replaced with more healthy entrees. leftovers last year, FLIK has decided to Dishes from students, their families, a healthy, albeit delicious menu. Ms. Most excitingly, both the students and change this station. The Nibbles Bar will and special cookbooks that also meet Collier and Chef Mikalov affirmed: the faculty can look forward to quicker now feature many international foods the Gilman nutrition and health stan- “We’re trying to see what works. We lines and a Nibbles Bar. ranging from Italian lasagna to Mexi- dards.” Justin Schuster (’11), a member only have the best interests of the Although Gilman students provided can tacos. While the Nibbles Bar will at of the Chow Hounds, agreed: “The students at heart.” Indeed, this year’s FLIK with many suggestions for the first feature daily entrees to speed up goal of the Chow Hounds is to develop dining arrangement looks to be a major dining program last year, many of the efficiency, it will slowly incorporate new entrees that are both healthy and deli- improvement over last year’s program. comments included unhealthy sugges- foods and recipes. Ms. Celeste and Chef cious.” Mr. Senft added that if anyone tions such as “more pizza and hot dogs.” Mikalov affirmed the efficiency of the - students, parents, etc. - is interested FLIK, however, has decided to remain updated program: “We believe that this in submitting recipes, he should send true to its original promise to the school year students will be able to obtain and them to chowhounds@googlegroups. in providing the students with a menu eat their lunches much faster than last com. that is both nutritious and appetizing. year.” Another exciting initiative this Despite the revisions to the dining September 4, 2009 Gilman School www.GilmanNews.com Volume CVIII No. 1 TT HEHE AARTSRTS

“Lights” by Evan Warnock Student Showcase: William O’Brien ness of the exercise,” he commented. BY NED WHITMAN After a long day of work, pre-college As the school year concluded in students had the fun and exciting city of June, artist William O’Brien (’10) Providence at their fingertips. At night packed his palette and paintbrushes and on the weekend, “I had the chance to study art for 6 weeks at one of the to be a part of Providence’s active art nation’s best art schools, Rhode Island and music scene. Living at the bottom School of Design (RISD). William trav- of College Hill, I was at the center of eled to Providence, Rhode Island to the city’s art culture,” William added. participate in the RISD Pre-College “All in all, I’m glad I dedicated Program, which gives high school stu- some hard work to art this summer,” dents a taste of a college art student’s remarked William. When asked if life. The program allows “students he would suggest this program to [to] live in residence halls, attend other Gilman students, William social activities and demonstrate high responded, “Definitely. I am sure levels of initiative and responsibil- other artists at Gilman would enjoy ity for their work” (www.risd.edu). spending a summer in Providence to Each week, William took a wide develop their portfolios just as I did.” range of classes in several artistic disciplines, such as art history, basic design, foundation drawing, and a major of his choice. Each student attending pre-college chooses a major ranging from comic book art and industrial design to traditional photog- raphy and painting. Having developed a strong background in this discipline at Gilman, William chose to major in painting. He made around ten serious paintings and drawings this summer— the smallest 18 in x 24 in and the larg- est 24 in x 54 in. The painting course provided William the opportunity to paint figures from life, which “took me one to two seven-hour sittings to A drawing William made in foundation One of the many figure paintings William created during his time at RISD. 18 in x 24 in. complete depending on the serious- drawing. 18 in x 24 in. Inkwash on Paper. Oil on Canvas. Indie Spotlight: Deer Tick BY MICHAEL KATZ hit off of this album is “Dirty Dishes,” why they cite “beer” as one of their chief see them live at Sonar on October 21st an upbeat song with contrastingly influences on their MySpace page. Deer as part of the Partisan Records tour. If

Folk-rock fans, fans of southern rock depressing lyrics about hopeless desires Tick’s great range and familiar lyrics you wish to casually listen, I recommend and all of its progeny, and fans of NBC and the miserable, lonely life that are what create their immediate appeal “Dirty Dishes” and “Smith Hill” from News Anchor Brian Williams, Deer many experience. Other gems include and although it’s a school night, you can their respective releases. Tick is the band for you. Conceived as “Baltimore Blues No. 1”, a tune about the solo project of Providence native betrayal and temptation and “Art Isn’t John McCauley III, Deer Tick has risen Real (City of Sin)”, a song where McCauley from humble beginnings to become is self-deprecating and pessimistic about the feature of the first episode of his future. In June 2009, they released Brian Williams’ web-only music show their second studio album, Born on Flag BriTunes. In April 2009, Rolling Stone’s Day. On this album, the band seemed David Fricke named Deer Tick the more confident in their abilities and number one “Breaking Band” at South- explored more combinations of backing By-Southwest 2009, an annual Austin music and singing. This maturation festival showcasing the breakout artists led to compositions like “Song About in the upcoming year. This success can A Man,” a seemingly genuine song that be attributed to many things including sticks to the same simple guitar riff McCauley’s almost endearing, grating for the entire song while McCauley’s voice and intelligent use of the guitar rasp takes control. In “Smith Hill” and drums of Christopher Dale Ryan, and “Friday XIII,” McCauley sings of Dennis Ryan, and Andrew Toblassen. both lost love and the hopelessness McCauley’s voice in conjunction with and pain that follow. “Straight Into A his angst-filled, bluesy lyrics directs the Storm,” one of my favorites off of the songs while Christopher Ryan provides album, is a quintessential blues-rock complementary lead guitar and the song containing Toblassen’s best guitar occasional solo. solo, reminiscent of the sound of Stevie Deer Tick’s first studio album, Ray Vaughan. “Stung,” the final song War Elephant, was released on Feow! lasting 11 minutes long, also includes a Records in the fall of 2007, only to sell cover of the classic American folk song out and to be re-released by Partisan “Goodnight, Irene.” With all of Deer Tick’s Deer Tick members (left to right): John McCauley III, Dennis Ryan, Andrew Tobiassen, Records in late 2008. The most obvious melancholy songs, it’s becomes evident and Christopher Ryan. September 4, 2009 Gilman School www.GilmanNews.com Volume CVIII No. 1 Ms. Harris brings International New Talented Tickner Experience to Spanish Team BY EVA N BEHRLE BY BEN DELWICHE I suspect that, even as a cultured As always, a new year means a new and worldly Gilman News reader, Tickner Writing Fellow. This year, you have never taught English to Gilman is excited to welcome Mr. Josh a group of Colombian children on Weil. Mr. Weil was born in rural Vir- the largest sheep farm in Latin ginia, but, upon turning two, moved to America. I further suspect that, Malawi where his father was studying having now realized you have sustainable agriculture. Two years later, never taught English to a group of however, he and his family moved back Colombian children on the largest to the States when his father received a sheep farm in Latin America, you teaching job at University of Maryland, are desperately seeking the counsel College Park. Finally, at the age of nine, and wisdom of someone who has. In he moved to Leverett, Massachusetts that case, you are walking around with his mother and brother and stayed with some remarkably good karma, there for high school. Mr. Weil is excited for that’s exactly what you’ll find in to share his wealth of travel experience Mrs. Harris, the newest member but also wishes to “To open up a new of the Upper School’s Modern world to my students -- the inner world Languages department, who will of their own imagination through cre- be teaching two sections of both ative writing -- and to help them learn Spanish 11 and Spanish 12 while to use the tools that will allow them to helping out with the Cross Country fully explore that world.” and Track and Field squads. After graduating high schookl, Mr. After double-majoring in Politi- Weil went on to receive a BFA in film me most in writing, and gives me most cal Science / International Studies from Ohio University and a MFA in cre- solace, is the way in which it allows me and Spanish, Mrs. Harris began ative writing from Columbia University. to enter into worlds other than the one I her lingual career in a more tradi- Since graduating from Columbia, he physically inhabit: I can know characters tional environment than a sheep has received a Fulbright Grant, fellow- better than I would ever know my closest farm – at an all-boys Catholic high ships and scholarships to Bread Loaf friends, feel deeply for them, explore their school in her native city of Chicago, and Sewanee Writers’ Conferences, a inner workings, and, in doing so, learn where she taught Spanish for one fellowship to the Virginia Center for the more about the world around me (and year. From there, she moved on to Creative Arts, and the Dana Award in myself) than I can in any other way.” His her lead paragraph-worthy stint in Portfolio. In addition, he has taught at most recent work is the novella collection Colombia. Later she started work- College of Mount Saint Vincent, Manhat- The New Valley (Grove, 2009). ing at a human rights center in tan College, Bread Loaf Writers’ Confer- At Gilman, Mr. Weil will teach one Mexico with her husband. tries. She is even excited to be back ence, Gotham Writers’ Workshop, and section of Creative Writing each semes- This year, she returns to the class- in an all-boys environment, citing the Double Discovery Center at Colum- ter and will oversee the production room with the belief that “teaching is the “openness, energy, and sense of bia University. Mr. Weil’s short stories of Paragon. He is looking forward to where I can best combine my passions humor” male students bring to the have appeared in Granta, New England “Discovering the writing of my students, and the service aspect” so impor- classroom. In her experience, to get Review, American Short Fiction, Nar- hearing their authorial voices for the first tant in her life thus far. In addition, the most out of students, “the teacher rative, and others. He has also written time, and watching them grow into their Mrs. Harris hopes her travels will should have fun as well” – a philoso- non-fiction for The New York Times, abilities as story tellers and writers.” With enrich her teaching, providing her phy that should sit favorably with the Granta, Glimmer Train, and Poets & his vast experience traveling, writing, the opportunity to share with her Upper School’s rambunctious Spanish Writers. When asked what he finds most and teaching Mr. Weil will surely bring students cultural experiences from students. enjoyable and rewarding about writing, a fresh, exciting outlook to the Gilman different Spanish-speaking coun- he responded, “The thing that excites community. Budget Cuts Eliminate JV/Frosh Playoffs

BY MATT BERGER trim their budget in these difficult said Holley. “The team with the constitute the highest goal.” Chris- economic times. “In an attempt to best record at the end of the regular tian, who has coached basketball at In an attempt to trim budgets, ath- cut costs, I felt that (eliminating season will still receive a plaque and the frosh or junior varsity level at letic directors from each MIAA insti- under squad playoffs) was a start in still be named champions.” Gilman for 28 years, doesn’t feel that tution voted to eliminate all junior the trimming process,” said Holley. This change may affect many under squad playoffs better prepare varsity and freshman/sophomore Moreover, there was a psychologi- under squad teams who routinely athletes for the varsity level. playoffs throughout all sports. The cal question surrounding playoffs strive to make the MIAA playoffs. “I think there is too much empha- MIAA was the only remaining league below the varsity level at the MIAA “It was always our goal to make the sis on preparing for the next level. in Maryland to have playoffs below meeting. Some athletic directors playoffs,” said frosh soccer assistant It’s about playing sports now. You the varsity level, as the MPSSA, rep- wondered if under squad playoffs coach Will Perkins. “We knew we end up missing the moment if you resenting Maryland’s public schools, were sending the right message to realistically couldn’t beat the top only think about the future.” and the IAAM, a league made up of younger athletes. However, other teams in the league many years, but Christian believes that this rule private girls’ schools, had already athletic directors argued that junior we told our kids if we make it into the change should spark an ongoing eliminated playoffs at the junior varsity and freshman/sophomore league playoffs, we might play well conversation about the goals for varsity and fresh/soph level. playoffs would help prepare ath- and have a shot at the crown.” On the high school sports teams. “When I Gilman Athletic Director Tim letes for playoff games at the varsity other hand, Dan Christian, currently hear really young players talk about Holley (’77), who heard both sides level. the Freshman/Sophomore Basket- making the playoffs and winning of the argument, eventually voted Despite the lack of playoffs, the ball head coach, doesn’t mind the championships, it kind of saddens to eliminate under squad playoffs. MIAA did not eliminate under squad new change. “Playoffs just add a little me because it’s really not essential Mr. Holley admitted that the Gilman champions. “There are still junior bit of fun at the end of the season,” to the experience.” athletic department has been told to varsity and fresh/soph champions,” said Christian. “It really doesn’t September 4, 2009 Gilman School www.GilmanNews.com Volume CVIII No. 1 Water Polo Looks To Young Cross Country Equal 2008 Success Team Races Ahead BY DAV I D WILLIAMS BY JOON LEE Although the young team is poised After a strong 2008 season After a restful summer, the Junior Var- to contend for the championship, the under rookie head coach Laura sity and Varsity Cross Country teams were MIAA “A” Conference is filled with many Coffman, the Gilman Var- excited about starting another season. strong teams that are also stacked with sity Water Polo team hopes Last fall, the Varsity Cross Country team many talented runners. “There is a lot of to build on last year’s suc- finished its season with an impressive parity in the league, and there are plenty cess as it enters the 2009 record of 6–2 in dual-meet competition of teams that are equal to Gilman’s fit- season. Gilman Water Polo with their only losses to Archbishop ness,” said Coach Duncan. Added senior has become a prominent team Spalding and Calvert Hall, while the JV Kevin Broh-Kahn, “One of the hardest in the MIAA “A” Conference. Cross Country team followed Varsity’s races for us will be powerhouse Calvert Although it lost five seniors, fine example by completing their season Hall.” Besides the Cardinals, Gilman will including two captains, the with an extraordinary record of 7–1 with be challenged by perennial powerhouses team retains a skilled and only one loss to powerhouse Calvert Hall. Loyola, Spalding, and Curley. experienced group of players In addition, both teams excelled in larger, Another challenge for Gilman will be that has the potential to guide invitational meets as the varsity squad getting the new members of the team the team to success. earned a very strong 2nd place finish in accustomed to cross country at the varsity Coach Coffman is expecting the Spiked Shoe Invitational at Hopkins level. Finally, the greatest challenge for the returning players to step up and the junior varsity team won both the any sport, is overcoming any injuries and for the Greyhounds. “It always St. Paul’s Invitational and the AA Invita- making sure that during the season, the hurts to lose five seniors, and tional. team will have the best candidates avail- therefore our success this year After the remarkable seasons last year, able. Broh-Kahn and Wolf have already will depend on increasing the the teams know that they have their work suffered preseason injuries. level of expectation for some of cut out for them. Both cross country As the season begins, the team is still our younger players.” Gilman teams are confident that they can have without a captain. However, Meadows has several experienced play- another great season this year. believes that this lack of one single leader ers who are ready to meet The runners have already begun their may be a good thing for the team. “We are the challenge of helping the fierce training to prepare for the upcom- more of a collective group,” said the star team achieve its goals such as ing season in order to keep up with their sophomore, “Everyone is helping every- senior Liam Gallagher, who is tough competition. Said Head Coach Joe one, rather than one or two guys leading known for his speed, versa- Duncan, “We have one of the strongest everything, which is not necessarily a bad tility, and leadership ability, teams in terms of overall fitness. Having thing.” The captains will be selected soon, and junior Fred Sutter, a very 20 out of 25 of the runners run a 6-mile but for now the team is held together with experienced player who also time trial as opposed to the 4-mile is teamwork and a strong group of seniors plays for the Navy Aquatics proof of this.” And this year, not only is such as Zunkeler, Liao, Broh-Kahn, and Junior Fred Sutter reaches for a pass Club. In addition, senior Jon the team one of the fittest, it is also one Wolf. (Photo by Michael Katz). Markowitz, a speedy player of the youngest. Although four seniors “This year’s cross country teams have with a strong ability to control the ball the national level.” graduated from last year’s varsity team, lots of potential, but only hard work will along the outside, will add to the team’s The Greyhounds will face tough compe- the Hounds are still left with some amaz- contribute to the season,” explains Coach strength. The Hounds also have a tal- tition this year both in the MIAA against ing talent in the lower classes. Both of the Duncan. This season has been nick- ented goaltender in senior Alex Merkle. powerhouses Mt. St. Joseph and Calvert returning varsity runners, Will Meadows named “the season of the young pups” by Coach Coffman has been a huge part of Hall and against non-conference teams (’12) and Chris Watson (’11), are under- Coach Duncan. Will Meadows explains Gilman’s recent success in the pool. After such as Landon and Gonzaga. According classmen. that, “Most of our talented runners are losing veteran coach, Jody Driscoll, the to Jon Markowitz, “We have a chance to “We have one of the best runners in the underclassmen and some upperclassmen team is confident that they are in good beat some teams that don’t expect us to be MIAA “A” Conference in Will Meadows are starting the sport for the first time.” hands as Coffman enters her second able to play with them. Because our ball and he is supported by a group of strong This year’s team definitely has the poten- season at Gilman. Liam Gallagher spoke handling skills have gotten better and our runners like Ben Zunkeler (’10), Chris tial to be very successful, so let’s see what highly of his coach, noting that, “She has speed has improved, we should be able to Watson, Dean Liao (‘10), Sam Zunkeler the “young pup” runners can do during brought to the team her excellent knowl- surprise some people.” (’13), and Kevin Broh-Kahn (’10),” said their 2009 campaign. edge of the game, which she has acquired senior runner Nick Wolf (’10). while playing and coaching water polo at Gilman Sports Writers Predict the 2009 NFL Season

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Colts over Panthers Packers over Ravens Ravens over Giants Ravens over Falcons Prediction 31-10 24-13 17-10 24-14 September 4, 2009 Gilman School www.GilmanNews.com Volume CVIII No. 1 Soccer Seniors Hungry Gilman Volleyball Hopes for Title for Another Strong Season SHANE EDGAR BY in the past with juniors Joey Cahalan addition last year, and consid- ered a main factor in the team’s Following a very successful 2008 and Garrett Peters and sophomores championship run. This offense is campaign which included 13 wins and Andrew Harris, Cotter Brown, Christian composed of five hitters, Brooks, an appearance in the MIAA “A” Con- Wulff, and Chuck Gruner all playing Kantz, Belzberg, Berger, and Ed- ference semi-finals, the Gilman Var- larger roles in 2009. In fact, the mid- gar, and setter, Brodsky. Under sity Soccer team believes that it can field combination of Reid Barger and this offensive strategy, the setter advance even farther in 2009 and pos- Joey Cahalan has been so dominant moves around the entirety of the sibly bring home a league championship. that the two have been nicknamed “fire court, which allows for many more Seniors Reid Barger, Jack Matthews, and lightning” by fellow teammates. offensive options, especially from Tom McCormick, Diego McQuestion, Ben With the graduation of goalkeeper the back row hitters. This offense Shriver, and Jack Volk are all entering their Christian Hall (’09), sophomore Andrew also allows for more complex plays, fourth season as varsity players and have Harris, considered one of the best goal- such as “Superman”, “Red Bull”, and had no trouble embracing the leadership keepers in the nation for his age, will step “Captain Falcon”, which Edgar re- roles that have been presented to them. in between the pipes for the Hounds. fused to describe, only saying that, Led by these seniors, the team is facing Incoming freshmen Riley DeSmit, “You will have to come out and its highest expectations in many years. Tanner Vosvich, and Anthony Kim will see to understand.” Added Berg- “I’m excited about the hype that also fill key roles as impact players for the er, “We’re like the Ravens’ orga- Gilman soccer is finally attracting,” said team. All three have sufficient experience nized chaos. You never know where McQuestion. “It is something that the playing on their respective club teams. the ball is going, everyone on the program has really never experienced, After weeks of summer practices that court can hit on any given point.” and we are looking forward to enjoying blended seriousness and fun, the team Although this new formation it.” Midfielder Jack Volk agrees, “We are blanked Severn 5-0 in a preseason scrim- allows for many more offensive excited at the opportunity to keep up our mage and beat Park 4-0 in its first regular opportunities, the majority of reputation from last year as one of the top season game. Although the expectations practice time still remains on im- teams in the conference and in the area.” for Gilman Varsity Soccer are higher proving the team’s defense. “The Repeating on the success of 2008 is than ever before, the team believes that focus, as it has been since we were made easier by the return of eight of it has taken all the right steps to exceed Junior John Durham puts the ball in freshmen, is on defense first,” said eleven starters from last season. How- these expectations and perform better play (Photo by Michael Katz). Berger, a starting middle blocker. ever, the team must still account for than any other team in the conference. “We might not hit as hard as some a few key departures from last year’s Said a confident Volk, “Two years ago BY ANDREW SCHWAB of the other teams in the league, squad. “I will miss my wing man Greg we made it to the quarterfinals. Last On Saturday, November 1, but we’re always going to be McBride (’09) up top,” admits McQues- year we made it to the semifinals. So 2008, the Boys’ Latin gymnasi- scrappier and get more balls up.” tion. “We played well together. Cooper that means that this year we will win a um became a sea of blue and gray This season, the Greyhounds’ Brown’s (’09) raw speed and precise ball championship.” Based on the constant as the Gilman Varsity Volleyball toughest matches will probably not control will be sorely missed as well.” improvement of the team under head team finished off its rival, the be against the Dons but instead Despite losing two of the best senior coach Jon Seal, such championship Loyola Dons, in the 2008 MIAA against Calvert Hall. Edgar ex- athletes at Gilman last year, the 2009 aspirations seem to be within reach. “A” Conference Championship plains, “Hall is returning the most squad has more depth than it has had game. The fans went crazy as the varsity players and had a very good Greyhounds won the fourth and JV team last year, which means final game of the championship some of those guys will play on match, 25-20, to finish the sea- varsity.” Of course, Loyola and Mt. son an overall 17-1. Fans, players, Saint Joseph are always formidable and coaches rushed onto the court opponents. Moreover, after winning to claim the championship tro- the championship, the Greyhounds phy that had narrowly eluded the will have a target on their back, and Greyhounds the past three years. Loyola, in particular, will be look- This year’s team, however, has no ing for revenge for last year’s rout time to dwell on their great 2008 in the championship. The Hounds season, as the team graduated are prepared to face these challeng- eleven seniors, four of whom were es head on. Said a confident Edgar, All-MIAA “A” Conference selec- “The skill and effort are there. It’s tions. Since the team only returns all about the confidence with us.” one starter, captain Shane Edgar, Gilman opens up the sea- this year’s other senior captains, son on September 2 against Cur- Jay Brooks, Matt Berger, and Max ley in the “Deaf-Dome” (Old Gym), Brodsky, have stepped in to fill the where they have not lost a league void of 2008’s talented senior class. game since 2005. They begin their Senior Adam Belzberg and stand- “A” Conference season against Mt. out junior Matt Kantz have also Saint Joseph on September 9. If the “made smooth transitions to start- captains’ predictions are correct, ing on varsity” said an impressed the 2009 season will be another captain Edgar. Although the squad great one for Gilman Volleyball. recognizes the talent that graduat- Coach Gabbey described his ed from last year’s team, the senior expectations for the 2009 season in captains are confident that with his annual team handbook, “Teams these new starters, the team will that play for a championship must be just as successful as the previ- be littered with players and coach- ous season. “We gained so much es who can’t sleep at night. We play last year from competing against to become a team, to become great the best players in the league ev- volleyball players, to make it all Reid Barger (‘10) controls the ball at midfield as Cooper Joy (‘11) and Garrett ery day in practice,” said Berger. look beautiful on the court, to en- Peters (‘11) play defense. (Photo by Michael Katz). The team is again running joy the moments in the present.” its “5-1” offense, which was a new September 4, 2009 Gilman School www.GilmanNews.com Volume CVIII No. 1 Football Tackles Toughest Schedule in MD BY COOPER SUTTON us this season.” In fact, in the first game After an uneven 2008 season that of the season, junior quarterback Darius included a big win against rival DeMatha Jennings led the Greyhounds in the air and tough conference losses to Loyola and and on the ground to an easy 63-16 over McDonogh, the Gilman Varsity Football the host St. John’s Catholic Vikings. One team looks to have a more successful, of the most exciting plays of the game was consistent 2009 campaign. In the eyes Jennings’ 40-yard connection with back of the team’s players and coaches, a suc- Cyrus Jones (‘11) for a . cessful season entails ten strong efforts One of the most anticipated games against some of the best football teams in of the season is September 4 against the state. More importantly, the Hounds Bear Creek High School, a team from hope to grow closer and become a more Colorado. In fact, it is anticipated to draw unified team. such a great crowd that the venue has “The team’s mindset is team over been moved to Stadium talent,” said lineman Tripp Trainor (’10). at Towson University. Bear Creek is a “A close team beats a talented team every very highly ranked team and is known time.” for its high-octane passing attack. Said Like most years, the Hounds will be Skordalos, “It’ll be fun to (use) our run greatly impacted by the graduation of sev- offense against their pass offense. We eral key senior contributors. Perhaps the worked all summer on our pass defense. most important change on offense is at I think it will be a great game.” the quarterback position with the depar- Gilman has even more top competition ture of Davy Emala (’09). This season, the on their schedule, such as out of confer- team will turn to junior Darius Jennings ence foes Good Council and DeMatha and to carry the load under center. Another in-conference rival Loyola, all ranked significant loss on offense is that of among the top ten in Maryland. Gilman’s lineman Brandon Copeland (’09) who is homecoming game will be against Calvert lining up this fall for the University of Hall, whom they beat last season in a Pennsylvania. Like last season, the team’s thrilling overtime victory that resulted in ‘spread offense’ will focus on establishing an even more thrilling celebration from the run early and often. “Even though kicker Mimmo Cricchio (’10). we are running the spread, we still feel However, all of these games pale in that we’re a run-first power offense,” said comparison to the big one on November senior captain Jim Poggi. 7, when the team will take a bus ride The departure of Emala and Cope- down I-695 to face off against archrival land, as well as other seniors, has left a McDonogh. This meeting will mark the void on the team in terms of leadership. 94th game between the Greyhounds and The most vocal members of the team are Eagles. Gilman suffered a heartbreak- seniors Anthony Ferguson, Jim Poggi ing loss to McDonogh last year, and the and Kostas Skordalos, who have been team will look for revenge this year. Said named team captains. However, there are Skordalos, “Our goals are very simply to only twelve seniors on Gilman’s roster, so win the league and beat McDonogh, and many juniors and even some sophomores I think we have a good chance of doing are expected to play larger roles on the that.” By playing arguably the toughest team. Unable to identify only one or two out of conference schedule of any team in (from left) Darius Jennings, Dexter Davis, and Cyrus Jones run the option in key underclassmen, Poggi said simply, Maryland, the Hounds will certainly be practice (Photo by Michael Katz). “A lot of younger guys have to step up for prepared for its league opponents. I loved knowing the different sponsors guessed any of the above you would have to every bowl (my new favorite is the San been wrong. Good guesses, but wrong. Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia The #1 ranked fantasy NFL > NCAA Football Bowl). I loved the catchy ESPN commer- player this year is QB Case Keenum from BY MAX BRODSKY cials advertising bowl games to the tune Houston. So there you go. College fanta- of “It’s the most wonderful time of the sy football just doesn’t work. For the past few years I strongly as- score on Temple. College football games year.” And I loved watching college foot- 5) The Ravens –We are so lucky that serted that college football was much are too long and drawn out. On the oth- ball bowl games from noon until mid- we live in a city where we have one of better than the NFL. I’m writing this er hand, I am always locked in for three night on New Years Day. But now, I see the best fan experiences, a fantastic column to say I was wrong. Very wrong. hours of exciting NFL football action. a desperate need in college football for a stadium in M&T Bank, and an almost So, in order to compensate for my error, 2) NCAA Football is too hard to under- playoff system. After last year’s slew of always competitive team. That’s why I’ve outlined five reasons why you should stand – December 6, 2003: Kansas State horrible blowout bowl games and utter ranked M&T Bank do your homework on Saturdays this 35, Oklahoma 7. In the 2007 : confusion at the end of the season of who Stadium #5 on the list of best NFL fan year, so you can spend your Sunday af- Boise State 43 Oklahoma 42. In the 2009 should be proclaimed national cham- experiences. And I can give you a few ternoons enjoying the much better NFL. Sugar Bowl: Utah 31 Alabama 17. I could pion, I decided it wasn’t “the most won- more reasons why we are all so lucky to go on all day. Yes all these games were derful time of the year” anymore. A play- be Ravens’ fans: , , 1) I’m locked in to the NFL – I didn’t real- fantastic upsets, but how do we make off system might make college football Haloti Ngata, , … ize until last year that I was much more sense of this? How does a team from Boi- as relevant as the NFL again, but bowl the list goes on. Some of the best play- locked in to a Ravens NFL game, than se, Idaho and the Western Athletic Con- games will never match the excitement ers in the league don the purple and a Penn State college football game. I’m ference defeat the #8 Oklahoma Sooners of playoff football in the NFL. black for the every not sure why, all I know is that with the from the Big 12? Should the Utah Utes 4) Fantasy Football – No sport is more Sunday. Why would I even be tempted Ravens defense on the field I’m inches of 2009 have been ranked No. 1 in the perfect for fantasy sports than football, to say college football is better than the away from my TV furiously cheering DE- nation for finishing with the only per- but fantasy college football just doesn’t NFL when I am a fan of the Baltimore FENSE! And after an Ed Reed intercep- fect record in Division I FBS? Trying to measure up to NFL fantasy football. This Ravens? I must have been delusional. tion or after a bone-crunching hit from make sense of college football nowadays goes back to the fact that college football But now I can see through the purple Ray Lewis, I’m doing victory laps around is like trying to decide what new Speedo is too hard to follow. Who would you ex- haze and know that the NFL is simply, the neighborhood. Flashback to the day swimsuit is legal. It’s just too confusing. pect to be the #1 ranked fantasy college better than the college game, especially before, and I’m casually watching the 3) NCAA Lacks a Playoff System – There football player this year? Tim Tebow? here in our home town of Baltimore. Nittany Lions’ second team run up the was a time when I loved the bowl games. ? Colt McCoy? If you