TheMaryland Bulletin The Maryland Bulletin Volume CXXVIII, No. 3 Spring 2008 Table ofContents 1 “An Honest Look into Our Future” by Student Speaker Allison Joy Weiner 2 “Class of 2008: Different, Yet the Same” by Student Speaker Jacqueline Victoria Coffren 3 Commencement Address by Dr. Stephen F. Weiner, Provost, Gallaudet University 5 Graduates’ Last Morning at MSD Editor James E. Tucker 8 Graduation Requirements [email protected] 1 0 Bjorlee Museum’s Grand Opening Events Associate Editor 1 2 MSD Frederick 2007-2008 Honor Awards Stanley C. Baker [email protected] 1 4 MSD Alumnus Jason T. Yeh, ‘01, and the VPAD 1 5 I Sign, Therefore I am… Managing Editor & Graphic Designer 16 MSD Retirees Larry Newman [email protected] 17 Around MSD

Copy Editor 28 The Junior Bulletin Nan Cronk-Walker 29 Sportscope [email protected] 36 Alumni News 38 Community News

ON THE COVER Seniors Sabrina Roult, Jessica Feldman, and Emilia Nowalski embrace each other moments before the start of 140th Commencement Exercises.

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f our eyes are truly open, we must life — that secret is a strong work ethic. take into account the hurdles we I am confident that we have the drive must face in the future – corrupt and the energy to get far. politics, the impending threat One valuable asset of our genera- Iof global warming, and the loss of tion is our ability to adapt to technolog- morals. Is all the work we put in high ical advancements. With the invention school, all the work we put into our of the Internet, we have gained access future, all the work we put into life to unlimited information that could in general worth it? As I look into the be used to either help or hinder the audience — into the beaming faces of human race. A major improvement for our class — I can confidently say that the deaf community that has permitted it is worth it. us to share ideas and express opinions We’re graduating. Are we graduat- in our native language — ASL — is ing wanting to change the world or are the vlog. We now have an effective we just pleased with the escape? Our and accessible means to communicate challenge is to take advantage of the with one other and this is a benefit to strong foundation MSD has provided our community. However, we must us and make a difference in this fragile Allison Joy Weiner world. Our lives are just beginning. We remember that with advancement in only have one go at this life — and now childhood, and therefore know each technology comes great responsibil- is our time to seize every opportunity other intimately. The one quality of ity. Our education will guide us in to change the world. It is commonly our class that stands out is our drive to making the right decisions. Aristotle, said that opportunities are only offered succeed. Our dreams for ourselves are an Ancient Greek philosopher, had once — and we need to act on them lofty, yet well within our reach. Our similar thinking when he said “Good before they vanish. goals include at- judgment goes with Ultimately, what is the point of tending Medical the way each one education? In answer to this, Herbert School, joining is educated.” Our Spencer, an English philosopher, once the Peace Corps, MSD education said, “The great aim of education is not and becoming an has provided us knowledge but action.” Therefore it is audiologist. And a basis for good our duty to show the deepest apprecia- I am proud to say judgment in this tion for this quality education we have my own dream complicated world. received and give back to our local and of one day at- Let’s look at the global communities. This could lead tending Harvard future with a fear- us in many exciting and challenging Law feels attain- less attitude and directions—from inventing a new fuel able. A hidden tackle whatever fear of ours may that would reduce carbon emissions comes at us head to going to India and establishing be that we won’t on. The future may deaf schools. We are young and full achieve the goals seem bleak, but after of promise. The door is wide open we have set for all, the future has us and we need to be ready to embrace ourselves. But, we in it. And we’re not the challenges ahead of us. have learned the bleak. MB We have known each other since secret to success in

THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, SPRING 2008 1 Class of 2008: Different, yet the Same Jacqueline Victoria Coffren, Student Speaker

emories are like the Do you remember how in our papers in a binder. In freshmen year we were so sure that we high school you have would win first place overall for the binders for almost homecoming week but we got shock- Mevery class that you have taken, and ing news that we came in fourth place. once the course is over, you probably After that, we worked closely together did one of the following: threw it to make the best banner ever and per- away, kept the binder and got rid of formed hilarious skits. As a result, we the assignments, or lost it somewhere placed first in our sophomore, junior in your room. It’s just the same with and senior years. We were obviously different, but we worked together to your memories. achieve our goal as one. As I stand here speaking to you, We have grown up together, we my fellow graduates, I know you are not little kids anymore, we are are reliving your memories of high about to graduate, but the bond that school. We have a lot that are worth we created together is still there. After remembering. We saw our classmates walking across this stage to receive our and ourselves go through changes. diplomas, we might spread out like We witnessed some fights as well as Jacqueline Victoria Coffren ants on a task to find food for their new friendships formed. We watched Another memory that I have is of sit- colony. But we will always remember each other grow into the person that high school and the popular kids, the ting on my bus seat as a sixth grader we are now. We went through a lot jocks, the cheerleaders, the volleyball- while a high school student showed together. ers, the nerds, the geniuses, and me her textbook and told me what My classmates all may be different, many other groups of people. High high school was like. The textbook but we have similar memories of our school is officially over for us, but the she showed me was eighth grade trip to memories are never over because we much thicker than the New York City. I will remember them forever. So, what one I had. Once we remember stand- memories will your binder carry? spent a week in high ing in the front Each of us has different talents, school, however, we of the Statue of different dreams, different destina- realized that it wasn’t Liberty and think- tions, but we all have the same power impossible but that it ing how short I felt to make a new tomorrow. As our final just took some time before it. That trip moment comes to an end, we pause to adjust to. As a se- brought us closer to reflect upon the many memories nior myself, I told the which have brought us tears and joy. to each other, and elementary kids on my We came to this place together to I remember being bus about high school learn, to grow, to share. Now we stand sad over the summer and how tough it is here in our gowns and caps, about because I thought going to be for them. I to move the tassel from right to left. our newly-formed vividly remember their Now we are ready to leave together bond wouldn’t still reactions, and it was as with the knowledge that wherever our be there when we if they had been told pathways take us, although time and started high school they would have to give space may separate us, we will always together. up their recess for an extra class. be the Class of 2008. MB

2 THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, SPRING 2008 Commencement Address By Dr. Stephen F. Weiner, Provost, Gallaudet University

oday is a special day for all of think critically more than ever in order closed captions on television until the you. You and your families to make decisions that will have an late 1970s. For the next ten or 15 years, have looked forward to this impact on yourself and others. we enjoyed at most only 40 hours per day for many months. Now, Why should you care about oth- week of captioned programs. Today, There you are wearing gowns that sig- ers? The world is getting smaller each I can surf 500 channels and find the nify the end of one phase of your lives day. When I graduated from high majority of programs are captioned. and the beginning of a new one which school, 99.9% of my classmates did Also, movie theaters are providing us the future holds much promise for an not communicate with people outside with various options for captioning, exciting time. of the United States. Today, I think Planning events with friends re- For me, this is also a special day that it is the other way around. There mained a face-to-face experience until because my niece, Allison Weiner, will is much more to be concerned about my family had a TTY in our Brooklyn be graduating today. Allison, it seems in your future because our country’s apartment in 1970. Even then, not many like yesterday when your parents could had it until I graduated from college hold you with one arm and chat with more than 30 years ago. Today, you have the other arm! multiple ways to communicate: email, There is never a better time than pager, videophone, Video Relay Services, graduation to look forward to new adven- Facebook, and assorted gadgetry, tures. You will be constantly challenged Growing up, I was taught that sign to improve on what the older generation language was a form of bad English has already wrought for you. and it was something to be embar- I would like to share with you rassed about if you did not have the today a few things that I have learned ability to talk. Today, according to listening to speakers who have accom- the Modern Language Association, plished much in their lives. We live American Sign Language (ASL) is in an era of rapid changes in our lives. the fourth most studied language We recognize that nothing remains in in colleges and universities. Almost stasis today. The future holds promise everywhere I go, for the most part, for those who have the courage to people respect my use of ASL and the maintain necessary equilibrium and use of ASL interpreters, equanimity to determine whether to Applying for a driver’s license was keep doing what needs to be done and an experience for me even though I whenever necessary to improve on was one of the better students in our what you are doing at home, at work, driver’s education program. I had to go and in life. Dr. Stephen F. Weiner through the hassle of trying to prove Why? Today, new information on economy is much more dependent on why I should receive my license. The the Internet doubles every 11 hours. the vagaries of global markets than ever examiner wanted to add hearing aid The World Wide Web has 130 billion before. This means it has an impact on and driving restrictions even though pages! This poses a challenge for you: education and employment, and thus I had no problems driving with learn- to determine whether the information affecting our quality of life. ers’ permit. Today, you experience on the ‘net is current, reliable, and valid. You may be actually thinking that very little or no resistance to getting This is in addition to the messages you things were simpler and better back a driver’s license. receive through other mediums, such as then. No, I am going to disabuse you I could go on and list much more, the newspaper, television, movies, etc. of that notion with what actually hap- but you get the idea. Now, I am going Your ability to determine which pened in the past compared with today. to list a few things about life in general messages are appropriate and reliable is I will talk about us as a community compared to today. based on continuously improving your and then about life in general. Discrimination happens every- critical thinking skills. These skills are Watching movies on television or where and it was far more prevalent necessary to navigate through life. You the big screen was an exercise in futility back then when stereotypical images will need to depend on your ability to 99% of the time because there were no demean anyone who were physically

THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, SPRING 2008 3 different, or thought differently, or beliefs, cultures, and values. How can community nor to reject new ideas had a different set of beliefs. Today, we you handle difficult situations without from outside our borders. celebrate diversity and all aspects of our compromising your integrity? This is where we need to embrace differences. Intolerance is being replaced Suddenly, life isn’t that simple as others who are different and learn with acceptance of differences in culture we want to see it however; I view as an from each other and welcome them as and the human condition. exciting time because, if you address the members of the global community. Of “Young people shall be seen but not challenges, you will be well-prepared course, it is not going to be easy, but heard” was often the maxim of the day for the future. there is a precedent for this. Looking when I grew up. Today, young people There are two important facts which I back at our country’s history, phenom- make contributions to our community learned from listening to a lecture given by enal growth is punctuated by times of and we read about them in different Dr. Vartan Gregorian, former President of conflict which resulted in a paradigm publications. Brown University and now the President shift in the society to become more New ideas were not encouraged of the Carnegie Corporation. He talked inclusive of its citizens. This is what because it required changing the way about the future of higher education made our country great. we do things. Today, it is examined and and many other things. I will point out I want to leave you with a story oftentimes accepted and incorporated two things for you ponder. about Charles Steinmetz, a pioneering into the process because the world is People who are trained to work electrical engineer and mathematician changing so rapidly. today can only possess the knowledge to who immigrated here after completing Public information came from maintain the technical aspects of their his doctoral studies at a university in few sources; major newspapers, radio jobs for approximately four years. Four Germany and was persecuted for his stations, television stations, and the years is a short time in your life when the political beliefs. Upon arriving at Castle government. Today, you can seek in- life expectancy of your generation may Garden (the immigration station before formation wherever you are, 24/7, from reach beyond 90 years or longer! You Ellis Island), he was almost rejected by many more sources. will need to continue to learn new skills the officials because he was a little person Again, I could talk much more about to maintain your ability to work. with a hunchback, and had difficulty this but that is for another time. From The information retained by people walking. He convinced the officials my perspective, you have more choices will be good for up to five years given that he had come here to work. in what you want to do with your life. the advances in science, technology, Well, some years later, while working You are in a position to determine what medicine, and other fields will require for General Electric, he promoted the use information you seek based on your par- you to continue to learn new things in of alternating current, which was much ticular needs. You have access to services order to make appropriate decisions. safer, that direct current by inventing an that were previously inaccessible. Think about that. You are facing a alternating current motor. This enabled This requires you to be well informed future where learning is valued more United States to distribute electricity to and be well prepared to handle this kind than ever before. This is a great time every corner of the country. of responsibility. You no longer depend to be alive, knowing that there are no If you haven’t figured this one out, on others to provide you with informa- limits to what you can learn and use it was almost 120 years ago when Dr. tion. Today, each of you is responsible the information for the greater good Steinmetz came over to United States for the acquisition of information. of your community and the world. As and made a difference in our lives with What does this also mean: for you, I said earlier, the world is shrinking, new ideas. Whether it is 1889 or 2008, for significant others, for your com- and there are many nations that are we need to accept an immutable fact: munity, and for the world? becoming as well-developed as the other than death and taxes, the world You are primarily responsible for United States. will move on and change and it can be the task of lifelong learning. Everyday, After the fall of the Berlin Wall an exciting time for you if you chose to you learn something new. Learning can and Communism in 1989, we were the embrace the changing nature of life. be fun—but only if you want it to be only superpower standing alone atop How I envy you, some of you will so. Of course, it is a challenge as we get the world. Today, many countries are live close or reach the 22nd century overwhelmed with other demands in catching up to us. and see what the world has to offer the our lives. Still, this is not an excuse not Other countries are like us. We are humankind. to learn something new everyday. all concerned about global warming, Again, I congratulate each one of You will face a more ethically chal- economic interdependence, human you and all of you on the momentous lenging environment because as we rights, and education. occasion of your graduation. Soar high embrace diversity, this means we will It behooves us neither to be ar- and reach for the stars, you may actually have to reconcile the differences in our rogant about our status in the world reach one someday. MB

4 THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, SPRING 2008 Ms. Ann Hirsch helps Jared Hoel with his tie. He was doubly blessed as it is also his 21st birthday. Jacqueline Coffren, Samantha Curry, Marisa Andrade and Michelin Barron look forward to the camera (and their graduation!).

Daniel Katz- Hernandez’s future is so bright, he had to wear shades.

Céline Dazé decorates her cap to pay tribute to her many happy memories.

Marisa Andrade and Brittany Wiggins share a moment Christina Santiful, Tykera Ward, Jared Hoel, Natalie Jones and signing caps before the ceremony. Joel Johnson are all smiles before graduation.

THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, SPRING 2008 5 Antonio Bush concentrates while Ms. Cynthia Stieffenhofer and Joel Johnson pose for a picture signing a classmate’s yearbook. while every one is getting ready.

Luis Figueroa-Montanez holds up Senior Class National Honor Society honorees Robert Harris, Allison Joy Weiner, his Class of 2008 dog Jessica Feldman and Brandon McMillan for his classmates to sign.

Emilia Nowalski, Brandon McMillan, Jessica Feldman and Sabrina Roult sign the words to “My Wish” song.

6 THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, SPRING 2008 Members of the Class of 2008 watch intently during graduation. Dr. Stephen Weiner (guest speaker, Provost of Gallaudet University and proud uncle) poses with his niece, Allison Joy Weiner.

Céline Dazé smiles proudly while signing “Graduation (Friends Forever)” during the ceremony.

Erica Hill thanks her mother after accepting her diploma.

After the ceremony, the Class of 2008 is congratulated by their families and friends.

THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, SPRING 2008 7 GraduationGraduation RequirementsRequirements Maryland School for the Deaf CREDIT REQUIREMENTS The following students have met the Maryland School for the Deaf Graduation Requirements English ...... 8.5 credits Science ...... 3 credits Andrea eresa Amati Brandon omas McMillan (one credit must be in Biology) Frederick Frederick

Mathematics ...... 3 credits Marisa Rose Andrade Stephanie Nogueras (including successful completion of Algebra I and Germantown Frederick Geometry or 6 credits of Mathematics) Michelin Martha Barron Frederick Amy Louise Norman Social Studies ...... 3.5 credits Middletown Fine Arts ...... 1 credit Kevin Doherty Berrigan Frederick Emilia Zoa Nowalski Communication ...... 5 credit Frederick Technology Education ...... 1 credit Antonio omas Bush Germantown Travis Daniel Oshman Physical Education ...... 5 credit Frederick Health ...... 5 credit Jacqueline Victoria Coren Frederick Braden Stuart Painter Advanced Technology ...... 2 credits Frederick Service Learning ...... 75 hours - no credits Abderrahim Bachiri Crawford Silver Spring Jenna Lyn Richmond Career & Technology/Trades ...... 2.5 credits Ellicott City Electives...... 0 or 3 credits Samantha Carilla Curry Baltimore (dependent upon Mathematics requirements) Sabrina Ashley Roult Céline Louise Dazé Frederick TOTAL RE RED CREDITS ...... 29 credits Frederick (a minimum of four credits must be taken Christina Shante' Santiful Markeis Antonio Dobbins Baltimore Baltimore Ryan James Schwalb Jessica Heather Feldman Potomac Frederick Albert Lee arpe III Brittany Alexandra Frank Baltimore Montgomery Village Program Completion Rami Henri Traurig Robert Bradley Harris Frederick CREDIT REQUIREMENTS Middletown English ...... 6 credits Erica Shanee′ Hill Tykera Monea Ward Science ...... 1 credit Aberdeen Oxon Hill Mathematics ...... 6 credits Jared Ryan Hoel Allison Joy Weiner Social Studies ...... 1 credit Freeland Fine Arts ...... 1 credit Germantown Communication ...... 1 credit Daniel Philip Katz-Hernandez Brittany Shanice Wiggins Technology Education ...... 1 credit Montgomery Village Elkton Physical Education ...... 1 credit Health ...... 1 credit Service Learning ...... 75 hours - no credits The following students have earned Apartment Living ...... 1 credit Work Study ...... 6 credits Joel Willis Johnson Career & Technology/Trades ...... 8 credits Baltimore Electives...... 2 credits Natalie Natasha Jones TOTAL RE RED CREDITS ...... 36 credits Frederick Sean Emran Raghunandan Silver Spring

86 TTHEHE MMARYLANDARYLAND BBULLETIN,ULLETIN, SSPRINGPRING 2008 Graduation Requirements Maryland High School (Maryland State Department of Education)

n order to graduate from a Maryland secondary school, The following students have met the Maryland Ia student must earn a minimum of 21 credits beyond High School (Maryland State Department of the eighth grade. Education) Graduation Requirements Speci c credit distribution is shown below: Andrea Theresa Amati Mark Edward Korn I. CREDIT REQUIREMENTS Frederick Frederick Marisa Rose Andrade Brandon Thomas McMillan English ...... 4 credits Germantown Frederick Science ...... 3 credits Michelin Martha Barron Stephanie Nogueras (one credit must be in Biology) Frederick Frederick Kevin Doherty Berrigan Mathematics ...... 3 credits Amy Louise Norman Frederick Middletown (Algebra I and Geometry and one math elective) Antonio Thomas Bush Emilia Zofia Nowalski Social Studies ...... 3 credits Germantown Fine Arts ...... 1 credit Jacqueline Victoria Coffren Frederick Travis Daniel Oshman Technology Education ...... 1 credit Frederick Physical Education ...... 5 credit Samantha Carilla Curry Frederick Health ...... 5 credit Baltimore Braden Stuart Painter Advanced Technology ...... 2 credits Céline Louise Dazé Frederick Jenna Lyn Richmond or Frederick Ellicott City Foreign Language ...... 2 credits Jessica Heather Feldman Sabrina Ashley Roult or Frederick Luis Alberto Frederick State Approved Career Technology ...... 4 credits Figueroa-Montanez Ryan James Schwalb Service Learning ...... 75 hours - no credits Elkridge Potomac Electives...... 3 credits Brittany Alexandra Frank Albert Lee Tharpe III TOTAL RE UIRED CREDITS ...... 21 credits Montgomery Village Baltimore Robert Bradley Harris Rami Henri Traurig II. 4 OF THE 21 CREDITS MUST BE Middletown Frederick EARNED AFTER COMPLETION OF Colin Sean Hill Amelia Elizabeth Unger Boonsboro Middletown ELEVENTH GRADE. ′ Erica Shanee Hill Allison Joy Weiner Aberdeen e elective units may be chosen om oerings in any curricular Germantown Daniel Philip Katz- area. Questions regarding High School graduation requirements Brittany Shanice Wiggins should be directed to the High School Assistant Principal. Hernandez Montgomery Village Elkton

Mission Statement he Maryland School for the Deaf provides excellence in education in a bilingual environment to prepare T all students to be contributing citizens.

THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, SPRING 2008 79 Bjorlee Museum’s Grand Opening Events Stanley C. Baker, Deputy Superintendent, [email protected]

n June 6th and 7th, the Maryland the Maryland School for the Deaf which School for the Deaf hosted two was attended by approximately two hun- very successful events to cel- dred people. The outdoor comments by Oebrate the opening of the Bjorlee Museum/ Superintendent James E. Tucker, Deputy Alumni House. The first event on June Superintendent Chad Baker and Alumni 6th included community representatives, President Mary Sue Boxer were kept brief donors, and staff whose funding and because of the extreme heat allowing more efforts have contributed to the opening time for the touring of the museum. The of the new museum. Among the visitors range of alumni included some very recent were members of the Frederick Board graduates all the way to those in their 90s. of Aldermen, including Paul Smith, It included many people who have been Alice Akers at 102 years Marcia Hall, who presented a certificate back to the campus often and those who young signs in as the first visitor of the new Bjorlee from the City of Frederick, and Alan have not been back to Frederick in more Museum. Akers served Imhoff, who offered a Certificate of than thirty years. However, for all many as Bjorlee’s Administrative Assistant Recognition from the Board of County of the displays brought back many fond from 1934 to 1955, the year Bjorlee Commissioners of Frederick County, memories of their years at the Maryland retired. Top left Mrs. Akers as a MSD Maryland. Lori Freedman, Frederick School for the Deaf. Many alumni came employee in 1942. County Chamber of Commerce mem- prepared to make personal donations of bership director, presented a State of items they had saved from their years of be- Maryland Governor’s Citation honoring ing schooled at Frederick, and over $400 the museum. Additional distinguished in cash donations were also received. guests included Jack and Rosalyn Gannon, At their annual meeting the Alumni representatives from the City of Frederick Association passed a resolution to raise Office of Special Events, the Frederick money to help fund the preservation of News-Post, and the Maryland School for class photos currently in storage in the the Deaf Foundation, Inc. museum so that they will be preserved The second event on June th7 was a as well as protected from light. MB special ribbon cutting ceremony for the Stanley C. Baker, MSD Deputy members of the Alumni Association of Superintendent, [email protected] Elementary students Rex Sean Shephard, Austin Latin, David Bahan, and Egan Seremeth discuss the newel post lamp from the Old Main Building.

Superintendent James E. Tucker and Deputy Superintendent Stanley C. Baker join Original gatepost from 1875 proudly MSDAA President Mary Sue Boxer in ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open the announces the location of the Bjorlee Bjorlee Museum. Museum.

10 THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, SPRING 2008 Lori Friedman, Frederick Chamber of Commerce, presents Governor’s Citation to Superintendent Tucker.

Deputy Superintendent Stanley C. Baker greets Frances Randall and Lisa Dennison of the Randall Charitable Trust and the Frederick News Post, who awarded grants to the Elementary student Hakeem Schiller examines uniform and development of the Museum. senior prom dress from the 1950s.

MSD students visit the new Bjorlee Library. The bronze ABC Hands were made from wooden originals at MSD and were part of the Smithsonian Exhibit “Through Deaf Eyes”. The original wooden hands and other objects from the Smithsonian Exhibit are on permanent display in the Bjorlee Museum. Back row (L-R) Teacher Cheryl Collier, Teacher Aide Sheri Richmond, Teacher Aide Bobbie Connelly, Teacher Abbey Roin-Thigpen Second row Kendré White, Taria Pellicer, Austin Baker. Front row Megan Montoya, Abby DeSantos, Skyler Renfrew, Hanna Johnston-Shaw, Erica Smith, Jalina Dietz, Crystal Salit.

THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, SPRING 2008 11 MSD Frederick 2007-2008 Honor Awards The Laura J. Struthers Memorial Scholarships T Brittany Wiggins Erica Hill

The Uriah B. Shockley and Bernice P. Shockley Scholarship Fund MSD Foundation Outstanding George Faupel Alumni Robert Harris High School Student Association Award for Drama Colin Hill Chenae Laldee The Margaret Kent Scholarship Jenna Richmond MSD Foundation Outstanding Drama Club Awards Middle School Student The Frederick County Kyle Blakely Katie Millios Robert Harris Jared Hoel High School Football 110% Scholarship Daniel Katz-Hernandez Allison Joy Weiner Brandon McMillan MSD Foundation Outstanding Career & Technology Education Student Reverend Louis W. Foxwell Award Fredericktowne Rotary Scholarship

Robert Harris Natalie Jones Robin Burrhus

MSD Foundation Middle School Golden Hands Awards Reading Award Special Acknowledgements Middle School Carol Ann Hirsch II Tyler Lewis Andrew Biskupiak Augusta Seremeth Announcement of MSD Foundation Pride In Self Award High School Valedictorian and Salutatorian

Natalie Jones Sean Raghunandan Rami Traurig Tykera Ward Jessica Feldman Valedictorian

Rami Traurig Salutatorian President’s Award Andrea Amati Jessica Feldman Robert Harris Gallaudet University’s

Brittany A. Frank Natalie Jones New Student President Scholarship Rami Traurig Amelia Unger Maryland School for the Deaf Business Partner Recognition Award Jessica Feldman Colin Hill

Frederick Art Club Award Allison Joy Weiner Best Buy Samantha Curry Gallaudet University Dean’s Scholarship Sons of the American Revolution May Frances Vance Good Citizenship Award Andrea Amati Jenna Richmond

Alumni Association Award Robert Harris Sabrina Roult Rami Traurig Sean Raghunandan Mieasha Rahman Yvette Benton Memorial Award Gallaudet University Leadership Harry Benson Scholarship Liv Polzin Alumni Association Award for Athletes Brittany A. Frank

Andrea Amati Brandon McMillan Scholarships Free State Chapter,

Gallaudet University Alumni Association Gallaudet University James H. Behrens Alumni Association Dr. Robert Davila’s Scholarship Leadership Award Scholarship Daniel Katz-Hernandez Brittany Wiggins Colin Hill

Mr. Fred Weiner (center) presents the MSD Foundation Ms. Mary Sue Boxer (center) presents the May Frances Vance Outstanding High School Student Award to Colin Hill (left) Alumni Association Award to Mieasha Rahman (left) and Sean and Chenae Laldee. Raghunandan.

212 TTHEHE MMARYLANDARYLAND BBULLETIN,ULLETIN, SSPRINGPRING 2008 Ms. Rita Corey (4th from left) stands with the recipients of the Drama Club Award: (from left) Robert Harris, Daniel Katz- Jennifer Perry, PTCA President (left) presents the and Antonio Bush. Reverend Louis W. Foxwell Award to Robin Burrhus.

(L-R) Lisa Flynn (Assistant Principal, Career and Technology Education), Kriste Kovarcik (Community Relations Specialist), Erin Buck (Work-Experience/Student Service Learning Coordinator), Mandi Brown (Deputy of Counter Intelligence), Katie Cannon (Deputy Field Marshal), Nathan Evans (District Services Manager), Robert Harris (center) is the proud recipient of the Public Safety and Nick Herr (Deputy Field Marshal). Best Buy receives the 2007-2008 Business Partner of the Year Recognition Award Frederick Police Department (left) and the Frederick County Division of Fire and Rescue Services Director Gene Mellin. cooperation with Maryland School for the Deaf.

Ms. Marsha Flowers (right), Assistant Principal of the Middle James E. Tucker, Superintendent, stands between this School, stands beside the recipient of the Yvette Benton year’s school Valedictorian, Jessica Feldman (right) and Memorial Award, Liv Polzin. Salutatorian, Rami Traurig.

TTHEHE MMARYLANDARYLAND BBULLETIN,ULLETIN, SSPRINGPRING 2008 133 MSD Alumnus Jason T. Yeh, ‘01, and the VPAD Ryan Zarembka, ‘00, Teacher, FC, [email protected]

hat do the MSD website and owned and an end-to-end provider. In ASL users, due to the presence of MSD, the VPAD, the revolutionary other words, Viable does not just provide made Frederick a logical business choice videophone for the Deaf, share interpreters; they also develop back-end for Viable’s next VRS call center.” Win common? Alumnus Jason T. Yeh, who technologies, run their own network, attended MSD from 1995-2001, is the and develop videophone software and Frederick, Family, and the Future architect for both creations. hardware. The VPAD is their first hard- When Jason was a senior at MSD ware product. John T.C. Yeh, president of Viable during the academic year of 2000-2001, Viable opened its second location in and Jason’s father, said, “Jason built this he redesigned and maintained the MSD Ellicott City close to MSD, Columbia company from the ground up, really. website daily. When graduation day Campus, in January, 2008. In May, 2008, Family and parenting count for a lot, but neared, Jason was still laboring away on Jason returned “home” when Viable we didn’t give him everything. What we the website. A classmate jokingly asked opened its third location in downtown couldn’t give, he received at MSD.” him which he was going to miss more: Frederick just blocks away from MSD at In addition to being the MSD web- leaving the website or MSD? The website the intersection of Market and Patrick master, Jason was an All-American run- continues to live on. “It’s still there, sur- Streets. Because VRS conversations must ning back on the 2000 football team that prisingly. The basic framework I created be kept confidential, Viable has no plans won the national Deaf prep title. “Both is still intact,” Jason says, smiling. to advertise the address of the office and experiences taught me a lot about prepara- The MSD web- tion and teamwork. site is not his only Luckily, I wore a lasting achieve- helmet, so I still ment. Two years have a brain.” His ago he, along with brain intact, Jason best friend Larwan remembers his favor- Berke, revamped ite classes and role a captioning com- models: “Science pany into Viable, a and mathematics. I video relay service looked up to Marsha (VRS) company, Flowers (assistant in Rockville, MD. principal of the mid- Today, Jason is dle school), Roscoe Vice President of Murray, my math Technology and teacher, and Nancy oversees the engi- Swaiko (both teach- neering, informa- ers in middle school), tion technology, and Mark Rust and and multimedia Kathy Meagher departments, (high school teach- which comprise approximately thirty will not allow visits from the public. ers). Football coach, Andy Bonheyo, and employees, half of whom are deaf. Viable This news made the front page of James E. Tucker, the superintendent— has more than one hundred employees at the Business section of the Frederick they all encouraged me and my classmates present, most of them at the company’s News Post. When a reporter asked Viable, in everything we did.” headquarters in Rockville. “Why Frederick?” Viable responded, “First, That encouragement translated into With VRS, deaf and hard-of-hearing our vice president of operations, Jason T. life-long leadership skills. In addition to people make phone calls to hearing Yeh, graduated from MSD, located in managing three departments at Viable, individuals by signing American Sign Frederick, and cherishes his connection Jason sets the direction of the company Language to an interpreter through video with the town; it has been his dream to by managing its line of products and technology. Viable is unique because it open a business and create jobs where they services. On his watch, the company is the only company that is both deaf- matter. Frederick’s high concentration of Continued on page 17

14 THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, SPRING 2008 James E. Tucker, Superintendent, [email protected] I Sign, Therefore I Am…

SD graduate George W. Veditz (1878) and president ASL-Cochlear Implant Community of the National Association of the Deaf (1904-1910) (http://aslci.blogspot.com/) has also emerged as an advocate group for bilin- uttered perhaps one of the most famous quotes in gualism (acquisition of ASL and English). deaf history, “AsM long as we have deaf people on earth, we will have signs…” For They are building bridges between the many, this declaration continues to be dramatic and at the same time obvious. deaf and hearing communities, as well as American Sign Language continues to be cherished by deaf people everywhere being a resource group for families of deaf as an integral part of their individual and collective identities. children with cochlear implants. At the Maryland School for the Deaf, American Sign Language (ASL) The history of deaf people is filled students learn academic subjects and researchers Dr. William C. Stokoe, Jr. and with events and stories where deaf people interact with members of MSD commu- later Drs. Ursula Belugi and Ed Klima fought to preserve and protect the use of nity in ASL and English. Acquisition of were the first to scientifically demonstrate sign language, especially in young children. ASL provides a solid foundation for the that ASL is a human language. Their work, The National Association of the Deaf acquisition of spoken and written English. along with many other sign language (NAD), the largest advocacy group of, by, Students at MSD enjoy unrestricted flow researchers, has demonstrated that human and for deaf individuals was established of information through their eyes, inside languages are not restricted to only the auditory form. They also changed the perception that ASL is not a collection of crude gestures or “broken English”, but a bona fide and powerful language with its own syntax and grammar. It is estimated that 500,000 Americans use ASL in their daily lives. Sign language is not universal. Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/ wiki/List_of_sign_languages) lists sign languages and their correspond- ing websites from all over the world. Sign language research has proliferated everywhere. This has resulted in several countries recognizing sign language as an official state language in their constitu- tion, as a language of instruction taught in schools for deaf and hard of hearing in 1880 primarily to preserve and protect and outside of their classrooms. Students students, and as a “foreign language” of- American Sign Language. Today, NAD is with residual hearing also enjoy listening fered in public schools as well as colleges vigilant as ever in protecting ASL as deaf to spoken English. and universities. people’s natural language. Their position Following George W. Veditz, when- ever I am asked about my “decision” to Perhaps the greatest impact of sign on ASL can be found at www.nad.org/ use ASL in various settings in my daily language research was how deaf people aslpositionstatement. life I explain that the reason I sign ASL perceived themselves and how they began The Deaf Bilingual Coalition in the past is a biological, not a political one. As a to use ASL to improve their quality of year has grown into a grassroots national deaf person, my primary channel for life. The number of ASL interpreters movement to promote acquisition of ASL processing linguistic information is exploded in the past 40 years giving in deaf infants and toddlers. The movement visual. I wear a hearing aid, and am able deaf individuals new-found access in has attracted a cross-section of the ASL to benefit from certain auditory input; all aspects of American life, especially community as well as educators of deaf but this is secondary to my need for full in education, health care, and in court- and hard of hearing children who believe visual processing. I have normal eyesight, rooms. Video relay technology has given that all deaf children have a birthright to and ASL being geared for the eyes is deaf people unprecedented freedom acquire and use American Sign Language the most natural language for me. And, to participate in the larger society as as part of their bilingual education. The this is true for most of the Deaf-World. citizens and consumers. website address is www.dbcusa.org. I sign, therefore I am. MB

THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, SPRING 2008 15 Around MSD MSD Retirees

Helen L. Theresa A. Peggy Berke Boyer Braun

Ms. Berke in 1982 Ms. Boyer in 2000 Ms. Braun in 1983

Suzanne R. Donald E. Larry D. Gamble Hall Johnson

Ms. Gamble in 1992 Mr. Hall in 1989 Mr. Johnson in 1981

Deborah A. Linda Julius Rice Stull Vold

Ms. Rice in 1975 Ms. Stull in 1973 Ms. Vold in 1981

16 THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, SPRING 2008 Around MSD International Sports Day ust before the end of the school year, Finally, a former aide at MSD a long day of activities. It was JColumbia Campus hosted their annual Columbia, Mikaela Gardner, now work- a nice finish to an already Sports Day This year the theme was titled ing as a fire fighter in Howard County, enjoyable day. “International Sports Day” in keeping called in and had a fire truck stop by for —Dean Buck, with the upcoming Olympic Games. a brief demonstration by the crew on how PE teacher, CC, Students had been studying various a fire engine works. All students got to [email protected] countries during the school year, so each see the stream of water as it rose high Joan Miller, group was asked to do some homework in the air and then…….the students ran PE aide, CC, joan. in preparation for the event. In all, ten through the spray and cooled down after [email protected] countries were represented. Each class worked very hard to help make a flag of their respective country along with a ban- ner; they also came up with some games and foods associated with the country. To round out the morning, the students had an opportunity to participate in some swimming activities. The Dietary Department was helpful in this year’s Sports Day by making a picnic lunch full of the various ethnic cuisines of each of the chosen countries. After lunch, students participated in an interesting activity coordinated by Jeanine Zwick and a group called Fun Drum Rhythms. Two hundred students and staff members sat in concentric circles with various drums and rhythm instru- ments under the direction of Mr. Tom. They made thunderous noises, carefully choreographed by him. It was a great Crystelle Kemajou, Janelle Johnson (aide), Julia Kennedy, Sara Young, and Liz Hill (second grade activity for both kids and adults. teacher) watch as Dana Brooks and Sarah Bell use “Big Feet” during a competition (China).

MSD Alumnus Jason T. wed Raymonda Azrelyant, his college work at Viable, including two customer sweetheart. Incredibly, MSD played a support representatives (Ryan Shephard Yeh and the VPAD role in how they met: they were getting and Ryan Zarembka) and an accountant Continued from page 14 to know each other and, when he found technician (Daniel Maliszewski). In ad- out that Raymonda went to MSSD, he dition, approximately ten employees are developed VRS from the ground-up; the started a friendly argument over which Frederick residents. “It’s almost like we VPAD, a lightweight videophone that school was better. You could say their didn’t choose Frederick; instead, Frederick is the first with touch screen and Wi-Fi truce is permanent. chose us,” says Jason. technology; and Viable Vision, VRS Jason and Raymonda live in Rockville. Although his school days are long software for PC users. He also performs “Although I come from a Deaf family, I was past, the memories remain close by. Jason high-level administrative duties, such as the only one to graduate from MSD.” His said, “I will always remember MSD as the meeting with bank loan officers, potential father immigrated here from Taiwan and place where I grew up. My future as I see investors, and business owners who want went to Kendall School in Washington, it wouldn’t be possible without all the to work with Viable. DC, and his mother, Mary, went to the classmates and teachers I had at MSD.” But ask him what in his future excites North Carolina School for the Deaf. For more information, you can go to him the most and he will answer, “My “I’m not the only former Oriole at Viable’s website at http://www.viable.net or recent marriage.” On May 31, 2008, he Viable,” Jason says. Several MSD alumni email Jason at [email protected]. MB

THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, SPRING 2008 17 Around MSDMSD Frederick Campus Elementary School/Family Education Complex Construction in Progress

Rotunda above main entrance is complete. Sidewalk around playground takes shape.

Greenhouse, left, and Library, right, look out onto Elementary playground.

Stage gets a step closer to its premiere! Main Lobby awaits installation of walls and ceiling.

Family Education multipurpose room will take advantage Hall view look ing toward Family Education from Elementary section of its southern exposure for natural lighting

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South Market Street entrance to the new building is almost ready Family Educationparking lot (behind the grader) to be paved. Picture is looking to the North with MSD out of view takes final form. to the right. This will be an entrance only, with all vehicles exiting the other side of the building onto South Carroll Street.

From the air, the shape of the new Elementary Building is easy to see: Family Education and Early Childhood Department is on the left, then the Elementary section, Gym/Cafeteria section and finally, on the far right, is the Student Support Services wing. Elina Bernharda-Jenkins (Teacher Eric Mansfield’s wife Katrina’s sister) took this picture while Mr. Mansfield piloted a small plane.

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very student taking Digital Photography and Photography classes during 2006- High School E2007 academic year is required to send his/her three pictures for competition Photo pictures being judged for neatness, creativity, impact, contrast and composition. Jane Dunmore, President of the Frederick Art Club; and Larry Newman, MSD Contest Publications Specialist. Ms. Lorraine Stoltz, Photography Teacher wants to thank the above people for judging each student’s pictures and their participation in

—Lorraine J. Stoltz, Photography Teacher, FC, [email protected]

ONE SIMPLE DROP SPLASH Stephanie Nogueras—Honorable Mention Digital Photo

PERSPECTIVE OF THE CROSSES HANDFLOWER Shayna Rose Unger—Honorable Mention Digital Photo Digital Photo

THE MIRROR CITY LIFE IS COLORFUL Chenae Laldee—Honorable Mention Jakia Crews—Honorable Mention Digital Photo Digital Photo

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THE QUIXOTIC FLORETS Brittany L. Frank—1st Prize Traditional Photo

TIME TO GO nd UNDER THE PIER Garrett Sims—2 Prize Reina Bravo—Best of Show Traditional Photo Traditional Photo

RUMBLINGS Marisa Andrade 3rd Place Traditional Photo

EYE SAVER MY COUSIN Chanel Gleicher Honorable Mention Mieasha Rahman Honorable Mention Digital Photo Digital Photo

MORNING DEW SCRAT THE EYE OF DARKNESS Shayna Rose Unger Honorable Mention Trista Taylor Honorable Mention Danielle Berrigan Honorable Mention Digital Photo Digital Photo Digital Photo

THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, SPRING 2008 1921 Around MSD The Annual LBE/ES Yard Sale he first MSD yard sale was held on Ta spring day over twenty years ago, before MSD had established a formal Life Based Education/Enhanced Services Department. The first few yard sales were held in front of the Ely building by the water fountain and were not open to the public. Although small in size, the early sales received lots of support from the various departments on campus and were considered a big success. Team teachers Jay Cherry and Bonnie VanBuskirk originally came up with the idea of a yard sale to raise money for some class projects as well as give students an opportunity to do a real-life hands-on activity. Although math concepts were the most obvious skills be- ing targeted, students also learned about advertising, communication skills, orga- Hard at work selling items Back (L-R) DeJon McCutcheon, Branden Foreman, Joshua nization skills, and public relations. Most Harper, Michael Knight, Ms. Bonnie VanBuskirk, Ms. Janice Randall, Andrew Jarman of the money earned was used to cover the Sitting DeAndre White, Daniel Bitzel, Caitlin Mickel cost of an instructional unit on transporta- tion. As part of the transportation unit, students learned how to used some of their earnings to support the students and staff contact and secure taxi rides, buy tickets and ride on the Metro, from MSD who will be traveling to Senegal. read schedules and take trips on the Frederick City bus, and even The modest yard sale that was started more than twenty make arrangements for a boat ride at the Inner Harbor. years ago has grown into something much bigger. It is now Due to scheduling issues and staff changes, there were a a project that allows MSD students an opportunity to put few years when the yard sale was not held, but after the LBE/ skills into practice while earning money that will afford them ES Program was formally established and moved to the Veditz even more opportunities. This project would not be successful building the “Annual Yard Sale” was reinstituted. Janice Randall without the donations made to us by the faculty, staff, and the joined Bonnie VanBuskirk to become a partner in this endeavor, students’ families, as well as the generous support of those who and the students who lived in the Shockley House took on visit the sale every year. Donations of all kinds are accepted the responsibility and the work that is required to have a suc- throughout the year and items can be left with either Janice cessful yard sale. More learning objectives have been added to Randall or Bonnie VanBuskirk. this project and the sale has been expanded to two days and —Bonnie VanBuskirk, LBE/ES Teacher, FC, opened up to the Frederick community. Students involved in [email protected] this project write and submit an ad to the Frederick News Post, make flyers to put up around campus, price all the items, help set up and take down the tables used for the sale, display items in “categories” to make it more organized, have direct contact with patrons/customers and come up with ways to communi- cate with those who are non-signers, count money and make change, wrap and bag items sold, and pack up unsold items to be donated to Goodwill Industries. Students have used the money raised from the more recent sales to buy rugs, linens, and kitchen items needed in the Shockley House. The money is also used to go to a restaurant for a “Senior Breakfast,” a final meal together for all the Shockley House students where the graduating seniors are honored. This year, the students also Yard sale in front of Shockley House

22 THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, SPRING 2008 Around MSD Middle School’s New Positive Behavorial Intervention and Support (PBIS) Program

he Middle School department of the Frederick Campus ad- Topted the Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support (PBIS) program for the first time this year which was a huge success! The department has seen positive outcomes with the students. The vision of the PBIS program is to encourage students to earn rewards for positive behavior and positive contributions to the school and society in general. The students needed to remember “The Three B’s”:Be Respectful, Be Responsible and Be Safe. The Middle School department used coupons called Power Bucks to reward students for good deeds. The students had to earn enough Power Bucks to be eligible to go on various field trips such as an afternoon at the Great Frederick Fair, an adventure at Markoff’s Haunted Forest, a Homecoming party at Checkers, a (first-ever) formal Winter Ball, an outing to the ice skating rink, a leadership/field day at Baker Park, and Leader. The PBIS committee also consisted of four student a trip to Six Flags. representatives: Ivana Genievsky, Jad Gore, Mia Goldberg, Kudos to the Middle School Department for supporting this and Tyler Lewis. new program and putting it into practice! The program would If you are curious about the program, please stop by the not have been so successful without the following committee Middle School Department and peruse its bulletin board with members: Frank Allnutt, Cathy Kettler, Vicki Kitsembel, Laura pictures of the various PBIS events. Lohmeyer, Kathleen Setzer, Dana Sipek, Marsha Flowers, Lori Terri M. Dietz, Bonheyo as the PBIS Coach, and Terri M. Dietz as the Team Middle School Adjustment Teacher, [email protected]

The Middle School students go to the Frederick Ice Skating rink as one of their PBIS reward activities.

THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, SPRING 2008 23 Around MSD “Varsity Sport of Mind” rom which novel written by Pearl thanks to the MSD Foundation that the Many fans and Gallaudet officials had FS. Buck would you find this story’s team was able to go on a retreat to Deep anticipated the final two to be MSD and opening words, “It was Wang Lung’s Creek Lake, MD, where they spent three ISD and the two teams did not disappoint. marriage day”? full days, snowed in, practicing and hav- With determination, MSD opened the It is more than just who presses the ing a grand time. (Driving there, on the first round with red-hot buzzer-clicking. buzzer first; it is also about how much they other hand, was a different story.) They were leading at the end of the first know. The Academic Bowl has long been After the retreat, the team was more round, and the victory seemed within considered a varsity sport of mind. It goes ready than ever. The Maryland School for reach, but Indiana managed to take the without saying that being on an Academic the Deaf managed to capture its long- lead at the end of the second round. Bowl team is no honeymoon. Nevertheless, overdue victory in the regional finals. The final round consists of fifteen being on the team is a tremendous honor. The Academic Bowl team gave the word questions in one category. The category Rules stipulate that each team may have “annihilation” a new meaning. Weiner, be- was History and Government with a focus no more than five members. Members of ing the only team member that has played on World War II. At the end, Indiana the team were carefully selected as they every year in high school, was our secret prevailed, defeating MSD by seven points, 45-38. Weiner once again dominated had to go through a daunting series of weapon. Not only did she help the team match after match and was again voted tests. With only two returning veterans bring home the glory, she was also picked as the Most Outstanding Player at the (seniors Allison Weiner and Andrea as the Most Outstanding Player during Nationals. Despite the loss, the margin Amati), the team had to undergo a rebuild- the regional tournament. The secret to of MSD’s victories and their overall per- ing of sorts with three new members; the her success? Not eating melted cheese. formance showed a truly championship team chemistry was going to be different With MSD’s victory over Woodson performance. It has been a great year for than last year. The new additions to the High School in Fairfax, Virginia, MSD the Maryland School for the Deaf, and team were senior Kevin Berrigan and captured its second regional champion- it is with confidence that they will come freshmen Christy Hediger and Todd ship in four years. back again next year. But they will have to Bonheyo. The combustion of the team The top two teams from each region get busy filling in the three slots vacated chemistry this year was beyond belief— went to the National Championships by the departing seniors. there was no need for any ice-breaking the final weekend in April. With five or team-building activities! regions in the nation, the top ten schools *buzzing-in* The answer for the Right after Thanksgiving, the team (a mixture of both mainstream and deaf question above? The Good Earth came together and began their journey, schools) from all over the nation met to practicing during lunch time on a daily play for the National Championship. Patrick Rosenburg, Academic Bowl basis and after school in the evening twice It was a long arduous weekend for all Head Coach/Social Studies Teacher a week. They aimed to be ready for the of the players. Each school played nine Christopher Kaftan, Academic regional tournament at West Virginia matches, and MSD tied with the Indiana Bowl Coach/Social Studies Teacher School for the Deaf and Blind during the School for the Deaf in the round robin [email protected], first weekend in March. It is with much competition. [email protected]

The wait is always anxious for all of the players on the stage; it is like the world of pressure is resting on their shoulders. (L-R) Allison They are out of favorite things to remember—Academic Bowl Joy Weiner, Kevin Berrigan, Andrea Amati, Todd Bonheyo fellow Christy Hediger and coach Patrick Rosenburg.

24 THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, SPRING 2008 Around MSD LBE Middle School Trip to Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum and Sports Legends Museum SD’s Life Based Education and photographs of one of M(LBE) students from the America’s greatest sports icons. Columbia Campus want to The students learned a great share the wonderful experi- deal about life during the ence of going on their first first half of the 20th century field trip to the Babe Ruth through the eyes of the Ruth Birthplace Museum and the family. Sports Legends Museum in The favorite part of this last Baltimore in March, 2008. tour was visiting The Locker Besides learning about these Room: Kid’s Discovery. Here two local museums, the trip was the students had a great oppor- also in celebration of the end the tunity to transform themselves ALT-MSA year-long testing. into a college or professional The first tour was at the athlete by trying on one of Sports Legends Museum at the University of Maryland Camden Yards where the Terrapin’s football jerseys and students interacted with a Baltimore Ravens and Orioles selection of exhibits focusing authentic uniforms. For more on Maryland’s sports history. information, you may browse They learned about Baltimore on the internet: http://www. City and its baseball and baberuthmuseum.com/. football teams both past and John Gibson present. Also, the students (john.gibson@msd. learned about segregation and edu), Lisa Skaggs (lisa. the challenges of integration [email protected]) through the lens of Baltimore’s Suzi Behun (suzanne. Negro League teams. Then [email protected]) everyone took the second tour Cindy Gilmore (cynthia. Back row (L to R) DeAndre Holmes, DeAndrew Randall, Parker to the birthplace of Baltimore’s [email protected]) Hollins , Shanta Hicks, Alexis Paylor, Donnell Jones, Lamont Duke native son, George Herman LBE Middle School Second row Tyausha Holland, Ben Cunningham, Jayme Carraway, “Babe” Ruth, to view artifacts Teachers, Columbia Campus Chas Hubbs, Brittany Smith First row Philippe Belanger

favorites from the MSD-CC art they than-art” exchange in the future. Student Art had on exhibit. —Bill Pond, Art Teacher, CC, With the return of the exhibit from [email protected] Exchange Japan came certificates and gifts for the six “artists” whose works with Japan had been chosen; certificates his is the third year the MSD art classes and gifts were also sent to Tfrom the Columbia Campus have Japan for the artists of the participated in an art exchange with the works the MSD students Suginami Branch of the Otsuka School had chosen. for the Deaf in Tokyo, Japan. The exchange has been This year, after the art work was a wonderful experience for exchanged and exhibited, students everyone. Viewing art from voted for the three pictures they liked another country has given the most. Adults–staff, parents, visitors, students a better understand- and bus personnel–were also encouraged ing of how we are culturally to participate in a vote for their favorite the same and different. three works. The students and faculty MSD-CC hopes to be Art Exchange Winners (L to R) Thomas Hamm, Chris from the Suginami School picked their able to continue this “more- Sharp, Brandon Garrett, Zaire Gousse

THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, SPRING 2008 25 Around MSD MSD Partners with Frederick County First Responders n March 19, 2008, MSD hosted interpreters are not an awareness session with CSD usually present dur- and public safety officials from ing an emergency Othe City of Frederick and the State of situation or arrest, Maryland. The day was divided into first responders three components: an informational have a pocket-sized dialogue between agency representatives visual foldout map and MSD’s health and safety committee; available to them to a tour of MSD led by students and staff; help communicate and a seminar introducing deaf culture until an interpreter and ASL instruction for emergency arrives. related phrases. The daylong gathering Through his helped to provide the safety officials internship with with a more in-depth appreciation for the Frederick deaf culture as well as the realization Police Department, that additional tools and training were Bobby was able to MSD student, Bobby Harris, receives instruction from Corporal needed to enhance communications in interview local Jay Brown on how to operate and safely fire an assault rifle. emergency situations. emergency service includes identifying pictures such as a Several ideas on how to build a representatives and use some of their house diagram and a diagram of a body sustainable partnership between MSD recommendations to improve on the all of which Bobby graphically created. and Frederick County’s Emergency current visual aid as well as personalize Deaf and non-English speaking Frederick Preparedness Partners were discussed it to Frederick. Bobby helped to design County citizens can easily point to an during the meeting and afterwards. After a more user-friendly laminated tabbed image of a car or ethnicity of a person many conferences and detailed planning, flip chart with fewer, but larger images, to communicate a grievance or injury. an immeasurable alliance was created focusing on critical information respond- Approximately 1,000 copies of the new through a one of a kind project-based ers need when they first arrive to a scene visual apparatus will be distributed to internship with MSD’s high school senior, before an interpreter would be present. Frederick County’s first responders. Robert (Bobby) Harris. He made sure to include easily accessible Erin Buck, Work Experience and Since the young age of three, Bobby information to assist medical person- Student Service Learning Coordinator, has had an interest in police work and en- nel and firemen that can be difficult to worked closely with Bobby during his joyed watching “COPS” and other police locate on the cumbersome commercially police internship. She recognized that related shows on TV. As a young adult available visual aid. The new visual tool this placement was exactly what entering college, he plans to MSD looks for in an internship. major in criminal justice, with It combined Bobby’s interests a minor in computer graphics, and skills to produce a success- at the Rochester Institute of ful and educational experience Technology (RIT). His life long in both of his fields of interest. admiration for law enforcement Ms. Buck also recognized that and his exceptional computer this particular internship will skills, coupled by his innate have a lasting effect on the motivation and dedication, community and said, “This made him the perfect candi- is definitely one of the most date to help design a visual impressive and community communication tool for first impacting internships that I responders. have had the pleasure of being a This visual aid would help part of.” Ms. Buck often inter- first responders interact with preted for Bobby and Frederick deaf and hard of hearing MSD student, Bobby Harris, role plays an irate student as County first responders during individuals and non-English part of street survival training with the 50th Frederick Police the development of the visual speakers in Frederick. Since Department Academy Class.

26 THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, SPRING 2008 Around MSD communication tool and other internship In recognition of Bobby’s extraor- related projects. dinary efforts, Chief Kim Dine was Although the main focus of Bobby’s joined by Gene Mellin, the Director of Prom King internship was the visual aid, Bobby the Frederick County Division of Fire was instrumental in helping to train the and Rescue Services, and Kathy Forrest, and Queen Frederick Police Department and the Fire Division of Emergency Management Department’s academy recruits. Bobby Project Manager, at the MSD Honors and Crowned participated in a police street survival Awards Ceremony to present Bobby with scenario where he role-played an out of an award for his outstanding contribution control, irate student. Bobby enjoyed his to both departments during his intern- out of character assignment of acting ship. “I never thought I would have had angry as he over turned tables and chairs the opportunity to have an internship and dodged the recruits at every chance like this,” Bobby humbly admitted. “It’s he had. The goal of the police training been a wonderful experience and I have exercise was to learn how to calm and learned a lot from them.” question Bobby, their deaf uncooperative Although Bobby has left big shoes subject. The recruits quickly learned that to fill, the Frederick Police Department handcuffing a deaf individual impedes the wants to continue having MSD student ability to communicate in sign language interns. In addition, MSD will be work- and were forced to choose between safety ing with Karen Sheffer-Tucker of CSD, and restraint tactics. David Martin of Frederick Community Bobby also participated in the night College, Frederick City Police Officers operations training exercise with the Fire and Frederick Fire and Rescue Services Department where he role-played two to plan training sessions similar to March different scenarios. During these two 19th’s awareness day for Frederick City scenario-based exercises, EMS respond- Police Officers and Frederick County ers encountered an injured, deaf teenager Fire Department personnel. and fire fighters faced a deaf homeowner Kriste Hartman-Kovarcik, eniors Jenna Richmond and Colin whose house was on fire with several fam- Community Relations Specialist, SHill are crowned as the king and ily members trapped inside. The recruits [email protected] queen at the prom held on May 1, hadn’t previously realized how difficult Also contributing to this 2008 at Holly Hills Golf Club House it can be to communicate with a deaf in- article was Erin Buck, Bobby’s in Ijamsville, MD. With them are dividual in an intense amount of pain or Work Study Coordinator crownbearers and future king and queen hopefuls, Erica Smith and in a state of panic. Firefighters also faced Austin Baker. The prom was one of difficulty communicating with Bobby On behalf of MSD, special thanks and the best ever with the ceiling full of when they had their masks over their faces appreciation is offered to the following classy helium balloons, and a beautiful and he was unable to even identify if they people for helping to make this internship prom set outside on the large balcony were attempting to talk to him. not only possible, but also memorable in overlooking the wide expanse of Frederick Police Chief Kim Dine said, taking the first steps in building strong the golf course. After the delicious “We didn’t know what a wonderful person and mutually understanding relationships dinner, the dance floor drew everyone to move their limbs everywhere! we were getting. He’s very patient with us, within our Frederick community. MB Congratulations to Jenna and Colin! he’s very smart and he’s very excited, so he has energized us and our training staff.” Frederick City Police Chief Kim Dine Bobby’s supervisor from the Frederick Frederick City Police Lieutenant Police Department, Lieutenant Clark Clark Pennington Pennington, also remarked on Bobby’s Frederick City Police patience in the face of communication Corporal James Brown barriers and revealed that, “Bobby taught Division of Emergency Management me so much about patience, adaptation, and perseverance during his internship Project Manager Kathy Forrest and is a true role model for both the Director of Frederick County Division hearing and deaf communities.” of Fire and Rescue Services Gene Mellin

THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, SPRING 2008 27 The Junior Bulletin Contributed by MSD Students Our Space Camp Experience irst, I would like to thank the DAY THREE Maryland School for the Deaf F We practiced taking off and landing planes Foundation (MSDF) for its generous in the fighter plane simulators (SIMS). I contribution that helped cover the six-day learned about dog fights and A/G (Air to space camp tuition for students (cadets) Ground) attacks. We then went to “Area including myself. Thank you! 51” and further built our team with two DAY ONE of our comrades as leaders. After dinner, we went to A.C. (Aviation Challenge) The space camp cadets woke early in DAY FIVE and went on a search and rescue mission the morning. Our plane took off at 8 for a downed pilot. a.m. arriving in Huntsville, Alabama, A centrifuge is a small compartment around 2 p.m. At made to fit two persons. It is attached to something in the camp, we were the center that ro- introduced to avia- tates and spins the tion challenges like compartment. It how planes work is used for people and how to pilot a who want to see if plane (using a simu- they are fit to be as- lator, of course). That tronauts. My group night, we bunked in got to experience a small room. It was it, and many of us an amazing feeling LOVED it. Then to experience some- we ran a real mis- thing completely sion; the objective apart from home was to destroy all life. the planes and kill DAY TWO all of the guards with a rope (not The next day was really, of course). very different from Everybody made the first one. We it into the scout learned about patrol The Space Camp cadets camouflage themselves with mud and ashes in preparation camp. After that missions and how for a mission. The mission is to enter and infiltrate the other camp. Front Noelle they had to crawl to bomb and gun Robinson, Kali Doubledee, Mia Goldberg Back (L-R) Dalton Kramer, Cody Simmons, DanJohn Kerchner, Austin Cerasoli, Ethan Sonnenstrahl and Darrius Doe about 200 yards to the simulators. We the campfire where were divided into we graduated and two groups—The Black Knights and the DAY FOUR received various items according to what Allied Forces—for plane missions. The Another rescue mission. While patrol- we had done. Black Knights’ objective was to eliminate ling, we saw an Alabama snake! We also DAY SIX government activities, and the Allied learned how to make a shelter out of Forces’ goal was to defend them. We had our parachutes if our jet crashed. After We got up at 5 a.m. to say “Farewell, Space tons of fun! We also went rock climb- that, we learned about what is and is Camp, Alabama. We will miss you!” All ing and participated in team building not poisonous. Then it was back to AC of us felt good to be back home, but we activities. We faced challenges like going for us cadets; we ran a mission using the missed space camp. The experience of through a laser defense grid, going across SIMS. One team, The Allies, defended being a cadet for a week was certainly an airport and the other team, The Black quicksand, and dealing with an alien an unusual one that I would not trade Knights, attacked it. After dinner, we for anything. MB invasion! The rest of that day was spent made a fire. My team’s fire was huge! It experiencing G-force effects. was another great day! —Ethan M Sonnenstrahl, 7th grade

28 THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, SPRING 2008 Sportscope High School Softball he Lady Orioles softball team had an- the end of the season by being named with 35 at bats and set records for triples Tother outstanding year after Coaches the 2008 Softball National Champions, in a game (2) and tied with Tandy Lewis Mathis Hediger, Laura Lohmeyer, and which is a first time for the MSD softball for RBIs in a game (5). The team’s defense Jerry Mabashov challenged the team with program. Mathis Hediger was also named played especially well this season, beating two goals at the first practice. Coach of the Year. This is a wonderful some records from last year. They broke The first goal was to win the Hoy honor for the team. the records for runs allowed in a season Softball Tournament, which was hosted This year’s team broke records in from 139 to 89, strikeouts in a season at MSD this year. The girls played their almost all categories on the field. Jessica from 95 to 127, and lowest ERA from hearts out the entire tournament and Feldman broke all of her individual 8.90 to 4.97. finally beat the Texas School for the pitching records, which includes most The coaches are proud of their girls Deaf in the championship game 5-4 strikeouts in a game (12), most strike- and want to congratulate Christy Hediger after a hard fought battle between outs in a season (69), most strikeouts in for receiving the Best Offensive Player both teams. This is the first time the a career (210), career victories (21), in- award, Tandy Lewis for Unsung Hero, MSD softball program has won a Hoy nings pitched in a season (58.1), innings Claire Tucker for Most Improved, and title, so it was a nice reward for all their pitched in a career (191.1), and winning Jessica Feldman and Michelle Mansfield- hard work during the season. Jessica percentage (21-14-1). She is followed by Hom for Most Dedicated. The team Feldman, Christy Hediger, Tandy Lewis, Michelle Mansfield-Hom, (who has big will also miss its five seniors—Jessica and Claire Tucker were named to the shoes to fill next year) who set a record Feldman, Brittany A. Frank, Andrea All-Tournament team and Michelle in ERA (4.97) and tied with Feldman for Amati, Michelin Barron, and Emilia Mansfield-Hom was named Most innings pitched in a game (7). Nowalski (manager)—and thanks them Valuable Player of the tournament. Christy Hediger led the offense this for their dedication to the MSD softball The second goal was to beat last year’s year with a batting average of .462 with program. Head Coach Hediger would winning season record (12-7). The girls’ 39 at bats; she also set a record for most like to thank his assistants and volunteer final record this year was 13-5-1. The doubles in a game (2). Brittany A. Frank softball team also received a surprise at followed with a batting average of .429 Continued on page 31 Photo courtesy Jon Senzer Photography

Back (L-R) Head Coach Mathis Hediger, Assistant Coach Jerry Mabashov, Manager Emilia Nowakski, Michelin Barron, Jessica Feldman, Andrea Amati, Brittany A. Frank, Assistant Coach Laura Lohmeyer, Assistant Coach Joe Frankowiak, Assistant Coach Dave Frank Middle Amelia Dall, Trista Taylor, Hillary Frankowiak, Tandy Lewis, Michelle Mansfield-Hom, Shayna Rose Unger, Jessica Israel Front Claire Tucker, Christy Hediger, Bethany Weiner, Brittany L. Frank

THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, SPRING 2008 29 Sportscope For complete win/loss records, go to www.msd.edu High School Baseball SD baseball returned with a hit 3 home runs and had 12 hits in 29 at a score of 10 to 7 and then they defeated Mbang after a two-year absence. bats for an average of .414, driving in 15 MSSD in the night cap with another last Head Coach Scott Morrison was for- runs (RBIs) to lead the team in 10 games. inning rally just before the rain came. tunate to have assistants Tom Korn, Berrigan batted .320 with 14 runs batted All-tournament selections for MSD were Bruce Persons (2005 Dummy Hoy in for the season. Other team leaders were Bonheyo, Wiener, and Korn. Despite the Baseball Championship MVP), and John Bonheyo who had 16 hits in 25 at bats loss to Fremont in the championship game, Grindstaff to help mold this group of for a remarkable .640 batting average to the team finished with a record of 6 wins, athletes into a team. lead Frederick County! He also drove 3 loses, and 1 tie. The purpose of the season is always home 14 runs. Freshman catcher Justin Coach Morrison would like to thank to prepare to compete for the Dummy Wiener did a formidable job in handling his assistants as well as the parents for Hoy Championship as MSD was the the pitching staff and split time with their support of the team. MSD admin- host of the event this year. Facing an Berrigan behind the plate. Wiener also istration also is appreciated for backing 11-game schedule that included 6 games drove in 12 runs for the year. the return of baseball to give our boys before Hoy, the team found its identity The remaining team members were an opportunity to show their talents on and improved every step of the way on its juniors Corey Blazer, Wesley Francis, the diamond. Morrison expects a good mission to earn respectability at Hoy. and Jarvis Grindstaff, and freshmen turnout at tryouts next year as everyone Assistant Coach Bruce Persons and Myles Goldberg, Shawn Harrington, and could see the fun and feel the camaraderie Coach Morrison worked with pitch- Joshua Withrow. during Hoy. ers (Mark Korn, Kevin Berrigan, Ryan The team played solid ball all year Baseball is back! Bonheyo, Travis Oshman, Colin Hill, and suffered only one blowout which —Scott Morrison, Head Coach, and Corey Blazer) to help them develop a came at an unfortunate time as they lost FC, [email protected] mindset of focusing on becoming pitchers the Hoy Championship game by a score rather than throwers. Persons introduced of 15-1 to the California School for the Frederick News-Post several good conditioning drills which Deaf, Fremont. Fatigue and the lack of Second Team left the players looking like tired old dogs pitching experience contributed to this Mark Korn with their tongues hanging out. loss. The Hoy Tournament began with Honorable Mention Seniors Korn, Berrigan, Oshman, and MSD facing the heavily favored Indiana Corey Balzer Hill contributed mightily to the success of School for the Deaf and coming from Kevin Berrigan the team, with Korn compiling a record behind to win 10-6. This win gave MSD Ryan Bonheyo of 3 wins and 1 loss as a pitcher. He also the confidence to roll over Riverside by Justin Wiener

Head Coach Scott Morrison, assistant coach John Grindstaff, Joshua Withrow, Wesley Francis, Jarvis Grindstaff, Shawn Harrington, Colin Hill, Kevin Berrigan, Travis Oshman, Mark Korn, Corey Balzer, Justin Wiener, Myles Goldberg, assistant coach Bruce Persons, assistant coach Tom Korn Not pictured Ryan Bonheyo

30 THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, SPRING 2008 Sportscope MSD Hosts Dummy Hoy Tournament

aryland School for the Deaf had the Tucker. This is Maryland’s first ever Hoy Baseball Mhonor of hosting its first ever Hoy softball championship win. 1st—Fremont Baseball and Softball Tournament on the The baseball boys completed their 2nd—Maryland weekend of April 24th - 27th. The tourna- round-robin play and it was decided that 3rd—Indiana ment is named after “Dummy” Hoy who the Fremont and Maryland boys would was a Deaf professional baseball player. play each other in the championship Maryland All-Stars Along with MSD, five other schools par- game. Because of the chance of rain, the Ryan Bonheyo ticipated in the tournament: California championship game was played earlier Mark Korn School for the Deaf-Fremont, California in the day and not at the Keys Stadium Justin Wiener School for the Deaf- in the evening as Riverside, Indiana planned. After an —Mathis Hediger, School for the Deaf, exhausting day, the Tournament Chairperson, FC, Model Secondary Maryland boys lost [email protected] School for the Deaf, to Fremont and and Texas School came in 2nd in the High School Softball for the Deaf. Hoy Tournament. Continued from page 29 The weekend Even though started off with the rain came and coaches Dave Frank and Joe Frankowiak the Trivia Bowl, the championship for their help; he’s looking forward to which is similar to game was not played another outstanding season next year. the Academic Bowl. at the Keys Stadium, —Mathis Hediger, Head Coach, Each school had coaches, volunteers, FC, [email protected] three contestants, and VIPs were in- Frederick News-Post two players and a vited to the club box Second Team coach or Athletic for some refresh- Christy Hediger Director. After an- ments and social swering numerous time. Honorable Mention Baseball card of Dummy Hoy, c. 1887 questions about Thanks to all Michelin Barron softball and base- of the volunteers, Jessica Feldman Brittany A. Frank ball, Fremont was named the winner. coaches, players, parents, fans, and es- Brittany L. Frank The tournament finally began Friday pecially the committee for making this Michelle Mansfield-Hom morning with round-robin play. The tournament a success. The results of the Claire Tucker softball teams played at the MSD softball tournament are: field, while the baseball teams played at National Deaf Interscholastic the nearby Loats field next to the Keys Softball Athletics Council st Team of the Year stadium. Every game was exciting to 1 —Maryland Maryland nd watch and the fans were on their toes 2 —Texas First team All-American with every pitch. 3rd—Fremont Michelin Barron Saturday is when the real action be- Brittany A. Frank gan. The softball teams played through Maryland All-Stars Christy Hediger the bracket with Texas beating MSSD Michelle Mansfield-Hom (MVP) Michelle Mansfield-Hom Claire Tucker and MSD beating Fremont to face each Jessica Feldman other in the championship game. After Christy Hediger Second Team All- American a hard-fought nail-biter, MSD finally Tandy Lewis Jessica Feldman won in the final inning 5 to 4 with a hit Claire Tucker Brittany L. Frank and fast running from freshman Claire Tandy Lewis

THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, SPRING 2008 31 Sportscope For complete win/loss records, go to www.msd.edu High School Boys Ryan Bonheyo Recognized Volleyball at Governor’s Ceremony or the past four years, the MSD boys’ volleyball team Fhas made the familiar trek to the Independent Schools Boys Volleyball League (ISBVL) finals. This year, the team attempted to maintain its winning streak but fell to Paul VI in the finals. The 2008 season ended with 9 wins and 3 losses. The team consisted of 5 rookies and 5 returning players. Although the team had trouble jelling during the season, they were able to pull together and carry on the traditional winning season. The combination inexperienced-veteran team was tested. In the ISBVL league tournament quarterfinals, MSD re- ceived a bye. MSD advanced to the semi-finals and triumphed over Jewish Day, 3-2, earning a berth to the finals for the fourth straight year. MSD traveled to Paul VI and defeated them in the first On July 21, 2008, Governor Martin O’Malley and rising senior game, 28-26. In the next three games MSD struggled to keep Ryan Bonheyo pose for the camera at the Baltimore Ravens’ M & T Bank Stadium. Ryan was recognized for his athletic up the thrust. Paul VI took the advantage and won the next achievements during a ceremony to celebrate the passage of three games, 25-11, 25-9, and 25-13. the 2008 Maryland Fitness and Athletic Equity Act for Students MSD broke 9 of 24 school records in the category of serve with Disabilities. points, aces, blocks and saves this year. The new team members--Todd Bonheyo, Jon Clapp, Mike team captain Brandon McMillan will be notably missed for Mabashov, Flynn Rosko, and Chad Unger—joined experienced his enthusiasm, devotion, and loyalty during the seasons he members Roy Barron, Clayton Grossinger, Maxwell Latin, played for the volleyball team. Brandon McMillan, and Clayton McMillan. The addition —Head Coach Vicki Kitsembel, FC, of Lauren Benedict as team manager was beneficial. Senior [email protected]

Top row (L-R) Flynn Rosko, Michael Mabashov, Todd Bonheyo, Clayton McMillan, Clayton Grossinger, Maxwell Latin, Jon Clapp, Manager Lauren Benedict Front row Chad Unger, Assistant Coach Ray Lehmann, Brandon McMillan, Coach Vicki Kitsembel, Roy Barron

32 THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, SPRING 2008 Sportscope High School Varsity Track and Field

arly in the 2008 track season, Coach The girl’s team was comprised of and Daniel Frank were very pleased with ETaylor was pleased to bring several several young and motivated athletes: the outcome of the track season despite athletes to the first Annual Tom Berg/ Claire Tucker and Shayne Rose Unger several obstacles. Some of the tracksters Ruth Seeger Track Classic in Austin, were great sprinters. Claire clocked 13.48 played on the softball and baseball teams Texas (honoring two long time track in 100m and 28.12 in 200m. Shayna Rose but still found a way to balance their time coaches). Our boys finished 4th while the ran 13.8 in 100m and 29.6 in 200m. and practice both sports. Injuries and girls came in 3rd. We had only practiced Chenae Laldee did a good job run- loss of players played a part in strategy ning in two events, the sprint medley changes as the coaches searched for the a few times, so this was an excellent finish and 4 X 400 relay. right fit for each event. But the team hung for MSD. After such a strong showing, Mieasha Rahman is a terrific runner together for another great season. and with an eye toward the ESDAA and a tough girl! In addition to running Coach Taylor would like to thank tournament, the team threw itself into in relays, she ran 2:53.0 in 800m. his assistants for their dedication and the daily grind of practice. Reina Bravo surprised our coaches as express to the student body how much And it paid off! The 2008 Track and she switched from 800m to 3200m and he is looking forward to returning next Field Boys and Girls teams captured the ran 15:29.98. She has a bright future as year to work with all the prospective track ESDAA crowns at the tournament hosted a long distance runner. and field athletes. by the New Jersey School for the Deaf. Other runners of the future include —Ronnie Taylor, Head Coach, The boy’s team was comprised of Paige Brewer, Tiffany Bridgett, and FC, [email protected] fourteen student/athletes while the girl’s Tilesha Cole. team had sixteen student/athletes. Some Jessica Israel threw 33’4” in the shot Frederick News-Post accomplishments of various athletes put and 94’5” in the discus. Honorable Mention at the ESDAA Tournament deserve Tandy Lewis high jumped 4’6” while recognition: everyone chipped in to win the ESDAA Ryan Bonheyo Travis Oshman was a super athlete for the second straight year. Coach Ronnie Taylor and his assis- Travis Oshman in most events in which he participated. tants, Chris vonGarrel, Betty Rewolinski, Brady Painter He ran 11.3 in 100m, 23.90 in 200m, clocked 53.2 in split time in 4 X 400 relays, 44.0 in shot put, 6’0” in high jump, and discus 103. Ryan Bonheyo clocked 11.4 in 100m, 39’6 in shot put, 127’10” in discus. Emre Sen and Jesse Steingieser were two of the keys to winning the ESDAA as they ran in the 800, 1600, and 3200 to earn points and help the team win. Emre clocked 5:12.52 in 1600m, 2:22.8 in 800m, and 12:22.82 in 3200m; Jesse clocked 5:10.0 in 1600, 2:22.0 in 800, and 11:53.0 in 3200m. Brady Painter ran a 15.28 Top row (L-R) Assistant Coach Christopher vonGarrel, Head Coach Ronnie Taylor, Assistant Coach Elizabeth Rewolinski Fourth row Joshua Harper, Corey Balzer, Aleasa Harrington, Chenae Laldee, DeAndre Gaskins, in 110HH and clocked 41.83 Chantaye Green, Brianna Buie Third row Michael Haywood, Michael DeVito, Donte Thomas, Christopher in 300. Shaw, Ryan Bonheyo, Ethan Kramer, Josiah Withrow, Danielle Harris Second row Tilesha Cole, Mieasha This was the second Rahman, Lauren Simmons, Jennifer Rand, Reina Bravo, Tiffany Bridgett, Nadasha Harvey, Courtney Rideout ESDAA title in a row for the Front row Christina Santiful, Amy Norman, Brady Painter, Travis Oshman, Sen Emre Not pictured Todd Bonheyo, Jessica Israel, Stephanie Kurth, Tandy Lewis, Claire Tucker, Shayna Rose Unger, Joshua Withrow boy’s team.

THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, SPRING 2008 33 Sportscope For complete win/loss records, go to www.msd.edu Girls Powerlifting

Back (L-R) Danielle Harris, Christina Santiful, Tandy Lewis, Andrea Amati, Stephanie Kurth, Hillary Frankowiak, Christy Hediger, Lauren Simmons, Bethany Weiner, Mathis Hediger Middle Courtney Rideout, Allison Weiner Front Skye Dreumont, Claire Tucker, Brittany Frank, Shayna Rose Unger, Reina Bravo Boys Powerlifting

Back (L-R) Brady Painter, Roy Barron, Justin Wiener, Mark Cross, Tyler Dilks, Travis Oshman, Brandon McMillan, Ryan Bonheyo, Donte Thomas, Joshua Bailey, Coach Andy Bonheyo Middle Chris Shaw, Joshua Withrow, Ethan Kramer, Colin Hill, Brett Ches, Wesley Francis Front Todd Bonheyo, DeAndre Gaskins, DeAngalo Jones, Everd Morales, Josiah Withrow, Michael DeVito

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aryland School for the Deaf High School Athletic Varsity Wrestling Coaches’ Award MAwards Ceremony was held Thursday, May 22, 2008. David Harris Emre Sen Several outstanding athletes were honored before a large crowd Takedown Award Paul E. Barr-Most Mark Cross Valuable Trackster of family and guests. The following were given awards, but all Ernest L. Shockley- Travis Oshman those who played on teams were winners for their commitment Most Improved Player and dedication through practices and games! MB Colin Hill Varsity Power Lifting Most Dedicated Player Most Improved Junior Varsity Charles E. Moylan- Kelly Kuhna Female Lifter Cheerleading Most Valuable Player Coaches’ Award Danielle Harris Most Improved Player Kevin Berrigan Daniel Katz-Hernandez Most Improved Male Lifter Nicole Gleicher James Schartner-Most Tyler Dilks Junior Varsity Valuable Wrestler Most Dedicated Player Varsity Cheerleading Cheerleading (Winter) Mark Cross Michael DeVito Most Improved Player Most Improved Player Most Outstanding Markeis Dobbins Courtney Rideout Varsity Boys Volleyball Female Lifter Most Dedicated Player Most Improved Player Christina Santiful Chanel Gleicher Varsity Cheerleading Clayton McMillan Most Outstanding Coaches’ Award (Winter) Coaches’ Award Male Lifter Céline Dazé Most Dedicated Player Clayton Grossinger Ryan Bonheyo Junior Varsity Volleyball Chenae Laldee Most Valuable Player Best Spirit Brandon McMillan MSD Booster Club Award Most Improved Player Janie Pearson Shaina Steingieser Markeis Dobbins Most Improved Player Varsity Girls Softball Coaches’ Award Foxwell Service Award Shayna Rose Unger Rachella Shephard Most Improved Player Dodge/Hicks-Most Claire Tucker Dave Frank Most Dedicated Players Varsity Girls Volleyball Outstanding Cheerleader Female Manager of the Year Michelle Mansfield-Hom Most Improved Player Céline Dazé Allison Weiner Andrea Amati Jessica Feldman Male Manager of the Year Unsung Hero Most Outstanding Player Junior Varsity Girls Jonathan Withrow Sabrina Roult Basketball Tandy Lewis Coaches’ Award Coaches’ Award Best Offensive Player Oriole Pride Award in Michelin Barron Jennifer Rand Christy Hediger Female Athletics Stoltz-Lehmann-Most Bethany Weiner Valuable Player Varsity Girls Basketball Varsity Baseball Oriole Pride Award Lauren Benedict Unsung Hero Coaches’ Award in Male Athletics Brittany A. Frank Colin Hill Myles Goldberg Junior Varsity Football Most Outstanding Player Best All-Around Player Most Improved Player Shayna Rose Unger Kevin Berrigan Most Improved DeAndre Gaskins Best All-Around Player Most Outstanding Player Female Athlete Most Outstanding Lineman Tandy Lewis Ryan Bonheyo Shayna Rose Unger Justin Wiener Spencer-Most Most Valuable Player Most Improved Coaches’ Award Valuable Player Mark Korn Male Athlete Todd Bonheyo Andrea Amati Ryan Bonheyo Varsity Girls Track & Field Varsity Football Junior Varsity Boys Most Outstanding Sprinter Inspiration & Leadership Most Improved Player Claire Tucker in Female Athletics Mark Cross Basketball Most Dedicated Player Most Courageous Athlete Jessica Feldman Most Dedicated Player Brianna Buie DeAndre Gaskins Inspiration & Leadership Travis Oshman Most Outstanding in Male Athletics Unsung Hero Most Outstanding Player Field Athlete Colin Hill Joseph Solano Todd Bonheyo Jessica Israel Most Outstanding Vicki White–Most Female Athlete of the Year Offensive Lineman Varsity Boys Basketball Valuable Trackster Most Improved Céline Dazé Clayton Grossinger Mieasha Rahman Male Athlete of the Year Most Outstanding Michael Mabashov Defensive Lineman Kevin Berrigan Most Outstanding Player Varsity Boys Track & Field Colin Hill Kevin Berrigan Most Versatile Trackster Female Scholar-Athlete Coaches’ Award Harry G. Benson - Most Brandon McMillan Ryan Bonheyo Andrea Amati Valuable Player Most Outstanding Hurdler Male Scholar-Athlete Most Outstanding Player Brandon McMillan Ryan Bonheyo Brady Painter Brandon McMillan

THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, SPRING 2008 35 Alumni News By Deborah Doe, Editor, [email protected] 1966—Delores Carol was formerly married to Children of Best Drill Dziennik Rozga, E-’66 Patty Oswald. He worked (right), lost her battle as a mechanic for the U.S. Officers Meet at Museum with brain cancer on April Government. In addition Grand Opening 15, 2008—one day after to his father, Buddy is her sixtieth birthday. She survived by his children, graduated from the North Louise and Melissa Gilbert Carolina School for the of Baltimore, MD, and his Deaf after her short stay brother, Bruce Gilbert of at the Maryland School Charlestown, W. Va. The for the Deaf. She was the funeral service was con- wife of Leo Rozga and the ducted on April 14, 2008. devoted mother of Dolores Interment took place the vonGarrel, ex’84; Robin next day in the Manor O’hea, ’90; and Natasha Rozga, ’92. Church Cemetery, Boonsboro, MD. She had eight grandchildren including 1984 — Kerri Brown and James Floyd, Jessica vonGarrel, ’01 and Jenica von- ’67, proudly announce their marriage on Garrel, ’03. May 20, 2008. A wedding reception will 1972 — Larry Johnson retired from take place next year in May 2009 after the Maryland School for the Deaf after the birth of their first child. MB serving thirty years as an employee for the Plant Operations and Maintenance Karin Scribner Polzin, ‘83, President of the Class of 1983, announces the Department. He was honored at a re- upcoming 25th anniversary reunion. tirement reception given by the Support Please e-mail Karin at kjpolzin4@msn. Services Department on May 1, 2008. com or Cheryl Hackley Gallo at clg104@ (L-R) Alvin Amberg (Leroy Amberg ’31), 1978 — Thomas “Buddy” Glen Gilbert, yahoo.com for more information or Arlene B. Kelly (Sheldon A. Blumenthal ’36), Mary Jo Wood (Armstrong Elliott ’37), 49 (below), of Leonardtown, Maryland sign up and check FACEBOOK (group Merry Jones (Charles Knowles ’38), and name - MSD Class of ’83), a great way died on April 10, 2008, at St. Mary’s William Bowman (Fleet Bowman ’45) Nursing Center, Leonardtown, after a to keep communications open and lengthy battle with multiple sclerosis. find out more about the reunion. Born on October 12, 1958, in Riverdale, MD, he was the son of Thomas W. Gilbert Oldest Alumnus and Please send news and the late Judith Brown Gilbert and of marriages, births, deaths, Oldest Retiree anniversaries, awards, and special occasions to: Terri Dietz terri.dietz@ msd.edu Editor, Alumni and Community News Maryland School for the Deaf 101 Clarke Place PO Box 250 Frederick, MD 21705-0250 MSDS's oldest Alumnus, William Kelly, 93, chats with MSD's oldest retired employee, Alice Akers, 103, at the Bjorlee Museum Grand Opening while former MSD employee Deb Clark looks on.

36 THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, SPRING 2008 Alumni News th of the new elementary building, Mr. Baker’s presentation about MSDAA’s 29 the new Bjorlee Museum, Mary Sue Boxer’s historical facts about the MSD Alumni Association, and Darrell Campbell’s Quadrennial Reunion pictorial stories about his life in Alaska and its culture. During the weekend, the alumni also had an opportunity to share he 29th Quadrennial Reunion of the Maryland School for visions and concerns about the future of the MSD Alumni Tthe Deaf Alumni Association took place at the Princess Association with President Mary Sue Boxer. Royale Hotel in Ocean City, Maryland, during the weekend of At the Sunday brunch, the association paid respects to the May 10, 2008. For the first time, the Association had decided alumni who had passed away between 2004 and 2008 through to try having it far away from Frederick. It was a huge success Brian Brizendine’s power point presentation. Afterwards, all as over 250 people attended the reunion. mothers were presented with a carnation in honor of Mother’s The reunion was an opportunity for the alumni to enjoy Day. All in all, great memories were made at the MSD’s 29th wonderful fellowship, a variety of beach recreational activities, Quadrennial Reunion. a Friday night social time, a Saturday night dinner banquet, and Co-chairpersons, David Martin and Sean Markel, wish to a Sunday brunch in honor of Mother’s Day. Special guests were thank the attendees for their time to drive to Ocean City in Superintendent James E. Tucker, Deputy Superintendent Stanley spite of high gasoline costs. Thanks to Mr. Tucker, Mr. Baker, C. Baker, and former Superintendent David M. Denton and and Mr. and Mrs. Denton for being at the reunion as the alumni his wife, Peggy. There were several presentations at the banquet: were honored to have them! Superintendent Tucker’s detailed description of the construction —Sean Markel, E-’85

Alumni joined Ms. Boxer with the ribbon cutting ceremony with huge scissors and then opened the doors for the alumni to go in for the tour. They were honored to have special guests — oldest Gathering Day alumni William Kelly (Class of 1935), oldest MSD retiree (age he purpose of the Alumni Gathering Day was to celebrate 102) Alice Akers, and Kenneth W. Kritz, retired principal of Tthe 140 years of the Maryland School for the Deaf education MSD, with us for the day! and the 116th anniversary of the MSD Alumni Association’s The luncheon was served in the cafeteria by Robin Ariosa founding. At the MSDAA board meeting in February 2008, and the dietary staff. The alumni enjoyed deli sandwiches, members were faced with the decision of how they should tossed salad, chips, assortment of drinks, and ice cream bar. celebrate the 29th Quadrennial Reunion in Ocean City and After the luncheon, the alumni had a panoramic picture in the the opening of the Bjorlee Museum. They approved the idea front of the Bjorlee Museum done by Larry Newman, MSD’s to keep the 29th Quadrennial Reunion in Ocean City during Publications Specialist. the weekend of May 10 as planned; and to celebrate the open- After the photo session, the alumni members had an elec- ing of the Bjorlee Museum on June 7, 2008 as the Alumni tion meeting in the Ely auditorium to vote for new officers for Gathering Day. It was the first time in the history of MSDAA the term of 2008 – 2012. New officers are: that they had two big events in two different places related to a Quadrennial Reunion— Ocean City and Frederick Darryl Israel, ’82 — President On June 7th, the weather was hazy and humid but about Sean Markel, E-’85 — Vice President two hundred people from all walks of life attended the Bjorlee Julia Rae Eichelberger, ’96 — Secretary Museum Grand Opening. There was a beautiful ribbon of Joy Maisel, ’96 — Treasurer orange and black colors decorated in the front of the Bjorlee John Mason, ’74 — First Director Library for the ribbon cutting ceremony. Superintendent Steve Blumstein, ’85 — Second Director James E. Tucker shared with the audience of how the School Donna Bosley Vogeler, ’75 — Third Director prioritized its goals for MSD and finally realized the dream of setting up the museum and alumni house in the Bjorlee Museum. More information about the meeting will appear in the Deputy Superintendent Stanley C. Baker gave a brief history next Hessian Post newsletter which should come out at the end of how the museum was set up from the scratch to the current of September, 2008. stage of the museum. MSD Alumni President Mary Sue Boxer Past President Mary Sue Hodges Boxer, ’68, wants to thank gave short remarks of how much MSD Alumni Association everyone (alumni, faculty, staff, and visitors) for attending the appreciated the efforts of Mr. Tucker, Mr. Baker, and Linda Alumni Gathering Day. It was a huge success. MB Stull for their hard work to have the museum’s grand opening —Mary Sue Hodges Boxer, Past ready for the alumni association. Mr. Tucker and Mr. Baker President, MSD Alumni Association

THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, SPRING 2008 37 Community News Middle School Student Winner of Design-An-Ad for The Frederick News Post he Frederick News Post’s Newspapers in Education Program Sixth grader Jake Grindstaff from Frederick, Maryland, Trecruited teachers from fifth and sixth grades in Frederick was one of the winners whose ads were published in a special County to enter their “Design-An-Ad” contest in March 2008. supplement to The Frederick News Post on May 6, 2008. He was Sixth grade Language Arts teachers Andrea Feldman and thrilled to have his advertisement published in the newspaper. Jeannette Zarembka met with their classes to view an excellent PowerPoint presentation explaining The Frederick News Post’s two kinds of advertise- ments, design and clas- sified, and how students were expected to design advertisements for their selected Fifth grader Tessa Lewis was a runner-up. business owners. Designing advertisements fostered students’ Ms. Feldman and Ms. Zarembka, both middle school reading and creative writing skills (Language Arts: reading Language Arts teachers, found the Design-An-Ad teaching instructions and writing the ad) and problem-solving (Visual experience a successful and productive one. They saw how highly Arts: planning enough space for both the artwork and words motivated and hard-working students were in the designing of according to the business owner’s specific instructions). their ads, teaming up to provide feedback to each other. Everyone The Frederick News Post assigned Rosemont Motors to agreed that they would like to do this again next year. MSD’s sixth grade students. The business gave specific instruc- —Andrea Feldman, Middle School Language tions on what information they wanted to include in their ad- Arts Teacher, FC, [email protected] vertisement: their specialized service and certified technicians for a variety of makes of autos.

7th Grader Dalton Kramer Performs Magic eventh grader Dalton Kramer flew to Riverside, California, Sduring the week of April 6 to 12 to participate in the twelfth World Deaf Magicians Festival. The competition included sixty magicians from ten different countries: India, Germany, Russia, Ukraine, Japan, Italy, Canada, Cyprus, Portugal, and the United States. The diversity of the participants added to the richness of the experience as Dalton interacted using gestures and international signs. But by the end of the week, he was glad to get back to Maryland to an ASL world! Although this was a rookie performance for Dalton, he was able to bring home a third place trophy in the children’s category. He plans to hone his skills of trickery over the next two years in preparation for his participation in the thirteenth World Deaf Magicians Festival to be held in Italy in 2010. MB —Lee Kramer, MSD Parent Right 7th grader, Dalton Kramer, performs at the World Deaf Magicians Festival in Riverside, California.

38 THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, SPRING 2008 MSD Alumni Profile ByBy Albert Céline Lee Dazé, Tharpe Senior III, Senior Larry Martin Reedy, ‘66

arry Martin Reedy is a Maryland Marine Corps and went to Iraq. Chad has is where deaf School for the Deaf alumni who returned back to the United States and people can graduated in 1966. He was born is now with his three children. Darrin is c o m e a n d Lin Mt. Airy, North Carolina at the time now 13 years old and attends Ballenger have a good his mother was 14 years old. Larry and Creek Middle Mchool. He is involved t i me w it h his family moved to Maryland when he with the soccer team at school and he their friends. was only four years old. When Larry was has attended the Kids of Deaf Adults One goal that Larry Reedy at MSD four he was diagnosed with meningitis (KODA) camp in Old Forge, New York. Larry has set in 1966 which caused his deafness. Larry has one Darrin hopes to attend to the KODA upon is to find a permanent location hearing brother, Ricky Reedy. camp again. Larry’s wife, Nancy, has where people can go for gatherings or During the years that Larry has worked at the Department of Treasury events such as deaf seniors, children par- been at MSD he participated in soccer, for 21 years as a computer specialist in ties, ladies’ event, and etc. basketball and track. When he stayed West Virginia. Larry enjoys participating in at the dorm during weekends, bowling leagues in Frederick and he practiced playing basketball he also attends different deaf in the gym. During his years at bowling tournaments in different MSD his parents were from La states. He enjoys riding his Harley Plata in southern Maryland. They Davidson motorcycle around town. could come a long way just to see He is a member of the Eastern Deaf Larry play basketball. Larry was so Bikers organization where he can talented in playing basketball that ride with his friends around on he received the Alumni Association many different scenic routes. Athletic Hall of Fame plaque from Larry’s advice to the MSD MSD in 2002. students is “to use your best judg- At the day of his graduation, ment that will lead you on to the Larry got a luxurious graduation right path for your future.” He also gift from his parents. It was a sport Back Daughter-in-law, Niki; her husband Chad, Larry’s son; Larry’s wants to let the students know that Chevy SS 1966 convertible car. He wife, Nancy; Larry; their son, Darrin (holding the puppy Pongo) “being respectful to adults is the was so excited to show it off with Front Larry’s grandchildren, Samantha, Chad Jr and Brooke most important thing that you do his friends. One year later, his car in your life.” MB was stolen and totaled. After graduation, At the age of 55, in Larry got a new job as a pressman at 2002 Larry retired from Naval Ordnance Station in Indian Head, working for the Federal Maryland. Larry worked at the Pentagon Government for 35 as a Film Stripper for 18 years and he was years. To keep himself also the acting supervisor for four years. busy, he is currently Larry had two children, Kimberly and working part time at Chad, from his first marriage. MSD as a Student Life Larry later transferred to a new job Counselor. at the Defense Mapping Agency as a Larry is the found- negative engraver for 17 years. A few years er of a deaf organiza- later, Larry got married to his second and tion known as the present wife, Nancy (Flynn) Reedy and Frederick Association they have a son, Darrin. of the Deaf. Larry Larry’s daughter Kimberly passed and his committees away at the age of 27 years old; she was host events once every diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Larry’s son month except in the Chad is now 32 years old. He enrolled the summer. The event Larry with his Harley-Davidson in front of Hessian Barracks

THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, SPRING 2008 39 Kathleen Charles, Dane Colbert, Dolores vonGarrel BOARD OF TRUSTEES Agency Buyer Enhanced Program Coordinator Karen Whittaker Debra A. Brinker, Mary Ann Kinsella-Meier, Victoria Willard Business Services Manager Cochlear Implant Coordinator Jeanine Zwick Barbara Raimondo, Esquire Terry Spesick, Helen Berke, Andrew Francis President Supply Officer Student Life Supervisors Student Life Counselors Benjamin Bahan, Ph.D., Trudy Hugel, Verna Kramer Michelle Deacon Vice-President Fiscal Accounts Clerk Supervisor Administrative Assistant Mark DeSantis Anjali Desai-Margolin, Joseph Anthony, Lisa Drakes Iantha Dean, Micia White, Noa Dvir Secretary Deputy Chief Operating Officer JoAnn Kaulfuss William Gonzalez William J. Bowman, H. Scott Hughes, Sedrick Dwyer, Secretaries Kevin Gahagan Treasurer David G. Inouye, Alex Simmons Francis Lanasa, Jason Johnson Computer Network Specialists Receptionist Cheryl Rasel David S. Birnbaum, Paul Ritenour, Sr., Millie Russo John Ertel, Ph.D. Data Processing Analyst Faculty Shannon Smith Connie Brisco-Woodruff Michelle Ailstock Clarence Taylor III H. Mitchell Goldberg Shannon Ambush Jenica VonGarrel Wayne Wilkinson Ernest Hairston, Ph.D. FAMILY EDUCATION/ Stella Antonio-Conley Sandra Harriman Myra Barbour EARLY INTERVENTION Suzanne Behun STUDENT SUPPORT Robin Kittleman Debra Brinker Cynthia Neese-Bailes, Ph.D. SERVICES Maryann Swann, Lori Britt Rudolph E. Gawlik E. Bernard Palmer, Charles Poyer, Jr. Dean Buck Catherine Rader David A. Severn, Esquire Director Joyce Cohen-Scher Dona L. McVoy, Family Services Specialists Carol Stevens, Laurie Yaffe Jody College Peggy Bruce Deborah Marquez Megan Conaghan Lawrence Cohen Executive Committee Supervising Teachers Pierre Dazé Christopher Duck William J. Bowman, Chair Cheri Dowling, Anne Drechsler Behavior Specialists Barbara Raimondo, Esq. Partners for Success Coordinator John Felix Karin Polzin Secretary JoAnne Geppert Mental Health Coordinator Benjamin Bahan, Ph.D. Faculty John Gibson Patricia Bergemann Cynthia Gilmore Anjali Desai-Margolin Jacqueline Guers After School Program John Ertel, Ph.D. Jeaninne Bernazani Joanne Hardesty Coordinator Charles E. Poyer, Jr. Janell Bunn-Verdin Barbara Herschman Daniel Rinas Yolette Cohen Elizabeth Hill Katherine Duck David Hirsch Medical ADMINISTRATION Sarah Fairbanks Holly Hoglund Edward Cahill, M.D. Daniel Frank Timothy Karman Patricia Citro, R.N., Adrienne King Linda Kunz Supervisor James E. Tucker, Pamela Kraemer Shelby Leilich Stephanie Leake, R.N. Robyn Lafferty Susan Maginnis Pauline Yeargain, R.N. Superintendent C. Robin Massey Ruth Nelson, O.T.R. Jennifer Montgomery, Amy Lindley Shelly McCully Elaine Persons, R.P.T. Executive Associate Jolene Whaley Luttrell William Pond Kathleen Waddell, R.N. Gay Fout, Mary Ann Richmond Elizabeth Reed Secretary Patricia Timm Brandi Seaman Mental Health Stanley C. Baker, Diane Vari-Alquist Lisa Skaggs Consultants Deputy Superintendent Regina Wade Peter Coleman, M.D. Linda Stull, Teacher Aides Stephen Colyer, Ph.D. Administrative Assistant Teacher Aides Evelyn Anthony Joseph Poirier, Ph.D. Susanna Oliver, Sheryl Berrigan Carol Baker Director of Pupil Personnel Services Dianne Kirby Pamela Campbell Plant Operations Nancy Cronk-Walker, Carolyn Markel Karen M. Coale and Maintenance Carrie Shortt Peggy Dell H. Rachel Jenkins, Assistant Director of Donna Derkowski Pupil Personnel Services/ Tammy Smith Deborah Doe Maintenance Supervisor Testing Coordinator Valerie Winn Connie Pierro, Larry Newman Lashonda Gibson Housekeeping Supervisor Karen Golshiri Catherine Baptiste Publications Specialist COLUMBIA CAMPUS Rebecca Greenwald Celinda Rother, Lewis Barnhart Karen Guteng Rusty Barnhart Agency Grant Writer Kevin Hall Kirth Bissally Kriste Kovarcik, John K. Snavlin, Sabrina Harberts Lyndon Burrell Community Relations Specialist Assistant Superintendent/ Laraine Hardy Adolph Ceballas Carl A. Robin, Principal Maria Hourihan James Ellis Curator, Hessian Barracks Nancy Downey, Janelle Johnson Donald Girodo Eva Staubitz, Joan Miller Kevin Jackson Assistant Principal Christine Morreale Director of Personnel Services Richard Ballard, Anthony Johnson Anny Currin, Mary Jo Palmisano Luis Pages Assistant Principal of Middle Rosa Portillo Assistant Personnel Director School/Enhanced Services George Ruhl Daniel Hicks, Kay Spriggs, Alessa Rash Bonita Thompson /Dean of Students Hazel Rinas Vincent Velotta Toye Stokes Brian F. Alles, Joan Richey Personnel Associates Director of Student Support Services Alma Rivera Dianne Ward, Nutritional Services Thomas Cooke, Tim Scanlon Teresa Fawley, Manager Office Clerk Library Media Specialist Teresa Scotton Latrina Wallace, Suzanne Schwertman, Dr. Nancy McIntosh, Leslie Schilling Food Service Supervisor Chief Operating Officer Director of Communication Services April Smith Angela Ali-Taha David Gardner, Jenny Perry, Carol Snyder Ray Branker Fiscal Officer Damon Sparrow Karima Kanine Curriculum and Individual Latasha Spenard Wilma Oliphant Kerrie Koopman, Education Plan Coordinator Procurement Officer Karen Steele Pamela Presley B. Sue Hill Amanda Saia STUDENT SUPPORT FREDERICK CAMPUS Kamilla Jakubowyc Kelly Sicard SERVICES Edna F. Johnston Nicole Sizemore-Smith Della B. Hager Melinda Padden, Joseph Jordan, Jr. Barbara Smith Guidance Counselor Principal Cathleen Kettler Ronnie Taylor Tamara Majocha Lori Bonheyo, Vicki Kitsembel Michelle Vigliotti School Counselor Adora Lehmann Special Assistant to Principal Bonnie Kramer Cheri Winnings Mental Health Counselor Amy Pro, Kerri Lawler-Davis Student Life Counselors Lisa Smith Administrative Assistant Robert Lewis Social Worker Marsha Flowers, Lisa Flynn, Jerry Mabashov Anna Amati Theresa Napoli Ann Hirsch, Mary Lynn Lally, Eric Mansfield Alvin Amberg Psychometrist G. Kevin Strachan Janet Mertz-Witczak Susan Angell Richard Sarles, M.D. Assistant Principals Martin O’Brien Ann Bartholomew Mental Health Consultant Scott Morrison, Cameron Overs Terence Berrigan Director of Physical Education, Michelle Palmer-Morales Eren Boden Medical Summer Camps, Judy Pfau Donna Brandt-Chappelle Celine Lowrie, R.N., Facilities and Fields Dina Raevsky Peggy Braun Director of Nursing Patricia S. Hodgdon, Ph.D., Janice Randall Susan Brooks Sajjad Aziz, M.D. Director of Jane Redding Darrius Brown Joann Hueting, R.N. Student Support Services Abbey Roin-Thigpen Robin Burrhus Leesa King, R.N. Lisa M. Houck, Natalie Rooney Michael Chappelle, Sr. Joyce Rose, R.N. Director of Curriculum Jacqueline Tota, R.N. Patrick Rosenburg Yolanda Colston and Instruction Karen Tushek, O.T.R. Paul Roult Francis Cooney Marcia Virts, Adrienne Rubenstein Robin Weinrich, R.N. Deborah Cumberland Teacher Specialist/ Maria Ruiz Instructional Coach Dorothy Rust Jeffrey Deja Plant Operations Susan ReVeal-Ottone, Sara Ryan Avis DuPree and Maintenance Au.D., CCC-A Laura Salak James Etheridge Thomas LeQuire, Director of Kathleen Setzer Jennifer Foust Maintenance Supervisor Communication Services Dana Sipek Gaye Heisey Stephen Allison, Dirk R. Albrecht, Dorothy Smith Susan Hosman Maintenance Chief Dean of Students Cynthia Stieffenhofer John Jones Wayne Smith, Andrew Bonheyo, Lorraine Stoltz Susan Kaplan Housekeeping Supervisor Athletic Director Shelby Stuart Rosella Kelly Alice Lohoefer, Donna Vogeler, Jennifer Thomas Diane Kubey-Dunn Secretary Student Database Manager Sarah Treese Thea Levinson Brent Bowers Susan Luttrell-Jordan, Bonnie VanBuskirk Katrina Mansfield Brian Brown Keri Mays, Linda Stoltz, Julius B. Vold Helen McClarin Lillie Goodsell William P. Thompson, Jr., Stacie Warner Jennifer Miller-Barron Linda Green Student Life Counselor Jeffrey White Thomas Noh Robert Green Supervisors Jeannette Zarembka George Papazis Larry Johnson Kathleen Baker, Ryan Zarembka Scott Perkins David Jones, Jr. Carolyn Hediger, Yvonne Lease, Gary Phillips Timothy Linglebower Wanda Naylor James McKenen Teacher Aides Wendell Pratt Secretaries Maribel Aponte-Ortiz Maria Meraz Daniel Biskupiak Larry Reedy Gary Milburn Faculty Trude Buck Judd Rexroth Edith Puquir Shelby Abdilah Colette Cabral Patrick Squire Nathaniel Rollins Frank Allnutt Bobbie Connelly Troy Towers Richard Rosensteel Fatimah Aziz Nancy Crawford Terri Vincent Agnes Strakonsky Lynn Ballard-Weiner Jason Dietz Timothy Vogeler Gary Strakonsky Gussie Belisario Tamara J. 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Back Row (L To R) Joel Willis Johnson, Rami Henri Traurig, Braden Stuart Painter, Albert Lee Tharpe III, Mark Edward Korn, Kevin Doherty Berrigan, Brandon Thomas McMillan, Travis Daniel Oshman, Abderrahim Bachiri Crawford, Markeis Antonio Dobbins, Antonio Thomas Bush, Ryan James Schwalb Middle Row Jared Ryan Hoel, Colin Sean Hill, Andrea Theresa Amati, Emilia Zofia Nowalski, Sabrina Ashley Roult, Michelin Martha Barron, Jessica Heather Feldman, Amy Louise Norman, Jacque- line Victoria Coffren, Tykera Monea Ward, Natalie Natasha Jones, Céline Louise Dazé, Daniel Philip Katz-Hernandez, Robert Bradley Harris Front Row Sean Emran Raghunandan, Erica Shanee´ Hill, Allison Joy Weiner, Marisa Rose Andrade, Brittany Alexandra Frank, Samantha Carilla Curry, Amelia Elizabeth Unger, Christina Shante´ Santiful, Jenna Lyn Richmond, Brittany Shanice Wiggins, Stephanie Nogueras, Luis Alberto Figueroa-Montanez