The Maryland MarylandBulletin School for the Deaf, www.msd.edu The Maryland Bulletin Volume CXXIX, No. 2 Winter 2008-09 Table ofContents 1 Columbia Campus Staff Learn More About Verbal Behavior

2 Pilot Program for Deaf Studies with Emotional Disturbance

6 (JET’s Column) Editor James E. Tucker [email protected] 7 Around MSD

Associate Editor 21 Junior Bulletin Stanley C. Baker [email protected] 24 Sportscope Managing Editor & Graphic Designer 3 4 Alumni News Larry Newman [email protected] 36 Community News Copy Editor Nan Cronk-Walker 37 MSD Alumni Profile:Van Alden Brewer, ‘71 [email protected] 30 MSD Flashback: The Maryland School for the Deaf’s First Class

ON THE COVER MSD senior Ryan Bonheyo sports a Towson University t-shirt at the Harry T. Creager Athletic Field. On February 4th, Ryan signed a letter of intent to play Division I football at Towson University.

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hen a child with limited learn language. It is not through devel- Verbal Behavior. To be honest, what language acts out, he/she is oping receptive skills that are somehow he wrote was quite difficult for many communicating. The chal- magically transformed into expressive people to understand. However, in the Wlenge is to teach this child to communi- skills. It is not through learning many last few decades, several behavior analysts cate by using socially acceptable means. vocabulary words that later just come out (including Dr. Jack Michael, Dr. Mark Traditionally in the field of education of in the right order as expressive language. Sundberg, Dr. James Partington, and Dr. the deaf, exposure to visual language is Instead, through a process of reinforce- Vincent Carbone) have studied Skinner’s emphasized. It is often assumed that once ment and extinction (withdrawal of work and have helped make this analysis exposed to the language, the deaf child reinforcement), certain behaviors are of verbal behavior accessible to those of will pick it up. Once they build enough learned, reinforced, and generalized to us who work with students who do not receptive skills, then they will begin to use conform with the standard way that our develop the normal use of language. In the language expressively. To encourage community uses formal language. fact, it has helped to see how these basic this input of language, a heavy emphasis Behavior analysis is the process of principles of behavior are used when is often placed on developing vocabulary, looking at behavior scientifically. Instead working with students who do develop particularly learning the names (or signs) of providing anecdotes or looking at the good use of language. for many things. However, despite abun- behavior of many people or a group of In his analysis of verbal behavior, dant input, some students do not use the people and seeing trends, patterns or Skinner identifies basic behavioral language expressively. correlations, the behavior analyst sets up units of language. He calls them verbal The truth is that sometimes this experiments to confirm a hypothesis about operants. These behaviors or operants process does not work. Some students fail what actually causes a change in behavior. are learned and maintained because of to “pick up” the socially-mediated language and do reinforcement (i.e. not use formal reinforcement pro- ASL to com- vided by another municate well. person). Each Often they do verbal operant is “pick up” some different because of the informal of its function. aspects of ASL, Especially for in- including facial dividuals who do expression, body not develop lan- language, ges- guage normally, tures, etc., but being able to use are unable to use a word or sign as the formal ASL signs well and also fail An independent variable is manipulated to one verbal operant does not mean that to progress with reading and writing. confirm its influence and causal effect on a he is able to use the same word as another Even those who do “pick up” enough dependent variable. Extreme care is taken verbal operant. language to get their wants and needs to be sure that there is no confounding Here is an example: A young child met, sometimes fail to develop more variable (a separate influence other than learns to sign or say, “Cookie,” because sophisticated language, such as deal- the independent variable) that is caus- he/she wants a cookie. In a verbal be- ing with the abstract and responding ing the change in behavior. From these havior approach, this is called a mand. to “wh” questions (such as who, what, experiments, basic principles of behavior Mands are basically requests. When the where, when, how, and why). When are formed. It is these principles that are individual receives what he/she requests, looking closely at the process of lan- used to analyze the complicated process they are reinforced. The item requested is guage acquisition for students who are of language acquisition. a reinforcer. Another child signs or says, successful, it can be concluded that they In 1957, B.F. Skinner wrote a detailed “Cookie,” when they see a cookie. He is learn language the same way all children analysis of language in a book entitled Continued on page 3

THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, WINTER 2008-09 1 Pilot Program for Deaf Students with Emotional Disturbance Lisa Houck, Principal Intern/Director of Curriculum and Instruction, [email protected]

n January 20, 2009, the Maryland School for the Deaf launched the Pilot Program for Deaf Students with Emotional Disturbance. The program was the Oresult of a joint initiative between MSD and the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). Recognizing MSD’s excellence in educating deaf youth, Dr. Carol Ann Heath- Baglin, MSDE Assistant State Superintendent, Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services, approached MSD Superintendent, James E. Tucker about the possibility of establishing a program to meet the needs of this under- served population. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) defines Emotional Disturbance as “a condition exhibiting one or more of the following characteristics over a long period of Christina Vorreyer-Davis and Julie Hemstreet finalize plans time and to a marked degree that adversely affects a child’s for the day. educational performance:

1. An inability to learn that cannot be explained by intellectual, sensory, or health factors. 2. An inability to build or maintain satisfactory in- terpersonal relationships with peers and teachers. 3. Inappropriate types of behavior or feel- ings under normal circumstances. 4. A general pervasive mood of un- happiness or depression. 5. A tendency to develop physical symptoms or fears as- sociated with personal or school problems.” [Code of Federal Regulations, Title 34, Section 300.7(c)(4)(i)]

In Maryland, 8.16% of students who receive special educa- Kathleen Setzer teaches an Algebra lesson. tion services have an emotional disability. Generally speaking, students with emotional disturbance have higher drop-out Fortunately, research has shown that the prognosis for rates, miss more days of school, fail more courses and have students with emotional disturbance can be improved through lower grade point averages than their peers. interventions that are sustained, flexible, positive, collaborative, Local school systems often find it difficult to provide ap- culturally appropriate, and regularly evaluated. With that in propriate services to students who are emotionally disturbed. mind, the Maryland School for the Deaf dedicated itself to When students are Deaf and emotionally disturbed, the establishing a program that would provide high behavioral and challenge is even greater. Traditionally, Deaf students with academic expectations. A number of programs serving students emotional disturbance have been placed in programs in their with emotional disturbance were researched with site visita- home counties where they accessed their programs through tions to Laurel Hall School, The Jefferson School, and Heather sign language interpreters. Many professionals agree that this Ridge School. Working in collaboration, Dr. Patricia Hodgdon approach is ineffective and does not sufficiently meet the needs of Deaf students. Occasionally, Deaf students with emotional (Director of Student Support Services), Kathleen Setzer (Lead disturbance have been placed in out-of-state residential treat- Teacher), Julie Hemstreet (Behavior Specialist) and Christina ment facilities. The cost of an out-of-state placement can cost Vorreyer-Davis (Teacher Aide) developed a program that would over $200,000 per student, per year. The student’s local school allow the students to master academics, develop social skills, and system bears the burden of this cost. Continued to next page

2 THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, WINTER 2008-09 Verbal Behavior that he/she had not used previously in Deaf Students that environment. For example, things with Emotional Continued from page 1 that the student may want can be kept reinforced by others in the environment in clear plastic containers out of the Disturbance when they acknowledge, “Yes, that is a child’s reach. The child must mand to Continued from previous page cookie.” The child is not requesting the access the items. cookie; he/she is labeling it as a cookie. In applying verbal behavior tech- increase self-awareness, self-esteem, This is called a tact. Because an individual niques, data is constantly being collected, and self-control. is able to mand for (request) a cookie particularly in the discrete trial training Students in the pilot program does not mean they know how to tact setting, to monitor which verbal operants receive maximum support in order (label) a cookie. have been presented and mastered. Then to learn and achieve to their fullest When using Skinner’s analysis of data is also collected in the natural envi- potential. The staff focuses on each verbal behavior to assist individuals ronment to see which verbal operants have student’s existing strengths in order who do not develop language normally, generalized to that environment. to enhance social skills, internal- two basic techniques are generally used: There are other verbal operants other ize coping strategies, and develop Discrete trial training (DTT) and natural than mands and tacts. There are echoics independent living skills. Students environment training (NET). Discrete (i.e. being able to say what was just said to you), mimetics (i.e. being able to copy the access their academic work through trial training is done in a one-on-one motor movements of another, including online courses and through direct setting where the trainer asks the in- signs), and intraverbals, as well as others. instruction. Therapeutic support dividual to respond to a simple request. Intraverbals are introduced after an indi- services are an integral part of the Each correct response receives immedi- vidual has developed many, many mands program and include individual, ate social reinforcement. Requests are and tacts. An intraverbal involves being group, and family counseling. made in rapid succession with only 2 able to respond to a “wh” question or Students maintain a Daily Progress to 3 seconds between requests. If the talk about something that is not present. Report and work their way through individual does not respond correctly, Example: “What did you eat for dinner a level system. As students move up a zero-delay prompting technique is used. With this technique, the trainer last night?” Response: “We ate spaghetti through the level system, they earn and green beans.” additional privileges. The ultimate provides the correct response to the individual, then immediately makes the Some of our students, even if they can goal of the program is for students use mands and tacts very well, have some to mainstream into the regular high request again. Once the individual begins to respond to the zero-delay prompt, a difficultly with intraverbals. Using specific school classes at MSD. verbal behavior techniques, this problem Currently the Pilot Program short delay prompt is used, until the individual is responding correctly and is dealt with directly by training for that for Deaf Students with Emotional independently. This kind of training is behavior. Once this skill is acquired, then Disturbance is a day program in generally a very positive experience for it is reinforced and work is done to have it which students return to their the individual because he/she basically generalize to the natural environment. homes after school hours. MSD, is not allowed to make an error, and is To many of the staff members at MSDE and the John L. Gildner thus successful. the Columbia Campus of MSD, these Regional Institute for Children Natural environment training concepts and this way of analyzing and Adolescents (JLG-RICA) in takes place in the environment that the verbal behavior are quite new. Staff Rockville have begun discussion individual experiences everyday. Similar has begun to apply the verbal behavior regarding Phase Two of the program. kinds of requests are made, and similar techniques with some students who In Phase Two, students would attend kinds of social reinforcement are pro- have not developed verbal behavior in the Maryland School for the Deaf for vided. However, the trainer arranges the a typical way and have found it quite academic instruction, and, if needed, environment in a way that the individual successful. To assist in this process, Dr. reside at JLG-RICA after school and is required to use his verbal behavior (in Stephen Colyer, a consulting behavioral at night time. this case, formal language) to get the psychologist and behavior analyst pro- The Maryland School for the tangible and social reinforcement that is vides in-service training to some of the Deaf is committed to building and available. Part of the natural environment staff. It is hoped with this additional improving programs that will serve training includes the trainer deliberately training, the School will be better able the needs of all deaf children in the setting up the environment differently to assist those children who have not State of Maryland. MB than it might be usually. Thus the in- been able to developed verbal behavior dividual is required to use the language in a typical way. MB

THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, WINTER 2008-09 3 Options for Spoken English Opportunities for Classroom Learning at MSD Dr. Mary Ann Kinsella-Meier, Educational Audiologist for Family Education, [email protected]

I. Striving for Balance MSD continue to expand their services 3. Spoken English Language Classroom to support programs for these infants and where spoken English is the language he Maryland School for the Deaf toddlers as well as their families. More of instruction, and ASL is utilized to T(MSD) believes that all children families—hearing and Deaf—are opting clarify or enhance communication. “have the potential to achieve fluency in for single or bilateral cochlear implants for American Sign Language and English” their very young children. Decisions, such III. Family Education & Early (MSD Parent & Student Handbook). as these, directly impact the types of ser- Childhood Education Programs In support of this belief, program vices MSD provides to children and their modifications for auditory learners in- families. MSD strives to strike a cultural Family Education programs are run clude an expectation that all children use balance when providing all services. on both the Frederick and Columbia ASL in their specials (physical education, campuses. To meet the needs of children art, and drama) as well as during recess II. MSD Board of Trustees and their families, Director Maryann and in the cafeteria. MSD believes that Swann has expanded classroom services In order to address the needs of stu- the acquisition of ASL is a critical com- from three to five days per week. Her dents who are auditory learners at MSD, ponent of a deaf child’s overall language department has increased support from the Board of Trustees this past summer development and self-identity and makes both speech-language specialists and this approved the following: “For certain educational audiologist. Spoken English every effort to support this important classes, Spoken English will be used as language acquisition in all students. breakout is offered as a component on the language of instruction. American both campuses. In support of the auditory component Sign Language will be utilized in the of a child’s education, MSD supports class for support and clarification” (MSD IV. Columbia Campus Elementary Maryland’s Early Hearing Detection and Parent & Student Handbook). This recent Intervention program which has resulted approval has led to three possible options Spoken English Language break-out: in the earlier identification—and thus for classroom instruction: Under the direction of Nancy Downey, earlier intervention—of deaf and hard- 1. ASL as the language of instruction assistant principal for elementary, and of-hearing children. As a result of their with written English taught as a with the support of the Director of “1-3-6” month screening guideline, MSD second language. Communications, Jen Mertes, Director of is seeing more children at younger ages 2. ASL as the language of instruction, Communications, and her staff, the ability than ever before. An increasing number of with spoken English support where to provide Spoken English reinforcement, these children are being recommended for spoken English is provided in either within the classroom, has been an option early intervention. The Family Education small group or in 1-on-1 situations for all elementary education classrooms and Early Childhood Department at within the classroom.

Spoken English Language Group during snack time Reading nonfiction texts and filling out a graphic (L-R) Daniel Jakubowyc, Teagan Collins, Dwayne Collins, organizer for their reports on an animal of their choice Nicholas Starks and Caleb Newman in (L-R) Joshua Wojnar, Valerie Walkup, Tilde Edington, Ashlynn Ms. Diane Vari-Alquist’s classroom Cohen, Teacher Mari Ruiz

4 THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, WINTER 2008-09 for the past several years. The language and with the support of the Director of for families, FM and Infrared listening of instruction is ASL, but opportunities Communications, Sara Ryan, Director of technologies, and mapping education. are provided for reinforcement through Communications, and her staff, the ability Parents from various counties and pro- spoken English. Infrared sound field to provide Spoken English reinforcement, grams have been attending. Child care listening systems are provided for use in within the classroom, has been an option is provided, free of charge. these classrooms. for all elementary education classrooms for the past several years. The language VIII. Training and Networking V. Frederick Campus of instruction is ASL, but opportunities are provided for reinforcement through Drs. Mary Ellen Nevins and Patricia The Pilot Spoken English Classroom: Chute, cochlear implant consultants, The first spoken English classroom was spoken English. FM systems are provided for use in these classrooms. presented a workshop to teachers and established this past fall on the Frederick staff this past summer. This fall they fol- Campus. This pilot classroom is a 1st VI. Technology Update lowed up their workshop with meetings grade class lead by Ms. Mari Ruiz. Her on both campuses which led to a sharing students are unique in that all of these Mapping. Mapping is, in effect, an audi- of ideas on how to best meet the needs of children come with a strong language tory tune up for a person with a cochlear the children, particularly in the spoken foundation in sign language. All children implant. It is the process of programming English classroom. are from families whose parents are sign- the implant. MSD has the ability to pro- Many staff members have attended ers. Therefore, they have all had language gram the three, FDA-approved, cochlear workshops focusing on educating children access through sign prior to implantation implant companies. For the first year post- with cochlear implants, and audiologists or amplification. implant, it is the policy of MSD to have have attended training to learn how to An FM sound field listening system the child followed by his or her implant program the implants. Workshops have is utilized, and both the teacher and hospital. After that initial year, mapping continued throughout the year with an the students can use the microphones by one of MSD’s campus audiologists can upcoming consensus workshop hosted by provided. All are expected to speak in be considered with parental approval and Gallaudet University this April at which English, but if a repetition is required hospital involvement. various representatives from MSD will more than once, then signing is to be be in attendance. used for the third expression so the mes- Infrared and FM Technology.Maryland Audiologists on both campuses work sage is understood. When new topics are School for the Deaf offers two different with all area implant hospitals, county introduced, care is taken to provide the types of sound field listening systems audiologists, and hearing aid dispens- sign for major concepts. which enhance the primary signal and ing audiologists to further support the There are many challenges to imple- improve the sound-over-background needs of our students and their families. menting a spoken English component to noise. Children who are deaf or hard-of- Representatives from all three FDA- classroom services while continuing to hearing generally have greater difficulty approved implants have come on site for maintain a culturally and linguistically deciphering auditory input in noise teacher and parent training as well. In rich environment and providing for ease or in rooms with a lot of echo. Sound addition to implant companies, various in communication throughout the entire field systems strive to improve this for hearing aid manufacturers are working MSD community. a more relaxed and improved auditory with the audiologists for updates on the Ms. Ruiz has commented, “This environment. MSD utilizes both fre- most current hearing aid technologies. wonderful experience has opened my quency modulated (FM) and Infrared eyes to a different approach to providing technologies which can be linked to VIII. New Directors of education to Deaf and Hard of Hearing MP3 systems, audio/visual equipment, Communication Departments children. After this teaching experience, and web links. I have a better grasp of how to mold my Two new Directors of Communication teaching to the needs of my students, VII. Support Group have joined the Maryland School for the which may include a variety of modes of Deaf staff: communication. I have been fortunate Based on parent requests and consul- to have worked with such a great group tant feedback, Cheri Dowling, Partners Frederick Campus. Sara Ryan, who is of students and to have learned so much for Success Coordinator, has established not new to MSD, was selected to lead from them”. a “Cochlear Implant Support Group” for the Frederick Communication team. parents which is open to all parents of She brings to this position an under- Spoken English Language break-out: children with cochlear implants whether standing of the needs here at MSD. Under the direction of Mary Lynn or not they attend MSD. Topics covered Ms Ryan previously worked for MSD Lally, assistant principal for elementary, have included rehabilitation strategies Continued from page 7

THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, WINTER 2008-09 5 James E. Tucker, Superintendent, [email protected]

Picture taken in 1999

Author’s Note: I recently read my below and collectively provide programs/services students at MSD walking from building to article in the spring of 1999 issue of The to newly identified deaf babies and their building reading a book. Sometimes, when Maryland Bulletin and wish to emphasize families. Language acquisition cannot and I see students waiting in the lobby of the the importance of reading English once again must not happen only at school. It must Ambrosen Building, they read magazines with our new generation of parents/guardians happen at home. from the coffee tables. Why do they love to and their children. There are 180 school days yearly, so read? How do we encourage this? Can we a child spends the majority of the year at encourage this in everyone? If we encourage a eading English has been, currently home—185 days. Parents have all the power child ‘too much’, is there a danger of turning is, and will be in the foreseeable in the world to mold their child’s environ- off that child? Can everyone learn to love to future a number one critical skill ment at home. It is now common knowledge read? When a child does not enjoy reading, Rfor Deaf students everywhere, including that parents play a very important role what should we do? students at MSD. Better paying jobs in in developing their child’s reading skills. When I taught English at the California our society almost always require excellent Parents model as readers themselves. Parents School for the Deaf at Fremont and at reading skills. In the past 185 years, the read to their children. Parents arrange their Gallaudet University, I tried every possible field of Deaf Education has spent billions of houses, so that reading materials can be approach for teaching reading. I saw that dollars educating millions of Deaf students found everywhere. different approaches worked for different in North America. We believe we have an Television viewing must be kept to a students; however, I also saw that the most understanding of how some students develop minimum. Our society is saturated with the important factor in developing reading skills into terrific readers, and why some students culture of television, and a child watches an was the actual amount of time actually read- do not. Armed with a large body of reading average of anywhere from 20 to 30 hours ing. Yes, this means holding up a book and development research literature, libraries, of television a week. This is staggering if putting your nose between pages. Time spent cutting edge instructional materials, and you add them up over a year and the child’s reading is so correlated to the reading level telecommunication technology, we often first 18 years. One may argue that closed of a student. An old axiom still rings true succeed but sometimes fall short in helping captions help children read. They may to a today—you learn to read by reading… students achieve on-grade English reading degree for a more experienced reader; but, I have this recurring fantasy that skills. Let’s examine critical factors which for beginning readers, they need real books everyone in this world would freeze for a lead to successful readers. where they can manipulate with their eyes hundred years and I would be the only one Educators now know it is “a race against and hands. The printed word, unlike televi- walking around. I would then visit every the clock” when it comes to deaf babies and sion captions, can be re-read again and again. library on earth and read every single book acquiring languages. Neurolinguists suggest English language in books is expository or that was printed. Why do I have this wish? that the window of opportunity for language narrative, whereas in television it is more Was it taught to me? Or, is it my genes? learning is from birth to 3 years old, and if a colloquial. One hour spent watching televi- Was it my parents who always encouraged child does not acquire language during this sion is one hour lost reading books. me to read? Or, is it my irrational fear that critical period, the child’s mind may become At MSD and many schools/programs for I need to read so I would not be caught not ‘parched’. That is, the mind loses its ‘plasticity’ Deaf students, English is primarily taught knowing something? to acquire language, and may struggle for through reading and writing. Different ap- The new millennium is around the years to achieve adult fluency in American proaches are used ranging from word attack corner. The English language continues to Sign Language and English. The first question skills to whole language approach. Reading be the language of international commerce. MSD educators ask parents when their child primers, reading skill series, textbooks, Billions of dollars will be spent in our pursuit visits MSD for an admission evaluation is, library books, newspapers, magazines, and of successful instructional practices that “When did your child learn language?” even comic books are used to teach English. ‘guarantee’ English reading fluency in all The State of Maryland now has a law in Students acquire American Sign Language children. New reading theories will emerge, place, effective October 1, 1999, requiring all (Language 1) and move to acquiring English new educational approaches will he promoted, hospitals to provide universal screening for (Language 2). There is interplay between and school children will be given new reading hearing loss for all newborns. MSD’s Family acquiring both languages as they ‘reinforce’ materials. Learning English, or cracking the Education/Early Intervention Program and each other. We have observed students who English code, will be a top national priority Maryland counties’ Infants and Toddlers move from L1 to L2 effortlessly while others for years to come. Educators everywhere, Programs (ITPs) emphasize early language struggle with the same transition. including MSD instructional staff, will acquisition. It is with great hope that the Perhaps the most obvious trait in continue to doggedly pursue the ‘holy grail’ universal screening law will pave the way successful readers is that they love to read. in Deaf Education: On-grade or above-grade for MSD and all local ITPs to immediately They read hours and hours daily. I see some reading level for all Deaf students. MB

6 THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, WINTER 2008-09 Around MSD John Gibson, ASL teacher, gave pointers on how to give a pre- Around the World sentation using a Smart Board. The importance of eye contact his January, students in the 5th grade class was emphasized along with making correct sign choices. Finally, Tembarked on a map unit that took them with assistance from Joan Richey, classroom aide, students cre- “around the world.” They began by reading ated T-shirts that displayed the flags of their locations. a book entitled “The Big Race,” by Shirley For one week, the students gave their presentations. Each Glaser. In this tale, Harry Hare and Tommy Tortoise agree day they highlighted a different location. On Monday, the class to race, not realizing it will take them to 23 locations across bundled up and “traveled” to Antarctica. On Tuesday, they put seven continents. Along the way they see many amazing things on leis and grass skirts and visited Hawaii. Wednesday’s journey including volcanoes, people fishing on stilts, and a family of took them to historic Japan. Students learned how to make penguins sliding down hills of snow. sushi with rice, seaweed, and cucumbers. On Thursday, there After reading “The Big Race,” each student was asked to select was a stop in Russia. Mr. Dean Buck, the physical education and research one of the places Harry Hare and Tommy Tortoise teacher, showed the students a Russian doll, rubles, and many visited: Antarctica, Hawaii, Japan, Russia, and China were pictures that were taken while visiting Russia. China was the chosen. Students went to the library and used online resources last stop on Friday. Students learned about the Chinese New to gather information on the population, food, plants, animals, Year and how to eat with chopsticks. Throughout the week, a climate, currency, and flag of their selected locations. variety of foods were tried including fried rice, egg rolls, borsch, Several staff members helped to make this unit a success. pineapple, sushi, and macadamia nuts. Stella Antonio-Conley gave students an opportunity to role- All told, this map unit was an adventure! Through literature, play the story in drama class. Computer teacher Tim Karman technology, and hands-on activities, it gave the students a taste taught the students how to put their research into a PowerPoint of the world around them. presentation. They learned how to insert text, add pictures from —Shannon Ambush, 5th Grade Teacher, the internet, and modify the slideshow background. Afterward, CC, [email protected]

Showcase of fifth graders’ work at Columbia Campus Chopsticks instead of forks at lunchtime (L-R) Alan Sullivan, Jaylon Wilson, Jorge Aquilar, Deidra Davis

Spoken English Columbia Campus. Dr. Jennifer Mertes stay current and provide support to comes to MSD from the River School all families and their children: deaf Continued from page 5 in Washington, DC. Prior to this she and hard-of-hearing, amplified and in the role of Spoken English Teacher; was at Johns Hopkins as part of the not amplified, native users of English prior to this she worked for Frederick Cochlear Implant team. She is a gradu- and native users of ASL, children of County Public Schools as a commu- ate of Gallaudet University’s Audiology deaf parents and children of hearing nication specialist. Ms. Ryan will be doctoral (AuD) program. She provides parents, auditory learners and visual awarded her AuD (clinical doctorate expertise in mapping for all three FDA- learners. All are part of the Maryland of Audiology) from the University of approved cochlear implants. School for the Deaf community and are Florida this May. Sara is a graduate of There are many changes happen- deserving of the best education MSD Gallaudet’s Audiology program. ing here at MSD as the school aims to can provide. MB

THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, WINTER 2008-09 7 Around MSD New Science Lab Opens

ell, it was a long time in the making, but it is finally here! WThis past month, The Maryland School for the Deaf at Columbia opened its first full school wide Science Lab. Of course there have been several science labs over the years, but they were always specific to a department or classroom area and thus often incomplete in many ways. The new science lab was designed by MSD staff to meet the many different age levels and learning styles of students, and as such should meet all student needs – including those with special needs. With some reorganization this past summer a rather large room was freed-up in our Main Building in which to set up the lab. Next the staff had to plan a design for the room that New Science Lab (L to R) Joshua Cadondon, 6th grade; Jessica Roach, 7th would allow for all ages and disabilities to be able to access the grade; Brandon Garrett, 7th grade; Ryan Carr, 7th grade; learning stations. Mr. Tim Karman took the lead on this and Kayla Jarvis, 6th grade networked with many staff to be sure the design and equipment would meet the needs of all students. In addition to learning learning theme kits to mention. Unfortunately, not all of these stations purchased, the front of the room was equipped with great enhancements are problem free. Now there is the new an adjustable Smart Board / computer system that can access problem of trying to schedule the use of the lab when the entire the web and all that it has to offer. school wants to use it at the same time. Compared to options The bulk of the remaining expenditures went into purchas- of the past though, this is a nice problem to have. ing all of the support equipment/supplies like microscopes, —John Snavlin, Assistant Superintendent/ aquariums, software for the computer, and too many specific Principal, CC, [email protected]

gifts into the school’s van and delivered them to Reverend The Gift of Giving Yates’ church. Reverend Yates then saw to it that the families in need got the gifts. his past holiday season, students, staff, and the PTCA at It was a holiday to remember for both students and staff Tthe Columbia Campus came together as one for the good as they experienced what it meant to give as well as receive. of many. The school’s staff decided to either forego gift giving All agreed it was a lot work but also a lot of fun and definitely among themselves or greatly reduce this common practice and something worth doing again. instead contribute this money to a central pot for gifts for needy families. The PTCA provided funds for hats and gloves for 50 —John Snavlin, Assistant Superintendent/ people as well as funds and supplies for a small student party. Principal, [email protected] The dorm students under the supervision of Millie Russo went shopping for gifts for 50 children ranging in ages from 4-12. Once all the gifts were purchased they had to be sorted by gender and age and wrapped. The whole school got involved. With the supplies provided by the PTCA, young students using glue, glitter, and their own creativity decorated gift bags. The older students acted as big brothers and sisters as they helped the young ones with their decorating. Staff then helped the older students wrap over 200 gifts. But it was not all work. Each of the students also had the opportunity to decorate his or her own cookie and then of course eat it along with a glass of punch. The best part was yet to come—seeing the expression on Reverend Leo Yates’ face when he came to pick up his box of hats and gloves. The one box he had anticipated had become th th eight—way too many for his car. So the students loaded the Kyesha West, 6 grade and Brandon Garrett, 7 grade

8 THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, WINTER 2008-09 Around MSD Mother and Daughter Holiday Dinner at Shockley House hockley House, a house where eligible juniors and seniors set up cookies, hot chocolate and tea for dessert, Slearn how to prepare for their future (live independently, while telling their mothers to sit back and enjoy cook meals, and do laundry among other things.) Girls and their evening. After the mothers left, the girls boys alternate semesters throughout the year. continued to clean up and put the house back On December 11th the young ladies of Shockley together. House, (Crystal Arbaugh, Danielle Harris, Ellen The mothers were grateful for the opportunity Hardesty, and Vanishe Buchanan), invited their to see their daughters put to use some of the skills mothers for a special Mother & Daughter Holiday they acquired during the semester of living at Dinner. The girls planned the dinner menu with Shockley House. The mothers thought the Mother- their evening staff, Diane Kubey-Dunn and Daughter Holiday Dinner was an annual event Dolly Gardner then went shopping with their and were surprised to learn it was the first time teacher, Bonnie Vanbuskirk to purchase the such event had taken place. They would like to necessary items for the special evening. see this kind of event continue. The night ended Diane and Dolly worked with the girls to with a lot of wonderful memories and a closer prepare for the evening’s festivities. When the bond with their mother/daughter. mothers began to arrive in the pouring rain, —Diane Kubey-Dunn, Student Life they were treated to an evening off from the Counselor, FC, [email protected] kitchen as their daughters prepared the meal. The mothers spent time with each other in the living room. To kick off our lovely evening, mothers and daughters paired up to create their own gingerbread houses. A Brand New Mat After the houses were completed, everyone sat down to a delicious buffet dinner of ham, broccoli, mashed potatoes and rolls. Throughout the dinner, there were a lot of laughter and stories swapped around the tables. After the entertaining dinner, the Shockley girls proceeded to clear the tables and

Mother/Daughter Pairs and OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW When staff Their Own Gingerbread Houses and students returned from their holiday break on January 5th, they were surprised when they entered Back (L-R) Crystal Arbaugh, Norma Arbaugh (Crystal’s mother), the Ely Building lobby. The old gray mat has been Vinay Buchanan-Chester (Vanishe’s mother), Vanishe Buchanan, replaced by a beautiful rug with an Anthracite Danielle Harris, Shirely Jacobs (Danielle’s mother) Front background and the school’s logo in October Rust. Lindsay Hardesty (Ellen’s mother), Ellen Hardesty

THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, WINTER 2008-09 9 Around MSD

New Frederick Campus Elementary School/Family Education and Early Childhood Department Complex awaits arrival of playground equipment and furniture in order to open. Photo courtesy Eric Mansfield, HS math teacher and licensed deaf pilot. MSD’s Continuing Progress

A panorama of the new complex at 400 South Carroll Street in Frederick, Maryland

Old meets new as a building sign, designed identical to one in use since at least the early 1900’s, graces lawn to new building.

New building signs

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New sign indicates the new focus of the Bjorlee Building.

Digital Photography instructor Lorraine Stoltz and Publication Specialist Larry Newman proudly display the new Bjorlee Often Museum items travel to shows. Now MSD has a banner to Museum sign which they designed. take along, also designed by Mr. Stoltz and Mr. Newman. Candlelight Tour of Frederick County Museums

Bjorlee Museum participated in the December Candlelight Although the Hessian Barracks were closed, luminaries also Tour of Frederick County Museums for its first public event. guided visitors around the outside.

THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, WINTER 2008-09 11 Around MSD i n c e t h e Sopening of What the Museum in the spring of Happened 2008, some visi- to tors to MSD’s F r e d e r i c k Bjorlee Campus have wondered what Library? happened to the library. The Bjorlee Library is alive and well but in a different location. After 54 years of being housed in its own building, the Bjorlee Library moved to a large room on the that focus on holidays such as Halloween, If you have books or DVDs you would first floor of the Ely Building in order Thanksgiving, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, like to donate to the Bjorlee Library, to make room for a museum that would Christmas, Ramadan, Diwali, Valentine’s please contact the library or bring the showcase MSD’s rich history. Day, St Patrick, Easter, and Passover are books to MSD. Your donations will be Although the library is no longer featured every holiday season. greatly appreciated. located in the Bjorlee building, MSD The Bjorlee Library has been the —Deanna Gibson, Library Teacher has kept the “Bjorlee Library” name and recipient of many books and video materials Aide, FC, [email protected] even continues to stamp all books with that have been donated by individuals —Mickey Palmer, Reading the “Bjorlee Library” stamp. Recovery Teacher/Library Teacher, The reduction of space required some and companies. The library staff is very appreciative of the people who have made FC, [email protected] modifications to the Library’s hold- these donations as ings. MSD’s subscriptions of teachers’ journals and academic magazines have they are making been moved to the Curriculum and an impact on MSD students and their Instruction room where they can be ac- learning. cessed by all faculty members; all MSD In order for yearbooks and other publications stayed MSD’s library col- in the museum. The library still receives lection to grow, magazines, newspapers, and bulletins Bjorlee Library from other schools for the deaf. depends on recom- When you visit the library, you will mendations from notice a large collection of books related teachers and stu- to Deaf issues such as deaf history, deaf dents. Teachers tell culture, various sign languages, biogra- the librarians what phies of deaf individuals, and reference books they want materials. The Library also has VHS tapes them to obtain and DVDs which have recorded ASL that will support storytelling, ASL poetry, deaf history, and their curriculum. interviews with deaf individuals. Students ask that Just like any other school library, the library order you will also find many books for stu- specific books that dents of all ages: picture books, books they would like to for beginning readers, chapter books, read. The library novels, and non-fiction material. If you staff is thrilled when student requests are are looking for information on animals, received because pets, biographies, communities, fables that tells them that and folklore, geography, space, sports, these students are transportation—or a host of other top- Library Assistant Deanna Gibson works in new Ely Library interested in read- beneath a sign from former library building (now Bjorlee ics—the library is the place to go. Books ing! Museum).

12 THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, WINTER 2008-09 Around MSD Deaf Lawyer Claudia Gordon Visits MSD, FC n February 19, 2009 Claudia L. Gordon, Esq. visited science. She then attended law school at American University, OMaryland School for the Deaf –Frederick campus. Ms. Washington College of Law. She studied disability rights Gordon, who is the first Black Deaf female to become a lawyer, law and policy. After law school, she became a staff attorney spoke to an audience of middle and high school students. She for the National Association of the Deaf Law and Advocacy challenged the students to never let obstacles get in the way Center and a consulting attorney with the National Council of their dreams. Claudia Gordon knew exactly what she was on Disability. talking about. Ms. Gordon was born in Jamaica and became Currently, Claudia Gordon is a Senior Policy Advisor deaf by the age of eight years old. She developed severe pain in for the Department of Homeland Security, Office for Civil her middle ears and there were no towns or big city hospitals Rights and Civil Liberties. She provides advice and technical nearby. She was taken to a small clinic that had no doctors but assistance to the leadership of this organization. Most of her only nurses. It was at this clinic a nurse diagnosed Claudia work involves implementing the executive order for Individuals Gordon with deafness. with Disabilities in Emergency Preparedness, which makes sure After becoming deaf she was unable to attend school because federal agencies work together to make sure the needs of the it was believed her disability prevented her from learning. Ms. disabled are included in emergency preparedness plans. Gordon’s life changed dramatically. She initially had difficulty During the presentation Ms. Gordon showed pictures believing she was deaf. “When people talked, she attempted to of herself with former President Bush and members of the read their lips and thought she heard their voices.” Claudia’s White House. She talked at length about her involvement in mother who had been living and working in the United States developing policies for the victims of Hurricane Katrina so brought her to New York. that emergency plans would consider the varied needs of those She initially attended a public school but because she affected with disabilities. Claudia Gordon told the audience could not communicate she was transferred to the Lexington of students to go after what they wanted in life. She further School for the Deaf. At this school she learned sign language. encouraged students to never give up their “journey” and She became involved in sports. She began believing she could sometimes be willing to get out of their “comforts zones” if it become a lawyer. Upon graduation from this school she at- means achieving their goals. tended Howard University a historically black college located —Lisa D. Smith, LCSW-C in Washington, D.C. She graduated with a degree in political Jr. Black Deaf Advocates sponsor, [email protected]

Claudia Gordon talks to MSD middle school and high school students about never giving up on their dreams. She reminds Back (L-R) Sylvie Marc-Charles Weir (Social Work intern), Danielle Harris, Courtney them that success sometimes means Rideout, Christopher Shaw, Claudia Gordon (guest speaker), Mieasha Rahman, stepping “out of their comfort zones” and Gabrielle Smith, Alice Jones, Devon Rich, Lisa Smith (Jr. BDA sponsor), Tanya Perry placing themselves in situations that they (Social Work intern) Front Vanishe Buchanan, Cheti Senadhira, Lauren Simmons, are not always comfortable in. Nadasha Harvey, Kevin Sumpter, Aleasha Harrington, Auder Morales

THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, WINTER 2008-09 13 Around MSD hat a way to bring back the 50’s era! WThis nostalgic play got everyone rocking in their seats as MSD presented the high school version of the Broadway musical “Grease”. Grease, written by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey is about the way rock and Rita Corey, Director roll changed American culture during the of the “Grease” play pivotal moment when America took its first tentative steps out of the conformity of the 1950s and toward the individualism of the 1960s. Grease embodies this cultural friction through its two leads, Sandy (as the 1950s) and Danny (as the 1960s). The show takes its name from the 1950’s United States working-class youth subculture known as the greasers. In Grease, those greasers are the Burger Palace Boys and the Pink Ladies who portray Rydell High School’s rebellious, happy, thrill-loving students. Working with our largest cast to date, Grease was a dazzle to the eyes with Broadway-style choreographed musical-dance scenes like “Summer Nights”, “Hand Jive”, and the closing per- formance “You’re The One That I Want”, as well as the creative performances of our set, and crew staff doing “open scene changes” in a comedic light. It has been a delight, as well as much hard work for us all to perform, and present this fun musical to you and from both the cast and production staff, we thank you for your support, and all of the wonderful praise we have received for our presentation of “Grease”! Rita Corey Director, “Let’s dance Cha Cha!” (Right) Dan [email protected] Mabashov “Eugene” and Corinna Hill “Mrs. Lynch” Stage crew Ivana Genievsky, Chanel Gleicher, Mark Cross, Ashlynn Witczak, Eric Setzer, Shaina Steingieser

“Go Greased Lightning, Go!” (L to R) Andrew Biskupiak “Doody”, “Of course, he’s Freddie, my love!” (L to R) Reina Bravo “ Rizzo”, Maxwell Latin “Danny”, Todd Rewolinski “Roger”, Nick Harrington Bethany Weiner “Frenchy”, Tiffany Bridgett “Marty”, Lauren Wahl “Jan” “Kenickie”, Asher Kirschbaum “Sonny”

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“Listen Sandy, Forget Danny Zuko. I know some really nice guys!” CJ Hirsch “Patty”, Tiffany Bridgett “Marty”, Lauren “What did you do last summer, Danny?” Todd Rewolinski Wahl “Jan”, Leighason Liddle “Sandy”, Reina Bravo “Rizzo”, Bethany “Roger”, Andrew Biskupiak “Doody”, Maxwell Latin “Danny”, Nick Weiner “Frenchy” (sitting) Harrington, “Kenicklie”

The Cast of Grease On the stairs (L-R) Bethany Weiner (Frenchy), Tiffany Bridgett (Marty), Lauren Wahl (Jan), Reina Bravo (Rizzo), Eric Setzer (Extra/Crew), Leighason Liddle (Sandy), Maxwell Latin (Danny), Mark Cross (Johnny Casino/Crew), Nick Harrington (Kenickie), Todd Rewolinski (Roger), Asher Kirschbaum (Sonny), Andrew Biskupiak (Doody) Front Carol Hirsch (Patty), Corinna Hill (Ms. Lynch), Shaina Steingieser (Cheerleader/ Crew), Chanel Gleicher (Cheerleader/Crew), Ashlyn Witczak (Cheerleader/Crew), Ivana Genievksy (Cha Cha), Dan Mabashov (Eugene)

“I got chills multiplying!” Leighason Liddle, “Sandy” Lauren “cool it, let me handle her!” Wahl “Jan”, Max Latin “Danny”, Bethany Weiner “Frenchy”, Shaina Reina Bravo “Rizzo”, Maxwell Latin “Danny”, Andrew Biskupiak “Doody” Steingieser, Chanel Gleicher, Ivana Genievsky (partially hidden)

THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, WINTER 2008-09 15 Around MSD Frederick’s First Responders Learn ASL n March 19, 2008, a team of During the months of January newly learned signs with MSD students OFrederick City and County Officials through March, Frederick County First while role playing real-life based sce- met with Maryland School for the Deaf Responders participated in a two-hour narios. These scenarios were developed (MSD) personnel to brainstorm and tutorial that explained the social, his- by representatives from each agency and discuss how to improve the provision torical, educational and cultural aspects members of the deaf community with of emergency services for the School’s of Deafness as well as instruction in themes that included a fight, drug and Frederick Campus. Lt. Clark Pennington sign vocabulary specific to emergency alcohol usage and an emergency petition confirmed during a two year span, 2007- related situations. Essential buildings for hospitalization. Officers and Fire and 2008, the Frederick law enforcement on the campus, including the infirmary, Rescue personnel learned and applied key officers responded to 184 calls to MSD. Principal’s and Dean of Students’ of- signing phrases including: “Are you hurt?”; The Division of Fire and Rescue Services fices were highlighted on maps and later “Are you allergic to any medications?”; “I responded to 34 calls during the same seen through a mini-walking tour of am going to search you.” and “Do you time frame. Resulting from this confer- the campus. The lesson was instructed need an interpreter?” Correspondence ence emerged many partnering ideas by MSD staff members Erin Buck and through pen and paper, text messaging including an American Sign Language Kriste Hartman, high school seniors and interpreters were also practiced. (ASL) class and Deaf Awareness Seminar Mike Tota and Jarvis Grindstaff, and These scenarios provided realistic for the Frederick Police Department and 8th grader Dalton Kramer. situations which allowed room for members of Frederick County Fire and Following the class, first responders positive interaction between MSD stu- Rescue. had an opportunity to practice their Continued on next page

The below figures repre- Special thanks go out to: Maryland School for the Deaf Special sent the numbers of people Dirk Albrecht involved and hours worth of Frederick Police Department Alvin Amberg Thanks work devoted to carrying out Chief Kim Dine Robin Ariosa this project: Lieutenant Clark Pennington Chad Baker ver a series of nine dates Corporal James (Jay) Brown II Eren Boden in January, February, Officer Brian Wolf Trude Buck O • 134 members and March, Maryland School All FPD program attendees Kris Davis of the FPD Marsha Flowers for the Deaf (MSD) par- Division of Fire and • Approximately 80 Rescue Services Diane Kubey ticipated in a joint venture members of DFRS Director Gene Mellin Tom LeQuire with the Frederick Police • 25 MSD Faculty and Battalion Chief Keri Mays Department (FPD) and the Staff Volunteers Dennis Wenner Joan Miller Frederick County Division • 46 MSD Student Volunteer Firefighter Larry Newman of Fire and Rescue Services Volunteers Elizabeth Lybarger Nursing Staff • 18 hours of ASL Classes All DFRS program attendees Jane Redding (DFRS). MSD students and Richard Rosensteel staff provided ASL classes and • 27 hours of Scenarios Karen Sigmund Department of Emergency scenario-based instruction to • 853.5 combined student Linda Stoltz volunteer hours Preparedness police officers, fire and EMS Kathy Forrest Nancy Verdier personnel on the Frederick Terri Vincent Project organizers Valerie Winn (former Campus. Extensive coordina- Frederick Community MSD employee) from each of these agencies, Planning Contributors tion by representatives from Corporal Jay Brown of the MSD, FPD, and DFRS took David Martin FPD, Firefighter Elizabeth Karen Sheffer —Erin Rae Buck, place to organize this mutually Lybarger of DFRS, and Kriste Outreach Coordinator, beneficial event. This unique Hartman and Erin Buck of News Media [email protected] project could not have been MSD would like to extend Frederick News Post Kriste E. E. Hartman, accomplished without the sincerest gratitude to all in- Gazette Community Relations remarkable support from each volved in making this project NBC25 Specialist, kriste.hart- of these three agencies. a successful one. WFMD [email protected]

16 THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, WINTER 2008-09 Around MSD A Student’s Experience s a senior at MSD, and the lead student ASL teacher for Athis project, I must say the experience of working with the Frederick Police Department (FPD) and Department of Fire and Rescue Services (DFRS) has been interesting. This is an amazing opportunity that most people have never had the chance to experience. Working with MSD students in mock-situation scenarios is a first-time experience for MSD, the FPD, and DFRS. I was able to experience being part of the scenarios, teaching them some ASL including the alphabet, numbers, and some useful signs such as Police, Fireman, calm down, and arrest. Before I started teaching ASL classes to the FPD and DFRS, I never had the opportunity to actually talk and laugh with them. I used to imagine them as boring, mean, and scary. After working with them on this project, I found out that they Senior, Mike Tota, leads ASL instruction to Frederick County’s aren’t the way I imagined. They are much cooler and are fun first responders. to talk to. This is just one example of many as to why I have ization that I actually gave something very helpful and useful found this experience to be very extraordinary, and I’m grate- to the hearing community makes me feel good. I couldn’t ful for that. possibly thank Erin Buck, Kriste Hartman, and Jay Brown As the ASL teacher for this project, I feel like I’ve developed enough for working hard to get this together. This has been a a bond to the First Responders in the FPD and DFRS. For great experience. example, I’ve been waved at by a cop in Downtown Frederick —Michael Tota, Senior because he recognized me from teaching him ASL. The real-

dents, police, EMS to Frederick County’s first responders for their outreach ef- First Responders and firefighters. forts and continued support to the school and to the Frederick Although the train- County Deaf Community at large. Continued from previous page ing proved helpful —Erin Rae Buck, Outreach Coordinator, for Frederick’s first [email protected] responders, it was also extremely beneficial exposure for MSD’s Kriste E. E. Hartman, Community Relations high school aged youth. Specialist, [email protected] Several officers took the time to explain the protocol for the K-9 unit and police related responsibilities including handcuffing. Handcuffing is a sensitive concern within the Deaf Community as it impedes a deaf individual’s ability to communicate. Through role playing and dialogue, students learned that after being cuffed, if the subject remains calm and cooperative, law enforcement officers may choose to remove the cuffs. In addition, officers explained that cuffing an individual is exercised for their personal safety, too. The instructional seminar and scenarios were held from 3:30 PM until 8:30 PM on the Frederick campus. MSD stu- dents earned Student Service Learning (SSL) hours required for graduation by volunteering their time as ASL instructors and role players in scenarios. Future partnership ideas are currently being organized between MSD and the Frederick Police Department as well OFC Bobby Brown signs “calm down” to freshman, Leeann as Frederick County’s Fire and Rescue Services. MSD staff Wadsworth. Leeann role plays an emotionally disturbed and students wish to extend their most sincere appreciation student who disrupts her classroom in a threatening manner.

THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, WINTER 2008-09 17 Around MSD MSD Remembers… Kathy Meagher Evelyn Anthony

n January 22, 2008, MSD was saddened to learn that Mrs. s. Evelyn Ester Anthony was born in 1939 in Puerto Rico OKathy Jo Meagher (nee Staab), 50, passed away peacefully Mwhere she grew up well-educated and fluent in English and after a lengthy and courageous battle against cancer. Spanish. She married Mr. Gerald Anthony, Sr. and they had two Mrs. Meagher was born on June 22, 1958, in Mountville, wonderful sons. One of her sons, Matthew, was born deaf and Pennsylvania, to the late Joseph P. Staab and Kathryn P. Staab. became one of our first students at MSD-CC. Evelyn quickly In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband of 21 became an involved parent at the Columbia Campus, and in years, Richard T. Meagher, and their children, Kathryn (18), 1978 she began working for the school as a substitute teacher’s aide, teacher, stu- Emily (17), and dent life counselor, Matthew (13). and/or secretary. It Mrs. Meagher seemed like she just received her wanted to do any- bachelor’s degree thing to learn about in Elementary deafness and to help Education from —both her son and Bloomsburg State the School. College (PA) In 1981, Dr. and her master’s Richard Steffan, degree in Deaf Jr. recommended Education from Evelyn for a per- State University manent position of New York in as a teacher’s aide. Geneseo. She began His letter of sup- her career in the field of education at MSD in 1981. She held port reads: “She has numerous positions during her outstanding career. For most come on a moment’s notice and worked hard and long. She signs beautifully; is a native Spanish speaker. She has true empathy of her years, she was an English teacher in the High School for the children and is the mother of one of our students. There department; she later became a supervising teacher for Middle is 100% agreement among the staff here that Evelyn would be School (formerly known as the Intermediate department) and a wonderful addition to our staff.” How very right he was, as High School (formerly known as the Advanced Department). Evelyn stayed with us for almost 30 years. But her first love was working closely with students, so she once Because of her many talents, an endless supply of energy, and more returned to the classroom. In the fall of 2003, she accepted a heart that saw all things as good, her position evolved. Soon the Principal position from which she retired in 2005. she was in charge of volunteers and made sure on a yearly basis Aside from being an innovative teacher, Mrs. Meagher was that 20 plus interested adults always had a place in the School. actively involved in several of MSD’s extra-curricular activi- As an outgrowth of this work, Evelyn became the coordinator ties. She was a sponsor of several classes and advisor for the for the after school religious education classes. Deeply religious Academic Bowl and National Honor Society (NHS). It was herself, this became the perfect marriage for her as she worked at an NHS induction ceremony where Mrs. Meagher met her closely with Reverend Peggy Johnson and others to be sure all future husband, Rick, who was there as a photographer for those interested were given an opportunity to learn about their the Frederick News-Post. It is nice knowing that MSD had a family’s religion, regardless of their faith. Evelyn was also a key positive role in altering her personal life. member of the school’s transportation team. She met with the MSD will truly miss Mrs. Meagher and are genuinely grate- bus drivers daily and was considered a friend to them and a valuable link for us with the bus drivers. ful for her indefatigable dedication to our students and program. Her next venture and contribution to the school also Mai elle support dans tranquillité--“May she rest in peace.” evolved as the need did. Evelyn as stated earlier was from —Melinda Padden, Principal, Frederick, [email protected] Continued on next page

18 THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, WINTER 2008-09 Around MSD Elementary Read-Ins

he elementary department believes Tthat reading aloud with children is one of most important activities teachers and staff can do to build the knowledge and skills the children will need to learn to read. To become good readers, children need to see models of good readers. To meet these goals, the elementary department hosts Read-Ins on the half back Robert Lewis (3rd days that school is in session. Various grade), Peter Feldman (4th grade), Larry Newman individuals are asked to come in and read (5th grade) front Jason aloud to students. Each individual reads Dietz (Pre-K), Boyce a book aloud to a small group. Senior Landis (Kindergarten), citizens, fathers, mothers, peer media- Scott Morrison (1st grade), tors, high school students, middle school nd James DeStefano (2 students, and MSD administrators have grade), Jerry Mabashov (2nd grade) participated in this program. The final Read-In in May of each school year is done by the 5th grade students. MSD elementary students always enjoy this event and look forward to it with great anticipation. —Beverly S. Hill, Reading Agnes Padden reads aloud to elementary students. Specialist/Reading Recovery Teacher

and visitors on tours of the campus; be fluent in ASL, English Evelyn Anthony and Spanish; and be willing to assist our Spanish-speaking Continued from previous page families in all matters related to MSD and Deaf education, including joining Family Education on home visits. It was at Puerto Rico and was fluent in Spanish. As one can imagine, this point that I realized that Evelyn Anthony was not only her being fluent in English, Spanish, and ASL is indeed invalu- own unique person, but also her own unique position. What I able. Soon Evelyn was assisting all of our Spanish speaking wanted, what I needed was not a teacher’s aide, or a secretary, families with understanding the “ins and outs” of MSD and or an interpreter, or a clerical aide. What I wanted and what I Deaf education. Her favorite part of this job was traveling with needed was another Evelyn Anthony. our Family Education Department on home visits, assisting I can think of no greater legacy for an employee to leave with our new Spanish-speaking families to better understand behind than the wish for another person exactly like them to their deaf children. take their place. Evelyn will be missed on so many levels – as When Evelyn retired last year because of developing health a mother and a grandmother, a member of her church, an issues (at age 68), I tried to classify her job – was she a teacher’s employee of the School, a member of the Deaf and Hispanic aide, a secretary, a clerical aide, an interpreter, what? What I communities, but most importantly as a friend to all those realized was that she was all of these and yet so much more. who had the good fortune to meet her. We have been blessed All I wanted was someone to answer the phones; coordinate/ to have known Evelyn Anthony. assist with the bus drivers and aides; coordinate volunteers —John Snavlin, Assistant Superintendent/ and the after-school religious education program; take parents Principal, CC, [email protected]

THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, WINTER 2008-09 19 Around MSD nd MSD students were able to control MSD Wins 2 Straight Regional the tempo of the game throughout the first and second round of competition Academic Bowl Championship against Monroe, but they were trailing throughout these two rounds. In the fter losing three key players from this pool the “pool of death,” and that third round, they were behind by four Alast year’s Academic Bowl team that was aptly named. points. On the seventh question (of ten made it to the finals at the Gallaudet The first day of action saw MSD go total questions) MSD scored correctly University National Championships, this undefeated as they defeated three deaf to pull one point behind Monroe, 36-35. was meant to be a year of rebuilding and schools and one mainstreamed program. On the final question of the third round, retooling for the next few years. Little did MSD students soundly controlled the first MSD answered correctly to claim victory we know it would happen quicker. round of action (consisting of buzz first, over Monroe, 38-36, with a number one The Maryland School for the Deaf answer first format) and they answered seeding in the semifinals! 2009 Academic Bowl team captured their correctly a decent number of questions MSD faced long-time nemesis second straight Mid-Atlantic/At-Large during the second round (each player Mountain Lakes High School (New Jersey) Regional Championships the weekend on the team answers a set of 4 questions in the semifinals and soundly defeated of March 6-8 at host school Model by himself/herself). MSD never fell them with a 37-point margin of victory. Secondary School for the Deaf (MSSD) behind in any of their matches and won In the finals, MSD had a rematch of in a dramatic fashion. all of their matches on the first day by last year’s finals, facing W.T. Woodson Two players were carry-overs from comfortable margins. High from Fairfax, Virginia. Last year last year’s runner up team, sophomores The second day of action saw the first they defeated Woodson by 14 points and Todd Bonheyo and Christy Hediger. game at 8:00 a.m. — a time where many they were confident that we would be able With three new rookies manning the teenagers are still in bed on Saturday to do it again. Little did we know that by buzzers in senior Nicholas Harrington mornings. That was to their advantage as the end of the match, both schools would and freshmen Andrew Biskupiak and they pulled out a 4-point squeaker victory make Academic Bowl history. Katie Millios, the goals were to improve over NMSD. Things would get a little bit Throughout the first round, MSD with each match and ultimately compete easier with a bigger breathing room with controlled the buzzers and crept up to for the championship. a 12-point victory over MSSD, only to a 12 point lead over Woodson. In the At the pool drawing, MSD drew face a tough challenge from Monroe with second round, Woodson scored more into the toughest pool with three other the number one seeding up for grabs in points than MSD did, but MSD was still competitive teams: MSSD, New Mexico their pool. Both MSD and Monroe were ahead by ten points. School for the Deaf, and Monroe BOCES 6-0 entering their final match of the pool In the final round, consisting of 15 #1 (New York). The NMSD coach called competition. questions, the category was Literature and matching book titles/characters with authors — one area MSD students felt strong in. By the end of the match, they had scored all fifteen questions correctly, and so had Woodson. The Gallaudet University judge announced to the audience that this was the first time in Academic Bowl history that both teams had gotten all fifteen questions correctly in the final round. MSD had captured victory by an 83-73 score. By the time you read this, MSD stu- dents will have competed in the National Championships at Gallaudet University on April 26-27, and they hope to bring The 2009 Academic Bowl team poses for a picture after their fourth win. back the championship trophy to campus The team went on to win nine matches and capture their second straight regional after four long years! championship. Senior Nick Harrington is holding the team mascot, Buddha, and a stress-relief squeeze ball. (L-R) Coach Chris Kaftan, Katie Millios, Andrew Biskupiak, Christy Hediger, Nick —Coach Christopher Kaftan, Harrington, Todd Bonheyo, and Coach Patrick Rosenburg. FC, [email protected]

20 THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, WINTER 2008-09 The Junior Bulletin Contributed by MSD Students The MSD Pageant inning the title of Mister and Miss MSD was a huge Roy. Bethany and Andrew won the Most Friendly Award. And, honor. We (Dan Mabashov and Corinna S. Hill at this printing, we will be attending Michigan in April for who represented the Student Body Government) the Deaf Teen America pageant. As we go there and soak in Wcompeted on December 8th, 2008, against two formidable new experiences, we hope to represent the Maryland School competitors, and it was a very close win. The competitors were for the Deaf to the best of our capabilities. We have been Michelle Mansfield- rehearsing daily for the Hom and Roy Barron upcoming pageant, and who represented the we hope to be able to Class of 2010 and come home with the new Bethany Weiner and crowns on our heads Andrew Biskupiak who and huge grins on our represented Jr. NAD. faces. Wish us luck! We won Best —Dan Mabashov, Platform, while Best Sophomore Talent and Best Dressed and Corinna went to Michelle and S. Hill, Junior

Newly Crowned Mister and Miss Pageant Daniel Mabashov and Corinna Hill

Janet Mertz-Witczak’s Art Class Grid Expansion drawings were done by high school Drawing and Painting students in Janet Witczak’s class.

Silence, No More Lovin’ That Strawberry Yumm...What a Delicious Snack! Shane Brewer Isaac Cline Kelly Kuhna

THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, WINTER 2008-09 21 The Junior Bulletin Contributed by MSD Students had truly inspired many of us and we all learned something new Jr. NAD’s Leadership out of his speech; he also emphasized how important Jr. NAD was and still is. After Dr. Lewis’s marvelous presentation, we Retreat Workshop left MSD with a great feeling after a remarkable day! I am completely sure that the leadership retreat will become fter the ski trip, we got back to MSD. Our sponsor, Mark a great MSD Jr. NAD tradition since I know the members ADenton was nice enough to bring us dinner from Chick- definitely enjoyed the day very much. It is a wonderful event Fil-A which we all were craving for! Afterwards, we had a special for the members to get together, enjoy skiing, and be inspired guest speaker from Gallaudet University, Dr. Jeffrey Lewis from the guest speaker. Not only that, it is a personal growth who is a professor at Department of Counseling. He gave us a for us to see ourselves outside of MSD, and make a difference presentation about leadership and organization structures. He in our Jr. NAD experiences during leadership activities. also talked about how we can improve Jr. NAD organization —Michelle Mansfield-Hom, Jr. NAD President and discussed about few ideas for the upcoming year. One of our favorite activities was the reversed role of a leader and follower and we were amazed at how they could be similar in different ways. We learned that we will need to be a follower before becoming a leader. Not only that, a leader will be always a follower. Both characters con- tribute greatly to any organiza- tions. We also learned that one of those important qualities as a leader/ Back (L-R) Mark Denton (Sponsor), Linda Stoltz (Sponsor), Chad Oshman, Dr. Jeffrey follower is to be on time, being committed Lewis, Tandy Lewis, Janna Oshman, Heather Mansfield-Hom, Clayton McMillan, Chad to the organization, listen to new ideas, Unger, Terri Vincent (Sponsor) Front Lauren Benedict (Treasurer), Shayna Rose Unger (Vice-President), Michelle Mansfield-Hom (President), Danielle Berrigan (Secretary) and be proactive. As a result, his speech Jr. NAD’s Liberty Snowboarding Trip n February 28th, we had an exciting trip to the Liberty Most of us were at the terrain park and doing all these crazy OMountain, which is located in Pennsylvania. This trip falls and jumping or kicking the rails. I am pretty sure that all was supposed to take place in Stratton, Vermont but due to of us had great fun at the Liberty Mountain. unfortunate conflicts with plans and the timing wasn’t so good, —Tandy Lewis, Jr. NAD Leadership Retreat Chairperson so we decided to go to Liberty Mountain instead. It took lots of time to plan a trip like this but it was definitely worth in the end of the day! We started off our day by going to MSD in the morning where we all were dressed up and meeting the sponsors, then drove to Liberty Mountain. It was about 45 minutes drive before we were actually on the slopes. There were about eight of us, including two sponsors, Terri Vincent and Linda Stoltz. The weather was so perfect, not too cold but not too warm. We were out snowboarding all day long from ten o’clock in the morning until four o’clock. It was amazing that the resort still had some fake snow left, even though we could see that other places were all green and brown outside of ski resort. After a long morning of rid- ing, we took a lunch break at the lodge. It was a great time to (L-R) Linda Stoltz (Sponsor), Chad Oshman, Chad Unger, Janna catch up with others about the weather and slopes. After our Oshman, Heather Mansfield-Hom, Michelle Mansfield-Hom, lunch break, we went back on the slopes for the last three hours. Clayton McMillan, Tandy Lewis, Terri Vincent (Sponsor)

22 THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, WINTER 2008-09 The Junior Bulletin Contributed by MSD Students My Road to the National Signing very year, on the first Wednesday of February, there is a visited the head coach at MSD E“mini-holiday” in college football called National Signing to discuss my athletic abilities Day, the first day when high school senior football players sign and academics. They also of- with the college of their choice. Die-hard college football fans ten tried to convince me that usually look forward to this day just to find out who will be their school is the best. playing for their teams for the next four years. Throughout the journey to I have long been aware of this event, and I promised myself my goal, I learned that you must have when I was six years old that I would work hard to be one of the drive and a good work ethic in order to those fortunate high school seniors. I saw many high school reach your dream. I have met many people with football players from all over country placing the caps on goals, but often they are unable to reach them. During their heads to declare colleges they would attend. I knew that my high school career, I had a long-term goal to receive a full I wanted a day like this to happen in my life. scholarship to a division one school. With that in mind, I had The road to Signing Day is not as peaceful and easy as one to make short-term goals to lead me on the right path. The goals would imagine. I began with a strike against were things like setting up my workout program, making sure I me because I am deaf, so I had to be flawless did well in every class, contacting college coaches, and attend- at football to prove to the recruiters that I ing combines and camps. I practically lived in the weightlifting am the player they need. College recruiting room throughout high school, maintained a strong G.P.A., is much like business because high school and made many contacts with college coaches. In the end, I football players must “sell” themselves, so accomplished all of my short-term goals and my long-term I attended combines and camps to make a goal—a full scholarship to Towson University! name for myself. Combine is an event where I can not imagine going that far without the sup- top high school football players gather port from MSD community. The people here have to show their athleticism in tests for been amazing as they wanted the best for me. Yet, skills like the 40 yard dash, the 20 the more support I received, the more pressure yard shuttle, and the bench press. weighed on my shoulders. I did not want to These days were probably the best disappoint the community, so I made sure that in my high school career; the ex- I was going to accomplish my goal. perience was amazing! During I hope to see you next fall at the Johnny the recruiting process, Unitas Stadium in Towson University, rooting I attended com- for the Tigers and me! MB bines and camps —Ryan Bonheyo, Senior at M&T Bank Stadium (home of the Baltimore R a v e n s) , t h e Baltimore Ravens’ practice facility in Owings Mills, MD, Pennsylvania State University, Rutgers University, University of Maryland, University of Miami, University of Pittsburgh, Towson University, James Madison University, University of Richmond, Lafayette University, and more. On February 4th, MSD senior Ryan Bonheyo signed a letter In addition to extensive travel of intent to play Division I football at Towson University. selling myself and making my Superintendent James E. Tucker and Athletic Director and High name known, many coaches School Varsity Football Head Coach Andy Bonheyo look on.

THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, WINTER 2008-09 23 Sportscope For complete win/loss records, go to www.msd.edu he Clerc Classic IX National Girls On Friday night, with the support game the previous night. Model is and Boys Basketball Tournament of SportsMX Company, the players to be congratulated for winning the and Cheerleading Competition and fans were surprised by having the championship with a final score of 36 Twere held at MSD the weekend of January to 22. In the boys’ championship game, 15-18, 2009. Participants included Indiana defeated MSD with a second half California School for the Deaf - three-point barrage for which MSD Fremont, California School for the had no answer. The final score Deaf - Riverside, Indiana School was 57 to 38. Congratulations for the Deaf, The Learning to Indiana for an excellent Center for Deaf Children, showing throughout the Lexington School for tournament. the Deaf (boys’ team), Thanks are in Maryland School for order for tournament the Deaf, Model sponsors Purple Secondary School Communications, for the Deaf, Ohio Gallaudet University, School for the Deaf Frederick News Post, (girls’ team), and and SportsMX and Texas School for the attendees for the Deaf. helping the MSD The action Athletic Booster kicked off on Club realize a healthy Thursday with all the profit that will benefit games played at MSD’s the athletic program for Benson Gymnasium. future student athletes. After Thursday’s games, the A large round of waving final four were Indiana and hands goes to everyone who Texas in the boys’ upper bracket worked on a committee or and Fremont and Maryland in offered his or her time to ensure the lower bracket. The girls’ final four the success of the event. MSD could were Indiana and Model in the upper not have done this outstanding job bracket and Fremont and Maryland in without them! the lower bracket. EXTREMES, a professional aerobic —Lori Bonheyo, Chair Friday’s games moved to the Frederick slam dunk group, entertain them. It was —Scott Morrison, Assistant Chair Community College Field House and a real hit and an inspiration to see all of began with the girls’ semifinal game the smiling faces in the gym. Clerc Classic IX Final between Indiana and Model won by Saturday’s cheerleading competition Standings and Awards Model with a score of 40 to 32. In the featured teams from Fremont, Indiana, second girls’ semifinal game, MSD needed Maryland, Model, Texas, and Riverside. Place...... Boys...... Girls overtime to get by Fremont, winning Coordinators and MSD alumni 46 to 45. This game was very physical Nikki and Emily Nowalski did an 1st...... Indiana...... Model with several MSD and Fremont players outstanding job getting the gym prepared nd sprawled out on the court after diving for for the competition with a full-floor 2 ...... Maryland...... Maryland rd loose balls and fighting over rebounds, cheerleader mat and an excellent booming 3 ...... Fremont...... Fremont showing that both teams wanted to win sound system. Riverside captured the 4th...... Texas...... Indiana at any cost. championship with Maryland finishing 5th...... Model...... Learning Center In the boys’ semifinal action, Indiana a close second followed by Indiana, who 6th...... Riverside...... Ohio faced off against Texas and ran away from also won the coveted Cheer Stick. 7th...... Lexington...... Riverside them by a score of 48 to 33. MSD boys In the girls’ championship game, 8th...... Learning Center...... Texas got the better of Fremont with excellent Model ran over Maryland, which defense and teamwork to advance to the simply had no gas left in the tank after finals by a score of 59 to 31. going to overtime in the semi-final Continued on page 27

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he Fall, 2008, varsity cheerleading squad members were During the Homecoming pep rally, varsity cheerleaders Tseniors Reina Bravo, Chanel Gleicher, Chenae Laldee, and showed fans, students, and families their talents while run- Rachella Shephard; junior Karla Wiener; sophomore Nicole ning the Homecoming show. Chanel Gleicher and Rachella Gleicher; and freshman Kaliah Doe. The junior varsity squad Shephard did a great job signing the Orioles song at the pep consisted of junior Kevina Kerchner and sophomores Leighason rally. Reina Bravo and Chenae Laldee also performed the Liddle and Rachael Richart. song on the auditorium stage on Thursday. Head Coach Janice Randall and her assistant Cheri November 7th was Senior Night where the seniors were Winnings were excited to see the fall cheerleaders working honored with flowers and balloons for their dedication and together to create cheers and sideline chants as well as new contributions to the football season. Parents were also invited dances. The girls worked tirelessly to perfect the signing of “The to participate in the ceremony which included congratulations Star Spangled Banner” which was done prior to every home by Superintendent James E. Tucker. game and was a crowd favorite. Ms. Randall would like to truly thank Ms. Winnings for In October, the varsity cheerleading squad traveled to the being her wonderful assistant coach and devoting her time to Texas School for the Deaf in Austin and gave an outstanding work with the cheerleaders. Ms. Randall also wishes to thank performance to the Texas fans as well as families from MSD the MSD Athletic Booster Club for purchasing a new CD that attended the game. The cheerleaders also traveled to the player which was used to perform songs and accompany the Model Secondary School for the Deaf in Washington, D.C., signing of “The Star Spangled Banner” at home games. on Halloween night to ward off the ghosts and cheer on MSD —Coach Janice Randall, FC, [email protected] football team to another victory.

Back (L-R) Assistant Coach Cheri Winnings, Lauren Benedict, Karla Wiener, Rachella Shephard, Chanel Gleicher, Nicole Gleicher, Coach Janice Randall Second row Michelle Mansfield-Hom, Chenae Ladlee Bottom Shaina Steingeiser, Kaliah Doe, Chris Shaw

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he 2008-2009 Lady Orioles, under were only able to make seven out of 41 Orioles again suffered from field goal Tthe direction of second-year head field goal attempts. struggles, making only 9 out of 47 field coach Terry Berrigan and assistant When MSD faced Model again in goal attempts and ending their season coaches Scott Morrison and Laura February, the girls got their revenge by pre- with a tough loss of 40-22. Lohmeyer, started the season with an vailing 52 to 42. This win brought a Overall, the Lady Orioles had optimistic outlook. sense of inner peace to the play- a successful season with an ex- Through the leadership of tri-captains ers and coaches and, know- cellent record of nineteen senior Danielle Berrigan and juniors ing the Lady Orioles wins and seven losses. Shayna Unger and Tandy Lewis, the were a legitimate force Tandy Lewis finished team opened the season with seven wins to be reckoned with, a with 414 points (15.9 and two losses before playing Heritage renewed motivation to average) along with Academy in the Oriole Classic Tournament prepare for the upcom- 205 rebounds, 86 championship game, losing by a score ing Eastern Schools steals, and 20 blocked of 62-40. The team then bounced back for the Deaf Athletic shots. Claire Tucker with five straight wins before playing in Association (ESDAA) was second in scoring the Clerc Classic Tournament. In the Tournament with 310 points (11.9 aver- semi-finals, the girls played a very physical The ESDAA Tournament, age), second in steals with 70, game against California School for the hosted by New Jersey School for and had 45 assists. Shayna Rose Deaf – Fremont, fighting for loose balls the Deaf, was the climax of a long sea- Unger suffered a season-ending injury in and grabbling hard for rebounds, leaving son. The team’s first-round game against early February but still managed 87 points both teams battered and bruised. In the Fanwood resulted in a convincing 49-20 and 51 assists. Danielle Berrigan led the end, MSD won in overtime, 46-45. In the win. The team marched on to the semi- team with 74 assists, had 74 points, and finals, Model opened up a quick lead and final game, winning 54-16 against New did a commendable job guarding the op- MSD continued to fight valiantly but fell Jersey—a tune up for the championship ponent’s best player when the team used a short in the end, 36-22. The Lady Orioles, game against The Learning Center the woman-to-woman defense. Trista Taylor exhausted from the previous day’s battle, following day. Unfortunately, the Lady was third leading scorer with 102 points

Back (L-R) Brittany Frank, Claire Tucker, Racquel Roult, Shayna Rose Unger, Augusta Seremeth, Jessica Israel, Tandy Lewis, Trista Taylor, Danielle Berrigan, Liv Polzin, Manager Stephanie Kurth Front Assistant Coach Laura Lohmeyer, Coach Terry Berrigan, Assistant Coach Scott Morrison

26 THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, WINTER 2008-09 Sportscope and second with 177 rebounds, battling with players taller and bigger than herself but never backing down. Jessica Israel battled through knee injuries for most of the season, but when she played, she contributed with 119 rebounds and 89 points in 20 games. Brittany Frank added 96 points and led the team in three-point field goal shooting. The coaches would like to say farewell to departing seniors Danielle Berrigan, Jessica Israel, and team manager Stephanie Kurth. Without any doubt, they will be sorely missed! —Terry Berrigan, Coach, FC, [email protected]

Frederick News-Post Second Team Tandy Lewis

Honorable Mention: Claire Tucker Shayne Rose Unger Back (l-r) Coach Laura Lohmeyer, Kevina Kerchner, Brittany Frank, Janna Oshman, Racquel Roult, Danielle Berrigan Raquel Grindstaff, Assistant Coach Scott Morrison Front Liv Polzin, Augusta Seremeth

Frederick Gazette Anthony Palmer...... Model First Team Derek Keels...... Riverside Tandy Lewis Continued from page 24 Wesley Clarke...... Lexington Honorable Mention Claire Tucker Sportsmanship Girls Boys Lexington National Deaf Interscholastic Girls Learning Center Zamica Gage...... Model, MVP Athletic Council (NDIAC) Eboni Love-Peel...... Model 2nd Team Johanna Arrigo...... Model Tandy Lewis Cheerleading st Claire Tucker...... Maryland Honorable Mention 1 —Riverside nd Tandy Lewis...... Maryland Claire Tucker 2 —Maryland Arica Jones...... Fremont Danielle Berrigan 3rd—Indiana Alex Brinkley...... Fremont Ann Whited...... Indiana New Life Tournament Cheer Stick Winner Tandy Lewis and Shayna Rose Unger Katie Fetzer...... Indiana Indiana Shaquana McDonough.Learning Ctr Teddy Thanos Tournament Ashley Sivils...... Ohio Tandy Lewis and Claire Tucker All-Tournament Teams Boys Cheerleading Oriole Classic Tandy Lewis and Claire Tucker Gabriel Paulone...... Indiana, MVP Marco Duarte...... Riverside Tony Dall...... Indiana Marilyn Rivas...... Riverside Clerc Classic Tyler Crace...... Indiana Mariel Ortiz...... Fremont Tandy Lewis and Claire Tucker Ryan Bonheyo...... Maryland Amber Miniard...... Indiana Chenae Laldee...... Maryland Eastern Schools for the Deaf Todd Bonheyo...... Maryland Athletic Association (ESDAA) Michael Mabashov...... Maryland Matthew Parsley...... Texas Tandy Lewis, Claire Tucker, Brandon Dean...... Fremont Sharice Baker...... Model Danielle Berrigan Joe Conrad...... Texas Isabella Kogan...... Model

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or first year Varsity Boys Basketball School for the Deaf hosted on January straight 3 point shots which MSD never FHead Coach Jim DeStefano, the 15th to January 17th, 2009. recovered. They continued to stay hot by 2008-2009 season began with a lot of The teams’ opening game against The hitting 6 more 3 point shots in the sec- question marks concerning the young Learning Center was the first game that ond half. MSD finished in 2nd place in team and how it would fare over the sea- showed a lot of promise for the young Clerc Classic losing to ISD by the score son. The starting five consisted of 2 fresh- Orioles. The Learning Center started of 57 – 38. men, 2 sophomores and a senior which in the game on fire and took the lead after MSD continued to play outstanding the first few weeks, went through a tough the 1st quarter ended 12-7. In the second basketball in the last few weeks by win- time losing 9 of their first 13 games. quarter, the Orioles were losing 14 to 9 ning 9 of the last 10 games of the season. Senior Ryan Bonheyo, made a remark- before going on a 12-0 run to take the During the streak, the Orioles beat able recovery after breaking his leg on lead for good. MSD ended up winning Cumberland Valley Christian Academy, October 31st and having surgery in the first the game with the score of 69 to 37 due to Broadfording Christian Academy, and week of November. He returned to action the effectiveness of their full court press Model Secondary School for the Deaf by on December 29 which was the same day defense. That was the turning point for more than 10 points to avenge an earlier senior Michael Mabashov severely sprained the team and MSD continued to play loss to them. The lone setback in the last his ankle which caused him to miss the well in the semi final game by defeating 10 games was a heartbreaking loss to next three games. In the 11th game, MSD California School for the Deaf-Fremont Heritage Academy 45 to 42 at their home finally had the full team playing together 59-31 with its smothering defense. The court where they finished the season with for the first time and it took some time championship game against Indiana 22 wins and 5 losses. before they began to jell as a unit. School for the Deaf was a seesaw game Maryland concluded a strong sec- The Orioles started to play good bas- in the first half and ISD took a 4 point ond half of the season by winning the ketball right before the Clerc Basketball lead 22 to 18 at halftime. In the 2nd Eastern Schools for the Deaf Athletic Classic Tournament which the Maryland half, ISD came out hot by hitting three Continued to next page

Top (L-R) Assistant Coach Cliff Geffen, Assistant Coach Peter Badavas, Manager Michael Tota, DeAndre Gaskins, James Steingieser, Jesse Steingieser, Eric Setzer, Roy Barron, Assistant Coach Darrius Brown, Coach Jimmy DeStefano Bottom Manager Micah Traurig, Todd Bonheyo, Michael Mabashov, Ryan Bonheyo, Clayton Grossinger, Shawn Harrington, Manager Chris Shaw

28 THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, WINTER 2008-09 Sportscope Association (ESDAA) Tournament for Clayton Grossinger was MSD’S in- show a lot but they played outstanding the 7th consecutive time which broke the valuable 6th man coming off the bench defense which was one of the reasons old record of 6 by St. Mary’s School for doing little things to help MSD win games that MSD broke the school record of the Deaf by beating the Learning Center 61 like playing good ball pressure defense, lowest points average allowed. to 35. MSD finished the season on a high snatching key defensive rebounds, and Eric Setzer, DeAndre Gaskins, and note with 16 wins and 12 losses. hitting three point shots. His best game of Roy Barron didn’t see a lot of action but One of the team highlights for this year the season was against California School they displayed a marvelous attitude by put- occurred when before the season started, for the Deaf at Clerc Classic where he ting 100 % effort in practices and showing the MSD basketball coaching staff set up hit three 3 point shots which gave MSD great sportsmanship on the bench. a couple of goals for the season. One of the a comfortable lead that CSD-Fremont Coach DeStefano would like recog- goals was to hold opponents to 52 points never recovered from. nize the hard work of the managers, Micah per game. MSD surpassed that goal by Todd Bonheyo was the 2nd leading Traurig, Chris Shaw, and Michael Tota. holding its opponents to 44.4 per game scorer on the team with 12.5 points per They did an outstanding job of helping which broke the school record of lowest game. He led the team in assists with 5 MSD on game management such as fill- points allowed by opponents. The old re- per game. Todd led the team in free throw ing up the water bottles, providing towels cord was 49.1 in the 2006-2007 season. percentage with 69% which he also led the to the players, helping the coaches with Michael Mabashov had an outstand- team in free throw attempts with 86. statistics, and videotaping the games. ing season where he averaged 15.4 points Shawn Harrington played a vital role The successful season was helped by and 3.1 assists per game. He broke the with great defense forcing the opponents a great group of assistants, Peter Badavas, school record of making most three-point to change their shots because of his ag- Darrius Brown, and Clifford Geffen field goals in one season with 72 this gressive presence in the paint area. Shawn which coach DeStefano would to rec- year. The old school record was 53 held increased his statistical output enormously ognize for their efforts. He also wants by Derrick Williams. in one year from scoring only 2 points to to thank parents, fans and MSD staff Ryan Bonheyo was one of key factors 197 points and from 10 rebounds and 1 members for their help in making his first of the team’s successful season. He led the block to 164 rebounds and 38 blocks. year experience at MSD a pleasant one. team in rebounding with 6.8 rebounds Freshmen Jesse and James Steingieser —James DeStefano, Head Coach, per game. Ryan was MSD’S 3rd leading saw a lot of action and played a significant FC, [email protected] scorer on the team with 12.1 per game. role on the team. Their statistics may not Frederick News Post Frederick HS City- All County County All Stars The Frederick Michael Mabashov News-Post All-Area who won three point shooting contest Second Team Michael Mabashov New Life Shootout Honorable Mention Michael Mabashov Ryan Bonheyo Todd Bonheyo Oriole Classic All-Tournament The Gazette Shawn Harrington Second Team Michael Mabashov Clerc Classic IX All-Tournament Honorable Mention Michael Mabashov Ryan Bonheyo Todd Bonheyo Todd Bonheyo Ryan Bonheyo USADB HS East- West All Stars Deaf Digest All Michael Mabashov American First team NDIAC All-American Michael Mabashov First Team Michael Mabashov ESDAA All- Second Team Tournament Todd Bonheyo Top (L-R) Coach Joseph DeSiervi, Zack Barron, DeAndre Gaskins, Tyler Lewis, Eric Setzer, Third Team Michael Mabashov Jason Green, Malik Morris, Assistant Coach Darrius Brown Front Justin Wiener, Derek Ryan Bonheyo (Most Valuable Player) Cerasoli, Ethan Kramer, Derek Frank, Myles Goldberg Honorable Mention Todd Bonheyo Shawn Harrington Ryan Bonheyo

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he 2008-09 Maryland School for the Deaf wrestling team National Prep wrestling tournament at Lehigh University, Thad a great season with a final record of 16 wins and 8 won six straight times at the Holloway wrestling tournament, loses. The team had only three seniors, Mark Cross, Tyler won all his matches at the National Deaf Prep Duals wresting Dilks, and Brett Ches, who worked hard to lead the team to tournament, and was in second place at the Cadet Invitational a winning season. wrestling tournament at Valley Forge, Pa. In addition, Mark is Head coach Chris vonGarrel and his assistants, Eric on the Deaflympic wrestling team and will go to Taipei, Taiwan, Woods and Tim Taylor, were proud of the team; they made a this fall with his Coach Chris von Garrel who is also on the commitment to training hard, and as a result, there were six Deaflympic team representing the United States. wrestlers who won over 20 matches each, compared to only Sophomore Marquise Pleasant won first place at the three last year. Bishop Ireton (BI) Holiday Classic and second place in the The notable accomplishments and records of the six wres- Holloway wrestling tournament. He also came in fifth place tlers are as follows: at the Cadet Invitational wrestling tournament. He improved significantly over the course of the season finishing with 29 Marquise Pleasant...... 112 lbs, 29 wins – 6 losses wins and 6 losses. Brett Ches...... 119 lbs, 27 wins – 7 losses Senior Brett Ches won first place at the Holloway tourna- Greg McConville, Jr...... 125 lbs, 25 wins – 7 losses ment, third place in the BI Holiday Classic, and second place Maxwell Latin...... 140 lbs, 22 wins – 13 losses in both the Cadet Invitational tournament and the MWAL Zachary Israel...... 189 lbs, 21 wins – 10 losses tournament. Mark Cross...... 215 lbs, 34 wins – 5 losses On January 23-24, 2009, the MSD wrestling team finished in second place at the National Deaf Prep Duals wrestling tour- The highlight of the season was Mark Cross, 215 lbs, nament hosted by the Model Secondary School for the Deaf who broke the school record for wins with 145 career wins (MSSD). In the tournament, Zachary Israel, 189 lbs, pinned and 31 losses. (The old record belonged to Robert Steele, ’01, his MSSD opponent to help MSD advance to the finals with 138 wins) the score 42 -39. However, MSD lost in the championship Mark Cross was the first MSD wrestler to reach sec- match to Indiana School for the Deaf by a score of 48-24. The ond place in the Maryland Independent Schools wrestling MSD coaches had never imagined their players would make championships at McDonough School. He qualified for the Continued to next page

Back Assistant Coach Eric Woods, Nerville Nde, Michael DeVito, Kyle Tharpe, Zachary Israel, Maxwell Latin, Gregg McConville, Kelly Kuhna, Assistant Coach Tim Taylor, Coach Chris vonGarrel Middle Taran Taylor, Noah Coakley, Marquise Pleasant, Asher Kirschbaum Front Mark Cross, Tyler Dilks, Brett Ches

30 THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, WINTER 2008-09 Sportscope Wrestling Continued from previous page it to the finals and were delighted that the team proved them wrong. Next year, MSD will host the National Prep Duals which is an exciting opportunity for the team to show MSD fans their talent. Head Coach Chris von Garrel would like to thank his two assistants, Eric Woods and Tim Taylor, for helping the wrestlers learn the basic skills and polishing their techniques leading to a winning season. Chris would like to offer his best to the three seniors who will be missed: Mark Cross, Tyler Dilks, and Brett Ches. MB —Christopher vonGarrel, Head Coach, FC, christopher. Back (L-R) Tandy Lewis, Racquel Roult, Shayna Rose Unger, Claire Tucker, Danielle [email protected] Berrigan, Augusta Seremeth, Liv Polzin, Trista Taylor, Brittany Frank, Jessica Israel, Manager Stephanie Kurth Frederick News-Post First Team Mark Cross

Frederick Gazette First Team Mark Cross

Maryland High School Wrestling Classic All-Star Mark Cross (L-R) Assistant Coach Peter Badavas, DeAndre Gaskins, Michael Mabashov, Clayton Grossinger, Shawn Harrington, Ryan Bonheyo, Todd Bonheyo, Jesse Steingieser, Eric Setzer, Roy Barron, Assistant Coach Darrius Brown, James Steingieser, Coach James DeStefano, National Deaf Interscholastic Manager Christopher Shaw, Assistant Coach, Clifford Geffen, Manager Micah Traurig Athletic Council (NDIAC)

Wrestler of Year Mark Cross 1st Team Mark Cross 2nd Team Marquise Pleasant Honorable Mention Brett Ches Gregg McConville Zachary Israel (L-R) Coach Janice Randall, Chenae Laldee, Rachella Shephard, Chanel Gleicher, Lauren Tyler Dilks Benedict, Kaliah Doe, Michelle Mansfield-Hom, Assistant Coach Cheri Winnings

THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, WINTER 2008-09 31 Sportscope For complete win/loss records, go to www.msd.edu

Back (L-R) Sierra McConville, Kristin Ames, Noelle Robinson, Assistant Coach Tamara Majocha, Head Coach Jeff Lewis, Assistant Coach Michelle Vigliotti, Justine Fontenot, Corbin Register Front Caroline Wiley, Mia Goldberg, Tarja Lewis, Lauren Goldberg, Emily DeSimone

Jehanne McCullough, Marika Lewis, Alexa Paulay-Simmons, Jacqueline Boese, Brittany Little

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Back (L-R) Austin Cerasoli, Dalton Kramer, DanJohn Kerchner, Evan Back (L-R) Head Coach Lindsey Heisey, Jake Grindstaff, Tarik Wallace, Kurth, Ethan Sonnenstrahl, Head Coach Joseph DeSiervi Front Cody Lance Brewer, Carey Ballard, Brett Sonnenstrahl Front Cody Moers, Paulay-Simmons, Darrius Doe Jake Bonheyo, Jad Gore Not pictured Corey Rosko

Back (L-R) Williams Millios, Coach Rex Moers, Tristan Hower Front back (L-R) Coach Kevin Lawrence, Tessa Lewis, Jacqueline Boese, Chaz Seremeth, Egan Seremeth, Bailey Moers Not pictured Coach Alexa Paulay-Simmons front Isabella Walker, Monique Johnson, Nathan Caldwell, Jake Bortoletto Tayla Newman, Eve Wood-Jacobowitz, Gillian Lawrence

Back (L-R) Anna Wood-Jacobowitz, Juliana Bahan, Karita Lewis, Back (L-R) Assistant Coach Rosemary Latin, Assistant Coach Robert Brooke Bonheyo, Kaitlyn Weeks Front Coach Risa Lewis, Cassidy Lewis, Coach William Johnson Middle Manager Olivya Johnson, Austin Perry, Rose Viola Shepherd, Freya Seremeth, Kaela Luttrell, Coach Latin, Maverick Obermiller, Quincy Johnson, Jazob Monroe-Caldwell, Tom Luttrell Manager Davy Bahan Front Blake Brewer, Rory Lewis, Brady Perry

THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, WINTER 2008-09 33 Alumni News By Terri Dietz, ‘99, Editor, [email protected] 1940—N e t t i e 2007—Tamara Curel Morton (left) passed away Gardiner Elliott (nee early Tuesday morning, January 27, 2009, after Poe) passed away on a brief illness. Tamara was born on November February 3, 2009. 7, 1985. She was the daughter of Lori Anne Burgess of Baltimore, Maryland and Carlton She was the beloved Morton of Salisbury, Maryland. wife of the late James Tamara was educated at the Maryland Armstrong Elliott, School for the Deaf in Columbia and the devoted mother of Maryland School for the Deaf in Frederick Nancy Schulze and where she graduated in June of 2007. Tamara husband Merton and had many friends, both students and staff. The Mary Jo Wood and residential staff recalls how much Tamara loved husband Bob. Nettie the Great Frederick Fair with the all the rides, was a loving grandmother of Merton Schulze III the animals, and her favorite—eating funnel cakes. Another favorite activity of Tamara’s was snow tubing at Ski Liberty; she wore her lift ticket on her and his wife Misty, Heather Schulze, James Wood jacket quite proudly the next day. and wife Liz, and Renee Stake and husband Marty. Tamara had the opportunity to live in the Shockley House on the She was also the great-grandmother of Kolten, Frederick Campus where she learned many independent living skills such as Isabel, and Carter. She is survived by a sister, Mary shopping for meals and cooking, sharing in household tasks, and scheduling Imwold, and surrounded by nieces and nephews. activities. Tamara and her housemates enjoyed Valentine’s Day parties and Burial took place at St. Thomas Aquinas Church inviting friends to enjoy their homemade treats. and interment at Gardens of Faith Cemetery. Tamara was a wonderful student, bringing much delight and joy to her classes. Her teachers recall special memories, such as Tamara’s love of job 1966—Irma Jane training, wood shop, bake sales, “girl talks” with her friends, and learning to ride the Frederick city bus. Tamara faced many challenges in her educa- Eure of Royal Oak, tion, but she never became discouraged; rather, Tamara learned to laugh at Maryland, 61, died on her mistakes, learn from them, and then move on. Former teachers from Wednesday, March 4, the Columbia campus recall Tamara fondly: “She was that smiling face that 2009, at William could be seen poking around the corner, smiling and greeting everyone.” Hill Health Care, Tamara was truly happy and proud to be a student at MSD. In Tamara’s Easton, Maryland. honor, a tree will be planted in the yard at the Shockley House from donations Irma, well-known recently raised. Anyone wishing to make a contribution should contact Ann as Janie, was born on Hirsch, assistant principal of the High School Special Needs Department February 24, 1948, at the Frederick Campus (301.360.2048). A celebration of life in Tamara’s name was held on Wednesday, March 11, in the Ely auditorium. Tamara in Easton, Maryland. would have loved such a party! She was the daughter of Jessie Hall Eure and the late Noble Stewart Eure. After graduating from Maryland School for the ATTENTION: CLASS OF 1998 & 1999 Deaf, she worked as a data entry clerk for Shore Health Systems, retiring in 2003. Janie enjoyed It is now time to celebrate our ten-year reunion during Homecoming 2009! a variety of hobbies such as doing all kinds of puzzles, watching television, and sewing. She also When October 31st, 2009 Spread the word to other cherished visiting with other deaf people. In addi- members of our class; we hope tion to her mother, she is survived by two brothers, For questions to see you there to swap stories Contact your Class President: of accomplishments over the Stanley A. Eure and wife Nancy of Easton and past ten years of our lives! Henry Eure of Berlin, and a sister, Claire Bailey, 1998’ers: Allison Polk at of Newark, Delaware. Burial took place at Spring [email protected] You may also find Hill Cemetery, Easton, Maryland. Memorial information about the donations may be made to the American Cancer 1999’ers: Terri Monroe Dietz reunion at www.msd.edu . Society, P.O. Box 163, Salisbury, MD 21801. at [email protected]

34 THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, WINTER 2008-09 Alumni News By Terri Dietz, ‘99, Editor, [email protected] Student Alumni Receives Honor of Governor’s Award obert (Bobby) Harris, 2008 MSD graduate, recently worked closely with police officials throughout his graphically Rreceived the distinct honor of the Governor’s Crime designed project. Prevention Award. During the spring semester of his senior Frederick Police Department’s Chief Kim Dine recognized year, Bobby undertook an internship with the Frederick Police Bobby’s dedication and devotion in creating a tool that will Department. His main focus was to redevelop a visual translator assist first responders in questioning subjects during critical to aid Frederick County’s first responders in communicating moments, and he personally recommended Bobby for the with individuals who use English as a second language. Governor’s Award. Since Bobby was away at college and unable Bobby spent countless hours during his senior year and to attend the awards ceremony, the Chief of Police accepted throughout his summer break interviewing First Responders the award on his behalf. Command Officials including Fire and Rescue, the Frederick In addition to receiving the Governor’s Award, Bobby’s Police Department, and Emergency Preparedness. He then exceptional work was recognized with a Frederick Police evaluated the needs of the county and implemented these pro- Department Internship Award and praised in a variety of media visions into a picture-based interview flip card booklet. Bobby publications including Police One Magazine, Baltimore Sun, The Frederick News-Post, The Herald Mail, The Washington Post, and the San Francisco Chronicle. Local television net- works including Fox 5, NBC 25 and WBAL Channel 13 also covered his efforts. MB —Kriste E. E. Hartman, Community Relations Specialist, [email protected]

Pictured above Robert Harris, ‘08 (left) worked under the supervision of Lt. Clark Pennington during his internship with the Frederick Police Department. A sample page of the visual translator (pictured right) will be used to aid in communication between Frederick County’s first responders and people who use English as a second language.

THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, WINTER 2008-09 35 Community News Golf Tournament Nets over $37,000!

provided by the Canal Bar and Grill and auction items to set a new auction net cold beverages throughout the course. profit of more than $6,000.00. After several hours of play, golf- This year’s event also set new records ers were welcomed into the clubhouse for the number of golfers and overall trong winds with heavy rain, flood- for a luncheon and awards ceremony. tournament net profits which exceeded ing, and chilly temperatures was S Presenting Sponsor, $37,000.00! The total net profit from all the predicted forecast on September 26, Morgan Keller Construction, and Platinum Sponsors, five tournaments has earned the MSD 2008, the day of the MSD Foundation’s Frederick Precast Concrete and MD Relay Foundation over $134,000.00 to help 5th Annual Golf Tournament—a forecast were recognized for their generous sup- support its projects. Much appreciation that was likely to have been reason enough port of this year’s tournament. In addition, and gratitude is extended to all of the for the Hollow Creek Golf Club to cancel also received an award for being tournament’s sponsors, in-kind support- the annual fundraising event. However, MD Relay a Five-Year Sponsor of the annual golf ers, participants, and volunteers! the anticipated dreary weather condi- tournament as well as , The 6th tions did not deter 147 golfers and 20 Shockley Honda Annual MSD Foundation , , and will be held once volunteers from coming out to support Airport View Signs FrederickDj.com Golf Tournament . again at the Hollow Creek Golf Club deaf education at MSD. Powered by Purple Professional Auctioneer Robert on September 18, 2009. Mark your By a stroke of luck, barely a drop of Wilson followed the awards presentation calendars! For more information on how rain fell throughout day. Many partici- with a fast-tongued bidding dialogue to participate as a sponsor, register a golf pants thought the cloud-filled sky made as he motivated the crowd to bid on team, or donate auction items, please for a perfect afternoon to golf and take aim Southwest Airlines and AirTran tickets, contact tournament director Kriste for a chance to win a new Mercedes Benz weekend getaway packages to Ocean City Hartman at [email protected] at the hole-in-one contest. Unfortunately, and Annapolis, and a 40” Samsung LCD MB Lady Luck did not send anyone driving or V (240) 409-9462. HDTV donated by . Bidders home in a new car, but spirits remained Best Buy —Kriste E. E. Hartman, enthusiastically raised the bar on the live high as golfers enjoyed grilled sandwiches Community Relations Specialist, auction items as well as over 100 silent [email protected]

5th Annual MSDF Golf Tournament Sponsors Back (L-R) Myron Randall of The Frederick News-Post; Jim Maynard of Bray and Scarff; Robin Sipe of With Regards; Darby Jones of First United Bank and Trust; and Gwena West, MSD Foundation Program Coordinator Front Kriste Hartman, MSD Community Relations Specialist; Michael Mock of Morgan Keller Construction; Greg Ouimette of Frederick Precast Concrete; Brenda Kelly-Frey of MD Relay; Marisa Shockley of Shockley Honda

36 THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, WINTER 2008-09 MSD Alumni Profile By ByFrank AlbertNick Schwartz, Harrington, Lee Tharpe his sonSenior III, Senior Van AldenVan Brewer,Alden Brewer, ‘71 ‘71

an Alden Brewer was born to even holding a record in the 440 and 880 and automo- Ralph and Charline Brewer on yard relays for a long time. Van recalls that tive painting April 6, 1953, in St. Louis, Mo. MSD was an amazing place academically; and refinish- VBoth of his parents are deaf and attended however, he is disappointed that he never ing teacher at the Tennessee School for the Deaf. Van had a chance to be a student in the Old MSD which comes from a large family where every- Main building (though he had the honor has been his one in his family is deaf, including his of breaking ground for the construction job for the past uncles and aunts. Van attended public of the Ely Building). seven years. Van Brewer as senior schools but struggled with note takers. Van has many great memories at MSD Van men- in 1971 He did not enjoy sitting in the front of including the day in Mr. Wayne Sinclair’s tioned that, the class, trying to understand what physics class when the class did an interest- although MSD has changed a lot since was going on. When Van was young, ing physics experiment. Mr. Sinclair had his time, it is still a great place for deaf many deaf people had the opportunity told the students that it would not hurt if children to learn and grow up. He mar- to work at the Government Printing a car tire ran over your feet, so he took his ried Diane Jevne in 1992 and has four Office (GPO) in Washington D.C. so, in students to the parking lot and had every deaf children—all currently attending 1966 when Van’s father, Ralph, got a job student take turns putting his or her feet MSD. Shane is a 10th grader, Paige a 9th there, the family moved to Maryland. At out for Mr. Sinclair to run over with his grader, Lance a 7th grader, and Blake a the age of 13, Van was enrolled at MSD car. Amazingly, it did not hurt! He also 5th grader. along with his sister, Jan (’74), and his mentioned he would never forget how Van has some words of wisdom brother, Ken (’79). strict teachers were back then. One of the that he would like to share: “It’s always During his three years of high school, administrators actually ordered all of the important to keep a positive mindset and Van was on the track and football teams boys with long hair to go to downtown a positive attitude. With these two, you Frederick for a haircut. The students could will be successful and get what you want not argue back in those days. as long as you work for it. Study hard After graduation in 1971, Van went and be prosperous!” MB to Gallaudet University. After completing his Bachelors degree in psychology/social work, he returned to MSD to work in 1977. He had originally wanted to work in the psychology department as a social worker but as there were no positions available, he sought another position Diane and Van Brewer where he could still work closely with chil- dren. He became actively involved as an elementary dorm counselor. In 1999, Van became a part-time teach- er aide to free up time to study for his master’s degree at McDaniel College in Westminster, It was early in 1971 when Lt. Governor Blair Lee, III was joined by students Dolores Maryland. After re- Abbott, Van Brewer and Karen Brubaker ceiving his masters, during the groundbreaking ceremonies for he landed a full- the new Ely Building. Mr. Russell McCain, VAN and diane’S CHILDREN time position as an Chairman of the Board of Visitors Executive Blake (10), Paige (15), Shane (16), Lance (12) auto body repair Committee, looks on.

THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, WINTER 2008-09 37 MSD Flashback The Maryland School for the Deaf’s First Class he Maryland School for the Deaf is fortunate to have John Trundle (first row, far right), one of the little barefooted an original photograph of its first class taken at the boys, went on to be a widely respected alumnus. Born locally end of the initial school year, 1868 — 1869, and even near Buckeystown he recalled such incidences as Confederate Tmore fortunate to have the students identified. The photo General James Longstreet and his corps camping on his father’s from that spring contains 56 students and four staff mem- farm in 1862. John went on to marry another esteemed alumna, bers, but when school opened September 2, 1868 there were Annie Barry, and had a successful produce farm near Centreville, only 34 pupils. Maryland. Thanks to his recollections it is known that this There were changes during that year — more students photograph was taken in front of the western-most barracks and more staff and, unfortunately, one death. Little Simon building later demolished in 1874 to make way for the much Ramsburgh’s likeness is not found in the photo. Early in needed new building, “Old Main”. John also recalled that the 1869 he succumbed to complications after a measles epidemic school grounds in the fall of 1868 still held old army wagons reached the school. One of the fears of both Principal William which the boys pulled here and there, as well as digging for Cooke and school physician, William Baltzall, was the threat mini balls, ammunition of the day. He wrote in a 1919 letter to of an epidemic to the students. The school, opening in only Principal Bjorlee, “I think it is the greatest pity that the other two Revolutionary War era stone barracks and one additional part of the barracks had to be torn down to make room for wooden structure, was not designed for so many pupils and the new wing of the school. It contained the Principal’s Office, teachers, especially when no provisions had been made for parlor, bedrooms for the Principal and family, the girls’ dorm much of an infirmary or a quarantine area. on the upper floor, the pupils’ dining room on the first floor.

38 THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, WINTER 2008-09 MSD Flashback Oh, I well remember how we slept in the Grebner (8 years, 2 ½ months). Kate is in other barracks now standing — good by, the fourth row, second from the left, and dear old barracks.” Michael is in the first row, second from Annie Barry (back row, fourth from the right, another of the little barefooted left), John Trundle’s second wife, is boys. Sadly Michael would die the summer there also in this picture. Annie’s father, of 1872 from spinal meningitis. William Barry, was influential in his sup- Modern day descendents of the Blair port of a school for the deaf in Maryland children — Melinda, Sarah, and Laura and worked hard to find deaf children also in the photograph — have recently in the Baltimore area who needed the visited the Bjorlee Museum. Their brother program. He went on to be a Board of David would enter in the fall of 1869. Visitors member and later Board President. Annie taught at the school for several years The first deaf teacher at the school, Mr. before her marriage to John. She had no Charles M. Grow, is also in this priceless children of her own, but was much loved photo. The identification key mentions his and respected by her two stepchildren position, but unfortunately he is hidden from John’s first marriage. behind the foliage at the left though his The first two pupils to register, Mollie hands are visible. (fourth row, second from right) and her Students and staff struggled along brother, Plummer Ijams (third row, second Principal William D. Cooke (1868-1870) in the barracks structures for four and a from left), were present that spring for the oversaw the first two years of the school half years until the central portion and photo. Their mother, Eliza, is credited for while in the stone barracks. south wing of the new “Main Building” approaching Maryland Delegate Henry were finally completed and furnished Baker with the idea of a school in Maryland rather than send- January 1873. That must have been a wonderful, exciting day ing students to Virginia or Washington, D.C. to be educated. for everyone. Dr. Baltzell surely breathed a sigh of relief as the Delegate Baker did, indeed, draft the successful bill which new building had facilities for an infirmary and students could incorporated the School in 1867. Mrs. Eliza Ijams was a force finally be quarantined if necessary when illnesses occurred. to be reckoned with! She also served as matron of the school What few records this school has for the pupils in this for several years. Mollie graduated in 1872 and returned to be the first alumna to teach at her alma mater. Unfortunately her wonderful photograph note what seem to be successful lives. brother, Plummer, succumbed to tuberculosis at the age of 19 As the Maryland School for the Deaf does now, so it did in its during the summer of 1872. It was a blow to his family and infancy — prepare students for productive, useful lives. May also to the school as he had much promise. this first class always serve as an outstanding example. MB The youngest boy and girl to register in September 1868 — Linda Stull, were Catherine T. Steigleman (8 years, 1½ months) and Michael Administrative Assistant, [email protected]

The two Revolutionary War period stone barracks (circa 1873) in which MSD’s first class began. The foremost barracks was demolished in 1874 to make way for the new Main Building. The rear “Hessian Barracks” still remains and is part of the present day campus.

THE MARYLAND BULLETIN, WINTER 2008-09 39 Kathleen Charles, Dane Colbert, Mary Skinner BOARD OF TRUSTEES Agency Buyer Enhanced Program Coordinator Carol Snyder Debra A. Brinker, Dr. Mary Ann Kinsella-Meier, Damon Sparrow Business Services Manager Cochlear Implant Coordinator Karen Steele Barbara Raimondo, Esquire Terry Spesick, Andrew Francis, Millie Russo Dolores vonGarrel President Supply Officer Student Life Supervisors Jenica vonGarrel Benjamin Bahan, Ph.D., Trudy Hugel, Verna Kramer Karen Whittaker Vice-President Fiscal Accounts Clerk Supervisor Administrative Assistant Jeanine Zwick Charles E. Poyer Jr. Russell Kestenbaum, Iantha Dean, Micia White, Secretary Accounts Payable Clerk Student Life Counselors William J. Bowman, JoAnn Kaulfuss Joseph Anthony, Secretaries Stephen Covington Treasurer Deputy Chief Operating Officer Francis Lanasa, Michelle Deacon H. Scott Hughes, Sedrick Dwyer, Mark DeSantis Roslyn Hannibal-Booker David G. Inouye, Alex Simmons Receptionist Lisa Drakes John Ertel, Ph.D. Computer Network Specialists Noa Dvir Connie Briscoe-Woodruff Paul Ritenour, Sr., Faculty Michelle Ailstock Jason Johnson Ernest Hairston, Ph.D. Data Processing Analyst Judith Martin-Diaz Sandra Harriman Shannon Ambush Stella Antonio-Conley Cheryl Rasel Robin Kittleman April Smith Cynthia Neese-Bailes, Ph.D. FAMILY EDUCATION/ Myra Barbour EARLY CHILDHOOD Suzanne Behun Shannon Smith E. Bernard Palmer, Clarence Taylor III Charles Poyer, Jr. DEPARTMENT Debra Brinker Wayne Wilkinson David A. Severn, Esquire Lori Britt Carol Stevens, Laurie Yaffe Dean Buck Maryann Swann, Carley Carbin STUDENT SUPPORT Director Joyce Cohen-Scher SERVICES Executive Committee Lori Moers, Rudolph E. Gawlik William J. Bowman, Chair Jody College Barbara Raimondo, Esq. Deborah Marquez Megan Conaghan Catherine Rader Secretary Supervising Teachers Pierre Dazé Family Services Specialists Benjamin Bahan, Ph.D. Cheri Dowling, Anne Drechsler Lawrence Cohen John Ertel, Ph.D. Partners for Success Coordinator John Felix Christopher Duck Cynthia Neese-Bailes, Ph.D. JoAnne Geppert Caitlin Schellhorn Charles E. Poyer, Jr. Faculty John Gibson Behavior Specialists Patricia Bergemann Cynthia Gilmore Karin Polzin Janell Bunn-Verdin Sabrina Harberts Mental Health Coordinator ADMINISTRATION Katherine Duck Joanne Hardesty Darlene Ewan Barbara Herschman Medical Sarah Fairbanks Elizabeth Hill Edward Cahill, M.D. James E. Tucker, Patricia L. Gilbert David Hirsch Patricia Citro, R.N., Superintendent Adrienne King Holly Hoglund Supervisor Abigail Elliott, Robyn Lafferty Timothy Karman Stephanie Leake, R.N. Executive Associate Amy Lindley Linda Kunz Pauline Yeargain, R.N. Gay Fout, Jolene Whaley Luttrell Shelby Leilich Ruth Nelson, O.T.R. Secretary Jeaninne Ranniger Ashley Levy Elaine Persons, R.P.T. Stanley C. Baker, Mary Ann Richmond Susan Maginnis Kathleen Waddell, R.N. Deputy Superintendent Patricia Timm Shelly McCully Linda Stull, Diane Vari-Alquist William Pond Mental Health Assistant Curator Regina Wade Elizabeth Reed Consultants Susanna Oliver, Jennifer Willis Brandi Seaman Peter Coleman, M.D. Director of Pupil Personnel Services Lisa Skaggs Stephen Colyer, Ph.D. Nancy Cronk-Walker, Teacher Aides Jessica vonGarrel Joseph Poirier, Ph.D. Assistant Director of Sheryl Berrigan Pupil Personnel Services/ Yolette Cohen Teacher Aides Plant Operations Testing Coordinator Dianne Kirby Carol Baker and Maintenance Larry Newman Carolyn Markel Pamela Campbell John Cash, Sr, Publications Specialist Carrie Shortt Karen M. Coale Maintenance Supervisor Celinda Rother, Tammy Smith Esther Crowder Connie Pierro, Agency Grant Writer Peggy Dell Housekeeping Supervisor Erin Buck, COLUMBIA CAMPUS Donna Derkowski Catherine Baptiste Outreach Coordinator Deborah Doe Lewis Barnhart Kriste Hartman, Michael Dunham Rusty Barnhart Community Relations Specialist John K. Snavlin, Lashonda Gibson Adolfo Ceballos Carl A. Robin, Assistant Superintendent/ Karen Golshiri James Ellis Curator, Hessian Barracks Principal Kevin Hall Brenda Gill Eva Staubitz, Nancy Downey, Laraine Hardy Donald Girodo Director of Personnel Services Assistant Principal Maria Hourihan Steven Nalls Anny Currin, Richard Ballard, Tammy Jacobs Luis Pages Assistant Personnel Director Assistant Principal of Middle Janelle Johnson George Ruhl Daniel Hicks, Kay Spriggs, School/Enhanced Services Christine Lawn Bonita Thompson Toye Stokes /Dean of Students Joan Miller Vincent Velotta Personnel Associates Brian F. 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“Why should I? It’s just my nickname!” (L-R) Maxwell Latin “Danny”, Todd Rewolinski “Roger”, Lauren Whal “Jan”, Nick Harrington “Kenickie”, Asher Kirschbaum “Sonny”, Andrew Biskupiak “Doody”, Reina Bravo “Rizzo”