Gilman School Blue and Gray - MS Graduation Issue

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issue 6

may-june 2014

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PAGE A TRIO OF ‘GOODBYES’

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Mr. Arnold heads to Florida, Mr. Bullard to move to Texas, and Mr. Matthews ‘matriculates’ with the 2018ers to Carey Hall

COMMENCEMENT 2014 Class of 2018 defined by set of ‘core values’

PAGE RICHLY DESERVED GMS recognizes achievements with Ammidon, Miller, & Thomas prizes, plus Three-Year Middlemen and NLE top scorers

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PAGE SPRING FLINGS

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PAGE SUDS, SOUNDS, SCIENCE Annual Car Wash raises $695, entire school enjoys Family Day & Festival of the Arts, plus the Sixth Grade Science Fair

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GMSers enjoy competition and camaraderie at annual SuperGras field day and now-annual Student Council Dodgeball Tournament

PAGE GMS ‘GOT’ TALENT

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Cameron Das nabs second Gilman Film Festival Award, plus some amazing footwork by sixth graders DeVito, Collins, and Edwards

PAGE DAY TRIPPERS

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Classes of 2019 and 2020 break away from campus for three days of seeing sites, riding rides, doing good deeds, and having fun

PAGE FACES & FUN

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Running down the last of the Hounds Found: John Mandel, the final new 2018er, and four ‘new’ 2019ers

PAGE LIAR, LIAR B&G Staff photo

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The B&G Staff debuts ‘3 Truths & 1 Lie’, plus This or That, a Movie Invisible, and recaps of Spring IM playoffs and title games

PAGE PERFECTION...AGAIN!

From top, 2014 Commencement Speaker Thomas Booker looks back on his Middle School years while looking ahead to a bright future with his fellow 2018ers; eighth gr ader Douglas Godine (top) hurls a ball at classmate (and momentary opponent) Br andon Savage at GMS’s Second Annual Dodgeball Tournament; the victorious Charioteers of Ms. Anthony’s third period class at SuperGr as 2014.

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GMS track team closes out yet another undefeated season, and GMS tennis comes close, dropping only one 2014 match

THOMAS BOOKER, B&G STAFF AND COMMENCEMENT 2014 SPEAKER

FAC ARENA - It is an honor to address you this afternoon on behalf of Gilman’s eighth rade, the Class of 2018. Many of us are already familiar with the Gilman Five, but today, I will be discussing the unique defining characteristics of my class.

When I reflect on Gilman’s Class of 2018, four values clearly define us. When speaking about any student at Gilman, perseverance is often the first trait that comes to mind. The eighth grade isn’t easy. It’s a nine-month long mental and physical grind, and the ability to roll with the punches. Getting back up to give it your all is a necessity.

With that being said, those late nights spent doing Math lotteries, finishing up Latin translations, or worrying about tomorrow’s quiz on Lord of the Flies, believe it or not, are all purposeful because they taught us the merits of being efficient and of focusing to achieve at the task at hand.

Considering the moment we are celebrating today, the second core value that I think of is work ethic. At a place like Gilman, an institution that demands excellence day in and day out, consistent performance is key.

Whether it was Mr. Arnold politely reminding us to box out on the basketball court or Mr. Culbertson critiquing us for not having the Quadratic Formula down by heart, first-rate performance is expected. The Class of 2018 routinely met the high expectations of our teachers, parents, and, most importantly, ourselves, by putting in the effort needed to succeed.

A winner of the Thomas Prize and Ammidon Citizenship and Miller Teammate awards, Matthew Mu showed that, in order to succeed at Gilman, one needs more than just intelligence.

He needs an inexorable work ethic to set himself apart from even the most talented individuals. Be it on the court or in the classroom, hard work is always necessary.

Community is another core pillar of our class’s identity, because without it, we are just individuals without any personal connection. I am proud to say that within the Class of 2018 is a tightknit community dedicated to helping each other out and to taking pride in our fellow classmates’ achievements.

Full disclosure: there were many times this past year that I “misplaced” my Science Lab data the day before the actual lab was due - I’m sure a lot of us know the feeling - and I depended on my lab mates, John Moore and Douglas Godine, to make sure that when I walked into Mr. Wallace’s third period I.P.S. Class, I had my lab in-hand. My classmates never complained about helping me out, nor did they make excuses about how they did not have the time to do so; instead, so many of you were always there for each other when any of us were in a tough spot.

As author Steven Covey said, “Treat a man as he is, and he will remain as he CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

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MOVIN’ ON UP! BIG SHOES TO FILL

AFTER 20 GMS YEARS, MR. MATTHEWS HEADS mr. arnold accepts middle school assistant head position at florida independent TO UPPER SCHOOL HISTORY DEPARTMENT DAVID FRANKEL, B&G STAFF

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GMS - Most people take three years to The arrival of Mr. Shock could commence from GMS. also not have come at a better time. His Mr. Matthews took a bit longer - at presence in GMS made Mr. Matthews least this time around. feel more comfortable with the shift, and After twenty years of teaching at Mr. Shock is now a perfect fit to take over Gilman’s Middle School, Mr. Matthews Mr. Matthews’ old classes. (’87) will join the Class of 2018 and move With GMS’s History Department, to the Upper School next fall, taking a some decisions are still to be decided, position in the History Department. namely who will take over as that He first considered the idea this past discipline’s coordinator. winter. The retirement of Upper School Head Mrs. Turner and appointment of History teacher Mr. Heubeck to that post created a domino effect by which Upper School History classes were in need of a teacher.

In addition, around that same time, Mr. Goldman was appointed to the Upper School Dean of Students position, meaning he, Mr. Matthews right where he has always been: too, would be teaching surrounded by a class of smiling students. fewer History classes beginning next Once Mr. Matthews has moved into fall. his Upper School office, he hopes to be Administrators in the three divisions reminded of the curiosity and energy were discussing who would take over shown by the Middle School boys he the classes that Mr. Heubeck and Mr. teaches.

Goldman would have to give up as they Teddy David reflected on his past move to their respective administrative year as a student in his Ancient History positions. class and said, “Mr. Matthews always The time just seemed right for Mr. brought a positive energy to the class.”

Matthews to make the change and to Energy: that is the word for Mr. move on to Carey Hall for the second Matthews, and GMS has been fortunate time in his life, this time as a teacher. to have run on Matthews Power for the He is looking forward to the last twenty years. transition as it provides a new challenge, Now the Upper School History essentially teaching entirely different classes will be privileged to his energy, curricula. Being an Upper School enthusiasm, and talents as an exemplary teacher will also allow him to be more teacher-coach. Thank you for two decades accessible to the varsity lacrosse players, of being the model Gilman gentleman. while opening up the possibility of his Good luck, Mr. Matthews - or should mentoring new teacher-coaches. we say, “Ha-ka-la-ka-chi!”

SALVE, MAGISTER!

MR. BULLARD TAKES HIS TEXAS-SIZED TEACHING TALENTS TO THE LONE STAR STATE

GMS - Just like LeBron, he’s taking wants to know - “What will you his talents to South Beach...well, about remember most about Gilman?”- he was thirty miles due north of South Beach. momentarily stumped and became lost in Beginning the 2014-2015 school year, thought.

Mr. Arnold will be the new Assistant His first and almost immediate Head of the Middle School at Pine Crest answer was honest, just like we all would School in Fort Lauderdale, FL. expect from Mr. Arnold: “Too much, He is very sad Church, too much.” to leave the Gilman He followed community that he this up by saying has grown to know that he will miss and love, but he the students, his remains excited to advisees, and also join a new one, all the his fellow faculty same. members whom he Pine Crest is a has come to know so co-ed pre-K through well. twelve preparatory Of his favorite school whose main GMS memories, location is in Fort his wry smile grew Lauderdale. on his face. He first Luckily for him, mentioned rafting his new school has and other Expedition a uniform, but he trips, but then he Mr. Arnold led with genuine says that he will still caring, gentleness, and gr ace stopped and went enforce his ruthless in his five years as GMS’s back to thinking tucking-in of shirts Dean of Students. before adding and wearing-of belts policies!

SuprerGras and the Chariot Race.

Mr. Arnold and his family will be In a serious moment, he said that he moving down to Florida at the end of will take absolutely everything that the June, and he seems genuinely positive Gilman Five teaches and upholds to his and excited about this new adventure. new post at Pine Crest.

He says that the Florida heat will With that, Mr. Arnold recalled not bother him too much, but the Miami another favorite Gilman memory: the Heat might bother him a little. (Take commencement speech that Mr. Schmick that, LeBron!) gave at the 2013 Founders Day. He liked it Mr. Arnold and his family will not enough to take hand-written notes on the be living on campus, but he says that speech and then had it made into a poster he expects a smooth transition, as his that hangs on his office window. children are all young enough and will “I miss every part of every job,” be attending Pine Crest in the fall. His Mr. Arnold said as he contemplated the wife, Davida, will continue her work as a major life change ahead. “No matter how life coach while Zoya and Hannah head difficult and ‘not fun’ a job seems, it’s off the Pine Crest’s Lower School and always a blessing. Every job is a blessing.”

Joza starts pre-K. Ina, the littlest Arnold, Mr. Arnold will be missed by the is only 2, but she will wear Pine Crest Gilman community as a whole, and Pine colors soon enough Crest School is very lucky - let’s say While the Arnold family does not ‘blessed’ - to have him. have any close family in Fort Lauderdale, From little things like shirttails to they will really not be leaving any here the biggest moments that shaped our in Baltimore either, other than the dear character, Mr. Arnold expected the most friends they have made in the last twelve from us, at the time in our lives when we years. all needed it most.

When asked the question everyone Thank you, Mr. Arnold!

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GMS - Beginning next GMS, especially fall, Mr. Bullard will be noting how his teaching Latin at a high students loved to school in Texas, bringing learn Latin. an end to his three-year During his career at Gilman School. time at Gilman, he He is very sad to helped coach both be leaving GMS, but he Middle and Upper is also excited to begin School track something new. teams, lending When Mr Bullard his particular was asked about what experience and he is going to miss most, expertise to he said, “I am definitely the Hounds going to miss the jumpers, and students, my advisees, this past season, and my fellow teachers he was GMS’s Mr. Bullard will head to the most.” interscholastic Texas to teach Latin at the He admitted that high school level. ba sketba l l’s he is slightly nervous to assistant coach. In be teaching at a high school instead of a the falls, he coached intramural soccer. middle school, but he can lean on three All in all, Mr. Bullard will be years overall of his experience in the remembered for the enthusiasm he classroom as well as his degrees from brought to his Latin classes every day Emory University and University of not to mention sick dunks in the StudentArizona.

Faculty Basketball Game!

Mr. Bullard says he loved teaching at Bona fortuna, Magister Bullard!

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SPENCER CHURCHILL, B&G STAFF

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GMS’s 2014 National Latin Exam Summa Cum Laude prize winners (see names on page 3). the Blue & the Gr ay y Staff Andrew Bolin Thomas Booker Chance Campbell Alex Cheng Spencer Churchill Max Costes David Frankel Eric Gibson Mekhi Johnson Will Rende Talbot Robinson Soren Saggi Lee Sherline

Mr. Don Abrams, Mrs. Crystal DeVito, Mr. Bryan Kelleher, Mr. Brooks Matthews, Mrs. Elizabeth Sesler-Beckman, Mrs. Amy Summers, Mr. Matt Tully, Ibbe Ashruf, Aidan Collins, Cameron Das, & FilmWise.com - Photography Contributors

Mr. N.W. Gabbey, Faculty Advisor

Contributors’ Coordination: Mr. Brooks Matthews & Mrs. Elizabeth Sesler-Beckman

CONTRIBUTORS: Ibbe Ashruf, Andy Cheng, Ethan Forrester, Alex Lawson, Ben Levinson, Varun Maheshwari, Nick Polydefkis, Henry Ryle, & James Schloeder Mr. Don Abrams, Mr. Devin Camak, & Mr. Cesare Ciccanti - Technology Support

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2013-2014 GMS AWARD RECIPIENTS William S. Thomas Prize Chance Campbell Barrett Crawford David Gushue Michael Johnson Matthew Mu Will Rende

Alex Cheng David Frankel Jack Howard Kyle Kowalewski Jules Ouwerkerk Soren Saggi

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Nick Auen Spencer Churchill Andrew Fried Mekhi Johnson John Mandel Sami Raza

Colonel William Miller Teammate Award Maxwell Costes Mitchel Khim

Will DeMuth Matthew Mu

Michael Kastner Will Rende

Daniel C. Ammidon Award - Sixth Gr ade Andy Cheng Owen Johnson Owen Kleis Will Rice

Alex DeVito Daniel Khurgin Piyush Manavur Matt Rodgville Connor Vogel photo courtesy of DAbrams

Zack Anderson Wallace Halpert Sam King Ben Peake Zach Tini

Daniel C. Ammidon Award - Seventh Gr ade Andy Andrews Gregory Diette Saad Jalisi Ben Levinson John McGowan

Max Cortezi John Floersheimer Rich Kim John Maragakis Colin Miller Cole Philippou

Andrew Diehl Grant Holmes Alex Lawson Xander Martin Luke Morrill

Jack Bowmaster Maxwell Costes Will DeMuth Eric Gibson Mekhi Johnson Matthew Schaller

Cole Brown Barrett Crawford Tommy Finney Danny Gurung Matthew Mu Wyatt Shafer

Alex Cheng Teddy David David Frankel David Gushue Atlas Pyke Charlie Shapiro

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Daniel C. Ammidon Award - Eighth Gr ade

2014 NATIONAL LATIN EX AM Summa Cum Laude Chance Campbell Mekhi Johnson* Sami Raza

Spencer Churchill Jack Mills Anthony Ricci* *denotes perfect score

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Andrew Bolin Barrett Crawford Jules Ouwerkerk Lex Seibel

Maxima Cum Laude Nick Auen Teddy David David Gushue Matthew Mu Max Sobkov

Thomas Booker Alex Cheng David Frankel Danny Gurung Danny Loewenstein Michael Melvin Will Rende Henry Rosenberg Max Vondrasek

three-year middlemen award Nick Auen Barrett Crawford Mekhi Johnson John Moore

Jack Bowmaster Danny Gurung Michael Melvin Mace Pilla Parker Shawver

is. Treat a man as he can and should be, and he will become as he can and should be.”

I believe the Class of 2018 does this, as shown by Jack Bowmaster, a guy who performs admirably on and off the field, is always the guy whose humor and charisma puts everyone at ease.

Soren Saggi, a classmate and friend who, without fail, thinks of others before himself, evidenced by the countless times he rushed ahead of everyone else just to open doors for all of us without a second thought.

These two guys, out of so many, perfectly illustrate the feeling of community felt by everyone in our class.

Innovation is definitely a word that I can associate with the Class of 2018, especially because this year we were one of the first classes at Gilman to use iPads. These iPads opened up a whole new dimension of learning both in and outside of the classroom.

Not only were we each carrying around virtual encyclopedias useful for classroom research, but we also each held an easier and quicker way to play Clash

Ethan Coherd Bryan Huang Jack Mills Matthew Schaller

of Clans...I mean, to take notes and to compose essays, as a suite of apps like Notability, Pages, and Evernote made binders almost obsolete. They helped to boost productivity (most of the time), and allowed us to go infinitely more indepth by doing something as simple as a Google search, right there in class. As teachers continue to find new ways to incorporate technology into their lessons, I am certain that GMS classrooms will continue to become more efficient and more connected than ever before.

Diversity is another essential part of our class’s identity. Culturally, we are as different as a group of students can be.

Behind me sit young men of a multitude of nationalities, religions, and races.

Not to downplay the importance of that cultural diversity, but, to me, the Class of 2018’s most striking diversity is in its variety of opinions, points of view, and ideas. For example, I have frequent sports arguments with Owen Dunn, which have, by the way, been going on since Pre-First, about how Michael Jordan is obviously better than Lebron James.

the 2014 Recognition Assembly (from top): Thomas Prize winners; Miller Teammate Award winners; Sixth Gr ade Ammidon Award recipients; Seventh Gr ade Ammidon Award Recipients; Eighth Gr ade Ammidon Award Recipients (see names at left).

But instead of making claims like, “Lebron’s obviously gonna be the greatest ever...just wait” or “M.J.’s better ‘cause he dunked from the free throw line,” a bystander watched us immediately start Googling stats, pulling up highlights, and finding ESPN articles just so that we could argue but do so intelligently with the facts at our fingertips.

When everyone expressed his differing ideas and opinions, as the Class of 2018 did regularly, this constant dialogue forced people to keep open minds and to develop more informed outlooks on the world around them, both in the microcosm of the Middle School and beyond.

Finally, when I think of what truly defines the Class of 2018, it has to be the triumphs and struggles in our collective past that have allowed us to succeed and simply to be here on this stage today.

I know for a fact that my family and the families of all the rising ninth graders behind me have made more sacrifices than we will ever know just so that we all are put in a position to thrive.

Differences for us, in the near

term, are things like learning how to drive, playing high school sports, and hopefully meeting the great expectations for the 100th annual Gilman-McDonogh football game.

But the biggest change of all is in the freedom that will come upon entering the Upper School, as we will now have some increased interaction with our feminine counterparts, courtesy of Bryn Mawr and RPCS. So as we shift from the accomplishments of our Middle School years to the upcoming opportunities of Upper School, I encourage you all to remember those who sacrifice for you, be it your family or a member of the faculty or staff here at Gilman.

In addition, never abandon the core ideas and beliefs that define you as people. Though the future will most definitely be challenging, as it should be, do not get caught up in the trivial so that you lose your way.

Instead, embrace the coming opportunities with vigor and find your own path to success.

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CALL ESPN8, THE OCHO...WE’RE PLAYING

DODGEBALL! SUPERGR AS 2014

historical primary documents helped make Dodgeball happen again at GMS. As everyone who has basic cable knows, the rules for dodgeball are simple; dodge, duck, dip, dive, and dodge.

Again this year, each team consisted of six to eight players, though only six players were allowed

works.

The second day, however, was much more intense. Teams came to school dressed in their uniforms, and when the two p.m. bell rang, each team rushed to the Old Gym prepared to compete.

Although some teams lost in the first round, the Student Council tournament coordinators made sure that each team played at least one more time in the consolation bracket.

“The dodgeball tournament was a really fun experience and a great way to end the year,” said Will Godine, a member of the winning seventh grade team.

The Student Council hopes to keep this tradition alive as new leaders from the Classes of 2019 and 2020 grade have the task of making the tournament happen again each year.

Thanks to this year’s Student Council leadership for planning all of this fun - and to Dr. K., Mr. K., Mr. Jones, and Mr. Smith for helping to coordinate all of the event’s times and gym usage.

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The Dirty Dodgers shocked the world by outlasting the other eighth grade teams in the that division, notably outplaying Filipino Dodge Machine in the finals.

In the seventh grade bracket, The Bank took down Dutch and His Misfits, and, fittingly enough Average Joes was the last team standing in the sixth grade division, besting Try Hards in the finals.

Bronze medal status (but no actual medals) was bestowed upon Animal Crackers (eighth grade), Benny and the Jets (seventh), and Great 8 (sixth).

Although some doubted that the event would be held again this year, eighth grade Student Council leaders Will Demuth, Douglas Godine, Mekhi Johnson, and Max Sobkov stepped in to make it happen before it was too late.

Matt Tomaselli (’17), coordinator of last year’s inaugural tournament, left this year’s Student Council members a checklist, a PowerPoint, and nearly everything that was used in running the first tournament. These soon-to-be

Above left, Eli Webb marks his next ‘victim’; above right, Paul Stoller (center) and Charlie Houley (right) take each other out.

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MAXWELL COSTES WITH B&G STAFF

GMS - For weeks, the sunnier spring days had built up the anticipation for every GMSers’ favorite day of the year: SuperGras!

Before the actual day-long celebration of events and activities began on Friday, May 9, students spent the morning putting on eyeblack and donning bandanas and homeroom t-shirts...or just coating their hair with spray paint.

When the first bell rang, the sixth and seventh graders hurried over to the old tennis court fields to see the procession of the chariots. The Latin class chariots ranged from one that would soon come to be known as The Catapault to a contraption with a wind-sail to a chariot adorned with wings!

After the mappa was dropped Ms. Anthony’s Period Five class took a small lead, but after the first turn, her Period Three horses sped out to a huge lead that they carried to victory.

Mr. Bullard’s Period Six class came in a close second.

The entire student body then headed into the FAC Arena to watch the Stewduntz vs.

Teechurz QuizBowl Game. Led by a late-game firestorm of Ms. Anthony, competing in her first GMS QuizBowl match, the faculty team cruised to victory, despite superb play from student captain David Gushue.

For the rest of the morning, the entire GMS community enjoyed a gorgeous spring day. Ms. Alexander again ran the egg toss, Mrs. Kolkin ran the wacky relays, and Mr. Adams oversaw the frenetic matches of capture the flag on the Turf Field.

Highlights of these event rotations included seventh grader Khai Wilson’s “catch” of an egg (with his face), and Talbot Robinson’s amazing interpretation of a penguin.

At lunchtime, the FLIK folks had prepared a picnic lunch of hot-dogs, hamburgers, beans, sun-chips, apple juice, and ice cream sandwiches that everyone ate outside with homeroom mates and their teachers.

After lunch was a quick recess, when kids could get their groups together, recount their merits, and head back to the

Arena for the first round of the auction Once Mr. Culbertson had called out “Sold!” thirty-or-so times, leaving many boys with cool prizes and no merits, SuperGras Meister Mr. Tully told us it was time for the most important event of the day: the Tug-o-War. Defending Champion Homeroom 101 went down in the second round, so Homeroom 102 (Mrs. Abruzzo and Mr. Culbertson) squared off against Homeroom 205 (Mr. Buchanan and Mrs. Summers) for the 2014 title.

Homeroom 102 got off to a fast start and was able to end 205’s hopes within 30 seconds.

In the StudentFaculty Relay Race, Jairus Gaines (’18) opened an early lead on Ms. Dubansky, and Thomas Booker (’18) widened the gap on Mr. Holmes in the second leg.

When the 200 meters came around, Mr. Lawson turned on the jets.

Will Davis (’18) ran a magnificent leg, but Mr. Lawson looked like he had been launched out of a cannon and was able to close the gap.

The race was tied going into the 400 meters as Mr. Shock tried to hold off Nichi Pandey (’19). Throughout the entire lap, Mr. Shock was able to maintain the small lead on Nichi, giving the teachers their first victory in the last three years.

With that, it was time to head back into the arena and finish the second half of the auction. Mr. Bendann and Mr. Daly both took turns emceeing as students celebrated items won - or bemoaned items lost.

SuperGras 2014 was a blast, and hopefully, the Class of 2018 had a great time, seeing as this was their last SuperGras.

And in the last two weeks of school, SuperGras continued to live as dozens of students enjoyed the benefits of their merits spent in a wide variety of auction celebrations: taco parties, Bateman’s wings, Chipotle lunches, O’s games, movies and snacks, and even being pushed around by the school’s counselor... in his rolling chair.

A big ‘THANK YOU’ goes out to all of the teachers who donated items and who ran activities during the day and to Mr. Tully for organizing and coordinating another super SuperGras! photo courtesy of DAbrams

Above, Cameron Das (’18) has forgotten one of the basic rules: dodge!; below, only Jason Hossfeld (’20) knows what happened next!

CHARIOTS AND EGGS AND MERITS, OH MY!

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to be on the court at a time, and any additional players acted as subs.

In the spirit of safety and sportsmanship, headshots were not allowed, and neither was deflecting a ball with another ball in a player’s hands.

Like Hoops for Habitat, one of the most important aspects of GMS’s Dodgeball Tournament is the creativity brought to the Old Gym by the student squads. Team names and costumes - check that, uniforms - were again creative. This year, we saw team names that ranged from the ironic And the Winner Is... to the spot-on Dutch and His Misfits.

Uniforms included an elf costume and hundreds of homemade t-shirts.

On the first day, teams played exhibition matches for fun, which allowed sixth graders the opportunity to see how Dogdeball photo courtesy of DAbrams

OLD GYM - The Second Annual GMS Dodgeball Tournament was, once again, another school-year-ending success.

Filled with laughs, upsets, and intensity, the tournament, which took place on May 22 and 23, is now officially a GMS tradition.

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WILL RENDE WITH SPENCER CHURCHILL, B&G STAFF

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From top: ‘You can look now, Christian!’; seventh gr ader Tentee Montgomery evades classmate Nathan Hedgecock’s gr asp; Xander Martin (’19) is all concentr ation; Homeroom 220 pulls for glory!

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COMMUNITY GATHERS TO DELIGHT IN FAMILY DAY AND FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS BY

‘Working at the...’ THEY BLINDED ME... sc car wash raises $695 for boys hope girls hope

DAVID FRANKEL & MEKHI JOHNSON WITH B&G STAFF THOMAS BOOKER, B&G STAFF

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LEE SHERLINE, B&G STAFF

GMS - Four members of the Class of 2018 received some great news in mid-May when Nick Auen, Alex Cheng, Barrett Crawford, and Mekhi Johnson all learned that they would be Traveling Men. Earning a spot in Gilman’s Upper School a cappella group is not easy. Some students audition two and three times before making it as juniors or seniors.

Accordingly, the feat of four rising freshmen being added to the Traveling Men had never been done since the group was founded in 1954!

The foursome made their debuts at the 2014 Memorial Day Convocation, singing the National Anthem and “O God, Our Help in Ages Past.”

Mrs. Sesler-Beckman, who proudly

worked with all four students while they were Middlemen and Middle T Singers, thinks that “the auditions [for the Traveling Men] this year were like no other,” noting that this was the first year four incoming freshmen had made the cut.

Nick Auen made the audition process sound like Gilman’s own version of American Idol. He and the others waited outside the audition room before they were invited in to sing their song and then be tested on their vocal range and their ability to match pitches.

Nick sang “Don’t Rain on My Parade” from the musical Funny Girl and received a call from Mr. Ford a couple days later, letting him know he

HENRY RYLE WITH ALEX CHENG, B&G STAFF

WALTER LORD LIBRARY - On May 14, the Walter Lord Library was filled with colorful backboards, tools, and props ranging from the magnetic liquid Ferro-Fluids to Matchbox cars and ramps to superconducters as the Science Fair went up for the 28th year.

“I really liked having the Science Fair later in the year because the quality of the projects was higher and the research was more thorough,” Ms. Dimaio said.

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OLD GYM PARKING LOT - The annual GMS car wash was a success once again, raising $695 for Boys Hope Girls Hope thanks to the planning of the Student Council and the work put in by nearly forty GMSers and teacher supervisors.

On Saturday morning, May 4, members of the Student Council and all the volunteers soaped up car after car in this fifth year of the fundraising event.

Even a few students who had not signed up to work pitched in.

This year’s car wash was coordinated by 2018ers Danny Gurung and Michael Melvin.

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Max Khurgel (’20) tells his classmates about his project.

Lucas Yim (’19, foreground) gets to work with other volunteers at the May 4 Car Wash.

“It definitely was very successful,” said Danny, “and people had a lot of fun.”

He added that the process of organizing the event was pretty seamless.

Eighth graders Ethan Coherd and Mace Pilla were two of those who did just that, coming out to support their schoolmates.

Approximately 35 cars were washed in the four hours that the car wash was “open for business.” Again this year, cars were washed for no set fee, but patrons generously donated all of the money raised.

Mr. Jones and Mr. Kelleher helped to make this event possible, and many other teachers stopped by to have their cars washed. Mrs. Mitchell and Mrs. Martin stopped by with their children to enjoy the sudsy service project.

Mr. Kelleher, a GMS Student Council advisor, said, “It’s the most boys we’ve ever had participate, and all of the boys worked hard.”

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GILMAN SCHOOL - On Saturday, Concert Bands, String Ensemble, Jazz May 10, throngs of people filled the Old Band, Handbells, the Middlemen, and Gym parking lot, the Old Gym, the the Middle T Singers.

Alumni Auditorium as each space was Under the direction of Mr. Lander, transformed into part of Festival of the the Sixth Grade Band performed the Arts 2014 and Family Day. riveting “Battle Quest” and “In the The beautiful spring weather Bleak Midwinter,” while the Seventh allowed families to enjoy carnival and Eighth Grade Band played “Blue and games, vendors, and Green Music.” food stands outside The String between visits to the Ensemble sparked all-school art show set everyone’s patriotism up in the Old Gym when they performed and to performances “The Stars and by every Gilman Stripes Forever,” School musical group “Turkey in the in the Auditorium.

Straw,” and “America By midweek, the the Beautiful.”

Old Gym had once After the again become an art M i d d l e m e n gallery with pieces performance, it really on display from each was “A Wonderful division, giving a World,” and many in visual timeline of the audience might a Gilman student’s Putting the ‘family’ in Family have run to Starbucks progression through Day: above, Mr. Anderson after the GMS chorus the various art stands with talented artist sang “The Coffee Purnell Hill (’18); below, Zack courses taken from Anderson (right) mans the Canon,” a quirky Lower School to Class of 2020’s inflatable song arranged by senior year. batting cage with Ben Peake. Mrs. Sesler-Beckman From wooden about dark roast and fish made by younger house blend coffees. artists to a broken “Once again, I chair held together was moved by the with wire by one of dedication and beauty Mr. Chamberlain’s of our students’ freshman Sculpture singing,” she said students, the artwork after the concerts. was amazing and GMS’s Jazz Band creative. played “Running of Mr. Anderson the Bulls,” and bells displayed his seventh were ringing as Ms. graders’ delicious pastel desserts and his Nkeba and the Handbell Choir closed sixth graders’ geometric animals. with “A Grand Celebration.”

Work from the eighth grade Art Even after the music ended, many elective was also featured. trucks, tents, and games stayed in the “The artwork of everyone was parking lot. Everything from fresh honey exceptional, but the Upper School Art to grilled cheese to pizza to barbecue program really stood out to me from the were available. amazing self-portraits to landscapes,” For younger kids, a moon bounce said Purnell Hill (’18). was set up on the grass, and game booths Rising ninth graders saw first-hand ranged from the dunk tank to bouncy what they will create when they take slides. Mr. Anderson’s fantastic artwork their talents to the Upper School courses. was also available for sale.

The day’s musical performances Volunteers from each grade were acutally started outside with the needed to pull off the event. The sixth, Drumline playing to kick off the Family seventh, and eighth graders all had Fun Run at eight a.m. booths to supervise; without parent and From ten o’clock on, the music barely student volunteers, there would be no fun stopped on campus, and five Middle and games. Thanks to all the hard work School groups shared their talents with and the hours of preparation, Family Day those who came to listen, including both 2014 was an extraordinary time!

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One interesting experiment was showcased by Zak Tini, who discovered that pure UV rays were the most effective at charging photovoltaic cells versus artificial color-filtered lights.

“The best part was actually engineering my rotator,” said Zak, who hand-crafted a machine that spun in a circle when the motor was charged by a solar panel.

The projects actually started back in March, when students were told to look in science books for ideas. After choosing three or so proposals, Sixth Grade Science teachers Ms. Dimaio, Mrs. Klug, Ms. Landauer, and Mr. Wallace chose which project fit the students individually.

“We had some of the usual topics such as the fruit battery, electromagnets and taste testing - but also very unique ideas, such as desalination devices and the cleaning power of gum,” said Ms. Landauer.

Some experimentation was timeconsuming and difficult but was also exciting. In that stage, students had to test to see if their hypotheses was correct.

In many cases, it wasn’t.

On the evening of May 15, parents and families came to witness their sons’ good work. Many liked helping with the experiment and with making the backboards, but a few liked helping with research and with typing the papers. No matter which, all were proud of their kids, and it was clear the months of hard work paid off in another successul Science Fair.

FOR FIRST TIME IN GILMAN TRAVELING MEN HISTORY, FOUR RISING FRESHMEN WILL JOIN A CAPPELLA GROUP

would be a Traveling ‘Man’ tenor 2. Mr. Ford, who teaches in the Upper School, will be taking over the direction of the group next fall, following Mrs. Fink’s retirement.

Barrett reprised “Close Every Door” from his starring role as Joseph in the 2014 RPCS-GMS Spring Musical. He admitted that he was a little nervous during the technical phase of the audition, worried about seeing if his range would go to the top of the tenor 1 scale.

Mekhi will sing baritone or bass with the Traveling Men next year, and Alex may sing either tenor 1 or tenor 2.

In a nice sibling moment, Nick has joined his brother, Jack (‘15), in the group, though this is not the first ‘bro-combo’

the Traveling Men has seen.

“He has a bunch of friends in TMen already,” said Nick of his big brother, “and now I have a bunch of friends in TMen already.” It’s all just a bit of history repeating.

The honor for these 2018ers was truly the result of and reward for the preparation of this vocally talented group, all of whom have sung in choirs or shows outside of school or have been involved in many musical ensembles during their GMS years.

All that hard work has paid off, and now Nick, Alex, Barrett, and Mekhi can look forward to four more years singing alongside one another.

Congratulations, guys!

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ALUMNI AUDITORIUM - Years from artistic prize is no small feat. Behind now, we may hear these words: “And the every genius, there is an inspiration, a Oscar goes to...Cameron Das!” spark that began the journey. Cameron This Class of 2018 movie director is no different. His favorite director, won Best Middle School Film at The Steven Spielberg, has inspired him to Fourth Annual Daniel A. Citron Film make movies.

Festival, held at Gilman School on “Film-making has always been a big May 9. Click. Cameron’s short film The part of my life, and I don’t know where Photographer made him the winner of I would be if I didn’t make movies,” the the Middle School category prize for the GMS director said. second straight year.

Most recently, Cameron gained Cameron has been making movies experience at a summer film camp held for five years, but only recently has he at New York University. He has been been recognized attending camps by a large pool like this one four of viewers. The times overall. Being Photographer is on at these film camps YouTube. has really helped “I am so him define who grateful for the he is as a director. constant support He enjoys these of my peers,” camps and feels Cameron says. “It like everyone who A still from Cameron Das’ The really means a lot Photogr apher: Alice Dettmer is even remotely to see many people (left) and Igal Perets (right) interested in filmenjoying my films.” are in the GMS director’s shot. making should Mystery is Cameron’s favorite genre consider getting some information. of movie. To expand his repertoire, he Perhaps obviously, Cameron plans decided to make this year’s movie a short on becoming a director when he is older. narrative.

Until then, he can keep on winning Two consecutive years winning any awards like this one. Congrats, Cam!

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If you say to sixth grader Alex DeVito, “So You Think You Can Dance?”, he might humbly and politely shrug his shoulders.

But soon, everyone in America may well know the answer to this silly question.

Over the May 10 weekend, Alex took home the title prize of Junior Male Dancer of the Year at the American Dance Awards competition held in Binghamton, New York.

A week earlier, he had won the title Junior Mr. On Stage New York at a competition in Manahawkin, New Jersey, and in mid-April, he was named First Runner-Up in an On Stage America event hosted at Laurel High School here in Maryland.

Alex’s most recent competition performances made him eligible to compete in two national events this coming summer. Alex will head to Boston during the first week in July to compete in the American Dance Awards 2014 Nationals, and in late July, he will be in Orlando to dance in the On Stage America Nationals.

MILES AND MILES CHANCE CAMPBELL, B&G STAFF MARYLAND - Forty miles. That’s 160 laps around the track.

On April 26, GMSers Aidan Collins and Charlie Edwards completed the 40mile Baltimore-Annapolis hike in the year of its 50th anniversary.

This hike was started by President John F. Kennedy when he challenged America’s children to become healthier and more active. As members of Boy Scout troop #35 (Church of the Redeemer), Aidan and Charlie - along with dozens of others - lived up to the challenge that day.

The event started at six a.m. near the Under Armour building in Locust Point and ended ten hours later in Annapolis.

This was not Charlies’ first time on this amazing journey. In fact, this was his sixth time! He has been taking part in this amazing feat of physical ability and mental strength since he was five years old.

He says that the most difficult part of this walk is the last five miles because of how sore his feet, legs, knees, and mind were.

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Like that of all great artists and performers, Alex’s path to success was not paved overnight. He began taking classes nearly nine years ago, starting with mostly tap and ballet.

In the last three-plus years, he has taken lessons at the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Performing Arts in Baltimore’s Hamilton neighborhood. More often than not, he dances five times a week, and when a competition is on the horizon, he practices six days.

These major competitions require dancers to showcase their talents in a variety of genres. Alex’s favorite style is tap, though he admitted choosing just one was a difficult question to answer. In addition to tap and ballet, he also dances jazz and modern forms.

Now a decorated veteran of some serious competitions, as well as many GMS concerts and the 2014 RPCSGMS Musical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Alex admitted that he still sometimes gets nervous when he readies to perform.

“Everyone does,” he said with a smile, “but it goes away once I’m on stage and am performing.”

Best of luck in Orlando and Boston this summer, Alex!

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GMS’s own Fred Astaire: Alex on stage in the middle of a pairs jazz performance.

Above, Aidan Collins (’20) still has enough left to jog along the way; below, Aidan (left) and Charlie Edwards (’20) with their badges of honor.

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Charlie, who is a Star Scout, has a great amount of respect for this event and everything that it stands for, saying, “The 40-miler is a tough, hard, but fun experience because you get to know a lot about yourself and friends.

He added, “You get to realize that you accomplished a not only physically challenging feat but also mentally. I also got to see a lot of Maryland that I haven’t been around.”

Aidan, also a Star Scout, thought his first 40-miler was incredibly challenging, but his family, friends, and four Red Bulls helped him power through!

Congratulations to both Scouts.

Maybe some fellow GMSers will be up to join them on this challenge next April!

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EXPEDITION

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CATONSVILLE - On May 30, after an eagerly awaited last day of school, the Class of 2019 set out to end the year doing good, specifically farming with The Samaritan Women, a rehabilitation center for women who have been forced into the deplorable world of human trafficking.

This was part of the ongoing tradition of GMS seventh graders performing service for various charitable organizations in Baltimore City.

The seventh graders showed up in the lobby of the Gilman Middle School for a punctual eight o’clock departure, leaving the building still and quiet for the eighth graders, stuck in their classrooms racking their brains.

We arrived at the farm at 8:45 and were greeted by our guides for the day, John and Jim. After assuring us that, by the end of today, John would make sure we knew what “painful hands” felt like, we met Amanda.

Before we could get to work, Amanda told us a bit about The Samaritan Women and the crime of human trafficking.

For many students, the term “abused women” probably went right over their heads. The Samaritan Women ensured that no one left that way.

The issue of human trafficking was brought right up and was made personal, even moving some students to tears (including yours truly).

It is a heart-wrenching issue. It’s an issue of feeling that no one in the entire world cares. You’re alone and scared.

There’s no one there. But The Samaritan Women are there. They care. They understand, and they help these women start over in a normal life, a type of life that many of these victimized women previously thought unattainable.

“I think it’s a great cause,” said Mr. Anderson. “What they do is important, and the fact that the boys can be a part of that is wonderful. The seventh grade being able to help is an enriching experience.”

After that talk we went to right to work, proving the warnings issued about dirt and sweat more than true. There were weeds to be hacked, mulch to be shoveled, rope to be coiled, tinder to be gathered, and dirt to be hoed. Everyone went at the work with a vengeance and a passion, especially the weeders, who were assisted by massive pickaxes. Big tools in seventh graders’ hands.

By the time that the varied snack times came, the Class of 2019 was collectively hot, sweaty, and dirty. Even then, the work was not over, and after a Gatorade and a Fruit Roll-Up, the students were right back to work. By 11:45, the seventh graders were dog tired, and about as dirty as dogs, too.

“I really liked it,” said Sean Kim. “I’m helping out a huge problem in Maryland, and I was happy to do so.”

Obviously, the Class of 2019 thought the cause very worthwhile and was so grateful to be able to assist these women.

Thanks go to Mr. Thompson, Ms. Abruzzo, Mr. Adams, Mr. Anderson, Mr. Arnold, Mr. Jones, Mr. Marner, and Mrs. Sesler-Beckman for arranging and for chaperoning this trip.

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ALEX LAWSON

WASHINGTON, D.C. – After a short bus ride from Gilman, the seventh grade unloaded near the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial. It was a cloudless day, and the weather was perfect for trekking our nation’s capital. The relatively new King Memorial was extremely impressive.

As we walked through the divide to the monument itself, we were awestruck by its remarkable resemblance to Dr. King: a fantastic way to start our day in D.C. We then walked to the Korean War Memorial. The statues of fallen soldiers were lifelike and incredibly haunting, as if they were ready to come back to life and avenge their tragic deaths. A little farther down was a small pool that depicted the incredible number of U.S. casualties and made us think of the many deaths in that war alone.

Our trip next took us to the Lincoln Memorial, a D.C. must-see. Walking up the famous steps was an experience in itself, as even the front of the memorial, adorned with its massive pillars, is admirable. Inside sits the famous statue of President Lincoln, and images cannot do the real thing justice. The very detailed stone man looked over the city as we all took pictures of the iconic figure.

As we descended, we stopped to look over the Reflecting Pool, inches from where Reverend King himself stood fifty years ago. The Washington Monument stood over the pool like a beacon for tourists to find the lovely city.

Shortly afterward, we walked to the Vietnam War Memorial. Mr. Anderson had previously explained its meaning to us, but being there was inspiring.

The idea was that war was a black scar, but looking past death you would find yourself still there. Its profound impact in us was seen as we walked along the path. As we went lower into the vale, it became quieter and felt as if we were separated from the rest of the world. The thousands of names seemed endless and stretched a long ways. Artist Maya Lin did an amazing job in her design, really making her monument stand out from the rest.

Our journey continued to the huge World War II Memorial. Centered by a large fountain surrounded by 56 pillars representing the U.S. territories and states, the memorial left all of us awestruck by its beauty. Straddled by the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial, it made the first leg of our trip even more unforgettable.

After lunch at the Ronald Reagan Building, we went to the National Museum of American History, which held an exhibit called The Price of Freedom chronicling wars involving Americans. Intriguing as it was, it showed that there has been so much American blood shed over the years.

As we returned to the bus, we all thought of what each memorial reminded us about the past. Each one was a reminder of people dying or of the living who lost their loved ones.

I am glad that we took the time to recognize those who fought for freedom and justice. On behalf of the Class of 2019, I also would like to thank all those who helped make this trip happen.

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ANDY CHENG

GWYNNS FALLS PARK - On May 30, the entire sixth grade planted trees with the Parks and People foundation.

Once the GMSers arrived at the West Baltimore park, they were promptly greeted and briefed by Sam Little, the organization’s Environmental Education Coordinator. Groups of three were formed, and the students dispersed all over the area.

One by one, dozens and dozens of trees were planted. Collectively, the GMS sixth graders planted 53 trees.

Although that number might not sound like a lot, every little section counts when it comes to increasing green space.

A satisfying snack of Oreos, CheezIts, and juice were given to the 2020ers after a long morning of gardening.

With thirty minutes left, the main task for the morning was already accomplished.

Because of this, the rest of the time was spent carrying mulch to another part of the park, more good and dirty work that carried on until it was time to head back to school and start the weekend.

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ETHAN FORRESTER

HERSHEY, PA - On June 3, the entire sixth grade embarked on a candy and roller coaster filled trip to Hershey Park.

When we arrived, our chaperones gave us our tickets, and we got started on our day of rides. The first roller coaster most people rode was the Comet.

I hopped on the Coal Cracker first and then Super Duper Looper.

Lucas Schnee and I took a break while Hunter Hamer and Patrick Atwood sped over our heads on the Great Bear.

After we indulged ourselves with pizza, we played a few games (unsuccsessfully), and at 12:30, we checked in with our chaperones before heading off again.

This time I met up with Avery Meyer, George Cassels-Smith, and Nick Boucher. We then went on the Comet, Super Duper Looper (again), Wildcat, Wild Mouse, Trailblazer, Lightning Racer and Coal Cracker (again).

After all that, we were all exhausted, but we could not stop! We got onto Super Duper Looper for the third time and rode the Comet again.

Next, we made our way back to the entrance where I stopped to have a portrait done. It turned out great, and it was a steal for only twenty dollars.

For the Class of 2020, some of the favorite rides were Super Duper Looper, Sky Rush, Great Bear, Comet, and the beloved waterpark. Some groups even went over to Hershey’s Chocolate World for a while.

Throughout the day, the difference in the demeanor and cargo of the GMS sixth graders was hilarious. By the end, kids were carrying large bags of candy, stuffed chocolate bars, and caricatures.

It looked liked we all needed naps, yet the energy was more intense on the ride home. My theory: sugar.

This was an amazing trip and will be a highlight of my, and many others’, GMS years. Thanks to all of the chaperones who planned the day and went with us!

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INNER HARBOR - For the second of the three Expeditions, the sixth graders went to one of the top ten science centers in the U.S., our very own Maryland Science Center After students exited the buses, they looked out onto the harbor and then saw a unique Chevrolet through the glass windows of the building.

Once inside, the 202ers first went to an interactive exhibit called Newton’s Alley that most students said they liked the most. This exhibit features many physics “experiments” such as a chair that is elevated by a pulley system, a bowl that has steam coming out of it, by which students learned about condensation, and a motion-controlled harp.

After some time in Newton’s Alley, students then visited to in-depth laboratory experiments. One of the experiments was in forensics and asked students to solve a crime involving blood tests and an ink analysis, all to find the thief of a $1.2 million Matchbox car. The GMSers enjoyed competing against each other and also working together to solve the “crime.”

After these exhibits, the students watched an IMAX film called Titans of the Ice Age 3D, a movie about prehistoric life on Earth. Animals such as sloths, saber-toothed cats, wolves, and the woolly mammoths were computer generated as life would have looked like millions of years ago.

Many GMSers said that what made this movie exciting were certain parts wherein the animals competed to survive as well as an explanation of climate changes during the woolly mammoths’ era.

Some students also said that the reason they liked the explanation of climate changes was that the film’s narration explained a similar fate that humans might encounter in the future.

After the film, the GMS group went outside and sat down on benches near the harbor to eat lunch. Students enjoyed their lunches on the water but were shocked when a demo cannon was fired.

Sixth graders then went by groups to different parts of the museum and interacted with different exhibits that pertained to electricity, dinosaurs, and weather.

The exploration of these exhibits marked the end of the day at Maryland Science Center. Overall, the Class of 2020 had a great time and would like to thank all the teachers who made this trip possible and who chaperoned. photo courtesy of ESesler-Beckman

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2019ers, hangin’ with Mr. Lincoln.

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ERIC GIBSON, B&G STAFF

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Actually, ‘catching up’ to Jake Diaz was Jed Brummett joined the Class of 2019 this not so easy for his cross country and track year and has enjoyed GMS greatly, even though he lives north of the Mason-Dixon competition this past year.

On both GMS interscholastic teams, line.

The Brummett Family lives quite this new member of the Class of 2019 made his presence known, routinely finishing far away from Gilman in Glen Rock, Pennsylvania. Even though he lives far among the Hounds’ top runners. away, he has managed the All in all, Jake incredibly longer daily greatly enjoyed his commute well. entire seventh grade Jed used to attend year at GMS, both Friendship Elementary in and outside of the School in Glen Rock, classroom. which is about 42 miles Jake used to from Gilman.

Jake attend Our Lady of Brummett, Jed’s older Perpetual Help in brother, is in the Class of Ellicott City, which is 2017, also joining Gilman where he lives along at the start of this school with his younger year sister, Olivia, and As his first year at two younger brothers, Above, Jake has r aced to the head of the pack; below, Gilman wound down, he Luke and Roman. mentioned enjoying his When asked Jed loved GMS’s positivity. classes with Mr. Byrne’s why he decided to Language Arts class change schools and among his favorites. join Gilman prior One thing he has to his seventh grade loved about GMS is how year, he said, “The each teacher has a positive education was a lot attitude and is fun to be better than my old around. school.”

Next year, Jed He added that cannot wait to try out despite not really for interscholastic sports, knowing anybody including football, at Gilman prior to basketball, and lacrosse. walking into his first As a seventh grader this year, he enjoyed classes, the transistion was very smooth.

A Dubansky advisee, Jake ran cross playing attack and middie on Mr. country and track, in which track he Culbertson’s intramural lacrosse team, participated in the 400 meters and in the as well as his intramural basketball and long jump. His favorite moment from the intramural football.

“My favorite part of this year was year was when, during a 400, he came from Hoops-for-Habitat, intramural sports, and behind and blew away the leader to win it.

Away from the classroom and the making new friends,” Jed said, reflecting track, some of Jake’s favorite activities are on his seventh grade.

This summer, he looks forward to soccer, just playing around outside, and camping, which is why he was looking lacrosse tournaments and the beach.

Maybe next fall, Jed and his brother forward to the Expedition 7 rafting trip.

The Class of 2019 is really happy and can carpool down to Baltimore with Mr. lucky to have welcomed Jake Diaz to GMS Marner or Ms. Morcomb each morning!

Welcome to Gilman, Jed! this year!

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JOHNNY BE GREAT B&G STAFF REPORTS

WILL RENDE, B&G STAFF

This year, the GMS community welcomed yet another former Calvert Student into the seventh grade.

Carson Amiot, who joined the Class of 2019 and Mr. Digges’ advisory last August, came to GMS from his old school down Charles Street. Being a representative of Homeroom 103, he experienced his first SuperGras on May 2.

“It was definitely the most fun day of the year,” said Carson about the annual field day. Although he did not walk away with anything at the auction, he still enjoyed watching others bid. He hopes to win an item next year.

Carson enjoyed the variety of opportunities offered at GMS. Transitioning from Calvert to Gilman was “easy but Gilman was way more different.”

He wisely noted that one of the main differences is that Gilman is all boys, while he said the best part about being at Gilman is the variety of opportunities he has had to explore, discovering some hidden talents in unique classes, such as Design and Woodworking.

Along with sports, Carson also enjoys biking and building things. Next year, he’s hoping to take Green Car with Dr. K, but he chose D&W as a backup second choice.

In addition to running track, which he did this spring for GMS, Carson also plays tennis and skis outside of school. In fact, he competes in skiing tournaments throughout the year. Next year, he plans to play tennis in the fall.

At school, Carson has enjoyed Math and Science the most out of all his classes, partly due to the fact that he’s good with numbers. Hopefully, that talent will help him with lotteries! Best of luck next year and beyond, Carson!

Not a bad way to close out a first year at a new school: John Mandel, who joined Gilman’s Class of 2018 this past fall, was one of eighteen eighth graders awarded the Thomas Prize for Academic Excellence.

Not bad at all.

Having attended Krieger Schechter Day School in Pikesville from Pre-K up until this year, John reflected on his former school and said simply, “I needed a change.

It was time.”

Right away, what attracted him to Gilman - and what he discovered first-hand throughout this past school year - were the incredibly high expectations that were placed on him in every facet of his GMS day. Whether in the classroom or on the athletic fields, teachers and coaches pushed him to produce his very best, and John loved those challenges.

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Zach shared that french toast is his At this late date in the year, Zach Franks really isn’t a new seventh grader. Strictly favorite food, though he is not a fan of speaking, he is far closer to the start of grapefruit.

If he could be in any movie, Zach said his eighth grade year at Gilman than he that he would want to now is to last August be in Semi-Pro. when he became a Greyhound.

Outside of Zach came to school, Zach also said that he loves fishing, GMS from Boys’ though his favorites Latin and said that sports are football, he made the change basketball, and track. almost a year ago now This spring, he has because “he fell in love with it and the competed for GMS’s track team, primarily community.” as a sprinter. During Making the the winter, Zach change from one played GBA for the Roland Park school to another was not such Terps. a big change for Zach, His favorite class Zach is ready to make a BIG whose family moved this year was Spanish impact on GMS next year. with Sra. Nelson. from Connecticut to Zach said, “I had a great experience Maryland in 2012. He now lives nearby in with track this season.” He primarily Roland Park.

When asked what he likes most about competed in sprints for the undefeated Gilman, Zach said, “The teachers and the Hounds and should be a factor on next lunch.” Zachary has been a great addition spring’s team. to the Byrne advisory. His GMS friends Better late than never: here’s a warm and classmates call him “Frankeesha.” welcome to GMS to Zachary Franks!

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ANOTHER YELLOW JACKET BECOMES A HOUND

John’s new classmates show him some love prior to final exams.

Not only did he excel in his classes this year, as evidenced by the Thomas Prize, he also played for GMS’s interscholastic football team and enjoyed a phenomenal season wrestling for the Hounds.

And this from a scholar-athlete who had never had the chance to compete for his school before. John drew on his experience playing rec sports in Hereford, primarily football, and was able to enjoy the “totally different” athletic experience at GMS. In a way, John can thank his sister, Ava, a tenth grader at RPCS, and three cousins, two of who are RPCS graduates and another who is a senior, for helping him find Gilman School. John lives in Sparks, just north of Hunt Valley, and he also has two half-sisters and one half-brother.

This Kolkin advisee said a real highlight of his first year at Gilman was “getting to know everybody in my grade.”

Over the summer, John knows he will be busy at summer football workouts but says he might also find time to get a job near his house. Next year, he will join three fellow 2018ers in Mr. Foreman’s advisory as he looks forward to more freedom and even more serious athletics, namely trying out for football and wrestling for Coach Holmes.

Without question, GMS was lucky to have John Mandel for this one year.

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FRANKS A LOT!

Mr. Lander’s band, Archipelago, plays for GMS during a lunch recess.

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3 truths & 1 lie Do you know your fellow GMSers well enough to tell fact from fiction?

GEORGE CASSELS-SMITH, 6TH GRADE

ISAAC LEE, 7TH GRADE

He has a cat.

He has two dogs.

He has a brother.

He was born in Baltimore.

He likes chicken.

He once ran two marathons in one day.

He has thrown himself out of a window.

He once did a triple back-flip on a trampoline.

DANNY LOEWENSTEIN, 8TH GRADE

The scene is the same, but the actors are now invisible... can you still name the movie this photo comes from?

MR. DIGGES, TEACHER

He had two passports.

He has moved four times.

He plays center in hockey.

He went to Chinese kindergarten.

He has a gill.

He has been to Antarctica.

He has gone sandboarding in Peru.

He spent a night on the Great Barrier Reef.

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IM LACROSSE culbansky dominates laufers in 2014 title game, 7-2 BY

CASEY DOYLE WITH JAMES SCHLOEDER

CHANDLEE and CAMPBELL FIELDS - Team Culbansky scored on its first possession after winning the opening faceoff and then cruised to a 5-0 lead in the 2014 IM lacrosse championship game.

The superb play of goalie Parker Pearce (’19), supported by defensemen Spencer Churchill (’18) and Luke Morrill (’19), helped the lead stand up as Team Culbansky won, 7-2.

Jed Brummett and James Schloeder both scored two goals for the 2014 champs, who had earned a bye into the finals based on their 13-4-2 regular-season record In the semifinal match-up, as the final seconds ticked off, the Laufers’ Henry Grote “Gilmaned” the ball down the field, ensuring the 5-4 victory. Attackman Quinn Armstrong scored twice to pace the Laufers’ attack. As Mr. C. counted down the seconds, the Holmios’ championship

hopes slowly died.

Just seconds before, the Laufers’ attack had turned over the ball where the Holmio Graham O’Brien picked up the groundball and hustled down the field.

The game was decided by the great face-off play and the control of groundballs by the the Laufers. Seth Hardy soared all over the field, picking up GBs and winning face-offs.

It was no walk in the park for the Laufers against the Holmios’ great goalie play and solid defense from seventh graders Finn Arthur, Dutch Furlong, O’Brien, Neddy Wight, and eighth grader Alex Pickett.

Congratulations to Team Culbansky on winning both the regular-season and post-season crowns - and thanks to all of the coaches for a great spring of IM lacrosse!

LACROSSE CONT. hounds and yellow jackets battle to 7-7 tie BY

CHANCE CAMPBELL, B&G STAFF

TURF FIELD - GMS found itself in a somewhat familiar situation at the end of its first home game: a 7-7 outcome against Calvert.

The Hounds held a two-goal lead going into the back half of the fourth quarter, but a costly GMS penalty on defense allowed a Calvert attackmen to close the lead to 1 with an easy dump.

GMS recovered well on the defensive side but continued to struggle to get the

offense moving in the final minutes of the game.

The game came down to the final seconds, with the ball in the hands of Calvert’s best player. The defense played

by Sam Cosimano was stellar, but the shot was simply too good.

Early on, middies Andrew Bolin and Michael Kastner initiated the offense as Bolin netted two goals and Kastner had a nice rip.

VARUN MAHESHWARI

HARPERS FERRY, WV - For the class of 2019, June 3 and June 4 offered an amazing experience filled with soaked clothes and 360° spins going down whitewater rapids!

On the bus ride to River Riders, most people anxiously awaited rafting the rapids, which most people were going to experience for the first time ever.

When we arrived, everyone leaped off the bus with excitement to immediately hit the river, but we first had to watch a safety video (that was made like forty years ago) while enjoying some delicious Oreos and a cool Capri Sun. Our group then headed out to the shuttle which took us to the entry spot on the Shenandoah. The five-minute ride bubbled with excitement and cheesy jokes made by the lead guide.

When we finally got in our rafts and on the water, our guides explained to us the basic commands and strokes, such as, “back paddle,” “front paddle,” and “relax” (the best one). We all experimented paddling in sync while having splash wars with other GMSers.

The day saw us encounter three classes of rapids, ranging from the ripples of Class I to the more challenging Class III. Everyone enjoyed going down backwards on the bigger drops. Noah Seth took the first “swim” (a.k.a. falling into the river) while going down the second rapid, but he got pulled back into his raft still with a big smile on his face.

We went down a total of 17 rapids, paddling a total of six miles down the Shenandoah and eventually into the Potomac, right where Harpers Ferry sits.

At the end of rafting, most of us jumped out to finish off by swimming to shore. Three of us were pulled by the current and had to be pulled to safety by the guides.

To finish off the day, back at the River Riders complex, we ate a delicious lunch of fried chicken, chips, rolls, mashed potatoes, and pink lemonade.

All the 2019ers were plenty tired on the ride back to Gilman but were happy they got to experience such an awesome rafting experience.

IM BASEBALL hounds top hoppers, 10-2, in 2014 championship BY

NICK POLYDEFKIS WITH VARUN MAHESHWARI

OTC FIELDS - Through the spring, many players of the GMS intramural baseball league were able not only to improve their skills but also made some great plays in game action.

In the 2014 Championship Game, the Hounds pulled off the upset to beat the topseeded Hoppers, 10-2, behind great defense, especially from left fielder Kenny Ihenatu.

Eighth graders Anthony Ricci and Danny Loewenstein paced the attack with a homerun and triple, respectively. Asher Cordish (’19) tripled to add to the Hounds’ barrage at the plate.

In one semifinal, the Hounds outlasted the Astra, 12-11, despite a rally in the bottom of the fifth that included a two-run homer

by Nick Polydefkis (’20). Hound Luke Daily (’19) made a great play on a grounder by classmate Saad Jalisi to preserve the win and the trip to the finals.

Behind a big lead built in the early

innings, the Hoppers held off a late-inning rally by the Buzz to make it the finals.

The 2014 season saw more than its fair share of rain outs, but that did not keep Commissioner Kelleher from keeping it fun for all the players. On days spent playing Wiffle Ball in the FAC Arena, he created a game of the Rotating Red Bat, in which he transferred a gigantic plastic bat from team to team.

Most importantly, in the Sixth Annual Seed Spitting Contest Keyshon Jones (’19) earned a convincing victory over the rest of the competition.

Overall the season was a success, despite fewer games than normal, due to weather, and there was some superb competition and, more importantly, genuine sportsmanship. Thanks to Commissioner Kelleher and Coaches Downs, Jones, and Jordan for all the umping and baseball lessons.

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hounds close with eagles deal hounds another undefeated season secured first match loss, 4-3 6-1 win over dons BY BY

WILL RENDE, B&G STAFF

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LOYOLA - GMS’s tennis team ended its season equaling the largest margin of victory of the season, a 6-1 win over the Dons. In fact, the only match that Loyola “won” was given to them because of a default due to the absence of Brian Huang at third doubles.

This last match of the season capped off GMS’s nearly undefeated record for 2014, 7-1.

At #1 doubles, Tommy Finney and Max Sobkov won a close match, 8-6. Sobkov, coming off of an ankle injury, switched positions with Soren Saggi for this match.

Saggi, playing singles for the first time, dominated his opponent at the #4 position, 8-2.

In second doubles, Nick Auen and Alex Cheng narrowly defeated their opponents, 8-7 (7-5), the second time this season they went into a tiebreaker against Loyola.

At first singles, Chip Barrett also edged out his opponent, 8-6. Will Rende and Lee Sherline, playing #2 and #3 singles, won their matches, 8-1 and 8-2 respectively.

gms dominates lakers at home, 6-1 BY

LEE SHERLINE, B&G STAFF

TENNIS COURTS - In another strong match, the Greyhounds outplayed the Lakers, beating them 6-1 on April 28.

GMS swept all four singles matches on the day with #2 Will Rende and #4 Max Sobkov cruising to 8-1 victories. At first singles, Chip Barrett made nearly as quick work of his opponent, winning 8-4, and #3 Lee Sherline took down his Laker opponent by an 8-3 score.

Two of the three doubles matches also went in GMS’s favor as first doubles pairing Tommy Finney and Soren Saggi won 8-2 and #2 Nick Auen and Bryan Huang won 8-4. At #3, Alex Cheng and T.J. Langston came up on the short end of the score, 8-4.

SOREN SAGGI, B&G STAFF

TENNIS COURTS - GMS suffered its first defeat of the 2014 season, falling 4-3 in the May 5 match to McDonogh.

The Hounds’ singles play again paced the team’s success. At first, second, and third singles, Will Rende (8-4), Chip Barrett (8-2), and Lee Sherline (8-1) all won handily.

Playing the always critical #4 singles, Max Sobkov nearly forced a tiebreak before losing, 8-6.

Unfortunately for GMS, the Eagles ruled the day on the doubles courts. The Hounds #1 pairing of Tommy Finney and Soren Saggi and #2 pairing of Nick Auen and Bryan Huang both lost close matches, 8-5 each. Alex Cheng and T.J. Langston lost 8-1.

With only one more match remaining against Loyola, the squad hopes to end the season on a high note.

hounds outlast calvert in 5-2 win BY

SOREN SAGGI, B&G STAFF

TENNIS COURTS - Playing fiercely against the very talented and game Yellow Jackets, GMS came away with a 5-2 victory on April 23, though most of the day’s matches were intense and close.

Sweeping the three doubles matches proved to be critical for the Hounds. At first doubles, Tommy Finney and Soren Saggi won 8-3 while GMS’s second and third doubles pairings gutted out close wins.

At #2, Nick Auen and Bryan Huang won 8-5 and #3 duo Alex Cheng and T.J. Langston squeaked out an 8-6 victory.

In singles play, #1 Will Rende and #2 Chip Barrett both won fairly easily, 8-4 and 8-2, respectively, but GMS’s #3 Lee Sherline (8-6) and #4 Max Sobkov (8-2) came up on the losing end.

BASEBALL loyola 13, GMS 5 To end the 2014 season, the Dons faced the Hounds in their final game on Gilman’s Big Diamond and were up to the task, beating GMS, 13-5, on May 19. Starter Maxwell Costes found trouble in the first inning, letting in 2 runs.

A flurry of errors and walks over the next 3 innings led to Loyola’s building a 7-1 lead on the Hounds. Jack Bowmaster relieved in the fi fth inning and gave up 6 more runs, only 2 of which were earned due to fielding errors. The Hounds battled back, scoring 4 runs, but that was all they would manage to close a 4-3-1 season.

costes ks 16 in 4-1 win over loyola B&G STAFF REPORTS LOYOLA - In a battle of the two teams’ aces, Hound Maxwell Costes went the distance, striking out 16 Dons in six innings to pace GMS to the 4-1 victory on May 8.

The game lived up to its pitchers’ duel billing until the top of the fourth inning when Purnell Hill started a rally by drawing a walk and Ethan Coherd was hit by a pitch.

Adam Kwiterovich and Jack Bowmaster both also reached base, bringing in Gilman’s first run. Alex Slodzinski then walked, and Costes singled to bring in 2 runs and to give the Hounds a 3-0 lead.

After Loyola brought one run across, Costes tripled to center and was driven in on a sac-fly by Griffin Oursler. Slodzinski pitched in with a triple of his own, and Taron Vincent stole home. mcdonogh 11, GMS 1 On April 28, the Hounds lost to the Eagles in a game that only lasted four innings, ended early due to the host team’s 11-1 lead. Miscues in the field were the main issue for GMS that afternoon as 5 errors were committed in the first inning alone, which contributed to 5 of McDonogh’s runs. Jack Bowmaster and Alex Slodzinski pitched well for the Hounds, but the bats for the Eagles were livelier than GMS’s.

Though Gilman loaded the bases twice, they were unable to plate any runs in either situation.

McDONOGH - GMS’s interscholastic track team once again finished a season undefeated.

Even though inclement weather cut the slate to just four meets, 2014 was a huge success.

To start the meet, Jairus Gaines (’18) outjumped the rest, landing a 17’4” and completing a season-long domination of the event. Gilman swept the podium, with Gaines, Jacob Diaz (’19), and Andy Andrews (’19) earning first, second, and third, respectively.

GMS also swept the podium in the shotput with Thomas Booker (’18) putting the shot 43’2” to take first place. Noah Seth (’19) took second place, and Will Davis (’18) took third.

In the 4x100 meter relay, Gilman’s A Team of Tentee Montgomery (’19), Booker, Ethan Hoskins (’19), and Gaines finished in first in 51.43 seconds, one of the best times of the season.

In the 1600 meters, Charlie Shapiro (’18) finished in second (5:36.82). Finishing right behind him was Ben Levinson (’19), whose 5:39.20 took third.

Nichi Pandey (’19) won the 400 meters and broke the sixty second barrier (59.74). Davis

MAX COSTES, B&G STAFF

BARRETT FIELD - Playing on Gilman’s main baseball field, Jack Bowmaster earned his second complete-game victory of the season as the Hounds took care of Calvert, 9-2 on May 14.

After the visiting Yellow Jackets took advantage of GMS fielding errors to plate 2 runs in the top of first inning, the Hounds got their heads in the game.

In the bottom of the third, Adam Kwiterovich “lit the candle” with a basehit to left field. After that, Gilman scored eight unanswered runs. Maxwell Costes contributed with a two-run single, and Alex Slodzinski drove in another run with a single.

Wyatt Shafer had an RBI single, and Griffin Oursler had a sac-fly to right that scored Costes.

Defensively, the Hounds were flawless behind Bowmaster after the rough first inning.

bowmaster earns complete game win over st. paul’s, 10-3 BY

MAX COSTES, B&G STAFF

ROGERS #1 - The Hounds got back on track with a 10-3 win over the Crusaders on May 7, sweeping St. Paul’s for the season.

Jack Bowmaster emerged as GMS’s new ace, and he earned the complete-game victory, thanks in part to some help from his defense.

Great scoops at first base from Griffin Oursler, beautiful middle-infield play from Michael Johnson at second and Ethan Coherd at shortstop, and coverage of the outfield by Ryan Bernstein, Purnell Hill, and Taron Vincent kept St. Paul’s from plating any more runs.

At the plate, the Hounds’ attack was equally balanced with every person recording at least one hit, including homeruns by Hill and Maxwell Costes.

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finished in second place, running a 1:01.16.

Montgomery placed first in the 100 meters, running a 12.22 seconds, and Gaines took second (12.45). Cameron Alexander (’19) and Hoskins tied for third place, both finishing in 12.95 seconds.

Eric Gibson (’18) finished in third place in the 800 meters in a time of 2:36.70. Keith Roberts (‘19) finished right behind (2:36.92).

Gaines finished second in the 200 meters in 26.20 seconds. Montgomery’s 26.64 was good for third place.

Finally, in the 4x400 meter relay, the combination of Pandey, Andrew Diehl (’19), Diaz, and Davis won the event, running a 4:18.77 and closing out another perfect season for Coach Summers’ squad.

After the season, she reflected by saying, “While coaching over fi fty athletes was a daunting affair, the coaches appreciated the willingness of all participants to strive for excellence, to work hard daily, and to encourage teammates.

Coach Summers added, “It was a pleasure working with such a dedicated team.”

hounds best dons on enemy turf BY

ERIC GIBSON, B&G STAFF

LOYOLA - The Hounds traveled to Loyola on May 8, and GMS continued its undefeated season with an impressive meet victory over the host Dons.

In the long jump, Jairus Gaines (’18) jumped 16’4” to finish in first place.

Thomas Booker (’18) put the shot 44’7” to place first, while classmates Will Davis and Bryson Webb placed second and third, respectively.

The combination of seventh graders Max Cortezi, Daniel de Leon, and Gregory Diette and eighth-grade anchor Talbot Robinson finished in first place in the 4x100 relay.

Charlie Shapiro (’18) ran a 5:40.90 in the 1600 meters to place first while Ben Levinson (’19) ran a 5:43.70 to take second, and Barrett

bowmaster hurls second complete-game victory BY

THOMAS BOOKER & ERIC GIBSON, B&G STAFF

Crawford (’18) ran a 5:59.23 to finish in third.

In the 400 meters, Webb ran a 1:03.13 to finish in first, and Andrew Diehl (’19) and Alex Lawson (’19) tied for second place, running a 1:05.57.

Gaines finished in second in the 100 meters (12.32), and Ethan Hoskins (’19) finished in third (12.73).

Eric Gibson (’18) finished the 800 meters in second place (2:34.00), and Keith Roberts (’19) finished in third (2:36.30).

Gaines later took another second, this time in the 200 meters, running a 26.84, and Davis placed third (27.03).

In the 4x400 meter relay, the quartet of Lawson, Webb, Diehl, and Davis finished in first place (4:24.61).

LACROSSE hounds end 2014 improvement not enough like it began: a tie in rematch versus eagles BY

CHANCE CAMPBELL, B&G STAFF

CHANDLEE FIELD - The Hounds finished the 2014 season just like they began it: a tie. This time, they knotted up with St. Paul’s, 4-4.

With 28 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, GMS came out of its last timeout with a play drawn up. Attackman Will DeMuth had the ball outside the box and took his man to X. He split to his left and then rolled right, looking to dish the ball to the crease. He threw a beautiful pass that was deflected.

The Hounds came up with the groundball, but only had two seconds left, not enough time to grab the game-winning goal.

The Hounds jumped up 2-0 in the first quarter on a goal from middies Cole Brown and then Patrick Linehan on an extra man.

DeMuth jumped in on the action with a nice goal after beating his man from X. The Crusaders responded with a goal of their own, but DeMuth killed their momentum by scoring another goal.

GMS’s defense and goalkeeping was steller, allowing only two goals in the first three quarters and the two goals in the fourth. The offense just could not capitalize on the defense’s play and failed to score in the second half.

The tie was not the outcome they had hoped for, but it was clear that everyone put all they had into this final game for 2014. GMS finished 1-4-3 on the season. mcdonogh 10, GMS 4 The Hounds suffered a rough loss to the Eagles on May 1, after the hosts jumped out to a 4-0 lead. Patrick Linehan tried to ease the situation by putting GMS on the scoreboard, but the Eagles’ offense steamrolled to an 8-1 halftime lead, due in large part to their face-off men and their transition play. GMS found the back of the net in the second half with Cole Brown scoring once and Douglas Godine scoring two, pulling the Hounds within an 8-4 reach.

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CHANCE CAMPBELL, B&G STAFF

TURF FIELD - GMS suffered another disappointing loss, falling 5-4 on May 7, despite a better performance than the Hounds’ previous meeting with the Eagles.

GMS made adjustments to stop the Eagles strong midfield and their transition offense, which proved to be unstoppable in the last meeting. The defense played well, holding the opponents to five fewer goals than they scored in the meeting six days prior.

Another reason for the improvement in this game was the control of the center X, thanks to face-off man Liam Muhly.

Middies Will DeMuth and Patrick Linehan both had two goals, but this total fell one short of besting the Eagles. loyola 10, GMS 4 After finally being able rescheduling this early season rain-out, the Hounds lost to the Dons, 10-4. Loyola showed why it was one of the best teams in MIAA Middle School league this season, dominating the game on both ends and limiting GMS’s possessions and shot attempts.

The Hounds also missed some key opportunities to score early and late in the game. GMS’s goal scorers were Cole Brown, Jeremy Cranston, Will DeMuth, and Michael Kastner. hereford 9, GMS 5 The Hounds lost their May 9 home game against the Bulls, 9-5. The visitors came to play and caught GMS off guard, going up 8-1 by halftime.

Groundballs did not go in GMS’s favor, and as a result, the Hounds were caught on the back end of multiple fast breaks that resulted in the majority of the Bulls’ goals. In the second half, the defense and goalie David Gushue reset and only allowed one more goal.

MORE LACROSSE COVERAGE ON PAGE 9