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Correction On page 29 of the Winter 2014 Bulletin, we failed to include that Lynne Kahn is a certified public accountant (C.P.A.), undertaking professional tasks in tandem to myriad volunteer actvities, in her introduction to the community as a new member of the Board Trustees. Also, her husband’s company was incorrectly indentified. The correct name is Kahn Consulting Group.

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Bulletin 4 Art Applied Alumni benefit from their Gilman art instruction in and out of the studio. jodi pluznik

Lat Naylor ’80: Revival Palden Hamilton ’98: Observation & Realism Carl Klimt ’02: Tangible Ajay Kurian ’02: Conceptual Contemporary Dan Perkins ’06: Emerging

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Departments 38 School News The Gilman Start-up Experience encourages entrepreneurial spirit. 50 Alumni Johnnie L. Foreman, Jr. and Gordon L. Culbertson receive the May Holmes Award; Redmond C. S. Finney ’47 honored with Dawson Farber Jr. Alumni Award. 62 Athletics Squash wins seventh straight title; tennis completes a perfect season.

72 Development A groundbreaking for a new stadium in honor of Alex Sotir.

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Dear Gilman Family, Similarly, just as we recognize that There is a parallel construction in Gilman’s the spirit is not cultivated only through mission statement that has sparked some aesthetic appreciation, we also understand interesting discussions about our efforts “to that the arts at Gilman are not so simply educate the whole boy in mind, body, and defined. At Gilman, as in life, art is not spirit through particular emphasis upon just something to receive with the senses academic excellence, athletic participation, and appreciate; it is something to do. and aesthetic appreciation.” As that Painting, drawing, sculpting, and building construction would have us do, one way employ a creative process and engage to read that statement is to align academics the mind and the spirit, if not the body, with the mind, athletics with the body, too. The arts at Gilman are an integral part and art with the spirit. This is, in fact, a of the multi-dimensional approach to helpful way to understand each of the three educating the whole boy. pillars of our mission. School programming This issue of the Bulletin highlights is often divided into three main parts — the artistic endeavors of several Gilman academics, athletics, and the arts — and we alumni. In a variety of settings and stimulate the mind in the classroom, through different media, these men define we build the body through sport, and we themselves in no small part through the cultivate the sense of spirit through art that they create. They provide us with recognition of beauty in the arts. examples of our mission — in its fullest At the same time, I would suggest that sense — coming to life. we need to be careful not to get too Additionally, the Bulletin offers a comfortable with this compartmentalization chance to say farewell to five beloved of our mission and our pursuit of it. For members of our faculty and staff who have starters, the education of the whole boy given much of their lives to our boys. I hope does not occur in distinct silos. The mind, that you enjoy reading about all of these body, and spirit exist together; they do people who have touched and been touched not develop individually and then get by Gilman, as well as learning about some stapled together to form a whole person. of the recent school news. In turn, assigning an area of school life Yet again, it has been a school year full to a part of the human identity only of amazing activity in our community. captures a partial picture of the Gilman On June 8 we sent another group of young experience and its complex, multimen into the world wearing Gilman ties. dimensional composition. We did so knowing that, because we have helped them to engage their minds, bodies, and spirits, they are prepared to help create a better world.

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ART APPLIED jodi pluznik

Gilmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s strong arts program encourages boys to explore their creative personas at every age. The opportunities available to them are as limitless as the imagination, and their experiences mold the boys into well-rounded young men with lifelong appreciation for the arts.

Whether they knew it at the time or not, the handful of Gilman alumni featured in this issue of the Bulletin benefited from their Gilman instruction, in and out of the art studio — ironically, one didn’t really pursue art in Upper School at all. Ajay Kurian ’02 and Palden Hamilton ’98, for example, knew they would study art when they left Gilman; Dan Perkins ’06 and Lat Naylor ’80, especially, took a bit longer to find their artistic career paths. Carl Klimt ’02 realized his passion lay not in studio practice, but in teaching young people. Nonetheless, the five profiled in these pages promise to influence the art world for years to come. We wish we could profile every alumnus somehow connected to art and creative, visual pursuits. There’s David Hess ’82, most noted for his public sculptures, who helped students create “Time Game,” which sits on the Harris Terrace and Lawn, during a 2005 Gilman residency. Remak Ramsay ’55 is a noted painter and collector of American art. Greg Funk ’07 works as a studio assistant to Peter Halley. Andrew Jones ’79 paints Greenwich Village and Chelsea cityscapes, while Gordon Allen ’72 is known for his etchings of the American sporting scene. Clayton Apgar ’97 and Joseph Fava ’88 are interior designers. John Danzer ’71 creates high-end outdoor furniture; Gordon Simpson ’79 makes furniture by hand. William Calvert ’87 is a fashion designer. And we haven’t mentioned architects or photographers or filmmakers . . . the list is marvelously long, colorful, and creative. To learn more about the art program at Gilman, visit gilman.edu. Visit Gilman Studio art, a student-created website, at gilmanstudioart.com.

An installation from “Proleptic,” Ajay Kurian ’02’s 2013 solo exhibition at 47 Canal in New York City.

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Lat Naylor ’80

REVIVAL

Lat Naylor ’80’s 19th century townhome became his grandest canvas, studio, and exhibition space during a five-year renovation project. 1) A nine-foot wall constructed of open air “blocks.” 2) First floor space. 3) Handmade dining table, constructed from materials taken from the home.

“Go big or go home” takes on a certain meaning for Lat Naylor ’80, his wife, Barbara, and young sons Copeland, 5, and Lane, 3, because home is undoubtedly Naylor’s grandest artistic creation. 1515 Park Avenue. Did Lat revive the 1870s post-Civil War home, a structure built as a spec house for wealthy Virginians fleeing Reconstruction in Richmond, or did the house revive him? Growing up in Baltimore, Lat was desperate to get away. First escape: Princeton, where he focused on urban studies. Second escape: San Francisco, initially to pursue a graduate degree in urban planning at UC-Berkeley. That endeavor lasted all of two weeks. The answer to what Lat should do next was apparent to his girlfriend at the time. You love clothes, she said. Why not learn to make them? Her advice resonated. He contacted the Fashion Institute of Design and Marketing (FIDM), only to be told that classes had started already, but, if he would provide 10 drawings by the next day, he might gain admission. “I hadn’t done any

drawing since the ninth grade,” he said. The truth is that he doesn’t actually recall if he took an art class during his time at Gilman. Nevertheless, draw he did, and he won a spot at the school. He worked harder in that one year than he ever had. He apprenticed in London after earning an associate’s degree in fashion design, and within a year and a half, he had started his own clothing line, Think Tank. “My dad was silent when I asked him to help me buy an industrial sewing machine,” he remembers. Although his line garnered ardent followers in Northern California and Japan, earning critical recognition and awards, the clothing business proved rather brutal. He lost money on every garment he sold. “It was a 10-year financial struggle to tread water,” he says. After teetering on the cusp of bona fide success for a decade, just when he was in negotiations to expand the business and open stores in cities around the globe, he decided to close. When he stopped making clothes, he began selling art right away to people

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who had loved his garments. The work was not brilliant, but it served as a stepping stone to the fine art he creates today. Fast forward a few years to 2001. Lat and his former wife, a jazz musician, decided to move back east to Baltimore. She leveled two stipulations: their home had to be no more than 45 minutes from an airport and the house could not be a project.

He was in the space every day for five years, working full-time for the last four on what became a major sculptural project rather than a home renovation. The dilapidated and vacant townhouse in Baltimore’s Bolton Hill neighborhood that Lat would eventually buy turned out to be way more than a simple, or even complicated, renovation project. (By the way, the now ex-wife never lived there.) He began working on the house in early 2002, alone and perhaps in the midst of a mid-life crisis. The house had been carved into apartments rented to MICA students. He started knocking down walls, stripping plaster, pulling out plumbing. The roof was completely compromised — off it came. The home’s back wall was not stable — shore it up. The basement exit was three steps below ground—excavate the yard to level egress (especially important to the home’s Mastiff residents). He was in the space every day for five years, working full-time for the last four on what became a major sculptural project rather than a home renovation. “I was the structural engineer’s client from hell because I wanted to help,” he chuckles. Lat essentially stripped the townhouse down to its red brick and wood beam bones, which he left exposed. He used a hand wire-wheel to scrape paint and plaster off each and every brick in the home. One man. Four floors. The project truly became about going back to the

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most beautiful building materials, about reimagining and reviving what was good. He created a modern, open-concept structure within the footprint of a Victorian building. The stairway is the only remaining original element in the house. He created a 50-ft. skylight down the middle of the house, making the fourth floor, space originally intended as his studio, remarkably bright. The only interior walls surround the bathrooms, and they do not have doors. “The space was conceptualized and done as a glorified bachelor pad,” he says with irony. Yet no doors means his sons will never release teenage anger and angst with a hearty slam. In the home’s original skylight space, a column that travels through the top three floors, he created a thick, squared wall that now serves as a unifying visual feature. His original idea was to build the wall thicker, wrap it in fabric leftover from his Think Tank days, and varnish, hoping to create a translucent effect. That notion didn’t pan out; instead he fashioned the focal point and the bathroom walls from drywall framed deep and applied seven layers of Italian porcelain plaster and varnished, by hand, with a brush.

The home’s living room features modern elements.

Along the way, Lat realized that he could use the original building materials he removed for both patches and his art. The patches, though, were only for structural

integrity or safety; he left holes in the floors, from nails or removed one-inch conduits. For some, these small imperfections create more consternation than character. When Lat’s son Copeland had his first official play date, his friend Oliver slipped away. He was, scotch tape in hand, fixing holes. Today the home is furnished with a collection of mid-century modern furnishings, a tremendous dining table Lat created out of materials taken from the house, industrial storage units from a jewelry store, a bowling alley, and a car repair shop, and a new refrigerator fashioned to look like a 1950s model. Several of Lat’s own works decorate the walls. Even in the midst of his grand project at 1515, he needed to create and sell art. “The people who have figured out how to live life and make art are really impressive,” he says. His artistic-self revived as he began to use materials taken from the home in his fine art. For example, he used wood to make open boxes and stack them into a nine-foot wall, an effort he describes as “Zen construction thing.” He is working smaller now, and his drawings have been more successful to some degree than his sculptural projects. Even an abandoned or damaged drawing may become part of something else: he will often cut out parts of drawing and layer them on other pieces. Sometimes repair of damages becomes most beautiful. “There is a palpable sense of intuitiveness that is integral to my work,” he says. Jordan Faye Contemporary represents him in Baltimore, and the gallery included his work in Transcending Place II, the inaugural exhibition at Grey Matter at the Cork Factory in the Station North Arts District. “Drawings and constructions can seem deceivingly simple; these compositions are both quiet and bold, often based in repeated forms or simple shapes. There is an acute sensitivity to materials in this

work that lets each element shine and evolve as one explores its place in the construction of the piece. Simply formed rhythmic pattern of open blocks are stacked and meditatively placed, each one balancing on each other. Working on paper and drawing with fabric, varnish, stitching, and stainless steel suspended in acrylic — bringing to life the subtleties in these materials — this is the work of Lat Naylor,” says the Grey Matter program of his work.

His artistic-self revived as he began to use materials taken from the home in his fine art. He also is involved in Baltimore arts organizations. He is part of the Creative Alliance board and serves as treasurer of Station North Arts & Entertainment District board. He recently organized a Creative Alliance fundraising event, relying heavily on Gilman community connections. Today, because Lat’s home studio space is limited pretty much to the kitchen table, he’s renovating a former German dessert emporium on North Avenue to become his work space and a gallery. Given his track record, and that he considers North Avenue another largescale sculpture, this project could take a great deal of time. Check back sometime in spring 2016.

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Palden Hamilton ’98

OBSERVATION & REALISM

“Evergreen,” one of many local scenes Palden Hamilton ’98 paints.

Palden Hamilton ’98 has always been a realism kind of guy. Even as a child, drawing in Jackie Knipp’s or Bonnie Caslow’s or Harvey Petersen’s or Betsey Heuisler’s art rooms, he wanted objects and things to look like what they are. Today, he is a classical, representational painter living in the photography age, painting in the tradition of his artistic heroes, John Singer Sargent and Velasquez. During his 12 years at Gilman, Palden was one of the “art kids.” He learned a little of everything, but he always preferred representational painting. Heuisler, his high school mentor, is a modern painter, and she forced Palden to explore other styles outside his creative comfort zone. Under former Headmaster Arch Montgomery’s leadership, Gilman began to ramp up its arts offerings, as well as display student artwork more widely around the school. Palden benefited from these additions, particularly after Heuisler’s arrival in 1995. In fact, one of his portraits still hangs at the School. A quick peek at the college matriculations for Gilman’s Class of 2014

contains many of the usual: Universities of Maryland, Virginia, Chicago, Pennsylvania, boys attending 65 colleges in 25 states. But none have made a post-secondary decision similar to Palden’s. Generally, few do. He chose to attend the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, one of the nation’s most venerable schools of art and design, founded in 1866 (40 years after Maryland Institute College of Art). “It was a scary and weighty decision to choose my career path when I was 18,” he says, even as Gilman encouraged him to pursue his muse. His parents supported his efforts, thanks to the influence of his great-aunt, Elaine Hamiliton, an abstract expressionist, who convinced them that art was a viable career choice. “She was a pioneer in the family by becoming an artist,” he says of Hamilton. In fact, his entry to the 2014 Baker Artist Awards pays homage to Aunt Elaine. “Influences, Classical and Modern,” an oil on panel self-portrait, features Palden standing with a bust (classical) before an abstract, his emulation of one of Hamilton’s paintings.

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Elaine Hamilton’s influence may be deeper than artistic: it was she who introduced Palden’s father to his mother during a trip in the early 1970s to the former kingdom of Sikkim, in the mountains of the Himalayas. (Sikkim is now part of India.) Sixteen years after making that college choice, Palden says that selecting an art school might have been too restrictive, and when asked to give advice, he usually recommends that students keep their options open. Yet he believes that his Gilman education made him more wellrounded and ambitious, providing him with those parts of his education he may have missed during his college years: The swimming and soccer teams of which he was a part, and the liberal arts foundation that feeds his curiosity and academic ambitions even today.

Hamilton in his Mt. Washington studio.

He lived in Chicago for four years, and then spent two years in New York City studying figure painting at the Art Students League of New York under noted portrait artists Ron Sherr and William Beckman, earning a Merit Award in Realism in 2003 and the Phyllis T. Mason Grant in 2004. He returned to Baltimore in 2004. Today he earns his living through portrait commissions and selling landscapes and freelance illustrations, all focused on realism. He also teaches portrait and

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figurative classes, since 2006, at Zoll Art Studio of Fine Art in Lutherville-Timonium once a week, instructing students in the old master, traditional techniques.

In the 21st century, when sitting for a photographer may take one session rather than the five to 15 sittings Palden prefers, a painted portrait is truly extraordinary. . . To sit for a portrait is the privilege of an elite few — history’s one percent. In the 21st century, when sitting for a photographer may take one session rather than the five to 15 sittings Palden prefers, a painted portrait is truly extraordinary, often reserved for the upper echelon of leadership and polite society. Part of Palden’s gift is his ability to establish a rapport with his subjects. Though a challenge to entice a busy person to spend the necessary hours holding still while he sketches, the time lends a palpable depth to the finished work. Because he works from life, he doesn’t just take photographs and then paint a version of one, although he will take pictures for reference, visual notes, so to speak. To Palden, a photograph is a mechanical reproduction, without interpretation. His work is based on observation, and his analysis of what he sees. “It’s an experience to get a portrait done by me,” he says. “At the end of the day, when someone says a portrait looks like a photograph, it’s meant as a compliment, but for me, that’s not the goal.” Of course, the downside of developing rapport is that connection might engender opinion, which could be both a blessing and a curse. “People often think they look too old or too serious,” says Palden. Many of their concerns are cosmetic, and although he could agree simply to downplay or airbrush out a wrinkle, he prefers to reach a collaborative decision about changes.

Hamilton paints in the style of his artistic heroes, John Singer Sargent and Velasquez. 1) “Influences, Classical and Modern,” his entry in the 2014 Baker Artist Awards. 2) Rev. Paul Tunkle, a commission in honor of the rector’s retirement from Church of the Redeemer.

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“I’ve heard stories of people giving up commissions if they think the art will be compromised, but you have to have to be very financially sound to be able to do that,” he laughs. One of his most recent commissions is a portrait of the Rev. Paul Tunkle, the retiring rector of the Church of the Redeemer. In this case, he sketched the rector and took pictures for reference. The two spent several sessions together. Palden is also an active member of the plein air painting community, painting landscapes in the “open air.” He is part of Plein Air Easton, the country’s biggest event of its type, where 58 artists selected from around the nation descend on Easton, Md., for eight days in July and paint landscapes of various scenes throughout Talbot County. The art festival concludes with an exhibition, and the artwork is sold during the last weekend. “Part of the competition is to find that subject most worthy of a great painting,” he says. His 2013 Plein Air Easton paintings include “Burn Pile, Tilghman Island,” a landscape of discarded bushel baskets, and a painting of his wife with a row boat, crab

trap and bushel, looking out at the marsh. The question: is she ready to cast off or has she just returned? The Plein Air festival provides a bustling venue in which to sell work. Patrons are often invested in the work, as they have seen it being created, and paintings fly off the walls. “There’s not much of a gallery culture in Baltimore,” he says. “You need to find other venues to show work.” For Palden, along with Plein Air festivals, these other venues include participating in art benefits, like “Art for Land’s Sake,” hosted by The Valleys Planning Council as a fundraiser for Baltimore County land preservation. He also sells landscapes out of his Mt. Washington studio. “I think one of the reasons I started painting was I had a fascination with creating an object that would exist long after I’ve gone,” he says. “Now I am much more process-oriented and not as resultsoriented. I’ve really delved into the intricacies and technique of painting. I’m starting to enjoy the ride more.”

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Carl Klimt ’02

TANGIBLE

Carl Klimt ‘02’s 3D Design and Woodworking class constructed an 8-foot tall T-Rex as a class project. Klimt teaches at Jemicy School. 1) The head, before final attachment. 2) The rear legs support a tail that brings the scuplture’s length to 10 feet. 3) A student routs out a part of the puzzle.

There is a mighty big 8-foot tall, 10-foot long dinosaur over at Jemicy School. Fortunately, there’s no worry of a Jurassaic Park-like takeover of the Owings Mills campus, as the Tyrannosaurus Rex is a student-created plywood skeletal replica. This is how Carl Klimt ’02 approaches his 3D Design and Woodworking class: give kids a tangible problem to solve. Sometimes they need to engineer and construct a bridge. Sometimes they build a dog house. Or a dinosaur. Along the way, they learn various practical skills — measurement, when they study a piece of a standard T-Rex woodkit puzzle and cipher how big it will be when increasing the scale by four (400%); geometry, when they figure out the isosceles triangles that will form their dog house’s roof; structural engineering, when they determine what type of truss to use on a 12-foot bridge they will build for the cross country team. The goal for each project is to take students through a project start to finish, from brainstorm to research and design, to material purchase and manufacture, to assembly and installation, to debrief and assessment.

“We’re trying to give them insight into how to direct their own projects, how to accomplish what they want to do, if they want to build a shed or treehouse, or if they want to make an addition on their house, further down the road, we’re hoping these skills come into play,” he says. That he leads a 3D design class seems a perfect culmination to Carl’s own journey as an artist. A Gilman 12-year man, Carl was the student of another Karl, Connolly, that is. Connolly’s classroom, then on the third floor of Carey Hall, became a sanctuary where Carl could comfortably explore new techniques and his own abilities. During his Upper School years, he painted, a lot. “Karl Connolly’s class was the place where I started to find enthusiasm for my own personal head space.” By the end of his senior year, the four-year lacrosse player and senior captain knew that he wanted to be an artist of some kind. During his first two years at Bowdoin College, he continued painting and drawing (and playing lacrosse). But in his

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third year, he started sculpting and making things three-dimensionally (and stopped playing lacrosse). He’s never looked back to two-dimensions.

“It’s just not enough for me to spend all day in the studio,” he remarks. “I need that interaction, that enthusiasm of a greater purpose.” His projects evolved to marry art design with principles of engineering. His MFA project, at the Pacific Northwest College of Art in Portland, Ore., was based on the idea of impermanence. He created compressed sawdust cubes (imagine fireplace starter logs). Some cubes were over-engineered, and wouldn’t have moved had someone not touched them, some were, pardon the pun, dust in the wind. “I always liked to push the envelope of how long they could stand up, or how fragile they could be,” he says of his decision not to use adhesive. He fashioned his largest cube from 3,000 pounds of sawdust, surrounded by a necessary 14-foot plastic-cube containment tent. He describes the cube as “very glacial,” with parts calving and cleaving off, and he loved the natural effect. “I’ve always been interested in the outdoors, in physics and biology; I was very interested in the way the world works, the way gravity affected things.” Over several summers, Carl taught at a camp that specializes in creative practice, mostly directing the woodshop practice. He realized that he really liked teaching, and he decided to look for a job that would allow him to instruct any kind of manual art with craft. He also realized that he did not want to be a full-time studio artist. “It’s just not enough for me to spend all day in the studio,” he remarks. “I need that interaction, that enthusiasm of a greater purpose.”

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Enter Jemicy School. An email from Jemicy board member Susan Grant, his Gilman classmate Sean Grant’s mother, alerted him to a position teaching 3D design. He drove out to Baltimore from Oregon, had a conversation, and landed the job. He taught biology and physics in his first year, gaining practical classroom experience, as Jemicy prepared to launch the 3D design class in the fall of 2013. Jemicy specializes in educating children with dyslexia and languagebased learning differences. “It’s a diverse place to teach in terms of the way the content and understanding developed,” he explains. “I think some of the students thought the class was going to be easier.” For some students, it’s easier to verbally describe an idea, rather than have to put it down on paper, following expected logic and sequence. The fact that 70% of class time is hands-on helps with learning and involves and invests the students in the material.

Klimt’s students install a bridge they designed and constructed for the cross country team’s use.

He’s even working with the school geometry teacher to develop an expanded hybrid course where students would learn core concepts in a traditional classroom setting, then apply them in the woodshop, splitting time evenly between the two.

2 Klimt’s master of fine arts project explored the idea of impermanence. 1) “A Temporary Monument to the Impossibility of Permanence” 2) Klimt with one of his compressed sawdust cubes.

Though he has decided to find a home in the creative classroom, he has not totally abandoned the practice of fine art. He’s not pursuing his own work as much as he hoped he would, but he has lots of schema waiting for him.

itself. He has drawn plans to make an even larger model. He would like, ultimately, to pursue a grant to build an even grander version. He does keep the personal proverbial creative juices flowing by keeping up a wood spoon carving practice with a friend. “The spoons keep my brain moving in sculptural direction,” he says. During this past cold, snowy winter, he spent many hours in front of the fire shaping blanks for eventual coffee scoops. For now, Carl is content passing along his love of art, design, and engineering to future generations. And building dinosaurs.

One possible project is an idea based on weather machines he developed at the end of his master’s program. He basically designed a giant breath collection machine, pumping high-humidity air into a large vitrine, where the condensation — and even some nasty mold — that form on the vessel’s clear walls become the sculpture

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Ajay Kurian ’02

CONCEPTUAL CONTEMPORARY

In Proleptic, Ajay Kurian ’02 explored the permanence of nuclear waste.

When Ajay Kurian ’02 was 17, that magical age when the world holds only open doors, he popped into the now-shuttered Galerie Francoise et Ses Freres in Lutherville and asked the owner, Mary Jo Gordon, what it took to exhibit there. He painted himself as a much older, more seasoned artist, a college graduate who had studied under Karl Connolly (true, at Gilman) and MICA (also true-ish, as he had taken a class or two). Gordon asked him to bring his portfolio, containing mostly what he describes as “little Karl Connolly paintings.” She included him in a group show. At 17. Connolly, his Gilman Upper School art teacher and mentor, told Ajay that he didn’t realize how gutsy that move was — sauntering into a gallery and asking how to exhibit. That’s not how it’s done in the art world, and getting into galleries would get harder and harder as his career progressed. As Ajay learned through the years, approaching a gallery directly is not how the system works. Instead, gallery contact depends a lot on who you know and how

their reputation influences your own. Artists can invite gallery directors to their studios, once they get to know the directors, but the more the director knows of the artist, the better the opportunity. It’s a careful waltz of cultivating a group of people you want to be aligned with creatively, of finding your own artistic voice, of behaving sociably, and of effectively and continuously networking in a tight and insular space. Fast forward to 2014 when Ajay, only seven years out of Columbia University, has parlayed the instinctive drive — or chutzpah — that took him to Galerie Francoise into a burgeoning career as a contemporary artist. He chose Columbia, applying early decision, because he wanted to be in New York City, he loved the campus, and he knew that his parents would hardly support a decision to attend an art school. “My parents were always supportive but concerned,” he says. “They always asked what’s plan B.” New York proved to be the best location for Ajay, who today lives and

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works in Brooklyn, to take a crash course in arts management. He interned at Artforum magazine, working as a part-time assistant to the editor-in-chief, and slowly began learning the inner workings of the art world. In 2007, right after his Columbia graduation, he interned at the Guggenheim, working with the assistant curator, whose office was next to chief curator Nancy Spector’s, which put his own desk next to her door. Spector asked him if he was interested in a job at the Gladstone Gallery, owned by Barbara Gladstone, one of New York’s preeminent artist representatives. Gladstone’s roster includes some of the best known artists in the world, including Matthew Barney, Elizabeth Peyton, and more.

Ajay Kurian ’03 in his Brooklyn, N.Y., studio.

“I earned the fastest education in contemporary art,” he says of working at Gladstone Gallery. He also saw how quickly money runs through the art world. In three months’ time, around 50 of the most influential art collectors came through the Chelsea gallery. He hated his job. In those three loathsome months, Ajay realized that he really wanted to get back into the studio, and he desperately wanted to work as an assistant to an artist.

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He contacted the studio of Banks Violette, and, with his usual aplomb, told Violette he would do anything. Violette needed someone full-time, and Ajay couldn’t commit at the time because of the Gladstone gig. Two weeks later, he was fired from Gladstone. “I hated that job so much. It was a relief,” he says, without a drop of regret. Violette quickly hired him, and Ajay spent two years working in Violette’s studio. This background — and that he has never been shy to capitalize on opportunities — informs the career and reputation he is building as a sculptor of contemporary art. Named by Blouin ArtInfo as one of 24 artists to watch in 2013, Kurian continues to explore those aspects that made him first fall in love with art — asking the big questions through material means. Connolly’s tutelage led Kurian to read about art, most notably “After the End of Art” by Arthur C. Danto. Danto placed art history into specific periods, arguing that there was a specific narrative to be told by each, and that today, perhaps, what defines art is its lack of such a clear narrative. The train, if you will, had jumped the tracks. What he still loves the most about art is the conceptual — trying to reason problems and philosophical questions through materials, a thematic thread that runs through the art he creates and the art he curates. “We are all using things of our time and our culture to reflect back upon it, critique it, or play with it. Art is not defined by paint on canvas, marble, or bronze,” he says of himself and his fellow contemporary artists. Aligning his work with similar artists helped him, over the past two years, find his artistic voice — one that is questioning yet playful and implores people to think about the human condition. Proleptic, his 2013 solo show at 47 Canal in New York, explores the permanence of nuclear waste. Tapetum Lucidum, recently mounted in 2014 at Artspeak in Vancouver, Canada, delves into

Tapetum Lucidum delves into the idea of subject and object not being so separate, that what we see reflects back to what we are.

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3 1) From Privation, bread “coins” imprinted with the symbol of Janus represented Kurian’s own supposed two-facedness and two sides of the spiritual coin. 2,3,4) Installations from Tapetum Lucidum at Artspeak in Vancouver, Canada. Kurian often uses organic materials in his work. All images are courtesy of the artist and 47 Canal.

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the idea of subject and object not being so separate, that what we see reflects back to what we are. The name belies the show’s meaning: tapetum lucidum (bright tapestry) is the organic reflector that enables animals to see in the dark, reflecting light through the eye twice.

Though he views his art as cultural comment — and an eventual part of art history if one thinks that far ahead — he is not particularly concerned with the permanence of his work, nor is he bothered that his work may be touched and maintained by other hands. Privation, at Jhaveri Contemporary in Mumbai, India, featured pieces that included objects made of burned bread and clarified butter, or ghee. The material choices grew from two anxieties — first, what was his cultural purchase with India, where his parents were born, and second, his realization that for the first time, he was earning a living from selling his work. So the show became about bread and butter as the show became his “bread and butter.” But that’s not to say he sliced some bread and put out a crock and knife. Bread, the simplest of human elements, found in some form in pretty much every culture, stood as a metaphor for a humble spirituality. He burnt the rounds of bread and in a sense burned the metaphor as well. In addition to being charred, the bread “coins” were imprinted with the symbol of Janus, the two-face god symbolizing transition, which is also found on old currencies. In order to remain honest, Kurian believed this two-facedness was necessary, representing his own supposed two-faces and two sides of the spiritual coin. Now the bread is no longer edible; it is sculpture. This past May, Ajay took part in two group exhibitions, Nature after Nature at

the Fridericianum, one of the oldest public museums in Europe found in Kassel, Germany, and Memory Palaces at Carlier Gebauer gallery in Berlin, Germany. He has exhibitions coming up in Brussels and will be participating in Art Basel Miami with his New York gallery, 47 Canal. Concurrently, as he strove to establish his studio, he began to curate exhibitions. He took the experience he gleaned from interning at the Guggenheim, along with the recognition of what he disliked the most about working at Gladstone and the realization that he was much more adept at explaining ideas to people one-on-one, rather than networking at parties, to help found Gresham’s Ghost, a roving curatorial project started in 2008. The project has mounted a half dozen or so installations. The name pays homage to Thomas Gresham, the 16th century author of Gresham’s Law, an economic theory that makes distinctions between good money and bad money. Gresham’s Ghost is the ghost of bad money in art. There’s an odd Gilman connection in that the project’s symbol — a golden grasshopper — taken from the family seal of the Greshman family — also perches atop the cupola of Carey Hall. Though he views his art as cultural comment — and an eventual part of art history if one thinks that far ahead — he is not particularly concerned with the permanence of his work, nor is he bothered that his work may be touched and maintained by other hands. Many of his sculptures include organic materials, like the burnt bread rounds or custom red M&Ms or reindeer moss. “I don’t think of permanence in that I don’t think anything is permanent,” he says, maintaining that any art that has survived centuries has done so because of human care and attention. “I want to be relevant now. I’m not sure how interested I am in whether my art will be seen in a 1,000 years. If it exists and still means something to the future, that’s great. But in the end, I’m speaking to people now.”

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Dan Perkins ’06

EMERGING

“Eclipse” by Dan Perkins ’06.

Dan Perkins ’06 is at that wonderful stage of life where everything seems within reach. He’s emerging, into a promising career as a studio artist. “Emerging” is an interesting label in the art world, and one with which artists are not always entirely comfortable. There’s general agreement that an emerging artist is someone young, under 35 or so, who is in an early stage of his or her career. These artists have created a solid body of work; maybe they have caught the eye of an art critic or gallery or buyer, but they haven’t yet established a strong relationship with any. In a profession so driven by perceived market value, who knows you, who likes you, and who buys you greatly influences anyone’s ability to stay active in the field. This perception is not necessarily an indicator of quality, but it’s definitely a necessity in order to keep going. Dan, in the first year after finishing his M.F.A. at American University, seems to be in a sweet spot. He’s known and liked: Andrea Pollan, a Washington, D.C. curator and gallerist,

has included his art in BiPolar, an exhibition at 33 Art Center in Baltimore that ran in early 2014. Pollan also exhibited his work in the Curator’s Office (her gallery) section at Salon Zürcher, a mini art fair at Zürcher Studio in New York. His work was displayed along with that of Jonathan Monaghan, a slightly more established artist, who is the focus of a recent solo exhibition that Pollan curated. “This [Salon Zürcher] is the biggest opportunity to introduce work to a larger audience than I’ve had thus far,” he says. This year, his local exposure will deepen as Dan is a finalist in the 2014 Bethesda Painting Awards, a juried competition exclusively for painters from Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Dan also has an upcoming solo exhibition at the Arlington Arts Center, as part of their yearly SOLOS program. He’s sold art: Already, his work is part of two permanent collections. His work is one of 2,500 artworks in the Art Bank Program, owned by the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities. Art Bank

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acquisitions are displayed in more than 150 D.C. government agencies around the nation’s capital. Each year, the American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center selects one M.F.A. candidate’s work for inclusion in its permanent collection. The museum chose Dan’s work in 2012, when he was awarded the Stanley G. Wolpoff Purchase Award.

Though he may still be a few years away from the acclaim and reputation that will shift him among the established, he’s satisfied. “Emerging doesn’t seem to be a bad place to be at the moment,” he says. Of course, an emerging status means there needs to be a metamorphosis to a next phase. And it takes a lot of hard work to affect that change. As he’s not yet making a living from art sales alone, Dan pursues alternative ways to earn an income. He gravitates toward teaching, which seems very natural for the son of two Gilman Upper School faculty: his father is Will Perkins, longtime and recently retired Spanish teacher, and his mother Amy Huntoon, who teaches photography and art history. Dan works as a teaching artist in the Drawing Salon program at the National Gallery of Art; he also adjuncts undergraduate classes at American University, Montgomery College, and elsewhere. Teaching allows him the flexibility to have time to paint and gives him the personal satisfaction that stems from building relationships with students. “I feel like I have a lot of respect for the teachers I’ve had,” he says. “I feel like there is something nice about that relationship of being a mentor.” One of these mentors is clearly Karl Connolly. “Studying with Karl Connolly was a formative experience,” says the Gilman 12-year man. “Having someone of

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that rigor and caliber accessible to me when I was attending Gilman is something that is quite unusual.” And Connolly returned the favor, inviting Dan to spend a few weeks this past May as an artist-in-residence, working with underclassmen on a landscape oil project. He paints in a home studio, in a row house in D.C.’s Columbia Heights neighborhood that he shares with four fellow AU M.F.A. grads. They’ve built out a section of the basement as a workspace, so he has some walls on which to work. The housemates use what should be their first floor living space as a gallery, called Delicious Spectacle. The five curate several exhibitions a year, featuring work not their own. It’s very D.C. cool to be a young adult living in a group house, especially one with an artistic twist.

Perkins, right, returned to Gilman in May 2014 as an artistin-residence.

His relatively unencumbered lifestyle affords him the opportunity to apply to studio programs or residencies that provide studio space. These programs, often funded by universities, arts, state, federal, or private organizations, give artists a place to work for a specific period of time, which will help him build his body of work and his reputation. He did two residencies in 2011, at Vermont Studio Center in Johnson,

1) “Summoning” and 2) “X Marks the Spot” were included in BiPolar, an exhibition curated by Andrea Pollan at 33 Art Center in Baltimore.

Vermont, and The Hambidge Center in Rabun Gap, Georgia, and one in 2010 at Chautauqua Institution, in Chautauqua, New York. The clarity he has today for his career pursuit was late to come into focus. Interestingly, he left Gilman and Karl Connolly’s art studio for Furman University without solid intent to become an art major; he thought he would study history or political science. Though always drawing, and always more visual than verbal, “I never really thought of art as a viable thing during my high school days,” he says. It wasn’t until he spent the fall semester of his junior year abroad in Cortona, Italy, as part of a University of Georgia program, surrounded strictly by art and art history students, that he chose his path. He returned from Italy energized about making art a part of his life in a more constant way. His major undecided before he went to Italy, he declared art upon his return.

Dan took a little more than a year off after graduating from Furman in 2010, moving home and doing odd jobs until deciding to apply to painting programs. He describes his decision to attend American University as “complicated, but upon reflection, definitely the right choice.” He applied to a number of schools with strong graduate art programs. “I got rejected from a lot of places, to be honest,” he says. His choice came down to either Indiana University at Bloomington or American. He selected AU because he found the school vibrant, with visiting artists on campus giving graduate critiques at the time he visited. “It was kind of the perfect storm. I thought I would rather go here; there was more going on.” Though he may still be a few years away from the acclaim and reputation that will shift him among the established, he’s satisfied. “My idea of success would be to support myself more or less through my studio practice,” he says. “But right now, I feel good. I can’t complain.”

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FAREWELL, FRIENDS The 2014 class of retirees, collectively, represents 102 years of service to Gilman.

Adios and vaya con Dios to Upper School Spanish teacher, coach, and advisor Will Perkins.

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Leith Herrmann â&#x20AC;&#x2122;64 considers the faculty, most of whom he hired, his greatest contribution to the Lower School.

Traveling Man Sean Costello â&#x20AC;&#x2122;14 serenades Iva Turner during a special musical assembly dedicated to her honor.

Claudia Friddell and two young cowboys mark Pioneer Day, a first grade tradition she started.

Longtime administrative assistant Cecelia Chandler looks forward to more time in retirement to follow her beloved Orioles.

Dean of Students Rob White is a stalwart on the Gilman football coaching staff.

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Leith’s Song We won’t digress ‘bout GLS we’ll prudently talk Leith Of all the years that he’s been here from student to its chief He’s kept a busy boat afloat that’s what he’s all about Both work and fun he got it done with a modicum of clout The life of R. Leith Herrmann is more than just OK From baby days of squirming to what it is today He’s been a bright and shining star from all the things he’s done Maybe by far playing guitar might be our favorite one So let’s give cheers for all those years of leadership and fun Think we could say him maybe stayin ’ — for another run

“They are your sons,” Leith Herrmann ’64 would often tell parents, “but they are my boys.”

Nearing a close we do propose we’d like to make it clear That he has got a welcome spot that always will be here Hope he’ll drop by to say more than hi Have stories to bequeath And shoot the breeze with memories To bring us some relief Come back and see us, Leith

Words and music by Bill Merrick ’51. Performed by Tammy Testerman at the Lower School retirement party for Herrmann.

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Leith Herrmann ’64 Lower School Head

Alexander Bauman ’17 Mr. Leith Herrmann ’64 has finally left his alma mater after 46 years as a member of the Gilman community. In 33 years as part of the faculty, he served in a number of different positions, including 14 years as a teacher in the Lower and Middle Schools and, most recently, a 19-year role as Head of the Lower School. In his 13 years as a Gilman student, he remembers being one of the younger and more immature members of his class, remarking that it was “not always an easy ride.” Undaunted by his sometimes tough days as a student, he returned to Gilman the year after he graduated from RandolphMacon College to teach mathematics. His first faculty stint at Gilman ended when left the school to become the Headmaster at Harford Day School in Bel Air for eight years. Following this stint at Harford Day, he and his family moved to Rhode Island to become the Headmaster of Rocky Hill School. After a total of 12 years away from Gilman, he returned in 1995 to head the Lower School. Under his leadership, Mr. Herrmann increased the Lower School enrollment through adding a third homeroom in grades one through five and opening a new kindergarten program, which launched in 2009. He established curricular consistency horizontally within each grade and vertically from grade to grade. He built not only programs but buildings as well, leading the Lower School through the construction of Callard Hall (opened in 1998) and the more recent kindergarten wing. Mr. Herrmann says he is most proud of the amazing teachers he hired to be on the faculty of the Lower School. He remarked, “If I have a legacy here, it is the faculty.” Mr. Herrmann views these teachers with a tremendous amount of respect for what they do, and they feel the same toward him. fifth grade homeroom teacher Mr. John Xanders ’77 noted, “It is hard for me to

think of anyone else as Lower School Head.” Additionally, Mr. Herrmann’s ability to connect with students has served him well. Mrs. Lisa Teeling, another fifth grade teacher, summed it up nicely by saying, “The thing that really impressed me most was how much he loved kids.” Headmaster Henry Smyth remarked that at admissions events Mr. Herrmann would put prospective parents at ease with one statement that demonstrates his love of children: “they are your sons, but they are my boys.” In retirement, Mr. Herrmann plans to spend time helping his daughter, who has cognitive disabilities, to become independent. He hopes to spend more time volunteering for the Special Olympics, an activity that he sometimes missed out on due his copious responsibilities at Gilman. He also wants to attend more Gilman athletic events, something he cannot currently do with his busy schedule. Finally, after years of hard work at Gilman, Mr. Herrmann is looking forward to some time to relax with a fishing rod in hand. In fact, the School presented him with a canoe as a retirement gift. He has contributed a tremendous amount to the Gilman community in 46 years. His leadership and caring attitude will be missed by all who had the good fortune of knowing him.

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Iva Turner

Upper School Head Basil Apostolo ’16

“July 1st, I’m not coming to Gilman!” marveled Iva Turner. After 41 years of working in education, Turner retired at the end of this school year. Before serving as Head of the Upper School at Gilman, she led the College Counseling Department. Previously, she taught English at The Bryn Mawr School across the street. In 2002, Ms. Turner became the first female Head of the Upper School. Mr. Smyth, the Headmaster, describes such an appointment as “not a small deal,” saying that it was, “not an insignificant appointment, but they clearly picked the right woman, and more importantly, the right person for the job.” Speaking about what she will miss the most during retirement, Ms. Turner said she will miss the people, adding that “It’s so much fun being around our student body, which is so talented.” Every day she comes to Gilman, she is “surrounded by 500 smart, interesting people.” Talking about the move from teaching at Bryn Mawr to teaching and administrating at Gilman, Ms. Turner named some of the differences as “noise, robustness, humor, and the potential for explosions.” She says, “There’s an unpredictability about being among boys that is pretty invigorating. You never know what’s going to happen in any given day.” Toward the end of the semester, Andrew Park ’14 and the Upper School String Ensemble held a surprise performance in the Common Room for Ms. Turner. Park played “Songs My Mother Taught Me” by Antonin Dvorak. Then, the entire string ensemble performed one of Turner’s favorites, “America the Beautiful.” Ms. Turner called this tribute performance “an example of one of those sweet, unpredictable moments that happens here.”

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When Mr. Smyth spoke about Ms. Turner, he described working with her as a “real joy” and remarked that “she combines wit and wisdom” in her approach to leading the Upper School. Mr. Smyth points out one notable skill she demonstrates when dealing with students. “She engages in banter with the boys in during assembly. She’s all alone up front, and when you have 450 boys clamoring for a dress down day, sometimes she says yes, and sometimes no, but she says no in a way that keeps the person who asked for the dress down day’s integrity intact.” Mr. Smyth says her ability to laugh in some difficult moments is also very appreciated by him. Whether as an advocate for students, faculty, or new ideas, Ms. Turner has left an indelible mark on the Upper School and will be missed next year. As for her plans, Ms. Turner wants to help members of her family. She said she has books to read, a garden to tend, and a list of many little things she wants to do.

Iva Turner became the first female head of the Upper School in 2002. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They clearly picked the right woman, and more importantly, the right person for the job,â&#x20AC;? said Headmaster Smyth.

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Cecelia Chandler

knowledge and wanderlust for travel. Her desire to learn simply for the sake of learning is truly amazing. In the words of Ms. Chandler, “My favorite thing in the whole world is to be a student.” She is already enrolled in three non-credit courses through the Community College of Baltimore County this summer and is looking forward to the wide range of classes she will have the opportunity to take in the fall. Although the community is sad to lose Ms. Chandler, it seems that she is moving on to a set of new adventures. Gilman wishes her luck in all of her endeavors and thanks her for all of her hard work.

Business Office Administrative Assistant Jason Moscow ’17 The Gilman community is sad to say goodbye to Ms. Cecilia Chandler after 31 years of service. Hired in May of 1983, Ms. Chandler has become an integral and beloved part of the Gilman community. In an official capacity, Ms. Chandler has served as the administrative assistant to the director of finance, Mr. Sean Furlong, and the Business Office. (In fact, Mr. Furlong is the fifth business manager for whom she has worked.) Behind the scenes, Ms. Chandler has worked tirelessly to help the community function seamlessly. Although she spends most of her time working in the Business Office, her hard work, organization, and successes are appreciated throughout the School. Ms. Chandler humbly appreciates how easy it was to work diligently in a place like Gilman. She called Gilman “an amazing place” where she met a lot of “wonderful people” and had countless interesting experiences. Additionally, Ms. Chandler remarked, “For me, the most beautiful thing about Gilman is that it is just a very caring community from top to bottom. It is just wonderful, and you don’t always see that in the corporate world. I see it in everyone from students to teachers to trustees.” After her departure from Gilman, Ms. Chandler plans to feed her thirst for

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Claudia Friddell First Grade Teacher

Claudia Friddell is retired after 17 years leading Gilman’s first grade team. A master teacher by any definition, Mrs. Friddell, this past school year, served as the mentor for Cooper Fellow “Q” Attenoukon ’09, who could easily give you 100 reasons why she is so great. “What she does best, however, is connect with kids. It’s no wonder that they love her so,” says Leith Herrmann. Her caring attention extends beyond the classroom, and she’s been known to drop by a student’s home at just the right moment. “Claudia Friddell has been a valued coworker for the past eight years. But more than that, she has been an inspiration,”

said fifth grade teacher and colleague Lisa Teeling. “I have worked at many schools and have learned to quickly identify teachers who can only be described as ‘masters.’ Claudia embodies the kind of teacher we all aspire to be. Parents whose sons have been in 1C beg for their second or third son to have the same experience. Every year several fifth grade boys remember Claudia, 1C, or Pioneer Day experiences as their most memorable moment. We are sad to see her leave, but excited to follow her next adventure.” Friddell is the driving force behind Pioneer Day, a much-loved first grade activity featuring flapjacks for breakfast, building edible log cabins, rodeo days featuring cowboy Ian MacFarlane ’75, a pioneer play, and campfire singing, among other activities. Friddell has published a successful children’s book, “Goliath: Hero of the Great Baltimore Fire,” and she looks forward to writing more in retirement. (In 2008, Claudia was the recipient of Gilman’s Riepe Sabbatical. One of the outcomes of her semester away was Goliath.)

Will Perkins

Upper School Spanish Teacher Thomas Troy ’16 After 20 years of teaching, coaching, advising within the community, and impacting the lives of countless students

at Gilman, Mr. Will Perkins has decided to move on. Mr. Perkins joined Gilman in 1994 after departing from Moorestown Friends School and searching up and down the east coast for a teaching position. One of his main focuses was finding a school not only where he could teach, but also where his three sons could earn a quality education. A certain school in Baltimore, Maryland, caught his attention: “Gilman had a stunning reputation and could be their home for many years. Plus they offered me a job.” All three of Mr. Perkins’ sons graduated from Gilman, Matthew in 2000, Stephen in 2002, and Daniel in 2006. Over the course of his career, Mr. Perkins has proven to be a versatile asset to Gilman in both teaching and coaching. He was coach of the fresh-soph soccer team for the entirety of his time here, but also coached hockey, including a two-year stint as coach of the varsity team. Off the field, he has served as form chair and on the honor and teacher evaluation committees. As a teacher, Mr. Perkins mentioned his enjoyment of leading coordinated classes and how teaching students has given him complete images of their personalities: “When a student struggles with grammar but then nails a song in a play or makes a great move in a game, you see that person more fully. When the kid who breezes through the subjunctive labors to produce art he likes for a project, you understand that everyone finds a challenge in high school.” When asked to elaborate on how Gilman has changed over the course of his career, Mr. Perkins pinpointed the use of technology within the classroom: “The degree to which we use computers to communicate with students is a radical change. Plus I can get listening exercises, videos, songs, and movies in Spanish and share them with a class at the drop of a hat.” When reviewing his plans for the future, Mr. Perkins described them as “deliberately vague,” although he did hope to embark on a cross-country trip this summer. In addition, he looks forward to

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visiting his new granddaughter, who was born in late April. Next year, the Gilman community will be without an amazing teacher, coach, and advisor in Mr. Perkins, but his mark on the school as a whole will cement him into the hearts and minds of students, faculty, and alumni alike.

Rob White

Upper School Dean of Students Ben Murphy ’17 Rob White retired after 13 great years at Gilman, amid much disappointment from students and faculty alike. Prior to working at Gilman, Mr. White was an assistant principal at St. Mary’s High School in Annapolis. Since coming to Gilman, he has been the Dean of Students primarily, but has also taught religion and ethics, as well as leadership. Fellow Dean of Students Mr. Francis (Boo) Smith ’70 says, “Mr. White was not only a dean of students, he was also a counselor in that he was most concerned that the students learned the proper lessons, so that they would be successful in life after they left Gilman.” Mr. White coached both football and lacrosse, garnering respect from many of his players. He has also served on various committees over his Gilman career, notably admissions and judiciary, heavily aiding the school’s efforts. Jordan Yaffe ’17, who served with Mr. White on the Judiciary

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Committee, says “Mr. White was really good at presenting the cases in a fair way and making sure that we thoroughly came up with the right decision.” Over his career at Gilman, there have been many changes, including the renovation of Carey Hall and the extensive implementation of technology in Gilman’s curriculum. Nevertheless, Mr. White says that the outstanding quality of the people at Gilman has been unwavering. Mr. White hopes that the teacher-coach model is maintained or perhaps even strengthened over time. “I believe that this concept is the foundation of the depth of relationships formed at Gilman,” he says. Mr. White plans to focus on his relationships with friends and family during his retirement. He hopes to see his children and their families, rekindle old friendships, and spend time with some of his former Gilman advisees, with whom he has formed lifelong relationships through his commitments and dedication to the School. Mr. White will miss Gilman, including the faculty, staff, and students, and Gilman will miss him just as much. We wish him well on his retirement and his travels in the future.

The pieces about Iva Turner, Leith Herrmann, Rob White, Will Perkins, and Cecilia Chandler originally appeared in the Gilman News.

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School News

Making Change

Second graders lobbied for vending machines, nap time, and multilingual dictionaries in a writing assignment on making change in the Lower School. “I love this unit because it helps boys focus on all the great things they love about Gilman,” said second grade teacher Tami James. “Additionally, they get to dream big and really believe they have the ability to make a change.” The month-long process of writing persuasive letters is broken down into four steps: brainstorming, organizing, writing a rough draft, and then a final draft. “We always tell the boys to choose their requests, facts, and reasons carefully because it is always possible that Mr. Herrmann will decide to make a change in the Lower School based on their letters.” A popular proposal this year? Several boys wrote letters explaining why the Lower School should install vending machines in the lobby. And, they had some pretty compelling reasons. “They felt that this would help parents because they would not have to pack snacks for their kids in the morning, it would help the overall health of Gilman boys because we could control what kinds of healthy snacks would be stocked in the

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vending machines, and, finally, Gilman would benefit because money would be raised that could go towards technology, playground equipment, or even a donation to a charity,” James explained. Other requests included instituting a 20-minute post-recess nap (so they could “concentrate better and ponder more thoughtful answers”), having ice cream every day for dessert (to give Gilman boys more energy for recess and reduce workload for the culinary team), establishing a fantasy football club (to make math more fun), and buying new French/Spanish/ English dictionaries (for strictly academic reasons). “One of the other delights of this writing project was that it gave me an opportunity to go into 2B after I received their letters and respond to each child,” said Herrmann. “Their reactions to my responses were sometimes just as amusing as the original letters. “For example, one boy had requested that students should be allowed to go back for thirds at lunch, offering rationale such as, ‘. . . if people don’t have thirds, they will ask their teacher for food, and if the teacher gives them food, what will the teachers eat?’ (Such altruism!) I read the letter aloud and replied that I could probably arrange for thirds at lunch. The caveat, however, was that doing so would require extending the lunch period, and since their recess is right after lunch, we would have to borrow time from recess. There was immediate and vocal consensus to retract the original request for thirds!” Stay tuned on whether Mr. Herrmann has been persuaded by any more of these excellent letters.

The second grade boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; persuasive letters include arguments for 20 minutes nap time after recess, third servings at lunch, and ice cream every day.

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School News

City Champs Again Gilman’s Mock Trial team holds the city title for the third consecutive year after defeating Bryn Mawr in the Baltimore City Circuit 8 Championship. This year’s case revolved around a fictional plaintiff who was severely injured after crowd-surfing at a concert. Seniors Adam Aist, Timur Güler, and Gabe Donner served as laywers on the championship team while freshmen Teddy Radle and Marcus Rose and senior Tejas Mavenur were witnesses. Led by lawyer coaches Jennifer Aist and Jim Sorensen, both Baltimore County Public Defenders, and Daniel Houston

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The 2014 Mock Trial team earned its third straight city title.

of the Upper School Classics Department, additional Mock Trial team members included: Angad Uppal as a plaintiff’s lawyer; Richard Shin and Samuel Sobkov as plaintiff witnesses; defense lawyers Akhil Uppalapati and Ryan Khim; and defense witness Morgan Doyle. Brian Folgelson and Adero Mandela served as backups. The team secured wins against Bryn Mawr, Boys’ Latin, and Archbishop Curley and lost to Friends and Baltimore City College.

Encouraging Civic Engagement and Service Sophomore L. J. Shapiro and freshman Nirakar Pandey are the first to receive grants through Gilman’s new Civic Engagement and Service Learning program. Shapiro, through his “Sports for Others” effort, endeavors to partner each of Gilman’s 33 interscholastic athletic teams in community service opportunities. Shapiro expects that each of Gilman’s 16 sports will choose a cause — perhaps, as an example, working with special needs students — and carry out an activity during its season. “Sports for Others” promises to engage nearly 300 student-athletes in service activities. Pandey plans to implement “ORCHCESSORIES,” an initiative to supply musical accessories, such as valve oil, cleaning rods and cloths, reeds, and rosin, and begin a music library for ORCHKIDS, a program of the Baltimore Symphony Youth Orchestra (BSYO) that teaches inner-city children how to play classical orchestra musical instruments. Pandey plays violin in the BSYO. The CESL program provides two grants per year for boys in grades 9 through 11 to pursue community service projects

over the summer. The initiative kicked off in November 2013 with a visit from Eli Kahn ’09, who, as a middle schooler, launched Cartridges for a Cure that recycled printer cartridges to raise money for cancer research at Hopkins. By the time he graduated from Gilman, Kahn’s efforts had raised nearly $100,000 and saved more than 15,000 cartridges from being thrown in landfills. “If something doesn’t sit right with you in the community,” he urged the boys, “do something about it.” The goal of the CESL program is for boys to develop leadership skills through social entrepreneurship. The boys are encouraged to think big — other topics proposed this cycle included building a school in Madagascar, fund-raising for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and expanding the Hope for Highlands program; the grant process teaches them how to plan, organize, and advocate. Each boy received a $1,500 grant.

Nirakar Pandey ’17 and L. J. Shapiro ’16 are the first Civic Engagement and Service grant recipients.

“My hope is that students are now inspired to research and design their own projects that provide meaningful community involvement,” says Donell Thompson, Gilman’s director of service learning, who oversees the grant program. “With the launch of CESL, they can now do so with financial support from the School.” The CESL program is supported by a gift from Dr. Lawrence T. P. Stifler ’59.

summer 2014

School News

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The inaugural Gilman Start-up Experience, an intensive program taking students through the start-up process in a matter of hours, began with a simple step. “Gentlemen, remove your ties,” commanded Henrik Scheel, the program’s CEO and founder. “Entrepreneurship is not about what you look like. It’s about your ideas. It’s about what you build.” The 27 Gilman student participants obliged as they plunged into the day-long crash course on the entrepreneurial mindset and turning ideas into businesses. Gilman’s Start-up Experience event was the brainchild of Jason Griswold ’93, founder of Brown Aviation Lease, who took part in the program at his alma mater, Colgate University, last year. He teamed up with his Gilman classmate Nick Owsley ’93 and approached Headmaster Henry Smyth about bringing this program to campus. Together, they recruited additional alumni

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and parents with direct experience creating companies and organizations to serve as team mentors: David Brecher ’83 P’25, Phil Han ’04, Patrick Hudson ’04, and Henry “Hans” Wittich IV ’80, P’14, 16. “From my own experience as an entrepreneur, I know that part of the process is scary and unknown,” said Owsley. “Having a program like this at Gilman helps students at a young age understand what they need to do to become an entrepreneur . . . and to think about things in a slightly different way than they would have previously.” Divided into six teams, the students were presented with a real-life challenge — how to improve the lives of young people in Baltimore. They worked closely with the alumni mentors through a process of generating hundreds of ideas, finding solutions, and turning the best ideas into an opportunity for a start-up company. Throughout the day, Scheel facilitated several interactive games and presented information about design thinking, technology trends, business models, and tips on pitching ideas.

6 1. Jason Griswold ’93, center right, is the driving force behind bringing the Start-up Experience to campus.

2. Hans Wittich ’80, P’14, ’16, standing left, guides his team as they develop their presentation. 3. Patrick Hudson ’04 works with his team to develop their start-up idea, CollegeCoach.com.

4. Nick Owsely ’93, David Brecher ’83, P’25, Jason Griswold ’93, Phil Han ’04, Hans Wittich ’80, P’14, ’16, and Patrick Hudson ’04 were the team mentors.

5. Frank Bonsall III ’82, P’25, Mark Neumann ’81, P’13, Scott Schelle ‘79, Will Zerhouni ’94, P’25, and Michael Hankin P’12 served as judges. 6. Justin Mun ’15 presents his team’s start-up idea.

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Phil Han ’04, center, works with his student team to solve a real-life challenge: how to improve the lives of young people in Baltimore.

“It’s exciting because you can see these students get really into the idea of pure business creation,” said Han, owner of Dooby’s Coffee in Mount Vernon. “To be able to do this at such a young age is really cool — the ideas are fresh and it’s so great to watch that energy happen.” By the afternoon, each team zeroed in on one big idea to conceptualize, then built a business model and prototype, and prepared to pitch their start-up to a jury of five Gilman alumni and parents: Frank Bonsal III ’82, P’25, Michael Hankin P’12, Mark Neumann ’81, P’13, Scott Schelle ’79, and William Zerhouni ’94, P’25. Using role-playing, slides, prototypes, and market research, students pitched the following start-up ideas: • Unplugged: To connect Baltimore-area students with fun and safe short-term excursions • A rewards-based platform to address the high dropout rate and keep students in school • CollegeCoach.com, a virtual college counseling community

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• Sturdy Foundations: A job-training and rehabilitation program for non-violent prison inmates • A program to increase internship opportunities for area high school students • The Kitchen: An establishment offering group cooking and eating experiences for young adults The judges selected The Kitchen as the winning start-up, with CollegeCoach.com as the runner up. Judges said they were impressed with all of the ideas and the work that went into each presentation. “The biggest thing I hope that Gilman boys to take away from this experience is simply the way they think about problems,” said Griswold. “The world is about many different problems and if students can see some opportunity in these problems, and we empower them with a framework to go out and tackle them, then I think the Start-up Experience has achieved more than the goal we set out for.” Watch a video about the Start-up Experience on Gilman’s YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/GilmanSchool1897

100,000 Feet Up, Up, and Away The Gilman Robotics Club successfully launches a weather balloon. Accepting a challenge from Rishi Bedi ’13, the Gilman Robotics Club joined the Global Space Balloon Challenge, and in the robotics competition “off season” built and launched a weather balloon. Equipped with a temperature and pressure sensor with Arduino (an open source physical computing platform) that recorded temperature and atmospheric pressure every five seconds during ascent, a high-resolution video camera, and a GPS tracker, the balloon, after one false start and an adjustment to the helium ratio, ultimately traveled to Harford County, landing near Abingdon. The boys spent an hour in the woods and found the balloon’s payload intact. Pressure and temperature readings corroborated that the balloon rose up to nearly 100,000 feet. Watch the whole experience — from lift off to recovery and read the boys’ complete account at www.gilmanschool. wordpress.com. The Gilman Robotics Club launched a weather balloon on May 14, 2014, which reached heights of nearly 100,000 feet.

summer 2014

School News

National Award for Leadership

Gilman School has been honored with a national award for leadership in providing a more secure retirement for faculty and staff. The award was given by PLANSPONSOR magazine, a leading resource for retirement benefits-related news. Director of Human Resources Angela Johnson and Payroll and Benefits Coordinator Meisha Dockett accepted the award at an event in New York City on March 11, 2014. Gilman won as the top workplace in the category for 403b best practices. Other finalists were Moffitt Cancer Center (Tampa, Florida); Texas Association of School Boards (Austin, Texas); and Washington St. Board for Community & Technical Colleges (Olympia, Washington).

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PLANSPONSOR magazine recognized Gilman as the top workplace in the category for 403b practices. Meisha Dockett P’23, payroll and benefits coordinator (far left), and Angela Johnson, director of human resources (center), accept the award on the School’s behalf.

Gilman was specifically recognized for: • Recently consolidating its 403b plan to make it more user-friendly to faculty and staff; • Encouraging free one-on-one appointments with financial planners to discuss and optimize retirement savings; • Offering ongoing campus meetings and educational support and seminars. Gilman is also featured in the March issue of PLANSPONSOR magazine: www.gilman.edu/plansponsor. Johnson presented at a national conference in June about best practices in financial planning.

Gilman Joins Global Online Academy

The consortium of 49 leading independent schools from around the world provides online courses to diversify and deepen the student learning experience. Gilman is the only Maryland school participating in the Global Online Academy (GOA). Launched in 2011, the mission of GOA is to translate the intellectually rigorous programs and excellent teaching that are hallmarks of its member schools into online classes. Member schools include The Dalton School, Sidwell Friends, Catlin Gabel, Jakarta International School, and King’s Academy (Jordan). “Joining Global Online Academy is an exciting opportunity both for faculty and students at Gilman to experience new, modern ways of teaching and learning,” said Headmaster Henry P.A. Smyth. “In partnership with highly regarded independent schools from

around the country and worldwide, we will benefit from expanded course offerings and teaching networks, while promoting students’ global awareness and understanding.” At Gilman, GOA courses will be open to rising juniors and seniors. At least eight students will take GOA courses beginning in fall 2014, including Java computer programming, medical problem solving, game theory, and iOS app design. Several Gilman faculty members will take online training courses this summer to prepare for teaching GOA classes in the 2015-16 academic year. A typical GOA course will be comprised of students located across multiple time zones who will collaborate on projects, communicate through discussion boards and video recordings, and have constant access to multimedia course materials. Teachers hold regularly scheduled virtual office hours, ensuring 1:1 instruction. For more information, visit www.globalonlineacademy.org.

summer 2014

School News

Closing Exercises

Class of 2018 Peter Kwiterovich ’87, Middle School Head, advised the boys to take an occasional leap of faith — in friendships, academics, arts, and community service — during their Upper School years to “make yourself a better man.” Class of 2021 Lower School Head Leith Herrmann ’64 praised the fifth grade for their diverse talents and interests and the pride, joy, and support they show each other.

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June 5, 2014 marked the annual Closing Exercises for the Gilman Lower and Middle Schools. “Today, we have something in common. We are all finishing our Lower School journeys,” said outgoing Head of Lower School Leith Herrmann ’64, presiding over his final ceremony after 19 years as Head. Herrmann praised the fifth grade students for their diverse talents and interests, class bonding at Echo Hill and JA BizTown, admirable art work, individual achievements, and the pride, joy, and support they show for each other. In keeping with tradition, fifth grade teachers Lisa Teeling, Nick Schloeder ’85, and John Xanders ’77 read reflections on memorable Lower School moments from each student. Among them were meaningful experiences bonding with friends and teachers, overcoming challenges, playing wall ball, and class trips to Mount Vernon and, of course, Echo Hill. The final memorable moment was dedicated to “the creator of memorable moments, Mr. Leith Herrmann.” Headmaster Henry P.A. Smyth spoke to students about how the ceremony is a moment of “reflection and projection.” “It’s a time to take stock of your growth and development, what you’ve become in a relatively short period of time,” Smyth said. He also focused on two of the Gilman Five — integrity and humility — and challenged students to embrace these qualities in years to come. Students Cole Emry and Andrew Gaag presented the official class gift — a set of blue ukuleles for the Lower School music program — in recognition of Herrmann’s love of music. They also presented Herrmann with his own matching ukelele signed by the students and an engraved wooden music stand. Fifth grade student Caleb Soong was honored for being the class “unsung hero” and several teachers were recognized for their years of service as they depart from Gilman: Jeanie Ferretti, Claudia Friddell, Mary Galvin Wilson, and Bryan Powell.

Before the ceremony concluded, Middle School Head Peter Kwiterovich ’87 officially welcomed the class to the Middle School beginning in the fall. A few hours later, Kwiterovich opened the Closing Exercises for the 95 members of the Class of 2018. In his opening remarks, Kwiterovich told the Class of 2018 that his strongest memory of them is the way that they “meshed” and came together as a class over the last three years. Kwiterovich also referred to themes from the book Middle Schoolers read last summer, “Navigating Early” by Clare Vanderpool, and cited the quotation, “Finding your way doesn’t mean you always know where you’re going.” Kwiterovich advised the boys to take a leap of faith once in awhile in their Upper School years — in friendships, academics, arts, and community service — to “make yourself a better man.” Student Earl Thomas Booker IV, selected to speak at the ceremony by the faculty, told the crowd how he valued the diversity of his classmates — not only racial, cultural, and socioeconomic diversity — but diversity of opinions. He looked ahead at the challenges they will face together in Upper School — academics, mixing with female students, and the pressure of winning the 100th Gilman McDonogh football game in 2015. Middle School Dean of Students and science teacher Shaka Arnold, leaving the Middle School after 12 years, reflected on the verse, “It is more blessed to give than receive.” “What can I adequately offer you in return for all you’ve given me?,” Arnold asked Gilman parents, colleagues, and students. “I can only offer two words from the best place in my heart: thank you.” Concluding the ceremony, Headmaster Smyth told the students, “You are ready for the responsibilities and freedoms of Upper School and life beyond Middle School. It’s about choices. I hope you will make good use of the many choices you will have.”

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Alumni

Cotton Lecture

Bill Buppert ’97, Derrick Wang ’02 deliver 2014 Cotton Lecture. Derrick Wang ’02 and Bill Buppert ‘97.

Candy executive Bill Buppert ’97 and composer, lyricist, pianist, and lawyer Derrick Wang ’02, spoke at Upper School assembly on Tuesday, February 11, 2014, as part of the 34th annual H.K. Douglas Cotton Memorial Lecture. The lecture series, established by Baltimore businessman Henry Kyd Douglas Cotton, annually features business and career lectures for students of Gilman School. The program was created by an endowment that Mr. Cotton established shortly before his death in 1979. Both 12-year Gilman men, Buppert is the founder and president of Ruxton Chocolates and Wang creates dramatic work for the stage and concert hall as well as engages audiences as a speaker on music, law, and the future of performing arts. Buppert founded Ruxton Chocolates in 2001, only five months after graduating from college. He shared what’s so enjoyable about his job — it’s fun, tangible, he gets to design new candy and tinker with machinery, and he rarely has to wear a tie. He encouraged students to trust their instincts and believe in themselves.

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“Our time at Gilman gives us the confidence to succeed,” he told Upper School students. “I think you'll find that when you get out there.” An acclaimed musician and creator of the opera Scalia/Ginsburg, Wang gave credit to his former Gilman middle school teacher Bo Grimes ’59, who often told students, “Gentlemen, don’t forget to do your stretching exercises.” Wang said this reminder to constantly stretch and push himself is what inspired him to go to law school in addition to performing and composing music. Watch a video of the Cotton Lecture on Gilman’s YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/GilmanSchool1897

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Brett Hollander ’03 speaks about being a sportcaster in his hometown. Garrett Dvorkin ’15, Brett Hollander ’03 and Ben Auwaerter ’15.

When he was seven years old, Brett Hollander ’03 knew what he wanted to do in life . . . be a broadcaster. By 15, he was practicing calling games in his parents’ bedroom. Eventually, with a big assist from a technology whiz, classmate Scott Kidder ’03, he was calling Gilman football, basketball, and lacrosse games for the campus radio station and the internet. Following his 2007 graduation from Dickinson College, where he was a political science major, he returned to Baltimore to begin his professional career in broadcasting. By 25, he was hosting Sportsline, WBAL Radio’s popular 6:05 pm–9:00 pm show, where he’s now been making his mark for four years. On the morning of April 9, before an attentive auditorium audience that included his parents, Brett traced the steps that enabled him to pursue his passion as a Gilman student. He noted the importance of support he received from the administration and how calling games became a “big deal.” He paid tribute to teachers who shaped his character (Betsy McDonald and

Dr. Jerry Thornberry) as well as the role of hard work and luck in life. “The Gilman advantage is the opportunity and lasting friendships with students,” he observed. “Gilman is also about values . . . integrity, honor, humility, and how to treat others. Learn as much as you can here, and take advantage of every day. You need to make it happen for yourself.” Since being handed his dream job at WBAL, Hollander has worked in television and both AM and FM radio. As a local guy who covers the Orioles and Ravens, he’s interviewed an impressive list of high profile figures. Having already called a variety of sports, he has an itch to do more play-by-play. “I love working in Baltimore, my hometown, but I don’t yet know what will be my finish line,” he concluded. “This could end tomorrow, and you have to be prepared to go anywhere.” Watch a video of Brett’s presentation on Gilman’s YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/GilmanSchool1897

summer 2014

Alumni

Triple Honors Johnnie L. Foreman, Jr. and Gordon L. Culbertson receive May Holmes Service Award; Redmond C. S. Finney Honored with Dawson Farber, Jr. Alumni Award The Alumni Association celebrated the extraordinary service of two longtime faculty members at the School’s April 21 professional day by presenting May Holmes Service Awards to Johnnie L. Foreman, Jr. and Gordon L. Culbertson. “The excellence of the faculty and staff is without question one of Gilman’s greatest strengths, and I know I speak for every alumnus when I say that we are so thankful for all that you do to preserve and continue the high quality of a Gilman education,” said Alumni Association President Mitch Ford ’82 as he began the presentation. Director of Community and Diversity Johnnie L. Foreman, Jr. is the 2012-2013 May Holmes Service Award recipient. Ford recognized Foreman for his decades of dedication to diversity, creating inclusiveness, and building welcoming and safe school communities for each student at Gilman and at every independent school in the nation. “I came here after May Holmes retired, and I heard so many wonderful things about her, to be associated with that is just

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The recipients: Johnnie L. Foreman, Jr., 2012-2013 May Holmes Service Award; Gordon L. Culbertson, 2013-2014 May Holmes Service Award; Redmond C. S. Finney ’47, Dawson Farber Jr. Alumni Award.

an honor,” Foreman said in accepting his award. Middle School mathematics teacher Gordon L. Culbertson received the 20132014 May Holmes Service Award. Ford recognized Culbertson as an unforgettable teacher, one who inspires students to achieve beyond their potential and to love every aspect of their lives, whose influence is felt long after a student leaves the teacher’s classroom. He noted Culbertson’s ability to make complicated mathematical concepts easy, propensity to acknowledge the smallest moments in a boy’s life as a significant accomplishment, and love of the art of teaching and joyful guidance, mentorship, and influence of colleagues, along with his characteristic good humor and infectious laugh. Culbertson gave the audience a brief biography of May Holmes, who served the School in various administrative capacities for 62 years. He ended his remarks with a message to her spirit. “Miss Holmes, I want you to know that Gilman is still going strong with wonderful boys, a dedicated staff, a fine administration, and teachers

who love what they do . . . we have many fine young educators who are devoted to this profession and are establishing their own legacy of teaching excellence.” Four days later, at the Alumni Weekend Then and Now Luncheon, the Alumni Association presented the Dawson Farber Jr. Alumni Award to former Headmaster Redmond Conyngham Stewart Finney ’47. “This award’s namesake, Dawson Farber, is as much a part of Gilman legend as those headmasters and faculty he knew and admired during his nearly 80-year association with the School, and he himself is one of the School’s most legendary alumni for his outstanding and generational commitment to Gilman’s quality of life and learning,” said Alumni Association Vice President Del Schmidt ’99. “It is in his spirit that we present the Dawson Farber Jr. Alumni Award to the Gilman alumnus who has enthusiastically demonstrated an abundance of service to Gilman sustained over an extended period of time through volunteer leadership, advocacy, and financial support.”

Mr. Finney’s long association with the School began when he entered as a second grader in 1936, and includes his 11 years as a student and 38 years on the faculty, 24 of which spent as Gilman’s tenth headmaster, and continues to his most current role as a Gilman grandparent. He is widely recognized, along with the late Bill Campbell, as the architect of integration at Gilman. Schmidt also noted that Mr. Finney is the first William A. Fisher Medallion recipient to receive the Farber Alumni award. In accepting the award, Mr. Finney spoke of his close relationship with Dawson Farber, who would often drop by Mr. Finney’s office with an idea to move Gilman forward. Watch video at gilman.edu/aaawards.

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Alumni

Alumni Weekend April 25–26, 2014

The Gilman campus was abuzz with activity: Classes without Quizzes, Then and Now Luncheon, an All-Alumni Networking Reception, One Big Alumni Crab Feast on Friday, and Saturday’s “Slide on Home” event with food trucks and baseball activities, and, of course, alumni returning for five-year reunions. The Alumni Association honored former Headmaster Redmond C. S. Finney with the Dawson Farber Jr. Alumni Award at the Then and Now Luncheon, where a panel of Class of 2014 seniors spoke about the School today. The Class of 1964 celebrated its 50th Reunion in style with a full weekend of activities, highlighted by a dinner held in Centennial Hall. The Class of 1969 also held its reunion on campus, gathering in their old dining room, now the Edward R. Fenimore, Jr. Memorial Library reading room. The Classes of 1974, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999, 2004, and 2009 marked their reunions at various locations around town. Next year: class years ending in five and zero step to the stage to celebrate. Mark your calendars for April 24-26, 2015.

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Classes Without Quizzes

1. Tom Lynn ’71 and Dale Waters ’14 man the alumni welcome tent. 2. History teacher Jerry Thornbery lectures about Booker T. Washington.

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3. Alumni get a close look at a student-built robot. 4. Casey Nelan ’16 shows the Gilman unmanned aerial vehicle.

5. US Spanish teacher Linda Trapp and Art Swartwout ’94. 6. A campus tour stops by photographs honoring distinguished faculty and staff.

Then and Now Luncheon

1. The Traveling Men perform. 2. Centennial Hall provides an elegant background for the luncheon.

3. Del Schmidt ’99 presents Redmond C. S. Finney ’47 with the Dawson L. Farber Jr. Alumni Award. 4. The Class of 1968 poses with their headmaster and coach.

5. Adam Aist ’14 answers a question during the senior panel. 6. Jonathan Farber ’75, Redmond C. S. Finney, Lindsay Farber.

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Crab Feast

1. Crabs! Need we say more? 2. The alumni crab feast provides a truly Maryland kickoff to Alumni Weekend.

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3. The Class of 1964 enjoyed a special reception prior the crab feast. 4. Class photo boards are a popular attraction during Alumni Weekend events.

5. Alumni become part of history by posing with one of five life-size photo cutouts. 6. The Class of 1999 gets cracking on their 15th Reunion celebration.

Slide on Home

1. A beautiful day for a doubleheader as the varsity team takes on Aquinas Institute of Rochester, New York.

3. The view from the dugout. 4. Naturally, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Slide on Homeâ&#x20AC;? activities included baseball for everyone.

5. Even the youngest Greyhound fans took part in the fun. 6. Local food trucks provided refreshments.

2. The Greyhounds won both games, 12-2 and 17-7.

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Reunions See Class Notes for more reunion pictures.

1. Gally Warfield ’64, Tim Wolf ’64, and Doug Ober ’64 look at the 1964 yearbook. 2. The Class of 1964 enjoys brunch at the Headmaster’s home Saturday morning.

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3. The Class of 1969 displayed several artifacts from their years at Gilman. 4. Doug Becker ’84, left, chats with Nick Cortezi ’84.

5. Charles Wagandt ’99 and Darryl Jordan ’99. 6. A food truck instead of catering? The Class of 1974 enjoyed tasty treats from The Food Truck 450.

In Memoriam

Gilman remembers those alumni who have died in recent months. May they rest in peace.

Mr. Robert N. H. Sener ’52 Mr. George M. Anderson, III ’54 Mr. Robert Garrett, Sr. ’55 Mr. Richard R. Jackson, Jr. ’55 Mr. Peter B. Folger ’56 Mr. Peter Winkenwerder ’60 Mr. Richard W. Small ’63 Mr. Arthur F. Jenkins ’81 Faculty and Staff Mr. Christian Kirby Mrs. Patricia Vishio

Deaths reported to Gilman between January 13, 2014, and June 10, 2014.

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Athletics

Lucky Number Seven Gilman varsity squash won its seventh straight MIAA team championship, defeating Friends School in an extremely close 5-2 match.

The varsity squash team's superlative season included a fourth place finish in the U.S. High School National Tournament.

The win-loss pendulum kept swinging either way: Senior Alex Witherspoon at No. 7 gave Gilman its first win with a solid 3-0 victory. Mitch Ford ’16 at No. 6 fought hard but lost his match 3-1. Senior Henry Schmidt at No. 2 earned another for the win column with his 3-1 win. Friends tied the score with a victory at No. 4 against freshman Brad Levin. Levin gutted out a win in the fourth game (14-12) to force a fifth game, but lost in a tense 11-9 match, which tied the score at two all. Junior Davis Owen, playing in the No. 1 spot, shot Gilman ahead 3-2 with a convincing 3-0 win. Wiatt Hinton ’17 fell behind 2-1 at the five spot, and freshman Mac Awalt at No. 3 prevailed against a senior player, 3-0. Wiatt came back to win the next two games, giving Gilman giving a 5-2 advantage in the championship. The individual squash tournament proved just as competitive, with four of five matches lasting all five games, and four of seven Gilman players earning individual squash titles. Witherspoon (No. 7), coming from behind to win 3-2, outlasted Friends’ Henry Askew. Wiatt Hinton earned the Greyhounds’ second title at the No. 5 spot when he won his fifth game against Friends’ Liam Hoey. Brad Levin, playing at No. 4, won the big points in close games, defeating Grant Adams from Boys’ Latin, 3-0. The fourth title belongs to Mac Awalt at No. 3, who prevailed over Friends’ Will Rogers in three hard fought games. Mitch Ford (No. 6) played the day’s longest match, exchanging shots through five grueling games against Noah Walsh (Friends), with Walsh prevailing in overtime in the fifth game. Henry Schmidt at the No. 2 spot battled Boys’ Latin’s Connor Ward back and forth through extended rallies, but eventually fell to Ward, 3-0. The No. 1 match also went the distance as McDonogh’s unflappable Eleanor Evans outlasted Davis Owen in a fifth game. The squash team, playing in a very competitive division II, won two out of its four matches, to place fourth in a field of 16 at the U.S. High School National Tournament in Philadelphia.

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Athletics

Tennis Perfection

Tennis, anyone? The varsity tennis team posted a perfect season (8-0), winning its first MIAA team championship title since 2010 and sweeping the A Conference individual player tournament.

Graham Duncan ’15 and his partner Jake Wohl ’14 took the No. 2 doubles title in the individual player tournament.

In the team championship against the Mount St. Joseph Gaels, Garrett Weinstein ’14 prevailed 6-2, 6-2 at No. 1 singles. Jordan Brodie ’15, playing at No. 3, swept his set 6-2, 6-3. Doubles team Huntington Williams ’14 and EJ Abass ’16 won 6-2, 6-0, as did Jake Wohl ’14 and Graham Duncan ’15, 6-1, 6-2. No. 2 player Cole Sutton ’15 lost his first set 4-6, but rallied to win the next, 6-1; his third set was abbreviated as the team had won the title to a 10-point tiebreaker, which Sutton won 10-6. A week later, the same players triumphed in the individual player tournament. Weinstein won the No. 1 singles individual tennis title, 6-4, 2-6, 6-1 against McDonogh’s Jake Gober. Sutton took No. 2 singles, 7-5, 6-0 against Mount St. Joseph’s Quentin Boutstany. Jordon Brodie, playing No. 3 singles, beat Mount St. Joe’s Pat MacLean 6-0, 6-0. Williams and Abass won the No. 1 doubles title, 6-3, 6-3, and Duncan and Wohl took the No. 2 title 6-4, 6-0. The Greyhounds also won the New England/Mid-Atlantic (NEMA) Tennis Championships for the first time in 18 years. The tournament was held at McDonogh School on April 26-27, 2014.

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Winter & Spring Highlights

Ice Hockey

6-0, Conference; 8-5, Overall Varsity ice hockey played in the MIAA championship finals for the second year in a row, falling to St. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in a tight 3-2 match.

Indoor Track

Finished first in all four meets to lead the MIAA The indoor track team, by virtue of winning all of the indoor season regular meets, captured the MIAA Indoor Meet Championship!

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Wrestling

(MIAA Red Division) 1-5, Conference; 3-7, Overall Senior Garrett Pfiefer took fourth place in the 195-lb. weight class in the National Prep Wrestling Championships held at Lehigh University in February. He won against an opponent from Middlesex School, 9-2, in the first round, upset the No. 3 seed from Lawrenceville in the second round, 5-4, and the No. 6 seed from Springside Chesnut Hill

Academy in the quarter finals, 5-4. He lost to the No. 2 seed from Mount St. Joe, 12-4, in the semifinals, but went on to defeat the No. 8 seed from Metrolina Christian Academy, 1-0, in the consolation semifinals. He lost to the No. 4 seed from Wyoming Seminary, 7-3, in the consolation finals to capture his fourth place standing.

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Athletics

Basketball

6-12, Conference; 9-16, Overall The Gilman varsity basketball team fell short by one point, 55â&#x20AC;&#x201C;54, in a hard fought game against Severna Park to see the Sherm Bristow Holiday Tournament championship slip through their fingers. The Greyhounds last won its home tournament in 2012.

Swimming

1-4, Conference; 2-5, Overall In a season after several strong athletes graduate, the team looks forward to cultivating the talents of younger swimmers in the future.

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Track & Field

4-1, Conference; 4-1, Overall The track and field team shares the MIAA A Dual Meet season championship with McDonogh and Mount St. Joseph. Gilman brought home second place in the MIAA outdoor track championship meet, trailing behind first-place McDonogh by a mere 11 points.

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Athletics

Baseball

6-10, Conference; 13-17, Overall Three Gilman baseball players were selected to participate in the fourth annual Baltimore President’s Cup Baseball Tournament organized by City Council President Bernard C. “Jack” Young. Seniors Patrick Gallagher (P, 3B), Will Sherman (P, 2B), and Matt Slodzinski (C) represented Gilman at the April 5 game, played at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

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Baseball Danny Blair ’15 Gavin Sheets ’14

Basketball Kai Locksley ’15 (Forward)

MaxPreps names Gavin Sheets its preseason pick for best player in the state of Maryland (http://t.maxpreps. com/1nInVT8).

Golf Will Rosenfield ‘14 Lacrosse Chase Campbell ’14 (Defense) William McBride ’14 (Midfield) Tyler Ruhl ’14 (Attack) Tennis Jordan Brodie ‘15 Cole Sutton ‘15 Garrett Weinstein ‘14 Huntington Williams ‘14 Jake Wohl ‘14 Track and Field Amyhr Barber ’15 (4x200) Robert Branch ’15 (4x200) Gram Davis ’15 (Pole Vault) Tommy Diehl ‘16 (4x400) Cameron Helm ’14 (4x200, 4x400) Sheldon Johnson ’14 (at large) Jelani Roberts ’15 (100, 200, 4x200) Robert Wilhelm ‘14 (4x400)

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Ice Hockey (MIAA B Conference) Aaron McNabney ’17 (Defense) Cameron Regel ’15 (Wing) Brice Tucker ’14 (Wing) Indoor Track Robert Branch ’15 (4x200) Gram Davis ’15 (Pole Vault) Cameron Helm ’14 (4x200) Dorian Maddox ‘16 (4x200) Jelani Roberts ’15 (55, 4x200) Robert Wilhelm ‘14 (at large) Squash Henry Schmidt ‘14 Davis Owen ‘15

Baltimore Magazine includes a Q&A with Chase Campbell ’14 in a feature of 14 young lacrosse players (http:// bit.ly/1jMVYBp). The Baltimore Sun features senior midfielder William McBride, the fourth and final McBride brother to play for the Gilman lacrosse team (http://bsun.md/1p1t6ei). The Sun named Jelani Roberts ’15 second team All-Metro for Indoor Track for the 2013-2014 season (http://bsun.md/1n5fkXa). In the spring, he earned Sun Athlete of the Week honors (March 25, http://bsun. md/1h0fXlq) after his performance at Knights and Lions Invitational to kick off the outdoor track season, and ABC2 featured him as Student Athlete of the Week (April 25, http:// bit.ly/1ooCc3p).

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6-3, Conference; 11-7, Overall The varsity lacrosse team took its fans through an emotional season, culminating with a 9-7 win over McDonogh at home in the last game of the regular season. The Greyhounds then beat the Calvert Hall Cardinals in the MIAA Quarterfinals, winning 11-10 in OT on a shot by Tyler Ruhl from the right wing, with an assist from Andy Matthews. Alas, the Hounds fell to St. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 8-9 in the semifinals.

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2-3-2, Conference; 2-5-2, Overall Will Rosenfield â&#x20AC;&#x2122;14 captured fourth place in the MIAA Individual Strong Play Golf Championship, finishing 77-75-39-191.

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Development

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Sotir was hired as Gilman’s first full-time Athletic Director in 1971.

The grandstands overlooking Edward Brown Memorial Field are getting a new look this summer, thanks to an anonymous alumnus who gave a generous gift for the renovated stadium to honor former Gilman Athletic Director Alexander Sotir. When completed later this summer, Alexander Sotir Stadium will hold 750 people, offer additional accessible seating, and feature a curved brick wall, aligning with Culver Overlook, to serve as the School’s athletic centerpiece. The stadium will be used for Gilman’s community and athletic events and make Sotir’s name officially part of the Gilman campus, a lasting tribute to a man who meant so much to the School. Sotir was hired as Gilman’s first full-time athletic director in 1971 and is

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credited with bringing a new level of expertise and professionalism to the athletic program and curriculum during his nine year tenure. Prior to Gilman, he was the head football coach at Johns Hopkins University (1966–71), where he won three Mid-Atlantic Athletic Conference titles, and previously coached at MIT and Wesleyan University. When Headmaster Redmond Finney asked Sotir to hire a new head football coach for the 1972 season, Sotir spent a month talking with candidates. “After about a month of interviews, I came to Finney and said, ‘To tell you the truth, I think I’m the best qualified.’ So, he gave me the job.” Sotir’s former players say he coached them with the “same precision and attention to detail” as his college players. As Timothy Holley, Jr. ’77, captain of Sotir’s 1977 football team and current director of athletics, remembered, “we were the best coached high school team in town.” Under Sotir’s leadership, Gilman made the jump from the Maryland Scholastic Association B Conference to the A

Henry P.A. Smyth, Has Franklin ’79, Eddie Brown ’57, Timothy Holley, Jr. ’77, Alexander Sotir, Scott A. Wieler, Gov. Bob Ehrlich ’75, Steve DeVeas ’74, Mike Austin ’76.

Conference in 1975, which was considered a big risk at the time. The 1975 team went 7-3 and came in third place in the A Conference. The following year, the team went 9-1 and captured Gilman’s first A Conference title. Sotir says he cherished being a part of the Gilman community and loved how athletics was an integral part of the school environment. He also taught an anthropology course and is credited with founding Gilman’s summer camp and initiating what is now the Sherm Bristow Holiday Basketball Tournament. Former football captains from Sotir’s era — Steve DeVeas ’74, Bob Ehrlich ’75, Michael Austin ’76, Holley, and Has Franklin ’79 — attended a groundbreaking ceremony on campus in July, along with Sotir’s former line coach Eddie Brown ’57 and several other friends, family members, and colleagues. Sotir is still astonished that his name will soon grace the stadium that holds so many memories for him. “Throughout my career — at MIT, Wesleyan, Johns Hopkins, and Gilman — I’ve walked in

many buildings, offices, fields, and athletic centers — every place has a name,” he said. “Never once did I think there’d be a Sotir anything.” During the groundbreaking ceremony, Holley said, “The naming of Alexander Sotir Stadium represents all of the men and women who have served Gilman as teacher-coaches over the years. Like this edifice named in his honor, Mr. Sotir’s influence on Gilman not only benefited the boys under his direct guidance in the 1970s, but countless boys who have benefited from his work long after his tenure at Gilman ended.” But Sotir says he’s the lucky one. “I tried my best while I was here. I loved what I did. I loved the kids that did it. If I did anything to help them, I’ll be happy forever. They certainly did a lot to help me.” The Alexander Sotir Stadium will be officially dedicated during Blue/Gray Weekend, November 7-8, 2014, ahead of the 99th Gilman-McDonogh football game.

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We Are . . . Gilman Supporters the gilman fund 2013–2014

The 2013–14 Gilman Fund campaign, “I AM . . .,” challenged the Gilman community to help create opportunity for every boy to explore, learn and shape what his tomorrow will be. The Gilman Fund subsidizes 7% of Gilman’s operating budget, and directly impacts academics, athletics, arts, and all other aspects of campus life. Without financial resources above and beyond tuition, it is not possible to offer curricula that inspire boys and experiences that uncover hidden talents, nor provide tools and supplies that engage boys in self-discovery. Gifts to The Gilman Fund provide the flexible, immediate support that helps to attract and retain the best faculty, preserve our historic campus, and sustain a talented and diverse student body. These critical dollars define Gilman’s excellence.

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The campaign, meeting its goal of $2.3 million, ended June 30, 2014. Those who supported the 2013-2014 The Gilman Fund can proudly state “I AM” a Gilman supporter. Make gifts online at gilman.edu/ onlinegiving Thanks to the 2013-2014 Gilman Fund Leadership Team for a great year. Frank A. Bonsall III ’82, P’25 Chair David H. Carroll, Jr. ’88, P’18 Vice Chair-Alumni Mark D. Neumann ’81, P’13 Vice Chair-Special Gifts Brenna F. & John B. McGowan P’19 Chairs-Parent Division Mr. and Mrs. Richard Davison GP’16 Chairs-Grandparent Division

#donein31 An anonymous Gilman Fund supporter urged parents to get it #done31. If 100 families gave a gift of any size to The Gilman Fund during the month of May, the anonymous donor would donate an additional $50,000. The challenge targeted parents who had not yet contributed this academic year or who had not yet fulfilled their pledges. Those who pledged during the Family Day carnival were invited to add their own piece to a special Gilman greyhound puzzle, as did Lacie DeCosta and her children (left to right) Jack, Jane, and Michael â&#x20AC;&#x2122;26.

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Class of 2014

Founders Day Gilmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Class of 2014 received their diplomas, along with well-deserved accolades and advice for the future, during the Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 117th Founders Day exercises in front of the Old Gym on Sunday, June 8, 2014.

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“I believe and I think my brothers would agree, the most important aspect of Gilman’s three part philosophy is the final one — spirit,” said Timur Güler in his valedictory. “Our class embodies spirit.”

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6 1. The Traveling Men lead the assembled in singing the national anthem. 2. Tyler Wakefield, left, and Kyle Tarantino both received the Peter Parrott Blanchard Award.

3. Jeremy Hairston, left, and Edward Brown received the Redmond C. S. Finney Award for their “dedication to and practice of those human values necessary to eliminate racism, prejudice, and intolerance.”

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4. The William S. Thomas Prizes recognize top scholars. From left to right, Timur Güler, valedictorian, Luigi Mangione ’17, Simon Evered ’15, Andrew Eller ’17, Zachary Ranen ’14.

5. Gregory Alspaugh, Sean Costello, Meldon Dickens, and C.J. Roebuck sing “A Parting Song.” 6. Headmaster Smyth presents the William A. Fisher Medallion to John Lee.

Gilman families, friends, and faculty members heard addresses by Headmaster Henry P.A. Smyth, valedictorian Timur Güler, and Board of Trustees President Paul McBride praising the 113 graduates for their academic and athletic achievements as well as the great joy they take in “celebrating each other, just for each other’s sake.” Smyth recalled special moments from the year, such as the It’s Academic tailgate, storming the pool during a water polo game, and the way the class stood by each other in victory and defeat. Despite the significance of the day, Smyth told students he hopes there are even bigger and better things in store for them down the road. “My hope is that you take with you from Gilman the experiences, relationships, understanding, and skills to make the most of life as you move through it,” said Smyth. “My hope is that because of your Gilman education, you continue to grow as human beings so that in five, 15, 50 years from now, you’re even more complete, fulfilled, interesting, and interested than you are even today, so your marks on this world are even greater, more lasting.” In the valedictory, Güler reflected on Gilman’s three part philosophy — educating boys in mind, body, and spirit. “I believe and I think my brothers would agree, the most important aspect of Gilman’s three part philosophy is the final one — spirit. Our class embodies spirit.” Güler went on to personally recognize “true characters that gave us so many memories over the years.” In his final Founders Day ceremony as Board of Trustees President, Paul F. McBride cited a quote by the late Dr. Maya Angelou: “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” “I suggest you reflect on your Gilman values — honor, respect, integrity, humility, and excellence,” said McBride, father of William McBride ’14, his fourth of four boys to graduate from Gilman. “Live them, treat people with them. These five values

will help you connect positively to those you touch.” Before the graduates received their diplomas, several students won awards for scholarship, athletic performance, and community service (see page 80). The Headmaster presented several faculty members with awards and recognized those who had completed 20 and 30 years of service to the School. Smyth also recognized retiring faculty members who represent a collective 102 years of service to the School — Dean of Students Rob White, first grade teacher Claudia Friddell, Spanish teacher William Perkins, Head of Lower School Leith Herrmann ’64, and Head of Upper School Iva Turner. In what has become a tradition, four members of the graduating class — Gregory Alspaugh, Sean Costello, Meldon Dickens, and Charles Roebuck — sang “The Parting Song,” a tune of departure based on a 17th century Scottish song. To conclude the ceremony, each pair of graduates left the stage with a special handshake or hug. And with that, they are officially Gilman alumni. Watch the complete Founders Day ceremony and read the Baccalaureate address given on Saturday, June 7 by Gilman School trustee Scott L. Sherman ’72, P’14: www.gilman.edu/classof2014

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Class of 2014

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William S. Thomas Scholarship Prizes 9th Grade: Andrew H. Eller 10th Grade: Luigi N. Mangione 11th Grade: Simon J. Evered 12th Grade: Zachary Goldberg Ranen Valedictorian: Timur Daniel Güler

Apgar Award for Teaching Excellence Jill L. Landauer

William Cabell Bruce, Jr. Athletic Prize Samuel Gehrig Wancowicz Peter Parrott Blanchard Award Tyler Alexander Wakefield Kyle Angelo Tarantino

Broadus-Hubbard Award James D. Morrison Class of 1947 Fund for Meritorious Teaching Lisa Teeling John K. and Robert F.M. Culver Chair Christopher B. Legg ’67

Edward Fenimore Award Kulimushi Elie Barongozi

Edward K. Dunn Faculty Fund Lower School: Amy Cyman Middle School: Eric Marner Upper School: John Rowell

Daniel Baker, Jr. Memorial Award Zachary Goldberg Ranen

Dawson L. Farber, Jr. Award Christopher C. Flint ’07

Redmond C.S. Finney Award Jeremy Roderick Hairston Edward Brown III

Gilman Advisor Fund and Award Lower School: Adam Herb Middle School: Joseph M. Adams Upper School: Amy K. Huntoon

William A. Fisher Medallion John Euimin Lee

Walter Lord Middle School Teaching Prize Sean P. Byrne Riepe Family Sabbatical David O. Anderson Edward T. Russell Chair Lana Lee Janian 20-Year Recognition Ian Brooks Edward D. Harris Marc J. Hoffman Lana Lee Janian John William Layman Brooks B. Matthews ’87 William H. Perkins Nicholas C. Schloeder ’85 Mee F. Wong 30-Year Recognition Ronald R. Potter Johnnie L. Foreman, Jr.

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6 1. A picture of a picturetaking: Brian Choo, Alex Song, and Andrew Park pose.

2. Upper School Spanish teacher Joe Duncan is all smiles with newly-minted alumnus Aaron Carroll. 3. John Lee, Theo Leasca, Elie Barongozi.

4. The fourth of four McBride boys graduates: Thomas McBride ‘13, Paul McBride ’06, William McBride ’14, Christine McBride, Paul McBride, Gregory McBride ’09.

5. Blake Benfield and Sheldon Johnson. 6. Timur Güler (center) takes a graduation day selfie with Sasha Sytov (left) and Akhil Uppalapati.

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Class of 2012

The Gilman School Class of 2014.

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Class of 2014 College Matriculation

Off They Go... Graduating seniors from the Gilman Class of 2014 will attend 65 colleges and universities in 25 states and the District of Columbia. And 25 schools will welcome at least two freshmen from Gilman in their incoming classes.

Edward Brown Applied to: Dickinson College– early action; Bates College, Franklin and Marshall, Haverford College, Trinity College and Kenyon Collge. Intended major: History or English, but not really sure Why Edward chose Dickinson: “I applied to Dickinson College early action but was deferred. I was accepted there in the regular decision round. I chose Dickinson because of its small size, convenient location and great emphasis on studying abroad.”

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Adam Hamilton Aist University of Maryland

Aaron Benjamin Carroll Ohio Wesleyan University

Gregory Rayner Alspaugh* Davidson College

Wilson Michael Caspari Drexel University

Luis Horacio Arrazola University of Maryland

Robert Louis Cestello Loyola University

Peter Richardson Awalt Loyola University

Samuel Chun-Ya Chan George Washington University

Brendan Ross Barger Ohio State University

Brian Yen-Ren Choo University of Chicago

Kulimushi Elie Barongozi Dickinson College

Ian David Churchill University of Maryland

Blake Edward Benfield University of Colorado

Eli Floyd Clemens New York University

Chadd Ryan Blackman Roger Williams University

Sean Michael Costello Northeastern University

Edward Brown III Dickinson College

Kevin Connor Devine* University of Virginia

Peter Rust Brown Sewanee: University of the South

Meldon DeMonte’ Dickens II Howard University

Chase Willis Worthington Campbell University of Virginia

Gabriel Townsend Donner College of William and Mary Thomas Michael Ensor College of Charleston

James McFadden Hanson Wake Forest University

Christopher Shea Kohler Trinity College

John Thomas Harris Sewanee: University of the South

Phillip JaeHyun Kwon* Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Cameron Marlo Helm Williams College

Theo James Thompson Leasca University of Maryland

Sheldon Duane Johnson, Jr. U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School

Andrew Gene Lee University of Maryland

James Peter Kandel Carleton College

Eli Clemens Applied to: Bard College, University of Vermont — early action; Wesleyan University — early decision; Middlebury, Tufts, Skidmore, NYU

Melvin Manneh Keihn Virginia Tech

Casey Boram Lee Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Fitzhugh Dickinson Lee Kenyon College

Edmond Seokhyun Kim* Princeton University Seung Jun Kim George Washington University

Intended major: Music, Photography, English, or History Why Eli chose NYU: “I liked the academics and wanted to be in New York City.”

Nicholas Dominic Ferretti University of Maryland

John Lee

Haswell McCullough Franklin III Dickinson College

Applied to: Yale University — early action

Patrick Brennan Gallagher* Davidson College

Intended major: Undecided, but with a strong penchant for astronautics

Andrew Clark Gemma Tufts University

Patrick Gallagher

Pierre Jean Henri Germain Colorado College

Applied to: Davidson College — early decision

Andrew Meyer Glick Gettysburg College

Intended major: Undecided

Aaron Kerem Gokaslan* Brown University Matthew Lawrence Gross University of Alabama Timur Daniel Güler* Yale University Jeremy Roderick Hairston Howard University

Why Patrick chose Davidson: “I knew that I wanted to go south, and after some research and college tours, I knew I wanted to go to a liberal arts college. Davidson felt right to me when I visited, and after talking to former and current students, I knew it would be a great place for me.”

Why John chose Yale: “I chose my school for its strong academics, fine arts program, residential college program, and a student body that I resonate with.”

John Euimin Lee* Yale University Weimin Li* University of Chicago Linan Liu Emory University John Edgar Locke* University of Maryland

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Connor Joseph Paskoff Gap year

Joseph Matthew Smeton Elon University

Williams Worthington Calvert Peters Rollins College

Alexander Song* Johns Hopkins University

Garrett Alexander Pfeifer II Monmouth University Ryan Austin Pistorio University of Maryland

Taylor Armistead Swindell University of Virginia Theodore Evan Swindell University of Virginia

Vincent Robert Posterli Roanoke College

Sean O’Donnell Applied to: Vanderbilt University — early decision; Notre Dame and UVA — early action Intended major: Undecided, but leaning towards Economics Why Sean chose Vanderbilt: “I chose Vanderbilt because of its location in the city of Nashville, its diverse student body, and the opportunities available at such a rigorous academic institution.”

Alexander Stephen Puthumana Miami University Zachary Goldberg Ranen* University of Pennsylvania Donald Jett Ratcliffe University of South Carolina Bijan Keith Rhett Mercyhurst University Wylie Carew Rice* Johns Hopkins University William Glenn Richardson* University of Virginia Thomas Hunter Riley* Williams College

Robert Cartee Lohr Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Patrick Allan Riorda University of Maryland

Tejas Arun Mavanur University of Maryland

Benjamin Carter Robbins Columbia University

Arien Malik Mayeux Mercyhurst University

Charles John Roebuck* Vanderbilt University

William Jason McBride University of North Carolina

William Lawrence Rosenfield Clemson University

Luke Stephen McNamara Rhodes College

Tyler Robert Ruhl University of Notre Dame

Ikenna Ugo Njoku Drexel University

Henry Lee Schmidt University of Mississippi

Matthew Edmundo O’Brien University of Colorado

Gavin Crawford Sheets Wake Forest University

Sean Edward O’Donnell Vanderbilt University

William David Sherman University of Michigan

Robert Catron Palkovitz Franklin & Marshall College

Richard Min Shin* Columbia University

Andrew H. Park* University of Pennsylvania

Matthew Konrad Slodzinski University of Chicago

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Zach Ranen Applied to: The University of Pennsylvania — early decision Intended major: Will study in the Wharton School of Business Why Zach chose Penn: “I chose Penn for its unique combination of a vibrant social community with its unparalleled business related resources.”

Alexander Leon Sytov* University of Maryland Kyle Angelo Tarantino Dartmouth College Coleman Anthony Tirone Tulane University Trevor Barrington Tomlinson Bucknell University Richard Brison Cumming Tucker III Colorado College

Chase Arendes Wittich Colgate University

Chibuzo Bryant Ukandu Naval Academy Preparatory School

Jacob Ryan Wohl Washington University

Angad Singh Uppal Johns Hopkins University

Dorsey August Yearley University of Denver

Akhil Venkat Uppalapati* University of Maryland

Dongkeun N. Yu University of Pennsylvania

Jordan Frederick Wagman Vassar College

Eli Gabriel Yurow Miami University

Tyler Alexander Wakefield Duke University Samuel Gehrig Wancowicz University of Pennsylvania Hugh Spencer Ward Wofford College

Michael Jacob Zunkeler St. Lawrence University

Brice Tucker Applied to: Colorado College — early decision

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Intended major: Undecided Why Brice chose Colorado College: “I chose Colorado College because of the block plan, where you take only one class at a time every day for three and a half weeks, with a few days in between each class. I felt that this system would be effective for me, allowing me to focus on one subject at a time instead of being overwhelmed with a lot of work. I also am playing lacrosse there, so the opportunity given to me by the coach was one that I did not want to pass up.”

Kyle Tarantino Applied to: Dartmouth College — early decision; UVA — early action; Vanderbilt University — early decision II; withdrew UVA and Vanderbilt applications after receiving admission to Darmouth Intended major: Pre-Med or Economics Why Kyle chose Dartmouth: “I chose Dartmouth because it offered me rigorous academics along with a strong sense of community. Dartmouth’s alumni network is very strong, and the unique ‘D-plan’ offers many possibilities for life outside of school.”

Thomas Rogers Washburn Jr. Sewanee: University of the South Dale Allen Waters III* University of Virginia Cory Alexander Watson Hood College Garrett Lawrence Weinstein Tufts University Robert Paul Wilhelm, III Emory University Benjamin Robert Williams* University of Chicago

Tyler Wakefield Applied to: Duke University — early decision Intended major: Environmental Science/Policy Why Tyler chose Duke: “I knew it would be a place where I could connect with faculty and students to take advantage of the many resources available to me.”

Huntington Williams IV University of Maryland Alexander Schenuit Witherspoon* Dartmouth College

Thanks to the Cynosure staff for the senior portraits.

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Family Affair Is your family generational Gilman? Send a photograph, with identification, to alumni@gilman.edu. Your picture may appear in future issues of the Bulletin or on Gilman social media.

The Franklins Mac ’14, Has ’79, Jim ’80, Luke ’15, Haswell ’50, Drew ’17, Willie ’84, Henry ’87. Front: Robbie ’20, Buck ’24.

Class Notes Summer 2014

1945 John G. Wharton Our class held its annual luncheon on Thursday, October 31, 2013, at Tark’s restaurant in Green Spring Station. This seems to be a convenient place for everyone. During the past year, we lost our classmate, Humpy Stump. Those present at our luncheon were Bill Neill, Dick Wolfe, Andy Thomas, John Herndon, Pinky Hoen and Jack Wharton. Fortunately, Tark’s gave us a table in quiet portion of the restaurant so we could hear one another. Our conversations ranged over a surprisingly large range of topics. We first talked about antique cars, which Bill Neill and Dick Wolfe have owned for ages. Bill recently sold his 1931 Model T Ford with rumble seat as he lost interest in keeping it. We were reminded that you can only drive an antique car when you add lead to the gas purchased at the gas station. Each of us remembered younger days sitting in the rumble seat of an old Ford. We did not spend as much time as usual discussing politics as all of us, except one, are disgusted with events taking place in Washington as well as in Annapolis. The rain tax recently adopted by Maryland does not receive favorable treatment from our group. We recounted wonderful days duck hunting and also going out in fields to shoot crows. Each of us contributed wonderful old stories which made our luncheon a lively and enjoyable experience. We are disappointed at the performance of the Ravens and can only hope the team gets better. All of us are enduring some physical disabilities, some much more than others. Andy Thomas is recuperating from heart surgery and has recently returned to Brightwood and John Herndon is at Blakehurst. The rest of us, with the assistance of our spouses, are continuing to live in our respective homes. Through the generosity of one of my friends, I was able to make a gift to Gilman to purchase the new green and yellow John Deere Gator, which provides services for our football games and other outside sporting events. We enjoyed our get together and agreed that we would do so again next fall, presumably at Tark’s. Bill Neill has been our leader in putting together our annual lunches for which we all owe him much gratitude. I know that news is hard to come by; however, it would sure help if any of you reading this column would send to the school the postcard you receive every year requesting news for our column.

1948 Guy Hollyday guypamsh@gmail.com On December 5, 2013, members of the class gathered at the Maryland Club for libation, sustenance, camaraderie, and to celebrate the 65th anniversary of graduating.

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Again we are grateful to Bill Passano for the elegant setting and superb meal. Announcement was made of the retirement of Bob Rich as class factotum. He will be followed by Holland Wilmer, as social manager; and Guy Hollyday, as class secretary. Thank you, Bobby! The class regrets the death of Dan Baker, a member of the class all twelve years and frequent president of the class and student council. Dan will be remembered as an intense competitor in many sports, receiving school letters for his backfield position on the football team, wrestling in the 145 lb. class, and shortstop on the baseball team. After Gilman, Dan enrolled at Princeton University, graduating in 1952 with a bachelor’s degree in engineering. He then served in the army for two years, returning to Baltimore in 1954 to work in sales for Standard Lime and Refractories. In 1967, Dan changed careers, joining Alex, Brown and Sons. In 1976, he headed the institutional sales department and was made a general partner. An associate of Dan’s writes he “was one of the true gentlemen in the investment business in Baltimore. He was highly respected by his colleagues and clients and everyone liked and trusted him.” Another associate writes of Dan, “You could absolutely trust everything he said . . . he had tremendous credibility and that is so important in the business world.” Upon retirement in 1996, Dan managed the 300-acre Monkton family farm, Manor Hill Farm. He placed the forest land into the Conservation and Management Program and the crop land into the Conservation Reserve Program. In 2000, his son, John Daniel Baker, succeeded Dan as farm manager. The father-son combination enjoyed working together on the farm. Dan loved his family: Patty, his wife of 48 years, his son, John, his daughter, Helen Baker Bonsal and his six grandchildren. As noted by his friends, Ruthie and Mac Cromwell, “Danny’s character, kindness and humor were a joy for all who knew him.” We have lost another outstanding member of the class in Tom Schmidt, Episcopal priest in this country, South America and Africa; head of education in the state of Rhode Island; and traveling member of the World Bank. Tom’s accomplishments were exceeded only by his unfailing good humor and love of all of us. His memoir, “Seeking Adventure, Finding Home,” has just been published and is available through Amazon or local bookstores. Roy Barker is dancing in his grave. Tom Fenton and wife Simone continue to enjoy residing in London and in France. Tom continues writing for globalpost.com and will keep us informed of any forthcoming literary production. Jim Sparkman is a grandfather for the first time. “I am thrilled,” he writes. His granddaughter, Tabitha Darbyshire Sparkman, was born December 30, 2013. The father, Jamie, and his wife, Jill, who is of counsel, live in Sausalito, Calif. Jim has retired, is confined to a walker, but goes to the office every day. Gough Thompson writes that he continues working to complete his Rosarito desalination project,

now five years old. Wife Irene is still working in her field of family therapy. Her daughter Tena was married for the first time, in her forties. Dick Blue has moved to “Brightwood Retirement Club after 54 years on Golf Course Road” and 60 years of marriage. His daughter, Gay, who lives on the farm formerly owned by Guy Hollyday’s parents, has 16 horses, four dogs, four children and her husband — good thing there are 60+ acres there. Guy Hollyday and wife Pam Fleming traveled to Italy in May 2013 (photos available upon request). And they travel to a week-long work camp in Appalachia each summer. Pam works as a volunteer at Memorial Episcopal Church in Baltimore. Guy has been copy-editing an acupuncture manuscript; cutting down invasive trees in a park; translating German poetry for a course he is coordinating at Notre Dame University, Maryland; working on a second edition of an oral history of his neighborhood, Stone Hill; and taking part in a religion class at Memorial Church. As often as possible he sees his two daughters, one of whom lives in Baltimore and teaches in Gilman’s Lower School — and their five children. Bill Passano writes that Honey had a stroke over Christmas but is now doing well at Blakehurst, where they live. Bill has had shingles and urges everyone to get a shot for it! Bill and Honey have 10 grandchildren, seven of whom have graduated from college. The other three are expecting to graduate in a few years. Porter Hopkins writes, “All well here — spent four days in New Rochelle, Conn. and can’t get over ugliness of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York and Connecticut, as seen from Amtrak. First time on a train in 30 years and hopefully the last.” Margie and Phil Powell report they do not take “jazzy trips” anymore. They are in good health and enjoy their seven grandchildren, five of whom have graduated from college. Two are “gainfully employed” in San Diego and Denver. Two others are in Baltimore and Nashville. They are blessed to have all four of their children living in or near Baltimore. Joan and Bob Rich and his family “reunioned” in Solomon’s Island, Md., for the October 5 wedding of granddaughter Anita Rich to Shane Burud. The couple married at Woodlawn Plantation in Ridge, Md. and a good time was had by all. In February, Joan and Bob escaped to the warmth of Sanibel, Fla. They enjoyed beach walking and shelling, exploring the island and neighboring Captiva and visiting the Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge and Education Center. In March, Joan’s granddaughter’s high school basketball team, the Myers Park Mustangs from Charlotte, N.C., won the state women’s high school basketball championship. Way to go, Mustangs! Finally, congratulations to all members of the Class of ’48 for their 100% participation in donating to The Gilman Fund for the fiscal year 2013!

1949 Ned Jarrett ned231@comcast.net Although too late for inclusion in the last publication, Clap Murray writes, “I have published a novel on Amazon, paperback or Kindle. The title is ‘The Making of Daniel.’ In the backdrop of the post-Civil War south is the story of Daniel, a mulatto. It is an epic novel, a generational saga from 1880 to the 1940s, that comes full circle to its explosive interracial origin.” Sounds like an interesting way to spend some reading time! Other than the above, I haven’t heard a peep from anybody. As noted in last summer’s notes, I did, indeed, move to Blakehurst last June to join the ranks of Luther Ditch and the widows Lynn Lafferty, Bev McCarthy and Peggy Stout. Beverly just had a hip replacement and is doing quite well. As indicated earlier, there is a host of Gilman people here, and just recently Eleanor and Al Weaver have joined us and seem to be happily adjusted to their new digs. Since nobody has seen fit to give me something to write about, I shall bore you with some statistics. On the Gilman website, there is a list which attributes 66 people as members of the Class of 1949 and I confess that I have no idea who some of these guys are or what they look like, now or then. Of the 66, 29 are deceased, we graduated 39 and 15 are listed as “Lost Alumni” — people like Gus Palacious, Adam Meyer Hardison and Jimmy Pardue, to pick on several out of pure orneriness. If anyone wants a copy of the above referred to list, e-mail me at ned231@comcast.net and I’ll gladly send you a copy. Otherwise, that’s it for now.

1950 Haswell M. Franklin Haswell Franklin 9 Gregoria Court Baltimore, MD 21212 Office: 410-771-0134 Home: 410-377-4520 They say, “no news is good news” and, hopefully, this is the situation for our Class. Without Bill Jarrett organizing an occasional lunch at the Hopkins Club, there would literally be nothing to report. At our last lunch, the following were in attendance: Yours Truly, Billy Jarrett, John Boynton, Charlie Brown, Tommy Powell, Sam Lumpkin, Deac Miller and Dixon Hills. Bruce Grove, who has now retired to his hometown of York, Pa., was almost there but had a last-minute conflict which prevented him from making the trip. We are all saddened to learn of Walter Brewster’s wife Maggie’s passing. She was one of the most beautiful girls in our lives when we were undergraduates. Speaking of graduates, soon most of us will be

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Bowie’s senior page from the 1927 Cynosure.

Robert R. Bowie ’27 This past November, Gilman School lost one of its most venerable alumni with the death of Robert Bowie ’27 of respiratory failure on November 2. He was 104. His life spanned the majority of the 20th century, and his career shaped American post-war foreign policy. Plus, he holds the distinction of being Gilman’s oldest living alumnus, and the last living member of his class. The past several years, 2013 included, the alumni listing in the annual Report on Giving began with 1927, crediting the class for its 100% participation because of his continued generosity to the School. “Boy, did he love Gilman,” says his grandson Rick Bowie, today a teacher in Gilman’s Lower School. Bowie graduated from Princeton in 1931 and Harvard Law in 1934. He then joined his father’s Baltimore law firm. He served as an assistant attorney general in Maryland from 1940 to 1942. He served in the Army from 1942 to 1946, first in Washington at the War Department, and after the war in Germany, where, as a deputy to Gen. Lucius D. Clay, he helped draft plans to eradicate Nazi influences. Thus began his career in shaping foreign policy, and he served four post-war administrations as a Cold War advisor: Harry S. Truman, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Lyndon B. Johnson and Jimmy Carter.

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After WWII, he taught at Harvard for four years, until he accepted a position of deputy to John J. McCloy, high commissioner to Germany, in 1950. He spent two years helping to develop a new civilian government, rebuild war-shattered industries, and promote the European Coal and Steel Community, a forerunner of the European Union. He subsequently worked as director of planning and assistant secretary of state under John Foster Dulles (1953-57); counselor to Secretary of State Dean Rusk (1966-68); and a deputy to Adm. Stansfield Turner, the director of central intelligence (1977-79). He founded Harvard’s Center for International Affairs, now the Weatherhead Center, in 1958, which he directed until 1972. He was member of the Trilateral Commission, formed in 1973 to foster cooperation among the industrialized nations of Europe, North America and Japan. He was Harvard’s Dillon professor of international affairs until retiring in 1980. He is also the author of several books on foreign policy. Eighty-one years after his own Gilman graduation, Bowie attended his grandson Robert R. Bowie III’s in 2008. Bowie’s wife of 63 years, Mary Theodosia Chapman, died in 2007. He is survived by his son William C. Chapman ’65 and Robert R. Bowie Jr. ’72 and three grandchildren.

celebrating our 60th college reunion. It’s hard to believe that we have been out of college that long. Walter Brewster recently moved from the County to Brightwood Estates, not far from one of our favorite “watering holes,” the Valley Inn. Charlie Brown advises that Bruce Lloyd called from California to see how we were surviving the cold and the snow. I can alert you that either in this issue or in another one in the near future, you will see a picture of Yours Truly with my four sons who all graduated from Gilman and five of my grandsons who are currently students at the School. Please take a moment out and bring me up to date on what is happening in your lives. This information will make it possible for me to do a better job serving as your Class Secretary.

1952 Bruce Follmer bf0629@gmail.com Well, thank goodness arthritis in the hands has not gotten to every member of the class yet. Bill Blue, bless his soul, has managed to send in some information. He says grandson, Robert G. Blue, Jr., is now in the ninth grade at Gilman and enjoying the Upper School. Bill gets together occasionally with Bill Dorsey, Charlie Obrecht, Tom Waxter and Dick Gatchell for lunch. In order to avoid sending in the shortest class notes for the umpteenth time, I have once again gone back to my handy old yearbook to see what graduates we’ve lost touch with over the years. This year I called Bob Lacy and had a nice conversation with him. He’s been living in Chatham, Mass., for years. Bob graduated from Bowdoin with a major in math and spent a year with IBM, four years in the Navy and a couple of years with Honeywell before going into business for himself in 1969, manufacturing furniture. He sold that business in 1982, took six years off, then started a sign shop in 1989, which he still owns. He sells signs to businesses on six continents and recently sold 200 to Norway. His first wife passed away in 1986 and he remarried in 1998. He has two sons, 28 and 38 years old. He used to “ski mountaineer,” which took him to Alaska at one point. Nowadays, he prefers sailing. He owns a 35-footer and he and his wife and two dogs took time off and sailed to the Bahamas for a year not too long ago. I asked Bob what he thought of his education at Gilman and he told me he thought it prepared him well for college. He was remembering Mr. Dresser’s math class, when we were seated according to our proficiency in the subject, the dumb ones in the front and the smart ones in the back. He and Dave Mohr sat together in the back row. I’m sure your secretary was sitting in the very front row! I apologize for not submitting class notes for the last alumni Bulletin. Sherry, my soulmate for 55 years,

passed away in early March last year. We had been planning to move to Crozet, near Charlottesville, the week after she died, which I did, but the two occurrences happened right at submission time and I wasn’t much in the mood for writing. I am now happily ensconced a half-mile from one daughter and 13 miles from another, who lives in Waynesboro. I’m currently filling my time volunteering with Meals on Wheels and calling Bingo once a week at a nearby retirement home. I’m hoping to have the opportunity to direct a play for one of the community theatres in Waynesboro or Charlottesville next season. I’ve also gotten back into acting as a standardized patient, this time at the Martha Jefferson Hospital in C’ville. Life is good and full.

1953 Pierre Bouscaren pierreb225@gmail.com The Class of 1953 observed a very successful 60th Reunion last year at which time, during the wineinduced revelry, your correspondent was promoted to class secretary. If the notes seem sparse, be advised that Bill Myers is the only contributor to the Gilman website as of this writing. He reports that he has moved to Fresno and is in the process of becoming a business coach while his wife Caren continues to win awards and promote Lexus to her fiercely loyal following. Cristobal Bonifaz writes (make that e-mails) from Conway, Mass., that he has been practicing law for 30-some years following a highly successful career as a chemical engineer with DuPont . . . and is now writing a book! If you remember, Cary Woodward was Cristobal’s roommate when they first arrived as boarders. Cary tells me that he and Peggy recently enjoyed a riverboat cruise wherein they gained further appreciation of the fine art abounding in Belgium and the Netherlands. Tom Perkins is back in Baltimore where it all began and is purported to be the first known Gilman-alumni resident of Roland Park Place. He says the food “ain’t so bad.” That sounds like a lunch invitation to me. Rodney Ortel was seen having lunch with Ben Proctor and Fred Klaunberg a few weeks back. I asked Rod to keep tabs on the former Harford County operative (Proctor) because he seemed to get lost in that Towson metropolis for a few weeks there when I was unable to make contact. Fred is hanging out in Sparks, Md. and spends time tending to a few resident horses and overseeing his remarkable antique car collection, although spending a little less time on the car show circuit. Proctor and his wife Sue particularly enjoy their camper and have traveled that way to Maine, Florida and points in between . . . those are loooong trips. Ben Bird is living the Good Life on Seabrook Island, S.C., with his wife Marsha. He shared some beautiful photos of North American Great Egrets taken on an island in the lagoon (not swamp) in front of their home. If you get to Charleston, look him up and bring your camera. Actually, Ben and Tom Firor are

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responsible for keeping me safely off the wrestling mat. I looked in on the squad working out one afternoon under the watchful eye of Messrs. Russell and Marshall. All of a sudden there was this terrible “thwack” at the back of the room. Bird had given Firor one of those showy Gorgeous George whizzer moves and Tom was on his back, unhurt but both subject to a severe talking to from Uncle Ed who was plenty PO’ed at the horsing around. Tom and his wife Eve report living wholesomely and happily in rural West Virginia, raising a close-knit family and devoting considerable time to community and international causes. Bill Trimble, still the lion of Chattolanee Hill, weighed in with, among other things, the fact that he and Barbara have a grandson at Harvard and granddaughter in Drama School at NYU . . . plus two more grandsons at St. Alban’s here in D.C. . . . must come from good stock. Bill has recently exchanged e-mail with former physics teacher, Bill Porter, whom he plans to visit on Cape Cod this summer. Oddly enough, George “Pope” Urban recently produced a 2007 letter he received from Mr. Porter in his capacity as the coach of the Traveling Men. It was to express appreciation of a small ceremony in his honor give by what was apparently then known in the Porter family as “his boys.” George is still practicing (ENT, I think) where he and Alicia live in Bethesda, Md. George’s vivacious sister Bailey and husband Franklin Eck live in Butler, Md., outside of Baltimore and Frank is busy running his company, American Lubrication Equipment. Our good friend Randol Carroll sends a nice note from Centreville, Md., that seems somewhat hopeful: his present regimen of bed rest, compression and elevation will arrest the deteriorating circulation in the legs. You and Missy can lick this, Randol! We also heard from Rick Betts that he has eschewed the life of an appraiser and, with wife Laura, is “kicking back” in Northern California. John Seiler and wife Harriett Northcutt also tried the “cruise” thing last year and opted to patrol the coast of Norway. This year a nostalgic return visit to Traverse City, Mich., is in the cards and that sounds mighty nice. Ellie and Tony Carey are apparently keeping in great shape even though still active in business, politics and volunteer work. They both managed to recently hike the Inca Trail (four miles in the blazing Peruvian sun!) to Machu Picchu. If you want to know “where it’s at” in Baltimore, these are the ones to contact. In Westchester County, our noted basso profundo Dr. Harry Thomas and wife Karen made it through a brutal winter by taking a three-week jaunt to Los Angeles for emersion in family, classical music, and contemporary art. They say the L.A. Disney Auditorium and the L.A. Contemporary Art Museum are “not to be missed.” I heard from another Harford County lad, Prof. Kent Flannery, who has been at The University of Michigan since leaving The Smithsonian Institution in 1967. Kent and his wife, Joyce Marcus, have co-authored numerous learned books and treatises dealing with their collective passion: Anthropological Archaeology! (Say what?) The University credits Kent with publishing almost 20 books. He is currently the curator of the Museum of Anthropology at UM, sits on an advisory board on the subject at The University of Kent at

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Canterbury and is in great demand internationally as a lecturer and keynote speaker. Got to be that Gilman education! The intrepid Carter Volz checked in from Sussex, N.J., with the news that he has been in a two-year battle with bladder cancer and appears to be winning. Carter has had to overcome a lot but has forged a career as a psychotherapist advising clients and teaching students on various metaphysical subjects connected with Reiki energy healing. Warren Buckler checked in from Valparaiso, Ind., with the news that, after a 30-year career as a reporter and editorial writer, he and wife Pat (a college English professor) continue to maintain a rigorous schedule involving environmental matters, classical music, opera and the arts. “Mixie” additionally, claims to run the occasional “5K.” In closing, your correspondent wants to profusely thank those of you who shared your musings. Please help the process along by keeping my e-mail, phone number and address handy and using them often. Any feedback regarding these notes will be received without prejudice and selectively acted upon.

1954 Ralph L. DeGroff, Jr. rld2002@att.net Gary Carr reports that son Garry and wife Daphne, after earlier teaching for a number of years at St. Paul’s School, moved to California where Garry is teaching at Campbell Hall School, an independent, coeducational, K-12 Episcopal day school in the greater Los Angeles area. Daphne has left the teaching world and is now a senior associate producer for CBS’s TV show, “The Talk.” Gary’s younger son, Stephen, after teaching music for four years in Tokyo at Senzoku College of Music, is now an assistant professor of opera at the Eastman School of Music, within the University of Rochester and is also acting head of the Eastman Opera Theatre. Barbara and Cliff Harding spent 10 days over the Christmas/New Year’s holidays with their daughter, Ginger Wilson and family at the Rosewood Mayakoba, Riviera Maya, Mexico. Cliff reported that it was a wonderful family time with their grandchildren, Christopher and Lily. Cliff did take a day off and played El Camaleon Mayakoba Golf Course designed by Greg Norman and home of the OHL Classic, the only PGA tournament played outside the United States and Canada. On the course’s signature 15th hole, Cliff made a par and I am sure the Champion’s Tour will be calling him to play. Barbara is still enjoying her decorative painting and is enthusiastically active in the Hudson Valley Painting Chapters. Like so many of us our age, Jim Cox is very proud of his grandchildren. He has a granddaughter who graduated in June from medical school at the University of Georgia and then headed for one year of residency in Boston to be followed by four years in Portland, Ore., to be trained in radiology. A grandson followed his sister

to undergraduate school at Sewanee, The University of the South. As a matter of interest, Sewanee has had 26 Rhodes Scholars, putting it in the top four in the country. (Mr. Edson, one of our masters who taught us English at Gilman in 1954, was a Sewanee graduate.) Jim is very impressed with the university. Also, Jim is doing physical therapy on a regular basis so he can get back on the golf course. Dave Woods was privileged and honored to nominate at the Massachusetts Republican State Convention in March of this year his daughter Peggy’s husband Mike Heffernan for state treasurer. Dave noted, “He has 30 years of solid business experience ranging from working for a big corporation like CitiGroup to a hugely successful small start-up he founded after he retired from Citi.” Just prior to the convention, Dave and wife Evie vacationed in Costa Rica and tried zip lining — a huge eight stage back-andforth descent from 650 feet above the rain forest canopy in the shadow of the Arenal Volcano. The legs were as long as a half mile and they hit speeds up to 50 mph. Dave said he would do it again. You can also see Dave once a week at www.thewealthchannel.com. After many years of research, Carl Seitz last year completed and published the genealogy of one branch of his family. The book which you can get on Amazon.com is entitled “Walker Families of Baltimore County, MD (descendants of Joseph Walker Sr. 1725–1800 of Hereford, Baltimore County, Maryland).” Daniel Walker, one of the descendants, had several mills in Baltimore County. Carl and his son Clayton recently purchased the old Merryman Farm near Parkton and the Little Gunpowder River. Carl is now learning how to be a farmer. Bonnie and Dave Andrew, in celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary this year, are planning to take all their children and grandchildren on an Alaskan cruise this summer. A number of years ago Neil Bouscaren was rear-ended by a drunk driver leaving a Super Bowl party resulting in hospitalization and considerable damage to Neil’s spine. He declined surgery at the time and he was rendered less than ambulatory and unable to continue as a field biologist poking around southern California’s fauna and flora. He writes, “I am looking forward to recovery and resumption of work in the field. In the interim my personal library concentrating on engineering geology with emphasis on the St. Francis Dam disaster et al keeps my attention.” For those like me who didn’t know about the St. Francis Dam disaster — the dam was built in the mid-1920s to create a large regulating and storage reservoir as part of the Los Angeles Aqueduct. On March 12, 1928, the dam catastrophically failed and the resulting flood killed 600 people. It is considered to be one of the worst American civil engineering disasters of the 20th century. Remak Ramsay writes that “Last summer was spent as usual painting on beautiful Monhegan Island, Maine. But where I used to carry easel, tripod, umbrella, paints, brushes, medium, paper towels, rags and camera, I now often use a golf cart. Still nothing beats ‘creating’ beauty.”

Charlie O’Donovan has volunteered for a new career or perhaps he was volunteered. His new vocation is to organize some 96 senior golfers at Pine Ridge Golf Course. For those of you that don’t know, the golf course is located about three miles north of Towson. During the course of golf season this senior group plays in about 16 different tournaments. Peter Alexander reports that the past few years have not been good for the horse business and thus, for his Pennsylvania foaling center, DeepMeadows Farm. One of his three daughters and family live on the farm and can help Peter when needed. On the phone Peter sounded just like he did in 1954. Dick Fryberger is still racing competitively his Lotos Eleven and when I talked to him he was anxiously looking forward to the first race of the season in early May. And in the summer he still skippers his Laser 2 on a lake in New Hampshire. (The Laser 2 is light and fast — a two-person dinghy with true high performance.) At the time of our conversation in March, Dick was very interested in meeting our new headmaster, Henry Smyth, at a Boston Gilman Alumni Reception to be held in April. The year 2013 brought two new knees to Harris Jones. Operated on in September, Harris was playing tennis in December. Having visited him in the hospital and thereafter I thought his recovery to be remarkable. As I was writing this column Harris called to play golf. I think he was running low on money and figured I was an easy target. Upon his return from a family skiing vacation in Deer Valley, Utah, Tom Burdette proudly told me that he was still skiing although he admitted that his speed down the mountain has slowed somewhat. In the warmer months of the year Tom can be found on the golf course. On the internet is a story about Bob Greenhill dating back to 2006 which I have never heard. It seems that Bob “dropped his $440,000 silver Porsche Carrera GT off for some minor body work, only to have the mechanic drive it into a street pole in Westchester county while returning it.” Bob still sits on the Board of Trustees of the American Enterprise Institute and on the Board of the British-American Chamber of Commerce. In June 2013 John Sherwood attended his 55th reunion at Dartmouth. Prior to the reunion John received a letter from the director of the University Chorus of the Upper Valley (a singing group of about 40 males, mostly older Dartmouth alumni from the Hanover, N.H., area) inviting him and other former Glee Club members to join the University Chorus and the Dartmouth Glee Club in singing at a concert at reunion weekend. After a successful rehearsal John sang at the concert and noted, “It was enjoyable and a real throwback to my undergraduate days when I was a member of the Glee Club.” Scott Sullivan is the class secretary for his class at Yale. Last winter, in one of his columns in Yale’s alumni magazine, Scott wrote of the seven members of Gilman’s Class of 1954 who matriculated to Yale with him. John Fisher, now a fully retired veterinarian, is devoting the majority of his time to attending to his

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farm. Also, for years John has served on and for a number of years as president of, the Board of Directors of the Stroud Water Research Center. In 2013 he became a director emeritus, which John felt was a sign of our age. However, a quick check on the Board shows that John is the only emeritus director, which means to me that the Board wanted to recognize his valuable service and to be available for future counsel. Jim Keesey still plays the piano but admits that his fingers are not quite as nimble as they used to be. Jim is still very much interested in Gilman School and when I talked to him he was contemplating coming to one of our Class of 1955 and Class of 1954 luncheons organized by Tommy Swindell ’55. Jim, by the way, lives in Salem, Ore. Deedee and Larry Wagner were able to move back into their apartment in Marathon in the Florida Keys last November after almost two years of construction on their building and playing vagabonds. Larry’s box manufacturing company, Commercial-Wagner, Inc., made it through the past few years and business is beginning once again to show positive signs for growth. On October 22, 2013, our Class lost one of its most loyal and dedicated members, Gus Widhelm. On behalf of the Class, I send our deepest sympathy to Gus’s wife Lee and the entire family. Frank (Hal) Loweree wrote your Class Secretary a very thoughtful letter when he heard of Gus Widhelm’s death. He recalled that Gus and he with two others “started playing the banjo and guitar and creating a ‘band’ of sorts in which they used to play at parties in the Roland Park area.” Hal also wrote that he has had 61 jobs in 61 years including a college teaching career and two businesses in Miami, Seattle and Los Angeles. He is now retired in Santa Monica, Calif. In the March 26, 2014, issue of The New York Times there appeared a feature article entitled “A Search for Answers on Income Inequality.” The article begins, “There are not many social scientists in the U.S. who have studied the U.S.’s widening income gap longer than Christopher (Sandy) Jencks.” The article goes on to say that Jencks, a renowned professor of social policy at Harvard, has abandoned his 10-year project about the consequences of income inequality on the nation’s health and opportunity, on its politics and crime. The reason for the abandonment is that he “could not prove anything is terrible because of rising inequality.” Your Class Secretary was awarded a Gold Medal for Distinguished Achievement by The Holland Society of New York on April 8, 2013, and after over 30 years as a trustee of the Society, your Class Secretary became a trustee emeritus. To Johnny Fisher — I, too, know how it feels to become “emeritus.” I also share the same responsibility as Scott Sullivan as I have been class secretary for over 30 years of my class at Princeton requiring me to write 14 columns per year for its alumni magazine, the Princeton Alumni Weekly. And of course I have been writing this column for 60 years.

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1956 F. Meriwether (Mert) Fowlkes, Jr. fmfowlkes@aol.com It’s always sad to lose classmates and this year I have learned of three who have left us. Pete Folger died in February 2014 in Manhattan Beach, Calif., Grif Pitcher died in April 2013 in Smyrna, Ga., and Bert Moore died in August 2005 in Raleigh, N.C. Pete was one of the most interesting and jovial classmates that I kept up with and his Christmas cards were always a source of entertainment. Appropriately, he spent much of his career in the toy manufacturing industry. Grif was a very accomplished tax and bond lawyer in Atlanta. He served in various legal capacities in Georgia, Florida and Alabama, where he was recognized by being listed in “Who’s Who In American Law,” “Who’s Who In America,” and “Who’s Who In The World.” Bert left Gilman before graduation and later went into the ministry, serving as executive director of PastorCare, Inc., in Raleigh. Some of us remember his attending a class reunion at George Boynton’s home several years ago. George and Elsa have moved to Blakehurst, a continuing care facility in Towson, which they describe as a “5 Star Resort” with swimming pool, exercise rooms and a putting green. George, always a goodwill ambassador, keeps up with Nick Penniman, Harry Lord, Victor Bridgman, Tim Lewis, Spencer Everett, Dick Biggs, Dave Dresser, Ron Nelson and Roggie Dankmeyer. Roggie lives in San Mateo, Calif., where he is dealing with the challenges of Alzheimer’s Disease and he has moved to an elite facility which specializes in care for such patients. What a shame! Nick Penniman lives in Naples, Fla., where he has just had his first book published: “Nature’s Steward: A History of the Conservancy of Southwest Florida,” which is available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble bookstores. He is working on a second book. He keeps up with Ambler Moss in Miami. Spencer Everett continues to enjoy retired life in Boynton Beach, Fla., although he and wife Mary Ann spend a portion of each year in the mountains of North Carolina. Last June they took three grandsons on a six-city tour of Europe and "we left with three teenagers that we had watched grow up from a distance and returned with three really close friends." Spencer is very involved with the ATO Fraternity at his alma mater, UNC–Chapel Hill. He keeps up with Victor Bridgman, Bruzz Jory and Don Loweree. Leland James loves his retirement, living on Carter’s Creek in Irvington, Va., although he stays very busy. He serves on the board of Chesapeake Investment Group; he’s past president of the board of River Counties Community Foundation; he’s on the board of the Chesapeake Academy in Irvington and past president of the Foundation. He has kept up with many Gilman alumni through family connections and UVA

fraternity gatherings, with these alums ranging in age from the Class of 1943 to 1959, but “not classmates . . . I would love to hear from any classmates and/or have them visit if in the area.” Howard Stick and wife Alyce had a very busy year. Their activities ranged from skiing and snowshoeing at their second home in Sugar Hill, N.H.; to expanding their gardening at home in Gladwyne, Pa.; to taking a “longtime dream trip . . . to East Africa,” where they marveled at the magnificent wild animals, were fascinated by connections with Masai villagers and even had a hot air balloon ride; and then escaping to Key West, Fla., in December. Their two teenage grandsons live in California and are “too seldom seen.” Howard and Alyce are involved in many activities in the Philadelphia area, including the Geographical Society of Philadelphia and they enjoy the symphony, theater, art museums and antiques shows in and around the city. Dave Dresser and wife Judy also had a very active year, both at home in Ovid, N.Y. and in their travels to such varied places as Panama City, Fla., Knoxville, Tenn., and Athens, Greece. Dave serves on the South Seneca County School Board, as well as the United Way and Cornell Co-operative Extension boards. He and Judy continue to enjoy skiing — and they have certainly had many opportunities this past winter! Bruzz Jory continues to enjoy the good life in Eugene, Ore., with wife Sarah and he is justifiably proud that his AA participation has given them very meaningful lives for many years. He has sold his Corvette and his “last motorcycle,” and has become somewhat spiritual, he says. He keeps up with Victor Bridgman and Spencer Everett. Duncan Yaggy and wife Susan stay active in Durham, N.C., although both are officially retired from Duke University. He continues to be a member of the adjunct faculty, wherein he mentors graduate students and he is a big supporter of Blue Devil basketball. He is the president of Yaggy Corporation, a small family business started by his father and he’s about to “get back into local politics a little.” Bob Stone is a retired physician living in Wilson, N.C. and his youngest son (all of his sons are in the field of medicine) has been appointed assistant professor of pathology at UNC–Chapel Hill. Congratulations, Bob! My year has been very enjoyable, including a great trip to Orcas Island, Wash., a mission trip to the Atlantic Coast of Nicaragua and another tough assignment housesitting in Bermuda! I continue to enjoy volunteer work in the community and at church here in Richmond and my antique car hobby is a constant source of pleasure. Thanks to everyone who submitted news this year and I hope to hear from more next time.

1957 George Barker geebark@aol.com Moving roughly from east to west this time around, here are reports on the varied and interesting activities of the members of the Class of 1957 since the Alumni Notes last appeared in the Gilman Bulletin. Using Concord, Mass., as his primary launching pad, Walter Birge continues to expand his world of travel. The Panama Canal was his latest destination. Walter comments: “Susan and I sailed through the Panama Canal this February on Sea Cloud II. It was the 100th anniversary of the opening of The Big Ditch. Believe it or not Susan complained about the heat! Our friends back in Concord were not sympathetic!” Susan and Walter continue to spend as much time as they can on their beloved island of Nantucket. Frank Deford continues to be the recipient of high and well-deserved honors for his distinguished career as a journalist, broadcaster and author. As a capstone for his efforts and achievements, in July 2013, Frank was awarded by President Obama award Frank, at the White House, the National Humanities Medal, which honors individuals or groups whose work has deepened the nation’s understanding of the humanities, broadened its citizens’ engagement with the humanities, or helped preserve and expand Americans’ access to important resources in the humanities. The citation for Frank’s medal reads as follows: “Frank Deford, sports writer, for transforming how we think about sports. A dedicated writer and storyteller, Mr. Deford has offered a consistent, compelling voice in print and on radio, reaching beyond scores and statistics to reveal the humanity woven into the games we love.” Congratulations, Frank! Frank and his wife Carol have recently changed their primary residence from Connecticut to New York City. They spend a fair amount of their time savoring the warmth provided by the Florida Keys. We move now to news garnered from those living in the Land of Pleasant Living. From “Balamer,” the mother ship, Harvey Clapp provides input about himself and other Charm City classmates. From Harvey: “Ann and I have moved (hopefully for the last time) to 5 Farview Rd. to accommodate my two large German Shepherds that I brought to Baltimore from St. Croix in January. It is about equidistant between the ‘downsized’ [Eddie Brown] estate and my son’s new home on Montrose Ave. Ella, 7, is and Jackson, 4, will be, the fourth generation of Clapps to attend Calvert. Hill Michaels and I see Frank Riggs and Tom Bailliere frequently. . . . Harvey noted that he had just started to read a book written by Nick Penniman ’56. Entitled Nature’s Steward, the book is a history of the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, one of Florida’s leading environmental groups over the last 50 years and its battle to maintain a balance between managed growth and the protection of natural resources.

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The class trip of the year would seem to go to Tolly and John Lewin, who went from Baltimore to Singapore in March to join a cruise with ports of call in Thailand, Malaysia, and India and ending in Dubai. John’s post-travelogue about this great adventure follows: “Very eventful . . . Made some great new friends from U.K. and Germany. Despite some filth and poverty, Mumbai is a handsome city with the influences of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert evident in its public buildings, parks and tree-lined boulevards. The jewel of the trip for us was the town of Cochin, a seaport and trading center in southern India. It is composed of seven islands, each one carrying on a separate function, cargo ships for one, temples and large estates, fishing boats and markets, etc. Very picturesque. Singapore is clean and beautiful. We did ‘do the long bar’ at Raffles. Phuket was a big disappointment, a lovely island once. It has been overused by tourism. Penang, a historic trading port, is impressive and rich. Raffles also has a hotel in futuristic Dubai that’s worth a visit. . . .” From Annapolis, Millard Firebaugh updates us on his activities: “Barbara and I continue to travel, enjoy our grandchildren, do some work and community service, play a little golf and socialize with friends. This past year we golfed in Ireland and Puerto Rico and this April we are headed to the Netherlands on a river cruise to see the great art and the tulips. I still have several consulting clients that sometimes keep me busy. We see Genya and Sam Hopkins from time to time and Sam’s brother Henry and I serve on the board of a not-forprofit, ‘Let’s Go Boys and Girls,’ working in the area of STEM education.” Thanks go to Neal Haynie for providing some “interesting fodder” for these notes by pointing me to the unique niche that Hall Kellogg and his wife Mary have carved out for themselves on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Mary and Hall are founders of the Tilghman Island Watermen’s Museum, whose mission is to celebrate the work and culture of Tilghman’s island watermen and their families. The story about the museum can be found at tilghmanmuseum.org. Hall provides these words on his involvement with the museum: “It has been an interesting and rewarding experience. My wife Mary and I retired and moved to Tilghman Island and realized it is a unique community [that] has a rich history. We created the museum to capture [the island’s] distinctive culture and colorful heritage before it disappeared. Through our collections of oral histories, art and artifacts, we tell the island’s story [of] both enriching the community and allowing future generations a glimpse of what those who grew up here call ‘paradise.’” Neal also provided an update on his activities, showing that he is not letting any grass grow under his feet: “My retiree pursuits are the same as the last report: occasional work at the Baltimore Museum of Industry and the Maryland Historical Society. I’ve also developed an insatiable interest in the old buildings and history of Baltimore. Who would have known, after a career in teaching English?” Striking a slight variation from the saying that “no news is good news,” Jim Gieske cryptically weighs in

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from Maryland’s Eastern Shore as follows: “The good news is that I have no news.” Equally cryptically, Bill Woodward delivers news from Oxford about a critical growth area: “13 grandchildren and looking for more.” Moving southward, we run into Frank Gluck, who has moved his primary residence from the South to further south. Frank edifies: “Still enjoying retirement. The biggest news is that Judy and I are now citizens of the State of Florida. We’re spending more and more of our time in our now primary residence in Sandestin. We’ll never completely sever ties with Nashville, but we love the community and have made many friends. I plan to continue voluntary teaching in our residency program when we are in Nashville. I try to emphasize the basic fundamentals of medicine — communication, listening and observation. Doesn’t cost a lot and can guide you in the right direction most of the time. Life is good. Can’t wait for the baseball season to start.” Frank has joined Nick Adams in southern climes. Nick extols the virtues of the Sunshine State’s weather penning in a mid-winter report as follows: “Just enjoying the great weather in Vero Beach, Fla., while the North digs out from ice and snow!” Bruce Brian and Oliver Perin are located in the great state of Colorado. Their news follows. Life has been dynamic for Bruce and his wife Linda. Having sold their house for 37 years outside of Denver, they were headed for a six-month stay in New Zealand where Bruce, for the second time, was going to be a visiting physician. However, a respiratory illness hit before their departure and the New Zealand stint had to be postponed, at least for the time being. Bruce says that he and Linda will head to Florida for a time to recover. In the meantime, Bruce has had to deal with the licking that his Broncos took from the Seahawks in February’s Super Bowl. Bruce’s note signs off with the following: “All of Colorado is embarrassed about Denver’s Super Bowl play. That’s all for now.” From further west in Colorado, Oliver informs us as follows: “Karen and I have had a good year. No health issues to speak of, which is important at this point. We had a great summer season with lots of houseguests (Aspen Music Festival just over an hour away). In the fall we had a good trip to see friends in London and Scotland. It has been reasonably mild this winter season although we did have close to 3.5 feet around the house in late January and early February. . . . We extend an open invitation for any classmates to visit in the summer.” Moving south to New Mexico, the following news is provided by Sandy Cochran: “Am semi-retired for the third time, now in Corrales, N.M. (just north of Albuquerque — not Santa Fe). Research professor of history at University of New Mexico (teaching one course a year and available for consulting). Returned to golf (with Ludlow Keeney) past winter after 35+ years of abstinence. Doing lots of exploring of Southwest and Mexico, about which I know zippo. Started a senior men’s book club to read more of what I never did over past 50 years. Looking forward to learning new stuff over the next five years — will revisit ‘way ahead’ then if I make it there!”

Sandy’s aforementioned golfing partner Ludlow Keeney wryly reports in from north of San Diego: “I’m still alive and thriving in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. Retired — permanently — on 5/31/13 and now have lower golf index. Am still married to the woman I started with on 6/30/62. That may be a record in the State of California, where the average length of a marriage is four years. Please give my warmest regards to the Class of ’57.” Butch Khoury wrote a note on a train headed for San Diego to file a habeas corpus petition for one of his clients. Butch continues to be very active in dealing with California’s corrections system, which he believes is doing everything possible to make rehabilitation impossible for those caught in the system’s tangled web. Butch opines that “the California prison system has the dark ages beat all to hell.” On his home front, Butch’s seventh child Caitlin had just gotten back from a stay in China where she studied Mandarin and took a course in Chinese — American comparative law. Butch was “happy to say” that Caitlin passed up a flight on Malaysian Airlines and paid a bit of a higher fare to fly with a Middle Eastern carrier to get home. Butch’s final words: “Life is short, classmates. Enjoy every second. Who knows what the future holds?” And last, but by no means least, from Santa Rosa in northern California, Tom Garrett relays the bad and sad, news that his older brother Rob, a member of the Class of ’55, died in March of this year. Rob was a person liked and admired by many of us, both at Gilman and thereafter.

1958 Alan D. Yarbro adyarbro@venable.com I am sorry to report that our classmate Willing Browne has died. While he was at Gilman for only one year (sixth form), he was a fine addition to our class with leadership, high spirits and athletic prowess. Charles Evans Jr. has finished his novel on the Amazon. Norris Cook is buying car dealerships in Baltimore and holding up his golf score of 73. Bobby Harrison’s grandson (Jack) has entered the Lower School (2013/2014). Bob Judkins conducts his wealth management practice, summering in New Hampshire and wintering in Naples, Fla. We Yarbros have three daughters, Wendy, Jennifer and Caroline, with four granddaughters. I am still practicing law at Venable.

1959 J. Richard Uhlig rickuhlig@comcast.net Hobie Fowlkes reports that “in August we assembled all children and grandchildren at the beach in South Carolina and had a great time. I play golf with Bill Schmick and Bob Grose fairly often. Bill SpencerStrong does a terrific job of organizing our classmates for lunch here in Baltimore twice a year. I nominate him for permanent class president!” The most recent class lunch was held on Friday, December 6, at Tark’s. Twenty classmates attended. Tyler Gatchell came from Upper Neck, Va., and George Hardy from Rock Hall. Andy Adelson flew up from Miami and told us about the outstanding work he has been doing on raising money for research into stem cell therapy for treatment of heart disease. He reported on breakthroughs in stem cell research and technology accomplished by the amazing scientists and physicians at the Interdisciplinary Stem Cell Institute at University of Miami (one of whom is a Gilman graduate!). Andy encourages support for this worthy cause by visiting http://isci.med.miami.edu. Contact Andy for more details. We certainly do owe a big debt of gratitude to Bill Spencer-Strong for organizing our class lunches and an even bigger thank you to Hobie and Andy Adelson for graciously hosting our 55th Reunion dinner on May 10th. Hobie and Jennie Lee have consistently entertained us at their lovely home and Andy has been a terrifically loyal and supportive classmate, frequently traveling from his Miami home to attend Gilman events. We have admired Carroll Neeseman since Gilman days, but even more so in recent years for his strength and leadership in dealing with Parkinson’s disease. After his diagnosis in 1999 Carroll began a second career as a tireless advocate for people with Parkinson’s. He was a key member of the Brooklyn Parkinson Group (BPG) from inception, helping the organization establish its nonprofit status. In November 2012 Carroll’s dream of five years came to realization. Having spent many years dancing with the Mark Morris group, Carroll requested that they do a full production. BPG members danced together and alongside Mark Morris dancers in a performance replete with costumes, lighting and live music. Emmy award winner Dave Iverson documented the experience in his film, “Capturing Grace” which will be released in 2014. Congratulations Carroll. We encourage classmates to continue to support this worthy cause by visiting www.brooklynparkinsongroup.org. Bill Schmick reports that one of the nicest aspects of being back in Baltimore has been the opportunity to take courses with former Gilman classmates including John Hilgenberg, Don Hooker, Chip Markell, Don McPherson, John Ramsay and Bill Stifler. Don McPherson and Tim Baker ’60 organized these classes years ago and Bill says he’s been a regular and enthusiastic participant ever since he and Chancey moved to Ruxton in late 2010 following Bill’s retirement.

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Randy Cockey ’60, Richie Evans ’60, Ted Bedford ’60.

The list of our classmates with Florida homes continues to grow with both Susan and Charlie Offutt and Chancey and Bill Schmick establishing winter residences in Naples. My wife Susan and I enjoyed seeing them this past winter. Bo Grimes retired from Gilman in June 2012 after 49 years. Since then he and his wife have begun to enjoy the freedom to travel out of season, including a planned trip to Montana to see Glacier National Park if it had reopened by mid-October! Like most of the Class of ’59, Bo attended his 50th college reunion at Wesleyan University in May of 2013. Ned Schwentker is retired, but is still volunteer teaching at Penn State College of Medicine.

1960 Ted Knowles feknowles@verizon.net King Barnes is working full bore selling insurance for AFLAC. His six year-old grandson, Wilson King Barnes IV, took his first communion this spring at Cathedral of Mary Our Queen. His is very proud of Will. Will Baukhages writes, “My only significant news is that I had a great year on the golf course. I had my first hole-in-one. In addition I ‘shot my age’ six times — one at 69, two at 70 and three at 71. Other than the above, Susan and I are very happy and doing very well. Stop by for a visit.” “We were blessed with the birth of our fifth grandchild, Olivia, last June,” reports Ken Bourne.

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“Deb and I split our time between Baltimore and Florida. We spend a month in July and August in Eagles Mere, Pa., joined for much of the time by our children and grandchildren. Deb has an eye disease causing deteriorating vision. But she does pretty well in daylight. No cure yet, much research is being done, so we’re keeping our fingers crossed. Our son Ned (Gilman ’93) and his wife Lori have two girls: Emily, 4-and-a-half; Whitney, 2. Our daughter Ali and her husband Dave have Olivia, 8 months. Daughter Courtney and her husband Chris have Nolan, 2 years, 8 months and Brady, one-and-a-half. Ned and Courtney live in Baltimore and we all see each other frequently. Ali lives in northern New Jersey but we get together regularly.” Ken Boone writes, “Debby and I have been married 47 years; relocated to Hagerstown in 1973; two children; four grandchildren. Since I am semi-retired, the two of us visit Bermuda twice a year and spend at least a month every summer in Maine. We are still experiencing good health. I appreciate Evans’s efforts with the Gilman alumni and organizing our class luncheons where I reconnect with classmates. Debby is taking a Thelma and Louise trip this summer to Ireland, London and Greece. Assume she will return home?” Mike Dabney lived 45 years in Hawaii; he was widowed in 1993. “I retired from faculty development at Hawaii Pacific University in February 2012 and moved from Honolulu to Vermont. I lived in Honolulu forever and despised the weather and traffic. Happy as a clam in Vermont. I drove from San Francisco to Vermont. In winter and spring, there is maple sap boiling down to syrup, plus traveling to friends and family. I’m the longest-commuting subscriber to Pacific Northwest Ballet in Seattle. They have become a West Coast family.

Guests and correspondents welcome. A blog I started is still intermittently published; it is saga.blogspot.com.” Richie Evans checks in: “I have gotten a year older but still have good health and am an active Realtor in Baltimore and can refer to anywhere in the USA for a good Realtor in Florida, California etc. I have one daughter named Brooke, 26, whom I have raised myself. Trying to get her to finish college. She works at the Mt. Washington Tavern if anyone needs a great waitress. After having a new knee, hip, shoulder and fused ankle, the doctor said I couldn’t play lacrosse anymore. I had to give it up at 68. Bummer. I am involved with Gilman, trying to get more involvement with our alumni, rather than just raising funds. My bucket list for Gilman is: 1.) Getting them to hire a director of alumni that is a graduate of Gilman. 2.) Getting more comradeship within the alumni. 3.) Set up a Gilman Athletic Hall of Fame, like all the other schools have, to honor deserving Gilman athletes. 4.) Have the alumni dinner on the night before the Gilman-McDonogh game every other year, which would build that attendance back up to where it used to be. I am putting a Viking Cruise together on April 27, 2015, that leaves Amsterdam and goes to Basel, Switzerland, for seven days. If anyone is interested in coming along, please send me an e-mail and I will forward you the information. Go Gilman and GO WAHOOS!” “Nothing much to report,” says George Fesus. “We still go between San Francisco (spring and fall) and Aspen (winter and summer) and love it. Susan had a double knee replacement surgery last October and all went very well. She is back to skiing downhill. I am still doing some Masters ski racing (against other old people) and I swam from Alcatraz to San Francisco last fall. Come out to see us sometime.” Mark Gee says, “I’m still in Rhode Island, originally thanks to the Navy — I went to OCS and a bunch of other great naval schools, served aboard a destroyer home-ported in Newport and then taught for a couple of years before joining IBM to sell change (those BIG old computers in special rooms). I left IBM after seven years to start the small business for which I still work (thanks, English teachers). My first marriage spanned 17 years and four children who are currently located in Washington, D.C. (two), London and St. Bart’s. After 12 single years, I married Dana and we have three (more) fantastic children: Zing, 13, Hope and Griffin, 10. I am enjoying a slightly relaxed schedule . . . sort of. Okay, not really. I was elected to our local town fire district and then to our town council where I’m finishing my second term and running for the Rhode Island Senate. It will be a long and fun-filled campaign. Aside from that, nothing much has happened since I’ve been away!” “I am now a retired physician and epidemiologist, living in Kentucky with my wife Jo DeWeese, Ph.D., on our farm,” writes John Lewis. We travel a lot and I have become quite interested in seeing and photographing small marine critters (nudibranchs, etc). Our twins are now 29 years old.” Betsey and Stan Heuisler are still dividing time between Baltimore and Rehoboth Beach, Del. “Evans, at least, knows where our beach porch and cold drinks are

available. Evans also deserves an honorary Fisher Medallion for tirelessly organizing class lunches, which delights all attending,” writes Stan. “Family notes: Second granddaughter, Cecilia Mirembe Foan (middle name means “peace” in Lugano, Ugandan language), born last October at GBMC, daughter Kate and husband and first granddaughter came back from their work in Kampala to spend most of the fall in Baltimore. We hosted major Halloween, Thanksgiving, jumping in the leaf pile, sledding down the hill, visit the library, Christmas and other Norman Rockwell moments. Son Alec in the arborist, botanist and landscape businesses. I have almost finished getting over double hip replacement. (I know, slowest man on the football team before and after the operations.) Otherwise all well. I guess we should start planning the 55th Reunion? Can Evans and Bedford bring back the Imperials to play ‘Annie Had A Baby’?” Ted Knowles relays “My granddaughters are Katie, 4 and Emmy, 2. Emmy laughs with delight when swinging on the swing set. Katie loves her princess dolls and is making friends at school. Gretchen puts birdseed out in the winter and lots of birds fly in. I see the big birds crowding out the little chickadees, sparrows and finches. So, always pulling for the little guy, I’m building a small-bird feeder. The holes will be only one inch in diameter. Now the big birds will be left out.” I have been active in the San Diego Downtown Rotary Club’s Peace Through Justice Committee,” writes Bill Shipp. “We work closely with the Joan Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice (Mrs. Kroc was the wife of the founder of McDonald’s). Projects include Model United Nations and Rotary grants where peace can be enhanced. In conjunction with the Catholic Committee on Scouting, we lead a group of scouts to the Prince of Peace Abby. I still function as a travel agent. My Silicon Valley son and his family joined one of our groups to the Philippines recently. We also have been working on Philippine relief projects necessitated by the typhoons. Best wishes to all in the Class of ’60.”

1961 John Gerhardt gerhardtjohn@yahoo.com

Henry Hopkins henry.hopkins03@gmail.com

Billy Hardy billhardy@comcast.net We are sad to report that Sam Dell’s wife Geraldine passed away on October 9, 2013, after a long illness. As reported in the Sun, Geraldine was a very talented and vivacious lady in every sense of the word. She was a grand “English lady,” and an extraordinary person who actively supported and volunteered at various cultural and educational institutions. She and Sam were regulars at our grumpies dinner. We will all miss her charm, her wit and, above all, her friendship. We are also sad to report that Jim Garrett’s older brother Robert died on March 12, 2014. Robert graduated from Gilman in 1955 and from Princeton

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in 1959. He lived in New York City and achieved great success in investment banking. At the time of his death, he was a founding partner of Media Advisory Partners. He was also serving as a board member for the New York Botanical Garden, the Cleveland H. Dodge Foundation, the A. S. Abell Foundation, Board treasurer of the Adirondack Council, chairman of the Robert Garrett Fund for the Surgical Treatment of Children at Johns Hopkins Hospital, chairman of the Advisory Council for the Near Eastern Studies Department at Princeton University and until recently, chairman of the Board of Penn Virginia Corporation. Reproduced below are the notes we have received from our esteemed classmates. A record number for our class in quite a long time. Many thanks for taking the time to bring us up to date. Please feel free to send us news at any time and we will forward the information to the class via e-mail. Andrews, John. Still enjoying my place in Monkton and doing much needed house renovations after 30 years of other priorities. Looking forward to retiring from Maryland State Highway within a year and doing some consulting. Anticipating, with much excitement, the arrival of a granddaughter (fifth grandchild) this spring. I’m suddenly feeling the need to slow down. No more basketball — and shoveling snow is not much fun anymore. John Barrow, Pope. I am in a tough spot for sending information at the moment. I do not have e-mail most of the time. I am sailing on my boat in the northern Abacos (Bahamas) right now and cell towers are rare. I left the U.S. four months ago to cruise the Bahamas Islands and am only now starting the sail back. Might take three or four weeks to get the right weather to get to Florida and I am never sure about getting a connection on the Internet. One thing you could do if you really want information on my present status is look at the blog amberjonesadventures.blogspot.com. My partner, Amber Jones, has been doing a blog for the past five or six months about our sailboat meanderings and it tracks what I have been up to. I really cannot add anything to that anyway. So maybe a link to that will be all you need. Pope Born, Rick. Still heading up Herman Born & Sons (and grandsons and great grandsons). Elaine and I have been travelling enjoying good places and good wine. Recent trips have been to Africa and Spain. Our son, Richard, has announced his engagement and plans to be married at the end of the summer. Msgr. Cummings has graciously agreed to officiate the ceremony. Rick Brathwaite, Pete. Life for me has changed little since our class gathered for its 50th Reunion. I continue to live in Gainesville, Fla., where I have kept busy researching a variety of public policy issues, participating in various church activities, exercising regularly and becoming an even more avid sports fan than ever. Also, I was fortunate enough to have had the time and the opportunity, to travel quite a bit — twice out to the West Coast (once as part of a 30 day trip by rail around the country), twice down to Sarasota to take in an O’s spring training game and several other times back to Maryland to see family and for other purposes. In short, life has been good and I have been truly blessed,

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especially now that both of my daughters have gotten their careers in the field of education off to a good start. My older daughter is an academic coordinator for the TESOL program (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) at the University of California, Riverside. My younger one teaches tenth grade English to high school students in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Here’s hoping your news and all the news you have been getting from other members of our class, has been just as good — if not better — and that such will continue to be the case in the months and years to come. Pete Brown, Taylor. I have enjoyed being a regular participant at our class’s monthly Grumpies dinners. Also, greatly enjoy spending time with my two sons and their families and watching my granddaughter and her brother in Columbia playing soccer. From time to time I have been known to place a few wagers on some fast ponies. Taylor Christhilf, Bryson. Not much going on. Spent time in Florida this year. Still struggling with my golf game. Not expecting to break par anytime soon. Bryson Clement, Charles (Nip). Forgive me if I’ve reported on this subject before, but 2013 was doublebarreled cancer for Barb and me. Hers was the 15th year since her first breast cancer, but boom, back again in the same area. Just coming off her chemo treatments, I was diagnosed with lung cancer as a fluke discovery based on an X-ray due to a torn pectoral muscle on the other side of my chest. No cigs for 30 years, but caused by second hand smoke from a one-a-day cigar habit. Chemo behind us both now and all blood, CT scans and MRIs have proven negative. Our daily routines are identical to those of 2011. We have been blessed with reconciliation with our son, Jamie. Hoping that all goes well with my classmates. Nip Cordi, Steve. Life goes on much as before. I’m now well into my seventh year as D.C. tax commissioner with no obvious end in sight. Marque and I are moving gingerly into the travelling phase of our lives with a tour of the Dordogne region of France last fall and are looking at something similar for Scotland this year. Steve Creed, Chris. After retiring as rector of St. Francis Episcopal Church is San Jose, Calif., in 2011, I and Barbara have maintained an aggressive travel schedule — while we can. International, domestic, educational, just fun — it’s all been good. I’ve remained active in our diocese and filled-in some for two churches, but resisted the temptation to commit to a regular schedule of church services. Since leaving the church in San Jose, we’ve continued living in Hillsborough (just south of the SFO airport) and bought a house right on the bluff at The Sea Ranch on the rural north Sonoma County coast. We overlook the ocean with a beach 200 yards to the south and rocks crowded with seals 200 yards to the north. Wonderfully quiet and peaceful. I’ve become a bit more involved with the little mission church nearby in Gualala. Meanwhile, Barbara continues on numerous Wellesley College and other nonprofit boards and as vice-chair of the board of trustees of the Church Pension Group, a $10B operation that provides pensions, medical benefits and other services for Episcopal clergy, churches and lay employees. This takes her (and sometimes me) to New York five or six times a year. Chris

Cummings, Msgr. Carl. I finally caught up with the rest of the class and hit 70 in December. I am still pastor at St. Jane Frances in Pasadena or, as the locals refer to the area, “the Dena.” This past summer I revisited some friends in Scotland and the fall found me in the Eternal City, Rome, for several weeks. Sights and pasta were great. I am currently trying to raise money to pay for all the snow removal expenses incurred during the winter; it’s so pretty, but so expensive! Finally, I am looking forward to officiating the wedding of Elaine and Rick Born’s son Richard. Carl Dickey, Joe. I cannot fully comprehend why anyone who I haven’t seen since I left Gilman after the sixth form would give a damn. However, for the record, my life is full of new and exciting experiences as I wobble, with little grace, into my seventh decade. My primary bit of news? I have never been this old before. I am looking forward to experiencing the very same thing tomorrow. Joe Emory, Jack. Still running The Lunder Foundation in Maine. Google the Colby College Museum of Art and look at the Lunder Collection. It will give you an idea of who they are. For anyone who comes to Maine and likes art museums, Colby is a “don’t miss.” Someone once told me, “I think you are born with only so many Maine winters in you.” After 39 winters in Maine and after this one, I am beginning to understand. We have already rented in Vero Beach for the month of January next year! Six below zero yesterday morning outside the kitchen window — in March! — Ridiculous. Jack Evans, Jeff. All is good in southern Arizona. Still selling real estate to snow birds coming from Alaska and Minnesota. Pleased to report that the market is getting much better. My companion Sammi has become a local celebrity with her monthly column in our local newspaper. We have perfect weather here so all should come visit. Patagonia is a valley between Patagonia and Santa Rita mountains. A little village where everybody knows your name. Jeff Ewing, Bill. Still in Maine. Lynn Lockwood and I just celebrated our 32nd anniversary. We have three granddaughters; two in the Bay area, one in Towson. Their visits are the highlights of our year. Taking a May blue highways trip to Eugene, Ore., to see youngest son (Lee) graduate from law school. Bill Faulkner, Scott. I have retired from a thoracic surgical practice, moved to Franklin, Tenn., to be closer to grandchildren and work four days a week at the Craig Center for Advanced Wound Healing in Nashville. I am currently the medical director at the Center as well as the area medical director of the parent company Healogics. My greatest joy comes from my three grandchildren (Ellie, 14, Lee, 11, and Emily, 2.5). Ellie and her high school swim team won the State of Tennessee women’s swim championships this spring. I am always amazed at the development of all three grandchildren and consider them to be one of the crowning achievements of my life, in as much as I can take any credit. My best to all of our classmates and Katie. I look forward to being at another reunion soon. I proudly have my license plate holder as AlumniGilman for all to see. Scott

Fisher, Danny. My younger daughter, Lauren, an artist, will be attending USC graduate art program in Los Angeles in the fall. My older daughter, Caitlin, organized exhibits in Brazil during the World Cup this summer to stimulate dialogue about gender justice. My wife Tish has been taking an art class at the Peabody Museum as she gears down from 31 years heading the occupational health program for state of Massachusetts. I hope to soon publish my book on reforming mental health, “Mindhope.” Danny Garrett, Jim. Looking forward to the 50th anniversary celebration of the Hurricane Island Outward Bound School in Maine in August. Back in 1964, I started volunteering as a member of the construction crew to open the school. Have remained actively involved with Outward Bound in a number of capacities ever since. Most recently with the local Baltimore Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound School. After working at Gilman for nearly 25 years as a teacher and administrator, I am just beginning to understand the strategies of the carpool line thanks to “pick-up duties” for my grandson, Wyatt Randolph, who is in the second grade at Gilman. My duties also afford Wyatt’s younger siblings, Anne Garrett, Robert and Dodge, the pleasure of uninterrupted afternoon naps or play at home with their mother. For those out-of town who might want to join the Grumpies for a meal, please note that Teddy Bauer ’70 (of Oregon Grill fame) has re-opened part of the Valley Inn and has expressed to us his hope that our group will be one of the first to enjoy the anticipated upstairs private dining rooms when completed in the fall. Jim Gerhardt, John. Joyous news is the birth of our first granddaughter, Nari Lynne Gerhardt, on December 18. We now have a boy and a girl. Not so joyous is the fact that all treatment for my diabetic peripheral neuropathy has been ended by Obamacare, as my doctor’s reimbursement for my treatments, which were making progress, was cut to 40% of his costs, forcing him to close his office, which treated about 250 patients and employed about 50. I could really vent, but I won’t, in spite of the fact that my daily quality of life will take a severe decline. I sincerely hope that everyone’s health remains good! On a positive note, it’s a great year to be a Spartan! Perhaps the addition of Hopkins and Maryland in lacrosse in the Big Ten will help get the sport going here. John Giardina, Joe. Our youngest son, Matthew, is studying engineering at Virginia Tech. Our #2 son, Jamie, and wife Christine are expecting their first child in September. This will be our first grandchild! Joe Hardy, Bill. Lin and I are continuing to enjoy being back in Baltimore where two of our three children live with their families and our grandchildren who are 16, 13 and 4. Our son teaches fifth grade at Friends and our daughter and her husband have their own business. Our third child, a son, lives in Mesa, Ariz., which gives us the opportunity to get with the Muhlenfelds when we are in the area. He works for Whole Foods. Being in Baltimore lets us enjoy the frequent get togethers of a group of classmates, a.k.a. the Grumpies, for dinner. Out-of-town people who are in the area should let us know when you are coming so you can join us. High

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school and college lacrosse games are abundant here in the spring, so that itch gets scratched. Both Lin and I volunteer at GBMC hospital. I try to do work for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and maintain the website for the UL Lacrosse Chapter in Delaware (a holdover from when we lived there). Lin still does taxes from February through April 15. She says it is her last year. We will see. Besides that we try to get in one or two trips a year besides our visits to Arizona. Last winter we went to Patagonia, the end of the earth and in August to Glacier Park, which was beautiful. June will take us on a Danube cruise and a short stay in Prague afterwards. We are both in good health at this writing. Bill Hammond, Ormond. I tried to retire last year. It didn’t work. So now I am back working on a couple of research projects on Native Hawaiian education, but still surfing, paddling, running, biking, enjoying all the natural beauty of Hawaii and being with several generations of wonderful family, including grandson Amaru. Fond Aloha to all our classmates! Ormond Hoff, Sewall. Recently, my life has been almost totally uneventful, which at this age is not altogether bad! Work is a distant memory and I have found that I enjoy that. Mimi and I winter each year at our little condo in Pompano Beach, Fla., which is where we are now. This year it has been warmer than normal here as if to make up for the brutally cold and snowy winter up north. In February we went on a cruise stopping at a few islands in the Caribbean that provided a break from sitting on the beach here in Pompano. For exercise, Mimi and I go for walks in the neighborhood and go kayaking on the intra-coastal waterway. Last year, I found a few friends to go kayaking with me in the Everglades, but no one volunteered this year. We launched from the park west of Fort Lauderdale that is home to the Gator Boys, who you may have seen on TV. By the time this appears, we will have returned home to Alexandria and are fervently hoping that the winter will have gasped its last by the time we arrive. Sewall Hopkins, Henry. Nancy and I celebrated our 38th anniversary this past November. Our granddaughter, Ella, turned five on the second of February and our grandson turned three on the third of December. Nothing better than being grandparents! Both Nancy and I are retired and living primarily on Gibson Island. But we love to go up to our home in Cornwall, Vt. Our daughter, Missy, is married to the head of the Mountain School that is located in Vershire, Vt. Look it up on the internet. They have a great website at: http://www.mountainschool.org. Am keeping busy chairing the Board of the Mount Vernon Place Conservancy. We are currently engaged in a major restoration of the Washington Monument. Our website is at: http://mvpconservancy.org. I have been active on the Maryland Law School Board of Visitors and the Gibson Island Golf Committee. We have been engaged in a long-term restoration of our Charles Blair Macdonald designed course. Let me know if you would like to play it. Would love to treat you to a round. Our son Holt lives in Avon, Colo. and loves the mountains, snow, mountain biking, hiking, fishing — you name it, he is doing it. Finally, I am in intense training for the javelin competition for the 2016 Olympics in Rio. I’ll let you know if I make the team. HHH 104

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Long, Clarence. Hugh reported on his adult children. My oldest son Clarence (born 1973) is a lawyer at Mayer and Brown. My second son Andrew (1975) is a radiologist in Baltimore. My first daughter Amanda (1978) is an artist living in New York City. My second daughter Victoria (1983) works and lives in Charlottesville. My oldest son Stephen (1986) is managing a sonar boat in Charlottesville. And finally, my wife Jo Alice is active raising, training and racing horses in Warrenton, Va., where we live. Hugh Manuel, Bob. Almost three years has passed since our 50th and not much has changed. We are still enjoying Southern Low Country living, our health is reasonably intact considering our age and the kids and grandchildren are prospering. God is Good! I have taken up painting and learned how to Facebook to keep up with the kids. Linda has planted a new church, Grace Parish, in North Myrtle Beach and I am helping out in that ministry. We are really busy, but fun busy if that makes sense. A couple of months ago Corbin Marr and Jimmy Boyce visited us. We got a chance to reminisce about our classmates, masters, and days at Gilman. Jimmy has a prodigious memory of his time in our class, he really should be debriefed for the class record. Hope all is well with you and yours. Bobby McKibben, Bruce. The big news is that last June my partner Tom Coakley and I merged our households. After roughly a yearlong search we found a big-enough house within our range that both of us liked at first sight. It looks like a boringly traditional saltbox from the front, but inside and from the back it is anything but. It boasts an open and airy interior with a wall of windows that looks out over a large back yard and on into extensive wooded conservation land. The area is pretty rural, with a mix of country homes (seemingly each equipped with a big dog or so) and several small-scale livestock farms within a few minute walk. It’s exactly what we wanted. We’ve even gotten a big dog ourselves. The house is 27 years old and, having been in it less than a year, we still have some fix-up and remodeling to do, but we’re already happily and comfortably settled. I’ve been retired more than three years now, but most days I still go to my UNH office for a few hours to keep up with what’s going on and to putter away at improving the usefulness of the archived data sets from the instrument I worked with on the Ulysses mission, the last mission in which I actively participated. Tom is still teaching eighth grade language arts in Biddeford, Maine, and expects to continue for another two or three years before retiring. He still loves the teaching, but he is being worn down by all the administrative and assessment overheads that have become such a big factor in schools today. My new home address is 26 Hale Farm Road, Lee, NH 03861-6205. Telephone numbers are, in order of preference: (603) 200-0642 voice over internet, (603) 659-9628 land line, (603) 767-8132 cell, e-mail is rbmck43@comcast.net. Bruce Morgan, Frank. I am continuing to practice law focusing in the areas of copyright, trademark, arts and entertainment. No plans to retire any time soon. Our children are dispersed and doing well. Josh lives in White Hall with his wife and two boys and works in the

parts distribution business. Ben is an attorney in Dallas, married with a Texas-born son named Will. Julia is in commercial real estate in D.C. and plans to be married in Michigan in the fall. My wife Susan and I were in Scotland this year and are looking forward to the wedding. As for me, I am reminded of Jerry Garcia’s band from the 1970s, “Old and in the Way.” Frank Moss, Bob. Marguerite and I are about to celebrate the birth of our fourth grandchild to be born to Lucile and Ed Meyer, who live in NYC with grandson Benjamin. Dorothy and Stockton Williams live in Georgetown, D.C., with the other two grandchildren, James and Lucile. We all celebrate reunions in D.C., NYC and Raleigh during the holidays. They make our life full of joy. In my spare time, I am a writing instructor at Brookhaven Community College. I am also working for a publishing company and doing some real estate consulting, but I enjoy teaching the most. Thanks to Henry and Bill for their success in eliciting class notes, which I really look forward to reading. Bob Mudge, Moby. I am working hard to complete and probably self-publish, a book about all of the statues in Central Park in New York City. The book will contain over 100 of my photographs of statues in the park. The current description is set forth below. Indications of potential interest to purchase are always welcome. It is a major challenge to get quality printing of photographs at a reasonable price. Moby “‘Alice in Central Park–Statues in Wonderland’ tells the stories, fact and fantasy, of all statues in Central Park in New York City. Photographs focus on the statues and minimize distractions in the foreground and background. Text identifies the subject, sculptor, donor and location of each statue, with historical comment. The statues appear in the order of their dedication in Central Park, beginning with the 1859 bust of German poet Johann C. F. von Schiller and ending with the 2011 statue of Frederick Douglass, the African-American abolitionist. Samuel F. B. Morse, the inventor of the Morse code, is both a donor of one statue and the subject of another. The book studies all statues in the park through the lens of Mudge’s camera and the whimsy of Alice, from Alice in Wonderland, of whom there are two statues in the park. ‘Alice in Central Park’ is a book for young and old, visitors to the park, students of sculpture, photography and the park and Lewis Carroll enthusiasts, who will be fascinated by the greatest concentration of Carrollian statuary in the world. ‘Alice in Central Park’ is the only book about all statues in the park and suggests six walks to meet the statues face-to-face in Central Park.” Muhlenfeld, Ed. My mother Madeline died at 104 in March 2013 and was buried in Dulaney Valley in April. Son David and his wife Leah’s third child Charlotte was born in Richmond in February of 2013. Seven of our family celebrated my belated 70th birthday party by chartering a crewed catamaran for five days in the British Virgin Islands in February 2014. Daughter Vanessa (New York City) and her husband Nick are expecting her first child in late April. Ed Ober, Rick. Older daughter Julie is in the doctoral program in public health at the University of Michigan, as well as bringing up grandson Bem. Younger daughter

Molly and twin granddaughters Aubrey and Emma moved to Atlanta last summer where my son-in-law Ethan started a two-year tour with the Epidemic Intelligence Service of the CDC. Carol and I celebrated our 40th anniversary last summer. I’m keeping busy as general counsel of Isles, Inc., a nonprofit in Trenton, N.J. and playing tennis and skiing (this note is sent from Jackson Hole, Wyo.). Carol is managing the Mercer County AARP-Tax-Aide program and quilting with her guild. Lots of traveling to see grandchildren and wildlife, most recently Botswana. Father, Gilman ’33, passed away April 13, 2013, at age 98. Rick O’Neill, Tom. In the three years since our reunion, I have become a grandfather for the first time — John Charles O’Neill II, son of our youngest son Timothy and his wife KellyAnn, was born late last year. I now feel we have a real stake in the 22nd century and hope the world will be rid of Putins, mad mullahs and political ninnies of all stripes by that time. It has been a pleasure to re-connect regularly with GS classmates at the monthly Grumpies dinners. Some of them — such as Steve Cordi — I’ve known since Harry Truman was in his first term. Since our reunion, I’ve become more seriously retired by keeping only slightly busy as a Democratic committeeman, a visiting Associate at Rutgers University’s Eagleton Institute of Politics and a trustee of a regional environmental organization. Kate and I enjoy travel and we regularly visit England (our oldest son, Matt, lives in London), Paris and places as far away as Madagascar, where we fell in love with lemurs. Our longest trips, however, have been explorations of the U.S. by cross-country car travel. Our most recent odyssey took us through 22 states in eight weeks only to return to New Jersey on the same day that Tropical Storm Sandy arrived — leaving us camping out by candlelight for nearly a week in our own house. Since the sump pump does not operate in the absence of electricity, we achieved our long-held ambition to live in a house with an indoor pool. We’re now planning another cross-country for this fall. Tom Passano, Mac. Still involved with a lot of community endeavors, including the following: Pride of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins School of Education (just named the #1 graduate School of Education by U.S. News and World Report in March) and BEEF (Baltimore Efficiency and Economy Foundation). We split our time between Baltimore, our Groton, Conn., home in the summer, Saint Maarten in the winter, as well as a ski trip to Colorado in the spring. Of course the fall is reserved for Ravens games. Mac Pierce, Les. My wife Eileen and I are both still working full time — I am a full professor of medicine at George Washington University School of Medicine, in nephrology, renal transplant and in geriatrics. In addition, I have a side practice at The Washington Home in northwest Washington, D.C. We live in Bethesda, Md. and weekend at the family home on Gibson Island. Eileen completed her Ph.D. at Columbia University years ago with Jeane Kirkpatrick (then, our neighbor) as her doctoral advisor. Currently Eileen is a professor of public policy at GMU, in Virgina, teaching 300-500 level courses. Our 36th wedding anniversary is in June. Having been too busy to travel for our

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Dickie Small, Ted Leach, and Tom Chase at their 25th Reunion lacrosse game in 1988.

Richard “Dickie” Small ‘63 I am sad to learn of Dick Small’s death. I had heard at the reunion that he was not well — battling cancer — so I am not surprised. But I am, nevertheless, stricken by the news. As luck would have it, this picture turned up a couple of weeks ago as I continued with my determined effort to “review and discard.” (Are you doing this, too?) Here I am with Dick and Ted Leach at our 25th Reunion Alumni Lacrosse Game. What a great affection I still have for these guys — and Lance Bendann, too — who stood between me and the opponent’s attackmen. The other opportunity where I got to know Dick was in Mr. Garver’s Creative Art course that eight of us took junior year. A double period four days a week, as I recall. Lots of time to talk — and do some art. It was here that I came to see Dick’s warmth and good humor. And to enjoy his smile. I miss him, as I’m sure all of you do, too. — Tom Chase ’63

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Richard “Watters” Dickie Small died of cancer on April 4, 2014. He was 68. Small was a respected horse trainer who trained 1994 Breeders’ Cup Classic winner Concern and helped launch the careers of several female jockeys. Small, a Green Beret who served two tours of duty during the Vietnam War, won a stakes in Maryland each year he trained from 1974-2013, with the exception of only 2003. He won 36 graded stakes during his career, including Grade 1 scores by Caesar’s Wish, Broadbrush and Concern. In a eulogy presented at a memorial service held on April 9, his close friend and fellow horseman Patrick Smithwick ’69 painted Dickie as a man full of relentless energy full of “the love of life, love of the world of horses, love of the quiet of the early morning, love of the racetrack,” a man full of contradictions who lived in the present, honored the past, and planned for the future. Read the complete eulogy at http://bit.ly/1lILDxP.

35th last year due to our daughter’s wedding, we have planned a six-week celebratory vacation for this summer. Plans include travel through Russia, Turkey, the Greek Islands, Italy, Provence and a Lithuanian beach resort. The Ukraine is off the list, as tanks so rarely photograph well. Our elder son, Les III, is an engineer for a Baltimore-based firm, Sabra Wang & Assoc.; Elizabeth Anne, elder daughter, was married in 2013 at The Peabody-Essex Museum, to Ryan Belmont, of Philadelphia and they live in Boston, where Elizabeth is an international financial consultant with OC&C; Rosalyn Carey, our younger daughter, is a planner for the International Peace Institute (quasi State Dept.) and son, Stephen Cody, is a software engineer specializing in complex JAVA supercomputer research-applications, currently contracted to the U.S. Dept. of Labor. Les Reuben, Walter. I completed my first feature film a few months ago. It is called “The David Whiting Story,” and I have recently begun the process of submitting it to various film festivals. Walter Salisbury, Tom. My astrologer, if I had one, would look at the aligning stars and would hopefully and correctly predict the following for my 2014: A bountiful harvest from our “victory garden,” building a replacement deck along the rear of the house, a trip down to Sacramento to see my son and his family and then some downtime as I adjust to a total knee replacement planned for the late fall. Hope all is well for your family and you. Tom Schill, Lyle. Like most of us, what we do day-to-day really doesn’t seem very interesting and change tends to also come gradually as well. However, Joanne and I have moved to Gibson Island and are settling into the life there. Much of what goes on to run the Island is done by volunteers. So I am on the Golf Committee with Henry Hopkins; he is joining me on the Church Board. Additionally, I am on the Insurance Committee for the Gibson Island Corporation. Joanne is doing flowers for the Church and is the secretary for the Garden Club. All very civilized. A great place to be when our seven grandchildren visit and stay for a while. I still work every day in insurance and sneak out whenever I can find a golf game. Hope all is well with everyone. Lyle Snead, John. Am looking forward to Grumpies return to the Valley Inn in March after several years’ absence. Hard to believe that my oldest grandson will turn 12 in June! Son John and his wife Ginny and their boys Jack, Will and James, love living in Williamsburg. Mary and I visit several times a year. We were married there 46 years ago. Hard to believe! John Solter, Ritchie. Am still working and spend much of my free time traveling to attend my grandchildren’s sporting events and the like. Ritchie Stockbridge, John. Since reunioning for our 50th, it’s pretty much been same old same old. I’ve continued as Bedford town historian and have been actively involved with restoration of our town’s 30 cemeteries and burying grounds. We like to say “every stone has a story” and so it has been. My golf handicap’s a couple notches higher, but I have run/walked a few local 5k races and taken up yoga once a week! Anita and I are both active in several nature sanctuaries and she

continues to work on community efforts to promote fuel efficiency, composting and mulching projects. Meanwhile the berries, melons, tomatoes and greens that come out of her garden are scrumptious! The kids are doing well (now in their 40s — yikes) as are the six grandkids (ages 7 to 11). Time flies when you’re having fun! We are blessed and very grateful. John Sullivan, Ned. I’m still working seasonally in Bonnie’s Restaurant on Aspen Mt. (and skiing to/from work) and volunteering for various nonprofits and cultural/performing arts organizations year-round. Off to Maui for some diving at the end of April, having not left this county since December 2013. Thanks to all of you who have contributed to Medicare and Social Security over the years, as with no kids, I’m happily using up my share and more! Ned Swope, Harry. My wife Libby is the costume designer for “Mom” on CBS television on Monday nights. My son, Forrest, is senior director of platform development at Silverchair Information Systems in Charlottesville, Va. They have developed outstanding technology for storing and accessing details of articles in journals like the major medical journals. My daughter, Alexandra, continues her very successful veterinary practice in a town near us. I am continuing my dual life of supporting naturopathic and homeopathic medicine and doing change management consulting. Harry Tall, T. Serve on a Habitat Board and chair its Building Committee. We’re finishing the second of a four-unit Planned Unit Development (PUD) just outside Middlebury. These houses are so well insulated, we estimate the annual heating costs will not exceed $500. We’re also rehabbing older homes. It’s rewarding work especially when you see the faces of the families selected to become owners. So far funding and volunteers have not been a challenge. My wife Cy recently became the head of Beau Ties Ltd. of Vermont, a business that continues to grow steadily. Check its website out: http://www.beautiesltd.com/category/bow-ties. “T” Townsend, Joe (Hank). I recently retired from my second career as a middle school math teacher. Our four sons who are living in Brooklyn, Washington, D.C., Atlanta and Miami are all doing well. Life is good! Hank Trussell, David. Still practicing dentistry in Cape Elizabeth (Portland suburb), Maine. Forty-one years in same location. Four days a week three weeks a month pays the bills. We have four adult kids and six grandchildren spread out from South Carolina to Iowa City to Portland,Ore., to Hanalei, Kauai. From age 36 to 49, I ran in 19 marathons and two 50-milers. On my 50th birthday I ran 50 miles. On my 60th, I walked 60 miles and on my 70th, I biked 70 miles. So I am still walking and biking and can just about fit into my high school tux. We all snowmobile in winter and I drive our ski boat for all kids and grandkids on our lakefront properties on Little Sebago and Moosehead. Not a bad life if you like cold weather and snowy conditions in large doses. Dave West, Butch. I retired last year after 40 years of officiating lacrosse. During those four decades, I refereed over 2,000 games at the high school, college and

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club levels. The last five years included officiating games for Major League Lacrosse. Am still practicing law at West & Gaarder and remain involved in lacrosse including serving on the U.S. Lacrosse Foundation Hall of Fame Subcommittee. Butch Wilkes, Peter. Since 2009 I’ve been writing pretty steadily. Screenplays mostly — actually have one that might get made—and my adventures in Hollywood have been crazy, but great fun. Lots of stories for grandkids. I’ve also spent the last eight semesters guest lecturing at the University of North Carolina on the subject of “Creating Great Movies.” In the next few weeks “A Woman Called God,” the first book in my series of Little Books for Big People recounting a spiritual journey I continue to take will be available on Amazon. Most importantly, however, Dickey and I are moving back to Baltimore. House in North Carolina is on the market now and we’re greatly looking forward to getting together with old friends and making tons of new ones. Peter Wilson, David. Katherine and I are still living north of Albuquerque (Placitas, N.M.), but spending three to four months in summer at our modest cottage on a small lake in northern Maine. In most ways this is an ideal situation, although we don’t get together as much as we would like with our six grand rascals (9-14), all on the East Coast. Two of them live on Bellona, near Gittings, so we get to Baltimore once a year, at least. Last October I turned 70 and decided to celebrate by running my 20th marathon. I managed not only to finish but to beat the six other 70+ runners. My previous marathon was two weeks after I turned 60, but I’m pretty sure I won’t try that trick when I hit 80! We yank our camper all around the Southwest and have a great time with other like-minded codgers. We also both sing in various groups, mine including a madrigal group and the chorus of Opera Southwest. Besides her running and singing, Katherine also does a lot of painting and has been part of many shows in recent years. So you can see, we just sit around all day and wonder how to stay busy. Best wishes and health to all our ageing colleagues and families! David

1963 Jake Slagle jake@jakeslagle.com The Gilman Class of 1963 Reunion in every respect, was a RESOUNDING SUCCESS, a life moment and highlight of the past year for all who attended reunion activities: Robin Baker; Lance Bendann; Tom Chase; John Claster; Ward Coe; Tom Closs; Ernie Cornbrooks; John Dunning; Bob Dyer; Terry Ellen; Claudius Klimt; Bill Lamb; Dave Larabee; Bill Legg; John Loeb; Bruce Marston; Ted Mudge; Jack Nesbitt; Bill Paternotte; Jim Rouse; Ted Rugemer; Chris Scarlett; George Scarlett; John Shaw; Bill Shriver; Yours Truly; Eddie Supplee; Hunt Walker; Craig Woodward; John Zink. Seven months after the reunion was over, response from classmates relating to their activities was better than ever. 108

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Robin Baker is busy “trying to keep all the balls that a small business start-up can generate in the air.” Albeit with no thoughts yet of retiring, he and Mary managed six weeks off at the end of the year cruising and flying to destinations that included Rio de Janiero, Tierra del Fuego, Valparaiso and ultimately Easter Island. Lance Bendann, Bob Dyer, Bill Oster and Yours Truly caught up big-time in January over lunch at a diner on Harford Road. Soon thereafter, Bill was enjoying his annual February vacation in Green Valley, Ariz., to which Lance later flew for a visit during which the two of them drove north to join me for a great dinner in Tucson. John Claster loved every minute of his recent ten-day trip to Tanzania where he got to see “all the big five animals and 3,000 wildebeest crossing the Mara River.” Bob Dobbin reports two new additions to his family: a first grandchild and a gentle and loving labrador/golden rescue dog that had been found wandering lost on the streets of Santa Fe, N.M. Dave Larrabee enjoys retirement by working on his collection of motorcycles, at least one of which he occasionally races in off-road events. Other activities include saltwater as well as freshwater fishing, volunteering at Anne Arundel County’s Jug Bay Wetland Sanctuary and helping the Maryland Sierra Club with program planning. Ted Leach describes his retirement as “very fulfilling.” He currently teaches part time at the new Frank H. Netter Medical School at Quinnipiac University and is active on the Board of Directors of MARC, an advocacy group for adults with cognitive disabilities. Bruce Marston had the most of anyone to report that included more good news relating to his progeny than space herein allows. Noted as well were a vacation to Maui and his retirement from the Board of the “The Boiler Room,” a coffee house for disenfranchised youth, on which he’s served since its inception 21 years ago. Mitch Miller kept his news to one sentence: “I’ve retired after teaching 40 years of philosophy at Vassar.” Hopefully, Mitch, you’ll be free to join us next time the class gets together. Ted Mudge has retired from the Maryland Jockey Club as of the end of 2013. He and Joan plan to move some time this year to her family farm in Ligonier, Pa. Chuck Newhall has retired from NEA, the venture capital firm he founded. Chuck now works for Greenspring Associates, a venture capital firm founded by his son Ashton. His youngest son is also in the same business, working for Domain, a leading venture capital firm that specializes in healthcare. Bill Paternotte continues to enjoy working at Brown Advisory, “perhaps more than ever,” advising private clients, mentoring younger colleagues and marveling at the firm’s growth. He continues to serve on the Board of Gilman, where he and Nan now have three grandsons in the Lower School. Pete Rodman bemoans that his activities have been restricted somewhat by a “second disastrous

1964 Rob McCormick, Dave Allan, David Johnson Jon Silverstein, Ridge Trimble Bob Locke, Jim Isaacs, Jim Campbell, Fred KellyÂ

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Jack Turnbull ’65, Mort Foster ’65, Les Rumsey ’65, Tony Whitman ’65, Rob Harwood ’65, Steve Redd ’65.

rotator-cuff injury” in his right shoulder, but he remains able to continue building guitars and enjoy a bit of light sailing. His son Halsey, now 41, is teaching sculpture classes at both Harvard and Yale. Son Henry, 23, graduates from University of Minnesota in May with a degree in forestry. Son Ray, now 21, is a certified physical trainer in Sacramento. Ted Rugemer reports that he’s eager to slow down with his work at Towson State in order to travel more frequently to New Haven and Bozeman between which he has four grandchildren: two boys and two girls, now 8, 6, 5 and 3. George Scarlett is proud of his wife Shirley (age 61), who just earned her master’s degree in occupational therapy and is working at a hospital outside of Boston. Their youngest son is a senior at Wesleyan; their older son works in New York at Penguin Publishers; George is currently “putting together” an encyclopedia of classroom management that will be published next year. Eddie Supplee reports that he and Sally have now visited 119 countries. Last year’s destinations included Myanmar; Laos; the Italian Lakes district (Como, etc.); Iceland; Oman; UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, etc); and Qatar. As for this year, at this writing, they had just returned from Senegal, Gambia and Cape Verde in West Africa. As for Yours Truly, I can only say that life in every respect that comes to mind is better than ever; luck for sure, but who’s to say that happiness isn’t learned behavior?

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1964 Bill Anderson wtafive@yahoo.com Boy, what a great weekend. The attendance was exceptional and each of you should give yourself a self-congratulatory pat on the back. We had 37 attendees out of a potential population of 57. We graduated 64, six have passed on, two were out of the country (Pine and Miller) and one was getting a hip replaced (Caplan). By the way Tom, Dave Allan had just broken his hip and he showed up albeit limping and with a shiny new cane, but you know, he did show up and I’m just saying . . . . Ahem. Thirty-seven out of 57 is roughly 65%. And these numbers don’t include six guys who came even though they didn’t graduate with us — Sandy Martin, Tim Wolf, Henry Coe, Michael Ewing, Rig Baldwin and Peter Schweizer. As an “oh by the way,” normal attendance expectations for an event like this are 40% maybe 45%. ’64 still rocks!! I thought the weekend had several high points and even though it may sound very peculiar one of these high points was the memorial service. John McCay’s talk was brilliant. His ability to cope with the grief concomitant with the loss of his dad, the near loss of his mom and the repercussions from the surgery to remove the cancer from his face speaks to his character as well as his faith. I was thrilled when he agreed to speak at the service, even more so after we heard what he had to say. There were lessons there for all of us. He was simply terrific as were the people who gave the eulogies. All had the proper amount of pathos, humor, dignity

and respect. Kudos and a tip of the hat to Jim Isaacs, John Silverstein, Leith Hermann, Ridge Trimble, Mitch Owens, Gally Warfield and Doug Green. Awarding the Dawson Farber Jr. Alumni Award to Mr. Finney was another high point. Mr. Finney may be breaking down a little physically — his legs are weak and he has to use a cane — but mentally he’s still sharp as a tack. He spoke for 15-20 minutes, never used a note and never missed a beat. The School has changed in just about every way imaginable. The physical plant has changed enormously. There are new buildings and additions everywhere. There are even — dare I say it — girls on campus. OMG. Gilman lads share junior and senior history and English classes with the ladies from Bryn Mawr and Roland Park. Gilman has a robotics course, which we visited and which included a demonstration of a robot that can do chin-ups. One young man built a drone, flew it and landed it on the football field. Remember Mr. Garver’s art class — slide after slide of paintings by dead Italians. Remember Botticelli’s “Birth of Venus,” better known as Venus on the Half Shell? No more. They’ve got real art and we saw some of their paintings and they’re really good. Remember listening to records in Mr. Woodworth’s class and then writing out that précis and plan. No more. The Traveling Men are still there, but now there is a wide array of instrumental options for the students to pursue. Our new headmaster is leading this charge into the future. We had the chance to meet with Henry Smyth several times and there is no doubt he is the right man for the job. The Saturday night dinner was the fitting end to the event. We had just the right amount of food, wine, bonhomie and Scotch — a combination that’s tough to beat. The wine was extra special thanks to our class vintner Robbie McCormick, proud owner of Memaloose Winery. It has become traditional for the 50th year classes to pledge a gift to the school. Our goal was to raise $1,000,000 over the next five years and thanks to the efforts of Steve Scott and Stuart McCarthy and others we raised $1,030,000 in about five weeks. Meh. Nothing to it. Oh, wait. Why don’t we raise the goal to $1,250,000 and see if we can’t “gitterdone” by the middle of June? Those of you who were unable to attend have unspent money in your checking account just wasting away. Why don’t you stroke a check made out to Gilman School and send it to Mary Ellen Porter at the Roland Ave. address? In case you haven’t figured it out, these notes are aimed more at the non-attends than the fellows who attended. I want you, the non-attends, to see what you missed and how our wonderful school is still worth your support. Please be generous. At the risk of sounding maudlin, I was struck by the realization that this would probably be the last time so many of us would be able to get together. Reunions at five- and ten-year intervals are never as well attended as the 25th and the 50th. To all who attended it was great seeing all of you again. To those who didn’t attend, I wish you had — you would have really enjoyed it. God bless all of you — see you soon.

1965 William R. Baker bill.baker@willis.com Some of the class news came via our e-mail chain, so some of you may have read some of it. Fred Whelan writes from the University of Pittsburgh that he is still teaching and writing about political theory and they have one grandchild in that city. We can only hope that Fred hasn’t succumbed to being a Steeler fan. Bill Groff sent an e-mail to let us know he is enjoying retirement. Billy sold his heating oil business several years ago and he and Mary spend time traveling playing golf. Their daughter Courtney is married to Ian Shure and they run their own business, “The Athletic Learning Center,” which is a lacrosse oriented business for kids. They have two kids, Isabelle, 5 and Charlie, 3. Billy’s son BG and his wife Laurie have been married five years and live nearby, so the Groff clan is all close-by. Nelson Goldberg sent some information about others, but nothing about himself. He gave me Arnie Wallenstein’s e-mail and David Schilling’s as well, so I will add them to our chain. Nelson also reports that Robbin Hudson is rehabbing in the woods of New Hampshire from a stroke. He gave me Robbin’s phone number if anyone would like to give him a call: (603) 758-5007. Tom Webster chimed in on the e-mail chain to say he is enjoying life in Southern Virginia. Tom’s wife retired after teaching social science for 39 years in county and City school systems. Tom still works for VF Corporation, traveling the USA and Canada as a senior factory compliance auditor. Tom still gets out some to golf and fish and also gets to the family beach house. Their son continues his music career with his band, Sanctum Sully (SanctumSully.com). Upon seeing Tom’s e-mail, Geoff Leboutillier recalled a Fifth Form tiff with Tom after being tripped. Geoff came up swinging but was mortified when Tom thought the blow was a slap and called Geoff a girlie-boy! Geoff also recollected Miss Bradford and Mr. Gettier’s sordid and semi-public affair. Of course, being only fifth graders, we didn’t know much about such things. I guess we take our role models as we find them? Geoff continued on Mr. Gettier: He was cool though — he taught the entire school to sing “Joshua fit the Battle of Jericho . . . /Go blow them horns Joshua cried.” Geoff’s epistle then veered off to recall Doug Mitchell sending a picture of Doug and Jeff singing folk music, maybe “Wake up, wake-up darlin’ Cora.” Geoff is still in his beloved Nova Scotia, trying to save the planet by fighting municipal idiocy (they even have that in Nova Scotia too?) and trying to get the liberals united on the national level. I had an e-mail from Mike Menzies from Easton, Md., where he has survived multiple myeloma and continues as president of Easton Bank and Trust. Mike’s new bride, Midge, is a lovely person and has her hands full keeping Mike on the straight and narrow. Mike’s Uncle Graeme Menzies, who taught many of us in the Gilman Lower School, passed away this past year. What

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a great guy. Mike finished up by saying he has given up flying after 50 years, the grand finale being a cross-country trip with his brother Jock in a Cessna 172, Easton to Santa Monica, Calif. and back!! Steve Thomas writes that his family is all doing well. Tome is still managing director at his law firm here in town, Thomas & Libowitz, with no plans to retire. Daughter number one, Anastasia, is also an attorney with her father’s firm. Daughter number two, Alexandra, is still on the left coast in Marina Del Rey, serving as general counsel for Conifer Health Solutions a subsidiary of Tenet Healthcare. Only son, Steven, is living in New York City and attending grad school at NYU while simultaneously writing one novel and working on a second. Tome and Audrey are looking for warmer weather here in town so they can spend time at the beach and on the golf course! George Ward reports on a recent alumni dues form that he was recently elected to the board of directors of the Fort Miles Historical Association, where he also serves as chief of publicity. He continues to serve as the only homeowner on the board of his HOA. He loves life in Sussex County, Del. and had the chance to visit with George Brown and Jud Smith when they visit the shore. “Photography and beekeeping are still my passions and I still make a living doing them,” writes Steve McDaniel. “Recently, honey bee populations have collapsed, so I take every chance I get to tell people not to use systemic pesticides on their plants, because these chemicals poison the nectar and pollen for bees and butterflies.” Lastly, Rob Harwood sends the picture on page 110 of a good group of classmates who got together with Les Rumsey when he ventured back to Baltimore recently.

1966 Rick Buck rick@ksiinc.com Gordon Hart and Nelson Cover celebrated Nelson’s retirement, in the summer of 2013, from his career as a professional fund-raising consultant with a bicycle tour in the south of France. They climbed to the summit of Mt. Ventoux, within days of the Tour de France cyclists coming through! Lew Rumford remains active with his executive coaching practice in D.C., while also spending quality time at his recently acquired retreat in Ligonier, Pa. Lew’s older daughter Julia and her husband are pursuing MBA degrees at Duke, while son Will is working for Target, in Minneapolis, and daughter Grace works in the field of environmental protection in NYC. Bryson Cook continues full-time with his corporate law practice at Venable and looking forward to the arrival of son Jeb, who will be joining Venable once he has passed the Maryland Bar Exam. Jeb graduated from University of Maryland Law, with high honors. Bryson and Cindy’s daughters are doing well, with Laura working for a downtown marketing firm,

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and Rosie completing her first year at University of Denver. Dave Irwin continues working hard at his law practice and reports that all children (5) and grandchildren (6) are doing fine. Dave says the best thing in his life is that now Kendi, in addition to managing her court reporting business, is the office manager for Dave’s firm . . . a true testament to the strength of their marriage! Jim Morris recently joined a small group of us for a golfing getaway weekend in Florida, and it was great catching up with him. He self-describes as being “90% retired” from his career in the aircraft leasing business and still doing some consulting work. Jim still resides in Tiburon, Calif., north of San Francisco and enjoys spending winter months in Palm Desert. His son Kevin graduated from Brown and is now working in a start-up engineering firm in San Francisco, and daughter Christine is attending nursing school in Seattle and coaching lacrosse. Rick Green resides in St. Michael’s, Md., and reports that his older daughter Lissa works as a horse trainer and farm manager in Upperville, Va., for her employer Shelby Bonny, co-founder of CNET. She gets lots of opportunity to ride, which has long been her favorite pastime. Rick’s son Yeardley ’03 is working hard on the development of a new medical device and getting ready to move into the old Smith family place on Green Spring Valley Road. He recently became engaged to Chris Fay, who works as an administrative nurse. Younger daughter Virginia recently finished a number of years as a manager at Tark’s Restaurant and has joined her mother Margaret in volunteer work. Tom Parkinson reports that his three sons are all well and moving forward with careers. Carter, the oldest, lives and works in Atlanta as a project manager for a large general contractor. Zachary graduated from Johns Hopkins and now works in D.C., as a congressional aide for a congresswoman from Nashville, Tenn. Reed will soon graduate from Clemson with a degree in packaging sciences. Charlie Fenwick is still fully active with his auto dealerships at Towson Valley Motors and still enjoys playing squash and tennis (in a weekly indoor group with Dave Irwin and me), and of course, horseback riding continues to be one of his favorite pastimes! Charlie recently welcomed his fifth grandchild. Mike Stanton continues his architecture practice in San Francisco, with occasional projects in Costa Rica. During the summer months, he enjoys time at his retreat in Ely, Minn., from which he launches his annual canoe trip in the Boundary Waters. I am continuing to serve my insurance clients and finding the task to be increasingly challenging, in general and, more specifically, due to the myriad requirements of the healthcare reform law. I still enjoy weekly tennis games throughout the year along with lots of volunteer activity at Church of the Redeemer, where I also sing in the choir. Barbara is about to retire from her 21-year stint as assistant head of Friends Middle School and greatly looks forward to retirement and more time with our four wonderful grandkids!

The Class of 1969 held its 45th Reunion in the old dining room — now part of the Upper School library. No reports of flying butter pats.

1969 Wally Pinkard Wally.Pinkard@cassidyturley.com Ever since Gilman has “gone green” with its paperless posting of news from alumni, the pipeline of information offered has almost dried up entirely. It must have something to do with the tech acumen of our class. So, I really have to go hunting for news. For those of you who will actually read this edition of the class notes, I hope that you will also take three minutes to shoot me an e-mail about your recent activities and events. As we head toward the magical age of 65, retirement looms for some of our class. Cletus Baier is one of the first to jump over the retirement threshold, having stepped down from his GI practice at Dartmouth Hitchcock. He reports: “Retirement still rocks and I have no end of projects to keep me busy. Empty nesters, but no one is too far and my two grandchildren live around the corner.” Sounds like living in Concord has been good for Cletus. Jack Harvey, the only other member of our class to post to the Gilman Alumni website, reports: “I now have two grandchildren and continue my association with local private schools through board memberships. I also still venture out on the tennis and paddle tennis courts. Sixty-two is not so bad after all.” As I write this edition, I know that Jack, as the third oldest class member, has now passed 63 but he still looks as fit as ever. It must be something to do with those Harvey genes!

While Jack Machen has retired from DLA Piper, he has not cut back at all. Using the experience gained from his 35-year real estate law career, he is assisting the City of Baltimore in its economic development. As special chief solicitor with the Baltimore City Law Department, Jack advises Baltimore Development Corporation on its numerous projects in the City. In his spare time, Jack chairs the Board of WYPR, Baltimore’s NPR affiliate and he has initiated and become the inspiration behind a new documentary film. The film will trace the renovation of a 1970 Chevelle and tell the story of a family of Marines, connected to Jack’s brother Peter, who was killed in Vietnam in 1970. The first portion of the film has been shot, tracing Jack’s and daughter Laura’s 62-hour drive, towing the car, from Los Angeles to Jacksonville, Fla. It is there that a team of vets will lead the restoration project. There is more to come on this project, particularly about the special bonds that exist among combat veterans and their families a generation later. So stay tuned! I ran into Dick Gamper last week and learned that he has made the move from U.S. Trust to Wilmington Trust, part of the M&T Bancorporation family. What a great coup for Wilmington Trust. Dick also reminded me of the great progress being made at Center Stage, where he is on the Board of Directors. John Stalfort shows no signs of slowing down as he continues to build Miles & Stockbridge’s legal practice, although he is hanging his hat these days at Miles’ Washington, D.C., office, where he is the local managing partner. Among his philanthropic efforts, he is a big fund raiser for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

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1969 Bruce Rice, Reunion Chairman Dave Clinnin, Jack Machen, Dick Gamper Brooks Bradley (background), Richard Hayman, Cletus Baier

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The update on Frank Riepe’s new stucco product comes right from his Linked-In page: “System5zero is a new patented high-performance stucco wall construction system which will be brought to market in the spring of 2014 and is currently seeking partners. Laboratory testing of prototypes has been executed by Architectural Testing in York, Pa.” Check it out at www.system5zero.com. Walter Herlihy continues to steer the ship in the right direction at Repligen, the bioprocessing company where he is CEO. All major financial goals at the company for 2013 were met or exceeded and the prospects for 2014 appear promising as well. With the election coming up, Lee Gaines has stepped up his e-mail communication. He has a long list that he regularly communicates with. There is no mistaking where Lee stands as classmates Bruce Rice, Brooks Bradley and Blake Godsmith can attest. Brooks, by the way, recently added to his nonprofit activities by joining the Board of the U.S. Lacrosse Foundation. From his perch in Taiwan, Austin Dolezal is in a position to help source all types of consumer household and personal goods. His trading company sources mainly from China and India but can also access products in most other Asian countries. Rob Deford got some great press in the fall of 2013 for his rejuvenation of the entire Boordy Vineyards operation. In addition to replacing all of the grape vines at his Baltimore County and Frederick vineyards, Rob built a new computerized wine making structure. With this new investment of over $3 million, Boordy is poised to compete much more effectively on a national basis. In perhaps a testament to things to come, Boordy’s 2010 Cabernet Franc Reserve, the first wine made entirely from the fruit of replanted vineyards in Burkittsville, won “Best in Show” at the Atlantic Seaboard Wine Association’s annual competition. This competition featured 588 wines from 12 East Coast states. It seems that Patrick Smithwick’s great gift with the English language is a recurring theme over the years in these class notes. I just finished reading a superb memorial article authored by Patrick about the late horse trainer, Tom Voss. I also heard from several people that Patrick was most memorable in the humorous and compassionate letter he read as a eulogy at his good friend Tom’s funeral. Mary-Ann and I welcomed our first grandchild in 2013 with the birth of Charlie Helena Brohawn. And, yes, the “Helena” is a reference to St. Helena Island, which remains a great focus for our entire family. Chris and Bethe are living in Mount Washington on the same street as Wally and Jillian, who are expecting grandchild #2 in September of 2014. Casey is set to get married in 2015, so never a dull moment on the family front. Work as Chair of Cassidy Turley keeps me more than busy as does a heavy dose of nonprofit work, not to mention keeping up with Mary-Ann’s nonprofit schedule.

1970 Howard Baetjer hbaetjer@verizon.net Mike Russo writes that he is now semi-retired from his practice as an obstetrician-gynecologist in York, Pa. He recently celebrated his 35th wedding anniversary with his wife Barbara by celebrating the wedding of their son Matthew at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Falling Water. Matthew lives in Naples, Fla. and is in the insurance business; Mike’s other son Edward is the a.m. meteorologist at WSEE-CBS in Erie, Pa. John Gilpin startled me for a moment with the news that his wife Joanna was expecting again last May, but then he explained that she was expecting three new foals at the farm. This May they expect two more. I am proud to say that in summer of 2013 your secretary Howard Baetjer finally finished and published a book I have been working on, around teaching, since 2003. It’s called “Free Our Markets, A Citizens’ Guide to Essential Economics.” It explains for the educated layperson why people flourish better, the freer the markets they live in. I strove to make it clear and accessible; I hope the writing would make Roy Barker and Alex Armstrong proud. I don’t think it squares with the Great Society ideas we learned from Nick Schloeder. Page Nelson writes me each year with news about a wonderful conservation effort he works on extensively, Asociación ANAI, in Costa Rica. This nonprofit organization “has pioneered some of the world’s most successful and highly participatory community based conservation and development initiatives.” I had a couple of good visits with my cousin George Baetjer this past fall when he was back east from his home in Portland on family business. He is doing very well, active in his photography business and occasionally leading tours through some of the beautiful and significant landscapes of the Pacific Northwest.

1971 Tom Lynn tklynn@earthlink.net Bruce Abel reports that he is happily living a wonderful life in Eugene, Ore., with wife Gail and two well-loved young adult children and many good friends. He manages the County Behavioral Health System and is deeply involved in health care transformation. When not working, Bruce has a big garden, tries to maintain bee hives, exercises irregularly, meditates, likes to cook and enjoys walking their dogs. Bruce reports that he is “very content with and grateful for the life I have.” Bert Berney was our “go between” in finally getting some news from Bruce! In addition to sending me Bruce’s e-mail address, Bert and Bruce “spent a wonderful weekend together in both Portland (Bert’s home city in Oregon) and Eugene, celebrating our kids.” Bert attended a pro soccer contest with Bruce’s

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daughter Amelia, while Bruce and family joined Bert and girlfriend Liz in Eugene for Bert’s son Scott’s 23rd birthday dinner. Tom Casey lets us know that both he and his wife have new jobs! Tom is now working at URS Architects, a small firm in Woodberry, while Beth is the newest Lower School head at Roland Park Country School. Congratulations to both of them! Dick Councill’s son Matt ’05 is working for Travelers Insurance in the Washington, D.C., area. Other son Chris ’08 is the internet manager for O’Donnell Honda, while youngest son Tim is attending West Virginia University. Wife Nancy has merged her business with PSA Insurance in Hunt Valley. On the recreation side, Dick and Nancy vacationed in Hawaii along with Nancy’s brother, sisters and their spouses, “playing some great golf!” Although John Danzer didn’t send us any updates himself this time around, I came upon some news that he was to be an honoree at this year’s Horticultural Society of New York’s 17th Annual New York Flower Show Dinner. His business, Munder-Skiles, creates high-end outdoor furniture. I was also able to view some really nifty aerial/drone photography of his outdoor “showroom.” You can see this at his website www.munder-skiles.com. Charlie Duff shares many updates and much news — for himself, as well as for several other classmates. According to Charlie, Michael Blum “returned to the theater” last summer, “conducting a lovely production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s ‘Patience’ in Harrisburg, Pa.” And, just as “lovely” was a 60th birthday party celebrated by Bill Scherlis in his hometown of Pittsburgh. Charlie further adds that his own 60th birthday was, also — and again — “lovely.” It entailed an O’s victory at Camden Yards in the company of wife Lydia, son Robert ’10 and classmate John Kopper. Charlie says it was the “happiest evening of my life!” His comments about his vocation include the encouraging news that “Baltimore is on the upswing and Jubilee (my employer) is in the thick of it. I’ve never worked so hard or worried so much. Thank god for wonderful colleagues.” Additionally, Charlie tells us that son Robert had the best experience of his young life last summer as a “man-of-all-work” for the Baltimore Grand Prix. Charlie relates that he, himself, continues to study piano with John Merrill (“the most wonderful of men”) — but, as Charlie confesses, “He and Bach forgive my trespasses!” In conclusion, Mr. Duff notes — as most of us have come to expect — that “ticket sellers now look at me when they talk about senior discounts. Fortunately, they don’t look at Lydia.” Jim Fusting and wife Patty have moved to Vermont after 26 years in California. He says that he is “retired and contemplating encore.” Hmmm. Mike Hilliard is still the community relations director at HARBEL (Harford and Belair Roads area community) and still living in Towson with wife Georgia. The only “news” he reports is that (at the time these notes were being written) they are expecting the birth of their third grandchild — a grandson — in July of 2014.

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Harold Jones understates things when he states, “Hi — I guess it’s been a while, so here’s the quick-ndirty. . . !” Harold fills us in by saying that he retired from the United States Air Force in 2000, got divorced a few years later and then relocated to Izmir, Turkey. In Izmir, he says that he is in walking distance of the Gulf of Izmir (eastern edge of the Aegean Sea), where he reports that he is “constantly being spoiled by the climate, the cuisine and — most of all — by the incredible hospitality of the people.” David Lehenky is certainly vying for the biggest-change-of-locale award for our class! His e-mailed greeting of “Aloha, Tom!” was a bit of a clue. He proceeded to inform that after 18 years of living in northwest Montana, he moved to the Big Island of Hawaii (Hilo side) in the summer of 2013. He says that he is “more or less” retired these days — although “I always seem to have a project going on to keep me engaged.” In keeping with the new life and lifestyle, he signed off “Mahalo — David.” Edwin Merryman says that “racing-wise, has not been a very exciting year.” However, he does relate that daughter Jane got married in August 2013 to a classmate from veterinarian school. The couple has a large animal practice in northwestern New Jersey. Edwin’s son Louis ’08, along with partners, started an enterprise named Heritage Stallions in Chesapeake City. Edwin adds that he was very sorry to have been late in learning of the death of and the funeral for Graeme Menzies, beloved Lower School teacher and friend to so many of us — who would all agree with Edwin’s summation of Mr. Menzies: “One of my favorites.” Marvin Miller’s trip to Alaska this past winter was depicted in the Gilman News website. He had his photo taken with Lower School third grade teacher Jen Reiter, who was a selected 2013 Iditarod “Teacher of the Trail.” Although Marvin has made several trips to Alaska over the years, doing a lot of photography, he was there this year in connection with his enrollment in his local community college! His course was called “Aurora Borealis to the Iditarod: Winter in Alaska.” In addition to attending the start of the Iditarod and photographing the Northern Lights, Marvin learned to snowshoe and dogsled mush! Additionally, he visited Denali National Park, Fairbanks, the Ice Museum in Chena Hot Springs, the North Pole and more. He concludes by saying that we “even helped assemble . . . the tripod for the Nenana Ice Classic (Google it!) on the frozen Tanana River. It was a ball!” Fred Nelson continues to practice neurosurgery in Greenville, S.C. His and Debra’s oldest son Chris lives in Brooklyn, N.Y., working in public relations for high-end furniture companies. Youngest son Turner is looking for a job in Charleston, S.C., living in their beach house. Nigel Ogilvie has written to give us updates about his health, as well as some good advice — both practical and philosophical. He informs that his right eye is “stable after four surgeries.” Nigel advises that if you need retinal surgery, see Dr. Campochiaro at Hopkins Wilmer — one of the finest eye surgeons in the world. And, for cataracts, he recommends Dr. Schein, also at Wilmer. Nigel says that his prostate surgery was “also

The Class of 1974 celebrated its 40th Reunion at the home of Sana and Andy Brooks.

apparently successful.” His advice in that area is that “we are at the age when it is mandatory to get our PSA blood test each year.” Nigel summed up his recent health challenges intertwined with some warm thoughts about his late father: “After these events reminded me of our mortality, my father confirmed it by dying at the age of 97. . . . He only suffered on his last night and was publishing articles on figure skating . . . right to the end (the last . . . appearing two weeks before his death). Talk about leadership by example! He also served as my spiritual chaplain during my surgeries and in his last days was reassuring me that ‘everything will be alright’ on the other side. A son could not ask for anything more.” Bill Ruff reports that there’s “no real news about me, but my kids are making me proud!” I’ll say! His son graduated from Kent State with a degree in chemistry in June 2013 and his daughter holds an M.D. and is doing her residency in surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. Certainly a lot to be proud of there! Bill Scherlis writes that he and his family are “doing fine in Pittsburgh.” Children Tom and Sophia are in ninth grade, while daughter Lily has just graduated and is taking a gap year. Bill regrets that he was unable to attend our 40th but promises he will be back for the next one! I ran into Pete Stamas and family who were watching Janet’s and his older daughter playing squash for St. Paul’s. While she played very well, the younger daughter, a Cathedral student, impressed me just as much with her baseball knowledge and Orioles fanaticism! Harry Turner’s daughter Dani “has survived her third winter at Skidmore,” while son Jeremy will be

joining her in Upstate New York, attending Cornell after having graduated from Friends School. Mid Walsh informs us that he lives near the ocean about a half hour south of Boston, working for Houghton Mifflin Harcourt on their educational products. Mid says that he works mostly from home and spends his free time sculling on the ocean, studying yoga and singing and playing blues-harp in a delta blues trio — “a dim echo of ‘Gephart, Walsh & Young’!” Mid and his wife co-own Dancing Crow Yoga, where they both teach. He says his “specialty being yoga in a second hand body without stretchy pants!” Mark Wilson writes that “Janine and I are in the fifth year of the honeymoon — traveling when we can.” Last year they were in Italy and this year’s plans included France. Mark says that his motto has become: “the time to do things is . . . when you can!” So true. As for me, since last year’s notes, I had a great 60th birthday trip to Alaska, Vancouver (BC) and Oregon in summer 2013. I was able to get together with Bert Berney when out there. I have an annual summer trip to Otsego Lake near Cooperstown and (as these notes are written) am looking forward to the Hyde Bay Camp “Durbar” reunion there in summer 2014 — where I should be convening with Mike Hilliard and Harry Turner. Also, we did have that big “Group 60th Birth Year Dance” at Redeemer in November 2013. It was a blast! About 170 people who were alumni/ae from at least 12 or more of the area schools attended. In addition to me, attending from our class were planning committee members Dick Councill, Frank Fiske and Harry Turner, along with Randy Beehler, Bert Berney, Gary Cornbrooks, John Deford, Bill Gamper, Morris Murray, Nigel Ogilvie, Peter Waxter — and even Pete Stamas!

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1974 Peter Bowe, Doug Nelson, Marty Himeles Courtie Jenkins, Bill Baker, Dave Rich (background) Bill Fritz, David Liu, A.C. George

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Sadly, as many of you know, we lost two of our classmates in 2013: Brown Benson and Jeff Rice — Brown in August and Jeff in October. I attended a gathering of Brown’s Peabody Institute and Mt. Royal Tavern friends at a memorial for him at his beloved Tavern in October. Bill Gamper, Ogilvie, Turner and Peter Waxter were also in attendance, as well as long-time dear friend Mary Ellen Porter. Those classmates as well as others, including Ray Bank, Beehler, Hilliard, Fred Nelson, Charlie Piven and Stamas, also attended Jeff’s memorial service at Grace United Methodist Church that same week. Yes, we are getting to the years when we aren’t necessarily shocked when we lose classmates — though two within two months of each other is rather disquieting. So, I’ll conclude with the same sentiment I expressed in my class notes so many years ago when Tom Brundige and Bill Radcliffe died tragically young within a relatively short time of each other: Appreciate those around you — and let them know it. And, since these are the “Class of 1971” class notes, the “those” and “them” who are referenced can certainly include “us.” Please appreciate the friendships we forged so long ago and keep them warm and ongoing — or, rekindle them if they’ve become tenuous. There are opportunities to do so. For those of you who utilize Facebook but aren’t aware of it, we have a class group page there (“Gilman School Class of 1971”). It is used — not for soliciting donations — but for staying in touch and disseminating information/news (both happy and not-so-happy) in between these notes. Also, come to some events at Gilman. Trust me, it can be fun — and no homework, notes, or tests! C’mon! Well, looks like I’ve run too long again! Will have to give you those Circus thoughts and class trivia that were promised for these notes in last year’s notes . . . in next year’s notes! Until then, stay well and stay in touch!

1974 Dave Seiler dseiler4@yahoo.com Steve Dembo graduated from The Maryland Institute College of Art with a Masters in Fine Arts in May 2013 and his MICA thesis photographs were exhibited in Baltimore. Steve owns the Easton Gallery of Photographic Arts at One Mill Place in Easton, Md, and is an adjunct professor at the Community College of Baltimore. Congratulations, Steve! Few are worthy of a visit from the President of the United States, but Peter Bowe was. As the president & CEO of Ellicott Dredges in Baltimore, Peter gave the President a tour and photo-ops and then President Obama spoke about keeping jobs and manufacturing in America and helping companies export their products. President Obama probably outranks President Bowe around the world, but not here at Gilman. It seems like just yesterday that Henry Blue was duffing for the Gilman golf team and the legend

continues. Bench won the 67th Senior Amateur championship of the Middle Atlantic Golf Association, finishing one stroke clear of the 53 player field. Well done. Chris White continues his streak of writing fascinating books with his fourth book “The Melting World: A Journey Across America’s Melting Glaciers.” The book got a great review in the Sunday Book Review section in the New York Times. George Murnaghan brought his family down from the north to host a crab feast and pond swim out at his family farm in Glyndon. The crab picking group included Doug Nelson, Court Jenkins, Marty Himeles, Andy Murray, Jamie Murray, Greg Pinkard and Dave Seiler. A.C. George has been sharing his Gilman and UNC lacrosse experiences as the volunteer varsity head lacrosse coach at Bluford Drew Jemison S.T.E.M Charter Academy in Baltimore City. Ace is has been a volunteer coach for the Baltimore Middle School Lacrosse League, with Baltimore Police Department officers coaching inner city, at-risk youth and serves on the board of The Chimes. A.C. and Jamie continue to organize a holiday lunch gathering in December down in Harbor East. Those of us that could take a long lunch also included Doug Nelson, Jim Lynn, Tom Gamper, Ross Pearce, Court Jenkins, Bill Baker, Clinton Daly, Greg Pinkard and Dave Seiler. Ross, Bill and George Murnaghan continue to have good fun as 50-something fathers of young or pre-teen children. Jim Lynn is keeping us fully informed about future plans for the headquarters of McCormick & Co., for which he is a company spokesperson and director of corporate communications. It’s difficult to get Jamie Murray off the farm, but he has been spending a lot of time volunteering in the engine room and giving tours of the SS John W. Brown, a military steamship. He completed the Coast Guard approved training course aboard the ship and received his endorsement as a “QMED, Qualified Member of The Engine Department” as a fireman/watertender. Jamie has produced YouTube postings about the ship and gives a great September Living History Cruise. Jaime and another friend organized a last minute gathering to surprise Julian Chisolm, who was visiting from the state of Washington to celebrate his mother’s 90th birthday. Jules has not been sleepless in Seattle, as his interesting career in nursing has ranged from keeping people alive in the Intensive Care Unit, to keeping people alive in transit in a “Shock Trauma” style helicopter, to keeping people alive in trauma transit in planes and Lear jets and now to a calmer role in the Recovery Room. We all looked forward to our 40th Reunion in April 2014, with committee co-chairs Andy Brooks, Courtenay Jenkins and Joel Dewey leading the charge. Thank you in advance to Andy and Sana for hosting and we will try not to destroy the beautiful floors in your home. Travis Emery posted a heartfelt note to the alumni online community, reporting that he and his partner of 19 years, Robert James Berry, were married at the Gothic Chapel of First and Saint Stephens

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Pete Lohrey ’75, John Colston ’75, John Nicholson ’75, and Ian MacFarlane ’75 at the ceremony transferring command of the 82nd Airborne to Nicholson, a two-star general in the U.S. Army. Zane McFarlane ’13, first-grade teacher Claudia Friddell, and Cowboy Ian MacFarlane ’75 at Pioneer Day.

Church in Baltimore on November 30, 2013. Alex Vishio ’87, son of our Latin teacher and Travis’s counselor at Gilman, Anton Vishio, performed the ceremony and did an outstanding job with pre-marital counseling and prayer. Travis reports that he has been a member of Alcoholics Anonymous for 20 years and has addressed men at The Helping Up Mission and Gilman students, on the dangers of excessive alcohol consumption, abuse of prescription drugs, use of illegal drugs and high-risk sex, for the past six years. He keeps his swimming pool headed to 90-degrees year-round for daily aqua-therapy and welcomes visitors to their Palm Springs home. So, where in world is Jock Whittlesey? He and family are in Washington, D.C., for a few more months and then off to China for three years, continuing his work in the State Department at the environment section of the U.S. Embassy in Beijing.

1975 Ian MacFarlane imacfarlane@eaest.com As most of you are undoubtedly aware, Jonathan Pine (JP) passed away this past fall. His life was well celebrated by his family, friends and community at St. David’s Church in Roland Park, including at least half of our class, many traveling from afar and numerous others from the Gilman community. JP’s son, Jonny ’12, was remarkable in his remembrance of JP. Thanks go to many, like Joe Wingard and Dirk Fitzpatrick for pulling us together and Selwyn Ray for his poignant

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message about the strong friendship amongst us and JP’s tie to us all. We will miss you JP, but we will not forget your steadfast smile, nor your love of the Grateful Dead. Along with Pete Lohrey (looking dapper as usual) and John Colston, I had the pleasure of attending two big events recently in the life of John Nicholson, now a two-star major general of the U.S. Army. In Fall 2012, we attended the change of command ceremony at Fort Bragg in North Carolina, welcoming Mick into his new role as commanding general of the infamous 82nd Airborne. The event was simply amazing, with troop marches, flag ceremonies and fly-bys. Congrats to Mick for this big accomplishment and honor. At the concluding reception, Mick laughed (or was it a sigh?) when he said he was scheduled to do a paratroop jump the following day or two. This past fall, we attended his wedding to Norine MacDonald, at the West Point Chapel, saber ceremony and all. Closer to home, my youngest son, Zane ’13, graduated from Gilman last spring; I must say I am dearly missing the regular on-campus interaction I had as a parent of two Gilman grads over the past 18 years. (So perhaps, now with more time, I will have less excuse to shirk my class secretary duties; thanks, Joe.) But, there are a few of you with Gilman students still in the mix, like Kevin Kamenetz, Baltimore County Executive, with Karson ’19 and Dylan ’23, John Colston with Fen ’20 and Dixon ’21 and Bob Ehrlich with Drew ’17 (forgive me if I missed someone). Finally, with the retirement of Claudia Friddell, first grade teacher extraordinaire, my duties as “Cowboy MacFarlane” for her annual Pioneer Day came to a close May 2014. Farewell to 14 years of first grade lasso-tossing cowpokes!

1976 John Wharton jw213@yahoo.com Juggling their continuing careers and keeping track of their grown children’s exploits can’t slow down members of the Class of ’76, as they report in with their latest adventures and lifestyle updates. Charlie Steinberg is back with the Boston Red Sox “for the 38th year of my senior encounter project” that also has included seasons with the Orioles, Padres, Dodgers and the MLB commissioner’s office. Jim Campbell writes that he is “working on real estate ventures and adventures.” Brook Behner notes that his son Will is a freshman at Florida Southern College and daughter Becca is a freshman at Maryvale. Tom Doyle is “glad to say that scalp hair still outnumbers teeth,” as “Tommy Jr. is again gallivanting around the country (and) enjoying the American experience,” while Tom and Pam continue improving their property in central Florida. Ben Cripps writes from New Jersey that daughter Maddie was in her second semester at Cornell and looking at internships for the summer, while Ali auditioned for and was accepted to the Joffrey Ballet summer program. Ben added that “Susan’s practice continues to thrive in New York City,” while he has shifted from marketing management to real estate. Jim Burgunder and his wife Anna continue to live in Switzerland, where he works at Novartis and she’s at Deloitte, while their children’s educational pursuits include Mateusz at Wesleyan, Michal at Dickinson and Marcel in a boarding school, close to his parents’ getaway spot. Charlie Moore and his wife Laura report that their son Bryan ’12, a sophomore at Harvard, seems to have fully recovered from hip surgery to get back on the lacrosse field and that their new business “DinnerTime” is doing well with numerous corporate clients and taking a role in a major state-funded effort to improve cardiovascular risk disparities among 86,000 residents in West Baltimore’s Health Enterprise Zone. Bobby Thomas writes from Boston that daughter Emma was completing her master’s in education and Eliza was graduating from Concord Academy, leaving the Thomases “empty nesters” but looking forward to “our new roles as great aunt and uncle” for his nephew’s twins expected in August. Nick Richardson is still with M&T while Anita is with the FDA, while son Matthew ’10 was a senior at William & Mary and Will was a senior at Gilman. “When Will is graduated from Gilman, this June,” Nick wrote, “it will end a 12-year period of Anita and my having a child at Gilman. I expect that the withdrawal symptoms will be quite acute, . . . (but) that we will remain a fixture in the stands, cheering the ’Hounds on, particularly in volleyball, in the coming years.” Suber Huang reports that he and Cindy continue to live in Shaker Heights, Ohio, where she is a practicing solo dermatologist and Suber continues at Case Western Reserve/ University Hospitals as a retina specialist, vice chair and one of 12 people nationwide to implant a

bionic retina. Suber recently formed four new LLCs — two consumer products, one app and one website — while his children continue on their pre-med track. Sadly, the family’s golden retriever Halsted, Ken Volk and Margo’s former patient, passed away recently “and the house is very quiet indeed.” Andy deMuth wrote on St. Patrick’s Day that he had been sitting on the beach at Bethany a couple days earlier, “in my bathing suit and long sleeve T-shirt, trying my best to end this much too long winter,” where he and Lynne went in jointly with other family members on a condo at Sea Colony. Their daughter Katie will be going to James Madison in the fall. Andy Wright now works for the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service as a program/project manager, while the Wrights’ older son Tommy looks ahead to high school in Fairfax County, Va., and younger son Eric was doing well in fourth grade. Andy was getting ready to go into the hospital for weight loss surgery at the end of March. Dixon Harvey writes that he and Janet knew that their son Bob loved Cornell so much that he didn’t even figure out until his senior year how rough the winters in Ithaca were, but that he’s now in his fourth year with Blu Homes and based in San Francisco. Their daughter Annie is in her third year as a mutual fund wholesaler in New York City, while Janet is in her fourth year as the director of development at Irvine Nature Center and Dixon is working on his “10-year transition plan” at Black Oak, “which is going fine.” They had a wonderful time in Colorado for a big chunk of February. Laurey Millspaugh notes that his and Jinks’ oldest son Martin was a first-year student at UVA while their younger son Peter was a high school junior. The Millspaughs were heading to New Hampshire as much as possible, where Laurey “got out on skis for the first time in 25 years, after a recent knee replacement. All went well, even though it was minus 10 and a howling wind. But still no good at skiing.” Ham Davis is trading U.S. Treasuries for Wells Fargo “and have been doing this or something very like it for the past 25 years,” while at home he’s “got a high, middle and lower schooler, [and] they are keeping me young.” But athletically, “Hoops is sadly in the rear-view mirror, as a game last year with Scott Graham and Ken Volk put me in the OR. Feel great now, but my wife’s tolerance for back injury due to basketball is zero.” Mark Strohsacker wrote from Philadelphia that he is now a grandfather, in that “our oldest son and his wife just had a baby in October. Baby Jack is now five months old and all are doing well.” But to really check out something that transcends the generations, check out Lee Gerstley’s website at http://philosophylee.com. The news from Blazer Catzen included word that Catzen Forensic has gotten national recognition and keeps him busy lecturing at international technosecurity conferences, while his wife Kathy continues her catering career. Among their offspring, Erin is working for IMG in Winston-Salem, Hannah is a research assistant at Harvard, Nellie is assistant to the vice president of Catholic Charities in New Orleans and Bert was graduating from St. Joseph’s with a degree in pharmaceutical marketing.

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Henry Jenkins and Annie live in Owings Mills, “spending most of our time taking care of the place, taking care of each other and taking care of those around us,” including the two of them working out with a trainer in Cockeysville three days a week for an hour. “I feel like running around with you guys again,” Henry wrote and when the new field at Gilman is finished, “maybe we could have a maul-ball game at the opening ceremony.” Their oldest son Benjie ’10 was graduating this spring from Dartmouth, with an English major/ French minor, while Timmy ’12 was a sophomore at Colorado College, playing defense for the lacrosse team and worked last summer as a sailing counselor at Camp Pasquaney. Bill Matthai and Jan are enjoying “empty nesting,” in part by taking a cruise to the Southern Caribbean while daughter Alice was a senior at W&L and Charlotte was a freshman at Penn, playing on the club rugby team. Bill Spragins is still with FMI Corp. after 25 years, implementing the partnering process on major construction projects as a form of “proactive premediation,” whenever he and his girlfriend Patty can’t be on the slopes in Denver or a condo’s beach in Mexico, including a “perfect week” of boogie boarding and body surfing at sunset on a Tuesday, before flying back to catch a foot of powder that Saturday in Vail. Roszel Thomsen was vacationing earlier this year in Aruba, “where snow is used to make frozen margaritas and ice appears only if you prefer yours on the rocks,” and accompanied by Meghan, Caroline and Philip on their spring break. Roszel is still practicing law at Thomsen and Burke, representing mostly technology companies, while Meghan was moving to Charlottesville to begin classes with the University of Virginia’s School, Caroline was graduating from Georgia Tech going to work at JP Morgan and Philip was a junior at Gilman. Scott Graham and Beth moved back into Baltimore, getting out to Ken Volk’s birthday celebration with Ted Campbell, John Ward and sometimes guest star Biff Hearn and Scott continues working as an insurance broker and dabbling with computer programming on the side. Their son Duncan “has flown the coop,” daughter Rachel just started college and daughter Maria just took her first set of exams. Allan Hansen sent his greetings from Chicago, after he and Lynn had sold their house in the suburbs and moved into a high rise condo in the Loop, where “I dumped my car, ride the CTA, take the stairs, lost 20 pounds and now I need some new belts.” Ian moved back from Denver to be an account manager for Western Union, while Laura is married, lives near Vail and is back in school to become veterinarian technician, “perfect for a girl who once had 15 rabbits in our basement — the result of a seventh grade genetics experiment that was a little too successful.” Henry Thomas and Tina “are continuing to enjoy empty nesting and watching our children navigate through life,” as Victoria continues to work for Chronicle Books in San Francisco, Rebecca leads tours for Overland and Pacific Discoveries in places like Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand, and Annie is working in New York City with Katie Couric. Tina has started tutoring at home and enjoying golf, while Henry

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continues to enjoy his insurance practice. Frank Vecella checked in, 38 years after leaving Baltimore upon our graduation, to report that he worked 18 years for a law firm in Dallas “that promised to get me into the courtroom early and often,” switched about 14 years ago to managing litigation for the Ericsson telecommunications company and has raised with his wife Pam, “a Baltimore girl,” their two children — Emily, a University of Texas graduate now gainfully employed in Dallas and Frank, a junior at the University of Arkansas who studied abroad in New Zealand. Mike Austin wrote to assure us that “The Rock” is still living in Baltimore County with his wife Wanda and children Mallory and Marcus, as Mike works for the First Step agency preparing high school dropouts to take the GED exam, after previous careers in product management, financial services and transportation. “As a religious man, God has guided me to have a variety of experiences and I have enjoyed them all. The last 10 years have been rewarding and difficult,” Mike wrote. “I count as a continuing blessing my friendships . . . with my Gilman classmates, (while) remembering the recent loss of Jim Stovall and the nice turnout of his classmates at his service.” Baltimore Circuit Judge Sylvester Cox issued a memorandum that his youngest daughter Erin graduated from Morgan State University in December 2013 with a degree in art history, while his oldest daughter Lindsey lives in D.C., works for Sibley Hospital and is pursuing graduate studies. Sylvester’s wife Judy remains employed with the American Red Cross and as for the judge, “I’m still on the bench, handing out ‘truth, justice and the American way.’” While on a plane ride back to Baltimore from a ski trip to Colorado, Mark Caplan wrote that he and his wife Linda were approaching 25 years together as their oldest daughter Molly is living and working in New York City, rooming with Henry Thomas’s daughter Annie and buying goods for Bergdorf Goodman, while middle daughter, Eliza is a sophomore at Tulane’s business school and youngest daughter Alice is at Bryn Mawr, playing squash. Mark works in multi-family real estate investment, chairs a company that manages additional investments and participates on the boards of Madison Capital and Bay Bank. Whit Harvey, whose father Curran “Cubby” Harvey Jr. passed away last December, writes that his three children are doing well, as Curry ’05 is employed by Natural Concerns and pursuing a degree in horticulture, Carter recently helped curate a show of Bosnian artists as he completes his years at Goucher College and Charlotte was a junior at the University of Vermont. Whit and his wife Joanne also have two wonderful dogs, while his real estate business, after 32 years on the job, now finds him “helping the children of my original clients find homes of their own,” as their parents and grandparents are downsizing. What can your Southern Maryland correspondent add to all that? Not much and not much has changed. Still missing deadlines in the newsroom and falling asleep in court, enjoying trips with Linda to familiar destinations and family dinners and trying to sneak in a nap whenever possible in the new hammock on the

Jim Campbell ’76 hiking in Patagonia. Denny Cromwell ’77 and John Dandy ’77 pose in Jackson, N.H., with Denny’s son, Bart, and John’s friend, Tammy.

banks of Kingston Creek. And there’s also the springtime return of recreational softball, with only three lingering impediments to stardom — can’t hit, can’t throw and sure as hell can’t catch.

1977 Hap Cooper hap@prospectsc.com The Gilman Class of 1977 is speaking up — here’s what they had to say: Bill Baldwin: I have been busy and on the road for work. Travel almost every week, mostly Denver and Atlanta, with occasional trips to Houston and Florida in between. I am working for a company that sets up and manages device trade-in programs for wireless carriers and big box retailers. I work with the Carriers (AT&T, Cricket) to design the program, the marketing plan, IT support, etc. My daughter will be graduating from Poly in June and heading down to College Park to join her brother at UM in the Fall. Fear the turtle, baby! She was accepted into the undergraduate Smith School of Business and into the Scholars program, where her focus will be on international studies. Yang Wei and I are looking forward to being empty nesters and re-claiming our days (are parents allowed to admit that?). We hosted a party in December in celebration of the Scriba’s return for the holidays. Hap Warfield, Jimmy Bond, Stuart Rienhoff, Chris Murray, Tyler Gearhart were all here. Still see Damon Roach and his

wife Sandy a couple times a year. George Brush and his wife stopped by our house over the holidays as well. Unfortunately I was not here but Yang Wei had a nice chat with them. See way too much of Tyler, although Stuart and I were happy to destroy Tyler and Chris Murray on the golf course last weekend. It was great to work up that appetite after walking 18 holes and then have Chris and Tyler buy our lunch. We’ll keep that going as a running battle all summer and into the fall. Besides work, family and friends, my current project is digitizing all my vinyl LP collection — every track, every album. It’s been fun listening to and enjoying the music, some of which I haven’t listened to in 20 years. Sixty LPs down, 600 to go. Happy to take anyone’s old, boxed LPs in exchange for access to my digital files. Tim O’Shea: I remain in Richmond, Va., where I’ve been since 1985, working in and around health care. I changed gears professionally this year, leaving the company I co-founded and then sold and starting a new one, a health care analytics company (Clearview Logix) focused on opportunities and challenges in the post reform market. Family is great but moving along too fast. Wife of almost 32 years, Kim, is doing well and keeping occupied now that the kids are older. Oldest son Andrew, a graduate of Hampden-Sydney College, worked for a couple of years in private school athletic administration and now is with Dakota Funds in Philadelphia/ Haverford, a sales/marketing partner for boutique asset managers. Daughter Tori has a master’s in elementary education from UVA and is a lower school teacher and coach at her alma mater, Collegiate School. Tori made great friends with Stew Finney’s niece, Allie Emala,

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when they shared two years on the Virginia Tech lacrosse team. Son Riley is loving his third year at UVA and coaching JV lacrosse at a nearby private school. A couple weeks ago I wandered over to St. Christopher’s School in Richmond where I watched the Gilman lacrosse team in an early season, spring break tune up. I noted several familiar names on the Gilman roster: Brown, Swindell, Franklin, Harris, deMuth, Matthews, Pfeiffer, Oursler, Ratcliffe, Carroll. It was great to see the names. I’ve been involved with youth lacrosse here for about 20 years. I started the first Richmond area youth program and remain involved today. The program’s name starts with a “G” (Geronimo Lacrosse) so of course I started with the blue and gray look, which remains today. So I have plenty of gear with a “G” and lots of blue and gray. Classic look. Perhaps Tim Holley can hook me up even more. I do see Lundvall — he is on the vestry of our church — go figure. Also keeping up with Blue, Fin, Jervey, Gray and Coop as much as we can. Tim Holley: Still here at Gilman with John Xanders (haven’t made much progress since the seventh grade), finishing my 29th year in education, 26 years at Gilman (was at the Haverford School in Philly from 94–97) and 17th year as the Gilman AD. I suppose by now my blood is as blue and gray as it can get. Wife Stephanie and I have been married for 30 years. Our three daughters are now 26, 22 and 12. Deniece (RPCS ’06, Syracuse ’10) lives in Los Angeles and works in the entertainment industry. Tammy (RPCS ’10, Howard ’14) is graduating from college this May and is looking to eventually go to law school. Camille (RPCS ’20) is in the sixth grade. Being here at Gilman, I do run into a fair number of classmates from time to time. Always good to see my classmates when I can. Please stop by! Would love to catch up. We’re not getting any younger!! Besides the obvious changes in our waistlines and hairlines, makes me feel like we’re still kids in the ’70s when I see you guys! Hope that all are well! Pete Jervey: I have two kids at Tulane and a ninth grader playing high school hockey at Gonzaga, so we’re driving up and down the East Coast every weekend from October to May. Contingent of Gilman guys here in D.C. real estate development circles keeps us in touch with what’s going on in at “GillieTech” (did that come from Bond?). Brian Benninghoff from two years ahead of us is my partner, Mark Dubick from two years behind is building enough to keep him busy for a lifetime, Laurey Millspaugh and Bobby Pinkard are active investors with Tyler Blue doing most of the lender financing in town. Pete Prevas: Music: Been in the same classic rock band for 19 years — Duck Soup. We don’t give out CD’s, instead we make our own hot sauce also called Duck Soup (grow our own peppers) and give it out at gigs. Legal stuff: Still a lawyer in the family firm in Baltimore, doing a lot of liquor board and immigration. Saw Cappiello in court the other day. While waiting for our respective cases to called, we got into an argument about when you use a Keith Richards open tuning (e.g. Honky Tonk Women), do you leave on the low E string

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and don’t play it, or cut it off. The Judge had to tell us to keep it down. Kids: Harry, Gilman ’09; UVA ’13, who earned a ring on the 2011 lacrosse team-starting defense, is currently an assistant lacrosse coach at Sewanee, in Tennessee. Davy, Gilman ’13 is a freshman in business program at University of Maryland and playing FOGO on club lacrosse team. Annie, Bryn Mawr ’15, playing ice hockey and goalie on the lacrosse team. Misc.: My wife Brenda is associate dean at ITT Tech. I’m still running Wing T and coaching 14U football for Towson Rec — I think I’ve been doing it for 13 years. Jim Scriba: Man, what can I say! Got no kids, which means no college bills. Wahoo! Got no job and don’t want one. Have been married to Debbie for almost 30 years, the music never stops. I walk my dog, I ski, I sail and sometimes play golf (given Kauffman and I were “on” the golf team we need to start a power team of our own). Sometimes I come to Baltimore. Sometimes I have a great notion. I recently moved to Sausalito. I recently talked to Van Kleek but refuse to give up his hiding place. The same goes for Cranley. Last I heard from Will Dixon he was in Paris (France that is) so life can’t be so bad. I am proud to be associated with all of you and strive to be a first class citizen. John Kaufman: I am still in house counsel with First American Title Insurance Company managing claims in the Mid-Atlantic and the Carolinas. Still married to Jennifer (22 years). My oldest daughter, Annie, is 20 (RPCS 2011) and is a junior at the University of Southern California, though she is overseas this semester in Madrid. My other daughter, Madeline (RPCS 2012), is 19 and is a sophomore at The University (University of Miami). Both of them were smart enough to select warm-weather venues, which is good for parent visits. It’s always fun to catch up with our classmates. I hope everyone is doing well. Charlie Tipper: Life is good in Vermont. I’m off to the farmer’s market this morning to buy a pig to add to my lamb and turkey and chickens, all in the freezer. We could just leave them outside as it hasn’t gone above freezing since August, but then coyotes would come around and then they attract the dingos and then all hell breaks loose. Family is good. Mima’s writing. Jack at 21 is in Beijing courtesy of Middlebury. Willy at 18 is in Utah majoring in skiing with a minor in eating. Marley at 14 runs the show here at home and competes with her mom in the estrogen wars — it’s a tie. I’m redeveloping a defunct coal-fired power plant on the Burlington waterfront with two partners young enough to be my kids and savvy enough to be my senators. Major fundraising pending — send your checks early and often. Cash is fine too. https://www.facebook.com/ NewMoranBTV?ref=br_tfwww.newmoran.org. Peace to all; thanks for keeping it real in Baltimore, Hons. P.S. While I was posting this, Denny Cromwell and John Dandy posed for this photo in Jackson, N.H., with Denny’s son, Bart and John’s friend, Tammy. Bob Johns: I didn’t fall off the face of the earth but after 17 years living and working in England my wife Susan and I moved back to the States. We now live

in Florida. I worked 30 years for Lockheed Martin providing IT systems for the UK Government (London Police Emergency Call System, Air Traffic Control, Communications for the Ministry of Defence, etc.). I now own my own business doing IT consultancy (best boss ever). We have four children; Jennifer does marketing in London, Richard does economics at the new Hertz corporate HQ in Florida, Kelly does marketing in D.C. and Stephanie will graduate this year from Georgetown and do finance in D.C. Dan Beirne: Betty and I have recently celebrated 30 years of marriage. I am a big change agent . . . NOT . . . as we have lived in the same house in Reisterstown for 22 years and I have worked at T. Rowe Price for 28. Betty works for Meddimune, a company owned by Astra Zeneca. She is a senior manager of market research. I am an instructional designer and am two courses from a master’s in instructional system design from UMBC. Our two sons Matthew and Samuel are both out of college. Sam graduated Syracuse in 2013 and Matt from Stevenson 2011. They are both gainfully employed. Matt and I visited Ed Mitzel in Detroit for a Ravens Lions game. We tried to meet up with George Brush, but the logistics didn’t work out. Back in 2012, I visited Brison Ellinghaus, his wife Fiona and his new family in San Diego — also for a Ravens game. He is doing well for being a new father of two, at our age. Mason Lord: I live in New Milford, Conn., which is about a half hour north of Danbury. Mason, 24, survived a near fatal head-on collision in Vermont five years ago and is now exploring the job market. Alex, 22, graduates from Salve Regina in Newport with an education degree and plans to travel to Colorado and ski bum for a while before settling into a career. James, 18, is a freshman at University of Maryland exploring his artistic side playing guitar and piano and singing when he isn’t studying. I spent last week skiing with A and J at Killington. Great conditions and once I got over that first run spill and yard sale I was “ripping it” as the boys would say. My doctor told me recently that the most important thing for us as we age is not to get injured. Do what you like to do, but be smart about it. For that it means not trying to keep up with those kids and resting when the quad burn overtakes my good sense. I practice yoga regularly and am traveling down the artistic rabbit hole with photography and sculpture. Someday maybe I can earn enough from this to pay for travel to exotic places to expand the work. My remodeling/restoration company, Hudson Valley Preservation, somehow keeps the doors open through the rocky economy. This is our 23rd year. My big news of the year is that I am marrying a beautiful woman this May. I stalked Hope, a local gal originally from Brooklyn, around town until she noticed and then I reeled her in. My mother is still going strong in Guilford in the same house. I make it back to town a couple of times a year and try to catch a Ravens game or visit Hampden for eclectic fun and food. Best to all of you. If I remember who you are, I think of you often! Fred White, Jr.: Dropping a note from South Carolina where my daughter is getting married today

(March 29). She is a principal ballet dancer for the Columbia City Ballet and a graduate of Fordham University. I have been married to my wife Chadijah coming up on 32 years now. We also have a son named Fred White III, a graduate of University of Maryland, College Park, who works for Habitat for Humanity. We also have a grandson who is about to turn 3 years old in April. The large afro is long gone and badly missed . . . LOL. Randy Slack: I spend my weekdays in Manhattan in an apartment in the West Village and work at an office downtown. My career has been in telecommunications. I started with AT&T for nearly 10 years and then I moved to Global Crossing and Level 3 (specializing in strategic marketing and analyst relations). It’s been quite exhilarating, taking me to Europe for an extended period plus Washington, D.C. I joined a new company at the beginning of this year, Windstream, which is more of a domestic telecom services company concentrated in the South and Mid-Atlantic. The company made an offer I could not refuse and the frequent trips to Level 3’s headquarters in Colorado were beginning to take their toll. I have been living in the New York City area for the last 15 years and still have the house built by my grandparents on Gibson Island (which takes me back to Maryland for occasional weekend excursions). I attended the spring house tour in Guilford last year, which marked the neighborhood’s centennial anniversary. Jeff Harris: Very impressive response Hap...you should have been in charge of Obamacare enrollment! I have never left Baltimore, even for college and now still only live a half-mile from the Gilman Tech campus. My wife Ann and I are celebrating our 25th anniversary this summer. We have two boys at Gilman. Jack is a senior and plays volleyball (the new hot sport at Gilman) and lacrosse. A couple weeks ago on a college visit to Sewanee he stayed with Carter Gray, Stuart’s son . . . small world! Will is a freshman and had the honor to play point guard this winter for none other than Tim Holley. I have been with Wells Fargo Advisors the last seven years after spending 23 years with Morgan Stanley. Wick Zimmerman: Allison and I moved to Southern California in 1997 and have thoroughly enjoyed life here. We live at the beach in one of the best climates (weather-wise, not politically, but I won’t go there). Allison and I finally married about four years ago after 13 years of engagement (and no, I was not the one with the problem making a commitment!). Allison is also from Maryland and we enjoy many of the same things, including fast cars and animals, among many others. My career has been mostly spent as a serial entrepreneur with all but a handful of years spent working for myself. I currently run a design-build construction firm that I co-founded in the “themed construction” industry. Themed construction includes water features, rockwork, iconic elements and facades. We work on projects like exhibits in zoos and aquariums, golf courses, Disneyland, retail entertainment, hospitality and the like. Our business is worldwide and takes me to great places like Pigeon Forge, Tenn.; Meridian, Idaho; Des Moines, Iowa; and many other destination spots! We have worked in Korea, Peru,

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Egypt, the Bahamas and many other parts of the world. Unfortunately, we have not done much work in the B-more area since the Polar Bear exhibit at the now Maryland Zoo and a project at NMAI in D.C. I have two children from my first marriage, a daughter Jenna, who is 23 and recently graduated from the University of Maryland and is now an EMT in Bethany Beach. She has always wanted a career in medicine and hopes to become a physician’s assistant. My son Thomas is 28 and is a lieutenant in the Navy and flying a single seat F-18E (known in the aviation world as an “Echo”) so I am living vicariously through him. I started flying about 28 years ago and took Thomas flying before he could walk. Since he was five he talked about being a fighter pilot and has accomplished his lifelong dream after graduating from the Naval Academy in 2009. Other than work, my wife and I have been active in animal rescue, mostly with dogs and especially that particularly evil breed known as the pit bull. Just kidding — this breed is probably the sweetest breed on the face of the earth. Just like humans — even the nicest of breeding can give way to something bad given the wrong circumstances. I belong to a group called Pilots N Paws and have flown many rescue missions, all with great enjoyment and without incident. We also enjoy driving road rallies and often can be found at the track for a day of fast driving and a little spousal competition. Allison is actually a better driver than I am and is quite good at humbling me whenever she can. My parents are doing well and live at Roland Park Place. Even in their 80s they have been incredibly busy and thus maintained good health. My Dad goes to the gym four to five times a week and they both still play golf whenever they can. My Mom does a lot of volunteer work and they both have published books. One of the more memorable Gilman experiences I have (besides being thrown out of the library for playing cards with Holley and Holt on numerous occasions) was when Gamper threw Jimmy Wyatt and his desk (while they were still connected to each other) out into the hallway. I can’t remember what precipitated it, but that was one I don’t think I will ever forget! Rich Lundvall: Margaret and I are back in Richmond where I’m a principal in my own marketing firm, Spike Communications. Margaret continues her art career when not volunteering for the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Ned (Gilman ’07, W&L ’11) is working as an environmental geologist with EA in Hunt Valley. As he describes it, “he’s cleaning up the mess we made when we were his age.” He lives in Patterson Park. Katie (St.Paul’s ’06, Delaware ’10) will be graduating from VCU in May with a master’s in rehabilitative counseling. She plans to work with abused and disadvantaged kids. We’re hoping she stays in Richmond but she’s also considering Philly, Baltimore, or Boston. Anybody with connections in these areas, we’d love to hear from you. When not at the grind, Margaret and I spend a fair amount of time sailing the lower Chesapeake Bay and trying to keep up with Katie and Ned when they can spare the time. We missed our 30th Reunion as Margaret’s dad was quite ill and passed away shortly thereafter, but we hope to see many of you soon, perhaps at the next milestone alumni

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event. Until then If any of you are in Richmond, we’re easy to find (as usual we’re the only Lundvalls in town) and we’d welcome seeing you! ’Til then, take care! Marshall Thomsen: I decided it was time to stop lurking and actually write something. Amelia and I recently crossed past the third-of-a-century mark in marriage, an occasion I noted because it is one of several things making me feel old these days. Also included on this list are the number of ways my body has found to complain about snow shoveling. I am still teaching physics at Eastern Michigan University, though the prospect of retirement is not seeming quite so distant anymore. My daughter, Alice, recently graduated from there and is now getting a master’s in creative writing at Ball State in Indiana. She does not have a day job picked out yet. My son Sam is about to graduate from Michigan State with a physics degree, but he is looking for a job in just about any field that involves math (including the world of finance). Amelia has reintroduced us to the world of keeping chickens (started by Alice in her 4H years) and has added beekeeping to the list. Fortunately, we have always had tolerant neighbors. As for me, I am still going through withdrawal from involvement in my kid’s after school activities, an aspect of their lives I really enjoyed. They were not warming up to the idea of my following them to college to run parties for them there. Edward Mitzel: I have spent the better part of my career as a global chief information officer and consultant for private equity firms, which has taken me to more than 30 countries. My lovely wife Kathy works for CBS television and has done a wonderful job with our four children: Megan, 29, (UNC), now living in Denver, Marc, 25, (Virginia Tech) in Baltimore, Kyle, 26, (Shippensburg) is in the U.S. Army in Denver and Madison, 17, is still at home in Cockeysville, Md. I am currently traveling regularly between Detroit and Baltimore working on a turnaround for a global housing company owned by Bain Capital. Kathy and I are huge Ravens fans so I spend my time in the fall working my schedule around their games. We spend what additional time we have working with charities like the Maryland SPCA and the Maryland Food Bank. I also serve on the Board of Directors for the YMCA. Tad Law: I live in Baltimore with my friend Ann and work at Wilmington Trust. My daughter Kiki is married and works at Johns Hopkins as a nurse. My son Will is working on a degree in mass communications and interns at WBAL. And, I am going to be a grandfather in September! Paul Englert: My wife Bev and I have been hiding in plain sight. We have lived in Cockeysville for the last 24 years and we just celebrated out 29th anniversary. Bev is doing well running her own bookkeeping company while I own a wholesale distributorship of specialty chemicals and raw materials (Kohl Marketing, Inc.). Our first daughter, Val, graduated from East Carolina College in 2010. She has started her own company as an event planner (VME Events). Look her up on the web, she could use the business. Our youngest daughter, Jamie, graduated Summa Cum Laude (yes, proud parent) in 2013 from Christopher Newport University. This spring she will graduate from Maryland

with a master’s in social work. Jamie will also be getting married in October to a nice man she met at Christopher Newport. Feel free to look us up. You may even find us in Delaware since we now spend time there as well. Everyone stay healthy and happy. Bill Whitehurst: Self-exiled since 2010, I have been through the ringer. Starting life over and only now am I actively seeking gainful work. Jennifer and I separated December 2012. Oldest son Billy, 23, has had some difficulties but thankfully alive and now stable. Son Joey, 21, finishing up junior year at University of Idaho in Moscow. Qualified for USMC aviation with plans for PLC Quantico after graduation. Son Michael, 17, a senior at BL, is looking forward to playing both football and baseball at either D3 Susquehanna or SUNY Maritime. Daughter Francesca, 16, is a junior at RPCS. She will graduate with 12 varsity letters. Full-ride lax commit to Georgetown. http://www.iaamsports.com/ aotwhitehurst#.UyzSQ2yY8yQ.e-mail (Sorry — I couldn’t help myself!. Mark Schuster: My spouse Jeff and I live in Boston. We met in LA in 1992 and moved here six years ago. We have twin 9-year-old boys, Jacob and Scott, so I spend my time avoiding stepping on Lego Star Wars pieces and insisting that homework get done. The boys have boundless energy and fill our home with joy and chaos and very loud noises. I feel extremely lucky to be a parent. We also have a new puppy, so sleep is in somewhat short supply. On the professional side, I’m a pediatrician in academic medicine. I mostly do health policy research, teach and oversee our general pediatrics division. I’m afraid I don’t make it to Baltimore or see members of our class much, although the annual Boston Gilman reunion has helped. If anyone ever passes through the Boston area, we have plenty of space for guests. Peter Wharton: Life is great down here in Chesapeake Beach overlooking the Bay. Almost 20 years ago my partner Grey and I planned our exit from D.C. and found an incredible, unspoiled parcel of land on a cliff overlooking the bay that used to be part of the first Boy Scout camp in the U.S. We’ve spent ever since turning it into a home and garden that we share with four dogs that have no idea how great they have it with daily beach walks and deer chases. Next month we are having our wedding celebration — thank you Maryland for being the most progressive state in the union — so more work than usual is going on around the house to get the place ready. I’m in my 14th year working for Miranda Technologies, recently acquired by Belden and now part of Grass Valley, developing and selling the latest in broadcast technology. With all the mergers and acquisitions it’s hard to remember the name of the company I work for sometimes. I keep an office in Worcester, Mass. and Montreal and will probably soon also have one in Grass Valley, Calif., and the Netherlands. If that wasn’t enough, I also got drafted into serving as the secretary/treasurer of SMPTE, the technology standards organization for the television industry. All of which means that I’m constantly on the road, so I treasure every day I get to come home to the Chesapeake.

Next week I’m off to my annual sojourn to Las Vegas for back-to-back trade shows and technology conferences where I’m sure to run into our friend Damon Roach, who works for my competition and keeps me on my toes. I also see Jimmy Bond every year at his Maritime Magic party for Living Classrooms where he is doing amazing work transforming Baltimore at the core. If any of you are ever down in Chesapeake Beach please stop in. It’s almost rockfish season — maybe we should do a class fishing excursion? George Brush: So great to hear from everyone! What an accomplished class — I’m not sure the Gilman administration had such high hopes for us 37 years ago. :) I’ve been married to Mary Anne (nee Koehler) for 28 years. We met at Princeton when I was senior and she a sophomore — she was a bit skeptical at first but I think I’ve proven my intentions were honorable. We have three children. Emma, 22, just graduated from Dartmouth and is looking at graduate schools now from her temporary base in San Francisco. Somers, 20, is a sophomore at Middlebury and she loves it! Jared, 17, is a junior at Grosse Pointe South High School — our requisite red head. Sports have been a big part of their lives with Emma in soccer, Somers in soccer and volleyball and Jared in hockey and lacrosse. Amazing how time flies — just yesterday they were babies, it seems. We have lived in Grosse Pointe Park, Mich., for over 14 years now. I went into the family business — associate professor at Wayne State University School of Medicine in the Department of Oncology. Mary Anne is director of marketing and communications at The Grosse Pointe Academy, which is a K-8 private school in our community. It has been great out here, but I occasionally have the yearning to head back east. We get to Baltimore fairly regularly because my mom still lives in our Roland Park home. My dad died from cancer 20 years ago, so just she is in that big old house — lots of room for family gatherings. My brother John, happily married with a son, still lives in Baltimore as well. My older brother Lucien is also happily married and splits time between Chicago and Seattle. I enjoyed seeing several of you at our 35th and as Bill mentioned, Mary Anne and I had the pleasure of meeting his wife Yang Wei as we walked through the old neighborhoods of youth. With my advancing age, I’ve come to appreciate the magnificence of Roland Park. I hope we can all get together again, maybe at the next reunion. Barry Saunders: Greetings to all from Tar Heel country. I’m still an academic in Chapel Hill, a medical anthropologist in a department of social medicine. Stopped practicing medicine recently after 20 years of ED work. The idea was to get more writing done, but I’m good at procrastinating. Would rather epoxy gouges in small boats than work on papers or the house. Shad and rock in the rivers now. Sue, my wife of 32 years and I dragged our Bay Hen to the Everglades for some gunkhole cruising over spring break. Both our daughters are doing well: Eleanor in her first year of medical school (also at UNC) and Haley a videographer/editor looking for a job close to good surf. I’ve been out of touch with most of you; would love to get together if anyone finds himself visiting the Triangle.

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Fritz Haller: Fritz reports that he’s more fired up right now than he’s been at any time since the ’92 Olympics. He left his long-time employer and is in the process of inventing a new career path to change the world — or part of it. Excerpt from a recent e-mail: “Thanks to a Gilman education . . . Haller stubbornness . . . a great consultant . . . Melissa’s patience and a week’s worth of coffee, we actually wrote [a killer business plan].” Details to follow after launch. He’s living in Winston Salem, N.C., with his friend and business partner, Melissa. He tells me his son and three daughters make him proud every day. Stuart Gray: Katie and I moved back to Baltimore about 15 years ago (Homeland area). We have been fortunate to reconnect with Hap, Stew Finney, Pete Jervey, Bill Baldwin, Jim Bond, Tyler and Tim Holley. My older son Carter graduated from Gilman last year and is a freshman at Sewanee in Tennessee. He plays soccer, joined ATO and wants to major in business/ economics. Our younger son Drew is a junior at Boys’ Latin where he plays soccer and baseball. He also does community service work through the Redeemer youth group. One of my favorite activities is watching the kids play sports and cheering on the sidelines with the other parents. But we also like being back in Baltimore for Ravens and Orioles games. With only one son at home, I have more time to exercise. I enjoy swimming at Meadowbrook with a regular group. We also like to ride on weekends to Fort McHenry and back (still waiting for Hap to join that group). Last, I am in another group who hike the Appalachian Trail on weekends in the summer. We finished up Maryland last year and we will be hiking in Virginia this year. I have been working in finance for 30+ years and just over five years ago started my own financial advisory business. My wife also works in finance for a hedge fund manager. We love it here and when the last child leaves the nest, we will probably move downtown to Fells Point or Federal Hill (and work on cleaning up Baltimore Harbor). It would be nice to one day swim from the Legg Mason Building to the Rusty Scupper and back. Jay Waltz: Jay’s mother (still in Rogers Forge) reports that Jay lives in Duxbury, Mass., with his wife Jean Marie and their three children (two sons attending Ithaca and Boston University and a daughter in high school). Jay is the vice-president of sales for Fulflex, a medical device company. Your Class Secretary: Life is fun right now. With three daughters (Rebecca McD. ’12, Rachel McD. ’15 and Julia McD. ’18), we’re right in the midst of the activity cyclone that Marshall says he misses so much (above). I’m transitioning from coaching rec lacrosse to being the “Team Mom” of Julia’s club team (M&D 2018 Black). I’m also mentoring the McDonogh robotics team on which Rachel writes software and is charged with helping to determine strategy during competitions. My wife of 22 years, Jennifer, is the learning specialist at McDonogh, so I’m seeking a support group for Gilman dads mired in McD. orange and black. Rebecca is a sophomore at Miami U (Ohio) and I’m enjoying taking the other two to look at colleges all over

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the place. Rachel is looking at the good engineering schools (just got back from Stanford and Cal Tech; scheduled to see the Boston schools over Easter and planning to stay with Mark Schuster). Julia is looking at good schools with good lacrosse programs (just visited USC and Duke) — silly that they recruit these girls in ninth grade. When I’m not doing all that, the firm I founded in 2007 (Prospect Street Consulting) works with large companies to improve sales process, sales management and selling skills (www.prospectsc.com). Thanks to all of you who contributed to these class notes — this has to be our best year ever!

1979 Has Franklin Has@franklin-group.com This year we celebrated our 35th Reunion from Gilman with an outstanding turnout. The party was held at Alex Montague’s home. A fun time was had by all that attended. Alex is working with a local commercial real estate firm. He and Carey have three beautiful daughters with one a dancer training with the LA Ballet. Joe Carroll attended with his lovely wife Rose. Both of them are in great shape as they still compete regularly in triathlons and other fun physical races. Joe still lives in North Carolina where his daughter, Hannah, is now a sophomore at UNC-Chapel Hill. We had a great turnout from the guys that live in the Boston area. Chris Baldwin, Todd Campbell, Phil Gray, McLane Cover and Ham Lord all were in attendance. I understand that Chris has all daughters and that Todd has all boys, while McLane’s son is a local lacrosse star for his school. Raffaele Zanoli traveled back for this year’s reunion. This was his first trip back since graduation. He was accompanied by his girlfriend Simona. He is a professor at a university in Italy. You can stay in touch with Raffaele through Facebook. He has posted many pictures from his trip. Alan Taylor joined us from Boulder, Colo., where he works in the energy business. He has a kindergarten-age son. The locals thought Wilky started his family late. Hopefully, Alan can handle the physical demands of being a father to young children better than Jimmy Wilkerson. He had to miss the reunion due to back surgery that was recently performed. He is still in the printing business with Westland. Rick Watts attended with Roberta. He did a great job with Alex organizing this year’s reunion. He has two children divided evenly with one boy and girl. Pat Edeline also helped with this year’s event. His oldest daughter is getting married in August. Grandpa Pat will be in his future soon. Pat’s Dad paid the party a visit as a former faculty member. Bart Classen attended and is getting ready to start a new business venture with a younger Gilman alumnus. He still works as a physician for Patient First on a part-time basis when he is not doing his research. Carville Collins still practices law in

Carrie and Alex Montague hosted the Class of 1979 35th Reunion at their Sparks-Glencoe home.

Baltimore. Dan Evans works for Legg Mason and his son graduated last year. He is following in Tom Booker’s footsteps by attending Wisconsin. Tom’s son is a current eighth grader at Gilman. He is a monster size-wise like Tom. Kevin Conner is a local mortgage banker with a daughter. He still plays squash, tennis and golf. Sean Darby attended with his wife Patty. Their son, Charlie, is a freshman on the varsity baseball team. Sean is running the top elevator inspection firm in the state. Quiet Gordon Simpson specializes in making quality furniture by hand like he still lives in colonial times. Mina Wright was in attendance as a friend of Gordon’s. It seemed like old times partying with some Garrison girls. Marietta and George Kelly had just returned from a successful trip to Chile where they were extremely fortunate that the earthquake did not cause problems in their area. George has one son still at Gilman, Woody, a freshman who plays soccer and lacrosse. John O’Donovan attended with his lively wife Lisa. Both of his sons attend Gilman where they are surprising the faculty with stellar academic performances. This just confirms that John married well. Louise and Bill Senft attended too. They run a successful mediation firm in town. Louise is invited nationally to speak on the subject while Bill makes sure the practice makes money. Their ninth grade son, Archer, has fallen to the dark side with his older brother, Dewey, by attending McDonogh. Faith and Ted Millspaugh were there as well. Ted is still a major player in real estate law in the area. Stevenson University has Toby Hoblitzell working for them and he still lives in the Valley. Admiral Rick Snyder came up from his base in Norfolk, Va. Alex Puchner supplied the keg beer from his California based company that is

expanding to the Towson area in the near future. The restaurant is called BJ’s and Alex said to use his name to receive the VIP treatment. Ace Smith came to his first reunion and he is still a race car driver with his son following in his footsteps. Bryan Koerber was seen at the reunion and also at many lacrosse games cheering his boy, Gordie ’12, onto scoring many goals throughout his career. Gordie is currently is a sophomore at Ohio State. Greg Turk is a successful engineer. He looks the same as when he was at Gilman except he has a different hair style. Jim Goldgeier is the dean at American University’s International School of Studies where he is an authority on Russian diplomacy. He must be getting several calls from the State Department lately. Richmond, Va., sent us Guy Davis, Kurt Heyssel and David Mulholland. Guy is a successful national bankruptcy accountant while Kurt works in Charlottesville. I did not hear what he does. Dave works in Richmond for Smith Powers where he and Amy are raising two young boys. Carter Buxbaum did not make it up to the party, but he is a successful banker for a new bank in Richmond. Gino Prezioso was in attendance, but I did not get any updated information, nor for Topher Russo. Adam Hitt has relocated to Florida while Marc Dubick is still developing real estate in and around the nation’s capital. His oldest boy is one of the early commits to play lacrosse at Maryland as part of their 2019 class. Sam Hillers is still living “South of the Border” with his family. He did make appearance in town around Christmas. He still has the same old wit and charm. Scott Schelle is busy running another start-up company and raising two daughters. Our good friend, Ned Finney, is still farming and keeping to himself. No one

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from the class has seen him personally for over 20 years. I have been told that he does have a son, but I have never seen the boy nor his mother to confirm that they actually do exist. Biff Poggi is still the football coach at Gilman, where he has brought national attention to the program. As the School attempts to have an influence throughout the entire state, this exposure only helps the School to reach its goals. The coaching staff’s desire to help our students succeed in football and in life is one of its strongest attributes. My oldest son benefited from this philosophy. Mac will attend Dickinson College next year and be the long snapper for punts and field goals. I still will have two more sons at Gilman as a senior (Luke) and sophomore (Drew) to keep me active with the School. My daughter Leslie is an artist at VCU’s School of Arts, helping me to see things from a different perspective. Ellen is showing the children that you can do so much with your life if you want. She is an attorney in Baltimore County for the Department of Social Services. In her spare time, she has been to Haiti several times doing mission work to help that country and their people strive for a better life. As for me, I am helping as many people as possible to reach their financial goals with my brothers through the services and advice we provide our clients. The notes are only as good as the information received. Please remember to send in your updated information so everyone will know how you are doing. Lastly, this past year we lost Bill Reisfeld. Life is precious and short. We should all try and stay in touch better with each other.

1980 James Franklin jim@franklin-group.com As many of you are aware, we lost our first classmate this past year. Richie Rice lost his battle with lung cancer on October 14, 2013. He is survived by his wife Shawn, son Wiley and daughter Carter. We had a nice dinner in Richie’s honor at the Oregon Grille the night before the service and I was able to catch up with several old friends that were able to make it in town. Harris Jones came in from Pittsburgh. He looked good and seems to be doing well. We have scheduled a home and home golf match which should be enjoyable. I look forward to seeing Allegheny Country Club. Tolly Merrick made it in from Charlottesville where he is molding young minds. His students are fortunate to have someone like Tolly inspiring them to greatness. Jack Farley made it in from Bend, Ore., where is in the real estate business. Jack says Oregon is fantastic and he loves it out there. He apparently lives near a few really nice golf courses so expect a visit soon! Will Griffith surfs every day. Jenkins Marshall is an empty nester. His youngest son is a freshman at Choate where his middle son is a sophomore. He has also switched jobs to ITG and is now commuting to lower Manhattan.

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Steve Snyder is now at Axiom Law and also recently tied the knot. He is still in the Navy Reserves and just moved back to Virginia Beach. Steve also had the pleasure of spending the past year in Afghanistan. From all of us Steve, thank you for your service. Our faithful QB, Paul Danko, is on the move too. He now works for Studley (name just fits Danks doesn’t it?), a global real estate firm. His daughter Molly is playing lacrosse for the University of Denver. Randy Brown has been seen doing the following at one point or another during the past year: skiing, snowboarding, fishing, sailing, boating, concert going and Wimbledon watching among other adventures. Life is good in the Brown home. Mark Licht spends his time between Salisbury and Baltimore. He still fixes my wife’s computers on the side as well along with my children’s. Mark also remains single, and I am not quite sure how he does it. Speaking of Mark, his mom passed away recently after rehabbing from a terrible car accident. Quite a few classmates paid their respects. George Finney was an usher and did a wonderful job. He is still in Lancaster and selling retirement plans. David Cromwell was also at the viewing and looked great. We have been trying to get David to attend one of our reunion lunches so hopefully he can do so soon. By the way, Mark’s eulogy was fantastic. I don’t know how he did it, but it really was terrific. Speaking of our mini-reunion lunches, we were able to have another get together with Hans Wittich, Jay Hergenroeder, Charlie O’Donovan, Roland Mackenzie, Shockey Gillet, David deMuth, Steve Plunkert, Dave Mason and me. We would certainly be open to any other classmates that would enjoy these periodic, impromptu get togethers. Please e-mail me at jim@franklin-group.com if interested. Tim Codd is still the man to see if you are having shoulder issues. He can also be seen traveling the globe playing some of the best golf courses the world has to offer. Steph Jackson continues to enjoy his time at T. Rowe Price. His beautiful daughter Clark is spending a semester abroad and loved it. Look for Steph at a golf course near you this summer as our home club, Baltimore Country Club, is redoing their greens and fairways. I may be in tow as well so Stuart Matthai, please answer your phone. Did I mention that Will Griffith surfs every day? Speaking of surfing, Owen Callard is enjoying some of the finest waves the east coast of Florida can deliver. Owen is looking good. He should get together with Will for a little friendly surfing competition. ESPN is waiting. In the Maryland State Team Golf Matches, I was randomly paired with former classmate Bobby Menton. Except for a few gray hairs Bobby looks the same. He has a successful mortgage business in Columbia. Bobby played well and his Cattail Creek duo beat my BCC squad in the upset of the century. Just kidding Bobby, you played well and deserved the win. Congrats. Steve Plunkert’s son, Tucker, is headed to the U18 hockey nationals on his York Devils squad. Good luck Tucker, as these are the 16 best teams in the country playing for this prestigious title.

So the other day I took my truck in for service and they attached these small discs to each tire and it tells you right away if you need an alignment. I looked closer at the discs and saw they were designed by Hunter Engineering. Our own Night Stalker, John Zentz, is the vice president of sales for Hunter and doing great. His son is a freshman at Indiana University and is converting big John into a college basketball fan. Miracles never cease to amaze. I e-mailed Tom Brodie the other day, and he said all is well. We will be doing a home and home golf match this summer. Can’t wait. I was able to contact one of our MIA classmates, Gerard “TJ” “The Haitian Sensation” Woel. Gerard is now living in the City of Brotherly Love and is working feverishly to address the economic challenges facing himself and our great nation. He says it isn’t complicated that we need clean energy, clean food and clean water. Here’s hoping Gerard hits this one out of the park. And he says he misses everyone. As for me, my lovely wife stopped dealing blackjack and is back in nursing school. She is a busy woman and I don’t know how she does it. Lexi, my oldest, is a freshman at NDP and is playing lacrosse, all 5'9" of her. Mackenzie, my middle daughter, just led her basketball team to the 10-13 title. She hit the basket in OT to win the semi-final game. And my 8-year-old son and I defended our Father/Son golf title at BCC again. We shot an even par alternate shot nine hole round. It was really cool. I am also taking him to Metallica Day in May at a San Francisco Giants game. As for me, I am constantly on the move with the three children and wife in school. No rest for the weary.

1981 Wm. H. Moore, V willy@southwaybuilders.com Greetings, gang. I hope you all have been handling your transitions into the latter half of your century with a good combination of welcome excitement and grace. Let’s get the sad stuff out of the way first. In the last year Mark Neumann and John Donkervoet both lost their mothers and Mark Carroll’s father passed. Were that not enough, we also lost Arthur Jenkins. While Artie did not graduate with us, he was a big personality of our class for many years. There was a beautiful service held for him at St. John’s Church in Glyndon. Clark MacKenzie was an honorary pallbearer and other classmates in attendance were Mark Neumann, Tim Jackson, Tom Finney, Jay Doyle, Terry Swindell, Mac Ford and I. Years ago, Mark Neumann and a friend, along with both their sisters, used to host a big Brother/Sister party around Thanksgiving. One year I remember Artie showed up at the party with a live turkey! As one can imagine, he quickly became the life of the party. He had a great zest for life and was a delightfully unique individual with a big heart. He is survived by his wife and young daughter and will be sorely missed by many.

Back in December of 2013, Tim Jackson forwarded an article published in the New York Times in the Business Day section about Sandy Brown, entitled “Getting off to a Harmonious Start in Hong Kong.” In the article, Sandy, who is CEO of One World Sports, talks about his various experiences over the years in having to travel around the world for his work. He discusses everything from recent travels “from New York to Monte Carlo to London, Milan, Jordan, Beirut, Singapore and then fly[ing] back home to New York,” all within 10 days, to the interesting restroom facilities that were available on a train that ran between Taiyuan and Beijing China. He even mentioned his having to pay cash “in little red lai see packets” for the services of a feng shui expert to weigh-in on the layout of some new office space in Hong Kong that his office manager insisted he hire. For you travel bugs, Sandy notes his favorite spots around the world are Hong Kong, Sidney and the Maryland Eastern Shore. Tim also forwarded, “Last April, Maija and I celebrated my 50th with my absolute favorite meal: Sunday Jazz Brunch at Commanders Palace in New Orleans. Our oldest son Braith got his driver’s license in June so somehow I decided it made sense to treat myself to a new car. Summer spent mostly at home by the pool interrupted by a week in Fenwick Island and a brief trip to New Hampshire. Fall and winter were relatively uneventful, although I think I may have broken a record with the most firewood burned. Spring break was most eventful as we put over 800 miles on a car in New England and another 400 in South Carolina as we toured 13 college campuses with Braith (he is a little tired of me right now)! Finally, I spent this past weekend celebrating my father’s (class of ’43) 89th birthday.” Our other class jet setter would have to be David Stunda who reported, “My dad sold his Annapolis house and my ties to Maryland are not as strong these days . . . I’m spending my time here at our home in Boca and at the family house in Aspen, Colo. I am still travelling internationally for my textile/leather business — last year it was Dubai, China, Singapore, Hong Kong and some in Europe. My daughter is a junior at Friends school in Charlottesville, Va. (she’s a boarding student) and my wife Elle and daughter Chloe, 13, are here in Boca.” Clark MacKenzie sent the following: “Last July I made another career transition, moving with a banking colleague to a new firm, to focus on raising private equity from a network of ultra-high net worth and family offices both in the U.S. and abroad (Europe, Asia). Our client focus is for start-ups, management turn-around and/or growth situations with funding needs ranging from $2 million up to $500 million in life sciences, media, technology, commercial real estate and retail. Every day is different and clients appreciate the hands-on approach from initial pitch, to business planning, cash flow modeling, PPM, investor due diligence and term sheet negotiation through to closing and funding. I expect it will take another 18-24 months to prove the concept. On a more somber note, I returned to Baltimore in mid-January to pay respects to Mark Licht ’80 on the passing of his mother Peg Licht, who taught legions of Calvert School students how to read

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Ravens fans in Chicago? Hal Burnett ’81, Ted Xanders ’81, Anthony Morgan ’81, Willy Moore ’81, and Tom Fusting ’81, at Buddy Guy’s jazz club in Chicago after the Ravens vs. Bears football game. The classmates visited Chicago for a joint 50th birthday celebration.

and write in the first grade. At the reception I was pleased to speak to Mark and also catch-up with Jimmy Franklin ’80, Geordie Finney ’80 and John Zentz ’80. Later that day I returned to the church of my youth (St. John’s in Glyndon) for a memorial service for Arthur Jenkins who passed away in January. As a close friend to him and his family, I was honored to be included. There were heartfelt hugs and support from many fellow alums and other friends from our youth. In my recent re-connections with fellow alums, I have renewed respect for their life, family and professional accomplishments. Lastly, I am reminded of my age as I write this, recovering from right shoulder surgery last week (rotator cuff, torn bicep repairs) — and of course learned that I have yet again entered the ranks of a new ‘fraternity’ of other weekend warrior jocks with similar ailments. However, it was not trying to outscore an opponent on the field of play, but rather shoveling too much New England snow this winter! Anyway, it will be about four+ months before I can resume my beloved ‘field workouts’ — anyone up for a few ‘Gilmans’ (soccer or lacrosse)? So for work, life and health — we have learned that hardest challenges provide the most satisfying rewards.” Brian Goldman, a registered investment adviser and founding partner of Lanx Management, LLC on Park Avenue in New York City, wrote, “Jessica and I have three kids, a 14-year-old son and 11-year-old identical twin girls. All three children are BOTH better athletes and better students than I ever was, thankfully! The family loves to play with our two golden retrievers, work out and spend a lot of time at the kids’ basketball games and tennis matches. I turned 50 in December — last fall I went with seven friends for a three-way trek

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up and back across the entire Grand Canyon. It was a pretty extreme hike down the canyon, across the Colorado River and up the other side (or wall) and then back. It was about 24 miles or so each way (you do one way each day), say from 9,000 feet altitude, down to the River and back up to 8,000 feet plus. An amazing hike — grueling, cool physical experience — a phenomenal memory. I will do what I can to be at our reunion in 2016!” Now THAT is an interesting way to celebrate one’s birthday! Personally, I live by astronaut Neil Armstrong’s creed that “every man is born with only so many heartbeats, so I do not intend to waste any of them on exercise.” So for part of my yearlong 50th celebration I stayed away from physical exertion and joined Ted Xanders, Anthony Morgan, Tom Fusting and Hal Burnett for a long weekend in Chicago that included a trip to see the Ravens play at Soldier Field. Yes, that was the game where the stadium was evacuated due to a spectacular rain storm. If any of you are planning on going to go see a football game in Chicago in the midst of a similar storm, know that when you are asked to cram like sardines on the outer decks, there are no bathrooms on the upper concourse and they will close the concession stands so you cannot even enjoy a beer in the midst of the mayhem. Highlights of our trip included: 1) an inebriated woman in a jazz club telling Hal that he was an attractive looking Lyle Lovett, 2) Anthony, who lives in a town in Connecticut with only two stop-lights, was regularly amazed that many of the bathrooms in Chicago had their own attendants distributing hand towels and mints and 3) watching Tom’s head explode when I mentioned Obamacare.

In the small world category, as the five of us were walking up an approach ramp to the stadium, I heard someone yell out my name. Just behind us were David Reahl ’82 and a group of other our-era Baltimore friends from Loyola High School and St. Paul’s that were staying at David’s place in Chicago for the game; they just happened to be walking in right behind us. Of the gang with me in Chicago, Ted is still practicing appellate law in southern California, Anthony bounces between his podiatry practice, fishing off the Connecticut coast and skiing in New England. Hal is living well in Winston Salem, N.C., staying busy with his medical practice as an eye surgeon and he is getting ready to captain a 54-foot sailboat for a cruise around the Greek Islands with his and one other family. Tom works for CSC, a global company that provides “technology enabled business solutions and services.” He just spent several months in London, where he was locked up in the Tower of London for arguing with the Queen. Seems the Queen was able to politely ignore his rants about England’s National Healthcare system, but she became upset when he started referring to her as Her Royal Majesty, Queen Obama. Scotland Yard police were seen dragging Mr. Fusting away as he was demanding a copy of her birth certificate and challenging her ability to be Queen, because a certain Mr. Trump had told him she was not born in England. On a more serious side, Tom did add the following from London, “Mostly 12+ hour workday grind, so the initial excitement of being here has worn off. I have been watching a fair amount of rugby on weekends. My office is right on Thames River and hotel on the other side, so I have a nice walk back and forth every day. It rains pretty much every day here. We did get a sunny day one Saturday so I went to see the Piccadilly Circus area. Brits are known for good humor, though not for good food. The guy I work for here is the spitting image of Alfred Hitchcock. Our team is made up of about 10 differing nationalities and strong accents. They say our Lithuanian team member speaks better English than the Scotsmen!” Mark Neumann added, “We are busy chasing our kids, both here and abroad. Our oldest, Paul, graduated from Gilly Tech last year and participated in a gap year program abroad this year before he attends college in the fall. Unlike mine, his life sounds exciting — he is traveling and just returned from India. Robin and I missed him so much that in November we went to Israel to spend time with him for a long weekend — literally. We left on a Thursday and we were back home Monday night. But don’t start to think that we are now international jet setters as that is not our norm. Domestically, we are enjoying watching our other kids participate in sports, trying to help with homework and keeping our fingers crossed now that our middle child is driving.” When I sent an e-mail out to the class complaining about a lack of response to my request for notes, Mark replied, “Just may have to make up a whole lot of stories — things like Joe Morelos won the World Series of Poker, Gilman discovered that JB Howard may have been a few credits short and reversed awarding him the Morehead.” Both sounded plausible enough, so I figure they should be included.

Jim Cavanaugh contributed, “The Cavanaughs have had a good year. Ben, 23, graduated from Pitt and is now pursuing a master’s degree in speech language pathology at UNC–Chapel Hill. Kate, 20, is a sophomore at Wake Forest — majoring in psychology and Spanish. Deb and I are enjoying life in the empty nest — although we occasionally wish we were closer to family in the south. I continue to grow and prosper on the faculty in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of New England in Portland, Maine.” Jim also extended sympathies to us “Baltimorons” that had to live through our winter polar vortex, as he has had a lot of experience with similar and worse conditions up in Maine. Tom Snider remarked, “Young Tom is finishing up high school and attending the local community college; he is active in the local music scene and it would not be a surprise to me to see him turn professional as a drummer or guitarist. I am still working in software engineering and architecture for Applied Information Sciences and still living in Catonsville. Life is mercifully quiet and fulfilling despite my best efforts to make a mess of it. Sorry, but no cure for cancer, no Nobel nominations, no great American novel from me this year. These are gifts that must come from my classmates.” Tom Finney wrote, “Time is flying by . . . My wife Virginia and I will celebrate our 23rd wedding anniversary in October this year. My daughter Georgie is 17 this May and has been driving with me on her learner’s permit for the last several months . . . Excuse me her provisional license as it is now called . . . Now I know I am getting old. She is going to be a junior at RPCS next year. My son Tommy is 14 and graduated from the Middle School at Gilman this spring. He is very psyched to be joining the Upper School at Gilman. I am sure we can all relate to how great the experience was becoming an Upper School student and that sense of freedom and exhilaration that we all enjoyed so much. I am entering my fourth year as market Executive for U.S. Trust here in Baltimore and I can honestly say it has been the best four years of my working career. Every day is an adventure and I feel very fortunate to have the family, friends and life that have been given to me. Here is wishing everyone a happy, healthy and prosperous 2014.” Tom Hoblitzell and Jim Urquart are still working together in Hunt Valley for Willis of Maryland, a division of Willis Group Holdings, which is a global risk adviser that also provides insurance and re-insurances brokerage services. Tom forwarded, “My oldest son Tyler graduated from The University of South Carolina . . . Go COCKS . . . and is now completing his first year at the University of Maryland School of Law. Number two son, Alec, is a junior at Skidmore College and hoping to study in Barcelona next fall . . . clearly with all the tuitions still staring at me, I continue my career at Willis.” Rob Harrell noted some big changes in his life: “I retired from cardiothoracic surgery after having surgery on my neck twice resulting in a nerve injury to my right hand. I had a great insurance policy that allowed me to walk away. I was accepted into the University of Chicago MBA program and will finish in 2016. I will go into healthcare administration or

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biotechnology ventures. The most important thing is that we added a son to the clan so now I have a 5-yearold daughter Dakota and a 3-year-old boy Robert the IV. We live in the Boston suburbs and my wife is doing well as a nurse manager with the HCA hospital system.” Marcus Ranum, who rarely disappoints in response to my solicitations for news, shared a blog about his recent experiences of having his mouth wired shut. Seems he was doing a routine photo shoot of a model and she cut her leg rather badly. Marcus does not handle the sight of open wounds well and in the rush of trying to tend to the injured woman’s needs, he passed out and fell face first onto a concrete floor. So instead of one patient, there were now two! After dealing with multiple disappointments in the quality of his care at his local Pennsylvania hospital, Marcus headed back to Baltimore for the wiz kids at Hopkins to finally get him fixed. Ultimately all ended well, but from my reading, Marcus may have had a tinge of disappointment, as the surgeon did such a fine job, that Marcus was denied the pleasure of a residual “pirate scar.” Terry Swindell “just wanted to add we will have two in the Virginia school system; Nancy at James Madison University and Taylor at University of Virginia. We are also adding another to the Gilman ranks, with Mason who will be a part of the incoming class of 2018.” Terry, a UVA grad himself, was quite proud that Taylor was accepted early decision. Whenever I tire of being your classless secretary, or when one of you gives me the hook, you all need to pressure Eliot Wagonheim to fill the void. In his usual third person narrative, he added, “Eliot reports that he is still a lawyer, having long ago come to terms with the alarming absence of fine and gross motor skills that conspired to prevent him from becoming a doctor . . . or an athlete. He runs a business law firm in Hunt Valley called Wagonheim Law, which speaks volumes about his capacity for coming up with an original name for his company. On the bright side, the Wagonheim domain was available for immediate use. Eliot’s wife Nicole, who routinely looks at him with what he believes to be barely concealed rage for pulling her out of Oregon to settle in York, Pa., is a speech language pathologist with St. Joseph’s Medical Center. For the past 20 years, she has been able to utilize the same reservoir of compassion that allows her to stay married to Eliot in her work with the elderly. Eliot’s sons, David and Alex, ages 14 and 11 at the time of this writing, have made their father proud by disavowing any intention to even consider entering the legal profession. When not actively engaged to the point of paralysis by his questioning of major life decisions, Eliot spends his time completing a book on the use of social media in business, from both legal and bottom line/tactical perspectives. He lives with his lovely and forgiving wife, two sons, one cat, 2.75 dogs and between five to seven fish (depending) in that part of south, central Pennsylvania best described as ‘Kentucky.’” And if you are wondering, his reference to a .75 dog is literal, as his family took in a three legged rescue dog from the SPCA that is a Chihuahua/golden retriever mix. If you share my quizzical interest, one can only be left wondering just how the marriage of those two breeds came to be.

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Joe Morelos’s e-mail moniker is ‘Big Guns.’ We were recently sharing a discussion about his personal experiences with one of our gubernatorial candidates and I expressed my concern for our having a weak field of available options. I suggest Joe come back to Maryland and throw his name in the hat — Big Guns for Governor (has a nice ring to it) and suggested I could be his chief of staff. We could have one hell of a time for four years! They would write books and do movies about us . . . things we could read and watch while we were in jail for the fallout from our tenure in office. Sadly, Joe declined. I ran into Sam Riley recently at the Maryland Club, where he was a guest at a Society of Colonial Wars event. Sam’s tuxedo breast was full of his many military service medals. He shared that he had been to Korea weeks prior and was given notice for a pending trip back to Afghanistan, but with President Karzai’s unwillingness to come to terms with the U.S. on an agreement to keep troops, he thought it unlikely he would actually have to go back. Sam also shared that he is rapidly approaching the military’s mandatory retirement age, so his dual life of lawyer at home and soldier abroad would soon be diminished to his legal work exclusively. Jay Doyle chimed in, “I am presently working for the Baltimore County Department of Planning. I was very pleased this past summer to be appointed to the Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail Advisory Council. A significant portion of this trail celebrates the Baltimore region’s historical and cultural legacy associated with the War of 1812. Most of you know that the Battle for Baltimore in 1814 inspired our national anthem. Baltimore County’s major story associated with the War of 1812 took place at the Battle of North Point, which unfolded on September 12, 1814, a day before the bombardment of Fort McHenry. Many Baltimore Countians are working to restore and improve the historic sites associated with the Battle of North Point. The bicentennial is fast approaching. Look forward to seeing the Blue Angels flying over Baltimore in September as part of the 200th anniversary commemoration of the Battle for Baltimore and the Battle of North Point.” Tom McHale has some significant changes to share as well: “Happily married forever. Check. 50 years old. Check. Two kids in college. Check. Two dogs in the house, making sure the place stays chaotic, now that the kids are gone. Check. Absolutely fed up with the corporate life. Check. This year I threw in the towel on participation in the corporate rat race. I just couldn’t take it anymore. So I went full-time on something that I’ve been doing for the past five years or so in the midnight hour — I’ve become a writer. Not a journalist or novelist. I’m more of an educator/entertainer. I try to make the “entertainer” label sound credible as I have no relevant degrees or credentials of any kind. Anyway, I write for a number of magazines, online publications and such about the shooting sports and personal defense world. Yep, guns and stuff. The article stuff is fun, but the real work is creating my series of books for rookies and beginners called “Insanely Practical Guides.” They’re not serious, but they are informative and very

un-dry. I’ve got four books out so far and a few more coming out through the rest of 2014. Larissa and I still live in Mount Pleasant, S.C., otherwise known as Mayberry RFD. We love it. It’s still a friendly place, although a lot of people from Ohio are moving here and bringing their politics with them. Hey, if you’re leaving there to get away, don’t bring the same junk here! Assimilate. We’re mellow here. Both kids are studying (on rare occasion) at Clemson University. Alex is a history major and all into politics. I keep telling him he has to get some good scandals under his belt if he wants to succeed, but no such luck yet. Savannah is an aspiring architect and hopes to design a world-class Irish dancing theater on the Gilman campus one day.” I would like to see that! Frank De Costa shared, “I am continuing to grow my law practice at Finnegan in D.C. focusing on patent litigation and intellectual property counseling for tech companies ranging from start-ups to Fortune 100 companies. I was in London last week opening a new office for our firm right across the street from Old Bailey. When I am not in federal courtrooms throughout the U.S. pleading our clients’ cases to judges and juries to keep the world safe from patent infringers, I can be found searching the woods for my drives at golf courses in the Annapolis area. Looking at the Class of ’81 The Next Generation, my son Frank IV (sophomore) and young Johnny Worthington are teammates this year on the Greyhounds’ varsity golf team.” If Frank finds himself back in London, perhaps he can use his legal expertise to plead for leniency to the Queen and post bail for Tom Fusting? Andy Rich says, “The big News from Princeton, N.J., and Carrie and me is that our oldest daughter Chelsea Rich has just decided on Elon University (N.C.) and will join her class of 2018 in September. For any of you who are shopping for schools, we are very impressed with Elon and feel it is worth a look. Our other daughter Haley is burning up the track and nets, earning two varsity letters as a freshman. Conclusion: I married into intelligence and athletic ability. Best of health and fortune to all.” Carl Etchison added, “three kids — they are 20, 18 and 13 respectively: Daughter Corinne playing that “other” sport (lacrosse) at Georgetown (currently a sophomore) . . . pursuing medical studies... Son Duke (senior) playing football and lacrosse at Westminster High School . . . wants to play football and pursue business/law in college . . . Son Christian (currently seventh-grader) at McDonogh School . . . loves football, basketball, lacrosse . . . Wife Christy: Middle School science teacher and sixth grade dean. . . Myself: Still working in government contracting/consulting. . . . I went out with Andy Rich in Princeton when my daughter’s team was playing there. His family lives about 15 minutes from the campus. I think that he figured that’s the closest he could ever get to that school. He still speaks (loudly) about how dominating a linebacker he was at Hobart. I guess someone out there can confirm or deny that. . . .” Doug Hoffman, the great Reverend Hoffman, a.k.a. Dougie, provided, “Dear Class of ’81, my family and I are in a good place after a trying 2013. Most

importantly, we are all in good health, after Donna had a rough 2013, full of GI issues that resulted in colon surgery in early September. The surgery went very well, and Donna did an outstanding job with her recovery. She is doing well so far this year. My son Cory, 11, and my daughter Calleigh, 7, are doing well, bringing us great joy at the same time that they drive us crazy, which I suppose, is their job. They do it well. They are full of personality . . . must get that from Donna . . . and very headstrong, which has its good points and bad, or should I say, maddening points! We’re proud of them. Cory is making the difficult transition into middle school and Calleigh is enjoying early elementary. They are both active in scouting and church . . . and I don’t have to ‘make them’ do church. They enjoy it. So far, they embrace being the ‘preacher’s kid.’ My beloved Donna and I celebrate our 18th anniversary this September. She remains my dream girl, and we continue to enjoy each other very much. Along with parenthood, marriage is the hardest thing I will ever do . . . which |has also made it the most rewarding, blowing away everything else! Donna and I are intentional about continuing to enjoy the many things in our shared life that are easy, that are not hard, which helps fuel us for the harder work. Donna has been a great mom and an amazing wife, dealing with the sometimes unimaginable challenges of being a pastor’s wife. I cherish her support and partnership! Professionally, I am having a great time and a fruitful ministry as the pastor of Calvary United Methodist Church in Finksburg, Md. It’s a small medium-sized church, or a large small church . . . depending on your point of view, but it’s a very active congregation full of very cool people and a host of awesome families. We have a good time. Check out our website, www.calvaryumcgamber.org and come visit us any time . . . we’re at 3939 Gamber Road (Rt. 91), near the intersection of Rts. 91 and 32 in the heart of Gamber, a ‘suburb’ of ‘metropolitan’ Finksburg. Yes, I'm in denial about not being a city pastor anymore. LOL. While I battle weight gain (I know, get in line), I am in otherwise good health. I am blessed with good joints and a hearty heart and I am still able to enjoy sports activity, playing basketball twice a week with a great group of old guys. I still got some game . . . I know that’s not grammatically correct, but it sounds good. Problem is with the weight gain, my teammates want me to play center or power forward. They don’t understand that I’m still a point guard. LOL. I actually enjoy banging by the basket. It’s a little known fact that in my Gilman days, I was a good rebounding guard, even though that was 100 pounds ago, literally. It was a blast to get back to Gilman during the past holidays for the Bristow Holiday Tournament. Against A.D. Holley’s advice . . . LOL . . . I played in the alumni pick-up games. I held my own, had a lot of fun with the slew of young alums and enjoyed catching up with some of my peers, you know, guys my age, at the tournament. I was on the first team to win the Holiday Tournament Championship . . . 35 YEARS AGO, in 1978 . . . during the ’78–’79 season, my sophomore year. That team of ours was honored at halftime of one of the Bristow Tournament games. It was great! There’s talk of honoring, at next year’s tournament, the ’79–’80 team, who won the 1979

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Tim Holley ’77, Sherm Bristow ’67, Joe Carroll ’79, Michael Cobb ’79, David Willis ’79, Jon Jacobson ’79, Doug Hoffman ’81, and Kenneth Holley ’78 returned to Gilman on Dec. 28 to celebrate 1978-1979 varsity basketball team, the first Gilman squad to win the Gilman Christmas Tournament (now called the Bristow Holiday Tournament).

tourney, on our way to our B Conference Championship. It would be very cool if classmates from the class of ’81 could make a good showing at that celebration. Much of that team consisted of guys from our class, led by Ben McCoy and Mark Carroll. I’m going to work on getting Ben and Mark back for that. What a cool party that could make! We had great support from our classmate fans during our championship run. I’ll never ever forget that away game that year at McDonogh, with half the gym packed with Gilman folk! Awesome! Donna and I also enjoyed celebrating Ron Godsey’s 50th this year. We got to see Doug Riley, Kenny Brown, Robbie Harrell and other Gilman friends. I also saw Willy and Caroline at Piney Run Park, where Donna threw me a great joint celebration party for my 50th birthday and the 20th anniversary of my ministry. I hope this isn’t too much information. It has been enjoyable getting it down. If you can, holler at Willy with your update, I know I’d love to hear about how you’re doing.” For all of the Baltimore ’81 alums, let’s see if we can all get together and show our support for Doug at next year’s basketball tournament at Gilman. Del Dressel, who clearly shares in Eliot’s passion for writing in the third person, added the following: “Del and his wife Jackie have been happily married for nearly three years. She recently completed her master’s degree in applied psychology and is a mental health therapist in private practice here in Baltimore. Del is in his fourth year of employment as a psychiatrist at Spring Grove Hospital Center in Catonsville, Md. Their son Jackson has just turned two years old and is the delight of their life. Some have asked if Jackson is going to play lacrosse when he grows up. Truth be told, while his formal training has not yet commenced, a number of

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Division I schools have already approached him and expressed interest that he commit to their program. Del and Jackie, however, are reluctant to allow him to sign any formal letters of intent until he has at least had a college visit. Other than their expectations that Jackson play guitar, or the drums and become a trauma surgeon, they are trying to let him ‘find himself.’” A two year old child, yes, you read that correctly. Come on guys, we are only 49-51 years old. Harry Nudelman and Rob Harrell have some young-uns. Are we going to let Del have the last word in children of the Class of ’81? Come on . . . let’s see if some of you can step up and crank out another child or two. My money is on Billy Slaughter, who also happens to be my runner-up recommendation as my future replacement. He managed to elicit quite a good laugh with his post: “Where do I begin? Of course it all starts with me having to get out of Baltimore due to . . . WOMEN. The source of all of man’s ills. I landed on Miami Beach . . . actually right on the beach at the end of Lincoln Road where Lincoln meets the Atlantic Ocean . . . I’m pretty sure it’s the Atlantic but you may want to Google it to see if I am correct. I won’t bore you with what I am doing for a living because it will all be lies and exaggerations about how well I am doing and the thousands of South Florida families that benefit from the incredible work I have brought to this city. I can say I am working . . . well, I should say I’m working as hard as I can or ever have . . . I suppose. I think my work out of the office is a better reflection of the real me; similar to my life at Gilman. I am living as our great master Alex Sotir instilled in me . . . block first and study when you can. Living on Lincoln Road is no picnic. I walk to work or ride my bike and the Florida sun can be brutal. The 200 bars and

restaurants, thousands of tourists, spring breakers and girls looking to start their ‘modeling careers’ are equally if not more unforgiving. I do what I can to help where and when I can. My condo on the beach is surrounded by The Ritz Carlton, The National, The Delano and SLS hotels which also makes it quite impossible to read a good book on the beach . . . ever. I never was a big reader and unfortunately it doesn’t look like I will start down here either. I think I was partially responsible for the Indiana Pacers getting crushed and losing game seven against the Heat in the 2013 conference finals. Next time they are in town for a big game they might want to stay in their hotel rooms the night before the game instead of being out watching girls, drinking and talking smack with a bunch of knuckleheads from South Beach. Great lines from that night. ‘We are brothers, why don’t you think we’re not?’, ‘Yeah I can get that for you, but don’t you think you guys should get back to the hotel?’, ‘Hey yeah of course we are Pacer Fans’, ‘I know you can jump, but I bet you can’t jump over that water fountain.’ ‘The tall guy is paying the check,’ and finally ‘Good luck tomorrow.’ Another highlight was riding my bike home from work, I ran into Elsa Benítez who I am sure you remember was the cover girl for the 2001 Sports Illustrated swim suit issue . . . (Googling may prove me wrong but that’s up to you.) In South Beach we Google everything. She used to date that rich guy Slim Carlos or Carlos Slim from Mexico. I asked her if she wanted to grab some dinner. I was shocked she said no. Probably didn’t like my bicycle but who else has been rejected by a SI cover girl this year? I’ll bet no one in the class of 1981! On the Monday before Easter of 2013, I drowned in the back swimming pool at the SLS Hotel while trying to swim two lengths of the pool underwater on a $10 bet. I made the first lap and was coming back and ran out of steam . . . and they tell me apparently air as well. Luckily my friend jumped in and pulled me out. It was quite embarrassing to wake up in a lounge chair at the SLS with two paramedics and 100 hotel guests staring at you and thinking what in the world did I just do? Believe me that list is pretty long and scary. The real sad part is I did not see any bright lights and no one was telling me to walk towards the light while I was unresponsive. I didn’t stop breathing for that long; a couple of minutes or so . . . before they started CPR so I think my brain wasn’t damaged any further than it already is. I have learned a valuable lesson here . . . sadly, I have not grown up that much but hey, a $10 bet is $10 bet! On a brighter note, I am on my way to learning Spanish. I was going to use Rosetta Stone but instead I am using Rosario Estavez. She’s a friend from Colombia and speaks Spanish all the time, especially when angry with me. I am dating my way around South America with only Chile and Peru to go. . . . I will have to Google to see if I am missing any countries. Needless to say if I ever get crazy enough again to get married she will be from South America, I am certain. Es muy importante. I now have four teenagers and I see them as much as I can, flying back and forth every month or so. My oldest daughter Emily was accepted to three colleges and is still deciding where to go. I’m so glad colleges have changed since we were there. Can you imagine everyone with a video at a college party and then Facebook,

Twitter, Instagram, etc. . . . I do wish they had Google, I would have done better for sure. My second daughter Charlotte played at the Sugar Bowl last year . . . not in the game itself . . . but she was on the field at halftime with the Dulaney Marching Band. My son Grier is 14 and becoming less and less like me every day and I am thankful to his mother for that. My youngest daughter Nancy is almost 6' tall and by my estimates will be . . . taller than that in no time. They are all beautiful just like their . . . grandmother Nancy Slaughter. I turned 50 this past year and I don’t feel a day over 62. My birthday party was spectacular. I don’t want to bore you with all the details of the celebrities that were in attendance and all the fun we had but if you really want to know I am sure the police report is online somewhere . . . by now you should know how to find it. I will need two knee replacements soon and I sure hope they find a donor who is younger and has better knees than me. I do miss some things about Baltimore... my children. Sorry that’s about it. If anyone’s down this way look me up.” Now THAT is a contribution for our notes! You should all strive to provide the same volume and quality of material. As for me, I continue to count my lucky stars, because somehow I have managed to be granted a truly fortunate life. Our oldest son Henry is thriving as a sophomore at Furman University in Greenville, S.C., majoring in French and economics. He has been selected to study for the first semester next year in Versailles, France. Our youngest, Ben, is a junior at Gilman and he helped the varsity volleyball team win the Division I Championship, then played on the varsity basketball team and is now playing on the varsity baseball team. We are currently hosting a student from Prague for the month of April and then Ben will spend the month of June over there with the same student’s family. Caroline and her business partners just received a unanimous ruling in their favor by the seven justices of the State’s highest Court, for a case that has been tied up in the courts for the last three-and-a-half years. The suit challenged the potential development of a project with the State of Maryland on a large parcel of land within the City of Baltimore. She is very happily looking forward to getting back to doing development work, instead of the legal work of the last several years. And I continue to enjoy going to work every day building cool projects in and around the City. Along with a large compliment of affordable multi-family workforce housing projects, we are also building a fantastic 225-seat Shakespearean theater-in-the-round within an old Mercantile Safe Deposit and Trust building downtown that was one of the few survivors of the great Baltimore fire. Early in 2013 I was privileged to be selected as a member of the 2013 class of Leadership Maryland. The class was comprised of 50 public, private and nonprofit business leaders and we met as a group for two and one-half days a month, over the course of nine months. We spent the time visiting all regions of the state, learning about many of the great successes within Maryland and discussing a wide variety of topics. Participating in the program was one of the most enjoyable things I have done in years.

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I thoroughly enjoy being the collector and presenter of our class news and hope you enjoy reading everyone’s contributions. If you have not seen your own name in bold font in this posting, then the rest of us don’t know what you have been up to. Please consider dropping me a line at willy@southwaybuilders.com, as I know all readers from our class will enjoy hearing from you. All the best.

1982 A. Brian C. Doud abcdoud@bellsouth.net It is with great sadness that I start off our class notes reporting on the passing of Kurt Erlbeck. He died unexpectedly on February 4, 2014, leaving his wife Stephany and four children, Luke, Olivia, Blake and Chase. A copy of his obituary from the U-T San Diego is reprinted below: Kurt Martin Erlbeck of Rancho Santa Fe, CA passed away unexpectedly on February 4, 2014. A loving husband to Stephany of 23 years and loving and devoted father to his four children Luke, Olivia, Blake and Chase. Kurt was born in Baltimore, MD on February 2, 1964. His parents Melis and Donald lovingly raised him. He graduated from the Calvert School and the Gilman School and earned his degree in architecture from Cornell University. At Cornell University, he played Division 1 Lacrosse and met his beautiful wife Stephany. He continued on to receive an MBA from the University of Southern California and started his architectural career with national and international projects. Kurt built a thriving custom home development business based in Southern California. Kurt was a well-loved member of the community and was often seen on the sidelines of his children’s endeavors as a consistently supportive presence for them. He never ceased to exude enthusiasm, humility and love. Kurt is survived by his wife Stephany (Agnello), children Luke, 19, Olivia, 16, Blake, 12 and Chase, 8. He is also survived by his mother Melis Bandell of Baltimore, MD and sister Liesel Erlbeck Sloan of Atlanta, GA. Kurt was preceded in death by his father Donald Erlbeck. A memorial service was held at The Village Presbyterian Church in Rancho Santa Fe on Monday, February 10th. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Village Presbyterian Church; donated funds will be distributed per the family’s request. I want to take this opportunity to thank Will Griffith ’80 for his assistance in making me aware of this information as Will’s children attend the same school as Kurt’s children. Kurt will be missed and joins classmates Paul Cripps, Calvin Lauf, Tinu Patel, Robert Perkins, Lawrason Riggs and Larry Seidman who have passed ad astra; please remember them in your thoughts and prayers. Chris Alevizatos reports “All going well — I was crushed and stunned to hear about Kurt. Work is busy especially with the added havoc created by Obamacare. Wife and kids are all well. My two boys are enjoying Gilman — both playing lacrosse now. Ed Villamater’s

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boy (Ethan) is in my younger son Ryan’s class, but I still don’t get to see much of Eddie with our schedules. I saw Tom Waxter a few times as he faithfully supported my older son Braeden’s wrestling team. Braeden did well, but the team is a little thin. If you are in town again, give me a call — love to see you again.” On Dirck Bartlett’s 50th birthday, David Knipp was kind enough to send out the following “Hallmark” greeting to commemorate this milestone: “Today is a big day for the class of 1982 as one of our classmates celebrates the first milestone birthday. We are now officially old. Well, I guess technically only one of us is old as Mr. Bartlett turns the big 5-0 today. For some reason in the back of my mind I keep thinking that Jay Brennan was the oldest kid in our class but since this can’t be verified I am happy to give the ‘Old Man’ title to Dirck. Please join me in congratulating His Excellency the Councilman on this momentous event. Once you’re over the hill you start picking up speed. Cheers!” Dirck, in classic understatement, replied, “I consider myself (at the moment, at least) on top of the hill.” Dirck continues in his role as director of business development for Ilex Construction & Woodworking, which renovates and builds architect-designed homes for clients in the Mid-Atlantic region. With offices in Baltimore, Easton, Chevy Chase, Charlottesville, Middleburg and Hot Springs/Homestead, Dirck stays very busy. I did learn that Dirck abdicated his role as president of the Talbot County Council when he refused to disband the Talbot County Secret Police headed by its fearless leader, Sam Rhee. Or, you can choose to believe that Dirck stepped down voluntarily because of Talbot County by-laws. Frank Bonsal became Towson University’s first director of entrepreneurship in late 2013. He continues his part-time role as venture partner investing in education technology on behalf of New Markets Venture Partners and as a leader of EdTech Maryland, a new innovation ecosystem initiative. Frank’s son, Frank IV, is a first grader at Gilman while his Dad endeavors to give back to Gilman as a trustee. Nick Brader sent in the following: “Not too much new recently but probably some from my last, long ago update — I changed jobs and am now working as director of engineering at St. John Properties. Our family resides in Cockeysville and we are busy keeping up with our 15 year-old son and 13 year-old daughter — lots of chauffeuring at this point. We took a trip to South Korea two years ago (our kids are adopted and came here as infants from Korea) to see what it was like. It was a great place. I did get back into playing tennis a few years ago to try and stay in shape — an increasingly difficult task.” Taylor Classen is the vice president of the Gilman Board of Trustees. Jim Cooke sent in the following: “My 4 1/2 year-old daughter Paula was accepted into McDonogh’s pre-school for next year. My oldest son J.B. ’07 gets married in November 2014 and my youngest son Max ’10 graduates from Bucknell in May. Life is busy but good. I still go sailing for adult sanity.” Jim continues to work at Network Media Partners where he is the chief information officer and director of accounting for the company.

Ty Xanders, Nick Schloeder ’85, John Xanders ’77.

Tom Waxter sent me an article in May 2013 featuring John Danko in the Baltimore Business Journal entitled “Tech-Savvy Manufacturers are Charting a Course Back Toward Prosperity.” Tom commented that John “still looked 15!” John is CEO of Danko Arlington, a full-service manufacturing company which specializes in military and commercial aluminum and bronze sand castings. I heard a rumor John had hired his nephew, Paul Danko Jr. ’10, to work a summer shift at his foundry to manufacture mini-sticks to sell in the Gilman bookstore. John and his wife Janine live in West Friendship, Md., with their boys Daniel and Peter and their daughter Mary Beth. John writes, “I visited Camp Deerwood in August 2013 taking my son Daniel to see my cabin and saw the following names inscribed in the woodwork from 1976 — Spirit of ’76 — Bill Mathews, Van Dorsey, Tom Waxter, Pat O’Brien and Jamie Alban ’83.” George Doub is quite the world traveler, writing, “I was able to get together with Joe Shin in Seoul, Korea. He said to say hi to everyone back here.” I think George was also headed to England where he was planning to visit Geary Stonesifer. George and his wife Rebecca live in Owings Mills. Their son George ’12 graduated is in college and their son Fred is a current third former (Class of 2017). George is an attorney with his own private practice in Baltimore. Van Dorsey sent in the following: “Nothing to report other than I have greatly enjoyed watching my daughters play various sports this year. Anna’s Friends team won the IAAM B conference soccer championship as well as the A conference indoor soccer championship (on penalty kicks).” I asked Van if she styled her play on Baltimore Blast great Stan

Stamenkovic — how about that Jay Goldstein for some old school Blast recollections! — to which Van replied, “She did score the tying goal in the indoor game to send it into overtime!” Van is principal counsel for the Maryland Insurance Administration. Mitch Ford is a member of the Gilman Board of Trustees and the President of the Gilman Alumni Association 2013–2014 — so pay your alumni dues! Mitch sent in the following: “I went to the Charlotte regional event as the Alumni Association president and while there had a great time with Scott Bortz and his gorgeous wife Kathy. I then proceeded to play golf at his club and had to take them down in the process.” Les Goldsborough sent in the following: “I am the director of marketing and development for the Institute of Christian and Jewish Studies, headed by our former chaplain, the Rev. Dr. Chris Leighton. I recently had dinner with Peter Wilson where he regaled us with stories from college. Pete recently left the Ateri Group to join Waldon Studio Architects & Planners. Alberto Zapata and I re-connected with our dormant Glen Burnout personas and went to see ‘Get the Led Out,’ a Led Zeppelin cover band, again this year. I also moved into a new house this year which added a level of excitement to my life!” Jamey Hebb writes, “By the time you’re reading this, my daughter Lucy will be a graduate of The University of the South (a.k.a. Sewanee) with a dual major in French and psychology. I could not possibly be prouder of her accomplishments and her character. My sons Jack and Jamey will have finished their inaugural season of playing LTRC lacrosse, which is commencing as I write this. They will be entering second and first grades, respectively, this fall and are both terrific and

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Peter Kwiterovich ’87, Brooke and Patrick Rodgers ’96, Jane Webster P’18.

fun little boys. Last, but by no means last, I got married in May! My bride’s name is Loury and I am over the moon happy and in love. I am hopeful that many of you will have the opportunity to meet her. We live in Lutherville with Jack, Jamey and our pets and I continue to work in business management for The Frankel Automotive Group. On the ‘classmate news’ side of things, Jay Dugan works with me at our Acura dealership. If you’re out and about in Cockeysville, please stop in and say hello. He’s doing a great job for us and it’s a genuine pleasure working with him on a daily basis. Kurt’s sudden passing was a sobering reminder of how fragile and fleeting life is and how quickly the years are flying by. That’s it from my end.” In my continuing search for news, interesting facts and stories about our classmates, I came across a feature on Tom Hoen. It seems Tom’s babysitter surprised two burglars as they stuffed small electronics, jewelry and cash into Tom’s son’s backpack. The Baltimore Sun reported that the men, one with dreadlocks and the other wearing doctor’s scrubs, left Hoen’s house in the 5300 block of Falls Road Terrace, but took the backpack with them and stood brazenly in the yard as the babysitter called 911! There is no truth to the rumor that Tom gave chase and caught the men when they finally tired out after running many miles to try and elude him! Tom sent in the following: “I am the chief technology officer for a Baltimore-based start-up called GiveCorps, which creates online giving communities for large nonprofits and municipalities. I occasionally run into Tom Waxter, Nick Kouwehoven, Wells Obrecht and David Knipp at Meadowmill where they dominate the doubles squash court. Tom has yet to be invited to join them and for good measure, as so far

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he has only managed to beat himself.” I mentioned to Tom that I would be reporting on his feature in the Baltimore Sun to which he replied, “I appreciate that as one never knows how they are going to get their 15 minutes of fame!” Tim Naylor made me aware of David Knipp’s continued media presence with David being featured, along with Rick Diehl ’81, in the Baltimore Sun on September 20, 2013, as leading the conversion of the old Gunther Brewing buildings into apartments and retail space. David plays a featured role in the documentary “Brewmore” — check him out on www.brewmorebaltimore.com. There is no truth to the rumor that Dirck Bartlett loaned his security team, headed by Sam Rhee, for the premier event. Glenn Lacher sent in the following: “Brian, I am only replying because you sound so desperate. My wife and I are living in Severna Park. We moved here five years ago when we returned from Florida. I work at Long & Foster Realtors in Lutherville. The Bull Roast had a low Class of ’82 turn out again. I saw Mitch Ford, Doug Riley and Frank Bonsal. It was good seeing them. Maybe the crab feast will yield more of our fellow classmates.” Tim Krongard sent in the following: “You deserve a medal for carrying this burden for so long. I am still working at an expansion-stage VC firm in Baltimore. Our son will have completed his first year at Woodberry Forest when classmates read this note and the same for our daughter at Garrison Forest. I am planning on traveling with the family to Kenya on safari to celebrate my 50th.” Bill Mathews writes, “I wish I had some juicy gossip to pass along. Unfortunately I’m still mourning

the loss of Kurt Erlbeck. The only news I have is that I’ve been sucked into the polar vortex of the Boy Scouts of America. Yes, they’ve recruited me to be an assistant scoutmaster in my son Lukas’s troop. Now all my free time is taken by putting on the uniform and organizing camping trips. I saw John Danko at the Camp Deerwood reunion in November. It made me wonder how the other Deerwood alums from our class are doing. I hope this finds you well.” John Morrel sent in the following: “We are waiting to hear from a few more universities before we know where my older daughter will be in college next fall. My younger daughter is enjoying life as a high school freshman. As we all turn 50, I suspect I’m not the only one who cannot believe how close we are to seeing our kids grown up and gone. Just shoot me if all I can talk about five years from now is skin cancer surgery and colonoscopy results! My wife Tanya’s psychology practice is busy and I am enjoying projects at Towson University, American University and Gilman (the new campus entrance walls). Best wishes to all of our ’82 classmates.” Wells Obrecht is a member of the Gilman Board of Trustees, which prevents him from passing on stories, innuendo and lies as in the past. Doug Riley sent in the following: “I am now living in Catonsville and still doing software development and promoting Silver Hill Sports.com where I design software tools for athletes to promote their abilities to reach their next level. Also, I am about to launch a soft skills and IT training effort. I got a chance to see Glenn Lacher and Mr. Duncan at the Bull Roast. I plan to see a few Gilly Tech’ers at different events. You still don’t wanna play!” Tom Waxter writes: “The team of Kouwenhoven and Waxter continue their complete and utter domination of the Natty Boh boys, Obrecht and Knipp, despite their combined best efforts to cheat their way to a win. All are doing well as the 50-year-old birthdays come and go. Nick Kouwenhoven, Wells Obrecht and David Knipp all sent their first-borns off to college this past fall and so far no reports of incarcerations, although it is still early. I saw Jim Cooke and Anna Dopkin recently and he told me his oldest son is getting married soon in Texas. The older boy graduated from Princeton and his younger son Max is a senior at Bucknell. He was very excited. Jimmy also reported that he was the big winner at his annual super bowl poker game — something fishy there. Jimmy and Anna seemed in great shape. Tim Naylor and his wife Libby are empty nesters as Killian and Forrest are both off at school. I heard a rumor that Geary Stonesifer is back in Baltimore, after a long walkabout, but I have yet to see him. I see Dirck Bartlett from time to time, as Catherine, his daughter, is a boarder at Garrison Forest. Tom Hoen is picking up the game of squash so we see him from time to time. I played a little golf in Florida with Mitch Ford — he carried me to a $2 winning match over the holidays. Mitch and his crew are doing well with one of his boys — Mitchie I think — on the varsity squash team at the Tech and playing a bunch of tournaments. He is a very strong player. I have seen Van Dorsey lately and he has some super scholar athletes with his oldest daughter

being a standout soccer player and the younger daughter playing at a high level as well. The Waxters have our two oldest at Washington & Lee with both playing lacrosse and the younger one playing field hockey. Jake is a junior now at Gilman and has just made the varsity lacrosse team. I am working on the college mission with Jake at the moment. There have been occasional sightings of Les Goldsborough, Taylor Classen, Tim Krongard and Frank Bonsal but not frequently enough to provide a report. They all look healthy enough.” Rhett Waldman sent in the following: “My eldest daughter is engaged and the wedding is planned for late May!” Mazel tov and lots of nachas Rhett as your mispacha expands! Scott Bortz vainly tried to convince some members of the 1981–82 varsity basketball team to play in the alumni game over Christmas break in 2013. Luckily, I was in Tampa coaching lacrosse or I might still be in traction. David Reahl responded with “Scott and Brian, I hope you guys play well! I know in my mind I can still school them but I am not sure if my body will follow what I want it to do! I hope 2014 is a great year for you both!” Scott celebrated 20 years this year as a partner for Tribek Properties which focuses on retail projects for Walgreens and Harris Teeter. A picture of Scott Bowerman and Bill Rush — circa 1980 — featured prominently in the last Gilman Bulletin. Scott and his wife Tiffany live in Rome, Ga., with their sons Brenden and Will and their daughter Brielle. Scott is an orthopedic surgeon focusing mainly on joint replacement of the hip and knee as well as general orthopaedics with the Rome Orthopaedic Clinic and Sports Medicine group, the only center in Northwest Georgia dedicated solely to orthopedic care. Jay Brennan and his wife Susan live in Morgantown, W.V.. Jay writes, “For his 50th birthday, Rick Friedman went with a bunch of buddies (not me) on a trip to the Porn Academy Awards in Las Vegas, N.V.!” Ned Brody has left AOL Networks and is now head of the Americas Executive at Yahoo, responsible for managing Yahoo!’s commercial business in North, South and Central America. Ned assumed this new role in September 2013. I caught up with Michael Kapiloff — we determined we had not spoken since our undergraduate days at Johns Hopkins almost 30 years ago. Mike told me, after Hopkins, he obtained his M.D./Ph.D. at the University of California at San Diego and completed his residency at the University of Utah. Mike then moved on to Portland, Ore., where he was a research assistant professor in the laboratory of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator Dr. John Scott at the Vollum Institute in Portland, Ore. From 1999 to 2007, he was an assistant professor of pediatrics at the Oregon Health and Science University in Portland. He joined the University of Miami faculty in June 2007 as an associate professor of medicine and pediatrics. Mike is now a tenured professor at Miami, directing the Cardiac Signal Transduction and Cellular Biology Laboratory based in the Interdisciplinary Stem Cell Institute. He and his wife Judy have two daughters Hannah and Rebecca.

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Greg Montague has left Sequoia Financial Group and is now vice president, investment advisor at Charlotte State Banc Investor Services in Port Charlotte, Fla. Wendell Phillips writes, “Hey Brian, nothing has really changed though . . . that could be both good and bad. LOL! I am the chair of the Human Relations Commission for the City of Greensboro, N.C. — gotta grow where you’re planted and stay engaged in the community. The main gig, though, is right here at the University for now. I am still working of getting this book of essays out . . . it will be kind of like the www.wendellswrite.com blog between two covers. I know it’s late but just in case . . . take care. I have left NC A&T State University and accepted the position as chief of staff to Chancellor Dr. Deb Saunders-White of North Carolina Central University in Durham, N.C.” Ransone Price writes, “Hi Brian — I don’t really have anything new to report. I’m still working for Genworth Financial here in Richmond. My wife has semi-retired from teaching though she still occasionally substitutes. My wife is also coaching our daughter’s soccer team this year which means, of course, that I have been pressed into service as an assistant coach! My son is playing soccer as well. He’s in seventh grade now. My daughter is in first grade. I don’t get out to the golf course or to the bridge table as much as I’d like but I can’t really complain. Everybody in my immediate family seems to be doing pretty well. My sister and her family are still up there in Baltimore and I’m sure you might run into them sometime. My parents are still there as well.” Tim Robinson reports, “It’s been relatively mellow in my neck of the woods. Last fall during the NFL season, I invited Doug Riley and Ken Brown with their significant others, along with some ladies from our generation from Roland Park CS to watch the Ravens play (one of the few times they actually won). We tried to get Chuck Wilder to join us, but he was still a no-show.” Bill Rush writes, “Here is a quick update from the Rush family: I live in Alexandria, Va., with my wife Darby, son Mason and daughter Liza. Liza is a freshman at University of Alabama, down in your stomping grounds! Mason is a junior in high school and getting started with the college search process himself. Darby has a women’s clothing boutique in Alexandria. I work in the business development end of things for Optum, a healthcare technology firm.” Jeb Saunders sent in the following: “In December 2011, I moved my family, including dogs, cats and chickens, from Michigan back to North Carolina. We moved to Durham initially and then bought a house in Carrboro, next to Chapel Hill. We had been in Michigan for 16 years and left behind some wonderful friends, but we love being back in the Triangle area. I took a job as an assistant attorney general in the North Carolina Department of Justice, in the Consumer Protection Division. Basically that means I go after various scammers and bad people who defraud North Carolina consumers. I am surrounded by very bright and committed lawyers. We are underpaid but the work is gratifying. On the domestic front, my wife Molly, an anthropologist, is working on a book and teaching

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courses at N.C. State. My daughters Frances and Dorothy are now 10 and 8 and are in an outstanding school system. The area is much more culturally diverse, with many fun and stimulating things for kids to do. They miss the snow of Michigan, but Molly and I have been very happy leaving that crummy Midwestern weather behind. My connections to Gilman, as you probably know, are primarily through Facebook. I also talk to Joel Getz occasionally. I’ve been taking my daughters to various UNC athletic events, including games at Carmichael Auditorium, which has a very nice concourse with pictures of athletic personages from over the years. There is a great picture right as you walk in the main doorway of Joe Seivold accepting an award from Dick Enberg for being an Academic All-American. Take care and thank you as always for all your hard work on behalf of the class.” Joe Seivold writes “I am now wrapping up my second year here as headmaster at Berkeley Preparatory School, leading 1,295 students (Pre-K-12), 225 employees, 3,500+ alumni and a very engaged group of parents as patriarch of the ‘Berkeley Family.’ All remains well in Tampa, though my work keeps me too busy to enjoy the beautiful environs as much as I’d like. Berkeley Preparatory School’s connection to Gilman grows, as I’ve hired Ryan Jordan ’90 to be our new Upper Division director. We also hosted Dr. Richard Ginsburg ’84 to speak to parents and children about his book, “Whose Game Is It Anyway?,” as well as how to achieve peak performance and the dangers of over-specialization in youth sports. Finally, I ran into Sherm Bristow ’67 at the National Association of Independent Schools conference in Orlando. I am enjoying the work greatly and urge my B-more friends to come south, as Glenn Lacher did recently, to visit — it’s always sunny in Tampa!” I was in Tampa at the end of December 2013 while my son Sean’s U13 team played in the Dick’s National Lacrosse Championships. Joey was a few fields away and, unfortunately, we never connected. I yelled extra loud hoping he heard me! One of my good friends from Emory Business School has two daughters at Berkeley and she speaks glowingly of Headmaster Seivold! You can see more of the headmaster at http://www. berkeleyprep.org/Page/About/Headmasters-Welcome. Peter Williams writes, “It’s hard to believe I started the year turning 50, but at least that was at a beach in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Where has the time gone? Life is good for me in North Carolina. I’m a contract manager and director of business development for Baker Roofing Company (the third largest roofing contractor in the U.S.). My two boys are growing up fast. Nicholas plays soccer and attends UNC-Chapel Hill. He still can’t get me to wear that blue color. Grantham is a sophomore in high school and plays for our local pro soccer team’s academy although he is now recovering from a torn ACL. Together, they have a band that plays the school party circuit and some local bars — I get to play roadie. When we’re not going to soccer games, Sarah and I spend our time at the beach or mountains. This year’s new activity is going to be paddleboarding. The boys and I spend our time together hunting and fishing with spring turkey season quickly

approaching. As always, I’m the eternally optimistic Liverpool fan. . . .” Peter, you just might get your wish this season . . . Alberto Zapata sent in the following: “The family was up in Maine again this summer for a two-week fishing and canoeing trip. I saw Les Goldsborough this past winter back in Baltimore at Rams Head to see a Zeppelin tribute band, “Get the Led Out”! My girls are well: Emilia is in fourth grade and Sophia in pre-K. They are busying themselves with gymnastics, voice lessons and violin, among other things. We spent the winter doing a little skiing and sledding with all the time we’ve had off with the federal government being closed on account of snow.” Chris Cebra sent in the following: “I hope everyone is doing well back east. It’s been a pretty busy year for me, but most importantly, my family is doing fine. Both my sons have followed in my footsteps running cross country and track and my daughter is following my wife’s lead with ballet. Work wise, I just became department chair of clinical sciences after a long stint as department head followed by a short break in which the position was redefined. I also was named to our first endowed professorship. Some of you may have caught the story about Oregon State taking over the care of 175 starving and neglected alpacas — the story was picked up by AP, CNN and the other major news networks — that was me. I’m happy to report most have already been placed in new homes and we’re currently just holding on to some of the more critical ones. Those are the big things. Haven’t been back east in ages, but was glad to see the Orioles showing some of their former glory these last couple of years. I also managed to catch a couple of Gilman lacrosse games online and was surprised to turn on the TV one day and see a Gilman football game. Times have truly changed.” Rick Friedman sent in the following: “I am still running a small service and technology company that helps large purchasers of telecom services reduce their costs, mainly because I have not yet figured out how to play fantasy baseball for a living. My daughters are 15, 15 and 11, with the fearful approach of driving coming fast. I have had some fun over the past year, including a cruise to Alaska with the extended family, some skiing in Utah with my little brother and friends and a modest and mellow 50th birthday celebration with eight of my San Francisco Bay Area buddies that happened to occur in Las Vegas (where I am pretty sure I ran into Justin Bieber at a bar at 2 a.m.). I have been out of touch with most Gilmanites — other than through Hebb-book, I mean Facebook — with the exceptions of Jay Brennan, who I hope to see this year, Terry Booker, who I had drinks with in San Francisco and almost Joel Getz, who seems to take vacations everywhere that I do, but a week later. Life is good. Visitors are always welcome.” TR Levin writes, “Our three daughters continue to grow and mature. Our oldest is a freshman at UCLA and our middle daughter is one year away from starting college. Our youngest starts ninth grade in the fall. I’m now the chief of gastroenterology covering two Kaiser Permanente Medical Centers in the East Bay: Walnut Creek and Antioch.”

Crawford Parr sent in the following: “You have really done us all a service by keeping the class notes as well as you do. Alaska is still treating my wife Melissa, daughter Scarlet and me well. I’m flying a turbo prop commuter, Dash-8, around the state and have a Cessna 180 for my personal adventures. I like to fish. I may take George Cassels-Smith ’83 and Peter Ratcliffe ’83 on a river float fish trip this summer. Any of the classmates who make it up here to Alaska should look me up. Thanks again for your diligence. I look forward to reading the notes when they are out.” Charlie Price writes, “By the time your class notes are published, my second daughter, Shayna, will have graduated from college. She has a job lined up working for Google in California beginning in late June 2013. I’m looking forward to getting a campus tour and some free food. My first daughter Aisha is enjoying her job in Los Angeles, doing consulting for PwC. Leta and I will be tuition-free for the first time in many years. I plan on celebrating by smoking a cigar and taking a trip. Aloha!” Charlie is now a partner at the law firm of Koshiba Price Gruebner & Mau. Wallace Simpson sent in the following: “I have two kids in college. David is in his third year at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo studying architecture. Kati is a freshman at Chapman College in Orange, Calif., double majoring in dance and communications with a minor in leadership. My wife is now a volunteer chaplain with the local fire department and I am still selling prints and teaching photography in the area. I just celebrated 15 years at Microsoft and just started a new role as strategic project portfolio manager for Worldwide Services Business Operations. We are making the transition to the empty nest and have considered getting a dog, but I am not good with that kind of commitment. We are always welcoming visitors so if anyone wants to see the Seattle area, just let me know.” Former classmate David Wright sent in the following: “I feel like I’m not really entitled to contribute, having left the class after fourth grade when our family moved to Buffalo. Doubtful very many of the guys will remember me — except for Joel Getz who remembers everyone. Joel and I actually didn’t even cross paths at Gilman but became friends later in college and catch up every five years or so at reunions. But since you have me on your list and seem desperate for contributions: I’m temporarily (but indefinitely) in Western Australia chasing wreckage from Malaysian Airways 370. I’m a correspondent for ABC News based out of Los Angeles. My wife Victoria and I have three lovely little girls and a dog I adopted in Lebanon. I’m Facebook friends with a number of Gilman classmates — including Wendell Phillips, David Rothschild, Willie Howard and Alberto Zapata — and have fond memories of Gilman. Congrats to all of us for surviving this long!” Bill Heller sent in the following: “Things are about the same in Chicago. Leslie and I spend much of our time watching our three daughters play hockey. I’m still an avid cyclist and occasionally run into Andy Owens on the bike path. We have a new addition to our family, named Puck. He’s long, low and likes to chase rodents.” Andy Owens is now on Year 2 of his renewed

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streak of his annual practice of sending me absolutely nothing for the class notes. The commissioner and his wife Michele continue to live in Chicago with their twins, Justin and Hayley. Andy is a senior software engineer with A. Finkl & Sons, the world’s leading supplier of forging die steels, plastic mold steels, die casting tool steels and custom open-die forgings. I must say I enjoy reading the People for Perkins newsletter that I receive regularly. Owen Perkins is running for Colorado’s State House in House District 2. “I was trying to win a spot on the primary ballot and I did,” he reports. “The primary is in June.” It is quite impressive to read about Owen’s dedication and commitment to his district and community. O, we all wish you well in your pursuit and look forward to reporting your victory in our next class notes as well as referring to you as Representative Perkins! I sent O a ringing endorsement from the Alabama Great Right-Wing Conspiracy Coalition to which he responded, “Hot damn!” David Reahl writes, “Hey Brian — great to hear from you! All is good here in Chicago. Like many of us, I am preparing to send my oldest David, Jr. off to college in the fall. He will be attending the University of Alabama. I really need to start practicing ending every conversation with “Roll Tide.” Matthew will be attending high school at Loyola Academy in the fall. I am in my 12th year at USAA Real Estate Company and looking for spring/summer to break here soon after a pretty long winter. My best to everyone! Roll Tide!” Terry Booker writes, “Brian, I just saw your post in the recent Gilman Bulletin. Some of the information is old, so let me catch you up. I am recently remarried to Yvette Booker. I still live in Philadelphia (Wynnewood) and my oldest son Evan is graduating from Wharton and will be working at JP Morgan. My second son Corbin is a junior at Brown University playing varsity lacrosse and my youngest son Blake is a senior at the Brunswick School in Greenwich hoping to attend Babson or Penn next fall. All is well. I see many Gilman friends on Facebook. I lost to Has Franklin ’79 in squash last Christmas. Tell any classmates to look me up if you’re in Philadelphia.” Terry continues his work as vice president and head of corporate development and innovation for Independence Blue Cross. Hollyday Compton sent in the following: “I just returned from a week in Wales with my son Phelps (aged 12) and his U14 Rugby team. Wales is a great place with a nation of rugby-as-a-religion followers. The boys team went 1-1-1, the girls 3-0-0. This is the Derby Academy Blues Rugby Club — the first U14 international visit to Wales from a U.S. squad. We were featured on BBC1; got castle juice on shoes and clothes; went into the Big Pit coal mine (I would not make a good miner!); visited all three of the first league stadiums and had tutorials from coaching staffs; and, saw a 6 Nations match (Wales 51-Scotland 3) at Millennium Stadium. I would recommend you get to Wales — you will enjoy the people and the Brains beer. Best, Hollyday.” Alex Gavis writes, “All is fine in Boston. I had a chance to travel quite a bit in China last year — quite an eye opener. I am still at Fidelity, but teaching at Stanford and Suffolk Law. My kids are getting close to

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college age so there is never a dull moment.” Alex continues as in-house counsel for Fidelity Investments. I, along with my wife Leigh and sons Patrick and Sean, had the opportunity to dine with Joel Getz and Ross Taylor at Patsy’s in New York in July 2013. My children were most interested in hearing stories of my foibles, misfortunes and troubles in my youth. Joel and Ross did not disappoint although both could have told more and I am most grateful they did not. Joel did ask my younger son Sean the following, “Give me one word to describe your father,” to which Sean replied, “Egotistical.” Joel remarked that it pleased him that children know their parents so well. Joel continues in his role as the senior associate dean for development and alumni relations at the Yale School of Management, travelling around the globe raising funds for the Eli’s. There is a persistent rumor that Ross Taylor is moving to California. However, during my last conversation with him, he confirmed triplets Lachlan, Matthew and Nathaniel and the lovely Kathleen are still on the Upper Eastside of Manhattan. Ross continues his work as a senior vice president and senior research analyst at CL King & Associates. Ross heads up the Medical Technology research group. Our Valedictorian Mike Liebson commented on me finding a speech of his on statistics writing, “Nice find of the blog on my Northeastern University talk and contributions to donut marketing — I hadn’t even seen it. I’ll have to write-in something next time to make your job easier!” Mike continues in his role as the director of value chain planning product strategy at Oracle, with responsibility positioning and go-to-market strategy for Oracle Value Chain Planning applications, including Demantra, Demand Signal Repository, Sales and Operations Planning, Trade Promotion Optimization and next generation Fusion applications. Oracle representatives call on me often and, in September 2013, invited me to attend Oracle Open World in San Francisco, Calif. as their guest. I almost went when I saw Mike’s name as a key session speaker! Ian Miller sent in the following: “I am still in Summit, N.J. and still CIO at Weil. The girls started high school this year. We were in Jamaica for spring break and ran into two kids wearing Gilman stuff. One turned out to be the son of Bob Blue ’81 and I chatted with Bob for a bit. That’s it really. I hope all is well on your end.” Jared Braiterman continues to live in Tokyo, Japan, where he is a visiting lecturer at Tokyo University and a design anthropologist. Jared writes, “Not much news to report. I am still living in Tokyo with my Japanese husband and waiting for marriage equality in the U.S. I am very pleased to see Maryland supporting equality. Have you seen my Tokyo balcony garden? This short video shows off my garden and why my neighbors inspire me (http://lnkd.in/vuCP79).” Mike Jeffrey sent in the following: “I’m halfway through a first draft of a first novel, so hopefully I won’t have the same report next year. Due to a clerical error, my master’s soccer team is playing in an over 45 league instead of over 35. Erp. My wife spends her days paying the mortgage and because I bought a wave-riding kayak at a garage sale, I now find myself checking the surf

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report every morning. See prior fear of still being only half finished the book after another year.” Ian Liska sent in the following: “I’m currently living in the Languedoc region of the south of France, where my sister and her husband are residents. I originally came over to help cope with a family emergency but, though the immediate crisis has passed, I have no compelling reason to return immediately to the States and so am lingering here for a while longer. I hope and trust that all is well with and for you and our classmates.” Amatsia Spigler writes, “All is well here in Israel. I was working for the electric car company Betterplace, but unfortunately, unlike Tesla, the company folded. I am still working for the liquidators, unwinding all the overseas companies and am looking for my next opportunity. I was very sorry to hear about Kurt. Give my best to everyone.” Geary Stonesifer writes, “I came to Belize to turn around the financially burdened companies of Bowen Group, a mini-conglomerate built by my late father-inlaw. After more than three difficult years, the companies are on firm footing. Now, I have decided to return to my focus prior to Belize, biotechnology, and attend the University of Cambridge to earn a master’s of philosophy in this field.” My sources now tell me that Geary is BACK in Baltimore, where he is managing director at Bio-nary Capital Management, LLC, a life sciences-focused investment fund founded by Geary and Bart Classen MD ’79. Jonathan Thaler chimes in with “Nothing really new to report here, Brian — still working on getting my business going, family all good, hanging out with my musician friends and occasionally going on stage with

them. Created a mobile giving interface for nonprofit industry, example can be seen at www.wscah.org on your phone. Hope all is well with you.” As for your class secretary, my wife Leigh and I have now been in Mountain Brook, a suburb of Birmingham, Ala., for four years. Our lives are taken up with lacrosse. My son Patrick, 15, is a starting defenseman on the Mountain Brook varsity lacrosse team. My son Sean, 13, is a starting defenseman on the Mountain Brook U15 lacrosse team that I coach. As of this writing, we are competing for the state championship. Patrick is on the select camp circuit where it is interesting to see him compete against kids from Baltimore. I am proud to say he is more than holding his own against such elite competition. He attended the High School Aces camp run by Ryan Boyle ’00 at Drexel University where the head coach is Brian Voelker ’87. I continue my work as director of marketing for Synovus Bank, a regional bank with operations in Alabama, Florida, Georgian, South Carolina and Tennessee. I continue to coach youth lacrosse, coaching my son Sean’s U13 travel team that competed in the National Championships in Tampa, Fla., in January 2014. We finished 12th in the nation and beat a team from Long Island which was quite an accomplishment for these boys from Alabama! I am also proud to report my son Sean was named a Brine Middle School All-American in 2013 as a seventh grader. Thank you again for making this class secretary job so much fun — I always look forward to catching up with each of you. As always, if you would like to be included in next year’s notes, please feel free to send me an e-mail (abcdoud@bellsouth.net) or call me directly (205-420-1727) and I will make sure you are “published” in the next issue. summer 2014

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1983 Andy Buerger abuerger@mac.com Thierry Buttaud let us know via Facebook, “Since August, I live in Le Mans, France, a nice city two hours from Paris by car, one hour by train with my wife and our two boys, Antoine, 16, in May and Yvan, 13. We have a nice house with a nice garden downtown, close to the medieval city. Friends are welcome anytime. I work as a school teaching librarian (as we call it here) in a big middle and high school in the posh western district of Paris. We are going on holiday for a week in a little house we have in the center of Brittany, with cows around! Here for the last news . . . I turned 50 last month!” John Clarke e-mailed, “My wife Susan and I have been adjusting to life in the Connecticut suburbs after having lived in New York City for many years. With the arrival of Eleanor, now 4, and Steele, soon to be 3, it was time for some more space and green grass. We have been pleased to learn we are surrounded by Gilman alumni, including Jake Hendrickson and David Nelson and their families. Jake and I had dinner last week with Tom Keenan, who was visiting from Oregon for some meetings. (Tom is president of Keenan & Partners, a financial advisory firm.) It was great to catch up. I’m still practicing law with DLA Piper in New York, where I work on banking and securities litigation. So far, I haven’t had to help any clients caught up in problems with Commissioner Mark Kaufman in Maryland. I would love to catch up with any classmates who find themselves heading to New York for work or play.” BTW . . . thanks Mark and Lisa Kaufman for opening up their beautiful Guilford home for our 30th Reunion. So great to see James Smoot there looking very fit. He lives in B’more and works at the Social Security Administration. Congrats to Haftan Eckholdt, who married John, his partner of 26 years. I guess it was all of us giving Haftan our approval of John at the reunion that made him do it. David Nelson was kind enough to e-mail me his check list from Westport, Conn.: “1 wife, 2.5 kids, 1 house in the burbs, 1 dog, 2 cars, IRA, 401k, various taxable accounts, term + whole life policies, bald, physically fit (mostly), occasional back spasms, tennis (yes), gym (yes), running (yes), golf (no), beef (no). Mostly ok with life so far; we’ll see what adolescence brings when the kids reach that age.” Keith McCants isn’t far away from those guys living in New Haven. He tells me “I finished the Hartford Half Marathon with my wife last October. And no, I wasn’t dead last, but definitely not fast. Daughter is doing great at Quinnipiac. Looking forward to my sabbatical at Commonfund — been there 11 plus years at end of January.” Gino Freeman writes that he’s still in private practice as a general internist and “it’s my second triathlon season. I finished near-last last year . . . hope to improve my time in the Columbia triathlon.”

Speaking of speed, I heard from Lee Sterne. “I started working in a new position at Fidelity Investments in November 2012. In July 2013, my family moved to Lexington, Mass., after 20 years in Northern California. We are all settling into our new situation and enduring the New England winter.” His number of days on skis also suffered this winter. Jim Harper managed to get in some ski days (Park City this year) — along with other great travel. You won’t hear David Cosby complaining about the cold. He lives with his wife and children in Ojai, Calif. David’s living his dream teaching music at the Besant Hill School of Happy Valley. Richard Jacobs is still the only Class of ’83 alum in Orange County, Calif. He writes, “Left my consulting position and returned to the entrepreneurial world. Our company distributes a telecom and financial services platform, called Boss Revolution, to about 9,000 retail locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. Son, Ace, is now in fourth grade and continues to enjoy tennis, football and karate. Yoshiko teaches part time at the local community college.” David Brecher, formerly of California, is now in Baltimore racking up the miles on his car getting his three kids to sporting events statewide. (Kids obviously have mostly their mother Stephanie’s DNA.) Van Smith loves being a dad and keeping Baltimore honest with his excellent reporting at The City Paper. Tim Carroll says, “Life is good. Twins are four, stepdaughter is looking at colleges, and Danielle runs the show. Took a buyout from Dell and am doing a start-up in the cloud technology sector.” Max Curran says, “Our two daughters started at Bryn Mawr this year. Maeve, 15, is a ninth grader and Dacey, 13, is a seventh grader. I’m still at Saul Ewing LLP, practicing energy law around the Mid-Atlantic region.” He’s too modest to tell us he’s training for the Baltimore Marathon this October (his third marathon). Andrew Sinwell was kind enough to write in from Asia, “I am in Saigon right now with my wife and four daughters, as part of a six-month trip through Southeast Asia. We’ve spent time so far in Thailand, Burma, Laos and Cambodia and will be in Vietnam for a few weeks, then likely Indonesia after that. It’s been an incredible chance to spend time with all of them. Certainly not without its trying times and it’s an adjustment for all of us to get used to being together 24/7, but it is a treat to see so much of the kids before life gets fast and they leave the nest.” Chris Walsh tells me he “started a new job at the World Bank in November, senior producer for the in-house production team. Ran into Gero Verheyn, who has been working with the Bank for some time.” Alan Fleischmann continues to work with Fortune 100 corporations and investment firms with their global and domestic strategy, communication, crisis management and overall positioning. In addition to White House presidential appointments to serve on the International Trade Advisory Commission (ITAC) and on the White House Commission on Presidential Scholars, he has recently been appointed by the Obama Administration to serve on the Board of Advisors of

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the U.S. Export-Import Bank. Besides serving on the boards of the University of Maryland Medical System and Shock Trauma, Alan serves on the boards of the Cal Ripken Foundation and the Deepak Chopra Foundation. He and Dafna live in Chevy Chase with their two girls, Laura Julia, 9, and Natalia, 7. Jay Schmidt reported, “I’m still at Legg Mason . . . Henry graduated in June . . . he won his fourth MIAA championship with the squash team and was named All-Conference for the second time. Georgia is in second grade at RPCS and loves to ride horses. Caroline is in fifth grade at RPCS. She loves gymnastics and lacrosse.” Wayne Farley and his wife Diana are busy raising three children. Madison, 19, is a freshman at Bucknell. Brooks, 17, is a junior at Garrison Forest. Grant, 12, is in fifth grade at Gilman. John-William DeClaris continues to enjoy working at FDA while also dating “the best pediatrician in the state of Maryland.” David Watts writes “I am still practicing architecture in Baltimore and I am the principal in charge of the healthcare design studio at Marshall Craft Associates. My daughter Grace is completing middle school at Roland Park Country School this spring and is looking forward to taking some classes at Gilman in the Upper School. Joel Cohn writes “Nothing dramatic on my end as nothing changes too much.” His oldest, son Alex, graduated from high school and following in his footsteps to Penn next year. Daughter Hannah is starting to drive. Joel is with what is now called MorganStanley with Rob deMuth. Rob is in their Harbor East office and he interrupted me while I was working in my Whole Foods Inner Harbor office. Rob told me that he now has a cellphone but don’t think of texting him; he doesn’t know the number. Received a beautiful note from Richard Gatchell: “All is well in the Gatchell household. I have two girls at Roland Park in seventh and ninth grade. They keep me busy with their activities and have newfound passion for travel and life beyond the beltway. Workwise, I have remained in the video collaboration space for the past 17 years. I work for AMX in their Federal Sales/BD group and focus on AV/IT automation. I see a lot of the Class of ’83 at various times throughout the year and really appreciate the lasting bond. I’m trying to stay in shape by remaining competitive on the platform tennis court. I’m also at the point in my life when I consider walking 18 holes a pretty solid workout. On a somber note, let’s raise a glass to the guys who are no longer with us, as that list is growing too fast: Matt Atkinson, Rob Robertson, Eddie Russell, David Vocella, Andrew Jones and Wes Everett . . . thanks for your friendship!” My wife Jennifer and I are in Roland Park getting our workouts chasing our three-and-a-half-year-old twins Joss and Bronsten. I have the best wife in the world because I’m getting a hall pass to climb again this year. So, I’m heading to the north side of Mt. Shasta in July to raise money for Jodi’s Climb for Hope. Anyone want to join me before we turn 50?

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1984 Willie Franklin willie@franklin-group.com A special thank you to Erin and Doug Becker for hosting our 30th class reunion on April 25. A total of 40 classmates made it to reminisce about our time at Gilman and share our visions for the future. Doug and Erin’s two children (daughter Elizabeth is in the middle school at Bryn Mawr and son Eric is in the second grade at Gilman) were there helping to make the evening a success. Doug continues to run Laureate Education, Inc. as chairman and CEO. Another shout out needs to go to Ted Waters for leading our class reunion planning committee. Ted spent a lot of time coordinating our class fundraising efforts and encouraging classmates to attend the reunion. He was able to do all of this while leaving Alex Brown-Deutsche Bank after 21 years for his new opportunity as senior vice president of wealth management at Morgan Stanley. Ted’s son Hudson is a junior at Gilman, while his daughter Ashby is a freshman at Roland Park Country School. Bing Maisog wins the award for distance traveled. Bing returned to Baltimore from Beijing where he is currently a corporate lawyer. Arthur Gleckler also made the trip from Sunnyvale, Calif., where he is still working for Google. He declined an opportunity for a role in the movie “Internship” so not to take the spotlight off of Vince Vaughn or Owen Wilson. Arthur and his wife Kristine now have a 10-month old daughter. Dan Miller and his wife Mary Ellen took the Amtrak from New York with their five-month old daughter. Dan continues to work for Macquarie as an investment banker. During the reunion, my daughter, Emily, a freshman at Notre Dame Prep, had the pleasure of babysitting for Dan’s daughter. Good luck to both Arthur and Dan with their daughters! Keeping on the theme of distance traveled, Brian Jones returned to Baltimore from Boulder, Colo. Brian, his wife Cindy and their three children have successfully settled into Colorado and appear to enjoy the fresh air in the Rockies. Brian continues to work as a financial advisor for RBC and is training for an iron man competition. Larry Glusman remains in Milwaukee with his wife and two children where he continues to practice law. Richie Breitenecker lives in Chicago and works for Jones Trading in the derivative space. He survived the wonderful Chicago winter. Richie can be spotted annually the Maryland Hunt Cup. Jack Patteson and his wife Ellie are living in Charlottesville and were getting ready to head to Key West for a fishing trip to celebrate their first wedding anniversary. Brendan Linehan and his wife Laurie made the trip without any of their six children in tow. The triplets are now 15 months old and growing fast. Brendan’s new business, Swish Car Wash, a multi-complex that includes Starbucks, a yogurt store, an auto spa and a dog wash, is almost fully functional. If you are in Houston, stop by and check it out. If you want to see Brendan, you will need to travel to Baton Rouge.

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Dennis McCoy, Jimmy Swindell and Dave Lohrey all made the trip south to attend the reunion. Dennis lives in Boston and continues to run a bio-tech hedge fund. Jimmy lives in New Canaan, Conn. and works for Evercore in alternative investment space. Dave lives in Hartford, Conn. and works for Mercer. Dave may be one of the few individuals benefitting from Obamacare. Vince Brocato has recently left Colliers and has started his own commercial real estate firm. Vince and his wife Ruth have three children (one son is at Gilman). Peter Dunn has moved back to Baltimore. He lives in Glyndon and sells residential real estate for O’Connor Piper and Flynn. Chris Bennett is working for MacKenzie Commercial Real Estate covering the corridor between Baltimore and Washington. Chris and his wife Julie have a son at St. Paul’s and a daughter at Garrison Forest. Chris spends some of his free time working/volunteering for the Maryland Steeplechase Association and on the board at the Star Spangled Banner Flag House. Alec Frisch continues to work on his career in marketing. After stops in San Francisco and Pittsburgh, Alec now works for Georgia Pacific in Atlanta. He’s hoping his next gig may land him somewhere in the Mid-Atlantic. Steve Susel and his wife live in Reisterstown. Steve works as a consultant for Marshall and Stevens. His wife Monica works for The Carlyle Group in D.C. They have a daughter at RPCS and a son at Boys’ Latin. Chris DeLeon lives and works for the state of Pennsylvania in the IT industry. Despite living in Pennsylvania, Chris remains a huge Ravens fan and can be found tailgating before every game. Tom Jett lives in Sherwood Forest and is the lead horse veterinarian for the state of Maryland and spends a lot at the Pimlico

Race Track. Chris Fielding lives in Washington and works in the mortgage industry. Jason Peregoff lives in Westminster and is in the real estate business. Charles Roebuck and his wife Lee have a son graduating from Gilman this year. Charles continues to work with his father and his brother at Roebuck Printing. Noticeably missing at the reunion were Ted Brown, Eric Pfeifer, Dan Choi and Bill McComas. Ted is an engineer in Baltimore. He was in New Orleans for his annual Jazz Fest trip where he usually runs into Todd Taylor. Todd continues to live in NOLA and works as a real estate agent. Eric had to change his plans at the last moment due to some business responsibilities as the newly-installed president of his realtors association. Like Todd, Eric is also a real estate agent in Sanibel, Fla. Dan is an anesthesiologist at Mercy. He was unable to attend the reunion due to some minor surgery. I am not sure what happened to Bill for the reunion. He has recently changed firms and now works for the law firm of Bowie & Jensen in Towson. Bill was also spotted earlier this year running the Disney Half Marathon wearing a woman’s sports bra to raise money for Catch A Lift, the fund that was created to support wounded post-9/11 veterans in memory of Chris Coffland. I actually ran the race with Bill and helped him promote his running attire.

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A terrific turnout for the Class of 1994 20th Reunion.

1985 Ted Winstead tedwinstead@gmail.com On a sunny Saturday in March, Mike Mitchell watched with pride as the lacrosse team from Limestone College in South Carolina won a Division II matchup in Baltimore. Mike, a criminal defense attorney, had been a mentor to the captain of the Limestone squad back when the young man began to play lacrosse at Walbrook High School. With Mike’s help, the student graduated from high school and earned a scholarship to play lacrosse at Limestone College. “I spend my spare time trying to get young men high school degrees so they can go to college,” Mike explained after the game. Over the years, he has worked with lacrosse coaches at Baltimore City schools to support talented student-athletes who are at risk of not graduating. One of the coaches is a Gilman graduate named A.C. George, who was also at the Limestone game in Baltimore. Mike does what it takes to get his mentees on track. He once telephoned Mr. Vishio at Gilman to get a student enrolled in SAT preparation classes. For other boys, he has contacted postgraduate prep schools and he has helped them all apply for lacrosse scholarships to college. Mike’s work as a mentor was highlighted in a 2009 article in USA Today about Jamar Peete, the Walbrook student who is now captain of the Limestone team. As the reporter noted, Mike visited Peete regularly to offer encouragement and support. “I saw where, at Baltimore

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City schools, less than one-third of the students make it to senior year,” Mike told USA Today. “The ones that do — they have something special in them. I’m motivated to give him some of the things I was blessed to grow up with, instead of (what) he’s had to grow up with.” When he is not practicing law or working with students, Mike still enjoys tennis. He also escapes to the Chesapeake Bay to go fishing whenever possible. His daughter is a sophomore at Johns Hopkins University and a member of the fencing team. In other sports news, Mark Agent was the offensive line coach at Franklin High School, which won the Maryland State Championship in 2013. Julien Meyer is chairman of the mathematics department in the Upper School at St Paul’s School in Baltimore. He also helps students with college counseling. Father Raymond Harris is the associate pastor of two parishes in Baltimore and serving in his archdiocesan Tribunal, which puts his canon law degree to use. “I’ve been in remission from my blood platelet disorder for over two years now,” he writes. When he’s not running random 5Ks, Billy Logue is taking classes in Cambridge at Harvard’s night school. “I’m completely changing careers — to try to become a doctor,” he writes. After taking biology in Alaska last summer, he’s now taking organic chemistry and preparing for the MCAT exam. “If I’m lucky enough to make it to med school (and not sure of my chances, to be honest), I’ll probably be the oldest medical student on the planet.” Jon Watts lives in Kita Kamakura (a suburb of Tokyo that was the capital of Japan some 500 years ago).

“Jon is a peacenik in a Buddhist organization,” writes Steven Comfort. “His wife Naomi does education aid work in Southeast Asia.” Jon and his daughter Aruna, who is 14 years old, stayed with Steven on a trip to San Francisco. “I’ve hosted Jon and I’ve been hosted by Robert B. Landon at his home in Upper Manhattan’s Inwood neighborhood,” says Steven. “To cheap for Airbnb? Try Gilmanbnb!” When Steven needs a babysitter for his daughter, he calls David Rody’s niece, who lives down the block. As for David, he’ll need sitters for the next few years. “We are having a third kid, a second girl, in mid-April,” he writes. “We are complete idiots. The good news is that I will be 69 years old (if I’m lucky) when she graduates from college. As Steve Chic said to me, ‘You had better keep working, dude.’” Jon Cordish reports that Jason Freeland is the CEO of Outlook Amusements in California. The company website says that its brand, California Psychics, “is the premiere live psychic and astrology network and leading publisher of horoscope and astrological content.” “I am happily married to Jennifer Levy with two kids, Fanny and Harry,” writes Jason. “Best wishes to the Class of 1985. If anyone wants a psychic reading or a healthy dose of sunshine, look me up.” Darin Hall and his wife (of 18 years) Agnes moved their family to Cincinnati from Atlanta about two years ago. They have two daughters, Grace, 13, and Sarah, 8. Darin is vice president of real estate development at the Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority. “I am knee deep in commercial real estate and economic development that is critical to the city and region’s growth. The city is really undergoing a renaissance,” he says. Reflecting on his Baltimore roots, Darin adds, “It’s funny to be out here because Cincinnati is actually the other end of the B&O railroad!” When he makes it back to Atlanta, Darin catches up with Chip Dates and Richard Weinstein and he plays golf when he can. Ed Barker married in Boothbay Harbor, Maine, in July. He lives in Cambridge, Mass. and runs a communitybased nonprofit focused on connecting people to the land through farming, forestry and hands-on education. “We’ve had a really slow maple season thanks to this crazy long winter and we’re anxious about when we’ll get stuff in the ground (once it thaws),” he writes. “I’m trying to navigate a strategic planning process while at the same time working with a new farm manager and planning installation of a new irrigation system. Oh and all that while raising a bunch of money!” Bernie Rhee’s son, Joseph, is five and will be attending Calvert School in the fall. Last summer, Joseph caught a 15.5-inch catfish and won a fishing tournament for kids. Bernie and Joel Price are working on a project for a medical device company. “Joel does the engineering and I do the legal work,” Bernie writes. Young Kim lives in Northern Virginia but travels frequently to Korea to visit his clients, Bernie added. At D.C. Sail, Pragathi Katta is coaching Marley Hillman, the daughter of Mark Hillman ’80. Marley created the Edmund Burke High School sailing team. Last season, Pragathi coached Phil Whittlesey, whose dad was a few years before Mark.

The day after the Seahawks beat the Broncos in the Super Bowl, David Treadwell flew from Seattle to New York on business. When he arrived at his hotel, the clerk was confused and asked if David had already checked in. After a little back and forth, the clerk handed over the key. When David got to his room, it was full of someone else’s clothes and stuff, including Super Bowl paraphernalia. After further investigation, David realized that the person is his room was another David Treadwell — the man who had been the kicker for the Denver Broncos in the 1990s. “I’d been aware of him for some time, as he is about our age,” David explained. “He was the kicker for Clemson when we were in college and he was an All Pro kicker in the NFL. He now works with the Broncos and for a radio station in Denver. He was in town for the Super Bowl. When I called his room later to let him know to check his bill for correct charges, we laughed about the whole thing. The fact that I am from Seattle, just after the Seahawks beat the Broncos in the Super Bowl, added to the irony of the situation: the hotel gave his room to a Seattle person!”

1987 Tripp Burgunder HB3@HB3Law.com

Matt Wyskiel mwyskiel@gmail.com

Suresh “Mitu” Agarwal and his wife Deborah live in Wisconsin, where he is the chief of trauma and surgical critical care at the University of Wisconsin. Juan Alvarez is a trilingual specialist who helps international companies expand into Brazil and Latin America. He presently works for a boutique consulting firm called iCAABS in Sao Paulo. Tom Annau is the co-founder and vice president of engineering at Jaunt, a Palo Alto-based company developing a revolutionary new media experience (total immersion technology). Neal Bayless is the head of product, creative director at smlxl design in New York City. He was previously the executive producer at FreshDirect, where he established the brand and created the customer experience for the online grocer. Micah Berul is an attorney with the National Labor Relations Board. He lives in Oakland, Calif., and works in San Francisco. Greg Bimestefer is a project manager at Gruber Home Remodeling in the Denver area. Kevin “Bubba” Buerger is the executive vice president of sales and client services at Jellyfish Online Marketing. Jellyfish specializes in paid search marketing. Bubba lives in Baltimore with his wife Heather and three children. Bubba’s daughters often babysit Matt Wyskiel’s daughter and son. David Clapp lives in Baltimore with his wife, daughter and son. David works with his father in their family businesses. He enjoys golfing, playing fantasy football and socializing with many members of our class. He and Matt Wyskiel are the paddle tennis champions of Elkridge Club.

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Sandy Colhoun is the director of development at the New Hampton School in New Hampton, N.H. He and his wife Selina, daughter Eloise and dog Haley, live in Sanbornton, N.H. Todd Crandell is a candidate for Baltimore County Council for the 7th District. Scott Ducker is an aircraft salesman at Epps Aviation in Georgia. Andy Fine, an assistant professor of pediatrics at Boston Children’s Hospital, took in a Red Sox – Orioles game last summer with a large contingent of Gilman graduates. Josh Freeman is the senior advisor, multi-media strategies at AAAS (The American Association for the Advancement of Science), an international nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing science around the world and the publisher of the noted journal, Science. James Gerlach is a lead systems administrator at the South Florida Water Management District in West Palm Beach, Fla. Bernardo Gonzales is a principal at Noblis, a nonprofit science, technology and strategy company operating in healthcare, homeland security and enterprise engineering. Jon Guth is now a manager of advisory services at KPMG US, the audit, tax and advisory services firm. John Hewson is an equity options market maker at Stuyvesant Trading in New York City. Alexander Hoehn-Saric is the senior vice president, governmental affairs at Charter Communications. Ted Hull is a data analyst at Aon Hewitt in Hunt Valley, Md. Dae-up Kim is the vice president of research at the National Association of Convenience Stores. Byron Lawson is the assistant to the headmaster and an A.P. history teacher at St. Mark’s School of Texas. Rob Patterson is a fund advisor and head of U.S. territory for a champagne investment firm called Luxe Fund. He is also a project manager/business development at Penta Media Resources. Rob lives in Southern California. Craig Powell is now the director of real estate services, Job Corps program at CBRE in Arlington, Va. Tim Schenck (@FatherTim) is a rector of St. John’s in Higham, Mass. You can follow him on Twitter and WordPress (http://frtim.wordpress.com/). Bruce Taylor is now the global director at Stanford Ignite, part of Stanford’s Graduate School of Business that teaches entrepreneurship and management to innovators with technical backgrounds. Bruce also manages the Stanford Ignite programs in Bangalore and Paris and soon in China and South America. Johann Torres is an internist and pediatrician at the Miami Beach Community Health Center. David Walpert is the co-executive producer of “House of Lies,” a series on Showtime featuring Don Cheadle. Clark Wight is the director of leadership at the Hale School, one of Western Australia’s oldest independent boys’ schools. Clark and his wife, two sons and daughter are living near Perth. In the past year, Clark did a fund-raising bike ride across Australia.

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Stocky Williams is a principal with HR&A Advisors, which is an industry-leading real estate, economic development and energy-consulting firm. Stocky leads HR&A’s participation in the SC2 Network, a new consortium selected by the federal government through a national competition to develop and deliver innovative solutions to the toughest economic challenges facing cities across the United States. Stocky and his wife, son and daughter live in Washington, D.C. Matt Wyskiel lives near Gilman with his wife, daughter and son. Matt is founder and owner of Skill Capital Management, an investment management firm that he started six years ago. In his free time, Matt is the official statistician of Baltimore City College high school’s varsity football team and Matt mentors and helps local high school students go to college, ideally with the help of a football scholarship.

1990 Ken Chan kchanster@aol.com “Life is what happens while you are busy making other plans” – John Lennon Duane Sherman has three kids, Jack, 15, Brooke, 12 and Chase, 10. He received his MBA from Loyola University Maryland in 2009. He has been coaching soccer for six years, the last three with Pipeline Soccer Club in Baltimore. He is VP, Finance for ClearOne Advantage, a small debt settlement company headquartered in Baltimore (Canton), Maryland. He also bungee-jumped 233 meters off the Macau Tower in Macau, China. Duane Holloway left Caesars Entertainment in late April after nearly nine years to join CoreLogic in Irvine, Calif., as their deputy general counsel. He and his wife Shelby relocated to Orange County, Calif. They also expected twins in late June 2014. He’ll be changing diapers on the beach! Jamie Shapiro has been living in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, just outside of Newport for almost nine years. This summer marks 10 years of marriage to Kristin Emory, whom he met in San Francisco. They have three boys: Wyeth, 8, Zander, 6, and Porter, 4. He works at GO Veggie!, the leading maker of cheese-free cheese. Yes, fake cheese! He’s the head of marketing there — and for those who are lactose intolerant or vegan, he’s got the right cheese for you! Matt Horwitz lives the good life in South Florida in Boca Raton with his 12 year-old son Julian. He states that someone needs to date all the models down there. Evan Davis lives in Timonium with his wife and daughter Molly. His older daughter Morgan is all grown up and living on her own. He works at Legg Mason, where he has been for 15 years. He is national sales manager for his business in the independent broker dealer space. Sam Knowles lives in Northern Virginia and works in Washington, D.C., practicing government contracts law. He ran the Rock and Roll Marathon in

March 2014 and tries to run a few times a week and do a road race here and there to keep sane and humble. He was treated to an excellent lunch by Kent Chan at a high-end restaurant in New York City in March 2013 — and he hopes to return the favor. Andy Cohen lives in Manhattan — married with two boys, Louis and Edgar. Ethan Ewing lives in San Carlos, Calif., with his wife Ann and daughters Natalie, 7, and Amelia, 5. He manages Bills.com, which is a website service that helps mortgage and loan shoppers find and negotiate mortgage and other loans. He is coaching Natalie in her first lacrosse season. Stephen Linaweaver lives in Oakland, Calif., where he has been for seven years. He works in environmental consulting and helps large companies reduce their environmental footprint. He enjoys living in California and gets to kayak to work every once in a while which is a bonus. He sees Ethan Ewing regularly. For the last two years, Aaron Sorenson has been married to Susan Palmer Sorenson and now lives in Wayne, Pa., not far from the Villanova campus. He works at Temple University School of Medicine, where he leads IT projects that facilitate biomedical research. Each day he takes the commuter train from the western suburbs to the City of Brotherly Love. He hopes that all remember his customized Valentine’s messages from freshman year. Tim Tadder is married with two little girls in a small town in Southern California. He claims to have gotten in touch with his new Amish roots, only uses mail ponies, takes photographs with old-time glass plate negatives, has a dog that transcribes e-mail and potentially has developed a unique sense of humor — I’m not sure. Greg Friedman is married with two kids that go to Friends School, a fourth-grade girl and a fifth-grade boy. They unfortunately inherited their father’s athletic prowess so it looks like a life of IMs for them. He is trying to get them up to speed for Olympic skiing, but no squash court for them yet. He owns a small commercial real estate company called AGM Commercial Real Estate and works with Doug Kaufman. He will keep trying to own a chain of hotels so everyone can crash at his house. Daniel Langenthal has been living in Boston for two years now. He is the director of experimental learning and teaching at Brandeis University. He lived for 11 years in Israel before Boston and can answer any questions about how to make peace in the Middle East. Craig Dates lives in North Potomac, Md., working in emergency medicine. He and his wife Krista have three kids, Alex, 8, Nate, 6 and Max, 4 and also two outrageously spoiled dogs. Jun Song is out in Los Angeles living the dream. He’s in financial restructuring and has recently been traveling a lot — so he has not been quite enjoying the perks of living in Southern California. In April 2014, he celebrated his 15th wedding anniversary with his wife. He has two daughters, six and nine. Jonathan Busky has been living in Brooklyn for four years now; he migrated from the Upper West Side of New York City. He has become a stereotypical

Brooklynite — makes homemade cocktail ingredients, smokes his own ribs and has a beard. After a postMBA stint in consulting and a minor detour into public service, he’s landed at a mid-size start-up called CafeMom, where he has been working on business strategy for four years. He and his wife Galen have been married for 10 years and have been together for far longer. She is an attorney at the ACLU Women’s Right Project. He has two kids, Julia, who’s five and obsessed with the movie “Frozen,” and Milo, who’s two and obsessed with bananas and chocolate chip cookies. Doug Kaufman is engaged and due to be married on August 23, 2014, to Brianna McMullen, who is from Texas and works for the Baltimore City Public School System at the district office. They met at a New Year’s Party in 2012 hosted by Jason Jenkins ’91. Eric David will perform the wedding and Greg Friedman is his best man. Doug will be living in Baltimore and continue working with Greg. Bill Guyton has mostly lived in Houston since graduating from Rice, working in larger computer environments for consulting firms and later for Shell. He is currently playing the role of technical project manager, focused on Shell’s high performance computing program for seismic exploration. He is married to his wife Tracy, a wonderful girl he met at Rice and he has three “oopsies” — an 11 year-old girl and nine and six year-old boys. He’s been spending a lot of time coaching the boys’ baseball teams, assisting in soccer, lacrosse and basketball and challenging his daughter to tennis. He thanks Gilman for providing an ample athletic background, of which he has not wasted. He recently took up fishing in the nearby Gulf of Mexico and hopes to actually catch a fish one day. His brother, Nat Guyton, lives in Houston as well and he sees him once every couple of months. Brett Garfinkel lives in New York City and is currently the vice president of corporate sales for Gannett. Eric Jefferies is a partner in a neurology group in Montgomery County. He is married to Catherine — with whom he was with at Gilman — and they have two kids, Sam, 11, and Maya, 8. Connor Brennan has retired from the Air Force Reserves after 20 years. Ryan Jordan, having been back in Maryland for two years, is moving to Tampa, Fla., this summer. He will serve as the upper division director at Berkeley Preparatory School. He has a daughter Finley in fourth grade and a son Liam in second grade. Eric David lives in Raleigh, N.C., practicing law and trying to keep his sanity with two younger boys at home, ages 3 and 5. His law practice is mostly business litigation, with a focus on First Amendment and media litigation. He still lives and dies with the Tar Heels and welcomes anyone to the Triangle area. John Rybock has been a chef for Ritz Carlton for the past eight years, starting in Laguna Niguel, then Dallas, St. Thomas, Tucson and now in Amelia Island. He is currently on mini-sabbatical and hopes to plant down roots somewhere soon. Robert Frederick currently lives in Arlington, Va., working as a management consultant for Sapient

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The Class of 1999 returned to local favorite The Mt. Washington Tavern for its 15th Reunion.

Corporation. He and his wife Whytni have two boys, Jackson, 8, and Sawyer, 6. He has a first degree brown belt in Kung Fu and a blue sash in Tai Chi. Walter Lohr lives in Southern California and works in video production and action sports. He’s been out West since graduation and enjoys the outdoors. As for myself, Kent Chan, I currently live in Manhattan with my wife Eva and three children, Paulina, Eric and Olivia. I practice gynecologic oncology with four other partners. I continue training Brazilian Jiujitsu. In my spare time I bug people for information about their current lives. . . . Twenty-four years is a long time. I am happy that many of us took a little time out to share a few lines of our lives. I know we are all busy and have moved forward in a way we have all hoped. Though it may seem to be only a couple brief sentences on paper, these words help us remember a few people whose paths crossed our own and, by doing so, however tiny in the scheme of things, have somehow partly made us the men we are today.

1992 Jonathan Scott Goldman goldman-js@blankrome.com Well, my friends, in this, our 40th year of life — and 22nd since our Gilman graduation — we’re starting to grow up. Maybe. Paul R. Lee wrote that he “finally reached a lifelong goal” of having as many letters after his name as are in his name. He continued his update, “I am starting

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to really appreciate the music of James Taylor. Turned 40, bought a minivan. Like Monty Python said, ‘I’m not dead yet. I think I’ll go for a walk.’” I’m not saying that I have favorites among our classmates — but if you’ve been writing class notes for over 20 years, a Paul R. Lee update is a beautiful gift: He responded, was highly amusing and set the mood perfectly. Also note that Paul offered no update of any substance, whatsoever. Nothing. (But, in fairness, sometimes there’s just nothing). Brilliant work. Upon my return thanks, Paul made a solemn promise to me, our class and, indeed, to the entire Gilman readership: “Next time: haiku.” Bring it, Plee. Andrew Monfried, whom I am reasonably certain still lives and works for a large law firm around Dallas, Texas, wrote in verse that seemed familiar: I’m still alive Hey I, but, I’m still alive Hey I, boy, I’m still alive Hey I, I, I’m still alive, yeah Ooh yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, ooh He added: “I also went to see Pearl Jam back in November.” I saw them in Philly, too, Monfried. Great show. There are a lot of people in Baltimore, not just Paul. Mark Manzo is still building mobile apps and is active in commercial real estate in Baltimore. So active, that he is opening a new office in Hampden. Michael Anvari is also in Baltimore where he practices orthopedics as a joint replacement specialist. Cheo Hurley writes from Baltimore that he is “status quo.” For Cheo, that means he’s still engaged with his work on the Gilman Board of Trustees and the Alumni Association. His son Chase is in first grade at

Gilman, in the same class as the aforementioned Paul Lee’s son Avery. He writes: “Besides that, I am just working hard trying to save Baltimore.” Right, that. Keep up the good work — on all fronts. After more than five years at the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Josh Civin was recently appointed general counsel of Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland. He makes the daily trek to Montgomery County from his home in Baltimore City, where he lives with his wife Katherine, his six-year-old son Marshall, who recently started kindergarten at Roland Park Public School, and his daughter Olivia, who is thriving at the Bryn Mawr Little School. Josh regrets that he will no longer bump into James Guyton on a regular basis commuting to D.C. Josh also recently completed a term as president of the board of the Citizens’ Planning and Housing Association, a Baltimore-based civic advocacy organization, where he regularly receives updates on other classmates from fellow board member Cheo Hurley. See supra. Josh also ran into Alan Cranston and Toby Bozzuto at the photo day for the Roland Park Baseball League, where all three have kids playing. As Josh is entering the Montgomery County Public School system, Marty Rochlin will be leaving the Baltimore County Public Schools to become the year-round director for Camp Airy. He will spend summers in Thurmont and the “off-season” in the office in Baltimore. For Marty, this is “getting back to his roots” — he spent 20 summers at Camp Airy before his career in school administration. Marty still lives in Ellicott City, with his wife Pam and daughter Lilly. Davey Iglehart is still living in sunny Owings Mills, Md., where he appraises residential real estate. Davey reports that he is “married and trying to keep [his] head on straight with two young girls.” Best of luck with that. Antoine Hutchinson also lives in Owings Mills. He is the owner and manager of his own metal manufacturing company in Baltimore County. Antoine reports that he has been on a few trips this year: he brought in the New Year in Las Vegas, took a trip to Aruba in February and was going to Paris in April. As of this writing, Antoine reports that he “[doesn’t] have any kids and [is] not married, but [does] have a [serious] girlfriend.” We will expect an update next year and, in at least one respect, we hope there are no changes — Antoine writes: “I can’t complain. Life is good.” In addition to Colin Pine (who separately self-reported “Not much new in my neck of the woods. Still in Shanghai. Still at the NBA.”), Antoine is in touch with Donggon Lyo, who coincidentally had left Antoine’s company five minutes prior to Antoine’s written update. Dong had some storage in Antoine’s warehouse and had asked Antoine to make him a plate for the door at his new business: Dong opened up a café and supermarket in Baltimore City. Further from Baltimore, Lungelo Nomvalo reports that he is still living in Johannesburg, South Africa, where he and his wife Buli were expecting their fourth child towards the end of April 2014. He is still a partner at Deloitte and Touche.

David Azad had a job change. He recently rejoined McKinsey & Company where he leads private investment activity (private equity, real assets, venture capital, etc.) for MIO Partners, McKinsey’s family office. He works in Midtown (New York City) and looks forward to staying in touch with our classmates when we venture to the City. Look him up. Also in New York, Aaron Wax reports: “Still at Paul, Weiss. Still married to Jessica Wax. Still living in the West Village. Not much else to report.” When you’re a New York attorney who bills by the hour, efficiency is paramount. Thanks for the update, Aaron! Scott Allan reports that he is still practicing community psychiatry “up here” in Burlington, Vt. and “hope[s] everyone is doing well!” Geoff Berry writes: “What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, including me.” Geoff is still living in Las Vegas and flying for Southwest Airlines. He also invites our classmates to look him up. Gus Kohilas is still in Virginia where he works as an “ER doc” at Fairfax Hospital. He and his wife Athina were expecting their third child in July 2014. David Olsen offered “really just one piece of exciting news” — that he and wife Heather welcomed their second daughter, Claire Elizabeth, in October 2013. They are still living in Virginia, where David just finished a year working on the Pakistan Desk of the Joint Staff at the Pentagon. Glad the “exciting news” is on the home front. Clearly seeking to get a jump on the whole class notes thing, Marc Lewis-DeGrace sent me a note over LinkedIn in January 2014. He is still in D.C. where he had started a new job with the U.S. Department of Transportation. Aaron Jensen wrote from San Francisco where his kids are in second grade and kindergarten. Most of the family excitement “revolves around slumber parties, chess club, tennis class, guitar lessons and just about any other activity that kids do now that we never did until much closer to middle school or beyond.” Aaron reports that he is working on a few interesting projects in San Fran and around the country and has never been busier. Aaron bumped into Hall Kesmodel on the morning ferry commute last summer and reports that Hall and his family had recently transplanted to the Jensens’ small town in Marin — an example of what Aaron termed “a small Class of ’92 world.” Matt Enna sends greetings from sunny and warm Los Angeles and reports that “Life is great in So Cal!” Matt has his own private orthopaedic surgery practice in Beverly Hills and, as of his report, was planning to run his fourth Boston Marathon in a row in April 2014. Stephen Hobbs reports that he and his wife Caroline were getting ready to uproot the family from Seattle and move to Sun Valley, Idaho. The Hobbs’ identical twin girls will be starting kindergarten and their son will be entering the third grade. Steve is with the same group managing the construction of custom homes. He also encouraged the class to “look us up and come out for some outdoor adventures” in Sun Valley. H.G. Chissell reports from that he and his family-of-four still enjoy Greater Philadelphia. H.G. works with power grid operators and utilities, from an

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office several blocks away from mine, a job which takes him to New York City almost every week. In his next project, H.G. will be working at two military bases. He and I caught up in the fall over dinner and a drink. As for me, I turned 40 back in February and 40 feels just about right. I’m still at the Philadelphia office of international law firm, Blank Rome LLP, where I enjoy working as a trial lawyer. I resolve business disputes — the easy way or the hard way. So long as nothing crazy happens in the next few days, next week Rachel, Max, 9, Asher, 3 and I will be moving from Cheltenham, Pa., ten minutes further out to Huntingdon Valley. We’ll have an extra room and a bunch of walking trails nearby. You should visit. I usually leave my own update for last, but this year I wanted to let George Hardy play us out. Though George’s update no more speaks for the class than any of ours, George’s words seemed to hit a distinct but common note. He writes of his family: “We’re doing well, the kids are getting bigger — four years old and two years old. We’re now trying to figure out schools and hoping that they [will be] enjoying writing [and reading] their class notes [at] 40 years.” Thanks, George and thank you to the great Class of ’92 — you’re fabulous at 40!

1994 Boyne Kim boyne.kim@gmail.com The Class of 1994 celebrated its 20th Reunion in 2014 and based on all the feedback I received, my fellow hounds are doing some amazing things and it was great catching up with them and hearing their stories. To start things off, I left New York City with my wife Amy in 2012 to Chicago right before my son Evander “Van” was born. Our lives completely changed when he arrived and we couldn’t be more proud despite having no life. I’m working as an account executive for a small software company called Calabrio and recently bought a home in Lakeview. This past winter has been brutal, but I have no plan to leave this place anytime soon and hope to see more Techers in town. Jason Finkelstein writes from Barcelona confirming that life is great. He’s married to Marla, will be seven years this coming September (hit Greece for their sixth anniversary). He has two kids, Ethan, 4.5, and Stella, nearly 2, and he bought a house in Marin County in August 2013. He still works for a mobile software company, Location Labs, as the vice president, marketing. “We’re doing great and still growing fast,” he says of the company. Sean Tyszko is now in a radiology private practice in Virginia Beach, Va., after serving five years in the Navy. Although he spends most of his time carting the kids to football, basketball, baseball, soccer, swimming and whatever else they are doing. His wife is a PA and works part time. Art Swartwout has spent 10 years in the Army and is probably on his last year on active duty. He lives in

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Richmond, Va., and works at Fort Lee where he’s the director of curriculum development for the Logistics Captains Career Course. Before taking the current position, he was an instructor of the same course. The team he manages has been able to make meaningful contributions to logistics officer education and he will be ending his career on a high note. He also updated us on Parham Jabari who also lives in Richmond as well. They get together for beers most weeks. Todd Tronster Hartley has stayed local in Hunt Valley working in the game industry, as well as chairing the Baltimore chapter of the International Game Developer’s Association (IGDA) running the indie game developer area of MAGFest each year. Nights and weekends have been filled with climbing, software tinkering, volunteering at Baltimore Bike Party (BBP) and continuing education via Stanford’s online offerings or an occasional seminary class. Evan Goldman has been married to Payton for 15 years. He has two wonderful kids, Jack and Emma. Jack is fourth grader at Gilman and is incredibly proud of his school and the connection they have to each other by going to the same school. Emma is a first grader at RPCS and equally happy to be at such a wonderful school. They built a house around seven years ago in Baltimore County, off Dover Road and they’ve loved being in a house they helped create. He works at Goldman & Goldman, P.A. and developed a nice firm with five lawyers. They do transactional work (corporate, real estate, estates and trusts) and litigate matters in state and federal courts in Maryland, Florida and the District of Columbia. Tom Coleman works at a Philly law firm and practices insurance coverage litigation (who would have imagined that). He also enjoys a variety of endurance sports and spending as much time as possible with his two boys. For example, he built a small, proofof-concept backyard ice rink for them and I’m not sure who was more excited about it. He is also hoping for more kids in the future. . . . Finally, as life always presents new challenges to overcome, he feels very lucky to be where he is and tries his best to do right by people. Stewart Kesmodel moved to Greenwich, Conn., in 2008. He has a four-and-a-half year-old daughter Abby and a 3 year-old son Paul who he tries to spend as much time with as possible. He got addicted to fly-fishing when he moved and has found it a heck of a lot easier to get away for versus golf. He’s trying to get back into “fighting shape” with a few races here and there and has been convinced to join 35+ soccer and lacrosse leagues this spring, which should be painful. Victor Fox has been living in Northern Virginia for the past three years with his girlfriend (now fiancée), who stole him from South Florida. He is working for his father peddling metals and tungsten and molybdenum chemicals. Surprisingly, it has been a very smooth transition. He does a lot of international travel for his job and just started taking Mandarin. “Brutal,” he says. He gets to see quite a few of our classmates from time to time, but they tend to be more of a bad influence than anything else. Prem Kumta founded Flavor Group, which is one of the top 100 experiential agencies in the world. They

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The Class of 2004 marks its first post-Gilman decade with a 10th Reunion at Bond Street Social.

do global programs with DJs and artists like Erykah Badhu, Skrillex, Tiesto, Above & Beyond, Kool Herc and on and on. Somehow he kept a wife and partner for 15 years, has a daughter, 4, and a son, 1, and another son on the way in early July. While he drank at professional levels for years, he’s also been training Capoeira for over ten, studies a lot of street dance and still goes out to hear a lot of great music. He hasn’t left San Fran and doubts he ever will. Jimmy Park lives in Bedminster, N.J., with his wife and two kids, ages 2 and 1. He works as a technical writer for a government contractor. We lost Jimmy for 20 years and recently found him again. Mel Wiggins tells us that his political ideology has undergone an evolution of sorts since 9/11/2001 and he developed a renewed appreciation for history as a result. He became a dad in 2002 and been working in the biotech industry (in various capacities) for several years now. He now considers Japan his “second home” of sorts after having had several trips and meeting some truly awesome people there. Drawing is still his primary hobby, but gaming takes up most of his free time. Brian Malone is still in Charm City, in financial services since college, working for a local hedge fund on the sales side. He tells us that he hates social media. He says it’s because he is technologically intolerant. . . . He married one of Stephen Siwinski’s (biology teacher) nieces, Meghann, and the last four years have been especially great because he was able to have two awesome little dudes and is expecting another little person in six months. Jack is his oldest at three, and his second boy, Grant, acquired his first nickname very early on in his life. His wife refers to him as Pants, short for Grantsy Pants. He still plays lacrosse, but says it’s getting harder as he is getting old. 158

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Rob Patton works in the software industry as a consultant and lives in Orange County with his wife and daughter, 7. If you’ve used a computer in the past 10 years, you’ve almost certainly at least indirectly used software he worked on — for good or bad. He’s enjoying time riding motorcycles and backpacking. Landon Davies is still in the Baltimore/D.C. area in Ellicott City. He and his wife Katie have four kids — three girls (ages 3, 6 and 9) and a boy who just turned one. Nobody should be surprised that his chosen career path involves technology. He received a computer science degree from a great school (Terps!), where he hung out with fellow ’94 classmate Neil Brench and Jay Dunning ’95. He’s spent the last 16 years developing and architecting software. Judah Adashi moved back to Baltimore for master’s and doctoral degrees in music composition at the Peabody Institute at The Johns Hopkins University, where he’s been on the faculty there in one capacity or another for almost 12 years now. He writes and teaches music and also directs a concert series in town, now coming up on its tenth season. He’s in a relationship with a terrific cellist — (“in my world, VC is the abbreviation for ‘violoncello,’” he quips) —who will hopefully join him at a reunion event. He’s fallen in love anew with Baltimore as an adult and is involved in a number of community engagement projects at JHU/ Peabody and beyond. He’s owned a house in Federal Hill since 2002, lives and dies with the Ravens and stands lovingly by the team across the street that last won a World Series a few months after we finished our stints in 1A and 1B. Mike Ruggles says same old same old here as he is still rockin’ commercial real estate investment/

development/consulting, the same industry he’s been in since college. He’s in New York City and living the dream. Kevin Robbins is living the married (still to Kate, BMS ’94)/two kids (boys Tucker and Grady, 7 and 5) / suburban dream (McLean, Va.). He spends his days working with government contractors to help them accelerate their growth. Like the old BASF commercial, “we don’t make the products . . . we make them better.” It is a far cry from the unruly hair and dead bootlegs from prior days. He is still passionate about live music — particularly jam bands — but now he scratches that itch sitting on the board of the Wolf Trap Foundation, not camping out to see the HORDE show with Mike Allan and Matt Bramhall. He is also involved (to a much lesser degree) in The Everyman Theatre in Baltimore — check it out if you haven’t already. Mike is coaching the men’s lacrosse team at UCSB and permanently moved back to Cali after a short stint in Charm City where he coached at Towson. He and wife Katie (UCSB ’06) just welcomed a new daughter and he is a very proud dad. He couldn’t make it back to the reunion and sent his love to our classmates and to the O’s and Ravens. Jake Beverage is happily married for 10 years and with two wonderful children, Luke, 6, and Claire, 2. He surfs a few days a week, enjoys time with family and friends and works. He has been in the biotechnology/ pharmaceutical industry since 1998, working in companies both large and small, having picked up a doctor of pharmacy degree on the way. He had the wonderful chance to co-found a drug discovery company in San Diego, one focused on translating the chemical diversity of the oceans into potential therapeutics. He works alongside some fantastic folks and is making some interesting headway in infectious disease. He keeps in touch with Prem, Damo, Suchy and John Ward (a.k.a. Oodi) regularly. Kris Surichamorn graduated from Princeton University with a civil engineering degree and moved to Philadelphia to work in architecture for the prize-winning firm KieranTimberlake. After completing a master of architecture degree at University of Pennsylvania, Kris worked for a variety of design and construction firms, including nine years at BLT Architects, where he was able to work on large, high-rise projects like the recently completed Revel Resort in Atlantic City, N.J. Kris married the lovely Kristen Phillips in 2010 and they moved to Los Angeles last fall, where Kristen works in special effects, props and costume fabrication for movies, T.V. and special events and Kris works for HOK, a large architecture, engineering and planning firm in Culver City. Stewart Macon moved back to Baltimore with family and his now three year-old daughter Farah goes to Bryn Mawr. He resigned from his stint at AP for a really long list of reasons. No joke — his blood pressure dropped 15 points the day he resigned. His wife is still commuting for the time being and they have a son due to arrive in early May. Since last June, he’s been Mr. Mom, which was kind of awesome for a while. Farah has been getting heavy doses of reggae, country, ’80s music and many of you will be thrilled to hear she has learned

much of House of Pain’s “Jump Around” — complete with arm pump. Childs “Chico” Walker is still at the Baltimore Sun, writing about the Ravens, Orioles and all things Baltimore sports. He’s watched the paper crumble around him as economic realities have decimated the print news industry. He still enjoys the work, which is pretty close to what he would’ve said he wanted to do as a senior at Gilman. On the personal side, he’s been happily married to Caroline, whom a lot of you have met, for 15 years now. He has two boys, Henry, 4, and Thomas (born in January) and lives in Ellicott City. Randy Michels never left Nashville. Graduated undergrad in ’98 and then went straight through to law school at Vandy. Originally, he split work between corporate stuff and intellectual property, but the IP side eventually took over. He spent the last few years almost exclusively on patent litigation, which those of you in the legal biz know is a hot area. He’s recently focused more on trademarks and started a blog with some work friends: trademarkologist.com. You can also find him on Twitter @trademarkology. He’s married to his college girlfriend who’s also a “Double Dore” (VU BA ’98, VU MBA ’05) and lives about a mile from campus in the “Vanderbubble.” He has a son James who is almost 3 and was expecting a little girl to arrive in July. Chris Neimeyer managed to launch IT career alongside life as a DJ. He recently started a new job at the School of Engineering and Applied Science at UPenn as a Linux system administrator and he is working towards network security (taking a SANS security class online), but right now he is spending most of his time learning Pearl and Python and lots of bash scripting. University life is sweet though. He’s been married for almost nine years now to his lovely Russian wife Natasha. Dan Pollard spent a few years “postdoc-ing” at NYU, then he moved back West to work at UC San Diego. Unfortunately his band Spouse then went on indefinite hiatus. On the plus side he finally managed to marry his longtime girlfriend Suzanne, and together they became obsessive rock climbers in lovely SoCal. After several years of career uncertainty, they are really psyched that they just landed faculty positions at Western Washington University in beautiful Bellingham, Wash., (on the coast between Seattle and Vancouver) and will move there later this year. Pete Yunyongying is living in Dallas teaching internal medicine at University of Texas Southwestern. He has been there a while after a brief stint in Baltimore at medical school and Rhode Island at Brown. He says that he does not have much exciting to report (no wife, no kids), just plugging away at work and doing lots of nonprofit volunteering in the community mostly in arts organizations and the children’s advocacy center. John Rosenberg’s life was unremarkably uneventful until 18 months ago. He had been working for the same venture capital firm for over 12 years, living in Palo Alto with his wife and three impossibly loved kids, carrying too much weight around the waist, driving a Subaru on weekdays and a minivan on weekends and religiously watching the Ravens on DVR every Sunday (while avoiding all calls from my family). Then his

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partners asked him to move to London to open their European office. When his wife said, “Come on, the Rosenbergs need a shaking up,” she wasn’t kidding. They moved July 2012. Six months of incredible strain and threats of familial revolt was followed by six months of toleration, which in turn has been followed by six months of joy. Now his kids have no national identity, but they sing the Star Spangled Banner every night when they brush their teeth. Their favorite sports teams are the Ravens, O’s and Chelsea Football Club. They use the “loo” . . . which makes him laugh every time it’s uttered by his two year-old daughter. Tad Whitin has been a Chesapeake Bay and harbor pilot for the past 10 years. He did meet the real Captain Phillips once; he didn’t seem to want to talk pirates. He has a 10 year-old daughter and seven year-old son (who may be going to Gilman starting in middle school) from a starter wife. He lives within walking distance to Gilman in Roland Park with girlfriend Carrie. Matt Wise lives in Los Angeles and plays in a folk-funk duet called Yukata with girlfriend Ceeca. She plays keys and sings, he plays guitar and sings and plays harmonica and taps on things with his feet. He was in a band called Get Licious, which had some music on TV: three songs on MTV’s “The Hills,” three on CW shows, one on funnyordie.com. Their record is on iTunes still . . . they did some good stuff but it was time to move onto a new musical chapter. So they play out live now and then. He has a studio at home and is DJ-ing around town. He announced the news that he will be a dad this year and he is fired up! Will Helfrich hopes that each and every one of us roots purple and black and orange and black! In May, Will moved with his beautiful girlfriend Megan (an opera singer from Iowa . . . What?) to San Diego, Calif. He is heading out to keep an eye on the Beverages (just kidding Jake!) and he will be pursuing a career as a golf pro. No, not as a PGA tour professional, but as a teaching pro and course manager. Megan can continue her singing career and possibly work on her doctorate as well! Josh Radding moved back to New York City and bailed on his job at Apple a couple years ago. He spent some time chilling, traveling and catching up on life. Yasmine got pregnant during the hurricane, so they bought a little house in Brooklyn, and Josh and Yasmine now have an awesome baby girl. They just found out her Irish twin is on the way this fall. :) Josh also commented on fellow classmate Kevin McCormick. In 2003, he saw Kevin McCormick’s artwork at Burning Man. It was amazing. He was a genius and Josh feels blessed to have seen his astounding contributions and to have felt the joy that he created. Mike Himelfarb has been teaching English, theater and film for the past six years at Moses Brown, an outstanding Quaker school with a 230 year history (it’s one of the oldest prep schools in the U.S.). Dina (his wife) finished her residency and got a job as an ER doctor at Memorial Hospital, and we had two more sons — Jack is now six, Charlie, 4, and Thomas nine months — and although he loves to teach, he was born to be a dad. He misses Baltimore and living closer to family,

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but adores Providence, especially as longstanding members of Red Sox Nation thanks to Bostonian college roommates, although he still prefers the Ravens to the Patriots and was lucky enough to take his dad to Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans for his birthday (sorry about the whole losing power thing, totally his fault). Todd Robin lives in Los Angeles these days. He says he knows the entire Frozen soundtrack by heart, not to mention the dance moves he throws around with his ladies when he blasts “Let It Go” (his ladies being the blonde and young (yeah, real young, 5 and 2) ones who call him daddy-o). Allen West went to a subsidiary of Sumitomo Chemical in Phoenix, where he’s worked since 2007. He has a daughter Cammy who is bilingual and learning Spanish and Mandarin as well . . . and speaks a very, ahem, colorful form of English at times. Jamie Riepe worked in the public markets, then in private markets . . . now working at an edtech company. Along the way he lived in San Francisco, Atlanta and now D.C. He married a lovely lass who hails from D.C. and has three girls (5, 4, 1) and lives in a literal house of estrogen. The Orioles and Ravens are the last bastion of his manhood. . . . He got to New Orleans for the Super Bowl last year where he saw both Rosenberg and Himelfarb. Paul Lee is living the dream with no wife and kids. He moved to College Park in the process of getting a liquor store near D.C. Prior to this, he stayed local in Towson, where he spent time DJing at the local bars. Will Hsu is now in Hong Kong and has been there since Jan 2012. He and two other partners started a small fund that is developing and investing into natural resource projects in emerging and frontier markets in Southeast and Central Asia. Essentially they are focused on energy, oil and gas, mining, water, waste and infrastructure. Even though he lives in Hong Kong, he spends about half of the time in Philippines, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and Myanmar. Will and his wife don’t have kids, but are raising a golden doodle. Arif Joshi still loves the Broncos . . . and still gets depressed when we lose all these Super Bowls! He has been in New York for 13 years doing emerging market asset management. Mark Cornes began a new career in 2013, taking past concepts into the native and web app world, developing code for a select group of clients. He’s since merged his company and code with a well-seasoned CIO at Panthera Technologies. His focus now is mobile and IT related technologies that improve business efficiency. This sales philosophy has led him to a mobile-tobusiness text messaging company called TxtmeQuick too, aligning well with what he’s done over the years. He lives in Pasadena, Md.; daughter Hannah Garland was born in January 2008 and son Logan Wyatt followed two years later in March 2010. “They are both cute, blonde and exactly like me, so you might want to keep your kids away from mine,” he says . . . or he might do it for you. In an effort to keep them on the straight and narrow, they’re enrolled at a good church school called St.Paul’s Lutheran in Glen Burnie. Matt Bramhall is in Hunt Valley with wife and daughter Hadley who turned 2. He’s working for a

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The Class of 2009 gathers for its 5th Reunion, the first of many more to come.

small investment firm in town and has been for quite some time. Mark Wertheimer moved to Steamboat Springs, Colo., to take a “real job” as associate director for an outdoor-based nonprofit called Rocky Mountain Youth Corps and he absolutely loves it! He married his beautiful wife Kim Brooks in 2010 (“I don’t blame her for keeping her last name, in fact my parents are considering changing their name to Brooks,” says Mark). She manages an organic farm and helps Mark mix in some real food to battle with the doughnuts he so enjoys. They have a three year-old boy, Henry, and a five-month old girl, Alice. They’re pretty cool if you like that whole super cute kid thing. Mitch Whiteman is still in Charm City. While he never imagined settling back in Balty, it’s worked out very well. He works at an investment firm in Fells Point with Brett and Bond. He spends lots of time on broad community involvement . . . one of his favorites is KIPP — a charter school that positively changes the life trajectories of Baltimore City school children — http:// www.kippbaltimore.org – http://www.kipp.org . Please come visit! He married a McDonogh girl in 2008, Whitney. They have a two year-old daughter, Mallory, and just welcomed baby #2, Nadia, this year. No Tech in their future. . . . Raf Haciski is blessed with three beautiful girls (9, 7, 5) and lives in Haddonfield, N.J., a very quaint, suburban town about 15 minutes outside of Philly. He’s heavily involved with community-related entities (Boys and Girls Club, Urban Promise, church, etc.) and is also active in Haddonfield, serving as commissioner of the second and third grade girls league (big timer, I know!), as well as PA announcer for all of the grades.

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Hugh Cole took a job with a real estate investment firm in D.C. about two years ago, commuted for a few months until his wife Liza found a job at the Brookings Institution. They decided to move down to Bethesda, where we’ve been living since. He has a son, Spencer, who is the light of his life and all in all, life is pretty great. Dyson Dryden married Anna McKnight in 2011 and currently splits his time between Baltimore and New York City. He works with classmate Dave Zinreich at Black Diamond Financial, LLC and serves as CFO of Capitol Acquisition Corp. II. Mike Kim married wife Grace in 2010 and has a beautiful and completely insane 19-month old baby girl, Cameron, who is keeping him busy 24/7. In 2012, he moved to Park Slope, Brooklyn, and joined the army of parents running down young folks with City Mini strollers. He hasn’t purchased any skinny jeans yet, but it’s on his list. If any of you are in his ’hood, give him a shout! Regarding work, he and Grace are both corporate clones in the financial rat race. Marc Civin is an art professor at Maryland Institute College of Art. Next academic year he will be the acting director of the Master of Fine Art Curatorial Practice program. His brother and parents are still close by in Baltimore as well! Djillali “Will” Zerhouni moved to Columbia, Md. and sold his data analytics start-up in the biopharmaceutical space in June of last year. He recently launched another start-up. He delivered the Cotton Lecture in 2012 and focused on American entrepreneurship (which, after these past 13 crazy years politically, is still the best, most dynamic and quintessentially American thing that we have to

export to the rest of the world). He went to the Super Bowl in Nawlins 2013 with his family for one of the best weekends of his life. (Jacoby’s back, baby!) While back in Maryland, he managed to catch up with Mitchell, Hugh, Kevin, David Mir (who worked with him at the data analytics start-up), Brad, Stewart and others. Just this past September, son Gabriel started first grade at Gilman. As much as he loved his Gilman experience, he thinks Gilman has only gotten better since we left. Devin Balkcom graduated from Johns Hopkins with majors in international relations and computer science and then studied robotics at Carnegie Mellon. He has been a professor at Dartmouth College since 2004, with research projects that have included exact optimal trajectories for vehicles, sensor-guided teaching of human motion, robot origami folding, knot-tying and cloth flattening and folding. Married last year to the wonderful Wynne Washburn, he is the father of one very loud and very cute daughter, Zela (14 months). Lenny Kagan got heavy into photography, started researching the equipment and the software used to create high quality 360º virtual tours. He started Supreme Scene Virtual Tours in 2012 and has been working very hard on building and growing the business ever since. He produces all kinds of customized virtual tours and he’s a Google certified business view photographer (street view for inside businesses). Lenny is married and is a new dad to Annabelle Carter Kagan, born on August 27, 2013! Parham Jaberi is in Richmond, Va., serving as a local health district director for the Virginia Department of Health. He moved to Virginia in 2010 following his public health training in New Orleans and subsequent work with the Louisiana Office of Public Health. Luke Suchy now lives full time in Boulder, Colo., with his wife and kids Rose, 1.5 and Levi, four months. He is pretty much Mr. Mom right now and loving’ it until his next step in the design world. Dave Mir and wife Analia welcomed their first child Ethan and now reside in Virginia. Ryan Isaac moved to Phoenix in late 2010, where he works for the Arizona Diamondbacks. He got married in January 2013 and somehow convinced a New Yorker to move to the desert. Brad Mowbray and wife Meg welcomed their second son Tyler, who is keeping them busy along with brother Chase. Brad recently took a new job in Lancaster, Pa. and will be moving his family from Arlington to Amish country later this year. After attending F&M, Tommy Coyle began his career in the technology field working for Savvis Communications where, over the past 14 years, he became a leading expert in the financial and commercial aspects of the managed hosting and datacenter industry. He served in many roles over the years including director of finance and delivered the company’s first private cloud offering as director of managed hosting in 2008. Over that span, the company grew enormously to being the largest managed hosting and datacenter provider in the world. Until just last year, Tommy served as vice president of commercial development, covering all aspects of product pricing, contracting and deal

structuring. Recently, Tommy founded a consulting company which advises and manages corporate IT pricing/ contracting negotiations on behalf VC’s, private equity as well as mid and enterprise sized companies. Tommy is happily married to his wife Brooke whom he met at work 14 years ago and now has two children Mia, 4 and Tommy Jr., 2. In 2012 they moved back to the NOVA area to be near his family back in Baltimore and they are fortunate to spend time with them weekly. John Kim moved to New York City after graduating from Chicago, working in banking/finance since. Last year, started a new private equity firm. He married in 2010 and has a boy, Philip, who is just over a year old. John Bond moved back to Baltimore with wife Nina and son Johnny and now works at Brown Brothers with Mitch and Brett. He’s excited to be back home and looking forward to the reunion and the 2014 O’s! David Zinreich joined Dyson Dryden at Black Diamond Financial as a registered investment advisor in 2013. He was lucky in love finding girlfriend Angelica in 2004, and they have been together ever since. They have two dogs and live in Owings Mills three miles from his parents and four miles from his sister. He still manages to go skiing in Colorado once a year with Tad and Dyson.

1996 Lee Kowarski kowarski@kasina.com I only received updates from a few folks, but lots of exciting news: Sean Kiernan, who continues to work at Impact Sports in Sherman Oaks, Calif., welcomed Julian Edward Kiernan to his family in late January. Daron Hines and his wife expected their first child (a daughter) in late May. Daron continues to work at General Mills. John Battaglia and his wife also expected their first child (in July). Brett Brandau joined Citibank where he serves as senior vice president of existing customer credit card marketing. Brett still lives outside of Wilmington with his wife Jen and son Turner. Evan Kreitzer also switched jobs in 2013, moving to Direct Mortgage Loans in Hunt Valley this past September. Evan remains in Owings Mills with his wife Keren and sons Coby and Sam (who share his passion for the Ravens). He reports that Chris Tully is still living in Homeland with his wife Jodi and daughter Spencer. Perhaps the best news for our class from this past year is that after undergoing chemotherapy for brain cancer, Spencer is now officially cancer free! I know that the Tully family greatly appreciates the support that they have received from everyone in their Gilman family. Please keep Spencer in your thoughts and follow along at http://spencergrace1. blogspot.com/. Jake Rothwell has moved back to the U.S. (Houston), where he continues to work for International SOS, now serving as industry director for energy,

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mining infrastructure and maritime. He married Erin Gillin in July. John Raiti continues to work on developing robot applications for the disabled. He insists that he is not working on robots that will take over the world . . . we shall see. His work was recently featured in a TED talk which you can view at www.ted.com/talks/ henry_evans_and_chad_jenkins_meet_the_robots_for_ humanity. Jason Haas has started working on his Ph.D. at the MIT Media Lab, possibly working on civic education through games. He and his wife Jessica are living in a dorm, taking care of students. While I was skeptical of this move, he “could not love it more.” In his limited free time, he is biking, improvising, drumming and (hopefully) losing to me in our fantasy baseball league. As always, you can follow what Greg Plitt is up to by simply Google-ing his name or going to www.gregplitt. com. He is one of the top fitness models in the world and is a successful businessman, entrepreneur and actor, living in Burbank. Similarly, check out www.savingabel. com or www.tatcodesign.com for information about Scott Bartlett’s latest musical or entrepreneurial endeavors. John Apostolides has his own plastic and reconstructive surgery practice in San Diego, where he lives with his wife Carolyn and daughters Athena and Bijoux. Patrick Rodgers and his wife Brooke remain in Baltimore with their two daughters and two sons (one of whom started first grade at Gilman this year). Patrick runs Hill and Company, his family’s residential real estate company. Kevin Frank, who still lives in Dallas and serves as a lawyer for an energy company, recently flew up to New York to visit me and take in a Knicks/ Wizards game. John Boyle is expanding the IDF Walk for Primary Immunodeficiency with locations around the country. You should join a team at www.WalkforPI.org and support this important cause. I hope to be walking with him at the New York City walk on October 26. Speaking of New York City, a number of Class of ’96ers are up in New York with me. Eric Holloway, John Wise and I have all gotten involved in the food and beverage world in one way or another. Eric serves as beverage director for The Heath and Gallow Green at The McKittrick Hotel (which is home of “Sleep No More”). John, who lives in the East Village, has spent the past year doing freelance cultural insights/semiotics work and doing strategic consulting for a number of businesses, including MillerCoors, General Mills and Sony. He has also served as “brand consigliere” for the restaurant group behind several wonderful restaurants (L’Apicio, L’Artusi and dell’anima). In addition my “day job” running my consulting firm, kasina, I am an a member of the programming committee for the James Beard Foundation, where I bring world-class chefs from across the country in to cook amazing dinners at the James Beard House in New York City. I also serve as president of the kasina Youth Foundation for Financial Literacy (my company’s nonprofit organization). You can follow me on Twitter (@kowarski) or Instagram (kowarski) to learn more.

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Finally, I would like to acknowledge the passing of our classmate, Mark Kim, in March. Having known Mark since first grade, it was tremendously sad and shocking to learn of his death. I know that the thoughts and condolences of the entire Class of ’96 are with the Kim family.

1998 Chad Prather prather.chad@gmail.com First let me apologize for not submitting class notes last year. I was going to write them, but then there was this thing that happened with a little goat named Chester, so naturally I couldn’t write the notes anymore. All’s well now though. So weddings first: Congratulations are due to Jamie Grantham on the occasion of his wedding to Kim Foster in the summer of 2014. Sudhir Desai and wife Sofía were happily married in September 2013. Suds is still living in Baltimore and working for Cisco. Tim Kurz and wife Leidy married in 2012 and are now living in D.C. Tim works on behalf of human rights. Todd Morrill married Ana Lucía Alvarez and is hiding out in Colombia. Todd runs a programming company called StaunchRobots (staunchrobots.com). Sam Wilson and wife Amanda were married last October in Greenwich, Conn. The Wilsons currently reside in New York City. Mark Stamidis and Kathy Vossos were married in Delaware (Kathy’s home state). Mark and Kathy live in Parkville, celebrating not only their nuptials but also Kathy’s recent achievement of a Ph.D. from JHU’s School of Public Health. Last (and perhaps least), Stephen Burns married Suzanne Lovern on March 1 in Richmond, Va. Blessings upon Suzanne for this act of kindness. (Love you, Burnsy.) Present for the festivities at Steve and Suzanne’s wedding were Scott Homa and Alex Iliff. Alex, wife Lisa and son Grey recently relocated from balmy Minneapolis to Manhattan. Alex didn’t tell me this. I just know it to be true. Will Spencer and wife Katie were present for the Stamidis-Vossos festivities. Will recently adopted a cat and bought a car. That’s the update. Glorious and true. Collin Bishop is now a producer and board operator for Hearst Radio’s WBAL-AM, WIYY-HD4 and WBAL.com in Baltimore, Maryland. He is also the proud father of five year-old son Anthony (superhero and future teacher) and three year-old daughter Mackenzie (current and future princess) and proud husband of wife Rebecca (registered nurse at The Kennedy Krieger Institute). You can also find Collin as a “tweeter of reason” @Collin_Bishop. Stuart Cherry and wife Stephanie happily welcomed their second son, Jared Dylan Cherry, on August 27, 2013. Stuart is practicing law in Baltimore at Rosenberg Martin Greenberg, LLP. Marshall Johnson moved to Philadelphia, bought a car, occasionally sleeps on his old couch in NY, wants a

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Bill Paternotte ’63, Andrea Bolis, Victor Abiamiri '03, Brooks Paternotte ’90.

dog but is not allowed to have one and successfully completed a 20-year vaccine for typhoid — taking the vaccine, not inventing it (as that would be a bigger something). Marshall will be in Accra, Ghana, until the 5th of July, whereupon he shall return with great purpose “to clean up the mess you have all created on the 4th. Please don’t rob my house while I’m away.” Landis Kauffman, living in Brooklyn with wife Keren, is managing design and construction for Louis Vuitton in Latin America and throughout the southern U.S. [Katie, when you read this, know that I have already volunteered you for LV purse field-testing. This is how much I love you. And when Landis says yes, then we shall know how much he loves me.] Dan Diamond is living in D.C. where he runs a small news team and contributes as a writer for Forbes, among other sites. Dan mainly covers health care reform, but he also dabbles in sports. Jonathan Cooper is living in Mt. Washington with wife Sarah (BMS ’98) and their two children, Ben and Emma. Ben is in the second grade at Gilman and Emma will be starting kindergarten at Bryn Mawr in the fall. Jonathan owns a software development company (ChargeLogic), which provides credit card processing software and cloud services to mid-market businesses. The Coopers also have a dog (Bailey), but she attends neither Gilman nor Bryn Mawr. Craig Langrall will be spending the whole of the summer (when not in his law office) digging into the earthen land — planting gardens and growing crops — outside his family’s new home in Anne Arundel County. Finally and ever happily, with the blessing of wife Ania (who remains a saint) and daughter Lucy (who is approaching age five!), Craig has decided to parlay his

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love of honey and buzzing things into an adventurous side career as “Uncle Gleekeeper, Master Beekeeper.” In fact, Craig could inspire a new character in one of Sandy London’s next stories. Sandy has two books (authored as C. Alexander London) coming out for young readers this summer. Both will be published by Scholastic in the Tides of War series. The stories are realistic action-adventure tales, like Sandy’s Dog Tags series, except instead of being about military working dogs they’re about the Navy’s marine mammal program (i.e. bomb-detecting dolphins, search-andrecovery sea lions and yes . . . Navy SEALs). For slightly older readers, Penguin has just released Sandy’s next book for teens. “Guardian,” written under the name Alex London, is the sequel to last year’s “Proxy” (which was picked by the American Library Association as one of the year’s Best Books for Teens and Top Ten Books for Reluctant Young Adult Readers). Finally, Sandy is part of a cohort working to establish Gilman’s first Gay Alumni Network, which will connect LGBT alumni from Gilman, Bryn Mawr and Roland Park and their allies, as well as provide support for current Gilman students through the student-run Gay-Straight Alliance. Anyone interested in getting involved should touch base with Sandy. (I would also like to mention that Sandy and his partner of 10 years, Tim, will be getting married this summer. Cheers!) More reason for cheer, Viraj Mehta and Kathryn McDougal happily welcomed their second daughter, Rosalie Josephine, on September 12, 2013. Eric Parvis and wife Nancy moved back to the Philly area in March 2013. Eric is now working at Chester County Hospital in the emergency department after working in Arlington, Va., for the past four years.

Wally Pinkard just moved to Mt. Washington and is the head of marketing for the World Trade Center Institute. Randy Resnik works as a sales manager at Wells Fargo Home Mortgage in Baltimore. He and wife Stephanie recently moved to Woodbine, Md. Butch Trusty left his position as education program director with The Joyce Foundation to become the vice-president of network impact at CEE-Trust, an emerging network of cities pursuing the rapid growth of high-quality schools for urban students. In this role Butch develops core programming services and provides consultation to network members. Butch will remain in Chicago for the foreseeable future and can be reached at butchtrusty@gmail.com. Matthew Van Dyke released his first film, “Not Anymore: A Story of Revolution,” which he filmed in Syria. The documentary is “an award-winning short film that features the story of the Syrian struggle for freedom as experienced by a 32-year-old rebel fighter, Mowya and a 24-year-old female journalist, Nour, in Aleppo, Syria. The film is about why the Syrian people are fighting for their freedom, told through the emotional words of two powerful characters whose lives have been turned upside down and torn apart by war.” [I watched the film after receiving Matthew’s update. www.syrianrevolutionfilm.com. Truly very powerful.] Matthew continues to work in various capacities for the Syrian Revolution and he himself is the subject of a feature documentary entitled “Point and Shoot,” which premiered at Tribeca Film Festival in April 2014. Justin Short: This good man continues to educate the young people of Roland Park Country School. Back at the home site, wife Annie and toddler Hudson are well, if also curious about Justin’s endeavor to rescue the snow leopards and wild pandas of the world and then bring them together in bonds of friendship. Curious myself about the effort, I asked Justin to reveal his strategy for capture. “The strong arm of the law,” he said, “and the health exchanges!” Then he cited the Hittites and wished wellness upon the O’s. Congrats to Kevin Culbertson and wife Tina on the birth of little Zoe, sister of Ty, this past spring. Tina did all the work. Kevin spent the duration of Tina’s labor air-guitaring the theme from “Top Gun.” Upon delivery he told the doctor, “You are a great swordsman.” Back at home, Kevy-C entertains Ty and Zoe with a series of self-acted skits. Among the favorites: “The Many Adventures of Buffalo Pony,” “Hippos Are People, Too” and “Chicken Finna Eat’cha If Ya Doesn’t Eat’m First.” Happy times also for Nick Funk and wife Katie who welcomed son Albie in December 2013. Despite advanced warning from big brother Brennan, little Albie still is not used to the throttling “m’huh-HAHs” that boom o’er the land whenever Nick should find himself amused, as by thoughts of cows or by a toaster springing toast. Thankfully, Nick makes other noises too, soothing ones — of puffins chirping, doves cooing and dolphins clicking — all which bring the wee ones back from fear. Never fearful but possibly unwell, Tom Prevas hosted a Disney’s Frozen party for eight toddler girls this past spring. Happily, the Prevases added another

little girl to the mix in July! It is Tom’s wish that Lily’s sister be named “Delicate Sunflower Prevas.” Other news from Tom: Moved to Homeland; tried for no apparent reason to read a book about the Hadron Particle Collider; still playing goalie in a men’s soccer league; working at DLA Piper on environmental litigation/compliance and real estate transactions; and testified in Annapolis on behalf of the Maryland State Bar Association and domestic violence victims in favor of a bill that would criminalize “revenge porn” (which can only be described as a very sick and unclean social malady). Less seriously, Tom remains ecstatic that BronyCon 2014 will return to Baltimore yet again this August. Tom, Justin, Kevy-C, Funk and I will attend as usual. Because Friendship is Magic! Which leaves me (Chad Prather). I somehow managed to be named Nashville High School Teacher of the Year in May 2013. Children everywhere reacted with shock and horror; teeth were ground and gnashed; and the last unicorn was driven into the sea. Mindful of their awe, I teach every lesson with my plaque in hand and make students address me by titles of glory and honor. More personally, the Prather family has grown. Sam’s sister Lucy was born in January 2013. Lucy is wee and happy but also fierce and steamroller-ish. I won’t be surprised if she bites other children to get their toys. It is pretty clear that Sam likes Lucy, but he remains uncertain of her, distrustful, like he is with the potty. But I’d say he’s been a very good big brother. And he sounds like a muppet, which makes us all happier. As for Katie, she remains long-suffering in my presence.

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