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SCHOOL OF MARYLAND 822 West Lake Avenue Baltimore, MD 21210 410.377.5192 www.boyslatinmd.com BOARD OF TRUSTEES Gregory S. Horning, President Frank S. Jones, Jr. ’77, First Vice President Jonathan P. Murray ’13 H, Treasurer Charles F. Black, Sr. ’73, Assistant Treasurer Georgette D. Kiser, Secretary Geoffrey H. Brent ’77, Assistant Secretary Richard H. Bagby ’82 James R. Brooks ’73 James A. Callahan, Jr. ’71, Alumni Association President Brandon F. Gaines ’72 Thomas M. Gaines ’82 Kathy H. Gray G. Todd Guntner ’72 Nicholas G. King Blair Iodice, Parents’ Association President Andrew Makris Sara L. Martin Jeffrey C. Mason ’81 Warner P. Mason ’12 H William H. May ’60 James E. McDonnell II ’45 Walker S. Mygatt Robert B. Naeny, Jr. ’73 David Oestreicher Stephen W. Shaw J. Duncan Smith ’73 Peter B. Snyder David A. Ward
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MAGAZINE We have enjoyed another fantastic year here on Lake Avenue, and I hope that this magazine helps you connect both to previous experiences of Boys’ Latin along with the school of today and tomorrow.
POSTINGS Welcome to our first edition of the Boys’ Latin Magazine, our community-wide source of printed news. While Boys’ Latin has had other publications in the past, this refreshed format focuses on our broad Boys’ Latin School community – alumni and students, faculty and staff, and families and friends. With two editions each year in summer and winter, the magazine will feature stories that highlight what’s at the forefront for our school plus other campus updates, including alumni and development news. Showcasing some of the best of Boys’ Latin in our people and programs, we highlight several milestones of this past year. On the pages that follow, you will read about Bob Shriver ’69, who has retired as head varsity lacrosse coach after an extraordinary 36 years at the helm, and Drew Haugh ’77, who has retired from Boys’ Latin after 30 years of dedicated service as a teacher and coach. You will learn about the experiences of our students in the stories on Commencement and our end of the year festivities, highlights of various co-curricular activities including the arts and athletics, along with various honors and
awards. Last and certainly not least, we have created an extended section that celebrates our alumni – from a recap of Alumni Homecoming weekend to summaries of the various alumni awards to a detailed section of class notes by year of graduation. We have enjoyed another fantastic year here on Lake Avenue, and I hope that this magazine helps you connect both to previous experiences of Boys’ Latin along with the school of today and tomorrow. We are incredibly proud of the work of our students and faculty, as we are of the contributions of dedicated alumni and friends. Together, we make Boys’ Latin a place where our mission and motto – Esse Quam Videri “To Be, Rather Than To Seem” – come alive in the daily experiences that we share. Enjoy the remaining days of summer. I look forward to seeing you soon.
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All the best,
Christopher J. Post / Headmaster The Class of 2015 processing in for Commencement Exercises.
SUMMER 2015 FEATURES
CONNECTIONS
04 Closing 2014-2015
30 Homecoming Weekend
Drew Haugh & Retirements Closing Convocation Faculty Awards
06 Commencement Colleges 2014-2015 Awards
10 Leadership Learnings 12 Long Live the King! Celebrating Bob Shriver
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20 CAMPUS NEWS / 18 Maroon & White Days 20 One Love 22 What Works? 24 Sports Recap 26 Senior Night Live 27 Something to Write Home About
30 35 Laker Golf Outing 36 Campaign Update 37 Class Notes
28 Music in the Key of Boys 28 Academic Honors BOYSLATINMD.COM
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Susan Brown Receives the Kotras Award
UPPER SCHOOL STUDENT AWARDS: Socratic Award for Pursuit of Knowledge Parker Hopkins
Woodward Cup for Effort in Three Sports Colton Haugh
Legacy Award for his Legacy at Boys’ Latin Max Marshall
A. Mason Lebrun Award for the Outstanding Junior Athlete Dom Maggio and Andrew Murrow
Zakary A. O. DeGross Award for Compassion & Dedication Chase Bailey Jennifer Brock Award for Perseverance, Courage & Generosity Michael Knott Alexander K. Barton Award for Strong Character & High Ideals Michael Morsberger
C. Markland Kelly Award for Contributions to BL Athletics Joey Celentano Jack Williams Cup for Sportsmanship Jerel Archer and Anthony Wyler Coaches Cup for Teamwork & Leadership Patrick Spencer
Laker-to-Laker Buddy Award Drew Gray
FACULTY AWARDS: MENTORING AND EXCELLENCE Lower School Kimberlee Pierce Middle School Ryan Hopkins Upper School Matt LaFreniere Rookie Teacher of the Year Matthew Stone Kotras Award for Excellence in Teaching Susan Brown FACULTY GRANT AWARDS Ford Fellowship Eric Whitehair Brooks Faculty Enrichment Kristin Tubman Summer Grants Jimmy Currie Jennifer Streeter Jean Campbell Faculty Enrichment Sally Brackins 4
SERVICE AWARDS (FOR 20+ YEARS): 20 YEARS Helen Potter Kathy Anderson Bill Freeman Gina Molling Mary Wiglesworth 25 YEARS Susan Brown Marta Cardarelli 30 YEARS Joyce Barnett Stephen Dubin Drew Haugh Don Rickels 35 YEARS Jimmy Currie 40 YEARS Bobby Shriver
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Closing of a Great Year by Sarah Woods
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n a mid-May tradition, we marked the year’s last “one school” gathering of all students, faculty and staff in Closing Convocation. Seniors proudly paired hand-in-hand with an admiring kindergarten or pre-first buddy and processed together. Smiles, excitement, applause and laughter filled the Iglehart Center as we celebrated the end of the year and recognized faculty and staff accomplishments. The genuine joy of teaching and the genuine joy of learning were unmistakable as thunderous applause from the entire Boys’ Latin community met the announcement of various faculty milestones and awards. Fourthgrader Edwin Snitker ’23 stole the show with his powerful words as he presented the Laker Buddy Award to his “senior buddy” Drew Gray ’15. We thanked Student Body President Charley Hughes ’15 for his outstanding leadership and introduced Michael Morsberger ’16 as next year’s student president, signified by the “Passing of the Gavel” from one student body president to the next.
The entire community gave sincere thanks for the service of long-time Lakers who will be retiring after this year. Headmaster Post concluded the ceremony by thanking our incredible faculty. In particular, he recognized faculty and staff who have reached milestones in years of service of five years and above. He noted “…every day, you bring your very best to our boys and set an example for them of what it means to live a life of purpose and dedication.” The entire community gave sincere thanks for the service of long-time Lakers who will be retiring after this year. We recognized and bid a fond farewell to Linda Imhoff who for the last decade has been our administrative assistant in College Counseling and to Jim Haluck for his seven years as a science teacher like no other, with his high level of commitment to experiential learning and quirky sense of humor. After 30 years of teaching and coaching at Boys’ Latin, it is with great admiration and affection that we celebrate Drew Haugh ’77 for his lasting impact.
ON THE RETIREMENT OF DREW HAUGH ’77 by Christopher J. Post (excerpts from his retirement farewell on June 2, 2015)
DREW HAUGH has touched the lives of generations of Lakers over his 30 years of teaching science, health and physical education; coaching football, wrestling, lacrosse and volleyball. While Drew is not entirely comfortable in this spotlight, we would do those generations of young men whom he has touched a great injustice if we didn’t share a little bit of what’s made their relationships with him so special. Drew’s humility is commendable. When I mistakenly credited him with introducing volleyball to BL, Drew was quick to say, “The true BL legend, Hugh ‘Snuffy’ Gelston did that. When I stopped coaching football, I asked Snuffy if I could coach volleyball. He said, ‘No way, you know nothing about volleyball.’ I told him I knew nothing about football, but he let me coach that. It wasn’t until the end of the year after the athletic banquet in June where I had given my farewell to football speech that Snuffy grabbed me as I was leaving and said, ‘Oh, by the way, you are coaching the volleyball team this fall.’ I said, ‘I thought you said I didn’t know anything about volleyball.’ Snuff said, ‘You don’t, but Kelly Smeresky doesn’t want to be the head coach because she doesn’t like to give speeches, so you are the head coach, but make sure you stay out of Kelly’s way.’ That is a true story, and how I ended up coaching volleyball!”
Along with humility, there’s a kind of energy that Drew brings to his interactions with students. It’s a special energy, almost as if he has been struck by lightning more than once – he has. The fact is that Drew has a unique way that is both disarming to the youngest of our students and endearing to our older boys. The care Drew has for each group – and individually for each student – shines through. Drew turned laxers into FOAMERS and convinced boys that playing with passion and heart and wild-eyed enthusiasm was the way to do it. After lacrosse games Drew would present players with “game sticks” – literally twigs, sticks or branches – as symbols to remember a contribution they made, whether it was as simple as a great play or as meaningful and poignant as how one teammate supported another. Drew’s sayings are, of course, epic. While we could write an entire citation on these alone, I offer one to illustrate the many. When his outgunned and undersized varsity football team was preparing to face Calvert Hall, he famously called the boys together and said, “…If you’re gonna go after Moby Dick, you better bring the tartar sauce.” That outgunned and undersized squad harpooned the Cardinals with a late field goal to win 3-0. There are unconfirmed reports that Drew is the only football coach in history to ever be showered in a tartar sauce bath! You know, if you talk to the boys who have played for or have been taught by Drew, they would tell you that “Coach Haugh” always found a way to make it fun.
LEFT: The friend The various props, sayings and mentor always on t-shirts or motivational CENTER: The senior quotes in the huddle were in 1977 never meant for a wider audience…It was always for RIGHT: The focused coach in 2015 the team. Whether it was in the classroom or on the field, Drew forged individual connections with and among the boys to form a collective connection. He established that the boys were part of something way bigger – way more important than themselves. Drew sees and believes this too. He has a deep and abiding connection to Boys’ Latin as a place bigger than himself – a place that changes lives. He believes in the boys and in our school. That inspired him to give so much of himself – whether it was endless weekends of Junior League wrestling or dyeing his moustache pink as one of our boys conquered cancer. For Drew, it’s off to “follow the sun” down in Ocean City. For those of us left behind – colleagues, friends and the countless boys and men whose lives he has touched – we will try to continue to bring even a little of the passion that he has shared and write a few legendary stories of our own. After all, Drew, you can’t make this stuff up!
He established that the boys were part of something way bigger – way more important than themselves. BOYSLATINMD.COM
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Valedictorian Conner Ward
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n June 6th, parents gathered early with beaming smiles and relief at the beautiful day after a week of rain. For the graduates, the day began with hugs and well wishes as faculty helped with bow ties and boutonnieres in the Alumni House, then the annual class photo of the graduates, followed by the pomp and circumstance as Sounding Brass began the prelude. Bagpiper Andrew Shriver McGowan (BL Class of 2012) led the center-aisle processional of BL’s administration, board members, faculty, staff and Class of 2015. Joy, pride and excitement were palpable with three tents filled with graduates, parents, family, friends, trustees, faculty, staff and alumni.
COMMENCEMENT AN ENDING & BEGINNING FOR THE CLASS OF 2015 by Sarah Woods
“The class of 2015 has left an indelible mark on our school as scholars and leaders; artists and actors; athletes and musicians. Truly, these are good boys who’ve grown to be great young men.” CHRISTOPHER POST / HEADMASTER
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Headmaster Chris Post began the Commencement Exercises by thanking and recognizing the parents and grandparents for all their care and support that culminated in this momentous celebration. In his keynote address, Valedictorian Conner Ward touched all with letters he shared as a way to “say thank you, but even more so to put my experience at BL into perspective and to give myself some closure.” As diplomas were presented, Headmaster Post shared a personal comment about each and every one of the 80 graduates. The comments are honed from reflections of teachers, coaches and advisors, and the sentiments speak to the essence of each young man with humor,
VALEDICTORIAN CONNER WARD’S LETTERS
love and pride. Over the past five years, it has become a beautiful and moving tradition. The crowd was also treated to one last musical moment by our Senior Jazz Ensemble (Austin Campodonico, Justin Dunawa, Naylor Finnerty,Tyler Jarmin, Ikechi Ndukwu, Josh Smith and Richie Wiklund, plus underclassmen Josiah Bedford, Cody Caslon, Robbie Dittmar and Noah Vilceus). At Senior Farewell, Senior Class Dean Beau Dagenais offered comments to the Class of 2015, including: “Thank you to the Class of 2015 for filling my year with love. Thank you for all of the joy and the pain, the success and the challenges. I’m better because of you. This I believe. While this feels like a final farewell and a goodbye, it really isn’t. Tennyson says, ‘I am a part of all I’ve met’ and he’s right, of course. You will always be a part of me, and BL will always be a part of you.…You are ready, as you leave the friendly confines of 822 West Lake Ave, to continue to compose your lives in a way that brings you peace, happiness and love. Like our boy Ralph Waldo Emerson says, ‘Nothing can bring you peace but yourself.’ Embrace the role you play in your own happiness.” Headmaster Post reflected that “… We are so proud of these young men – for all that they have accomplished and for all of their promise and potential. They have wonderful opportunities to attend a wide array of colleges and universities, from large research universities to small colleges to music conservatories and several of our service academies. The class of 2015 has left an indelible mark on our school as scholars and leaders; artists and actors; athletes and musicians. Truly, these are good boys who’ve grown to be great young men.”
Dear Teachers of BL, But wait, is that the right word, teachers? Yes, Teacher is your job title, but I don’t think it does you all justice. I mean, you’re our friends, our coaches, our mentors, some of the smartest, most interesting, and funniest people we know who have done so much for us. You guys have taught us more than just how to solve math problems and write history papers, but even more so how to live and how to be adults. You have given us an environment to learn how to be empathetic and ourselves, thoughtful and hungry for understanding. You’ve given us direction, your true selves, and your passion every single day for four years. You guys do much more than teach, you all give, wholly and selflessly, to make us better people. I’ve been general here, so let me give some personal examples. Mr. Dage gave me a sense of leadership, and how to lead without being a jerk. Mrs. Mullally gave me countless links and explanations to math concepts that aren’t even close to being in the text. Mr. Robinson gave me a listening ear whenever I wanted to talk about college, the O’s or whatever else may be up. Mrs. Reid gave me her support for the club badminton team and helped us have our first ever-winning season. Mr. Osborn gave me example after example of how to be both witty and historically accurate at the same time. Each and every teacher here has given so much to the guys behind me, and we are beyond thankful for all that you do. There are a lot of teachers in this world, but I don’t think any are as able and willing to give as you all are. I couldn’t have asked for a better group of mentors. With Love, Conner
Dear Mom and Dad, I think it goes without saying that this was a hard letter to write, and I think it would be for every guy graduating today. No, it wasn’t because of my severe writer’s block and procrastination skills, but because of the meaning of this letter. When I thought about it, how can I thank two people who have given me so much for such a long time in just a single letter? To be honest, I don’t think I can. I don’t mean this in a sad way, or maybe I do; but I don’t think there’s anything I can do to repay everything you guys have done for me for the past 18 years. All the diaper changing and late nights in my early life, to the worrying and providing throughout, and keeping us all together after so long, I don’t know how you did it. Mom, I know I don’t show it in the day to day, but you mean more to me than you can imagine. You’re the first person I go to in time of worry, and I still depend on your words to get through the work and the hard times. Your patience is admirable and your love even more so; I know I would’ve given up a long time ago without those. Dad, I know I’m hard on you, but I hope you know that I rag on you so often and beat your butt in ping-pong each and every day because I know that I’ll never be as good as you. I’ll never be as loving of a father, as dependable, nice, and generous as you are, nor as hard of a worker. You make me want to give my all every day to live up to you in hopes that I can one day be anywhere near the man you are. So, no maybe a single letter is not enough, but I want both of you to know that all I do and will do is for you. Thank you for everything. With Love, Conner
Dear Boys’ Latin Class of 2015, Man, so many memories coming to a close today. When I look back on our year, three memories come to mind and form, what I guess you can call, the “highlight reel”. I’ll never forget staying behind with everyone in the school after the last home lacrosse game of the season and forming a tunnel for Coach Shriver to run through on his last trip off the field. It’ll be hard to leave behind this community of incredible support and school spirit, and I would give anything to be a part of one more student section. I’ll never forget Jared Snyder and Anthony Wyler cheering me up when I was having a bad day some random afternoon in February. How did they cheer me up? By simply being themselves, and more specifically, after finding this overly wide skateboard thing in Mrs. Rod’s room, Anthony started pushing Jared along the hallway on this vehicle, and once Anthony hopped on for the ride, they collided aggressively with a locker, probably giving Jared another concussion. There’s no doubting that the friendships we form at BL are special, and I don’t know what I’ll do when I’m having a bad day and don’t have you all there to cheer me up with something ridiculous. I’ll never forget all of your guys’ senior speeches. I loved listening to Naylor Finnerty speak of discovering himself and the world around him through his introspective wanderings of a sleeping Stone Harbor. I loved listening to Chuck Stokes talk about losing his Aunt to cardiomyopathy and finding the importance of every single heartbeat in our everyday lives. I could go on and on. These speeches are indicative of the empathy and openness that define this group, and I’m so glad you all felt comfortable to share your true selves with us. So guys, thank you. Thank you for putting yourselves into the school and taking advantage of everything that BL offers. Thank you for always giving me a laugh and lifting me up when I needed it. Thank you for being yourselves and showing us who that person is. Thank you for always listening and giving your support to those who need and deserve it. And of course, thank you for making me feel at home for all these years. I’m going to miss you all tremendously. With Love, Conner BOYSLATINMD.COM
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RIGHT: Class of 2015 in their college t-shirts.
The Class of 2015 Charles Burton Hughes President of the Student Body Julian Davis Baker Vice President Nicholas James Morton Secretary/Parliamentarian Jerel Augustus Archer ◊ Matthew Joseph Attman ■ Julian Davis Baker * ◊ ● Blair Justin Brooks Luke Aaron Brown Joseph Rocco Bruno III Gavin Augur Callahan ■ Austin James Campodonico Michael Gary Cayce Joseph Scott Celentano * ◊ ● ■ Cole O’Neill Coffay Patrick John Coffay Reginald Myles Cohen Charles Edward Collison IV Justin Evan Donawa * ● Oliver Ray Duke *◊ ● ■ Jacob Wayne Ebrite ◊ Avery Charles Engel ■ Lawrence Naylor Finnerty William Herbert Frerichs Dylan Fitzgerald Gaines * ● Drew Wallace Gray ■ Robert Salvatore DiFranco Harchick Jr. * ● Devin Kendall Harvin * ◊ ● Colton Adams Haugh * ◊ ■ Stephon Marqus Hill Anthony Gavin Howell Charles Burton Hughes * ◊ ● ■ Max Chandler Hyatt ◊ ● Tyler Brandon Jarman Shane Kavanagh Kilberg ◊ ● Elliot Kinsella King * ◊ ● Logan James King Stephen Michael Knott * ◊ ● ■ Adam Edward Kramer ◊ ● Justin Edmund Levendusky ● Dimitri Alexander Lezcano * ● Chase Louis Lubke Liam Cole Madden Matthew Stuart Manzoni
Conner James Ward Class President Devin Kendall Harvin Class Officer Matthew Joseph Attman Class Officer
Daniel Maxwell Marshall * ◊ ● ■ Matthew John Marshall * ◊ ● ■ William Patrick Martin ■ Patrick Casey McNulty Seth Jacob Miller * ◊ ● ■ Alexander Keith Moore Skyler Evan Morris Nicholas James Morton * ◊ ● Luke Craig Murray ◊ ● ■ Ikechi Austin Ndukwu Michael Paul Ostendorf * ◊ ● Jason Wayne Price ■ Nicholas James Regine Robert Berdan Rice * ◊ ● ■ Daniel Blake Robinson * ◊ ● Jacob Andrew Rubenstein ◊ Matthew Brett Sacks Andrew Joseph Samm Joseph Michael Santangelo ◊ Jonathan Trevor Sembly Devin Paul Shewell ● Michael Albert Shortt * ◊ ● Christopher Steven Smith Joshua Blair Smith * ◊ ● Jared Craig Snyder * ◊ ● ■ Patrick Andrew Spencer Philip Charles Springer Tyler Allen Steinberg Shawn Maurice Stepney Jr. Charles Thorne Stokes Garrett Michael Stoler ■ Symeon Marquise Turner Christopher Stephen Walker Conner James Ward * ◊ ● ■ Preston Sherard Waters II Kyle Stewart Weatherford Cole Riley Whitehurst * ● Richard Albert Wiklund III William Foster Wingo III Anthony Scott Wyler * ◊ ●
* Honors Diploma ◊ National Honor Society ● Williams Scholar ■ Ab Initio Nobiscum “With Us from the Beginning” 8
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COLLEGES ACCEPTING STUDENTS The University of Alabama Albright College The University of Arizona Assumption College Auburn University Berklee College of Music Boston College Boston University Case Western Reserve University College of Charleston Clarkson University Coastal Carolina University Colby College University of Colorado at Boulder Colorado State University Cornell University Davidson College University of Delaware Denison University University of Denver DePauw University Dickinson College Drexel University Elan University Emory University (Emory College) Fairfield University Flagler College Frostburg State University Furman University George Mason University The George Washington University The University of Georgia Gettysburg College Guilford College Hampton University High Point University Hobart and William Smith Colleges Hofstra University University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign Indiana University at Bloomington James Madison University Kenyon College Loyola Marymount University Loyola University Chicago Loyola University Maryland
Lynchburg College University of Mary Washington UMBC University of Maryland, College Park McDaniel College Merrimack College Miami University, Oxford University of Miami Morehouse College University of New Hampshire North Carolina State University Northeastern University Norwich University Ohio University Ohio Wesleyan University Old Dominion University University of the Pacific Pennsylvania State University University of Pittsburgh University of Puget Sound Quinnipiac University Randolph-Macon College Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rhodes College University of Richmond Roanoke College Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Saint Joseph’s University Saint Michael’s College Salisbury University University of South Carolina University of South Florida, Tampa St. John’s UniversityQueens Campus St. Lawrence University Stevenson University Stonehill College Susquehanna University Syracuse University The University ofTampa University ofT ennessee, Knoxville The University ofTexas, Austin The Ohio State University Towson University
Trinity College Tulane University United States Air Force Academy United States Military Academy Prep University ofVermont Villanova University Virginia Commonwealth University Virginia Tech Virginia Wesleyan College University of Virginia Wagner College Wake Forest University Washington and Lee University Washington College Wentworth Institute ofTechnology Widener University College of William and Mary Wafford College The College of Wooster Worcester Polytechnic Institute Xavier University
SPECIAL CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING SENIORS WHO WERE RECOGNIZED WITH AWARDS:
CHARLEY HUGHES
with the J. Elwood Peter Memorial Award “established by Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Peter to be presented to that member of the senior class who, in the opinion of his classmates, possesses the characteristics of heart, mind and conduct that manifest a spirit of love for and helpfulness to his fellow men as were exemplified by their son, J. Elwood Harrison Peter ’34.”
MYLES COHEN
with the Jack H. Williams Award for Benevolence “established in 1978 by the School in memory of Mr. Williams ’38, beloved Headmaster 1962-78, whose concern and love for others was the paragon for the spirit of caring at Boys’ Latin.”
NICK MORTON
with the Julian and Carolyn Smith Alumni Cup Award “established in 1916 by the Alumni Association, dedicated in 2012 to the Smiths, awarded to a member of the senior class for leadership based on character.”
MAX MARSHALL
with the Senior Internship Award “presented to that senior whose project is judged to be the most outstanding” for his work at The Newseum in Washington, D.C.
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Wells Stanwick ’11, Headmaster Chris Post and Brandon Cherry ’12 at JHU’s Homewood Field.
H Leadership Learnings THREE BL + JHU CAPTAINS CONNECT by Charles Franklin, Upper School Director of Academics
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eadmaster Christopher Post recently sat down with Boys’ Latin graduates Wells Stanwick ’11 and Brandon Cherry ’12 on the campus of Johns Hopkins University to discuss the topic of leadership. Johns Hopkins is a common bond for the three: Post graduated in 1992, Wells graduated this spring, and Brandon is set to graduate next year. All three had significant leadership roles in their Hopkins experience as well: Post was a student government officer and president of the senior class while Wells and Brandon have the honor of serving as team captains. Wells was a captain of the 2015 Blue Jay lacrosse team that progressed to the NCAA Division I semi-finals, and Brandon was recently named a captain for the football team in the fall. Both young men have also excelled in academics along with athletics. Wells recently graduated with a political science degree and is a three-time All-American lacrosse player. Brandon is a public health major and was named to the First Team All-Centennial Conference and Academic All-District football teams. As captains, Wells and Brandon both have the vision, drive and skills to be leaders, yet it’s their desire to help teammates and the community that truly stands out. The headmaster sought out Wells and Brandon to talk about how their Boys’ Latin experience helped them become leaders at Hopkins. For all who have spent time on Lake Avenue, the following conversation between these three leaders will likely resonate with their own close relationships, inspirational mentors and a desire to help others through leadership – all hallmarks of a Boys’ Latin experience.
CHRIS POST: Brandon and Wells, I certainly remember you as leaders both on and off the field in your time at Boys’ Latin, and I want to know how your BL experience prepared you for the challenge of being leaders here at Johns Hopkins? BRANDON CHERRY: Boys’ Latin is a very close-knit community, and I was able to make connections with people right away. This helped me connect with classmates and teammates, and I was able to speak up. Whether it was academically or athletically, I was always pushed to do my best, so the work ethic I learned from Boys’ Latin has helped me here at Hopkins. WELLS STANWICK: I think I really benefitted from being at a small school where you get to know everyone. BL allows you to be yourself and find your leadership voice, which helped me as I made the transition to college. CP: What are some important leadership qualities and characteristics that you think you took from your Boys’ Latin experience? BC: I think being understanding of differences and having the courage to speak up are both important qualities that I took from my time at BL. I got to know a wide range of people at BL because the community is so close, and that was really helpful in now leading a diverse range of guys on the football team. WS: I agree with Brandon. I also think being respected is an important characteristic of good leaders, as it’s not always about being well liked and popular. Sometimes you have to make the right, yet less popular decision for the team.
CP: Who were your mentors at Boys’ Latin that helped teach you about leadership? WS: Mr. Shriver and Mr. Ubriaco from the lacrosse team were definitely mentors of mine, along with Coach Nee. Another person that was an important force in my time at BL was Mr. Maisel. I really liked how he coached, and you had to earn his respect through hard work and doing things for the good of the team. Mr. Thomas was also a great overall mentor, as he was a great guy to go through BL with, just being able to talk to him about different situations. BC: For me, I looked up to Coach Schell as a leader. He pushes his players to get the best out of them, and he helped me get to where I am today. I also really took a lot from Coach Shriver and Coach Dubin. I wasn’t the best lacrosse player on the team, but they really gave me positive feedback, and I took from them how important it is to show faith in people you’re leading. CP: How has the experience of being a leader been for each of you? WS: It has been really rewarding. I think anyone can be a leader if you have the desire. When I was a freshman at BL and at Hopkins I remember looking up to the older guys and respecting their leadership, and I strove to live up to their examples as I became a leader at BL and here at Hopkins. Both on and off the field, I wanted to be a guy who could be respected and counted on by others. BC: It’s been a blessing to be a captain of a college football team. It certainly comes with responsibility, but I’m excited about the opportunity. I am also very thankful I attended BL because I don’t think I would have ended up as a leader or been as focused academically here at Hopkins.
CP: What does the future hold for you both? WS: I just graduated and am excited about what I want to pursue next. I was drafted by the Boston Cannons of Major League Lacrosse, so I’ll be playing with them right after graduation. BC: For the summer, I have two research jobs, one in the School of Public Health and one in the School of Medicine. As a senior, I am finishing my studies for a degree in public health, and I am exploring physician’s assistant post-graduate programs. I really like the flexibility to move between different fields of medicine that you get with PA programs. Wells and Brandon continue in a strong tradition of Lakers who have assumed leadership roles in college and beyond. We could not be more proud of Wells and Brandon, and we wish them the best of luck in all their future endeavors!
NEW THIS FALL
LAUNCH
Over the past two years, BL has been strengthening leadership opportunities for students. In the upper school, we created the position of Senior Prefect to give our seniors leadership roles with underclassmen. Coming this fall for juniors and seniors, we will introduce the LAUNCH Initiative, an academic exploration of five 21st century priorities (Leadership, Innovation, Compassion, Expression and Courage). For more on the LAUNCH Initiative and these elective courses, visit www.boyslatinmd.com/LAUNCH.
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LONG LIVE B THE KING! CELEBRATING THE 40-YEAR REIGN OF BL LACROSSE COACHING LEGEND ROBERT V. SHRIVER ’69 by Mac Kennedy, Director of Alumni Relations 12
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ob Shriver roamed the Boys’ Latin lacrosse sidelines as the varsity head coach for 36 years. His first game at the helm in 1980 was played on a cool and cloudy day on Lake Avenue, and his last game was played under bright sunny skies at Johns Hopkins University. His first and last games were losses, but what happened in between those two defeats was magical. Boys’ Latin School has been playing interscholastic lacrosse since 1929. Down through the years, the School has seen great coaches and mentors guide its program: Hall-of-Famer Claxton J. “Okey” O’Connor, Dick Moore, Mace LeBrun, Dyson Ehrhardt, Ridge Warfield, Rye Chapman and Drew Haugh. Then, there is Bob Shriver who, for nearly four decades, guided what many in the sport now consider the finest interscholastic lacrosse program in the nation. This spring, Bob Shriver - the King, as many in the BL community have come to know him - stepped down as BL’s winningest varsity lacrosse coach. Bob Shriver first arrived on Lake Avenue in the fall of 1964 as an eighthgrade student. Starting his athletic career here as a three-sport athlete, he earned a total of six varsity letters - two each in football, basketball and, of course, lacrosse, which, according to the 1969 Maroon and White, was his favorite sport.
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Bob’s first taste of varsity BL lacrosse was as a member of the 1968 team led by Head Coach Mace LeBrun. The 1968 squad ended its season with a 4-8-1 record. However, Bob made his first significant mark with a “career day” performance against archrival St. Paul’s. His Laker team defeated the Crusaders that day by the score of 6-5, with Bob scoring four Laker goals. Later in the week he was named The Baltimore Sun’s first ever “Prep Athlete of the Week.” During his senior year, the Lakers finished with a respectable 8-5 record. After graduation, he continued his academic and athletic career at Washington College. Playing lacrosse for the Shoremen for four years, from 1970-73, he served as captain his junior and senior years and led his team to a combined 22-11 record those two years. In 1972, he was named honorable mention All-American at midfield and, in 1973, a first team All-American middie. He also participated in the NorthSouth All-Star lacrosse game in 1973. His athletic career at WC also included two years as a goalie on the varsity soccer team. In the spring of 1973 he was named the school’s Thomas Reeder Spedden Award recipient for outstanding accomplishments in both athletics and academics. 14
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In 1976, Bob returned to Boys’ Latin in the spring as an assistant to Head Varsity Lacrosse Coach Ridge Warfield and as a middle school science teacher in the fall. In 1980, Warfield stepped down, and Bob Shriver, just 29 years old, was named to replace him. Coach Shriver had some good teams in his early years, but championship caliber results didn’t come until 1984 when his Laker 10 went into the championship game as the favorite but lost a tight game to an excellent Loyola Don squad, 8-6. The 1985 Laker team was very talented and made it back to the title game. The pressure was mounting on the entire Boys’ Latin community because the School had not won a championship since 1966 even though they had been close, making it to the finals in 1974, 1977, 1978, 1979 and 1984. Star midfielder Marshal Morgan told The Baltimore Messenger, “This team is probably one of the best Boys’ Latin’s had in five or six years.” Morgan led the team to a 7-4 win in the 1985 championship game. The Baltimore Messenger quoted Coach Shriver after the game: “They (Loyola) had the best record in the state the last two years and to those associated with Boys’ Latin – the alumni, the staff and the coaches – this means a lot.”
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Thus began an incredible run. Boys’ Latin returned to the championships in 1986 and again in 1988. None of the pundits at the time gave Shriver’s Lakers any chance of knocking off Loyola. In the 1988 championships, BL was down 7-4 in the second half, and it looked like the game was over. Coach Shriver and his team continued to fight.
None of the pundits at the time gave Shriver’s Lakers any chance of knocking off Loyola. Led by star attackman John Webster, the Lakers went on a three-goal scoring spree and tied the game at 7-7. BL eventually grabbed an 8-7 lead and endured the final minutes, as both teams ran up and down the field trying desperately to maintain possession of the ball. The clock finally ran out on the Dons, and the Lakers secured their second championship in four years under Coach Shriver. After the game he told The Baltimore Sun that the win was the biggest victory in his career as head coach.
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The winning ways continued, and by the spring of 1997, most were predicting another league title for the Lakers. Stacked with talent, experience and depth, the 1997 Lakers were well positioned for victory, and expectations were running high. Inside Lacrosse Magazine put it this way: “Rarely has a high school team had to perform under so much pressure and intense scrutiny from the media and general public. The local papers ran features on the Lakers throughout the season, attackman Greg Patchak was featured in Sports Illustrated, ESPN filmed the team for two days, and the team was nominated by General Mills for the cover of the Cheerios box. ‘It was crazy,’ said head coach Bob Shriver. ‘General Mills came in and took over the school one afternoon. They shut everything down, brought in huge trucks, set up tents. They had an M.C. there, and it was like a huge show.’” The 1997 Lakers went undefeated, ending the season with a perfect 17-0 record and earning the league crown. They were also named the best high school team in the country, winning their games by an unprecedented average score of 15-5. Many labeled Shriver’s 1997 Lakers as the best high
school lacrosse team ever assembled. Winning seasons continued for Shriver, and the Lakers participated in eight more title games and won three more crowns. The 2006 and 2014 Lakers also ended their seasons with perfect records; both were declared the best high school teams in the country. Bob Shriver’s record is nothing short of remarkable. Since 1980 no Boys’ Latin varsity lacrosse team has ever had a losing record. Incredibly, 15 of his 36 teams have reached championship games, six have won “A” Conference titles, and three have been declared national champions. He has coached scores of all-metro players, high school All-Americans, and many more who have become college All-Americans. Seven of his players were named winners of the C. Markland Kelly trophy, awarded annually to the best high school lacrosse player in the state of Maryland. He was named the 2013 National Interscholastic Lacrosse Coaches Association High School Coach of the Year. In 2014, The Baltimore Sun named him All-Metro Lacrosse Coach of the Year. His overall record as varsity coach at BL is 507-140 – a 78.4 percent winning percentage, which is the best of any coach
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in the Baltimore area and among the best in the country. More importantly, he has served as a teacher, advisor and mentor for hundreds of BL middle school students. His coaching days behind him, he will continue at BL as a teacher and advisor. Bob Shriver loves Boys’ Latin School, loves lacrosse and loves kids; and they love him. It has become a tradition after away game wins for someone on the back of the bus on the ride home to start the cheer, “Hip, hip Hooray! Hip, hip Hooray! Hip, hip Hooray! Long live the King!” Bob modestly commented, “It was always cool, and when it was over I’d give the surfer sign for ‘hang easy/everything is cool.’ If the game was just OK, it would be a one hander. 16
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If it was really special win, then it would be a two hander, and the guys’ reaction always reflected the importance of the win.” At the conclusion of his last home game, a win against Loyola in the 2015 MIAA quarterfinals, a swarm of BL students rushed the field and created a tunnel for Shriver to walk through while they chanted in unison “Thank you, Shri-ver!” and “Long live the King!” Shriver walked through the mass of bodies shaking everyone’s hand and giving the surfer sign. Bob said, “It was so special because it didn’t just come from the team but so many students.” His final game as coach was a loss to McDonogh in the 2015 semi-finals of the MIAA Championship tournament. As he
“It’s been a joyful run. I’m as lucky as just about anybody you could possibly imagine” BOB SHRIVER ’69
walked off the field for the last time, Bob Shriver had other things on his mind. As he told the media, “It’s been a joyful run. I’m as lucky as just about anybody you could possibly imagine.” Some might say Boys’ Latin School has been even luckier.
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Robotics team captain, Jason Price (right), works with teammates Noah Vilceus (middle) and Logan Atkinson (left and future 2016 team captain) to prepare for regional and world competitions.
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EACH YEAR FOR CLOSE TO 100 YEARS, Boys’ Latin students eagerly await Maroon & White Day as a marvelous mixture of fun, Laker pride, camaraderie, competition, teamwork, tradition and memories that last forever. At alumni gatherings, there’s often a Maroon & White story combining smiles of enduring friendship with some gritty, wacky matchup.
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The sun shone brightly on the 2015 installment of the annual upper school Maroon & White Day competitions featuring burrito eating, jousting, flag football, egg toss and more. This year, the fan favorite was the faculty slip & slide, especially the contest between division co-heads Messrs. Franklin and Mitchell! White prevailed, claiming a 21-17 victory as our youngest, kindergarten and first graders, joined in cheers from the stands for the traditional tug-ofwar finale.
MIDDLE SCHOOL – MAY 18
The middle school Maroon & White Day saw friendly competition in a number of popular games. The morning was filled with cheers and laughter as students gave their all to games of capture the flag, soccer, basketball, ultimate Frisbee, kickball, dodgeball and more. All the enthusiasm built appetites, and a lunchtime cookout provided the perfect mix of hot dogs and happiness plus a chance to fuel up for the next round. Not even a brief downpour after lunch could dampen the spirits of the boys, and the games continued through the afternoon with favorites like Simon Says and tug-of-war.
LOWER SCHOOL – MAY 22
Last and never least, Maroon & White Day for the lower school brought with it beautiful spring weather. In separate kindergarten through second grade and third through fifth grade groupings, eager competitors stepped up to a wide variety of games including “side line” soccer and football, capture the flag, relays, three-legged and potato sack races, water balloon smashing, balloon toss, water cup racing and, of course, tug-of-war.
After a day of spirited games, the smiling faces, wet clothes and laughter of everyone in attendance seemed to capture perfectly the joy of this long-standing and much beloved Boys’ Latin tradition.
2015 World Championship Competition for Lumberjack Robotics by Anne Kellerman, Robotics Team Coach and Director of Technology Programs
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erhaps it was the team re-branding effort from Laker Robotics to Lumberjack Robotics. Perhaps it was the 4,000+ cumulative hours spent by team members and coaches in the lab. Certainly, it was the unified, coordinated, selfless and passionate effort of each and every team member, their supportive faculty and parents, and a well-practiced and solid-performing drive team coupled with insightful scouting data. With Laker pride, Boys’ Latin’s Lumberjack Robotics Team came in second place at the Chesapeake Regional Tournament to earn much recognition and a slot to compete in the FRC World Championship in St. Louis in April. With 600 competing out of 3,000+ total teams around the globe, the FRC World Championships were exciting for players and coaches. BL finished 55th in the Carson subdivision and about in the middle of the pack overall which put BL in the top 12 percent worldwide. The team returned home to a wholeschool welcome gathering to celebrate the successful season. Headmaster Post thanked Anne Kellerman and fellow coaches, Nick Aucoin, Greg Bennett, Jim Haluck, Kevin Mull, Jeff Ring and Derrick Thomas, for their leadership in growing the program over the last seven years, and we recognized the team members and thanked them and the many parent volunteers for their tireless pursuit of excellence. The Lumberjacks are team #2,534. They are easy to spot in competitions with their new, red plaid lumberjack shirts. Congratulations and well done Laker Lumberjacks! BOYSLATINMD.COM
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All-in Support for One Love Foundation by Brian Mitchell, Upper School Director of Student Life, and Sarah Woods
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n April 10th, Boys’ Latin came together as a K-12 community for One Laker|One Love Day to “Be One for Change” in support of One Love Foundation. This student-led initiative is the result of an 18-month partnership with One Love, which was founded by Sharon Love, mother of Yeardley Love, who tragically lost her life to relationship violence in 2010. Students in the upper school created the One Love Club with a mission to educate their peers about healthy relationships.
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“We could not be prouder of the leadership our boys have demonstrated. This is something we expect to see grow.” MEGAN KENNEY / SCHOOL COUNSELOR
At Boys’ Latin, we believe that these conversations should begin early, and we are committed to this message for our entire K-12 community. Students worked with faculty in each division to carefully create developmentally appropriate activities, select lessons and invite speakers for students in all grades. According to School Counselor Megan Kenney, “It is so important to meet our boys where they are. If we can give them the tools to identify the signs and symptoms of an unhealthy relationship, we should feel really good about that.”
The day began with a parent screening of Escalation, a powerful video produced by One Love. The screening was followed by a discussion led by One Love representatives Jordyn Cohen and Seanna Bruno. Midday, the entire school donned t-shirts designed by One Love Club, enjoyed blue, heart-shaped cookies and gathered for an aerial photo that captures our 600 boys in a giant show of support for One Love. Throughout the afternoon, activities continued in age-appropriate breakouts. The lower school focused on kindness, respect and the “Golden Rule.” The middle
One Love Club leaders (from left: Noah Snyder, David Modell, Mark Gray and Jack Pezulla) present a check to Sharon Love, One Love Foundation’s founder.
school plus the fifth grade focused on respect, peer relationships and what it means to be part of a team. The upper school plus eighth grade heard touching and inspiring comments from Sharon Love. They explored what makes a healthy relationship, what relationship violence can look like, and what they can do to “Be One for Change.” In a separate session, 11th and 12th graders watched the Escalation video followed by facilitated discussions with One Love representatives. Speaking to Baltimore Fishbowl, Seanna Bruno said, “We are so moved by the students of Boys’ Latin. The young men who formed the One Love Club deserve all the credit for making this day happen. They are truly inspirational to all of us at One Love, and we are so grateful for their dedication, support and enthusiasm in helping end relationship violence.” Earlier in the year, the One Love Club produced a public service announcement and participated in interviews on WMAR ABC2 and WBFF Fox45. They organized and held a dress-down-day fundraiser that raised $500 for the foundation. The varsity lacrosse team also played in the One Love Springfest Tournament. “We could not be prouder of the leadership our boys have demonstrated,” says Megan. “This is something we expect to see grow.”
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What Works for Boys? BOYS’ LATIN’S ROLE IN A GROWING NATIONAL MOVEMENT
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“…we are honored to play a key role in shaping discussion around the future of boys’ education.” CHRISTOPHER POST / HEADMASTER
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oys’ Latin was honored to host Hampden-Sydney College President Dr. Christopher Howard on campus for a discussion of What Works: Raising Boys, Engaging Guys and Educating Men in April 2015. Dr. Howard led a panel of experts including Drs. Abigail Norfleet James and Rocco L. “Chip” Capraro who shared their insights on how boys learn and develop into men. The first event of its kind to be held in Maryland, What Works drew more than 200 people to campus, including parents, grandparents and teachers from Boys’ Latin and other area schools, along with various community leaders. Under the leadership of Dr. Howard, the What Works initiative has grown to events that are expanding across the nation. The booklet is a collection of essays entitled What Works: Raising Boys, Engaging Guys and Educating Men and features numerous thought leaders in the field of
boys’ education. Essays from Boys’ Latin Headmaster Christopher Post, Dr. Capraro and Dr. James, along with others such as Michael Thompson, Michael Kimmel and Joe Ehrmann, are all included in the booklet, and these thought leaders are now part of the series of national events. “Boys’ Latin is at the forefront of education for boys,” says Post. “Contributing to this project and hosting this event on campus highlight our commitment to sharing and implementing best practices that help boys grow to their fullest potential.” Addressing issues of masculinity, role modeling, bullying and transformational experiences for boys and men, the Boys’ Latin audience engaged with the experts on a range of topics related to nurturing and educating boys. During the panel discussion, Dr. James, author and internationally recognized leader in gender-based education, shared her perspective on the benefits of single-sex schools while sharing research on the success
of girls today compared to boys in school and work. Focusing on college-age men, Dr. Capraro drew from his experience as Dean of Students at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, where his acclaimed Men’s Lives series has tackled the stereotypes around masculinity and in particular, what it means to be a healthy man in the 21st century. “As we continue to build upon nearly 175 years of leadership in all-boys education in Maryland,” says Post, “we are honored to play a key role in shaping the discussion around the future of boys’ education.”
To order a free copy of the booklet, What Works: Raising Boys, Engaging Guys and Educating Men, go to http://tinyurl.com/WhatWorksBoys.
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Highlights WINTER & SPRING SPORTS RECAP by Michael Thomas, Director of Athletics
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VARSITY BASKETBALL Coach Cliff Rees
It was an exciting year for basketball as we played in the MIAA “B” Conference Championship for the first time since 1990. Key to success was the leadership of Coach Cliff Rees, senior 2nd team All-Metro Baltimore Sun guard Patrick Spencer and 1st team All-Metro Baltimore Sun forward Kodye Pugh. A supporting cast comprised of seniors Blair Brooks, the team’s comeback player of the year, and Jerel Archer were catalysts for this wonderful group. Freshman Jaylin Andrews and sophomore Brandon Bradsher were also major contributors. The Lakers finished with a record of 24-6 and will be competing in the tough and deep “A” conference next season.
The varsity ice hockey team qualified for the MIAA “B” Conference semifinals as the #3 seed. Goalkeeper Joey Celentano and Captains Colton Haugh, Liam Madden, and Chris Walker were the stalwarts for Coach Chris Maisel’s team. They finished the season with a 4-4-2 overall record.
VARSITY SQUASH Coach Jim Magee
The varsity squash team was led by inspirational captain and MVP Conner Ward. Sophomores Jimmy Magee and Bennett Gaines had tremendous seasons as well. We ended the season ranked fifth of eight teams, and we continue to build for the future.
VARSITY WRESTLING Coach Drew Haugh
Co-captain and MVP Rocco Bruno and co-captain Anthony Wyler were sensational leaders of this talented group of grapplers. Spirit award winning Kahlan Lee-Lermer, most improved wrestler Joey Santangelo, rookie Jamie Rice, Nate Malinowski and Nick Malinowski were consistently competitive and showed their true, tough mettle. This varsity group placed well in several outside tournaments and many placed well in the MIAA tournament.
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VARSITY BASEBALL Coach Bill Greenwell
Congratulations to the Laker 9 and Coach Greenwell who finished ranked #2 in the “B” conference. In the regular season, they were tied for #1 with a talented and deep St. Mary’s team, both of us with 17-1 records in conference play. We lost a coin flip that forced us to travel to St. Mary’s for a second playoff game. We lost that game 7-6 and, subsequently, beat Severn to secure a spot in the “B” conference championship game at Ripken stadium versus St. Mary’s. The Lakers lost to the Saints in the final 6-4 behind great efforts from All-MIAA players Dom Maggio, Skylar Morris and Mark Lopez. Pitcher Justin Ward was perfect at 10-0 as a starter and was also an All-MIAA selection. The Laker 9 finished the season 17-3, including conference play and 22-4 overall. This season proved to be a great run for a wonderful group of baseball kids, parents and coaches. The Baltimore Sun’s final baseball poll highlighted the BL crew at #13 in the state.
VARSITY GOLF Coach Evan Wilson
The golf season was riddled with a few close matches. Rookie Head Coach Evan Wilson’s team was 4-4 in the “A” conference. MVP Eric Frietag and Seth Miller had tremendous seasons. Seth, playing at #1 all season, competed well against a formidable list of talented Maryland golfers. Most improved golfer Bryce Atkinson, Drew Nicholas and Garrett Glaeser had good seasons, and we look for their leadership to lead us into the MIAA “B” conference next spring. We are also proud of the great effort and determination shown by senior Justin Donawa.
VARSITY LACROSSE Coach Bob Shriver
BL finished the regular season 6-3 in conference play while securing a home quarterfinal playoff game versus Loyola Blakefield. The Lakers advanced to play #1 seed McDonogh at John Hopkins. The Lakers played poorly in the third quarter and eventually lost 13-7. As this game marked the last varsity game coached by 36-year Head Coach Bobby Shriver, we have much to celebrate. Patrick Spencer was our point leader, an All-MIAA selection, an Under Armour All-American selection and BL’s C. Markland Kelly award nominee. He was also a first-team All Metro selection in The Baltimore Sun. Devin Shewell was our spirit award winner and an All MIAA selection as an attackman. Dylan Gaines was stellar on defense and solidified that group until a season-ending injury. Dylan had a spectacular year. Myles Cohen, Anthony Wyler and Matt Sacks were all gifted and provided toughness. Congratulations to all for a tremendous season.
VARSITY TENNIS Coach Jim Magee
The varsity tennis team qualified for the MIAA “A” Conference Team Championship Tournament again this season while finishing with an overall record of 4-4. Junior Joey Mallon and sophomore talent Jimmy Magee were selected as All-MIAA. Both boys advanced to the semifinals of the individual championships. This young team has great promise with talented underclassmen and great coaching. BOYSLATINMD.COM
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SPRING THEATER PRODUCTION Senior 2015 LONG ON LAUGHS AND LIFE LESSONS Night Live Brings Down the House
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n three sold-out performances, the 2015 annual spring, senior-directed theater production Senior Night Live packed in the laughs and the crowds. “The spring production is always something special because it is student directed,” says Gina Molling, Artistic and Managing Director of the Theater Arts and Speech Programs. Directing a play is “a substantial honor.” In the case of the 2015 production, it was also a substantial collaborative effort. That’s because Senior Night Live was not only student directed, it was also student created by seniors Matt Attman and Julian Baker. The co-directors chose to produce a variety show modeled on Saturday Night
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Live, which included their own opening monologue, musical guests and a closing. Comic sketches with such titles as Summer Camp, Deflate Gate, Consumer Probe, Motivational Speaker, Weekend Update and Fraternity brought down the house – especially guest appearances by Headmaster Chris Post and English Teacher and 12th-grade Dean Beau Dagenais. “We used existing sketches and ideas from SNL and other late night shows,” explains Matt. Together, the pair worked on eight scripts and
directed and led a 25-person cast plus crew. Matt and Julian noted that one of the most important lessons they learned in the process was how to blend very different work styles. “Julian and I are very different. … Julian has more of a professional comedian’s sense of humor. … He was fun, and I was hard.” Matt says. In directing, they learned to work together. Their hard work and good chemistry paid off. Named the first recipients of the Anne Helms Irons Award, they share the school’s highest theater arts honor, recognized for leadership and commitment to the theater arts. Acting, Mrs. Molling says, “is a wonderful style of learning. It heightens creativity.” Mrs. Molling is proud of the creativity and leadership shown by her two protégés. Both plan to continue in performance arts in college. Matt plans to attend Towson University in the fall and study communications with the goal of becoming a radio host in his future career. Julian is heading to George Washington University to study political communication to pursue a career in either politics or journalism.
Named the first recipients of the Anne Helms Irons Award, seniors Matt Attman and Julian Baker share the school’s highest theater arts honor.
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Something to Write Home About LAKERS AS STATE ESSAY CONTEST FINALISTS by Brandon Mollett ‘94, Head of Middle School
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ive Boys’ Latin students were selected as state finalists in the 2015 Maryland Letters About Literature essay contest. We congratulate the four upper school students: Gideon Endalkachew, Jalen Milton, Matt Purnell and J.P. Woodward. In addition, we are excited for eighth-grade student Theo LaBonte-Clark who was selected as a finalist for the second year in a row. With over 1,900 submissions for the contest from Maryland, the selection process is highly competitive. In a special ceremony at Enoch Pratt Library Central Branch, Boys’ Latin’s five finalists were honored with others on Saturday April 25th. Congratulations to all five of these boys on this wonderful accomplishment. Below, we share Theo’s touching letter to Frances Hodgson Burnett, author of The Little Princess.
Once, there was a young boy, a boy luckier than most yet unaware of the magnitude of his fortune. His fortune came not in money, but rather in another way - a way that is broadly unappreciated by those to whom it is given, yet sought tirelessly by those to whom it is denied. His luck came in the form of a loving family, kind friends and supportive classmates. This boy did not know much about his fortune; he took it for granted. His vision of his life was obscured by a thin veil, a veil that let through ideas of sorrow, abuse and poverty; yet such issues were seemingly in another universe. So far away, those pains could never affect him. With clarity, this veil from truth was swept away by your book to reveal the negative side of life as it truly is, closer than he ever imagined. Hello, my name is Theo. Your book, The Little Princess, changed my life, just like it has for many before me and will for many after. This type of realization only comes a few times in a lifetime, and there are only a handful of books that come close to having that power. Your novel has had significant influence on me, and I am privileged to have read it. As I was reading your book, I, like Sara Crewe, was going through a change. I was transitioning to a new school. Your book represents the motto of this new school in a way I hadn’t considered. Our school motto is “Esse Quam Videri,” which translates to “To be, rather than to seem.” At the beginning of your story, young Sara seems to be a princess with all her expensive clothes and fine things, yet that is not what defines the type of princess that she seeks to be. It is not until her money, social class and family are taken away and when she is stripped down to her core that you see her true colors. It was hard to respect the ignorant girl seen at the beginning of the story, yet it was easy to admire the brave princess she became. A person’s true self is defined by how they react to the worst things, not how they conduct themselves when everything is going their way. Our school motto isn’t saying to be who you really are; it is saying to strive to be the best self you can be. That is what I will do. I will strive to be the best self I can be; I will bring happiness to the world and strive for equality, especially when it is difficult. Without you, these dreams would not be so deeply embedded in my soul. Thank you, Theodore LaBonte-Clark
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Music in the Key of Boys WITH MARYLAND STATE BOYCHOIR, BOYS’ LATIN HITS ALL THE RIGHT NOTES. WORKING WITH THE MARYLAND STATE BOYCHOIR (MSB), Boys’ Latin School continues to expand opportunities for lower school students to explore their creativity in ways that prepare them to pursue their passions throughout their years at school and beyond. MSB, Maryland’s “Official Goodwill Ambassadors,” comprises approximately 150 choristers, ages 7 to 20 from diverse backgrounds and parts of Maryland, Baltimore City, Washington, D.C., Virginia and Pennsylvania. In the tradition of English boychoir schools, MSB teaches vocal technique, music theory and choral singing. In addition, MSB uses music and singing to teach teamwork
Jason Price ARTS, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING IN ONE MULTIFACETED SENIOR by Charles Franklin
WHEN WE LOOK BACK AT ACADEMIC HONORS at the end of the 2014-15 year, senior Jason Price stands out. We were pleased to acknowledge him with three awards at the Upper School’s Honors Assembly for his effort and success in the arts, technology and engineering. Jason was first recognized, along with senior corecipient Max Marshall, by Mrs. Molling 28
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and confidence while providing an exciting outlet for developing singers. BL lower school Music Director Elizabeth Wilson, now in her second year teaching music theory with MSB, sees benefit all around – for MSB, her students at BL, her own professional development and her peers. “I got involved with MSB because I wanted to surround myself with talented music directors and students who are passionate about singing,” she says. “Being part of MSB feels like belonging to a family.” Each week, she teaches students, works with colleagues, and observes the music directors working with the various performance groups. “It is like a mini professional development session,” she says. With encouragement from Ms. Wilson, seven BL students have auditioned for the choir. All have been accepted. “When I saw the camaraderie that exists between the staff and boys at MSB, I just wanted the boys to
with the Theater Arts Award. Mrs. Molling noted, “Jason was an amazing sound engineer for our Theater Arts productions. Not only was Jason responsible for setting up our sound equipment, he found the perfect sound cue for each moment in each scene. When running the show, Jason executed each sound cue, never missing a beat. What impressed me the most about Jason was that he could combine, in perfect unison, his technology talents with his artistic sensibilities.” Jason was also presented both the Frank Chubb Technology Award and the Kettering University Technology Award. These awards were given in large part due to Jason’s excellent leadership of the Robotics Team that qualified for the World Championships, held in St. Louis, MO this year. Jason
be part of it,” she says. All who participate gain skills, confidence, new relationships, performing experience and an outstanding creative outlet. “MSB has performed here, and they always encourage students who love singing to audition,” says Ms. Wilson. “I hope that more of our students can take part of this wonderful opportunity.” Connor Franklin (grade 2), Julien Goudfrooij (grade 2), Seth Taylor (grade 4), Brian Lyght (grade 6) and George Haynes (grade 7) are all current choristers. In addition to summer camp, Brian and George will be on summer tour with the Concert and Tour Choirs. In the last year alone, these choirs have performed in Newfoundland, Puerto Rico, and Bermuda.
Jason is pictured receiving an award from Upper School Technology Coordinator Derrick Thomas.
takes his engineering and artistic skills to Virginia Tech in the fall as he looks to major in engineering.
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ALUMNI & ADVANCEMENT David Bosley ‘65
John Hellman ’88 and son, Adam Crooks ’88, Tom Taylor ’88 and Rich Taylor ’89
Betty and David Meese ’55
Geoff Brent ’77, Phil Federico ’75, Andy Obrecht ’75, Wayne Birely ’75 and Roy Smith ’85
Jack Keenan ’08, Jason Scroggins ’08 and Sean Sanders ’08
Members of the Class of 1970
HOMECOMING Steven Wright ’69, Mellasenah Morris, Frank Shriver ’70 and Rick Huether ’70
Bennett Wethered ’75 and Chris Zinkhan ’75
Bruce Regan ’66, Rick Huether ’70, Tim Gilbert ’70 and Jay Brooks ’70
Pat Gugerty ’83, Tom Blair ’84, John Ciccarone ’84 and Bo Cashman ’85
Page Whitman ’08, Jack Keenan ’08, Don Rickels ’15 H and Thomas Thibeault ’08
Mac Kennedy ’76, Hugh Andes ’76, Geoff Brent ’77, Harvey Brooks ’75 and Jason Carter ’76
Jeremy Keith ’05, Brent Ceryes ’05 and Jesse Leikin ’05
Tommy Vielandi ’10, Lee Kennedy ’73 and Jimmy Currie ’73
Members of the Class of 1975
Members of the Class of 1970
Members of the Class of 2010
WEEKEND by Nicholas Sheppard, Advancement Intern, BL Class of 2012 and Dickinson College Class of 2016
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n the weekend of May 1st, over 225 Boys’ Latin alumni, families and friends flowed onto campus to celebrate their long-standing friendships and connections at homecoming and reunion weekend 2015. There were shared smiles and excitement as Lakers who had not seen each other in years or decades gathered and found themselves laughing, telling stories and picking up from where they had last left off. The festivities began on Wednesday before the weekend at the annual Scholarship Appreciation Luncheon and were followed by two events on Friday, the Alumni luncheon and reception following the varsity baseball, lacrosse and tennis matches.
The homecoming festivities carried into Saturday with a beautiful evening cocktail reception for all alumni where the group honored the 1985 MSA Champion Lacrosse team, the 1990 MSA Champion basketball team, varsity head coach Bob Shriver ’69 for his 40 years of service and Steve Dubin ’79 for his 30 years of service. After watching the Kentucky Derby and catching up with old friends, David Bosley ’65 took the podium as the distinguished speaker for the evening. Celebrating his 50th reunion, David was quick to reminisce on his most memorable moments as a Boys’ Latin student, making sure to touch on the muddy fields where his teams used to play compared to what Boys’ Latin enjoys now. David noted that putting on
Harvey Brooks ’75, Leigh Brent ’72, Rollo Brent ’44 and Geoff Brent ’77
the maroon and white signified a great change in his life. With the love, care and direction of Headmaster Jack Williams and Boys’ Latin faculty, David said he found new success in all aspects of school life, and he attributed that transformation to BL’s curriculum of persistent writing and high expectations. To this day, David holds Boys’ Latin in highest regard, saying he, “cannot express enough gratitude to all the leaders, mentors (men and boys), characters, misfits, scholars and athletes who ALL showed me how to be a part of something bigger – to believe in myself and to understand how to BE… not appear to be.” BOYSLATINMD.COM
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Fred Glose ’45, Alvin Manger ’53, Chuck Wilbur ‘53
David Shriver ’06, Bob Shriver ’69, Bill Shriver ’64
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HENRY F. LEBRUN ’54
Accepting the award for Henry are family members. Also shown, Jim Callahan ‘71, Mac Kennedy ’76, Pat Gugerty ’83 and Headmaster Post.
JOINING BOYS’ LATIN as a fourth grader in 1945, Henry F. Lebrun quickly established himself as one of BL’s best. Graduating fifth in his class, Henry’s strength was as much in academics as in athletics. He earned eight varsity letters in football, lacrosse and basketball. He was a member of BL’s 1953 six-man championship team and earned honorable mention All-Maryland in lacrosse in 1954. After finishing a successful four-year academic and lacrosse experience at Washington and Lee University, Henry rejoined Boys’ Latin as an assistant lacrosse coach. Henry F. Lebrun played a very important role with the School in the transition to Lake Avenue and then in the greater Baltimore community. After initially working for his father’s insurance brokerage and real estate company, The H. Frances Lebrun Co., Henry created his own commercial real estate and development company. Henry passed away on April 11th, 2011 and is remembered as an incredibly successful businessman, coach, friend, father and Laker. Henry left a tremendous mark on this community, and BL is proud to honor him as a 2015 Distinguished Alumni. Henry F. Lebrun’s BL legacy continues through his three grandsons Charley ’09, Pierce ’10, and Colton Haugh ’15 along with the efforts of his son-in-law Drew Haugh ’77 as a longtime teacher and coach.
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J. KEITH SCROGGINS ‘73
C. DUFF HUGHES ’76
COMING TO BOYS’ LATIN in the fall of 1969 as a freshman, J. Keith Scroggins would begin a career that has left lasting impressions on both Boys’ Latin and the greater Baltimore community. Keith excelled as a student athlete. He was selected as a member of the varsity club his junior and senior years primarily for his contributions in football and basketball. Keith played on Hugh Gelston’s 1971-72 championship basketball team, which is widely regarded as one of the greatest ever BL basketball teams. After graduation in 1973, Keith earned a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Maryland, College Park and a master’s degree in management from the College of Notre Dame of Maryland. Most know Keith best from his long, successful career with the City of Baltimore, including roles as the Chief of Human Resources in the Department of Public Works, Head of the Bureau of Transportation and the Head of the Bureau of General Services. After 24 years with the city, Keith now serves as the Chief Operating Officer for Baltimore City Public Schools, where he manages the Departments of Facility Planning, Facility Design and Construction, Health and Safety, Real Estate and Permits, Pupil Transportation and Facility Maintenance. As busy as Keith has been, he has always maintained his status as one of Boys’ Latin’s most loyal supporters. He is second to none as a BL advocate and continuously works to strengthen Baltimore’s future in many different ways. BL is proud to honor Keith as a 2015 Distinguished Alumni
JOINING BOYS’ LATIN as a seventh-grader in 1970, C. Duff Hughes has provided a great example of what it means to be a lifetime Laker. After earning three varsity letters at BL, Duff would go on to play lacrosse at Denison University, earning the title of team captain his senior year. After college, Duff joined his family’s business, Vane Brothers. Established in 1898 as a ship chandler based out of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, Vane Brothers prospered under the oversight of Duff’s father, Charles. Expansion into the tanker trade gave the company even broader potential. Duff became a partner in 1985 which provided him with the opportunity to pursue his own visions for the business. Duff expanded the oil and maritime transport aspects of the company. He bought a double-hull barge in 1987, allowing business with major oil companies such as BP, Shell Oil and Chevron. By its 100th anniversary in 1998, Vane Brothers was a major oil supplier in multiple shipping markets with 185 employees. Now, Vane Brothers operates with a fleet of 78 vessels and 509 employees. Fortunately for Boys’ Latin, Duff sent his two sons here, Alex ’13 and Charley ’15. Alex attends the Merchant Marine Academy where Charley also plans to attend in the fall. Like their dad, they are examples of BL’s best. Duff has been a mainstay here on Lake Avenue for years and can be seen with his camera taking pictures of his pride and joy – his two boys. Duff has served as an advisor to BL on many fronts, never hesitating to help when asked. He sets a great example for his two sons along with all aspiring Boys’ Latin alumni. BOYSLATINMD.COM
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ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AWARDS AT THE ANNUAL ALUMNI LUNCHEON on Friday May 1st, Boys’ Latin had the opportunity to take time to recognize exceptional community members while reuniting Lakers of all ages. In addition to naming the 2015 Distinguished Alumni awards, we celebrated the following:
DONALD L. RICKELS & WILLIAM W. PHEIL H. MEBANE TURNER ’08 H
H. Mebane Turner ’08 H was awarded the John S. Hodges ‘32 Cup for outstanding loyalty to the School. Dr. Turner is well recognized in the community as the longest-serving president of the University of Baltimore (1969 - 2002). At Boys’ Latin, Dr. Turner is a trustee emeritus and former headmaster (January 2006 - June 2008) who came to BL in a time of need and vastly exceeded expectations. With a vision for the future during his short time here, Dr. Turner played an integral role in establishing financial sustainability via new capital campaigns and scholarship programs. Dr. Turner certainly left a lasting impact and remains as one of BL’s greatest contributors.
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Anne Whitman was honored with the John S. “Jack” Kerns “Clearly Evident” Award. Each year, this award is given to someone who has made clear their devotion and contributions to Boys’ Latin. Anne has been an important part of the Boys’ Latin community as a parent, advocate and faculty member. Her most recent contributions have come in the form of establishing the school store as a solid landmark and source of Laker pride on campus. Anne’s contributions have been clearly evident to everyone, and we cannot thank her enough. 34
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Donald L. Rickels and William W. Pheil were named as honorary alumni. Renowned faculty members, both men have left everlasting impressions at Boys’ Latin. Coach Rickels has had an impact on almost every boy’s athletic experience here at Boys’ Latin as the head of lower school physical education and head soccer coach. Mr. Pheil taught, mentored and coached thousands of students here, making him one of BL’s truly legendary teachers. Don’s 30 years and Bill’s 38 years of outstanding service to BL have certainly earned them the title of honorary alumni.
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Named Scholarship Luncheon Rollo Brent ’44, Geoff Brent ’77, Tommy Esposito, Melissa Kramer, Adam Kramer, Kevin Lynch, Lamont Cooper and Kitty Simpson.
Remarks by Nick Morton ’15
Seated: Dort & Richard Mollett ’69, Brandon Mollett ’94, Edward Loyd and Hunter Hegmann Standing: David Trider, Harold Loyd, Connor Cadigan and Walker Campbell
Conor Sanders ’07 and John Bowling ’H10
2015 Laker Golf Outing
Michael Rokos, Jimmy Magee, Georgianna Rokos, Conor Sanders, Justin Donawa and Jacqueline Donawa
by Don Obrecht, Director of Annual Giving
OVER 80 PLAYERS participated in the 2015 Laker Golf Outing on April 24th at the Elkridge Club. The annual event is open to alumni, parents, past parents and all Lakers, and this year we had a perfect cool and sunny day. The 16-under par winning team was Skip Miller ’76, Everett Jackson ’81 and Tim Michel ’78. Net proceeds from the outing were over $7,000, which all went directly into the Alumni Scholarship Fund. The Alumni Association thanks all of the players and hole sponsors for their support. BOYSLATINMD.COM
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$19.1 Million Currently Committed Phase II
CAMPAIGN GOAL $12 Million Completed Phase I
Phase I: New Middle School, Iglehart campus renovations and the endowment for faculty enrichment Phase II: New Student Commons and the endowment for students, faculty and facilities
Laker Legacy Campaign Closes in on Goal by Pat Gugerty / Assistant Headmaster for Advancement
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his past spring, you received a campaign brochure in the mail in which Board of Trustees President Greg Horning and Headmaster Christopher Post announced the goal for the Laker Legacy Campaign of $20 million. At that time, the School had secured just over $17 million in commitments. Over the course of the past two months, I am pleased to report that we have received additional pledges of over $2 million to bring the total raised to $19.1 million – 95 percent of the goal. We will need everyone’s support to get across the finish line. Now, as we enter the community phase of the campaign, we will be reaching out to a broader portion of the Boys’ Latin philanthropic community seeking gifts that will help us to far exceed the stated goal.
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The capstone of the campaign, our new Student Commons, is set to open when the boys return in September. This facility – which seats in excess of 350 – will bring many benefits to the School community including the following: • greater programmatic flexibility and more opportunity for social engagement • improvement to the daily academic schedule by allowing for more instructional time • healthier and more nutritional food choices • stronger bonds between students and instructors by allowing for seating by advisory • additional gathering space for parent events, outside speakers and evening functions
Opportunities to invest in Boys’ Latin, its tremendous facilities, its fine faculty and staff and, perhaps most importantly, its amazing students are numerous. While the commons will clearly be the most visible accomplishment of the second phase of the Laker Legacy Campaign, endowment growth is equally exciting and important. The School’s endowment has grown significantly during the past 10 years and today is positioned in the mid-$40 million range. Additional endowment will continue to allow Boys’ Latin to attract, develop and retain the best students and teachers while maintaining our outstanding facilities. Opportunities to invest in Boys’ Latin, its tremendous facilities, its fine faculty and staff and, perhaps most importantly, its amazing students are numerous. Should you wish to discuss a gift, please contact a member of the Advancement Team.
CLASS NOTES by Mac Kennedy
ABOVE: The Boys’ Latin Athletic Hall of Fame, Class of 2014 inductees were: Dick Webster ’59, Ken Frontain ’80, Craig Cook ’78, Clay Opara ’83, Kevin Sweeny ’66, Jeff Ulehla ’88, Myrt Gaines ’74, Mark Deering ’72, Jim Cahill ’72, John Webster ’88 and Carl Voigt ’85. Mace LeBrun ’33 also was inducted posthumously. Dave Noble ’54 lives in Kiawah Island, SC and writes: “How small is this Laker world? My wife, Cynthia, and I were attending a Christmas party at the new home of clients to whom she had sold an undeveloped lot on Kiawah a couple of years ago. We’re talking with their next door neighbors to the left, and he mentions Charlottesville. I said that I had gone to Washington & Lee, and he says, ‘There is another W&L grad here, let me introduce you.... Dave Noble, meet Jim Brooks ’73.’ ‘Are you any relation to the Brooks family in Baltimore?’ I asked Jimmy. ‘Yes,’ he replied, and the smiles erupted and BLS/W&L/lacrosse memories began to flow.” Stephen Wright ’69 is the associate dean and associate director of the University of Maryland Extension in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources in College Park. Stephen lives in Pikesville and was a speaker at BL’s inaugural Networking Initiative for Young Alumni in the Alumni House.
are helping boat lovers save thousands of dollars on insurance, bank payments, storage, upkeep, trailers, slip fees and other costs associated with owning a boat, by giving boaters an easy option away from ownership and toward boat clubs. Boat clubs like Dan’s require a one-time registration fee, then either a monthly or a yearly fee to use its boats, which are generally 20-plus-foot motorboats. The Baltimore Sun wrote about Dan and his company last fall.
Scott Caddell ’76 attended the BL-Radnor lacrosse game this spring with his daughter. Scott drove 30 minutes from his Pennsylvania home and hung out in the stands with classmate Duff Hughes ’76 and fellow alum Drew Haugh ’77. Scott, Duff and Drew reminisced about the good old days of being coached by Ridge Warfield.
Phil Weintraub ’72 is a psychiatrist at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. He lives in Greenwood Village, CO.
Terry Gibson ’82 continues to work as a special agent for the FBI and is now working for the Bureau near Quantico, VA. He reports he is eligible to retire in 2015. He is staying involved in lacrosse and working as a referee in Fredericksburg, VA. He writes: “(I am) proud to wear my BL gear around here. (There is) instant credibility thanks to Bobby Shriver and his staff and the hard working lads at BL.”
Bob Gisriel ’73 has run his own architecture firm since graduating from the Philadelphia College of Art with a B.S. in architecture in 1978. He has extensive experience in historic renovations. In 1982, he became a “homesteader” in Baltimore’s Federal Hill neighborhood and has received many preservation awards. Bob Willingham ’73 has opened Chiesa, a 45-seat Italian restaurant with his wife Melissa in Asheville, NC. Previously, Bob was the operator of Sineloa, an acclaimed Fells Point tortilla eatery, until he moved to North Carolina three years ago.
Tom Xenakis ’71 is a program manager at the U. S. Department of Defense working out of Quantico, VA. He lives in Ocean City, MD.
Drew Romans ’74 won the Kings Creek Country Club, Rehoboth Beach, DE, Net Club Golf Championship last year. Drew is on a roll, having won three of the last five titles.
Dan Somerville ’72 is part owner of Carefree Boat Club in Baltimore. Dan and his partner
Jack Dott ’76 is a REALTOR® in Baltimore, working for Long & Foster.
Patrick Finn ’77 is the director of enrollment at the Foxcroft School in Middleburg, VA.
TJ Blair ’84 helped organize the BL-Radnor lacrosse game this past spring and a game that followed the BL-Radnor game. TJ lives in Unionville, PA where his children go to high school. John “JR” Reith ’84 has joined Rifkin, Weiner, Livingston, Levitan & Silver, LLC, a law firm with offices in Annapolis, Baltimore and Bethesda, MD. JR is working with the firm’s government relations division and assuming the responsibilities of director of business development at RWLLS. He was the finance director for all three of former Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr.’s gubernatorial campaigns and was co-chairman of his campaign committees. He
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also served on the Inaugural Committee for Governor-elect Larry Hogan. Steve Attias ’86 is living in Pawley’s Island, SC with his wife and two children and runs a successful office equipment business. Mark Dressel ’86 attended the BL-Radnor lacrosse game this past spring. Mark lives in Villanova and traveled to the game with his daughter, who attends Radnor. Brian Kowitz ’87 writes: “As a result of the first alumni mentor program, the insurance firm of Heller Kowitz Insurance Advisors hired Thomas Vielandi ’10 as an agent for our firm! He will be working to build his book of business in the property and casualty space.” Tommy writes: “I wanted to let you know that after meeting with Brian Kowitz at the Boys’ Latin Alumni Networking Event, I was offered a job with his insurance company. I am in the process of getting my insurance license and am excited about the opportunity. I am extremely grateful for [BL’s] efforts to coordinate the [networking] event.”
Jarrett Leeb ’93 wrote last fall: “My wife and I moved into our new home in Encinitas, CA., six months ago. We are expecting our first baby boy Nov. 29 (could be turkey dinner at Scripps La Jolla Hospital). There are two others out here from the class of 1993 with me (man, do I feel old saying that): Chris Smith and Evan Dwin. We are still very close and try our best to watch all the Ravens and Orioles games together.” Mike Schreiber ’94 is working in Philadelphia for Comcast, managing their entertainment relationships and living in Wayne, PA. Ned Webster ’94 is the head coach of the University of California (Berkeley) Men’s Club lacrosse team. Ned and his wife Megan are the proud parents of a baby daughter, Ella Sullivan Webster. Tim Berger ’95 and his wife Megan are the proud parents of Ryan Murphy Berger, born June 24, 2014.
Brian “Rudy” Rudick ‘87 would like to thank all those in the BL family who donated, in honor of his father Stan Rudick ’14 H, to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Tennis Classic at the Suburban Country Club, to be held on Sept. 13. Sandy Cook ’88 is a major account executive at DEX Imaging in the Baltimore area. Bill Held ’88 is working in project management for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Bill and his family live in New Freedom, PA. Tommy Taylor ’88 and his wife Erica are the proud parents of Jack Thomas Taylor, born July 1, 2014. Baby Jack weighed 7 lbs. 8 oz. and was 20.5 inches long. The Taylors live in Honolulu. David Cohen’91 is an attorney and currently serving as general counsel for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Eric Solomon ’91 is living in Annapolis and is a senior executive buyer at Stone Street Capital in Washington, D.C. 38
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Brad Bernstein ’95, Elliot Steelman ’95 and Marc Hassan ’95 linked up for the Army-Navy football game played in Baltimore this past fall. Andrew Hampson ’95 and his wife Suzanne have three boys and another due in April. They left Maryland about nine years ago and headed to Tennessee, where Suzanne completed her residency at Vanderbilt in the Emergency Department. They live in Wilmington, NC. For the past 13 years, Andrew has worked in the wine and beer business. Next month he will be inducted into the UMBC Hall of Fame.
Scott Hochstadt ’95 is co-founder of Grass Fed, LLC, a branding and design group that manufactures lifestyle apparel. Scott lives in Manhattan Beach, CA. J.D. Radebaugh ’95 was inducted into the Washington College Hall of Fame last October. According to the Washington College website, J.D. transferred to Washington College as a sophomore and quickly became one of the men’s lacrosse team’s top players. A two-time All-American, he played for the Shoremen’s 1998 NCAA Division III National Championship team and for three NCAA Division III Tournament qualifiers. His team-leading 55 points in 2000 came while also serving as the team’s top face-off man. J.D. also was a twotime All-Centennial Conference selection and 2000 North/South Senior All-Star. He finished his career with 63 goals, 22 assists, 220 ground balls and 275 face-off wins. Jason Carney ’96 and his wife Leslie welcomed into the world the newest Carney - Ryan Charles Carney, born Nov. 13, 2014, weighing 7 lbs. and measuring 21 inches long. Ryan Mollett ’97 was inducted into the Baltimore Chapter of the Lacrosse Hall of Fame in January. His lacrosse career started here at BL. He was a captain on the 1997 National Champion Boys’ Latin School lacrosse team – labeled by many pundits as the greatest high school lacrosse team ever. Ryan continued his athletic career at Princeton University, where he co-captained the men’s lacrosse team that won the 2001 NCAA Division I championships. In 2001, he was named the Ivy League Player of the Year, a USILA First Team All-American, and winner of the Schmeisser Award, given to the Defenseman of the Year in Division I. During his time at Princeton, his teams qualified for the NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Championship all four years, reached the championship game three times, won the championship game twice, and won four Ivy League championships. In 2002, he played on the championship Team USA squad in the World Games and continued playing lacrosse as a professional in Major League Lacrosse. Ryan earned his MBA from Yale University and currently works and resides in New York City with his wife and children. Ryan’s brother Brandon ’94 is BL’s head of Middle School. His father Richard ’69 is also a graduate of BL.
David Rose ’97 is a consultant for Asset Strategy Consultants, a company that provides investment management consulting to endowments, foundations and retirement plans. The firm is one of the oldest and largest independent investment management consulting firms headquartered in Maryland. It is ranked as the fourth largest investment advisory company in greater Baltimore by the Baltimore Business Journal. Baron Scarlett ’97 is a mortgage consultant at Prosperity Home Mortgage in Baltimore. Paddy Smithwick ’97 is a pediatric dentist at Saddle Rock Pediatric Dentistry in the greater Denver area. Todd Sody ’97 is vice president of Sody Concrete Construction. Sody Concrete is a full-service concrete contractor serving Maryland, Washington D.C., northern Virginia and Delaware. The company is a leader in industrial, commercial and institutional concrete projects, serving a client base of general contractors, building owners and state and county municipalities. David Sugar ’98 recently received his M.S. in information technology at Towson University. David currently is an information systems support specialist here at Boys’ Latin. Mackey Cronin ’99 is vice president at Jones Lang LaSalle, a commercial real estate firm in the Baltimore area. Mackey is a current board member of BL’s Alumni Association. Corey Days ’99 is working for Nationwide Insurance as a surety territory manager in Lithonia, GA. Corwin Miller ’99 is nearing completion of his M.A. in global affairs and human security at the University of Baltimore. He is a policy analyst with the State of Maryland, specializing in social transfers. Dan Berger ’00 and his wife Tina are proud parents of a baby girl, Millie Rose Berger, born July 21, 2014 and weighing 7 lbs. 3 oz.
Paul Hudson ’00 lives in Atlanta and is senior consultant for the executive compensation practice at the Hay Group. Paul graduated with a B.A. in economics from Emory University and later received his M.B.A. in finance from Emory University’s Goizueta Business School. Mitch Hendler ’01, a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, is a supervisor of project controls at the Williams Company in Pittsburgh, PA. The Williams Company is one of the largest providers of energy infrastructure in North America. Matt Melnick ’01 and his wife Katie are excited to announce the birth of their son, Connor McKee Melnick, born May 13, 2014, weighing 6 lbs. 6 oz. and measuring 20.5 inches long. Matt is a member of the Boys’ Latin Alumni Association Board of Directors. Will Shearer ’01 is the branch manager at Capital Tristate in Gaithersburg. He oversees all of the sales and operations functions for the location. Owais Tomhe ’01 is a program analyst for the Office of Enforcement and Import Operations (Compliance Systems) at the Food and Drug Administration in Rockville, MD. Drew Ezrine ’02 and Marisa Danto were married on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014 in Bethesda, MD. Jeff Keenan ’02 is a surgery resident at the Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC. Jeff graduated from the University of North Carolina in 2006 and later attended medical school at the University of Maryland, Baltimore.
member of the Boys’ Latin Alumni Association Board of Directors. Matt Tielsch ’02 married Erin Smyth last September. Their wedding was featured in the Baltimore Sun’s Life & Travel section. Nolan Aiken ’03 is living in Baltimore and is an associate at Shapiro Sher Guinot & Sandler. He graduated from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 2009, magna cum laude. Michael Corso ’03 is a senior vice president, portfolio manager at Colliers International. Danny Lucas ’03, a graduate of the University of Virginia, is a principal analyst in finance at Exelon Corporation. Ian Fontaine ’03 is an M.B.A. candidate at the Hitotsubashi University Graduate School of International Corporate Strategy in Japan. Trey Sheain ’03 is an investment analyst at Johns Hopkins University. In 2010, Trey received his M.B.A. in finance from the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School. Thomas Veltman ’03 is finishing his Ph.D. at Stanford University. After he graduates, he hopes to start a company to commercialize a medical device he invented while he was a student at Stanford. Ryan Walterhoefer ’03, a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is a financial advisor and field director at Northwestern Mutual. Ryan lives in Crownsville, MD. Zeno Zennaro ’03 is a senior loan officer for CNN Mortgage in Scottsdale, AZ.
John Gallagher ’02 is living in New York City and is now an M.B.A. candidate at the Columbia Business School.
Judson Arnold ’04 is an assistant state’s attorney for the Office of the State’s Attorney for Talbot County. He lives in Annapolis.
Ameet Rawtani ’02 is a 2014 M.B.A. graduate from the University of Toronto, Rotman School of Management. He did his undergraduate work at Georgetown University.
Greg Eckenrode ’04 is a client associate at UBS Financial Services Inc. in Baltimore. Greg is also an officer of the Boys’ Latin Alumni Association Board of Directors.
Ben Wells ’02 is living in Baltimore and is a senior registered client service associate at UBS Financial Services Inc. Ben is also a
Kyle Mahoney ’04 continues to pursue his doctorate in classical studies in Greece.
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LEFT: Scott Matthews ’05 and his wife Lindsay were featured last year on the show House Hunters on the HGTV network. The REALTOR® on the same show with Scott and Lindsay was Jason Perlow ’06. Tad Stanwick ’05 is living in San Diego, finishing up training to become a Navy SEAL. Chris Maisel ’04 and his wife Elissa are the proud parents of Sadie-Mae McMillan Maisel, born Oct. 18, 2014 and weighing 6 lbs. 14 oz. Chris is middle school teacher at BL. Christian Bonn ’05 is a student teaching intern at Corkran Middle School in Baltimore. Dan Ehrlich ’05 graduated from the Villanova University School of Law and is now an associate with Maier & Maier, PLLC, a law firm in Alexandria, VA, that specializes in intellectual property litigation. Chris Frederick ’05, a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy, has served his tour in the Army and is now living and working in northern Virginia. Dan Friedman ’05, a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy, is now stationed in Norfolk after spending two years in Japan. Jeremy Keith ’05 lives in New York City and works as an investment banker for Millennium Management, a global investment management firm with more than 1,550 employees and approximately $23.3 billion in assets under management. Jack Kennedy ’05 lives in downtown Baltimore and works for T. Rowe Price in Owings Mills, MD. Andrew Kroll ’05 is a senior client strategist at Quantcast, specializing in online advertising and real-time bidding. Andrew serves as the primary point of contact for clients related to campaign insights and performance results. He lives in San Francisco. Conor Larkin ’05 is studying for his master’s in business analytics at the University of Denver. Jesse Leikin ’05 works in Baltimore for Millennial Media.
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Wes Wharton ’05 lives in San Francisco. He is an account executive at ThreatStream. His company hosts a next generation cyber intelligence platform that enables the disruption of cyber adversaries in real time. Chris Boland ’06 is a sales and marketing associate at Trilogy Lacrosse and the head men’s lacrosse coach at the University of Southern California. David Bronfein ’06 is currently studying at the University of Baltimore School of Law. Patrick O’Malley ’06 is director of the Montgomery County Visit Office at BAYADA Home Health Care. Founded in 1975, BAYADA Home Health Care provides nursing, rehabilitative, therapeutic, hospice and assistive care services to children, adults and seniors in the comfort of their homes. Ryan Tillman ’06 visited campus in April. After spending the last several years in Hawaii, he will be stationed for the next three years in Naples, Italy. Ryan graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 2010. Jack Dudley ’07 graduated from Cornell University and lives in New York City, where he works for Barclay’s as a commercial mortgagebacked securities analyst. Oliver Kuntz ’07 graduated from Vanderbilt University and lives in Baltimore, where he works as a marketing and advertising analyst at Millennial Media. Travis Robinson ’07 is a social studies teacher in the Pittsburgh public schools. Travis received a bachelor’s degree in history from Morehouse College and a secondary education and teaching degree from Duquesne University. Tyler Silvey ’07 graduated cum laude from the University of Maryland Carey School of Law in
May. He was recognized for earning positions on the Maryland Law Review and the school’s Moot Court Board. Over the past three years, Tyler interned for the Securities and Exchange Commission in Washington, D.C., and for GE Capital in Stamford, CT, as well as for a federal judge in Greenbelt, MD. Steve Simms ’07 graduated from Wake Forest University in 2011 and lives in Texas, where he works as a marketing analyst for PepsiCoFrito Lay. Matt Trimmer ’07 lives in Ohio and works as a business analyst for Briteskies, LLC, a company that builds online shopping sites. Matt manages projects and ensures that the software development matches his clients’ requirements. During this development, Matt tests the software for functionality. Haddis Tujuba ’07 graduated from the University of Richmond and lives in the Columbus, Ohio area, working for a division of Abbott. Haddis previously worked in Richmond as a clinical account executive for Home Care Delivered, Inc. Justin Boston ’08 made his first career start for the NASCAR Nationwide Series in the VisitMyrtleBeach.com 300 at Kentucky Speedway, where he finished in ninth place driving the No.20 Toyota Camry for Joe Gibbs Racing. Justin Radebaugh ’08 is a student at Salisbury University’s Perdue School of Business. Jake Schoenfeld ’08 is a C.P.A. for PricewaterhouseCoopers in Baltimore. Dennis Mahoney ’08 is studying law at Harvard University. Eric Smith ’08 is involved with Azumi, the new Japanese restaurant in the Four Seasons Hotel in Baltimore. Thomas Thibeault ’08 lives in New York City and works for UBS Wealth Management in its Graduate Training Program. Currently working with the equity advisory group in
this two-year rotational program, he will also work with individual advisors, institutional equity sales teams, and the UBS investment management team. Justin Baker ’09 works for Northrop Grumman on a project called GCSS-Army. GCSS-Army is logistics computer software application that minimizes confusion when the military has to move supplies in and out of areas of operations. Justin works with Northrup Grumman employees who train military forces worldwide in how to use the program. Justin hopes to go back to school to get his master’s within a year. Patrick Dudley ’09 is a sales and leasing agent at Divaris Real Estate in Richmond, VA. Kevin Foreman ’09 is enrolled at the University of Baltimore School of Law and is a legal intern at the law firm of Smith, Gildea & Schmidt. Patrick Rose ’09 earned an undergraduate degree in computer information systems from Howard University in 2013 and is now a consultant at IBM Global Business Services in the D.C. area. Patrick played in the alumni basketball game last December. Scott Parker ’09 is director of video production for the York Revolution Baseball Club. Michael Vardoulakis ’09 is a business development representative for N3 in Atlanta. Michael earned a bachelor’s degree in commerce of business administration and economics from the University of Alabama in 2013. Brad Weiss ’09 graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 2014 and is now stationed at Ft. Lewis in Tacoma, WA. He spent the last few months training for field artillery at Ft. Sill in Oklahoma. Matthew Curran ’10 is working with MacKenzie Commercial Real Estate, mentoring under fellow alumnus Mark Deering ’72. MacKenzie represents tenants in the Baltimore office market seeking new office space or renegotiating current leases. Matt writes that if anyone is ever in need of a
commercial real estate broker, don’t hesitate to contact him. Pat Foster ’10 graduated from the University of North Carolina and is now a brokerage intern at CBRE in Baltimore. Tyler Holub ’10 graduated from Villanova University and is a baseball operations intern for the Baltimore Orioles. Ryan Jarvis ’10 is a technical recruiter for Microsoft Technologies in the Baltimore area. He recruits and networks with professionals who have expertise in NET applications development, SQL Server, and SharePoint. Niko Manzari ’10 recently graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park and is now an assistant vice president of sales at Freedom Mortgage in Fulton, MD. McGee O’Neil ’10 is graduated from Hobart and was a four-year member of the Statesmen’s squash team. Sean Radcliffe ’10 graduated from McDaniel College with a degree in business administration and management. He works as a business operations associate for TEKsystems. Brian Rothman ’10 recently graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park and works in Baltimore for Millenial Media. Brian wrote the Alumni Office recently: “I just wanted to reach out and thank Boys’ Latin for creating the young alumni network event. That night I spoke with Jason Dobrzykowski ’02 who had an internship opportunity at Millennial Media. After a couple of months, that position has led to a full-time offer. So I just wanted to let everyone know that the event was a success for me!” Steven Schrum ’10 graduated from the University of Florida and is now a recruiting assistant for the Northwestern University football team. Brenden Schwartz ’10 graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park last May and is now a first-year law student at the University of Baltimore School of Law.
Matt Sherman ’10 graduated from Texas Christian University and is a first- year medical student at the University of Texas, Southwestern. Chris Wilcox ’10 lives in Nashville. He wrote and produced a song that can be heard on YouTube. Chris sings and plays acoustic guitar, drums, bass, and electric guitar in the recording. Jonathan Attman ’11 will graduate from the University of Alabama in August and. In September, he will attend Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School pursuing his master’s degree in real estate and infrastructure. Adam Davey ’11 graduated from Lynchburg College in Virginia in May. Adam suffered an injury preventing him from continuing to play lacrosse at the school; however, he continued to be an integral part of the team as a student-coach. Stephen Luck ’11 was named Washington College’s “Shoreman of the Week” after a fourgoal performance, including the overtime game winner in Washington’s 8-7 men’s lacrosse win over Haverford this past spring. Zak Davis ’11 was a member of the men’s soccer team at the University of North CarolinaAshville. His team qualified to play in the Big South Conference Championship last fall. Ben Keller ’11 was one of four captains for the 2015 Bucknell University men’s lacrosse team. After missing all of his freshman year with a knee injury, Ben entered his third season as a starting defenseman. He has started all 31 games over the last two seasons, and last year ranked third on the squad in both ground balls (37) and caused turnovers (14) for a team that gave up only 8.6 goals per game. “Ben is BOYSLATINMD.COM
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Brandon Cherry ’12 is a rising senior running back on the Johns Hopkins University football team. Last year, Brandon ran for 962 yards on 132 attempts – a 7.2 yards per carry average. He was elected one of the captains for the 2015 Blue Jays, who finished 10th in the national Division III rankings this past year.
Christian Knight ’13, goalie for the Cornell University men’s lacrosse team, was named honorable mention All-Ivy League.
Michael Mutscheller ’11 graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and was captain of the Quaker men’s squash team this past season.
Greg Pyke ’12, an offensive guard for the University of Georgia football team, was named to the Southeast Conference’s Second Team last season. Greg is a red-shirt junior for the Bulldogs.
Michael Chalawsky ’14 finished his freshman year at Virginia Tech studying engineering. He was named to the school’s Dean’s List for the fall semester, with a 3.70 GPA.
Jack Riordan ’11 graduated from St. Lawrence University in New York in May. Jack recently wrote: “As an incoming first year (student) at St. Lawrence, I was slated to join the squash team but was unable to make the cut as they had recruited 10 of the best players in the country (moving them from #24 to #6 in the U.S.!). As a sophomore, I decided to turn my lanky ambitions towards the crew team and have since been nominated captain by my peers and coaches. It is a very exciting opportunity, and I believe that we will have a very successful year.” Wells Stanwick ’11 graduated in May from Johns Hopkins University, where he was captain of the men’s lacrosse team. He was also named to the first team All-Big Ten team. Taylor Stieff ’11 is an information technology consultant at IBM in northern Virginia. Michael Turner ’11 was a starting cornerback for the Cornell University football team. In 2013, he was an honorable mention All-Ivy League selection after ranking among the Ivy League and national leaders in forced fumbles and interceptions while starting nine games. He earned a spot on the College Football Performance Awards positional watch lists. In all, 38 of the nation’s top players in the Football Championship Subdivision at each position were on the initial watch list. Michael, who again made the Dean’s List this past semester, interned in New York City this summer. He graduated in May and recently accepted a position with Delta Airlines in their commercial strategy division. He is now living in Atlanta. 42
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Tyler Steinhardt ’12 is a junior at American University. Tyler founded Shootout for Soldiers, an event that raised $175,000 for the Wounded Warrior Project in 24 hours of lacrosse playing this summer in Maryland. Also involved in the development of lacrosse in Uganda, Tyler was recently nominated for Lacrosse Magazine’s “Person of the Year.” Spencer Ward ’12 is a member of the Hobart squash team. Taylor Davis ’13 ran in the half-marathon of the Baltimore Running Festival last October. He was running as part of The Cool Kids Campaign, a group that seeks to help pediatric cancer patients maintain a sense of normalcy in their academic, social and extracurricular lives while undergoing treatment. He was running in honor of Zak DeGross ’13, who passed away from kidney cancer. Alex Hughes ’13 has completed his second year at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, and is hitting his stride. The midshipmen of the USMMA Class of 2017 have elected Alex as their class president. He has taken on a heavy workload both academically and with student government, as well as sailing and working out. He is majoring in marine engineering and systems and is preparing for his sea year aboard a Maersk ship that will sail throughout the Far East.
Matt Rees ’13, a long-pole for the U.S. Naval Academy men’s lacrosse team, was named to the second team All-Patriot League.
Colin Chell ’14 is a rising sophomore at the Ohio State University. Colin is a member of the men’s lacrosse team and was named the Big Ten Freshman of the Week after recording a career-high six groundballs in the Buckeyes’ road win at Penn State. The Buckeyes were eliminated in the first round of the NCAA men’s lacrosse tournament. Nick Gesualdi ’14 started in the defensive backfield for the Cornell University football team. Nick was named the Ivy League Football Rookie of the Year and received the Dick Schaap Award, which is presented to the Cornell freshman football player “who contributes most to the team.” Bennett Wisner ’14 is a rising sophomore at Loyola University Maryland in Baltimore. During the golf season, Bennett competed in his first collegiate event, The Doc Gimmler, hosted by St. John’s University on the Red Course of Bethpage State Park in New York. He shot rounds of 72, 71 and 67 on the way to placing 19th individually, and he helped his Loyola Greyhounds to a runner-up finish.
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MAGAZINE We have enjoyed another fantastic year here on Lake Avenue, and I hope that this magazine helps you connect both to previous experiences of Boys’ Latin along with the school of today and tomorrow.
POSTINGS Welcome to our first edition of the Boys’ Latin Magazine, our community-wide source of printed news. While Boys’ Latin has had other publications in the past, this refreshed format focuses on our broad Boys’ Latin School community – alumni and students, faculty and staff, and families and friends. With two editions each year in summer and winter, the magazine will feature stories that highlight what’s at the forefront for our school plus other campus updates, including alumni and development news. Showcasing some of the best of Boys’ Latin in our people and programs, we highlight several milestones of this past year. On the pages that follow, you will read about Bob Shriver ’69, who has retired as head varsity lacrosse coach after an extraordinary 36 years at the helm, and Drew Haugh ’77, who has retired from Boys’ Latin after 30 years of dedicated service as a teacher and coach. You will learn about the experiences of our students in the stories on Commencement and our end of the year festivities, highlights of various co-curricular activities including the arts and athletics, along with various honors and
awards. Last and certainly not least, we have created an extended section that celebrates our alumni – from a recap of Alumni Homecoming weekend to summaries of the various alumni awards to a detailed section of class notes by year of graduation. We have enjoyed another fantastic year here on Lake Avenue, and I hope that this magazine helps you connect both to previous experiences of Boys’ Latin along with the school of today and tomorrow. We are incredibly proud of the work of our students and faculty, as we are of the contributions of dedicated alumni and friends. Together, we make Boys’ Latin a place where our mission and motto – Esse Quam Videri “To Be, Rather Than To Seem” – come alive in the daily experiences that we share. Enjoy the remaining days of summer. I look forward to seeing you soon.
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Christopher J. Post / Headmaster The Class of 2015 processing in for Commencement Exercises.
2015-16 ACADEMIC CALENDAR PREVIEW 2015
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