GSB News: May 2015

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May 2015

May 2015

The Monthly Newsletter for Gill St. Bernard’s School

Inside 2 Sand & Sea Gala Auction 3 Admission Office Invites

Accepted Families to First-Ever Revisit Day

4 Join Hi-Hills For

“Summer Fun”

5 Rising Star Awards 9 Student Life Recap: Verizon Presentation Class of 2022 Creates Club to Protect Endangered Species Rieger Siblings Strike Gold in Bowling Tournament Visit to Vietnam Veterans Museum Gives Students Deeper Understanding of War

11 Faculty News: Kim Turse Published Diamonds Welcome New Baby Faculty & Administrators Accept Elevated Positions Teri Cosentino Accepted into Honeywell Program

12 College Spotlight: Dana Klein ’14

13 Athletics: Varsity Sports Round-Up

From the Headmaster As the school calendar moves into its final month, the “ceremonial season nears” with Commencement rapidly approaching on May 31. This ceremony formally marks the most significant event of the 20142015 academic year and I hope that all our families will attend this wonderful celebration of our senior class and their achievements.

While it is important to recognize the transition from Lower to Middle School and Middle to Upper (for which we have separate “Closing Exercises”), the real finish line at Gill St. Bernard’s is reached with the completion of Grade 12. Graduations differ from school to school; at GSB, the featured speakers are students (as opposed to having an outside “Commencement speaker”) and their comments are always special. The ceremony lasts a little less than two hours and will represent a real testament to all that the Class of ’15 has achieved here. The final college list is but one of many indicators of their success.

Before that day, however, there is much to unfold: exams, the prom, Grandparents’ Day, units and various other activities. I encourage all of our students to finish the year well, as it has been a very good one thus far. Finally, I hope to see all of our parents in the next few weeks before the summer begins.

Upcoming Spring Concerts Thursday, May 14 Grades 1 & 2 Spring Concert 9:00 a.m.

Evans Hall Middle School Specials Concert 7:30 p.m.

Evans Hall Thursday, May 21 Grades 3 & 4 Spring Concert 9:00 a.m.

Evans Hall Strings Ensemble Concert 3:45 p.m.

Evans Hall

Warm regards,

18 Dates to Remember

Sid Rowell

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Headmaster Sid Rowell.

Tuesday, June 2 Jazz Band Concert 7:30 p.m.

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Annual GSB Auction Sand & Sea Gala

Celebrating spring during a fun-filled evening with friends was what the 2015 GSB Auction was all about. Parents and guests donned casual resort wear in keeping with this year’s Auction theme, “Sand & Sea,” and even the weather cooperated by turning warm and spring-like for the day. After five years off-site, the event was held back on campus and more than 225 people filled the Athletic Center which was transformed into a beach-themed resort for the evening. Guests enjoyed dinner of passed tapas plates and other delicious hors d’oeuvres while bidding on Silent and Super Silent Auction items. For the first time parents were also able to bid remotely using their cell phones and could therefore participate in the excitement of the evening. Over $225,000 was raised by the event. Thank you to all who donated, volunteered or attended for making this year’s auction a huge success.

Top row: (L. to r.) NBC-TV sports anchor Bruce Beck was the auctioneer for the evening – assisted by Saturday Night Live cast member and GSB parent Jim Breuer P ’17; (l. to r.) Anthony Ianniello P ’16 bids on Silent and Super Silent Auctions as Tom Fischer P ’16 enjoys hors d’oeuvres; (l. to r.) Candace Pryor Brown P ’27 and her husband, Mark, take time out from bidding for a photo; Middle row: (l. to r.) John P ’28 and Allyson Daly, GSB Director of Communications and Marketing, Rob and Tanya Sameth P ’25, ’27, and Ilona and Walt Bozek P ’24, ’28 are having a good time at the auction; Bottom row, from left: (l. to r.) Michael and Cheryl Fritzlo P ’19, ’21 and Bonnie and Bob Lavoie P ’21 wait for the Live Auction to begin; (l. to r.) Wendy Supron P ’17, Kim Ferruggia P ’12, ’14, ’16, Ann Matthews P ’16, ’18, ’24, Dawn Richardson P ’17, ’23, Auction Co-chair Sharon Bittman P ’17, ’23, Auction Co-chair Jennifer Meenan P ’24, ’27, and Jill Gateman P ’17, ’20.

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Admission Office Invites Accepted Families to First-Ever Revisit Day

From left: Members of the Wild Knights Jazz Band perform for parents approaching Founders Hall. From left, clockwise: Sabrina Sukhin ’18, Jessica Abowitz ’18, Amechi Nwandu ’17, Nathaniel Bess ’17, Jennifer Montejo ’16, Jacob Kruger ’15 and Christopher Johnson ’20; Prospective parents hear from Director of Admission and Financial Aid Sarah Rowland during an opening reception in the Verdile Dining Room; Accepted students attend three Upper School classes, including English with Allyson Burke; Performing Arts Chair Paul H. Canada discusses Gill St. Bernard’s growing theater program during an activities fair in the Chapel.

Campus was abuzz with the word “community” during the Admission Office’s first annual Revisit Day on April 2.

Throughout the inaugural event, accepted families further explored the many things—community included—that make Gill St. Bernard’s such a unique school.

The smooth sounds of the Wild Knights Jazz Band greeted more than 60 families as they approached a bustling Founders Hall on Revisit Day. In his welcoming remarks to prospective parents, Headmaster Sid Rowell touched on the value of unity at GSB. “Community is what separates us from other schools and, in essence, makes Gill St. Bernard’s so special,” he said. In speaking about GSB, senior John “Jack” Lowe added, “The great thing about Gill and our school community is that it fits everyone. Gill St. Bernard’s is a family; we all love and support each other.”

After the welcome in Founders Hall, parents attended real-life classes, participated in workshops regarding co-curricular offerings, learned about the college guidance process, heard specifics about dress code, transportation, after-school activities and clubs, and enjoyed student-led campus tours. Meanwhile, the visiting pupils accompanied their assigned student mentors to three separate classes as well as an informative Q&A session in the Hockenbury Café. For all, the day culminated with a Middle and Upper School activities fair and closing performance by the GSB Mixed Ensemble in the Chapel.

“We have been thrilled with the positive feedback we have received from so many students and parents. Our Revisit Day for newly admitted families was a tremendous success because of the collective efforts of the entire school community,” said Director of Admission and Financial Aid Sarah Rowland.

Headmaster’s Reception Officially Welcomes Parents of Admitted Students

From left: Prospective parents Angela Ryan, Tom Ryan and Alan Brazil talk to Ellen Herrlin P ’18, ’19 about being a member of the GSB community.

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The GSB Admission Office and Headmaster Sid Rowell played host to nearly 100 parents of admitted students during a formal reception on April 1 in the Chapel. Several current parents, faculty and administrators also joined in the event to answer questions and offer their expertise on Gill St. Bernard’s School.

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Get a Head Start on Summer with Summer Fun at Hi-Hills Camp Get your child’s summer off to a great start with two weeks of Summer Fun at Hi-Hills Day Camp! Similar to the standard eight-week schedule of Hi-Hills Day Camp, Summer Fun offers the most convenient scheduling in the area. There is no minimum weekly sign-up required and the camp is offered for students in primary through eighth grade.

Summer Fun also provides a fantastic opportunity for newly-enrolled GSB students to meet potential classmates and become familiar with the campus.

Summer Fun includes free swim along with a variety of arts and crafts, pottery, archery and athletic programs. Furthermore, all camp activities are instructed by highly-qualified teachers and camp counselors allowing the campers to continue their education through the summer while having fun at the same time.

It’s always fun to give a counselor a new hairstyle.

Campers interested in finding something new and exciting outside traditional activities have the ability to participate in Enrichment Programs such as mountain biking, chess club and even app design!

With lunch included, great activities and the amazing atmosphere of Gill St. Bernard’s School, Hi-Hills’ Summer Fun session is the best way to kick off your child’s best summer ever! Register for your child’s Summer Fun (two weeks beginning June 8) at hihills.com.

A game of catch is more fun when it involves splashing.

Learning to use the pottery wheel.

Eat, Learn, Live with Flik Independent School Dining Most can provide the name of their favorite food without hesitation. If asked where it originated, how it is made or the basis of its nutritional value however, the responses might not be so immediate. Each day, Flik Independent School Dining services takes pride in educating the minds—and mouths—of Gill St. Bernard’s students.

Did you know that black beans are among the healthiest foods in the world, and provide special support for digestive health?

Students learned these interesting facts and more through Flik’s “Beans Matters” program throughout the 2014-15 academic year. Beginning each September, the program highlights a specific food group and introduces students as well as faculty members to tasting stations, recipe cards and other valuable information during the duration of the year.

The “Beans Matters” program presented students with lessons on adzuki beans, black beans, edamame, cranberry beans and pink beans. Next year’s initiative will focus on unique fruits. Learn more about your child’s educational experiences in the GSB Dining Hall by visiting myschooldining.com/gillstbernard or downloading the mySchoolDining app for access to realtime menus and fun food facts, among other things.

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Cheers for the GSB Performing Arts!

Congratulations to the GSB Players for capturing four nominations and three honorable mentions in the 2015 Paper Mill Playhouse Rising Star Awards program. The spring musical production of “Once Upon a Mattress” received the following nominations: Outstanding Musical Direction (David and Amy Southerland) Outstanding Scenic Achievement (Paul Canada, Shannon Ludlum ’03) Outstanding Costume Achievement (Paul Canada, Beth Holland P ’12) Outstanding Hair and Make-up Achievement (Venus Nedd P ’06, ’09 and Lee Amoroso P ’11, ’13, ’19) The honorable mentions were for Outstanding Overall Production, Outstanding Direction and Outstanding Performance by a Chorus.

The final award winners will be announced on June 2 at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, N.J.

The cast of “Once Upon a Mattress:” Front row: Kelsey Guo ’15, Amity Matthews ’18 and Kaitlyn Sleyster ’17; Second row: Catarina “Caty” Matthews ’16, Katherine Coscia ’15, Aniello “Neil” Ianniello ’16 and Jamie Goetchius ’15; Third row: Peter “Alec” Johnson ’15, Jack Herrlin ’18, Casey Rojek ’18, Erin Wetzel ’15, Jessica Abowitz ’18, Brooke Stephenson ’18 and Shannah Finkel ’16; Back row: Matthew “Max” Alexy ’19, Mycroft Zimmerman ’16, Alexandra Baker ’15, William Conlan ’16, Xauen Zirpolo ’15, Kelly Schiesswohl ’17, Edward Fischer ’15 and Jonathan Moore ’18.

A Big Thank You to the Parents’ Association The Parents’ Association recognized the special role GSB faculty, staff and administrators play in their children’s lives with a week of surprise treats, culminating in a delicious dessert bar in the Alumni Dining Room on May 1. Thanks to all the parents who donated baked goods, chocolate dipped fruit and more to the event, and for all they do throughout the year. Shown here (l. to r.)

Gia Dunn P ’16 and Julie Berman P ’15.

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STUDENT NEWS Student Art Show Highlights Works From All Divisions The talents and creativity of GSB students from all academic divisions are being featured in the annual student arts show which opened on April 30 with a reception in the Founders Hall art gallery and surrounding art studios. The exhibition features works from students in grades kindergarten through 12. It includes drawings, prints, paintings, mixed media, photographs and woodworking projects completed during the second semester. Parents and friends gathered during the opening reception to view the works and speak with their creators. Refreshments were provided by the Parents’ Association. The show runs through the end of the school year.

Parents and students examine the displays of student art in different media.

Bed Fedon ’27 proudly shows off his artwork.

Fourth Annual Joe Show Highlights Student Talent

Student performers in the fourth annual Joe Show.

More than 20 Upper School students took to the stage in the GSB Chapel on April 11 to showcase their talents before a crowd of family, faculty members and friends. During Gill St. Bernard’s fourth annual Joe Show, students presented a variety of talents ranging from musical exhibitions on the piano (Jessica Torgovnik ’16 and Xauen Zirpolo ’15), violin (Melissa Jean ’17), ukulele (Catarina “Caty” Matthews ’16) and guitar (Jacob Kruger ’15 and Paul Kruger ’16) to vocal performances and more.

From left: Paul Kruger ’16; (F. to b.) Sunny Liu ’15 and Marisa Guo ’15; Melissa Jean ’17.

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Earth Month at GSB In spite of cool cloudy weather and Lower School testing, students managed to take time to recognize Earth Day – if not on the actual day, then throughout the early weeks of spring. Kindergartners wore special hats, read “The Lorax” by Dr. Seuss and had an Earth Day snack with “Lorax moustaches” (clementine slices) and “Truffula trees”(decorated cupcakes) on April 22.

Students in the Lower School worked all spring on a collaborative rainforest display. They combined art, research, computer skills and more to create a mini-museum around the halls of Sixth graders took time from cleaning up the Peapack Brook to celebrate the spring weather. The class the Cox building focusing on the collected approximately 60 lbs. of trash during the day. diversity of the rainforest. At the Middle School, sixth graders saw the culmination of their trout-raising project with the release of 225 fingerlings into the stream on April 15. They donned boots and gloves a few weeks later to clean up the stream as a way of celebrating Earth Day. In addition, the Raritan River Headwaters Stream Monitoring Training Program was held on GSB’s campus on April 25. This teaching event was open to the public.

The Lower School garden project is shifting to a more educational focus this year with raised beds and labeled sections.

Plans are already taking shape to transform the garden from growing strictly dining hall plants, to including others that can be used in a wide variety of educational activities including math, science, social studies, etc. To facilitate this, the Lower School garden team is looking for volunteers from the entire community to help plant and tend the garden.

These “Garden Growers” will cultivate the garden as a way of demonstrating environmental stewardship.

Left to right: Matthew Mazzatta ’23 learns more about the giant anteater by using the QR code created by fourth graders as part of the rainforest project; Tommy Ericco ’26 and Maya Saunders ’21 release classroom-raised fingerling trout into the Peapack Brook; kindergartners show off their Dr. Seuss-inspired Lorax moustaches and Earth Day hats: (top row, l. to r.) Grace Sameth, Robert DeCarlo, Piper Macak, Brendan Ginty, Daniel Alland; (bottom row l.to r.) Isabella Propper Stuehr, Leon Carrar, Hope Wilson, Benjamin Fedon.

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GSB Eye Day GSB seventh graders had the opportunity to study the eye from the inside as they performed eye dissections on cows’ eyes during a special “Eye Day.” On April 23, Dr. Lawrence Najarian P ’16, ophthalmologist with Bedminster Eye Associates and Dr. Peter Hersh, P ’20, an ophthalmologist with The Cornea and Laser Eye Institute in Teaneck, N.J., led the students through steps such as removing the lens and the fatty tissue and finding the optic nerve.

The students then assembled in Brueckner Hall to learn how the Seeing Eye Institute trains dogs to assist the blind. Don McGowan, outreach director of the group, spoke about the long process and evaluation dogs go through to “graduate” from the Institute. Kathy Murray who came with her guide dog, Becca, then spoke about her personal experiences with blindness.

(L to r.) Dr. Lawrence Najarian P ’16 shows seventh graders Zachary Layden and Theodore Lazar how to remove the cornea from a cow’s eye.

(L. to r.) Seventh graders Teresa Zimmer and Alexis Maus share a smile with Dr. Peter Hersh P ’20.

Seventh graders learn about blindness from Seeing Eye graduate Kathy Murray, shown with her dog, Becca.

Spring Concert Season Underway Springtime at Gill St. Bernard’s School not only brings warmth and flowers to campus each year, but serves as an opportunity for students to showcase just how much they have flourished in the arts since early September.

The 2015 concert season kicked off with a piano and guitar recital on February 25 and, after a brief recess, continued with a second recital as well as an Upper School spring concert during the final days of April. During the first week of May, parents, faculty members and friends of GSB attended two of the five musical performances to be held this month. Middle School students presented their annual spring concert on May 6 in the Athletic Center and the Early Childhood program followed with a show in Evans Hall the next morning. More musical performances will be held on May 14 and 21, and on June 2. (See sidebar on page 1 for schedule.)

From Left: Nickolas Gattoni ’23 shows off his guitar skills; The Upper School Concert Choir went down to the bayou to introduce a group of contemporary songs, starting with the technically challenging “Fish Assassin” during the concert on April 28; The 7th and 8th Grade Choir joined the Concert Choir in singing “Earth Song”; Leonore Kivits ’19 (l.) plays the Welsh folk song, “All Through the Night”, accompanied by piano teacher Beth Shirley (r.) during the Middle and Upper School piano and guitar recital on February 25; Gurnoor Pakka ’26 plays in the Lower School guitar and piano concert on April 29.

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STUDENT LIFE RECAP Verizon Experts Meet with Middle Schoolers Thirty fifth, sixth and seventh graders signed up to learn first-hand what it takes to make a new wireless device and how to patent it. During a special visit from Verizon engineers and lawyers Christian Egeler, Marlene Enright, Caren Khoo and Lily Yu in Brueckner Hall on April 8, the students had the opportunity to ask questions and discuss filing for patents and marketing new products during breakout groups. A second class focusing on app development was held on April 29 with John Frantz P ’22, Yu, Dan Murray and Nia Mathis from Verizon sharing their experiences with the students. After the initial discussion, small groups were formed to come up with ideas for a new mobile app. Special thanks to Frantz for arranging the sessions.

Caren Khoo, a patent attorney with Verizon, meets with Middle School students to discuss how companies protect themselves through patents.

(L. to r.) Sixth graders Laura Howard ’21, Caroline Sameth ’21, John Franz P ’22, ’24, ’27 and Madison Pendell-Frantz ’22.

Class of 2022 Creates Club to Protect Endangered Species Each year, extracurricular programs provide Middle School students with opportunities to explore interests in science, music, athletics and more. Though the types of after-school programs offered are often initiated by faculty members, several fifth grade students approached Middle School computer teacher Carrie Petkiewich with an idea of their own this fall.

Before long, the Animal Rescue Club (A.R.C.) was born. “How could I say no? They were so excited to be involved in helping to save the animals,” said Petkiewich.

Fifth grade Animal Rescue Club members (from left) Robert DeVergillo, Lucas Alland, Anna Chowansky, Emma Turse, Karina Ernst and Stephanie Vasquez. Missing from photo: Lauren Kroese.

Every other Monday, seven members of the Class of 2022 meet in the Middle School Technology Lab to research endangered animals on the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) website. Afterward, they create informational posters about these threatened species. The premise for the newfound club was established by Emma Turse ’22, who recruited a few friends along the way.

Turse, the owner of a dog, fish, gecko and bird, first discovered her passion for animals during a trip to the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington, D.C. “I was around four-years-old. I saw the animals and how interesting they were and felt bad that they were endangered from all the threats,” she said.

To help support endangered species from around the world, A.R.C. participants hosted a bake sale resulting in a $440 donation to the WWF. Through their contribution, the students selected an endangered species for adoption and received a replica stuffed animal as a keepsake.

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Rieger Siblings Strike Gold in County Bowling Tournament The Rieger siblings, Rachel ’22 and Zachary ’20, had an outstanding showing at the 52nd Annual Edith A. Kinney Morris County USBC Youth Bowling Tournament on April 12 in Washington, N.J. Rachel finished first in singles and third in doubles in her division. Zachary followed with a first place finish in doubles and a sixth place finish in singles in his division. In March, Rachel also qualified for the state finals of the Pepsi USBC Youth Championships to be held in Hopelawn, NJ in May. (L. to r.) Zachary ’20 and Rachel ’22 Rieger.

Visit to Vietnam Veterans Museum Gives Students Deeper Understanding of War Students in Gill St. Bernard’s AP U.S. History courses visited the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Holmdel on April 7.

The trip was arranged through help from GSB’s board of trustees member Harry Chowansky P ’09, ’13, ’15, ’22—also a trustee for the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Memorial Foundation—and Upper School Director of Studies Peter Schmidt. “The exhibits gave us a greater appreciation of the role of the soldiers in Vietnam and the social, political and cultural issues present in the United States during the years of the war,” said AP U.S. History teacher Bill Diamond. “I want to thank Peter and Harry for organizing this trip.”

AP U.S. History students learn more about the soldiers who served in the Vietnam War.

GSB Campus Grows Gill St. Bernard’s recently purchased 128 acres across St. Bernard’s Road from the school, thereby increasing the size of the campus to 208 acres. The additional land will immediately allow for the expansion of the farm-to-table program at the school, as well as providing additional facilities for use by Hi-Hills Summer Camps and as housing for critical school employees, such as security. The purchase, which was in part a gift from Betsy Michel, the previous owner, is comprised mostly of farmland preserved for agricultural use, with 18 acres being zoned for residential development. This acquisition represents a return to Gill of land the School purchased in 1942 as a boarding facility for students and additional land for the farm, and sold to Michel’s parents in 1965.

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FACULTY NEWS Kim Turse Co-Authors Article Gill St. Bernard’s Middle and Upper School Learning Specialist Kim Turse P ’18, ’22 recently co-authored the article, “The ABCs of RTI: An Introduction to the Building Blocks of Response to Intervention,” which appeared in the January 2015 issue of “Preventing School Failure: Alternative Education for Children and Youth.”

Kim Turse.

Teri Cosentino.

Teri Cosentino Accepted into Honeywell Program

The Diamonds Welcome a New Son

Middle School science teacher Teri Costentino was one of only 55 people world-wide accepted into the Honeywell Green Boot Camp program to be held June 21-25 in San Diego, CA. Participants will gain hands-on experience in teaching renewable energy and environmental responsibility, and in preparing students for the green careers of the future.

The Diamonds—Upper School history teacher Bill and his wife, Upper School Latin teacher Jen—welcomed their second son, Arthur James Diamond, at 11:35 p.m. on April 1.

Faculty & Administrators Accept Elevated Positions The Office of the Headmaster is pleased to announce the following title changes among GSB’s community of faculty and administrators.

Effective immediately, Gill St. Bernard’s business manager of 14 years, Stephen Graham, will assume the responsibilities of chief financial officer. Meanwhile, long-time Middle School Dean of Students and English teacher Brett Mershon has accepted a role as assistant director of the Middle School division. English teacher Kristen Armstrong, a new addition to the Upper School for the 2014-15 academic year, will fulfill the duties of head librarian come July. Armstrong has a Master of Library Science degree from the Syracuse University School of Information Studies and a Bachelor of Arts in French from the Cornell University College of Arts and Sciences in Ithaca, N.Y. Gill St. Bernard’s School • St. Bernard’s Road • Gladstone, NJ 07934

Brett Mershon.

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COLLEGE SPOTLIGHT Dana Klein ’14 Dana Klein Class of 2014 Yale University Major: Undeclared Women’s Cross Country, Women’s Indoor/Outdoor Track & Field, Athletes in Action, “Her Campus Yale University” Contributor Q. Entering college is all about new experiences. Can you tell Dana Klein ’14 proudly wears her Yale University cap on campus. us about one or two that have really stood out for you since entering school earlier this fall? writing seminar with 12 others. While this was a shock to some of my peers, to me it felt like I was sitting in AP A. Living in a room with someone from a completely different Literature with Dr. Lutz or philosophy with Mr. Schmidt part of the world has been a really interesting and rewarding again. I also felt very well prepared when it came to experience. My roommate, Sofia, was raised in Swaziland but her writing papers, thanks to the GSB English Department! family currently lives in Tanzania. Her mom will occasionally send her pictures of elephants, giraffes and zebras. I’ve loved Q. What do you miss the most since starting at college? learning about where she comes from and what home is like for A. I will admit, it was a bit shocking to enter such an her. I also have a much greater respect for people who travel that unfamiliar environment after four years of growing in the far for college; it’s definitely not an easy thing to do. comfort of GSB—establishing close relationships with friends and teachers on our picturesque campus. I missed Q. What do you like the best about your college so far? addressing people by name and being acknowledged in A. One of my favorite things about Yale is being surrounded by return, and felt odd sitting in a lecture hall filled with 500 an incredibly fascinating and talented student body. Everyone students and a professor who seemed more like a celebrity here is exceptional at something, whether it be art, theater, than someone I could talk to. But each day, I reminded chemistry or music. My other favorite thing about Yale is all of myself that I was only a freshman; that it would take time the old traditions that still continue today, like secret societies for to establish meaningful connections, just as it did at GSB. upperclassmen, the naked run around the library during finals Though homesick at times, I found comfort in knowing week, and the Freshman Holiday Dinner, which felt more like that most of my friends were homesick as well, even if they Hogwarts’ welcoming feast than anything else. weren’t talking about it. As well as moving a few hours away and living amongst strangers, perhaps the most Q. What’s your favorite class this semester and why? difficult adjustment to make during the first few weeks of A. My favorite class this semester has been Introduction to Art college was no longer having one (or two) warm chocolate History. I enjoy taking advantage of the Yale University art chip cookies with lunch every Wednesday afternoon. gallery in my free time, and often pass the original paintings after listening about them in the lecture hall. I took a writing seminar Q. If you could offer the Class of 2015 any advice, last semester called On Beauty, which focused on learning what would you say? how to concisely but powerfully write about beautiful poems, A. Now that you have the option to take your classes ideas, religious figures and pieces of art. This semester, I’ve at different times throughout the day, you can really implemented all of the tools I learned in that class while writing capitalize on the times of day you work best and are most about some of the most iconic representations of beauty. productive! Take advantage of the flexibility in your day and try to get your work done in those windows of time.

Q. H ow have your education and experiences at GSB Get up and go to breakfast in the morning, try to get helped to prepare you for this first year of college? seven to eight hours of sleep each night (otherwise your A. The small, discussion-centered classes at GSB helped me weakling freshman immune system will get sick A LOT… easily transition into seminar classes in college. During the first trust me), and keep an open mind—give everyone you semester, I took a literature seminar including five people and a meet a chance.

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ATHLETICS Varsity Sports Round-Up *RESULTS AS OF 5/3/2015 Varsity Baseball Record: 12-6 Meet the Knights: Varsity: Robert Berman ’15, Luke Beveridge ’15, Daniel Brownstein ’15, Daniel Spear ’15, Ryan Chestnutt ’16, Aniello “Neil” Ianniello ’16, Andrew Noll ’16, James Raia ’16, Daniel Sivolella ’16, George Stiuso ’16, Matthew Taylor ’16, Cameron Gateman ’17, Cameron Miller ’17, Tyler Starr ’17, Anthony Lake ’18, Ryan Morash ’18; Junior Varsity: James Grant ’16, Aniello “Neil” Ianniello ’16, Tyler Kwaak ’16, Andrew Noll ’16, Evan Druskin ’17, Ryan Fucci ’17, Tyler Starr ’17, Scott Begane ’18, Ronald “Joe” Johnson ’18, Anthony Lake ’18 The varsity baseball team kicked off its spring 2015 season with back-to-back wins over Belvidere and Rutgers Prep. Robert Berman ’15, Ryan Morash ’18 and Daniel Brownstein ’15 had two hits apiece, while Daniel Spear ’15 pitched a complete game two-hitter with eight strikeouts, in the 10-0 victory over Belvidere on April 1.

The following day, lefty pitcher Cameron Miller ’17 went 2-for-3 with two RBIs and threw a five-inning no-hitter to defeat Rutgers Prep, 11-0. Daniel Sivolella ’16 doubled twice and drove in four runs, Luke Beveridge ’15 had two hits and scored twice, and Spear went 3-for-3, including a two-run home run.

Brownstein laced a two-run single in the third inning to put GSB ahead 2-1 against Ridge on April 4; however, the Red Devils defeated the Knights 11-3. The boys quickly recovered with a 13-1 rout of Manville on April 7. Beveridge went 2-for-2 with three RBIs, Morash scored three runs and drove in two more, and pitcher Ryan Chestnutt ’16 earned his first varsity victory.

The winning continued on April 9, as Miller tossed a two-hit shutout with nine strikeouts to defeat North Plainfield 10-0.

Brownstein, Matthew Taylor ’16 and Sivolella also chipped in with two hits apiece in the victory. Despite a valiant effort from pitcher Spear, who scattered five hits over six innings, GSB fell 3-2 to the top Somerset County team, BridgewaterRaritan, on April 11.

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The boys faced Pingry on April 14 and fell 2-0. Berman and Morash had the only GSB hits. Miller gave a solid effort, giving up six hits and striking out six in the complete game.

In their annual game at TD Bank Ballpark in Somerville, Spear and Brownstein drove in runs in consecutive fifth inning at bats to give Gill all VARSITY BASEBALL the offense it would need in Robert Berman ’15. a 2-1 win over Bound Brook.

Berman pitched extremely well with five strikeouts over six innings, allowing only one unearned run. James Raia ’16 went 2-for-3 and scored a run for the Knights.

The next day, Spear, Taylor, Berman, and Raia all had two hits and two RBIs to help the team to a 12-6 victory over Oratory Prep. Chestnutt allowed one earned run over five innings to capture his second win of the season.

The winning streak continued with Berman and Taylor having two hits each, Beveridge adding a run-scoring single, and Aniello “Neil” Ianniello ’16 earning the win in relief in a 3-2 Skyland Conference victory over South Hunterdon on April 21. Two days later, Morash went 3-for-3 with a run scored and an RBI to lead Gill to a 6-2 win over Princeton Day. On April 24, Sivolella had three hits, including two triples, in a 12-8 victory over Pennington. Raia, Berman, and Taylor had two hits and two runs apiece. George Stiuso ’16 gave up two runs over four innings for the win on the mound.

The Knights winning streak snapped the next day in the second round of the Somerset County Tournament. Sivolella and Raia had the only two GSB hits of the day as the Knights lost to Watchung Hills 10-0.

Beveridge went 4-for-5 with a grand slam in a 15-14 slugfest over Belvidere on April 28. Stiuso hammered two home runs in the second inning and Taylor homered as well for Gill.

Morash and Sivolella added two hits apiece and scored five runs between them.

Taylor crushed a three-run home run and pitcher Cameron Gateman ’17 scattered three hits over seven innings in a 5-1 victory over Manville on April 30.

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The team lost 4-3 to Middletown North on May 2.

Brownstein and Morash had three hits each and Spear threw six impressive innings, limiting the Lions to one run on two hits while striking out seven.

Varsity Golf: Record: 5-7 Meet the Knights: Varsity/Junior Varsity: John “Jack” Lowe ’15, Garrett Rowe ’15, Gunnar Valentine ’15, Dylan Blackman ’16, Charles Kasman ’16, Samuel Zimmer ’16, Tristan Kaminski ’17, Troy Pilla ’17, Christian St. Germaine ’17, Graham Valentine ’17, Grayson Valentine ’17, Nathaniel Bess ’17, Jackson Ensley ’18, Lauren Kingsly ’18 Gunnar Valentine ’15, Charles Kasman ’16, Garrett Rowe ’15, Graham Valentine ’17, Dylan Blackman ’16 and Tristan Kaminski ’17 all posted scores in a 264-271 loss to Rutgers Prep during the varsity golf team’s season opener on April 2.

After falling to Pingry at the Twin Brooks Country Club on April 7, the Knights earned their first win of the year (234-239) on April 9 over South Hunterdon.

Blackman shot a nine-hole score of 42, and Gunnar Valentine followed with a 44, to lead the team VARSITY GOLF at the Heron Glen Gunnar Valentine ’15.

Golf Club. Rowe and Graham Valentine both shot 48 to seal the victory. Blackman earned medalist honors with a 42, followed by Rowe (48) and Grayson Valentine ’17 (50) to help the Knights to a 246-267 win over Immaculata at Trump National Country Club on April 14. Blackman (47), Gunnar Valentine (48) and Kasman (50) led the way in a 249-295 Skyland Conference victory over Rutgers Prep on April 16 at Quail Brook Golf Club. The next day, Blackman carded a team-best 43, but the Gill golfers (3-3) had their two-match winning streak snapped by Pennington 214-246 at Bedens Brook Golf Club.

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The Knights bounced back as Grayson Valentine (48) and Gunnar Valentine (52) led the way in a 270-281 win over Delaware Valley at Oak Hill Golf Club on April 21.

Blackman then posted a team-best 47 and Troy Pilla ’17 followed with a 48 at Roxiticus Country Club on April 23, but the boys fell to Bernards 246-261. Blackman claimed medalist honors with a 39 in a 211-252 loss to Voorhees at Roxiticus Country Club on Tuesday April 28.

Blackman (40), Gunnar Valentine (41), Rowe (42), Kasman (49) and Grayson Valentine (52) posted scores in a 224-255 win over Belvidere at Apple Mountain Golf Club on April 30. The next day, Blackman carded a nine-hole score of 40, but the Gill golf team still fell to Princeton Day 212-224 at Fox Hollow Golf Club.

Junior Varsity Boys’ Lacrosse: Record: 6-2 Meet the Knights: Shane Burchard ’15, Michael Del Priore ’16, Patrick Janas ’16, Joshua Layden ’16, Preet “Paul” Singh ’16, Kevin Brito ’17, Cameron Burns ’17, Nicholas Cooper ’17, Will Dadouris ’17, Devin Hohman ’17, Lake Jacobson ’17, Parth Patel ’17, John “Andy” Gordon ’18, Robert Haversat ’18, Jack Herrlin ’18, Sebastian Meza ’18, Tyler Schrecengost ’18, Ryan Turse ’18 The JV boys’ lacrosse team began the 2015 season on a high note, defeating Warren Hills 12-2 on April 2 behind goalie Will Dadouris ’17 with 11 saves in the cage. Nicholas Cooper ’17 led the way on offense with five goals and three assists. Kevin Brito ’17 and Preet “Paul” Singh ’16 followed with three goals apiece, Ryan Turse ’18 chipped in with one goal and one assist, and Michael Del Priore ’16 dished out two assists.

GSB sustained back-to-back losses to Rutgers Prep and North Hunterdon during the second week of regular season play. Cooper had five goals and one assist in the 7-6 heartbreaker to the Argonauts. He, along with Cameron Burns ’17 and Del Priore, also scored in

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the 12-3 loss to the Lions. Cooper scored five goals and assisted on five others in a 15-4 win over Blair Academy on April 18. Singh (four goals), Brito (two goals/three assists), Del Priore (three goals/one assist), and Burns (one goal/one assist) were also impressive offensively. Devin Hohman ’17, Patrick Janas ’16 and Joshua Layden ’16 led a staunch defensive effort and goaltender Dadouris made nine saves in the cage for the Knights.

The winning streak continued with Cooper (seven goals), Brito (two goals/two assists) and Singh (one goal) helping the Knights to a dramatic 10-9 victory over Morristown Beard on April 22. Two days later, Del Priore (five goals/ two assists) and Cooper (four goals/six assists) paced the offense as the boys trounced Wardlaw Hartridge 14-0.

Lake Jacobson ’17 (2 goals), Parth Patel ’17, Singh and Brito added goals and Turse chipped in with an assist. Janas, Hohman, Robert Haversat ’18 and Tyler Schrecengost ’18 helped goalie Dadouris (four saves) secure the shutout.

The boys continued their highly successful season with wins over Peddie and Hackettstown. Leading scorer Cooper (6 goals), Del Priore (4 goals), Brito (3 goals), Singh (3 goals), and Jacobsen (2 goals) paced the offense in an 18-2 victory over Peddie on April 29. Cooper then had four goals and dished out five assists as the Knights defeated Hackettstown 15-2 on May 1. Del Priore scored four times and Singh added three more to help Gill improve to 6-2.

Brito, Burns, and John “Andy” Gordon ’18 all chipped in with goals as well.

The defense was stout all week behind solid efforts from Layden, Janas, Hohman, Schrecengost, Jack Herrlin ’18, and Haversat in front of goalie Dadouris.

Varsity Girls’ Lacrosse: Record: 2-4 Meet the Knights: Isabelle Demontigny ’15, Nita Diverio ’15, Sarah Fenton ’15, Kaila Gong ’15, Alyx Schrecengost ’15, Vina Liu ’16, Catarina “Caty” Matthews ’16, Katherine Williams ’16, Allison Coffey ’17, Emma Dean ’17, Sadie Loeber ’17, Jennifer Lowe ’17, Sara Merton ’17, Mikaela Gegelys ’17, Cindy He ’17, Ava Diggins ’18, Helena Digney ’18, Nicole Johnson ’18, Amelia “Mia” Kirby ’18, Katherine Lioudis ’18, Ivana Mejia ’18, Nicole Ruggiero ’18, Amanda Weiss ’18

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Despite three goals apiece from Allison Coffey ’17 and Amelia “Mia” Kirby ’18 in the varsity girls’ lacrosse team’s season opener on April 2, the Knights fell 11-8 to Rutgers Prep. Ava Diggins ’18 added two goals, while Kaila Gong ’15 chipped in with an assist. The girls dropped another game, 13-10, to Ranney on April 10. Kirby and Sarah Fenton ’15 had three goals apiece, Gong scored twice, and Coffey and Nicole Johnson ’18 chipped in with one goal each on offense. Meanwhile, Katherine Lioudis ’18 and Catarina “Caty” Matthews ’16 combined for eight saves in the cage.

Coffey scored four times and Gong and Kirby poured in three goals apiece, but the girls lost a 16-14 thriller to Lenape Valley on April 14. Johnson chipped in with two goals, while Fenton and Diggins scored as well.

On April 21, the GSB girls lacrosse team earned its first varsity win, (See sidebar.)

On April 29, Kirby and Coffey had five goals apiece as the team defeated Edison 18-14.

Johnson scored four times, while Mikaela Gegelys ’17 and Fenton both chipped in with two goals each.

Gong (two goals), Diggins (two goals) and Kirby scored for GSB in a 19-5 loss to Warren Hills on May 1.

VARSITY GIRLS’ LACROSSE Sarah Fenton ’15.

GSB Girls Lacrosse Earns First Varsity Win Amelia Kirby ’18 scored four goals and Allison Coffey ’17 added three more to help give the girls’ lacrosse team its first-ever win as a varsity program, a 12-11 thriller over Ewing High School on April 21. Sarah Fenton ’15, Emma Dean ’17, Jennifer Lowe ’17, Ava Diggins ’18, and Nicole Johnson ’18 all scored as well in the milestone victory.

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Varsity Softball Record: 10-7 Meet the Knights: Eliza Brookman ’15, Margaret “Meg” Donlin ’15, Paige Knichel ’15, Jenna Steele ’15, Emma Corbett ’16, Samantha Delehanty ’16, Kaitlyn Moriarty ’16, Kennedy Whitehead ’16, Madeline Bedrock ’17, VARSITY SOFTBALL Samantha Delehanty ’16.

Carolyn Brand ’17, Katherine Duggan ’17, Genevieve Fischer ’17, Emily Supron ’17, Grace Beveridge ’18, Harsabreen Chadha ’18, Claire Chestnutt ’18, Alexandria Delehanty ’18, Nour Marzouk ’18, Josephine “JJ” Neville ’18, Zoey Roth ’18 Varsity softball had an auspicious start to the season, as the girls defeated Princeton Day 20-0 on April 1. Madeline Bedrock ’17 had three hits, four runs and four RBIs, Claire Chestnutt ’18 went 3-for-4 and Paige Knichel ’15 was 2-for-3 with two RBIs. After a heartbreaking 5-4 loss to Pingry the next day, the Knights went on to defeat Ridge 8-1 on April 4. Emma Corbett ’16 tossed a three-hitter with 16 strikeouts from the mound, followed by two hits and two RBIs at the plate. Margaret “Meg” Donlin ’15 and Bedrock also added two hits apiece to take the team to 2-1 on the season.

Despite falling to Mount St. Mary Academy on April 7, the girls rebounded with a 16-6 win over Manville on April 9. Kennedy Whitehead ’16 laced five hits and drove in eight runs to lead the balanced offensive eruption, which also included four runs and three RBIs by Donlin (3-for-4) and two hits apiece from Grace Beveridge ’18, Knichel, Bedrock and Eliza Brookman ’15. On April 15, Corbett threw a seven inning perfect game with 14 strikeouts as GSB defeated North Plainfield 9-0. Bedrock and Whitehead had two hits and two RBIs apiece. Brookman and Knichel had two hits and Corbett struck out 17 in a 1-0 ten-inning loss to Bound Brook on April 17. In the first round of the Somerset County Tournament the next day, Beveridge and Corbett laced three hits apiece and combined to score five

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runs and drive in seven more to lead Gill St. Bernard’s to a 17-1 thrashing of Manville. Brookman, Genevieve Fischer ’17 and Donlin added two hits each and Corbett pitched a two hitter with 13 strikeouts as the Knights advanced to the second round. In a 10-1 rout of South Hunterdon on April 21, Whitehead went 3-for-3 with three RBIs. Donlin and Brookman scored two runs apiece while pitcher Bedrock scattered six hits and struck out nine. Gill lost a 4-3 heartbreaker to Bound Brook in the second round of the Somerset County Tournament on April 25. Center fielder Knichel had two hits and threw out a runner at the plate to keep the game tied at three before the Crusaders won it with a run in the bottom of the seventh inning.

Corbett struck out 16 to capture her first perfect game of the season in an 11-0 win over Mount St. Mary on April 28. Beveridge, Bedrock and Brookman combined for seven hits to pace the Gill offense. On April 30, Donlin and Beveridge combined for six hits and seven RBIs in a 17-0 rout of Manville. Whitehead had two hits and two RBIs, and Bedrock earned the shutout, holding the Mustangs to two hits.

Corbett tossed a complete game four-hitter with 14 strikeouts to lead the GSB softball team (10-7) to an 8-0 win over Mountain Lakes on May 1. Brookman and Donlin had three hits and two runs each to help give the Knights their third straight victory. Beveridge and Chestnutt added two hits apiece.

Varsity Boys’ Tennis Record: 3-8 Meet the Knights: Varsity: Edward Fischer ’15, Ivor Guest ’15, Michael Petrilli ’15,

VARSITY BOYS’ TENNIS Michael Urowsky ’16.

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William Conlan ’16, George Harris ’16, Marc Orazietti ’16, Nicholas Ross ’16, Michael Urowsky ’16, Ruben Kivits ’17, William Orazietti ’18; Junior Varsity: Ethan Brooks ’15, Edward Fischer ’15, Michael Petrilli ’15, Jonathan Sonnenberg ’15, William Clayton ’16, Ravi Malik ’16, Sebastian Pampalone ’16, Brian Quispe ’16, Drew Braue ’17, Jacob Udoff ’17, Connor Kirk ’18, William Orazietti ’18 George Harris ’16 won 6-2, 6-2 at third singles in a 4-1 loss to the Hun School in their opening match on April 2. Despite scoring contributions from first singles player William Conlan ’16 (7-5, 6-2) as well as the second doubles duo of Michael Urowsky ’16 and William Orazietti ’18 (6-3, 7-6), the Knights fell 3-2 to North Hunterdon on April 9. In the first victory of the season, Marc Orazietti ’16, Harris, Ivor Guest ’15 and Ruben Kivits ’17 helped Gill beat Franklin 3-2 on April 13.

M. Orazietti swept through second singles 6-0, 6-2 and Harris did the same at third singles 6-4, 6-4 in a 4-1 conference win over Warren Hills on April 15. Guest and Kivits rallied for a 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 comeback at first doubles while Nicolas Ross ’16 had an easier time at second doubles 6-1, 6-1. The team fell to Rutgers Prep 3-2 on April 16.

Harris earned the third singles point 6-1, 3-6, 6-2 while Urowsky and Ross won at second doubles 6-0, 6-2.

In Somerset County Championship play, the second doubles team of Urowsky and Ross won two early round matches and advanced to the quarterfinals at the Green Knoll Tennis Center on April 24. M. Orazietti also advanced to the quarterfinals at third singles and Conlan won a first round match at first singles to help the boys to an 8th place finish overall.

W. Orazietti teamed up with Kivits at second doubles to capture GSB’s only point in a 4-1 loss to North Hunterdon on April 28. The next day, M. Orazietti won at second singles 4-6, 6-1, 6-1, but the Knights fell to Rutgers Prep 4-1.

M. Orazietti and Guest won their singles matches to lead Gill tennis to a 3-2 Skyland Conference win over Franklin on May 1. Kivits and Ross earned the second doubles point to clinch the victory.

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Varsity Track and Field: Meet the Knights: Patrik Andersen ’15, Armani Comick ’15, Peter “Alec” Johnson ’15, Jacob Kruger ’15, Michael Tafaro ’15, Colette Bilynsky ’16, Sahara Ensley ’16, Hope Fluet ’16, Michael Iannaconi ’16, Jacqueline Luberto ’16, William Metzler ’16, Gregory Niccolai ’16, Jacqueline Roettger ’16, Lillie Wilson ’16, Ludi Zhu ’16, Felix Andersen ’17, Samantha Bittman ’17, Nyla Mulcahy ’17, Amechi Nwandu ’17, Mathieu Petit ’17, Erica Phiansunthon ’17, Jack Wetzel ’17, Olivia Wilson ’17, Bobby D’Angelo ’18, Christopher “CJ” Licata ’18, Cindy Wu ’18

VARSITY TRACK & FIELD Jacqueline Roettger ’16.

Gregory Niccolai ’16 placed first in the javelin (128’7”), shot put (36’7”) and discus (108’) to lead the boys’ varsity track and field team in a dual meet with Bernards on April 1. Ludi Zhu ’16 paced the girls with a new school record in the long jump (1st/17’1”), followed by a win in the 100-meter dash (13.3 seconds). Armani Comick ’15 also won both the 200m (28.9 seconds) and triple jump (32’6.75”), while Sahara Ensley ’16 finished first (6:01) in the 1600m. Ensley teamed with Lillie Wilson ’16, Samantha Bittman ’17 and Hope Fluet ’16 to claim the 4x400 relay event (4:42).

GSB participated in a quad meet against Bound Brook, Manville and South Hunterdon on April 7, where Niccolai earned victories in the boys’ shot put (36’0”), discus (121’0”) and javelin (110’11”), and Mathieu Petit ’17 stood out in both the 1600m (4:52) and 3200m (10:45) events. Zhu conquered the girls’ long jump with a school record distance of 17’2.25” and won the 100m (13.7 seconds), while 17.

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Comick finished with top performances in the triple jump (33’10”), high jump (4’8”) 200m (28.5 seconds) and discus (84’0”). Ensley also captured the 800m (2:37) for the girls’ squad, and joined Wilson, Fluet and Jacqueline Roettger ’16 to take the 4x400 relay in 4:44.

Patrik Andersen ’15 (200m/400m), Comick (discus/ high jump), and Zhu (long jump/triple jump) all won two events apiece in a dual meet with North Plainfield at Frank Jost Field in South Plainfield on April 16. The boys’ effort was aided by first place finishes from Petit (800m), Felix Andersen ’17 (3200m) and Niccolai (discus). The girls shone in the distance events with victories by Ensley in the 1600m and Bittman in the 800m. Zhu was first in both the 100 meter dash (12.8 seconds) and the long jump (16’1.5”) in a tri-meet with Mount St. Mary and South Hunterdon on April 29. Ensley took second in the 1600m in 5:46.

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Dates to Remember Monday, May 11 – Friday, May 15 Upper School Advanced Placement and Regular Exams Wednesday, May 13 Parents’ Association Year-End Breakfast Thursday, May 14 Grades 1 & 2 Spring Concert Middle School Specials Concert Friday, May 15 Upper School Prom Monday, May 18 – Thursday, May 21 Middle School Exams Monday, May 18 Upper School Unit Begins Tuesday, May 19 Grades 5-6 Musical, “Willy Wonka” Thursday, May 21 Grades 3 & 4 Spring Concert Strings Ensemble Concert Middle School Dance Friday, May 22 Grandparents’ & Great Friends Day Middle School Exam Grading Day No Classes in the Middle School

Upper School Book Exchange Donate all of your old textbooks, paperbacks and study guides even if they are worn, marked, or older editions.

DROP OFF BOOKS AT HOCKENBURY CAFÉ DURING FINALS WEEK MAY 8th – MAY 15th AND ON LOCKER CLEAN OUT DAYS Can't make any of these dates?

Bring your books to the Upper School office.

Discounted Upper School Book Sale in Hockenbury Café.

Cash or checks only please.

Tuesday, July 7, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Wednesday, July 8, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Tuesday, July 14, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Monday, May 25 Memorial Day School Closed Tuesday, May 26 Middle School Unit Begins Friday, May 29 Relay for Life Saturday, May 30 Grades 7-8 Musical, “Guys & Dolls” Sunday, May 31 Commencement Tuesday, June 2 Lower School Closing Exercises Jazz Band Concert Last Day of School for Lower School Wednesday, June 3 Middle School Closing Exercises Last Day of School for Middle & Upper School To view more school events, or for information on the above, please see GSB’s online calendar.

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