Multum in Parvo The Gunston School’s Annual Magazine 2014
Celebrating two Decades of Bay Studies
From the Headmaster
Headmaster John Lewis awaits the arrival of the new st Editor/Designer Tricia M. Mooney Assistant Editor Emily Lynn Photography Sara Neufeld, Annie Raymond The Photography Club 2 Gunston
tudents and faculty on the Gunston dock.
Dear Gunston Community: From their first day at Gunston, when students arrive by boat at Embarkation, to their final dramatic departure from school during Disembarkation, the Corsica River and the Chesapeake Bay watershed are deeply integrated into our school’s way of life. In an era when most school facilities are designed to keep students inside, Gunston’s campus is a haven of tree-lined walkways, outdoor sitting areas, and fresh air. With this in mind, this year’s issue of Multum in Parvo seeks to celebrate the 20th birthday of a signature Gunston program: Bay Studies. For two decades now, Bay Studies has promoted remarkable learning experiences, deep friendships, and lifelong memories. In the meantime, it has been an exciting year at Gunston. We have seen the highest enrollment in school history, with talented young men and women joining us from all across the mid-shore region and from several countries around the world. Our rowing team participated in the national championships in Princeton, New Jersey. And, our alumni are thriving at colleges and universities around the country. Just recently I received an email from a member of the Class of 2014 that read: “I just felt the need to reach out and say how appreciative I am of everything that Gunston has done for me. I hadn’t realized how academically prepared I would be for college. I see my friends stressing out about papers that take me an hour to write.” We are also entering the final year of a four-year campus facilities transformation. Since 2011, we have rebuilt and reinforced our waterfront, replaced and rededicated the Molly Dock, and fully renovated the Long Academic Building. This September, we cut the ribbon on two new and unique spaces—the Gunston Tennis Center and the Fine Arts Center—that will serve as platforms for student talents for years to come. Finally, we expect to complete the final renovation of the Brick Building by early 2015. Brick, which will be renamed in honor of Tony and Sarah Everdell, will include several spectacular new spaces: the Susan Konkel Student Center, the Alice Ryan Library, and a new media/technology lab. We look forward to seeing many members of our community at the dedication. As with everything at Gunston, our progress is a result of Gunston’s powerful mission coupled with a remarkable partnership between faculty, students, parents, alumni, the leadership team, friends of the school, and our Board of Trustees. Thank you for your ongoing support of the school, and enjoy this publication. Warm regards,
John Lewis Headmaster
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Board of Trustees Update As Gunston begins its 104th year, there are a plethora of exciting accomplishments that should be recognized and acknowledged.
Board of Trustees 2014-2015 Mrs. Susan Dillon, Chair Mr. James D. Wright, Vice Chair Ms. Kathleen A. Kurtz, Treasurer Mark Freestate, Assistant Treasurer Jill Meyerhoff, Secretary Mr. James A. Clauson Mr. Harry (Stoney) J. Duffey, III ‘54 Mr. E. Mitchell Fry, Jr. Mr. Greg Hagin Dr. Ryan Kelty Mrs. Elizabeth McCown Mrs. Alice Rogers Mr. Patrick Shoemaker ‘03 Trustees Emeriti Mr. Edward Curran Mrs. Penelope B. Hatten Mrs. Edith G. Grassi Mrs. Anne C. Shoemaker Mrs. Alexandra Totten
John A. Lewis, IV
Head of School Christie B. Grabis
Assistant Head of School
This summer Gunston’s campus was the setting for YMCA Camp Gunston, which hosted over 300 young campers (and possibly future Gunston students!). Enrollment was also impressive for both the Crew and Geometry programs. A delegation of twenty students and two teachers from our sister school in Suzhou, China visited Gunston and experienced classes, instruction and tours of the area. In addition, our science teacher Emily Beck and our Director of Global Programs Alison Vooris traveled to the Amazon for ten days as a result of a professional development grant sponsored by Cornell University. Alison and Emily hope to return with students during Bay Studies Week and incorporate what they learned into environmental and service learning opportunities. In September, a record number of 164 students arrived on campus, a reflection of the quality of academic instruction offered by a strong faculty, dedicated families who prioritize their children’s educational experiences, and strong administrative leadership. On September 13, members of the Gunston community gathered together for a ribbon cutting for the new Gunston Tennis Center and USTA Play Day. The new tennis center is a spectacular facility which will not only enhance the athletic opportunities for our tennis players but will also provide an outreach experience for the local residents and members of the YMCA .The Long Academic building has been refurbished and the entire Gunston family eagerly awaits the winter completion of the Brick Building, which is undergoing a complete renovation. Recently, John Lewis and the Board of Trustees introduced our new Strategic Plan to the Gunston community. This document will guide us in our mission and our vision for the future of Gunston. Commentary and participation were sought from alumni, parents, faculty, administrators, trustees, and community leaders in meetings throughout last year, resulting in this document which will guide our work and chart our progress for the next several years. As you can see, this is truly a remarkable time in Gunston’s history and it is an invigorating opportunity for all of us to take part in the school’s growth. As Sarah Everdell said, “What we love about Gunston is that the school is never more important than the student. The individual student is always the most important thing at Gunston.” Without the support of our alumni, parents, and friends, many of these programs and endeavors, which support the growth and development of each student, would not be possible. It is with deep gratitude and a sense of humility that the Board and I thank all of the Gunston community for their support and belief in our mission. Susan Dillon Chair Board of Trustees
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G.P.A. Update Dear Parents & Friends, Volunteers are the heart of why all of the events for this community are a success. As a small, tightly-knit community, all Gunston families contribute to the educational purposes of The Gunston School. Being involved does not necessarily mean hours upon hours of work! We welcome all forms of help and involvement and truly appreciate every cookie, paper cup and hour of time that each of you provides. The G.P.A. has many areas of responsibility. We have opportunities to organize and provide volunteers for new family mentors, sell spirit wear in the school bookstore, work at the annual Golf Tournament, the new fall event called Sports Fest, or the Spring Gala. We need people to set up, clean up and provide or prepare food for a variety of fun events for our kids and families. Thank you to all who have been involved and WELCOME to all of you who are ready to volunteer as members of this active parent association. Sometimes, the hardest part is figuring out what you can do and whom to contact. We can help! Simply fill out the Volunteer Opportunities Form that can be found on the school’s website and we’ll be happy to lead you to the right activity that fits with your schedule, talents and interests. Another way to get involved specifically in your child’s class is to contact your class parents. These parents are a great connection and also serve on the G.P.A. Board so they can pass on any questions or concerns if you can’t make it to a meeting. Please feel free to contact any of the G.P.A. leadership team.
Barbara Bush Cooper & Mara Schmittinger Co-Presidents, Gunston Parents Association
Gunston Parents Association 2014-2015 Officers Co-Presidents Barbara Bush Cooper & Mara Schmittinger Co-Vice Presidents Linda Hesford & Wendy Panor Secretary Yvonne Purpora Sports Fest Coordinators Mara Schmittinger, Linda Hesford & Wendy Panor New Parent Mentor Coordinator Sharon Camp Volunteer Coordinator Annie Raymond Hospitality Coordinator Yvonne Purpora Spring Gala Event Chair Mara Schmittinger Athletic Depart. Parent Liaison Luther Jennings Performing Arts Liaison Kellee McLean
Class Parents 9th Grade Susan Ingersoll & Gena Newberg 10th Grade Jill Caron, Wendy Kneeland, Sharon Redding & Nicole White 11th Grade Alexa Cawley, Alison DeFino & Kelly Jackson 12th Grade Anna Fichtner & Les Moorhouse
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Our New Faculty & Staff
David Camden
Woody Granger
David Camden earned his B.A. in Classics at Harvard University, where he graduated summa cum laude, and where he is currently finishing up his Ph.D. in Classical Philology. During his time at Harvard, he has been a Departmental Teaching Fellow in the Derek C. Bok Center for Teaching and Learning, as well as the Assistant Director of Undergraduate Studies for the Department of the Classics. He has won a number of awards for his teaching, and was most recently an Instructor at Emory University. David is also a skilled technologist, and he is now coaching the school’s Academic Team.
In History, we welcomed Mr. William “Woody” Granger. Woody is a 2012 graduate in History from the University of Virginia, and most recently taught at an international academy in Malawi. In addition to his academic credentials, teaching experience, and international school background, Woody is also an accomplished sailor, having sailed competitively in the MASSA while a student at Norfolk Collegiate School. He served as a summer sailing coach at the Norfolk Yacht Club Sailing School, where he was the Sailing Head Instructor. Woody is well-known by many of Gunston’s most accomplished sailing alumni, and he has assumed the Sailing Head Coaching duties. Moreover, Woody is an accomplished trombonist and woodworker.
Latin Teacher
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History Teacher
Marissa Margosian College Guidance Director
Photography Teacher
Sara Neufeld
Joe Thompson
Marissa Margosian joined us from the American Hebrew Academy in Greensboro, NC, where she served as their college counselor for the past three years. She has also served for five years as a college counselor and English teacher at the Calverton School in Huntingtown, Maryland. Thus, she has broad experience as a college counselor, and has been involved as a member and presenter for both the National Association of College Admissions Counselors as well as for the Potomac Association of College Admissions Counselors. In addition, Ms. Margosian has been very involved with the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth Program, where she has served as a site director for six years. She received a graduate certificate from UCLA in college counseling, earned a Masters degree with coursework towards a PhD from Binghamton University, and completed her undergraduate work at the State University of New York at Cortland.
Ms. Sara Neufeld is our new Art, Photography, and Digital Media teacher. She brings with her a remarkably strong and diverse background, including a B.A. in Visual Media from American University, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude, and where she also earned a Master of Arts in Teaching. In addition to Art/ Photography/Video teaching experience in both university and independent school settings, her artwork has won a number of awards, and Ms. Neufeld has also spent time working and living in the Czech Republic, where she was involved with the internationallyrenowned Laughter and Forgetting Project.
Mr. Joe Thompson joined us as our new Director of Technology. Mr. Thompson earned his B.A. degree from Haverford College, and was most recently the IT Manager at Indian Creek School in Crownsville, MD. Before joining Indian Creek, he spent a number of years working in the technology industry. At Indian Creek, Joe oversaw the integration of a one-to-one laptop program, and was responsible for a number of significant instructional technology initiatives. He is also a remarkably talented sailor, and was a nationallyranked, Olympic-caliber sailor, who competed for a spot on the 1992 U.S. Olympic Team.
Director of IT
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Bottom Row (L to R): Trung Nguyen, Mary McLean, Kimberly Schlosser, Kylie Miller, Delaney Schurr, Olivia Suss, Georgia Reynolds, Elizabeth Davis, Lexi Welch, Faye Chen, Elaine Wu, Vincent Chen. Midd
Alexandra Kukorowski, Melanie Basham, Jules Shipps, Meghan Moorhouse, Emma Showalter, Yves Liu, Tabitha Lin, Ziggy Qi. Top Row: William Xu, Jason Hong, Liam Lian, Kent Shen, Henry Qian, Avery Z (Leida), Conner Sebreny, Jacob Covell, Thomas Davis. Missing: Tia Johnston.
The Gunston School’s 32-acre waterfront campus was filled with sunshine and smiling faces on June 6-7, as 37 graduating seniors were honored at the Green & White Awards Ceremony on Friday and Commencement on Saturday. Opening the Green & White Awards Ceremony was Student Government President Kimberly Schlosser. Headmaster John Lewis then addressed the Class of 2014 and praised them for their accomplishments, adding what a privilege it had been to lead such an extraordinary group of young men and women. He wished them all the best in their future endeavors. Valedictorian Alexandra Kukorowski also had insightful words to impart on her classmates in her address as she recounted her journey through her high school years. “From the start, Gunston challenged us to expand our minds and knowledge. Our teachers gave us the resources and help we needed to thrive. Our coaches challenged us to be better athletes and people on and off the field or river. The clubs we joined pushed us to accept greater responsibilities. Our friends and family gave us the support we needed to achieve greatness. At Gunston, each member of the class of 2014 has achieved immense success, and I do not doubt that, that success will continue long after we receive our diplomas tomorrow. I am not only excited for the adventures and opportunities which lie ahead for me, but equally if not more excited to hear about the great places that life leads my fellow classmates.” On Saturday, a touching commencement ceremony was held on the Headmaster’s house lawn. Bagpiper Robert Wallace led the processional, as the girls in white formal dresses carrying flower bouquets and boys in blue blazers and khakis processed slowly into the ceremony. Class President Alexandra Kukorowski opened with a warm greeting, followed by the Class of 2014 each presenting a favorite quote, a long-time tradition at the school. This year’s commencement speaker was Adam Jacquet. Adam graduated from The Gunston School in 2009. He attended Union College for one year before enlisting in the United States Marine Corps, where he served as a Field Radio Operator for three years, four months, and sixteen days. His tour was cut short when he sustained critical injuries in an IED blast while serving in Afghanistan. Last November, he received the Purple Heart award in recognition of his service. He is currently enrolled as a sophomore in Georgetown University’s School of Continuing Studies. The theme of his address to students—Work hard and look towards your friends and family for strength. To the audience, Mr. Jacquet encouraged them to stand by their graduate, “So, talk to them. Again, be there for them, because their world might be about to flip over; and whenever that happens, it’s nice to have someone else who’s still right-side-up standing next to you.” 8 Gunston
Class of 2014
dle Row: Hongyi Xi, Jaffey Wang, Valerie Inglesby,
Zuber, Henry Xu, Owen Miller, Nathan Simmons, Da Lei
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Nathan Simmons
Alex Kukorowski
Elizabeth Clemens
Valedictorian/ Middleton
Megan Virginia Batdorf
Trystan McCarthy
Kimberly Schlosser
Clare Poussard
The Gunston Award
Lexi Welch
Jules Shipps
Sandra Slacum Spears English
Best Artistic Innovation on Paradigm
Valerie Inglesby
Alex Kukorowski
Elaine Wu
Spanish
Spanish
Math
Meghan Moorhouse
Jules Shipps
Owen Miller
Music
Athletics
Athletics
Andy Camp
Annabelle Fichtner
Nathan Simmons
Washington College Book Award
Environmental Stewardship Award
Rensselaer Medal
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Community Service
Th Green & Awa
Meghan Moorhouse Leadership
he & White ards
Jason Hong
Annabelle Fichtner
Moore Award for Improvement
Paul M. Long Award
Mary McLean
Melanie Basham
Hila Ferguson Literature
Senior Paradigm
Annabelle Fichtner
Georgia Reynolds
Marie Whittico Latin
Studio Art
Conner Sebreny
Alex Kukorowski
Tia Johnston
Digital Media
History
Theatre
Avery Zuber
Alex Kukorowski
Tabitha Lin
Athletics
Science
Science
Lexi Welch
Andy Camp
Madi Shenk
Junior Symposium
Junior Symposium
Environmental Stewardship Award
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The Gunston Tennis Center is Open for Play
Pictured L to R: Phil Dumenil, Lynn Gertzog, Alice Rogers, Susie Dillon, Anita Gruss, Robbie Gill; Back row L to R: Bruce Rogers, John Lewis, Bob Simmons.
As a result of a significant grant awarded by the United States Tennis Association (USTA), a generous lead gift from the Rogers Family, and remarkable financial support provided by Maryland tennis icon Pam Shriver, The Gunston School community, and the YMCA of the Chesapeake, the school constructed a firstrate, USTA designed, six-court tennis complex. Complete with a “tailgate” pavilion, the center offers convenient space for events, shelter, and storage. Moving forward, the school will have the ability to provide free Play Days, tennis festivals, lessons, tennis camps, and junior team tennis. The inaugural Gunston/USTA Play Day was held on Saturday, September 13 and kicked off with a ceremonial Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Board Chair Susie Dillon, County Commissioner Phil Dumenil, CEO of the YMCA of the Chesapeake Robbie Gill, Headmaster John Lewis, and Lynn Gertzog of the USTA made
remarks. Many of the major supporters of this project were in attendance, as well as a number of people from the surrounding community. Junior David Rogers and Senior Madi Shenk participated in the ceremonial first serve. “The Gunston Tennis Center will expand outdoor recreation opportunities for both Gunston students and youth in our community,” said Headmaster John Lewis. “We are thrilled with the outcome of this project, and deeply grateful to the donors who made this a reality.” The former tennis courts were transformed into a parking lot as a long-term solution to alleviate parking issues. Currently, Gunston offers tennis to students during fall and spring athletic seasons, and over twenty-percent of the student body participates. However, the courts are not just for the students of Gunston. The Gunston Tennis Center will serve as a center for the promotion of the game of tennis in Maryland’s Mid-Shore region.
YMCA Camp Gunston: A Unique Partnership The Gunston School and the YMCA of the Chesapeake teamed up this summer to provide unique and affordable summer camp programs for children in the Mid-Shore region. Over eight weeks, 340 campers took full advantage of the school’s 32-acre campus while participating in a broad range of athletic, recreational, artistic, and academic offerings. By combining Gunston’s educational resources and unique waterfront campus with the YMCA’s ability to offer diverse, high-quality, and safe summer camping opportunities for youth of all ages, YMCA Camp Gunston is a strong new thread in the educational and recreational fabric of our community. Some of the specific offerings include Peter Pan Camp, Pirates and Princesses, arts, fashion and sewing, and several sports camps, including water sports. Next summer, campers will have the option to participate in tennis camp through YMCA Camp Gunston. “YMCA Camp Gunston offers a resident camp feel on this beautiful campus,” states Derek White, Executive Director of Caroline County and Queen Anne’s County YMCA. “The goal of the YMCA of the Chesapeake is to bring impactful programs to Queen Anne’s County that are otherwise not being offered.” With a diverse array of camping options in the area of field and water sports, art, and cultural experiences, it is easy for campers to find an offering that will provide a safe and high-quality growth opportunity.
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Men’s Tennis Team Takes the ESIAC Tournament Title and the Men’s Singles Title On Friday May 9, the Gunston tennis team traveled to Salisbury for the annual ESIAC Tournament held at Salisbury University. The Gunston’s Men’s team won their section of the tournament, making them ESIAC Men’s Tournament Champions. Senior Avery Zuber (Easton) won the ESIAC Men’s Singles Title for the 4th year in a row! He defeated teammate and sophomore David Rogers (Easton) in the championship match. David is the #2 singles player for the Heron team. The #1 Gunston Men’s Doubles Team of senior Owen Miller and junior Bubba Miller (Galena) took 2nd place in the tournament. The #1 Gunston Women’s Doubles Team of sophomore Emily Jackson (Cambridge) and junior Madi Shenk (Centreville), also took 2nd place in the tournament. The Herons have claimed the ESIAC Men’s Team Tournament Title three of the last four years. Gunston 13
Gunston’s Crew Advances to the National Championships
The Gunston School’s Women’s and Men’s Varsity 4 Rowing Teams captured fourth and fifth place respectively at this past year’s Maryland State Championships hosted by Washington College on Sunday, April 27. Both teams secured berths in the Scholastic Rowing Association of America (SRAA) National Championships Regatta in Princeton, New Jersey. The regatta hosted approximately 180 schools and 3,400 rowers. Gunston’s Head Coach, Nicole Stimpson has been thrilled with her team’s season. “It’s been rewarding watching the development of the team this year, both fall and spring.”
Women’s Varsity 4 - Jules Shipps ‘14, Clare Ingersoll ‘15, Savannah Gervais ‘15, Aggie Raymond ‘16, coxswain, Eli Schut ‘17. Men’s Varsity 4 – Will Burch ‘16, John Panor ‘15, Caleb Enriquez ‘15, Conner Sebreny ‘14, coxswain Blynda Chen ‘15.
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Gunston Dedicates Racing Shells The Gunston Rowing program celebrated its two former headmasters, Jeffrey Woodworth and Peter Sturtevant, when it dedicated two new Varsity 4’s named in their honor at the Gunston Waterfront. Sturtevant attend the ceremony with his wife Amy and their triplets, Alumni, parents, and friends of Gunston Crew attended this lovely ceremony. The dedication was followed by an inter-squad race. “This was an excellent opportunity to showcase the expansion of Gunston’s fleet,” Stimpson. “It is a very exciting time for this program as we continue to grow.” During the decade of the 1990’s, with Peter “Stick” Sturtevant, Jr. serving as Headmaster, Gunston’s era as an all-girls boarding school came to a close, and the school was reincorporated as a co-educational day school in 1996. This transition was one of the most significant events in the school’s history, and with his signature good humor and a deep commitment to students and faculty, Stick led the community through this unique and challenging transition. Throughout Stick’s time at Gunston, the school commenced its renowned Bay Studies program devoted to experiential learning within the Chesapeake Bay region. The Bay Studies Program was Stick’s vision. He grasped the beauty of our location and wanted the students to have a true
“sense of place” before they departed. One feature of the program was the school’s acquisition of the Aunt Mary - a wooden workboat that was restored to become a floating classroom. The Sturtevant Family immersed themselves in the life of Gunston and always welcomed all into their home. Stick’s wife Amy, their triplets Peter, Dylan, and Edward, Baby Reeves, and their dogs Homer and Sedona, all won the hearts of the community. The first decade of the 21st century saw the school continue to grow in enrollment and reputation under the leadership of Mr. Jeffrey Woodworth. Woodworth oversaw the renovation of the original school building used by Sam and Mary Middleton, the Middleton House, which had fallen into disuse and disrepair. Its refurbishment and remodeling was completed in 2007 and the building once again takes a central place in the school as the Admissions and Administration building. Woodworth also guided the school through an extended period of financial stability, added the rowing program, and began Gunston’s international student recruitment effort that brings talented students from Europe and Asia to study on Gunston’s campus. Woodworth passed away tragically and suddenly in 2009.
Good Sports Crew Team
F a l l S p o r t s
Most Improved: Sarah Bryant, Trystan McCarthy, David Rogers Sportsmanship Award: Aggie Raymond, John Panor
Coaches Nicky Stimpson & Emily Beck
Sailing Team
Coaches’ Award: Kaeo Clarke Sportsmanship Award: Natalie Purpora Most Improved: Sutter Phillips
Varsity Sailing Coach Molly George, Associate Head Coach Tom Smith, & Assistant Coach Trilbey Smith
E.S.I.A.C. Awards 1st team All-Conference: Elizabeth Davis 2nd team All-Conference: Clare Ingersoll, Kim Schlosser, Abi Johnson Honorable Mention All-Conference: Sophie Showalter, Conner Allen All-Tournament Team: Kimberly Schlosser Coaches’ Awards MVP: Elizabeth Davis Sportsmanship Award: Conner Allen Unsung Hero: Kim Schlosser MSHSFHCA Senior All-Star: Elizabeth Davis
Varsity Field Hockey
Varsity Field Hockey Coaches: Monica Napier & Susan Smith
Good Sports Varsity Men’s Soccer
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E.S.I.A.C. Awards 2nd Team All-Conference: Andy Camp, Isaac Jennings, Owen Miller Honorable Mention: Bubba Miller Coaches’ Awards Sportsmanship Award: Bubba Miller Team MVP’s: Andy Camp, Owen Miller Most Improved: Isaac Jennings
Varsity Men’s Soccer Coach Juan P. Angarita & Assistant Coach Chris Dollar
Varsity Women’s Soccer
E.S.I.A.C. Awards G.K. of the Year: Kendyl Walton Coach of the Year: Frank Ogens 1st Team All-Conference: Meghan Moorhouse 2nd Team All-Conference: Hailey Wallace Coaches’ Awards: Savannah Gervais & Hailey Korman Sportsmanship Award: Kendyl Walton Most Improved: Alea Murray, Emily Stintz Team MVP: Meghan Moorhouse Defensive MVP: Tatiana Baughman
Varsity Women’s Soccer Coaches Frank Ogens & Assistant Coach Lauren Taylor
S p o r t s
Good Sports
W i n t e r s p o r t s
Coaches’ Awards Sportsmanship Award: Sam Wargotz Most Improved: Kane Powell Team MVP: Damon Callis, Evan Donohue, Drew Hightower
J.V. Men’s Basketball
Head Coach: Steve Sappey Assistant Coach: Mike Clemens
Men’s Varsity Basketball E.S.I.A.C: 2nd Team All Conference: Jason Hong Coaches’ Awards Sportsmanship Award: Nathan Simmons Team MVP: Jason Hong Dedication and Drive Award: Tommy Davis
Head Coach: Dave Bolyard Assistant Coach: Chris Dollar
Women’s Basketball E.S.I.A.C. Awards E.S.I.A.C. All Conference Honorable Mention: Meghan Moorhouse Coaches’ Awards Sportsmanship Award: Faye Chen Most Improved: Aggie Raymond Team MVP: Meghan Moorhouse Heart & Soul Award: Abigail Barcus
Head Coach: Susan Smith Assistant Coach: Emma Paz
Good Sports
Women’s Lacrosse
E.S.I.A.C. Awards 1st Team All-Conference: Korren Campbell 2nd Team All-Conference: Alice Agee, Conner Allen, Delaney Schurr, Elizabeth Davis, Meghan Moorhouse C.A.L.L. Awards 1st Team: Elizabeth Davis 2nd Team: Delaney Schurr, Meghan Moorhouse Coaches’ Awards Sportsmanship Award: Lexi Welch MVP Offense: Elizabeth Davis, Delaney Schurr MVP Defense: Meghan Moorhouse
Head Coach: Robert Fredland Assistant Coaches: Anita Gruss & Susan Smith E.S.I.A.C. Awards 1st Team All-Conference: Isaac Jennings 2nd Team All-Conference: Tommy Davis, Evan Donohue, Andy Camp Honorable Mention: Taylor Silliman, Damon Callis M.I.L.L. Awards Honorable Mention All-Conference: Andy Camp, Isaac Jennings Coaches’ Awards Sportsmanship Award: Andy Camp Most Improved: Tim Hesford Team MVP: Isaac Jennings
Men’s Lacrosse
Head Coach: Chris Dollar Assistant Coach: Lee Cook
Crew Team Coaches’ Awards Sportsmanship: Sarah Bryant, Trystan McCarthy, Jules Shipps
Head Coach: Nicole Stimpson Assistant Coach: Emily Beck
S p r i n g s p o r t s
Good Sports Tennis Team
S p r i n g
E.S.I.A.C. Awards Men’s Singles Champion: Avery Zuber Men’s Tournament Champion
Head Coach: Dexter MacBride
Sailing Team
Sportsmanship: George Bowie
S p o r t s
Head Coach: Molly George Assistant Coach: Alex Greenlee
Class of 2014 Career In Sports 12 sports seasons: Meghan Moorhouse 9 sports seasons: Avery Zuber 8 sports seasons: Elizabeth Davis, Tia Johnston, Kylie Miller, Kimberly Schlosser
Genie Cooper Wootton During her time as a Gunston student, Genie Cooper Wootton ‘72 had an illustrious and varied athletic career. Genie entered Gunston with ten other students, forming a freshman class of eleven. Her first year at Gunston was also Mr. Paul Long’s first year as Headmaster. Since most of the students here were equestriennes, Mr. Long wanted to expand the sports program, so he made the decision to recruit student athletes from Chestertown and Easton. Genie fit the bill for the scholar athlete. While at Kent School, Genie was a storied field hockey player. At Gunston, Genie played a number of sports. Genie was also involved with SGA and Honor Court, a student run judicial group. Not only was Genie accomplished on the basketball court and the field hockey field, she was the Middleton Award recipient her senior year due to her academic achievements. During her junior year, Genie joined the tennis team and became involved in the newly formed Athletic Association. In her senior year, she was elected president of Honor Court and remained a stand out in field hockey. Wootton is a partner with Raisin & Wooton Law Office in Chestertown, Maryland. Her daughter, Kathleen Wootton Hurd ‘05, also works there as an associate. “She was a well liked teammate, gave 100%, and I could always depend upon her to try her best,” remarks Anita Gruss, Director of Athletics and one of her former coaches, “Just an all around delight to coach.” The Gunston School is honored to add Genie Cooper Wootton as the seventh Athletics Hall of Fame Member.
Coach Robert Fredland Deemed one of Gunston’s most successful coaches, both in terms of wins and the positive impact he had on the players, Coach Robert Fredland was inducted as the eighth member of the Athletics Hall of Fame. He is also the father of two Gunston alums, scholar athletes, Blake ’99 and Carrie ’01. Coach Fredland’s contributions to Gunston’s athletic program span fourteen years. A great player in his youth, Coach Fredland’s high school athletics career included playing on the soccer and lacrosse teams at Annapolis High School. Fredland played in two NCAA Division III Men’s Lacrosse Championships. His legendary coaching career at Gunston began in 2000 when he began coaching the women’s lacrosse team. Coach Fredland began as the Assistant Coach under Keith Moore. In 2001, Coach Fredland took over as Head Coach. While at Gunston, Coach Fredland and his team won 5 CALL Conference Championships, and won 5 CALL Tournament Championships. He also coached six Players of the Year for the CALL league and 1 ESIAC Player of the Year. On top of these coaching accomplishments, he is one of two coaches at Gunston who won one hundred games.
H a l l of F a m e
Looking Ahead To Our Third Decade • by John Lewis, Headmaster 22 Gunston
Chesapeake Bay Studies “Gunston strives to educate ethically and environmentally minded scholars, citizens, and leaders for our globalized society.” -The Gunston Mission Statement
Herons, Hawks, Bald Eagles, Snow Geese, and Osprey. The Molly Dock. Seining during biology class. Crabs and Oysters. A sandy beach on a living shoreline. Four distinct seasons. A catalpa tree-lined drive. Giant oaks. Spectacular cloud patterns. Intense thunderstorms. Early morning mist and fog. Flowers blooming above the alumni bridge. Soybeans and corn. Reading and studying on the porch of the Long AB. Swinging in front of the Middleton Building. Since our founding in 1911, Gunston has enjoyed the blessing of a direct physical
connection to one of the world’s most unique, complex, and beautiful ecosystems— The Chesapeake Bay. This intense and daily connection with the natural world is part of every Gunston student’s heritage, and from the young student in the 1920’s who trapped muskrats in his spare time, selling the skins to a buyer in St. Louis for his extra pocket money, to the students in 2014 who are setting oyster cages as part of the Maryland Grows Oysters restoration project, our Corsica River campus has always been a place for learning, experience, connection, and the development of lifelong memories.
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Unfortunately, the Chesapeake Bay’s health has worsened significantly since the school’s founding in 1911, and at Gunston, environmental degradation and global warming are not abstract concepts, but directly observable. Across the Bay region, nitrogen, phosphates, and sediments have impacted water quality; a reduction in forested buffers, wetlands, and underwater grasses have degraded crucial habitats; and fisheries have suffered from diseases and poor management. Meanwhile, on the very slim strip of sand at Gunston’s waterfront, the effects of sea level rise and erosion are visible to the naked eye. For students in the 21st Century, learning the skills of preserving and stewarding the natural environment is essential, and Gunston believes that we have an educational and moral responsibility to teach students how to live in a sustainable manner. This value is stated directly in our mission, and we seek to achieve this aim in the classroom, through the work of our student-led environmental club, in our comprehensive Earth Day program, by recycling and composting, via partnerships with local, regional, and national organizations, and through numerous facilities initiatives to conserve energy and reduce runoff. 24 Gunston
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Yet it is our Chesapeake Bay Studies program that is the cornerstone of Gunston’s environmental education program. “Bay Studies”, as it is known, is a week-long experiential education program held each May, and central to the program’s philosophy is the belief that students must have direct and meaningful physical contact with the Chesapeake Bay watershed to truly understand its complexity, its beauty, and its value. Adolescence is a time of life where the brain is particularly sensitive to intense experiences, and Bay Studies involves the kinds of hands-on, deep-immersion, and inquiry-based experiences that create powerful and lasting impressions about how human beings and the environment should co-exist. Similar to the difficulty of solving complex environmental issues, the Bay Studies week is meant to be physically and intellectually intense. Whining, complaining, wet clothing, sunburn, bug bites, exhaustion, hunger, and wet tents are common elements of Bay Studies trips. Yet this discomfort is always counterbalanced by the satisfaction of hard work and deep learning, end-of-the-day bonfires and s’mores, fishing, the taste of Old Bay, games of frisbee, and the development of deeper and more meaningful friendships.
“Everyone takes something away from Bay Studies,” says Junior Sarah Bryant, “and the trips open up your mind and your heart. Also, because the trips are so intense and challenging, I always learn so much more about my classmates, and also about myself.” Junior Tyler Urquhart added: “One night we were on a dock after a long day of kayaking, looking up at the stars—it was euphoric.” This year, Bay Studies celebrates its 20th anniversary. The program itself began in 1994 during the Gunston School for Girls boarding school era as a 5-week environmental immersion learning program that evolved over a student’s four years. It utilized seminars, off-campus adventures, speakers, journals, a Bay Studies workbook, and a multitude of other vehicles for learning. Similar to the current program, the original Bay Studies program taught students about the Bay’s chemical makeup, explored its pre-history and Native American settlements, wrestled with problems of growth and development, and provided insight into traditional Bay culture. In its present form, the program is designed around four main areas of focus: science, culture, history, and the arts, with an emphasis on cross-curricular opportunities for hands-on learning.
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According to Assistant Head of School Christie Grabis, the Bay Studies program in its early years was “A morning, noon, and night experience. I still remember the very first flora and fauna lesson, where students were following Tony Everdell like a line of ducks. He showed students the power of noticing what is around you. Empty crab shells, dead sea nettles, osprey—whatever came onto the radar—and he explained their interrelationship within the natural environment.” Throughout the program’s history, Bay Studies has sought to engage the leading organizations and individual experts on the Chesapeake Bay, and distinguished visitors have included bestselling author James Michener (author of the now-classic novel Chesapeake) and Tom Horton, whose book Turning the Tide: Saving the Chesapeake Bay, is the foundational text for those seeking to understand the region’s ecological complexity. Whether designing new programs or chaperoning challenging expeditions, individual faculty members have always been key to the success of the program, and for most of the program’s life, Bay Studies was coordinated by long-time faculty members Sarah and Tony Everdell. Whether it was driving the Aunt Mary—the school’s classic Chesapeake Bay workboat used for trips and projects--or managing the various accoutrements of Bay Studies—binoculars, sighting scopes, hip waders, crab nets, fishing poles, seining nets, 26 Gunston
raincoats, long drives, packed lunches, vans, water testing kits—the Everdells set the tone. Over time, Bay Studies evolved from a 5-week program, to a 3-week program, and it now exists as a one-week program. In recent years, students have explored the Potomac River using bikes and whitewater rafts, lived and learned for a week on the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Fox Island, sailed the Chester River on the Skipjack Ellsworth, and chronicled the region through photography, among many other programs. Meanwhile the school has developed deep and lasting partnerships with Echo Hill Outdoor School, Outward Bound, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Washington College, and others. As we enter our third decade of the Bay Studies program, now under the leadership of faculty member Emily Beck, the curriculum is evolving once again. The new progressive curriculum builds on students’ experiences and utilizes the Bay as a case study for understanding global environmental challenges. Bay Studies continues to provide transformational experiences and cultivate a sense of place for all Gunston students. Global and environmental aspects of Gunston’s mission blend during trips beyond the Chesapeake Bay watershed where students study analogous systems and share their knowledge. “The evolving curriculum offers exciting potential for increasing local and global
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“Saving the Bay is a test, if we pass, we get to keep the planet.” -Marjorie Stoneman Douglass
partnerships that strengthen environmental teaching and learning here at Gunston,” says Emily Beck, Bay Studies Program Director. “New program areas include expanding STEM opportunities, assisting in professional research with leading institutions, and new expeditions.” As the program enters its third decade, perhaps the past, present, and future of Bay Studies week is captured best by Molly George (Class of 2009), who double-majored in English and Environmental Studies during her time at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, and who now teaches English full-time at her alma mater, The Gunston School: The Bay Studies program emphasizes so many facets of Gunston’s mission. The effortless sense of inclusivity that materializes by bringing students of all ages together with teachers; the value placed on becoming concerned, aware, and educated citizens of the Chesapeake Bay, and now, with Bay Studies’ new direction, the global community. Meanwhile, the diversity of offerings provides a spiritual, social, and scientific perspective on environmental issues which work in combination to motivate a genuine drive to fully comprehend the complexity of environmental issues.
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n 2014-2015, all students at Gunston returned to a campus that had been transformed during the summer. As part of a nearly $4,500,000 ongoing campus renovation, the school has opened its new Fine Arts Center. The Fine Arts Center, a 3,500 square-foot, two-floor annex that includes enhanced areas for drawing and painting, woodcarving, silk screen, and ceramics, as well a laboratory for film photography, digital photography, videography, and graphic design. Designed by Rubeling and Associates Architects, and constructed by the Whiting-Turner, Co., the Fine Arts Center is the new home for Gunston’s award-winning Art Department. “Our students create remarkable work under the guidance of talented teachers,” notes Headmaster John Lewis, “and the arts are integral to our curriculum. Gunston has always believed deeply in the capacity of the arts to cultivate creativity, develop an appreciation for craft and beauty, and to expand students’ world-views. In a culture where many school arts programs are either eliminated or in jeopardy, we’re redoubling our commitment to a discipline we believe is essential.” “I am ecstatic about the new art studio,” remarks Chair of the Arts Department, Ben Dize, “ in 46 years of teaching I’ve never had the opportunity to teach in such an inspiring space. “
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Spring Break
China • by Alison Vooris
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Despite snow storms in Maryland and delayed flights all around the country, a group of Gunston students accompanied by Mrs. Vooris and Mrs. Grabis boarded a flight to China on March 6th, 2014. This landmark trip was designed for students to discover and appreciate the sights of China, to connect with the Gunston students and families who hail from China, and to experience cultural exchange with our sister school Zhenhua Middle School in Suzhou. Following a 16-hour flight, the first stop was Beijing and it was here that the group was met by 11th grader Momo Jin. Having only seen Momo a few days earlier at Gunston, now she was holding up a sign saying: “Welcome to Beijing”. This was the start of the ten-day, jam-packed whirlwind tour of China.
In Beijing, the group visited the Great Wall and Forbidden City, ate Peking Duck, delivered a donation to a local orphanage (thanks to Momo and G.I.V.E.), and shopped in the Hutong District escorted by a group of Momo’s friends. Each adventure deepened the group’s appreciation for the history and culture of China. Hiking along the Great Wall helped the students grasp the power of the emperors who build it. Meanwhile, interacting with the children and babies at the orphanage demonstrated that human need and charity have no borders. After a farewell dinner with Momo’s parents as our hosts, the group was escorted to the train station for an overnight voyage to the UNESCO World Heritage city of Xi’an. Senior and Guangzhou native Vincent Chen used his Chinese to shepherd everyone and their luggage safely onto the train. Next, he negotiated switching a railway compartment with an elderly couple so that the group could all travel in the same carriage. Everyone’s excitement mounted as we neared our next destination, Xi’an and the Terracotta Warriors.
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Xi’an is an ancient city with a famous, fully intact wall that allows visitors to walk or bike its entirety. We were hosted by Mrs. Liu, mother of Shirley (Gunston ‘13, U. Michigan ‘17), and we enjoyed a very special meal at famous dumpling restaurant. At night, as the group strolled through the night market, we could see the Bell Tower ablaze with lights. Vincent escorted the group around in the evening to see how different the life of a teenager in urban areas in China is compared to the quiet, rural Eastern Shore of Maryland. “Visiting the Warriors for the third time was just as mind blowing as the first” commented Mrs. Vooris. An internal flight took us to our next stop, Suzhou. We were warmly welcomed by a delegation from our sister school, and Zhenhua Middle School, and they hosted a tour of Suzhou and the school. Gunston students were surprised at how large the classes were, how teachers moved from class to class (rather than the students). The Gunston students also experienced a mini-home stay as they spent one afternoon and evening in the private residences of the Suzhou students. Following their visit, they returned to our hotel both elated and exhausted. As was true throughout the trip, the grace and warmth of our Chinese hosts was deeply appreciated.
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Suzhou is famous for its gardens, and the group toured the city on foot and by boat. A highlight was the ancient Water Town of Zhouzhang. Here, it was possible to glimpse the simple and balanced lifestyle of the original inhabitants, and it was great fun for everyone to tour the silk factory on the return to Suzhou. Our tour included the chance to create a silk comforter and purchase genuine silk merchandise.
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The final destination of the trip was the world-famous mega city of Shanghai. The group spent two days immersed in the hustle and bustle of the shopping district and learned how to bargain with local vendors. Shiny, glitzy Shanghai provided a remarkable contrast to the ancient water town of Suzhou, and we enjoyed a long walk along the river in the final hours of this most remarkable journey. Grace, hospitality, gifts, and mountains of food were presented to us wherever we connected with our Gunston families and friends in China. Among the many foods that students were brave enough to try were pigs’ hearts, pigs’ ears, chickens’ feet, livers’, jelly fish, and snake. Each city and each experience will remain engraved in our minds forever. After ten warm, sunny days in a country vastly different from our own, we flew 16 hours home a little tired and remarkably transformed only to be greeted by…….more snow.
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Class Notes 1961
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Celia Purnell is a machine knitter and has won awards for knitting and crocheting in the Canfield Fair in Ohio. She also grows all of her own vegetables. She has been married 51 years with four daughters and nine grandchildren. Her favorite Gunston memory is playing Russian Bank (a card game) on the floor with Ellie Hopkins in the room next to Aunt Mary’s during snowstorms. She lived in that room for three years with Kathy Moorhouse (MacDonald).
Headmaster John Lewis and his family recently visited Susie Konkel ‘83 and former board member Harry Konkel in Port Elizabeth, Maine, where they reside.
Stephanie Steven graduated from Seton Hall Law School in 2008 with an advanced degree in Law. She has two children, a son named Ihlan and a daughter named Irie.
1970 Martha Gulacsy von Gulacsy (Mitchell) graduated in 1974 from Wheelock College. She is currently teaching English (grammar and composition) to fourth and fifth graders at The Out-of-Door Academy in Sarasota, FL. She has been married thirty-seven years and has two daughters. She previously lived in Africa and South America. Some of her fondest Gunston memories are sailing on the Corsica, canoeing to Centreville with Mr. Valliant, picking white asparagus out in the fields, and visiting the Crumpton Auction with Ms. Marsden.
2001 Kate Kana runs a charter business with her husband in Maine. They live aboard their 1934 ketch, Guildive, where they sail her coastwise in the spring and often winter her in the Chesapeake, during the fall.
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Maggie Bond ‘84, Lindsay DeWolf ‘85, Rebecca Rencher ‘86, Tina McKinney ‘86, enjoyed swapping Gunston stories over a recent dinner at the Cheesecake Factory in Charlotte, NC.
Matt Williams ’01 and Bonnie (Shanahan) Williams ’02, have a two year old daughter, Claire, and are proud to announce the birth of their son, Matthew Cooper Williams, Jr. Matthew was born on March 7, 2014. They currently reside in Worton, MD.
This summer, Gunston Girls from classes ‘84, ‘87, ‘88, ‘ 89, ‘90, and ‘91 met up in Miami and headed to Nassau Bahamas on Carnival Cruise Lines. They hope more Gunston Alums can join them next time! (Pictured on next page.)
1988 Amy Smith Chapman is a stay-at-home mom. She has two daughters, 13-year-old Hannah and 19-year-old Sarah. Sarah is studying to be a nurse and has just finished her freshman year in college. Her husband James works at North Anna Nuclear Power Station. She lives on 7 acres in Louisa County Virginia, and still enjoys riding horses. 36 Gunston
2003 Rita Baghdadi is an independent filmmaker. She is working with her fiance´ on a documentary which explores the effects of large-scale fracking on the farming communities in North Dakota.
Jessica Radcliffe (Stivers) and her husband, Joe, are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Emily Claire Radcliffe, on August 8, 2014. The Radcliffes also have a son, Joseph IV, who was born in 2012. Jessica graduated with B.S. in Information Systems from UMBC in May 2012.
2004 Nancy Larson Varney graduated from Lehigh University. She then went on to obtain her MS (2010) and PhD (2013) in Structural Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. She now resides in Newton, MA.
2005 Austin Kana is currently a PhD student at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor studying Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. His research focuses on coming up with new ways to make sound decisions in the early stages of design of very complex ships and offshore structures in the face of external uncertainties, such as environmental policy and economic uncertainties. He still sails and races very actively in the summer months all along the Great Lakes. Evan Heisman is going to be working for the Office of Undergraduate Advising and Academic Programming at MIT. He will be assisting the deans in the Student Support Services Department.
Pictured: Amy Chapman, Sarah Goldsmith, Elizabeth Hopkins, Sherry Corbett Jones, Maria Symes Keil, Shannon Bailey Oakley, Tracey Mitchell Pietras, Sally Bird Smith, Melissa Van Glish, Jennifer Walrath, and Laura Vermilye Wroten
2006 Douglas Rae, owner and head baker at Evergrain Bread Company in Chestertown is thrilled with his thriving bakery. Evergrain is approaching its fourth year of business.
2007 Emily Crawford is the Program Operations Coordinator at PBS. She is living in D.C. with her boyfriend and cat, Lola. Erin Callison has spent the last two years adventuring, hiking and paddling while working for Outward Bound. After getting her Masters in Teaching, Erin went on to work with at-risk youth in the wild Everglades in Florida. Most recently, Erin has worked in the unlikely wildernesses surrounding Baltimore, Philadelphia and San Francisco. This summer Erin worked with youth in Telluride, Colorado.
Stephen Kelly is currently living in Salisbury, MD, where he is finishing a Graduate program for a Masters in Applied Biology. He is planning to enter the field of Bioinformatics after he graduates. Shelley Arminger (Lippincott) welcomed a baby boy. Benjamin River Arminger was born September 12, 2013.
2008 Patrick Kana currently resides in Rochester, NY. He is living in a quaint cottage near Lake Ontario and commuting to RIT. He was accepted into three separate juried gallery shows for his new work, and one of his pieces was voted “Best in Show� at the FLORA Exhibition at Main Street Arts in Clifton Springs, NY. He has been working as a graduate assistant since last fall, and this coming year will be teaching undergraduate classes in Furniture Design. Kana has one more year, and the whole year will be devoted to his thesis, which will be all about creating pieces that reflect the natural sciences. He spent the summer as the travel 420 coach at Rochester Yacht Club. Gunston 37
Class Notes Alex Douma is currently living in Monterey, CA with Andrew Prosser ‘08. Along with Andrew, he is working in the music industry for artists that include The Lumineers, Dave Matthews Band and the legendary improvisational rock band Phish.
Emily Strong graduated from the Naval Academy in May 2014 with a Bachelor of Science. She serves as a Surface Warfare Officer and will spend the next two years in San Diego aboard the USS Anchorage, LPD 23.
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2009 Doug Staurlakis is currently at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York majoring in the culinary arts. As part of the curriculum he is required to do an 18 week internship at a restaurant to hone his culinary skill and to learn more about the industry. He is planning to intern at The Little Nell in Aspen, Colorado, which is a five-star five diamond resort, where he will primarily work in banquets.
Peter Fortenbaugh was named a 2014 Washington College Sophie Kerr Prize Finalist. The Sophie Kerr Prize is awarded each year to a graduating senior who has demonstrated the best ability and promise for future fulfillment in the field of literary endeavor. The monetary prize is the nation’s largest undergraduate literary prize.
Emily Strong Kendall Suydam is currently attending West Virginia University and will be graduating in May 2015 with her Masters in Social Work. Kendall is also currently working at a psychiatric hospital Chestnut Ridge, as a Mental Health Specialist. She resides in Morgantown, West Virginia.
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Talley Wilford directed a production of the Broadway fantasy, Tony Award-winning musical “Kiss of the Spiderwoman” at the Avalon Theatre in Easton, MD over the summer. The critically acclaimed production received rave reviews and included several current Gunston students.
2011 Chastain Shenk is currently living in D.C. and doing an internship through Washington College’s Institute for Religion, Politics and Culture. She is a research associate for the Christian City Church. She is examining the Bible’s place in the public school system and studying general political advocacy while continuing her studies as a political science major. She is close to graduation and hopes to move to Washington after college.
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Jake Jettmar ‘11 was inducted into the Air Force in the spring of 2014.
Alumni Spotlight: The Keene Sisters The Gunston School has always had a reputation for providing diverse learning opportunities, both in and out of the classroom. The “Scholar Athlete” concept is a major part of each student’s experience while at Gunston. Every day, students are required to participate on a sports team or in fitness classes. Two graduates who have gone on to great success following high school and have reaped the benefits of nurturing the mind and body are sisters Eleanora Keene ’11 and Olivia Keene ’13. The sisters thrived at Gunston, both academically and athletically, and they continue to do so in their respective colleges. While at Gunston, both Eleanora and Olivia were members of the National Honor Society, Environmental Club, and G.I.V.E. Eleanora graduated from Gunston with high honors and Olivia was Valedictorian of her class. These sisters gave all of their energy to each activity and group they were involved in, and when it came to sports the same attitude to succeed persisted.
Eleanora, Coach Trish McGee, Olivia
Field sports were a prevalent part of their childhood, and they were active during each athletic season while they attended Gunston. Although it is mandatory for Gunston students to participate in a team sport two seasons out of each year, these sisters participated in three all four years of attending Gunston. With field hockey in the fall, basketball in the winter and lacrosse in the spring, these sisters were constantly scoring goals on the field and the court. Both Eleanor and Olivia competed in the E.S.I.A.C Conferences each season and finished with honorable mentions. Each sister received numerous athletic awards while attending Gunston, from the Sportsmanship Award to MVP. Eleanora currently attends Guilford College in Greensboro, NC. Olivia attends the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington. For the 2013-2014 school year, Eleanora earned First Team All-Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) recognition and First Team All Tournament, and Olivia was named the MVP attack for her team.
In Memoriam The Alumni Office has been notified of the passing of the following members of the Gunston community. The faculty and staff of Gunston wish to express our condolences to family and friends. Mrs. Elizabeth Hite recently passed away at the age of 97, and was employed at Gunston for many years. She was also Bobbie Cooper’s mother-in-law. Mrs. Hite worked in the kitchen and kept the behind-the-scenes aspects of the campus running smoothly. A Gunston grad from the seventies recalls her as being “a very sweet and shy lady.” Our thoughts are with her family and all of those who knew her. Miriam “Mim” Hoffecker passed away at home on June 6. She impacted many students during her tenure at Gunston. Several Gunston Alums made Heron Annual Fund gifts in her memory, and shared stories of her warmth and love of teaching.
We were deeply saddened to learn of the recent passing of Mr. Kim Alan Leatherman, who was Gunston’s former Director of Development, and who served the school as auctioneer several years ago at our Spring Auction. He was a man of humor and generosity, and he will be missed. Gail Kerwin March, a 1949 graduate of The Gunston School for Girls, passed away on December 28, 2013. Patricia Ann May (Mitchell), a graduate of Gunston School for Girls, passed away on February 16, 2013. Lloyd J. Thomas, Sr. passed away at home at the age of 92 on September 6, 2013. He was a beloved part of the Gunston family for many years.
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T h e H e r o n A n n u a l Fu n d The Gunston School is grateful to the many alumni, board members, parents and grandparents of students past and present, faculty, staff and friends in the community for financially contributing to the Heron Annual Fund during the 2013-2014 academic year. All benefactors play a tremendous role in helping the school carry out its mission. Each contribution directly benefits our students and enables faculty to provide the tools required to offer a first-rate college preparatory education on the Eastern Shore. Thank you for choosing The Gunston School as a philanthropic priority.
The Mary Middleton Society ($10,000+)
Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Duffey III ‘54 The Salmon Foundation, Inc Thomas H. & Barbara W. Gale Foundation
The Eastern Shore Club ($5,000+) Mr. and Mrs. James A. Clauson David Winton Bell Foundation Gladwood Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Dean Hatten May Foundation of Maryland Mr. and Mrs. Dale A. Wegner Mr. and Mrs. John Willock
The 1911 Council ($1,000+) Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Ethan D. Dettmer Mr. and Mrs. John W. Dillon Mr. and Rev. N. Ben Dize III Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Donohue Mr. E. Mitchell Fry Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Keil Kleppinger Electric Co., Inc. Ms. Kathleen A. Kurtz Dr. and Mrs. Frederick T. Lohr Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Maher Mr. and Mrs. Jack Meyerhoff Mr. Christian T. Miller Mrs. Albert D. Moorman Parker Foundation Mr. William S. Roohan Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Schlosser Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Shoemaker Mr. and Mrs. James D. Wright Mr. Douglas A. Cooper and Mrs. Barbara Bush Cooper
The Headmaster’s Circle ($500+) Avon-Dixon Insurance Class of 2014 Mr. and Mrs. Bryan M. Blades Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Burch 40 Gunston
Mr. and Mrs. John Caron Mr. Greg Hagin Mr. and Mrs. William S. Ingersoll JBK Hardware, Inc Mr. Charles C. Karlan Rick and Cindy King Dr. Laurie Lewis and Mr. John A. Lewis IV Mr. and Mrs. Gary L. Miller Mr. and Mrs. Roger P. Mooney Mrs. Elselore Pretzler Mrs. and Mr. Christine Rocca ‘54 Mr. and Mrs. James Rutledge ‘55 Mr. and Mrs. Walter Schmittinger Mr. and Mrs. Ford Schumann Mrs. Alexandra C. Totten Mr. and Mrs. Michael Wootton
The Corsica Fellows ($100+)
Mr. and Mrs. William Agee Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Anthony Ms. Du Bois Armbrister Mr. and Rev. John F. Babcock Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Bain Mr. and Mrs. John Barcus Ms. Susan R. Beard ‘80 Mr. and Mrs. Rexford F. Beckwith III Ms. Alexandra Blackhurst ‘63 Braden, Thompson & Poltrack, LLP Mr. and Mrs. Kimberlin Butcher Mr. and Mrs. Edward T. Callahan Jr. Mr. and Mrs. J. Tyler Campbell Dr. and Mrs. Trent Camp Mr. Charles T. Capute Mr. and Mrs. Salvatore J. Cianchetta Mr. and Mrs. Michael Clemens Mr. and Mrs. Larry Covell Mrs. Catherine Cunningham Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Curran Mrs. and Mr. Sara Jane Davidson Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Davis Mr. and Mrs. Michael DeFino Delmarva Power Mr. and Mrs. Earle M. Dubel Mr. and Mrs. Preston Everdell Ms. Frances B. Firth ‘73 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fordi Mr. and Mrs. Mark M. Freestate
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Galbus Mr. and Mrs. Joe Grabis Mr. and Mrs. James L. Graham Mrs. Mary Grothe ‘63 Ms. Anita L. Gruss Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Hall Dr. and Mrs. Ross I. Heisman Mr. and Mrs. Tim Hesford Mrs. Nicole Hilliard Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Inglesby Mr. and Mrs. Paul M. Jackson Mr. and Mrs. G. Philip Jackson, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Luther Jennings Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan L. Jones Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Keene Dr. Ryan Kelty Mr. Ted Kukorowski & Dr. Kimberly Oster Mr. and Mrs. Andrew L. McLean Mr. Glenn W. Michael Ms. Louise K. Middleton ‘73 Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas W. Miller Mrs. and Mr. Theresa C. Molinelli ‘84 Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Mosner Ms. Barbara L. Myers Mr. and Mrs. Harry Nelson Mrs. Pam Newberry ‘73 Northrup Grumman Mr. and Mrs. John Orban Jr. Ms. Barbara F. Oxnam Mr. A. Leslie Paternotte ‘35 Mrs. and Mr. Meredith Pearson ‘96 Mr. and Mrs. William A. Poland Mrs. Sharon L. Porter Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Price Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Salvatore Purpora Mr. and Mrs. William Ratchford II Ms. Annie W. Raymond Mr. and Mrs. Stephen J. Redding Mrs. and Mr. Linda C. Reilly ‘75 Ms. D. Tayor Rogers ‘11 Mr. and Mrs. William R. Russell Jr. Ms. Ann Samson Ms. Kimberly Schlosser ‘14 Mr. and Mrs. Ronald R. Schmier, Sr. Mr. Stephen E. Shenk Mr. and Mrs. Brian M. Sherman Mr. and Mrs. Michael Sherman Mr. and Mrs. Tracey Showalter Mr. Richard Silliman
T h e H e r o n A n n u a l Fu n d Mr. and Mrs. Andrew T. Simmons Mrs. Margaret R. Stillman Ms. Elizabeth C. Stintz Mr. Matthew Stintz and Ms. Melinda Bain Ms. Rebecca R. Strong Mr. and Mrs. Wayne S. Suydam, Jr. General Vernon R. Tate Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Testerman Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Urquhart Mr. Christopher Wagner ‘04 Mrs. and Mr. Margaret G. Wasley ‘44 Mrs. Kathleen M. Welch Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wilkins Mr. and Mrs. John F. Williamson Mr. and Mrs. Richard R. Winters Ms. Elaine Wu ‘14 Mr. John Zuber and Mrs. Melinda Biehl
The Green & White Team (up to $99) Ms. K. Anne Agee ‘13 Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Allen Ms. Frederica Bacher Ms. Eleanor L. Barnes ‘66 Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Boone Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Scott Boone Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bowie Mr. Christopher Branda, Jr. Ms. and Mr. Melissa M. Browne ‘75 Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Callis Mrs. Patricia Caron Ms. Alexandra Cawley Mrs. Anne Charles ‘61 Mrs. Florence Clarke Mr. and Mrs. John Clarke Jr. Ms. M. Elizabeth J. Clarke Ms. Charlotte B. Curlett Mr. Michal H. Dickinson and Mrs. Franchesa Profaci-Dickinson Mrs. Katharine M. Draper Mrs. Edith G. Grassi Mrs. Anne B. Gray Mrs. Patricia Ingels ‘45 Ms. Kim Jettmar Ms. Hannah W. Johnston Ms. Debra M. Kaden ‘73
Mr. Austin A. Kana ‘05 Drs. Todd Kana and Patricia Gilbert Mrs. Carol S. Kilbourn Mr. and Mrs. William W. Kling Ms. and Mr. Laird B. Larrimore ‘75 Mrs. Marjory J. Lee Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth L. Linn Mr. and Mrs. Adam M. Lynn Mr. Timothy B. Maloney and Ms. Holli Mathison Mr. and Mrs. Brent Marine Mr. and Mrs. David H. Mattheiss Mrs. Thomas McDavid ‘60 Mr. Michael McFarland Mr. Drew McMullen & Ms. Claire Gervais Ms. Rose M. Metcalf Mr. and Mrs. Ladson Mills III Ms. Tricia Mooney Mr. and Mrs. William R. Murray Mr. and Mrs. Christopher A. Naumann Hon. and Mrs. John E. Nunn III Ms. Jennifer Paniere Ms. Kathryn B. Parker ‘00 Mr. and Mrs. David L. Parkerson Mrs. Mary Louise Phillips Lamm Mr. and Mrs. Michael Phillips Mr. Anthony P. Prochaska Mr. Barry Raymond Ms. Reed V. Rogers ‘77 Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Rose Mr. and Mrs. Eric D. Rubin Mr. and Mrs. Edward Schut Mr. and Mrs. Coleman Sellers Mr. and Mrs. John G. Shannahan III Mr. and Mrs. J. Clay Shipps Mr. Nathan Simmons ‘14 Mr. and Mrs. Tom Simmons Mr. and Mrs. Bruce N. Staley Mr. Brett Starke ‘00 Mrs. Leigh Thayer ‘52 Ms. Diane Watkins Mrs. Kathleen White Mr. Mark R. Wiening Mr. and Mrs. John F. Wilson Ms. Olivia M. Wood ‘07 Mr. and Mrs. James Young
HONORARY & MEMORIAL GIFTS In Honor of: Chad Angelini Ms. Jennifer Paniere Grace Babcock Mr. and Rev. John F. Babcock Jim and Janet Clauson Mr. William S. Roohan Catherine Cunningham Rick and Cindy King Mr. and Mrs. Dale A. Wegner Ben Dize Rick and Cindy King Mrs. Kathleen B. White Paul Long Mrs. and Mrs. Sara Jane Davidson Patrick Shoemaker Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Shoemaker In Memory of: Megan Batdorf Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Karlan Carl Biehl Mr. John Zuber and Mrs. Melinda Biehl Miriam “Mim” Hoffecker Mr. and Mrs. Dean Hatten Michael Luongo Mr. and Mrs. Preston Everdell Ben O’Hara Mr. and Mrs. Preston Everdell Joan Charlette Ricci Mr. and Mrs. William A. Poland Lloyd Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Ladson Mills III
GIFTS IN KIND
Mr. and Mrs. William A. Agee Mr. and Mrs. John E. Clarke, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. George Henderson Mr. and Mrs. Richard P. Muller Mr. and Mrs. Stephen J. Redding Mr. and Mrs. D. Bruce Rogers Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Sealing Sr. Mr. John Zuber and Mrs. Melinda Biehl
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2014 Spring Auction The Gunston School’s Annual Spring Gala, “Viva Las Vegas!”, took place on the evening of Saturday, March 29. A number of family members and friends of the school turned out to support this keystone event in the school calendar. The night included an Elvis impersonator, casino tables where “Gunston Dollars” replaced tokens, and a live and silent auction. This year, “Stop the Auction” was held to raise financial support for The Gunston Tennis Center. Raising over $96,000 thanks to a match from a generous donor, “Stop the Auction” was a tremendous success. As the highest grossing fundraiser of the year, this event generates much needed support for the school’s dynamic educational programs. Thank you to the wonderful members of the Gunston Parents Association for their tremendous work on this event! Also, the school is grateful to all of the donors, volunteers, and business partners involved in making this annual event beneficial to the students and faculty of Gunston.
EVENT SPONSORS Freestate & Son Insurance Miles & Stockbridge P.C. The Country School Whiting-Turner
Business Supporters Academy Art Museum An Eastridge Garden, Sally Foster An Optical Galleria, LLC, Bob Pino Avalon Foundation, Inc., Susan Moore Bartlett Pear Inn Billings & Murphy, DDS, PA, Scott Billings Colosseum Pizza
Frightland, Denni Ferrara Hog Neck Golf Course Images Salon Johnson Lumber, Alan Johnson Layton’s Chance Vineyard & Winery Macy’s Magnolia Bread Company Mason’s, Matt Mason Mike Harris Goose Hunt, Mike Harris Molly’s Restaurant and Sporting Goods NETwork Presentations, LLC, Mary Witte O’Shuck’s Irish Pub, Jennifer Brown Queen Anne’s Bowling Rockaholic Fishing, LLC, Ron Jayne Sassafras Adventures, Capt. John Ellis Sherwood of Salisbury, Bruce Rogers Simmons’ Christmas Trees Talent Source, Fred Suss The Jackson Family Goose Hunt Travis Taxidermy White Swan Tavern Wilderness Lodge
Individual Donors & Volunteers
Commerce Street Creamery Corsica Studio Delmarva Radiology and Shore Health System Doc’s Riverside Grille, Bo Oristian Dogfish Head Brewery Ducks in Flight Water Fowl Henry & Lind Dierker Emily’s Produce, Kelly Jackson Fordham & Dominion Brewery, Lauren Bigalow 42 Gunston
Mrs. Barbara Bush Cooper Mr. and Mrs. Trippe Callahan Mr. and Mrs. John Clarke Mr. Robert Dahl Mr. Ernie Darling Mrs. Alison DeFino Mr. Ben Dize Mr. and Mrs. Mark Dubel Mrs. Anna Fichtner Mr. Robert Fredland Mr. and Mrs. Mark Freestate Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Gale Mrs. Christie Grabis Ms. Edith Grassi Ms. Anita Gruss Ms. Leah Hall Mrs. Reid Henry
Rev. Cindy and Dave Koski Ms. Kathleen Kurtz Mr. Clay Larrimore Dr. Laurie Lewis and Mr. John A. Lewis IV Mr. and Mrs. John A. Lewis III Mrs. Emily Lynn Mr. and Mrs. Andrew McCown Ms. Trish McGee Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Merrell Mr. and Mrs. Jack Meyerhoff Mrs. Leslie Miller Ms. Tricia Mooney Mr. James Panor Mrs. Wendy Panor Mr. and Mrs. Salvatore Purpora Mr. and Mrs. William R. Russell Mrs. Becky Schmier Mr. and Mrs. Walt Schmittinger Mr. Matt Spedden Mr. Richard Spray Mr. and Mrs. Eric Wargotz Mr. Mark Wiening Mr. and Mrs. John Willock Mr. Jim Wright
STOP THE AUCTION Avon-Dixon Insurance Black Acre Investments, Inc. First Dealer Resources Mr. Chris Kerby Mr. and Mrs. William A. Agee Mr. Juan P. Angarita and Ms. Liana Anikina Mr. and Mrs. John Barcus Dr. and Mrs. Trent Camp Mr. James E. Campbell Mr. and Mrs. John Caron Mr. and Mrs. James A. Clauson Mr. and Mrs. Michael Clemens Mr. and Mrs. David B. Cooper Mr. Douglas A. Cooper and Mrs. Barbara Bush Cooper Mr. Robert Dahl
Viva Las Vegas Mr. and Mrs. Ernest A. Darling Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Michael DeFino Mr. Mike Donaldson Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Duffey III ‘54 Mr. Ben Eshleman Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Fredland Mr. and Mrs. Mark M. Freestate Mr. E. Mitchell Fry, Jr. Mr. Robbie Gill Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Grabis Ms. Amy Gross-Kehoe Mr. Harry S. Groton, Esq. The Honorable Thomas Groton Ms. Anita L. Gruss Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence Guzzardi Mrs. Kimberly Jettmar Lt. Col. and Mrs. Robert A. Kneeland Ms. Dawn Land Dr. Laurie Lewis and Mr. John A. Lewis IV Mr. and Mrs. John Luthy Mr. and Mrs. Adam M. Lynn The Honorable Daniel Long Mrs. and Mr. Catherine MacGlashan ‘88 Ms. Eleanor Shriver Magee Mr. and Mrs. Joel Maness Ms. Jan C. Mattingly Mr. and Mrs. Jack Meyerhoff Mr. and Mrs. Eric S. Miller Ms. Tricia Mooney Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Moorhouse
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Morgan Ms. Lisa Mozingo Mr. Kevin Myers Ms. Sara Neufeld Mr. George Nyquist Mrs. and Mr. Patricia Parkhurst ‘88 Mr. and Mrs. Kahlil Perez Mr. and Mrs. Luke Phipps Mr. and Mrs. Salvatore Purpora Ms. Margo Rasin Ms. Annie W. Raymond Mr. and Mrs. Stephen J. Redding Mr. and Mrs. D. Bruce Rogers Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Schlosser Mrs. and Mr. Weixing Shepardson Mr. and Mrs. Brian M. Sherman Mr. and Mrs. Tracey Showalter Ms. Pam Shriver Mr. and Mrs. Matthew D. Spedden Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Spies III Mr. and Mrs. James Spies Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Streichler Mr. and Mrs. Fredric T. Suss Dr. and Mrs. Michael D. Webb Mr. Gregory E. Williams and Mrs. Julia Babbitt Williams Dr. William Wilson and Ms. Mary Samuel Mr. and Mrs. John F. Wilson Ms. Mary K. Witte Mr. and Mrs. James D. Wright
Mr. Adam Yackanech Nyquist PPG Oxford Research Group, LLC United States Tennis Association YMCA of the Chesapeake
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