Multum in Parvo The Gunston School’s Annual Magazine 2015-2016 Annual Report
Special Edition Teachers & Teaching
Contents From the Head
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From the Board of Trustees
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Class of 2016
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The Gifted Gunston 12-15 Teachers Fun Facts 16-19 New Teachers 20 The Arts at Gunston 21-23 Sustainability Report 24-25 Sustainability 26-29 Heron Athletics 30-33 Hall of Fame 33 Class Notes 34-38 In Memoriam 39 Waterfront Expansion 40 Annual Giving Report 41-45 Bull & Oyster Roast 46-47 Editor/Creative Director Tricia Mooney
Alumni Editor Joanna Pierce
Copy Editors
Kim Jettmar, Joanna Pierce
Photography Jess Newell
Contributing Writers
Emily Beck, Woody Granger John Lewis, Mike McFarland, Amanda Newell
Mission Statement The Gunston School offers an intellectually rigorous, highly personalized, and nurturing college preparatory educational experience. Valuing a healthy balance between mind and body, a strong sense of community, the creative process, and our connection to the Chesapeake Bay, Gunston strives to educate ethically and environmentally minded scholars, citizens, and leaders for our globalized society. ››› 3
The Responsibilities of the Community
Each new student and faculty member at Gunston, upon their Embarkation to campus, signs the Responsibilities of the Community, thereby pledging themselves to uphold our high community standards. They pledge: We the students, faculty, staff, and families of The Gunston School commit ourselves to a high standard of honor, and endeavor to live by the following principles: • Respect for and trust in oneself, the school, and each other • Responsibility for personal and academic excellence • Awareness and appreciation of differences • Honesty in speech and action • Promotion and practice of camaraderie By affirming these principles in daily exchanges, we create an environment which encourages responsibility, mutual trust, and personal growth. 4 ‹‹‹
From the Headmaster Dear Gunston Community: Gunston has always been defined by the dedication, skill, and quality of our teaching faculty, and the school has never lost sight of the fact that beyond all other elements of school life, the teacher-student relationship is the most transformative. This edition of Multum in Parvo is dedicated to celebrating the remarkably talented teachers who grace Gunston’s campus, animate our classrooms, and use their wisdom, talents, and character to successfully guide students through their school experience. When I arrived to Gunston seven years ago, I was immediately struck by the quality of the school’s teaching culture, the remarkable degree of teamwork and collegiality, and a faculty growth orientation that was eager to embrace and incorporate innovative ideas. This culture remains, and serves as the school’s greatest strength. While there are many reasons a family might choose to enroll a child at Gunston, it is the extraordinary day-to-day classroom experience—where students are both challenged and nurtured—that provides the most enduring lifetime benefit. With our strong teacher core leading the way, Gunston continues to grow and thrive. We once again saw record enrollment, and the school opened in 2016-2017 with nearly 190 students. In addition, as you’ll read within, the school was able to acquire 3.4 acres of additional waterfront property this year, setting the stage for the development of a new waterfront athletics and academic facility. Let me thank every member of our community for your ongoing loyalty, trust, and dedication to the school. Young people thrive in the Gunston environment, and we are grateful for your support. Warm regards,
John A. Lewis, IV Headmaster
Embarkation New students, faculty and staff travel down the Corsica River arriving by boat for their first day of school. They are greeted by the Headmaster, sign the The Responsibilities of the Community, then welcomed by the students, faculty and staff. John and Laurie Lewis with their daughters Bea and Millie.
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From the Board of Trustees Dear Gunston Community: As Chairman of the Board of Trustees, I’d like to dedicate the following remarks and observations to the Gunston community who support, promote and embody our mission every day. Gunston enjoys some of the strongest strategic assets that any school could ask for—an unparalleled connection between a dynamic faculty committed to outstanding teaching and engaged students with untapped potential; an impressive, compelling campus which reflects a strong commitment to the environment, and the visionary leadership of John Lewis and the administrative team. Equally important, a vigorous and supportive Board of Trustees and a generous parent and alumni community contribute to a community steeped in tradition and excellence. It is within and upon our unique campus that each Gunston student, faculty and staff member, in his or her own way, absorbs Gunston’s mission and becomes a better person. The Gunston Mission Statement is a living entity that informs our every action and our every decision. This past September, Gunston welcomed 189 students, the largest student body admitted to date. This impressive increase in enrollment reflects and recognizes the essence of our mission that offers students the opportunity to become their best selves. We expect that this robust trend in admissions and increasing interest in Gunston will continue as the surrounding community recognizes the educational journey upon which our students embark—a journey where students can not only reach their potential but achieve the deeper riches of their promise. Promoting a healthy balance between mind and body, our athletics program teaches the important values of teamwork, tenacity, and sportsmanship. We applaud and support the notable successes and growth of our program. Our AIMS (Association of Independent Maryland and D.C. Schools) fiveyear progress report, based on our successful 10-year accreditation visit, was reviewed, completed and submitted in March. In the months ahead, more information will be forthcoming about the Athletics Facilities Master Plan and the construction and development of Heron House, our new waterfront athletics/academic complex. This exciting project will allow our student-athletes to develop their skills in a building that will accommodate their needs, skills and interests. Finally, as a member of the Board of Trustees for the past 10 years, I am filled with genuine admiration for Gunston’s strong community as we collaborate and work together to ensure our students receive the very best education we can provide. Our students will continue to be inspired by innovative educators who will offer them an opportunity to grow and realize their individual gifts and untapped potential. Gunston has a remarkable history that we honor. As we envision the future, I am confident that we will continue to build on the vast accomplishments of the past as we create new programs and approaches to learning that heighten student engagement in innovative ways. Susan Dillon Chair, Board of Trustees
New Board Member Mrs. Mara Schmittinger joins the Board of Trustees. Mara is an Occupational Therapist at Nemours/ Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, Delaware. She serves as Vice President of the Occupational Therapy Board for the State of Delaware’s Division of Professional Regulation. Previously, Mara was a founding board member at St. Anne’s Episcopal School in Middletown, DE. She also serves on many committees for the Leukemia Research Foundation of Delaware. Mara was a multiyear president of the Gunston Parents' Association and is the mother of two talented Gunston students, Claire ‘16 and Isabelle ‘19. 6 ‹‹‹
2016-2017 Board of Trustees Mrs. Susan Dillon, Chair Mr. James D. Wright, Vice-Chair Ms. Kathleen A. Kurtz, Treasurer Mr. Mark Freestate, Assistant Treasurer Mrs. Jill Meyerhoff, Secretary Mr. Harry “Stoney” Duffey ‘54 Mr. E. Mitchell Fry, Jr. Mrs. Linda Jennings Dr. Ryan Kelty Mrs. Elizabeth McCown Mrs. Alice Rogers Ms. Alice Ryan ‘75 Mrs. Mara Schmittinger Mr. Patrick Shoemaker ‘03 Trustees Emeriti Mr. James Clauson Mr. Edward Curran Mrs. Penelope B. Hatten Mrs. Edith G. Grassi Mrs. Alexandra Totten ››› 7
Graduation
On the morning of June 11, 2016, The Gunston School celebrated its 105th Commencement, graduating 39 students from the Class of 2016. The longtime tradition of an outdoor ceremony along the banks of the Corsica River was greeted with sunny skies and warm smiles. Bagpiper Hal Cummings 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 David Rogers opened with a warm greeting, followed by each senior presenting a favorite quote, a long-time tradition. The commencement speaker was Mr. Alan Griffith, longtime advocate of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Prior to 8 ‹‹‹
moving to Centreville, Maryland, with his wife Penny, Griffith retired from The Bank of New York. During his distinguished 41-year tenure he served many roles including president of the bank from 1990 to 1994. During his last 10 years at the bank, he directed the international banking sector, retiring in 2005 as vice chair of the board. Alan’s extensive experience on multiple boards—including Lafayette College, The ALS Association, Chesapeake Bay Museum, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, and George Washington’s Mount Vernon—makes him an invaluable leader with extensive experience in development, communications, and governance of nonprofits. Griffith’s address focused on the
road the graduates have traveled and will travel. Until now their road has been narrow, decisions made with guidance from their parents and teachers. He informed the graduates that their road was now widening, and gave some “unsolicited advice.” “A successful trip down your wider road requires personal leadership—I am not talking about organizational leadership—I am talking about the leadership of yourself— leadership that you must demonstrate by your daily conduct and the decisions you make—it must be mature and thoughtful personal leadership that will ensure your college experience is fulfilling and rewarding—and it prepares you for the even wider road that awaits you after college.” He summarized, “let your
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decisions be determined by—1. Your visions of what you want to accomplish 2. Being ambitious—having quiet confidence you can achieve your goals 3. By always being honest with yourself 4. By always maintaining self-control 5. Your commitment to having a strong work ethic. On Friday, June 10, the Green & White Awards Ceremony was held in The Field House. Student Government President, Kailani Clarke opened the ceremony, followed by Headmaster John Lewis. He addressed the class of 2016 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 Abigail Barcus reflected on her years at Gunston, “I remember our Embarkation Day like it was yesterday. Standing at the Centreville Wharf, my name was called first and I hopped into a boat with several of my new classmates. Our boat took off from the dock and we rode along the Corsica River in our pastel button downs. I was in awe of the fact that I was arriving to school by boat. The whole ride, I was thinking, ‘Most kids go to school by bus, but I’m going by boat? This is crazy!’ I will never forget how surreal that moment felt and how truly grateful I was to be going to Gunston. At the time, I had no way of knowing that Embarkation represents something much more meaningful than a simple trip from the
wharf to the shores of Gunston. Now that I am here, one day away from graduating, I understand that Embarkation is such a special tradition because it symbolizes the start of the high school journey through Gunston.” Barcus gave some parting advice to her classmates, “Class of 2016, take today to enjoy the memories and reminisce about the past 4 years, but when it comes time to embark on your next journey, jump out of the car without hesitation and run to this new, unknown, and exciting adventure called your future. Congrats to the Class of 2016. We have arrived!”
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Green & White Awards Samuel A. Middleton Award (Valedictorian): Abigail Barcus The Gunston Award: David Rogers Leadership Award: Kailani Clarke Moore Award for Improvement: Luke Miller Marguerite Thomas Award (Community Service): Katie Larrimore The Faculty Award: Aggie Raymond, Abbie DeFino Environmental Stewardship Award: Kailani Clarke Paul M. Long Award: Ethan Boone Clare Poussard Award: Tim Hesford Megan V. Batdorf Award: Tong Shen The Anita Gruss Athletics Award: Isaac Jennings, Kyle Naumann 12-Star Athletes (12 team seasons): Isaac Jennings, Alea Murray Art Award: Tyler Urquhart Music Award: Alea Murray Theatre Award: Jared McLean Science Award: Claire Schmittinger Mathematics Award: Ian Jiang Capt. John P. W. Vest Award (History): Abigail Miller Sandra Slacum Spears Award (English): Kailani Clarke Hila C. Ferguson Award (Literature): Abigail Barcus Junior Symposium Award: Lauren Covell Senior Paradigm Project Award: Kailani Clarke & Tyler Urquhart Marie W. Whittico Award (Latin): Abigail Barcus Spanish Award: Aggie Raymond Green & White Cup Recipient: Green Team
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Closing Ceremonies
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The Gift of Gunston Teachers It is often said that it only takes a single teacher to change the course of a child’s life, and each of us can remember clearly the teachers, coaches, and advisors who inspired us to achieve to the fullest extent of our capacity. Great educators help us to see our best selves; they unearth our obvious passions and our latent talents; they open our eyes to new knowledge and intellectual worlds unknown; and most importantly, they inspire in us the pursuit of learning, goodness, and excellence. Since our founding in 1911, Gunston has cherished and celebrated the art of teaching. We understand that from the first minute students arrive to school in the morning until the final moment they leave campus for the day, their growth and development is fundamentally shaped by their interaction with their teachers. As a school, Gunston recognizes that the cultivation and sustainability of a superior faculty is the key to the success of our school and our students. Thus, when the question is asked, “What makes Gunston’s teaching faculty so unique?”, here is the answer:
A CULTURE OF HIGH EXPECTATIONS A former Gunston parent was recently asked, “How is your son doing in college?” The answer: “As I expected, college has been an up and down experience for him, but the one thing I can say is that Gunston prepared him to succeed. Many of his classmates simply don’t know how to study, and they haven’t been pushed.” In a school, teachers are the guardians of the flame of expectations. At a recent faculty meeting, the question was explored, “Who was the best teacher you ever had, and what were their characteristics?” During the discussion, a number of “best teacher” characteristics were shared—nurture, passion, intellect, creativity—but the singular quality shared by all “best teachers” was this: the teacher’s class was intensely challenging, and nothing but high-quality work would be accepted. Reflecting on their own student experience, one teacher said, “My best teacher saw more in me than I saw in myself.” When one considers that Gunston is an environment filled with a multitude of these “best teachers”, a powerful image can be conjured. As Gunston students make their way through the hallways, they travel in an environment where they are not simply viewed by their teachers as human beings in the present, but also as future adults with limitless potential. Maintaining a culture of high expectations is an ongoing challenge, and as a wise educator once said, “The enemy of high expectations is not low expectations, but mediocre expectations.” MULTI-DIMENSIONALITY AND DIVERSITY At Gunston, we have math teachers who are creative writers, history teachers who are artists, science teachers who are superb athletes, a photography teacher who also
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teaches guitar, an art teacher who is an environmentalist, and English and foreign language teachers who are talented musicians. Moreover, nearly every administrator at Gunston teaches: the Headmaster teaches American Government, the Assistant Head teaches Ethics, the Dean of Students is the Music Department Chair, the Athletic Director teaches Wellness, and the Director of Admissions formerly taught Mathematics. Our teachers also advise clubs, coach sports, lead trips, and serve as personal advisors. Meanwhile, our teachers hail from the Eastern Shore, the Far East, South America, Europe, and states far and wide.
PASSION AND CREATIVITY A passion for learning is, literally, infectious. Walk around the Gunston hallways, and you can hear the excitement. Spanish verbs and nouns, Egyptian civilization, the United States Constitution, tabletop lighting, the quadratic equation, creative music composition, modern American poetry, the science of climate change, the makeup of a cell, the strong force—all of these are academic topics covered during a typical year at Gunston. For many, these might seem at first glance like inanimate topics, but in the hands of passionate and creative Gunston teachers, they come vividly alive. As a student said this year, “I never knew I liked Chemistry until I understood how cool it was.”
NURTURE The late Poet Laureate Maya Angelou once said, “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Several years ago, an extremely bright young woman arrived at Gunston at the start of her 10th grade year. Curious, hardworking, and creative, she came to Gunston feeling insecure and defeated by an experience at her previous school. During her time at Gunston, she formed a series of strong bonds with her teachers, and it became clear that she possessed a deep interest and passion in Computer Science. As she grew in self-knowledge, she fully embraced her interests, and in college she eventually majored in Computer Science.
Milestones for 2015-2016 ••• Celebrating 1 year Mariah Goodall Jon Mellinger Jess Newell Moe Weimer
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When Gunston recruits new teachers, we are keenly interested in individuals who are multidimensional. This is because we recognize that too many students in our modern era are trapped in the vortex of “OR”. I can be a student or an athlete, an actor or a Model UN participant, an environmentalist or a debater. When a school has multi-dimensional faculty members, it creates an environment where the word “AND” becomes the norm: a student can feel comfortable being a musician and a basketball player and a history lover and a top physics student and a student government leader and a member of the Student Diversity Leaders Group. Faculty multidimensionality promotes student multidimensionality, creating an environment free of the power of imprisoning stereotypes.
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Yet when she reflected upon the most important element of her experience at Gunston, she cited how much she was cared for by her teachers, not how much she learned in the classroom. Despite her bumpy emotional start, she graduated as an accomplished and confident young woman. Just before she graduated, she shared in a speech, “At Gunston, my teachers cared so much about me that I learned to care about myself.”
COLLEGIALITY Often the most important things within a school are the least visible. Schools are governed by different layers of culture: community culture, parent culture, and student culture. At the center of these various cultures sits faculty culture. When the values of the wider world are in flux, teachers serve as a grounding force; when an element of the student culture fabric begins to fray, teachers work to sew it back together; and when parental anxieties rise, teachers provide a steadying energy. Even the smallest amount of neglect can negatively impact a school culture, and a healthy culture for young people can only be sustained through dogged, unyielding, and relentless effort by a dedicated team of educators. At Gunston, teachers fully embrace this challenge and fundamentally understand that our work is, first and foremost, about students. 14 ‹‹‹
Indeed, student well-being is always at the center of our faculty dialogue. This positive, supportive, and healthy faculty culture at Gunston is a powerful force, and all educators new to Gunston feel its pull. It’s the reason Gunston is an attractive place to teach, and the reason that our faculty tenure is impressively lengthy. OWNERSHIP When students enter 9th grade, they begin a key inflection point between childhood and adulthood, and one of the most important roles of a high school teacher is to model what adulthood should look like. In high school, the power gap between teacher and student naturally begins to close, and teachers are no longer unquestioned and infallible makers and enforcers of rules and boundaries. Students truly begin to mature when they realize that teachers and students are ultimately co-learners, partners in the educational journey, and fellow travellers on the road to a healthy adulthood. Navigating the teacher-student relationship within a high school is a complex process: freedom coupled with expectations; guidance balanced with independence; flexibility coupled with boundaries. This is more easily observed than described. Walk the Gunston hallways on any given day, and you’ll observe a climate where teachers respect students, and vice versa. In the end, this respect leads to the full ownership of the Gunston culture by both students and teachers, where each holds the other accountable to the core values of the school.
explanations of birds AND bees; Mrs. Newell’s passion for poetry; Miss Newell’s talents with both a camera and a guitar; Mrs. Burr-Roveti’s explanations of English grammar; Mrs. Shephardson’s relentless commitment to math practice; Mr. Thompson’s decoding of coding; Ms. Webb’s college knowledge; Mr. Weimer’s capacity for literary perspective expansion; Mrs. Wheatley’s Spanish and piano virtuosity; Mr. Wiening’s choral conducting; and finally, Dr. Wilson’s love of robots.
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COOL-NESS Finally, Gunston teachers are pretty cool—each beloved for the role they play on our campus: Senor Angarita’s Spanish software and unyielding expectations; Ms. Beck’s environmentalism; Mrs. Boone’s gentle tutoring; Ms. Coner’s mastery of the pottery wheel; Mr. Clemens’ academic and athletic cheerleading; Mr. Dize’s encyclopedic art knowledge; Ms. Ferguson’s dual passion for Classics and Crew; Dr. Goodall’s ninja warrior teaching and coaching style; Mrs. Grabis’ embrace of all things ethical; Mr. Granger’s earnest humor and intellectualism; Mrs. Hock’s attention to student writing; Mr. Kaylor’s tales of ancient wisdom; Mr. Lewis’ parsing of the U.S. Constitution; Mr. Linn’s mathematical wizardry; Dr. Lipchock’s chemical mixing; Mrs. Vooris’ pursuit of campus birds; the dry historical humor of Mr. McFarland; Mr. Mellinger’s
Individually, each of these faculty members is superb. As a team, they are a true gift.
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Most Likely To be mistaken as Santa Claus Favorites Food: Steak & Fries Book to teach: Bill Bryson "A Short History of Nearly Everything". Would sing at Karaoke: Never happen—and that’s not a song
Most Likely To have her own pottery exhibit at the National Gallery of Art Favorites Subject to teach: Pottery Movie: Princess Bride Band: Modest Mouse Book: Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
Fun Facts & Superlatives About Our Teachers Most Likely To be a polyglot
Most Likely To be an under study for Zac Efron Warning Label: Hot surface-do not touch Favorite Subject to teach: Nutrition and Human Performance Band: Zac Brown Band
Favorites Unit to teach: Literature Food: Mexican & Seafood Movie: Faraway, So Close Vegetable: Asparagus
Most Likely To appear on SNL Favorites Book: Catcher in the Rye Subject to teach: Geometry Band: Led Zeppelin Would sing at Karaoke: Paradise by the Dashboard Light
Most Likely To be eating at both lunch shifts Favorites Subject to teach: Poetry Food: Pasta Movie: Blind Side Holiday: Halloween
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Most Likely To be on TV Would sing at Karaoke: Don’t Stop Believing Favorites Subject to Teach: Exercise Physiology Holiday: Christmas Most Likely To incorporate aromatherapy in parent-teacher meetings Favorites Subject to Teach: Ethics Food: Coffee Vegetable: Coffee Would sing at Karaoke: Respect
Most Likely To consume one too many containers of milk at lunch Favorites Unit to teach: The First World War Food: Ice Cream Vegetable: see favorite food Warning Label: Keep well-fed
Most Likely To invent an entirely new flavor Would sing at Karaoke: Sweet Caroline Favorites Concept to teach: Kinetics Movie: Pride & Prejudice mini-series
Most Likely To be a history teacher Favorites Subject to teach: European History Food: Potatoes Book: The Captive Mind Band: Radiohead
Most Likely To run over an elf during the Centreville Christmas Parade Favorite subject to teach: Poetry
Most Likely To have his shirt-tail untucked Favorites Subject to teach: Intro to Computer Science Band: Philadelphia Orchestra Vegetable: Artichoke Most Likely To bring up an article he just read at the lunch table Favorites Unit to teach: The United States Constitution Food: Lamb Band: U2 Book: Great Expectations
Most Likely To be punctual Favorites Subject to teach: Precalculus Band: The Beatles Movie: Rear Window Food: MacIntosh Apples
Most Likely To have her joke misinterpreted as a reprimand and vice versa Favorite subject to teach: AP Statistics
Most Likely To be featured as ICB speaker after being named Poet Laureate Favorites Unit to teach: Contemplative essay on Nature Band: Speedy Ortiz Vegetable: Sweet potato
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Fun Facts & Superlatives About Our Teachers Most Likely To to bring ear plugs to a school dance Favorites Unit to teach: Music Composition, Into to Music 9th grade Food: Pulled Pork Band: The Beatles Vegetable: Broccoli Most Likely To be recruited as J. Crew model Favorites Concept to teach: The American Dream Food: Pizza Band: Pavement Would sing at Karaoke: Dancing Queen
Most Likely To move to the Amazon and become a birding guide Favorite concept to teach: Project based learning
Most Likely To own a Tea Shoppe Favorites Subject to teach: College 101 Food: Homemade artisan pizza Vegetable: Garlic Movie: Sense 8 Holiday: New Year’s Day Most Likely To ALWAYS be bursting with energy Favorites Concept to teach: Close reading of dark short stories to unsuspecting students Book: Wuthering Heights Movie: Wizard of Oz 18 ‹‹‹
Most Likely To be up for any adventure Favorites Unit to teach: Latin Poetry Band: Fleetwood Mac Movie: My Cousin Vinny
Most Likely To be asked to play at Carnegie Hall Favorite unit to teach: Vacation spots and fun activities (in Spanish)
Most Likely To tour with Phish Favorites Food: Veggie Burrito Subject to teach: Astronomy, Honors Physics Warning Label: This product is sold by weight, some settling may have occurred. Most Likely To save the Planet Favorites Book to teach: American Catch-The Fight for Our Local Seafood Food: Cheese Band: Van Morrison Warning Label: Caution Overly Intense
Most Likely To survive on a desert island Favorites Subjects to teach: Art History and Print Making Food: Girl Scout Cookies Movie: Good Will Hunting
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Julia Burr Roveti, Kellee Webb, Erin Ferguson, Jessica Coner
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Julia Burr Roveti, EWL Teacher/ Tutor Mrs. Roveti is a highly trained ESL teacher, having taught as a second language instructor for 6 years at Chesapeake College. She is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Middlebury College with degrees in English and Theater, and she is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in English at Middlebury’s Bread Loaf School of English.
Kellee Webb, Director of College Counseling Mrs. Webb served as the Senior Assistant Director of Admissions at the renowned Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, where she also earned her undergraduate degree, Magna Cum Laude, in Music. At Berklee, she was lauded for her intensively student-centered approach, her organizational innovation, and her superb external outreach. Before her tenure at Berklee, she served as an admissions counselor at Boston University, and beyond her extensive college guidance experience, Mrs. Webb is also a certified personal trainer and an accomplished bass guitarist.
Erin Ferguson, Latin Teacher Ms. Ferguson earned her B.A. in Comparative Literature, Russian and Classics from the University of Chicago, and she recently finished her M.A. degree in Classics from the University of Georgia. She has extensive classroom experience as a Latin Teaching Assistant and Tutor at the University of Georgia, and she teaches in the summer program at the prestigious Phillips Exeter Academy in New Hampshire. She was a varsity rower at the University of Chicago, and during her time at Phillips Exeter, she served as a coach for both novice and experienced rowers.
Jessica Coner, Art/Pottery Mrs. Coner is a professional potter, and she manages the RiverArts Clay Studio in Chestertown. She received her education at Washington College and Evergreen College in Olympia, Washington, and she has specialized pottery skill expertise in areas ranging from wheel throwing and hand building to glaze making and firing.
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Designing the Environmental Strategic Plan How to write an environmental strategic plan: gather the Head of School, a handful of dedicated Board members, experienced faculty, and a Rolodex of professional contacts. Spend hours brainstorming, discussing, researching, and educating colleagues about an alphabet soup of environmental education acronyms (EE, EfS, EBE, etc). Visit other schools, environmental education centers, and read published plans. Admire institutions that have bottomless resources to construct LEED certified buildings. See opportunity to craft a new path when realizing that lovely LEED buildings and biomass plants, while not fully integrated into the taught curriculum, leaves sustainability the purview of the Business Office and Facilities Team. Seize on Gunston’s size, engaged faculty, and location as our greatest asset for fully integrating sustainability into the core of what we do. By doing this we were now ready to respond to the charge laid out by the Strategic Plan published in 2014: “Develop Gunston’s role as a regional and national leader for environmental teaching and learning” by creating “an environmental strategic
“Develop Gunston’s role as a regional and national leader for environmental teaching and learning” by creating “an environmental strategic plan that seeks to maximize Gunston’s unique Chesapeake Bay location” —The charge of Gunston’s 2014 Strategic Plan
plan that seeks to maximize Gunston’s unique Chesapeake Bay location”. In truth, the story of the strategic plan dates much further back than 2014. The seeds were planted by the formation of the Chesapeake Bay Studies Program in 1994, as well as Christie Grabis’s efforts to achieve Gunston’s initial certification as a Maryland Green School in 2011, and rose to prominence during the strategic planning process of 2014. As an educational institution, Gunston has the responsibility of preparing students to successfully navigate the challenges they will face in the future, and it is clear that environmental sustainability is one of the core challenges our students’ generation must address. “We continue to educate the young for the most part as if there were no planetary emergency” -David Orr, Earth in Mind: On Education, Environment, and the Human Prospect (2004)
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are crucial for the health of our planet? Our 35acre campus provides a unique setting for student learning and can serve as classroom, laboratory, wildlife habitat, sports field, and ambassador for stewardship in action. Thus, how can we maximize this resource by implementing innovative projects that cultivate high-impact learning experiences?
In the end, we will conserve only what we love. We will love only what we understand. We will understand only what we are taught. —Baba Dioum
Yet as David Orr’s quote suggests, educational institutions have been slow to adapt their philosophies, curricula, programs, processes, and facilities to reflect the current environmental reality. Gunston’s Environmental Strategic Plan is an ambitious and far-reaching proposal that seeks to address each of these domains. The plan’s central goal is to move the concept of “sustainability”, especially environmental sustainability, even closer to the core of the school’s daily work. By doing so, we believe that Gunston will not only cultivate the values of leadership and stewardship within our students, but it will also provide institutional leadership to other schools as well. The Environmental Strategic Plan seeks to explore a series of key questions: How can we better engage our students with the core issues relating to “sustainability”, and how we can move this concept closer to the center of Gunston’s teaching and learning process? Where within our curriculum are students introduced to key global sustainability issues and how are these topics scaffolded within our curriculum? How can we structure meaningful educational experiences related to sustainability while continuing to ensure that such experiences remain rigorous, studentcentered, and draw upon multiple modalities to offer rich learning opportunities that prepare students for college and beyond?
Considering the ethos of our mission and the scope of our campus resources, it is also important to consider the question: How might Gunston serve a wider range of students? Within the report, ideas ranging from hosting a youth leadership symposium to piloting a high school semester focused on the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay, have the potential to benefit not just current and future Gunston students, but young men and women from the wider community. Thus, working across many fronts over the next five years, we can achieve the goal that we set in our strategic plan: maximize Gunston’s waterfront location and to become a regional and national leader in environmental teaching and learning. Implementation of the Environmental Strategic Plan began in earnest in the spring of 2016 with a comprehensive environmental and energy audit and the development of benchmarks and actionable goals. The audits’ findings are summarized on pages 22-23 and reflect the diversity inherent in the plan. We look forward to tracking and reporting on our progress annually.
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Sustainability in the Classroom As we seek to prepare students for life beyond Gunston, it is crucial that they do not experience academic disciplines in isolation; rather, their academic work needs to be embedded into a highly-coordinated and engaging learning context that prepares them effectively for the society and planet they are going to inhabit.
Hands-on Inquiry in Life Sciences Primary research is rare in high school science classes. Why? Because it’s time-consuming, can be inconclusive, and is often messy. The opportunity to engage my students in primary research and to develop an advanced elective like Marine Biology, is exactly why I value independent schools and Gunston in particular. Our waterfront campus offers unparalleled access to marine environments for research. Juniors and Seniors in my Marine Biology class designed and carried out independent research projects this fall. Topics ranged from “Measuring the impact of ocean acidification on oysters and coral” to “Effect of depth on oyster spat mortality in restoration populations”. The projects offered students opportunity conduct collegiate level work and experience the success, and failure, that comes from designing their own experiments.
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The Long History of Sustainability in US History One of the seven themes of the AP United States History course is “Environment and Geography”. This theme examines the role of environment, geography, and climate in both constraining and shaping human actions. Students explore efforts to interpret, preserve, and manage natural and man-made environments in the historical contexts in which they occurred. In the unit on the Great Depression there is a focus on the Dust Bowl and the migration of farmers from the Central Plains west to California. Students read excerpts from Timothy Egan’s “The Worst Hard Time”, a history of the Dust Bowl era. They also view photographs of migrants, listen to Woody Guthrie songs like “This Land is Your Land”, and view the film “The Grapes of Wrath”. Through discussion and writing, it is expected that students will be able to place this era in its broader historical context and appreciate the importance of sustainable agricultural practices and the important role that the environment plays in shaping our communities.
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Ecodystopia "In my new course, The Literature of Ecodystopia, we focused on how questions of sustainability and our changing environment have influenced contemporary writers of speculative fiction. One of the novels we read was Laura van den Berg's Find Me. van den Berg was recently one of our featured In Celebration of Books authors. Through the process of In her novel, a mysterious illness sweeps across the United States. designing and writing Joy, the main character, is immune to the disease, which causes memory a research paper, I now loss and a painful death in those it infects. Joy's challenge, though, is to have a much better idea remember what she had forgotten as a child in order to heal her emotional of how climate change wounds. affects marine life. I also One of the scenes takes place in the "real life" town of Centralia, find myself more engaged Pennsylvania, which was devastated due to coal-mine fires that have been and passionate, not just burning there underground since the 1960s. towards my topic, but about In many of the works we studied, the world suffers a partial catastrophe environmental activism in or plague rather than total, apocalyptic devastation. One of our central general. questions became: How do characters respond to these "off kilter" •Hope Murphy ‘18 circumstances, when the world is significantly changed but not entirely gone? Throughout the semester, we featured "Ecopocalypse Fridays," where students researched and gave presentations on fracking, the Dakota Access Pipeline, the Ebola virus, and drug-resistant bacteria. In addition to educating each other about these and other issues, students used this information as potential material to include Prior to incorporating in their final projects, short stories about their own fictional sustainability into my ecodystopias." history curriculum, teaching •Amanda Newell environmentalism either only fit in lessons on Teddy Roosevelt or felt forced and fabricated. Having understood sustainability as the intersection of not just environmentalism, but also economics and equity, I now conclude every chapter asking if the change in the American landscape (whether physical, social, political, etc) was a sustainable one. For instance, right now we are investigating the Gilded Age. The industrial economy was certainly booming, but what did it mean for the common man? And the land? Social equity would have to wait for the Progressives. Environmental stewardship for regulations. By the second semester, the students develop an informed world-view, which allows them to question current issues through that lens of sustainability. •Woody Granger ››› 29
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GUNSTON Varsity Boys Soccer E.S.I.A.C. Awards Goalkeeper of the Year: Isaac Jennings 2nd Team All-Conference: Henry Shindler Honorable Mention: Evan Donohue
Varsity Girls Soccer E.S.I.A.C. Awards 2nd Team All-Conference: Hanna Gonzalez, Tatiana Baughman Coaches’ Awards MVP: Lily Phipps Coaches’ Choice Award: Yan Li
Varsity Field Hockey Coaches’ Awards Sportsmanship: Sophie Showalter Offensive MVP: Abbie DeFino Defensive MVP: Claire Schmittinger Most Improved: Brennan Paddy Unsung Hero: Heidi Barcus
Fall Crew Coaches’ Awards Most Inspirational Female: Sarah Bryant Most Inspirational Male: David Rogers Most Improved Female: Katie Easter Most Improved Male: Crew of Men’s 3rd Varsity 4+ Connor Galbus, Sam Wargotz, Garrett Rudolfs, Chris Newberg, Jack Xu, Daniel Zussman
Fall Sailing Coaches’ Awards MVP Female Skipper: Kailani Clarke MVP Male Skipper: Luke Miller MVP Female Crew: Isabel Schmittinger MVP Male Crew: Sam Johnson Most Improved Female: Saki Tanaka Most Improved Male: Ben Byerly Sportsmanship: Chad Angelini
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Varsity Boys Basketball E.S.I.A.C. Awards Honorable Mention: Isaac Jennings Coaches’ Awards MVP: Isaac Jennings MIP: Malachi Graham
JV Boys Basketball Coaches’ Awards MVP: Yohanes Gray MIP: William Gibson
Varsity Girls Basketball E.S.I.A.C. Awards Honorable Mention: Brennan Paddy Coaches’ Awards MVP: Tatiana Baughman MIP: Marisa Pisapia
Varsity Boys Lacrosse E.S.I.A.C. Awards 1st Team All-Conference: Isaac Jennings 2nd Team All-Conference: Tim Hesford Cole Evans, Evan Donohue, Greg Panor, Nick Mosner Honorable Mention: Menel Harris M.I.L.L. Awards 2nd Team All-Conference: Evan Donohue Honorable Mention: Isaac Jennings, Cole Evans Coaches’ Awards MVP: Isaac Jennings-Attack MIP: Nick Mosner-Goalie, Newcomer: Cole Evans-Midfield
Varsity Girls Lacrosse C.A.L.L. Awards 1st Team All-Conference: Nellie Stup, Abigail Barcus, Brennan Paddy 2nd Team All-Conference: Korren Campbell, Joey Smith, Heidi Barcus E.S.I.A.C. Awards 1st Team All-Conference: Nellie Stup, Abigail Barcus 2nd Team All-Conference: Brennan Paddy, Heidi Barcus Honorable Mention: Joey Smith, Susie Fordi, Alice Agee Coaches’ Awards Alea Murray, Korren Campbell, Abbie DeFino
Tennis Team E.S.I.A.C. Awards 1st Team All-Conference and Player of the Year: David Rogers-1st Singles Coaches’ Awards MVP: Emily Jackson MIP: Nat Vivian, Elaine Jiang
Spring Crew Team Women’s Most Improved: Maddy Romberger, Emily Teng Women’s Most Inspirational: Elena Sherman Men’s Most Improved: Garrett Rudolfs, Chris Newberg Men’s Most Inspirational: Lauren Covell
Sailing Team Coaches’ Awards Sportsmanship: Sutter Phillips Most Improved: Cora Duncan
12 Sports Season Isaac Jennings & Alea Murray
Anita Gruss Athletic Award Isaac Jennings & Kylee Naumann
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Hall of Fame On May 18, 2016 Mr. Wick I. Dudley '08 was inducted into Gunston's Athletic Hall of Fame. Dudley is the 10th recipient of this award. He was honored and recognized for his remarkable achievements in sailing during his years at Gunston. Dudley was instrumental in Gunston's MASSA (Mid-Atlantic Scholastic Sailing Association) championship win in 2007. An excellent sailor and a true team player, Dudley and his crew, primarily Shelley (Lippincott) Armiger '07, were undefeated in 2007. The sailing team of Dudley's era remains the fastest sailing team to date. “Wick has a natural sense for sailing and instinctively knows how to make a boat go fast,” says former coach Ben Armiger. “He has all of the ingredients required to be a top notch skipper; cool, calm, smart, and patient.” Dudley was a leader in and out of the water, says Armiger. He was skipper during all four years of his high school career, advancing in his skills each year, but always took time to help teach others how to sail, and how to sail fast! “He never had an ego that got in the way of doing the right thing for the greater good,” says Armiger. “Wick was also legendary for his guitar playing and singing during long van rides to regattas. Even Maggie, the team mascot dog took a special liking to Wick,” said Armiger. “Maggie was with the team for every practice and regatta, and the pair were inseparable on dry land.” After graduation, Dudley attended St. Mary’s College, where he was on the varsity sailing team from 2009-2012. Dudley continues to sail, and frequently coaches through Severn Sailing Association (SAA). In addition to sailing, Dudley has many other interests. He has spent extensive time backpacking Europe and South America, skiing and snowboarding in Montana, and whitewater rafting.
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April (Smith) McClaskey, who joined us for our Bull & Oyster Roast & Reunion last fall, writes that she has many fond memories of her Gunston years, which began at the age of 9. April remembers the special times she had with the maids—Annie, Gladys and Myrtle and with George, the driver and handy-man, who taught her many things, such as how to whitewash the little out building. “There were the times I spent with Col. Boris Guenishka who gave me black tea, black bread dipped in melted salt pork and told me stories of Russia,” April recounts. April was taken April (Smith) McClaskey ‘62 and Pamela (Watson) Palajac on as a “special project” ‘86 at the 2016 Bull & Oyster for Aunt Mary and given Roast & Reunion. special attention to ensure she would become “a lady.” “Aunt Mary was more than a Headmistress, she was truly just like a real Aunt and I loved her so very much.”
1972
Cindy (Sanford) Bethel-Duffy just became a grandmother! Cindy is a real estate agent in Jacksonville, Florida.
Class Notes
1973
Pamela (Wynn) Newberry is living and working in the Boston area. Pamela graduated from Mount Vernon College in Washington, D.C.
1988
Sarah Goldsmith and several fellow Gunston alum gathered this past summer at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Bird on Figure 8 Island in Wilmington, North Carolina. The Bird’s are the parents of alum Sally (Bird) Smith ‘90. The reunion included Sarah Goldsmith ‘88, Sally (Bird) Smith ‘90, Sherry (Corbett) Jones ‘89, Lisa Ann (Derrick) Watson ‘91, Shelly (Cooper) Frey ‘90, Jennifer (Sanders) Walrath ‘88, Wendy Knapp ‘90, Renee Snyder ‘91, Laura (Vermilye) Wroten ‘89, and Tricia Falls ‘86. The Gunston sisters meet regularly to reconnect in various locations. Writes Goldsmith, “Cherish the people who come through your life! Happiness is being around people who may not be your real family, but who love and support you anyway. We may not see each other as often as we would like, but when we do, it’s as if no time has passed!”
1990
Beth (Bowers) Thomas graduated from Western Carolina in 1994 and lives in Norwood, North Carolina with her husband, David and daughter, Sarah Beth. Beth is a hospice social worker. Says Beth, “I loved my time at Gunston! Gunston helped make me the woman I am today!”
1993
LeighAnne (Lawrence) Turner graduated from Campbellsville University in 2012 with a B.S. in Pastoral Ministries. Turner lives in Louisville, Kentucky with her husband, seven children and stepchildren ranging in age from 11 to 18. “It’s a wild ride and our kids keep us very busy but our home is a special place. We are all blessed to have each other,” says LeighAnne. Her special memories of
Gunston Gathering 1. Sarah Goldsmith ‘88, Tricia Falls ‘86, Jennifer Sanders Walrath ‘88 2. Back row left to right, Sarah Goldsmith ‘88, Sally Bird Smith ‘90, Sherry Corbett Jones ‘89, Lisa Ann Derrick Watson ‘91.Front row left to right, Shelly Cooper Frey ‘90, Jennifer Sanders Walrath ’88, Wendy Knapp ‘90. Not pictured: Renee Snyder ‘91, Laura Vermilye Wroten ‘89 34 ‹‹‹
1994 Tanna (Barry) Centeno married Jay Centeno on February 28, 2016. The couple lives in Denton, Maryland.
1998 Jessica (Pressley) Noonan has been a lifelong student and traveling multimedia and performance artist since graduation. She is currently completing her BA in Philosophy and Anthropology and has been happily married to her husband, David, since 2009. They live in Marietta, Ohio with their cat, Octavius and horse, Teddy. Noonan remembers fondly, “bringing Anime to the Language Club foreign film sleepovers, all the great friends I made with my fellow dancers, and the performances at Churchill Theatre.”
2000
Michael Stoltzfus opened Coquette in December 2008, a New Orleans restaurant offering innovative southern cuisine with an emphasis on locally sourced product. Stoltzfus grew up working on his family’s dairy farm on the Eastern Shore and then later on, learned to cook at his family’s bakery. Stoltzfus thrives on designing personalized tastings menu for guests and creating a menu that changes daily. His inspired cooking earned his restaurant a four bean rating from New Orleans’ Times Picayune, a Star Chef’s “Rising Star” Award and most recently Stoltzfus was named a semi-finalist in the prestigious 2013 James Beard “Best Chef in the South,” award.
2001 Kate Kana and her husband Zander Parker are still chartering their 80-year old Ketch named Guildive and will be operating their 9th season this year. The couple sail almost all of their charters with their son, Coe, who turned two in
Beth (Bowers) Thomas and family.
December. The family was recently written up in Sounding Magazine, where they had the opportunity to highlight the history of their vessel. See the full article at soundingsonline. com. This past Christmas the Kana family, including Patrick ‘08 and Austin ‘05, got together in the Netherlands, where Austin currently lives, to celebrate the holidays.
2003 Abigail Robson began a career with OSG Ship Management immediately after her graduation from the United States Merchant Marine Academy in 2007. Writes Abigail, “I am a contented second mate who spends lots of time in Alaska doing crazy oil movements. I also hold a limited Masters license which I use filling in as Captain for local educational organizations.”
2004 Christopher (Topher) Murray is an Information Systems Engineer and Analyst at Spry, Inc., in Baltimore, Maryland. Chris Wagner is a Senior Project Engineer at Hill International in Pennsylvania. Dr. Nancy (Larson) Varney is a Civil Engineer at SGH (Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Engineering) in Boston. Nancy graduated from Lehigh University and University of Texas (Master’s and Phd). She married Jason Varney in October 2013.
2005 Evan Heisman recently earned an M.S. degree in Management with a Public Relations specialization from University of Maryland University College and accepted a position as a staff assistant for the student affairs office at Duke University. Evan lives with his wife, Morgan, who is an assistant lacrosse coach for Duke, in Raleigh, North Carolina. Austin Kana is an Assistant Professor at TU Delft in the Netherlands. Austin completed his graduate studies and post doctoral studies at University of Michigan.
LeighAnne (Lawrence) Turner and family.
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Gunston—Simon and Beastie (the dorm cats!), Meg Waller’s laugh, Emily Beckwith’s sweet smile, and many more! Says LeighAnne, “It’s been forever since I’ve connected with my Gunston family but I’m tentatively planning a trip to come visit this fall. I miss my Gunston sisters with all my heart!”
Kendall Patterson is a Senior Inclusion Specialist at Abilities Network in Towson, Maryland.
2006
Alexandra (Terpeluk) Kleineck married James Robert Kleineck on April 30, 2016 at Sacred Heart Church in Chestertown, Maryland. Gunston alumni in attendance included Nancy (Larson) Varney ‘04, Kendall Clark ‘06, Katie Easter ‘06, and siblings Chrissie (Terpeluk) Parker ‘01 and Peter Terpeluk ‘08. The couple lives in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Abby C. Larson is a surgeon at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. Abby graduated from Dickinson College and the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.
2007
Lara (De Jacma) Bradford graduated in 2011 from Towson University with a Masters in Mental Health Counseling from Johns Hopkins University. She married Ross Bradford on October 15, 2016 and lives in Catonsville, Maryland. The wedding party included Gunston alumnae Elizabeth (Lohr) Vaughn ’07, Katharine Greenlee ‘07, Jean Cannon ‘07, Lara (De Jacma) Bradford ‘07, Alden Naeny ‘07, Elizabeth Dudley ‘07, Jane Clauson ‘07, & Olivia Wood ‘07. Elizabeth (Lohr) Vaughan married Daniel Hugh Vaughan on September 24, 2016 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City. Three of Elizabeth’s bridesmaids were Gunston alumnae - Olivia Wood ‘07, Katharine Greenlee ‘07 and Alden Naeny ‘07. Groomsmen included Elizabeth’s brothers Dan Lohr ‘13 and Tom Lohr ‘09. Elizabeth is a senior manager in New York for American Express. She graduated from American University in 2011 and is pursuing an MBA at NYU.
2008 Rebecca Patterson is an Associate Director of Annual Giving at The Pingry School in New Jersey.
2009 Curtis M. Larson is a software engineer for Elon Musk's SpaceX, a rocket company in Los Angeles. Curtis graduated from the University of Richmond. Tom Lohr is living and working in Baltimore as a Sales Director at Tenable Network Security.
2010 Laura Kade is a Clinical Research Site Manager at Surgical Hospital in Texas.
2011 Katie Eales is the co-owner and operator of Wild Encounters, a wildlife and fauna management company on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. Initially, the business focused on rescuing and rehabilitating sick and injured wildlife. It now offers a range of services from wildlife education programs at schools and other events to 24/7 Snake Catcher service. Katie catches over 500 snakes per year, including the most venomous snakes in the world! Wild Encounters also offers a range of wildlife and fauna management and consulting services for government and private development works.
2013 Dan Lohr is graduating from Washington & Lee University this May. He recently returned from studying abroad in Nicaragua and Cuba.
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Sarah and Tony Everdell welcomed their second grandchild, Keagan Peabody Everdell, into the world on August 6, 2016. Proud parents, Nick and Keara Everdell, and their two year old son, Rowan, joined Sarah and Tony for Christmas last year. Writes Sarah, "We are enthralled with both grandchildren!"
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Elisabeth Laggini-Allen married Tye Allen last September. Her wedding party and guests included many Gunston alumnae. Writes Laggini, “Gunston has given me twelve years of friendship with the most amazing people I know. I couldn’t be happier to have married the man of my dreams with these beautiful women beside me.”
Olivia Wood lives in Washington, D.C. and works at the National Gallery of Art. Olivia, who graduated from Rhodes College in 2011, writes that she is thrilled to help organize Mr. Dize’s visits with his art history class. Her favorite Gunston memories include Mrs. Everdell’s classes, Green & White Day, classes outside on nice days, Bay Studies, and the Italy and Greece trips.
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Alumni Spotlight Anthony Cianchetta ’15 is an Audio Engineering major and Entrepreneurship minor at Belmont University in Nashville, TN. In addition to his part-time job as one of Belmont’s Event Operations Leads, he co-owns a local start-up record label, Mind Flight Records, with fellow Belmont student Marcus Vandyacht. He produces a growing number of local Nashville artists’ music. Anthony has always had a passion for music. He studied classical music at the Peabody Institute of Music in Baltimore and is an accomplished pianist. “My life has centered around music since I took up the piano at 5 years old,” says Anthony. At the age of 14, Anthony released his first on-line solo album. His goal now is to make music production his full-time career. “Now I aim to foster the creativity and success of songwriters in Nashville and, eventually, all around the world” says Anthony. Speaking of his time at Gunston, Anthony says he loved forming relationships with the teachers and playing a part in the music program. “Some of my favorite classes were Poetry with Mr. Kaylor, Honors Writing with Mrs. Newell, and Photography with Ms. Neufeld.” “Not only did Gunston’s academics prepare me for college-level classes, but the faculty and staff played a crucial role in making sure I was able to continue constructing my future after high school by helping with decisions about college and supporting my goals and plans.”
Young alumni Event
Scores of young alumni gathered over winter break to reconnect with fellow alumni, faculty and staff. Thanks to all those who came out! We hope to see everyone at our next gathering on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at Doc’s Riverside Grille.
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Weddings
De Jacma/Bradford
Laggini/Allen
Lohr/Vaughn
Larson/Varney
Stay Connected Follow the latest Gunston news, upcoming events, and stay connected with fellow alumni by liking The Gunston School Alumni Facebook page. For alumnae from the boarding era, follow us on Facebook at Gunston School for Girls Alumni. We would love to hear what you are up to. Did you get married? Have a baby or grandchild? Change of address? Perhaps you have a new job, or an exciting adventure to tell us about. Please update us at gunston.org/alumni or email us at alumni@gunston.org. Coming soon! Keep an eye out for our new website and alumni pages!
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•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 deepest condolences to family and friends. Eleanor Lee Barnes ’66, fondly known as Muffin, succumbed to glioblastoma on September 18, 2016 after a blessedly short battle. Muffin was an extraordinary student and avid equestrian. She fell in love with horses early on and maintained this passion throughout her life. In addition to being a wonderful rider, she had the innate talent of being able to teach others how to be better riders. She taught generations of children and their children, all of whom grew up learning how to ride, show and fox hunt. She loved to travel and always lived life to the fullest, doing everything in her power to empty her “bucket list” in her final year. Muffin attended Belfield School, The Gunston School for Girls, Mt. Vernon Jr. College and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She worked for the Commissioner of Accounts for Albemarle County, North Carolina for 38 years.
Iola ‘Sis’ J-Wells Downes ‘71, passed away on January 5, 2017 in Shore Medical Center, Chestertown at the age of 64. “Sis” was a 1971 graduate of Gunston School and attended McQueen Gibbs School of Nursing. She pursued a career in Elder Care, specializing in dementia patients. Sis was a breeder of Welsh Ponies and several breeds of dogs, and loved to travel. Alexander “Les” Paternotte ‘35, died peacefully at the age of 93 in Wilmington, North Carolina on January 27, 2017. He was the oldest active Gunston alumni, sending notes and gifts to Gunston each year! Mr. Paternotte attended during his grade school years in the midst of the depression. Gunston was the source of many fond memories and where he discovered his lifelong love of horses and other animals. He shared numerous stories of life at the school, then headed by “Aunt Mary,” with his family. Les later graduated from The Hill School in Pottstown, PA and continued on to attend Princeton. His undergraduate work at Princeton was interrupted when
Anne Mickle Register ’48, passed away on April 13, 2016. Anne grew up on the Corsica River in Centreville, and went to Gunston (school and camp) in the 1940’s with Aunt Mary. Her life was filled with ponies, horses, dogs and sailboats. Gunston was a huge part of her life as a child and again in her later years when she moved to Chestertown after having lived in several other states. On Saturday, October 1, 2016 the family of Anne Mickle Register ‘48 fulfilled Anne’s wish to have her ashes scattered on the Corsica at a private service on Gunston’s waterfront. Her family, including her daughter Candace Langan who attended Gunston from 1969-1971, gifted Gunston with a beautiful bench facing the Corsica in memory of Anne. ›››
Renee Beaumont Bohn ‘93 passed away at York Hospital in York, Pennsylvania on April 13, 2016. Renee is survived by her ex-husband, Robert Bohn, III; her daughter, Nicole Bohn; her son, Dylan Bohn; and partner, Scott Werner, along with Hunter Werner and Kacey Werner, whom Renee loved as her own children.
he enlisted to serve in the US Army in WWII. After the war he went on to make broadcasting his lifelong career, most notably a popular DJ “Les Alexander” for WCAO in Baltimore in the ‘60s.
Emily deWaal Dryden Russell, a long-time friend of Gunston and Development Director in the 1980s passed away at the age of 82 in April 2016. Mrs. Russell and her husband, William “Bill” met at Washington College in Chestertown in the 1950s. After raising their two sons in Catonsville and Severna Park, they returned to the Eastern Shore in 1970 to spend the rest of their lives on the beloved “Shore.” Upon her return, Emily became an active member of the Episcopal parish, the local schools and numerous charitable causes, as well as winning numerous blue ribbons at the Queen Anne’s County Fair.
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Waterfront Expansion
In December of 2016, Gunston’s Board of Trustees coordinated the acquisition of 3.4 acres of additional waterfront property directly adjacent to the eastern side of our campus. In addition to the land, this parcel also includes the former Middleton family residence, as well as a substantial storage facility. As a result of this acquisition, Gunston is moving forward with the development of “Heron House”—a repurposing of the current Headmaster’s Residence. This 3,000+ sq. foot waterfront athletic and environmental facility will include a fitness/workout space for all students, team rooms, lockers, and showers, prep and conditioned storage space for athletics, provisions for environmental teaching and learning, and event facilities for waterfront academic/athletic events. By relocating our waterfront athletes (who represent over 40% of all Gunston athletes) to the renovated Heron House, the overcrowding of the current Field House locker rooms will be substantially reduced. Heron House and the newly acquired property will also be utilized in the summer by the YMCA Camp Gunston and Horizons at Gunston School. The programs combine to serve nearly 1,000 young men and women from around the region. Finally, the acquisition of this new property is an important footprint expansion for the school. Over the past seven years, Gunston’s enrollment has grown nearly 40%. As the school develops its longer-term strategic plan and considers future building projects, this purchase provides Gunston with much greater “footprint flexibility”, especially in the Critical Area where it is nearly impossible to expand without a currently-existing building footprint. The Lewis Family will relocate to the new property in Summer of 2017, and over the next few months, we will keep you updated as we finalize the plans for Heron House, our goal is to have this space operational during the 2017-2018 school year. Thank you to everyone who pledged their support for this project at our Bull and Oyster Roast.
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2015-2016 Annual Report Dear Gunston Community, This school year marks my second year as the Chair of the Development Committee. What progress we have made! We exceeded our goal of $135,000 for the Heron Annual Fund by 10%, raising over $147,000 in fiscal year 2015-2016. Of equal significance, 80% of parents participated by making one or more gifts. This incredible outpouring of parent support is a true indication of our community’s support of Gunston. Thank you for joining me in donating your time and treasure to The Gunston School. When I graduated from Gunston in 1975, I never imagined the Gunston of today. Just a small girls’ boarding school on the Corsica River, dedicated to the liberal arts, and with plenty of horseback riding, Gunston quickly became my family. Decades later, I continue to have strong ties to the Gunston community. I am fortunate to have witnessed the transformation of the campus into a stunning academic facility with an idyllic backdrop of the Corsica River. We are now turning our attention to improving our athletic facilities by transforming the current Headmaster’s home into a modern athletic complex for all students. Our “Raise the Paddle” appeal at the 2016 Bull & Oyster Roast & Reunion kicked off our fundraising efforts for this project, raising over $34,000. In addition, the event netted $35,000 to help cover operational costs such as field trips, faculty professional development, and scholarships. We are forever grateful to the many parents, alumni and community members who make this important event happen! Please mark your calendars now for this year’s Bull & Oyster Roast & Reunion scheduled for Saturday, October 14, 2017. Finally, thank you to the generous foundations that contributed to our scholarship and endowment funds and helped us add resources to our Photography department. Of course, I would be remiss if I failed to mention the many important in-kind donations from our families, friends and community members. Thank you for treasuring our school. I hope that you hold the same fond feelings I have for Gunston and that decades from now, another Gunston alum will write this letter, with an equally grateful heart. Warmly, Alice Ryan ‘75 Trustee Chair, Development Committee
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The Heron Annual Fund Report 2015-2016 Thank you to our parents, alumni, parents of alumni, grandparents, trustees, faculty, staff and friends. The generous gifts of the Gunston community support our students and teachers, and our ability to sustain a dynamic educational environment.
The Mary Middleton Society ($10,000+)
Mr. and Mrs. John R. Currey III Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Duffey III ‘54 Estate of Iris Slacum The Mary Byrd Wyman Memorial Assoc. Mid Shore Community Foundation, Inc. The Salmon Foundation, Inc. Thomas H. & Barbara W. Gale Foundation
The Eastern Shore Club ($5000-$9999)
Mr. and Mrs. James A. Clauson Mr. Robert Dahl and Mr. Kasim Baihaki May Foundation of Maryland Mr. and Mrs. D. Bruce Rogers Estate of Mrs. Iris May Slacum David Winton Bell Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Dean Hatten ‘73 Merriewold Trust of Mid-Shore Ms. Alice Ryan The Fordi Family Gladwood Foundation The May Foundation
Every Gift Matters
The 1911 Council ($1000-$4999)
Mr. John M. Ashley III Mr. and Mrs. Richard Batdorf Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Batza Jr. Capital Group Companies Charitable Foundation Mr. Douglas Cooper & Mrs. Barbara Bush Cooper Mr. and Mrs. Ethan D. Dettmer Mr. and Mrs. John W. Dillon Mr. N. Ben Dize and Rev. Karen Dize Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Donohue Mr. and Mrs. Preston Everdell Mrs. Linda Goss Mr. and Mrs. Alan R. Griffith Mr. and Mrs. David G. Henry Mr. John A. Lewis and Dr. Laurie Lewis Ms. Linn Lyford ‘70 Mr. and Mrs. Jack Meyerhoff Mr. and Mrs. Roger P. Mooney Northrop Grumman Foundation Ms. Kathryn B. Parker ‘00 Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Parkhurst ‘88 Mr. and Mrs. Georgios Papadopoulos Mr. and Mrs. D. Bruce Rogers Ms. Deborah T. Rogers ‘11 Mr. David Rogers ‘16 Dr. Cynthia A. Ropiak Mr. and Mrs. James Rutledge ‘55 Mr. Patrick Shoemaker ‘03 Mrs. Margaret T. Schelts 42 ‹‹‹
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Schmittinger Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Shoemaker Mr. Xihong Song & Mrs. Yonghong Hao Mr. and Mrs. David R. VanMetre Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John P. Ways Mr. and Mrs. John Willock Mr. Kurt Gray and Ms. Tegist Worku Mr. and Mrs. James D. Wright Mr. Li Zhou
The Headmaster’s Circle ($500+)
Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. James F. Barry David Bramble, Inc. Mr. John C. Christie Jr. Mr. Louis Del Guercio & Mrs. Paula (de Vautibault) Del Guercio ‘48 Mr. James E. Gibson & Mrs. Sarah S. Woodworth Mr. and Mrs. Steven Goss Mr. and Mrs. George E. Harris IV Ms. Christina Henderson ‘81 Mr. Sylvan C. Herman Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Hill Mr. and Mrs. William S. Ingersoll Ms. Jill W. Judd Mr. David and Rev. Cindy Koski Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Mosner Mr. and Mrs. Brandon R. Murphy Ms. Joan L. Niles Mr. and Mrs. Peter G. Pappas Mrs. Elselore Pretzler Mr. Leo Rocca & Mrs. Christine (Smith) Rocca ‘54 Ms. Patricia Rudolfs Mr. and Mrs. Mark Seaman Mr. and Mrs. Dane P. Ways Mr. and Mrs. Richard K. White Jr.
The Corsica Fellows ($100+)
Anonymous Miss Rebecca H. Abels ‘06 Mr. Juan P. Angarita & Ms. Liana Anikina Mrs. Pamela Arey Mrs. Lorraine S. Armstrong Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Bain Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Baldwin Ms. Meggan L. Batza ‘91 Ms. Alexandra Blackhurst ‘63 Mrs. Carter Bond Mrs. Charles M. Boone Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bowie Mr. and Mrs. J. Donald Braden Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Branda, Jr. Mrs. Margaret Callahan
80% Parent Giving
Mr. and Mrs. Edward T. Callahan Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Pete Cameron Dr. and Mrs. Trent Camp Mr. and Mrs. Christopher J. Campbell Mr. and Mrs. J. Tyler Campbell Mr. Charles T. Capute Mr. and Mrs. John Caron Mr. and Mrs. Kevin L. Clark Mr. and Mrs. John Clarke Jr. Ms. Jane M. Clauson ‘07 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Clemens Mrs. Priscilla C. Cooper Mr. and Mrs. Larry Covell Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Curran Mr. and Mrs. C. Richard Davidson Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Davis Ms. Alison DeFino Mrs. Janet G. Doehler Mrs. Kathleen L. Dubel Mr. David Dunn & Mrs. Eliza (Schmidt) Dunn ‘88 Mrs. Emilie (Middleton) Durham ‘43 Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan D. Easter Ms. Cynthia Enloe Ms. Margaret M. Enloe Mr. Richard C. Evans Ms. Frances B. Firth ‘73 Dr. and Mrs. Richard Forfa Mr. and Mrs. Mark M. Freestate Mr. and Mrs. Carl Fridy Mr. E. Mitchell Fry Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Galbus Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Gale Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Grabis Mr. William W. Granger IV Mrs. Mary Grothe ‘63 Ms. Babette Gwynn ‘77 Mr. and Mrs. Bernard O. Hardesty Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Hawkins Dr. and Mrs. Ross I. Heisman Mrs. Shelley Heller Dr. and Mrs. John Hellwege Mr. and Mrs. Tim Hesford Mr. and Mrs. John C. Hill III Mrs. Nicole Hilliard and Mr. Larry Price Mr. John F. Holland & Ms. Mary Ann Wolf Ms. Elizabeth D. Hopkins ‘84 Mrs. Elizabeth W. Hopkins Mr. and Mrs. Jed N. Howell Mr. and Mrs. Torr H. Howell Mr. and Mrs. David Hurlbutt Mr. and Mrs. Paul M. Jackson
Faculty & Trustee Giving
Green and White Team (up to $99)
Mr. and Mrs. William A. Agee Mr. Philip A. Ashley Sr. Ms. Frederica Bacher Mr. William and Mrs. Ashley Baker ‘91 Ms. Alice Barkley Mr. and Mrs. Edward Z. Basham III Mr. Ben Thacker and Ms. Emily Beck Mr. and Mrs. Rexford F. Beckwith III Mr. and Mrs. J. Temple Blackwood Mr. Dave Bolyard Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Boone Ms. Melissa M. Browne ‘75 Mr. Kimberlin Butcher & Mrs. Helen (Nalty) Butcher ‘88 Mr. James W. Caron ‘17 Mrs. Patricia Caron Mr. and Mrs. Kevin J. Clair Ms. Betty Clark Ms. Margaret Clarke Mrs. Sally F. Cornish ‘51 Mr. and Mrs. Mark Cramer Mrs. Catherine Cunningham Ms. Charlotte B. Curlett
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$147,894
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest A. Darling Jr. Mr. and Mrs. William C. DeStefano Ms. Nancy M. Dick Mr. Blaise F. Dickinson ‘13 Mr. Michal H. Dickinson & Mrs. Franchesa Profaci-Dickinson Mr. Kevin M. Doney & Mrs. Cynthia L. Bartlett-Doney Mr. and Mrs. Earle Dubel Mr. and Mrs. F. Wick Dudley Ms. Caroline George Mr. Doug Goodall & Dr. Mariah Goodall Mrs. Edith G. Grassi Mrs. Anne B. Gray Ms. Katharine R. Greenlee ‘07 Mr. and Mrs. John Hellwege Jr. Mr. and Mrs James Herron Mr. Robert J. Hofstetter Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Hottel Mrs. Patricia Ingels ‘45 Dr. Joyce J. James Ms. Kimberly Jettmar Mr. and Mrs. Ryan D. Johnson Mr. Austin A. Kana ‘05 Mr. and Mrs. T. Michael Kaylor Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Kealey Ms. Caroline L. Kennerly Mrs. Carol S. Kilbourn Ms. Kathleen A. Kurtz Ms. Mary Louise Lamm Mr. and Mrs. Christopher B. Lee Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth L. Linn Mr. James Lipchock & Dr. Sarah Lipchock Mr. Graham Marks Mr. and Mrs. James S. McBride Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew R. McCown Mr. Michael McFarland Mr. Jon Mellinger Ms. Rose M. Metcalf Mrs. Patricia Meyer ‘57 Mr. Glenn W. Michael Ms. Stacey Miller Mrs. Nancy F. Moorshead ‘42 Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Murray Mr. and Mrs. James Naumann Mr. and Mrs. Christopher A. Naumann Ms. Jessica Newell Ms. Tionah M. Newman Cmdr. Thomas Noble & Mrs. Eleanor (Fooks) Noble ‘49 ››› 43
Every Gift Matters
100%
Mrs. Phyllis Sessa Mr. and Mrs. John G. Shannahan III Mr. Stephen E. Shenk Mr. and Mrs. Marty Shepardson Mr. and Mrs. Michael Sherman Mr. and Mrs. Brian M. Sherman Dr. and Mrs. Robert Shindler Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Shreve Mr. and Mrs. Andrew T. Simmons Mr. Thomas deR. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey E. Smith Mr. Darrell L. Smith & Ms. Mary Bourbon Mr. and Mrs. Leo Staurulakis Mr. Bradley Sterling & Mrs. Amelia (Weiss) Sterling ‘79 Mr. Arthur Steuart & Mrs. Jill (Phillips) Steuart ‘48 Mrs. Elizabeth C. Stintz Mr. Robert E. Stup Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Peter A. Sturtevant, Jr. Ms. Kay Sweezey Dr. and Mrs. Paul A. Terpeluk Mr. and Mrs. Joe Thompson Mrs. Alexandra C. Totten Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Urquhart Mr. and Mrs. James R. Urquhart Mr. Richard C. Vivian Mr. and Mrs. Howard B. Vreeland Jr. Mr. Tanner P. Ways ‘18 Mrs. Amy Webb Dr. Michael Webb Mrs. Kathleen White Mr. Mark R. Wiening Mr. and Mrs. John F. Williamson Mr. and Mrs. James Wilson Mr. Michael Wootton & Mrs. Eugenia (Cooper) Wootton ‘72 Dr. and Mrs. George M. Young
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Mr. and Mrs. Luther Jennings Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan L. Jones Mr. Steven W. Jones and Dr. Beth Jones Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth P. Judd Ms. Carolyn K. Kalbfus Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Keene Mr. Mark Keil & Mrs. Maria (Symes) Keil ‘87 Mr. Nicholas A. Kelly ‘13 Mr. Ryan Kelty Mr. and Mrs. Frank D. Kenlon Mr. Douglas Kliever Dr. John P. Knud-Hansen Mr. Ted Kukorowski & Dr. Kimberly Oster Mr. and Mrs. Michael LaClair Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Langenfelder Mr. Steven V. Larrimore & Ms. Laird B. Larrimore ‘75 Mr. and Mrs. John A. Lewis III Dr. and Mrs. Frederick T. Lohr Mrs. Mary Long Mr. and Mrs. Douglas MacMillan Mrs. Nancy S. McCormack Ms. Patricia McGee Mr. and Mrs. Andrew L. McLean Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Merton Mr. Adrian L. Merton Ms. Ida Messier Mrs. Martha Minor ‘70 Ms. Tricia Mooney Mr. and Mrs. John E. Morrison Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Murphy Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Newberg Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Newell Mr. and Mrs. Albert H. Nickerson Hon. And Mrs. John E. Nunn III Mr. and Mrs. George Panor Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Parks Mr. Alexander L. Paternotte ‘35 Mrs. And Mrs. Christopher E. Pettit Mr. and Mrs. Luke Phipps Ms. Joanna Pierce Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Pisapia Mr. and Mrs. Salvatore Purpora Mr. and Mrs. William Ratchford II Mr. and Mrs. Stephen J. Redding Mr. Bryon Reilly & Mrs. Linda C. Reilly ‘75 Mrs. Elizabeth (Ambler) Rockwell ‘75 Mr. and Mrs. Fred Roser Mr. and Mrs. William R. Russell Jr. Ms. Antares E. Samson Mrs. Trudy D. Schiwy
Honorary & Memorial Gifts In Honor Of:
Mr. David Brooks Armstrong ‘19 Mr. and Mrs. David Hurlbutt Mr. Angus Cawley ‘16 Dr. Alexa Silver Mrs. Christie Grabis Mrs. Sara Jane Davidson Mr. Ben Dize Ms. Kathleen B. White Mr. Connor Galbus Mr. and Mrs. Michael Galbus
Ms. Molly George ‘09 Ms. Caroline George Mr. Mark Seaman The Capital Group Companies Charitable Foundation Ms. Anita Gruss Mr. and Mrs. Richard Forfa
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Mr. and Mrs. Bill Orr Mr. and Mrs. Michael Paddy Mr. Ricky Pagan & Mrs. Darlyn D. Pagan-Antunez Mr. and Mrs. Eric Paniere Mr. and Mrs. David L. Parkerson Mr. and Mrs. Richard Parkhurst Mr. and Mrs. John Paskoski, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Phillips Mr. and Mrs. Anthony P. Prochaska Dr. and Mrs. Ricardo O. Pyfrom Ms. Catherine Rodgers ‘80 Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Rose Ms. Donna W. Roser Mr. and Mrs. Eric D. Rubin Mr. and Mrs. Ronald R. Schmier, Sr. Ms. Isabelle Schmittinger ‘19 Ms. Claire E. Schmittinger ‘16 Mr. and Mrs. Edward Schut Ms. Leslie J. Sellery ‘91 Ms. Lois Sessa Dr. Alexandra Silver Mr. Nathan Simmons ‘14 Mr. and Mrs. Richard Spray Mr. and Mrs Bruce N. Staley Mr. and Mrs. Rick Stimpson Mr. Matthew Stintz & Ms. Melinda Bain Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Streichler Ms. Emily Teale ‘16 Mr. and Mrs. Jan Teale Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Testerman Ms. Francanna Vaughan ‘90 Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Vooris Ms. Diane Watkins Mr. Moe Weimer Ms. Avis D. Wheatley ‘01 Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Williamson Dr. William Wilson & Ms. Mary Samuel Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Woodring Mr. and Mrs. James Wright ‘75
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Every Gift Matters
The Heron Annual Fund Report 2015-2016
$92,395
Gunston Teachers and Coaches Ms. Claire Schmittinger ‘16 Mr. John A. Lewis, IV Mr. Temple Blackwood Ms. Claire Schmittinger ‘16 Ms. Isabelle Schmittinger ‘19 Ms. Emily Stintz ‘16 Mrs. Elizabeth C. Stintz
In Memory Of:
Ms. Gail Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Preston Everdell Mrs. M. Katharine Draper Mr. and Mrs. Preston Everdell Ms. Renee Beaumont Bohn ‘93 Mr. and Mrs. Preston Everdell Honorable Clayton & Mrs. Carol Carter Mrs. Rachel Carter Goss Mrs. Lois Duffey Mr. Joe Thompson Alberta Bonsai Mr. Joe Thompson Mrs. Helen Marjorie Elizabeth Marshall Mr. Charles Capute Mr. Paul Long Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Woodring
Gifts in Kind & Designated Gifts Mr. Tyler Campbell Mr. Robert Dahl & Mr. Kasim Baihaki Mr. John Hellwege, Jr. K Street Consulting Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Rogers Mr. William Agee Mr. and Mrs. Donald Smith Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Schmier Mr. and Mrs. Dane Ways
Scholarship
Estate of Iris May Slacum The John Edward Herman Memorial Scholarship Fund The Salmon Foundation, Inc. The Mary Byrd Wyman Memorial Assoc. The Mid-Shore Community Foundation Mr. Charles Boone (Scholarship Fund) Mr. and Mrs. James Barnette Mr. and Mrs. Brent Carroll Mrs. Sally Clark Mrs. Sara Jane Davidson Mrs. Christie Grabis The E. Friel Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Haymaker Michael and Leigh Houghton Mr. John A. Lewis and Dr. Laurie Lewis Ms. Patricia G. Meyers Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Morris Mr. Jonathan O’Neal Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Parks Ms. Margaret Quimby Mr. and Mrs. Max Sandlin Mr. Jeffrey Smith Ms. Robbin Twilley Queen Anne’s County Free Library Mr. and Mrs. James Wilson Paul M. Long Scholarship Fund Ms. Christina Henderson ‘81 Gale Endowment Fund Thomas H. & Barbara W. Gale Foundation In Support of the Arts The May Foundation of Maryland Heron Walkway Mr. and Mrs. William Knight Rhonda Sisk McNamara ‘84 Ms. Mary Ann K. Spencer ‘78
We take all measures to ensure our information is accurate. If your name is missing from our list of donors, please contact the Advancement office. 44 ‹‹‹
Building a Pathway to our Future Heron Walkway Each spring prior to graduation, seniors are given a personalized brick to be placed along the entrance way and paths leading to our school. This tradition, began in the spring of 2011, commemorates each student’s journey at Gunston and serves as a symbol of their mark on the Gunston community. Bricks are $100 each and can be purchased at gunston.org/support /heron walkway or email alumni@gunston.org.
Honorary & Memorial Gifts Personalized benches and picnic tables with an engraved plate are available for $1000.
Ways to Give Cash and Credit Card The majority of gifts to The Heron Annual Fund are in the form of cash, check, or credit card. Gifts can be one time or you can make a pledge— for example, your $1000 gift can be paid with 12 monthly payments of $83.33. A gift of $500 can be paid in monthly installments of $41.67.
Securities Gifts of appreciated stock held for more than one year may be tax-deductible for their fair market value on the day of the gift.
Matching Gifts Many corporations will match employee charitable contributions up to two times the value of the gift. Speak with someone in your Human Resources Office to see if you company participates in the matching gift program.
Planned Gifts and Bequests A planned gift is a contract between the school and the donor that provides the school with a significant gift of cash, securities, or other assets, for which the school agrees to pay the donor a fixed amount over their lifetime.
Heron Annual Fund Giving Levels Leadership Circle Mary Middleton Society $10,000+ Eastern Shore Club $5,000+ 1911 Council $1,000+ The Headmaster’s Circle $500+ Giving Circle The Corsica Fellows $100+ The Green & White Team up to $99
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& Oyster Roast Sponsors Where’s the Beef? The Clauson Family Friends of Gunston in honor of the Class of 2017 The Golden Spur Ashley Insurance Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Donohue Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Duffey III ‘54 ZIPS Dry Cleaners The Bull Back Dr. and Mrs. Michael Amygdalos Freestate and Son Insurance Gillespie & Son Gillespie Precast Mr. and Mrs. John Morrison The Johnny Cash Mr. and Rev. Ben Dize Kent School Lundberg Builders, Inc Mr. and Mrs. Roger Mooney Trinity Floors Silver Belt Buckle Mrs. Dorothy Andrews Astech Security Mrs. Jennifer Matthews '05 Mr. and Mrs. John Christie Mr. and Mrs. Richard Davidson Ms. Alison DeFino Ms. Nancy Dick Mr. and Mrs. James Finniss Mrs. Edith Grassi Mrs. Mary Grothe ‘63 Mr. Sylvan Herman Mr. and Mrs. Mark Keil ’87 Mr. David Koski Rev. Cynthia Koski ImPRESSive Printing Co. Mr. Thomas Smith Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Staley Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Steuart Ms. Kay Sweezey Ms. Francanna Vaughan ‘90 Mrs. Kellee Webb Mr. J.Kevin White 46 ‹‹‹
On Saturday, October 15, over 230 parents, trustees, alumni and friends gathered on Gunston’s campus to support the school’s largest fundraiser—our annual Bull & Oyster Roast & Reunion. The evening began with 17 teams enjoying a friendly Cornhole Tournament, while other guests mingled and tried their luck with a few raffle items and a silent auction. It was a beautiful fall evening and the sold-out event raised over $80,000. Gunston would like to extend a special thanks to our many sponsors, our faculty, staff and parents; and the 2016 Auction Committee who worked tirelessly to create a spectacular evening.
Sponsor a Teacher Ms. Pamela Arey Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Cameron Mr. and Mrs. Bart Casiello Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Clark Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Cooper Mr. and Mrs. Richard Davidson Ms. Nancy Dick Mr. and Mrs. Harry Duffey III ‘54 Mr. Clint Evans Mr. and Mrs. Preston Everdell Freestate and Son Insurance Friends of Gunston in honor of The Class of 2017 Mr. and Mrs. Mark Gray Mr. and Mrs. Torr Howell Ms. Debra Kelly Mr. and Rev. David Koski Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Lord Mrs. Barbara Jean Lusby Wright Mr. Glenn Michael Mr. and Mrs. George Panor Mr. and Mrs. David Parkerson Mr. and Mrs. Luke Phipps Mrs. Trudy Schiwy Mr. and Mrs. Walt Schmittinger Mr. and Mrs. Mark Seaman Mr. and Mrs. Robert Shoemaker Ms. Jill Wilson Ms. Kathleen Wilson Wye River Upper School In Kind Donations Mr. and Mrs. Jack Meyerhoff Councell Farms A-1 Sanitation Mr. and Mrs. Eric Silva Auction Item Donors Individuals Mr. and Mrs. Bart Casiello Mr. and Mrs. James Clauson Mrs. Sue Davis Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Donohue Ms. Margaret Enloe Mr. and Mrs. Evan Evans Mr. and Mrs. Steven Goss Mr. Woody Granger Mr. George Higley Ms. Chrissy Johns
Mr. and Mrs. Drew Kellogg Mr. and Dr. John Lewis Mr. and Mrs. James Lucas Mr. and Mrs. Tony Mansfield Ms. Tricia Moran Mr. and Mrs. John Morrison Mr. and Mrs. Jack Meyerhoff Mr. and Mrs. Albert Nickerson Mr. and Mrs. Michael Paddy Mr. Henry Parkhurst ‘18 Mrs. Patricia Parkhurst ’88 Mr. and Mrs. Luke Phipps Mr. William Ratchford Mr. Josh Rudder Ms. Trish Rudolfs Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Sanger Mr. and Mrs. Eric Silva Ms. Kay Sweezey Mr. and Mrs. James Talbott Mr. and Mrs. David VanMetre Mr. and Mrs. Dane Ways Mrs. Mary Wolf and Mr. John Holland Mr. and Mrs. James Wright The Moran Family The Salmon Family Businesses 360 Automation Technology, LLC A-1 Sanitation Amuse Bouche Catering Ava’s Pizzeria and Wine Bar Bay Shore Steam Pot Bayview Photography by Cindy Williams Sigmon Behind the Back Black Dog Propellers Carpenter Street Saloon Centreville Liquors Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Chesapeake Bay Outfitters Chesapeake Bayhawks Chesapeake Trading Company Councell Farms Doc’s Riverside Grill Dragonfly Paddle and Fitness Echo Hill Outdoor School Hog Neck Golf Course Inn at Perry Cabin by Belmond Kelly Electric Laxballz.com Lazy Jack Inn Life Elements Yoga and Ayurveda
Raise the Paddle Mr. and Mrs. William A. Agee Dr. and Mrs. Michael Amygdalos Mr. Juan C. Angarita ‘05 Mr. Juan P. Angarita & Ms. Liana Anikina Mr. and Mrs. Richard Archambault
Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Cameron Mr. and Mrs. John Caron Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Cooper Mr. Randall Cooper Mr. and Mrs. Chris Curtis Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Cusimano Jr. Ms. Amy R. Dieterle & Mr. Timothy L. Weller Mr. and Mrs. F. Wick Dudley Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Duffey III ‘54 Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan D. Easter Mr. and Mrs. Michael Fisher Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Foster Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Mark M. Freestate Mr. and Mrs Todd S. Gillespie Mr. and Mrs. James E. Gillespie Mr. and Mrs. Mark W. Gray Ms. Anita L. Gruss Mr. and Mrs. Peter D. Heller Jr. ‘03 Mr. and Mrs James Herron Mr. and Mrs. Craig Higgs Mrs. Rebekah Hock Ms. Fletcher D. Johnson ‘01 Ms. Jill W. Judd Mr. and Mrs. Andrew P. Kellogg Ms. Debra S. Kelly Mr. and Mrs. John A. Lewis III Mr. and Mrs. Stephen P. Lord Mrs. April J. (Smith) McClaskey ‘62 Ms. Michelle McLaughlin Mr. and Mrs. Jack Meyerhoff Mr. Glenn W. Michael Mr. and Mrs. John E. Morrison Sr.
Alumni Reunions Join us for alumni reunions at our Annual Bull & Oyster Roast Classes of: 2012 (5 year) 2007 (10 year) 2002 (15 year) 1997 (20 years) 1992 (25 years) 1987 (30 years) 1982 (35 years) 1977 (40 years) 1972 (45 years) 1967 (50 years) and all earlier years! Bring your family and friends to meet up with fellow alumni on campus.
Mr. and Mrs. Brandon R. Murphy Mr. and Mrs. Christopher A. Naumann Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Newberg Mrs. Megan Owings Ms. Barbara F. Oxnam Mrs. and Mrs. Christopher E. Pettit Mr. and Mrs. Luke Phipps Ms. Joanna Pierce Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Pisapia Mr. and Mrs. Anthony P. Prochaska Mr. and Mrs. D. Bruce Rogers Ms. Patricia Rudolfs Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Sanger Mr. and Mrs. Walter Schmittinger Mr. and Mrs. Mark Seaman Mr. and Mrs. Marty Shepardson Mr. and Mrs. Rob Shepherd Mr. and Mrs. Brian M. Sherman Mr. Eric J. Silva & Mrs. Colleen L. Moran-Silva Mr. Darrell L. Smith & Ms. Mary Bourbon Mr. and Mrs. David A. Stehle Mr. and Mrs. James B. Talbott III Mr. and Mrs. Brion Umidi Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Vooris Mr. and Mrs. Dane P. Ways Mr. and Mrs. John P. Ways Mr. Mark R. Wiening
Save the Date **********
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For more information contact the Alumni Office at alumni@gunston.org or 410.758.0620 x 1200
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Lyon Distilling Company Making Waves Mason Farms O’Shucks Irish Pub Patriot Cruises of St. Michaels Paula’s Fine Jewelry Pemberton Pharmacy & Gift PRS Guitar Revolution Field Hockey Seven Springs Mountain Resort Spunkwear St. Michaels Winery Sweetfoot Studios The Church Hill Theater The Edge Training Academy The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore The Pink Crab— A Signature Lilly Pulitzer Store The Point at Pintail The Sultana Tollers Gun Club Town Dock Restaurant Whole Health Designs Wild Quail Golf &Country Club ZIPS Dry Cleaners
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