Multum in ParvoThe Gunston School’s Annual Magazine 2014

Celebrating two Decades of Bay Studies

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Editor/DesignerTricia M. Mooney

Assistant EditorEmily Lynn

PhotographySara Neufeld,

Annie Raymond The Photography Club

Headmaster John Lewis awaits the arrival of the new students and faculty on the Gunston dock.

From the Headmaster

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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

Headmaster John Lewis awaits the arrival of the new students and faculty on the Gunston dock.

John A. Lewis, IVHead of School

Christie B. GrabisAssistant Head of School

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Board of Trustees 2014-2015

Mrs. Susan Dillon, ChairMr. James D. Wright, Vice Chair

Ms. Kathleen A. Kurtz, TreasurerMark Freestate, Assistant Treasurer

Jill Meyerhoff, Secretary

Mr. James A. ClausonMr. Harry (Stoney) J. Duffey, III

‘54Mr. E. Mitchell Fry, Jr.

Mr. Greg HaginDr. Ryan Kelty

Mrs. Elizabeth McCownMrs. Alice Rogers

Mr. Patrick Shoemaker ‘03

Trustees EmeritiMr. Edward Curran

Mrs. Penelope B. HattenMrs. Edith G. Grassi

Mrs. Anne C. ShoemakerMrs. Alexandra Totten

Board of Trustees Update

As Gunston begins its 104th year, there are a plethora of exciting accomplishments that should be recognized and acknowledged.

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 DillonChair Board of Trustees

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Gunston Parents Association

2014-2015 Officers

Co-PresidentsBarbara Bush Cooper &

Mara Schmittinger

Co-Vice PresidentsLinda Hesford & Wendy Panor

SecretaryYvonne Purpora

Sports Fest CoordinatorsMara Schmittinger,

Linda Hesford & Wendy Panor

New Parent Mentor CoordinatorSharon Camp

Volunteer CoordinatorAnnie Raymond

Hospitality CoordinatorYvonne Purpora

Spring Gala Event ChairMara Schmittinger

Athletic Depart. Parent Liaison Luther Jennings

Performing Arts LiaisonKellee McLean

Class Parents

9th GradeSusan Ingersoll & Gena Newberg

10th GradeJill Caron, Wendy Kneeland,

Sharon Redding & Nicole White

11th GradeAlexa Cawley, Alison DeFino &

Kelly Jackson

12th GradeAnna Fichtner & Les Moorhouse

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 SchmittingerCo-Presidents, Gunston Parents Association

G.P.A. Update

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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.

David CamdenLatin Teacher

Woody GrangerHistory Teacher

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.

Our New Faculty & Staff

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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 nationally-

ranked, Olympic-caliber sailor, who

competed for a spot on the 1992

U.S. Olympic Team.

Joe ThompsonDirector of IT

Marissa MargosianCollege Guidance Director

Sara NeufeldPhotography Teacher

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 internationally-

renowned Laughter and Forgetting

Project.

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.

Our New Faculty & Staff

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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.”

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. Middle Row: Hongyi Xi, Jaffey Wang, Valerie Inglesby,

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 Zuber, Henry Xu, Owen Miller, Nathan Simmons, Da Lei

(Leida), Conner Sebreny, Jacob Covell, Thomas Davis. Missing: Tia Johnston.

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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. Middle Row: Hongyi Xi, Jaffey Wang, Valerie Inglesby,

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 Zuber, Henry Xu, Owen Miller, Nathan Simmons, Da Lei

(Leida), Conner Sebreny, Jacob Covell, Thomas Davis. Missing: Tia Johnston.

Class of 2014

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Alex KukorowskiValedictorian/ Middleton

Elizabeth ClemensMegan Virginia Batdorf

Nathan SimmonsCommunity Service

Trystan McCarthyClare Poussard

Kimberly SchlosserThe Gunston Award The

Green & White AwardsLexi Welch

Sandra Slacum SpearsEnglish

Jules ShippsBest Artistic Innovation

on Paradigm

Valerie InglesbySpanish

Alex KukorowskiSpanish

Elaine WuMath

Meghan MoorhouseMusic

Andy CampRensselaer Medal

Jules ShippsAthletics

Annabelle FichtnerWashington College Book

Award

Owen Miller Athletics

Nathan SimmonsEnvironmental Stewardship

Award

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Meghan MoorhouseLeadership

Jason HongMoore Award

for Improvement

Annabelle FichtnerPaul M. Long Award

TheGreen & White

Awards

Mary McLeanHila Ferguson

Literature

Melanie BashamSenior Paradigm

Annabelle FichtnerMarie Whittico

Latin

Georgia ReynoldsStudio Art

Conner SebrenyDigital Media

Alex KukorowskiHistory

Tia JohnstonTheatre

Avery ZuberAthletics

Lexi WelchEnvironmental Stewardship

Award

Alex KukorowskiScience

Andy CampJunior Symposium

Tabitha LinScience

Madi ShenkJunior Symposium

YMCA Camp Gunston: A Unique Partnership

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The Gunston Tennis Center is Open for Play

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 first-

rate, 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.

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.

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.

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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.

Men’s Tennis Team Takes the ESIAC Tournament Title and the Men’s Singles Title

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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.”

Gunston’s Crew Advances to the National Championships

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.

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.

Gunston Dedicates Racing Shells

Most Improved: Sarah Bryant, Trystan

McCarthy, David Rogers

Sportsmanship Award: Aggie

Raymond, John Panor

Crew Team

Sailing Team

Coaches’ Award: Kaeo Clarke

Sportsmanship Award: Natalie Purpora

Most Improved: Sutter Phillips

Varsity Field HockeyE.S.I.A.C. Awards1st 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’ AwardsMVP: Elizabeth Davis

Sportsmanship Award: Conner Allen

Unsung Hero: Kim Schlosser

MSHSFHCA Senior All-Star: Elizabeth

Davis

Varsity Field Hockey Coaches: Monica Napier & Susan Smith

Varsity Sailing Coach Molly George, Associate Head Coach Tom Smith, & Assistant Coach Trilbey Smith

Coaches Nicky Stimpson & Emily Beck

Fall

Sports

Good Sports

E.S.I.A.C. Awards2nd Team All-Conference: Andy Camp,

Isaac Jennings, Owen Miller

Honorable Mention: Bubba Miller

Coaches’ AwardsSportsmanship 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 Men’s Soccer

E.S.I.A.C. AwardsG.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

Varsity Women’s Soccer Coaches Frank Ogens & Assistant Coach Lauren Taylor

Good Sports

Fall

Sports

Good Sports

Winter

sports

Coaches’ AwardsSportsmanship Award: Sam Wargotz

Most Improved: Kane Powell

Team MVP: Damon Callis, Evan Donohue,

Drew Hightower

J.V. Men’s Basketball

Women’s Basketball

E.S.I.A.C. AwardsE.S.I.A.C. All Conference Honorable

Mention: Meghan Moorhouse

Coaches’ AwardsSportsmanship Award: Faye Chen

Most Improved: Aggie Raymond

Team MVP: Meghan Moorhouse

Heart & Soul Award: Abigail Barcus

Head Coach: Susan SmithAssistant Coach: Emma Paz

Men’s Varsity Basketball

E.S.I.A.C: 2nd Team All Conference: Jason Hong

Coaches’ AwardsSportsmanship Award: Nathan Simmons

Team MVP: Jason Hong

Dedication and Drive Award: Tommy Davis

Head Coach: Dave BolyardAssistant Coach: Chris Dollar

Head Coach: Steve SappeyAssistant Coach: Mike Clemens

Good Sports

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. Awards1st 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

Women’s Lacrosse

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. AwardsHonorable Mention All-Conference:

Andy Camp, Isaac Jennings

Coaches’ Awards

Sportsmanship Award: Andy Camp

Most Improved: Tim Hesford

Team MVP: Isaac Jennings

Coaches’ Awards

Sportsmanship: Sarah Bryant, Trystan

McCarthy, Jules Shipps

Spring

sports

Head Coach: Robert FredlandAssistant Coaches: Anita Gruss & Susan Smith

Men’s Lacrosse

Crew Team

Head Coach: Chris Dollar Assistant Coach: Lee Cook

Head Coach: Nicole StimpsonAssistant Coach: Emily Beck

Good Sports

Spring

Sports

E.S.I.A.C. AwardsMen’s Singles Champion: Avery Zuber

Men’s Tournament Champion

Tennis Team

Sailing Team

Sportsmanship: George Bowie

Head Coach: Molly GeorgeAssistant Coach: Alex Greenlee

Head Coach: Dexter MacBride

Class of 2014 Career In Sports12 sports seasons: Meghan Moorhouse

9 sports seasons: Avery Zuber 8 sports seasons: Elizabeth Davis, Tia Johnston, Kylie Miller, Kimberly Schlosser

Hall

of

Fame

Genie Cooper WoottonDuring 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 FredlandDeemed 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.

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Looking Ahead To Our

Third Decade • by John Lewis, Headmaster

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“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.

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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,

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

“Saving the Bay is a test, if we pass, we get to keep the planet.”

-Marjorie Stoneman Douglass

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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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In 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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The Fine Arts Centerat Gunston

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The Gunston Gallery

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Spring Break

China

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.

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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.

“ ”It was all just amazing!~ Lauren Covell

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.

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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“ ”It was fascinating talking to the teenagers about growing up and going to school in China.

~ Claire Schmittinger

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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.

I fully enjoyed the trip with my American friends, wandering on the Great Wall, sharing cultures and trying traditional Chinese food. This fantastic culture exchange established the understanding of each other and made our relationships grow closer and stronger.

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”~ Momo Kejing Jin

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1961

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).

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.

1983

Headmaster John Lewis and his family

recently visited Susie Konkel ‘83 and

former board member Harry Konkel in

Port Elizabeth, Maine, where they reside.

1984

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.

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.

1996

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.

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.

2002

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Class Notes

Jake Jettmar ‘11 was inducted into the Air

Force in the spring of 2014.

Emily StrongThe Kanas and Everdells

Peter Fortenbaugh

In Memoriam

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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.

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.

Alumni Spotlight: The Keene Sisters

Eleanora, Coach Trish McGee, Olivia

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 He r o n A n n u a l Fu n d

The Mary Middleton Society ($10,000+)Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Duffey III ‘54The Salmon Foundation, IncThomas H. & Barbara W. Gale Foundation

The Eastern Shore Club ($5,000+)Mr. and Mrs. James A. ClausonDavid Winton Bell FoundationGladwood FoundationMr. and Mrs. Dean HattenMay Foundation of MarylandMr. and Mrs. Dale A. WegnerMr. and Mrs. John Willock

The 1911 Council ($1,000+)AnonymousMr. and Mrs. Ethan D. DettmerMr. and Mrs. John W. DillonMr. and Rev. N. Ben Dize IIIMr. and Mrs. Joseph F. DonohueMr. E. Mitchell Fry Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Mark KeilKleppinger Electric Co., Inc.Ms. Kathleen A. KurtzDr. and Mrs. Frederick T. LohrMr. and Mrs. Thomas J. MaherMr. and Mrs. Jack MeyerhoffMr. Christian T. MillerMrs. Albert D. MoormanParker FoundationMr. William S. RoohanMr. and Mrs. Paul A. SchlosserMr. and Mrs. Robert B. ShoemakerMr. and Mrs. James D. WrightMr. Douglas A. Cooper and Mrs. Barbara Bush Cooper

The Headmaster’s Circle ($500+)Avon-Dixon InsuranceClass of 2014Mr. and Mrs. Bryan M. BladesMr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Burch

Mr. and Mrs. John CaronMr. Greg HaginMr. and Mrs. William S. IngersollJBK Hardware, IncMr. Charles C. KarlanRick and Cindy KingDr. Laurie Lewis and Mr. John A. Lewis IVMr. and Mrs. Gary L. MillerMr. and Mrs. Roger P. MooneyMrs. Elselore PretzlerMrs. and Mr. Christine Rocca ‘54Mr. and Mrs. James Rutledge ‘55Mr. and Mrs. Walter SchmittingerMr. and Mrs. Ford SchumannMrs. Alexandra C. TottenMr. and Mrs. Michael Wootton

The Corsica Fellows ($100+)Mr. and Mrs. William AgeeMr. and Mrs. Bruce AnthonyMs. Du Bois ArmbristerMr. and Rev. John F. BabcockMr. and Mrs. Elmer BainMr. and Mrs. John BarcusMs. Susan R. Beard ‘80Mr. and Mrs. Rexford F. Beckwith IIIMs. Alexandra Blackhurst ‘63Braden, Thompson & Poltrack, LLPMr. and Mrs. Kimberlin ButcherMr. and Mrs. Edward T. Callahan Jr.Mr. and Mrs. J. Tyler CampbellDr. and Mrs. Trent CampMr. Charles T. CaputeMr. and Mrs. Salvatore J. CianchettaMr. and Mrs. Michael ClemensMr. and Mrs. Larry CovellMrs. Catherine CunninghamMr. and Mrs. Edward A. CurranMrs. and Mr. Sara Jane DavidsonMr. and Mrs. Thomas DavisMr. and Mrs. Michael DeFinoDelmarva PowerMr. and Mrs. Earle M. DubelMr. and Mrs. Preston EverdellMs. Frances B. Firth ‘73Mr. and Mrs. Robert FordiMr. and Mrs. Mark M. Freestate

Mr. and Mrs. Michael GalbusMr. and Mrs. Joe GrabisMr. and Mrs. James L. GrahamMrs. Mary Grothe ‘63Ms. Anita L. GrussMr. and Mrs. Walter J. HallDr. and Mrs. Ross I. HeismanMr. and Mrs. Tim HesfordMrs. Nicole HilliardMr. and Mrs. Gerald InglesbyMr. and Mrs. Paul M. JacksonMr. and Mrs. G. Philip Jackson, Sr.Mr. and Mrs. Luther JenningsMr. and Mrs. Jonathan L. JonesMr. and Mrs. Michael J. KeeneDr. Ryan KeltyMr. Ted Kukorowski & Dr. Kimberly OsterMr. and Mrs. Andrew L. McLeanMr. Glenn W. MichaelMs. Louise K. Middleton ‘73Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas W. MillerMrs. and Mr. Theresa C. Molinelli ‘84Mr. and Mrs. Patrick MosnerMs. Barbara L. MyersMr. and Mrs. Harry NelsonMrs. Pam Newberry ‘73Northrup GrummanMr. and Mrs. John Orban Jr.Ms. Barbara F. OxnamMr. A. Leslie Paternotte ‘35Mrs. and Mr. Meredith Pearson ‘96Mr. and Mrs. William A. PolandMrs. Sharon L. PorterMr. and Mrs. Robert R. Price Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Salvatore PurporaMr. and Mrs. William Ratchford IIMs. Annie W. RaymondMr. and Mrs. Stephen J. ReddingMrs. and Mr. Linda C. Reilly ‘75Ms. D. Tayor Rogers ‘11Mr. and Mrs. William R. Russell Jr.Ms. Ann SamsonMs. Kimberly Schlosser ‘14Mr. and Mrs. Ronald R. Schmier, Sr.Mr. Stephen E. ShenkMr. and Mrs. Brian M. ShermanMr. and Mrs. Michael ShermanMr. and Mrs. Tracey ShowalterMr. Richard Silliman

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.

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Mr. and Mrs. Andrew T. SimmonsMrs. Margaret R. StillmanMs. Elizabeth C. StintzMr. Matthew Stintz and Ms. Melinda BainMs. Rebecca R. StrongMr. and Mrs. Wayne S. Suydam, Jr.General Vernon R. Tate Sr.Mr. and Mrs. Gerald TestermanMr. and Mrs. R. P. UrquhartMr. Christopher Wagner ‘04Mrs. and Mr. Margaret G. Wasley ‘44Mrs. Kathleen M. WelchMr. and Mrs. Robert WilkinsMr. and Mrs. John F. WilliamsonMr. and Mrs. Richard R. WintersMs. Elaine Wu ‘14Mr. John Zuber and Mrs. Melinda Biehl

The Green & White Team (up to $99)Ms. K. Anne Agee ‘13Mr. and Mrs. Vincent AllenMs. Frederica BacherMs. Eleanor L. Barnes ‘66Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Boone Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Scott BooneMr. and Mrs. Walter BowieMr. Christopher Branda, Jr.Ms. and Mr. Melissa M. Browne ‘75Mr. and Mrs. Calvin CallisMrs. Patricia CaronMs. Alexandra CawleyMrs. Anne Charles ‘61Mrs. Florence ClarkeMr. and Mrs. John Clarke Jr. Ms. M. Elizabeth J. ClarkeMs. Charlotte B. CurlettMr. Michal H. Dickinson and Mrs. Franchesa Profaci-DickinsonMrs. Katharine M. DraperMrs. Edith G. GrassiMrs. Anne B. GrayMrs. Patricia Ingels ‘45Ms. Kim JettmarMs. Hannah W. JohnstonMs. Debra M. Kaden ‘73

Mr. Austin A. Kana ‘05Drs. Todd Kana and Patricia GilbertMrs. Carol S. KilbournMr. and Mrs. William W. KlingMs. and Mr. Laird B. Larrimore ‘75Mrs. Marjory J. LeeMr. and Mrs. Kenneth L. LinnMr. and Mrs. Adam M. LynnMr. Timothy B. Maloney and Ms. Holli MathisonMr. and Mrs. Brent MarineMr. and Mrs. David H. MattheissMrs. Thomas McDavid ‘60Mr. Michael McFarlandMr. Drew McMullen & Ms. Claire GervaisMs. Rose M. MetcalfMr. and Mrs. Ladson Mills IIIMs. Tricia MooneyMr. and Mrs. William R. MurrayMr. and Mrs. Christopher A. NaumannHon. and Mrs. John E. Nunn IIIMs. Jennifer PaniereMs. Kathryn B. Parker ‘00Mr. and Mrs. David L. ParkersonMrs. Mary Louise Phillips LammMr. and Mrs. Michael PhillipsMr. Anthony P. ProchaskaMr. Barry RaymondMs. Reed V. Rogers ‘77Dr. and Mrs. Thomas RoseMr. and Mrs. Eric D. RubinMr. and Mrs. Edward SchutMr. and Mrs. Coleman SellersMr. and Mrs. John G. Shannahan IIIMr. and Mrs. J. Clay ShippsMr. Nathan Simmons ‘14Mr. and Mrs. Tom SimmonsMr. and Mrs. Bruce N. StaleyMr. Brett Starke ‘00Mrs. Leigh Thayer ‘52Ms. Diane WatkinsMrs. Kathleen WhiteMr. Mark R. WieningMr. and Mrs. John F. WilsonMs. Olivia M. Wood ‘07Mr. and Mrs. James Young

HONORARY & MEMORIAL GIFTS

In Honor of: Chad Angelini Ms. Jennifer PaniereGrace Babcock Mr. and Rev. John F. BabcockJim and Janet Clauson Mr. William S. Roohan Catherine Cunningham Rick and Cindy King Mr. and Mrs. Dale A. WegnerBen Dize Rick and Cindy King Mrs. Kathleen B. WhitePaul Long Mrs. and Mrs. Sara Jane DavidsonPatrick 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 BiehlMiriam “Mim” Hoffecker Mr. and Mrs. Dean HattenMichael Luongo Mr. and Mrs. Preston EverdellBen O’Hara Mr. and Mrs. Preston EverdellJoan Charlette Ricci Mr. and Mrs. William A. PolandLloyd Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Ladson Mills III

GIFTS IN KINDMr. and Mrs. William A. AgeeMr. and Mrs. John E. Clarke, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. George HendersonMr. and Mrs. Richard P. MullerMr. and Mrs. Stephen J. ReddingMr. and Mrs. D. Bruce RogersMr. and Mrs. Edward L. Sealing Sr.Mr. John Zuber and Mrs. Melinda Biehl

T h e He r o n A n n u a l Fu n d

We take all measures to ensure our information is accurate. If your name is missing from our list of donors please contact us.

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2014 Spring Auction

EVENT SPONSORSFreestate & Son InsuranceMiles & Stockbridge P.C.The Country SchoolWhiting-Turner

Business SupportersAcademy Art MuseumAn Eastridge Garden, Sally FosterAn Optical Galleria, LLC, Bob PinoAvalon Foundation, Inc., Susan MooreBartlett Pear InnBillings & Murphy, DDS, PA, Scott BillingsColosseum Pizza

Commerce Street CreameryCorsica StudioDelmarva Radiology and Shore Health SystemDoc’s Riverside Grille, Bo OristianDogfish Head BreweryDucks in Flight Water Fowl Henry & Lind DierkerEmily’s Produce, Kelly JacksonFordham & Dominion Brewery, Lauren Bigalow

Frightland, Denni FerraraHog Neck Golf CourseImages SalonJohnson Lumber, Alan JohnsonLayton’s Chance Vineyard & WineryMacy’s Magnolia Bread Company Mason’s, Matt MasonMike Harris Goose Hunt, Mike HarrisMolly’s Restaurant and Sporting GoodsNETwork Presentations, LLC, Mary WitteO’Shuck’s Irish Pub, Jennifer BrownQueen Anne’s BowlingRockaholic Fishing, LLC, Ron JayneSassafras Adventures, Capt. John EllisSherwood of Salisbury, Bruce RogersSimmons’ Christmas TreesTalent Source, Fred SussThe Jackson Family Goose HuntTravis TaxidermyWhite Swan TavernWilderness Lodge

Individual Donors & VolunteersMrs. Barbara Bush CooperMr. and Mrs. Trippe CallahanMr. and Mrs. John ClarkeMr. Robert DahlMr. Ernie DarlingMrs. Alison DeFinoMr. Ben DizeMr. and Mrs. Mark DubelMrs. Anna FichtnerMr. Robert FredlandMr. and Mrs. Mark FreestateMr. and Mrs. Thomas H. GaleMrs. Christie GrabisMs. Edith GrassiMs. Anita GrussMs. Leah HallMrs. Reid Henry

Rev. Cindy and Dave KoskiMs. Kathleen KurtzMr. Clay LarrimoreDr. Laurie Lewis and Mr. John A. Lewis IVMr. and Mrs. John A. Lewis III Mrs. Emily Lynn Mr. and Mrs. Andrew McCownMs. Trish McGeeMr. and Mrs. Cliff MerrellMr. and Mrs. Jack MeyerhoffMrs. Leslie MillerMs. Tricia MooneyMr. James PanorMrs. Wendy PanorMr. and Mrs. Salvatore PurporaMr. and Mrs. William R. RussellMrs. Becky SchmierMr. and Mrs. Walt SchmittingerMr. Matt SpeddenMr. Richard SprayMr. and Mrs. Eric WargotzMr. Mark WieningMr. and Mrs. John WillockMr. Jim Wright

STOP THE AUCTIONAvon-Dixon InsuranceBlack Acre Investments, Inc.First Dealer ResourcesMr. Chris KerbyMr. and Mrs. William A. AgeeMr. Juan P. Angarita and Ms. Liana AnikinaMr. and Mrs. John BarcusDr. and Mrs. Trent CampMr. James E. CampbellMr. and Mrs. John CaronMr. and Mrs. James A. ClausonMr. and Mrs. Michael ClemensMr. and Mrs. David B. CooperMr. Douglas A. Cooper and Mrs. Barbara Bush CooperMr. Robert Dahl

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.

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Mr. and Mrs. Ernest A. Darling Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Michael DeFinoMr. Mike DonaldsonMr. and Mrs. Harry J. Duffey III ‘54Mr. Ben EshlemanMr. and Mrs. Robert E. FredlandMr. and Mrs. Mark M. FreestateMr. E. Mitchell Fry, Jr.Mr. Robbie GillMr. and Mrs. Andrew J. GrabisMs. Amy Gross-KehoeMr. Harry S. Groton, Esq.The Honorable Thomas GrotonMs. Anita L. GrussDr. and Mrs. Lawrence GuzzardiMrs. Kimberly JettmarLt. Col. and Mrs. Robert A. KneelandMs. Dawn LandDr. Laurie Lewis and Mr. John A. Lewis IVMr. and Mrs. John LuthyMr. and Mrs. Adam M. LynnThe Honorable Daniel LongMrs. and Mr. Catherine MacGlashan ‘88Ms. Eleanor Shriver MageeMr. and Mrs. Joel ManessMs. Jan C. MattinglyMr. and Mrs. Jack MeyerhoffMr. and Mrs. Eric S. MillerMs. Tricia MooneyMr. and Mrs. Leslie Moorhouse

Mr. and Mrs. Robert MorganMs. Lisa Mozingo Mr. Kevin MyersMs. Sara NeufeldMr. George NyquistMrs. and Mr. Patricia Parkhurst ‘88Mr. and Mrs. Kahlil PerezMr. and Mrs. Luke PhippsMr. and Mrs. Salvatore PurporaMs. Margo RasinMs. Annie W. RaymondMr. and Mrs. Stephen J. ReddingMr. and Mrs. D. Bruce RogersMr. and Mrs. Paul A. SchlosserMrs. and Mr. Weixing ShepardsonMr. and Mrs. Brian M. ShermanMr. and Mrs. Tracey ShowalterMs. Pam ShriverMr. and Mrs. Matthew D. SpeddenMr. and Mrs. Henry A. Spies IIIMr. and Mrs. James SpiesMr. and Mrs. Kenneth StreichlerMr. and Mrs. Fredric T. SussDr. and Mrs. Michael D. WebbMr. Gregory E. Williams and Mrs. Julia Babbitt WilliamsDr. William Wilson and Ms. Mary SamuelMr. and Mrs. John F. WilsonMs. Mary K. WitteMr. and Mrs. James D. Wright

Mr. Adam Yackanech Nyquist PPGOxford Research Group, LLCUnited States Tennis Association YMCA of the Chesapeake

Viva Las Vegas

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