Multum in ParvoThe Gunston School Annual Magazine

Fall 2012

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Dedication of the Dock, in memory of Molly

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Make plans to join us for this historic weekend—

Golf, 5k Run/Walk for Adam, Country Fair, live music, dock dedication in memory of Molly Everdell, campaign kickoff and

alumni dinner. See page 35 for more details.

ContentsLetter from the Headmaster ............................................. 2Board Chair & G.P.A. Updates ......................................... 3Gunston Gets Greener.................................................... 4Revitalization of the Philosophy Statement ........................... 5"Jacob's Nose Job": Waterfront Transformation ...................... 7A Tale from a Small Planet ............................................... 9New Board Members / Gunston Tennis ............................... 12Marine Corporal Adam Jacquet '09 .................................... 13Preparing for Re-accreditation .......................................... 15Faculty Milestones ......................................................... 16Technology at Gunston ................................................... 17Arts Flourish at Gunston ................................................. 19College Acceptances / G&W Awards .................................... 20Graduation "101" .......................................................... 21Cusimano Shatters Record ............................................... 23Good Sports ................................................................ 25Gunston from the Air ..................................................... 27Athletic Hall of Fame ..................................................... 29Bay Studies .................................................................. 31The Think Tank ........................................................... 33Summer Programs Soar .................................................. 34Country Fair & Alumni Weekend ....................................... 35Class Notes .................................................................. 37The Heron Fund ........................................................... 42Calendar of Events ........................................................ 50

• Contributors •

EditorMeredith Nosher

PhotographyAnna Norton

Tyler CampbellKelsh Wilson

Gunston staff, students, alumni, parents and friends

Multum in Parvo Latin phrase for “Much in Little”

...Gunston’s motto.

John A. Lewis IV, Headmaster

Christie B. Grabis, Assistant Head of School

2012–2013Board of Trustees

Harry (Stoney) J. Duffey III, Board Chair

James A. ClausonSusan Dillon

E. Mitchell FryPenelope B. Hatten

Dr. Dudley KatzKathleen A. KurtzElizabeth McCown

Alice RogersPatrick ShoemakerAlexandra TottenJames D. Wright

Trustee EmeritiEdward CurranEdith G. Grassi

Anne C. ShoemakerMarguerite M. Thomas

The Gunston SchoolCentreville, MDwww.gunston.org

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Country Fair &Alumni Weekend

~October 19-20~

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“A Gunston diploma is a contract with far-reaching obligations. Do for others what the people here have done for you. Pay it forward and live up to that obligation.”

~Brian Billick, former Baltimore Ravens coach, in his 2012 Commencement Address

Dear Gunston Community: Although the 2011-2012 academic year was welcomed by Hurricane Irene, we enjoyed a positive and

productive year here on the Corsica. Despite the economic forces that continue to buffet the Eastern Shore, families continue to understand the importance of making an investment into the future of their child in the form of a rigorous, nurturing, and highly personalized college preparatory educational experience. Thus, our enrollment remains robust, and we are looking to the future with confidence.

As always, we bade a sad farewell to our graduates in June. They have been accepted at a wide diversity of colleges and universities (including the U.S. Naval Academy), and the thirty-five young men and women in the Class of 2012 will be taking their talents and gifts to schools across the nation. Guided by our talented and committed faculty, we have enjoyed watching them grow and thrive, and we know they will live up to Brian Billick’s graduation exhortations.

Meanwhile, the transformation of our waterfront complex is in full swing, and we will be to dedicating our new dock in memory of Molly Everdell during Country Fair Weekend of October 19th-21st. Molly loved the water, and this new dock will provide a platform for another generation of Gunston students to commune with the picturesque Cor-sica River. Tony and Sarah Everdell will be returning for this event, and we look forward to seeing a large crowd of alumni, current families, and friends of Gunston in attendance. See our website and upcoming mailings for more detail about the weekend.

Finally, I want to thank everyone who has supported the school throughout the year. Our new Gunston Parents’ Association, led by Jill Meyerhoff, has worked tirelessly throughout the year to provide us with the essential volunteer leadership a school of our size needs. Looking forward, you will soon be hearing about some important plans Gunston has for the future of our campus, and I am confident that we will continue to pull together to keep Gunston strong!

Warm Regards,

John A. Lewis IVHeadmaster

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Board Chair Update

As a new school year approaches, Gunston seems to be making steady progress in many areas. Enrollment prospects are good, and we should open with thir-ty freshmen and a higher enrollment than last year. Our Board of Trustees has

been strengthened by the addition of Alice Rogers and Betsy McCown last fall. Joining the Board this month will be Patrick Shoemaker of the class of 2003. Each brings a fresh set of talents which definitely strengthens the Board. We are also grateful to Jim Vermilye who retired from the Board this year after serving several terms as trustee and treasurer.

Gunston has not been idle this summer, as the summer programs were in full swing. This is the second year of the summer enrichment program, and it was another great success. Aside from providing a great opportunity for local students to participate, it is a good outreach program and exposes prospective students to the school. Similarly, "The Think Tank" courses during the school year provided opportunities for younger students.

One of our real assets at Gunston is the waterfront; however, we were in danger of losing our shoreline and boat-house if some remediation was not performed. Thanks to the hard work of several people and spearheaded by Amy Gross-Kehoe and Ernie Darling, we are ready to start refurbishing the waterfront with a living shoreline which will stabilize the area. The work will be done through a grant obtained by Amy through the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. Also, our dock was in serious need of repair and redesign. Thanks to a wonderful gift from the Everdells, the dock is presently being redone in honor of their daughter, Molly. When it is completed, it will serve our present needs much better. Until this redesign, I believe the basic configuration was the same as when I was a camper at the boy's summer camp in the late 40's.

Finally, thanks to everyone who participated in the “Stop the Auction” last spring. All of the sports teams are get-ting new equipment, and this includes replacing some of the sailboat fleet, as well as a new shell for the crew.

As you can see, things are moving along at Gunston. None of this would be possible without the help and hard work of the entire Gunston family. That includes many people, but surely the entire staff are the ones that really make the difference. We are indeed fortunate to have such a dedicated group.

G.P.A. Update

After one year the Gunston Parent Association has been able to leap forward into our mission of increasing parental involvement with Gunston’s activities. We have defined our areas of responsibility as: organizing and providing volunteers for

a variety of needs such as establishing new family mentors, the annual

Golf Outing, the Country Fair, the Spring Auc-tion, helping to sell “Heron” wear, food prepara-tion and library work. Volunteers from each of the neighboring counties have made this effort a suc-cess, which in turn benefits the educational pur-poses of the Gunston School. Thank you to all who have been and who are planning on being an active part of the parent association. Sincerely,

Jill Meyerhoff President, Gunston Parent Association

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Gunston gets Greener •by Christie B. Grabis

In the spring of 2011, Gunston was officially certified as a Green School by the Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education. This certi-

fication was earned as a result of the school’s educational programming, community outreach, and environmental-ly sustainable practices. The new dock and the protected shoreline will increase the estuary for the many species that live along the Corsica River, provide improved space for a living classroom, and upgrade water access for the sailing and crew programs.

Emma Paz became the school’s Coordinator of Sus-tainability and Chesapeake Bay Studies. Under her guid-ance, the Environmental Club heightened its efforts to engage school members in sustainable practices. Build-ing awareness about our need to reduce our waste and our human footprint framed the club’s work in recy-cling and composting. Club members also led everyone in the practice of conserving energy by turning off un-necessary lighting and appliances such as air condition-ers in vacant rooms. The Environmental Club designed and implemented a highly successful Earth Day program that included a keynote address, over a dozen instruc-tional workshops led by outside experts, and the first ever student-led Earth Day Fair. Throughout the year, Envi-ronmental Club members also volunteered for environ-mental activities in the greater community and the school participated again in the Maryland Grows Oysters pro-gram.

The annual Chesapeake Bay Studies Program placed students and teachers in hands-on learning experiences all over the Chesapeake watershed. Learning groups ex-plored the history, culture, and environmental conditions of the region. One direct outgrowth of this year’s program

was a school garden. The agricul-ture group led by Anita Gruss, Avis Wheatley, and Ernie Darling installed a vegetable garden and planted zucchini, squash, tomatoes, and pumpkins. The pro-duce is already being enjoyed by the Gunston community.

Programmatically, the school further enhanced its unique waterfront location through the addition of two new classes. Alison Vooris, the school’s newly hired In-ternational Coordinator, brought her years of experience leading student groups in outdoor education to Gunston and added courses in Ornithology and Ecology of Chesa-peake Bay to the curriculum. Through extensive field work and hands-on labo-ratories, students in these classes become citizen scientists and collaborate with out-side professionals to collect and publish essential environ-mental data. These courses round out an environmental edu-cation program that includes biology, AP Biology, and AP En-vironmental Science.

Looking ahead in the area of sustainable practices, Headmaster John Lewis and the Board of Trustees have begun exploring the possibilities of solar energy. A noted strength of the school’s Green School application was the commitment of the school on all levels to environmental-ly friendly practices. The Board, the administration, the facul-ty, students, and parents share an abiding appreciation of the school’s beautiful location along with a commitment to think glob-ally and act locally as stewards of our natural environment.

Christie Grabis serves as Gunston's Assistant Head of School.

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Revitalization of the Gunston Philosophy Statement

The AIMS self-study process provided an oppor-tunity for our community to revisit and rewrite our philosophy statement. We wanted to align

the philosophy statement with our evolving emphasis on environmental stewardship and our strong intention to integrate the Corsica waterfront more deeply into our curriculum. We also felt that we needed to fully address current topics such as technology and globalization in our thinking about how we are preparing our students for the jobs of the future. The rewrite of our philosophy also pro-vided an opportunity for us to create an official diversity statement.

I had the honor of chairing a seven-member commit-tee of faculty and administrators to develop the new philos-ophy statement. This was a uniquely enjoyable committee assignment for the participants because we got to discuss what we love about Gunston and what makes Gunston such a unique learning community. Once we prepared a draft statement, we presented it to the faculty for discussion and feedback. We revised the document to reflect the faculty’s input to the best of our ability and then I presented it to the board of trustees. Following a very positive discussion of the document the board voted to adopt it. We are cur-rently in the process of presenting the document to all ele-ments of our Gunston community for further discussions.

Philosophy Statement...The Gunston School endorses a student-centered

philosophy that encourages achievement and personal growth by emphasizing the balanced development of the whole student -- intellectually, morally, culturally, and physically. Within this broad statement of philosophy we are committed to:

•Personalizing Education:Gunston delivers a unique, personalized educational

experience to each student. Our small class sizes allow for sustained one-on-one communication between teachers and students and encourage in-depth critical thinking. We support students as they progress along their paths by tailoring advising, scheduling, and college counseling to match the diverse personalities, abilities, and potentials

of the individual students.

•Focusing on Students:Gunston’s student-centered educational culture rec-

ognizes diverse learning styles and encourages students to explore topics that are meaningful to them. We reward ac-tive learning by providing students opportunities to pur-sue their intellectual passions. Placing students at the cen-ter of the process guarantees that learning is not limited to the classroom but follows them wherever they go in life.

•Fostering a Sense of Community:Ours is an intentional, values-driven, safe, and sup-

portive community that exists to promote personal growth and a strong sense of belonging. The Responsibilities of the Community articulate the values that guide us, and all members pledge to uphold and celebrate them. Gunston fosters a culture of high expectations while understanding, but not excusing, the fallibility of adolescence. Students learn to engage in behavior that demonstrates respect for themselves, the school, and the diversity within our soci-ety.

•Building Leadership Skills:We believe that leadership is a skill that can be learned

by every person. Through opportunities in and outside

•by Dr.Kenneth Wilson

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of the classroom, we seek to develop in each student the skills, vision, self-knowledge, motivation, and sense of responsibility necessary to lead effectively. Our expecta-tion is that Gunston students will serve as positive, just, compassionate, and productive leaders.

•Cultivating Creative Expression:We believe that the creative spirit animates all fields

of human endeavor, that creativity is a teachable skill, and that every student possesses creative gifts that should be identified, nurtured, and shared. Although creativity ex-ists in all disciplines, we place a uniquely high value on the visual and performing arts, and we encourage each member of the community to pursue his or her artistic interests with zeal. •Preparing for a Global Future:

We believe in maintaining a robust international pro-gram that enables students to learn about working within the greater world beyond the boundaries of the school and the borders of one’s nation. In an increasingly intercon-nected global society, we seek to engender in Gunston stu-dents the cultural competence to embrace diversity of race, culture, nationality, language, as well as of societal and world views.

•Serving Others:We instill in all members of the community a sense of

civic responsibility and an awareness of our role as stew-ards of the school, the natural environment, and the com-munity beyond the school. Our school’s commitment to service reflects an expansive concept of community that includes individuals and organizations in local, state, re-gional, national, and international areas.

•Developing Technological Fluency:In a world where technology is powerful and ubiqui-

tous, Gunston utilizes it as a tool to enhance the teaching and learning process. We are committed to preparing all of our students to use technology fluently and responsibly as a vehicle for learning, creativity, communication, and productivity.

•Embarking on a Lifetime of Learning:Acknowledging the wisdom that the beginning of

learning is knowing that there is always more to learn, Gunston cultivates the habits of mind and the intellectual risk-taking that foster a lifetime of inquiry. We believe that students should develop a sense of ownership for their

education, and we seek to make the educational process challenging, exciting, and engaging so that students will embrace the joy of learning as a life long pursuit.

•Connecting with our Natural Environment:Gunston recognizes the interrelatedness of all spe-

cies and the vital role that every human being plays as part of the biosphere. We therefore inculcate in all members of the school an attitude of environmental responsibil-ity. The school embraces sustainable practices and pro-motes student involvement in environmental protection both on campus and in the larger community. Gunston is committed to using its waterfront location to integrate the Chesapeake Bay watershed into the curriculum, thereby emphasizing the importance of protecting our natural resources, as well as celebrating the aesthetic beauty and ecological complexity of our region.

•Promoting a Healthy Life:We believe that physical fitness and healthful choices

are essential elements of adolescent growth and devel-opment. Gunston promotes healthy life habits through strong programs in athletics and health education, and through social activities that direct students toward mak-ing thoughtful personal choices. Gunston provides a safe environment where trusting relationships between gen-erations permit and encourage students to discuss impor-tant life issues as they transition into adulthood.

Diversity Statement...The Gunston School promotes a welcoming and tol-

erant environment that values the inherent dignity and worth of every individual. We recognize, honor, and celebrate the rich diversity that exists within our com-munity and our world, and we seek to engender in Gun-ston students the cultural competence to embrace diverse ideas, perspectives and individuals. This includes, but is not limited to, diversity of race, ethnicity, language, nationality, gender, physical and mental abil-ity, learning style, religion, class, and sexual orientation, as well as of societal and world views. Our overarching aim is to prepare our students to navigate successfully as scholars, citizens, and leaders in a diverse global society.

Dr. Kenneth Wilson serves as Gunston’s science chair.

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“Jacob’s Nose Job”: The Transformation of Gunston’s Waterfront

The waterfront (known as ‘Jacob’s Nose’) has always been an important part of Gunston life. When our campus was a working farm, black-and-white photographs show a horse and wagon unloading Middleton Farm produce onto barges for the trip downriver to market. Today, incoming 9th graders arrive via the

waterfront for their first day of school and departing seniors leave on their last day respectively via the waterfront with the new traditions of Embarkation and Disembarkation.

At Gunston, the waterfront serves as a place for in-depth hands-on learning, quiet reflection and inspiration, as well as athletic competition. For the wider community, our waterfront serves as a place where Gunston partici-pates in the Maryland Grows Oysters program and allows our neighbors and their children access and opportunity to learn what is good and harmful to the fragile Chesapeake Bay through The Think Tank and Summer Programs.

Pier Reconstruction CommencesThe reconstruction of our 38–year–old pier is well underway. Thanks to Tony and Sarah Everdell, the dock

will once again be the centerpiece of waterfront activity. “We hope the new dock will be a great boon to Gunston’s waterfront program in memory of our daughter Molly who grew up sailing and taught sailing at Gunston for two years,” explained Tony of the generous gift he and Sarah gave Gunston in honor of Molly’s love for the water.

The 225-foot dock length will remain the same, but the deck will be widened to 6-feet in order to make walk-ing side-by-side possible. The “T Head” will be lengthened and a “wave wall” will be added to protect the new float-ing dock that will be attached to the channelward side of the pier. This floating dock will house the sailing team’s fleet, replacing the former dock on the upstream side of Jacob’s Nose.

Chesapeake Bay Trust Funds Living Shoreline at Gunston It took nearly the entire summer of 2011 to complete the Chesapeake Bay Trust’s Living Shoreline Grant

application. A Living Shoreline is a replenishment of the natural flora and structure of a Chesapeake Bay Beach. Our shoreline includes an engineered rock sill that will trap and preserve a backfill of sand that will be planted with native species of plants specific to the waterborne environment. The idea behind a Living Shoreline is that it provides habitat for native species of plants and animals that promote sustainability of the shoreline. The structure and planting provide ground stabilization and a buffer zone to filter toxins from runoff.

With help from the community and friends, we put together 30 pages of research and information about our community and our waterfront property to complete the grant. Our neighbors, friends, alums, parents and local scientists connected us to countless resources that helped us in the writing of the grant. Part of our grant applica-tion was a design by Sustainable Solutions whose work was underwritten by a separate grant from the Maryland Depart-ment of Natural Resources. The DNR offered to fund our design in return for adding specific elements to our design that would enable our site to be part of the DNR’s ongoing study of Sea Level Rise. Committed to the goals of “Preservation, Restoration and Education,” the Gunston Waterfront Restoration Committee agreed to be part of the DNR’s study and submitted the plans with our grant. Over the winter, we were awarded $100,000 to build 450 linear feet of Living Shoreline at our waterfront!

We are committed to using the living shoreline as a teaching tool for our academic and extracurricular ac-tivities. Upon completion of the construction, our seventeen partner organizations along with students, families, neighbors, alumni and friends will be planting over 20,000 native plants to complete the project!

•by Amy Gross-Kehoe

Amy Gross-Kehoe serves as Gunston's Director of Summer Programs & Waterfront, Head Sailing Coach and College Counselor.

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July 2: Decking is removedJune 25: Barges & work skiff arrive

August 29: Decking and wave fence are complete

July 12: Stringers are removed; new pilings go in July 25: New stringers complete; new pilings for "T" go in

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For nearly the entire history of Gunston, interna-tional students have been a fixture on our campus. Over the years we’ve been fortunate to host stu-

dents from Brazil, Germany, Poland, Portugal, Vietnam, South Korea, and we even have an alumna who is a mem-ber of the former Iranian royal family.

Most recently, Gunston has seen an influx of inter-national students from China--part of an extraordinary migration that is currently occurring of students from East to West. Indeed, the United States issued approxi-mately 160,000 student visas last year to Chinese students who are studying at the university level, and the number of Chinese students studying in private high schools has grown by a factor of 100 since 2006.

Gunston believes that the benefits of enrolling inter-national students are manifold. First and foremost, all of our international students are all “mission-appropriate”, and they are all wonderful reflections of our school’s core values of scholarship, community, and character. Second, international students allow us to maintain a strong level of enrollment, thereby ensuring the continued strength and financial security of Gunston. Finally, international

students provide Gunston—located in area of the coun-try with limited ethnic diversity—with the opportunity to create a diverse international community of scholars. Our hope is that the richness of this diversity will develop in all of our students—both American and international—the cultural competence to successfully navigate a global soci-ety.

In order to deepen our school’s relationship with our international community, three members of the Gunston team made an 11-day journey to China during Spring Break. We travelled to Beijing, Suzhou, Shanghai, Guang-zhou, and Hong Kong to meet with the Chinese families of students studying at Gunston. I was accompanied on

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A Tale

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the journey by two other members of the Gunston faculty: Alison Vooris (our International Student Coordinator), and Weixing Shephardson (our Associate International Student Coordinator).

Our Chinese students at Gunston hail from all re-gions of the country, and most are their parents’ only child. I have tremendous admiration for their personal courage to pick up and study so far from home, and they are modern educational pioneers, heading West to pursue the educational opportunities that they believe will secure their future.

In each Chinese city we celebrated with our Chinese families in the form of an evening banquet. Here we were able to meet all of the local families at once, and also help Gunston families in each city to connect with one another, creating yet another layer of support. These banquets were all very successful, with lots of warm feeling, and at the end of each meal, we presented a Gunston slide show that explained our school’s culture, our academic program, and the details of our international student program. At each banquet, families asked questions, most centering around the important topics of host families, individual student academic preparation, and college guidance. We were also given tours of each city by our Chinese families,

and the highlights were our journeys to the Great Wall and the Forbidden City in Beijing.

Our trip also took us to the beautiful city of Suzhou. Two hours west of Shanghai on China’s central coast, with extensive gardens and canals, and located on the shores of a large inland lake, Suzhou has long been considered one of China’s loveliest and most picturesque cities. Our guide shared a local saying: “In the sky there is heaven, on earth there is Suzhou.” Queen Anne’s County and Suzhou are

“sister cities” (though Suzhou, at nearly six million people, is a far bigger sister than Queen Anne’s County at fifty thousand). When Alison was teaching in the public school system in 2009 before coming to Gunston, she taught for fifteen days in Suzhou on an exchange program. Gunston is seeking to pursue a successful relationship with Suzhou to develop various exchange, intercultural, and educa-tional programs.

Our Chinese hosts were incredibly hospitable throughout, and as Westerners, we learned that being a good eater is one of the keys to unlocking Chinese warmth. It seemed that the more fried lamb, seaweed salad, grilled eggplant, jasmine tea, rice liquor, spicy rabbit, roast duck, dumplings, fruit, and noodle soup we ate, the happier our hosts seemed to be. At one dinner, we were treated to

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lobster, a meat plate with beef, pork, and duck, a “deep-water fish” (grouper), pate, mushrooms, crab, a fish soup, fried pig’s feet, broiled oysters and clams, abalone, Chi-nese spinach, and salmon sashimi. We washed this feast down with black tea, rice wine, Australian red wine, and a creamy corn juice. Our trip was a world-class food tour, and during the trip we ate everything from goose feet to jellyfish, from dumplings and kebabs, and we consumed beverages ranging from “Chairman’s Reserve” Shaanxi red wine, to watermelon juice and Maotai.

Our goals were modest at the beginning of the trip: to meet our families in person, to interview prospective students, and to raise some money for the school. In ev-ery way, the trip exceeded our expectations. We re-turned to the United States with a renewed com-mitment to improving our international program, with a strong sense of the power of China, and with strong and deep connections with our Gunston families overseas.

Having travelled to China, it’s now easier to empathize with the adjustment that many of Chi-nese students experience, and by meeting their parents, and having them share with us their ob-servations about their children’s growth, the devel-opment of their independence, their pride in their academic performance, and their joy in attending Gunston—these are things we were able to take back with us to share with the faculty. Such interchange between two cultures is always valuable, since it promotes a deeper level of human feeling between peoples and cultures. Such interchange is at the heart of our international student program, and it is this type of connection that we believe will pro-mote peace, justice, and prosperity in our world.

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Gunston Welcomes New Board MembersMrs. Elizabeth McCown of Betterton, MD joined the Board in October 2011. Mrs. Mc-

Cown is the Associate and Managing Director of Echo Hill Outdoor School in Worton, MD, where she oversees all daily operations, the professional training and development of person-nel, coordinates the yearly calendar of attending schools and groups, and helps to maintain a high standard of quality programming. Mrs. McCown's son, Parker, is a 2011 Gunston gradu-ate.

Alice Rogers, RN, MScN of Easton, MD also joined the Board of Trustees in October 2011. Mrs. Rogers has a background in health care and has been involved in the community serving on various nonprofit boards. Mrs. Rogers' daughter, Taylor, is a 2011 Gunston gradu-ate, and son, David, is a member of the Class of 2016.

Mr. Patrick Shoemaker of Annapolis, MD is joining the Board this month. Mr. Shoemaker is the owner and founder of Vector Data Systems, an Internet Service Provider for Washington DC area businesses and government organizations. A graduate of The Gunston School in 2003 and Bucknell University in 2007, Mr. Shoemaker looks forward to giving back to Gunston through his trustee service.

A Big Win for Gunston Tennis!

On May 8, the Tennis Team com-pleted perhaps the greatest single sea-son in the long history of Gunston team sports. The team went through the season without a single loss, and they capped off their campaign with a dominant victory at the ESIAC tourna-ment, their second in two years. Their singles players also finished numbers one and two in the conference, where Sophomore Avery Zuber defeated Junior Dylan Ferrell for the ESIAC tournament title.

A special congratulations to coach Jim Orange, Senior captains Matt Katz and Bryan Schlosser, and the rest of the team: Maddie Clemens, Phillip Kenlon, Marcus Zhang, and DaHong Huang. Last year Gunston scored a total of 11 points in the tournament; this year they scored over 30!

(l-r, back): Marcus Zhang, DaHong Huang, Maddie Clemens, Dylan Ferrell, Matt Katz, Bryan Schlosser, Owen Miller, Phillip Kenlon; (l-4, front): Avery Zuber, Coach Jim Orange

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•by Amanda Newell

Gunston Salutes Marine Corporal Adam Jacquet ’09, Purple Heart Recipient

“We’ve had a lot of people praying for him,” Beth Ortiz said of her son, United States Marine Corps Corpo-ral Adam Jacquet (Gunston ’09), who continues his remarkable recovery after sustaining life-threatening injuries in Afghanistan, where he was part of a radio communications support team.

Jacquet, who is also the nephew of Gunston humanities teacher Mike Kaylor, was driving a military all-terrain vehicle on October 8, 2011 when a command-controlled IED was detonated directly under his vehicle. In addition to head injuries, he suffered multiple fractures throughout his body, and his left foot was completely shattered. After months of trying to save his foot, Jacquet and his doctors determined that it was not healing properly, and he under-went a below-the-knee amputation.

The operation took place in February at Walter Reed National Memorial Medical Center in Bethesda, where Jac-quet continues both physical and cognitive therapy and learns to adjust to life as an amputee. In March, he was trans-ferred from the main hospital to Building 62, which contains 153 two-person suites. The facility is designed to help wounded warriors transition more easily to an independent lifestyle as they continue their recovery.

On June 1, he was promoted to the rank of Corporal at the United States Marine Corps War Memorial, also known as the Iwo Jima Memorial, in Arlington, Virginia. He was one of the first two to be promoted there “in cammies,” which means he wore his camouflage utility uniform rather than his Service uniform.

Jacquet said he will likely be at Walter Reed for another 10-12 months as the process of medical review begins. Ultimately, he hopes to be discharged so that he can return to school. Walter Reed offers some courses through a part-

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left: General James F. Amos, commandant of the US Marine Corps, and Sergeant Major Micheal P. Barrett present Adam with the Purple Heart award on November 10, 2011 at Walter Reed.

top right: Adam with his medals

top left: Adam receiving a promotion in the field

nership with local colleges, and he plans to take classes in statistics and psychology while he is still living on base.

“I’m thinking about a career in criminal justice,” he said, “or something in law enforcement. I don’t want to sit at a desk forever.” Many government agencies such as the CIA and NSA offer internships and tailor their programs especially to wounded warriors, and these opportunities will be available to him.

In the meantime, he is certainly not sitting still. A typi-cal day for him begins with several hours of physical therapy, which, he said, “will help you learn how to function but won’t help you get back in shape.”

His solution?Jacquet has been participating in CrossFit Walter Reed,

an elective fitness class for wounded warriors. CrossFit is typically a short, intensive workout focusing on strength and conditioning as participants engage in a variety of dif-ferent exercises. He was recently featured in a video from one of his classes doing dead lifts, ring rows, and burpees (www.crossfitwalterreed.com).

Jacquet is looking forward to being more active, which will also mean more legs—for example, he will be fitted for a C-shaped carbon fiber one, which flexes and is designed for running. “They have legs for just about everything,” he

said, adding that he may be fitted for a water leg so that he can kayak.

Although he is uncertain if he will be ready to participate in the 5K run/walk in October (see article, page 35), his resilience and de-termination have impressed everyone, from his doctors and family to much of the Eastern Shore community and beyond—he was even visited by President Obama, who added his signature to Jac-quet’s Marine Corps flag.

His family has called his recovery a “miracle” and has found strength in their faith—and the fact that Jacquet survived the roadside bomb. “He’s alive,” Ortiz said, reflecting on how she has endured the ordeal as his mother. “I have to go with that.”

His family has called his recovery a “miracle” and has found strength in their faith—and the fact that Jacquet survived the roadside bomb.

Amanda Newell serves as Gunston's English Chair and is a

friend of the Jacquet family.

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Gunston Prepares for Re-accreditation

Every decade independent and public schools must complete the formal, thorough, and rigorous process of self-study in preparation for an official

evaluation by the accrediting bodies. The Gunston School is accredited both by the Association of Maryland and DC Schools (AIMS) and the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges. During 2011-2012, I had the op-portunity to serve as the Steering Committee Chair for Gunston’s self-study. This was the fourth self-study of my career, my third self-study with Gunston, and my second as Chair. It was my honor to work hand-in-hand with our Board members, faculty, staff, and administrative team. Throughout the year, in addition to their full involve-ment with their roles and responsibilities in our school, our personnel participated on multiple sub-committees, met innumerable times, and crafted detailed descriptions of our beloved Gunston.

In addition to meeting the requirements of the re-porting process, we also revised the school’s philosophy statement to be consistent with the school’s mission for its second century, and we created the first-ever diversity statement for the school. I believe that everyone would agree that our year was long and challenging, but also pro-fessionally fulfilling. I feel a great sense of pride upon re-flecting on everyone’s tireless dedication to this process to guarantee the longevity of our school.

The three main purposes of the self-study process as put forth by AIMS include:

1. The quality assurance of AIMS schools2. Institutional reflection and self-assessment3. The development of a written action plan to chart the school’s future growthThroughout 2011-2012 Gunston faculty, staff, ad-

ministrators and Board members examined the school in accordance with the protocol of the AIMS evaluation instrument. This instrument requires the school to assess itself in the following areas:

• Philosophy• Governance• School and Community• Program• Counseling• Health

• Personnel• Finance• Academic Administration• Institutional Advancement• Plant, Safety, and Transportation We look forward to the formal visit by the accredita-

tion team that will take place in early November when we will share our school and our programs with the group of private and public school teachers and administrators who will spend three days at Gunston observing classes, meeting with all constituencies, and comparing our self-study report to the actual operations of the school.

Three overriding themes emerged from the self-study process: 1) sustainability, 2) globalization, and 3) tech-nology. Headmaster John Lewis and our Board of Trust-ees are providing the leadership in collaboration with all members of the school community to assure Gunston’s longevity both as an independent school and as an impor-tant part of the infrastructure of the upper Eastern Shore. Gunston also continues its focus on sustainable practices as a steward of the Corsica watershed and as a member of the environment at large. Recognizing the ever increasing global society of which we are part, Gunston maintains its commitment to a formalized and strong international student program as the means to engage the community in a culturally diverse environment. Technology remains at the forefront of Gunston’s growth and development be-cause the school sees it as our duty to prepare students to use technology effectively in educationally sound and personally effective ways.

Gunston looks forward to maintaining its status as an accredited, independent, secondary school. Of equal importance to the actual accreditation will be the growth and development of the school and its programs that will result from the self-study process.

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So grateful for their years of service

Faculty Milestones

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Christie Grabis

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Mark Wiening

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Catherine Cunningham

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David Henry

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Reid Henry

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Will Robinson

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Robert Fredland

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Ken Linn

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Mike Clemens

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Ned Southworth

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Weixing Shepardson

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Mike Kaylor

Ben Dize

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Anita Gruss

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Robert Fredland serves as Gunston's Director of Technology.

•by Robert Fredland

Technology at Gunston

This year has been a very busy one in the improvement of Gunston’s technology. Major software sys-

tems were added to improve many aspects of the school’s administrative and educa-tional capacities. Hardware was added in the classrooms and plans were developed to improve the school’s internet connec-tion and prepare for campus wide wireless

access. A number of infrastructure improvements were completed this year including the following:

Website RedesignA complete rewrite of the school’s website was finished. Every page was rewritten with new images, many provided

by Kelsh Wilson, an advertising firm hired to redesign the school’s print media. Dozens of new photo galleries depict-ing campus life were added and are continually updated. Online forms were redesigned and streamlined, and menu navigation was enhanced considerably. The school’s ability to communicate with every constituency was improved with e-notification adjustments. Like any good website, ours will continue to provide new and timely information about school events and individuals.

New Student Information SystemAfter struggling for a number of years with a student information and faculty gradebook system that was not

adequate for a school like ours, we moved all of our school records and grading procedures to a system hosted by an industry leader in educational and non-profit data management. The system includes admission, registrar, student billing, fundraising and gradebook modules allowing us to keep close track of individuals from first inquiry with the school right through graduation. The faculty gradebook is hosted at Blackbaud’s Boston data center making it avail-able to faculty from any internet connected computer. This significantly improves the faculty’s ability to stay up to the minute with grades and comments.

Curriculum Mapping SoftwareGunston prepared this year for its ten year accreditation from the Middle States Association of Colleges and

Schools. As part of this process, Gunston had to submit a detailed description of its curriculum. We used this op-portunity to carefully examine our current curriculum. To improve our ability to do so we installed a curriculum mapping software from Rubicon Corporation. It provides for a clear understanding of what is being taught in every course and encourages the sharing of that knowledge to improve every student’s academic experience. Every Gunston course is mapped and included in our curriculum database and all faculty have access to the complete database giving them detailed information as to what student’s have mastered in preceding courses. Common points of instruction within a student’s curriculum allow teachers to identify and coordinate major assignments.

Redesigned the LibraryA major effort to improve Gunston’s library began this year. The complete collection

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was sorted and duplicate and out of date materials were removed. We purchased a digital library management system from Follett, a leader in educational library management resources. The software has allowed us to begin creating an electronic catalog of all Gunston library resources. It also will improve our ability to stay current with digital resources and allow our students to better utilize the library by giving them online access to all digital content including ebooks.

Naviance – College CounselingThe Naviance software builds a student profile and course plan starting with the first day a student enrolls at Gun-

ston. College planning, including the college search, application, and financial aid process is made significantly easier and more likely to match a student to a college that meets his/her individual goals and aspirations. The data collected by Naviance over the years also gives us the ability to more accurately measure outcomes and improve college placement results.

Instructional ImprovementsPerhaps the most exciting change to Gunston’s technology this year was the addition of Juan Angarita in the newly

created position of Instructional Technology Coordinator. Juan leads the Technology Committee in the development of current and long-range instructional plans. He has already been instrumental in the introduction of new technol-ogy in the classroom and additional support and training for the faculty. With his help, two more classrooms were out-fitted with interactive touchboards, computers were added to the library and a new digital photography classroom was developed. His creativity and vision is certain to lead us in the right direction with innovative and effective technology.

Instructional Technology

During my first year as the Instruc-tional Technology Coordinator, I had the opportunity to cre-ate and work with an internal technology committee on the

development of our technology vision statement and our instructional technology implementation plan. As part of this process, we asked ourselves a simple question: How can we prepare our students to enter a society where technology literacy is a new basic skill? From this ques-tion, we identified the important steps to take in order to support our students and faculty in the integration of instructional technology on our campus.

We are well on our way. Throughout this school year, every photography course offered a digital component. Stu-dents learned digital capture with cameras, scanning objects and negative scanning, and photo shop image editing. Digital was the way students learned color theory and vision. In our Robotics course, students learned how to design, build, and program their own robots. Robotics also taught students how to take a complex problem, break it down into parts, and solve it through programming. In Spanish classes, students collaborated to create a News Broadcast by using Google documents and Mac multimedia tools. In addition, more Google class sites were created by faculty as a resource to provide support to our students in-side and outside the classroom.

Starting next year, our campus will be providing the student body with wireless Internet connectivity. With this resource in place, we are well on our way to provide our campus with the instructional technology elements to prepare our students and faculty to become flu-ent users of digital content, tech devices, collaborative and communication tools, audio and visual tools, learning systems, cloud computing, and social interaction tools. As we move forward I invite you to follow up our achievements on our technology tab at Gunston.org.

Juan Angarita serves as Gunston's Instructional Technology

Coordinator & Spanish Teacher.

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Arts Flourish at Gunston

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Arts Flourish at Gunston

Some Recent College/University Acceptances American UniversityAuburn UniversityBoston CollegeBowdoin CollegeCarnegie Mellon UniversityCatholic University of AmericaClark UniversityClemson UniversityCoastal Carolina UniversityCollege of CharlestonCornell UniversityDrexel UniversityEast Carolina UniversityEckerd CollegeElizabethtown CollegeFerrum CollegeFlorida Institute of TechnologyFranklin & Marshall CollegeFurman UniversityGeorgia Institute of TechnologyGettysburg CollegeHigh Point UniversityHobart & William Smith CollegesHofstra UniversityIowa State UniversityIthaca CollegeJacksonville University

James Madison UniversityJuniata CollegeLehigh UniversityLoyola University MarylandLynchburg CollegeMeredith CollegeMessiah CollegeMichigan State UniversityMount Saint Mary's UniversityNortheastern UniversityOld Dominion UniversityPalm Beach Atlantic UniversityRandolph-Macon CollegeRensselaer Polytechnic InstituteRochester Institute of TechnologySaint Joseph's UniversitySaint Louis UniversitySalisbury UniversitySarah Lawrence CollegeSeattle UniversitySouthern Methodist UniversitySt. John's College, AnnapolisSt. Mary's College of MarylandSwarthmore CollegeTemple UniversityTexas Christian UniversityTowson University

Tufts UniversityUnited States Naval AcademyUniversity of DaytonUniversity of DelawareUniversity of FindlayUniversity of Mary WashingtonUniversity of Maryland, Baltimore CountyUniversity of Maryland, College ParkUniversity of Maryland, College Park (School of Engineering)University of MichiganUniversity of PennsylvaniaUniversity of PittsburghUniversity of RichmondUniversity of San DiegoUniversity of South CarolinaUniversity of TexasUniversity of UtahUniversity of WashingtonUrsinus CollegeVirginia TechVirginia Wesleyan CollegeWashington CollegeWest Virginia UniversityWorcester Polytechnic Institute

Green & White Award RecipientsSamuel A. Middleton Award (Valedictorian): Tricia Athey

The Gunston Award: Tricia Athey

Leadership Award: Katherine Gross

Moore Award for Improvement: Morgan Bench

Marguerite Thomas Award (Community Service): Rowan Powell

Paul M. Long Award: Maddie Clemens

Clare Poussard Award: Philip Kenlon

Megan V. Batdorf Award: Jay Wegner

Athletics Awards: Joe Cusimano, Katie Weller

Art Award: Katherine Gross

Music Award: Brandon Walls

Theatre Award: Samantha Mathews

Science Award: Jack Liao

Mathematics Award: Angel Pan

Capt. John P. W. Vest Award (History): Taylor Leverage

Sandra Slacum Spears Award (English): Katherine Gross

Hila C. Ferguson Award (Literature): Emily Brookshire

Junior Symposium Award: Logan Leverage

Senior Paradigm Project Award: Jacqueline Gross, Brandon Walls

Marie W. Whittico Award (Latin): Maddie Clemens

Spanish Award: Tricia Athey

Rensselaer Medal: Shirley Liu

Washington College Book Award: Philip Kenlon

WROTC Scholarship: Taylor Leverage

Maryland Scholastic Awards: Tricia Athey & Taylor Leverage

2011-2012 Green & White Cup: Green Team

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Graduation “101”

Gunston’s perennially beautiful commencement ceremony was held on the banks of the Corsica River on Saturday, June 9. Bagpiper Robert Wallace led the pro-cessional, as the girls in white formal dresses carrying flower bouquets and boys

in blue blazers and khakis processed slowly into the graduation tent. Class President Charlie Fichtner opened the ceremony with a warm greeting, followed by the Class of 2012 each presenting their favorite quote. Brian Billick, current NFL game analyst for Fox and former Ravens’ coach, gave the commencement address, challenging the gradu-ates to live up to the obligation and promise of their new diplomas. “That diploma is a contract with far-reaching obligations…do for others what the people here have done for you. Pay it forward and live up to the obligation.”

“Our teachers have created a home away from home for many of us…. We have all benefitted from each of your creative methods and engaging styles of teaching, and most of all by your passion for

connecting with us as students and your commitment to seeing us succeed. I’m very grateful for all my teachers have given me – the challenges that have strengthened my faith, the discus-

sions that have broadened my perspective, and the friendships that I will hold on to for the rest of my life….

“I have seen us accomplish so much over our four years and have seen us grow in all areas of our life at Gunston, coming together as a class as we did so…. I hope that each of you will take from Gunston its greatest gifts: its community, values, and lessons learned inside and outside the classroom. You are equipped so well to tackle your plans for the future

and I’m excited to see how our lives turn out. I know that we will leave our own legacy stamped on the world with our God-given gifts, passions, and purposes.”

~from Tricia Athey’s Valedictorian Address at Green & White Awards

Paraphrasing a morning meeting quote from earlier in the school year, Mr. Lewis em-phasized the idea that “if you go looking for the roadmap of your life, you will not find it. It must be created.”

“Each of you is part of our school’s 100-year history, but you also make that history, and your future achievements will make us proud…. Focus on figuring out your strengths, pre-paring for the world you face, and fulfilling a need. We live in a world that truly needs you, and I am confident that you will rise to the challenge…. Class of 2012, you are on

your way to becoming the types of young men and women who will serve as transformative scholars, citizens, and leaders in our society. You will always be members of the Gunston family, so as family members, we say to you: do us proud, and be sure to come home to visit.”

~from Headmaster John Lewis’ Green & White Awards Address

Mark Wiening serves as Gunston's Dean of Students

& Music Chair.

Commencement Speaker Brian Billick

Matt Katz thanks his teacher, Weixing Shepardson, after the graduation ceremony.

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Front row: Emily Brookshire, Caroline Phipps, Rachel Downs, Morgan Bench, Tricia Athey, Katherine Gross, Jacqueline Gross, Danielle Leager, Samantha Mathews, Bonnie Bless, Kate Donaldson, Lindsay Gilbert, Katie Weller, Katie Hottel, Marie Maness, Catherine Davis, Rowan Powell,

Vicky Lao, Daisy Ying, Angel Pan. Back row: Assistant Head Christie Grabis, Speaker Brian Billick, George Wang, Brandon Walls, Charlie Fichtner, Joe Cusimano, Alex Young, Marcus

Zhang, Jake Mason, Nick Hoxter, Matt Katz, Bryan Schlosser, Jack Liao, Mark Ying, Dahong Huang, Taylor Leverage, Nick Bruscup, Headmaster John Lewis, Board Chair Stoney Duffey

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Cusimano

Shatters Record

& Becomes

Gunston’s

Career Scoring

Leader

•by Ned Southworth

Meet the man behind the mask...

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This past spring saw Joe Cusimano ’12 conclude one of the greatest lacrosse careers in Gunston history. Joe finished his senior year holding the career records for goals (205), assists (78) and total points (283), and was named Gunston’s Male Athlete of the Year.

Prior to his senior campaign, he was a member of the Class of 2012 Free State Top 44 All-star team, comprised of the best rising senior lacrosse players from across the state of Maryland. One of only three Eastern Shore seniors named to the team, Joe was selected on the basis of his performance at an invitation-only tryout earlier in the month. His 3 point performance dur-ing the game (1 goal and 2 assists), caught the eye of college scouts from around the country and earned him an invitation to visit Towson University to tryout for the prestigious Warrior 40, a showcase event in which the top 40 lacrosse players in the country compete. “I’m very happy to have made the team” commented Cusimano, “it makes me feel like all of my hard work over the years has paid off.”

The Free State Top 44 honor is simply one in the long string of Joe’s accomplishments during his time as an athlete for the Herons. Recently voted Conference Player of the Year for Lacrosse by the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference (E.S.I.A.C.) coaches, he was named to the all-conference 1st team for 2012 and 2011, to the 2nd team in 2010, and was a member of the all-tournament team in 2012, 2011, and 2010. In the Maryland Independent Lacrosse League (MILL), Joe was a two-time 2nd team all-conference selection and a member of the 1st team in 2011. Additionally, he was chosen as the MILL’s winner of the inaugural Bob Scott Award, a new US Lacrosse award given in honor of former Johns Hopkins University coach Bob Scott, for the “…player in each area who goes above and beyond in service to his team, school, and community. This player exemplifies the fundamentals of the game of lacrosse, is always working hard to improve his game and is a leader amongst his teammates both on and off the field [and]… like Bob Scott, has a true passion and love for the game.”

In addition to the time he spends as a player, Joe served this past spring as a volunteer assis-tant coach for the only Centreville U13 boys’ lacrosse team to win its conference championship playing in the highly competitive Anne Arundel County youth lacrosse league. He has a great rapport with the players and has taught them a great deal about the nuances of the game. Herons varsity lacrosse coach Ned Southworth had this to say, “Joe has really been a tremendous asset to our program during his career. His work ethic, attitude, and on-field performance are of the highest caliber. This year Joe has been asked shift gears a bit, contributing more on the defen-sive end of the field. So now in addition to averaging over 5 goals per game as our main scoring threat, Joe has become the leader of our man-down unit and our best takeaway defender. Not many lacrosse players have that type of versatility. Joe is simply a phenomenal talent and it has been my pleasure to work with him these past four years.”

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Good Sports

Crew Team—FallCoaches' AwardsSportsmanship Award: Nick Bruscup

Sailing Team—FallCoaches' AwardsSportsmanship Award: Morgan BenchTeam MVP: Shane WetmoreMost Improved: RJ Baldwin

Varsity Field HockeyE.S.I.A.C. Awards1st team All-Conference: Katie Weller, Olivia Keene 2nd team All-Conference: Maddie Clemens, Ally Weller, Marie ManessHonorable Mention All-Conference: Lindsay GilbertAll-Tournament Team: Olivia KeeneCoaches' AwardsSportsmanship Award: Marie ManessMSHSFHCA Senior All-Star: Katie Weller

Varsity Men’s SoccerE.S.I.A.C. Awards1st Team All-Conference: Nick Hoxter2nd Team All-Conference: Alex YoungHonorable Mention All-Conference: Jake Mason, Dan LohrAll-Tournament Team: Avery ZuberCoaches' AwardsSportsmanship Award: David Savage

Varsity Women’s SoccerE.S.I.A.C. Awards2nd Team All-Conference: Meghan Moorhouse, Trish Athey, Anne AgeeCoaches' AwardsSportsmanship Award: Trish AtheyMost Improved: Melanie BashamTeam MVP: Meghan MoorhouseCoach of the Year: Robin Powell

J.V. Men’s Basketball TeamCoaches' AwardsSportsmanship Award: Liam LianUnsung Hero: Jimmy YeMost Improved: Nathan SimmonsTeam MVP: Tyler KormanMen’s Basketball TeamE.S.I.A.C. Awards2nd Team All-Conference: Jason Hong All-Tournament Team: Avery Zuber Coaches' AwardsSportsmanship Award: Taylor LeverageMVP Offense: Jason HongMVP Defense: Mark YingUnsung Hero: Avery ZuberDedication and Drive Award: Bo Schurr

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Women’s Basketball TeamE.S.I.A.C. AwardsHonorable Mention: Olivia KeeneAll-Tournament Team: Trish AtheyCoaches' AwardsSportsmanship Award: Lindsay GilbertMost Improved: Meghan MoorhouseTeam MVP: Olivia Keene

Women’s LacrosseOverall Record: 11-5E.S.I.A.C. Awards 1st Team All-Conference: Olivia Keene, Katie Weller 2nd Team All-Conference: Trish Athey, Lindsay Gil-bert, Katie Hottel All-Tournament Team: Katie HottelC.A.L.L. Awards 1st Team: Trish Athey, Lindsay Gilbert 2nd Team: Katie Hottel, Olivia Keene, Kat Rhodes, Katie WellerCoaches’ Awards Team MVP: Katie Weller Sportsmanship Award: Trish Athey MVP Offense: Lindsay Gilbert MVP Defense: Olivia Keene Unsung Hero: Ally Weller

Men’s LacrosseE.S.I.A.C. Awards 1st Team All-Conference: Joe Cusimano 2nd Team All-Conference: Charlie Fichtner, Alex Young

Honorable Mention: Conner Hecht, Nick Hoxter Coach of the Year: Ned Southworth Player of the Year: Joe Cusimano All-Tournament Team: Joe Cusimano M.I.L.L. Awards2nd Team All-Conference: Joe Cusimano Bob Scott Award: Joe CusimanoCoaches’ Awards Sportsmanship Award: Charlie Fichtner MVP Defense: Charlie Fichtner MVP Offense: Joe Cusimano Most Improved: Andy Camp Team MVP: Joe Cusimano

Crew Team—SpringCoaches’ Awards Most Improved: Taylor Leverage Sportsmanship Award: Claire Ingersoll

Sailing Team—SpringCoaches’ Awards Sportsmanship Award: Gerry Inglesby Team MVP: Morgan Bench Most Improved: Tia Johnston Sailing Excellence: Mary Beth Parkerson

Tennis Team Overall Record: 9-0E.S.I.A.C. AwardsTournament Champions Boys’ Singles Champion: Avery ZuberCoaches’ Awards Sportsmanship Award: Maddie Clemens Most Improved: Philip Kenlon Team MVP: Maddie Clemens, Dylan Ferrell, DaHong Huang, Matt Katz, Philip Kenlon, Bryan Schlosser, Marcus Zhang, Avery Zuber

Anita Gruss serves as Gunston's Athletic Director & Transportation Coordinator.

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2012 Athletic Hall of Fame

In recognition of Gunston athletes, coaches and administrators, who, through their accomplishments, have brought pride and distinction to our school and community, we proudly introduce The Gunston School Athletic Hall of Fame. Congratulations to the following 2012 Hall of Fame Inductees, who were honored at the Spring Sports'

Awards Banquet in May:

Sally LaMotte Crane 1969-1973 Field Hockey, Basketball, LacrosseOn the field hockey turf, Sally LaMotte’s skills were amazing—so much so that after graduating from Gunston and moving on to college, she made the University of North Carolina’s field hockey team as a FR. In college, her playing position shifted from halfback to offensive wing. She felt that Gunston really prepared her well, academi-cally and athletically; for this she is grateful. Sally also played on Gunston’s basketball team and lacrosse team. She resides in Wiscasset, Maine with her husband.

Anita Gruss 1978-present Athletic Director, All-Aorund CoachAlthough she was here without a gym, Anita Gruss coached field hockey, basketball, softball, lacrosse and tennis. During the transition to Gunston Day School, Anita revised the athletics mission and policies, and oversaw the development of the men’s, women’s and coed teams. She developed the new sports' programs for golf, women’s soccer, swimming and crew, and not only coached the first E.S.I.A.C. Gunston field hockey team, but also the first conference and tournament title in 2000. She was named Coach of the Year for E.S.I.A.C. field hockey in 2000 and 2002; a founding member of the E.S.I.A.C. conference; and a member, regional representative and board member of the Maryland State Field Hockey High School Coaches Association. Anita continues to work at Gunston managing the athletics program.

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Jane Johnston 1977-1980 Field Hockey, Basketball, Softball, Sailing, EquestrianJane Johnston was known at Gunston for being agile and having good ball and foot speed. She was a great team member and always competed for herself, her team and her school. She was an outstanding athlete with above average skills in every athletic endeavor that she pursued. Jane lives in San Francisco, California with her daughter.

Tricia Davidson Jordan 1990-1994Field Hockey, Basketball, Lacrosse

For four years, Tricia Davidson competed in field hockey, basketball and lacrosse at Gun-ston, which led to her winning the Athletic Award at graduation. She received MVP Hon-ors in all three sports; scored over 100 goals in lacrosse; and was the green team captain her senior year. Tricia lives with her husband and daughter on Kent Island where they run their own business.

P.A. Keating, B.H.S.I. 1961-1964, 1971-1979, 1995– 1996Equestrian Coach, Instructor, Manager & All-Around HorsemanP.A. Keating came to Gunston at age 18. She was hand-picked by Aunt Mary Middleton who traveled to England to hire her. Having won a pony club scholarship to Porlock Vale Riding School, it was there that she met Ameri-can students who persuaded her to move to the U.S. and make Gunston her home. Even at her young age, she was more than qualified to take charge of the riding pro-gram. She taught her students to respect and love the sport of riding, all the while managing Gunston’s riders, barn, horses, pastures and many other responsibilities. P.A. Keating resides in Centreville, Maryland a few miles from Gunston.

Paul M. Long, Headmaster 1967-1986 A loyal supporter of Gunston Athletics throughout his reign as HeadmasterPaul Long has always been a huge supporter of Gunston Athletics. He and his wife purchased (out of their own pockets) a fleet of Sunfish sailboats, and he oversaw the building of the Gunston boathouse and tennis courts. Along with Robert Copper, he built Heron field and introduced field sports such as field hockey, lacrosse and softball. He also introduced riflery and coached softball. Mr. Long lives in Centrev-ille, Maryland with his wife Dickie, a few miles from Gunston.

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Bay Studies 2012

Measured by surveys and “word of mouth” feedback, it seems that both students and faculty returned pleased by their Bay Studies excursions. Remarks on these experiences often highlighted the week’s opportunities to bond with friends and teachers, the joys of camping and being outdoors and a sense of pride in “surviving”

the various mental and often physical challenges set by each of the programs.Such feedback speaks highly of the Chesapeake Bay Studies program’s success here at Gunston—the purpose of

which has been to provide students with a sense of place through investigative, hands-on challenges and out-of-the-classroom learning. These goals will remain priorities for coming years as Gunston’s Bay Studies offerings continue to provide practical knowledge and skills in the fields of science, history and culture all the while taking advantage of the natural beauty that surrounds us and the fascinating heritage that has “shaped” the Bay area.

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'"It was the best Bay Studies I have done yet!"

"Echo Hill is fantastic! Amazing!"

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Ms. Anna Norton, Catherine Davis, Hannah (Sultana instructor), Miss Emma Paz and Olivia Keene enjoying the camp fireside

Jason Hong and Conner Sebreny admiring a horseshoe crab on board Echo Hill

Nick Bruscup reeling in a catfish

during a kayaking trip

Chloe Meyerhoff, Elizabeth Davis, Hannah (Sultana instructor), Nick Bruscup, Olivia Keene, Miss Emma

Paz, Alex Kukorowski, John (Sultana instructor), Anne Agee, Catherine Davis,

Melanie Basham, Morgan Bench

A Week of Adventures & Experiential Learning

This year’s Bay Studies program line-up included:

ӫ Canoeing River Habitats • the study of life in different

habitats via canoe ӫ Chesapeake Agriculture

• exposure to farming practices and the planting of the new Gunston Community Garden

ӫ CBF: Fox Island • connection with the outdoors’

marsh ecosystem and appreciation for seafood

ӫ Echo Hill • science, history & culture on

board two beautiful skipjacks ӫ History & Culture

• excursions to museums, plantations & other cultural venues

ӫ Mission: Chesapeake Bay • design and construction of rockets

as modern methods to study land use/changes

ӫ Outward Bound • primitive camping and team-

building activities while hiking ӫ Potomac Odyssey

• intense biking and white water rafting bonding experiences

ӫ Sultana Kayaking • luxurious camping and kayaking

at fresh/saltwater sites to observe biodiversity

ӫ YSOP • community service geared to serve

the homeless of Washington D.C.

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Kindergarteners through eighth graders in ecology classes were outdoors exploring various ecosystems, observing wildlife, conducting experiments and creating natural works of art. Middle school students in the philosophy classes explored some of the great questions philosophers have pondered for thousands of years and discussed issues such as

“How do you know who your friends are?” Several students participated in the National History Day competition after four months of research and product development. A yoga and mindfulness class helped students develop the social and emotional skills to reduce stress and anxiety and lead healthier and happier lives. The 2012/2013 Think Tank en-richment program will continue to offer outdoor, nature-based ecology classes and philosophy as well as a music class

and creative writing class this fall. We are also offering an outdoor pre-school class for 3, 4 and 5 year olds.

For Think Tank session details and updates check out our website at: www.gunston.org/thinktank. Parents are able to register online for The Think Tank classes, and reduced rates are offered to early registrants. Bus transportation is provided by the Queen Anne’s County schools.

Stop by if you are in the neighborhood at 3:45, when the kids arrive at Gunston for The Think Tank. It’s wonderful to hear their laughter and enthusiasm as they race off to class and then venture out to explore the stream, seine the river and collect bugs. You will see that ex-citement for learning continues here at Gunston after the big kids go home.

The Think Tank Enrichment Program

In an effort to reach out to the community and bring local people onto its beautiful campus to utilize the facilities in the off-hours, Gunston launched The Think Tank in the fall of 2011. The Think Tank is an exciting enrichment program for local children from Kindergarten through high school. Its goal is to offer interesting, rigorous, activ-

ity-based classes that are fun to young people looking for unique and challenging experiences. Seventy five young boys and girls from ages 4-14 participated in The Think Tank in the fall, winter and spring of its first year. The program’s successful initiation means we are gearing up for the 2012/2013 school year, which kicks off September 24th.

Lee Franklin, Director of The Think Tank

Eco Explorers

Little Adventurers

Philosophy

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Counselor Sam Mathews '12 works with shipmates Sam LeCrone & Sam Messier.

Gunston Summer Programs Soar through the Summer

Summer activity is not new to Gunston, as camps have existed on Gunston’s campus many times over our 100-year history. For 2012 we renewed

our commitment to host summer programs to our 32-acre waterfront campus. Summer Program Director Amy Gross-Kehoe remained on board to plan, tweak and ex-pand on last year’s successful programs. Our motto is

“something for everyone 6-18,” and it is true! This year’s day camp and academic programs ran for 8 weeks through June, July and August. Over 100 local children and teens participated in numerous programs.

It is well known that any program is only as good as its leaders, and our camps are lead by a variety of excellent staff and volunteers, including Gunston friends, coaches, students and recent grads. This summer’s staff includes Katherine Gross ‘12, and Nick Bruscup ‘12 heading up Pulling Together Rowing. They are assisted by Garrett Miller ‘14 and John Panor ‘14. Summer Fun & Sports is led by Sam Mathews ‘12, Jay Wegner ‘13 and Andy Grabis (St. Andrews ‘13). These counselors led children in games and activities that take advantage of all we have to offer on campus, from the Gym and fields to the canoes at the Waterfront.

New this year, Try Tennis, featured Gun-ston varsity coach Jim Orange assisted by Matt Katz ‘12. The camp staff’s skills, energy, and dedication to the programs re-sulted in smiles ga-lore and numerous repeat campers! Also new this year, technology camps involving popular Lego toys includ-ing Collision Cars and Wacky Wheels. Popular academic programs include the SAT prep class with The Princeton Review and Algebra I prep class with Gunston’s Mike Cle-mens. Also for teens, Counselor–in–Training has young teens apprentice with our more experienced staff for a week at a time.

Popular again this year was Water, Wonder & Wetlands, an environmental science program designed around our direct access to the Corsica River and well-equipped Biol-ogy lab. Campers ages 6-14 observe, collect and scrutinize flora and fauna from the river and the shore. Wet feet re-

quired, with children canoeing, collecting, releasing and learning to measure oxygen levels in the river.

Those who are here this summer look forward to see-ing the same smiles and laughter all summer long for years to come.

•by Amy Gross-Kehoe

Counselors Andy Grabis & Sam Mathews '12 with campers Logan Ingram, Drew Judkins, Sam LeCrone, Carter Perez & Sam Messier.

Campers tiedye their own shirts each week: Caroline Taylor, Ryan McCann, Dakota Eierman, Bryan McKay(back), Katherine Pagano, Merrick Kehoe & Emily Gray

Educator Liz Houser and the enthusiastic group of Campers at Water, Wonder & Wetlands!

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Friday, October 19

Saturday, October 20

Country Fair 10 AM–2 PMHayrides, Pumpkin patch, Chili cookoff, Dog show, BBQ, Pie eating, Pony rides, Cornhole, Sack races, Jump rope races, Bake sale, Vendor booths, Face/Pumpkin painting, Cake walk, Cash raffle, Moon bounce, Games, Popcorn, Cotton candy & much more!

11 AM–2 PM Concert by Chester River Runoff

Scholarship Cash Raffle Details...Tickets on sale now for $20! During Country Fair, 98 cash prizes will be awarded, rang-ing from $25 to $100 to $500, with a grand prize of $2,000. Only 1,000 tickets are being sold and must be purchased in advance of the event; you do not need to be present to win. Purchase tickets online at www.gunston.org or call 410.758.0620.

Country Fair & Alumni Weekend

Unforgettable...Touching...Pivotal...Historic. These are just a few of the words being used to describe this fall's Country Fair & Alumni Weekend. Uniting the Gunston community near and far on October 19–20 are the following events:

Golf Outing, Chester River Yacht & Country Club8 AM Registration/Breakfast • 9 AM Shotgun Start • Lunch/Awards to followEntry Fee: $125 per personRegister: www.gunston.org, 410.758.0620 x110, nsouthworth@gunston.org

5k Run/Walk benefiting Purple Heart Recipient Adam Jacquet ('09)7 AM Registration • 8 AM Welcome/Flag Salute • 8:15 AM 5k Run/Walk 9 AM Fun Run, ages 12 & under • Breakfast/Awards to follow Register: www.active.com • 5k Entry: $25 • Fun Run Entry: $5100% of race proceeds goes towards expenses for Adam's recovery; additional donations can be made online and at the event.

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Alumni Dinner at the Headmaster's Home4:30 PM RSVP: rsvp@gunston.org, 410.758.0620 x209

Celebrate Gunston's Second Century Campaign Launch3 PMFor more information, visit www.gunston.org/october20.

Dedication of the Dock, in memory of Molly EverdellJoin Tony and Sarah Everdell as we remember Molly Everdell during a special dock dedication ceremony at 2 PM. Reception to follow. RSVP: rsvp@gunston.org, www.gunston.org/october20, 410.758.0620 x209

For more information about this exciting weekend, including a detailed schedule of events, visit www.gunston.org.

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Alumni Class Notes

1949Deb Pettit Myers has very fond memories of her two years at Gunston. She writes that she is very grateful for “Aunt Mary’s amazingness and what her school did for me.”

1969Mary Ford Finkeldei reports that she and her hus-band, Mark have been in Wichita, KS since 1974. They have five children and 10 grandchildren. Mary would love to know where her classmates are and what they are doing.

1972Anne W. Brown is working as a health coach, and invites her classmates to check out her website at www.full-life-potential.com.

1973Debra Kaden recently returned from Maun, Botswa-na, Africa, where she spent six weeks volunteering for M.A.W.S. (Maun Animal Welfare Society) spaying and neutering dogs (and a few cats) hoping to help end the overpopulation of unsterilized dogs. Debra de-scribes her experience as “an amazing, life changing journey.”

1975Laird Burnham Larrimore writes that she worked for Loyola Savings and Loan for 11 years before becom-ing a Yacht Broker with Oxford Boatyard Yacht Sales. Laird writes that she “married in 1995 and after the birth of our daughter Katie in 1998, I continued as the closing agent and office manager so as to allow me more time with Katie. Katie will be entering Gunston for the 2012-2013 year! It was a little different in my day. I was a boarding student, we were an all girls school, and horses were my passion. It was the school having horses that brought me there. I do remember the Drivers’ Ed teacher not liking the girls who rode, as we had class after mucking the stalls. We were a little ripe every time we arrived. We were also, to his dismay, the best drivers. Perhaps it was all the farm work and driving tractors.”

1978Mitzi Hooker Vanderbyl reports that she has had a varied career path having had jobs at Pizza Hut, Pee-bles Department Store, Easton Bowling Alley, Apple-bee’s Restaurant, Pepperjacks Restaurant, Time Out Tap And Grill Restaurant, and currently Acme Market in Easton.

1980Catherine Rodgers Giussani writes about travel in Europe and welcomes visitors from Gunston. Learn more at http://www.examiner.com/europe-travel-in-national/catherine-rodgers-giussani. Catherine reports that she has “too many memories of Gunston to name! Among her favorite memories are arriving on our family’s Chesapeake Bay trawler and running up the banks of the Corsica to find my friends for Senior Year; being taken blindfolded by the junior class with the rest of senior class for a candle lighting departure ceremony; after a lifetime of terrible math classes finally reaching the point of learning alge-bra thanks to Mr. Valliant; learning how to fly a kite with Mr. Everdell; learning how to give presentations (and donations!) with Mrs. Everdell; laughing with my roommates to the sound of the Sugar Hill Gang.” Catherine welcomes all Gunston students and alumni visiting Italy.

1983Pennie Sipes is currently enrolled at Norfolk State

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University. Pennie is a Family Service Advocate for Head Start in Virginia Beach, Va.

A generous gift from Susie Konkel recently allowed the Portland Stage theater company to create its The-ater for Kids program, which “strives to give children in the Portland, ME area access to experiences that teach theater and literacy, encourage creativity and spontaneity, and engage in active participation and collaboration.” Through its “Play Me a Story Pro-gram” and summer and vacation week theater camps, Theater for Kids at Portland Stage works tirelessly to bring children, books and theater together, inspir-ing them to approach literature and theater from a new perspective.

1986Rosemary Lynne Suggs is currently working at Saint Gregory the Great School as a teacher assistant while working toward her teaching degree.

1987Maria Symes Keil went back to school 4 years ago and in November graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Health Care Management. She has started her own business as a caregiver/case manager.

Maria Van Doren Mason opened a home daycare in the fall of 2007 and continues to enjoy the flexibil-ity that owning a home daycare allows. She writes, “I remember so many wonderful things about Gunston. The bell that would tell us what class was next and when meals were served. We lived by the sound of that bell. I remember the horses at the barn and having fun my freshman year taking horseback lessons and sailing lessons with Mr. Everdell. “ Maria has many fond memories of Mr. and Mrs. Everdell and wishes them all the best in their retirement.

1988Trina Grissom runs her own addictions practice in Ridgefield, CT called Addictions Advising, LLC as well as an on the side baking business called Southern Comfort Desserts. She writes, “I live with my 11 year old son Connor who is the true joy in my life!”

Cas Schwabe-Lutton continues to run her own juice company in Kaua’i, Hawaii. Akamai Juice Company provides delicious vegetable and fruit juices utilizing

only the best local ingredients. Visit www.akamaijuice.com to learn more and connect with Cas.

1996Emily Garite Stogsdill got married in 2002 and has two beautiful little girls. Emily reports that she is a stay at home mother while her husband has started a coffee roasting business named after their oldest daughter, Alana. Emily and her family reside in Los Angeles.

2000Morgan Baker recently visited Belgium for a month through the Kent County Rotary Club and has been the Branch Manager at Chesapeake Bank for the last year.

2001Chrissie Terpeluk Parker and her husband, Captain Jeffrey D. Parker, Jr, USMC, welcomed their son, Jeffrey David Parker III (“Trey”), on October 31, 2011. Chrissie, Jeff, and Trey live in San Clemente, California.

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2002Nick Kingery is currently in the United States Air Force and is stationed at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma.

2004Nancy Larson received an MS in Engineering (Civil) in 2010 from the University of Texas at Austin and decided to stay on to pursue her PhD. Nancy writes,

“I am currently working on a PhD in Structural Engi-neering and planning on graduating spring/summer 2013.”

Megan Moore has recently completed her first year as head women’s lacrosse coach at Emerson Col-lege in Boston, guiding the Lions to an 8-7 record and a berth in the GNAC (Great Northeast Athletic Conference) semifinals. Prior to joining Emerson, Megan spent two years as the chief assistant coach at Washington & Lee University and one season as an assistant coach at Dickinson College. In a prepared statement, Emerson Athletic Director, Kristin Par-nell said, “We’re excited to have Megan join the Lion staff as she brings a level of the sport that we look for in all of our coaches. Her history of success both on the field and in the coaching capacity made her a perfect candidate to lead our program in the upcom-ing 2012 spring season.” While on the Washington & Lee coaching staff, Megan helped the team reach a No. 11 national ranking and the NCAA regional semifinals in 2011. The offense she oversaw posted 15.35 goals per game in 2011 and 13.32 goals in 2010. Washington & Lee won back-to-back Old Dominion Athletic Conference championships and advanced to the NCAA Division III tournament. Megan, a 2008 graduate of Gettysburg College, was an integral part of a Bullets program that won two Centennial Con-ference championships and made four NCAA appear-ances. Megan was a member of the 2006 team that went 21-1 and lost in the national championship game to The College of New Jersey. Megan was a three-time All-Centennial midfielder, and earned IWLCA All-America honors in her senior season. She was named to the NCAA All-Tournament team for her perfor-mances in the Final Four in 2006 and 2007, and she served as senior captain in 2008. Megan is currently enrolled in Emerson’s MFA program in creative writ-ing with a concentration in fiction.

2005Kathleen E. Wooten has joined the law firm of Raisin & Wooten, LLC as an attorney. She intends to prac-tice in the areas of Real Estate and Estates and Trusts. Kathleen passed the Maryland Bar exam in February and was admitted to the Maryland Bar in a ceremony at the Court of Appeals of Maryland in Annapolis on June 20, 2012. Kathleen graduated magna cum laude from The University of Baltimore Law School, and cum laude from James Madison University. During law school, Kathleen interned or clerked for the follow-ing firms: Miles & Stockbridge, P.C., Neuberger, Quinn, Gielem, Rubin & Gibber, P.A. and Fedder and Garten, P.A.

2006Tess Jones Hogans writes “My husband Matthew and I are thrilled to announce the arrival of our healthy baby girl, Marian Irene Elisabeth Hogans. She was

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born at 9:51 in the morning on March 30th 2012, and weighed 8lbs 8oz. Her godparents are Shelley Lippincott (class of 2007) and Noel Mueller.

Katie Easter recently finished two years of teaching high school Spanish in Colorado Springs with Teach For America and has now moved to Utah to be a ski instructor this upcoming winter season. Katie writes,

“my teaching experience was really fascinating, eye-opening, and challenging. I learned so much about myself and the public education system and even though I’m leaving the teaching field for now, I will definitely stay involved in the movement to improve the educational opportunities for the under-served in our country. And, of course, I have realized how much I owe to my high school teachers (thanks!).”

Alexandra Lee Terpeluk graduated from The Cockrell School of Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin in May 2012 with a Master of Science in Civil Engineering. She received a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Magna Cum Laude, from Villa-nova University in 2010.

2007Grace Stubee moved to Sydney, Australia and have been working for a non-profit organization that raises awareness for the issue of youth homelessness.

Grace Babcock graduated from Moravian College in Bethlehem, PA with a B.A. in Religion in May of 2011. She is currently a member of the Episcopal Ser-vice Corps, where she will be serving one year in San Francisco. She runs a shelter library, among other programs, at Episcopal Community Services. Grace resides in Berkeley, CA and thinks fondly of her days at Gunston.

Jason Wharton married Bethany Boyer on March 17, 2012 at Antioch Church in Annapolis. Jason’s mater-nal uncle, the Reverend David Wright, officiated. Ja-son and Bethany are living in Grasonville, Maryland.

2008Peter Long Terpeluk graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, Summa Cum Laude, with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical & Biomolecular Engineer-ing. While at Penn, he was president of the College Republicans and the Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society. Peter is currently working for Johnson &

Johnson in Southern California as an associate ana-lyst in their Global Operations Leadership Develop-ment program.

2009Adam Jacquet writes “I attended college for one year, trying to apply to the Naval Academy, but I was not accepted; I enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. I finished boot camp, survived Military Com-bat Training (MCT is only mandatory for the Marine Corps), and finished communication school, earning my place as a Field Radio Operator. I was assigned to V1/3 in Kaneohe Bay, HI, and deployed with them to Garmsir, Helmand Province, Afghanistan. There I was struck by an IED, flew to the States, earned a Purple Heart medal, and am currently recovering from my severe and traumatic wounds hoping to be well and healed soon.”

Emily Strong was a featured soloist in the United States Naval Academy’s annual Halloween/All Saints Day Concert. Emily portrayed Christine in the

“Phantom of the Opera” segment. The rest of her year was quite busy as the Naval Academy Women’s Glee Club participated in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade in New York City, and then followed that up with a tour of California and Hawaii in the spring.

Nate Hoxter is attending West Virginia University and studying Landscape Architecture.

2010Dylan Blades is studying Finance and International Business at St Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, PA.

Taylor Maykranz is a member of the Tufts University crew team where she held the stroke seat, setting the

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Ned Southworth serves as Gunston's Director of

Institutional Advancement.

pace and rhythm for her boat. Tufts participated in three head races during the fall 2011 season with each race between 5000-6000 meters.

Andrew Sheahan made Dean’s List for the fall 2011 semester at Coastal Carolina University.

A large Gunston contingent made the trip to Freder-icksburg, VA last April to watch Maggie Nunn’s Uni-versity of Mary Washington Eagles take on Eleanora Keene ’11 and the rest of the Quakers from Guildford College. Maggie scored 1 goal in a comfortable 21-3 UMW victory. Among the spectators were Director of Athletics Anita Gruss, Varsity Women’s Lacrosse coach Robert Fredland, the Meyerhoff family, the Nunn family, and the Crawford-Keene family, as well as Lindsay Gilbert ’12, Katie Hottel ’12, Olivia Keene ’13 and Cole Meyerhoff ’11.

2011Eleanora Keene was named to the NCAA Division III Women’s Lacrosse All-Rookie Squad. Eleanora just completed her freshman year at Guilford College where she earned First Team All-Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) recognition after leading the league with a school-record and confer-ence-best 128 draw controls. Eleanora has more than doubled Guilford’s former school record of 57 and already ranks fourth among Guilford’s career leaders. She also topped Guilford’s freshmen with 31 points on 27 goals and four assists, which ranked fourth among Quakers’ scoring leaders. Eleanora picked up a school-record of 17 draw controls in her first col-lege game, a 17-16 Quakers’ win at Berry College on February 18. The game marked one of four in which she had at least 10 draw controls. She also scored a career-high five points in the contest on four goals and an assist. In the Quakers’ March 21 ODAC win over Sweet Briar College, Eleanora also scored four times. She helped the Quakers to an 11-7 overall record, 7-2 in the league. Both marks set Guilford standards for wins in a season and are among the 18 school records tied or broken this year. The Quakers shared second place in the ODAC’s regular- season standings and reached the league tournament semifi-nals for the first time since 1992, Guilford’s first year in the conference. Eleanora was a key player in that success with her ability to get possession. Eleanora will be playing in the Women’s Lake Placid Lacrosse Tournament in August.

Katie Eales was accepted to the University of Queensland for a Bachelor’s of Applied Science in Veterinary Science.

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The Heron Fund 2011–2012

Leadership GivingThe Mary Middleton Society

($10,000 and above)Mr. and Mrs. James A. ClausonThe CPB FoundationMr. and Mrs. Harry J. Duffey III ’54Mr. E. Mitchell Fry, Jr.The Salmon Foundation, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Leo Staurulakis

The Eastern Shore Club($5,000-$9,999)

David Winton Bell FoundationDr. and Mrs. Frederick T. LohrMrs. Marilyn MeyerhoffMr. and Mrs. James D. Wright

The 1911 Council($1,000-$4,999)

Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Batza, Jr.Carl Forstmann Memorial Foundation, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Cusimano, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Donald P. GrossMr. Alan F. JohnsonDr. and Mrs. Dudley KatzMr. and Mrs. Frank D. KenlonMs. Kathleen A. KurtzMr. and Mrs. Yongge LaoMr. John A. Lewis IV and Dr. Laurie Reider LewisMs. Linn Young Lyford ’70Mr. and Mrs. James C. Malaro, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Jack MeyerhoffMr. and Mrs. D. Bruce RogersMr. James E. Rutledge and Mrs. Amanda Duffey Rutledge ’52Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. ShoemakerMrs. Alexandra C. TottenMr. and Mrs. James M. VermilyeMr. and Mrs. Dale A. Wegner

The Headmaster’s Circle($500-$999)

AnonymousDr. and Mrs. Trent A. CampMr. Charles T. CaputeMrs. Priscilla C. CooperMr. and Mrs. Ethan D. DettmerMr. and Mrs. John W. DillonMr. Norman W. Durham and Mrs. Emilie Middleton Durham ’43

Mr. and Mrs. Mark M. FreestateMr. and Mrs. Charles C. FichtnerMr. and Mrs. Andrew J. GrabisMr. and Mrs. Fred H. JohnsonMr. Chuck KarlanMr. Ted A. Kukorowski and Dr. Kimberly Ann OsterMr. and Mrs. Robert M. MathewsMr. and Mrs. Michael F. PohlenMr. John PriceMr. Leo J. Rocca and Mrs. Christine Smith Rocca ’54Mr. M. Neil Brownawell and Mrs. Jean W. Scheffenacker-Brownawell ’79Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. ScheltsVector Data Systems LLC

The Corsica Fellows ($100-$499)

Mr. John F. Babcock and The Reverend Lori BabcockMs. Meggan L. Batza ’91 Mrs. Carter Middleton BondMrs. Jessie E. BrowneMr. Kimberlin P. Butcher and Mrs. Helen N. Butcher ’75Mr. and Mrs. Christopher CampbellMr. and Mrs. Tyler CampbellMr. and Mrs. Michael D. ClemensMr. and Mrs. Larry CovellMrs. Catherine Cunningham

Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. CurranMr. and Mrs. Ernest A. Darling, Jr.Ms. Patricia W. DeitzMr. Michal H. Dickinson and Ms. Franchesa Profaci-DickinsonMr. N. Benjamin Dize III and The Reverend Karen DizeMr. Robert H. Drysdale and Dr. Elizabeth D. CallahanMr. Andrew F. Eble and Dr. Barbara Ann KellyMr. Thomas B. EliasonMr. and Mrs. John J. Evans, Sr.Mr. and Mrs. Preston EverdellMr. and Mrs. James V. FinnissMs. Frances B. FirthMr. and Mrs. Robert E. FredlandDrs. Scott and Cathy FriedmanMr. and Mrs. Edward S. GillespieMr. and Mrs. James E. GillespieGretchen V. & Samuel M. Feldman Private FoundationMr. and Mrs. Alan R. GriffithMs. Mary Seegers GrotheMs. Anita L. GrussDr. and Mrs. Ross I. HeismanMr. and Mrs. John C. Hill, IIIMr. Arthur S. Hock and Mrs. Kathleen Baumann Hock ’75Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Hopkins, Jr.Mrs. Elizabeth W. Hopkins

HighlightsConstituency Group Donors Amount Alumni 48 $ 41,915Current Parents (P) 26 $ 20,490Faculty & Staff (F&S) 18 $ 4,181Former Faculty & Staff (FF&S) 22 $ 3,450Former Trustees (FT) 15 $ 3,230Foundations 8 $151,250Friends (F) 39 $ 16,653Grandparents (GP) 16 $ 7,840Parents of Alumni (PA) 53 $103,510Total 245 $352,519

Trustees* (T) 14 $112,007*Contributions already included as part of their primary constituent group

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Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan L. JonesMr. Douglas KlieverMr. and Mrs. William W. KlingDr. John P. Knud-HansenMr. Kim LeathermanMr. and Mrs. John A. Lewis IIIMr. and Mrs. Paul M. LongMr. and Mrs. William Marshall Mrs. Ann Lohmann MateerMs. Jan C. MattinglyMr. and Mrs. James McCormickMr. and Mrs. Andrew R. McCownMr. and Mrs. Andrew L. McLeanMs. Stephanie W. McLennanMr. Drew McMullen and Ms. Marie C. GervaisMr. Glenn W. MichaelThe Mid Shore Community FoundationMrs. Louise (Lee) Klotz Middleton ’73Morgan StanleyMrs. Hilda F. MorrisMr. and Mrs. Milton R. MyersThe Honorable and Mrs. John E. Nunn IIIMr. and Mrs. John Orban, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Walter F. OsterMrs. Barbara F. OxnamMr. and Mrs. Peter G. PappasMr. and Mrs. David L. ParkersonMr. Alexander Leslie PaternotteMrs. Lindsay PrattMr. Robert R. Price, Jr.Mr. Bryon J. Reilly and Mrs. Linda Covell Reilly ’75Dr. Harry C. RhodesMr. and Mrs. Richard C. RiggsMr. and Mrs. Gary R. RobsonMr. William S. RoohanMr. and Mrs. Toms B. RoyalMr. and Mrs. William R. Russell, Jr.Mrs. Nancy SavageMs. Kathleen SaylorMr. and Mrs. Ronald J. SchmierMr. and Mrs. Walt F. SchmittingerMr. and Mrs. John G. Shannahan IIIMrs. Elizabeth A. ShawMr. and Mrs. George E. Shea IIIMr. Stephen E. ShenkMrs. Weixing H. ShepardsonMrs. Anne C. ShoemakerMr. and Mrs. Andrew T. SimmonsMrs. Anne L. SimmonsMr. Thomas SmithMrs. Margaret StillmanMr. and Mrs. Kenneth M. Streichler

Mr. and Mrs. Peter A. Sturtevant, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Wayne S. Suydam, Jr.General Vernon R. Tate, Sr.Mrs. Marguerite M. ThomasMr. and Mrs. James W. ValliantMr. and Mrs. E. Clinton Wadsworth, JrDr. and Mrs. Eric WargotzMrs. Kathy M. WelchMr. and Mrs. Peter B. WelchMr. and Mrs. Donald L. WengerMr. Mark R. WieningDr. William Kenneth Wilson and Ms. Mary SamuelMrs. Suzanne H. WoodworthMr. Michael C. Wootton and Mrs. Eugenia Cooper Wootton ’72Dr. and Mrs. George M. YoungDr. and Mrs. Kent YoungMr. John Zuber and Ms. Melinda Biehl

The Green & White Team(up to $100)

Mr. and Mrs. William A. AgeeMr. and Mrs. Juan P. AngaritaMr. and Mrs. Patrick M. BannonMs. Eleanor L. Barnes-Muffin ’66Mrs. Helen BiehlMs. Alexandra Blackhurst ’63Mr. and Mrs. J. Temple BlackwoodMr. and Mrs. Warren BornhoeftMr. and Mrs. David A. Bramble, Sr.Mrs. Kim BrookshireMs. Melissa M. Browne ’75Mr. Blaine ButlerMrs. Anne Keer Charles ’58Ms. Kendall E. Clark ’06Mr. James CollierMrs. Sally Feldmann Cornish ’51Mr. and Mrs. C. Richard DavidsonMr. and Mrs. Michael DeFinoMr. and Mrs. James D. EdwardsMrs. Edith G. GrassiMrs. Anne B. GrayMs. Katharine R. Greenlee ’07Mrs. Meredith D. HadawayMrs. Joan Moore Hammer ’64Mr. and Mrs. Marc HechtMr. and Mrs. David G. HenryMr. and Mrs. Allan J. HillMr. and Mrs. John K. HopkinsMr. and Mrs. Jay HylandMrs. Patricia Mickle Ingels ’45Mr. and Mrs. Eric R. JettmarMs. Phyllis JohnsonMs. Elizabeth M. Joyce ’75Mr. Austin A. Kana ’05

Dr. Todd M. Kana and Dr. Patricia M. GlibertMr. and Mrs. Harry M. KeeneMr. and Mrs. Mark KeilMrs. Carol S. KilbournMrs. Marjory LeeMr. and Mrs. Kenneth L. LinnMr. and Mrs. Brent A. MarineMr. and Mrs. William I. Mason, Sr.Mr. Thomas P. McDavid and Mrs. Sarah Bossert McDavid ’60Ms. Rose Marie MetcalfMrs. Patricia Stanton Meyer ’57Mr. and Mrs. Ladson Mills IIIMr. and Mrs. William R. MurrayMr. and Mrs. Jonathan NewellMr. Thomas J. Nizolek ’06Mrs. Eleanor Fooks Noble ’49Mr. and Mrs. George PanorMr. and Mrs. William L. PattonMr. Christopher C. Post and Ms. Jennifer Fortenbaug Post ’70Mr. and Mrs. Salvatore PurporaMr. and Mrs. Alexander P. Rasin IIIMr. and Mrs. William G. RobinsonMs. Reed V. Rogers ’77Mr. and Mrs. Eric D. RubinMs. Brittany C. Shannahan ’03Mr. John G. (Gray) Shannahan IV ’05Ms. Logan R. (Reilly) Shannahan ’09Mr. Patrick R. Shoemaker ’03Mr. Edward B. Southworth IV and Ms. Roseann SquireMs. Diane E. WatkinsMs. Avis D. Wheatley ’01Ms. Ann H. WhiteMs. Kathleen B. WhiteMr. and Mrs. Chris WhitneyMr. and Mrs. Kirk K. WilliamsonMr. and Mrs. Edward A. Woodring

Alumni GivingAlumniMs. Eleanor Barnes-Muffin ’66Ms. Meggan L. Batza ’91Ms. Alexandra Blackhurst ’63Ms. Melissa M. Browne ’75Mrs. Helen Nalty Butcher ’88Mr. Blaine Butler ’43Mrs. Anne Keer Charles ’58Ms. Kendall E. Clark ’06Mrs. Sally Feldmann Cornish ’51Mr. Harry J. Duffey III ’54 (T, PP)Mrs. Emilie Middleton Durham ’43

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Ms. Frances B. Firth ’73Ms. Catherine Rogers Giussani ’80Ms. Katharine R. Greenlee ’07Ms. Mary Seegers Grothe ’63Mrs. Joan Moore Hammer ’64Mrs. Penelope Bell Hatten ’73 (T)Mrs. Kathleen Baumann Hock ’75 (PP, F&S)Mrs. Eleanor Riggs Hopkins ’60Mrs. Patricia Mickle Ingels ’45Ms. Elizabeth M. Joyce ’75Mr. Austin A. Kana ’05Mrs. Maria Symes Keil ’87Ms. Susan Konkel ’83Ms. Linn Young Lyford ’70Mrs. Jessica Frase Marine ’00Mrs. Joan Ellington Marshall ’46Mrs. Elizabeth Fox McCormick ’44Mrs. Sarah Bossert McDavid ’60 (FT)Ms. Stephanie W. McLennan ’86Mrs. Ann Lohmann Mateer ’49Mrs. Patricia Stanton Meyer ’57Mrs. Louise (Lee) Klotz Middleton ’73 (FT)Mr. Thomas J. Nizolek ’06Mrs. Eleanor Fooks Noble ’49Ms. Jennifer Fortenbaug Post ’70Mr. Alexander Leslie Paternotte ’35Mrs. Linda Covell Reilly ’75Mrs. Christine Smith Rocca ’54Ms. Reed V. Rogers ’77Mrs. Amanda Duffey Rutledge ’52Ms. Jean W.Scheffenacker-Brownawell ’79Ms. Brittany C. Shannahan ’03Mr. John G. (Gray) Shannahan IV ’05Ms. Logan R. (Reilly) Shannahan ’09Mr. Patrick R. Shoemaker ’03Mrs. Margaret StillmanMs. Avis D. Wheatley ’01 (F&S)Mrs. Eugenia Cooper Wootton ’72 (PA)

Annual Giving By ClassClass of ’35

Mr. Alexander Leslie PaternotteClass of ’43Mr. Blaine ButlerMrs. Emilie Middleton Durham Class of ’44Mrs. Elizabeth Fox McCormickClass of ’45Mrs. Patricia Mickle IngelsClass of ’46Mrs. Joan Ellington MarshallClass of ’49Mrs. Ann Lohmann MateerMrs. Eleanor Fooks NobleClass of ’51Mrs. Sally Feldmann CornishClass of ’52Mrs. Amanda Duffey RutledgeClass of ’54Mr. Harry J. Duffey III (T, PP)Mrs. Christine Smith RoccaClass of ’57Mrs. Patricia Stanton MeyerClass of ’58Mrs. Anne Keer CharlesClass of ’60Mrs. Eleanor Riggs HopkinsMrs. Sarah Bossert McDavid (FT)Class of ’63Ms. Alexandra BlackhurstMs. Mary Seegers GrotheClass of ’64Mrs. Joan Moore HammerClass of ’66Ms. Eleanor L. Barnes-MuffinClass of ’70Ms. Linn Young LyfordMs. Jennifer Fortenbaug PostClass of ’72Mrs. Eugenia Cooper Wootton (PA)Class of ’73Ms. Frances B. FirthMrs. Penelope Bell Hatten (T)Mrs. Louise (Lee) Klotz Middleton (FT)Class of ’75Ms. Melissa M. BrowneMrs. Kathleen Baumann Hock (F&S, PP)Ms. Elizabeth M. JoyceMrs. Linda Covell ReillyClass of ’77Ms. Babette GwynnMs. Reed V. Rogers (FT, FF&S)Class of ’79Ms. Jean W. Scheffenacker-BrownawellClass of ’80

Ms. Catherine Rogers GiussaniClass of ’81Ms. Christina HendersonMrs. Leigh Eagerton WestraadClass of ’83Ms. Susan KonkelClass of ’86Ms. Stephanie W. McLennanClass of ’87Mrs. Maria Symes KeilClass of ’88Mrs. Helen Nalty ButcherClass of ’91Ms. Meggan L. BatzaClass of ’00Mrs. Jessica Frase MarineClass of ’01Ms. Avis D. Wheatley (F&S)Class of ’03Ms. Brittany C. ShannahanMr. Patrick R. ShoemakerClass of ’05Mr. Austin A. KanaMr. John G. (Gray) Shannahan IVClass of ’06Ms. Kendall E. ClarkMr. Thomas J. NizolekClass of ’07Ms. Katharine R. GreenleeClass of ’09Ms. Logan R. (Reilly) Shannahan

Gifts by ConstituencyCurrent ParentsClass of ’12Mrs. Kim BrookshireMr. and Mrs. Michael J. Cusimano, Jr. (PA)Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. FichtnerMr. and Mrs. Donald P. Gross (PA)Dr. and Mrs. Dudley KatzMr. and Mrs. Yongge LaoMr. and Mrs. Robert M. MathewsMs. Kathleen SaylorDr. and Mrs. George M. Young Class of ’13Mr. and Mrs. William A. AgeeMr. and Mrs. Patrick M. BannonMr. and Mrs. Michael D. Clemens (F&S)Mr. Michal H. Dickinson and Ms. Franchesa Profaci-DickinsonMr. Andrew F. Eble and Dr. Barbara Ann Kelly

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Mr. and Mrs. John C. Hill IIIMr. and Mrs. Frank D. KenlonDr. and Mrs. Frederick T. Lohr (PA)Mr. and Mrs. Jack MeyerhoffMr. and Mrs. David L. ParkersonMr. and Mrs. Dale A. WegnerClass of ’14Mr. and Mrs. Larry CovellMr. Ted A. Kukorowski and Dr. Kimberly Ann OsterMr. and Mrs. Andrew L. McLean (PA)Mr. and Mrs. Andrew T. SimmonsMr. and Mrs. Peter B. WelchMr. John Zuber and Ms. Melinda BiehlClass of ’15Dr. and Mrs. Trent A. CampMr. and Mrs. Charles C. FichtnerMr. and Mrs. Marc HechtMr. and Mrs. Jay HylandMr. Drew McMullen and Ms. Marie C. GervaisMr. and Mrs. George PanorMr. John PriceDr. and Mrs. Eric Wargotz

TrusteesMr. James A. Clauson (PA)Mr. Edward A. Curran (Emeritus)Mrs. Susie C. DillonMr. Harry J. Duffey III ’54 (PA)Mr. E. Mitchell Fry, Jr. (PA)Mrs. Edith G. Grassi (Emeritus)Mrs. Penelope Bell Hatten ’73Dr. and Mrs. Dudley Katz (P)Ms. Kathleen A. KurtzMrs. Elizabeth Z. McCown (PA)Mrs. Alice D. Rogers (PA)Mrs. Anne C. Shoemaker (Emeritus)Mrs. Marguerite M. Thomas (Emeritus) (FF&S, GP)Mrs. Alexandra C. TottenMr. James M. VermilyeMr. James D. Wright

Former TrusteesMr. Michael J. Batza, Jr. (PA)Mrs. Jessie E. Browne (PA)Mr. Charles T. CaputeMr. Mark M. Freestate (PA)Dr. Scott D. Friedman (PA)Dr. Patricia M. Glibert (PA)Mr. John K. Hopkins (PA)Mr. Paul M. Long (PA)Mr. James C. Malaro, Jr.Mrs. Sarah Bossert McDavid ’60Mrs. Louise (Lee) Klotz Middleton ’73Mr. Robert G. Price, Jr.

Mrs. Richard C. RiggsMs. Reed V. Rogers ’77 (FF&S)Mrs. Mimi Shannahan (PA)

Faculty & StaffMr. Juan P. AngaritaMr. Michael D. Clemens (P)Mrs. Catherine W. CunninghamMr. Ernest A. Darling, Jr.Mr. N. Benjamin Dize, IIIMr. and Mrs. Preston EverdellMr. Robert E. Fredland (PA)Mrs. Christie B. GrabisMs. Anita L. GrussMr. and Mrs. David G. HenryMrs. Kathleen Baumann Hock ’75 (PA)Mrs. Kim Jettmar (PA)Mr. John A. Lewis, IVMr. Kenneth L. Linn (PA)Mrs. Amanda NewellMr. William G. RobinsonMrs. Rebecca J. SchmierMrs. Weixing H. ShepardsonMr. Thomas SmithMr. Edward B. Southworth, IVMs. Avis D. Wheatley ’01Mr. Mark R. WieningDr. William K. Wilson

Former Faculty & StaffMr. J. Temple BlackwoodMr. and Mrs. Warren BornhoeftMrs. Sara Jane Davidson (PA)Mrs. Hadley Mann DettmerMrs. Diane Freestate (PA)Mr. and Mrs. William W. Kling (PA)Mr. Kim Leatherman (PA)Mr. Paul M. Long (PP, FT)Mr. Glenn W. Michael

Mrs. Christina Mills (PA)Mr. and Mrs. John Orban, Jr.Ms. Barbara F. OxnamMrs. Norma PattonMrs. Marjo RasinMs. Reed V. Rogers ’77 (FT)Mrs. Emily RussellMr. Peter A. Sturtevant, Jr.Mrs. Marguerite M. Thomas (T, GP)Mr. and Mrs. James W. Valliant (PA)Ms. Kathleen (Kakie) WhiteMrs. Suzanne H. Woodworth (PA)

Parents of AlumniClass of ’70Mr. and Mrs. William W. Kling (FF&S)Class of ’72Mrs. Priscilla C. Cooper (GP)Mr. and Mrs. Paul M. Long (FT, FF&S)Class of ’75Mrs. Jessie E. Browne (FT)Class of ’77Mr. and Mrs. James W. Valliant (FF&S)Class of ’80Mrs. Jessie E. Browne (FT)Mr. and Mrs. C. Richard Davidson (FF&S)Mrs. Carol S. KilbournClass of ’84Ms. Anne B. GrayMrs. Elizabeth W. HopkinsClass of ’86General and Mrs. Vernon R. Tate, Sr.Class of ’88Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Duffey III ’54 (T)Class of ’90Mr. and Mrs. Ladson Mills IIIClass of ’91Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Batza, Jr. (FT)Class of ’93Mr. and Mrs. Christopher CampbellClass of ’98Mr. and Mrs. Mark M. Freestate (FT, FF&S)Class of ’99Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Fredland (F&S)Class of ’00Mr. Arthur S. Hock and Mrs. Kathleen Baumann Hock ’75 (F&S)Class of ’01Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Fredland (F&S)Dr. Todd M. Kana and Dr. Patricia M.

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Glibert (FT)Mr. and Mrs. Gary R. RobsonClass of ’02Mr. and Mrs. Tyler CampbellDrs. Scott and Cathy Friedman (FT)Mr. Kim Leatherman (FF&S)Mr. Michael C. Wootton and Mrs. Eugenia Cooper Wootton ’72Class of ’03Mr. and Mrs. Tyler CampbellMr. Arthur S. Hock and Mrs. Kathleen Baumann Hock ’75 (F&S)Mr. and Mrs. Gary R. RobsonMr. and Mrs. John G. Shannahan III (FT)Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. ShoemakerClass of ’04Mr. and Mrs. William R. MurrayMr. John PriceMr. and Mrs. E. Clinton Wadsworth, JrClass of ’05Mr. and Mrs. James V. FinnissDrs. Scott and Cathy Friedman (FT)Dr. and Mrs. Ross I. HeismanDr. Todd M. Kana and Dr. Patricia M. Glibert (FT)Mr. and Mrs. John G. Shannahan III (FT)Mr. Michael C. Wootton and Mrs. Eugenia Cooper Wootton ’72Class of ’06Mr. and Mrs. James A. Clauson (T)Ms. Patricia W. DeitzMr. E. Mitchell Fry, Jr. (T)Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan L. JonesMs. Ann H. WhiteClass of ’07Mr. John F. Babcock and The Rev. Lori BabcockMr. and Mrs. James A. Clauson (T)Mr. Robert H. Drysdale and Dr. Elizabeth D. CallahanMr. and Mrs. James E. GillespieDr. John P. Knud-HansenMr. and Mrs. Kenneth L. Linn (F&S)Dr. and Mrs. Frederick T. Lohr (P)Mr. and Mrs. Eric D. RubinClass of ’08Dr. Todd M. Kana and Dr. Patricia M. Glibert (FT)Mr. and Mrs. Andrew L. McLean (P)Mr. John PriceMrs. Suzanne H. WoodworthClass of ’09Mr. and Mrs. James E. GillespieMr. and Mrs. Jonathan L. Jones

Dr. and Mrs. Frederick T. Lohr (P)Mr. and Mrs. Peter G. PappasMr. and Mrs. John G. Shannahan III (FT)Mr. and Mrs. Leo Staurulakis (P)Mr. and Mrs. Wayne S. Suydam. Jr.Class of ’10Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Cusimano, Jr. (P)Mr. Thomas B. EliasonDr. John P. Knud-HansenThe Honorable and Mrs. John E. Nunn IIIClass of ’11Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Clemens (F&S)Mr. and Mrs. Donald P. GrossMr. and Mrs. Eric R. Jettmar (F&S)Mr. and Mrs. Andrew R. McCown (T)Mr. and Mrs. Jack Meyerhoff (P)Mr. and Mrs. D. Bruce Rogers (T)Mr. and Mrs. Eric D. Rubin (PA)Mr. and Ms. Stephen E. ShenkMr. and Mrs. Leo Staurulakis (PA)Mr. and Mrs. Kirk K. Williamson

GrandparentsClass of ’84Mrs. Marguerite M. Thomas (T, FF&S)Class of ’89Mrs. Marguerite M. Thomas (T, FF&S)Class of ’02Mrs. Priscilla C. Cooper (PA)Class of ’04Mrs. Lindsay PrattClass of ’05Mrs. Priscilla C. Cooper (PA)Class of ’07Mr. and Mrs. Edward S. GillespieClass of ’08Mrs. Kathy M. WelchClass of ’10Mr. and Mrs. Edward S. GillespieClass of ’11Mr. and Mrs. Harry M. KeeneMrs. Marilyn MeyerhoffMr. and Mrs. Toms B. RoyalMrs. Elizabeth A. ShawMr. and Mrs. George E. Shea IIIClass of ’12Mrs. Hilda F. MorrisMr. and Mrs. Donald L. WengerClass of ’13Mr. and Mrs. Allan J. HillMr. and Mrs. Harry M. KeeneMrs. Marjory Lee

Mrs. Marilyn MeyerhoffMrs. Nancy SavageMrs. Elizabeth A. ShawClass of ’14Mrs. Helen BiehlMr. and Mrs. Milton R. MyersMr. and Mrs. Walter F. OsterMrs. Anne L. SimmonsMrs. Kathy M. WelchClass of ’15Mr. and Mrs. Fred H. JohnsonMr. and Mrs. Michael F. PohlenMr. and Mrs. Donald L. Wenger

FriendsMr. and Mrs. J. Temple Blackwood (FF&S)Mrs. Carter Middleton BondMr. and Mrs. Warren Bornhoeft (FF&S)Mr. and Mrs. David A. Bramble, Sr.Mr. Charles T. Capute (FT)Mr. James CollierMr. and Mrs. Edward A. Curran (FT)Mr. and Mrs. Michael DeFinoMr. and Mrs. Ethan D. Dettmer (FF&S)Mr. and Mrs. John W. Dillon (T)Mr. and Mrs. James D. EdwardsMr. and Mrs. John J. Evans, Sr.Mrs. Edith G. Grassi (T)Mr. and Mrs. Alan R. GriffithMrs. Meredith D. HadawayMr. Alan F. JohnsonMs. Phyllis JohnsonMr. Douglas KlieverMs. Kathleen A. Kurtz (T)Mr. and Mrs. John A. Lewis IIIMr. and Mrs. James C. Malaro, Jr. (FT)Ms. Rose Marie MetcalfMr. and Mrs. John Orban, Jr. (FF&S)Mr. and Mrs. William L. Patton (FF&S)Mr. Robert R. Price, Jr. (FT)Mr. and Mrs. Salvatore PurporaMr. and Mrs. Alexander P. Rasin III (FF&S)Dr. Harry C. RhodesMr. William S. RoohanMr. and Mrs. William R. Russell, Jr. (FF&S)Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. ScheltsMr. and Mrs. Walt F. SchmittingerMrs. Anne C. Shoemaker (T)Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth StreichlerMr. and Mrs. Peter A. Sturtevant, Jr.

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(FF&S)Mrs. Alexandra C. Totten (T)Mr. and Mrs. James M. Vermilye (T)Ms. Kathleen White (FF&S)Mr. and Mrs. Chris WhitneyMrs. Frances Neville WithingtonMr. and Mrs. James D. Wright (T)Dr. and Mrs. Kent Young

Matching Gift CompaniesMorgan Stanley

Honorary & Memorial GiftsIn Memory of:Megan BatdorfMr. Chuck KarlanLois DuffeyThe Salmon Foundation, Inc.Jeffrey C. WoodworthMr. Edward B. Southworth IV and Ms. Roseann SquireMrs. Suzanne H. Woodworth

In Honor Of:James A. ClausonMr. William S. RoohanCatherine CunninghamMr. and Mrs. Leo StaurulakisBen DizeMs. Kathleen B. WhiteTony and Sarah EverdellThe Class of 1980Mrs. Anne C. ShoemakerMr. and Mrs. Peter A. Sturtevant, Jr.Adam JacquetAnonymousSevern JoyceMs. Elizabeth M. Joyce ’75Mr. and Mrs. Paul M. LongMr. and Mrs. William L. PattonThe Meyerhoff FamilyThe Gretchen and Samuel M. Feldman Private FoundationPhilip E. Ratcliffe, Jr.Mr. E. Mitchell Fry, Jr.Patrick R. Shoemaker ’03Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Shoemaker

Heron WalkwayMr. and Mrs. Harry J. Duffey III ’54Mr. and Mrs. Preston EverdellMr. Peter B. Welch

Country Fair Weekend SupportersGolf Tournament & 5K Fun Run/Walk SponsorThe Clauson Family

Golf Prize SponsorFirst Home Mortgage

Golf Banquet SponsorDudley Katz, D.D.S., PC

Golf Giveaway SponsorBBC Embroidery

5K Fun Run/Walk SponsorsMullikin’s AutoBody, Inc.W.M. Freestate & Son

Golf & Fun Run Beverage Station SponsorsShore Health System

Country Fair Food Tent SponsorThe Bernard & Betty Hardesty Charitable Foundation

Golf Contest SponsorsFrederick T. Lohr, M.D.Sherwood of Salisbury

5K Fun Run/Walk Check Point SponsorsDelmarva RadiologyHaven Harbour Marina, LLCThe Keene FamilyThe Orthopedic Center

Golf Breakfast SponsorEvergrain

Golf Hole SponsorsMelinda Biehl & John ZuberDoc’s Riverside GrilleDuke’s Golf, LLCInter-Rail Management, IncThe FishwhistleThe Narrows RestaurantReliable Pest ControlRoseland NurseriesShore Lumber & Millwork, Inc.

5K Fun Run/Walk Finish Line SponsorsEaston Cycle and SportEdward’s Pharmacy

Hair O’ the Dog Wine & SpiritsReliable Pest ControlThe Country School

Country Fair Booth SponsorsAnonymousIrvin Simon PhotographersKathleen A. KurtzReliable Pest Control

Spring AuctionSupportersAuction Title SponsorsCNB & Freestate and Son Insurance

Program SponsorsJohnson Lumber Company, Inc.imPRESSive Printing Co.JBK Hardware & Price & Gannon

Delmarva RadiologyHaven Harbour MarinaSherwood of SalisburyWye Financial & Trust

The Country SchoolHouck’s MenswearLaMotte CompanyChesapeake Veterinary HospitalGillespie and Son, Inc.Kent SchoolMorgan Stanley Smith Barney

Stop the AuctionMr. and Mrs. Juan P. AngaritaMr. and Mrs. Patrick M. BannonMr. and Mrs. James A. ClausonMr. and Mrs. Michael D. ClemensMr. and Mrs. Michael J. Cusimano, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Michael DeFinoMr. and Mrs. Harry J. Duffey III ’54Mr. and Mrs. Mark M. FreestateMr. E. Mitchell Fry, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. James E. GillespieMr. and Mrs. Andrew J. GrabisMr. and Mrs. Donald P. GrossMs. Anita L. GrussMr. and Mrs. Marc HechtMr. Arthur S. Hock and Mrs. Kathleen Baumann Hock ’75Ms. Phyllis JohnsonMr. and Mrs. Frank D. KenlonMr. Ted A. Kukorowski and Dr. Kimberly Ann OsterMs. Kathleen A. KurtzMr. John A. Lewis IV and Dr. Laurie

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Reider LewisMs. Jan C. MattinglyMr. and Mrs. Andrew R. McCownMr. and Mrs. Jack MeyerhoffMrs. Marilyn MeyerhoffMr. and Mrs. Jonathan NewellMr. and Mrs. George PanorMr. and Mrs. David L. ParkersonMr. and Mrs. Salvatore PurporaMr. and Mrs. D. Bruce RogersMs. Kathleen SaylorMr. and Mrs. Ronald J. SchmierMr. and Mrs. Walt F. SchmittingerMrs. Alexandra C. TottenMr. and Mrs. James M. VermilyeMr. and Mrs. Chris WhitneyMr. Mark R. WieningMr. and Mrs. James D. WrightMr. John Zuber and Ms. Melinda Biehl

Business DonorsA Cake of EleganceAcademy Art MuseumAdams RibsAdmiral Cleaners, Inc.Albright’s Gun ShopAmerican Visionary Art MuseumAn Eastridge GardenAn Optical Galleria, LLCAnnapolis Symphony OrchestraAnnie’s Paramount Steak & Seafood HouseASI PhotosAtlantic TractorAvalon Foundation, Inc.Backyard Billy’sBaltimore Coffee and TeaBaltimore OriolesBaltimore RavensBamshaftBartlett Pear InnBay Shore Steam PotBBC EmbroideryBertucci’s Italian RestaurantBev’s GroomingBig BatsBig Paws Little Paws GroomingBillings & Murphy, DDS, PABlue Heron CateringBook Plate, LLCBountifulBoyer’s JewelersBrown Eyed GirlCafe SadoCallahan’s Gas & ApplianceCarmine’s N.Y. Pizza Kitchen

CENTERSTAGECentreville LiquorsCentreville Shipping & Services.Centreville Tidewater Physical TherapyChelsea PiersChesapeake Architects, Inc.Chesapeake Bay Maritime MuseumChesapeake Laser & Skin Care CenterChesapeake Veterinary HospitalChili’s Grill & Bar #532Church Hill TheaterClass of 2012 ParentsClay BakersCohen ChiropracticColeman Sellers PhotographyColosseum PizzaCommerce Street CreameryCommitment FitnessCorsica Design StudioCountry PetallerCrackerjacksCross Court Athletic ClubCrush Wine HouseCynda Hill, D.D.S.David Denies WingshootingDoc’s Riverside GrilleDomino’s PizzaDraper Brothers’ LiquorsDress BarnEaston Cycle & SportEbb Tide Tent & Party RentalsEmily’s SalonEve’s CheeseEvergrain Bread CompanyEvery Body YogaFish WhistleFisherman’s InnGabriel’s of ChestertownGalena’s KitchenGiant FoodGlassbug Stained Glass StudioGraul’s SupermarketGreen General StoreHarris Crab HouseHaven Harbour Marina, LLCHeather’s SalonHelicopter Marketing, LLCHill’s Drug StoreHilton Garden Inn Kent IslandHog Neck Golf CourseHudson & FouquetHunter’s Crabs & Seafood MarketimPRESSive Printing Co.Inglewood TravelIsland Bike and PaddleIsland Pet Spa, Inc.

Jay’s Tux and BridalJill Basham Fine ArtJoslex StudiosKent CabinetryKent Island Abbey FlooringKentmorr Restaurant & Crab HouseKingstown Farm, Home & GardenL & L LiquorsLaxgearLemongrass TooLil Blu DragonglyLiu Liu Salon and SpaLizzy DeeLove Point Deli, Wine, & SpiritsMagnolia Bread CompanyMane EffectsMaritime AutowashMaryland Jockey ClubMason’sMcDonald’sMichael Gottleib Lacrosse GraphicsMills WineModell’s Sporting GoodsMurdoch Florist & GreenhouseNancy Hammond EditionsNew England Lobster Bake CompanyNews CenterPaul’s Shoe StorePaula’s Fine JewelryPlay It Again SamProspect Bay Country ClubPunk’s Backyard GrillQueen Anne’s BowlingRadiance by RitaRam’s Head Shore HouseReprodux, LtdRoseland NurseriesSafewaySalisbury Gift & GardenSalon HebertoSam’s ClubSeaberry FarmSerendipideeSherman’s Martial ArtsSherwood of SalisburyShore Health System / Delmarva RadiologyShore Tackle & Custom RodsSimmons’ Christmas TreesSportStop.comSpunkwearStarbucks AnnapolisStoney River Legendary SteaksTalbot Oriental RugsTalula for HairTerrapin Bay Fishing

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The Cheesecake FactoryThe Cottage at Cannon Street StudiosThe Digital Architects, Inc.The Finishing TouchThe Inn at Perry CabinThe Narrows RestaurantThe Relaxation StationThe Witte GalleryTNT JewelersTrade WhimsTwigs & TeacupsTwinny’s PlaceTyler Campbell PhotographyWal-Mart #1715Washington CollegeWestfield Annapolis MallWhole Foods Market AnnapolisWright’s InteriorsYMCA of Talbot CountyZackary’s Jewelry

Individual Donors & VolunteersMrs. Kim AgeeMrs. Anna BaldwinMrs. Jane BannonMs. Melinda BeihlMs. Alexandra BlackhurstMrs. Blanca CallahanMrs. Sharon CampMs. Charlotte CurlettMrs. Bobbie CusimanoMr. Ernie DarlingMrs. Becky DavisMr. N. Benjamin DizeMrs. Julie DonaldsonMrs. Tanna EnriquezMrs. Heidi FerrellMrs. Anna FichtnerMr. Robert FredlandMrs. Edith GrassiMrs. Kathy GrossMs. Anita GrussMr. David HenryMrs. Robin HillMr. and Mrs. Eric JettmarMr. Alan JohnsonMs. Gail JohnsonMs. Hannah JohnstonMr. and Mrs. Lance JoneckisDr. and Mrs. Dudley KatzMr. Michael KeeneMrs. Barbara KellyMr. and Mrs. Frank KenlonMr. Ted Kukorowski and Dr. Kimberly

OsterMs. Kathleen KurtzMrs. Jean LeverageMrs. Rosalie LewisMrs. DeSales LohrMr. and Mrs. Joel ManessMrs. Kelly McCleanMr. Drew McMullen and Ms. Claire GervaisMr. and Mrs. Jack MeyerhoffMs. Leslie MillerMr. and Mrs. Nick MillerMr. and Mrs. Les MoorhouseMs. Gennis MorrisMs. Anna NortonMr. Chris NosherMrs. Wendy PanorMr. and Mrs. David ParkersonMs. Chesa ProfaciMs. Emma PazMr. and Mrs. Luke PhippsMr. and Mrs. Andy SchlosserMrs. Georgi SchurrMs. Tricia SebrenyMr. and Mrs. Coleman SellersMs. Fannie ShenkMr. Steve ShenkMr. and Mrs. Clay ShippsMr. and Mrs. Tracey ShowalterMr. and Mrs. Andy SimmonsMs. Roseann SquireMrs. Samantha WallaceMrs. Tracy WelchMr. and Mrs. Jim WellerMr. Mark WieningDr. Ken Wilson

Gifts In KindMr. and Mrs. Patrick BannonMrs. Helen BiehlMrs. Jean BowkerMs. Quin BowmanDr. and Mrs. Trent CampMr. and Mrs. James A. ClausonMs. Priscilla CummingsMr. and Mrs. Michael J. Cusimano, Jr.Mr. N. Benjamin DizeMs. Ethel ElliottMs. Rosemary EynckMr. Rik FerrellMr. and Mrs. Charles C. FichtnerMr. E. Mitchell Fry, Jr.Mrs. Christie B. GrabisMr. and Mrs. Donald GrossMrs. Amy Gross-Kehoe

Ms. Anita L. GrussMr. and Mrs. William IngersollMr. T. Michael Kaylor, Sr. Mr. Ted A. Kukorowski and Dr. Kimberly Ann OsterMr. and Mrs. William LeverageMr. and Mrs. John A. Lewis, IIIMr. James MalaroMr. and Mrs. Roger MainsterMr. and Mrs. Joel ManessMr. and Mrs. Mark MaykranzMr. and Mrs. Clifford MerrellMr. and Mrs. Jack MeyerhoffMr. and Mrs. Eric MillerMr. and Mrs. Nick MillerMs. Jessica MilliganMr. John MurphyMrs. Amanda NewellMs. Anna NortonMr. Jim OrangeMr. and Mrs. Luke PhippsMr. James ReynoldsMr. D. Bruce RogersMs. Tricia SebrenyMr. and Mrs. Marty ShepardsonMr. and Mrs. Clay ShippsMr. Tracey ShowalterMs. Martha SussMs. Bonnie SybertMrs. Alexandra C. TottenThe Wetmore FamilyMs. Jennifer Heyd Wharton

Community PartnersCNBCommitment FitnessDick’s AutohausDoc’s Riverside GrilleEaston Family YMCAFriel Lumber CompanyMr. Go GlassMr. and Mrs. Harry J. Duffey IIIMullikin’s Auto Body Inc.The Peoples BankTodd’s Body ShopMr. and Mrs. Wick Dudley

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October8 Columbus Day - School closed14 Admission Open House17 PSAT for sophomores and juniors19-26 Spirit Week19 Alumni Weekend; Golf Outing; Student Bonfire20 5k Run/Walk for Adam Jacquet; Country Fair; Molly Everdell Dock Dedication; 2nd Century Campaign Kickoff; Alumni Dinner 24 First Quarter Ends26 In Celebration of Books27 Homecoming Dance

November1 Fall Sports Awards 5 AIMS Conferences; No school for students7,8,9 Parent Conference; Wednesday class schedule10 9th/8th Grade Dance11-14 AIMS Accreditation Visit15 Past Faculty, Staff, and Trustee Day18 Admission Open House 20 Grandparents’ & Grand Friends’ Day; 1/2 day21-26 Thanksgiving Vacation - School closed27 Classes resume29 National Honor Society Induction

December

7 Centreville Parade11 Winter Concert14 Second Quarter Ends; Heron Holiday Hurrah17-20 First Semester Examinations21-Jan. 2 Winter Vacation - School closed

January

3 Classes resume9 Alumni Gathering at Doc’s 21 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - School closed23-25 Headmaster’s Holiday Trip School closed Thursday and Friday27 Sunday Admission Open House

February

2 G.I.V.E. Benefit Ball8 School closes at noon for faculty in-service10 Chinese New Year15-16 The Gunston Players Annual Production18 President’s Day - School closed27 Winter Sports Awards

March

2 Gunston School Soiree 2013 6 International Day11-18 Spring Vacation19 Classes resume22 Third Quarter Ends23 Open Mic Night29-Apr. 1 Long Weekend

April

2 Classes resume14 Admission Open House17-19 Parent Conferences; Wednesday class schedule22 Gunston Earth Day30 Spring Concert

May

11 Student Dance: Spring Formal15 Student Government Election of Officers16 Spring Sports Awards & Hall of Fame Induction17 Senior Transition Day and Disembarkation20-24 Bay Studies Week27 Memorial Day - School closed28-June 6 Senior Internships29 Class Elections31 Fourth Quarter Ends

June

3-6 Second Semester Exams7 Green and White Awards8 Graduation

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