May 19, 2017 | Issue 33
The Gunston Weekly
LONG TIME TRADITION—YEARBOOK DAY!
Each spring, Gunston students eagerly await the arrival of their yearbooks. Holding true to a long-time tradition, the students are unaware of when or how they will receive them!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Senior Disembarkation & Transition
Friday, May 19
Parents please join us for the following event!
Friday, May 19 is the last day of classes for our seniors and it is filled with special events culminating with the disembarkation ceremony.
11:00–11:45 p.m.— Laying of the Bricks Ceremony
12 p.m.—Senior Disembarkation cruise to Chestertown
For 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students buses will depart campus at 12:30 p.m. and school will close immediately following. If you transport your student to school, we ask that you make arrangements for the early closure.
DELAYED OPENING
May 30
Delayed opening for students to accommodate a morning faculty meeting.
School will begin at 10:00 a.m.
College Information Evening
May 30
Parents of 9th and 10th Graders, please plan on joining us on Tuesday, May 30 from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Atrium for a College Information Evening.
Ms. Webb, Mrs. Grabis, and Mr. Lewis will meet with parents to discuss course planning, summer enrichment, collegetimelines, college tours, standardized testing, introduction (or reintroduction) to Naviance, and more. There will be plenty of time for Q&A. Please contact the college counseling office with questions and to RSVP kwebb@gunston.org or 410-758-0620 x2102.
EXAM SCHEDULE
June 5-8
NEWS & MORE
Gunston Competes in Academic Team National Championships
For the first time in school history, Gunston's Academic Team competed in the in the National Association of Quiz Tournaments national championship tournament, held in Chicago at the end of April. Drawing many of the strongest academic secondary schools from across the country, the NAQT tournament is the premier academic quiz bowl tournament in the United States.
Rewilding the Chesapeake Bay
Students in Ecology of the Bay and Marine Biology have had a hand in rewilding the Chesapeake Bay this spring in the culmination of two research projects...
From the Athletic Department
Spring Sports Awards & HOF
On Wednesday evening, family and friends gathered in the Field House to honor our student-athletes' efforts and accomplishments throughout the 2017 spring season. The spring brought forth many highlights including four medals at the MD Rowing Championships, a second place finish in the ESIAC in boys lacrosse, and an ESIAC runner-up finish in the boys' singles tennis championship.
Additionally, the Gunston School inducted Kate '01, Austin '05, and Patrick '08 Kana in the school's Hall of Fame for their accomplishments in sailing and lacrosse. All three of the inductees were instrumental in bringing the sailing program from a club program to an undefeated MASSA Championship season throughout their tenure.
ESIAC All-Conference Boys Lacrosse
Evan Donohue
Tim Hesford
Cole Evans
Henry Parkhurst
Nick Mosner (Honorable Mention)
ESIAC All-Conference Girls Lacrosse
Nellie Stup
Joey Smith
Annabelle Gillespie
Brennan Paddy (Honorable Mention)
ESIAC All-Conference Boys Tennis
Tyler Judd
Please return lacrosse uniforms to the Athletic Office by Wednesday, May 24th. Any students that have not returned their uniform by that time will be charged $100.00 per missing item.
Chesapeake Watershed Semester Openhouse
Wednesday, May 31
Join us on Wednesday, May 31st from 5-6pm in the Atrium to learn more about Gunston's exciting new program for Gunston juniors or seniors, launching in the fall of 2018. A semester unlike any other; immersive field study experiences, science and public policy, and leadership development. Students from all grade levels are encouraged to join us to learn more about the semester program.
Gunston Summer Reading Announced
We encourage students to peruse the selections in the Alice Ryan Library. Mrs. Boone is also in the library every Thursday and is more than happy to help students with their selections. Writing assignments are detailed on the Summer Reading page on the website.
Community selection: Journey of the Universe, by Brian Thomas Swimme and Mary Evelyn Tucker
Grade 9: The Catcher in the Rye, by J.D. Salinger
Grade 10: 1984 by George Orwell
Grade 11: Students may choose either Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe
OR The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara
Grade 12: Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson
Two more books must be chosen from the summer reading list; if a student wishes to read a book that is not on the list, we ask that they request permission from next year's English teacher.
INTERESTED IN BEING A HOST FAMILY?
We are looking for Host families for the 2017-2018 school year. For more information please email David Henry or call 410.758.0620 x 1104.
From the Business Office
Pay online!
For your convenience, we accept credit cards for all non-tuition payments online.
From the Advancement Office
Thank you so much for your amazing response to the Heron Annual Fund appeal. Participation numbers are climbing! Don't wait until the last minute. Give now.
Participation by Class
Freshman: 65%
Sophomores: 67%
Juniors: 39%
Seniors: 45%
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR SENIORS
LUNCH MENU
MONDAY
Deli Bar
TUESDAY
Deli Bar
WEDNESDAY
Deli Bar
THURSDAY
Deli Bar
Friday
Deli Bar
Fresh salad bar every day.
UPCOMING EVENTS
May 19
Senior Transition Day &
Disembarkation
May 22
Bay Studies Week
May 29
School Closed
May 30
Opening at 10 a.m.
June 5-8
Second Semester Exams
June 9
Green & White Awards
June 10
Graduation
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