September 8, 2017 | Issue 1
The Gunston Weekly
New Students Arrive by Boat
On Tuesday, September 5, Gunston held its annual Embarkation ceremony. As a 107-year old school, Gunston has many traditions, but few are as meaningful as Embarkation—all new students and faculty arrive on their first day to campus by boat. Gunston's sixty-four new students and seven new faculty and staff members departed from the Centreville Wharf, traveled down the Corsica River, and arrived at the school's waterfront, where they were greeted by the school's Headmaster, Mr. John Lewis. After shaking the Headmaster's hand, each student signed the school's honor code—Responsibilities of the Community, then climbed the stairs of the embankment and proceeded to shake the hand of every member of the student body, faculty and administration. "This ceremony is meaningful and symbolic" commented Lewis, "as it celebrates our unique connection to the Chesapeake Bay watershed, and also celebrates our strong sense of community." Many of Gunston's new parents were on hand to witness the event.
This year, Gunston—a co-educational college preparatory high school–is opening at a historically high enrollment of 195, and welcomes new students from Queen Anne's, Kent, Talbot, Cecil, Caroline, and Anne Arundel counties, as well as Delaware. Gunston also welcomes a number of students from overseas, with students arriving this year from Switzerland, and China. Lewis said, "We're excited to be welcoming such a large and talented class of new students, and with our largest enrollment, we are looking forward to a great year."
Heron Family Tailgate
Friday, September 8
5:30 p.m.—7:30 p.m.
At the Tennis Pavilion
Due to the large number of people that will be attending, this will be a "Picnic-style" potluck dinner. Please bring your picnic blanket, chairs and a dish to share. Gunston will be providing hamburgers, hot dogs and water.
RSVP and sign up for a dish here.
Event will be rescheduled/cancelled for rain—check our website for updates.
Please put your name on your dish and serving utensil so they find their way back to their proper home.
Student Dance "Back to School Bash"
Saturday, September 9
The "Back to School Bash" will be held on Saturday, September 9, from 8:00-11:00 p.m. Tickets are $5 and may be purchased at the door; dress for this dance is casual. Attendees must arrive by 9:00, and are expected to stay until at least 10:30. Each student is allowed to bring one guest; contact information will need to be provided for that guest, in the event of an emergency. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Clemens.
Save the Date Saturday, October 14
There are several ways that you can get involved:
- Save the Date!- Simply come join us on October 14th
- Sponsorship- Our goal is to keep 100% of the proceeds for our school's needs. As such, we need help offsetting the costs of the event.
- Donate Auction items- We are looking for several live auction items such as hunting/fishing trips, vacation home stays or time-shares, airline tickets, and one of a kind experiences. Your help is greatly appreciated. In addition, we are looking for some silent auction items: jewelry and items valued at $100 or more do particularly well.
- Volunteer-can you help us with event organization and execution? We'd love to have you jump in the saddle!
For sponsorship, auction items donation, and volunteer opportunities please contact bullroast@gunston.org
School Pictures: Friday, September 15
Irvin Simon Photographers will be on campus Friday, September 15. All students will have individual and class portraits taken. Students need to be in school dress code and wear dress shirts & ties - NO POLOS. Seniors will have both formal and informal photographs taken, and they will have specific pre-arranged appointment times. Attire for the formal poses is provided by Irvin Simon.
Students in 9th, 10th, and 11th grades will receive a pre-order envelope to complete at home and returned with payment on September 15 during the photo shoot. Seniors will place their orders once they have had the opportunity to review the proofs (these will be emailed to parents from Irvin Simon). Please feel no obligation to purchase pictures. The annual photo shoot provides us the individual and group pictures used in the production of the yearbook. Questions? Contact Kendall Davis.
Volunteers Needed:
To help with picture day Friday, September 15 in the morning 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Volunteers Needed
The GPA is looking for volunteers to help!
- In the school store mornings, afternoons, and during special events. Please contact Reid Henry for more information 410.758.0620 x 1202 or rhenry@gunston.org.
- On picture day Friday, September 15 in the morning. Please contact Tricia Mooney.
Back to School Night for Parents:
Monday, September 18
Parents, you are invited to come "Back to School" on Monday, September 18. The program begins at 6:00 p.m. in the Field House. The evening will open with a message from Headmaster John Lewis. Parents will then follow a schedule of their student's classes. This program provides parents the opportunity to meet advisors and classroom teachers and to become familiar with their student's academic courses and expectations for the year.
As this is an evening event, we invite parents to bring a room temperature dessert or hors d'oeuvre. During homework periods in the student schedules, parents may socialize and have a bite to eat. This is a great time to meet and mingle with parents of all grades.
To give faculty and staff a little recuperation time, we will begin school at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 19. In the morning, school transportation will run according to our delayed start schedule.
We look forward to seeing you when you go
"Back to School."
Corsica River Day 2017
September 17 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Learn about the efforts to preserve the Corsica River while enjoying a festival of family fun, food and live music at the Corsica River Conservancy's Corsica River Day. This free event will be held on Sunday, September 17 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Corsica River Yacht Club, located at 589 Conquest Road (off Spaniard Neck Road) in Centreville.
There will be family entertainment with environmental activities and exhibits along with pony rides, a petting zoo, fishing derby, Scales and Tails and crafts for children. Local vendors will serve up delicious food, including barbecue and sweet treats. For more information, contact Queen Anne's County Office of Tourism at 410-604-2100 or visit www. corsicariverconservancy.org.
Gunston's staff member to perform at Church Hill Theatre
Miss Davis will be performing in Doubt, a Parable at Church Hill Theatre September 8-24. Set in a Church School in the Bronx in 1964, just one year after John F. Kennedy's assassination and on the brink of the Civil Rights Movement, Doubt, a Parable examines how far one is willing to go in the name of Truth. Themes of social hierarchy within the parish steer a passionate conflict surrounding the school's first African-American student. Doubt, a Parable earned John Patrick Shanley a Tony Award for Best Play and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and was later made into an Academy Award-nominated film starring Meryl Streep and Phillip Seymour Hoffman. Shows are Fridays & Saturdays at 8PM and Sundays at 2PM. Reservations can be made by calling the CHT office at 410-556-6003 or online at churchhilltheatre.org.
Lunch Menu
Monday: Cheeseburger/Garden burger, baked beans, cream of broccoli soup
Tuesday: Orange glazed chicken over a bed of rice, oriental mixed vegetables, stuffed green pepper soup
Wednesday: Baked Ziti, garlic bread, chicken & rice soup
Thursday: Green chili chicken, enchilada casserole, refried beans, Spanish rice, garden vegetable soup with pasta
Friday: Cheese pizza, meat lover's pizza, Italian wedding soup
Fresh salad bar every day.
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The Gunston School
911 Gunston Road • Centreville, Maryland 21620• (410) 758-0620