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2 Gunston
Editor/DesignerTricia M. Mooney
Assistant EditorEmily Lynn
PhotographySara Neufeld,
Annie Raymond The Photography Club
Headmaster John Lewis awaits the arrival of the new students and faculty on the Gunston dock.
From the Headmaster
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Dear Gunston Community:From their first day at Gunston, when students arrive by boat at Embarkation, to
their final dramatic departure from school during Disembarkation, the Corsica
River and the Chesapeake Bay watershed are deeply integrated into our school’s way
of life. In an era when most school facilities are designed to keep students inside,
Gunston’s campus is a haven of tree-lined walkways, outdoor sitting areas, and
fresh air. With this in mind, this year’s issue of Multum in Parvo seeks to celebrate the
20th birthday of a signature Gunston program: Bay Studies. For two decades now,
Bay Studies has promoted remarkable learning experiences, deep friendships, and
lifelong memories.
In the meantime, it has been an exciting year at Gunston. We have seen the highest
enrollment in school history, with talented young men and women joining us from
all across the mid-shore region and from several countries around the world. Our
rowing team participated in the national championships in Princeton, New Jersey.
And, our alumni are thriving at colleges and universities around the country. Just
recently I received an email from a member of the Class of 2014 that read: “I just
felt the need to reach out and say how appreciative I am of everything that Gunston
has done for me. I hadn’t realized how academically prepared I would be for college.
I see my friends stressing out about papers that take me an hour to write.”
We are also entering the final year of a four-year campus facilities transformation.
Since 2011, we have rebuilt and reinforced our waterfront, replaced and
rededicated the Molly Dock, and fully renovated the Long Academic Building. This
September, we cut the ribbon on two new and unique spaces—the Gunston Tennis
Center and the Fine Arts Center—that will serve as platforms for student talents
for years to come. Finally, we expect to complete the final renovation of the Brick
Building by early 2015. Brick, which will be renamed in honor of Tony and Sarah
Everdell, will include several spectacular new spaces: the Susan Konkel Student
Center, the Alice Ryan Library, and a new media/technology lab. We look forward
to seeing many members of our community at the dedication.
As with everything at Gunston, our progress is a result of Gunston’s powerful
mission coupled with a remarkable partnership between faculty, students, parents,
alumni, the leadership team, friends of the school, and our Board of Trustees.
Thank you for your ongoing support of the school, and enjoy this publication.
Warm regards,
John Lewis
Headmaster
Headmaster John Lewis awaits the arrival of the new students and faculty on the Gunston dock.
John A. Lewis, IVHead of School
Christie B. GrabisAssistant Head of School
4 Gunston
Board of Trustees 2014-2015
Mrs. Susan Dillon, ChairMr. James D. Wright, Vice Chair
Ms. Kathleen A. Kurtz, TreasurerMark Freestate, Assistant Treasurer
Jill Meyerhoff, Secretary
Mr. James A. ClausonMr. Harry (Stoney) J. Duffey, III
‘54Mr. E. Mitchell Fry, Jr.
Mr. Greg HaginDr. Ryan Kelty
Mrs. Elizabeth McCownMrs. Alice Rogers
Mr. Patrick Shoemaker ‘03
Trustees EmeritiMr. Edward Curran
Mrs. Penelope B. HattenMrs. Edith G. Grassi
Mrs. Anne C. ShoemakerMrs. Alexandra Totten
Board of Trustees Update
As Gunston begins its 104th year, there are a plethora of exciting accomplishments that should be recognized and acknowledged.
This summer Gunston’s campus was the setting for YMCA Camp Gunston, which hosted over 300 young campers (and possibly future Gunston students!). Enrollment was also impressive for both the Crew and Geometry programs. A delegation of twenty students and two teachers from our sister school in Suzhou, China visited Gunston and experienced classes, instruction and tours of the area. In addition, our science teacher Emily Beck and our Director of Global Programs Alison Vooris
traveled to the Amazon for ten days as a result of a professional development grant sponsored by Cornell University. Alison and Emily hope to return with students during Bay Studies Week and incorporate what they learned into environmental and service learning opportunities.
In September, a record number of 164 students arrived on campus, a reflection of the quality of academic instruction offered by a strong faculty, dedicated families who prioritize their children’s educational experiences, and strong administrative leadership. On September 13, members of the Gunston community gathered together for a ribbon cutting for the new Gunston Tennis Center and USTA Play Day. The new tennis center is a spectacular facility which will not only enhance the athletic opportunities for our tennis players but will also provide an outreach experience for the local residents and members of the YMCA .The Long Academic building has been refurbished and the entire Gunston family eagerly awaits the winter completion of the Brick Building, which is undergoing a complete renovation.
Recently, John Lewis and the Board of Trustees introduced our new Strategic Plan to the Gunston community. This document will guide us in our mission and our vision for the future of Gunston. Commentary and participation were sought from alumni, parents, faculty, administrators, trustees, and community leaders in meetings throughout last year, resulting in this document which will guide our work and chart our progress for the next several years.
As you can see, this is truly a remarkable time in Gunston’s history and it is an invigorating opportunity for all of us to take part in the school’s growth. As Sarah Everdell said, “What we love about Gunston is that the school is never more important than the student. The individual student is always the most important thing at Gunston.” Without the support of our alumni, parents, and friends, many of these programs and endeavors, which support the growth and development of each student, would not be possible. It is with deep gratitude and a sense of humility that the Board and I thank all of the Gunston community for their support and belief in our mission.
Susan DillonChair Board of Trustees
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Gunston Parents Association
2014-2015 Officers
Co-PresidentsBarbara Bush Cooper &
Mara Schmittinger
Co-Vice PresidentsLinda Hesford & Wendy Panor
SecretaryYvonne Purpora
Sports Fest CoordinatorsMara Schmittinger,
Linda Hesford & Wendy Panor
New Parent Mentor CoordinatorSharon Camp
Volunteer CoordinatorAnnie Raymond
Hospitality CoordinatorYvonne Purpora
Spring Gala Event ChairMara Schmittinger
Athletic Depart. Parent Liaison Luther Jennings
Performing Arts LiaisonKellee McLean
Class Parents
9th GradeSusan Ingersoll & Gena Newberg
10th GradeJill Caron, Wendy Kneeland,
Sharon Redding & Nicole White
11th GradeAlexa Cawley, Alison DeFino &
Kelly Jackson
12th GradeAnna Fichtner & Les Moorhouse
Dear Parents & Friends,
Volunteers are the heart of why all of the events for this community are a success. As a small, tightly-knit community, all Gunston families contribute to the educational purposes of The Gunston School.
Being involved does not necessarily mean hours upon hours of work! We welcome all forms of help and involvement and truly appreciate every cookie, paper cup and hour of time that each of you provides.
The G.P.A. has many areas of responsibility. We have opportunities to organize and provide volunteers for new family mentors, sell spirit wear in the school bookstore, work at the annual Golf Tournament, the new fall event called Sports Fest, or the Spring Gala. We need people to set up, clean up and provide or prepare food for a variety of fun events for our kids and families. Thank you to all who have been involved and WELCOME to all of you who are ready to volunteer as members of this active parent association.
Sometimes, the hardest part is figuring out what you can do and whom to contact. We can help! Simply fill out the Volunteer Opportunities Form that can be found on the school’s website and we’ll be happy to lead you to the right activity that fits with your schedule, talents and interests. Another way to get involved specifically in your child’s class is to contact your class parents. These parents are a great connection and also serve on the G.P.A. Board so they can pass on any questions or concerns if you can’t make it to a meeting. Please feel free to contact any of the G.P.A. leadership team.
Barbara Bush Cooper & Mara SchmittingerCo-Presidents, Gunston Parents Association
G.P.A. Update
6 Gunston
In History, we welcomed Mr.
William “Woody” Granger. Woody
is a 2012 graduate in History from
the University of Virginia, and most
recently taught at an international
academy in Malawi. In addition to
his academic credentials, teaching
experience, and international
school background, Woody is also an
accomplished sailor, having sailed
competitively in the MASSA while
a student at Norfolk Collegiate
School. He served as a summer
sailing coach at the Norfolk Yacht
Club Sailing School, where he was
the Sailing Head Instructor. Woody
is well-known by many of Gunston’s
most accomplished sailing alumni,
and he has assumed the Sailing Head
Coaching duties. Moreover, Woody
is an accomplished trombonist and
woodworker.
David CamdenLatin Teacher
Woody GrangerHistory Teacher
David Camden earned his B.A. in
Classics at Harvard University, where
he graduated summa cum laude, and
where he is currently finishing up his
Ph.D. in Classical Philology. During
his time at Harvard, he has been a
Departmental Teaching Fellow in the
Derek C. Bok Center for Teaching
and Learning, as well as the Assistant
Director of Undergraduate Studies
for the Department of the Classics.
He has won a number of awards for
his teaching, and was most recently an
Instructor at Emory University. David
is also a skilled technologist, and he is
now coaching the school’s Academic
Team.
Our New Faculty & Staff
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Mr. Joe Thompson joined us as our
new Director of Technology. Mr.
Thompson earned his B.A. degree
from Haverford College, and was
most recently the IT Manager at
Indian Creek School in Crownsville,
MD. Before joining Indian Creek,
he spent a number of years working
in the technology industry. At Indian
Creek, Joe oversaw the integration
of a one-to-one laptop program,
and was responsible for a number of
significant instructional technology
initiatives. He is also a remarkably
talented sailor, and was a nationally-
ranked, Olympic-caliber sailor, who
competed for a spot on the 1992
U.S. Olympic Team.
Joe ThompsonDirector of IT
Marissa MargosianCollege Guidance Director
Sara NeufeldPhotography Teacher
Ms. Sara Neufeld is our new Art,
Photography, and Digital Media
teacher. She brings with her a
remarkably strong and diverse
background, including a B.A.
in Visual Media from American
University, where she graduated
Magna Cum Laude, and where
she also earned a Master of Arts
in Teaching. In addition to Art/
Photography/Video teaching
experience in both university and
independent school settings, her
artwork has won a number of
awards, and Ms. Neufeld has also
spent time working and living in
the Czech Republic, where she was
involved with the internationally-
renowned Laughter and Forgetting
Project.
Marissa Margosian joined us from
the American Hebrew Academy in
Greensboro, NC, where she served
as their college counselor for the
past three years. She has also served
for five years as a college counselor
and English teacher at the Calverton
School in Huntingtown, Maryland.
Thus, she has broad experience as
a college counselor, and has been
involved as a member and presenter
for both the National Association of
College Admissions Counselors as
well as for the Potomac Association
of College Admissions Counselors.
In addition, Ms. Margosian has
been very involved with the Johns
Hopkins Center for Talented Youth
Program, where she has served as
a site director for six years. She
received a graduate certificate from
UCLA in college counseling, earned
a Masters degree with coursework
towards a PhD from Binghamton
University, and completed her
undergraduate work at the State
University of New York at Cortland.
Our New Faculty & Staff
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The Gunston School’s 32-acre waterfront campus was filled with sunshine and smiling faces on June 6-7, as 37 graduating seniors were
honored at the Green & White Awards Ceremony on Friday and Commencement on Saturday. Opening the Green & White Awards
Ceremony was Student Government President Kimberly Schlosser. Headmaster John Lewis then addressed the Class of 2014 and praised
them for their accomplishments, adding what a privilege it had been to lead such an extraordinary group of young men and women. He
wished them all the best in their future endeavors.
Valedictorian Alexandra Kukorowski also had insightful words to impart on her classmates in her address as she recounted her journey
through her high school years. “From the start, Gunston challenged us to expand our minds and knowledge. Our teachers gave us the
resources and help we needed to thrive. Our coaches challenged us to be better athletes and people on and off the field or river. The clubs
we joined pushed us to accept greater responsibilities. Our friends and family gave us the support we needed to achieve greatness. At
Gunston, each member of the class of 2014 has achieved immense success, and I do not doubt that, that success will continue long after we
receive our diplomas tomorrow. I am not only excited for the adventures and opportunities which lie ahead for me, but equally if not more
excited to hear about the great places that life leads my fellow classmates.”
On Saturday, a touching commencement ceremony was held on the Headmaster’s house lawn. Bagpiper Robert Wallace led the
processional, as the girls in white formal dresses carrying flower bouquets and boys in blue blazers and khakis processed slowly into the
ceremony. Class President Alexandra Kukorowski opened with a warm greeting, followed by the Class of 2014 each presenting a favorite
quote, a long-time tradition at the school.
This year’s commencement speaker was Adam Jacquet. Adam graduated from The Gunston School in 2009. He attended Union College
for one year before enlisting in the United States Marine Corps, where he served as a Field Radio Operator for three years, four months,
and sixteen days. His tour was cut short when he sustained critical injuries in an IED blast while serving in Afghanistan. Last November, he
received the Purple Heart award in recognition of his service. He is currently enrolled as a sophomore in Georgetown University’s School
of Continuing Studies.
The theme of his address to students—Work hard and look towards your friends and family for strength. To the audience, Mr. Jacquet
encouraged them to stand by their graduate, “So, talk to them. Again, be there for them, because their world might be about to flip over;
and whenever that happens, it’s nice to have someone else who’s still right-side-up standing next to you.”
Bottom Row (L to R): Trung Nguyen, Mary McLean, Kimberly Schlosser, Kylie Miller, Delaney Schurr, Olivia Suss, Georgia Reynolds, Elizabeth Davis, Lexi Welch, Faye Chen, Elaine Wu, Vincent Chen. Middle Row: Hongyi Xi, Jaffey Wang, Valerie Inglesby,
Alexandra Kukorowski, Melanie Basham, Jules Shipps, Meghan Moorhouse, Emma Showalter, Yves Liu, Tabitha Lin, Ziggy Qi. Top Row: William Xu, Jason Hong, Liam Lian, Kent Shen, Henry Qian, Avery Zuber, Henry Xu, Owen Miller, Nathan Simmons, Da Lei
(Leida), Conner Sebreny, Jacob Covell, Thomas Davis. Missing: Tia Johnston.
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Bottom Row (L to R): Trung Nguyen, Mary McLean, Kimberly Schlosser, Kylie Miller, Delaney Schurr, Olivia Suss, Georgia Reynolds, Elizabeth Davis, Lexi Welch, Faye Chen, Elaine Wu, Vincent Chen. Middle Row: Hongyi Xi, Jaffey Wang, Valerie Inglesby,
Alexandra Kukorowski, Melanie Basham, Jules Shipps, Meghan Moorhouse, Emma Showalter, Yves Liu, Tabitha Lin, Ziggy Qi. Top Row: William Xu, Jason Hong, Liam Lian, Kent Shen, Henry Qian, Avery Zuber, Henry Xu, Owen Miller, Nathan Simmons, Da Lei
(Leida), Conner Sebreny, Jacob Covell, Thomas Davis. Missing: Tia Johnston.
Class of 2014
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Alex KukorowskiValedictorian/ Middleton
Elizabeth ClemensMegan Virginia Batdorf
Nathan SimmonsCommunity Service
Trystan McCarthyClare Poussard
Kimberly SchlosserThe Gunston Award The
Green & White AwardsLexi Welch
Sandra Slacum SpearsEnglish
Jules ShippsBest Artistic Innovation
on Paradigm
Valerie InglesbySpanish
Alex KukorowskiSpanish
Elaine WuMath
Meghan MoorhouseMusic
Andy CampRensselaer Medal
Jules ShippsAthletics
Annabelle FichtnerWashington College Book
Award
Owen Miller Athletics
Nathan SimmonsEnvironmental Stewardship
Award
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Meghan MoorhouseLeadership
Jason HongMoore Award
for Improvement
Annabelle FichtnerPaul M. Long Award
TheGreen & White
Awards
Mary McLeanHila Ferguson
Literature
Melanie BashamSenior Paradigm
Annabelle FichtnerMarie Whittico
Latin
Georgia ReynoldsStudio Art
Conner SebrenyDigital Media
Alex KukorowskiHistory
Tia JohnstonTheatre
Avery ZuberAthletics
Lexi WelchEnvironmental Stewardship
Award
Alex KukorowskiScience
Andy CampJunior Symposium
Tabitha LinScience
Madi ShenkJunior Symposium
YMCA Camp Gunston: A Unique Partnership
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The Gunston Tennis Center is Open for Play
As a result of a significant grant awarded by the United States
Tennis Association (USTA), a generous lead gift from the Rogers
Family, and remarkable financial support provided by Maryland
tennis icon Pam Shriver, The Gunston School community, and
the YMCA of the Chesapeake, the school constructed a first-
rate, USTA designed, six-court tennis complex. Complete with a
“tailgate” pavilion, the center offers convenient space for events,
shelter, and storage. Moving forward, the school will have the
ability to provide free Play Days, tennis festivals, lessons, tennis
camps, and junior team tennis.
The inaugural Gunston/USTA Play Day was held on Saturday,
September 13 and kicked off with a ceremonial Ribbon Cutting
Ceremony. Board Chair Susie Dillon, County Commissioner
Phil Dumenil, CEO of the YMCA of the Chesapeake Robbie Gill,
Headmaster John Lewis, and Lynn Gertzog of the USTA made
remarks. Many of the major supporters of this project were in
attendance, as well as a number of people from the surrounding
community. Junior David Rogers and Senior Madi Shenk
participated in the ceremonial first serve. “The Gunston Tennis
Center will expand outdoor recreation opportunities for both
Gunston students and youth in our community,” said Headmaster
John Lewis. “We are thrilled with the outcome of this project, and
deeply grateful to the donors who made this a reality.”
The former tennis courts were transformed into a parking lot
as a long-term solution to alleviate parking issues. Currently,
Gunston offers tennis to students during fall and spring athletic
seasons, and over twenty-percent of the student body participates.
However, the courts are not just for the students of Gunston. The
Gunston Tennis Center will serve as a center for the promotion of
the game of tennis in Maryland’s Mid-Shore region.
The Gunston School and the YMCA of the Chesapeake teamed up this summer to provide unique and affordable summer camp
programs for children in the Mid-Shore region. Over eight weeks, 340 campers took full advantage of the school’s 32-acre campus while
participating in a broad range of athletic, recreational, artistic, and academic offerings. By combining Gunston’s educational resources
and unique waterfront campus with the YMCA’s ability to offer diverse, high-quality, and safe summer camping opportunities for youth
of all ages, YMCA Camp Gunston is a strong new thread in the educational and recreational fabric of our community. Some of the
specific offerings include Peter Pan Camp, Pirates and Princesses, arts, fashion and sewing, and several sports camps, including water
sports. Next summer, campers will have the option to participate in tennis camp through YMCA Camp Gunston.
“YMCA Camp Gunston offers a resident camp feel on this beautiful campus,” states Derek White, Executive Director of Caroline
County and Queen Anne’s County YMCA. “The goal of the YMCA of the Chesapeake is to bring impactful programs to Queen Anne’s
County that are otherwise not being offered.” With a diverse array of camping options in the area of field and water sports, art, and
cultural experiences, it is easy for campers to find an offering that will provide a safe and high-quality growth opportunity.
Pictured L to R: Phil Dumenil, Lynn Gertzog, Alice Rogers, Susie Dillon, Anita Gruss, Robbie Gill; Back row L to R: Bruce Rogers, John Lewis, Bob Simmons.
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On Friday May 9, the Gunston tennis team traveled to Salisbury for the
annual ESIAC Tournament held at Salisbury University. The Gunston’s
Men’s team won their section of the tournament, making them ESIAC
Men’s Tournament Champions.
Senior Avery Zuber (Easton) won the ESIAC Men’s Singles Title for the
4th year in a row! He defeated teammate and sophomore David Rogers
(Easton) in the championship match. David is the #2 singles player for the
Heron team.
The #1 Gunston Men’s Doubles Team of senior Owen Miller and junior
Bubba Miller (Galena) took 2nd place in the tournament.
The #1 Gunston Women’s Doubles Team of sophomore Emily Jackson
(Cambridge) and junior Madi Shenk (Centreville), also took 2nd place
in the tournament. The Herons have claimed the ESIAC Men’s Team
Tournament Title three of the last four years.
Men’s Tennis Team Takes the ESIAC Tournament Title and the Men’s Singles Title
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The Gunston School’s Women’s and Men’s Varsity 4 Rowing Teams captured fourth and fifth place respectively at this past year’s Maryland State Championships hosted by Washington College on Sunday, April 27. Both teams secured berths in the Scholastic Rowing Association of America (SRAA) National Championships Regatta in Princeton, New Jersey. The regatta hosted approximately 180 schools and 3,400 rowers.
Gunston’s Head Coach, Nicole Stimpson has been thrilled with her team’s season. “It’s been rewarding watching the development of the team this year, both fall and spring.”
Gunston’s Crew Advances to the National Championships
Women’s Varsity 4 - Jules Shipps ‘14, Clare Ingersoll ‘15, Savannah Gervais ‘15, Aggie Raymond ‘16, coxswain, Eli Schut ‘17. Men’s Varsity 4 – Will Burch ‘16, John Panor ‘15, Caleb Enriquez ‘15, Conner Sebreny ‘14, coxswain Blynda Chen ‘15.
The Gunston Rowing program celebrated its two
former headmasters, Jeffrey Woodworth and Peter
Sturtevant, when it dedicated two new Varsity 4’s
named in their honor at the Gunston Waterfront.
Sturtevant attend the ceremony with his wife Amy
and their triplets,
Alumni, parents, and friends of Gunston Crew
attended this lovely ceremony. The dedication was
followed by an inter-squad race.
“This was an excellent opportunity to showcase the
expansion of Gunston’s fleet,” Stimpson. “It is a
very exciting time for this program as we continue
to grow.”
During the decade of the 1990’s, with Peter
“Stick” Sturtevant, Jr. serving as Headmaster,
Gunston’s era as an all-girls boarding school came
to a close, and the school was reincorporated
as a co-educational day school in 1996. This
transition was one of the most significant events
in the school’s history, and with his signature
good humor and a deep commitment to students
and faculty, Stick led the community through this
unique and challenging transition.
Throughout Stick’s time at Gunston, the school
commenced its renowned Bay Studies program
devoted to experiential learning within the
Chesapeake Bay region. The Bay Studies Program
was Stick’s vision. He grasped the beauty of our
location and wanted the students to have a true
“sense of place” before they departed. One feature
of the program was the school’s acquisition of the
Aunt Mary - a wooden workboat that was restored
to become a floating classroom.
The Sturtevant Family immersed themselves in the
life of Gunston and always welcomed all into their
home. Stick’s wife Amy, their triplets Peter, Dylan,
and Edward, Baby Reeves, and their dogs Homer
and Sedona, all won the hearts of the community.
The first decade of the 21st
century saw the school continue
to grow in enrollment and
reputation under the leadership
of Mr. Jeffrey Woodworth.
Woodworth oversaw the
renovation of the original
school building used by Sam
and Mary Middleton, the
Middleton House, which
had fallen into disuse and
disrepair. Its refurbishment
and remodeling was completed in 2007 and the
building once again takes a central place in the
school as the Admissions and Administration
building. Woodworth also guided the school
through an extended period of financial stability,
added the rowing program, and began Gunston’s
international student recruitment effort that
brings talented students from Europe and Asia to
study on Gunston’s campus. Woodworth passed
away tragically and suddenly in 2009.
Gunston Dedicates Racing Shells
Most Improved: Sarah Bryant, Trystan
McCarthy, David Rogers
Sportsmanship Award: Aggie
Raymond, John Panor
Crew Team
Sailing Team
Coaches’ Award: Kaeo Clarke
Sportsmanship Award: Natalie Purpora
Most Improved: Sutter Phillips
Varsity Field HockeyE.S.I.A.C. Awards1st team All-Conference: Elizabeth Davis
2nd team All-Conference: Clare
Ingersoll, Kim Schlosser, Abi Johnson
Honorable Mention All-Conference:
Sophie Showalter, Conner Allen
All-Tournament Team: Kimberly
Schlosser
Coaches’ AwardsMVP: Elizabeth Davis
Sportsmanship Award: Conner Allen
Unsung Hero: Kim Schlosser
MSHSFHCA Senior All-Star: Elizabeth
Davis
Varsity Field Hockey Coaches: Monica Napier & Susan Smith
Varsity Sailing Coach Molly George, Associate Head Coach Tom Smith, & Assistant Coach Trilbey Smith
Coaches Nicky Stimpson & Emily Beck
Fall
Sports
Good Sports
E.S.I.A.C. Awards2nd Team All-Conference: Andy Camp,
Isaac Jennings, Owen Miller
Honorable Mention: Bubba Miller
Coaches’ AwardsSportsmanship Award: Bubba Miller
Team MVP’s: Andy Camp, Owen Miller
Most Improved: Isaac Jennings
Varsity Men’s Soccer Coach Juan P. Angarita & Assistant Coach Chris Dollar
Varsity Men’s Soccer
E.S.I.A.C. AwardsG.K. of the Year: Kendyl Walton
Coach of the Year: Frank Ogens
1st Team All-Conference: Meghan
Moorhouse
2nd Team All-Conference: Hailey
Wallace
Coaches’ Awards: Savannah Gervais &
Hailey Korman
Sportsmanship Award: Kendyl Walton
Most Improved: Alea Murray, Emily
Stintz
Team MVP: Meghan Moorhouse
Defensive MVP: Tatiana Baughman
Varsity Women’s Soccer
Varsity Women’s Soccer Coaches Frank Ogens & Assistant Coach Lauren Taylor
Good Sports
Fall
Sports
Good Sports
Winter
sports
Coaches’ AwardsSportsmanship Award: Sam Wargotz
Most Improved: Kane Powell
Team MVP: Damon Callis, Evan Donohue,
Drew Hightower
J.V. Men’s Basketball
Women’s Basketball
E.S.I.A.C. AwardsE.S.I.A.C. All Conference Honorable
Mention: Meghan Moorhouse
Coaches’ AwardsSportsmanship Award: Faye Chen
Most Improved: Aggie Raymond
Team MVP: Meghan Moorhouse
Heart & Soul Award: Abigail Barcus
Head Coach: Susan SmithAssistant Coach: Emma Paz
Men’s Varsity Basketball
E.S.I.A.C: 2nd Team All Conference: Jason Hong
Coaches’ AwardsSportsmanship Award: Nathan Simmons
Team MVP: Jason Hong
Dedication and Drive Award: Tommy Davis
Head Coach: Dave BolyardAssistant Coach: Chris Dollar
Head Coach: Steve SappeyAssistant Coach: Mike Clemens
Good Sports
E.S.I.A.C. Awards 1st Team All-Conference: Korren
Campbell
2nd Team All-Conference: Alice Agee,
Conner Allen, Delaney Schurr, Elizabeth
Davis, Meghan Moorhouse
C.A.L.L. Awards1st Team: Elizabeth Davis
2nd Team: Delaney Schurr, Meghan
Moorhouse
Coaches’ Awards
Sportsmanship Award: Lexi Welch
MVP Offense: Elizabeth Davis, Delaney
Schurr
MVP Defense: Meghan Moorhouse
Women’s Lacrosse
E.S.I.A.C. Awards 1st Team All-Conference: Isaac Jennings
2nd Team All-Conference: Tommy
Davis, Evan Donohue, Andy Camp
Honorable Mention: Taylor Silliman,
Damon Callis
M.I.L.L. AwardsHonorable Mention All-Conference:
Andy Camp, Isaac Jennings
Coaches’ Awards
Sportsmanship Award: Andy Camp
Most Improved: Tim Hesford
Team MVP: Isaac Jennings
Coaches’ Awards
Sportsmanship: Sarah Bryant, Trystan
McCarthy, Jules Shipps
Spring
sports
Head Coach: Robert FredlandAssistant Coaches: Anita Gruss & Susan Smith
Men’s Lacrosse
Crew Team
Head Coach: Chris Dollar Assistant Coach: Lee Cook
Head Coach: Nicole StimpsonAssistant Coach: Emily Beck
Good Sports
Spring
Sports
E.S.I.A.C. AwardsMen’s Singles Champion: Avery Zuber
Men’s Tournament Champion
Tennis Team
Sailing Team
Sportsmanship: George Bowie
Head Coach: Molly GeorgeAssistant Coach: Alex Greenlee
Head Coach: Dexter MacBride
Class of 2014 Career In Sports12 sports seasons: Meghan Moorhouse
9 sports seasons: Avery Zuber 8 sports seasons: Elizabeth Davis, Tia Johnston, Kylie Miller, Kimberly Schlosser
Hall
of
Fame
Genie Cooper WoottonDuring her time as a Gunston student, Genie Cooper
Wootton ‘72 had an illustrious and varied athletic career.
Genie entered Gunston with ten other students, forming
a freshman class of eleven. Her first year at Gunston
was also Mr. Paul Long’s first year as Headmaster. Since
most of the students here were equestriennes, Mr. Long
wanted to expand the sports program, so he made the
decision to recruit student athletes from Chestertown
and Easton. Genie fit the bill for the scholar athlete.
While at Kent School, Genie was a storied field hockey
player. At Gunston, Genie played a number of sports.
Genie was also involved with SGA and Honor Court,
a student run judicial group. Not only was Genie
accomplished on the basketball court and the field hockey
field, she was the Middleton Award recipient her senior
year due to her academic achievements. During her junior year, Genie joined the tennis team and became involved in
the newly formed Athletic Association. In her senior year, she was elected president of Honor Court and remained a
stand out in field hockey.
Wootton is a partner with Raisin & Wooton Law Office in Chestertown, Maryland. Her daughter, Kathleen Wootton
Hurd ‘05, also works there as an associate.
“She was a well liked teammate, gave 100%, and I could always depend upon her to try her best,” remarks Anita
Gruss, Director of Athletics and one of her former coaches, “Just an all around delight to coach.” The Gunston
School is honored to add Genie Cooper Wootton as the seventh Athletics Hall of Fame Member.
Coach Robert FredlandDeemed one of Gunston’s most successful coaches, both in terms of wins and the positive impact he had on the
players, Coach Robert Fredland was inducted as the eighth member of the Athletics Hall of Fame. He is also the
father of two Gunston alums, scholar athletes, Blake ’99 and Carrie ’01. Coach Fredland’s contributions to Gunston’s
athletic program span fourteen years. A great player in his youth, Coach Fredland’s high school athletics career
included playing on the soccer and lacrosse teams at
Annapolis High School.
Fredland played in two NCAA Division III Men’s Lacrosse
Championships. His legendary coaching career at Gunston
began in 2000 when he began coaching the women’s
lacrosse team. Coach Fredland began as the Assistant
Coach under Keith Moore. In 2001, Coach Fredland took
over as Head Coach.
While at Gunston, Coach Fredland and his team won 5
CALL Conference Championships, and won 5 CALL
Tournament Championships.
He also coached six Players of the Year for the CALL league
and 1 ESIAC Player of the Year. On top of these coaching
accomplishments, he is one of two coaches at Gunston who
won one hundred games.
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“Gunston strives to educate ethically and environmentally minded scholars, citizens, and leaders for our globalized society.”
-The Gunston Mission Statement
Herons, Hawks, Bald Eagles, Snow Geese, and Osprey. The Molly Dock. Seining during biology class. Crabs and Oysters. A sandy beach on a living shoreline. Four distinct seasons. A catalpa tree-lined drive. Giant oaks. Spectacular cloud patterns. Intense thunderstorms. Early morning mist and fog. Flowers blooming above the alumni bridge. Soybeans and corn. Reading and studying on the porch of the Long AB. Swinging in front of the Middleton Building. Since our founding in 1911, Gunston has enjoyed the blessing of a direct physical
connection to one of the world’s most unique, complex, and beautiful ecosystems—The Chesapeake Bay. This intense and daily connection with the natural world is part of every Gunston student’s heritage, and from the young student in the 1920’s who trapped muskrats in his spare time, selling the skins to a buyer in St. Louis for his extra pocket money, to the students in 2014 who are setting oyster cages as part of the Maryland Grows Oysters restoration project, our Corsica River campus has always been a place for learning, experience, connection, and the development of lifelong memories.
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Unfortunately, the Chesapeake Bay’s health has
worsened significantly since the school’s founding in
1911, and at Gunston, environmental degradation
and global warming are not abstract concepts, but
directly observable. Across the Bay region, nitrogen,
phosphates, and sediments have impacted water
quality; a reduction in forested buffers, wetlands, and
underwater grasses have degraded crucial habitats;
and fisheries have suffered from diseases and poor
management. Meanwhile, on the very slim strip of
sand at Gunston’s waterfront, the effects of sea level
rise and erosion are visible to the naked eye.
For students in the 21st Century, learning the skills of
preserving and stewarding the natural environment
is essential, and Gunston believes that we have
an educational and moral responsibility to teach
students how to live in a sustainable manner. This
value is stated directly in our mission, and we seek
to achieve this aim in the classroom, through the
work of our student-led environmental club, in our
comprehensive Earth Day program, by recycling and
composting, via partnerships with local, regional,
and national organizations, and through numerous
facilities initiatives to conserve energy and reduce
runoff.
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Yet it is our Chesapeake Bay Studies program that is the
cornerstone of Gunston’s environmental education program.
“Bay Studies”, as it is known, is a week-long experiential
education program held each May, and central to the
program’s philosophy is the belief that students must have
direct and meaningful physical contact with the Chesapeake
Bay watershed to truly understand its complexity, its beauty,
and its value.
Adolescence is a time of life where the brain is particularly
sensitive to intense experiences, and Bay Studies involves
the kinds of hands-on, deep-immersion, and inquiry-based
experiences that create powerful and lasting impressions
about how human beings and the environment should
co-exist. Similar to the difficulty of solving complex
environmental issues, the Bay Studies week is meant to be
physically and intellectually intense. Whining, complaining,
wet clothing, sunburn, bug bites, exhaustion, hunger, and
wet tents are common elements of Bay Studies trips. Yet
this discomfort is always counterbalanced by the satisfaction
of hard work and deep learning, end-of-the-day bonfires
and s’mores, fishing, the taste of Old Bay, games of frisbee,
and the development of deeper and more meaningful
friendships.
“Everyone takes something away from Bay Studies,” says
Junior Sarah Bryant, “and the trips open up your mind
and your heart. Also, because the trips are so intense
and challenging, I always learn so much more about my
classmates, and also about myself.” Junior Tyler Urquhart
added: “One night we were on a dock after a long day of
kayaking, looking up at the stars—it was euphoric.”
This year, Bay Studies celebrates its 20th anniversary. The
program itself began in 1994 during the Gunston School
for Girls boarding school era as a 5-week environmental
immersion learning program that evolved over a student’s
four years. It utilized seminars, off-campus adventures,
speakers, journals, a Bay Studies workbook, and a multitude
of other vehicles for learning. Similar to the current
program, the original Bay Studies program taught students
about the Bay’s chemical makeup, explored its pre-history
and Native American settlements, wrestled with problems
of growth and development, and provided insight into
traditional Bay culture. In its present form, the program is
designed around four main areas of focus: science, culture,
history, and the arts, with an emphasis on cross-curricular
opportunities for hands-on learning.
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According to Assistant Head of School Christie Grabis, the Bay
Studies program in its early years was “A morning, noon, and
night experience. I still remember the very first flora and fauna
lesson, where students were following Tony Everdell like a line of
ducks. He showed students the power of noticing what is around
you. Empty crab shells, dead sea nettles, osprey—whatever came
onto the radar—and he explained their interrelationship within
the natural environment.”
Throughout the program’s history, Bay Studies has sought to
engage the leading organizations and individual experts on
the Chesapeake Bay, and distinguished visitors have included
bestselling author James Michener (author of the now-classic
novel Chesapeake) and Tom Horton, whose book Turning the Tide:
Saving the Chesapeake Bay, is the foundational text for those seeking to
understand the region’s ecological complexity.
Whether designing new programs or chaperoning challenging
expeditions, individual faculty members have always been key to
the success of the program, and for most of the program’s life, Bay
Studies was coordinated by long-time faculty members Sarah and
Tony Everdell. Whether it was driving the Aunt Mary—the school’s
classic Chesapeake Bay workboat used for trips and projects--or
managing the various accoutrements of Bay Studies—binoculars,
sighting scopes, hip waders, crab nets, fishing poles, seining nets,
raincoats, long drives, packed lunches, vans, water testing kits—the
Everdells set the tone.
Over time, Bay Studies evolved from a 5-week program, to a
3-week program, and it now exists as a one-week program. In
recent years, students have explored the Potomac River using
bikes and whitewater rafts, lived and learned for a week on the
Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Fox Island, sailed the Chester River
on the Skipjack Ellsworth, and chronicled the region through
photography, among many other programs. Meanwhile the
school has developed deep and lasting partnerships with Echo
Hill Outdoor School, Outward Bound, the Chesapeake Bay
Foundation, Washington College, and others.
As we enter our third decade of the Bay Studies program,
now under the leadership of faculty member Emily Beck,
the curriculum is evolving once again. The new progressive
curriculum builds on students’ experiences and utilizes the Bay as
a case study for understanding global environmental challenges.
Bay Studies continues to provide transformational experiences
and cultivate a sense of place for all Gunston students. Global
and environmental aspects of Gunston’s mission blend during
trips beyond the Chesapeake Bay watershed where students study
analogous systems and share their knowledge. “The evolving
curriculum offers exciting potential for increasing local and global
“Saving the Bay is a test, if we pass, we get to keep the planet.”
-Marjorie Stoneman Douglass
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partnerships that strengthen environmental teaching and learning
here at Gunston,” says Emily Beck, Bay Studies Program Director.
“New program areas include expanding STEM opportunities,
assisting in professional research with leading institutions, and
new expeditions.”
As the program enters its third decade, perhaps the past,
present, and future of Bay Studies week is captured best
by Molly George (Class of 2009), who double-majored
in English and Environmental Studies during her
time at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, and who
now teaches English full-time at her alma mater, The
Gunston School:
The Bay Studies program emphasizes so many facets of Gunston’s mission.
The effortless sense of inclusivity that materializes by bringing students of all
ages together with teachers; the value placed on becoming concerned, aware,
and educated citizens of the Chesapeake Bay, and now, with Bay Studies’
new direction, the global community. Meanwhile, the diversity of offerings
provides a spiritual, social, and scientific perspective on environmental issues
which work in combination to motivate a genuine drive to fully comprehend
the complexity of environmental issues.
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In 2014-2015, all students at Gunston returned to a campus that had been transformed during the summer. As part of a nearly
$4,500,000 ongoing campus renovation, the school has opened its new Fine Arts Center. The Fine Arts Center, a 3,500 square-foot,
two-floor annex that includes enhanced areas for drawing and painting, woodcarving, silk screen, and ceramics, as well a laboratory
for film photography, digital photography, videography, and graphic design. Designed by Rubeling and Associates Architects, and
constructed by the Whiting-Turner, Co., the Fine Arts Center is the new home for Gunston’s award-winning Art Department.
“Our students create remarkable work under the guidance of talented teachers,” notes Headmaster John Lewis, “and the arts are integral
to our curriculum. Gunston has always believed deeply in the capacity of the arts to cultivate creativity, develop an appreciation for craft
and beauty, and to expand students’ world-views. In a culture where many school arts programs are either eliminated or in jeopardy,
we’re redoubling our commitment to a discipline we believe is essential.”
“I am ecstatic about the new art studio,” remarks Chair of the Arts Department, Ben Dize, “ in 46 years of teaching I’ve never had the
opportunity to teach in such an inspiring space. “
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Spring Break
China
Despite snow storms in Maryland and delayed flights all around the country, a group of Gunston students accompanied by Mrs. Vooris and Mrs. Grabis boarded a flight to China on March 6th, 2014. This landmark trip was designed for students to discover and appreciate the sights of China, to connect with the Gunston students and families who hail from China, and to experience cultural exchange with our sister school Zhenhua Middle School in Suzhou.
Following a 16-hour flight, the first stop was Beijing and it was here that the group was met by 11th grader Momo Jin. Having only seen Momo a few days earlier at Gunston, now she was holding up a sign saying: “Welcome to Beijing”. This was the start of the ten-day, jam-packed whirlwind tour of China.
• by Alison Vooris
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In Beijing, the group visited the Great Wall
and Forbidden City, ate Peking Duck, delivered
a donation to a local orphanage (thanks to
Momo and G.I.V.E.), and shopped in the
Hutong District escorted by a group of Momo’s
friends. Each adventure deepened the group’s
appreciation for the history and culture of
China. Hiking along the Great Wall helped
the students grasp the power of the emperors
who build it. Meanwhile, interacting with
the children and babies at the orphanage
demonstrated that human need and charity have
no borders.
After a farewell dinner with Momo’s parents
as our hosts, the group was escorted to the
train station for an overnight voyage to the
UNESCO World Heritage city of Xi’an. Senior
and Guangzhou native Vincent Chen used
his Chinese to shepherd everyone and their
luggage safely onto the train. Next, he negotiated
switching a railway compartment with an elderly
couple so that the group could all travel in the
same carriage. Everyone’s excitement mounted
as we neared our next destination, Xi’an and the
Terracotta Warriors.
“ ”It was all just amazing!~ Lauren Covell
Xi’an is an ancient city with a famous, fully intact wall that
allows visitors to walk or bike its entirety. We were hosted
by Mrs. Liu, mother of Shirley (Gunston ‘13, U. Michigan
‘17), and we enjoyed a very special meal at famous dumpling
restaurant. At night, as the group strolled through the night
market, we could see the Bell Tower ablaze with lights. Vincent
escorted the group around in the evening to see how different
the life of a teenager in urban areas in China is compared to the
quiet, rural Eastern Shore of Maryland. “Visiting the Warriors
for the third time was just as mind blowing as the first”
commented Mrs. Vooris.
An internal flight took us to our next stop, Suzhou. We were
warmly welcomed by a delegation from our sister school, and
Zhenhua Middle School, and they hosted a tour of Suzhou and
the school. Gunston students were surprised at how large the
classes were, how teachers moved from class to class (rather
than the students). The Gunston students also experienced a
mini-home stay as they spent one afternoon and evening in the
private residences of the Suzhou students. Following their visit,
they returned to our hotel both elated and exhausted. As was
true throughout the trip, the grace and warmth of our Chinese
hosts was deeply appreciated.
Suzhou is famous for its gardens, and the group toured the
city on foot and by boat. A highlight was the ancient Water
Town of Zhouzhang. Here, it was possible to glimpse the
simple and balanced lifestyle of the original inhabitants, and
it was great fun for everyone to tour the silk factory on the
return to Suzhou. Our tour included the chance to create a silk
comforter and purchase genuine silk merchandise.
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“ ”It was fascinating talking to the teenagers about growing up and going to school in China.
~ Claire Schmittinger
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The final destination of the trip was the world-famous mega city of Shanghai. The group spent two days immersed in the hustle and
bustle of the shopping district and learned how to bargain with local vendors. Shiny, glitzy Shanghai provided a remarkable contrast to
the ancient water town of Suzhou, and we enjoyed a long walk along the river in the final hours of this most remarkable journey. Grace,
hospitality, gifts, and mountains of food were presented to us wherever we connected with our Gunston families and friends in China.
Among the many foods that students were brave enough to try were pigs’ hearts, pigs’ ears, chickens’ feet, livers’, jelly fish, and snake.
Each city and each experience will remain engraved in our minds forever. After ten warm, sunny days in a country vastly different from
our own, we flew 16 hours home a little tired and remarkably transformed only to be greeted by…….more snow.
I fully enjoyed the trip with my American friends, wandering on the Great Wall, sharing cultures and trying traditional Chinese food. This fantastic culture exchange established the understanding of each other and made our relationships grow closer and stronger.
“
”~ Momo Kejing Jin
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1961
Celia Purnell is a machine knitter and has
won awards for knitting and crocheting in
the Canfield Fair in Ohio. She also grows
all of her own vegetables. She has been
married 51 years with four daughters and
nine grandchildren. Her favorite Gunston
memory is playing Russian Bank (a card
game) on the floor with Ellie Hopkins
in the room next to Aunt Mary’s during
snowstorms. She lived in that room
for three years with Kathy Moorhouse
(MacDonald).
1970
Martha Gulacsy von Gulacsy (Mitchell)
graduated in 1974 from Wheelock College.
She is currently teaching English (grammar
and composition) to fourth and fifth
graders at The Out-of-Door Academy
in Sarasota, FL. She has been married
thirty-seven years and has two daughters.
She previously lived in Africa and South
America. Some of her fondest Gunston
memories are sailing on the Corsica,
canoeing to Centreville with Mr. Valliant,
picking white asparagus out in the fields,
and visiting the Crumpton Auction with
Ms. Marsden.
1983
Headmaster John Lewis and his family
recently visited Susie Konkel ‘83 and
former board member Harry Konkel in
Port Elizabeth, Maine, where they reside.
1984
Maggie Bond ‘84, Lindsay DeWolf ‘85, Rebecca Rencher ‘86, Tina McKinney ‘86, enjoyed swapping Gunston stories
over a recent dinner at the Cheesecake
Factory in Charlotte, NC.
This summer, Gunston Girls from classes
‘84, ‘87, ‘88, ‘ 89, ‘90, and ‘91 met up in
Miami and headed to Nassau Bahamas on
Carnival Cruise Lines. They hope more
Gunston Alums can join them next time!
(Pictured on next page.)
1988
Amy Smith Chapman is a stay-at-home
mom. She has two daughters, 13-year-old
Hannah and 19-year-old Sarah. Sarah is
studying to be a nurse and has just finished
her freshman year in college. Her husband
James works at North Anna Nuclear Power
Station. She lives on 7 acres in Louisa
County Virginia, and still enjoys riding
horses.
1996
Stephanie Steven graduated from Seton
Hall Law School in 2008 with an advanced
degree in Law. She has two children, a son
named Ihlan and a daughter named Irie.
2001
Kate Kana runs a charter business with
her husband in Maine. They live aboard
their 1934 ketch, Guildive, where they
sail her coastwise in the spring and often
winter her in the Chesapeake, during the
fall.
2002
Matt Williams ’01 and Bonnie (Shanahan) Williams ’02, have a two year
old daughter, Claire, and are proud to
announce the birth of their son, Matthew
Cooper Williams, Jr. Matthew was born on
March 7, 2014. They currently reside in
Worton, MD.
2003
Rita Baghdadi is an independent
filmmaker. She is working with her
fiance´ on a documentary which explores
the effects of large-scale fracking on the
farming communities in North Dakota.
Class Notes
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Jessica Radcliffe (Stivers) and her
husband, Joe, are happy to announce
the birth of their daughter, Emily Claire
Radcliffe, on August 8, 2014. The
Radcliffes also have a son, Joseph IV, who
was born in 2012. Jessica graduated with
B.S. in Information Systems from UMBC
in May 2012.
2004
Nancy Larson Varney graduated from
Lehigh University. She then went on to
obtain her MS (2010) and PhD (2013) in
Structural Engineering from the University
of Texas at Austin. She now resides in
Newton, MA.
2005
Austin Kana is currently a PhD student at
the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor
studying Naval Architecture and Marine
Engineering. His research focuses on
coming up with new ways to make sound
decisions in the early stages of design of
very complex ships and offshore structures
in the face of external uncertainties, such
as environmental policy and economic
uncertainties. He still sails and races very
actively in the summer months all along the
Great Lakes.
Evan Heisman is going to be working for
the Office of Undergraduate Advising and
Academic Programming at MIT. He will be
assisting the deans in the Student Support
Services Department.
2006
Douglas Rae, owner and head baker at
Evergrain Bread Company in Chestertown
is thrilled with his thriving bakery.
Evergrain is approaching its fourth year of
business.
2007
Emily Crawford is the Program
Operations Coordinator at PBS. She is
living in D.C. with her boyfriend and cat,
Lola.
Erin Callison has spent the last two years
adventuring, hiking and paddling while
working for Outward Bound. After getting
her Masters in Teaching, Erin went on
to work with at-risk youth in the wild
Everglades in Florida. Most recently, Erin
has worked in the unlikely wildernesses
surrounding Baltimore, Philadelphia and
San Francisco. This summer Erin worked
with youth in Telluride, Colorado.
Stephen Kelly is currently living in
Salisbury, MD, where he is finishing a
Graduate program for a Masters in Applied
Biology. He is planning to enter the field of
Bioinformatics after he graduates.
Shelley Arminger (Lippincott) welcomed
a baby boy. Benjamin River Arminger was
born September 12, 2013.
2008
Patrick Kana currently resides in
Rochester, NY. He is living in a quaint
cottage near Lake Ontario and commuting
to RIT. He was accepted into three separate
juried gallery shows for his new work, and
one of his pieces was voted “Best in Show”
at the FLORA Exhibition at Main Street
Arts in Clifton Springs, NY. He has been
working as a graduate assistant since last
fall, and this coming year will be teaching
undergraduate classes in Furniture Design.
Kana has one more year, and the whole
year will be devoted to his thesis, which
will be all about creating pieces that reflect
the natural sciences. He spent the summer
as the travel 420 coach at Rochester Yacht
Club.
Pictured: Amy Chapman, Sarah Goldsmith, Elizabeth Hopkins, Sherry Corbett
Jones, Maria Symes Keil, Shannon Bailey Oakley, Tracey Mitchell Pietras, Sally
Bird Smith, Melissa Van Glish, Jennifer Walrath, and Laura Vermilye Wroten
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Alex Douma is currently living in
Monterey, CA with Andrew Prosser ‘08.
Along with Andrew, he is working in the
music industry for artists that include The
Lumineers, Dave Matthews Band and the
legendary improvisational rock band Phish.
2009
Doug Staurlakis is currently at the
Culinary Institute of America in Hyde
Park, New York majoring in the culinary
arts. As part of the curriculum he is
required to do an 18 week internship at a
restaurant to hone his culinary skill and
to learn more about the industry. He is
planning to intern at The Little Nell in
Aspen, Colorado, which is a five-star five
diamond resort, where he will primarily
work in banquets.
Emily Strong graduated from the Naval
Academy in May 2014 with a Bachelor of
Science. She serves as a Surface Warfare
Officer and will spend the next two years
in San Diego aboard the USS Anchorage,
LPD 23.
Kendall Suydam is currently attending
West Virginia University and will be
graduating in May 2015 with her Masters
in Social Work. Kendall is also currently
working at a psychiatric hospital Chestnut
Ridge, as a Mental Health Specialist. She
resides in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Talley Wilford directed a production of
the Broadway fantasy, Tony Award-winning
musical “Kiss of the Spiderwoman” at
the Avalon Theatre in Easton, MD over
the summer. The critically acclaimed
production received rave reviews and
included several current Gunston students.
2011
Chastain Shenk is currently living in
D.C. and doing an internship through
Washington College’s Institute for
Religion, Politics and Culture. She is a
research associate for the Christian City
Church. She is examining the Bible’s place
in the public school system and studying
general political advocacy while continuing
her studies as a political science major. She
is close to graduation and hopes to move to
Washington after college.
Peter Fortenbaugh was named a 2014
Washington College Sophie Kerr Prize
Finalist. The Sophie Kerr Prize is awarded
each year to a graduating senior who has
demonstrated the best ability and promise
for future fulfillment in the field of
literary endeavor. The monetary prize is
the nation’s largest undergraduate literary
prize.
Class Notes
Jake Jettmar ‘11 was inducted into the Air
Force in the spring of 2014.
Emily StrongThe Kanas and Everdells
Peter Fortenbaugh
In Memoriam
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The Gunston School has always had a reputation for providing diverse learning
opportunities, both in and out of the classroom. The “Scholar Athlete” concept
is a major part of each student’s experience while at Gunston. Every day,
students are required to participate on a sports team or in fitness classes. Two
graduates who have gone on to great success following high school and have
reaped the benefits of nurturing the mind and body are sisters Eleanora
Keene ’11 and Olivia Keene ’13. The sisters thrived at Gunston, both
academically and athletically, and they continue to do so in their respective
colleges. While at Gunston, both Eleanora and Olivia were members of
the National Honor Society, Environmental Club, and G.I.V.E. Eleanora
graduated from Gunston with high honors and Olivia was Valedictorian
of her class. These sisters gave all of their energy to each activity and group they
were involved in, and when it came to sports the same attitude to succeed persisted.
Field sports were a prevalent part of their childhood, and they were active during each athletic season while they attended Gunston.
Although it is mandatory for Gunston students to participate in a team sport two seasons out of each year, these sisters participated
in three all four years of attending Gunston. With field hockey in the fall, basketball in the winter and lacrosse in the spring, these
sisters were constantly scoring goals on the field and the court. Both Eleanor and Olivia competed in the E.S.I.A.C Conferences each
season and finished with honorable mentions. Each sister received numerous athletic awards while attending Gunston, from the
Sportsmanship Award to MVP.
Eleanora currently attends Guilford College in Greensboro, NC. Olivia attends the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington.
For the 2013-2014 school year, Eleanora earned First Team All-Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) recognition and First
Team All Tournament, and Olivia was named the MVP attack for her team.
Alumni Spotlight: The Keene Sisters
Eleanora, Coach Trish McGee, Olivia
The Alumni Office has been notified of the passing of the
following members of the Gunston community. The faculty and
staff of Gunston wish to express our condolences to family and
friends.
Mrs. Elizabeth Hite recently passed away at the age of 97, and
was employed at Gunston for many years. She was also Bobbie
Cooper’s mother-in-law. Mrs. Hite worked in the kitchen and
kept the behind-the-scenes aspects of the campus running
smoothly. A Gunston grad from the seventies recalls her as being
“a very sweet and shy lady.” Our thoughts are with her family and
all of those who knew her.
Miriam “Mim” Hoffecker passed away at home on June 6. She
impacted many students during her tenure at Gunston. Several
Gunston Alums made Heron Annual Fund gifts in her memory,
and shared stories of her warmth and love of teaching.
We were deeply saddened to learn of the recent passing of Mr.
Kim Alan Leatherman, who was Gunston’s former Director of
Development, and who served the school as auctioneer several
years ago at our Spring Auction. He was a man of humor and
generosity, and he will be missed.
Gail Kerwin March, a 1949 graduate of The Gunston School for
Girls, passed away on December 28, 2013.
Patricia Ann May (Mitchell), a graduate of Gunston School for
Girls, passed away on February 16, 2013.
Lloyd J. Thomas, Sr. passed away at home at the age of 92 on
September 6, 2013. He was a beloved part of the Gunston family
for many years.
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T h e He r o n A n n u a l Fu n d
The Mary Middleton Society ($10,000+)Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Duffey III ‘54The Salmon Foundation, IncThomas H. & Barbara W. Gale Foundation
The Eastern Shore Club ($5,000+)Mr. and Mrs. James A. ClausonDavid Winton Bell FoundationGladwood FoundationMr. and Mrs. Dean HattenMay Foundation of MarylandMr. and Mrs. Dale A. WegnerMr. and Mrs. John Willock
The 1911 Council ($1,000+)AnonymousMr. and Mrs. Ethan D. DettmerMr. and Mrs. John W. DillonMr. and Rev. N. Ben Dize IIIMr. and Mrs. Joseph F. DonohueMr. E. Mitchell Fry Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Mark KeilKleppinger Electric Co., Inc.Ms. Kathleen A. KurtzDr. and Mrs. Frederick T. LohrMr. and Mrs. Thomas J. MaherMr. and Mrs. Jack MeyerhoffMr. Christian T. MillerMrs. Albert D. MoormanParker FoundationMr. William S. RoohanMr. and Mrs. Paul A. SchlosserMr. and Mrs. Robert B. ShoemakerMr. and Mrs. James D. WrightMr. Douglas A. Cooper and Mrs. Barbara Bush Cooper
The Headmaster’s Circle ($500+)Avon-Dixon InsuranceClass of 2014Mr. and Mrs. Bryan M. BladesMr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Burch
Mr. and Mrs. John CaronMr. Greg HaginMr. and Mrs. William S. IngersollJBK Hardware, IncMr. Charles C. KarlanRick and Cindy KingDr. Laurie Lewis and Mr. John A. Lewis IVMr. and Mrs. Gary L. MillerMr. and Mrs. Roger P. MooneyMrs. Elselore PretzlerMrs. and Mr. Christine Rocca ‘54Mr. and Mrs. James Rutledge ‘55Mr. and Mrs. Walter SchmittingerMr. and Mrs. Ford SchumannMrs. Alexandra C. TottenMr. and Mrs. Michael Wootton
The Corsica Fellows ($100+)Mr. and Mrs. William AgeeMr. and Mrs. Bruce AnthonyMs. Du Bois ArmbristerMr. and Rev. John F. BabcockMr. and Mrs. Elmer BainMr. and Mrs. John BarcusMs. Susan R. Beard ‘80Mr. and Mrs. Rexford F. Beckwith IIIMs. Alexandra Blackhurst ‘63Braden, Thompson & Poltrack, LLPMr. and Mrs. Kimberlin ButcherMr. and Mrs. Edward T. Callahan Jr.Mr. and Mrs. J. Tyler CampbellDr. and Mrs. Trent CampMr. Charles T. CaputeMr. and Mrs. Salvatore J. CianchettaMr. and Mrs. Michael ClemensMr. and Mrs. Larry CovellMrs. Catherine CunninghamMr. and Mrs. Edward A. CurranMrs. and Mr. Sara Jane DavidsonMr. and Mrs. Thomas DavisMr. and Mrs. Michael DeFinoDelmarva PowerMr. and Mrs. Earle M. DubelMr. and Mrs. Preston EverdellMs. Frances B. Firth ‘73Mr. and Mrs. Robert FordiMr. and Mrs. Mark M. Freestate
Mr. and Mrs. Michael GalbusMr. and Mrs. Joe GrabisMr. and Mrs. James L. GrahamMrs. Mary Grothe ‘63Ms. Anita L. GrussMr. and Mrs. Walter J. HallDr. and Mrs. Ross I. HeismanMr. and Mrs. Tim HesfordMrs. Nicole HilliardMr. and Mrs. Gerald InglesbyMr. and Mrs. Paul M. JacksonMr. and Mrs. G. Philip Jackson, Sr.Mr. and Mrs. Luther JenningsMr. and Mrs. Jonathan L. JonesMr. and Mrs. Michael J. KeeneDr. Ryan KeltyMr. Ted Kukorowski & Dr. Kimberly OsterMr. and Mrs. Andrew L. McLeanMr. Glenn W. MichaelMs. Louise K. Middleton ‘73Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas W. MillerMrs. and Mr. Theresa C. Molinelli ‘84Mr. and Mrs. Patrick MosnerMs. Barbara L. MyersMr. and Mrs. Harry NelsonMrs. Pam Newberry ‘73Northrup GrummanMr. and Mrs. John Orban Jr.Ms. Barbara F. OxnamMr. A. Leslie Paternotte ‘35Mrs. and Mr. Meredith Pearson ‘96Mr. and Mrs. William A. PolandMrs. Sharon L. PorterMr. and Mrs. Robert R. Price Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Salvatore PurporaMr. and Mrs. William Ratchford IIMs. Annie W. RaymondMr. and Mrs. Stephen J. ReddingMrs. and Mr. Linda C. Reilly ‘75Ms. D. Tayor Rogers ‘11Mr. and Mrs. William R. Russell Jr.Ms. Ann SamsonMs. Kimberly Schlosser ‘14Mr. and Mrs. Ronald R. Schmier, Sr.Mr. Stephen E. ShenkMr. and Mrs. Brian M. ShermanMr. and Mrs. Michael ShermanMr. and Mrs. Tracey ShowalterMr. Richard Silliman
The Gunston School is grateful to the many alumni, board members, parents and grandparents of students past and present, faculty, staff and friends in the community for financially contributing to the Heron Annual Fund during the 2013-2014 academic year. All benefactors play a tremendous role in helping the school carry out its mission. Each contribution directly benefits our students and enables faculty to provide the tools required to offer a first-rate college preparatory education on the Eastern Shore. Thank you for choosing The Gunston School as a philanthropic priority.
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Mr. and Mrs. Andrew T. SimmonsMrs. Margaret R. StillmanMs. Elizabeth C. StintzMr. Matthew Stintz and Ms. Melinda BainMs. Rebecca R. StrongMr. and Mrs. Wayne S. Suydam, Jr.General Vernon R. Tate Sr.Mr. and Mrs. Gerald TestermanMr. and Mrs. R. P. UrquhartMr. Christopher Wagner ‘04Mrs. and Mr. Margaret G. Wasley ‘44Mrs. Kathleen M. WelchMr. and Mrs. Robert WilkinsMr. and Mrs. John F. WilliamsonMr. and Mrs. Richard R. WintersMs. Elaine Wu ‘14Mr. John Zuber and Mrs. Melinda Biehl
The Green & White Team (up to $99)Ms. K. Anne Agee ‘13Mr. and Mrs. Vincent AllenMs. Frederica BacherMs. Eleanor L. Barnes ‘66Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Boone Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Scott BooneMr. and Mrs. Walter BowieMr. Christopher Branda, Jr.Ms. and Mr. Melissa M. Browne ‘75Mr. and Mrs. Calvin CallisMrs. Patricia CaronMs. Alexandra CawleyMrs. Anne Charles ‘61Mrs. Florence ClarkeMr. and Mrs. John Clarke Jr. Ms. M. Elizabeth J. ClarkeMs. Charlotte B. CurlettMr. Michal H. Dickinson and Mrs. Franchesa Profaci-DickinsonMrs. Katharine M. DraperMrs. Edith G. GrassiMrs. Anne B. GrayMrs. Patricia Ingels ‘45Ms. Kim JettmarMs. Hannah W. JohnstonMs. Debra M. Kaden ‘73
Mr. Austin A. Kana ‘05Drs. Todd Kana and Patricia GilbertMrs. Carol S. KilbournMr. and Mrs. William W. KlingMs. and Mr. Laird B. Larrimore ‘75Mrs. Marjory J. LeeMr. and Mrs. Kenneth L. LinnMr. and Mrs. Adam M. LynnMr. Timothy B. Maloney and Ms. Holli MathisonMr. and Mrs. Brent MarineMr. and Mrs. David H. MattheissMrs. Thomas McDavid ‘60Mr. Michael McFarlandMr. Drew McMullen & Ms. Claire GervaisMs. Rose M. MetcalfMr. and Mrs. Ladson Mills IIIMs. Tricia MooneyMr. and Mrs. William R. MurrayMr. and Mrs. Christopher A. NaumannHon. and Mrs. John E. Nunn IIIMs. Jennifer PaniereMs. Kathryn B. Parker ‘00Mr. and Mrs. David L. ParkersonMrs. Mary Louise Phillips LammMr. and Mrs. Michael PhillipsMr. Anthony P. ProchaskaMr. Barry RaymondMs. Reed V. Rogers ‘77Dr. and Mrs. Thomas RoseMr. and Mrs. Eric D. RubinMr. and Mrs. Edward SchutMr. and Mrs. Coleman SellersMr. and Mrs. John G. Shannahan IIIMr. and Mrs. J. Clay ShippsMr. Nathan Simmons ‘14Mr. and Mrs. Tom SimmonsMr. and Mrs. Bruce N. StaleyMr. Brett Starke ‘00Mrs. Leigh Thayer ‘52Ms. Diane WatkinsMrs. Kathleen WhiteMr. Mark R. WieningMr. and Mrs. John F. WilsonMs. Olivia M. Wood ‘07Mr. and Mrs. James Young
HONORARY & MEMORIAL GIFTS
In Honor of: Chad Angelini Ms. Jennifer PaniereGrace Babcock Mr. and Rev. John F. BabcockJim and Janet Clauson Mr. William S. Roohan Catherine Cunningham Rick and Cindy King Mr. and Mrs. Dale A. WegnerBen Dize Rick and Cindy King Mrs. Kathleen B. WhitePaul Long Mrs. and Mrs. Sara Jane DavidsonPatrick Shoemaker Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Shoemaker In Memory of: Megan Batdorf Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Karlan Carl Biehl Mr. John Zuber and Mrs. Melinda BiehlMiriam “Mim” Hoffecker Mr. and Mrs. Dean HattenMichael Luongo Mr. and Mrs. Preston EverdellBen O’Hara Mr. and Mrs. Preston EverdellJoan Charlette Ricci Mr. and Mrs. William A. PolandLloyd Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Ladson Mills III
GIFTS IN KINDMr. and Mrs. William A. AgeeMr. and Mrs. John E. Clarke, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. George HendersonMr. and Mrs. Richard P. MullerMr. and Mrs. Stephen J. ReddingMr. and Mrs. D. Bruce RogersMr. and Mrs. Edward L. Sealing Sr.Mr. John Zuber and Mrs. Melinda Biehl
T h e He r o n A n n u a l Fu n d
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2014 Spring Auction
EVENT SPONSORSFreestate & Son InsuranceMiles & Stockbridge P.C.The Country SchoolWhiting-Turner
Business SupportersAcademy Art MuseumAn Eastridge Garden, Sally FosterAn Optical Galleria, LLC, Bob PinoAvalon Foundation, Inc., Susan MooreBartlett Pear InnBillings & Murphy, DDS, PA, Scott BillingsColosseum Pizza
Commerce Street CreameryCorsica StudioDelmarva Radiology and Shore Health SystemDoc’s Riverside Grille, Bo OristianDogfish Head BreweryDucks in Flight Water Fowl Henry & Lind DierkerEmily’s Produce, Kelly JacksonFordham & Dominion Brewery, Lauren Bigalow
Frightland, Denni FerraraHog Neck Golf CourseImages SalonJohnson Lumber, Alan JohnsonLayton’s Chance Vineyard & WineryMacy’s Magnolia Bread Company Mason’s, Matt MasonMike Harris Goose Hunt, Mike HarrisMolly’s Restaurant and Sporting GoodsNETwork Presentations, LLC, Mary WitteO’Shuck’s Irish Pub, Jennifer BrownQueen Anne’s BowlingRockaholic Fishing, LLC, Ron JayneSassafras Adventures, Capt. John EllisSherwood of Salisbury, Bruce RogersSimmons’ Christmas TreesTalent Source, Fred SussThe Jackson Family Goose HuntTravis TaxidermyWhite Swan TavernWilderness Lodge
Individual Donors & VolunteersMrs. Barbara Bush CooperMr. and Mrs. Trippe CallahanMr. and Mrs. John ClarkeMr. Robert DahlMr. Ernie DarlingMrs. Alison DeFinoMr. Ben DizeMr. and Mrs. Mark DubelMrs. Anna FichtnerMr. Robert FredlandMr. and Mrs. Mark FreestateMr. and Mrs. Thomas H. GaleMrs. Christie GrabisMs. Edith GrassiMs. Anita GrussMs. Leah HallMrs. Reid Henry
Rev. Cindy and Dave KoskiMs. Kathleen KurtzMr. Clay LarrimoreDr. Laurie Lewis and Mr. John A. Lewis IVMr. and Mrs. John A. Lewis III Mrs. Emily Lynn Mr. and Mrs. Andrew McCownMs. Trish McGeeMr. and Mrs. Cliff MerrellMr. and Mrs. Jack MeyerhoffMrs. Leslie MillerMs. Tricia MooneyMr. James PanorMrs. Wendy PanorMr. and Mrs. Salvatore PurporaMr. and Mrs. William R. RussellMrs. Becky SchmierMr. and Mrs. Walt SchmittingerMr. Matt SpeddenMr. Richard SprayMr. and Mrs. Eric WargotzMr. Mark WieningMr. and Mrs. John WillockMr. Jim Wright
STOP THE AUCTIONAvon-Dixon InsuranceBlack Acre Investments, Inc.First Dealer ResourcesMr. Chris KerbyMr. and Mrs. William A. AgeeMr. Juan P. Angarita and Ms. Liana AnikinaMr. and Mrs. John BarcusDr. and Mrs. Trent CampMr. James E. CampbellMr. and Mrs. John CaronMr. and Mrs. James A. ClausonMr. and Mrs. Michael ClemensMr. and Mrs. David B. CooperMr. Douglas A. Cooper and Mrs. Barbara Bush CooperMr. Robert Dahl
The Gunston School’s Annual Spring Gala, “Viva Las Vegas!”, took place on the evening of Saturday, March 29. A number of family members and friends of the school turned out to support this keystone event in the school calendar. The night included an Elvis impersonator, casino tables where “Gunston Dollars” replaced tokens, and a live and silent auction. This year, “Stop the Auction” was held to raise financial support for The Gunston Tennis Center. Raising over $96,000 thanks to a match from a generous donor, “Stop the Auction” was a tremendous success.
As the highest grossing fundraiser of the year, this event generates much needed support for the school’s dynamic educational programs. Thank you to the wonderful members of the Gunston Parents Association for their tremendous work on this event! Also, the school is grateful to all of the donors, volunteers, and business partners involved in making this annual event beneficial to the students and faculty of Gunston.
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Mr. and Mrs. Ernest A. Darling Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Michael DeFinoMr. Mike DonaldsonMr. and Mrs. Harry J. Duffey III ‘54Mr. Ben EshlemanMr. and Mrs. Robert E. FredlandMr. and Mrs. Mark M. FreestateMr. E. Mitchell Fry, Jr.Mr. Robbie GillMr. and Mrs. Andrew J. GrabisMs. Amy Gross-KehoeMr. Harry S. Groton, Esq.The Honorable Thomas GrotonMs. Anita L. GrussDr. and Mrs. Lawrence GuzzardiMrs. Kimberly JettmarLt. Col. and Mrs. Robert A. KneelandMs. Dawn LandDr. Laurie Lewis and Mr. John A. Lewis IVMr. and Mrs. John LuthyMr. and Mrs. Adam M. LynnThe Honorable Daniel LongMrs. and Mr. Catherine MacGlashan ‘88Ms. Eleanor Shriver MageeMr. and Mrs. Joel ManessMs. Jan C. MattinglyMr. and Mrs. Jack MeyerhoffMr. and Mrs. Eric S. MillerMs. Tricia MooneyMr. and Mrs. Leslie Moorhouse
Mr. and Mrs. Robert MorganMs. Lisa Mozingo Mr. Kevin MyersMs. Sara NeufeldMr. George NyquistMrs. and Mr. Patricia Parkhurst ‘88Mr. and Mrs. Kahlil PerezMr. and Mrs. Luke PhippsMr. and Mrs. Salvatore PurporaMs. Margo RasinMs. Annie W. RaymondMr. and Mrs. Stephen J. ReddingMr. and Mrs. D. Bruce RogersMr. and Mrs. Paul A. SchlosserMrs. and Mr. Weixing ShepardsonMr. and Mrs. Brian M. ShermanMr. and Mrs. Tracey ShowalterMs. Pam ShriverMr. and Mrs. Matthew D. SpeddenMr. and Mrs. Henry A. Spies IIIMr. and Mrs. James SpiesMr. and Mrs. Kenneth StreichlerMr. and Mrs. Fredric T. SussDr. and Mrs. Michael D. WebbMr. Gregory E. Williams and Mrs. Julia Babbitt WilliamsDr. William Wilson and Ms. Mary SamuelMr. and Mrs. John F. WilsonMs. Mary K. WitteMr. and Mrs. James D. Wright
Mr. Adam Yackanech Nyquist PPGOxford Research Group, LLCUnited States Tennis Association YMCA of the Chesapeake
Viva Las Vegas