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 The Gunnery Haiti Project which galvanized the school's students in the immediate aftermath of the earthquake has continued to spawn several efforts on campus. Johnathan '10 and Justin Charles '10, with family in Haiti including grandparents, aunts, and uncles first proposed that their dorm spearhead an all-school effort. Quickly, other clubs and campus groups pledged to help and the Gunnery Haiti project was born. Student-run groups including the Gunn Society, One World, the Community Service Group, the student government, and Gunn Dorm members joined forces for this worthy cause. Inspired by the sincerity, hard work and overwhelming success of the students (with receipts now hovering just under $5,000), a good friend of The Gunnery has pledged to triple their donations.
Click here to read more of the Gunnery's initial efforts and here for their recent efforts.
In a true clash of the titans, second-ranked Gunnery defeated top-ranked Kent 2-1 today at the Linen Rink. The Highlanders avenged their 3-1 loss to the Lions in the Avon Christmas Classic Championship just over a month ago.
Kent opened the scoring just over a minute into the game but that would be all their output for the day. After a relatively even first period, Gunnery really took things over in the second period. After goaltender Alex Vazzano '10 stopped a Kent player on a shorthanded breakaway, the play moved the other way. Craig Wyszomirski '11 hard wrapped the puck on a dump in, Vinny Scotti '10 retrieved it and moved it right over to Matt Milana '10 who snapped his patented high glove shot over the Kent goaltender sending the partisan crowd into mass hysteria. [continued]
 Tones of a strong communal atmosphere were evident during the first annual Gunn Show, a day for celebrating school spirit and winter sports. "This was a day of sporting events, entertainment, raffles, and contests," said Jim Graham, Associate Director, Major Gifts and an organizer of the Gunn Show. Hockey and basketball teams (from varsity to 3rds) played against rival schools amidst a supportive Gunnery audience (all dressed in a "red out" i.e., their Gunnery red jerseys and outfits) to cheer them on. This event was the brainchild of Gunn Society President, Michael LoPresti '10 who wanted to continue the "under the lights" energy of fall athletic events from previous years. [continued]
 The residents of Gunn Dorm emerged as the winners of the 3rd Annual Dodge Ball Dorm Challenge. Started in 2007, the monthly Dorm Cup Challenge lets each dormitory bond as a group throughout the academic year. "This is a chance for the kids to have some pride in where they live," said Assistant Dean of Students/Dean of Residence Life/Director of Student Activities, Kate Merritt. "They work and interact with people they normally wouldn't socialize with."
Click here to see photos of the Dodge Ball Dorm Challenge.
 Faculty member Jesse Perkins' Advanced Jazz Class and the Rock and Blues Class were privileged to participate in a master class and workshop presented by Professor Noah Baerman, Director of the Wesleyan University Jazz Band. Mr. Perkins had met Prof. Baerman while taking his course on Miles Davis and John Coltrane as part of Wesleyans' Master of Liberal Arts and Studies program last summer.
Prof. Baerman met with each band for a long block class, playing music with each and then lecturing about the art of transforming pop tunes into jazz or modern rock songs. The exercises were an introduction to the Band's upcoming assignment to do just that for the 2nd annual Beatlmania concert on Saturday, Feb. 27th. Prof. Baerman played examples of various covers of Beatles' songs and showed how to use alternative chord progressions and rhythmic shifts to create a new style for each song, while still maintaining those elements which each student arranger has deemed essential to the original song. Baerman was in a unique position to speak on such an assignment being the Director of the Jazz Ensemble at Wesleyan and currently teaching an online course on The Beatles for Charter Oak State College.
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Gunnery students are actively involved in a challenging educational experience. The traditional college preparatory curriculum with graduation requirements in English, mathematics, science, language, art, ethics and public speaking encourages every student to develop a commitment to life-long learning. The academic program sets clear standards of excellence ranging from the mastery of basic skills and concepts to the development of interdisciplinary understanding, critical thinking and precise communication. The curriculum offers depth and diversity. Honors and Advanced Placement courses, as well as opportunities for independent study, provide an array of options.
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read more about the curriculum, the faculty, the college placement process, independent study programs, and a studying abroad program in India.
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View this video exclusive to see the efforts made by the Gunnery community to help and honor Haiti including a sneak peak into The Gunnery Drama Society's winter musical, Once on this Island.
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"It's always tough to come into a new environment;" said Taylor Dube '12, "but The Gunnery community was so welcoming to me." The Exeter, NH native came to The Gunnery after spending a year in public school. "I started looking at private schools because my sister went to one in Maine. I had been looking for two years, and I had an immediate connection when I set foot on campus. It just felt right" This connection continued in her classes and on the fields.
With a heavy course load (History 2 Honors, English2 Honors, Chemistry Honors, Spanish 2 Accelerated, Algebra 2, and Ethics), Taylor saw a dramatic difference in Gunnery's curriculum vs. that of her other school. "Classes are more challenging here, but you are placed in an environment that allows you to do well. "There were 3000 kids at my old school. Twenty to twenty-five students were in each class room. There are seven students in my Gunnery classes. More material was covered, and questions were asked a lot faster. Most importantly, I received one-on-one attention from my teachers. The faculty always makes itself available for extra help. They were so welcoming to me."
In a short amount of time, Taylor has achieved many successes. She is currently on the Dean's List, serves as a tour guide, and has emerged as a three-sport varsity athlete in hockey, soccer, and lacrosse.
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