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The Gunnery Announces Plans to Build New Dormitory
The Gunnery is pleased to announce plans to begin construction on the first
of three new dorms to be built on the site of Bache, Butler and Emerson
dormitories. Bache will be the first to be replaced. The first dorm will be
named Teddy House, in memory of Edward "Teddy" Ebersol '08, who died tragically
in a plane crash in Colorado in November 2004. "The construction of Teddy House,"
said Head of School Susan Graham, "will help us to honor an extraordinary young
boy whose optimism not only buoyed up the morale of the freshman boys of Bache,
but also set the spirit and tone of the entire school."
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Strong Season for Gunnery Athletics
It's been an exciting autumn for The Gunnery Athletics Department. "It was a
great season," said Jon Russillo, Director of Athletics. "The kids really came
together." This past fall, the school community saw three teams make it to post
season tournaments, one student named an All New England runner and the introduction
of the alumni Athletic Hall of Fame. Click below for complete coverage of recent
Gunnery athletic events.
Click below for complete coverage of recent Gunnery athletic events: An Environmental Science Course and Its New Venue
Since September 2005, faculty member Seth Low has been sharing his first hand
environmental knowledge with the juniors and seniors in a newly created Environmental
Science class . Prior to joining the faculty in 2004, he was an environmental
consultant with ATC Associates in Boston, MA. Seth, who has a B.A. in Geosciences
from Williams College, leads his students through a curriculum covering a wide
range of environmental topics including geology, pollution and energy conservation.
The course also looks at the history of the environmental movement in the town of
Washington, CT as well as in the United States.
"We are building relationships with the town," said Seth. "Currently, we are working on some water samples for the Washington Environmental Council. We also attended a lecture given by an archaeologist from the local Institute of American Indian Studies. Students learned how Native Americans utilized the land, and how their usage changed the natural landscape." Other projects conducted by the class include an analysis of Steep Rock's ecosystem and an intense study of local geology. This program, although new, has generated interest in the community. To meet future student demands, The Gunnery is planning to construct a class room building to be used as lecture space on the school's South Street property, 9/10 of a mile from campus. This minimally invasive classroom for sixteen students will also contain equipment for observation. "This is a great opportunity for the kids," said Seth. "They will be surrounded by wetlands and forest giving them a great first hand experience." Balancing Work and Family
When speaking of beginning her career as a Connecticut-based litigator, Jennifer
Zito '80 vividly remembers being the only female in the courtroom. One judge, in
particular, would call her "honey" as he motioned her to the bench. The situation
was worse for female attorneys who wanted to start families. That situation is
not yet fully resolved, but times are changing with the ever-increasing presence
of women in the courtroom as both lawyers and judges. However, this was not
Jennifer's first time as a female trailblazer.
A minister's daughter from Watertown, CT, Jennifer spent a year at Watertown High School before coming to The Gunnery in the late 70s. She would have attended for her freshman year, but at the time, The Gunnery was an all boys' school. She, along with eight other girls, was a student in Gunnery's first co-ed sophomore class in 1977. Jennifer remembers it as an adjustment for everyone - including the faculty. "There were no real programs for girls then," she said. "Field hockey, volleyball and tennis were offered for girls' athletics. I remember (faculty member) Pam Taylor reading an instruction manual on how to play field hockey when she was assigned to be the coach." [continued...] Auction Serves as Highlight of Gunnery Parents' Weekend
The electricity in the air of The Gunnery's Dining Hall/Student Center was palpable
for the auction which kicked off Parents' Weekend on Friday, October 21st.
Auctioneers Tommy Adams and Jim Graham began the evening with an icebreaker game,
which warmed up the already enthusiastic crowd. Mrs. Karen Sadik-Kahn P '06, who
survived the many eliminations of the game, generously donated her nearly $1,000
grand prize back to the school.
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Studying Abroad in India
For the second consecutive year, two Gunnery students will study abroad in India at
The Woodstock School through the SAGE (Studies Abroad for Global Education) Program.
For the fall semester, juniors Gus Ryer and Paul Henne will participate in Woodstock's
intense college preparatory program while immersing themselves in Indian culture based
in the foothills of the Himalayas.
"This is an experience unlike any other," said faculty member John Alter, advisor for the program. "The students will live and study in India for six months." All applicants are required to write a letter of interest. John and the school administration review the letters and interview potential applicants. "In addition to those who present strong academic skills, we look at students who can handle extreme challenges," said John, "after all, they will be far away from home for a long period of time." [continued...] Contact Us:If you would prefer to receive Highlander Highlights at a different email address, please email our Admissions Office with your name and new/preferred email address: admissions@gunnery.org Highlander Highlights is produced by the Admissions Office. Todd Santa Maria is our editor. Please feel free to email or call Todd at (860) 868-7334 if you have any questions or comments about our newsletter. |
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