The diverse group of 292 students from over 19 countries came to a campus which includes a brand new Art Center and the reinstatement of Memorial Dormitory. Located in the lower level of Memorial, this new visual arts space includes a dark room, a fully vented pottery studio, four classrooms and a spacious studio. "This project has been in the planning stages for awhile," said Susie. "I am very pleased that we are kicking off the school year with this beautiful addition to our campus." The upper level of Memorial was also transformed back into a dorm with two faculty apartments.

Mindful of New Orleans' tragedy students and faculty also immediately started planning a number of fund raising events to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Assistant Head Nick Carter announced at the first all-school meeting, his hopes to raise a total of $3,000.00: $1,500.00 from students with a match from faculty. Food sales at sports games, a clothing drive and a dress down day are some of the activities planned for this relief effort. Also, students will have the chance to erase a single point for a $3.00 donation with a maximum of four points eligible for erasure. However Nick was quick to point out, "This will not get you out of detention."

Other programs which changed over the summer include a re-invention of the point system, which was conceived and sponsored by last years' prefects, and the refinement of the Academic Merit Program. (Both of these projects will be explained in future issues of On the Go).

"Every male over the age of 35 should have a yearly exam," said Harry Valentine '53, a survivor of prostate cancer. "Get your diagnosis from a PSA test and take appropriate action if necessary."

Harry had been receiving annual examinations for years before detectable cancer cells were found in his prostate. After the initial shock wore off, he spoke to many doctors at John Hopkins, gathered as much information as he could and maintained a positive outlook. Throughout his extensive research, he came across a relatively new treatment called Conformal Proton Radiation Therapy (Proton Treatment). (continued)

The Gunnery Parent Auction is back, stronger than ever! Under the guidance of Honorary Chair Ginnie Kagan P '00, Laura Shaughnessy P '07 & '09 and Laurie Ryer P '07 & '09, the auction will kick off Parents Weekend on October 21st. Current parent Rose Dufour P '01, 05 & '07 came up with the idea of resurrecting the auction in conversation with Head of School Susan Graham earlier in the year. (continued)

"Great places, great turnouts," said Trevor Ogden '00, "I thought only a few kids were going to show up." Trevor was one of the many alumni from the 20 & early 30 something crowd who attended informal receptions in New York City and Boston organized by Peter Feen '99 in the Alumni Office. The Central Park Boat House (NY) and The Bell and... (continued)

Michelle Wong '04, in an independent study project, researched the Chinese students, Lok Wing Chuan, Tsai Cum Chiong, Woo Yong Fo, and Ting Kwai Ting who came to America in the early 1870s as part of the Chinese Educational Mission sponsored by the Ching Dynasty and organized by the first Chinese Yale graduate, Yung Wing, Class of 1854. One of Michelle's sources was Dr. Beatrice Bartlett, professor at Yale, who was brought up at The Gunnery. Her father, Russell Bartlett was the school's fifth headmaster.

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 next semester, juniors Gus Ryer and Paul Henne will participate in Woodstock's intense college preparatory program while immersing themselves in Indian culture within the foothills of the Himalayas.

"This is an experience unlike any other," said faculty member John Alter. "The students will live and study in India for six months." (continued)

On the Go is pleased to announce the launching of the Alumni Career Network. It is our hope to form an online community to provide support, insight and opportunity into your professional career. If you are interested in joining, please send your name, occupational background and an e-mail address where you prefer to be contacted to this address: OTGAlum@gunnery.org. If you are interested in mentoring other alumni, please include that in your e-mail. Although this community will be open to all fields of expertise, we are especially interested in alumni with backgrounds in commercial real estate, finance, economics and communication / marketing. Be on the lookout for more information in future issues of On the Go.

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