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Current Year Articles
August 2025 / Current Year Articles
An Elegant Entrance for Mr. Edwards
The Gilman News is very pleased to introduce the school’s newest English teacher, Mr. Owen Edwards, who will explore American Literature as he teaches the juniors about classic works such as The Great Gatsby, If Beale Street Could Talk, and Death of A Salesman.
August 2025 / Current Year Articles
Adventures in Argentina, Language Immersion Trip
This summer, a group of Gilman boys and faculty had the opportunity to take a fourteen-day Spanish language immersion trip to Argentina. First, the students flew into Buenos Aires, where faculty gave a quick explanation of the trip before they were transferred to their homestays by bus.
August 2025 / Current Year Articles
Nice To Meet You, Mr. Walker!
With a leadership strategy grounded in data-informed strategy, culturally responsive practices, and deep commitment to membership, Mr. Walker looks to help students navigate their personal and academic journeys confidently and purposefully.
August 2025 / Current Year Articles
Cameron’s Column
Coco Bose ‘26 is the subject of The News’ fourth Cameron’s Column, the first of the 2025-2026 school year.
John: What are you most excited about for this school year?
August 2025 / Current Year Articles
Hello, Mr. Hopkins
This fall, Gilman welcomes a new math teacher, George Hopkins ‘88. After graduating from Gilman in 1988, Mr. Hopkins attended Franklin and Marshall for undergraduate schooling and Long Island University for graduate school.
August 2025 / Current Year Articles
Greetings, Ms. Grabarczyk
Gilman’s Upper School is excited to welcome new Penn Fellow Madeline Grabarczyk, who will be teaching honors Latin II. A lifelong Latin student, Ms. Grabarczyk studied the language throughout her high school and college, earning her degree in classics along with an additional major in English Literature from Johns Hopkins University.
August 2025 / Current Year Articles
Let’s Welcome Dr. Leiner!
The Gilman Community and Upper School Math Department is excited to welcome Dr. Leah Leiner! Originally from the other side of the United States, Dr. Leiner grew up in the Golden City of San Francisco.
August 2025 / Current Year Articles
Salutations, Ms. Kidd!
Holding a Master of Fine Arts in Painting degree from the University of Houston and a Bachelor of Arts in Art History degree from Rice University, where she graduated cum laude with distinction in research and creative works, Ms. Kidd’s artwork has been featured in numerous exhibitions across Texas.
August 2025 / Current Year Articles
Say “Hello” to Mr. Smythe
This year, the History Department adds to its ranks Mr. William Smythe. Mr. Smythe will teach U.S. History, American Government, and one section of French II. Born and raised in Norfolk, Virginia, Mr. Smythe attended Norfolk Academy, where he played varsity soccer and lacrosse.
August 2025 / Current Year Articles
A Grand Graduation - Roosevelt Speaks at Gilman Commencement
While searching through the archives this past Spring, I was shocked and fascinated to learn that the 32nd President of the United States, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, spoke at the 1919 Gilman Commencement, which was noted in the ceremony’s program.
Fall Sports Preview
August 2025 / Current Year Articles
Alumni Spotlight - Jack Nuermberger
For this issue’s Alumni Spotlight, the News checked in with Jack Nueremberger, class of ‘22, who is heading into his final year at the prestigious Naval Academy in Annapolis. At the Naval Academy, Jack’s experience is driven by both sports and the tight-knit communities that the academy has to offer.
August 2025 / Current Year Articles
A Wonderful Welcome for Mr. Wright
This year, Gilman welcomes Mr. Nazeé Wright as the new Upper School Counselor. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Mr. Wright attended Buffalo State University, where he received a bachelor's degree in journalism, minoring in leadership and urban civic education.
August 2025 / Current Year Articles
Good Day, Mr. Deboer!
This fall, Gilman is happy to welcome an experienced faculty member, Mr. Bryce Deboer. Born in Sussex County, New Jersey, Mr. Deboer attended St. Lawrence University as a track and field athlete.
August 2025 / Current Year Articles
Howdy-Ho, Heffron!
This year, the Gilman History Department is lucky to add Mr. Anthony Heffron to its list of skilled and knowledgeable history teachers. Mr. Heffron attended Quinnipiac University as a history major for his undergraduate education.
August 2025 / Current Year Articles
Pryvit, Mr. Lichtman!
Every two years, the Gilman community welcomes a new Tickner Fellow. Over the past few months, the English department has worked extensively to find Gilman’s newest writer-in-residence. After much discussion, Mr. Johannes Litchman was selected to join the faculty for the next two years.
August 2025 / Current Year Articles
Top of the Morning, Coach Mickey Watson
With their first MIAA match against McDonogh on September 2 fast approaching, Coach Watson has been working with the team since the start of preseason in the beginning of August to prepare for a much anticipated year.
August 2025 / Current Year Articles
Letter From The Editor
This summer, I’ve pondered ways to make the 2025-2026 school year the greatest Gilman News year in school history. I imagine it as the beginning of a News empire that will enjoy a long reign of spreading accurate, joyful news to all.
August 2025 / Current Year Articles
The football team never sleeps! This summer, the football team practiced early and often, with a crucial, six-week summer workout program beginning on June 9th. These sessions emphasized getting everyone bigger, faster, stronger, and smarter.
August 2025 / Current Year Articles
Letter From The President
This year will be special, and as your Student Body President, I would like to acknowledge some new beginnings, as well as outline our goals for the Gilman community.
Quote of the Day
“The one who always thinks of others often forgets to think of themselves.”
August 2025 / The Snooze
Senior Room Relocation
As many know, the Class of 2025 was not the most tidy or subdued senior class in recent memory. Collectively, they seemed to take perverse pleasure in flaunting the many regulations put upon them by the Upper School deans, such as the despised phone policy.
August 2025 / The Snooze
Sunscreen Bandits Sit-In
It has not taken long for chaos to strike the Gilman campus. On the very first day of school, faculty and parents are infuriated by the actions of a certain group of juniors. On August 27, 2025, four juniors and one teacher were reported absent by Ms. Kimberly Hammer, but absent they were not.
August 2025 / The Snooze
Gilman Places Notorious Supervillain The Joker In Charge Of Afternoon Schedules
In a surprise move last Tuesday, Head of School Henry P. A. Smyth announced that Gilman has chosen The Joker to head up efforts to revamp the school's afternoon schedule.