Gilman Receives Generous Donation

Gilman has long prided itself on its strong alumni network. Members of just about every class have been known to return to Gilman to relive their high school years and give back to their alma mater. From emails and competitions to in-person events, Gilman makes no secret of their desire for donations from alumni and students’ parents alike. This past October, Gilman was the recipient of an incredibly generous donation. On October 21st, Gilman announced that it had recently been gifted over 100 million dollars in prized French jewelry. 

The Gilman advancement office stated that, among other gifts, the school had been given a sapphire tiara, necklace, and earrings, an emerald necklace and earrings set, two brooches, and a tiara. The pieces are expected to be displayed in the Lumen Center common area for students and faculty to enjoy.

Expectedly, the origin of the jewels quickly came under suspicion. Some sceptics were concerned that the jewels may have been stolen from the Louvre on the 19th, but the administration remained resolute in maintaining the anonymity of the donor. The Snooze reached out to Head of Upper School, Mr. Brian Ledyard, who told the Snooze, “Look, we don’t know who gave these to us or where they got them from, but look how shiny they are!” Further alarms were raised when it was discovered that the donation exactly matched a statement from the French police on the inventory stolen from the Louvre, but according to Mr. Ledyard, “Look, I don’t speak French. There’s really no way to know what they’re saying.”

The Snooze reached out to the French department concerning the recent appearance of the jewels. However, the department was largely dismissive of our investigation. Ms. Clare Lincoln, who made the decision to wear one of the French tiaras during her interview, told junior reporter Connor Durand ‘27, “Let them eat cake.” Ms. Ali Allen refused to answer any questions about the new French jewels, instead emphatically repeating “L'état c'est moi” until we left. Additionally, Mr. Matt Zealand was nowhere to be found. The Snooze was only able to find a pamphlet on his desk with directions to the Palace of Versailles. 

It remains unknown what will happen to the jewels, but the sudden presence of swaths of French police officers on Gilman’s campus has done little to soothe tensions. The administration remains unconcerned, however. In a statement from Mr. Ledyard, “We have absolutely nothing to hide from the French authorities. That being said, the Lumen Center is going to be under construction until further notice.”