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{{Infobox Private School |
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|name = Gilman School |
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|image = ''In Tuo Lumine Lumen ''<br>''(In Thy Light [We Shall Find] Light)'' |
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|established = [[1897]] |
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|motto = Turning Boys of Promise Into Men of Character |
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|type = [[Private school|Private]], [[All-boys school|All-boys]]|[[Day school|Day]] |
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|head_name = Headmaster |
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|head = John E. Schmick (Gilman Class of 1967) |
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|city = [[Baltimore, Maryland|Baltimore]] |
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|state = [[Maryland]] |
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|country = [[United States|USA]] |
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|campus = [[Suburban]], 68 acres (2 km²) |
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|enrollment = 978 across 13 classes |
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|faculty = 134 full-time |
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|class = 16 students |
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|ratio = 8:1 |
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|year = 2006 |
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|SAT = 1300 |
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|athletics = 30 |
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|colors = Blue and Grey |
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|mascot = Greyhound |
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|conference = [[MIAA]] |
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|homepage = [http://www.gilman.edu/ www.gilman.edu] |
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'''Gilman School''' is a private all-boys school located in [[Baltimore, Maryland]], USA. Founded in [[1897]] as the Country School for Boys, it was the first country day school in the United States. It has continuously been an all-boys school (presently grades pre-first to 12, with kindergarten beginning in the fall of 2009), although now, it holds classes with the two adjacent all-girls schools: [[Roland Park Country School]] and [[Bryn Mawr School]]. Gilman is widely regarded as one of the best and most prestigious schools in Maryland. Its graduates are noted for being intensely loyal to the institution and other alumni. As an example, approximately 80% of the School's Board of Trustees are graduates of the School. This is one of the highest percentages of any school in the United States. |
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==History== |
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Gilman was founded as The Country School for Boys by Baltimorean [[Anne Galbraith Carey]], with assistance from [[Daniel Coit Gilman]] (the first president of [[Johns Hopkins University]]). The school opened its doors on September 30, 1897, in the Homewood mansion on the [[Johns Hopkins]] campus. In [[1910]], the Country School moved to its current 68-acre (275,000 m²) campus in [[Roland Park]] and changed its name to The Gilman Country School for Boys. In 1951 "Country" was dropped. |
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Gilman has two "sister" schools: [[Roland Park Country School]], across Roland Avenue from Gilman on the west side, and [[Bryn Mawr School]], across Northern Parkway from Gilman on the north side. All three schools coordinate some Upper School (grades 9-12) classes to the extent that some classes have students from all three schools. Bridges connect the Gilman campus to the two girls' schools. |
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==Mission== |
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Gilman School is a diverse community dedicated to educating boys in mind, body, and spirit through particular emphasis upon academic excellence, athletic participation and aesthetic appreciation. Gilman seeks to produce men of character and integrity who have the skills and ability to make a positive contribution to the communities in which they live and work. |
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==Academics== |
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Gilman School has a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum. In addition, the school has a comprehensive honor system, a community service program, an assembly program, and many leadership opportunities. |
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==Athletics== |
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Gilman is well-known locally, regionally and nationally for its tradition of athletic success. Since the year 2000, 11 Gilman varsity teams have won at least one conference championship. Overall, the school sponsors 16 sports;: most teams have varsity and JV programs, while some have fresh-soph and/or middle school squads. |
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Nationally, Gilman is perhaps best-known for its success in football and [[lacrosse]]. The football team has won eight Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) "A" Conference championships in 10 seasons under head coach Francis "Biff" Poggi (Gilman Class of 1979). The 2005 team was ranked 12th in the nation in USA Today's Super 25 high school football poll after going undefeated. |
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The lacrosse team, led by coach Brooks Matthews (Gilman Class of 1987), was ranked #1 in the country by [[LaxPower]] at the conclusion of the 2008 season. The team has captured a remarkable 14 conference titles in [[MIAA]] (formerly the Maryland Scholastic Association (MSA)) competition, regularly ranking in the top 25 in the country and sending graduates to top collegiate lacrosse programs. |
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During the 2005-06 school year, five Gilman varsity squads (football, golf, ice hockey, tennis & track & field) won conference titles. |
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Gilman's biggest rival is the [[McDonogh School]], located in suburban Owings Mills. A football game between the two schools has taken place every fall since 1914. <ref>{{citeweb|url=http://www.pressboxpreps.com/node/3656|publisher=PressBox Preps|title=Gilman-McDonogh Annual Football Game Between Rival Schools, Round 92|accessdate=2007-01-12}}</ref> Gilman leads this series, 55-32-5, including a victory in the most recent game. |
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==Notable alumni== |
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*[[Victor Abiamiri]], former Notre Dame Defensive End, 2nd round draft pick (57th overall) of the Philadelphia Eagles of the 2007 NFL draft |
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*[[Scott Bartlett]], guitar player for the band [[Saving Abel]] |
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*[[George Bauernschmidt]], [[Rear Admiral]] USN |
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*[[Ryan Boyle]], professional lacrosse player |
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*[[Jamal Cox]], former All-ACC linebacker for [[Georgia Tech]], later drafted by the [[Chicago Bears]] in the 7th round |
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*[[Frank Deford]], sports journalist and author, senior contributing writer for ''[[Sports Illustrated]]'' |
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*[[Bob Ehrlich]], former Governor of [[Maryland]], former US Congressman from Maryland <ref>{{citeweb|url=http://www.msa.md.gov/msa/mdmanual/08conoff/former/html/msa12125.html|publisher=Maryland State Archives|title=Robert L. Ehrlich, Maryland Governor|accessdate=2007-05-10}}</ref> |
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*[[Mark Fetting]], President and CEO of [[Legg Mason]], Inc. |
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*[[Redmond C.S. Finney]], Gilman Class of 1947, Headmaster 1968-1992. Finney and [[Jim Brown]] are the only two people in the history of NCAA to be first team [[All-American]] in two sports in the same academic year. Each was All-American in both football and lacrosse. |
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*[[Fritz and Lecky Haller]], World Champions and Olympians in Whitewater Canoe |
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*[[Hall Hammond]], Chief Judge of the [[Maryland Court of Appeals]] 1966-1972 |
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*[[Walter Lord]], author of ''[[A Night to Remember]]'' |
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*[[Jon Markham]], business writer for [[MSNBC.com]] |
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*[[Timothy Parker]], TV producer and [[crossword]] editor of ''[[USA Today]]'', Guinness World Record holder for syndicated puzzles |
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*[[Colin Pine]], interpreter to [[Yao Ming]] of the [[NBA]]'s [[Houston Rockets]] |
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*[[John Sarbanes]], US Congressman from 3rd District of Maryland<ref>{{citeweb|url=http://www.msa.md.gov/msa/mdmanual/39fed/06ushse/html/msa14642.html|publisher=Maryland State Archives|title=John P. Sarbanes, U.S. Representative|accessdate=2007-05-10}}</ref> |
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*[[Charles Francis Stein]], champion sailboat skipper |
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*[[Mark Shapiro]], [[General Manager]] of the [[Cleveland Indians]] |
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*[[Charles Steinberg]], [[Executive Vice President]] of the [[Los Angeles Dodgers]] |
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*[[Stuart O. Simms]], Maryland politician |
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*[[Fife Symington]], former [[Governor]] of [[Arizona]] |
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*[[Jon Theodore]], former [[drummer]] of [[The Mars Volta]] |
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*[[Childs Walker]], reporter for ''[[The Baltimore Sun]]'' |
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==References== |
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{{Reflist}} |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.gilman.edu Gilman School website] |
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*[http://www.gilmannews.com/ The Gilman News, the official student newpaper of the Gilman School] |
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[[Category:Private schools in Baltimore]] |
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[[Category:Preparatory schools in Maryland]] |
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[[Category:High schools in Maryland]] |
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[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1897]] |
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Revision as of 18:11, 26 September 2008
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