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 YouTube meets The Gunnery in this new section, created exclusively for On the Go readers. View over two years of Gunnery video footage. Relive the opening of Teddy House, go on the ice with the hockey team or sing the Twelve Days of Christmas with the school community. You can also listen to David Albala '72 deliver the 2009 Commencement Address.
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The Gunnery cross country team issued its most dominant performance of the year on Wednesday as they handily defeated Forman School. The team placed nine of its runners in the top ten with Sean Turner once again leading the way. Sean finished the race with a final time of 18 minutes and 49 seconds. Not far behind were Joseph Lobb and Tristan Kishonas. The three have been the top runners for the Highlanders all season. Also finishing in the top ten for The Gunnery were Darius Ware, Justin Moreau, Max Schwan, Allen Chang, Drew Absher, and Dan Zoldy. The win improves the team's record to 3-1.
For more news on Gunnery's Fall athletic season, read the Highlander Review.
 The Gunnery Drama Society's fall production of Arthur Miller's adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's An Enemy of the People is already making an impact on campus — and it hasn't even opened yet. In an effort to garner student interest and ownership, The Gunnery's curriculum committee selected the play as a summer reading, making it a requirement that all students read Miller's work before their return from break. "The play has been tied-in across the curriculum," said Jennifer Wojcik, Performing Arts Department Chair. "Students are discussing the play in the English and history classes. Here, they learn about the structure of a play, characterization, character motivation, and supporting philosophies."
Mrs. Wojick, who is also directing the play, felt that Miller makes Ibsen's play contemporary and relevant to a modern day audience. She describes the show as "multi-layered." She and the students are learning something new about it every day. So far, she has received excellent response from the students, particularly the cast. "The cast is very strong and has a good sense of pride. They are interested in hearing about what other people have to say about our interpretation of this play."
An Enemy of the People will be presented on November 13th and 14th at the Emerson Performing Arts Center at 7:00p.m.
 We hope you enjoyed last month's video exclusive on Grandparents' Day. It was the perfect way to kick off the fall season. We invite you to visit our
GP Day photo gallery.
 Kelly Williams '00 fell into a career in naval architecture completely by accident. The New Orleans native always had a love for architecture in general; however, never in her wildest dreams, did she see herself working as a naval architect marine engineer for Kvichak Marine Industries. After studying civil engineering for three years at St. Mary's University in Nova Scotia, Kelly returned home to Louisiana to study architecture at the University of New Orleans. A college-ice-hockey player in Canada, she asked her father to sign her up for classes. It wasn't until she returned to New Orleans that she realized all the classes he signed her up for were in naval architecture. Instead of freaking out, dropping out, or passing out, Kelly went with the flow.
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 "I wanted to get the kids away from the idea that community service equaled fund raising," said faculty member, Karen Lincoln. "While that certainly is an important component, it is not everything." Therefore, all tasks completed by the community service group have been hands-on. Most recently, Amanda Kloth '11, Angela Seo '10, Clarence Park '10, Hallie Bonnar '10, and Millie Huang '11 helped with the Judea Vegetable Garden in Washington, CT. This garden project was started last spring by Gunnery past parent, Denise Arturi with the intention of helping local soup kitchens. Local churches and schools (including The Gunnery) were contacted for help. The students built a compost bin and fence, weeded, and hauled rocks out of the garden. "I have been really impressed by the kids," said Karen. "The kids said this is the best thing they have ever done, despite all the hard work."
Click here to see pictures of the kids at work.
 There was homework if you wanted to meet with Chief Justice Chase Rogers of Connecticut's Supreme Court. The prefects, residential advisors, head tour guides, and dining hall managers, all of The Gunnery's aspiring leaders, read a real case with compelling and far-reaching consequences before meeting with Madame Justice in the Bourne Reading Room on October 29th.
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October Answer: Cheryl Messina '99 identified these thespians from 1999: Cassie Meinerth (Ruby) '00, Pete Raimondi '99, Liz Ruby '01, Jana Laurin '99 and Steph Miles '99. She thinks the production was Baby with the Bathwater, but if you know better, let us know... |
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Kizmahr Grell '05 is living the dream of countless others as a point guard, and professional basketball player for ABC Amsterdam/Eclipse Jet/MyGuide Amsterdam. For the past year, he has played mostly in Holland. "Because of basketball, I have been able to see the world. I am visiting places that I could only have dreamed of visiting." During the Euro Challenge, he will travel to Russia and Italy. Also, since he began his yearlong contract, he has received offers to play in Greece, Spain, Hungary, and Amsterdam. "I am having the time of my life," said Kiz. "I love my teammates. It is a wonderful feeling to play with a group of people whose company you enjoy."
He describes his first game as "nerve-wracking."
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BOSTON RECEPTION
Boston Palm at Weston Copley
December 3, 2009
6:00-8:00p.m.
HARTFORD RECEPTION
The Hartford Club
January 13, 2010
NYC RECEPTION
The Kimberly Hotel
January 21, 2010
NYC PHONATHON
Williams Club
February 23, 2010
ALUMNI WEEKEND
The Gunnery
June 4-6, 2010
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