The Middle School Robotics Club fielded two teams in the FIRST Lego League's Baltimore qualifier. The Gearhounds and the Robohounds spent countless hours over four months preparing to compete in this national event. The Robohounds placed first in the Core Values category for their teamwork and professionalism. Their third place overall finish qualified them to move on to the state level competition on February 24. Learn more about the rigorous competition and see a slide show here.

An article in the University of Maryland Medical System Foundation magazine features Gilman Lower School students, who raised more than $27,000 for the Drs. Rouben and Violet Jiji Neonatal Intensive Care Unit through Gilman's 2015 Read-A-Thon. Recently several of the boys -– now fifth graders -- attended the ribbon cutting for an upgraded, state-of-the-art NICU room that offers parents and infants more privacy and comfort. The boys are proud of the sign outside the room, which reads "Generously Funded by Gilman Lower School." One student said, '"How cool is that? [Years from now] I'll be able to say I went to that school and helped these babies." Read the full story here.

Congratulations to Sami Raza '18, who has been invited to Princeton for their Creative Arts and Humanities Symposium weekend in October!

Jules Ouwerkerk '18 and John Theodore '19, Gilman's unofficial crew team, will be competing in the Head of the Charles Regatta on October 21-22. The regatta, now in its 53rd year, is a three-mile race upstream, drawing tens of thousands of spectators.

Congratulations to Mac Webster '18 for earning a spot on the prestigious "American Swifts" UK golf tour taking place June 19 - July 5. Mac will be playing on a 6 man crew which will be competing against a variety of local teams on 15 of England's most challenging courses. Good luck, Mac!

Third graders Sam N. and Charlie H. wanted to celebrate their birthdays with a joint party with friends, but felt that they had "enough stuff." The boys asked their friends to bring gifts for the students in the Bridges program at Gilman. Bridges features a five-week summer institute as well as year-round academic and social support for students from eight Title I Baltimore City schools. The "stuff" given to friends of Sam and Charlie included playground equipment, books and clothing. Recently the boys presented their party gifts to the Upper School volunteers for the program, who will share them with Bridges students.

At the end of the school year, some dedicated students just aren't ready to put down their books. Kofi Whitehead '19 is one of them. He will spend six weeks studying at Cornell University this summer. Kofi has been selected to participate in the 2017 Telluride Association Sophomore Seminar (TASS). With an acceptance rate of 13%, he was one of only 56 students selected from around the country for the rigorous program.

A tip of the hat to Jairus Gaines '18 for his outstanding performance at Woodholme Country Club at the second round of the 2017 MIAA Individual Golf Tournament. Jairus entered the second and final round of the tournament tied for thirteenth place, but carded an impressive five under par 68 to finish the event in fourth. Jairus was the low score medalist for the second round, and completed his outing with a birdie on 17 and an eagle on 18 to earn the lowest score of the day. Congratulations Jairus!

Congratulations to juniors Bryan Huang and Matthew Mu and freshmen Justin Bai and Shobhit Shivank, all of whom placed in Certamen and other competitions during the Maryland Junior Classical League State Convention. Bryan was elected vice president of MJCL for the 2017-2018 school year.

Joe Davies '80, Charlie Fenwick '66, and Parker Pearce '19 join the GTV crew, Julian Baron '17, advisor Cesare Ciccanti, and Nathan Heinlein '17, in the crow's nest at Shawan Downs on April 9. The crew streamed the Horseman's Invitational Steeplechase Trials. Watch the recording.

Creativity, hard work and persistence pays off. Here's junior Meritt Wiggins' grand prize winning film and the story behind it.

Irish Sports Daily, a website of All Things Fighting Irish, has its eye on 13-Year Man Thomas Booker '18. Coach Tim Holley shares his observations about what makes Thomas so attractive to Division I teams in this article.

Freshman Class President Avery M. presents a $1,400 check to Bettye Adams, principal of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Elementary. The amount represents half of the earnings raised through the annual Christmas tree and bake sale.

Congrats, Class of 2020!

In Gilman Middle School's second appearance at the MathCounts competition, Ryan K. '21 placed in individual competition and will advance to the state level. "Maththletes" Saraj D. '23, Manav P. '21 and Neill S. '23 also participated.

Jill Anthony was the faculty coach.

Gilman's cybersecurity team participated in the CyberPatriot National Youth Cyber Education Program, advancing to the platinum level of the state rounds and placing in the top 10% nationwide. Congratulations to: Bowen Jiang, Alexander Pickett, Shobhit Shivank (not pictured), Garrett Shriver, Max Sobkov and Theodore Xie.