Second graders patronized the latest hot spot on Roland Avenue on Friday, September 30. “Mr. LJ Shapiro’s group, party of 10,” the second grade teacher announced before Lower School librarian-turned-hostess Melissa Da seated them at the table filled with a platter of mystery books.

Cyrus E. ’29 was at his lacrosse game a few weeks ago when he spotted a four-leaf clover on the ground. The team went on to win the game, and he attributed the success to the lucky clover, which got him wanting to find more good luck.

In the old days, health class may have looked like a teacher standing in front of a room delivering content in lecture format. Not the case in health educator Bessie Oster’s classroom. Just last week, her junior seminar students, in a session about managing stress, took turns balancing peacock feathers on their hands and noses.

While there may be a few differences between Gilman men of different generations, one thing many share is a passion for the Baltimore Ravens.

A thrilling, come-from-behind win for the Gilman football team over nearby rival Boys' Latin served as a perfect prelude for the 2022 Parents Welcome Reception.

Get the latest of fall sports at Gilman!

Gilman's own Lower School counselor Laura Jordan and fourth grade teacher Karen Cooper presented at the first Juneteenth Speaker Series of the school year. The pair spoke to Middle and Upper School students about their travels together over the summer — to the Whitney Plantation Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana, and to the Legacy Museum and the National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montgomery, Alabama

Join the Gilman Libraries in celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month. Browse through our selected book recommendations or visit the library catalog for more options.

Catch up on fall sports at Gilman!

As this year's varsity football team ran through drills and rehearsed situations on Brown Field, dozens of Gilman football alumni gathered on Harris Terrace above Sotir Stadium to take in the scene.

Hundreds of Gilman families came together on Harris Terrace for a few hours of food and fun on a glorious Friday afternoon in early September.

Get the latest on cross country, football, soccer, volleyball, and water polo at Gilman.

Varsity football defeats Concordia Prep 27-21 in an overtime thriller. Varsity soccer plays the Dons to a draw through the half. 

A midsummer Baltimore Orioles game has not been a terribly hot ticket in recent years. But when the Chicago White Sox — including right fielder Gavin Sheets '14 — came to town for a three-game series in late August, Greyhound and Orioles fans showed up in full force.

New Gilman parents gathered on the North Terrace of Carey Hall to have coffee and conversation with Head of School Henry Smyth and other school leaders over two mornings in late August.

The latest Gilman Bulletin magazine is available! Read it online here.

The strength and the breadth of the Gilman network were on full display as we hosted two networking breakfasts for college-aged alumni in late July.

On a sunny day with a “Carolina-blue” sky — as Head of School Henry Smyth described it — 120 young men took an important step toward their futures on Saturday, June 4 in the stands of Sotir Stadium.

After serving for four years as the assistant athletic director at Gilman, Bryn Holmes has been promoted to associate athletic director. Replacing Holmes as assistant athletic director is Ned Emala ʼ13, completing the athletic department’s leadership team.

On Wednesday, June 1, members of the Alumni Association Board of Governors, the faculty, and their families — all Gilman alumni themselves — drove to each graduating senior’s home to present him with his Gilman tie. In all, 48 “drivers” delivered ties and class pins to the 120 members of the Class of 2022.

Gilman's 2022 Memorial Day Convocation was a chance for the community to reflect upon and honor those who, by serving the greater good, have helped to shape our country and our School.

Fifth graders presented their historical perspectives research report to their parents on Monday, May 23 during the Historical Perspectives Gallery Walk. The project allowed the boys to make connections to power and privilege as well as to issues in today’s society.

Read a message from Headmaster Henry P. A. Smyth for an update on Gilman's Director of CIE search.

In an effort to promote energy conservation and to raise awareness, Sunrise Trischools — a climate action club coordinated between Gilman, Bryn Mawr, and RPCS with 25 student members — encouraged faculty to choose one class period in which they intentionally stop or limit the use of electricity over the week of May 16.

Congratulations to Chase Brody, JB Brooks, Carter Capodanno, Riley Holcomb, Bryce Lloyd, Jalen Marshall, Kyle Morris, Kolt Pearce, Ke'Yon Torain, Ethan Villamater, Craig Williams, Christian Winborne, and Donovan Young.

A number of students were recognized for achieving excellence in various pursuits at Gilman Upper School's 2022 Awards Day Ceremony.

Second grade students studied different cultures for their Cultural Discovery unit that encompassed themes of identity, ancestry, America’s indigenous people, explorers, slavery, immigration, and U.S. symbols.

“During the pandemic, people were struggling, and many were coping with that on their own. I wanted to find a way to connect them to resources and make wellness visible and fun.” said Director of Wellness and Support Christina Kim.

The month of May is Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month, and this year marks 60 years of APIDA students in the Gilman community! Congratulations to the APIDA art and poetry contest winners!

On Thursday, May 12, Varsity Tennis won the 2022 MIAA A Conference Tennis Championship, their eighth consecutive MIAA championship, and their 28th overall championship — 14 in the MIAA and 14 in the MSA.