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The boys were 10.5 weeks old and I was excited because I’d managed a 2 hour stretch of sleep. For the first time in 10.5 weeks. (Also, I promise my kids are 100x cuter now.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5648df58e4b0e1362b35d369/1550456279274-E4CPOHAD9L2D9X2HZ2RJ/Screen+Shot+2019-02-17+at+9.16.41+PM.png About My marketing partner in crime and former work wife, Meghan at the Carnegie Dartlett Higher Education Marketing Conference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5648df58e4b0e1362b35d369/1550455173595-KVL428VW4TJ1MXUXSQH2/IMG_6183.jpg About It’s nice that I circled and identified myself, although totally unnecessary. My 39-year old self would recognize that jean shirt and Claire’s necklace (that I bought with my own money) and my lovely straight part down the middle anywhere. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5648df58e4b0e1362b35d369/1550451592619-4VGH9Q8KA65C2DM5HLWD/1930831_82708160075_3285_n.jpg About My claim to fame for a good three years was getting to meet Cokie Roberts in 2008 as an editor at a regional magazine, covering special events. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5648df58e4b0e1362b35d369/1550451509869-RRNABILZ951FMLJFKINN/616375_10153420001920076_1232932645_o.jpg About OysterFest in St. Michaels almost finished completely in 2010. We revived the festival and by 2013, had a record-breaking attendance level of almost 4,000 people to watch the launch of the newly-restored Skipjack Rosie Parks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5648df58e4b0e1362b35d369/0b292848-d14b-4385-90f3-d5934dca47a3/IMG_6877.png About Rhys (left) and George (right) at the beach. (I told you they got 100x cuter.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5648df58e4b0e1362b35d369/1550451282092-JK891EYS2LV93E14UAXL/485585_10152829111355076_19799560_n.jpg About I graduated from the University of Baltimore with an M.A. in Publications Design in 2013. (Pictured is my Welsh Hubby) http://www.mariekthomas.com/writing-and-editing daily 0.75 2022-04-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5648df58e4b0e1362b35d369/2abe8347-f091-4d33-9834-6451166cb0b4/Screen+Shot+2022-04-09+at+6.03.08+PM.png Writing & Editing - Gunston Robotics Team Places in Top Third at First Tech Challenge One of only two FTC teams on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Gunston’s Robotics Team placed in the top third, winning 4 out of 5 matches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5648df58e4b0e1362b35d369/1601420588802-PN2P2SR78W5AU392IALF/GunEmb20-248.jpg Writing & Editing - Embarkation Ceremony Welcomes the Largest Incoming Class in School History Every year, the Gunston School kicks off the fall semester with a special ceremony called Embarkation, where new students, faculty, and staff arrive by boat to be formally welcomed by the entire Gunston community and sign the school’s Honor Code. While this year’s celebration looked a little different than previous years—with a limited audience, cohorts, masks, and social distancing—it was nonetheless exciting to welcome the largest incoming class to Gunston since it first opened in 1911. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5648df58e4b0e1362b35d369/1622145000525-MH53P2FMA4LETSDC9UT0/GFG_21_GripitandRipit.jpg Writing & Editing - Golfing Fore Gunston II and Biddersnest Auction Raise $30K The Golfing “fore” Gunston II fundraiser on Monday, May 3 at the Prospect Bay Country Club in Grasonville welcomed 90 golfers and two tennis players, including Gunston alumni, parents, past parents, and community supporters. A 9 a.m. shotgun start began the day, with teams competing for prizes while enjoying food, drinks and fun give-aways, while our tennis players enjoyed a game with a professional followed by lunch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5648df58e4b0e1362b35d369/1601421621008-644FG2VGY7KX8HSEQVEE/01_GAD_2020.jpg Writing & Editing - Gunston Asks “What’s Your Story?” on Annual Global Awareness Day On February 28, Gunston continued its annual tradition of a school-wide, student-led Global Awareness Day featuring a diverse array of interactive workshops and presentations designed to encourage students to challenge their perspectives, reflect upon their values and identity, and examine their relationship with the world around them, with the ultimate goal of helping them to prepare for the unique demands of a globalized economy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5648df58e4b0e1362b35d369/c38ec68e-b832-493e-9a99-7bbedfe59485/Screen+Shot+2022-04-09+at+6.13.44+PM.png Writing & Editing - Set for Success: Students Arrive for Orientations & Leadership Institute Beginning Tuesday, August 24, Gunston’s campus was once again abuzz with the arrival of students for the 9th Grade Retreat, New Student Orientation, and the Leadership Institute. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5648df58e4b0e1362b35d369/50694526-e6c3-48ce-ad62-5e1b9fa7ba26/Screen+Shot+2022-04-09+at+6.10.13+PM.png Writing & Editing - Student Talent on Display at Gunston’s Night of the Arts The Gunston School’s Fine Arts & Performing Arts Departments held their annual Night of the Arts on December 9 to celebrate the creative talents of its students. Guests booked half-hour gallery tours from 5-7 p.m. and began the evening with warm beverages and snacks. From there, student ambassadors led groups through campus where they viewed a wide variety of paintings, photographs, mixed media prints, pottery, wood sculptures, and even 3D printed projects. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5648df58e4b0e1362b35d369/1622158660710-1J5VWUO9LJPBQ10JBM5I/baystudies2021.jpg Writing & Editing - The Return of In-Person Bay Studies Gunston’s highly treasured signature environmental program, Chesapeake Bay Studies, now in its 27th year (with a virtual program offered last year) has officially returned in person. Workshops and courses were adapted to meet COVID safety protocols, and together with widespread vaccinations and improving health conditions, students were able to enjoy a full week engaged in experiential environmental education, visiting several locations throughout the Eastern Shore. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5648df58e4b0e1362b35d369/1601421229716-PFZH9MWE9HOFQUR291D0/DiplomaParade.jpg Writing & Editing - Gunston’s 109th Commencement Honors the Class of 2020 with Week-long Celebration The Gunston School honored its class of 2020 with a week-long celebration. It began with seniors and their families arriving individually to campus to partake in the annual tradition of laying a brick engraved with their name and graduation year on the pathway leading up to Gunston’s original building, called Middleton House, followed by a diploma parade, and concluding with a virtual commencement ceremony featuring an Emmy-award winning alumna. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5648df58e4b0e1362b35d369/8cbf8058-ecaa-4d58-bea2-1e8551356137/Screen+Shot+2022-04-09+at+6.16.47+PM.png Writing & Editing - The Gunston School’s 110th Commencement Honors 49 Students The Gunston School celebrated its 110th commencement this past Saturday, June 12, honoring the Class of 2021 with a waterfront ceremony overlooking the Corsica River, as family and friends looked on. The procession began with Bagpiper Robert Wallace, followed by school faculty and staff, and then the graduating seniors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5648df58e4b0e1362b35d369/1601420950594-WWL1QLLOY976B2NEL824/LipchockYouTubeChannel.jpeg Writing & Editing - The Summer of Upskilling: Gunston’s Faculty Ups its Game After the spring’s crash course in distance learning, the faculty and staff at The Gunston School have spent the summer upping their game by exploring and mastering various new technologies and the creative possibilities they offer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5648df58e4b0e1362b35d369/1622144153036-CS9M6I0ICREVYTJOGAJT/Gunston_GreenChem_Feb2020_02.jpg Writing & Editing - Educating for Sustainability through Green Chemistry Green chemistry asks not just “What can I do with chemistry?” but also “How can I do it in the most sustainable way?” Last fall, Dr. Lipchock’s honors chemistry class completed a green chemistry lab, so at the time of Ellie’s activity, students were already familiar with the 12 principles of green chemistry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5648df58e4b0e1362b35d369/cc53c9f0-7f7b-46f7-9bb0-ab6147b81f7e/Screen+Shot+2022-04-09+at+6.08.13+PM.png Writing & Editing - Samantha LeCrone ’22 Recruited for Monmouth University’s New D1 Crew Program The Gunston School is pleased to announce that Samantha LeCrone ’22 of Preston, Md., has been awarded a full scholarship to Monmouth University in New Jersey, where she’ll be majoring in marine biology and policy. LeCrone was recruited to be a part of Monmouth’s brand new division one crew program. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5648df58e4b0e1362b35d369/a7b05cac-1e73-482a-8db4-a561eb3ce5f6/GunstonEmbarkation2021_.jpeg Writing & Editing - Embarkation Ceremony Welcomes 87 Students and Faculty to Gunston The Gunston School commenced its 111th year (and 25th anniversary of becoming a day school) on Friday, September 10, with the annual Embarkation tradition, welcoming a total of 74 new students and 13 new staff and faculty to the community by boat. After exchanging a fist bump with the Head of School, newcomers signed the school’s Honor Code, and made their way up the hill to greet fellow students and current staff and faculty. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5648df58e4b0e1362b35d369/1622144568508-OXTBRK4SQ3ZMI0OBRLBU/LiliWardLucyBamford_GAD_21.jpg Writing & Editing - Global Awareness Day Asks Students to “Embrace What Makes Them Unique” On May 12, Gunston celebrated its annual Global Awareness Day, with the theme of “Embracing What Makes You Unique,” with student-run workshops focused on emphasizing self-expression and self-care, history and culture, and equity and justice. The day began with keynote speaker and Director of College Guidance Ms. Kellee Webb, a self-proclaimed “weirdo” who “refused to conform to the stereotypes that had been assigned to her,” advising students to “Listen to the stories people share with you. Don’t judge them, but examine their perspective. Join me in embracing people for who they are, instead of who you assume them to be.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5648df58e4b0e1362b35d369/3a99c614-843f-42f3-b0d4-52eb03506256/Screen+Shot+2022-04-09+at+6.00.13+PM.png Writing & Editing - Gunston Bull & Oyster Roast Raises $100K for Annual Fund The Gunston School welcomed nearly 300 guests to their waterfront campus on Saturday, October 23 for their signature fundraising event, the Bull & Oyster Roast, raising nearly $100,000 for the Heron Annual Fund. Guests enjoyed delicious food provided by Bayside Catering, beer and wine, plus a rye whiskey tasting bar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5648df58e4b0e1362b35d369/1622159302225-O21ROBK7XHC9NEMGJE77/Gunston_BrainScienceDrGoodall_21.jpg Writing & Editing - Students Study Brain Science to Better Understand Mental Health When Dr. Mariah Goodall asked students in her Brain Science course to tap into their creative side for a project, they were happy to oblige. Listening to lectures, reading materials, watching videos, and then reinforcing that knowledge with a hands-on art project is a hallmark of Mind Brain Education (MBE) practice and leads to much higher outcomes of knowledge retention and understanding. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5648df58e4b0e1362b35d369/ecfba1fb-050e-4b39-a819-4f9629ab6044/Screen+Shot+2022-04-09+at+6.15.22+PM.png Writing & Editing - Gunston’s Green & White Awards Celebrate Outstanding Achievements for 2021 The Gunston School celebrated many students and retiring faculty members during its annual Green & White Awards Ceremony on Friday, June 11, featuring the valedictorian address, personalized comments about every senior, and announced academic department awards, special named awards, and recognition from the greater community, as well as the much-anticipated announcement of the Green & White Cup. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5648df58e4b0e1362b35d369/1622144441484-8BMBY2AQ48YDTFBDVCIZ/GunstonImaniBlack_MIA_EarthDay21.png Writing & Editing - Gunston Promotes Environmental Stewardship with Earth Day Celebration On Wednesday, April 28, Gunston students and faculty celebrated Earth Day (rescheduled from last week due to adverse weather conditions). The day began with a presentation from keynote speaker (and Gunston’s assistant girls’ lacrosse coach) Imani Black. Ms. Black is the founder of Minorities in Aquaculture (M.I.A), an organization that promotes the benefits and sustainability of aquaculture, both in the Chesapeake Bay and worldwide, and works to educate and encourage minorities to pursue careers in all aspects of aquaculture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5648df58e4b0e1362b35d369/1601421425555-PDJ7FYB4MQ5H7IR4JD3C/gunstongoodvibescollageWEEK2.jpg Writing & Editing - The Gunston School Pivots to Distance Learning It started with an email forward. “Have you heard of this new virus that causes pneumonia?” from Gunston’s Head of School John Lewis to the school’s senior leadership team on January 19. 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