school spirit
sports
BOys basketball vs. Wilde lakeBy Justin Robertson
Following a hard fought game against Marriotts Ridge, Glenelg Boys basketball played Wilde Lake on February 5th. With a slow start to the game, the outcome was grim, until Junior forward, Alex Dalton, subbed into the game in the second quarter and sparked the Gladiators into a comeback. After Dalton’s assist to and three made free throws, Glenelg was only down 21-25 at half. However, in the third quarter alone Glenelg was outscored by 15 points, allowing the Wilde Cats to take a commanding 45-26 lead at the break, essentially sealing a win for Wilde Lake. Glenelg Senior Guard, Kyle Dry, said, “They sped us up using their press, making us take shots after the [first and second] pass instead of setting up an offense.” That failure to set up their offense will have to be fixed promptly, as the Gladiators will look to end a losing streak against River Hill this Friday, February 7th. |
GHS Boys Basketball Senior NightBy Justin Robertson
With the end of the regular season approaching, the Glenelg Boys Basketball team faced off against Mount Hebron on February 13th and earned a much needed win. For the team, this game was special as it was Senior Night. Seniors Nathan Curtis, Eddie Dellerouso, Kyle Dry, Jace Perfater, Tristan Stepniak, and Jack Walsh were all celebrated for their commitment and involvement with Glenelg’s basketball program. Perhaps the most surprising performance of the night was Stepniak’s first career Varsity start. Following the game, Stepniak said, “It was honestly really exciting. I was super hyped [to start], but also very nervous. It was a surreal moment for me.” During his five minute stint with the starting unit, he poured in four points, a couple of rebounds, and a block. Stepniak’s contribution and the recent winning streak is a great sign for the team, as the playoffs will start soon and the momentum should increase Glenelg’s chances of winning a state championship. |
academic ENDEAVORS
aquarium field tripBy Justin Robertson
In late February Gleneg’s Environmental Science and Marine Science classes had the pleasure of visiting the Baltimore National Aquarium. The aquarium includes eight different exhibits from which visitors can travel back and forth with no inconvenience, which helped students have a comprehensive understanding of the animals and their habitats. From “Dolphin Discovery” to “Tropical Rainforest,” the variability in the exhibits was astonishing. There were Atlantic Puffins, Percula Clownfish, and even an Australian Freshwater Crocodile. For Senior Nate Baker, “The ‘Black Tip Reef’ exhibit was [his] favorite because it had tons of diversity and had large colorful fish.” Although the educational aspect of the trip can seem a bit overvalued from the outside looking in, the employees took great pride in teaching Glenelg students about the animals in the exhibit, which is a great sign for the field trip to continue for classes in the future. |
bushy park volunterrismBy Sarah Kang
Beginning March 9th-- the second session of volunteering, a few members of the National Honor Society have dedicated their efforts to help four-year-old students at Bushy Park Elementary School. Each day, from 2:30 to 3:30 pm, the members interacted with the pre-kindergarteners with various learning stations and recess. Inside the classroom, which was full of colorful and countless posters, mats, and toys, the students were assisted by the volunteers with reading, counting, and writing their names. In fact, the young students were encouraged to learn other basic school skills. One volunteer, Margaret Yin, stated, “it was a very exciting opportunity to be able to work with small children. Most of the students knew how to write half of their names, so I helped them learn the letters in their names and how to spell their whole name. Though I was teaching and assisting them, I actually learned from them too.” For the specific students who required more extra learning, they were sent to a different area of the room and the volunteers gave them the attention they needed. Outside the classroom, the students were involved in numerous activities whether it be playing on the playground, joining hopscotch, kicking soccer balls, or drawing on the sidewalks with chalk. Although the COVID-19 outbreak has prohibited people from going to school, interacting amongst large groups, and other acts, the opportunity to work and cooperate with young students has allowed the members to meet new, exciting personalities and even learn from them! |