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{{Infobox Private School|
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name = Gilman School|
image = <!-- Image with unknown copyright status removed: [[Image:Gilman.gif|170px]] --></br>''In Tuo Lumine Lumen ''<br>''(In Thy Light [We Shall Find] Light)''|
established = [[1897]]|
motto = Turning Boys of Promise Into Men of Character|
type = [[Private school|Private]], [[All-boys school|All-boys]]|[[Day school|Day]]|
religion = none|
head_name = Headmaster|
head = Jon McGill|
city = [[Baltimore, Maryland|Baltimore]]|
state = [[Maryland|MD]]|
country = [[United States|USA]]|
campus = [[Suburban]], 68 acres (2 km²)|
enrollment = 970 total|
faculty = 133|
class = 16 students|
ratio = 8:1|
year = 2006|
SAT = 1300|
athletics = 30|
colors = Blue and Grey|
mascot = Greyhound|
conference = MIAA|
homepage = [http://www.gilman.edu/ www.gilman.edu]|
}}
'''Gilman School''', originally named The Country School for Boys, is a private school founded in [[1897]] and located in [[Baltimore, Maryland]], USA. It was the first country day school in the United States. Now, it is an all boys school (grades pre-first to 12) and is widely regarded as the best and most prestigious school in Maryland.
It was founded by Anne Galbraith Carey, who sought a quality education for her eight-year-old son, Frank. She believed that her son would benefit more from going to school in a country setting while living at home than from attending the city public schools or from going to a boarding school in [[New England]]. With assistance from [[Daniel Coit Gilman]], the first president of [[Johns Hopkins University]], Mrs. Carey's vision became a reality when The Country School for Boys opened its doors on [[September 30]], [[1897]], in the Homewood mansion on the Johns Hopkins campus. In [[1910]], The Country School moved to its current 68 acre (275,000 m²) campus in [[Roland Park, Baltimore, Maryland|Roland Park]] and changed its name to The Gilman Country School for Boys. In [[1951]], the "Country" was dropped, and the School became Gilman School.
Gilman remains committed to the ideals Mrs. Carey instilled more than a century ago, helping boys develop in mind, body, and spirit while preparing them for college and a life of honor and service. Gilman seeks to produce men of character and integrity who have the skills and ability to make a positive contribution to the communities in which they live and work.
Many alumni feel a loyalty to Gilman that supersedes their loyalty to their colleges, graduate schools, and even families. Frequently accused of bleeding "Gilman blue," these loyalists can be both charming and, to those on the outside, a bit exclusionary. One example of this intense loyalty is the strong desire of Gilman graduates to stay involved with the Gilman community (the faculty, students and other alumni) well after their graduation. This can be seen by the alumni presence on the School's Board of Trustees. Approximately 80% of the Trustees are alumni (according to the School's website), one of the highest percentages of any school in the United States.
While Gilman is renowned for its rigorous academic program, it is also very well-known for its athletic program. In the 2005 season, Gilman was ranked 11th in the nation on USA Today's Super 25 high school football poll after going undefeated and winning their second consecutive MIAA "A" Conference Championship. Since 1998 they have surrendered only one conference championship (2003) giving them seven of the last eight awarded.
Gilman is also nationally recognized for their outstanding lacrosse program. Gilman has captured a remarkable 14 conference titles in MIAA (Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association) (formerly the MSA) lacrosse competition.
Above all else, Gilman School helps boys evolve to become men of character. The qualities of integrity, honor, leadership, humility, and service to others cannot be fostered separately by specific programs, but instead must be woven into all aspects of the school community. To that end, Gilman School emphasizes a strong and comprehensive honor system, a community service program, an assembly program that promotes respect for the dignity and rights of each individual, and significant leadership opportunities.
==Notable alumni==
*[[Victor Abiamiri]], Former Notre Dame Defensive End
*[[George Bauernschmidt]], [[Rear Admiral]] USN
*[[Ryan Boyle]], All-Star Major and National League Lacrosse Player
*[[Daniel B. Brewster]], Former [[U.S. Senator]] of [[Maryland]]
*[[William P. Carey]], grandson of the founder of Gilman School, successful businessman, founder of the world’s largest publicly traded limited liability company ([[W. P. Carey & Co. LLC]]), philanthropist
*[[Frank Deford]], sports journalist and author, Senior contributing writer for ''[[Sports Illustrated]]''
*[[Bob Ehrlich]], Former Governor of [[Maryland]] <ref>{{citeweb|url=http://www.msa.md.gov/msa/mdmanual/08conoff/former/html/msa12125.html|publisher=Maryland State Archives|title=Robert L. Ehrlich, Maryland Governor|accessdate=2007-05-10}}</ref>
*[[Greg Elkins]], Artist, Sculptor
*[[Fritz and Lecky Haller]], World Champions and Olympians in Whitewater Canoe
*Matthew Lawrence, Mid 1980's venture capitalist and oil tycoon. He later became a national award winning foreign language professor.
*[[Walter Lord]], Author of ''[[A Night to Remember]]''
*[[Jon Markham]], Business Writer for [[MSNBC.com]]
*[[Timothy Parker]], [[Crossword]] Editor of [[USA Today]]
*[[John Sarbanes]], Maryland Congressman <ref>{{citeweb|url=http://www.msa.md.gov/msa/mdmanual/39fed/06ushse/html/msa14642.html|publisher=Maryland State Archives|title=John P. Sarbanes, U.S. Representative|accessdate=2007-05-10}}</ref>
*[[Charles Francis Stein]], Champion Sailboat Skipper
*[[Mark Shapiro]], [[General Manager]] of the [[Cleveland Indians]]
*[[Charles Steinberg]], [[Executive Vice President]] of the [[Boston Red Sox]]
*[[Stuart O. Simms]], Maryland Politician
*[[Fife Symington]], Former [[Governor]] of [[Arizona]]
*[[Jon Theodore]], Former [[Drummer]] of [[The Mars Volta]]
*[[Kevin Boland]], Former John's Hopkins Midfielder, and all time assist leader.
*[[Billy Mathews]], 2007 AVA Champion Volleyball Player and all time kills leader.
==References==
{{Reflist}}
==External links==
*[http://www.gilman.edu Gilman School website]
*[http://www.gilmannews.com/ The Gilman News, the official student newpaper of the Gilman School]
*[http://www.seasonoflife.com Season of Life, a New York Times bestselling book about NFL footbal star Joe Ehrmann and the Gilman football team he coached during the 2001 season]
[[Category:Private schools in Baltimore]]
[[Category:Preparatory schools in Maryland]]
[[Category:High schools in Maryland]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1897]]
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