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GLEN MILLS SCHOOLS, P.O. BOX 5001, CONCORDVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA 19331
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Glen Mills schools
P.o. Box 5001
concordville, Pennsylvania 19331
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Service to Youth Since 1826
School launches revamped website
www.glenmillsschools.org
By Shaqwill Kemp
Battling Bulletin Student Writer
Bulls run to cross country title- again
Glen Mills wins 11th straight Del-Val
championship
By Tyler Santana
Battling Bulletin Student Writer
Glen Mills outran Chichester 21-36 on October 11th to cap an
undefeated Del-Val League season, earning the team the league
title for the 11th straight year. The Bulls finished 5-0 in the league.
Battling Bull Dezman Ford, who has paced the squad all season, came in first place with a personal best 18:00 on the 3.1 mile
course at Rose Tree Park. Other Glen Mills runners in the top ten
Glen Mills supports
Breast Cancer Awareness
In their game against Penn Wood, Glen Mills
football players wore pink shoelaces in support
of Breast Cancer Awareness. Check Page 22 for
an article on the school’s support of the cause
and Page 11 to see how the Bulls handled the
Patriots.
included Dy-shon Gibson (5th, 19:08), Dimas Avila (6th, 19:09),
Carlos Vuittonet (7th, 19:11), and Thy-Shawn Thompson (19:18).
“Dezman was our top runner all season,” Coach Mara said.
“But a lot of other runners stepped up at different points in the
season and it truly was a team effort.”
Winning championships is not easily done.
“A lot of people just expect us to win the league but a lot of
hard work goes into it,” Mara explained. “Our runners work very
hard to earn what they get.”
Along with head coach Mara, assistant coaches Russ Johnson,
Mike Hallman, Matt Dirocco, Lenny Brown, Nick Gland, Lou Dimatteo, and Mike McVey helped guide the team to the title.
The Glen Mills
Schools recently went
live with a totally revamped and dynamic
website, developed in
conjunction with allwebcafe, an internet marketing agency from
Berwyn, Pennsylvania.
Project coordinator Mary McNeal explained the reasoning behind putting together a new website.
“Our website was ten years old,” McNeal said. “It really didn’t reflect how the
school has grown and how technology has
changed.”
McNeal talked about the goals of the
comprehensive project.
“The website was redesigned primarly
as a way to present current information to
parents,” McNeal said. “It shows the
many facets of the program in a more visually appealing and user friendly way.
We wanted the website to be up to date so
that users would want to consistently return to get more information about Glen
Mills. The news portion of the website is
updated regularly.”
“Our student writers are excited about
having the opportunity to have their work
featured on the website as we keep our audience updated on news and sporting
events here at the school,” Journalism instructor Vern Watson said.
The project began early in 2011 when
the school conducted a needs assessment,
created an RFP (Request for Proposal),
developed a committee, and selected a
vendor. Once the school selected allwebcafe, the website work was in full gear
and was discussed and worked on by the
committee of 11 people from all of our departments who worked together to complete the website.
“It was a team effort,” McNeal explained.
Pearl Harbor survivor, retired Glen Mills
staff member Mr. Swanson honored as part
of “The Road to Ground Zero Flag Tour”
The U.S. Military All-Star Baseball Team played at Glen Mills
as they traveled the country on their way to Ground Zero.
By Jehova Maldonado
Battling Bulletin Student Writer
On one of their many stops as they
traveled throughout the country on their
“Road to Ground Zero Flag Tour,” the
Heroes of the Diamond Military All-Star
Baseball Team played the Delaware
County League Team of the Decade on
July 26th at the Everett Swanson Field on
the campus of the Glen Mills Schools.
Before the “Living Legend” game,
Craig LeBlanc, who serves in the United
States Air Force, and others honored 30
year Naval veteran and retired Glen Mills
staff member Everett Swanson in a
touching “Passing of the Flag” ceremony.
The Glen Mills baseball field was named
in his honor on August 6th, 1996.
“It is such a moving experience for
everyone involved,” LeBlanc said of the
ceremony.
Mr. Swanson was born in Brockton,
Massachusetts in 1916 and began his distinguished Navy career when he was just
17 years old. He served courageously on
the U.S.S. O’Brien in Guadalcanal and
on the U.S.S. Curtis in Pearl Harbor. He
was promoted to Warrant Officer in 1953.
Mr. Swanson is still recognized for helping save the O’Brien by securing the
hatches when it took on heavy fire in the
December 7th, 1941 attack. He also
served in the Battle of Midway, in Australia, and Antarctica.
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Retired Glen Mills staff member and Pearl
Harbor survivor Mr. Everett Swanson, 95,
was honored in a ceremony preceding a
Living Legend game involving the U.S.
Military All-Star Baseball Team that was
played at Glen Mills. Craig LeBlanc
(United States Air Force) presented Mr.
Swanson with a United States flag.
Photo by Steven Mears.
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Check back to see how the fall sports
teams wrapped up their seasons.
See which student/athletes earned special
awards for their performances on their
fall sports teams.
Find out who earned various Student of
the Month honors.
See what students are learning in their
Career and Technical Education areas.
Try to win a Student Union Gold Card
by answering the Director’s Question.
Read student poetry.
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Do You Remember?
By Devontae McCullough
Battling Bulletin Student Writer
Do you remember when we laughed?
Do you remember when we cried?
Do you remember how time passed?
Do you remember you said you’d never lie?
Do you remember when we were young?
Do you remember we played?
Do you remember chewing the same gum?
Do you remember the rainy days?
I remember those times
And I’ll never forget
Even though you’re not mine
Those days I’ll never forget
Life
By Jehova Maldonado
Battling Bulletin Student Writer
Life is hard to explain
It can be like a maze
At times you get confused
It can lead to a phase
Life goes on for years
And you might find the right one
High quality life brings cheers
And can be endlessly fun
Life- you have to measure
It requires compromises
Sometimes it brings pleasure
But life doesn’t always keep promises
So live your life to the fullest
Because life can make you old
You might end up clueless
It’s your future you hold
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Once Heartbroken
That Moment
By Devontae McCullough
Battling Bulletin Student Writer
That moment was true
That moment was love
That moment was because of you
That moment involved hugs
That moment had pleasure
That moment had excitement
That moment is forever
That moment was delighting
That moment brought happy tears
That moment brought smiles
That moment will last for years
That moment was you walking
down the aisle
By Jehova Maldonado
Battling Bulletin Student Writer
I used to love this girl
But I have been perplexed
She was my world
Now I’m sitting here vexed
I regret all the time we spent
And now you are my ex
Winning you back was my intent
I’ve got to get this off my chest
Now I realize I don’t need you
You are no longer in my life
I used to believe in you
For you, love had a price
We are over
We are definitely done
I became oblivious towards you
My new life has just begun
“I am so happy to be here at Glen Mills Schools again and
He also was one of the organizers of the game and graciously
seeing all my family and friends,” the 95 year old Mr. Swanson
gave several Glen Mills students and staff members a personal
said during the game. “I miss all of you.”
tour of the museum on Thursday, July 21st. The Air Force’s
Mr. Swanson came to Glen Mills in 1966 with his wife Peg
LeBlanc talked about the Heroes of the Diamond Road to Ground
and they served as “Cottage ParZero Tour, which culminated on
ents.”
September 11th in New York City.
Mr. Swanson’s niece, Susan
“It means a lot for us serving
Canis, and her son Patrick were
our country,” LeBlanc said.
pleased to be able to share the
“So many have given us the
moment.
freedom to travel around the world
“I feel overwhelmed,” Canis
playing baseball and taking the
said. “It’s very moving and heart
9/11 flag with us,” Karl Seiter from
warming. I’m very thrilled that he
the U.S. Army continued.
is alive and very well today.”
The flag that Seiter was talking
She was also impressed with
about was on site and flew proudly
the love Glen Mills has for Mr.
during President George Bush’s faSwanson.
mous Sept. 14th, 2001 “Bullhorn”
“The people at Glen Mills are
speech in the rubble and tragic afthe cream of the crop of humantermath at Ground Zero in New
ity,” Canis said. “Their welcome
York City. The flag has accompawas sincere and I’m glad I was
nied the team on its cross country
able to observe the best of the
tour since it began on January 1st.
human spirit with Everett’s homeIn the game itself, the Delaware
coming.”
County team pulled out an exciting
The players on the military
5-4 win with a run in the bottom of
Students got a real life history lesson as the U.S. Military
team pay their own expenses durthe seventh inning in front of a
All-Star Baseball Team played at Everett Swanson Field at
ing their travels and are active
large crowd of Glen Mills students,
Glen Mills. Photo by Edwin Escalara.
duty, reserve, or military veterans.
staff members, friends of Mr.
Instead of having their names on their backs, players’ jerseys are
Swanson, and others. The Upper Darby Marine Corps League Deinstead labeled with historical references.
tachment 884 provided the Color Guard. In addition, several Glen
During a promotional event several days before the game, sev- Mills students performed some community service by helping
eral members of the team visited the nearby Delaware County
prepare the field for the game.
Athletes Hall of Fame’s Mickey Vernon Sports History Museum.
“The players on the United States Military All-Star team have
a love of baseball and a love of country,” Jim Vankoski, the curator of the museum, said.
Philadelphia native was a College Prep student and was enrolled
in the Residential Carpentry program while serving as a campus
executive. For his efforts and positive accomplishments, Johnson
earned the Toppy Nason Scholarship to help finance his education. As well as being on the football squad, he was also on the
By Oscar Anaya-Zamora
powerlifting and track teams at Glen Mills.
Battling Bulletin Student Writer
Johnson feels Glen Mills helped
Former Glen Mills student James Johnson returned to his alma him get ready for college and is
grateful for the chance to work at
mater during the summer as part of our College Athlete Support
the school.
Program and worked in Johnson Hall.
Johnson will be entering his junior year at IUP and is looking
forward to pursuing his education in criminology. He then hopes
Former Glen Mills student
to earn a master’s degree as well. Johnson is also a running back
James
Johnson spent part of
on the football team and wants to help the team win a national
his summer helping the curchampionship this fall. Last season, he rushed 58 times for 262
rent
Glen Mills students.
yards and a touchdown.
While at Glen Mills, Johnson excelled in many areas. The
Former Battling Bull Johnson
returns to Glen Mills
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After serving his country, former Glen Mills student Lloyd
Gardner makes career with Federal Bureau of Prisons
By Carlos Pantoja
Battling Bulletin Student Writer
After graduating from the Glen Mills
Schools in 1989, former student Lloyd
Gardner has served in the United States
military and has worked his way into a
great career with the Federal Bureau of
Prisons.
While at Glen Mills from 1988-89, the
Erie native was an all around student. Gardener was in the Four Woods unit, which is
now Madison Hall, and earned a Glen
Mills diploma.
“My highest level of education is a
Glen Mills high school diploma. I take
pride in that,” Gardener explained. “I
would not be who I am today without Glen
Mills. I firmly believe that.”
He was also on the track and field and
powerlifting teams and placed sixth in the
national meet in Texas in the 198 lbs.
weight class.
With a Glen Mills diploma in hand,
Gardner moved his life in a positive direction and joined the United States Marine
Corps. He served in the first Gulf War and
later as a Staff Sergeant in Cuba as a combat engineer. There, he cleared live mine
fields before ending his 13 year military
career.
“After that, I’m not afraid of anything,”
Gardner said.
Looking for a new challenge, Gardner
began his career with the Federal Bureau
of Prisons in 2003 at the United States
Penitentiary Big Sandy located in Inez,
Kentucky. After working there for five
years, Gardner earned a promotion and
went to work as a First Lieutenant GS 11 at
the Federal Correctional Institution in Elkton, Ohio in 2009. He is now working at
the FCI in Loretto, Pennsylvania, where he
has worked for the past eight years.
He now makes his home in Hollidays-
burg, Pennsylvania with his wife Kim and
daughter Genevieve and is grateful for the
life lessons he took from Glen Mills.
“Everything I learned at Glen Mills, I
implement in every facet of my life,”
Gardner, who is also a certified Special
Operations Response Team sniper (SORT),
explained. SORT is the federal version of a
SWAT operation.
Gardner has returned to his alma mater
several times and was a guest speaker at
Educational Awards Ceremonies in 2001
and 2009 and came back this summer to
meet with about 75 students in our Drug
and Alcohol program. Coleman Evans and
Larry Gold from the Horsham Clinic also
met with the Drug and Alcohol class on
July 20th.
“When you get out of prison as an
adult, your choices become smaller. Make
good decisions now so you don’t end up
seeing us in a clinic or Lloyd in prison,”
Evans said.
Gardner also wants Glen Mills students
to make good decisions and mirror what he
has done.
“Hopefully, current students can see me
as a role model for what they can do,”
Gardner said. “There will come a day
when you come to a fork in the road and
you’ll need to make good decisions. Every
day, I see the results of not making the
right decisions in life.”
Gardner encouraged students to really
think about who they look up to.
“Think about who you idolize,” Gardner said. “Think about your actions and
make the right choices because later on in
life, those choices will have greater impact.
Every day, I see families who are destroyed by the fact that they have to come
visit their sons in prison.”
If students need a role model, they don’t
have to look any further than to Gardner.
By Justice Hinton
Battling Bulletin Student Writer
I met an angel
Her beauty was so enchanting, eloquent, and devine
Her face was so sweet
Her eyes were so hypnotizing
The sweet smell of her perfume still lingers in my mind
I remember her skin so soft and smooth
Her demeanor was of quiet trepidation, bordering on shyness
So delicate and beautiful was she
Love Speaks Louder
Than Words
We spoke
We laughed
By Marquis Tindal
Battling Bulletin Student Writer
Her mind was so profound
Her articulate speech was so rare
She was a friend in joy
And comforting when sad
But our time was too short
An eternity was my desire
A love was lost
But a precious memory gained
A dream entrenched, oh how sweet it is
But oh, the sorrow I feel, the broken heart
The thought of her startles my deep sleep
I awaken to see that I’m still alone
Where are you, my gorgeous angel?
Our story was once told, my dream once believed
I know our time has passed
I wish to speak to and hold her again
It’s a love still needed
Dinner and a movie
had a great time and he, campus executive
Marcus Wilson, and others loved the buffet.
Polk Hall Bulls Club enjoys Miller helped coordinate the win because
he feels the Polk Hall Bulls Club has been
win.
showing consistent positive behavior.
By Joshua Legions
“It was good for the Bulls to know earnBattling Bulletin Student Writer
ing their status pays off,” Moore said.
On September 21st, the Polk Hall Bulls
Even with the students enjoying the
and Executives went on a win to the Sun
movie and the buffet, Miller felt there was
Chinese Buffet and to see a movie for their something even better.
positive accomplishments and behavior. PM
“The best part of the win is when people
senior counselor Jim Lindquist and counwho live in the area who knew we were
selor/teacher Dwayne Miller went along as from Glen Mills came to me and compliwell.
mented our students on how respectful they
“The Bulls Club has been doing a good were,” Miller said.
job,” Lindquist said.
Unit student counselor Darilyn Moore
Lost Love
Remember me, lost love
And smile when you think of me
Larry Gold (left) and Coleman Evans,
certified addiction counselors from the
Horsham Clinic, have been valuable
guest speakers in our Drug and Alcohol classes.
Love is not something
That you can just say
Love is a wonderful feeling
That hopefully won’t go away
Love is a heartfelt emotion
That’s in my heart
It’s there to stay
Even when we are apart
Seeing your beautiful face
Will make my day
You’re bright like a flower in bloom
That emerges in May
That’s why love speaks louder
Than any words I could say
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National Federation of High Schools has outing at Golf
Course at Glen Mills
By Jehova Maldonado
Battling Bulletin Student Writer
The National Federation of High School Associations had an outing
on June 29th at the Golf Course at Glen Mills as part of their annual
meetings in Philadelphia.
The organization, more commonly known as the NFHS, came to the
Golf Course at Glen Mills because, according to Tim Flannery, Assistant Director of the NFHS, it was highly recommended by Brad Cashman. Cashman is the Executive Director of the Pennsylvania
Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA).
The NFHS writes rules for 17 sports and designs training programs
for coaches, officials, and parents.
“We had a blast,” Flannery said after the outing. “It’s a beautiful
course and is as well maintained as any course I’ve ever seen…Every
hole is a postcard.”
Flannery did not know much about Glen Mills before they held their
golf outing here and he came away very impressed.
“Quite frankly, I was overwhelmed and very pleased,” he said.
“When I heard the full story of Glen Mills, I thought of what a great
idea this is. I think what Glen Mills is doing is welcoming kids and getting them to learn some skills to function in the real world and become
productive citizens…Glen Mills is providing a very strong foundation.”
The organization has been serving high schools for almost 100 years
but finally was able to hold their conference in Philadelphia for the first
time because that city’s schools just joined the PIAA in 2003.
“That finally gave us an opportunity to come to Philadelphia,” Flannery said of the nearly 100 year old organization.
In record banding year, Purple
Martins continue to thrive at
Glen Mills
These aerial insectivores migrate to North America from Venezuela
and Brazil. Their departure from North America starts in early August
and they will return sometime in late March.
“Some of the same birds that nested here will return year after year,”
McNeal said.
“They don’t leave all at once,” McNeal continued. “They leave in
drips and drabs so they don’t delete the food source.”
Purple Martins, who are mainly seen in the U.S. from Florida to
Maine and throughout the Midwest, fly in groups and often return to the
place they were hatched. The first time a young purple martin, or
“fledge” tries to fly, they are supported by many of the adult purple martins in the colony.
“That’s something at Glen Mills we can appreciate because it shows
support for somebody, or in this case a bird, trying to do something for
the first time,” McNeal added.
Glen Mills Schools is proud to be the Purple Martin Capital of the
Commonwealth.
“We have been designated by the House of Representatives in Harrisburg as being the Purple Martin Capital of Pennsylvania,” McNeal said.
The colony on campus is the “Purple Martin
Capital of Pennsylvania.”
By Erick Blue
Battling Bulletin Student Writer
Talented artist Khalyl Bey from Tyler Hall earned
Artwork of the Month honors with this beautiful
pencil drawing.
Purple Martins, the largest birds in the North American swallow family, have been at Glen Mills for over a quarter century and according to
Resource Manager Don McNeal, are a “treasure” for the school.
Former Glen Mills staff member Dan Hughes established the Purple
Martin colony in 1985 and attracted them by putting up boxes, or
“houses,” in the center of campus.
“Before he retired, he asked me to help him manage the purple martin colony,” McNeal, who took over the colony in 1996, said. “We have
about 430 nesting cavities in the 32 boxes.”
The acrobatic, quick diving birds help keep the insect population
down on campus as they’ll eat just about any insect- from mosquitos to
wasps. This eliminates the need to spray chemicals on campus as they
essentially act as healthy chemicals that feast on a steady diet of insects.
“We don’t have to spray any chemicals because the purple martins do
this naturally,” McNeal said.
Every spring, certified Fish and Wildlife banders come to Glen Mills
to help track the birds’ migration patterns. This year, they banded 617
birds, the most ever at the Glen Mills colony.
“We only band birds that are not flying yet,” McNeal explained. “We
don’t capture and band adults.”
Dr. Randy Ireson, Ed., the Director of Education at the
Glen Mills Schools (left), meets with Tim Flannery, Assistant Director of the National Federation of High Schools.
Photo by Edwin Escalara.
Notable banding years:
1987- 99 birds banded
1988- 98 birds banded
1989- 214 birds banded
1993- 361 birds banded
2010- 543 birds banded
2011- 617 birds banded
Right: Purple
Martins grace
the Glen Mills
campus.
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Tyler Hall students, Driven to success
others enjoy trip to Former student Larry Herbert owns
successful limousine company.
Dorney Park
By James Williams
Battling Bulletin Student Writer
Many Tyler Hall students, upperclassman, campus executives, and staff members took a field trip to Dorney Park, one of
the top amusement parks on the East coast,
in Allentown on August 11th.
The students were thankful that they had
the chance to have a great time and would
like to thank all Tyler Hall staff members,
especially Keith Minker, Brian Wethey, and
team leader Sean Cosgrove. Of course, we
would also like to thank Executive Director
Garry Ipock for giving us a second chance
at life and for the opportunity to experience
new adventures such as this fun-filled trip.
Students especially enjoyed Dorney’s
wet and wild waterpark, “The Wildwater
Kingdom,” and their array of thrilling roller
coasters.
“The best part of the day was the water
park,” student Spencer Majett said.
Alexander Weniger and Pavel Borisov
explained that they had a great time riding
all of the roller coasters, including “Hydra”
and “Steel Force,” and having an enjoyable
day to themselves. Meanwhile, Austin
Pierce had fun in the huge wave pool.
Trevon Yeldell enjoyed the social aspects of the trip.
“I enjoyed interacting with people outside of the Glen Mills Schools,” Yeldell
said.
Other students, including Ryheem
Richardson and Tyler Bucciarelli were winners at some of the games on the midway.
After a fun-filled day at the park, students and staff members certainly worked
up a big appetite and ate a delicious meal at
a Chinese buffet on the way home. Everyone came back on campus with a big smile
and a full stomach.
Additionally, former Glen Mills students
Tyrik Gass (Johnson College) and Marcus
Richardson (Lincoln University), went on
the trip. Richardson and Gass spent the
summer working at Glen Mills as part of
our College Athlete Support Program.
By Ra’Quan Matthews
Battling Bulletin Student Writer
Former Glen Mills student Larry Herbert took advantage of the opportunities
here at the school, set his goals high, and
is now the owner of Any Point Limos in
Philadelphia.
He is also a great
role model for our current students and returned to Glen Mills as
a Career Day guest and
an alumni speaker at
the Educational
Awards Ceremony.
“When I was here
25 years ago, I did not
know that I would be
here speaking before
you,” Herbert told the Class of 2011 and
the audience at the ceremony on June
22nd. “And I did not envision owning a
limousine company.”
But a quarter of a century later after
participating in his own ceremony as a student, he does and was happy to see some
of the same men who helped steer him in
the right direction when he was a Glen
Mills student many years ago.
He mentioned he enjoyed catching up
with Dr. Randy Ireson, our Director of Ed-
ucation, Assistant Principal Mike Smitheman, former cross country coach and current curriculum coordinator Rich Nicklas,
and others.
“I have a lot of respect for those men
because you can tell
they really care,” Herbert said. “They made it
a career to help young
people.”
While an all-around
student at Glen Mills in
the mid-80’s, Herbert
was a Fillmore Hall student, earned a GED,
was on the football and
track and field teams,
and was a member of the Bulls Club.
After graduating from Glen Mills, Herbert was working as a driver for the limousine company when an opportunity to
purchase the company became available.
“The owner was looking to retire,”
Herbert explained. “I saw the chance and
took advantage of it.”
Herbert manages Any Point’s impressive fleet that includes an executive sedan,
a limousine bus, a stretch limousine, and
an SUV stretch limousine.
Drug and Alcohol
Class welcomes
Horsham Clinic
speakers
Horsham Clinic counselors Thomas Foley and
Marilyn Temler were recent guest speakers at
Glen Mills.
Marilyn Temler and Thomas Foley,
certified addiction counselors from the
Horsham Clinic in Ambler, Pa, met
with approximately 60 students from
the Drug and Alcohol Class on September 21st.
The pair showed parts of a PBS
presentation “Depression Out of the
Shadows” and talked with students
about how drug and alcohol abuse can
lead to depression.
Photography student Steven Mears from Van Buren Hall froze the action as Glen Mills golf team member Cassan Fields follows his shot down
the fairway. Mears used a NIKON D200 with an 80-200 lens to get the
image.
Before coming to Glen Mills, Fields never played golf but he is enjoying
the chance to learn a new sport. “I like competing,” Fields said. “Golf is
fun and it’s something I want to play even after I leave Glen Mills.”
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The Director’s Question
Bulls battle against Liberty but fall in second half
Liberte, McCullough, and Pantoja earn Student Union
Gold Cards
By Kieran Gornik
Battling Bulletin Student Writer
On Friday September 2nd, Glen Mills
came out against state ranked Bethlehem
Liberty with only one thing in mind- win.
However, after building a 21-6 halftime
lead, they eventually fell to the Hurricanes
35-21 in the season opener.
While the Bulls’ defense was trying to
get a feel for Liberty’s triple option offense, the Hurricanes jumped out to an
early 6-0 lead when wide receiver Kier
Williams scored on a 27-yard touchdown
pass from quarterback James McCarthy.
Tylique Liberte, Devontae McCullough, and Carlos Pantoja recently earned a Gold Card good for
two weeks of free food from the Student Union snack bars for correctly answering the Director’s Question. Their correct answers were the first three that were drawn.
The Last Question: How many purple martin houses are on campus?
The Answer: 32
The New Question: Which culture first developed the use of zero in mathematics?
A. Chinese, B. Egyptian, C. Hindu, D. Phoenician?
Veteran staff
members help
students
By Jehova Maldonado
Battling Bulletin Student Writer
Having experienced staff members is
important for the success of any operation
and it is no different here at the Glen Mills
Schools. Here, experience starts at the top
as Executive Director Garry Ipock has
served the school in many forms since
1971.
Long time staff members and current
team leaders Al Minker, Jeff Hill, and
Sean Cosgrove are just three other examples of many veteran staff members who
are involved in the direct care of students
who have been extending a helping hand
to young men for over 30 years.
“I love contributing to the growth and
development of young men trying to better
themselves,” current Hayes Hall team
leader Jeff Hill said. “It’s been a privilege
to serve with great people for the past
thirty years.”
Hill, a 1977 graduate of Dover High
School and a 1981 graduate of Salisbury
State University, began working here on
June 3, 1981. Among other things, Hill has
also served as a football coach, head powerlifting coach, and a counselor/teacher.
Hill also cited the camaraderie amongst
the staff members as another thing that
helps the students achieve.
Fellow team leader Sean Cosgrove also
feels that having a stable and veteran core
of staff members ultimately helps the students.
“When you know your job, it makes
your job easier,” Cosgrove explained. “I
enjoy the positive culture here and that
helps us create relationships with the students.”
Cosgrove graduated from St. Joe’s
High School in Toms River, New Jersey
and Springfield College in Massachusetts.
He began working here in July of 1981.
Minker’s desire to help youth was fostered even before he began his career at
Glen Mills. While playing professional
baseball in the Oakland A’s organization,
he would often give youth baseball clinics
in the Bay area and then at the Ferris
School in his native Delaware in the offseason,
“I wanted to help my community,”
Minker explained.
Through baseball, Minker then met
then Glen Mills staff member Joe Miller
and current Buchanan Hall team leader
Craig Mellinger. They told Minker about
their positive experiences of working at
Glen Mills and he began his career here on
June 15, 1981.
“They thought it would be a good fit
for me,” Minker explained.
They were right, as evidenced by the
fact that Minker, now team leader in Monroe Hall, has served the school and has
been helping young men grow up for over
30 years.
“I love it,” Minker, also the head baseball coach here at the school, said about
working at Glen Mills. “If I didn’t see that
we as staff members can help create a culture that has a positive effect on people, I
wouldn’t have stayed. If what we do
didn’t work, I wouldn’t be here.”
Minker feels that a veteran team of
staff members positively influences students.
“Unlike when we were young staff
members, as older staff, we’ve seen so
many different cases and so many different situations that there’s no doubt that
this experience helps our students.”
Glen Mills supports Breast Cancer Awareness
By Joshua Legions
Battling Bulletin Student Writer
On October 7th, the Glen Mills Schools
kicked off their 2nd annual Breast Cancer
Awareness football game as the Bulls took
on Penn Wood.
Glen Mills, as well as the rest of the
Del Val Athletic Association’s football
players, wore pink shoelaces and the
coaches wore special hats supplied by the
league in support of the cause. Additionally, the school set up stands around the
campus and had counselor/teachers and
some of the Bulls Club members distribute
pink ribbons for donations.
Glen Mills athletic director Pete Forjohn felt this was a great way for the
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school to help people with breast cancer.
“As part of the Del Val Athletic Association, we were very excited to be part of
this wonderful league wide initiative,” Forjohn said. “This is a great cause for our
school to be involved in because most people have been touched in some way by a
family member or friend being effected by
this illness.”
Marquis Bell’s interception led to a
Glen Mills touchdown.
However, the Bulls’ defense adjusted and
was successful in shutting down Liberty’s
offense the rest of the first half.
Meanwhile, the Glen Mills offense was
in high gear and cashed in 21 points in the
first half with rushing touchdowns from
Joseph Coverdale, Tevin Whitehead, and
George Walker and three extra points from
Rene Roll. Walker scored his touchdown
on a 65-yard sprint on the very first play
after Marquis Bell intercepted a Hurricane
pass.
The Bulls charge their way into the 2011
season.
The Bulls came out in the second half
with the same determination but came up
short as Liberty made a huge comeback
and wrapped up the game with 29 second
half points.
The loss was a big disappointment but
definitely leaves Glen Mills fans, and the
Bulls themselves, hopeful for a good season due to the fact the team did so well
early against a quality opponent.
Rashan Wells challenges a Liberty punt.
Walker rushes for over 200 yards but Bulls fall to Downingtown West
By Joshua Legions
Battling Bulletin Student Writer
Running back George Walker rushed
for 201 yards but Glen Mills lost to host
Downingtown West on Friday, September
9th 42-28 in a non-league matchup. The
Bulls fell to 0-2 while the Whippets improved to 2-0.
The Bulls opened the scoring when
Walker got into the end zone from 30
yards out on a 3rd and 23 play. Walker,
who also plays in the Glen Mills secondary, then picked off a pass and returned it
deep into Whippet territory. However, the
Bulls fumbled away a great opportunity
and Downingtown West then exploded
for 35 points in the first half to take a 3514 lead.
After the break, the Bulls came out
fired up and ready to go as defensive
back Marquis Bell rammed a Whippet’s
punt returner, forcing a fumble that linebacker Michael Libby scooped up and
sprinted 37 yards for a touchdown to pull
within 35-21.
“He’s given us great leadership and he
has played very well,” Glen Mills head
coach Kevin Owens said of Libby.
After pulling within two touchdowns,
the Bulls could get no closer but despite
the loss, Owens sees some positives.
“We tell the kids all the time that there
are positive things you can take from
losses as well as wins,” he said.
Owens has been impressed with
Walker.
“We expected big things from him and George Walker ran for 201 yards against
Downingtown West.
he certainly has not disappointed,”
Owens said.
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Ford takes first, Bulls
run well in Glen Mills
Invitational
By Tylique Liberte
Battling Bulletin Student Writer
Battling Bull Dezman Ford won the Glen
Mills Invitational on September 14th with an
impressive 18:40 on the 3.1 mile course. As a
team, Glen Mills placed four runners in the top
ten in the race as Quadir Ford (3rd place, 19:38),
Dimas Avila (7th place, 20:09) and Quinton
Adams (8th place, 20:13) joined Ford in the top
ten. The strong overall showing demonstrates
the passion and intensity the team runs with but
head coach Corky Mara knows his team must
continue to improve their times.
“For the opening of the season, our guys ran
well,” Mara said. “And with hard work, our
times will continue to improve as the season
progresses.”
One thing Mara won’t have to worry about is
Ford’s enjoyment of the sport.
“I just really like to run,” Ford said after his
first place effort.
Dezman Ford
was the top overall finisher at the
Glen Mills Invitational and has
been the team’s
top runner all
season.
Bulls outrun Chester
By Tyler Santana
Battling Bulletin Student Writer
The Glen Mills cross country team beat
Chester 15-50 on October 4th at Rose Tree
Park in a Del Val League meet to improve to 40. Top runner Dezman Ford led the Bulls with a
personal best 18:15 to claim first place overall
while teammate Quadir Ford also ran his best
ever time of 18:19 and placed 2nd.
Glen Mills had six of the top ten finishers in
Eray Mert (3rd,, 18:48), Dimas Avila (6th,
19:26), Thy-Shawn Thompson (7th,, 19:29),
Dysean Gibson (8th, 19:31), and Brandon
Williams (10th, 21:26).
Glen Mills soccer
team battles Penn
Wood to double
overtime tie
By Carlos Pantoja
Battling Bulletin Student Writer
Defender Rene Roll scored a goal in
the upper right hand corner as the Glen
Mills soccer team battled for a hardfought, double overtime 1-1 tie on September 20th against visiting Penn
Wood at Jack Pearson Stadium.
Roll’s score gave the Bulls a 1-0
lead in the second half in the Del Val
League matchup before the Patriots
tied the game, sending it into overtime.
Goalie Nicholas Metzgar had a big
night for the Bulls and came up with
seven saves.
Despite not quite getting the win,
Glen Mills coach Bryan Confer saw the
positive side.
“It’s a step in the right direction,”
Confer said. “The kids played very
well together as a team and played hard
all night.”
Adams helps Bulls win three way
meet
By Tyler Santana
Battling Bulletin Student Writer
The Glen Mills cross country team became 2-0 in the Del-Val League with victories over Penn Wood and Academy Park on September 20th. Quinton Adams of
the Bulls came in first place with a personal best 17:37 on the 3.1 mile course at
Rose Tree Park as Glen Mills outran Academy Park 17-46 and Penn Wood 18-44.
Glen Mills had six of the top ten finishers as Eray Mert (4th, 18:27), Dimas
Avila (6th, 19:05), Hector Tirado (7th, 19:27), Jonathan Stokely (8th, 19:34), and
Rich Costigan (10th, 19:53) all ran well for coach Corky Mara’s squad.
Dezman Ford claims first, Bulls
run past Interboro
By Devontae McCullough
Battling Bulletin Student Writer
On September 27th at Rose Tree Park, Dezman
Ford came in first place for the Glen Mills cross
country team with a time of 18:22 to help the Bulls
claim a key 25-32 victory against De Val League rival
Interboro.
“That was a huge win,” Glen Mills coach Corky
Mara said. “Our runners knew the game plan going in
and they did exactly what we wanted them to do. We
knew they would send a runner out in front but we
stuck to our game plan and it was exciting.”
Four of the other top ten runners were from Glen
Mills. Quadir Ford (3rd, 18:38), Eray Mert (5th,
18:50), Ra’Quan Matthews (7th, 19:29), and Dimas
Quadir Ford posted a
Avila (9th, 19:50) rounded out the top Glen Mills
third place finish for the
finishers.
Bulls to help Glen Mills
edge Interboro.
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Students earn academic recognition
Harris collects 11th Grade honors
For demonstrating dedication in the classroom, Hayes Hall student Malik Harris has been
named the 11th Grade Student of the Month.
Harris has shown improvement academically and works hard in the classroom and in the
unit. He enjoys many subjects but especially enjoys learning about American history and
English. Athletically, Harris likes many sports but cited basketball as his favorite.
Good job and keep up the good work.
Douglas picks up Evening 11th
Grade honors
For demonstrating dedication in the classroom, Jackson Hall’s Faheem Douglas has been
named the Evening 11th Grade Student of the Month.
Douglas enjoys many subjects but if he has to choose his two favorites, he would go
with math and English. He enjoys basketball.
Keep up the nice work.
Waldick claims 12th Grade
recognition
After showing consistent dedication in the classroom, Tyler Hall’s Shale Waldick was recently named the 12th Grade Student of the Month.
Waldick enjoys learning new things about math and history and likes to play basketball.
Good job and keep up the good work.
Evening 12th Grade classes
recognize Williams
With a good work ethic and an interest in learning, Van Buren Hall’s Dadsi Williams
has been named the Evening 12th Grade Student of the Month.
He has exhibited improvement academically while continuing to work hard in the
classroom. Williams names Chemistry and Algebra II as his favorite classes and enjoys
reading and playing basketball in his free time.
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9th grader Garcia earns honors
For his dedication in the classroom, Roberto Garcia from Fillmore Hall has been named
the 9th Grade Student of the Month. Garcia has shown academic improvement and is working hard in the classroom and in the unit.
Garcia especially enjoys learning math and social studies and likes listening to music.
Good job and keep up the good work.
Guajardo recognized in Evening 9th
Grade classes
Emilio Guajardo, who cites science and history as his favorite subjects, was recently recognized for receiving Evening 9th Grade Student of the Month honors.
He continues to demonstrate academic improvement and has a good work ethic in the
classroom. Guajardo enjoys soccer and fishing.
Allegheny County contingent impressed with Glen Mills
By Jehova Maldonado
Battling Bulletin Student Writer
Allegheny County judges and other officials enjoyed a recent tour of the Glen Mills Schools and came away impressed.
“I like the culture and how it’s considered normal behavior to say hello to everyone, to keep your dorms clean and to have the whole
big brother system,” Kathryn Hens-Greco, Administrative Judge from Allegheny County, said.
First time visitor Russell Carlino, Administrator from Allegheny County, also liked what he saw.
“Most of these kids seem to understand they have an opportunity in front of them,” Carlino said. “Most of the guys that have been
here are taking advantage of the opportunities given to them.”
After touring living units, the Pierce Vocational Building, the Recreation Center, the Academic Building, and more, guests enjoyed a
brunch spread prepared and presented by students in the Culinary Arts class, which included a delicious variety of sandwiches, fruits,
and drinks for the Allegheny County visitors.
“We were on our way out, but we got invited over,” Judge Kathleen Mulligan said. “This food is very delightful.”
Other guests included Judge Guido A. DeAngelis, Assistant Administrator Ted Kairys, and Institutional Liason Doug Braden.
Golf Notes
Cassan Fields shot a low Glen Mills
round of 47 at the Golf Course at Glen
Mills when the Bulls fell to Penncrest
on September 19th.
Ronald McMahon posted a 46 to
lead the Bulls in their home match
against Ridley on September 27th.
Soccer
Edelmiro Reyna scored a goal for
the Bulls in their 2-1 Del Val League
opening loss to visiting Chichester on
September 14th.
Francisco Martinez garners 10th
Grade honors
For showing dedication and improvement in the classroom, Francisco Martinez from Jefferson Hall was named the 10th Grade Student of the Month.
Academically, Martinez enjoys math and science classes and likes baseball and soccer.
Walsh honored in Evening 10th
Grade classes
Fillmore Hall’s Jacob Walsh has been named the Evening 10th Grade Student of the
Month.
Walsh has shown consistent dedication and effort in the classroom and continues to move
forward academically. Walsh enjoys reading, math, and history. He also enjoys spending time
with his family,
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Students earn academic recognition
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Jekil Brantley avoids a defender during the Bulls’ double overtime loss to
Academy Park on October 15th.
Below, Daniel Doboyou gets into a
bicycle kick against the Knights.
Bulls go blowfor-blow with
Downingtown East
George Walker rushes for 189
yards but Glen Mills comes up
just short in 29-28 decision.
By Kieran Gornik
Battling Bulletin Student Writer
Glen Mills put forth a great effort against
Downingtown East on September 16th at
Jack Pearson Stadium, but unfortunately,
came up just short with a disappointing 2928 setback when a late two-point conversion
attempt failed.
The Bulls came out against East, the 7th
ranked team in the state according to the
Pennsylvania Football News, with an energy
that forecasted a great game. This time, the
forecast was accurate.
In the first half, the Bulls’ defense displayed great preparation against East’s nohuddle offense as they only allowed one
touchdown and proved successful in containing highly-touted running back Drew Harris,
only allowing him 38 rushing yards on 13
first half carries.
“We put some good hits on them and we
showed them that Glen Mills is here,” said
head coach Kevin Owens.
Harris, a Virgina Tech recruit who would
eventually get 172 yards in the game on 33
carries, had to earn every one of them and
the Bulls took a 14-7 lead into the locker
room.
After a Harris touchdown and a two point
conversion gave East a 21-14 lead with 5:52
remaining in the fourth quarter, the Bulls
charged right back when quarterback Malcolm Simpson threw a 66 yard touchdown
pass and converted a two-point conversion
that made the score 22-21 Glen Mills. But
East bounced right back with an 80-yard
drive for another touchdown and a two-point
conversion to take a 29-22 lead.
There’s no quit in the Bulls and George
Walker found a hole and ran 63 yards for a
touchdown with just under two minutes remaining to pull Glen Mills within 29-28.
That set the Bulls up for a game winning 2point conversion. However, Walker was
ruled just short and the clock wound down.
Even though the Bulls lost the game,
Owens sees big things ahead for his 0-3 team
as the league schedule draws closer.
“We established ourselves as a good
football team and we’ll get better and better
as the season progresses.” Owens said.
Joseph Coverdale breaks a tackle against
Downingtown East.
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Students work on
interviewing skills
Quarterback Malcolm Simpson skillfully runs the option.
Photo by Steven Mears.
From an Alexander Cheatham hold, kicker Rene Roll nailed
all five extra point attempts against Woodson.
Photo by Steven Mears.
Bulls handle weather, handle
Woodson
Running back George Walker, meanwhile, ran for 143 yards
and three first half touchdowns while fullback Eric Cardwell also
had a strong performance, averaging 24.3 yards per carry on just
three attempts for 73 yards and two scores.
Owens is impressed with Cardwell, who also handles the
kickoff duties and is a powerful blocker.
“I call Eric the ‘Hammer,’ ” Owens said of the hard hitting
Cardwell. “He’s a very important part of our football team.”
In an often driving rain, hanging on to the football was a
major story line and on the opening kickoff, Simon Starks forced
and recovered a fumble to give the Bulls great field position at
the Warrior 28. That set up Walker’s first touchdown. He got two
more first half scores while Cardwell raced 70 yards on the first
play after intermission for a touchdown.
Despite the muck, kicker Rene Roll converted all five extra
points to stay perfect for the season (14-14). Snapper Travis Rasnick and holder Alexander Cheatham also handled the conditions
perfectly.
“He’s done a great job for us,” Owens said of Roll.
As for playing in the mud?
“I think the kids enjoyed it,” Owens explained.
By Tylique Liberte
Battling Bulletin Student Writer
The Bulls mucked their way past H.D. Woodson from Washington, D.C. 35-6 on September 24th at Jack Pearson Stadium for
their first win of the season. With the victory, the Bulls improved
to 1-3.
“I thought it was a great win for the students here at Glen
Mills,” Glen Mills coach Kevin Owens said. “Our players got
what they deserved...I’m proud of them.”
The Glen Mills defense and running attack were strong points
for the Bulls, especially as conditions deteriorated throughout the
night. The defense had a strong showing and limited the Woodson offense to only 73 total yards and did not allow a first down
as they kept everything in front of them. Woodson’s only score
came midway through the fourth quarter.
“Our whole defense played well but one person who really
stood out on the film was linebacker Rayshawn Wells,” Owens
said.
Many of the students in the Glen Mills Journalism Shop have
had a chance to develop their interviewing skills through real life
opportunities. Students have interviewed the Assistant Director of
the National Federation of High Schools, members of the U.S.
Military All-Star Baseball Team, judges, probation officers, Glen
Mills team leaders, resource managers, and others.
These real life interviews then become key ingredients in the
story that then unfolds.
As well as writing articles for the print version of The Battling
Bulletin, students have also been contributing articles to the
newly revamped website (see Front Page). With the new site, our
reporters are able to report the news in a more timely manner and
we hope our readers will take advantage of our new and enhanced
presence on the world wide web.
Additionally, the fall sports season has arrived and our students
have the opportunity to cover the football, golf, cross country, and
soccer teams as they work their way through their seasons.
Journalism student Jehova Maldonado has had the opportunity
to host The Glen Mills Football Show on 97.3 FM, our school
radio station. This gives him a chance to work on his broadcast
journalism skills.
Meanwhile, Deysean Little from Jackson Hall has done a real
nice job and has earned our Student of the Month honors. Keep
up the good work. Little is a hard working young man who brings
a great attitude and projection to our newsroom.
The students in the Optical program here at the Glen Mills
Schools have the opportunity to obtain wide variety of skills and
work on state-of-the art equipment that can lead to a rewarding
career in the field.
For example, we learn how to use the Contour Max to cut the
curves and powers of a prescription into a lens blank. We also
have a finishing lab. There, we cut the lenses down to the size and
shape of the frame that the customer has chosen. We also learn
how to do customized tinting to a variety of color.
Another part of the Optical Lab program is the dispensary.
This is also called our store. Here, we carry an impressive array
of frame lines such as Gucci, Armani, Chesterfield, Nautica,
Nike, and others. Customers can come to our store and pick from
hundreds of frames.
Welding students prepare for
future
By Joshua Daniels
Battling Bulletin Student Writer
Journalism student Jehova Maldonado had a chance to meet
with U.S. Military All-Star Baseball Team members Steve
Evans (United States Navy and Craig LeBlanc (United States
Air Force). Photo by Edwin Escalara.
George Walker makes an Archbishop Wood defender miss.
Optical Lab students learn
many aspects of the industry
Trevon Kirby
Bulls fall to top ranked
Archbishop Wood
Glen Mills fell to Archbishop Wood, the number one
ranked AAA team in the state by the Harrisburg Patriot, 5120 on October 1st at William Tennent High School.
Despite the outcome, running back George Walker rushed
for touchdowns of 52 and 13 yards and the Bulls also returned
a kickoff 91 yards for a score. Kicker Rene Roll stayed perfect
for the year on extra points (16-16) by converting both of his
attempts.
With the loss, the Bulls fell to 1-4 but are looking forward
to Del Val League play.
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For the month of September, the students in the Welding
Shop have worked on various school and personal projects.
They have also operated various welding and cutting processes
such as plasma arc cutting, flux core arc welding and gas metal
arc welding in preparations for a
career in welding.
We would like to recognize
Quinton Adams (TYL) for being
our Student of the Month and
Deionte Johnson (LIN) for earning
our Safety Student of the Month
honors. These students have shown
responsible and safe working habits
as they prepare for their future in
the field of Welding Technology.
Quinton Adams
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Career Readiness students acquire valuable training
Students in the Career Readiness Class have been working on a variety of items to help them for a possible transition to the
workforce.
Students undergo OSHA Ten Hour Standard of Industry training from our certified General Industry Outreach Training instructors. Additionally, students receive first aid and CPR and A.E.D. training.
Barber students continue to learn technique
The students in the Glen Mills Barber Shop are continuing to gain valuable hands-on experience as
they move forward in their career and technical education program.
After a student makes significant progress on his visual and bookwork learning, he then has a
chance to gain hands-on experience by cutting students and staff members. Students are able to learn a
variety of cutting techniques and learn to perform taper and fade techniques.
Walter Hills is our Student of the Month. Nice job and keep up the quality work.
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Collegiate Corner Bulls open League play with victory
Pierce having big season over Penn Wood
at Temple, sets school
touchdown records
By Tylique Liberte
Battling Bulletin Student Writer
Former Glen Mills standout and current
Temple Owl Bernard Pierce is one of the
leading rushers in the country. In fact, the
6-0, 218 pound junior scored a school
record five touchdowns in the Owls’ 38-7
win over Maryland on September 24th. He
has also broken the school record for career
rushing touchdowns with 42. Pierce has
compiled 692 yards and 15 rushing touchdowns through six games for the 4-2 Owls.
Pierce, who was an all-state performer
for coach Kevin Owens’ Battling Bulls, is a
communications major.
With the rugged non-conference portion of the schedule behind them, the Bulls
defeated defending Del Val League champion Penn Wood 53-6 on October 7th at
Jack Pearson Stadium in the league
opener.
The running game was again a key factor in the game as Joseph Coverdale and
George Walker each had three touchdown
for Glen Mills, who had a 40-6 halftime
lead and Glen Mills coach Kevin Owens is
impressed with his two running backs.
“Walker has been the backbone of our
football team as far as the running game
goes...but Coverdale is also a very good
football player,” Owens said.
The defense was in shutdown mode all
night as Glen Mills only allowed six
points and they got onto the scoreboard as
well when defensive back Tyjae Rivers
picked off a Penn Wood pass and returned
it for a first half touchdown
“I was glad to see that he got a chance
to make an interception,” Owens said.
Owens was pleased with the overall defensive effort.
“Our defense was well-prepared for
what Penn Wood was going to do and they
executed,” Owens said.
Glen Mills staff members Mains and
Pettyjohn inducted into Shippensburg
University’s Athletics Hall of Fame
Right: Barber student
Bishop Brown works on
his technique as he gives
Joseph Coverdale a
haircut.
Far right: Walter Lyons
gives Johnathan Galentine a quality cut.
Photos by Steven Mears.
Masonry students learn skills
The students in the Masonry Shop have been learning skills while working on
several hands-on, real world projects.
Under the guidance of the instructor, students have been successfully doing a
repair job on a stone wall at the golf course and on the walkway behind the home
bleachers at Jack Pearson Stadium. On the wall behind the Golf House at the
Golf Course at Glen Mills, students learned the proper mortar mixing techniques
for a specific job. Meanwhile, the job at the stadium involved repairing a dry
fieldstone wall.
Students have also learned skills working on a diamond tip wet saw, both ten
and 14 inch versions.
John Ackler from Hayes Hall is our Student of the Month. Good job and keep
it up. Ackler is shown on the right as Masonry instructor Frank McDermott
makes a point.
By Kevin Luna
Battling Bulletin Student Writer
Glen Mills staff members Shayne
Mains and Bill Pettyjohn were inducted
into the Shippensburg University Athletics
Former Battling Bull Bernard Pierce
looks for yardage against Penn State. The Hall of Fame on Friday, September 30th.
Mains is the Polk Hall a.m. senior counfollowing week, Pierce scored a school
selor
here at Glen Mills and was a football
record five touchdowns against Maryland.
standout
for the Red Raiders. He was a
Photo by Mitchell Leff, courtesy of Temple
three-time All-PSAC football player and is
University.
the all time leading tackler in Shippensburg University history. Mains lettered at
linebacker from 1989-1992 and holds the
school record for most solo tackles in one
Johnson scores touchdown for IUP on national
television
James Johnson, a former Glen Mills
standout, is having a solid season with the
Crimson Hawks at Indiana University of
Pennsylvania. In Division II IUP’s nationally televised game on the CBS Sports Network, the 6-2, 235 sophomore scored a
touchdown in their 20-16 loss to ninth
ranked Bloomsburg.
Through five games, the Crimson
Hawks are 3-2 while Johnson has rushed
for 201 yards on 44 carries.
Bill Pettyjohn
season. He also has the most career assisted tackles and most interceptions returned for a touchdown. As a senior, Mains
was an All-American with 203 tackles.
Pettyjohn, meanwhile, also excelled on
the field at Shippensburg. The Glen Mills
admissions representative is their second
leading all time rusher with 2,480 career
rushing yards. Pettyjohn also earned AllPSAC (‘90, ‘91) honors and All-ECAC
first team honors in 1991. In the final game
of his junior year, Pettyjohn rushed for a
school record 291 yards against New
Haven on 37 attempts.
Shayne Mains
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Corky Mara helps student Brandon
Galasso. Photo by Marquise Jones.
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book. We start with Construction Math and Application and
continue on to Alphabet of Lines, Construction Drawing and
Symbols, Horizontal and Vertical Lines, Orthographic Drawing,
Residential Plan and Elevations, Print Reading for DimensionFramed Residence, Print Reading for Dimension-Brick Residence, Plot Plans, Concrete Foundation, and Residential
Framing Prints.
In conjunction with the bookwork, students also get handson training. The students start with
identifying, measuring, cutting and
stacking of different materials.
They then begin to learn how to
lay out and install sill plates, floor
joists, sheathing, interior and exterior walls, windows, doors and
rafters. The students will also learn
how to install vinyl siding, drywall, and asphalt shingles.
Demitri Gardiner from Madison
Hall is our Student of the Month.
Demitri Gardiner
Automotive Technology
students continue to work
on curriculum
The students in the Automotive Technology Shop have been
working hard as they work their way through the curriculum.
While doing so, students learn many skills that can lead to possible future employment within the automotive industry.
Students have been working on industry standard jobs including performing oil and filter changes, tire balancing and rotations, tuneups, brake jobs and more.
Azad Haji from Jackson Hall has done a nice job on his Automotive Technology curriculum work and has earned our Student
of the Month honors.
Radio Broadcasting students play the hits
The students in the Radio Broadcasting Shop at the Glen Mills Schools have been busy playing
the hits and providing the audio for many campus events.
Students have an opportunity to produce and air their own shows that air on WZZE 97.3 FM, the
voice of the Glen Mills Schools. Through this, students are able to learn many aspects of the radio
industry. One of the highlights of our on-air schedule is The Glen Mills Football Show, a weekly
look at the Glen Mills football team. The student hosts have had the chance to interview head football coach Kevin Owens to give our fans an inside look at the Battling Bulls.
Students also assist in the public address needs at the varsity football games and soccer matches
at Jack Pearson Stadium.
Alexander Blaine is our Student of the Month and had the opportunity to host The Glen Mills
Football Show.
Photography students get the picture
The students in the Glen Mills Photography Lab are involved in a variety of learning experiences.
All of our students received instruction in 35mm digital photography in preparation for the fall sports
season.
Students photographed scrimmages and classroom areas in order to prepare for upcoming events.
This hands-on training will insure that when game time comes, the photographers will be ready.
The Photography students are also currently involved in a variety of projects, including learning to
operate our large format printer, learning about fabric prints, and designing a custom magazine cover.
Additionally, students have been learning custom matte cutting skills and framing techniques.
These skills came in handy when we did displays.
Student were also introduced to studio portraiture and learned how to set up and design the studio
environment. Students learned lighting basics and correct posing techniques. Our students put these
skills to practice when they shot the Student of the Month portraits for this and every edition of The
Battling Bulletin.
The Photography Lab recently upgraded to Adobe PhotoShop CS 5. This is the most current version of PhotoShop available and this will be invaluable to students who continue their training at the
next level of their education.
Edwin Escalara is our Student of the Month. Well done.
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Residential Carpentry students continue to learn
The students in the Residential Carpentry program are able
to learn many skills by working their way through our comprehensive curriculum.
Upon entering the Residential Carpentry Shop, the student is
given a packet on fire drill procedures, Material Safety Data
Sheets (MSDS) information, personal protection information,
and several tool safety sheets.
Students then
begin working on
their measuring
packet. This packet
enables the instructor to evaluate the
students’ understanding of the standard
tape measure. The
student then starts on
his chapters in The
Print Reading for
Construction textResidential Carpentry instructor
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Azad Haji
Automotive Technology
Auto Body students work on
restoration jobs
The students in the
Auto Body
Shop at the
Glen Mills
Schools are
continuing to
learn about
the industry
with a combination of
hands-on
training and
bookwork.
Students are working on an extensive restoration job of a late
model Cadillac. Among other skills, students are learning to use the
stud welder to pull dents and getting the proper color match by
using the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number). Additionally, students are learning the proper procedures to maintain and clean our
state-of-the-art spray guns and spray booth.
Jacob Graczyk from Monroe Hall is our Student of the Month.
Good job and keep up the good work.
Jacob Graczyk
Auto Body
Building Trades students acquire building skills
Alexander Blaine
Edwin Escalara
The students in the Building Trades Shop are learning a wide variety of skills that will be beneficial to them as they work towards a
potential career in the construction industry.
Basic framing and electrical wiring skills are just two things that the students are learning as they work on their curriculums. With
safety as the top priority, students have also
been learning about working with GFI’s
(Ground Fault Indicators).
Cupid Brookins is our Student of the
Month. Nice job and keep up the good work.
Left: Students Tyler
Taylor and Cupid
Brookins learn the
proper way to mix
concrete in the
Masonry Shop, a
part of our Building
Trades program.
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Video Productions students capture the moment
Graphic Communications and Printing Technology
students work on a variety of projects
Students in the Video Productions Shop at the Glen Mills Schools have many opportunities to work
on their camera and editing skills.
One of the tasks that our students look forward to every season is covering the Battling Bulls athletic
teams as they progress their way through the season. Take football for example. Video Productions students record the varsity team’s action from several angles, including from atop the press box, end zone,
and sideline. The coaching staff is then able to use these as teaching tools to help make our team better.
After the season, some of these “game tapes” will be edited and used as recruiting tools for our
student/athletes.
Jerome Jordan is our Student of the Month. He has been doing a great job for a long time and we appreciate his effort and skill level.
Jerome Jordan
Arthur Wells
Landscaping students learn
equipment maintenence
Art and Design students develop artistic skills
The students in the Art and Design program have been developing their artistic skills.
One thing that the students really enjoy is doing landscape acrylic painting. Our students have produced a lot of quality work in this style and like to work with this medium.
Students also had the opportunity to display their talents with a painting in Hayes Hall. In mural
form, this painting depicted growth and was done on their recreation room wall. Making this project
even more special is that Hayes Hall student Savion Young played a big part in its success. Students
are also showing unit pride by working on different materials for Homecoming.
Khalyl Bey is our Student of the Month. A great example of Bey’s work can be seen on Page 24 as
it is recognized as the Artwork of the Month. Nice work.
Keeping the grass green this time of year has certainly not
been a problem with the record August and early fall rainfall.
However, grass has grown very quickly and we have had to do
our best to keep up with cutting while always working in a safe
manner.
Along with cutting grass and doing trim work, we have also
been busy this fall with the falling leaves and students have
learned how to safely operate leaf blowers. We have many old
and beautiful trees on campus but they, of course, generate a lot
of leaves. By learning about leaf blowers, we have kept the
campus looking neat and clean, even with the high maintenence
beautiful fall foliage as a backdrop.
As the cutting season comes to a close, students are also
learning how to properly maintain our top of the line equipment.
Students learn that following the manufactures’ maintenence
schedule can extend a product’s life expectancy. Students learn
to change sparkplugs, safely sharpen blades, and more.
Dion Bacon is our Student of the Month. Good job and keep
up the good work.
Dion Bacon
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Fall is certainly a busy time of year for students in the Graphic Communications and Printing Technology Shop and is filled with a plethora of hands-on learning opportunities.
Staff recruiting flyers or the Personnel Department, certifications for participation and completing of
the Drug and Alcohol program, student referal status and comprehensive report covers, weekend packages covers, and more are just some of the things that student are designing, laying out, and printing.
Other printed items include life skills modules and parent/Student handbooks for the Alternative Education program.
One of the bigger jobs that our students have worked on include the Benefits Guide booklet for the
Human Resources Department. We have also designed and printed new certificates for our Career and
Technical Education Department. These projects encompass many of the duties, tasks, learning activities, and performance criterias within our curriculum.
Arthur Wells is our Student of the Month. Keep up the nice work.
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Khalyl Bey
Students in the Art and
Design Shop are working on
a long term ongoing project
that will give their classroom
area a whole new look.
Here, Kristofer Restieri puts
the finishing touches on a
wall painting.
Paint Shop students Alexander Cheatham (top) and James
Palumbo work on their technique.
U NIT S TUDENT O F T HE M ONTH
Tyrik Mason is the
Johnson Hall Student
of the Month.
A 9th grader,
Brandon Brooks is
the Fillmore Hall Student of the Month.
Hayes Hall student
Raviya Roeuth has
earned his unit’s Student of the Month hon-
Mason is an allaround student here at
Glen Mills and is a
member of the Bulls
Club. Mason is learning skills in the Photo
Lab while working his
way through the curriculum and has made
a successful homepass.
Nice job and keep
up the good work.
Dy’shon Gibson is
the Madison Hall Student of the Month.
This 10th grade
student is a member
of the Bulls Club and
recently completed a
successful homepass.
He is also learning
skills in the Radio
Broadcasting Shop.
Nice job and keep
up the good work.
This 9th grade student
is striving to become a
member of the Bulls
Club and is learning
skills in the
Indoor/Outdoor Maintenence program.
Additionally, he
was a Fillmore Hall
Unit Student of the
Week and enjoys reading.
Good job and keep
up the good work.
ors.
Roueth earned a
Glen Mills High
School diploma and is
a shop aide in the Optical Lab. Roeuth is the
president of the campus Bulls Club and
was on the volleyball
team last spring. He
was also a manager on
the track team.
Roeuth enjoys
music.
Alexander Weniger
is the Tyler Hall Student
of the Month.
Weniger is a 9th
grade student who is
learning skills in the
Residential Carpentry
Shop.
He is also a member
of the Battling Bulls
Club. Good job.
Daniel Valentine
is the Buchanan Hall
Student of the Month.
Cerrone Belo is
the Lincoln Hall Student of the Month.
Belo, who is in
the Bulls Club, is a
12th grader here at
Glen Mills. He has
been a Bull of the
Week two times and
would like to become a unit executive. Belo was
recognized at the Educational Awards
Ceremony and enjoys reading and
playing basketball.
Marquis Bell is the
Van Buren Hall Stu-
Jonathan
Galentine
is the Taylor Hall
Student of
the
Month.
This
9th grader
is learning
skills in the Golf
Course Maintenence
and Art and Design
This 11th grader is
learning skills in the
Laundry and Indoor
Maintenance Shop
and has become a
member of the Bulls
Club.
An all-around student, he earned the
Silver Slugger Award
on the junior varsity
baseball team and
had a successful July
4th homepass.
dent of the Month.
This all-around 9th
grader is learning
skills in the Barber
Shop and is a member
of the Bulls Club. He
is a positive executive
and has had two successful homepasses.
He enjoys playing
many sports.
programs
here at
Glen Mills.
A Bulls
Club memDezman Ford is the
ber, Galen- Monroe Hall Student
of the Month. This 9th
tine is on
grader
is learning
the football
team and is
striving to
earn a GED
and improve in the
classroom. He enjoys
art and sports.
Kennydale Rodriquez is the Polk
Deysean Little is
the Jackson Hall Student of the Month.
A 9th grader, Little is a fast learner
and is quickly becoming a good
writer as he learns
skills in the Journalism Shop.
Little also was recently named the
unit’s Student of the
Week.
.
Tyler Davis, a
member of the Bulls
Club, is the Jefferson
Hall Student of the
Month.
This 9th grader is a
shop aide in the Indoor/Outdoor Maintenence program and is
a student counselor
trainee and a unit executive. He was on the
outdoor track team
and is on the football
team.
skills in the Optical
Lab and is a member
of the Bulls Club. He
is doing a nice job on
his PLATO curriculum
and is a positive role
model to his peers. He
has also been a Unit
Student of the Week.
Ford is also a standout on the varsity cross
country team.
Hall Student of the
Month.
Rodriquez, a 10th
grader, is learning
skills in the Barber
Shop and is a member of the Bulls
Club. He is on the
soccer team and was
on the baseball team
last spring.
Rodriquez also
enjoys swimming.
He enjoys spending
time with family and
friends and going to
the movies.