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Video Productions studentMarcus McNeill was recognizedby the Juvenile Court Judges’Commission at their 2015 JamesE. Anderson Pennsylvania Con-ference on Juvenile Justice at

the Harrisburg Hilton & Towersin early November. McNeillwon the JCJC’s Creative Ex-pression contest in his video for-mat.

“It feels really good to have

my work recognized,” McNeillsaid. “In the piece, I wanted toexpress that education has had amajor impact on my life. I alsoreally wanted to express that Iam determined not to become

just another statistic.”

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McNeill earns video award from Juvenile Court Judges’ Commission

Glen Mills campus celebrates Homecoming Former student Lance Bachmann, founder and President of 1SEO, and other Bulls for Life Clubmembers return to campus.

School pride was on displayall day as students, faculty,alumni, and special guests en-joyed Glen Mills Homecoming2015 on October 30th.

The day started when GlenMills alum Lance Bachmann,founder and President of hisown search engine optimizationcompany, made a significant do-nation to his alma mater (seebelow) and talked about thepositive and life-altering influ-ence that the Glen Mills Schoolshad on his life. He also hadsome first hand, real world ad-vice for current students.

“If you apply the structureand the things you learned hereto the real world, you will besuccessful,” the forward-look-ing Bachmann told the studentswho were on hand for the com-puter donation ceremony. “I be-lieve that you guys have morepotential than you know. If youuse technology and are passion-

ate about it, you will end up in agreat place.”

Bachmann, who credits GlenMills for helping him get on the

right path academically, told theaudience during a heartfelt andoften times stirring address tothe student body that he also

recognizes the importance ofdaily structure that he learned atGlen Mills.

Other alumni also returnedand were able to enjoy remi-niscing about their memories ofGlen Mills and how the schoolhelped set them on a positivepath. Many of the members ofthe Bulls For Life Club also en-joyed the pep rally, cookout,and football game later thatevening. Bulls For Life Clubmembers were then recognizedat halftime of the footballmatchup in which Glen Millsrallied to beat Penn Wood in anexciting victory.

Students also had a chance todemonstrate their school pridewith their creative and enthusi-astic performances. After all ofthe skits were done, Van BurenHall came in first place, LincolnHall earned second place hon-ors, and Jefferson Hall came inthird. Please see page 26

Alum Bachmann gives back to the schoolThe President and founder of his own Internet marketing firm donated a computer lab and establisheda student scholarship during Homecoming 2015.

Continued from Front PageNot bad for a self-described,

“poor, angry teenager.” Bach-mann was one of 14 childrengrowing up in his single-parentnortheast Philadelphia home andhe certainly had his share ofchallenges. Some of those chal-lenges started to be met, how-ever, when he was a Glen Millsstudent in 1989-1990 as hegained self-confidence throughwrestling and academic success.

“This school impacted memore than anything else in mylife,” Bachmann said.

The incredibly driven Bach-mann sees the same opportunityfor success in current Glen Mills

students and hopes they take ad-vantage of their chance.

“If you apply the structureand the things you learned hereto the real world, you will besuccessful,” the forward-lookingBachmann told the students whowere on hand for the computerdonation ceremony. “I believethat you guys have more poten-tial than you know. If you usetechnology and are passionateabout it, you will end up in agreat place.”

Dr. Randy Ireson, the Execu-tive Director of the Glen MillsSchools, is proud of Bachmannand appreciates what he is doingfor the student body.

“We are all proud of Lance’ssuccesses after leaving GlenMills,” Dr. Ireson said. “Mostimportantly, we are proud of thecharacter of this young man andhis generosity to help others. Ihope he will be an inspiration toour students, motivating them tobelieve in themselves, and reaf-firm that they can make a posi-tive difference in theircommunities.”

There’s no doubt that Bach-mann is making a difference,not only in the community, butalso in the business world. Asmentioned, his 1ESO is a leaderin the field and among manyother awards, his company is

ranked as the number one digitalagency by Search Engine Jour-nal.

Bachmann shared his storyand met with students later inthe afternoon as part of theCharacter and Leadership De-velopment Program and hadsome great advice for currentGlen Mills students.

“Go all in,” Bachmann saidabout the Glen Mills experience.“And see what happens.”

On behalf of the entireGlen Mills Schools family,Thank You, Lance!- Editor’s note: Eric Usher andParis Williams contributed tothis article.

It’s certainly not easy to be-come successful in the ultra-competitive and fluid digitalmarketing world but formerGlen Mills student Lance Bach-mann has used the work ethicand other things he learned atthe school to help his search en-gine optimization company be-come a major player in theindustry.

His Bucks County, Pennsyl-vania based 1SEO providessearch engine optimization(SEO), social media optimiza-tion (SMO), pay per click, andwebsite design and developmentservices to local, national, andinternational businesses. Underthe former Battling Bull’s lead-ership, 1SEO employs approxi-mately 50 people.

But make no mistake, Bach-mann sees the Glen MillsSchools as an important part ofhis success and recently donateda new 20-station laptop lab andsponsored a student scholarshipto his alma mater as part ofHomecoming on October 30th.

“When I first came to GlenMills, I couldn’t really read orwrite,” Bachmann said.

However, Glen Mills teach-ers pushed him to succeed andhe attended Bucks County Com-munity College and later earneda master’s degree from TempleUniversity’s Fox School ofBusiness and Management afterleaving Glen Mills.

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Alum Bachmann gives back to the schoolThe President and founder of his own Internet marketing firm donated a computer lab and established a student scholarship during Homecoming 2015.

1SEO President and Glen Mills alum Lance Bachmann (fourthfrom the left) is surrounded by Glen Mills campus executivesand Executive Director Dr. Randy Ireson. Bachmann donated acomputer lab and established a college scholarship as well.From left to right: William Fulkerson, Khyree Lloyd, KariqueProctor, 1SEO President and Glen Mills alum Lance Bachmann,Brian Womack, Guillermo Leon, Tahir Rivers, and Dr. RandyIreson, the Executive Director of the Glen Mills Schools.

Glen Mills Schools honors veterans- See Page 23

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PublisherDr. Randy Ireson

EditorsVern WatsonJamie PuglieseJohn Niefer

Journalism InstructorVern Watson

Photo InstructorDuane Plank

Student Photographers

Kentrell AlexanderJaquil BatsonQuadir BeyJavier BloodShahiyd CarrTyrell ConquestDawan DevlinTayo DorseyOmar GrayJaylen GuilloryQuaron HighsmithIzone JacksonChristopher JeffersonLamar JuddLuke KirbyJaimir LambSteven LawsonDwayne MillerErnest PriceKeon RantinDeonte ReddickSemaj RobinsonNathaniel SanchezTylee ThompsonTavon WilsonTaye Wynder

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* See who earned various Student of theQuarter awards.

* Find out how the Battling Bulls aredoing in wrestling, basketball, swim-ming, indoor track, and bowling.

* Try to earn a Student Union Gold Card.

* See what is happening in the Careerand Technical Education areas.

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Students enjoy Ghoulie GamesSmiles were abundant as the student body enjoyed a fun-filled evening when ghosts, goblins, witches, and other creepy creatures in-

vaded Jack Pearson Stadium during the Ghoulie Games on Thursday, October 29th. The annual eerie event is presented by our AthleticDepartment.

Merlin? Is that you?

A ghastly good time was had by all.

The Dragon Tooth Toss is always a crowd favorite.

Working as a team pays big dividends in the fun department.Ghosts are heavier than they look!

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World-class rower Otmani shares her goalsVicki Otmani, a member of

the U.S. rowing team that wonthe World Cup in 2008, will at-tempt to make history andshared her inspiring story toGlen Mills students during a re-cent Character and LeadershipDevelopment Program event atthe school on August 13th.

An Oklahoma native, Ot-mani explained how she andformer World Cup teammateand her best friend Megan Big-ing are driven to become thefirst North American femalepair to row unassisted fromMonterey, California toWaikiki, Hawaii. Their goal isto cover the 3,000 mile journeythrough the Pacific in 60 days.

“It will be awesome to be thefirst people in a world of sevenbillion to do that,” the deter-mined Otmani said.

During the attempt, whichwill be a part of the Great Pa-cific Race, there will be no

chase boat, no motor, and nosail. Six oars, four million calo-ries of food, a gps, first aid sup-plies, books on tape, and a fewother necessities are all that willbe aboard their ocean row boatwhen they embark early nextJune.

After injuries cut theirOlympic aspirations short, Ot-mani and Biging look at theirquest as a second chance- as isGlen Mills.

“We want to prove to our-selves that we can get knockeddown and get back up again,”Otmani shared. “Just like GlenMills. I love the principles ofthe school as it is also a placefor second chances.”

Otmani and Biging are alsousing their effort to raise aware-ness of something that is impor-tant to them- aiding the cleanupof the Pacific Ocean. To thatend, they have partnered withand are raising money for the

Ocean Conservancy as they“Fight the Kraken,” a mytho-logical sea monster that theyhave likened to the vast amountof debris in the Pacific.

She enjoyed meeting withthe students.

“I loved it,” Otmani said. “Ithought it was great.”

Glen Mills student TyroneGardner enjoyed hearing Ot-

mani’s story.“It was very inspirational

and I wish her all the best,”Gardner said.

Editor’s Note: Journalism student Jared Brown contributed to this story.

Vicki Otmani shared her attempt at making history during a recent Character and Leadership Development Program presentation at the Glen Mills Schools.

Ohio judge tells powerful story Judge Michael Ryan overcame a difficult childhood and worked his way to the bench.

“I believe that you, like me,can do the unexpected,” Cuya-hoga County Juvenile CourtJudge Michael Ryan told agroup of Glen Mills students onSaturday, September 12th.

Judge Ryan shared his storyabout doing the unexpected ashe rose from a difficult child-hood to the judicial bench. Hisdrug-addicted mother gave birthto him when she was just 14 andhe saw her pass away when hewas just 13 years old. His fa-ther, meanwhile, was abusiveand chemically dependent.Needless to say, growing upwasn’t easy but he always kepthis eye on the prize of beingsuccessful. He knew succeedingacademically was the way tosuccess.

After graduating from Cleve-land Heights High School, Ryan

worked his way to AlleghenyCollege in Pennsylvania andgraduated with a degree in Eng-lish in 1993. He then graduatedfrom Cleveland-Marshall Col-lege of Law at Cleveland StateUniversity and earned his li-cense to practice in 2000. In2005, he was elected as a Cleve-land Municipal Judge.

Judge Ryan, who penned hislife story in the book “The LeastLikely,” had a chance to take inthe Glen Mills football victorythe night before he met with thestudents and enjoyed the oppor-tunity to learn more about theschool during a tour.

“Impressed would be an un-derstatement,” Judge Ryan saidof the Glen Mills facility. “Itcertainly was not what I ex-pected…I was amazed at theopportunities that they give you

guys and the skills that youleave here with that can trans-late into employment opportuni-ties.”

His message resonated withthe students.

“Judge Ryan had a really in-teresting story and is someone Ican relate to,” Glen Mills stu-dent Eric Usher said. “You cantell he has the best interests ofyoung men in his heart.”

Judge Ryan, who said thatGlen Mills looks like a collegecampus, wants others to see theschool and all that it has to offeron a return visit.

“I want to bring some morepeople with me so that they cansee how wonderful this schoolis,” Judge Ryan said. “I thinkthis is an outstanding place.”

Judge Michael Ryan explainedto the students how he met thechallenges he was confrontedwith as a young man.

Returning alumni, pep rally, unit skits, and more highlightHomecoming festivities

Lincoln Hall showed their school pride and earned second placewith their Homecoming skit.

Van Buren Hall won first place with their hilarious Family Feudskit. From left to right, Dreshaun Jordan, David Tingle, and Victor Jocktane.

Jefferson Hall pride was in the house as their Homecoming skitearned third place.

Ayoob Wali shows his skills as McKinley Hall earned the BestWorkmanship Award during Homecoming 2015.

Bulls For Life Club members were able to return to their alma mater and enjoy some ofthe Homecoming 2015 festivities.

BULLS

PRIDE!

Homecoming Skit Awards

First Place- Van Buren Second Place- Lincoln Third Place- Jefferson

Most Entertaining- FillmoreMost Artistic- TaylorMost Comical- JacksonBest Homecoming Theme- TYL 6Best Student Participation- TYL 5Best Costumes- HayesBest Workmanship- McKinleyMost Enthusiastic- MadisonBest Lyrics- Polk

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“You don’t have to have thecaptain title to be a leader,” Vil-lanova assistant football coachJoe Trainer told the audienceconsisting of Glen Mills stu-dent/athletes about DillonLucas, one of his Wildcat play-ers. Trainer was the keynotespeaker at the Glen Mills Lead-ership Day and cited Lucas asan example of someone whopossesses great leadership skills.Lucas was one of more than adozen college student/athleteswho comprised a tremendouspanel that offered real world ad-vice about leadership and com-peting at the collegiate level.

“This was awesome,”Trainer said after the event.

Panelists included youngmen from West Chester Univer-sity football and golf, Temple

University football, WidenerUniversity football, cross coun-try, and soccer, Nuemann Uni-versity soccer, CheyneyUniversity football, and Univer-sity of Delaware baseball.

The event was part of thecontinuing Character and Lead-ership Development Program atthe Glen Mills Schools.

“By hearing directly fromcollege coaches and athletes,our young men were able togain a better understanding ofwhat winning habits are,” pro-gram coordinator Jeff Hill said.“They can take what theylearned and apply it to theireveryday life, on and off thefield.”

Trainer, who was joined byother coaches as well, talkedabout the importance of positiveleadership in the locker room.

“There’s a negative energy

on every team in the country, nomatter what sport, and leader-ship has to rise above that,”Trainer said.

He also said that he is veryconscious of who he surroundshimself with.

One thing all of the youngmen talked about was theamount of sacrifice that goesinto competing at the collegiatelevel.

“Know when to say ‘no’when you need to get your workdone,” Lucas added when talk-ing about the many things thatcan distract a seriousstudent/athlete.

West Chester Universitygolfer Corey Smith also re-minded the young men to bethankful for their opportunitieswhile working hard on theircraft.

“Be grateful for being able to

do what you are doing,” Smithsaid as he also spoke about theimportance of working hard.“You take the day off, you’relosing.”

The panelists really enjoyedthe opportunity to share theirexperiences and Neumann Uni-versity soccer player Tben Don-nie spoke for the group.

“It was a lot of fun and theyasked a lot of great questions,”Donnie said.

Glen Mills student RichardMetricarti found the event to bebeneficial.

“I learned a lot from thoseguys,” Metricarti said. “Justhearing about what they gothrough and learning from theirexperiences was very interest-ing.”

Collegiate athletes and coaches share experiences with Glen Mills studentsThe outstanding panel shared their collective knowledge about leadership with agroup of Glen Mills student/athletes.

A panel of student/athletes from area colleges and universities helped make Leadership Day a big success.

Villanova University assistant football coach Joe Trainertalks about the qualities of a good leader.

Antique car club visits Glen MillsOn Thursday, August 20th

the New Jersey Region Horse-less Club of America visitedGMS. Approximately 10 carsdrove through the school cam-pus much like General Mac

Arthur drove through the Philip-pines when he returned thereafter World War II. John Rende-monti, a lawyer, coordinated thevisit. The club also went to theIce Works in West Chester and

the Brandywine Battlefield. Pe-riodically the club has outingswhere they visit several sitesand enjoy the day together.They came to visit Glen MillsSchools because of the rich his-

tory and the beautiful campus.John drove a 1912 FranklinModel D Torpedo. The eventconcluded quickly as the clubwent to their next stop.

Art and Design studentDante Ortizearned Artwork ofthe Quarterfor this piece.

This depictsthe relation-ship that theGlen MillsSchools hashad with ourGerman students,which datesback twentyyears.

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Optical Lab instructor Bob Peters helped students for nearlyfour decades

Glen Mills Optical Lab in-structor and Career and Techni-cal Education Senior CounselorBob Peters was looking for achange and a different challengewhen he was teaching publicschool in Florida over threedecades ago.

That change and challengebrought the Kennett Square, Panative to the Glen Mils Schoolsand resulted in a 37-year careerduring which he helped count-less young men. Many of thosestudents used the Glen MillsOptical Lab as a springboard to

a career in the field.“It’s been rewarding,” Peters

said as he is nearing his retire-ment. “I know we’ve helped alot of young men here at theGlen Mills Schools and it’s beena pleasure to be a part of some-thing that helps kids.”

The majority of employeesof the Glen Mills Schools, pastor present, have had a need touse the services that our fullyequipped Optical Lab offers andhave appreciated the profession-alism and customer service fromthe Optical program that Peters

started. “When we first got the Opti-

cal program up and running, wewere in the basement ofPinewoods, which is now Jeffer-son Hall,” Peters said. “We’vecome a long way since then andit’s been nice to get to know alot of our staff members andfamilies.”

In late November, Peters re-tired from the Glen MillsSchools and he and his wifePenny will be moving to south-ern Chester County. They arelooking forward to spending

quality family time with theirchildren and grandchildren.

On behalf of everyone at theGlen Mills Schools, thank youBob!

Students graduate from Glen Mills Community ManagementServices/Career and Technical Education Program

Six non-residential gradu-ates from the Glen Mills Com-munity Management/Careerand Technical Education pro-gram were recognized at a cer-emony on October 8th. Thestudents learned skills in themasonry, carpentry, and auto-motive technology programshere at Glen Mills and CMSsupervisor Dennis Beckerhopes they use the program as

a springboard to their futures. “Take the skill sets you’ve

acquired and lean on the GlenMills staff, your parents, andyour probation officers as youmove forward in your lives,”Becker told the students.

Thomas Omlor, Administra-tive Supervisor from DelawareCounty (PA) Juvenile Courtand Probation Services, alsohad kind words for the gradu-

ates.“You’ve taken a bad situa-

tion that you put yourself intoand made it better and for that Icongratulate you,” Omlor said.

In addition to other projects,two picnic tables that werebuilt by the students were do-nated to the Chester Parks andRecreation and Sharon HillParks and Recreation depart-ments.

Students from the Glen MillsCMS/CTE program built picnic tables that were then donated tolocal parks and recreation departments.

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In his two minute production,McNeill featured some of hisactual Glen Mills Video Produc-tions classroom work in thevideo and utilized powerfulquotes from The First Corinthi-ans, Benjamin Franklin, andothers as he talked about his

goals for the future.McNeill plans to enroll in

college and wants to studymulti-media communicationsand business management.

Video Productions studentCameir Renwick assisted Mc-Neill with the project by provid-ing still photography and washis co-producer.

“Marcus is just a great kid,”Glen Mills Video Productionsinstructor Robert Hall, who wasthe video’s executive producer,said. “I’m really proud of Mar-cus and he’s got a bright futureahead of him.”

McNeill has also earned aLevel 400 certificate in theVideo Productions Shop.

McNeill earns video award from Juvenile Court Judges’ Commission

Glen Mills Schools retains PACCT AffiliationAfter a successful and thor-

ough re-affiliation review inOctober, the Glen Mills Schoolshas maintained its status as aPennsylvania Academic and Ca-reer/Technical Training Alliance(PACTT) Affiliate.

Within the comprehensiveCareer and Technical EducationDepartment at the school, stu-

dents have the opportunity toacquire training in over twodozen different areas and alsocan earn OSHA-10, ServSafe,CPR/First Aid/AED certifica-tions.

“We are very proud of ourCareer and Technical Educationprogram here at Glen Mills andare pleased with our partnership

with PACCT,” Glen Mills Ca-reer and Technical EducationTeam Leader Doug Legettesaid. “We are also looking for-ward to continually improvingthe CTE opportunities that weare able to provide to our stu-dents.”

Basic Education AssociateDaniella Care and Acting Eastern Region Supervisor KellyWilliams from the PACTT Com-mittee recently visited Glen Mills.

Photography Lab student Semaj Robinson capturedthe moment as Ron Montgomery eluded the defendersin the 38th annual Turkey Bowl, a fun-filled eventwhere students and staff members teamed up on the gridiron before enjoying a delicious turkey dinner. Robinson used a NIKON D5200 camera body with a

55-200 zoom lens to get the image.

Usher, Conquest, and Goulbourne earn Student Union Gold CardsThe Director’s Question

Try to answer the Director’s Question. The first three students who have their correct entries drawn will receive a Student Union Gold Card which will be good for two weeks offree food from the Student Union snack bars. Turn your answers into the Student Union.The Last Question: A 100 year old Paige vehicle was on campus this past spring. The Paige-DetroitMotor Company was sold in 1927. Who purchased the company? The Answer: The Graham Brothers purchased the company in 1927. Students Eric Usher, Tyrell Conquest, and O’Neil Goulbourne were the winners.The New Question: The Eiffel Tower was opened on March 31, 1889. Who was the tower namedafter?

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From left to right, Tahir Rivers, Nathaniel Dozier, Emire Hill, Marcos Sandiego, Drequan Wilson,teacher Maryann Maurer, Ezekiel Beltran, Ivan Nunez, Quadir Jones, Dawud McKnight, NihafirRobinson, and Ayoob Wali.

English as a Second Language, Literacy, and DevelopmenetalReading students recognized

As their class came to anend, students who graduatedfrom the English as a SecondLanguage, Literacy, and Devel-opmental Reading classes wererecently recognized during a re-ception on September 30th.Teacher Maryann Maurer fromthe Chester County Intermedi-ate Unit enjoyed working withthe Glen Mills students on aweekly basis.

“I loved it,” Maurer said dur-ing the reception. “We workedhard together and they broughtenergy to their learning everytime we met...We capitalized ontheir strengths and filled in thepotholes.”

English as a Second Lan-guage student Ezekiel Beltran

enjoyed the class and found it tobe beneficial.

“It was fun,” Beltran said.“Through the good times and

the tough times, we workedhard and it was very helpful.”

Wali Jones, Ken Hamilton present workshop to students

Former Ben Franklin High School basketball coach Ken Hamilton talked to Glen Mills students about staying positive as they move through life.

NBA veteran Wali Jones offered some fantastic advice for Glen Mills students.

“Good decisionsbring rewards. Baddecisions bring consequences.”

- NBA veteran Wali Jones

NBA veteran Wali Jones andlegendary Ben Franklin HighSchool (Philadelphia) basket-ball coach Ken Hamilton re-cently presented a two dayworkshop full of positive en-ergy and messages to GlenMills students.

“You’ve all gotten beat butyou’re not losers,” Jones said ashe and Hamilton passionatelyaddressed the audience aboutovercoming past mistakes.

Their message resonatedwith the students, who wereamazed at the energy that the70 somethings brought to theassembly.

“You can tell they knowwhat they’re talking about,”Fillmore Hall student GeorgeSealey said. “They’ve seen a lotand have amazing energy andpassion for what they do.”

What they do is inspireyoung people and others whohave made mistakes as theywork to change their livesaround. They have spoken tomany groups, some who havegotten in trouble and some whohave not.

The dynamic pair was im-pressed with the audience andthe Glen Mills Schools.

“Kids in regular schoolsdon’t act the way you do,”Hamilton said. “...This is abeautiful campus and a beauti-ful place to learn.”

Jones, who played with theSixers, the Bucks, the Pistonsand others in his NBA career,and Hamilton talked with thestudents about the importanceof making good life decisions.

“You have to start makingdifferent decisions,” Jones said.“Good decisions bring rewards,Jones said. “Bad decisionsbring consequences.”

Their dynamic presentationalso included a basketballclinic.

Glen Mills Schools veterans honored at ceremonyDuring the Character and Leadership

Veterans Appreciation Ceremony on No-vember 12th, the Glen Mills Schools tooktime to remember staff members and all ofthose who have served their country.

“We gather to thank all of the veteransfrom the Glen Mills family,” ceremony hostPete Forjohn, the Athletic Director at theGlen Mills Schools, said. VFW Post 926from Aston presented the colors before amoment of silence was observed for thosewho have passed during service. During theceremony, Forjohn also presented OperationFirst Response with donations from theGlen Mills Schools and the Billy MockFoundation.

Williamson College of the Trades Presi-dent and former U.S. Army Lt. ColonelMichael J. Rounds, Sgt. Michael Hudson,and former Glen Mills staff member andGunnery Sgt. Alexander Plowman wereguest speakers at the event.

Sgt. Hudson spoke from the heart abouthis service in Iraq, where he served withhonors and suffered various combat injuries.Sgt. Hudson had some great life advice forGlen Mills students after successfully andcourageously battling PTSD.

“Look at your challenge, regardless ofwhere you come from. Look at all of thepeople who have doubted you, and provethem wrong,” Sgt. Hudson urged. “Through

teamwork, help yourself and helpothers…That’s what we learn in the Army.”

Gunnery Sgt. Plowman talked to the stu-dents about the life tests they will encounterand remembered being a Glen Mills staffmember as he enjoyed helping young menbegin to achieve their dreams.

“There will always be people who testyour strength,” Gunnery Sgt. Plowman toldthe audience. “Learn about how your deci-sions will affect your life.”

Among other service, he was assigned tothe post 9/11 Ground Zero detail and wasdeployed to Iraq. Gunnery Sgt. Plowmanalso recognized Van Buren Hall team leaderMarcus Vassilakopoulos, Dr. Randy Ireson,and the Glen Mills Schools for being a pa-triotic employer.

Lt. Col. Rounds said he really lovedbeing in the military and appreciates the op-portunities it granted him. He hopes stu-dents will take advantage of theiropportunities.

“Life is an opportunity, and what GlenMills is for you, is an opportunity,” Lt. Col.Rounds said. “There will always be thosewho doubt you but always remember thatyou are good enough. But, you have to bewilling to sacrifice because life is not easy.”

Students were also involved in the cere-mony as campus executives William Fulker-son, Karique Proctor, Guillermo Leon,

Khyree Lloyd, and Tahir Rivers shared eachveteran’s military bio when they introducedthe Glen Mills staff members who haveserved their country.

“That was an honor,” Leon said. “Mycounselor is Augustus Davis and I had theprivilege of introducing him today after allthat he has done for this country.”

Glen Mills staff member veterans in-clude:Vince Agostinelli U.S. Army Eric Begelfer National GuardPatrick Carroll U.S. MarinesArtilla Cooper U.S. NavyAugustus Davis U.S. Army Earl Eggers U.S. MarinesGabriel Fucci U.S. MarinesRichard Fuller U.S. Air ForceFrederick Hayfield U.S. Air ForceMark Hines U.S. MarinesJim Lindquist U.S. MarinesMichael McVey U.S. NavyRobert Pfister U.S. NavyChristopher Rule U.S. ArmyJoseph Shuss U.S. MarinesEric Thompson National GuardKenneth Washington U.S. NavyRoosevelt Young U.S. ArmyJoseph Zug, Jr. U.S. Army

From left to right, front row: Artilla Cooper, Earl Eggers, Mark Hines,Kenny Washington, Bob Pfister, Joe Zug, Jr., Gabe Fucci, RichardFuller, VFW Post 926 veteran Jerry Cuff, and VFW Post 926 veteranBob Singley. Back Row, Joseph Shuss, Christopher Rhule, VinceAgostinelli, Dr. Randy Ireson, Board member Ruth Leach, Lt. Col.Michael J. Rounds, Gunnery Sgt. Alex Plowman, Mike McVey, EricBegelfer, Roosevelt Young, Jim Lindquist, and Augustus Davis.

Albert Newman (left) from the Pennsylvania Committee for EmployerSupport of the Guard and Reserve presents Van Buren Hall teamleader Marcus Vassilakopoulos and Dr. Randy Ireson, the ExecutiveDirector of the Glen Mills Schools, with a certificate recognizing theschool as a Patriotic Employer. The school was nominated by activeduty staff member Gunnery Sgt. Alex Plowman.

Cristian BarreraUnit PLATO Champion

Timothy PettyResource Room Champion

Sports Sports Fall 2015 7Fall 2015 7Quarterly Academic PrideQuarterly Academic PrideStudents earn Unit PLATOChampion awards

The following students have earned the distinc-tion of being Unit PLATO champions. They wererecognized at the Quarterly Awards Ceremony.Well done!

Joshua BryantRyan FlemingTajee FoemanShane WallaceKentrell AlexanderKeevan HaleDequan MarshallMashaq WhiteDamion AllenCurtis Braxton- EasleyTahir GrimesQuadir JonesTerrence AdamsDamian GrahamShawn ThompsonShyeim WebbHarjeet AhirJacob BlairTykeece ChildersOmar GrayCristian BarreraTyrell BerryMichael PrenoKarique ProctorXavier TuckerRoland JonesTerrel Graves-WhitingBrendan CaliumDenell KingNasir MalikLaron WilcoxOhaiji BurrellFrederick KnechtJaqwan MathasKeith RobinsonBryant AnthonyTerrell CastileNicholas SeeseDaquan WeaverKenyatta BrownJhaunell BurnsideQuadir GibsonMichael VasquezJacob OneyEwnik ProctorTahir RiversDavid Tingle

Chuck Hudak makes hole in oneat the Golf Course at Glen Mills

After 31 years of playing golf,Glen Mills staff member ChuckHudak has his hole in one.

Hudak aced the 7th hole at theGolf Course at Glen Mills as hefaded a soft 7 iron 147 yards rightinto the cup.

“It was one of those shots that assoon as you hit it, you knew it wasgoing to be good,” Hudak, who hasworked at the Glen Mills Schools for12 years, shared.

Hudak’s hole in one was wit-nessed by playing partners StephanCurtis, Frank Magolon, and JoeMagolon.

Glen Mills staff member Chuck Hudak aced the par three 7th hole at the Golf Course at Glen Mills.

Cross country team recognized for two decades ofsupport

The Glen Mills cross country program was recently recog-nized for the team’s 20 years of participation and support of theHoward M. Laws Summer Cross Country Series in Delaware.The team ran in the race on July 21st.

“This has been great for our young men over the course of theyears as we prepare for our season,” Glen Mills coach CorkyMara said. “It’s been a first class event for the past two decadesand our runners really enjoy participating in the series.”

The school received a certificate of recognition for its support.

Golfers top Norristown in season opener

With a team consisting ofonly two players with previ-ous experience, the Glen Millsgolf team opened the 2015season with a victory over vis-iting Norristown at the GolfCourse at Glen Mills.

William Fulkerson posteda 43 to lead the Battling Bulls’charge while teammate An-thony Esplana carded a 53.Casey Stapp (56) and Hector

Ginorio rounded out the GlenMills scoring.

Abraham Fuentes shot a 58while Bliss Suah had a 62 innon scoring roles for theBulls.

“It’s fun to watch theseguys get a little better everyday,” head Glen Mills golfcoach Steve Natalie said.

Raisheem Rochwell received a Player of the Game award fromthe Delaware County Athletes Hall of Fame.

Bulls fall to Ridley in first gameThe Glen Mills football team

dropped the season openingmatchup with perennialDelaware County powerhouseRidley on September 4th. Thegame was designated as theDelaware County Athletes Hallof Fame Inaugural Kickoff Clas-sic.

Raisheem Rochwell earned aPlayer of the Game plaque forthe Battling Bulls and the Hall ofFame made a generous donationof $250 into the general scholar-ship fund of the Glen MillsSchools after the non-leaguegame. Rochwell is a two-waystarter for the Bulls.

Go Bulls! Casey Stapp helped the Battling Bulls earn a win against Norristown.

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Students receive ResourceRoom RecognitionEdward EckenrodeKenneth HawkinsTimothy PettyCarl StoryNykier Kirkland

Karique ProctorUnit PLATO Champion

Quadir GibsonUnit PLATO Champion

Lincoln Hall wins AcademicPride Cup

For their impressive work during the semester,Lincoln Hall students and staff members were recognized at a recent ceremony for earning the coveted Academic Pride Cup. Well done, Lincoln Hall, well done!

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Career and Technical Education standouts earn recognitionDante Ortiz- Art and DesignAntonio Wilkins- Auto BodyKarique Proctor- BarberDamel Wright- Building TradesTyree Russell- CarpentryByron Adams- Culinary ArtsEdward Eckenrode- Dental AssistantDavid Tingle- Golf Pro Shop ManagementLaron Wilcox- Golf MaintenanceOneil Goulbourne - Graphic Arts and Printing TechnologyDaquan Thomas- Gym Indoor/ Outdoor MaintenenceEric Usher- JournalismIvan Nunez- LandscapingTywuan Cooper- Laundry Indoor/ Outdoor MaintenanceJabriel Brown- MasonryTimothy Petty- OpticsMarcos Sandiego- PaintDawan Devlin- PhotoDiontai Prince- RadioWayne Davis- Rec. Center Indoor/ Outdoor MaintenanceShawn Thompson- Small Engine RepairDomingo Cordova- Training Room Indoor/ Outdoor MaintenenceDylan Dejewski- Turf Equipment RepairMarcus McNeill- Video ProductionsDylan Seuell- Welding

Distinguished Bulls recognized at ceremony

Students earnGEDs

Franklin ErvinMohamed KamaraDante OrtizFrederick KnechtSimon BosquezJaqwan MathasBrian WomackDavid TingleMarcus McNeillRamell JenkinsAnthony Morgan Khyree LloydAlejandro CastellanosMarquan FlamerLaron WilcoxShawn HarveyMarquel TiradoXavius HowellRoland JonesJoymi VelazquezJason RaudalesJymere ClarkKenyun SmithDrequan WilsonKyle HarveyBryel Taylor

Karique ProctorJustin RamosDayshwan SmithCurtis WrightJulius Scott Zahmire WilliamsEmire HillDareon MullJabriel BrownDequan MarshallDennis JainlettKenyatta BrownTyron BrownNathaniel PittmanNathaniel DozierMoodyLamar GriffinMark TorreyEzekial BeltranAldo Cedano -JimenezWilliam FulkersonQuron HighsmithNykier KirklandTahad SmithAlonzo Thongkham

Rochwell shines as big second half lifts Bulls over SouthernBy Joey BaileyBattling BulletinStudent Writer

Running back/defensive backRaisheem Rochwell had a bignight and host Glen Mills earneda hard fought 30-14 non-leaguewin on September 11th againstPhiladelphia’s Southern HighSchool to even their record at 1-1. The 5-8, 148 pounder returneda fumble for a touchdown andalso ran for two scores as theBulls pulled away in the secondhalf.

However, Glen Mills got offto a rocky start as the Ramsblocked a punt out of the endzone to take a 2-0 lead midwaythrough the first quarter beforeRochwell returned a fumble 80yards to put the Bulls up 6-2 atthe 6:38 mark of the second pe-riod.

The Rams then got a late firsthalf touchdown with less than asecond remaining and took an 8-6 lead into the locker room.

The Bulls got the halftimemessage as Glen Mills domi-

nated the second half of play.Rochwell had two touchdownruns and John Dantzler alsobulled his way into the endzone for a score.

Fullback Quadir Gibson,meanwhile, also contributedwith two two-point conver-sions. Quarterback JavonThomas also hooked up withByron Adams for another two-point conversion.

Rochwell finished with 54yards rushing while Gibsonadded 42 on the ground.

Raisheem Rochwell scored threetouchdowns, one on a fumble return, as the Bulls beat Southern.

Fulkerson, Esplana lead golfteam over Interboro

Anthony Esplana (left) and William Fulkerson played well asGlen Mills beat Interboro.

Led by William Fulkersonand Anthony Esplana, the GlenMills Golf team beat Interboro259-307 at the Town and Coun-try Golf Links on September16th. Fulkerson fired a 42 whileEsplana carded a 46 as the Bulls

evened their Del Val Leaguerecord at 1-1. Meanwhile, CaseyStapp, Abraham Fuentes, andElijah Hall all carded a 57 toround out the Glen Mills scor-ing.

Rosales, Lambert, and Grimes place in top ten at GMS Invitational

Darius Rosales, ShannonLambert, and Tahir Grimes allposted top ten finishes at theseason opening Glen Mills Invi-tational on September 16th.

Rosales led the Glen Millseffort with a 4th place finish(19:57) while Lambert com-pleted the course in 19:59.Meanwhile, Grimes came intenth with a 20:20.

Arnaldo Ortiz claimed a12th place finish with a 21:12while Battling Bull teammateLaron Wilcox was 13th with a21:16.

“That was a good way toopen the season,” Glen Millscoach Corky Mara said. “Weran a solid race against a qualityfield and are looking forward tothe rest of the season.”

Darius Rosales, Tahir Grimes, and Shannon Lambert all finishedin the top ten at the Glen Mills Invitational. Arnaldo Ortiz andLaron Wilcox (not pictured) were other top Glen Mills finishers.

Golfers pickup anothervictory

Anthony Esplana was themedalist with a 42 while WilliamFulkerson posted a 43 to lead theGlen Mills golf team to a 250-276victory over visiting DelawareCounty Christian School.

Alejandro Soto, meanwhile,posted a 51 while AbrahamFuentes and Mical Montgomeryeach had a 57 as the Bulls pickedup the non-league victory at theGolf Course at Glen Mills onSeptember 21st.

Alejandro Soto helped the golfteam get another win.

Sharif BingAldo Cedano-JimenezSterlin CollierDomingo CordovaDakota DickensMarquan FlamerQuenten GonzalezKeevan HaleAndre HallElijah HallWilliam JohnsonJoel KinnamanNykier KirklandGabriel MartinezJehoiachim NicholsonChase O’BrienIrvin OlmedoJacob OneyMichael PadenJadon PatrickShaiheem RobertsNicholas SeeseDylan SeuellJovantay ThomasAnthony ThompsonAlonzo ThongkhamNicholas VargasLuis VelezElijah WashingtonBrian Womack

Dinotai PrinceRadio Shop

Student of the Quarter

Karique ProctorDistinguished Bull

Kinnaman receives Fall Student/AthleteAward

For his positive efforts and accomplishmentsduring the soccer season, Madison Hall’sJoel Kinnaman received the FallStudent/Athlete Award from ExecutiveDirector Dr. Randy Ireson.

The ability to sell to the public is one of the skills that is necessary inthe retail end of the optical industry. To that end, our students have theopportunity to work with the public andhelp them meet their eyecare needs.

When a potential customer comes intothe store in the Glen Mills Optical Lab,they are first greeted by one of our stu-dents. This is a critical skill in retail. Thesecond thing our students do is help theclient identify their needs. Once that isdone, our students assist them in selectingfrom a wide array of stylish and practicaleyeglass frames. We want to help themidentify a frame that will enhance andcompliment their facial features.

Students also learn how to get the correct facial measurements so the frames will be a perfect fit. In retail, we want the customer to be happyand a perfect fit is one way to insure that happens.

Tim Petty is our Student of the Month. He works hard and projects himself well, which is a great attribute to have when working in the retail. world. Well done!

Students enrolled in the Radio Broad-casting program at the Glen Mills Schoolscontinue to play the hits as they learn allabout the industry. As part of the shop’scurriculum, students have the opportunityto produce and air their own on-air pro-grams on WZZE, 97.3 FM, the school’s li-censed radio station.

“Spotting” during the home Glen Millsfootball games is another one of the jobsthat our students eagerly undertake duringthe fall season. With binoculars as theirtool, Radio Broadcasting students enjoy identifying the ballcarrier, receiver, tackler, etc. during a play and relay that information to the public address announcer during the game. Their ef-forts help the fans enjoy the game even more as they know that perti-nent information.

Diontai Prince is one of the spotters during the games and has earnedour Student of the Quarter honors.

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Tim PettyOptics

Student of the Quarter

Diontai PrinceRadio Broadcasting

Student of the Quarter

Dylan SeuellWelding

Student of the Quarter

Jabriel BrownMasonry

Student of the Quarter

Radio Broadcasting students play the hits on WZZE, 97.3 FM

Defensive back Omar Gray was Johnny on the spot ashe picked up a Caesar Rodney fumble and returned it 70yards for a Glen Mills touchdown. However, the Bullsdropped the non-league matchup 44-22 to the Delawareschool.

Bulls vs. Caesar Rodney

Bulls vs. Interboro

Bulls vs. Great Valley

The press box is busy on football Fridays as student spottersassist Radio Broadcasting instructor and public address announcer Mark Smith.

The Battling Bulls dropped a hard-fought 28-13 decisionto Great Valley, the defending District I AAA champions, onSeptember 19th. The defense was around the ball all nightlong.

Masonry students are hands-on with projects

The students in the Ma-sonry program here at theGlen Mills Schools have theopportunity to learn many ofthe fundamentals in the field.Much of this learning comesfrom hands-on training fromthe instructor as they work onmany projects on campus.

Two of those real worldprojects were repairing andrepointing some steps at theLibrary and repairing somesections of the cart paths atthe Golf Course at GlenMills. These projects pro-vided our young men withsignificant challenges thatwere met.

Jabriel Brown is our Stu-

dent of the Quarter. Brownhas learned many skillsthrough these projects andcontinues to bring a good at-titude to class.

Optical students learn retail skills

Student welders learn SMAW skillsYoung men learning skills in the

Glen Mills Welding program have thechance to enhance their skills througha great deal of hands-on training whilethey work their way through the cur-riculum.

Newer students are introduced totheir hand and power tools while com-plimenting their learning from text-

book materials and lectures. When astudent grasps the basics, he thenmoves on to the hands-on phase of thetraining. This includes working onshielded metal arc welding projects.

Dylan Seuell is the Glen MillsWelding Shop’s Student of the Quarter.Dylan has consistently done a nice jobin the shop. Well done, Dylan!

The Glen Mills football team dropped a 31-0 Del Val League decision against host Interboro on October9th.

Bulls vs. ChesterKeon Rantin (pictured) returned the second half kickoff

88 yards for a touchdown but it wasn’t enough as the Bullsfell to Chester 25-6 in a Del Val League game on October16th.

Bulls vs. Academy ParkDespite getting good pressure on the quarterback from

Brandon Goodwyn (pictured), the visiting Bulls wereunable to get past undefeated Academy Park on October23rd. The Bulls fell 33-0.

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Karique ProctorBarber

Student of the Quarter

Damel WrightBuilding Trades

Student of the Quarter

Oneil GoulbourneGraphic Arts

and Printing TechnologyStudent of the Quarter

Laron WilcoxGolf Management

Student of the Quarter

Natalie helps Glen Mills students tee up a better futureLongtime Assistant Ath-

letic Director Steve Nataliehas been serving the needs ofGlen Mills student/athletessince he began his career atthe school over three decadesago.

After graduating fromWest Chester State College(now (WCU) with a degree inhealth and physical educa-tion, Natalie began his careerat the Glen Mills Schools in1982 and utilizes his vastarray of athletic knowledge tohelp Glen Mills student/ath-letes in many sports. In fact,the New Jersey native haspreviously been the headcoach of the soccer and tennisteams and was an assistant onthe state championship gym-nastics squad in the mid 80’s.Currently, the single digithandicapper is the head coachof the Glen Mills golf team,

which won the Del ValLeague championship thisseason and in three of the lastfour.

Natalie takes great pride inhis work in athletic adminis-tration but what he reallyloves is introducing a groupof young men to the greatgame of golf, a game they canplay for a lifetime.

“Coaching golf is some-thing special,” Natalie said. “Ilove seeing that spark insomeone, especially from aplayer totally new to thegame, when he hits a shot justright and sees the result of hishard work.”

Natalie also sees the big-ger picture of his life’s workhere at the school as well.

“In essence, that’s theexact same thing we do hereat Glen Mills,” Natalie ex-plained. “We take a young

man and give him a new wayto look at things, a chance tohave a different perspectiveon life. And it’s great to seethe results.”

The players on the GlenMils golf team appreciate allthat Natalie brings to thetable.

“Coach Steve teaches usabout golf and how all thatkind of ties into life as well,”Glen Mills golfer MicalMontgomery said. “Golf is alot like life where you have tobe accountable, follow therules, and live and play withintegrity.”

Natalie also is well-re-spected district and statewidein the athletic administrativearena and is the Chairpersonof the District One Golf Com-mittee. Natalie is also a rulesofficial at the PIAA state golfchampionships.

Graphic Arts and Printing Technology studentsget hands-on training

Through the benefit ofhands-on training, the stu-dents in the Graphic Arts andPrinting Technology pro-gram have been gainingskills that can be a spring-board to further training andpotential employment.

Students have been help-ing design and print GlenMills marketing brochuresand placards while alsodoing Career and Technical

Education certificates, ACTbooklets, Quartely AwardsChampion certificates, safe-guard booklets, and more.

Students have also as-sisted in the design and lay-out of various Golf Course atGlen Mills and CommunityManagement Services proj-ects.

These and many moreprojects give our studentsthe chance to learn various

facets of the industry whilehelping the school at thesame time.

Oneil Goulbourne is theGraphic Arts and PrintingTechnology Student of theQuarter. Goulbourne hasbeen in the shop for awhilenow and is always helpful toboth students and staff mem-bers. Nice job!

Barber students learn about the industry

After initial textbook study,students in the Barber Shop havethe opportunity to hone theirskills with hands-on training.

Students can put what theylearned about various techniquesand styles to good use as theykeep all of the student body

looking sharp.Karique Proctor is our Stu-

dent of the Month. He has donea nice job as he has continued towork on his technique. Welldone!

Building Trades students learn about doorsAmong other projects, students in the

Building Trades program here at the GlenMills Schools have been learning abouthow to build and install doors.

After designing and constructing thedoor, students then learned how to prop-erly hang, frame, and install a door in theWelding Shop.

Students learned all about sill plates,door jams, and more during this project.

Damel Wright is our Student of theQuarter. He comes to the class with a pos-itive attitude and is always willing tolearn.

Wilcox earns Golf CourseManagementhonors

The season may be coming toan end but the students in theGolf Course Management pro-gram still greet customers with asmile as they arrive at the GolfCourse at Glen Mills.

A pleasant greeting can setthe tone for a great day on thecourse. Students also help get thegolfers set up on their golf cartsand take care of any other needsthey have. These “soft skills”will help our young men as theymove through their lives.

Laron Wilcox is our Studentof the Month. Wilcox carrieshimself well and has a good pro-jection. Nice work!

Building Trades students learned how to design, build, and properly hang doors.

Bulls return two interceptions forscores, get Homecoming victoryover Penn Wood

Bulls win season finale

By Joey BaileyBattling Bulletin Student Writer

Friday, October 30th was agreat Homecoming Day for theBattling Bulls as they ralliedfrom a 21-7 first quarter deficitand charged their way past visit-ing Penn Wood with a 41-29 vic-tory.

The Bulls intercepted four Pa-triot passes, including back toback pick sixes. Outside line-backer Orphius Blackshear’s 51yard return broke a 21 all tie inthe third quarter while corner-back Raisheem Rochwell re-turned a tipped pass for a schoolrecord 108 yards to close out thevictory.

Meanwhile, 232 pound run-ning back Quadir Gibson alsoplayed a big game and had tworushing touchdowns in front ofthe large Homecoming crowd,who inspired the Bulls get back

into the win column.“We really wanted to get it

done tonight for all the playerswho came before us and whowere there to root us on,” defen-sive tackle Semaj Robinson said.“It was good to feel their sup-port.”

The support also went bothways. Marvin Rickman, a GlenMills linebacker form the late1980s, has battled some serioushealth issues but made it a pointto get to Homecoming.

“We were able to lift him upthat day,” Glen Mills coachKevin Owens said. “I think ourguys played with a little extraemotion because of Homecom-ing. It was a great day on campusand the kids came out and did agood job and played well afterworking hard during the week.”

The Battling Bulls closedthe season with two straightwins after knocking off visitingChichester on November 6th ina solid 28-10 victory. With thewin, the Bulls put the wraps ona 3-6 season which saw defi-nite improvement and a neversay die attitude.

“We hung in there andwanted to finish on a goodnote,” two-way standoutRaisheem Rochwell said.

After spotting the Eagles anearly 3-0 lead, the Bulls got onthe board after defensive tackleSemaj Robinson recovered afumble, which led to a oneyard plunge from Glen Millsquarterback Javon Thomas.Rochwell then gave the Bulls a14-3 lead when he scored on a13 yard run in the second quar-ter.

Quadir Gibson, meanwhile,rumbled for 81 yards on thenight and the Bulls built a 20-3lead midway through the thirdquarter. From there, the Eaglesgot back into the game and

pulled within 21-10 beforedangerous return man KeonRantin took a kickoff back 93yards to set the final.

Despite the tough start tothe season, Glen Mills coachKevin Owens was happy withthe way the Bulls finishedthings up.

“We wanted to go 2-0 andfinish the season by doinggood things,” Owens said.

Brandon Goodwyn closes inon a sack.

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The students in the Glen MillsPhotography Lab have plenty ofopportunity to work on their pic-ture taking and editing skills. Stu-dents have enjoyed covering theMcKinley Hall renovation proj-ect, the Character and LeadershipDevelopment Program guests, theQuarterly Awards Ceremony, andmore.

Students have also seen theirwork included on the Glen Millswebsite as we cover the actionfrom these and other events.Meanwhile, students have pho-tographed, edited, and printed im-ages for displays around campus.

Students are also excited tohave the opportunity to work onnew computer equipment and

software that was receivedthrough a grant from the Pennsyl-vania Commission on Crime andDelinquency.

Dawan Devlin from TaylorHall is our Student of the Quarter.Nice job and keep up the goodwork.

Photography Lab students get hands-on training

Journalism students cover theaction

The students in the Journal-ism Shop have the chance tocover and report on the newsand events here at the GlenMills Schools. One example ofthis is when our student re-porters interview guest speakersfrom our Character and Leader-ship Development Program.

The Journalism Shop is alsoresponsible for providing someof the content that is displayedon the video monitors that arein the cafeteria and the switch-board areas. This is a great wayto share information to the cam-

pus. Another item that the Jour-

nalism Shop plays a hand in isthe airing of the weekly “GlenMills Football Show.” Journal-ism student Eric Usher is thehost of the show and has theopportunity to interview headfootball coach Kevin Owens ona weekly basis. The show isthen aired on our student radiostation, WZZE, 97.3 FM.

For his all around efforts,Usher has earned our Journal-ism Shop Student of the Quar-ter honors. Well done!

Eric Usher, the host of the Glen Mills Football Show, interviews head coach Kevin Owens. The show aired weekly during the football season on 97.3 FM.

Landscaping students keep campus looking great

The fact that the grounds ofthe Glen Mills campus looksgreat is no accident as studentsin the Landscaping programwork hard while learning theskills that can help them gainemployment in the diversefield.

Always with safety as thefirst priority, the Landscapingstudents learn how to properlyoperate our equipment top ofthe line equipment. Anothertask that the students are in-volved in is cleaning leavesthat have fallen during the fall.If these leaves are not properlytaken care of, they can becomesafety hazards, especially when

the temperature drops.Ivan Nunez is our Student

of the Quarter. Nice job!

Dawan DevlinPhoto

Student of the Quarter

Ivan NunezLandscaping

Student of the Quarter

Photography Lab student Tyrell Conquest and Terrell Graves-Whiting covered the action during a recent Glen Mills footballgame.

Montgomery shines as golferspick up another win

Mical Montgomery playedhis best round of the seasonand posted a 48 as the BattlingBulls got by Interboro251-304 on September 30th atthe Golf Course at GlenMills.

“I was really focused andkept the ball in the fairway,”Montgomery said.

William Fulkerson earnedmedalist honors (45) while An-

thony Esplana also had a 48.Meanwhile, Bliss Suah (53) andAlejandro Soto (57) helped theBulls shoot their lowest score ofthe season in the Del ValLeague victory.

“It feels good to help theteam shoot our lowest score sofar,” Montgomery said.

Mical Montgomery played his best round to date to help theBulls get past Interboro in a Del Val League match at the award winning Golf Course at Glen Mills.

Golf team successfully defends Del Val League title

Alejandro Soto, a newcomerto the game, shot his best roundof his young golfing life tospearhead the Battling Bulls asthey retained their Del ValLeague champion status with aone shot victory over Chichesteron October 8th.

Soto carded a 49 at the RockManor Golf Club in Wilming-ton, Delaware in the 250-251win.

“I really putted well,” ahappy Soto said. “That was thekey for me today and it feelsgreat to help the team win.”

Even with Soto’s career bestround, the match, and the cham-pionship, came down to thefinal group as Bliss Suah madea solid six on the par five finalhole to seal the title.

As has been the norm for thepast two seasons, William Fulk-erson was low man for GlenMills with a 46 and teammateAnthony Esplana followed witha 48. Mical Montgomery (52)and Marquise Bridges (54)rounded out the Glen Mills

scoring.“I’m proud of the team,”

Glen Mills head coach SteveNatalie said. “We’ve had differ-ent players step up throughoutthe season and it was a goodteam effort. Bulls have nowwon the title three of the pastfour seasons.

Alejandro Soto rolls in a puttto help the Bulls win the DelVal League championship.

Scenes from Battling Bulls soccer

Morgan Anthony drives the ball down the field. Jesse Malagon looks for an open teammate.

Good Luck to the Winter Sports Teams!

Eric Usher interviewed 1SEO’s Lance Bachmann.

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Video Productionsstudents helpfootball coaching staff

The student videographers at theGlen Mills Schools learn manyskills while assisting the Glen Millsfootball coaching staff.

How so you ask? Well, the stu-dents videotape practice sessionsthat coaches can then break downand analyze various players andschemes.

Then on game night, studentscover the action from several anglesand vantage points, including fromhigh above the press box. This valu-able game tape proves to be a greatteaching tool as coaches can reviewand analyze live game action.

After the season, students thencompile footage of senior playerswho are being recruited by collegecoaches.

During the basketball andwrestling seasons, our student willbe doing the same things for thosecoaches to help their student/ath-letes perform to the best of theirabilities.

Marcus McNeill is our Studentof the Quarter. He does a fantasticjob in the program and is a verymature young man.

Tyree RussellResidential Carpentry

Student of the Quarter

Residential Carpentry students learn furniturerepair skills

As well as learning skillsthat can lead them to a poten-tial career in the field, the stu-dents in the ResidentialCarpentry program have theopportunity to learn manyskills that could very wellcome into play in their everyday lives. For example, stu-dents learned how to safelyand effectively repair residen-tial furniture through twochair projects. Additionally,students also repaired a couch.

Meanwhile, students arecontinuing to work their waythrough their curriculums andare earning their various cer-tificates.

Our students also com-

pleted a project for the GolfCourse at Glen Mills using ipewood, a very durable woodthat is generally found inSouth America and in someparts of Central America. Thisis one of the densest hard-woods available. In fact, it isthree times harder than cedarand has a fire rating equal toconcrete. Students helped con-struct bag stands that golferscan use when they pull intothe circle at the Golf Course atGlen Mills. Many golfers havecommented on how nice thestands look.

Tyree Russell is our Stu-dent of the Quarter. He hasdone a nice job with his as-

signments and he continues tocome to the shop area everyday with a positive attitudeand a willingness to learn.

Students in the Residential Carpentry program helped design and construct the bag standsin use at the Golf Course at Glen Mills.

Players enjoy Student/Staff Golf Match The team of Ginorio, Grau, and Curtis went low to win the event.

Ten teams consisting of GlenMills golfers and staff membersenjoyed a fun-filled day on theschool’s award winning golfcourse during the recent Stu-dent/Staff Match on October14th.

After the last putt dropped,the team consisting of studentHector Ginorio and staff mem-bers Scott Grau and Stephan

Curtis posted an impressive 14under par score in the scrambleformat.

“That was a lot of fun,” Gi-norio said. “We really enjoyedourselves and it was great to getinvolved with staff membersoutside of the regular class-room.”

After the great day on thecourse, everyone enjoyed din-

ner in the Glen Mills GolfHouse as Golf Course at GlenMills General Manager PaulStuhlmiller hosted the awardspresentation.

William Fulkerson won theStudent Closest to the Pinaward while Scott Grau claimedthe same award in the staff divi-sion. Meanwhile, Golf Courseat Glen Mills intern Tim Lynch

banged out the longest drive onnumber 18 in the staff divisionand Nate Pittman won thataward for the students.

*Special thanks to the staffmembers at the Golf Course atGlen Mills for helping makethis a wonderful event.

Anthony Esplana and staff member Joe Zugenjoyed the Student/Staff Golf Match.

Nate Pittman had a good time playing in the match. He also won the Student LongDrive contest.

From left to right: Tim Lynch(Staff Long Drive winner),Stephan Curtis (winning team),Hector Ginorio (winning team),Nate Pittman (Student Long Drivewinner), William Fulkerson (Stu-dent Closest to the Pin winner),and Scott Grau (winning team) en-joyed the camaraderie during theStudent/Staff Golf Match.

Marcus McNeillVideo Productions

Student of the Quarter

Soccer team continues to work hard, ties OctoraraThe junior varsity team earned a win over Chichester.

The Glen Mills soccer team picked up a non-league tie with host Octorara on September 23rd. The junior varsity team,meanwhile, got into the win column with a 3-2 win over host Chichester as Roberto Loredo scored two goals while Psalm-JDarrell scored the other.

Jonathan Palomo works the ball upfield against Penn Wood. Anthony Douglas shows good footwork.

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Auto Body students work on various projectsThe students in the Auto Body Shop have plenty

of hands-on learning opportunities, including work-ing on a 1966 Chevy pickup truck. In this project,students disassembled the doors and hood and are inthe process of repairing, stripping, and sanding both.

We have also been doing a similar job on a 1995Pontiac Firebird. This multi-faceted project also in-cluded drawing and painting a Firebird on the hoodof the vehicle. This turned out really well.

Students in the Auto Body program have the

chance to work in our spraybooth and use high qual-ity paints.

Antonio Wilkins is our Student of the Month. Hehas done a good job learning new skills as he bringsa good attitude every day. He has also done a nicejob working his way through the Auto Body curricu-lum.

Nice job and keep up the good work.Antonio WilkinsAuto Body

Student of the Quarter

Automotive Technology students learn the fundamentals of theindustry

The students in theAutomotive Technol-ogy Shop have beendoing a good job work-ing on their curriculumwhile learning the fun-damentals of the field.For example, studentsare learning the properway to do oil and filterchanges and the properway to rotate tires.This can significantlyextend the tread life ontires.

As well as rotations,students also learn tobalance tires, whichwill make for asmoother ride.

Students also learn

the proper way to dobrake jobs.

Learning theseskills can make a stu-dent marketable as hebegins to enter the jobforce or seek furthertraining.

Guillermo Leonfrom Van Buren Hall isour Student of theQuarter. He has done anice job learning manynew skills, includinghow to properly dobrake jobs. He has alsolearned skills in theAuto Body Shop.

Well done and keepup the good work.

Eshon Toins puts the finishing touches on a Firebird hood in theAuto Body Shop.

Students in the Automotive Technology Shop learn how to performoil changes.

Guillermo Leon has learned how to install drum brakes in the Automotive Technology Shop at the Glen Mills Schools. He has also earned the AutomotiveTechnology Shop’s Student of the Quarter award and is a campus executive.

Fall Sports Ceremony

From left to right, special award winners on the Del ValLeague championship golf team: Alejandro Soto (Most Improved), William Fulkerson (MVP), and Anthony Esplana (Most Coachable).

From left to right, special award winners on the junior varsitysoccer team: Marquel Tirado (Most Improved), Quenten Gonzalez (MVP), and Joseph Johnson (Most Coachable).

From left to right, special award winners on the junior varsityfootball team: Joymi Velazquez (Most Improved), DomingoCordova (Best Defensive Player), Tyree Russell (MVP), LamarJudd (Best Offensive Player), and Joshua Cheathom (MostCoachable).

From left to right, special award winners on the varsity footballteam: Joshua Bryant (Best Defensive Player), Javon Thomas(Most Improved), Quadir Gibson (Best Offensive Player),Raisheem Rochwell (MVP), Semaj Robinson (Best Lineman),Keon Rantin (Best Special Teams Player), and Orphius Blackshear (Most Coachable).

From left to right, special award winners on the varsity soccerteam: Dreshaun Jordan (Best Defensive Player), Andrew Dvo-rak (MVP), and Mohamad Kamara (Best Offensive Player).

From left to right, special award winners on the cross countryteam: Elijah Morgan (Coaches Award), Nysier Scott (MostPotential), Shannon Lambert (MVP), Arnaldo Ortiz (Go ToRunner), Tahir Grimes (Most Consistent Runner), andJohnathon (Most Improved).

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All of the student/athletes and coaches from the golf, football,soccer, and cross country teams were recognized at the Fall SportsCeremony on November 11th. Several students from each team re-ceived special awards but Dr. Randy Ireson, the Executive Directorof the Glen Mills Schools, made sure everyone involved with the

teams understood their accomplishment and the life lesson thatcomes along with athletics.

“Everyone here can be proud of participating,” Dr. Ireson noted.“When you participate, you have a chance to be successful.”

David Tingle is the Van BurenHall Student of the Quarter.Tingle is a member of the Bulls

Club and has earned a Level 400 cer-tificate in the Journalism Shop and iscurrently learning skills in GolfHouse Management. He has alsoearned his GED and has been a Bullfor over a year. Tingle enjoys swimming, cross

country, and music.

Quadir Gibson is the Tyler 6 Stu-dent of the Quarter. This hard workingstudent is learning skills in the class-room and in the Barber Shop. Gibson was a starting running back

on the Glen Mills football team and is amember of the Bulls Club.He enjoys listening to music and

working out.

Nicholas Seese, a member of theBulls Club, is the TYL 5 Student ofthe Quarter. This young man passedthe GED test with flying colors and islearning skills in the AutomotiveTechnology program here at GlenMills.Seese was on the Glen Mills base-

ball team and was also on the crosscountry team. He has seen what theschool has provided him.“Glen Mills has started me on a

course to achievement that I thoughtI couldn’t do,” Seese, who appreci-ates what his father and his coun-selors have done for him, said. “Theschool has taught me the value ofhard work and dedication.”

Cristian Barrera is the MadisonHall Student of the Quarter. Barrera is learning skills in the Bar-

ber Shop and has earned a Level 100certificate in the program. He is also amember of the Battling Bulls Club.He is also on the Glen Mills soccer

team and enjoys basketball, boxing,football, reading, and drawing.Barrera, who is grateful for the sup-

port of his mother and family, is thank-ful for his Glen Mills opportunities.“The school gives me a chance to

reflect on my life choices so far andalso helps me plan goals for my fu-ture,” Barrera said.

Battling Bulls Club member XavierTucker is the McKinley Hall Student ofthe Quarter. Tucker, who is learning skills in the

Glen Mills barber Shop, has been aBull of the Week two times and hasearned his OSHA and CPR/AED/FirstAide certifications.Tucker enjoys many sports and rec-

ognizes the value of his Glen Mills ex-perience.“Glen Mills has positively impacted

my life by helping me find positive

Taylor Hall has recognized WayneDavis for earning their Student of theQuarter honors.Davis has earned his GED and is

learning skills in Retail Managementand Recreation Center Indoor/Outdoormaintenance. As a Bulls Club member,Davis has earned a unit executive posi-tion and a GED.Davis appreciates what Glen Mills

does.“Glen Mills helps young men be-

come men by teaching them basicthings such as respect and responsibil-ity,” Davis said.

Jackson Hall has recognized CurtisBraxton- Easley for being their Studentof the Quarter. He is learning skills inthe Journalism Shop and is pledging tobecome a member of the Battling BullsClub. He was also a member of thejunior varsity soccer team.Braxton- Easley, who credits his

counselor for much of his success atGlen Mills, sees the academic chal-lenges and the way the school helpsyoung men become better people asstrengths of the school.

Daniel King is the Polk Hall Student of the Quarter. King hopes to become a member of

the Bulls Club and has earned an Ori-entation certificate in the Art and De-sign program. King has recognized his counselor

Casey Snyder for helping him in manyfacets of the Glen Mills program andhopes to take advantage of the manyopportunities here.“The school has helped me improve

my behavior and now I think before Iact,” King said.King, who enjoys drawing, wants to

go to college in the future.

Shawn Thompson is the JeffersonHall Student of the Quarter. Thompsonhas earned a Level 200 certificate inthe Shop and is a proud member of theBulls Club.Here at the Glen Mills Schools,

Thompson has done better academi-cally than he ever has.“Glen Mills has impacted me a lot

because the grades I have now are thehighest I have ever had,” Thompsonsaid. “Glen Mills has also taught mehow to be responsible, respectful, andaccountable.”Thompson’s mother has also seen

her son develop as a young man. “He takes responsibility and helps

out around the house,” his mothersaid. “He has also shown growth in hismanners.”

David Tingle, Van Buren Hall Student of the QuarterWayne Davis, Taylor Hall Student of the Quarter

Daquan Berney, Fillmore HallStudent of the Quarter

Xavier Tucker, McKinley Hall Student of the Quarter

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Shawn Thompson, Jefferson Hall Student of the Quarter

Dequan Marshall, Hayes Hall Student of the Quarter

Daniel King, Polk Hall Student of the Quarter

Bulls Club member Dequan Mar-shall is the Hayes Hall Student of theQuarter. He has been a Unit Studentof the Week and Bull of the Week manytimes and has earned a Level 100 cer-tificate in the Automotive TechnologyShop. He also earned his GED.Marshall recognizes the opportuni-

ties for growth at the Glen MillsSchools.“The school has made me realize

that I can go to college and becomesomeone for myself and my family,”Marshall said.Marshall enjoys playing football

and basketball and reading books.

Nicholas Seese, Tyler 5 Student of the Quarter

Curtis Braxton- Easley, Jackson Hall Student of the Quarter

Quadir Gibson, Tyler 6 Student of the QuarterDiontai Prince, Lincoln Hall Student of the Quarter

Cristian Barrera, Madison Hall Student of the Quarter

Battling Bulls Club member DiontaiPrince is the Lincoln Hall Student ofthe Quarter. Prince earned his BullsClub status in only three months andhas demonstrated improved maturitysince he enrolled at the Glen MillsSchools.“Glen Mills has helped me control

my anger and remain positive duringstressful times,” Prince said. “I feel Ihave matured into a better man.”Prince enjoys drumming, football,

swimming, and music.

Daquan Berney is the FillmoreHall Student of the Quarter. ThisBulls Club member and PhotographyLab student is a unit executive andhas had a successful homepass. Heenjoys playing basketball.“It (Glen Mills) has changed my

life for the better,” Berney said.