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Former GMS student Lucky inspires at-risk youth
By partnering with Pastor
Jahwar, a city leader and gang
intervention specialist, Lucky
and others in the community are
reaching out to young people
and helping them become and
stay law–abiding, productive
young men. Lucky is also the
CEO and co-founder of WMRM
(We make Real Music), an independent record label promoting
positive cultural change.
Lucky was a student at the
Glen Mills Schools in 1992-’93
and was admittedly reluctant to
buy into the program.
“It took me a while to figure
out what they were trying to tell
me,” Lucky said. “I had a lot of
people trying to get my attention but I didn’t always hear
them…But I understood later
that Glen Mills laid the positive
foundation for what a I do
now.”
Lucky recognizes some of
the school’s principles, specifically accountability, as important to his success.
“No matter what happens to
you, you are responsible for
yourself,” Lucky explained to
the current students. “I remember learning the importance of a
good, solid handshake and making eye to eye contact. Really,
Glen Mills is a big part of my
foundation.”
Lucky did spend time in
prison as a young man but was
determined to make a positive
impact.
“I denounced the gang life
while I was in prison,” Lucky
explained to the rapt audience
of students and staff members.
“I got out of prison and never
looked back.”
Lucky, who also owns a bail
bonds business, jumped at the
chance to return to Glen Mills
and share his positive message.
freestyle, Grasty won the 50
freestyle, and Thomas continued
his outstanding season by winning the 100 butterfly.
“Thomas is the best swimmer we’ve had in the butterfly
events in a long time,” assistant
coach John Niefer said. “He’s
really worked hard to improve
all season.”
“It feels great to win the Del
Val League,” Thomas said.
“Most of us have never swam
before, especially competitively,
and we’re proud of what we accomplished.”
Meanwhile, Romero won the
100 freestyle, Quinn claimed
the 100 backstroke, while Beverly won the 100 breaststroke in
the victory over Chichester.
As well as praising the young
men on the team and their ability to be quick learners, the veteran Glen Mills coach also
spoke highly of his assistants.
“Without quality coaching,
hard work only goes so far,”
Bustamante said. “Assistant
coaches John Niefer, Andy
Groce, Lou Dematteo, and Nate
Caswell all greatly contributed
to the championship.”
Bulls swim to Del Val League title
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“That was big,” Bustamante
said. “We haven’t had a lot of
success in the medley relay over
the years but the guys really did
a nice job.”
Glen Mills also picked up
key relay wins in the 200 free
(Thomas, Markeis Grasty,
Baldridge, Diego Romero) and
the 400 free (Romero, Justin
Confletti, Grasty, Thomas).
“The relay guys did a fantastic job all year,” Bustamante
said.
Romero won the 200
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Bulls swim to
Former GMS student Lucky inspires at-risk
Del Val League youth
Let’s not kid ourselves- not Bull and his success in helping Board of Directors of Frazier
title
young people through his vari- Revitalization, which played a
everyone scores an invitation
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“I reconnected with the
school through the website,”
Lucky, a proud member of the
Glen Mills Bulls For Life Club,
said. “It was great to be back.”
Current Glen Mills student
and Texas resident Sayel Shahwan took Lucky’s message to
heart.
“He’s from where I’m from,”
Shahwan said. “Him being here
means a lot to me and I can relate to how he struggled and
overcame a lot.”
Editor’s Note: Battling Bulletin
student writer Jonathan Mercado contributed to this story.
By downing visiting Chichester
on February 8th, the Glen Mills swim
team completed a clean sweep of the
Del Val League with a 104-58 victory to win the title. The Bulls have
claimed the league championship in
five of the last six years, even more
remarkable considering the fact that
the team consists of student/athletes
learning a new sport.
“We’re real proud of everyone on
the team,” Glen Mills coach Russ
Bustamante said. “Everyone worked
hard throughout the season and was
determined to improve every day,
which ultimately led us to the championship.”
In the title clinching victory
against the Eagles, the Bulls won all
three relay events. Brendon Quinn,
Jermaine Beverly, Tre’Veon
Thomas, and James Baldridge paced
the Bulls to a key victory in the 200
medley relay.
Continued on Back Page
James Baldridge and his
Glen Mills teammates won the
Del Val League title for the
second straight season.
from the Speaker of the House
to the State of the Union Address. But that’s where former
Glen Mills student Antong
Lucky, who was one of the
founders and leaders of the
Bloods in Dallas, Texas, found
himself in January. Lucky,
along with business partner
Pastor Jawar Omar, was recognized as a “Poverty Fighter”
by House Speaker Paul Ryan
(R-Wisconsin) and was in the
United States Capital as President Obama delivered his final
State of the Union Address.
“That whole experience
was amazing,” Lucky said as
he recently returned to Glen
Mills as part of the school’s
Character and Leadership Development Program.
Dr. Randy Ireson, the Executive Director of the Glen
Mills Schools, is certainly
proud of the former Battling
ous efforts.
“I was watching a video of
Antong’s meeting with
Speaker Ryan (before the State
of the Union Address) and I
was thinking that here is one
of our former students who has
the attention of the Speaker of
the House,” Dr. Ireson said.
“That really says something.”
In short, Lucky’s life work
is helping young people navigate the many pitfalls of youth
growing up in difficult and
drug and gang-riddled environments.
“I want to help these kids
become part of the solution instead of being the problem,”
Lucky said.
He is involved in many
mentoring projects and services in the greater Dallas area.
He is a Strategic Alliance Coordinator for Vision Regeneration in the city and is on the
Eight Glen Mills lifters won
individual titles to lead the
Bulls to the PA State Teenage
Powerlifting Big School Raw
Division championship at Parkland High School on February
25th.
Additionally, seven Bulls
claimed individual championships as Glen Mills also
came up big, this time with a
second place team effort, in the
Equipped Division.
leadership role in the redevelopment of the Frazier Court
Projects. Lucky grew up in
that community and wants to
have a positive impact. A born
leader, Lucky started the “415
Bloods” gang when he was
just 13 years old. He has since
turned his leadership gift into a
way to positively impact youth
and improve their culture.
Continued on Back Page
Antong Lucky is using his
leadership skills to help
young people.
Bulls win PA State Teenage Powerlifting title
The team claimed the Big School Team Raw Division as a total of 15 Glen
Mills lifters won titles.
Continued on Page 8
Emire Hill won an Outstanding Lifter Award at the PA
Teenage State Meet.
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Annual
Glen
Mills
Career
Day
Slated
For
April
27
“We are looking forward to hosting another great event for our students as they learn more about career opportunities,” Glen
Mills Career Day Coordinator Dale Wilson said about the upcoming event.
For more information about Career Day or if you are interested in being a presenter, please contact Wilson at (610) 459-8100
x242.
The Battling Bulletin
Publisher
Dr. Randy Ireson
Editors
Vern Watson
John Niefer
Jamie Pugliese
Journalism Instructor
Vern Watson
Graphic Arts and Printing
Technology Instructors
John Niefer
Jamie Pugliese
Photography Instructor
Duane Plank
Photography Students
Jhaquil Aguilar
Kamal Bennett
Shawn Bolden
Tarion Carlton
Zamir Crawford
Dajuan Dantzler
Isaiah Evans
Tajmir Ford
Richard Hall
Ray Lopez Vera
Joaquin Lopez
Ishan Mason
Otto Mott
Dashawn Packer
Irwing Perez
Jesus Perez
Saquann Salley
Elijah Smith
Zakee Stewart-Wright
Christopher Stinson
Amir Thomas
Donte Tucker
Kahlil Williams
Raymond Williams
Amir Wilson
Graphic Arts and Offset
Printing Technology Students
Haseer Adams
Anthony Butler
Isaiah Evans
Saiquan Langston
Tymir Lennon
Kyle Lopez
Watson Opeti
Ali Oueslati
Ramir Parrish
Curtis Purdie
Steven Rivera
Kentarius Simpson
Rorick Taylor
Mariques Tucker
Lamarr Walker
Jvonne Williams
Louis Williams
Rayquan Williams
Drequan Wilson
Naseer Witherspoon
Tracey Wright
Tyler Young
Student Writers
Jeffrey Braxton
Napoleon Fritz
Tahir Grimes
Tyron Holdon
Khelon Kirkland
Jonathan Mercado
Yameen Mofield
Da’Shawn Rivers
Dymir Smith
Tre’Veon Thomas
Coming in The Next Bulletin
*Check out the events from the 31st Annual Career Day.
*Read all about the annual Mother’s Day event at the
Glen Mills Schools.
*See how the Battling Bulls are doing in the spring sports
season.
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Quinn, Saltares, and Hayes shine in essay
contest
Winter 2017
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Artwork of the Quarter
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The Glen Mills Schools has designated “The Difference Pride
Makes” as the school theme for 2017. With that in mind, students
had the opportunity to participate in school wide essay and poster
contests featuring the theme. Brendon Quinn utilized his exceptional
writing skills to win the essay contest while Gabriel Saltares came in
second place and Jonathan Hayes earned a third place spot.
Isaiah Carrejo created an outstanding piece of art to win the
poster category. Well done men, well done!
Pride
By Brendon Quinn
Pride.
Pride is a very
versatile concept, and by
that I mean the word can be interpreted differently depending
on who is explaining what pride
means to them. Anyone is capable of tossing out the textbook
definition of the word pride
when asked what it means. In
fact, I will do that very same
thing but only as a comparative
to how I define the word and
what it truly means to be prideful. The word pride is formally
defined as:
“...a feeling or deep pleasure or
satisfaction derived from one’s
own achievements, the achievements of those with whom one is
closely associated, or from qualities or possessions that are widely
admired.”
It is loosely defined, formally
speaking, and can mean various
things to certain people.
Life before Glen Mills was
rough, to say the least. Every
day was a struggle both physically and mentally. A struggle
being a teen striving to fit in
with the local kids may not
seem like such a big deal until
you add the setting and culture
that I grew up in. Fighting,
drugs, violence- just to name a
few. Some may see it as difficult
to be prideful coming from
where I live. I would agree with
them. It is not until I stepped
foot on the Glen Mills campus
that I felt what pride was sup-
posed to feel like. The pride did
not happen instantaneously,
however. The pride took time to
brew and build up inside of me.
One of the key factors to me
finding pride was the sense of
belonging I felt on this campus.
I felt needed, my voice and
opinion mattered, and that
meant a lot to me.
As I look back on the previous statement of having difficulty being prideful knowing
where I came from, I see that I
was initially wrong. After what I
have learned and the experiences gained from just being on
this campus, I am extremely
proud to know that I have made
something of my life and that I
am able to turn my life around
from what it once was. I have a
unique chance and opportunity
to take what I have learned
about pride back to where I
came from and spread that
wealth of knowledge to the
same kids that I was striving to
fit in with. I can show them that
pride is not necessarily measured by how easily life comes to
you but by how easily you make
the turn around and decide to
better yourself to then find that
pride that I speak of.
I am proud that I can finally
tell my mother that I complete
my schoolwork. I am proud that
I can be myself and not feel the
need to act out of character to fit
in. I am proud that my voice
matters. I am proud that I can be
the one to help change the lives
of local kids from my city. I am
proud to be a part of something
bigger than myself. I am proud
to be a Glen Mills Battling
Bull!
Talented artist Samir Hawkins earned Artwork of the Quarter
honors for his detailed graphite pencil drawing of an astronaut.
Hawkins’ piece is a tribute to astronaut Gene Cernan, who recently
passed on January 16th.
Cernan was the Commander of the final Apollo lunar landing
mission in December of 1972. He became known as the “Last man to
walk on the moon.”
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Photo of the Quarter
Winter 2017
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News
Glen Mills Schools honors veterans on staff,
Board of Managers
“In 1967, I came here
(from Panama) as an immigrant to this country,” Rico
Josephs, the Director of
Admissions at the Glen
Mills Schools, said.
“There’s a reason why people come to this countryit’s because of folks like
this, who protect this country and make it the greatest
country in the world.”
Josephs made those remarks to the veterans who
are Board of Managers
members or staff members
at Glen Mills during the
school’s Veteran’s Appreciation Ceremony on November 10th. The Athletic
Department coordinated
the event as part of the
Character and Leadership
Development Program.
Glen Mills Athletic Director Pete Forjohn hosted the
event.
The ceremony began
Student photographer Kaylee Adger caught the raw
emotion of the Glen Mills fans, coaches, and wrestlers
as the Battling Bulls picked up a big pin in the victory
over Interboro.
To get the shot, Adger used a NIKON D300
camera body and a NIKON 80-200 zoom lens.
Way to be in the right spot, Kaylee!
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with the playing of our National Anthem. There was
also a moment of silence
and the playing of Taps, in
recognition of fallen service members.
The nature of the event
resonated with the students.
“I think it’s great that
the school and the students
took time to say thank you
to those who have served
our country,” student
Dymir Smith said. “One of
my Jackson Hall staff
members, Roosevelt
Young, was in the National
Guard and I think it’s important we honor that service.”
Student Dyquan Bailey,
who along with fellow
campus executives Semaj
Robinson, Emire Hill, Mujihid Deen, and Kenyun
Smith, was pleased to introduce the Glen Mills veterans.
“It was an honor to help
recognize them for their
service,” Bailey said.
Commander William R.
Mock, Jr. was also one of
the guest speakers at the
event. Commander Mock is
a decorated serviceman
from the Civil Engineer
Corps, United States Navy.
Commander Mock served
in the Navy for 21 years
and honored the GMS veterans.
“We appreciate your patriotism and service,” Commander Mock told the
honorees.
He also encouraged the
students to personally
thank the Glen Mills
Schools veterans and ask
them about their service.
Brian Mazzanti, a
United States Army veteran
who served in Operation
Iraqi Freedom, also spoke
at the event and told the au-
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dience about his feelings
for those who served before him.
“I have the utmost respect for those who served
prior to me,” Mazzanti
said. “They put the country
together.”
He also urged the student body to thank those
who have served and recognize their sacrifices.
Joe Zug, Jr., who works
at the Golf Course at Glen
Mills, served in the Vietnam War and was in the
United States Army from
1966-1968. He was appreciative of the event.
“Before the school
started this ceremony a few
years back, I was only officially thanked for my service one other time,” Zug
said. “This means a lot to
me and the others.”
GMS veterans not
pictured include:
Vince Agostinelli, John
Amoroso, William
Bronson, Joe Cooke,
Artilla Cooper, Earl
Eggers, Harvey Ellis,
William Gritt, Michael
Hallman, Mark Hines,
Curtis Johnson, Lewis
Johnson, James Mack,
Bob McCloskey,
Clarence Nickens, Bob
Parkinson, Ron Pilot,
Amanda Skarkbak,
Front row from left to right: Mike McVey, George Johnson, Jr., Joe Zug, Gabe Fucci, Bob OsIzaiah Washington, and
borne, Rick Fuller, Bill Bower, Bob Pfister, and Joe Shuss. Back row: Eric Smith, Eric ThompKenneth Washington.
Thank You, Veterans!
son, Roosevelt Young, guest speaker Staff Sgt. Brian Mazzanti, Commander Mock, Jim
Lindquist, Willie Croner, Jr., and Eric Begelfor.
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News
Glen Mills student/athletes
support Special Olympics
After helping with their training, several Glen Mills football
players recently had the chance to lend support at the Special
Olympics powerlifting meet at Villanova University. Back row from
left to right, Bradeon Gurns, Kyreik Van Story, Sabree Wilson, and
Eric Pirl enjoyed the opportunity.
“That was a great day and it was neat to help some amazing
people,” Pirl said.
DeFelice offers valuable advice
Coach Tom DeFelice, a successful veteran coach and athletic official, recently presented
a program on leadership strategies for success to an engaged
group of Glen Mills students.
DeFelice’s dynamic presentation was part of the continuing Character and Leadership
Development Program at the
Glen Mills Schools.
DeFelice coached in the
Philadelphia Public League at
Bok Technical High School and
certainly had his share of ups
and downs in the classroom,
and on the football sideline. As
a young head coach fresh from
playing at Temple University,
DeFelice’s team was noted in a
1975 issue of Sports illustrated
for being outscored 375-0 for
the entire season.
“I was embarrassed and I
wanted to quit,” DeFelice said.
Fortunately for the countless
young lives he impacted on his
teams for 43 years, he didn’t
quit and he went on to become
a highly respected coach in the
Philadelphia area.
“Everybody gets a turn in
the barrel,” DeFelice, who is in
his 39th year as a college basketball official, said. “Sometimes
you’re at the top of the barrel
and sometimes you’re at the
bottom of the barrel.”
The proud parent and loving
husband talked about the importance of self-evaluation and
Preparation, Practice, and Performance. He also generously
gifted a framed copy of his
Keys to Leadership- Loyalty,
Energy, Attitude, Dignity, Excellence, and Respect to the
school, which will adorn a wall
on the Glen Mills campus.
“Success is not what makes
you happy,” DeFelice said.
“Happiness is what makes you
successful.
Coach Tom DeFelice (far right)
presented a framed print of his
“Leadership Keys” to Dr. Randy
Ireson and campus executives
Semaj Robinson and Mujihid
Zakaaud-Deen.
Dr. Ames gives powerful
African American History
presentation
Winter 2017
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Many people know of
Brown vs. the Board of Education, the landmark legislation
that ended legal segregation in
public schools, only through
history books. The connection
that veteran educator Lola
Ames, Ed.D. has, however, is
much more personal.
Dr. Ames was the first
African American fifth grader
to integrate Jeff Davis Elementary School in Hazlehurst,
Georgia. Briefly sharing her
story but focusing on others, the
two time New Jersey Teacher of
the Year delivered her powerful
and engaging African American
history presentation “Change
Plus Education Equals Opportunity” to a large group of Glen
Mills students on February 28th.
“Your life does not get better
by chance,” Dr. Ames told the
audience. “Your life gets better
by change.”
That change isn’t always
easy, Dr. Ames noted, and you
often times need to seek the assistance of others.
“If you can’t make a change
by yourself, you have to ask for
help,” Dr. Ames said.
Facilitating that change is
not a passive proposition.
“You have to be an active
participant,” Dr. Ames shared.
“You are your own change
agent.”
Having spent 30 years in the
field, Dr. Ames knows a thing
or two about education. She
also worked under Coretta Scott
King, the widow of Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr., as a literacy
tutor in Atlanta, Georgia. She
wants young people to be ready
when opportunity knocks.
“It is better to be prepared
for an opportunity and not have
it than to have an opportunity
and not be prepared,” Dr. Ames
quoted civil rights leader Whitney M. Young as saying.
Dr. Ames also spoke about
the contributions to change, education, and opportunity by
using historical giants Sojourner Truth, Frederick Douglass, Fannie Lou Hamer, Sam
Cooke, Malcolm X, W.E.B.
Dubois, Mary Jane Patterson,
Mary McLeod Bethune, Thurgood Marshall, Mae C. Jemison, and Colin Powell to
effectively illustrate her message.
As part of the Family Engagement Program at the Glen
Mills Schools, parents of recently admitted Philadelphia
area students had the opportunity to take advantage of Parents Orientation Day on
February 14th.
Parents heard from members
of the school’s Leadership team
and had the chance to tour the
Career and Technical Education
areas, the Academic Building,
Recreation Center, and other
areas on campus.
By taking advantage of their
eductional opportunities here at
the Glen Mills Schools, Emire
Hill and Jhaquil Aguilar recently
earned their Philadelphia School
District diplomas through their
work at Glen Mills.
Well done!
School presents Parent
Orientation Day
Hill, Aguilar earn Philadelphia
School District diplomas
Features
Students put talent on display at Air Guitar Show
Winter 2017
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Students gave outstanding performances in the festive Air Guitar Show during the recent holiday season. The Bulls Club presented the
show as their annual gift to the campus. Nice job by everyone involved!
Despite a busy holiday schedule, Santa Claus made
his annual Glen Mills appearance.
Hayes Hall put on quite a performance during the Air Guitar
Show.
From left to right, Haseer Adams, Tyron Holden, Hakeem
Williams, and Tracey Wright got their steps on.
Ramir Parrish and the rest of the Jackson Hall
performers were in the holiday spirit.
Polk Hall students spread some holiday cheer.
McKinley Hall showed off their talents during the Air Guitar
Show.
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Features
The Director’s Question
Mercado and Mofield earn Student Union
Gold Cards
Winter 2017
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Jonathan Mercado and Yameen Mofield earned Student Union Gold Cards for correctly answering the Director’s Question. Their correct answers were the first three that were drawn.
The Last Question: The Glen Mills Schools has a long history of serving youth and we are the oldest existing school of our kind in the country. The school was founded in 1826 as the Philadelphia
House of Refuge. In what city was the original House of Refuge founded in 1824?
The Answer: New York, 1824.
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 of free food from
the Student Union Snack Bars. Turn your answers into the Journalism Shop.
The New Question: In what year was the first live television broadcast of a Presidential Inauguration?
Williams brings experience, guidance to Glen Mills students
When you’re a veteran Glen
Mills staff member, you’ve
picked up a few things over the
course of the years. While
working at the school since
1981, Tyler 6 counselor/teacher
George Williams has helped
countless young men grow into
contributing members of society. With those 35 years comes
a vault of experiences that he
can draw from as he works with
the student body.
“As any staff member who
has been here for a while, we
can use our experience to help
get the desired result- which is
ultimately to help those in our
care,” Williams, who has
coached basketball and bowling
here at Glen Mills, said.
He enjoys spending time
with his nine grandchildren and
has certainly liked working with
Glen Mills students as well.
“It’s been a lot of years
working with many, many
young people, and it’s been a
pleasure to watch our students
grow up and develop into young
men,” Williams said.
One of the things that makes
Williams such a well-regarded
staff member is his ability to
change with the times while at
the same time, being true to the
school’s mission of helping
young men.
“We’ve come a long way as
a school and we continue to get
better,” Williams said. “I really
think it is remarkable what we
do and the lives that we impact.
I love working with the kids, interacting with them, and talking
with them.”
As well as helping the students at Glen Mills, Williams
also serves as somewhat of a
mentor to many newer staff
members who look to him for
guidance.
“It’s important that veteran
staff members help the younger
ones,” Williams said. “I know
when I first started, many of the
more experienced staff helped
me out in many ways. We’re all
in this together, for the same
reason- to help kids- and I try to
help other staff members in any
way I can.”
“I know I’ve learned many
things from George,” fellow
Tyler 6 staff member Zephrah
Pam said. “One of the things
I’ve learned is how to help a
student who may need a lift and
I also appreciate how he gives a
helping hand whenever it is
needed.”
become a well-known media
personality in the D.C. market.
The partnership between the
Glen Mills Schools and the
Petey Greene Foundation, now
in its fourth semester, began
when St. Joseph’s University
student Esteban Valencia toured
the school with his father, who
is a judge.
Founded by Greene’s close
friend Charlie Puttkammer in
2007, the Petey Greene Program
matches college students and
other volunteers with people
such as Glen Mills students who
would benefit from their tutoring. The students and the tutors
put their heads together two
times a week, two hours at a
time, and the results have been
impressive.
“Our students really flourish
when they get one on one, undivided attention,” Glen Mills Academic Coordinator Mary
McNeal said. “The tutors are re-
ally making a big difference.”
Students are enhancing their
skills in algebra, geometry, English, social studies, and science.
“The tutoring program has
been a big help to me as I work
towards earning a high school
diploma,” Glen Mills student
Alron Patterson said.
McNeal has coordinated the
partnership with the Petey
Greene Program and has found
the volunteers’ participation to
be of great benefit to the Glen
Mills students.
“We are so grateful for the
time these college students give
to help teach our students” McNeal said. “They bring a lot of
enthusiasm each week…They
are great to work with and their
coordinator, Emma Sindlair, is
very organized.”
The Glen Mills students are
reaping the rewards from the
program,and the volunteers are
enjoying the opportunity to
make a difference in a young
man’s academic life.
“I’m doing a lot of cool activities this semester and this is
definitely my favorite,” Haverford College student Vanessa
Martinez Penn said. “And it’s
the most important.”
Other tutors include Max
Abrams, Aurora Trainor, Alayna
Wacker, Niki Van Aller, Yaa
McNeil, Elizabeth Cardamone,
Allegra O’Neill, Janie Kim,
Rachel Graves, Ben Kaufman,
Sophie Adler, and Chelsea
Richardson. THANK YOU!
Glen Mills students benefit from Petey Greene Program volunteers
Representing the Petey
Greene Program, 13 students
from St. Joseph’s University,
Haverford College, Temple University and The University of
Pennsylvania have been volunteering their time and talent to
Glen Mills students as they pursue their academic goals. The
Petey Greene Program supplements the academic curriculums
in schools such as Glen Mills
and in correctional facilities.
With their clearances and background checks in order, the tutors undergo training from both
Petey Greene and the Glen Mills
Schools before beginning to
work with Glen Mills students.
The non-profit program
based in Princeton, New Jersey
is named after Ralph Waldo
“Petey” Greene, Jr., who was a
tv and radio talk show host and
community activist in Washington, D.C.. He overcame drug addiction and a prison sentence to
University of Pennsylvania
student Janie Kim helps Tajmir
Ford with his assignment.
News
Students take advantage of College Fair Day opportunity
With their eyes peeled to the
future, nearly 75 students and
their parents had the opportunity
to meet with admission representatives from a variety of colleges, universities, and career
and technical education schools
during the 4th annual College
Fair Day at the Glen Mills
Schools.
“This event is designed to
create opportunities for our
young men and give them a
chance to meet directly with
schools that they may be interested in,” Jeff Hill, Family Engagement Director at Glen
Mills, said.
Talented artist Christian
Thorne-Everett, who is looking
to further his art training, used
Glen Mills graduate Marcus
McNeill (left) talks with
students about his experience
at Lincoln University.
Winter 2017
the opportunity to meet with
James Neil Wood from Hussian
College of Art.
“We talked about different
mediums of art instruction that
they offer and I also showed
them my piece that was featured
in our school newspaper for
being recognized as the Artwork
of the Quarter,” Thorne–Everett
said. “I love art and want to
keep studying it.”
Wood and the other representatives from the schools enjoyed
meeting with the Glen Mills students.
“This is a great event and I
really enjoyed getting to know
some of your students,” Wood
said.
Jessica Kelly from the
Restaurant School at Walnut
Hill College echoed Wood’s
sentiments.
“Your kids are great,” Kelly
said. “I look forward to coming
back for the Glen Mills Career
Day in the spring.”
If students are looking to see
how the path to further education can begin here at Glen
Mills, they don’t need to look
any further than to Lincoln University student and former Battling Bull Marcus McNeill, who
was a guest speaker at the event
and spoke passionately about
continuing his education.
“It’s an honor to come back
to Glen Mills again,” McNeill,
who is majoring in Mass Communications, said. “This is a
In an assignment that was
incorporated into their history
curriculum, all Hayes Hall students recently had the opportunity to participate in a Black
History Month essay presentation.
In conjunction with the rest
of the unit counselor/teachers,
Hayes Hall staff member
Calvin Garvin coordinated the
assignment.
“Each student was randomly
assigned to do a two page essay
on an African American historical figure and how they impacted their lives,” Garvin said.
“The assignment went very
well.”
Students then had the chance
to present their essays to their
peers, Academic Coordinator
Mary McNeal, and Director of
Education Jim Chobany.
chronicled Butler’s regressions
and the subsequent prison sentence that followed. The video
featured emotional clips from
Butler’s mother and sister as
they talked about the heartbreak
they suffered as a result of his
misdeeds.
“The pain that I caused my
family is what turned me
around,” Butler, who spent five
years in prison, said in the
video. “Because they did that
time with me… Seeing their
pain changed my life.”
“Patience is the hardest challenge,” Butler explained to the
audience…Some people are
going to learn the hard way…
but Glen Mills has a lot of opportunity so do what you have
to do now with a fresh start.”
Butler had tremendous advice for young men who are
turning their lives around but
still feel the pull of their old
neighborhood and friends.
“If they can’t catch up to
your speed, you need to leave
them behind because you can’t
be around negativity and expect
to grow,” Butler said.
Their message hit home with
the students.
“I think hearing their stories
great day and I encourage
everyone to take advantage of it.
I love college and I am broadening my horizons.”
Yan-Carlo Ezaro looks over
some material from the Welder
Training Institute.
Hayes Hall students participate in Black
History Month presentation
Men of Understanding deliver positive message
As part of the Character and
Leadership Development Program at the Glen Mills Schools,
Kassim Butler and Marcus Elmore from “Men of Understanding” met with a large
group of students on January
12th.
The two were friends growing up and talked about robbing
a store. Butler made the fateful
decision to go ahead with the
plan, while Elmore made the
correct decision, avoided prison
time, and became a college
graduate instead. Still close
today, they told their stories
through a powerful video that
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Gabriel Saltares participated
in the Black History Month
presentation assignment.
will make myself and others become better people,” Dashawn
Rivers said.
Kassim Butler and Marcus
Elmore gave great advice to
Glen Mills students.
Sports
Student/athletes, coaches recognized at Sports Ceremony
Winter 2017
Special award winners on the junior varsity soccer team, from
left to right: Ethan Williams (Most Coachable), assistant coach
Travis Rechel, Psalm-J Darrell (MVP), and Dakota Lamp
(Best Defensive Player).
Along with their teammates, Glen Mills golfers Kenyun Smith
(Most Coachable) and Jan-Carlo Ezaro (Most Improved) were
recognized for earning special awards. MVP Casey Stapp (not
pictured) was also honored. The Bulls won the Del Val League
title.
Rudy earns Fall Student/Athlete
Award
By Dymir Smith
Battling Bulletin Student Writer
Bulls Club member
Jody Rudy received the
Fall Sports Student/Athlete
Award at the recent sports
ceremony. Glen Mills Athletic Director Pete Forjohn
presented the award.
Rudy has earned his
GED and is working hard
academically.
“I am trying to earn as
many credits as I can so I
can earn my diploma,”
Rudy said.
While concentrating on
his academics, Rudy is also
learning skills in the Building Trades and Video Productions programs at Glen
Mills.
Athletically, Rudy was a
starting offensive lineman
for the Battling Bulls and
also spent time volunteering with Special Olympics
this fall.
Dr. Randy Ireson congratulates Jody Rudy for earning
the Fall Student/Athlete
Award.
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Special award winners on the cross country team, from left to
right: Bashir Bibbs (Most Coachable), Gage Heim (Most Improved), and Tahir Grimes (MVP).
Special award winners on the junior varsity football team,
from left to right: Saleek Clayton (Most Improved), Tawfeeq
Abdul-Lateef (Most Coachable), Roberto Falu (MVP), Edwin
Watley (Best Defensive Player), and Kyreik Vanstory (Best Offensive Player).
From left to right, special award winners on the varsity football
team: Quadir Gibson (Best Offensive Player), Justin Allen
(Most Improved), Bomani Branson (Co-MVP), Braedon Gurns
(Co-MVP), Justin Stewart (Special Teams Award), Justin Gray
(Most Coachable) and Jamar’Queze-Newsome (Best Defensive
Player). Not pictured: Charles Lawson (Selfless Teammate
Award).
Good Luck Springs Sports Teams.
Go Bulls!
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Quarterly Awards
Students recognized at Quarterly Awards Ceremony
Jackson Hall earned the Academic Pride Cup and nearly 200
students were recognized for
their positive accomplishments
in the classrooms and on campus at the recent Quarterly
Awards Ceremony.
Students were honored for
GED Recipients
Tawfeeq Abdul-Lateef
Walter Acosta
Danqwez Alexander
Tamir Asadi
Daryl Avent
Daequan Bell
Bomani Branson
Rahsean Casey
Eligio Cisneros
Ernest Curry
Nathan Darden
Psalm-J Darrell
Chance Day
Colin Dempsey
On behalf of the entire Jack- Nasir Dupree-Blackmon
son Hall unit, counselor/teacher Jordan Eberhardt
Roosevelt Young proudly displays Mizzon Grandinetti
Theretius Greenbury
the Academic Pride Cup!
Jahod Gilder
Jonathan Hayes
Semaj Howard
Abelardo Alfaro
Jaqualyn Hunt
Uwayd Hussein
Louis Balderas
Jaylen Jefferson
Lizandro Castillo
Rakiem King
Kristan Diaz-Cruz
Edualdo Laureano
Tyrique Lyons
Joseph Lee
Keon Rantin
Nyziere London
Thomas Lyles
Kimber Marquise
Alejandro Martinez
Marcus Mesa
Samuel Ongwae
D’Angelo Reed
Jeremiah Reese
Michael Reese
Xavier Heidelberg
Diego Romero
Jody Rudy
Nasir Benitez-Murrias
Myron Sanders
Jacob Mueller
Sayel Shahwan
Jianni Harper
Jonathan Simpson
Joey Sao
Ramon Smith
Charles Lawson
Jared Stout
Frederick Sutton
Robert Triplett
Matthew Tarver
Ethan Thorington
Christian Thorne-Everett
Donte Tucker
Edwin Valentin
Christopher Watson
Jerome Welton
Kyle White
Eric Whited
Raymond Williams
Nate Caswell congratulates
Wilber Williams
Joey Sao for being a Reading
Brandon Zambella
Champion.
ACT honorees
Reading
Champions
several reasons, including earning a GED, being a Distinguished Battling Bull, receiving
Career and Technical Education
Winter 2017
honors, and for scoring 17 or
higher on the ACT.
Well done to all!
Unit Champions Distinguished
Battling Bulls
honored
Walter Acosta
James Baldridge
Saladin Barnes
Daequan Bell
Levar Brown
Zamir Bullard
Travis Butler
Kevin Cage
Luis Cardenas
Khalil Carter
Lizandro Castillo
Austin Chavez
Eligio Cisneros
Jaterrius Copeland
Kerry Cottrell
Sha’Ron Graham
Tahir Grimes
Marquise Hargrove
Jaylan Henry
Jordan Hockenberry
Raheem Hutchinson
Ryan Iacopelli
Mario Libero
Tyrique Lyons
Kyle Lopez
Joshua Luciano
Aaron Miles
Qualeer Mills
David Nagy
Najere Person
Stanley Polanco-Baez
Diego Romero
Richard Sell
Shadiid Smalley
Michael Snock
Justin Stewart
Meyki Taylor-Durant
Ernesto Torres
Brendan Quinn
Hakeem Williams
Louis Williams
Raymond Williams
Travon Williams
Oliver Wood
“The Difference Pride Makes”
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earn recognition
For maintaining their
Bulls status for 90 or more
consecutive days, students
were honored at the recent
ceremony. Nice job!
Nasir Benitez-Murrias
Kevin Cage
Jhalil Carter
Austin Chavez
Kendrick Clater
Matthew Clevelenger
Justin Confletti
Jalen Coverdale
Raajii Crosland
Isaiah Cruz
Nasir Dupree-Blackmon
Tajmir Ford
Jiani Harper
Victor Hernandez
Emire Hill
Angel Koenigstein
Dakota Lamp
Ramik Lawrence
Joseph Lee
Joshua Luciano
Tyrique Lyons
Marquis Hargrove
Jonathan Hayes
Jalan Henry
Alejandro Martinez
Qualeer Mills
Chris Petrides
Richard Quarles
Joey Sao
Sayel Shahwan
Tyler Simpson
Aaron Sims
Shadid Smalley
Wanya Smith
Justin Stewart
Christian Thorne-Everett
Donte Tucker
Jack Turner
Faheem Williams
Louis Williams
Raymond Williams
Sabree Wilson
Youngbayor Yah
Mujihid Zakaaud-Deen
Career and Technical
Winter 2017
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Sports
GMS Bulls
outswim
Oxford
Cooper,
Sanders lead
Bulls over
Unionville
Winter 2017
By Jonathan Mercado
Battling Bulletin Student Writer
Jashamir Hardiman
Small Engine Repair
Student of the Quarter
Jhamair Harald Winans
Training Room &
Indoor/Outdoor Maintenance
Student of the Quarter
Juan Ramirez
Turf Equipment Repair
Student of the Quarter
Shalimar Artis-Payne
Video Productions
Student of the Quarter
Career and Technical Education Students of the Quarter not pictured: Mark Ruiz (Auto
Technology) and Christopher Girabaldi (Golf Course Management).
Markeis Grasty (50 free) and
Rasul Aquil (100 backstroke)
won individual events as the
Battling Bulls earned an 87-72
victory over visiting Oxford on
December 21st.
The Bulls also picked up a
first place finish when Chris Fetters, Grasty, and James
Baldridge contributed to the 200
free relay victory.
Jonathan Hayes
Welding
Student of the Quarter
By Nasir Taylor-Waller
Battling Bulletin Student Writer
Trevion Shields and his teammates earned a big win over
Interboro.
Bulls down Interboro 101-56
By Tre’Veon Thomas
Battling Bulletin Student Writer
The Glen Mills swim team
got individual victories from
Justin Confletti and Jacob
Mueller on their way to a convincing 101-56 victory over Interboro on January 4th.
Confletti won the 200 individual medley while Mueller
posted a first place finish in the
500 freestyle.
Additionally, Tre’Veon
Thomas, Markeis Grasty, and
James Baldridge helped Glen
Mills claim first place in the 400
freestyle relay.
“It’s good to get the league
season underway with a victory,” Glen Mills coach Russ
Bustamante said. “We’ve been
working hard to improve our
times and we get better every
day.”
Markeis Grasty and his
teammates beat Interboro in a
league meet.
Raymond Williams works on his culinary skills as he prepares a
pizza in the Retail Management program.
Photography student Ray Vera Lopez (left) and Video Productions student Emire Hill use their skills to capture the moment.
Glen Mills
runs past
Interboro in
league opener
By Jonathan Mercado
Battling Bulletin Student Writer
Journalism student Jonathan Mercado (right) interviews
former student Antong Lucky as part of his curriculum.
As instructor Robert Hall looks on, Video Productions students
Hakeem Williams and Emire Hill record the action.
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Myron Sanders had 17
points while Kenyon Cooper
and Khalil Carter each added
13 as the Bulls beat visiting
Interboro 57-39 on January
10th in a Del Val League
matchup
With the win, the Bulls improved to 5-4 overall after
outscoring the Bucs 30-15 in
the second half.
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Kenyon Cooper had 18
points as the Battling Bulls
evened their record at 3-3 after
claiming a 63-49 victory over
visiting Unionville on January
3rd.
Myron Sanders chipped in 15
points as Glen Mills earned the
non-league victory in their first
game back after the holiday
break.
Kenyon Cooper knocks down
two of his 18 points as the Bulls
got past visiting Unionville.
Jermaine Beverly was a top performer for the Bulls.
Hascir Walton was a top free styler for the Bulls as they went a
perfect 4-0 in the Del Val on their way to a league title.
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Myron Sanders scores 2 of his
15 points.
Sports
Late pins lift Bulls over Bucs
By Tahir Grimes
Battling Bulletin Student Writer
Interboro had a 34-31 lead
going into the final two matches
but Nathan Darden (220 lbs.)
and Jordan Hockenberry (285)
both won by pins as the Bulls
pulled out an exciting 43-34
victory over the visiting Bucs
on January 11th.
Kantarius Simpson pins his
man in the Del Val League
victory.
With the dramatic win, the
Bulls improved to 9-5 overall
and 1-0 in the Del Val League.
One hundred and thirty-eight
pounder Austin Chavez and
Rod Tate (160) also picked up
big pins for the Bulls. Tyler
Simpson (145) and Kerry Cottrell earned decisions in the
win.
James Darden claimed a big
pin to help the Bulls down the
Bucs.
Bulls shine at Glen Mills
Invitational
Winter 2017
By Dymir Smith
Battling Bulletin Student Writer
Quadir Gibson (50-6½),
D’Amonte Bell (49-1), and
Semaj Robinson (45-8) helped
the Bulls sweep the shot put at
the Glen Mills Invitational on
January 18th.
Additionally, Keon Rantin,
Justin Stewart, and Dajuan
Powerlifters win Teenage State
meet
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As well as winning the title,
Glen Mills head coach Sean
Cosgrove was also pleased with
how the squad carried themselves throughout the competition.
“The students on the powerlifting team represented themselves and the school well,”
Cosgrove said.
Kentarius Simpson (114 lbs.
weight class), Jihad Jordan
(132), David Nagy (132), Luke
Thomas (148), Eligio Cisneros
(165), Tarion Carlton (181),
Ansoumone Lewis (220),
Andre Colen (242) all won
their weight and age class in the
Raw Division.
Meanwhile, Terry Oveal
(132), Najere Person (132),
Eddie Frazier (165), Bruce Asbury (165), Emire Hill (220),
Aaron Coleman (242), and
D’Amonte Bell (275) all earned
titles in the weight and age
class. Hill also won a Most
Outstanding Lifter Award.
Editor’s Note: Battling Bulletin
Student Writer Tyron Holden
contributed to this article.
Dantlzer led the Bulls as they
won the 4x200 relay while
Rantin, Tawfeeq Abdul-Lateef,
and Jhaquil Aguilar spearheaded the first place effort in
the 4x400.
Jbarwho Flahn captured second place in the 200 meter dash
while Jhaquil Aguilar came in
4th in the long jump with a 198½.
Quadir Gibson (first place) and D’Amonte Bell (second place)
helped the Bulls sweep the shot put at the Glen Mills Invitational.
Semaj Robinson came in third place to complete the sweep. Gibson ended the season by placing tenth at the indoor state meet.
Career & Technical
Keon Rantin came in fourth
place in the 200 meters to highlight a solid Glen Mills effort at
the Pennsylvania Track and
Field Coaches Association indoor state championship meet at
Penn State on February 25th.
The speedy sprinter clocked a
21.94.
Meanwhile, Denarii Springs,
Rantin, Tawfeeq Abdu-Lateef,
and Jbarwho Flahn came in 5th
place in the 4x400 realy while
Quadir Gisbon threw a 54-10
and came in the 10th in the shot
put.
Wrestlers Simpson, Pangowish
advance to South East AAA
Regional meet
With strong fourth place finishes at the recent District I
AAA East tournament at Council Rock North High School,
Glen Mills wrestlers Tyler
Simpson and Dante Pangowish
moved on in post season action.
As a team, the Bulls placed 11th
in the 19 team field.
Pangowish improved his
record to 20-7 for the season
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while Simpson upped his mark
to 20-11 as they look forward to
the South East AAA Regional at
Souderton High School.
Jack Turner (126), Davarious
Sykes (132), Clifton Ford (138),
Rod Tate (160), Nathan Darden
(195), Jahqueel Williams (220),
and Jordan Hockenberry (285)
also earned a spot in the District
I AAA East tourney.
Winter 2017
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Cortae Prince
Building Trades
Student of the Quarter
Chris Petrides
Art and Design
Student of the Quarter
Joaquin Lopez
Auto Body
Student of the Quarter
Te’Wan Rolax
Barber
Student of the Quarter
Luke Thomas
Culinary Arts
Student of the Quarter
Derek Patterson
Dental Assistant
Student of the Quarter
Jalen Coverdale
Fieldhouse
Indoor/Outdoor Maintenance
Student of the Quarter
Dyquan Bailey
Golf Course Maintenance
Student of the Quarter
Kyle Lopez
Graphic Arts &
Print Technology
Student of the Quarter
Tre’Veon Thomas
Journalism
Student of the Quarter
Yan-Carlo Ezaro
Landscaping
Student of the Quarter
Kerry Cottrell
Masonry
Student of the Quarter
Sayel Shahwan
Optics
Student of the Quarter
Dimareja Edelen
Paint
Student of the Quarter
Kaylee Adger
Photography
Student of the Quarter
Michael Webber
Radio Broadcasting
Student of the Quarter
Rantin leads Glen Mills’ state effort
By Jonathan Mercado
Battling Bulletin Student Writer
Austin Chavez also earned a pin as the Bulls beat Interboro.
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Sports
Long time wrestling official Ken Daws will miss “The Glen
Mills experience”
With an estimated 100 Battling Bull wrestling matches in a
span of four decades under his
belt, veteran official Ken Daws
recently refereed his final contest at the Harrison Gymnasium
in the Battling Bulls’ victory
over visiting Cheltenham on
January 5th.
To say that Daws has developed an appreciation for the
Glen Mills program over his 40year career would be an understatement.
“The Glen Mills student/athlete has been a positive in my
career,” Daws explained. “The
students, wrestlers, and coaches
always acted in a professional
manner and I was always treated
with respect.”
The retired PECO Energy
employee has a great affinity for
the Battling Bulls.
“The wrestlers, though
maybe not the most knowledgeable in the sport, were among
the toughest, strongest, and most
fearless competitors I officiated
every season,” Daws, who has
been married to his wife for 44
Dakota Lamp shows good
form.
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years, said. “There was never
‘quit’ in a Glen Mills wrestler.”
He also appreciates the job
that Glen Mills wrestling
coaches have always done.
“The coaches were always
concerned for their wrestlers
and were always professional
towards me and other officials,”
Daws, father of two and grandfather of four, explained.
Along with his feelings about
Glen Mills wrestling, Daws also
has a great amount of respect for
people throughout the sport.
“What I will miss the most is
the people I've met,” Daws explained. “I've said 40 years was
a great ride and out of that, I
couldn't fill my five fingers with
‘bad’ people in the sport, and
that's saying something.”
Daws has officiated high
school matches all the way up to
the state championship level and
has worked the mats virtually all
over the country. He has officiated at the college level for 36
years and has done 23 NCAA
Division I and Division III national championship events.
Bowling team
wins three
straight
The Glen Mills bowling team
picked up three straight victories
as they defeated Holy Ghost
Prep, Devon Prep, and the
Church Farm School. The winning streak helped the Bulls win
a school record six matches this
season.
Even with all of those collective experiences, however, Glen
Mills will always have a special
place in his memory bank.
“It was a fun experience to
referee wrestling at ‘the Mills,’"
Daws said. “It was without a
doubt, my favorite place to referee a high school match. It was
special as the atmosphere was
so much fun.”
Despite leaving the high
school mats behind, Daws is not
out of the officiating business
entirely as he is one of ten national referee evaluators for the
NCAA who is helping young officials get better at their craft.
While doing that, he looks back
at the Glen Mills matches.
“I will certainly miss the
Glen Mills experience. The
coaches and wrestlers have always been very good to me and
somewhere I hope I left something with them,” Daws, also a
big fan of the Golf Course at
Glen Mills, said.
Daws always had the athletes’ best interests at the forefront and officiated with a
Ryan Briones picks up a spare.
Romero qualifies for District I swim meet
With a strong showing at the
Del Val Qualifier at Chichester
High School on February 15th,
Glen Mills standout Diego
Romero qualified to participate
in the District I meet in the 50
freestyle. Diego is the first Glen
Mills swimmer in seven years to
qualify for the ultra-competitive
District I meet.
Romero, who was solid all
season for the Bulls in the 100
and 200 freestyle events, posted
a 25:23 to easily meet the qualifying time.
“He specialized in other
events during the season but we
thought he had a good chance to
meet the mark in the 50, which
he did,” Glen Mills head coach
Russ Bustamante said. “We’re
very proud of him.”
The District meet will be held
on March 3rd at LaSalle University.
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consistent professionalism,
which certainly did not go unnoticed.
“He is one of the best officials I’ve had,” veteran Glen
Mills coach Matt Shannon said.
“He talks to wrestlers on the
mat, letting them know if they
are doing something that could
be close to a penalty. Other than
that, you almost don’t realize
that he’s even on the mat with
the wrestlers, which is always a
sign of a great official. He will
be missed.”
Sports
Chuck Steinmetz slated for Delaware County Athletes Hall of
Fame induction
Winter 2017
Multi-sport standout Chuck
Steinmetz is scheduled to join
an elite group of athletes when
he is inducted into the Delaware
County Athletes Hall of Fame
on April 23rd. The banquet and
ceremony will be held at the
Concordville Inn.
“This is a humbling experience,” Steinmetz said. “I was
surrounded by great teammates
and coaches who pushed me to
become the best I could be on
and off the field each and every
day.”
Steinmetz, an Education Department staff member, excelled
in football, baseball, and
wrestling at Penn Wood High
School and captained the Patriots to Del Val League championships in all three sports. He
was a regional qualifier and an
All-Del Val performer on the
mats. Steinmetz earned All-Del
Val honors in baseball as well
but found his greatest success
on the football field.
A fullback and outside linebacker at Penn Wood, Steinmetz
garnered All-Del Val, All-Delco,
All-Southeastern PA, and honorable mention All-State honors
before continuing his academic
and football career at Mansfield
University. Steinmetz, who fin-
ished his career at Widener University, was also a Maxwell
Award winner.
Steinmetz, who enjoys seeing Glen Mills students reach
their full potential, recognizes
that hard work and an affinity
for athletics has paid many dividends for the four-year collegiate starter.
“I loved sports,” Steinmetz,
who has coached baseball and
wrestling at Glen Mills after beginning his career here in 1989,
said. “I went to practice every
day trying to be better than I
was the day before. I never
competed against anyone other
By Tahir Grimes
Battling Bulletin Student Writer
to win first in the shot while
teammates D’Amonte Bell (497) and Semaj Robinson (48-10)
earned a second and third place,
respectively.
“Along with the rest of the
athletes, the shot putters put in a
lot of hard work,” Forjohn continued. “I think they also understand the great tradition of shot
putters here at Glen Mills.”
The Bulls also excelled on
the track as Jbarwho Flahn,
Jhaquil Aguilar, Tawfeeq
Abdul-Lateef, and Keon Rantin
charged past the competition
and won the 4x400.
Meanwhile, the Bulls
amassed four second place fin-
ishes as Rantin (55 meter dash)
and Denarii Springs (200 meter
dash) each gave solid efforts.
Additionally, the team of
Rantin, Aguilar, Tarion Carlton,
and Zamiyr Green posted a runner up finish in the 4x200 while
the Bulls continued their strong
night in the relays as Tahir
Grimes, Ameer Webster, Justin
Stewart, and Shadid Smalley
came in second place in the
4x800.
Anthony Jones earned a
bronze medal in the pole vault,
Flahn finished fourth in the 400,
while long jumper Chaijuan
Jones came in 4th place.
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than myself- I only competed
against the person in the mirror.”
Steinmetz and his wife Shannon have four children- C.J.,
Sean, Anna, and Tori.
Bulls shine at Delco Indoor Championships
Kevin Cage knocks down a
strike.
Diego Romero qualified for the
District I meet.
The Bulls claimed the top
three spots in the shot put and
won the 4x400 meter relay to
highlight an impressive team
performance at the Delaware
County Indoor Track and Field
Championships on January 31st
at Glen Mills.
“Our team put together an
outstanding effort in all phases,”
Glen Mills head coach Pete Forjohn said. “We had many outstanding performances in all
events. It was a total team effort.”
Quadir Gibson threw a 50-3
After getting a
steal, Wanya
Smith puts in
a layup to pull
the Bulls
within two late
in the playoff
game against
Rustin.
Anthony Jones earned a third
place medal at the Delco
Indoor Track and Field
Championships.
Bulls charge late but fall short in
playoff opener
By Jonathan Mercado and
Tre’Veon Thomas
Battling Bulletin Student Writers
The Bulls were down 14
points in the second half but rallied to close the gap to 45-43 at
the five minute mark before ultimately falling to host Rustin 5750 in the District I 5A playoff
opener on February 24th.
The Bulls forced four straight
turnovers at one point during the
run and a Wanya Smith steal and
layup got Glen Mills on the
verge of the upset. The Bulls
closed the season at 12-11.
Kenyon Cooper led Glen
Mills with 17 points while
Myron Sanders added 14.
For more: http://www.glenmillsschool.org/battling-bulletin/
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Winter 2017
Unit Students of the Quarter
Winter 2017
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Joseph Acosta, Fillmore Hall Student of the Quarter
Ja’Quan Kelly, Tyler 6 Student of the Quarter
Tyler 6 Hall has recognized
Ja’Quan Kelly for being their Student
of the Quarter.
One of the top students in the unit,
Kelly is also learning skills and has
acquired a Level 100 certificate in the
Barber Shop.
Kelly appreciates what the staff
members do for the students here at
Glen Mills.
“Everyone is here to help us,”
Kelly said. “Glen Mills has given me
time to think about a lot of things and
talk to people that know where I want
to go.”
Kelly was also on the basketball
team.
Austin Chavez, Polk Hall Student of the Quarter
For the second time, Austin
Chavez is the Polk Hall Student of the
Quarter. Chavez has been a proud
member of the Battling Bulls Club for
nearly seven months and takes great
pride in being a Bull. He was a standout on the wrestling team and was
also on the cross country squad.
Well done!
Joseph Acosta, who has been
learning skills in the Masonry Shop,
is the Fillmore Hall Student of the
Quarter. He is striving to earn membership in the Bulls Club.
Acosta recognizes his counselor
Chris Beall and the rest of his Fillmore Hall staff for helping him succeed here at Glen Mills.
Acosta is enjoying acquiring
knowledge in the Masonry program
and is looking ahead to his future.
“I want to get into a career where I
can use the skills I’ve learned in Masonry,” Acosta said. “A career would
help me stay down the right path.”
Jonathan Hayes, Tyler 5 Student of the Quarter
“Glen Mills will turn your life
around,” Tyler 5 Student of the Quarter Jonathan Hayes said. Hayes, who
has earned his GED, is a member of
the Bulls Club and is learning skills in
the Art and Design and Welding programs.
Hayes ran on the cross country
team and was on the bowling team as
well. He enjoys riding dirt bikes and
taking advantage of the opportunities
here.
“I never would have accomplished
so much if not for the Glen Mills
Schools,” Hayes said. “Staff members
don’t give up on you, regardless of
your issues and flaws.”
Alejandro Martinez,
Taylor Hall Student of the Quarter
Alejandro Martinez, who has
earned his GED, is the Taylor Hall
Student of the Quarter. He is a member of the Bulls Club and enjoys helping the unit.
Martinez recognizes Glen Mills as
a place to make things happen for
yourself.
“This is a great place to get active
and learn a lot without distraction,”
Martinez said.
David Nagy, Hayes Hall Student of the Quarter
Luis Cardenas, McKinley Hall Student of the Quarter
Christopher Watson, Lincoln Hall
Student of the Quarter
Vladimir Scaramastro,
Madison Hall Student of the Quarter
Hayes Hall has named David Nagy
their Student of the Quarter. With high
character, Nagy upholds the ideals of
being a Bulls Club member and is
learning skills in the Auto Body Shop.
Nagy, also a serious student, works
hard on his academic curriculum and
has been a Unit Student of the Week.
Well done!
Christopher Watson, who has
earned his GED while at Glen Mills,
is the Lincoln Hall Student of the
Quarter.
This Distinguished Bulls Club
member gained college acceptance
while he was at Glen Mills and also
learned skills in the Welding Shop.
Congratulations and good luck!
Najere Person, Jackson Hall Student of the Quarter
Battling Bulls Club member
Najere Person is the Jackson Hall
Student of the Quarter.
Person enjoys powerlifting and is
proud to have become a Bull. He enjoys helping his peers, playing board
games, and drawing pictures.
Battling Bulls Club member Luis
Cardenas is the McKinley Hall
Student of the Quarter.
Cardenas is a member of the
Battling Bulls Club and is also a unit
executive. Cardenas learned skills in
the Landscaping program and was a
manager on the track team.
Nice job!
Vladimir Scaramastro, who has
earned his GED, has garnered
Madison Hall Student of the Quarter
honors.
This Bulls Club member enjoys
lifting weights and appreciates the
opportunities that are available at the
Glen Mills Schools.
Khalil Carter, Van Buren Hall Student of the Quarter
Van Buren Hall has named Khalil
Carter as their Student of the Quarter.
This Bulls Club member is a unit
executive and is looking to earn his
diploma from the Glen Mills Schools.
He is also enrolled in the Radio
Broadcasting program.
Well done!