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2025

  • January

    Gerstell High School Student, Jalen Blackwell, wins local “Voice of Democracy” Contest in Baltimore County.

    Freshman Jalen Blackwell wins local “Voice of Democracy” Contest

    Freshman Jalen Blackwell won the “Voices of Democracy” contest sponsored by the Lt. Peter G. Zouck VFW (Veteran of Foreign Wars) Post 521.  The theme of the contest was entitled “Is America Today Our Forefathers Vision”, and Jalen was commended for his self-confidence and poise and was awarded first place. The essay was submitted in recorded form and Jalen read the essay during the November 14th Post meeting held at the Lt. Peter G Zouck VFW Post 521. VFW Post 521 is located in Owings Mills and was established in honor of a soldier from Glyndon who was killed during WW1 and buried in France. Jalen was awarded a $200 monetary prize from the VFW Post 521 and a $100 monetary prize from the Auxiliary Post 521, along with a Certificate of Achievement. 
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  • Gerstell High School Current Events Students presented an overview of the Piedmont Reliability Project in Carroll County.

    Gerstell Academy’s Current Events Club Presents

    Representatives of the Upper School Current Events Club presented an overview of the Piedmont Reliability Project to the upper school students, faculty and staff on Thursday, January 9th.  Held in the Paterakis Athletic Center gymnasium, the presentation was designed to teach students and attendees about the impending project which proposes to construct a high-voltage electricity transmission line across 70 miles of private and public land. The New Jersey based Public Service Enterprise Group is planning to provide energy to Virginia based data centers. 
     
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