...at Gerstell is defined as, “The art of positively influencing others to unite in a common direction and guiding them to improve themselves and their community.”
Honor
...at Gerstell is doing the right thing when no one is looking regardless of the consequences.
Courage
...at Gerstell is the ability to act in the face of fear. Not to be fearless, but to learn how to demonstrate both physical and moral courage in the face of adversity.
On Sunday, November 19th, the Gerstell Academy community enjoyed the 22nd annual “Pie Run”, held on the campus of Gerstell Academy. Alumni, faculty, parents, students, staff, and community members gathered to compete in a 5K race or enjoy a one-mile fun run/walk with the opportunity to win pies in advance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
The Gerstell community wishes to congratulate senior Nathan Pokov on his selection as a student page for the Maryland General Assembly. The program began in 1970 by House of Delegates Speaker, Thomas Hunter Lowe and approved by the Maryland State Board of Education.
Earlier this fall, Gerstell Academy Upper School students attended the annual Chamber of Commerce membership meeting held at Martin’s Westminster to hear Anirban Basu’s yearly economic update and observe the membership elect six representatives to serve on the Chamber’s Board of Directors. The students enjoyed breakfast while mingling with attendees and local business leaders who contribute to the positive economic climate in the Westminster and Maryland area.