Alumni

Class of 2016 Update

1/28/2021

College graduations had to be postponed or looked different in 2020, but we are so very proud of their achievements. Please join us in congratulating the following Gerstell Alumni:

Eric Jacobs’12 Making his Mark in Real Estate

11/9/2020

Eric Jacobs, Class of 2012, is back in the greater Baltimore area assisting buyers and sellers achieve their dreams in a booming real estate market.

Gerstell Alumna on the Front Lines of Covid-19

9/23/2020

Alumna Molly Blake, Class of 2016, recently shared what it was like to enter the front lines of the medical field in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic in an article recently written by Yahoo Sports. As the only Women’s Lacrosse player at Liberty University studying nursing, Molly was faced with her senior lacrosse season being canceled this spring. Molly made the difficult decision to forego her senior lacrosse season to serve others during this unprecedented time.

A Graduation Like No Other

8/21/2020

On Thursday, July 30th, Gerstell Academy held an on-campus commencement ceremony to celebrate the Class of 2020. While social distancing guidelines and safety protocols were being followed, the class of 2020 was able to enjoy one last celebration together.

Gerstell Alum Receives Appointment to West Point

5/27/2020

Antonio Holland’19 has attended the Virginia Military Institute for the past year as a Cadet on a 4-Year Army ROTC Scholarship. Most recently, he received a fully qualified offer of appointment to the United States Military Academy West Point (Cass of 2024) after being nominated by U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen.

Gerstell Alum Shares Passion for Teaching and Crossfit

5/13/2020

In May of 2019, alumna Sydnie Abrecht ’15, graduated magna cum laude from Mercyhurst University after studying Early Childhood and Special Education, with a Psychology minor. She played Division II lacrosse and had the honor of participating in four NCAA tournaments. Sydnie had the thrill of playing for the Lakers when they won a conference championship as well.

Alumna Takes Action In Health Care Role Amid Covid-19 Pandemic

4/17/2020

Nicole Merry

Nicole Merry '15 serves on the front lines of healthcare during Covid-19 pandemic as a Patient Care Technician at Carroll Hospital.

Midfielder, Jake Higgins '17 Joins the Maryland Terrapins

2/24/2020

Jake Higgins '17, is a starter this year for the Division 1 Maryland Terrapin Lacrosse team.

Alumna Studying Global Security

1/31/2020

Nicole Finkel, Gerstell Academy Class of 2016, graduated from George Washington University in December 2019 with a degree in Political Science and a minor in Creative Writing.

Gerstell Graduate Flies with his Passion

11/1/2019

My name is Chet Machamer and I am a Gerstell Academy Class of 2012 Alumnus.

An Oak and a Seedling Continue Special Bond

10/18/2019

The Gerstell Academy Oaks and Seedlings Program is the partnering of older students (Oaks) to younger students (Seedlings) in mentoring relationships in the Middle and Upper Schools. A special relationship happened as a result of the Oaks and Seedlings program between Kimberly Lapidario (Class of 2018) and her "grand oak," Meghan Sova-Williams (Class of 2012).

Alumnus Pursues Masters Degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics

10/3/2019

Casey Gruber, a Class of 2014 Gerstell graduate, is a senior at Northwestern University pursuing a Masters Degree in prosthetics and orthotics.

Alumna Embraces Towson University Figure Skating Team

9/20/2019

Erin Brockmeyer, Gerstell Class of 2016, utilizes her leadership training and other skills developed at Gerstell Academy in her role with the Towson University Figure Skating Team.

Alumna Attributes Army Training Success to Gerstell Academy Leadership Principles

9/6/2019

Hannah Seeley, Gerstell Academy Class of 2016, ttributes her success in college and ROTC to the lessons she learned as a student at Gerstell.

Recent Graduate Earns National Student-Athlete Scholarship from NIAAA

8/9/2019

Recent Gerstell Academy graduate, Max Friedman '19, is Selected by National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) for the Male Student-Athlete Scholarship Award for the United States.

Erika and Brandon Tan Lead by Example

4/26/2019

Erika, class of 2016, and Brandon, class of 2018, lead by example as they navigate their college years at High Point University and Villanova University.

Alumna Kimberly Lapidario Featured By Salisbury University Theater, Music, and Dance Department

4/3/2019

Kimberly brings a "sunny positivity" to the Theater, Music, and Dance Department performing in her second play of her freshman year at Salisbury University.