Tri-School: Roland Park Country, Gilman, and Bryn Mawr Schools
As Bryn Mawr, Gilman and Roland Park County School seniors Sona, Paul and Lauren look toward the new school year, they share a collective energy that will inform their roles as school presidents and set the tone for the year. Elected by their respective student bodies, each brings a leadership style that captures the collaborative spirit of the tri-school community. United by the bridges that span Roland Avenue and Northern Parkway, Bryn Mawr, Gilman and Roland Park Country Schools offer a unique single-sex setting with coed opportunities. On each campus, students appreciate the benefits of single-sex education, including school-wide traditions and individual initiatives. However, the more than 200 Upper School course offerings make the tri-school community unique and provide shared experiences both inside and outside of the classroom.
For eleven years, Paul has called Gilman home. As a senior leader, he is dedicating himself to “making it the best year we’ve had at Gilman School in the last decade.” His focus is school spirit and connectivity and his inspiration is his fellow students. Paul explains, “Gilman provides every opportunity imaginable to set yourself apart as somebody who sets the standard and leads the charge in whatever they do.” For Paul, taking advantage of these opportunities is where leadership is born and what makes Gilman so special.
Lauren believes that “the best way to learn leadership is to get involved and try new things.” Having come to RPCS as a sophomore, Lauren embodies this idea. She urges, “Get involved. Reach out to people. Be the best version of yourself that you can be.” This positive outlook will inspire her role as school president. She is willing to face challenges head-on and work through whatever curveballs come her way. By that, Lauren leads by example, showing that at Roland Park, anything is possible.
Sona has similarly learned by example, calling on upperclassmen and teachers as role models. She cites her math teacher, Ms. Miyamoto, as one such role model. Sona explains, “ She’s patient and kind, but also always effectively and efficiently makes sure we understand the topics at hand.” This sort of leadership speaks to Sona who looks forward to working with the members of Bryn Mawr’s student government association. “The organization is so much more than just me at the helm,” she explains. At Bryn Mawr, the core of leadership is making sure everyone’s voice is heard. For Sona, that means “authentically and accurately representing the student body” as both a school leader and a role model.
Spirit, energy, collaboration, and involvement. These ideas define leadership for the tri-schools and underline their shared missions. Three schools with three individual but common missions to inspire leaders and create leadership opportunities beyond high school. Visit gilman.edu, brynmawrschool.org and rpcs.org for open house dates at Gilman School, Bryn Mawr School, and Roland Park Country School.
