I wanted the chance to see how I stacked up against the other brainy kids from a much wider pool than Lakeside,” Gates said.

Ellicott City native and Gilman graduate Thomas Booker had several paths to success. He chose football — and it has paid off.

We are often led to believe that America’s leaders are largely developed in coastal enclaves, often largely hatched in elite ...

Growing up, Thomas Booker listened to NPR instead of music on the radio. He and his parents discussed geopolitical issues and ...