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Roneagle Alumni News March 2017
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Please note the information below in preparation for our March 2017 Alumni General Membership Meeting:
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General Membership Meeting
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Charter School Conversation
At our last meeting, discussions were held to determine the Alumni Association's position on the charter school conversion of McDonogh 35 along with the other remaining traditional schools (McMain High School, Bethune, Franklin, and Jackson Elementaries) as a network cluster. In the Fall of 2015, the Alumni Association presented a "Transition Plan" to Supt. Henderson Lewis. Its purpose is to share our concerns and solutions to support our alma mater and world-renowned legacy. Many of our proposed recommendations have taken place:
- Removal of the 7th and 8th grade programs so the focus of the school is 9th - 12th grades
- Lower the pupil/teacher classroom ratios
- Institution of a JROTC and dual enrollment programs
- Regular scheduled meetings with the Supt. and his staff with the McD35 Alumni Association
Although much has been accomplished, there is still much to do. Our mission is to preserve the reputation and character of McDonogh 35 as an institution of academic excellence and cultural pride. We will continue to support McDonogh 35, and will remain engaged with the Charter conversation. Furthermore, Dr. Henderson Lewis is having a meeting immediately after our General Meeting on Thursday. Click here for invitation.
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Preparation for LEAP and EOC
State Accountability Testing will begin in early April 2017. Last year, the Alumni Association assisted the school with LEAP (Louisiana Education Assessment Program) and EOC (End of Course Testing) preparations. We are scheduled to meet with the administration to learn what the current testing assistance plans are and how we can help. With the support of the Alumni Association, the school improved nearly 7 performance points on their 2016 School Performance Score (SPS).
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We can only be successful as our membership participates in activities that promote our organization goal of
"Giving Back and Paying Forward"
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Please consider joining one of the listed committees:
Membership
Development/Fundraising
Marketing
Scholarship
School Relations
Centennial (Ad hoc)
Financial Review (Ad hoc)
Click here
to see the descriptions and the duties of the committees
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Many families in New Orleans were impacted by the tornadoes on February 7th. The Dallas Alumni Association and the Class of 1989 went into action collecting funds to help McDonogh 35 students affected. The Dallas Chapter collected $775 and the Class of 1989 collected $1500.89. Thanks Dr. Rodrick Points, '89 (President of Dallas Chapter) for leading these efforts.
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The Roneagle Marching Units performed in multiple parades during the 2017 Carnival Season. The marching units carried on the McDonogh 35 Legacy providing an amazing show for parade goers.
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The Centennial Celebration Committee is planning monthly activities for McDonogh 35 100th year celebration. Fund raisers and other activities are ongoing. For more information or to participate on this committee please email mcdonogh35alumniassociation@yahoo.com. Tentative events are listed below:
August 12, 2017
: Ecumenical Service
August 14, 2017
: Welcome Back to School Rally @
7:00AM
September 2017: Annual Membership Drive & Class Tailgate
October 2017: Centennial Homecoming Week
November 2017: Celebrating the Fine Arts
December 29, 2017
: Centennial Winter Social
January 2018: 100 Hours of Community Involvement
February 2018: Mardi Gras Tailgaters Supporting the Marching Units & Black History
March 2018: Centennial Scholarship Walk/Run
April 2018: The Nest Fest
May 26, 2018
: Centennial Maroon & Gold Scholarship Gala
The Alumni Association looks forward to seeing all alumni participate in this festive sequence of events. Please keep track of these events by visiting
www.mcdonogh35alumniassociation.org
and following us on
and school media outlets.
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Thanks to all that have ordered commemorative bricks for Phase I of the Walkway of Memories. If you missed the deadline, you still have time to order commemorative bricks for Phase II. The deadline for Phase II is
June 30, 2017
. The commemorative bricks will be installed in the school courtyard. Bricks cost $135 each and should include your name and graduating year. There is a 3-line maximum with 21 characters per line. You can order your brick online at mcdonogh35alumniassociation.org. You can mail a check payable to McDonogh 35 Alumni Association for $135.00. Please
click here
for the form. Complete the form and mail it along with your check. Include "brick" in memo section along with a note of what you want on your brick. The brick project is to raise funds for scholarships as well as to provide resources for academic and operational improvements.
The mailing address is:
McDonogh 35 Alumni Association
P. O. Box 50306
New Orleans, LA 70150-0306
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Roneagle in the Spotlight
Dr. Danette O'Neal (Class of 1978), Author-MONEY MATTERS 101, Kidpreneur 101 and Importance del Dinero 101, LEED educator, HGTV alumna, entrepreneur, and trainer is the Broker/Owner of Danette O'Neal Realtors (DOR) with offices in the Greater New Orleans and Atlanta Metro areas.
Dr. O'Neal specializes in residential and commercial sales, property management and spiritual architecture. With more than 26 years in real estate, she regularly lends her expertise to nonprofit organizations to expand their missions. In 2009 she founded DOR Referral and Asset Management, a micro-business firm that specializes in financial fitness course development, entrepreneurial training, and consulting for organizational leadership and sustainability. Her focus is on supporting organizations to grow through engaging their people with executive and business coaching, strategic planning and the facilitation of a range of leadership development programs. She holds a PhD in Public Policy and Administration, a Master's in Public Administration both from Walden University, and a M.A. in Community Economic Development from Southern New Hampshire University. She is a Professor and SME for Strayer and Realtor University in the Schools of Business, Real Estate, and Public Administration. Dr. O'Neal is serving nationally on State and Local Issues, Professional Development Committees for the National Association of Realtors. She volunteers as an interpreter for the deaf and is a leader in the Full Gospel Baptist Church International Hearing Impaired Ministry more than 28 years.
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RENEW YOUR DUES
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The Association's Fiscal Year is from October 1- September 30. You may now pay your 2016-17 Alumni Dues via PayPal. Yearly Membership dues are $35 and Lifetime Membership dues are $350. Lifetime Membership dues may also be paid in five $70 installment payments. Also when you pay please put your graduating year in the comment section (and, if you are paying with your business account, your first & last name as well). Please pay by clicking on the appropriate PayPal button below.
Annual Dues - $35.00 
(includes Alumni Lapel Pin)
Lifetime Membership - $350.00
(includes Alumni Lapel Pin and Lifetime Membership Card)
Lifetime Installment Payments- Five $70.00 payments
(includes Alumni Lapel Pin and Lifetime Membership Card)
*Pins can be picked up at General Meetings in New Orleans, Dallas, or DC. Lifetime Membership cards will be mailed to the address on file within 30 days.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS MUST BE PAID IN THE SAME FISCAL YEAR. IF INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS ARE NOT RECEIVED BY SEPT. 30, 2017, THE PAYMENTS MADE, LESS 16-17, DUES WILL BE REALLOCATED TO SCHOLARSHIPS.
Membership/ Dues Renewal Applications can also be submitted via email by
McDonogh 35 Alumni Association
P.O. Box 50306
New Orleans, LA 70150-0306
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Getting Involved
As always, we look forward to seeing you at our meeting on Thursday, March 9, 2017. Remember that the work we do allows those that come after us to receive what those that went before us did on our behalf!
See you at the meeting!
The Alumni Association
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