A BEAUTIFUL FALL FOUNDER'S DAY
Our timeless Founder's Day tradition paid tribute to John McDonogh and
40 members of the McDonogh Family
who passed away since last year's ceremony. As each name was read by Alumni Association President Jason Schwartzberg ’99, a bell tolled in Tagart Memorial Chapel and Alumni Association Vice President Josh Thomas ’06 and Director of Alumni Relations Beth Sauer Hopkins ’02 placed a flower at the base of the monument.
Schwartzberg said, “In each of their lives, they provided us with examples of excellence, integrity, and honor. Their lives and contributions enriched the McDonogh community and for that, we are grateful.”
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UPCOMING ALUMNI EVENTS
October 14 at 6:00 p.m.
The Dearborn, Rialto Room
November 1 at 7:00 p.m.
Rosenberg Campus Green
The 104th Annual McDonogh-Gilman Football Game
November 2 at
2:00 p.m. for pre-game festivities; kickoff is at 3:00 p.m.
McDonogh Community Tent and John McDonogh Stadium
November 16 at 9:30 a.m.
Roots Farm
Sankofa Club and Black Alumni Dinner
December 4 at
6:00 p.m.
Mullan Board Room
Orange & Black Holiday Luncheon
December 12 at 12:30 p.m.
Aarsand 1873 Room
McDonogh Reception in Atlanta
January 13
More Information to Come!
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JOIN US FOR A WEEKEND OF FUN
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Friday, November 1
Ticket sales for
EagleFest
are soaring! This first annual homecoming event for parents, alumni, grandparents, faculty, staff, and friends of McDonogh (adults 21+) will take place under a tent on the Rosenberg Campus Green on Friday, November 1 from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. Enjoy dinner, dancing, drinks, raffles, and more. Tickets are $75 per person and may be purchased
here
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Saturday, November 2
Don't miss the 104th Annual
McDonogh-Gilman Football Game
on Saturday, November 2. Visit the McDonogh Community Tent starting at 2:00 p.m. for pre-game festivities as well as some of Baltimore’s best food trucks. Then, join fellow fans in John McDonogh Stadium to cheer on our Eagles! Kickoff is at 3:00 p.m. Can't make the game? Watch it
live!
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THANKSGIVING EVENTS FOR ALUMNI
Young Alumni Thanksgiving Eve Happy Hour (f
or the Classes of 2004-2016)
November 27 at 8:00 p.m.
The Charles
Young Alumni Thanksgiving Day Breakfast (f
or the Classes of 2016-2020)
November 27 at 10:00 a.m.
Paterakis Hall
Alumnae Soccer Game and Breakfast
November 29 at 10:00 a.m.
Lamborn Rd. Soccer Field
Alumni Boys Lacrosse Game and Lunch
November 29 at 10:00 a.m.
Dixon Turf Field
Registration for all events will open in the coming weeks!
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ALUMNI BOOK LAUNCH PLANNED AT MCDONOGH
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The publication launch celebration for
In Search of HEROES
, a new children’s book by Mark and Sheldon Gruber-Lebowitz, will be held at McDonogh on Saturday, October 12 from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. in the Mullan Board Room of the Edward St. John Student Center. This delightful story, written by Mark Gruber-Lebowitz '75, is sure to be a read-aloud favorite and will charm and challenge independent young readers.
In Search of HEROES
helps children understand that real, honest-to-goodness heroes are all around, every day...and that they look a lot like them!
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Debbie Phelps, Executive Director of the Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools and mother of Olympic swimming champion Michael Phelps, will give the premier public reading. Fifty percent of the book sale profits will benefit the Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools. Attendees of all ages are encouraged to dress up as a personal hero!
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Mark your calendar for McDonogh's Reunion Weekend, April 23-26, 2020. All alumni are invited to campus to reconnect with fellow classmates and create more McDonogh memories. On the evening of Saturday, April 25, celebrations will be held for reunion year classes ending in 0 and 5. More information will be posted on the
website
soon.
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BID FAREWELL TO FINNEY
Excitement is Building for our New Middle School!
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Thanks to the generosity of many in the McDonogh community, our Philanthropy Team is close to securing the funds needed to begin building a new Middle School. In order to move forward with construction as soon as the “magic number” is reached, we have started the demolition of Finney Building. Once we have raised the funds, it is estimated that the building will take approximately 18 months to complete.
If you have a fond memory to share about Finney Building or your Middle School experience, please submit it
here
. We plan to post submitted messages to the alumni section of our website. Also, you can watch a livestream of the demolition and future construction
here
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LAST CALL FOR ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME NOMINATIONS
The purpose of McDonogh's Athletic Hall of Fame is to pay tribute to individuals who have contributed to the life of McDonogh athletics by achieving outstanding athletic records and demonstrating the ideal values of a McDonogh athlete: dedication, perseverance, positive attitude, leadership, and teamwork. The Hall of Fame also recognizes McDonogh coaches or members of the athletic department who meet the same qualifications and whose work in athletics has made a positive impact on the life of McDonogh's student athletes.
Awards are given biennially during Reunion Weekend.
Nominations
are due by Friday, October 11, 2019.
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JOIN US FOR AN ALUMNI DAY OF SERVICE
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The Alumni Association is guided by a line in Eustace Glascock's poem,
The McDonogh Uniform,
which says, "We Give Something More Than We Take." On the morning of Saturday, November 16, we will be doing our part by volunteering with members of the McDonogh community to put Roots Farm to bed for the winter. A light breakfast, drinks, and snacks will be provided by the Alum
ni Association. RSVP for this family-friendly event
here
.
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YOUNG ALUMNI & DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARDS
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Nominations for both the Young Alumni Award and the Distinguished Service Award must be submitted by Friday, December 6, 2019. Recipients will be honored at ceremonies during Reunion Weekend. Information about the awards and nomination forms can be found
here
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MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE FOR VIETNAM ERA VETERANS
The McDonogh Memorial Day Service is a treasured tradition that honors alumni who gave their lives for our country. Each year, we invite alumni who are serving or who have served in the armed forces to join McDonogh students, faculty, and staff for this meaningful event. This year, as part of our service, we extend a special invitation to alumni veterans who served during the Vietnam Era to join us as we reflect and honor their service. The annual Memorial Day Service will take place on Thursday, May 21, 2020, at 9:00 a.m.
If you would like to receive more information about this event, please contact Beth Sauer Hopkins '02, Director of Alumni Relations, at
bhopkins@mcdonogh.org
or 443-544-7057.
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INTRODUCING THE BLACK ALUMNI COMMITTEE
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Last winter, after a thoughtful planning process that included discussions with school leaders and representatives of the Board of Trustees and the Alumni Association, the Alumni Board voted to amend its bylaws to establish the Black Alumni Committee. The committee exists to encourage and sustain black alumni participation in McDonogh School life. If you are interested in learning more about the committee and its work, please email
black-alumni@mcdonogh.org
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New job? Exciting travels? Got married? Had a baby? Made a major life move or change? Gathered with fellow alumni around the world? We would love to share your news and photos in the Class Notes section of the Winter 2020
McDonogh Magazine
.
If you have an update or photo to share, please submit
online
by Sunday, December 1. Photos will be published based on quality and available space. Please be sure to identify everyone pictured. Digital images are preferred and should be at least 2 megapixels (1600 x 1200 pixels).
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HELP COMPLETE OUR ARCHIVES COLLECTION
McDonogh School Archives & Special Collections is working to build its collection and needs your help locating various issues of official McDonogh School publications. If you have copies of the items listed below and would like to donate them to the archives, please contact Chris Ameduri, Archivist & Special Collections Conservator, at
cameduri@mcdonogh.org
or 443-544-7045.
McDonogh Student Handbooks: 1920s–1960s, 1980-81, and 1991-94
McDonogh Student Directories: all issues prior to 1978
McDonogh School Catalogs: 1941, 1946-47, 1950-51, 1953-55, 1960, 1992-96, and 2001-18. (Also missing earlier ones. Please contact the Archives for more information.)
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