Memorial Day Service
Thursday, May 26 at 9:00 a.m. | Memorial Court
Commencement
Friday, June 10 at 10:00 a.m. | Childs Memorial Terrace
Tuesday, June 28 at 7:00 p.m. | Hotel Commonwealth
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MEMORIAL TO THOSE ENSLAVED AND FREED |
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On April 19, students, faculty, staff, trustees, and guests attended a dedication of The Memorial to Those Enslaved and Freed. The Memorial, created by accomplished artist and retired faculty member Oletha DeVane, was erected to honor the enslaved people whose forced labor contributed to the wealth that was the basis of the School’s founding. African drumming, a wreath-laying, a libation ritual, a reading of names of the enslaved inscribed on the memorial walls, and remarks by the artist helped mark this significant moment in McDonogh’s history. Learn more.
During Reunion Weekend, there was a special dedication for alumni, retired employees, and guests of the artist. After the ceremony, attendees filled the Klein Lyceum for the premiere of a documentary on the creation of the Memorial produced by Emmy Award-winning journalist, filmmaker, and writer Robin Hamilton ’91. Watch the documentary.
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NEW FUNDS ANNOUNCED, FACULTY CHAIRS AWARDED |
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During the annual Winter Faculty and Staff meeting on March 3, Head of School Dave Farace ’87 announced the creation of a new science fund and a new faculty chair. In addition to awarding the first recipient of the new chair, he also had the honor of presenting the Louis E. “Doc” Lamborn Master Teaching Chair. Learn more.
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COMMUNITY CELEBRATES SCHOLARSHIP |
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On April 10, more than 250 students, mentors, donors, Living Legacy Society members, trustees, faculty, staff, and special guests gathered to recognize one of McDonogh’s most important and enduring traditions. Head of School Dave Farace ’87, a former scholarship student himself, spoke about the significance of McDonogh’s Scholarship Program and featured speakers Tom Dance ’66 and Niles Riding ’22 reflected on their experiences and the impact of a McDonogh education. Learn more and view the remarks from Tom Dance and Niles Riding.
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A RECAP OF REUNION WEEKEND |
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After one canceled Reunion Weekend and one virtual Reunion Weekend, alumni and retired employees were back on campus April 29-May 1 to enjoy three days of fun. The festivities included a mix of traditional activities like campus tours, a cocktail party, the Crab Feast and Family Picnic, and class parties as well as unique events like the McDonogh Voices dance performance, the alumni dedication of The Memorial to Those Enslaved and Freed, and the premiere of a film documenting the creation of the memorial. See the photos and learn more.
Friday evening also included a joint Young Alumni Award and Distinguished Service Award (DSA) ceremony honoring young alumni Kai Cunningham ’12, Brielle Smoot Ferguson ’07, and Lisa Tostanoski ’08 and DSA recipients Erika Seth Davies ’94, Noreen Lidston, and Butch Maisel III ’72. Watch the ceremony.
Save April 28-30, 2023, for next year’s Reunion Weekend!
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MCDONOGH VOICES FINISHES FIRST YEAR |
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The inaugural year of this stimulating discussion series designed to give stories about the School’s past a greater voice in McDonogh’s present and future focused on our understanding of history. After three community conversations and an art exhibit in Tuttle Art Gallery, the series concluded on April 29 with an inspiring dance performance. Nile Russell ’00, Naana Badu ’00, Jenn Ford ’00, and current students performed a piece that highlighted the dichotomy and complexity of McDonogh (the person and the School), the importance of creating greatness in difficult times, and a forward vision of the McDonogh community’s future. Watch the performance and learn more about McDonogh Voices.
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HEAD OF SCHOOL DAY CELEBRATES FACULTY
Share your well wishes with the 2022 Retirees
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On April 29, students, faculty, staff, and guests gathered in the Rollins-Luetkemeyer Athletic Center for the Head of School ceremony which honors faculty and staff for 25 years of service to McDonogh, employees who are retiring, and upper schoolers who earned academic awards. Between the recognition and awards, the school community enjoyed musical selections by ensembles from each division.
Congratulations to 25-year employees Linda PioRoda and Patricia Tasher; and best wishes to retirees Donald Clifford, Joan Dankert (deceased, not pictured), Mike Eller, Chet Janiga, Ilona Kessell, Bob Mahon, Nancy McFadden, Philip Olsen, Donna Pearre (not pictured), Tom Pearre (not pictured), Al Poklemba, JB Rothen, and Jewel Xie.
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GREATEST GOOD MCDONOGH SHOWCASE |
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Goodness was overflowing during the inaugural Greatest Good McDonogh Showcase and Reception on May 17 as student-philanthropists from all three divisions enthusiastically took the stage of Horn Theatre to share their efforts to help others in the local community. In his opening remarks, Head of School Dave Farace '87 said, “I believe Greatest Good McDonogh is one of the most important programs ever to be created at our school. In a time when there are so many challenges in our world, our students remind us that we have the power to use our intellect, our talents, and our passion for good!” Learn more.
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GOLF OUTING POSTPONED TO OCTOBER 10 |
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The 46th Annual McDonogh Classic was postponed due to forecasted severe weather. The rescheduled date is Monday, October 10 at Hayfields Country Club. If you weren’t able to join us in May but want to participate in October, please keep an eye out for more information to be emailed this summer. Many thanks to our sponsors who are supporting this event. For a list of sponsors and other event details, click here. |
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PERUSE THE RETIRED EMPLOYEE WEBSITE
We have added a "Kudos" page to the retired employee section of McDonogh's website, and we hope you will help fill it with your news and accomplishments. You can also read 11 years of retiree tributes, see upcoming events, and update your contact information.
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JOIN THE AROUND THE NEST MAILING LIST |
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After a six-year wait, the Eagles won the 2022 A Conference title defeating St. Mary's 14-8! Would you like to receive game scores, livestream links, and other athletics updates like this from Mickey Deegan? To help disseminate this information, we have set up a distribution list for those who are interested. Simply send an email to David Fulton-Howard '04, Technical Support Manager, at difultonhoward@mcdonogh.org indicating the email address where you would like to receive these notifications. Go Eagles!
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NEWS & PHOTOS FROM SCHOOL
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