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The two-day DeMatha Freshman Experience began today. Here's a photo gallery of the young men's first day on campus. On Tuesday, all four DeMatha classes will be here. (Thanks to Andrew Travers '11 for the photos.)
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Did you know DeMatha is one of the few private high schools to offer Mandarin? Ms. Mingming Hao's teaching explores the beauty of Chinese language, history and culture. Video
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Dr. Daniel McMahon '76, beginning his 26th year as principal, is the longest-serving principal in the Archdiocese of Washington. In the past 60 years, DeMatha has had just three men hold that position. Can you name them?
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Steven Stewart, father of Steve '94. Obituary
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- The football team had its second scrimmage today, against Warwick High School of Newport News, Va. The Stags, coming off their 25th Catholic league championship, begin regular-season play vs. No. 17 St. Joseph's Prep. The game is slated for Salesianum School in Wilmington, Del., on Saturday Aug. 30 at 8 p.m. St. Joe's opens up against No. 9 American Heritage on ESPN2 tomorrow at 6 p.m.
- We will have streaming information for opening game next week.
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Seniors Darrell Carey and Lavar Keys have been nominated for Maryland Preseason Defensive and Offensive Player of the Year, respectively. You can vote for Darrell here and Lavar here. Both players have committed to Penn State.
- The DeMatha-St. John's football game Oct. 24, 7 p.m., at the P.G. Sports & Learning Complex in Landover will be played in memory of Tim Strachan '94, who passed away last month. Stay tuned for more details.
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DeMatha, which has the top boys tennis team in the WCAC, is basking in the glow of its second league championship in three years. Here's a feature story on the program's rise under coach Mark Dalzell.
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Jahmir Young '19, who last year became the 22nd Stag to play in the NBA, will compete for a two-way spot with the Miami Heat.
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If you've been waiting to see DeMatha's 1967 basketball game against La Salle, you're in luck. We now have it online, courtesy of DM Stags TV. Noted players include late DeMatha teacher Tom Burke (La Salle) and James Brown '69. You can probably guess who won, but do you know the final score?
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Reunions for the classes of 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015 and 2020 will be Saturday Sept. 20, 3-7 p.m. at DeMatha. We're excited to welcome fellow Stags back on campus for a memorable evening. Food, beverages and a T-shirt provided. Register here.
- Our next Red & Blue Meet Up is Wed., Sept. 17 from 6-8 p.m. at Franklin's Restaurant (upstairs) in Hyattsville. We'll have more information next week.
- Dr. Joe Leginus ‘76 and DeMatha teacher Kelly Lama won a championship in the D.C. Men's Senior Baseball 60+ League.
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Robert Plant ‘03 has a new book coming out Sept. 17. Dark Matter is a collection of seven unsettling short stories where technology, morality and human nature collide. Each tale lures you in with the familiar, then twists into something dark, unexpected and unforgettable. More
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The St. John de Matha medal is presented to an alumnus each year on Dec. 17 for outstanding support of the school. Dave DiLuigi '88 will be the 2025 winner. Walt Coughlin '52, who died this year, was the first recipient in 2003. Thanks to DM Stags TV, we have video of the presentation.
Events & Miscellaneous Information:
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Kevin Bradley '96 is looking for a senior engineering major who is preparing to graduate and is interested in sales. Link
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Time to get your tickets for the 55th-annual DeMatha Crab Feast, Saturday Sept. 27 (4-7 p.m.). Sponsored by the Senior Boosters, tickets are the same price as last year: $85 in advance for adults, $70 for children under 12. Reserve your spot online now or by mailing a check to Tim Miller '80, 6008 43rd Ave., Hyattsville, MD 20781. For questions or seating preferences, contact Tim at demathacrabfeast@gmail.com.
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That is all.
Thomas Ponton '78
Executive Director of Advancement
tponton@dematha.org
240-764-2222
| Postscript from the Office of Advancement: | |
Text sent from Mark Smith '86 to Dr. Dan McMahon '76*:
I have a cool One DeMatha encounter. It involves me ('86) and Marc Wolcoff ('21). I was flying to BWI from Jacksonville (FL) to visit my mom. Marc was returning from seeing his girlfriend off at college for her master's. We were flying SW Airlines where you pick your own seats. I was later in boarding so took the first available middle seat. Marc was sitting next to me in the window seat. After introductions and learning he grew up in MD, I said you probably heard of my HS. I said DeMatha and he said, no way, me too. He is the same age as my youngest and we graduated 35 years apart. We spent the flight sharing our DM experiences and how they shaped who we are today. We enjoyed comparing DM from the 80s versus the 2020s.
I left teaching, and this coming week will mark my one-year anniversary as the safety manager at a chemical plant in FL. Marc starts the Anne Arundel County Police Academy in September. After a long career in public service in the fire service we also talked about that calling and how to prepare for a successful career. Anyway, the values and principles that shape young men is very much alive and well.
God bless and stay well.
* Lightly edited
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