ADMISSIONS NEWSLETTER | OCTOBER 2024

Clubs and Activities at Loyola Blakefield


Loyola Blakefield is a home away from home for our students, where each finds his place to flourish. Our clubs and activities are that place for many Dons. 


The variety within our 60+ clubs and activities ensures that every Don has a chance to share his passion (or discover a new one), form community and friendships, improve a skill, and meet teachers outside of the classroom.


We have something for everyone! Clubs like Quiz Bowl, Robotics, and Model UN, are competitive and demand deep commitment from our Dons. Other clubs, such as Super Smash Bros., Open Studio, and Culinary Club, serve as more casual places for students to build community over a shared interest.


I have been a teacher, an administrator, and a coach at Loyola for the last 25 years. At the start of this year, I assumed a role new to me and the school—Assistant Principal of Student Life—in which I discovered the true breadth and depth of our club offerings.


Anecdotally, I found myself in some new places last year:


  • Judging a Speech & Debate tournament where I witnessed our Dons engaged and enlivened as they competed in their events;


  • Picking up a group of exhausted Cyber Science Dons and their moderators from Dulles International Airport upon their return from Thailand where they represented Loyola, Maryland, and the United States in competition;


  • Sitting with the Off-Script: Comedy/Improv moderator as the students critiqued and honed performances for their upcoming and inaugural show.


  • Planning with student leaders of our Spikeball Club in preparation for their inaugural match against Mount St. Joe. 


In these places and so many more I discovered Dons at home in their home-away-from-home engaged, connected and thriving.


See you at the upcoming Fall production of The Outsiders by the Blakefield Players!


Bob Schlichtig

Assistant Principal for Student Life 

VIEW ALL OF OUR CLUBS & ACTIVITIES HERE!


Clubs & Activities Fair


Our annual Clubs & Activities Fair provides a time and space for students to learn about how to pursue their interests and passions on campus. Last week the sun finally broke through the clouds as students displayed or demonstrated the fun things happening in their clubs after school. Some of our Dons shared what being active in these clubs means to them, and how their participation has bolstered their growth! 


Speech and Debate 

“Speech and Debate Club is one of the reasons I wanted to come to Loyola. I found a community of like-minded guys. We are being taught how to stick up for ourselves.” —Ryan ’25 

 

Best Buddies Club 

“Everybody deserves to have a friendship.” —James ’25 

“It’s always good to put a smile on someone’s face.” —Mikey ’26 


Robotics 

“It is very time consuming, but it is very fun and rewarding.” —Cole ’27  


Asian-American Pacific Islander Club 

“It creates a safe space for the Asian community.” —Adam '25


Business and Investment Club 

“I’ve been able to develop leadership skills and financial literacy.” —Oliver ’25 


Boosters Club

“Everyone wants to be a part of it!” —Tommy ’25 

Club Spotlight:

Cyber Security Club


Founded during the fall of 2012, the club focuses on providing an environment where students can learn about the vast field of cyber security. Through hands-on experience and guest speakers, students are exposed to a variety of topics and develop the ability to identify and correct common security threats on their home PCs and mobile devices. The club also participates in competitions year-round ranging from local to worldwide.

LEARN MORE HERE!

FALL PROSPECT CAMPS

Interested in one of our many sports and activities at Loyola Blakefield? Come experience them for yourself!


We offer a variety of exciting prospect camps for students to come and get a feel for life outside of the classroom at Loyola Blakefield. These camps are a great opportunity for prospective students to meet the coaching staff, while also getting a chance to check out our many campus facilities!

SIGN UP NOW!

OPEN HOUSE

We are excited to offer an Open House experience on Sunday, October 20, 2024, that will allow your family to fully explore all that Loyola Blakefield has to offer.


Our Open House showcases the quality of the academic experience at Loyola, as well as the variety of extracurricular opportunities that we have to offer. Don't miss your chance to tour our campus, meet our faculty and staff, get to know some of our Dons, and explore every facet of the student experience!

REGISTER TO ATTEND

NEXT STEPS

As you continue to explore Loyola Blakefield and discover the many reasons why our families cherish every aspect of the student experience, we invite you to visit our Admissions page on our website to plan a visit so that you can see for yourself what makes a Loyola education so special. Sign up for a small group tour, register for Open House, or start your application to register for your Don for a Day experience. No matter what the reason, we hope to see you on campus soon! 


HELPFUL LINKS:

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We can't wait to meet you!

 

Roll Dons Roll,


The Admissions Team 

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