JANUARY 2020
SANKOFA CLUB & BLACK ALUMNI NETWORKING EVENT
McDonogh's Sankofa Club and the Black Alumni Committee co-hosted an evening of networking for black students and alumni on December 4. Nearly 40 attendees, including current students, alumni, faculty, staff, guests, and parents enjoyed dinner and great conversation. Alumni learned ways in which they can support the Sankofa Club’s mission and work, while students networked with the McDonogh community. Darrielle Alston ’20 and Erika Seth Davies ’94 moderated an informative discussion with a multi-generational panel that spanned roughly 30 years. Panelists included Jamie Haines ’98, Akeem Myers ’15, and President of the Board of Trustees Rob Young ’86.

ORANGE & BLACK HOLIDAY LUNCHEON
Alumni and Guests Enjoy a Festive Afternoon
The Aarsand 1873 Room was filled with joy on Thursday, December 12 as alumni from the Classes of 1948 to 2003 and their guests gathered for the annual Orange & Black Holiday Luncheon. More than 70 attendees reminisced with each other before Head of School Dave Farace '87 delivered a warm welcome and Bridget Collins, The Charles W. Britton Director of Character and Service, led a pre-meal blessing. The Lower School Choir, the Gentleman Songsters, and the Women of Note entertained the crowd with a joyous selection of songs, and guests left feeling all the more festive.

ALUM PARTNERS ON GREATEST GOOD MCDONOGH
On December 12, McDonogh announced Greatest Good McDonogh, a signature program that will prepare students in prekindergarten through 12th grade to create positive, sustainable change in the world. Inspired by the Do Good Institute at the University of Maryland and aligned with McDonogh’s LifeReady Academic Plan, Greatest Good McDonogh is designed to foster philanthropic and social innovation abilities in students, empowering them to make a difference in communities locally and globally through real-life applications. The Rothschild Foundations, which are dedicated to supporting educational initiatives that inspire philanthropic and social engagement, have committed financial resources to launch Greatest Good McDonogh. David Rothschild ’82, Director of The Rothschild Foundations and a member of McDonogh’s Board of Trustees, says, “The world desperately needs more leaders who are socially connected and philanthropically inclined. We are ardent supporters of the Do Good Institute, and we are ecstatic to be partnering with McDonogh School.” The new program will launch in September 2020.

ALUMNI SUPPORT ALL-SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROJECT
McDonogh’s 29th annual Holiday Project wrapped up on Wednesday, December 18 with the delivery of toys, books, clothes, and Giant Food gift cards for 142 families in need, including 434 children. On behalf of the entire McDonogh alumni community, the Alumni Board donated presents and gift cards to two of these families, including six children and their parents.
UPCOMING ALUMNI EVENTS

McDonogh Reception in Atlanta Register Now
January 13 at 7:00 p.m.
Hosted by Martha Parr Ille '89 and Jean-François Ille

McDonogh Reception and Basketball Game in College Park Register Now
February 4 at 5:00 p.m.
The Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center

McDonogh Reception in Washington, D.C. Register Now
February 19 at 7:00 p.m.
The Army and Navy Club

McDonogh Reception in Boston Register Now
March 9 at 6:30 p.m.
The Hawthorne

McDonogh Reception in New York Register Now
March 10 at 6:30 p.m.
Hosted by David ' 82 and Hope Rothschild

April 23-26
More information below

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JOIN US FOR REUNION WEEKEND
Thursday, April 23
  • Varsity Girls Softball vs. Catonsville High School
  • JV Boys Baseball vs. John Carroll School
  • Athletic Hall of Fame Ceremony

Friday, April 24
  • Alumni Breakfast (Classes of 1970 and earlier)
  • Memorial Service
  • State of the School Luncheon
  • Student SEED Project Presentations
  • Cavalry and Riding Event
  • Campus Tour
  • Varsity Boys Lacrosse vs. Archbishop Spalding
  • Varsity Boys Baseball vs. Gerstell Academy
  • Girls Lacrosse vs. Notre Dame Prep
  • Young Alumni Award Ceremony
  • Alumni Cocktail Party
Saturday, April 25
  • Distinguished Service Awards Ceremony and Breakfast
  • Campus Tour
  • Crab Feast and Family Picnic
  • Individual Parties for Reunion Classes (Graduation years ending in 0 or 5)

Sunday, April 26
  • Gospel Choir Concert

For more details, class specific information, and the most up-to-date schedule, visit www.mcdonogh.org/reunion .


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MCDONOGH CONNECT
Alumni Network Updates
McDonogh is weeks away from launching a new and improved alumni network that combines our student mentoring, internship, and career program with an updated alumni networking platform to create one robust network. The all new McDonogh Connect will be a valuable career resource that helps alumni and students easily connect with others within the same industry or area. The new website and mobile app will allow you to:

  • Keep current with an interactive, personalized feed
  • Search fellow alumni by name, industry, year, and other filters
  • Post or view job opportunities and internships
  • Offer mentoring services to current students

Stay tuned for an announcement when the platform is live! Questions? Contact [email protected].
HONORARY ALUMNA PUBLISHES BOOK

Retired Archivist and Honorary Alumna Frayda Salkin recently published a memoir titled  How I Lost 200 Pounds in One Day and Lived to Tell About It . In the book, Frayda shares her story of survival after suddenly finding herself single after 30 years of marriage. As one Amazon review says, "Frayda Salkin writes a captivating memoir of her personal voyage to celebrate life after her divorce." Read a synopsis and take a sneak peak of the first chapter (where she talks about working at McDonogh)  here .
FINNEY BUILDING BRICKS AVAILABLE FOR ALUMNI
Claim a Piece of McDonogh's History
During a groundbreaking ceremony in November, students, donors, and members of the McDonogh community bid a formal farewell to Finney Building and learned that the new building will be called the Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Middle School. The new Middle School will amplify McDonogh's powerful commitment to teaching and learning through community, collaboration, and creativity.

The Senior Quad in front of the Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Middle School will be refurbished and named the Finney Senior Quad as a tribute to Dr. John M. T. Finney, a longtime member and president of McDonogh's Board of Trustees.

Bricks from the 1930's-era Finney Building are available to alumni and members of the McDonogh community who wish to preserve a piece of history. Shipping is not available, bricks must be picked up from campus. Please complete this form to claim your brick! Questions? Please contact [email protected] or 443-544-7058.
CAVALRY COMMEMORATIVE CAPS AVAILABLE NOW
Everyone who attended McDonogh until 1971 was included in the Corps of Cadets, but only a select few were in the cavalry. Thanks to a generous donor, alumni cavalry troopers can now distinguish themselves and demonstrate their pride with a specially-designed cap. 
 
Caps have already been distributed to many troopers. If you are an alumni cavalry trooper and have not received one, please contact Chris White at [email protected] or 240-475-7540 to arrange receipt. Caps will be distributed by mail or by hand by individual trooper alumni, and will also be available during the Reunion Weekend Crab Feast and Family Picnic on April 25.
SERVICE TO HONOR VIETNAM WAR VETERANS
Memorial Day Service to be Held on Thursday, May 21

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 War 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 complete this form .
SHARE YOUR NEWS
Do you have something of interest to share with the McDonogh community? Did you get married? Have a baby? Change jobs? Make a major life move or change? Gather with fellow alumni around the world? If so, we would love to include your news and photos in the Class Notes section of the Summer 2020 McDonogh Magazine!  

Please submit all news and pictures   online by May 15. 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).
NEWS & PHOTOS
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