SPRING 2023

MCDONOGH ANNOUNCES THE LEGACY CAMPAIGN

The public launch of the largest capital campaign in the school’s history—The Legacy Campaign—was announced by President of the Board of Trustees Rob Young '86 and Head of School Dave Farace '87 in late April. This $90 million fundraising initiative, which included the construction of the Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Middle School, will advance the school’s distinctive educational experience far into the future. The effort will also support the school's continued investment in faculty and programs by increasing the endowment and growing the McDonogh Fund. The participation of the entire McDonogh community is essential to reach our goal. Learn more on the Legacy Campaign website and through the campaign video.

The best way to participate in the Legacy Campaign is by supporting the McDonogh Fund. You can make your giftat mcdonogh.org/give or Venmo @mcdonoghfund before June 30, the end of the school's fiscal year. Thank you for making an impact on McDonogh's people and programs.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Memorial Day Service

Thursday, May 25 at 9:00 a.m.

Memorial Court

Cardboard Boat Race

Friday, May 26 at 1:15 p.m. 

McDonogh Pond 

The Stewart Senior Honors Recital 

Friday, June 2 at 7:00 p.m. 

Ceres M. Horn Theatre

Orioles Outing at Camden Yards

Thursday, June 15 at 12:00 p.m.

RSVP to Conor Johnston

McDonogh Reception in Denver

Thursday, June 22 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Clayton Hotel & Members Club

RSVP

McDonogh Reception in The Hamptons

Thursday, August 17 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

The Home of Hope and David Rothschild ’82

Invitation to follow.

Second Annual On-Campus Retiree Lunch

Friday, September 15 at 12:00 p.m.

Roots Farm

Invitation to follow.

Dedication Day

Friday, October 13 at 9:00 a.m. 

Childs Memorial Terrace

Home Again, An Original Arts Production

Thursday, November 2 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

Ceres M. Horn Theatre

150th Anniversary Gala

Friday, November 3 from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m.

Paterakis Dining Hall, St. John Student Center

Invitation to follow.

107th McDonogh vs. Gilman Football Game

Saturday, November 4 at 2:00 p.m.

McDonogh Stadium

150TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION NOVEMBER 2-4!

McDonogh will commemorate its 150th anniversary during the 2023-2024 school year, and the entire community is invited to help us celebrate this significant milestone. The festivities kick off on Thursday, November 2 with an original arts production. The following evening, enjoy dinner and dancing at an elegant gala. The fun will continue on Saturday, November 4 at the 107th McDonogh vs. Gilman football game. Learn more at mcdonogh150.org, and please save the date for this once-in-a-lifetime event!

ENDOWED CHAIRS AWARDED

The most prestigious honor a McDonogh educator can earn is an endowed chair. At the annual winter faculty/staff meeting on March 1, two deserving members of the community were celebrated for their teaching and commitment to the school. Following McDonogh’s traditional format, Head of School Dave Farace ‘87 described the qualities of each recipient without sharing their names, keeping the audience in suspense for as long as possible. Learn more.

RETIREES ENJOY REUNION WEEKEND

Reunion Weekend 2023 was filled with festive events that appealed to retirees and alumni alike. Despite the sometimes soggy weather, more than 500 alumni, retired employees, and guests came to McDonogh on Friday and Saturday, April 28 and 29, eager to catch up with old friends and acquaintances and learn what’s new on campus. Learn more and see the photos.

SHARE YOUR MEMORIES ABOUT MCDONOGH

As we prepare to celebrate McDonogh's 150th anniversary during the 2023-2024 school year, we invite you to share your reflections and memories of McDonogh.

Submissions will be compiled and displayed within a commemorative anniversary website with the hopes of uniting all members of the McDonogh community through shared experiences.

WISH THE 2023 RETIREES WELL

Throughout their McDonogh careers, the following individuals have made an impact on countless students and employees in meaningful ways, both large and small, and will be retiring at the end of the year: Ceil Ciampa, Karen Janiga, Oslo Johnson, and Nick Koshar.

If you would like to welcome Karen, Oslo, or Nick “to the club” or wish them well in their retirement, please share your sentiments by Friday, June 9. The messages will be compiled and shared with each retiree. You can also read the tributes and see the photos from the Head of School Day ceremony where they were honored.

JOIN US FOR AN ORIOLES OUTING

Your classroom days may be over, but you can still ceremoniously celebrate the end of school with some fun! Join fellow retirees for an afternoon at Oriole Park on Thursday, June 15. A minibus will take attendees from McDonogh’s campus to Camden Yards to watch the Orioles take on the Toronto Blue Jays. RSVP to Conor Johnston at cjohnston@mcdonogh.org.

NEWS AND PHOTOS FROM CAMPUS

To read more about the the boys athletics championship wins, the girls athletics championship wins, the Greatest Good McDonogh Showcase, the Senior Art Capstone Exhibit, and many other happenings on campus, please visit the McDonogh Media Hub. You can also follow McDonogh on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

A RECAP OF MCDONOGH VOICES SEASON II  

In conjunction with the school’s approaching 150th-anniversary celebration, McDonogh Voices explored the alumni experience by decade. Three webinar sessions during the 2022-2023 school year focused on the 1950s through the 1980s. Learn more and view the recordings.

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