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NEW CAPITAL CAMPAIGN ANNOUNCED
 On November 14, 2010, Board of Trustees President Mike Falcone '79 announced the launch of a $75 million capital campaign named "McDonogh Forever." The campaign, which is the largest undertaken by an independent school in Maryland, will fund priority construction projects in the Campus Master Plan, including the Edward St. John Student Center, the Naylor Building (Upper School science, technology, engineering and math), an efficient energy plant to serve the entire campus, a new campus green space, parking areas, new fields, and traffic access. It will also support The McDonogh Fund and endowment.
McDonogh is grateful for the generous lead gifts already received from Edward St. John, Irvin S. Naylor '54 and family, Henry A. Rosenberg, Jr. '48, and a stunning $30 million matching gift from the Rollins-Luetkemeyer Foundation. Said R-L Foundation President Jack Luetkemeyer, "This gift is intended to help McDonogh honor its teachers and students with facilities as good as they are."
We encourage you to follow the school's progress on the website. A special section for "McDonogh Forever" will go live in the next few weeks. |
ALUMNI REUNION WEEKEND
Friday, April 29 and Saturday, April 30
The spring will be here before we know it, so make plans now to return to campus for Reunion Weekend on April 29 and 30. Some of Friday's on-campus events include Then and Now, an opportunity for alumni and McDonogh's third graders to compare their school experiences; Lunch with the Headmaster; Upper School classroom visits; campus bus and walking tours; athletic events; a memorial service; and a cocktail party under a tent in the quad.
On Saturday, join us for various alumni games; a campus bus tour; the brick patio dedication and cavalry reunion at the barn; and a family crab feast and picnic. Classes that are celebrating milestone reunions will attend individual class parties off-campus Saturday evening.
Look for your brochure, including a full weekend schedule, reservation form, and hotel information, in the mail in March. If you have questions, please email Jen Corrigan, associate head of advancement for alumni relations, at [email protected]. |
THE EAGLE'S NEST BRICK PATIO AND CAVALRY REUNION
 Upon completion of the Eagle's Nest, McDonogh's new state-of-the-art indoor riding facility, the idea was conceived to build an outdoor brick patio, adjacent to the ring, where students, spectators, and competitors can congregate. The Hall of Fame Patio will honor McDonogh's riders and horses from the early days of the cavalry, as well as riding alumni and McDonogh's current riding students.
If you're interested in purchasing a brick for the patio,
download the order form and mail it, along with a check made payable to McDonogh School, by February 1, 2011.
A dedication ceremony for the patio and a reunion for all cavalry members will be held during Reunion Weekend 2011 on Saturday, April 30 at 11 a.m. at the barn.
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OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS
New York Luncheon and Happy Hour, February 24
Join Headmaster Charlie Britton and veteran faculty members for lunch at the New York Athletic Club (12 p.m.) and then again for happy hour at the World Bar (7-9 p.m.). If you live or work in the NYC area, look for your invitation in the mail in the next few weeks.
Baltimore Alumni Luncheon, March 9
Alumni of all ages are invited to lunch at Linwoods in Owings Mills. The cost is $30. Look for an e-vite shortly.
Baltimore Young Alumni Happy Hour, April 14
Classes of 1991-2006: Plan to join us at Langermann's in Canton from 6:30-8:30 p.m. for a free happy hour! E-vite to follow.
View all 2010-2011 alumni events.
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AEC NOMINATIONS DUE APRIL 1
If you or someone you know would like to become more involved with McDonogh, consider serving on the Alumni Executive Council (AEC). The AEC is accepting nominations for directors for the 2011-2012 school year.
The AEC meets five times a year. Its purpose is to promote loyalty, interest, and support among alumni of all ages. Please contact Jen Corrigan at [email protected] or 410-581-4772 by April 1 to nominate! |
DSA AND HALL OF FAME NOMINATIONS
Deadline is April 1 
Do you know someone in the McDonogh family who has provided outstanding service to the school? If so, he or she may be eligible for the McDonogh Alumni Distinguished Service Award, given in November 2011. The deadline for submitting names is Friday, April 1, 2011.
Read more about the DSA Award.
View a list of past DSA inductees.
McDonogh is also in the process of seeking nominations for its next Athletic Hall of Fame induction in November 2011. The deadline for submitting names is Friday, April 1, 2011.
Read more about the Athletic Hall of Fame.
View a list of Hall of Fame inductees. |
ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS
Varsity Winter Records as of January 11, 2011
Boys Basketball: 11-5
Girls Basketball: 11-4
Co-ed Squash: 6-1
Boys Swimming: 3-1
Girls Swimming: 5-1
Boys Track: 3-0
Girls Track: 5-0
Boys Wrestling: 9-0
See all athletic scores and schedules for the year.
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WHAT'S UP?
Share Your News in the Spring Magazine
If you have class news, wedding, or birth announcements for the spring issue of McDonogh magazine, please email the information to Lynn McKain, editor, at [email protected] by Friday, January 21. Please tell us if you have earned an academic degree recently, added to your family, retired, won an award, published an article or book, taken a new job, relocated, or achieved a milestone.
If you are submitting a baby announcement, please include the parents' full names, baby's name, and date of birth. For a marriage announcement, please include full names and wedding date.
Digital photos are welcome. Picture file sizes should be at least 300 dpi or 1MB. Please label photos with your name and class year, and caption the photo in your email.
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ARE YOU 70 1/2 OR OLDER AND LOOKING FOR A HUGE TAX BREAK?
Important IRS Legislation
In late December 2010, President Obama signed into law a two-year retroactive extension of the IRA Charitable Rollover. The new law reinstates the Rollover and extends the deadline for 2010 donations to January 31, 2011, and can be used to satisfy the taxpayers' minimum distribution for 2010. The expiration date for this charitable giving option is now December 31, 2011.
Read more on how this meaningful tax break for anyone 70 1/2 or older can produce a win-win situation for both you and McDonogh. You may also contact Barry Rollins '74 at [email protected] or 410-581-4771 for more information. |
HOW DOES YOUR CLASS MEASURE UP IN THE MCDONOGH FUND?
Listed below are class participation percentages to The McDonogh Fund. Take a look and see how your class is doing. Kudos to the Class of 1949 that currently has the highest participation of all alumni classes with 56%!
Gifts of any size count towards class participation. Please click here to make a gift online for your class by June 30, 2011 and boost participation. Thank you for your support!
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ALUMNI ON FACEBOOK
 Become a fan of the McDonogh School Alumni Facebook page. Connect with fellow alumni, check out upcoming events, view photos, and visit our wall at www.facebook.com/mcdonogh.alumni. |
LINKEDIN ALUMNI GROUP
 Build your professional networking contacts with other alumni by joining the McDonogh School Alumni group at www.linkedin.com. |
WHAT'S THE STORY HERE?
This photo, showcasing McDonogh's talented cavalry members, was taken in 1939. Cavalry drill would take place each Monday, and cadets would practice pyramid riding (pictured here), among other things. Occasionally, according to Doug Huether '43, collapses would occur. He speaks from experience, since he usually rode at the top.
Cavalry members are invited to a reunion on Saturday, April 30 at 11 a.m. at the Willis Lynch Showgrounds. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the end of cavalry at McDonogh.
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ONLINE DIRECTORY RESOURCE
If you have never checked out our Online Alumni Community Directory, or if you need to update your information, please visit it now. You can also:
- find contact information for classmates, alumni and faculty
- career network with other alumni
- submit and view class notes and photos
- stay connected with McDonogh School
Spread the word to classmates! |
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