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REUNION WEEKEND 2012
Friday, April 27 and Saturday, April 28
Reunion Weekend 2012 is this weekend, and we hope you're planning to join us for any or all of the 22 on-campus events.
Some of Friday's events include: Then & Now, an opportunity for alumni and McDonogh's third graders to share and compare their school experiences; Upper School classroom visits; lunch and a State of the School address with Headmaster Charlie Britton; campus bus and walking tours; athletic events; and a complimentary cocktail party/cornerstone laying celebration of our campus master plan progress.
Saturday's events feature a Back to the Classroom session with Jeff Sanborn and The Honorable Fred Smalkin '64; more athletic events; the baseball field dedication; and a family crab feast and picnic under the tent (the only event with a registration fee).
Classes ending in 2 and 7 will attend individual class parties off campus Saturday evening, where class photos will be taken.
Questions? Contact Katie Blaha at kblaha@mcdonogh.org.
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LYNN MCKAIN HONORED WITH DSA
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In the presence of family, friends, and colleagues, longtime Director of Communications Lynn McKain was presented with this year's Alumni Association Distinguished Service Award during the annual winter faculty and staff meeting on February 15, 2012.
Previous DSA award recipient and Director of Religious Studies, Character, and Service John Grega honored Lynn with a very thoughtful and emotional tribute.
Read more and watch the video.
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MCDONOGH LOSES TWO LEGENDS
Raymond B. Oliver '40
 Humble but iconic teacher-coach Ray Oliver '40 received a fitting tribute on Saturday, March 3, 2012, as hundreds returned to campus to honor his memory. Ray passed away on February 25, 2012, at his home in Towson. He was 90. Ray began his McDonogh career in 1934 at the age of 12 and graduated in 1940. He entered the Naval Academy and, upon his graduation in 1944, was immediately assigned to serve in the Pacific. In 1947, duties complete, Ray married his wife, Evelyn, and returned home to McDonogh where they raised their two children, Craig '70 and Vicky. Ray taught for 45 years.
William A. Seal  Beloved former faculty member, coach, and dorm parent Bill Seal, who retired last spring from McDonogh after 39 years of dedicated service, died on March 26, 2012, from an apparent heart attack. A memorial service was held in Tagart Memorial Chapel on March 31.
During his career at McDonogh, Bill taught lower school science, upper school psychology and history, offered guidance as a dean and dorm parent, and coached JV and varsity boys soccer, JV and fresh/soph boys lacrosse, girls winter soccer, JV softball, and varsity wrestling. He was inducted into the McDonogh Athletic Hall of Fame in 1999 and received the Alumni Association's Distinguished Service Award in 2007. Bill is survived by his wife, Cheryl, and son Jon '88. Read more about Bill. |
CAMPAIGN AND CAMPUS UPDATE 
Work has also begun on the St. John Student Center, and both buildings are expected to take 16-18 months to complete. Work will then begin on the Rosenberg Campus Green.
You can see live images of construction anytime at www.mcdonogh.org/cmp/cams/.
The new spaces will impact students and benefit McDonogh's fine faculty, and we are grateful to the many donors who have already supported the McDonogh Forever Campaign. We still have a way to go to reach our $75 million goal, and we hope that everyone in the community wants to be involved in building McDonogh's legacy.
For details about the McDonogh Forever Campaign, visit the campaign website or contact Christine Krause, director of major gifts, at 410-581-4735 or ckrause@mcdonogh.org. |
BALTIMORE ALUMNI HAPPY HOUR
Baltimore alumni in classes ranging from 1970 to 2007 shared laughs and good cheer at the Red Star Bar & Grill on Thursday, April 12, 2012, with Headmaster Charlie Britton and upper school faculty members, Wright Abbot, Mona Barr, Cynthia Cox, Dave Harley, Rob Smoot '77, and Mina Wender.
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ALUMNI EVENTS ON THE ROAD
San Francisco and NYC
 McDonogh was recently on the road, holding events at One Market Restaurant in San Francisco on February 7, 2012, and at Amity Hall in New York City on February 16, 2012.
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MCDONOGH OFFERS SOLUTIONS FOR FINANCIAL PLANNING
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Rick Monfred '79, Bo Moore '50, Jenks Cromwell '48, Brian Wodar
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McDonogh's Planned Giving Office held a seminar on December 7, 2011, led by Rick Monfred '79 and Brian Wodar of Bernstein Global Wealth Management. The topic, "Tax, Estate, and Gift Planning in Today's Volatile Market," was of great interest to alumni participants looking for financial planning options.
For more information on planned giving options, contact Director of Gift Planning Barry Rollins at 410-581-4771 or brollins@mcdonogh.org. |
TREASURES FROM THE ARCHIVES
Many thanks to Special Projects Coordinator Cindy Green for digitizing these three videos from our archives. The first video, narrated by Lowell Thomas, was shot in 1945 as propaganda to be shown in foreign embassies to highlight our fabulous school. The second video from 1960, narrated by Arnold Wilkes, is believed to have been used for admissions purposes, as was the third video from 1973, the 100th anniversary of the founding of McDonogh.
Recognize anyone?
 | | McDonogh School, Narrated by Lowell Thomas, 1945 |
 | | McDonogh School, Narrated by Arnold Wilkes, 1960 |
 | | The McDonogh Story, 1973 |
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SPEND TIME IN THE ARCHIVES
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Make an appointment to visit the heart and soul of McDonogh. The Archives is located in the basement of Jane Bay Hall and is bursting with items and documents which are a part of your history. There are photographs of buildings no longer standing and teams whose members are now grandfathers. If you are a female graduate, please consider donating photographs or items relating to your years at McDonogh so that they may be added to our amazing collection. Contact Archivist MaryLu Greenwood at mgreenwood@mcdonogh.org. |
THE MCDONOGH FUND UPDATE
Your Support is Greatly Appreciated
It has been a very busy winter and spring for The McDonogh Fund. As of April 19, over $1.4M in cash and pledges has been raised towards the $1.6M goal for 2011-2012.
McDonogh alumni have been very loyal and generous with their time and financial support this year. Over 51 percent of the total raised has come from alumni donors, and we thank you for your support. If you have not yet given to The McDonogh Fund this year, we hope you will consider a gift by June 30, 2012, to be counted towards your class participation. Make your gift now.
Calling All Young Alumni: Classes of 1992-2011
This year, thanks to Henry A. Rosenberg, Jr. '48, you can make your gift go even further for McDonogh. For any alumnus/a who did not make a gift to The McDonogh Fund last year, your gift this year will be matched dollar-for-dollar by Mr. Rosenberg. Gave last year? Increase your gift, and the increased portion will be matched. It's a win for you and a win for McDonogh. Make your gift towards The Henry A. Rosenberg, Jr. '48 Young Alumni Challenge. Thank you for your support!
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DRIVE WITH MCDONOGH PRIDE
 Attention Maryland Drivers: Join fellow McDonogh alumni, students, parents, faculty, and staff and get your very own McDonogh logo license plate. For those who already have a McDonogh Alumni Association organizational plate, you may switch to the logo plate, but you will be unable to keep your tag number. The logo tag numbers will begin with 0251. Sorry, 0001 through 0250 are unavailable. There is a one-time $25 fee. Contact Jen Corrigan, associate head of advancement for alumni relations, at jcorrigan@mcdonogh.org or 410-581-4772 for further details. |
| VARSITY SPRING SPORTS RECORDS
As of April 23, 2012
Boys Baseball: 4-9
Boys Golf: 4-2
Boys Lacrosse: 6-5
Boys Tennis: 4-2
Boys Track: 1-2
Girls Golf: 4-1
Girls Lacrosse: 11-0
Girls Softball: 4-4
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ALUMNI ON FACEBOOK
 Become a fan of the McDonogh School Alumni Facebook page. Keep current on what's up, post your own news, view photos, and visit The Wall at www.facebook.com/mcdonogh.alumni. Let's try to get to 1,400 fans! |
McDONOGH ALUMNI ON TWITTER
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LINKEDIN ALUMNI GROUP
 Build your professional networking contacts with other alumni by joining the McDonogh School Alumni group at www.linkedin.com. |
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| ONLINE DIRECTORY FOR ALUMNI
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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