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97th MCDONOGH/GILMAN FOOTBALL GAME
McDonogh spirit prevailed on Saturday, October 27, despite a 48-12 loss by the Eagles to the No. 1 Greyhounds.
Led by history teacher Dave Harley and Headmaster Charlie Britton, orange-and-black-clad fans marched over the bridge from Bryn Mawr School onto Gilman's field and cheered wildly throughout the game. Alumni and their families then gathered for post-game camaraderie at Ryan's Daughter in Belvedere Square.
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VISITS TO SCARSDALE, D.C., AND BOSTON
 Headmaster Charlie Britton and several faculty members traveled to Scarsdale, New York, on Sunday, September 30, Washington, D.C. on Thursday, October 4, and Boston on Wednesday, October 17 for receptions with alumni. Graduates had an opportunity to reconnect with each other and hear about McDonogh Today and McDonogh Forever. Thank you to Scarsdale hosts, Mark '91 and Alison Litofsky and D.C. host, Joe Tydings '46.
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37th ANNUAL MCDONOGH CLASSIC
On September 24, a glorious fall day, 108 alumni, parents, grandparents, and friends participated in the 37th Annual McDonogh Classic held at the Suburban Club in Baltimore. Golfers played a modified scramble, and then enjoyed happy hour, dinner, a silent auction, a live auction led by entertaining alumnus Brad Dudley '79, and the awards ceremony. Congratulations to the winning foursome: Jackie and Steve '76 Breeden, Doug Silber '76, and Leslie Zuga. Hilarie Boltansky was the lucky winner of the Masters raffle tickets and will enjoy two passes to the 2013 event in Augusta. Many thanks to all sponsors and players for supporting the Alumni Association. |
DOC AND BOB LAMBORN HONORED
 This year's Opening of School Convocation Ceremony included a dedication of the Louis E. Lamborn Alumni Memorial Field House, in honor of former headmaster Louis "Doc" Lamborn, and Lamborn Road, formerly known as Woods Road, named for former headmaster, Dr. Robert "Bob" Lamborn '35.
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TURF FIELD NAMED FOR W. BOULTON "BO" DIXON
 On October 22, hundreds from the McDonogh community gathered to dedicate the turf field to Bo Dixon, McDonogh's Headmaster from 1992-2007.
Headmaster Charlie Britton thanked our generous donors and recognized Bo's many contributions to the school, including his impact on students and teachers, as well as his mission to incorporate joy into his everyday work.
"For Bo, it's all about the kids. It always has been, and anyone who truly knows Bo knows that he's a big kid at heart, so it is fitting that an athletic field be named for him."
After unveiling the scoreboard sign, student-athlete representatives presented Bo with a commemorative gift.
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CAMPAIGN AND CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
The Work Continues!
- Brick is being installed on the Naylor STEM Building, and the building is approximately 45% complete.
- Steel framing continues to be installed in the St. John Student Center, and the building is approximately 20% complete.
- Work crews have installed lights on the W. Boulton Dixon Turf Field.
- The frame for the school's new power plant was constructed. The facility will provide heat and power for the Naylor STEM and St. John Student Center buildings. Eventually, it will also deliver heat and power to Allan Building and several other structures on campus.
- Progress is being made at the intersection of Lamborn Road (formerly Woods Road) and McDonogh Road. The goal is to finish the intersection by the end of November.
The new spaces will profoundly benefit both students and faculty, and we are grateful to the many donors who have already supported The McDonogh Forever Campaign. So far, we have raised just under $69 million of our $75 million goal. Support is still needed. We hope everyone in the community will choose to be involved - for our current students and for succeeding generations - as we continue our tradition of delivering the best education and opportunities possible. For details about The McDonogh Forever Campaign, contact Christine Krause, Director of Major Gifts, at 410-581-4735 or ckrause@mcdonogh.org.
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MCDONOGH'S OLYMPIC SWIMMERS
Swimming Coach Scott Ward has reason to brag. Six of his former swimmers, now McDonogh alumni, participated in the U.S. Olympic Trials this summer in Omaha, Nebraska.
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Pictured left to right: Rachel Schaffer '10, Giles Smith '09, Matt Fedderly '04, Drew Cosgarea '11, Jes Stephens '12, Coach Scott Ward, and Anne-Marie Boek '06
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On September 5, McDonogh student and swimmer Ian Silverman '14 won gold at the Paralympic Games in London in the men's 400 meter freestyle event, setting a Paralympic record at 4:04.91.
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Ian Silverman '14 wins gold in the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
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SAVE THE DATE: REUNION WEEKEND 2013
Friday, April 26 and Saturday, April 27
Make plans now to return to campus on April 26 and 27, 2013 for Reunion Weekend. Classes ending with 3 and 8 will be celebrating milestone reunions, but all alumni are invited. |
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ALUMNI CALENDAR 2012-2013
McDonogh Forever Reception
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
7 p.m.
Brentwood Country Club
Los Angeles, CA
Young Alumni Thanksgiving Day Breakfast
Classes of 2009-2013
Thursday, November 22, 2012
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Lamborn Hall
Girls Soccer Alumnae Game
Thursday, November 22, 2012
10 a.m. Girls Varsity Soccer Field on Lamborn Road (formerly Woods Road)
Continental breakfast, immediately following on the field
Young Alumni Boys Lacrosse Game
Classes of 2005-2012
Friday, November 23, 2012
10 a.m. Turf Field
Lunch immediately following, Lamborn Hall
Planned Giving Seminar
Thursday, December 6, 2012
10:30 a.m.
Christopher Daniel Restaurant, Green Room
Timonium, MD
Orange & Black Holiday Luncheon
Thursday, December 6, 2012
12 p.m.
Christopher Daniel Restaurant, Green Room
Timonium, MD
McDonogh Forever Reception
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
5:30 p.m.
The Polo Club of Boca Raton
Boca Raton, FL
New York Regional
Thursday, February 21, 2013
7 to 9 p.m.
Location TBD
Scholarship Celebration Luncheon
Thursday, March 7, 2013
11:45 a.m.
Alumni Memorial Field House
Baltimore Alumni Happy Hour
Thursday, April 11, 2013
7 to 9 p.m.
Bond Street Social
Reunion Weekend
April 26 and 27, 2013
McDonogh Campus
Memorial Day Service
Thursday, May 23, 2013
9 a.m.
Memorial Court
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MOURNING THE LOSS OF THREE BELOVED FACULTY AND STAFF MEMBERS
E. Carey Kenney
 Former Visual Arts Teacher and Coach E. Carey Kenney (shown here with his wife, Joan) passed away on July 26, 2012. "The Colonel," as he was known, would have turned 98 on August 3. Read more about The Colonel.
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Paul E. Smith
 Paul Everett Smith, Physical Education Teacher and Coach from 1974 to 1990 and the first African American member of the school's faculty, passed away on September 3, 2012. Read more about Paul. |
Lynn R. McKain
 Longtime Director of Communications Lynn McKain passed away peacefully on September 9, 2012, after a four-year struggle with breast cancer. Read more about Lynn. |
GOSPEL CHOIR REUNION
Reunion Weekend 2013
Gospel Choir alumni will reunite this spring during McDonogh's Reunion Weekend 2013. Upper School Gospel Choir Director Kaisha Askins Blackstone '98 will hold one rehearsal on Saturday, April 27 before the performance on Sunday, April 28. We hope you will make plans to participate or spectate!
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CALLING ALL CONCERT CHOIR ALUMNI
Two Great Opportunities
Last year, the music department formed a small choir group called The Foxleigh Hill Singers, made up of McDonogh faculty, staff, and a few concert choir alumni. In the spring of 2012, the group debuted in Tagart Memorial Chapel, performing two pieces alongside the Concert Choir and one as an ensemble. We are pleased to invite all Concert Choir alumni to return to campus and join The Foxleigh Hill Singers for a second season. Rehearsals take place on Monday evenings in the chapel, from 6:45 to 8:30 p.m. If you would like to attend, please email Philip Olsen at polsen@mcdonogh.org.
Plans are already underway for a Concert Choir reunion as part of Reunion Weekend on April 26 and 27, 2013. We hope you will join fellow alumni singers and Director Philip Olsen for two rehearsals and an informal program. Stay tuned for more details.
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MEMORIAL COURT: REMEMBERING OUR ALUMNI
 Plans are underway for a complete restoration and update of Memorial Court, and we are in the process of identifying McDonogh alumni who lost their lives in the line of service, specifically after World War II.
If you know a classmate who died while serving our country, or if you would like further information about supporting the restoration of this sacred area, please contact Barry Rollins '74 at brollins@mcdonogh.org or 410-581-4771. |
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HELP STUDENTS PREPARE FOR THE REAL WORLD
We hope that as graduates of McDonogh, you value the education, guidance, and support you received as a student. Please consider giving back a small portion of your time to those who are following in your footsteps.
If you would like to provide career or academic advice to McDonogh students, the Upper School is looking for Senior Project mentors. In addition, alumni with experience in entrepreneurship, philanthropy, the non-profit sector, or environmental stewardship are needed to help with the new Social Entrepreneur course.
Alumni may be asked to speak to a class, mentor a student, or engage in one-on-one conversations with upper schoolers. Distance need is not a factor, as students can use technology to connect with you.
If you are interested, contact Jen Corrigan, Associate Head of Advancement for Alumni Relations, at jcorrigan@mcdonogh.org. |
THE MCDONOGH FUND: IT'S WORTH IT!
Thank you, alumni, for your wonderful support of The McDonogh Fund last year. We reached our goal of $1.6 million, and alumni provided 53% of the total raised. Alumni participation increased to 22%, largely driven by strong support of our young alumni. Thank you members of the classes of 1992-2011!
Click on the following images to view "elevator pitches" by Allison, a current senior, and Headmaster Charlie Britton about how your support of McDonogh impacts students and teachers in real ways. These are the first in an entertaining and informative series.
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On November 14 and 15, alumni volunteers will be calling to ask you to make a gift or pledge to The McDonogh Fund for the 2012-2013 school year. Broad participation is the key and every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference. Please show support of your alma mater and its mission by making a gift. It's worth it!
Alumnus Henry A. Rosenberg, Jr. '48 believes deeply in the importance of The McDonogh Fund and this year, in honor of his 65th reunion, he is offering our community two generous giving challenges. Click the following links to view information about the $65,000 Leadership Challenge and the $25,000 Young Alumni Challenge (1993-2012).
You can use our secure online giving form to make a gift today. For more about The McDonogh Fund, or to volunteer, contact Leslie Zuga at lzuga@mcdonogh.org. |
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2012 YEAR END FINANCIAL ALERT!
Maximize Income Opportunities in Today's Economy
Tax management and financial planning is a challenge in any environment, but with the uncertainty facing the Bush era tax cuts, year-end planning is that much more important to consider. There may be significant advantages for you to sell equities before year-end and to also make charitable contributions in 2012.
Take the time to contact your financial adviser and or tax accountant to review your personal situation. To discuss planned giving options, please contact Barry Rollins '74, Director of Gift Planning at 410-581-4771 or brollins@mcdonogh.org.
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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, and view photos. Visit www.facebook.com/mcdonogh.alumni.
The goal from our last newsletter was to reach a total of 1,400 fans. We did it and now have 1,470 fans! Let's aim for 1,550 before the end of the year!
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ALUMNI ON TWITTER
We now have 260 followers. Let's strive for 300 by 2013!
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LINKEDIN ALUMNI GROUP
 Looking for a job? Internship? Want to switch careers? Build your professional networking contacts with other alumni through LinkedIn. Log on to www.linkedin.com, then search for the McDonogh School Alumni group. |
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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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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 payable to the MVA. Contact Jen Corrigan, Associate Head of Advancement for Alumni Relations, at jcorrigan@mcdonogh.org or 410-581-4772 for further details.
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FALL SPORTS WRAP-UP
Varsity Fall Records as of November 9, 2012
Boys Cross Country: 12-2 **MIAA Championship Winner!**
Girls Cross Country: 6-3
Girls Field Hockey: 16-4-1
Boys Football: 3-7
Boys Soccer: 11-4-3
Girls Soccer: 16-3 (loss in IAAM Championship vs. Archbishop Spalding)
Girls Tennis: 8-1
Girls Volleyball: 12-7
Water Polo: 12-8 **MIAA Championship Winner!**
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