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REUNION WEEKEND 2013
Friday, April 26 - Sunday, April 28
Reunite this spring with old classmates, friends, and former teachers. Reunion Weekend begins on Friday, April 26 with many on-campus events, including:
- 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 report by Board of Trustees President Mike Falcone '79 and Vice President Arthur Adler '78
- Campus walking tour led by Headmaster Charlie Britton
- Campus bus tour
- Various athletic events
- Memorial Service
- Complimentary cocktail party under the tent with a performance by McDonogh's Chorus/Concert Choir alumni
On Saturday, the festivities will continue with the following:
- Back to the School classroom sessions with Dave Harley (Austerity in the Time of High Unemployment) or Jenny Li (Mandarin Chinese for Beginners)
- Alumni games and other athletic events
- Family Crab Feast and Picnic under the tent
- Classes ending in 3 and 8 who are celebrating milestone reunions will attend individual class parties off-campus on Saturday evening.
If you're still in town on Sunday evening, plan to attend the Gospel Choir performance, featuring alumni members, in Tagart Memorial Chapel.
A brochure, including the full weekend schedule as well as reservation and hotel information, will be mailed in March. Questions? Contact Katie Blaha at kblaha@mcdonogh.org. |
OTHER UPCOMING ALUMNI EVENTS
New York City Happy Hour with faculty guests Laddie Levy '63, Merritt Livermore '91, and Andy Motsko Thursday, February 21 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Amity Hall, Second Floor Baltimore Happy Hour with various faculty guests Thursday, April 11 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Bond Street Social Look for your invitation soon! |
HUNDREDS BACK ON CAMPUS AT THANKSGIVING
Thanksgiving Break was the perfect time for young alumni to visit campus. Graduates from the classes of 2009-2012 joined the senior class in Lamborn Hall for breakfast on Thanksgiving morning. Headmaster Charlie Britton flipped hundreds of pancakes, while students and graduates reminisced with each other and with faculty.  That same morning, soccer alumnae squared off on the field, playing odd vs. even years. Under the direction of Bridget Collins '90, who coached and cheered as goalie for her team, the "evens" narrowly pulled out a victory. On Friday, November 23 approximately thirty lacrosse alumni played alongside current varsity team members on the newly dedicated W. Boulton Dixon Field. After the game, parents of current players hosted a lunch in Lamborn Hall. |
ORANGE & BLACK HOLIDAY LUNCHEON
A joyful spirit was in the air on December 6 when Baltimore-area alumni gathered at Christopher Daniel Restaurant for the Orange and Black Holiday Luncheon. Guests were treated to remarks by Headmaster Charlie Britton and memorable performances by McDonogh's student a capella groups, The Women of Note and The Gentleman Songsters.
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CAMPAIGN AND CONSTRUCTION UPDATE 
- Sixty percent of construction on The Naylor STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) Building for Upper School, which is scheduled to open in the fall of 2013, and 25 percent of The St. John Student Center, which is scheduled to open in the winter of 2013, has been completed. This includes exterior brick work on The Naylor Building and upper level framing and lower level exterior brick work on The St. John Student Center.
- Machinery for the school's new power plant is being installed. The facility will be finished in April, and it will provide heat and power for the new buildings. Eventually, it will also deliver heat and power to Allan Building and several other structures on campus.
- The traffic signal at the intersection of Lamborn Road (formerly Woods Road) and McDonogh Road is now functional.
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 over $71 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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IN SEARCH OF ALUMNI VOLUNTEERS
The efforts of McDonogh's Development Office wouldn't be a success without the help of alumni volunteers, and we are in search of a few good men and women to serve as Class Agents and Class Connectors. Duties of Class Agent(s) include:
- soliciting classmates for annual McDonogh Fund gifts, including reunion giving
- a commitment to increasing alumni giving participation
Duties of Class Connector(s) include:
- serving as the primary contact for the class
- staying connected to classmates
- collecting class notes
- encouraging classmates to attend McDonogh-sponsored events
- assisting with reunion class parties
Please contact Jen Corrigan at jcorrigan@mcdonogh.org if you are interested in one of these fun and rewarding "jobs."
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MCDONOGH LOSES MUSIC LEGEND
One of McDonogh's most beloved music teachers, Marshall "Marsh" Anders, passed away November 15, 2012. During his 47 years at McDonogh, Marsh directed every music group on campus, gave countless private lessons, and played the organ or piano for innumerable school events, as well as weddings and memorial services.
Head of Lower School Noreen Lidston eloquently stated, "Mr. Anders has meant the world to three generations of children. With complete joy and unending kindness, he has taught prefirsters how to play the kazoo, trained students to become concert pianists, and everything in between."
He will be missed.
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GOSPEL CHOIR REUNION
Reunion Weekend 2013
Gospel Choir alumni will reunite this spring during McDonogh's Reunion Weekend. Upper School Gospel Choir Director Kaisha Askins Blackstone '98 will hold rehearsals on Thursday, April 25 and Saturday, April 27 before the performance on Sunday evening, April 28. We hope you will make plans to participate or attend!
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CALLING ALL CHORUS & CONCERT CHOIR ALUMNI
Plans are underway for a Chorus/Concert Choir reunion as part of Reunion Weekend, April 26-28, 2013. We hope you will join fellow alumni singers and Director Philip Olsen for a brief rehearsal on Friday evening before an informal program during Friday's cocktail party. Stay tuned for more details.
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 Alumni living in Baltimore have been feeling the sheer intensity and purple power sweeping over the city. There is no questioning Baltimore's love for the Ravens as they head to the Super Bowl this weekend. Even Headmaster Charlie Britton, a die-hard Patriots fan, declared it "Purple Week," allowing all students to break dress code and don purple attire...or the colors of their favorite team.
What about our alumni friends in San Francisco? Who are they rooting for? 
The results of an email poll revealed that you can take the alum out of Baltimore, but you can't take Baltimore out of our alumni. 63% of our San Francisco alumni will be cheering for the Ravens this Sunday! May the best Harbaugh win. |
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MAKING McDONOGH CONNECTIONS
Alumni Giving Back Time and Talent
McDonogh's graduates have been making meaningful connections with current students, sharing their experiences and guidance, as part of a new Social Entrepreneurship course led by Upper School teacher Ned Courtemanche.
This past semester, Dan Shuman '95, CEO of The Asset Store and Redex, challenged students to identify their personal interests and strengths to aid in their own start-up processes. Mark Weingram '03, an officer in the Marines who recently returned from active tours in the Middle East and Haiti, ran a "Leadership and Teamwork" session. Taylor Robinette '12, a student at UNC, skyped with the class and challenged two groups to use $50 to raise as much as possible over the course of five days. The groups ultimately raised $517.23 of net profit for the Make-a-Wish Foundation.
The gain? Setting our students up for leadership success. The alumni-student connections will continue throughout the year but have already proven to be invaluable lessons on real life.
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THE MCDONOGH FUND: IT'S WORTH IT!
Thank you, alumni, for your wonderful support of The McDonogh Fund. Through January 31, 2013, we have raised $1,478,618 in cash and pledges, and alumni have provided 51% of the total. Alumni participation is currently 13% and growing.
For the classes of 1993-2012, Henry A. Rosenberg, Jr. '48 is offering a "25 for 25" Young Alumni Giving Challenge. If our Young Alumni reach a total of 25% participation by June 30, 2013, Mr. Rosenberg will generously give $25,000 to The McDonogh Fund. Click here to make your gift today!
In the fifth of our video series, Bridget Collins '90, a McDonogh teacher, coach, advisor, and alumna shares how she is living proof that your gift today impacts students' lives forever.
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Click HERE to view Bridget's elevator pitch.
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INFORMED PLANNED GIVING
Confused about Congress's recently passed legislation to avoid the "Fiscal Cliff" and what its effect may be on your financial or investment strategy? A concise summary of "The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012" is available on McDonogh's website. Click here to review new guidelines that include important charitable giving considerations.
If you have questions or would like to discuss these provisions, contact Barry Rollins '74, Director of Gift Planning, at 410-581-4771 or brollins@mcdonogh.org.
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READ THE WEEK ONLINE!
Hundreds of editions of the student-published newspaper, The Week, are now available on McDonogh's website. Look back in time at the first issue on July 7, 1883, and read what editors Charles Lanier, Class of 1885 and Eugene Leamy, Class of 1884, were discussing. Currently online are editions from 1883-1889 and 1930-1994. Enjoy! |
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WINTER SPORTS RE-CAP
Varsity Winter Records as of January 31, 2013
Boys Basketball: 7-15
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Girls Basketball: 14-6
Boys Indoor Track: 7-0*
Girls Indoor Track: 7-0*
Varsity Co-Ed Squash: 8-7
Boys Swimming: 3-3
Girls Swimming: 5-4**
Boys Wrestling: 15-1
*Indoor track championships today.
**Varsity girls swimming will vie for the I.A.A.M. Conference Championship on Saturday, February 2.
Go Eagles!
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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.
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ALUMNI ON TWITTER
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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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