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June 2013
In This Issue
ALUMNI NIGHT AT CAMDEN YARDS
GOLF CLASSIC
REUNION WEEKEND 2013
STEWART RECITAL
MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE
HEADMASTER'S HOUSE DEDICATED
BALTIMORE EVENT
NYC REGIONAL
CONSTRUCTION AND CAMPAIGN NEWS
THE MCDONOGH FUND
A MEANINGFUL GIFT
ARCHIVES
CARILLON CONCERTS
SPRING SPORTS WRAP-UP
SOCIAL MEDIA
LINKEDIN
ONLINE ALUMNI DIRECTORY
MCDONOGH LOGO PLATES
SAME PERSON, NEW NAME
ALUMNI NIGHT AT CAMDEN YARDS


Join us for our Second Annual Alumni Night at Camden Yards when the Birds take on the Houston Astros. 

Thursday, August 1, 2013

7:05 p.m. Game Time

Left Field Lower Box: Section 80 

$25 per ticket

Purchase your tickets online now!

 
Plan to meet at Pratt Street Ale House (www.prattstreetalehouse.com) from 5 p.m. until game time for complimentary beer and bites! RSVP by July 25 to Katie Blaha at [email protected].
GOLF CLASSIC AND AUCTION: SEPTEMBER 23  
Save the Date!

Fore! The 38th Annual McDonogh Golf Classic will take place at The Suburban Club in Baltimore on Monday, September 23, 2013. Look for registration and sponsorship information soon.
REUNION WEEKEND 2013 RECAP


The smiles were as bright as the sunshine throughout Reunion Weekend on April 26-28. Festivities began on Friday morning with breakfast in Bowman House, followed by Upper School classroom visits and the always anticipated "Then and Now" session with third graders. The Class of 1943 enjoyed lunch at the Headmaster's House, while others gathered in the lobby of Horn Theatre for refreshments and a State of the School address by Arthur Adler '78, Vice-President of the Board of Trustees. Afternoon activities included campus tours, a variety of athletic events, and a memorial service. The festivities continued into the evening with a cocktail party under a tent on the Rollins Quadrangle. 
 
Saturday's festivities included classroom visits, campus tours, and alumni softball and football games. The crab feast and picnic drew hundreds of alumni and their families to the heart of campus for a chance to catch up with old friends and faculty. On Sunday, Gospel Choir alumni joined current students for a spectacular performance in Tagart Memorial Chapel.
 
Saturday evening of Reunion Weekend was dedicated to off-campus gatherings specifically for the classes celebrating milestone reunions.
View photos from Saturday's class parties
STEWART RECITAL 20th ANNIVERSARY

Brothers Jon '00 and Josh '02 Waller sing Lily's Eyes as part of the Stewart Recital 20th Anniversary.
This year marked the twentieth anniversary of The Stewart Senior Honors Recital, and there could not have been more talented performers to celebrate the occasion than actor Tommy Chabbott '13, actress Dana Dreyfuss '13, and dancer Megan Margraff '13. The recital, which took place on May 31, was preceded by a special alumni reunion concert comprising past recitalists, including Adam Green '10, Jamie Levine '11, Amy Rifkin '11, Kate Forton '10, Nancy Holt '12, Dave Newcomer '05, Robert Hellauer '04, Lee Jeon '12, Roopa Nimmagadda '00, Caroline Stewart '92, Taryn Holback '08, Josh Waller '02, and Jon Waller '00. The evening also featured a retrospective video courtesy of special projects technologist Cindy Green.
 
MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE HONORS HEROES 



The school community, including several alumni who are serving or have served in the military, gathered with reverence on Memorial Court on Thursday, May 23 to observe Memorial Day and remember and honor McDonogh alumni who gave their lives in service to our country.

 

Butch Maisel '72 displayed a collection of impressive World War I memorabilia centered on Harry Slater, Class of 1912, who died in the war.

 

Read more about the service and view photos.

HEADMASTER'S HOUSE DEDICATED

An intimate group of family and friends gathered at the home of Headmaster Charlie Britton on the evening of April 24 for a ceremony to officially rename the house in honor of former Headmaster William C. Mules '59.
BALTIMORE AREA ALUMNI HAPPY HOUR

A record crowd "got social" at McDonogh's Baltimore alumni event at Bond Street Social on April 11. Alumni spanning five decades enjoyed cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, an incredible view, and great conversation.

 

View photos.

MCDONOGH VISITS THE BIG APPLE 

























McDonogh's New York contingent made a strong showing on Thursday, February 21 for happy hour at Amity Hall in the West Village. Guests swapped stories, shared laughs, and reminisced with veteran faculty members Laddie Levy '63, Merritt Waskey Livermore '91, and Andy Motsko. Alumni Association President Mike Warshaw '84 welcomed the crowd, and Headmaster Charlie Britton and Trustee Adam Brooks '89 briefed alumni on the healthy state of McDonogh. 

CONSTRUCTION AND CAMPAIGN NEWS

St. John

Construction Update 

Progress is being made on Naylor STEM Building and St. John Student Center (pictured above). Crews will continue to work through the summer to make sure that Naylor Building is ready for Upper School students in August. At this time, St. John Student Center is expected to open in February 2014. Rosenberg Green will be created next spring. Be sure to check the website for photos and updates. You can also view real-time video of construction on campus anytime by visiting www.mcdonogh.org/cmp/cams/. 

 

The McDonogh Forever Campaign Update  

We are pleased to be entering the final phase of The McDonogh Forever Campaign. With the help of Campaign Chair Henry A. Rosenberg, Jr. '48, Vice-Chair Howard S. Klein '76, and many devoted donors and volunteers, we have raised nearly $72 million toward our goal of $75 million. 

 

The generosity, strength, and loyalty of the McDonogh community has been remarkable. McDonogh's new academic spaces--math classrooms, science laboratories, fine and performing arts studios--will help us provide the best possible educational experience, while our new gathering spaces will foster the relationships and traditions that are so important at McDonogh. We hope that all McDonogh alumni will choose to get involved and support this meaningful and transformational project. 

 

For details about The McDonogh Forever Campaign, please contact Brad Shelley, Director of Advancement, at 410-581-4765 or [email protected].

THE MCDONOGH FUND: IT'S WORTH IT!

 Parents of Alumni Chair Doug Silber '76 with Susan & Howard Klein '76, Trustee

 

With the school's fiscal year coming to a close on June 30, time is running out to be counted and make a difference. Every gift of every size has an impact, and giving is a wonderful expression of your appreciation for your McDonogh experience.

 

To date, we have raised $1.8 million in cash and pledges for The McDonogh Fund, with alumni contributing 52% of that total. So far, 23% of our alumni have participated in annual giving with a gift or pledge. If you have a pledge outstanding, please honor your commitment prior to Sunday, June 30. You can give online today or you may mail a check to the Advancement Office, 8600 McDonogh Road, Owings Mills, MD 21117. If you would like to make a gift of stock, please contact Leslie Zuga at 410-581-4770 or [email protected]

 

Thank you to all alumni who have made their 2012-2013 gifts to The McDonogh Fund and to our wonderful team of volunteers. 

 

YOUNG ALUMNI (1993-2012) CHALLENGE WORTH $25,000
If 25% of our young alumni participate with a gift by June 30, Henry A. Rosenberg, Jr. '48 will give $25,000 to The McDonogh Fund. To date, 24% of our young alumni have participated with a gift or pledge, but TO MEET MR. ROSENBERG'S CHALLENGE, WE NEED 15 NEW GIFTS AND ALL OUTSTANDING PLEDGES TO BE HONORED BY JUNE 3O. So, if you haven't yet given this year, please make your gift today. Thank you!
GIVE A GIFT THAT COSTS NOTHING DURING YOUR LIFETIME
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By committing to one of McDonogh's many estate gift planning options, you will automatically be enrolled as a member of The John McDonogh Living Legacy Society while also making a leadership statement. A simple bequest, a retirement plan, or an insurance beneficiary designation costs you nothing now. Additionally, there are a wide variety of guaranteed lifetime income investments and other tax friendly options to consider. If you are age 70 or over, it is possible your planned gift commitment can be matched in The McDonogh Forever Campaign. What an incredible way to support McDonogh by helping provide the critical resources needed to carry out the school's mission.

For more information, please contact Barry Rollins '74, Director of Gift Planning, [email protected] or 410-581-4771. Thank you for your consideration.
RECORD YOUR MCDONOGH STORY  

The school's Archivist Mary Lu Greenwood is collecting audio recordings of stories from McDonogh alumni, and she would love to hear from you. Recording sessions should take no longer than ten minutes. Sample stories:

The first time I rode the bus, I ...
My favorite school activity was ...
I was most proud of ...
The best lesson I ever learned was ...
My funniest memory was ...
I was the most scared when ...

Email Mary Lu at [email protected] to sign up!
35th ANNUAL SUMMER CARILLON SERIES

Carillonneurs from the United States, Belgium, and the Netherlands will give free concerts at Tagart Memorial Chapel from 7 to 8 p.m. on Friday evenings, July 5 through August 2, rain or shine. Tours of the bell tower will be available after the concerts on July 5, July 12, and August 2.

 

July 5: Julianne Vanden Wyngaard, Wyoming, Michigan
July 12: Gerard de Waardt, the Netherlands
July 19: Lisa Lonie and Janet Tebbel, Blue Bell and Philadelphia, PA 
July 26: Philippe Beullens, Belgium
August 2: Buck Lyon-Vaiden, McDonogh School 

 

Bring a picnic supper, lawn chairs and blankets, or listen from your parked car. Seating is also available in the chapel. Children are welcome to use the playground behind Elderkin Hall.  

 

The McDonogh carillon, one of approximately 180 in North America, consists of 48 bells, ranging in weight from 24 pounds to 1.6 tons. It is one of only two of its size in Maryland. The bells were cast and tuned in the Netherlands by the Petit and Fritsen Foundry, which dates back to 1660. For more information, call 410-363-0600.

SPRING VARSITY SPORTS RE-CAP                     

Boys Baseball: 2-18
Photo by J. Woods '14

Boys Golf: 6-7

Girls Golf: 2-2-1

Boys Lacrosse: 14-4

Girls Lacrosse: 21-0*

Girls Softball: 12-8**

Boys Tennis: 9-4

Boys Track: 6-1

Girls Track: 11-0*

 

 

*IAAM Champions!

**IAAM Semi-Final Winners!

 

Go Eagles!

 

View upcoming sports schedules and scores.

ALUMNI ON FACEBOOK, TWITTER & INSTAGRAM

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LINKEDIN ALUMNI GROUP  

LinkedIn logoLooking 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. 
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! 

DRIVE WITH MCDONOGH PRIDE 

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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 Little, Associate Head of Advancement for Alumni Relations, at [email protected] or 410-581-4772 for further details. 
SAME PERSON, NEW NAME
Who is Jen Little?

Associate Head of Advancement for Alumni Relations Jen Little (formerly Corrigan) married Jim Little on April 6, hence the new name!

Jen can still be reached at [email protected] or now at [email protected].