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GOLF TOURNAMENT AND AUCTION
 The 39th Annual McDonogh Classic and Auction will take place at a new location this year. Join your fellow alums and friends at Woodholme Country Club in Baltimore, on Tuesday, September 30 for an afternoon of golf, happy hour, a silent
auction and wine grab. Registration is now open.
Each year, we encourage individuals or businesses to participate in the outing by becoming a sponsor. There are four different levels from which to choose. Sponsorship of the outing is tax-deductible and is a meaningful way to support the Alumni Association and its various endeavors within the McDonogh community. For more information and to register online for a sponsorship, visit www.mcdonogh.org/events.
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Silent Auction: Online Bidding New This Year
 A silent auction is an exciting part of the McDonogh Classic. Items such as vacations, sports memorabilia, dining certificates, and much more will be available for bidding. Proceeds will benefit Alumni Association and its support of the greater McDonogh community.
Can't make the event? Bid on items using your smart phone or tablet between 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. EST on September 30. Visit www.mcdonogh.org/alumni/auction.
If you have an item to donate to the auction, please contact Katie Blaha '05 at kblaha@mcdonogh.org. |
ALUMNI NIGHT AT CAMDEN YARDS
Join us for our Third Annual Alumni Night at Camden Yards when the Birds take on the New York Yankees on Wednesday, August 13. Game time is 7:05 p.m. and tickets are $25.
Purchase your tickets online now!
Plan to meet at Pratt Street Ale House (www.prattstreetalehouse.com) from 5:30 p.m. until game time for complimentary bites and cash bar. RSVP by August 6 to Katie Blaha '05 at alumni@mcdonogh.org.
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| OTHER UPCOMING ALUMNI EVENTS
Founder's Day
Friday, October 10
9:00 a.m. - Continental Breakfast, Naylor Room
10:00 a.m.- Ceremony, John McDonogh Monument
Europe Regional
Tuesday, October 14
6:00-8:00 p.m., The 5 Hertford Street Club, Mayfair, London
Boston Regional
Wednesday, October 29
7:00-9:00 p.m., The Hawthorne
McDonogh/Gilman Joint Happy Hour
Friday, November 7
6:00-8:00 p.m., Mt. Washington Tavern
99th McDonogh vs. Gilman Football Game
Saturday, November 8
2:00 p.m., Gilman School
Post-Game Family Reception
Saturday, November 8
Ryan's Daughter, Belvedere Square
Alumni Board Meeting
Tuesday, November 11
6:00 p.m., Mullan Board Room
Seattle Regional
Monday, November 17
5:30-7:30 p.m., Pier 70 (Graham and Dunn PC)
Hosted by Richard Mitchell '84
San Francisco Regional
Tuesday, November 18
Hosted by Eric White '04
Los Angeles Regional
Thursday, November 20
Hosted by David Robinson '89
Young Alumni Thanksgiving Day Breakfast
Thursday, November 27
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Paterakis Hall
Orange & Black Holiday Luncheon
Wednesday, December 10
12:00 p.m., Aarsand 1873 Room, Edward St. John Student Center
View the entire 2014-2015 alumni calendar here.
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MCDONOGH HEADS ACROSS THE POND
Alumni Event in London
 McDonogh is planning an alumni event in London on Tuesday, October 14. The event is open to all. If you're in the area or thinking of traveling this fall, please join us!
The gathering will take place at the 5 Hertford Street Club (Mayfair, London) from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
For more information, contact Katie Blaha '05 at kblaha@mcdonogh.org for more information. |
NEW ALUMNI ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT
Michelle Mayer Motsko '91
We extend a warm welcome to Michelle Mayer Motsko '91, who will serve as Alumni Association president for the next two years. Michelle has served on the Alumni Board since 2006 and is also a McDonogh parent to Madison '15, Connor '17, and Garrett '19. Michelle's enthusiasm, dedication, and love of McDonogh will be great assets, and we look forward to her leadership.
Many thanks go to James Taavon '84 for his service this past year as Alumni Association president. We are grateful for the many hours he dedicated to us. Thanks, James.
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ALUMNI: YOUR CHANCE TO GET INVOLVED!
At the heart of McDonogh School is a founding principle to "give something more than we take," and this spirit of service lives on in our alumni. No matter where you live, you can give your time or talent. If you are interested in participating in any of the Alumni Association committees listed below, please contact Jen Little at
alumni@mcdonogh.org.
Community Service Committee - Take part in existing community service projects or create new ones to make positive changes at McDonogh, in our local community, and throughout the world.
McDonogh Fund Committee - Help increase alumni financial support of the school, both in dollars and in participation, and help McDonogh achieve the highest alumni participation among Baltimore-area independent schools.
Mentoring Committee - Foster meaningful and productive one-on-one relationships between alumni and students. Share your experiences, provide career or academic advice, or arrange for student internships. This committee supports McDonogh Connect.
Regional Chapters - Because more than half of McDonogh's alumni live outside the Baltimore area, we are establishing regional chapters in New York City, Atlanta, DC, Boston, Los Angeles, and San Francisco to keep McDonogh's extended family connected and vibrant. Activities may include dinners, networking events, museum tours, community service projects, or happy hours.
Social Committee - Coordinate and support alumni events throughout the year with the goal of increasing alumni participation and improving social connections among alumni.
Young Alumni Committee - Help create opportunities to increase participation among graduates from the past 15 years.
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ALUMNI EVENT RECAP
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Alumni and their families enjoy steamed crabs during Reunion Weekend 2014.
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CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
At the end of June, demolition crews arrived to raze Lamborn Hall. The former dining hall, which opened in 1960, served the school well for 54 years. In its lifetime, thousands of meals were served in the space, but more importantly, countless lasting memories were made. View photos of people, events, and meals in Lamborn Hall over the years.
Progress is being made on the Rosenberg Campus Green which will connect the Edward St. John Student Center, the Naylor Building, and Lyle Building, allowing student travel between buildings.
Memorial Court is undergoing renovations which will include the names of McDonogh alumni who lost their lives in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. The upgrade also includes the installation of an illuminated flag court, new landscaping, and handicap accessible pathways. Save the date for Thursday, May 21, 2015, for the dedication of Memorial Court. All alumni are invited to attend.
You can view real-time video of construction on campus anytime by visiting
www.mcdonogh.org/cmp/cams/.
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A NEW RECORD SET! THANK YOU ALUMNI!
Thank you, McDonogh alumni! We are happy to report that gifts to The McDonogh Fund reached $2,212,492 for the 2013-2014 school year, a record high, with alumni contributing nearly one-half of the total. Overall alumni participation grew to 25% with much of that growth coming from our young alumni who reached 32% participation. Young alumni gifts exceeded the goal of 600, thus meeting the giving challenge from Henry A. Rosenberg, Jr. '48, who gave $60,000 at the completion of this goal. Go Eagles! Sincere thanks to our team of talented and dedicated alumni volunteers who served as class agents. Your hard work paid off! McDonogh could not be the school that it is without your help and the generous support of all alumni. If you are interested in joining our team of volunteers for the 2014-2015 school year, please email Lindsay Young '05 at lyoung@mcdonogh.org. It's worth it! |
MCDONOGH CONNECT NEWS
Premier Mentoring, Internship, and Career Resource Program
We are excited to announce that the web portal for McDonogh Connect is now available on the Alumni page of the McDonogh website! You can click on the "Connect" button on the left to create an account, and once activated, you can choose to participate as a mentor or mentee.
With the database in place, we can connect young alumni with McDonogh graduates throughout the United States and abroad to find meaningful internships during college and provide career advice and job search assistance once they have earned their degrees. McDonogh Connect will also introduce our juniors and seniors to career explorations that will help them maximize the college experience. There are many ways for mentors to become involved, and with your help, we can build a strong and active database.
If you have any questions, please contact Anita Hilson, Director of McDonogh Connect, at ahilson@mcdonogh.org. Your participation is the key to the success of McDonogh Connect, and we thank you for the gift of your time. It is greatly appreciated. Now let's get connected!
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SEND FAREWELLS TO RETIRING FACULTY & STAFF
From left: Mona Barr, Carl Haller, Wayne Hudson, Larry Johnston, Sharon Bradford, George Gebelein '60, John Grega, Peggy Warner, Nancy Ariosa, and Dave Harley; not pictured: Ed Musil.
This spring, McDonogh said farewell to 11 long-standing and much-loved retiring faculty and staff members, who among them accumulated more than 300 years of service. If you would like to send a message to any or all, please email alumni@mcdonogh.org or mail to Katie Blaha, McDonogh School, 8600 McDonogh Road, Owings Mills, MD 21117. |
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MCDONOGH'S 150TH ANNIVERSARY
McDonogh's storied history
As part of McDonogh's sesquicentennial celebration in 2023, Middle School faculty member Jon Aaron '72 will be writing a history of the school. This book will differ from the previously published chronologies in that it will be a social history of McDonogh.
While the 150th anniversary is almost 10 years away, it's not too early to begin gathering the impressions and the memories that help tell the McDonogh story. Jon is seeking notes or letters penned by faculty, students, parents, alumni, coaches, friends, and others about anything relating to McDonogh School. Also of interest are journals and film (16 mm dating back to the 1920s, Standard 8 from the 1930s to early 1960s, Super 8 beginning in 1965, and contemporary camcorder tapes). Artifacts and memorabilia that tell the story of accomplishments or struggles in the academic, artistic, athletic, and extra-curricular lives of students through the years would be helpful, too.Please explore your basement, cellar, and attic; comb your shelves, drawers, and closets; you may be surprised at what long-forgotten treasures you'll uncover. Jon would love to hear about your discoveries and determine how they can benefit this project or McDonogh's archives. Please contact Jon at jaaron@mcdonogh.org or 443-690-7481. |
SEEKING DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARDS AND ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME NOMINATIONS
Do you know someone in the McDonogh family (alumni, parent, friend) who has provided outstanding service to the school? If so, he or she may be eligible for the McDonogh Alumni Distinguished Service Award (DSA), given on Saturday, April 25, 2015. The deadline for submitting nominations is Friday, December 5, 2014.
McDonogh is also in the process of seeking nominations for its next Athletic Hall of Fame induction on Thursday, April 23, 2015. The deadline for submitting names is Friday, October 3, 2014.
View a list of Hall of Fame inductees.
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BALTIMORE BOOK FESTIVAL
McDonogh will return to the Baltimore Book Festival at the Baltimore Inner Harbor, featuring McDonogh alumni, parents, and faculty authors. This three-day event will be a great opportunity to spread the word about McDonogh, and we look forward to seeing you there! If you are a published author who would like to participate, please contact Anita Hilson at ahilson@mcdonogh.org. For more information about the festival, please visit https://www.baltimorebookfestival.com/.
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CLASS RINGS AVAILABLE FROM BALFOUR
Never got a McDonogh School ring as a student? Looking to update? Visit www.balfourMD.com to place your order online.
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CONNECT ON SOCIAL MEDIA
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.
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
Visit our online directory to:
- update your contact information
- 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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