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Celebrating Our Journey: McDonogh 150 - McDonogh 150 Celebrating Our Journey: McDonogh 150 - McDonogh 150

It was so fun celebrating McDonogh School’s 150th Anniversary in 2023-2024! We look forward to a bright future.

150 Stories

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Becoming McDonogh School tells the captivating story of McDonogh’s first 150 years.

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The Evolution of
McDonogh School

1873

McDonogh School is founded just north of Baltimore City in Owings Mills, MD

McDonogh School opens its doors to twenty-one scholarship boys from Baltimore on November 21. Officer William Allan is selected as the first principal.

Historical Context:

U.S. President:

States in the Union:

37

Population of Baltimore:

~268,000