A member of the Baltimore City Council, Samuel H. Tagart was the main catalyst behind the ordinance that resulted in the establishment of McDonogh School. Less than a year after becoming a member of the School’s Board of Trustees, he was elected President and under his leadership, Colonel Allan became the first Principal. Tagart served on a variety of committees and held the role of treasurer for 19 years. Upon his death in 1892, his entire estate ($80,000) was bequeathed to the School and provided much-needed support. Tagart Memorial Chapel, dedicated in 1898, was named for him.
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E. Carey Kenney: Artist in Residence
E. Carey Kenney’s paintings depicting the beauty of McDonogh’s campus can be found in offices, libraries, and meeting spaces across campus, but his mural in Memorial Field House is likely…
