No. 22 | Did You Know?
A Symbol of Military Heritage
In 1935, the Daughters of the American Revolution donated two howitzer cannons to McDonogh School. They stood in front of Allan Building until the late 1950s, when they were moved to…
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No. 28 | Did You Know?
Shells Pave Way to McDonogh
Beginning in 1887, oyster shells were spread over the road leading to the Main Building from the country road, resulting in the name Shell Road. The surface continued to be…
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No. 15 | Did You Know?
Title Change at the Top
The first six leaders of the school had the title of principal. According to his son, Bob, when “Doc” Lamborn was at the helm, the State Board of Education told…
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No. 7 | Did You Know?
Students Adopt a French Boy
In the aftermath of World War I, a number of relief efforts were established to care for widows and orphans, wounded soldiers, and refugees in Europe. Upon learning of the…
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