No. 90 | Life & Learning
Global Opportunities Open Minds
McDonogh’s history with student exchange programs began five decades ago in 1973 when a chapter of AFS (American Field Service) was established at the School. As interest in travel abroad…
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No. 76 | Life & Learning
Drum Corps Marches On
With shiny orange and white drums resting squarely on their shoulders, members of McDonogh’s Drum Corps have set the tone at important events for decades. Today’s corps, comprised of third-…
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No. 72 | Life & Learning
Boarding Program Withstands the Test of Time
McDonogh was a boarding school from day one, and in the early years, students only returned home occasionally. In 1874, there were four Visiting Days—from 2:30 to 6:00 p.m. on…
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No. 78 | Life & Learning
Classes Teach Valuable Vocational Skills
Along with classroom learning, McDonogh had an extensive shop program, and students who completed the program often qualified as skilled artisans in many types of jobs. The vocational program also…
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No. 80 | Life & Learning
Honor Code Sets the Tone
“I will not lie, cheat, or steal. I will respect the rights and well-being of myself and others.” In April 1990, in response to concerns over the issues of morality…
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No. 69 | Life & Learning
Parents Provide Support
The McDonogh Mothers’ Club was formally organized on October 13, 1923, by a group of McDonogh mothers whose objective was to support the School, mainly through financial contributions. One of…
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No. 68 | Life & Learning
The Evolution of the Student Government
At the School’s founding, Colonel Allan organized the student government using the military chain-of-command model he knew well. This worked for a number of years in form, but not in…
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No. 67 | Life & Learning
Where Meals and Memories are Made
Throughout the School’s history, the dining halls have not only provided sustenance, they have also been places for faculty and students to connect and forge meaningful relationships. From the Trustees…
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No. 65 | Life & Learning
Teaching Students to Do the Greatest Good
Greatest Good McDonogh teaches students in all grades the best practices in service-learning, philanthropy, community engagement, and social innovation through integrated coursework and experiential learning. The program is designed to…
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No. 54 | Life & Learning
Welcome Little Eagles
In the fall of 2015, McDonogh’s prekindergarten was born! The decision to expand McDonogh from a K-12 to a PK-12 school was the result of increased interest among current and…
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