No. 131 | People
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…
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No. 121 | People
A Career Dedicated to Independent Schools
When Head of School Dave Farace ‘87 says McDonogh is “home,” he’s not being cliche. As a former scholarship student, alumnus, employee, and parent, he knows and loves the School…
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No. 111 | People
Q.D. Thompson
In 1953, Quinton Donald (Q.D.) Thompson was recruited and hired by Headmaster Bob Lamborn to be the first Head of Middle School at a time when, according to Lamborn, the…
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No. 105 | People
H. Beale Rollins (1915)
H. Beale Rollins was a scholarship student who enrolled at McDonogh in 1909 at the age of 10 after his father’s death. He played in the first football game against…
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No. 101 | People
A Journey of Growth and Transformation
When Charlie Britton became McDonogh’s twelfth Headmaster on July 1, 2007, he began leading the School on a journey of growth and transformation. With Britton at the helm, providing direction…
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No. 96 | People
Commited to People and Joy
A lifelong educator and the product of independent schools, Bo Dixon came to McDonogh in 1992 after serving as the Head at Columbus Academy in Ohio and the Haverford School…
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No. 93 | People
Student Pioneers: The Firsts
The First Student EnrolledIn the official school registry (see story No. 36) John Lee Baker, son of Mrs. Catherine B. Baker of 161 St. Paul Street is listed as student…
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No. 71 | People
Taking on the Role of President
In 1971, Lud Michaux, a former scholarship student from the Class of 1940, was appointed to serve in the newly created position of President. He was responsible for the operations…
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No. 52 | People
Legacy of Leadership
Dr. Robert L. “Bob” Lamborn, a graduate of the Class of 1935 and Headmaster of McDonogh from 1952 to 1972, was a visionary leader who had a profound impact on…
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No. 56 | People
Samuel Tagart: the Key to the School’s Opening
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…
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