No. 70 | Traditions
Milestone Anniversaries: A Cause for Celebration
The founding of McDonogh School on November 21, 1873, has always been a cause for celebration. In the early years, it was marked by Founder’s Day—an opportunity to recognize the…
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No. 64 | Traditions
Award Honors Devotion to McDonogh
Started in 1960, the Distinguished Service Award recognizes members of the McDonogh Family (alumni, parents, grandparents, or retired faculty and staff members) who have devoted their time and effort most…
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No. 62 | Traditions
We Love a Parade
McDonogh’s annual Spirit Parade held the day before the football game against time-honored archrival Gilman, isn’t your typical parade. Sure, it has costumes, floats, bands, and more orange and black…
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No. 61 | Traditions
A Rivalry for the Ages
The annual McDonogh vs. Gilman football game, the second oldest interscholastic rivalry in the state of Maryland was first played at Gilman on October 12, 1914. Gilman was victorious that…
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No. 57 | Traditions
Hundreds Program Creates Connections
The Hundreds program is rooted in McDonogh’s early history when each new boy who entered the School was given a number and assigned to the student 100 numbers above him….
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No. 53 | Traditions
Pin Ceremony Signifies Higher Status
Becoming a McDonogh upperclassman is a rite of passage, signified by the presentation of gold “McD” lapel pins at the annual Junior Pin Ceremony. The tradition grew out of a…
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No. 51 | Traditions
Honoring Those Who’ve Gone Before Us
The first Founder’s Day was held on November 21, 1874—the school’s first anniversary. It was commemorated with a full day of activities including a morning chapel service, a military drill,…
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No. 41 | Traditions
Rooted in Farming
McDonogh was started as a farm school, and from its founding, students cultivated the fields, planted crops, and harvested the fruit and vegetables for the school’s consumption. Bob Lamborn ‘35…
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No. 36 | Traditions
Officially Enrolling Every Student
Beginning with the original 21 boys, every student who has enrolled at McDonogh School has been given a number, and their name has been recorded in a ledger book. In…
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No. 31 | Traditions
Opening Convocation: Ringing in the New Year
At the beginning of each school year, the entire community gathers at Childs Memorial Terrace for the Opening Convocation. Greetings and well-wishes are given to all, with special attention paid…
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