The 2000s: Embracing Change

The unveiling of McDonogh’s website in 2021 launched the School into a decade of adapting to evolving technology, embracing change in leadership, and confronting the challenges of economic volatility. As Charlie Britton took the reins from Bo Dixon in 2007, an innovative and courageous Board of Trustees stood firm on planned strategic developments even as the global financial crisis raged. While many institutions shrank in the face of these economic headwinds, McDonogh exhibited a confidence that allowed students, as in decades past, to discover their passions, establish lasting relationships, and feel supported in taking appropriate risks in all phases of school life.