Seniors Mark the End of Their Time

The Allan Building clock tower is officially off-limits all of the time…except under special circumstances. Over the years, the cupola, accessed by a circular metal staircase, has been visited by countless students — at the pinnacle of their senior year — who have been granted the privilege of entering the minute space with sweeping views. The expedition to the peak of Allan Building is the final opportunity for the soon-to-be graduates to make their mark — literally. There, with Sharpie markers in hand, they punctuate the end of their McDonogh career by signing their names (with permission) on the walls, floors, window frames, and anywhere they can find a space. The annual trek truly marks the passage of time.