Why Give Back To The McDonogh Fund?

Because in between studying for exams and the occasional drama with friends, we learned a great deal, had teachers and coaches who loved us, and experienced some really awesome things. Need more convincing? Give back because…

1. The Young Alumni Challenge: We need less than 50 more supporters to reach 25% and receive $25,000. Whatever you can give... $5, $25, or $100... your dollar will make us holler! http://tinyurl.com/supportmcdonogh

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2. A part of you will always bleed orange and black….http://tinyurl.com/supportmcdonogh

Molly Fitzhugh '07 and Taylor Lamborn '07 Photo cred: Taylor Lamborn '07

3. For the last 20 years, our beloved Billy Ray has given to The McDonogh Fund to support the place and people he loves most. WE are the reason he gives back. http://tinyurl.com/supportmcdonogh

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4. Alumni before us gave back to enhance OUR educational opportunities, so now’s our chance to pay that gift forward. Give the gift of the McDonogh experience. http://tinyurl.com/supportmcdonogh

5. Only at McDonogh would your history teacher have an alter ego named Buffe and kick off Spirit Week like this:

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6. It's SO easy. To charge $10 to your cell phone bill, text MCD to 85944 and reply YES to the confirmation message.

7. You did this on ’80s day, and it was awesome. http://tinyurl.com/supportmcdonogh

Class of '08 strutting their stuff as seniors during senior week. Photo cred: Emily Bray '08

8. Recognizing the relationships you built at McDonogh is the best gift of all. Did you know you can contribute in honor or in memory of a teacher, coach, mentor, or friend? http://tinyurl.com/supportmcdonogh

Top (left to right): Mr. Janiga, Ms. Lintvedt, Mrs. Boyle, Mr. Wood, Mr. Harley

Bottom (left to right): Mr. MacMullan, Ms. Collins, Mrs. Ford, Mr. Sanborn

9. There was always that kid who was so excited...

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...and managed to make you smile. http://tinyurl.com/supportmcdonogh

Robin Edlow '00 (Top Left)

Robert Hellauer '04 (Right)

Allison Hamilton '96 (Bottom Left)

10. Whether you began your life’s work dancing at McDonogh, did the Macarena at prom, or danced in the rain… you gave it the best of whatever you are. http://tinyurl.com/supportmcdonogh

Nile Russell '00 (Top left)

Marisa Polansky '05 and Leah Durkee '05 (Bottom Left)

Sarah Levitt '03 (Bottom Right)

Michele Buchoff '97 and Emily Stackhouse '97 (Top Right)

...and it was awesome. Like this.

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11. Everyone had this photo taken on the first day of school. http://tinyurl.com/supportmcdonogh

Patrick Blumer '98 (Left)

Alexei Misoul '04 and Adrianna Misoul '08 (Right)

12. Public speaking in real life is no big deal after having to do Oratory or take Mr. Van’s speech class…http://tinyurl.com/supportmcdonogh

Andy Goldman '96

13. You were a member of an amazing team... http://tinyurl.com/supportmcdonogh

.. and you learned so much from your coaches...

Mac McGarry consults with Brad Mitchell '94, Willy Jay '94, Alex Gordon '94 with teammate and Ms. Wender (Top)

Jamie Kaiser '02, Katie Bray '03, Luke Stewart '03 (Bottom)

...and our spirit was what made our school feel like home... http://tinyurl.com/supportmcdonogh

Bottom right: Todd Markin '94 and Eric Brush '94 rockin' some awesome school spirit.

14. Taking a break was just as important as studying! http://tinyurl.com/supportmcdonogh

Haley Papel '10 and MJ Toohey '10 (top left)

Jason Gross '06 and Jeff Wildermuth '06 (right)

Chris Zuk '00, Robin Edlow '00, Rachel Urban '00, and Heather Warnken '00 hanging out by Allan building.

15. That moment when you realized your hard work paid off! http://tinyurl.com/supportmcdonogh

Left to right: Lexi Goldstein '11, David Adler '11, Allyson Hyatt '11, Chelsea Reed '11, MJ Rice '11, Lindsay Boylan '11 Photo cred: Lindsay Boylan '11

16. You were a member of a club.

Dave Leopold '98 and Megan McCullough '98 represent French Club (top).

King of clubs, Mr. Grega (bottom left)

Atuto club: Mike Shea '04, Alec Kisiel '04, Scott Breitenother '04 (bottom right)

...and THIS Badminton Club photo made it into the yearbook. http://tinyurl.com/supportmcdonogh

Mr. Shang and Bryson Iacoboni '05

17. The McDonogh Fund supports all areas of school life, including academics, scholarship, the arts, and athletics. Did you know you can designate your gift to a specific department or area of interest? http://tinyurl.com/supportmcdonogh

Top Left: Brad Dumont '99 and Kevin Fioranelli '99 drawing in Ms. Devane's art class.

Top Right: Jenny Tversky '03 and telegram girls, Brooke Poklemba '04, Jenn Wasner '04, Abby Arnold-Ochs '03, sing to Drew Taubenfeld '03 on Valentine's Day.

Bottom: Meredith McGuire '97 and Brad Sunshine '97 in Mr. Smoot's biology class.

18. We find joy in work and in play... http://tinyurl.com/supportmcdonogh

Photo cred: Diane Dao '07

...and because our teachers do, too. http://tinyurl.com/supportmcdonogh

Mr. Sanborn

19. Some of your best friends then... are your best friends still. http://tinyurl.com/supportmcdonogh

Katye McNulty '07, Rachel Millman '07, Dede Orlando, Jessie Berens '07, Megan Richards '07, Sydney Blum '07

20. You had opportunities to go on choir tours...

Lisa Feroli '08, Alex Dansicker '08, Tory Klein '09

...bay trips, ski trips, and Spain trips... http://tinyurl.com/supportmcdonogh

Mack McGee '03 (top left), 8th grade ski trip to Hunter Mountain (bottom), an Vikas Jayadeva '04 and Loryn Warrington '04 demonstrating bullfighting at the Plaza de Toros de Albacete, Spain (top right).

21. Sometimes, your classmates totes predicted it. http://tinyurl.com/supportmcdonogh

Jenn Wasner '04, Drew Taubenfeld '03

22. We learned how to overcome many kinds of hurdles…http://tinyurl.com/supportmcdonogh

Jen Ford '00 in the 100 meter high hurdle race.

23. The last line of the Dedication Hymn (The Founder’s Day Song), “So that when at last we leave thee, we shall leave the grander still, nearer as thy founder dreamed thee, dear McDonogh on the Hill.” http://tinyurl.com/supportmcdonogh

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Sydney Shera '07, Diane Dao '07, Chris Fletcher '07, Colby Loetz '07 Photo cred: Diane Dao '07