No. 12 | Did You Know?
Milk, Fresh from the Cow
In 1920, the school built a dairy barn, and 125 Holstein Jerseys were purchased. McDonogh’s most famous cow was Ormsby Inca Pontiac Girl. The 18-year-old cow set production records and…
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No. 22 | Did You Know?
A Symbol of Military Heritage
Two howitzer cannons stood in front of Allan Building until the late 1960s when a student who was climbing on one fell off and broke his arm. Shortly after, the…
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No. 28 | Did You Know?
Shells Pave Way to McDonogh
Beginning in 1887, oyster shells were spread over the road leading to the Main Building from the country road, resulting in the name Shell Road. The surface continued to be…
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No. 15 | Did You Know?
Title Change at the Top
The first six leaders of the school had the title of principal. According to his son, Bob, when “Doc” Lamborn was at the helm, the State Board of Education told…
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No. 7 | Did You Know?
Students Adopt a French Boy
In the aftermath of World War 1, a number of relief efforts were established to care for widows and orphans, wounded soldiers, and refugees in Europe. Upon learning of the…
150th Book Coming Soon
Becoming McDonogh School tells the captivating story of McDonogh’s first 150 years.