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No. 16 | Life & Learning
The McDonogh Alumni Society was established in 1880 by a group of alumni whose main objective was “friendship and mutual help. The Association was crucial in maintaining a connection between…
No. 15 | Did You Know?
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…
No. 14 | Campus
The 7,000-square-foot Fader Innovation Center, which opened in 2018, was designed with flexibility in mind. It houses McDonogh’s robotics and engineering programs as well as an auto bay where students…
No. 13 | People
On November 21, 1873, nine days before the official opening of McDonogh School, Josepha Selden Young, dressed in her uniform of a black gown with a little white collar and…
No. 12 | Did You Know?
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…
No. 11 | Life & Learning
Almost immediately after Louis E. “Doc” Lamborn began his tenure as the seventh head of McDonogh School in January 1926, horsemanship and riding became part of the program. The riding…
No. 10 | Traditions
Started in 1988, McDonogh’s Cardboard Boat Race is one of the school’s unique traditions, combining ingenuity, engineering, math, art, leadership, teamwork, problem-solving, and commitment. It’s the consummate learning experience. Participation…
No. 9 | Campus
John McDonogh Stadium was constructed under the auspices of the Public Works Administration (PWA). The government contributed 77% of the cost and the Patrons Club contributed the balance. According to…
No. 9 | Campus
Prior to 1969, the Childs Memorial Terrace was situated in the area where Keelty Hall now stands. A stage-like platform, it sat at the top of a gradual hillside. At…
No. 8 | People
William Allan, a Washington and Lee University applied mathematics professor and former Confederate ordnance officer, was appointed founding Principal of McDonogh School by the Board of Trustees, led by President…
No. 7 | Did You Know?
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…
No. 6 | Life & Learning
School uniforms have been an integral part of the student experience at McDonogh. Whether military or civilian, the ever-evolving uniform has provided continuity, stability, and a sense of identity for…
Becoming McDonogh School tells the captivating story of McDonogh’s first 150 years.