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|2017-2018 Photo Essays
Class of 2018 Celebrates Commencement (Students)
McDonogh's Class of 2018 graduated under sunny skies on Childs Memorial Terrace on Friday, June 8. The morning began with a Baccalaureate Service in the Ceres M. Horn Theatre, during which retiring Headmaster Charlie Britton addressed the graduates and their parents. Shortly after, the seniors processed out of Tagart Memorial Chapel and down the hill to the applause of faculty, staff, family, and friends. After awards were presented, senior speaker Jaime Young earned a standing ovation for her message about individuality and making a difference. She said, "Collective individuality is the channel to creating a dynamic network of people who are capable and able to make this world of 'possibility' into one of action. I hope that our class can continue to build upon the network we already have established to make a world of action happen."
After the 152 seniors received their diplomas, an honorary diploma was presented to Mr. Britton. Following the commencement exercises, the graduates and their families enjoyed a reception by the John McDonogh monument.
25th Anniversary of Stewart Recital (Students)
The Stewart Senior Honors Recital celebrated its 25th anniversary on Friday, June 1 with a reunion of alumni recitalists and amazing performances by seniors Lena Goldstein, Hanna Hofmeister, and Maya Richard. Alumni were invited to a pre-concert reception and presentation with Drs. James and Brenda Stewart and their daughter, Caroline Stewart Oberle '93. The Stewarts established the award in the spring of 1993 in recognition and appreciation for McDonogh School's outstanding program in the areas of dance, theatre, and music.
Caroline Stewart Oberle and first Stewart Recitalist Adrian Hartley '94 both sang solos for their fellow alumni performers and also reprised the Vivaldi "Laudamus Te" duet from their Concert Choir days. A retrospective video featuring all the recitalists was also shown.
The recital featured masterful dance, vocal music, and musical theater performances from the three 2018 award recipients and ended with the past, present, and future recitalists singing the Founder's Day Song.
Roots Picnic and Pumpkin Planting (Students)
After a particularly rainy Spring, the incoming kindergarten class (and their parents) braved the mud to enjoy a picnic supper and pumpkin planting at Roots Farm on Wednesday, June 6.
After planting more than 800 pumpkin seeds, the children harvested juicy, red strawberries from the patch. The students are already anticipating their return to school in the fall to enjoy strawberry jam, pick their pumpkins, and make pies and bread.
Athletic Awards (Students)
McDonogh student-athletes were recognized for sportsmanship, involvement, leadership, and achievement in interscholastic sports at the Upper School Athletic Awards evening on Monday, June 4.
Eighth Grade Closing Marks Next Step on Journey (Students)
A weekend's worth of torrential rain forced faculty, family, and friends into the Rollins-Luetkemeyer Athletic Center on Monday, June 4 for the Eighth Grade Closing Ceremony. The soggy weather did not dampen the spirits of the 119 members of the Class of 2022 who eagerly anticipated receiving their certificates from Middle School Head Darren Ford. Student speakers Joshua G. and Beatrice M. reminisced about the past four years in Middle School and looked forward to their future in Upper School. In his remarks, Ford referenced Robert Frost saying, "Take the road that may be less traveled, have the courage to take your road. And with every step you take, be your best self; take care of those around you; use your words for the greatest good...for these choices will make all the difference."
Joy at Lower School Closing (Students)
Joy is the best word to describe the Lower School Closing Ceremony on Friday, June 1, on Childs Memorial Terrace. Before the festivities began, fourth graders and their teachers enjoyed a breakfast during which students were presented with a McDonogh pin. When the ceremony began, prekindergarten through grade three processed down the hill with their class banners followed by the Fourth Grade Drum Corps and the Class of 2026. Students and guests alike enjoyed listening to favorite memories and advice from the soon-to-be middle schoolers. After being presented with certificates of achievement, there were hugs and handshakes. Then, before much-anticipated "tossing of the blazers" retiring Headmaster Charlie Britton was presented with a hat created by the PK students and a collage of memories spelling the word JOY!
Middle School Evening of Dance (Students)
Middle schoolers performed with enthusiasm, grace, and joy at the annual Dance Concert on Thursday, May 24 in the Horn Theatre. The Middle School Evening of Dance was the perfect way for the students who had studied and practiced throughout the year, to share their talent with family and friends.
Living Legacy Dinner and Debate (Students)
More than 20 members of the John McDonogh Living Legacy Society and guests attended "Dinner and Debate," on Wednesday, May 22, an opportunity to see how debate at McDonogh has evolved since the early days of the Allan Debating Society. Current members of the debate team argued the topic "The threat of nuclear war vastly outweighs the threat of global warming," after which champion alumni debaters Ryan James '17 and Nishad Neelakandan '17 explained the nuances and strategies the students employed. McDonogh coach Daryl Burch explained to the guests the importance of preparation and the ability to "think on your feet." Judging by the Q&A that followed the debate, the audience was clearly impressed.
Awesome Headmaster's Day (Students)
The joy of Headmaster's Day permeated the crowd of students, faculty, staff, family, and friends on Friday, May 11. The entire school community gathered on Childs Memorial Terrace to recognize 12 employees for 25 years of service and to celebrate with five faculty members who are retiring at the end of the school year. Special recognition was paid to McDonogh's "awesome" retiring headmaster, Charlie Britton, and the staff of the Legacy yearbook dedicated the 100th edition to him. After the Lower and Middle Schools were dismissed, Headmaster's Day continued with the presentation of academic awards to deserving upper schoolers.
Passion Project Expo 2018 (Students)
The fourth grade has spent the past year focusing on their passions, which range from encouraging literacy to eliminating air pollution. The Passion Project endeavor was an opportunity to teach many valuable life skills including letter writing, public speaking, web design, and fundraising. Throughout the process students also discovered how their personal passions can drive change. The fourth grade showcased their Passion Projects at an Expo on Thursday, May 10 in Paterakis Hall where they explained their ideas with clarity and conviction to families and friends. Many plan to continue their work through the summer and beyond.
PK's Last Learning for Living (Students)
It was a "bee"-utiful morning for Prekindergartners to take a hayride out to Roots Farm on Thursday, May 10. The energetic group sang songs on the short ride out to the farm for their last Learning for Living session of the 2017-2018 school year. They met Farmer Hood and Beekeeper Gonzalez for a lesson about honeybees. After a quick story about a busy little bee, each student was assigned a job to do in the "hive." From the Queen to the worker bees, they all took on their tasks with enthusiasm and joy.
Portraits of Courage (Students)
The best learning comes when our students share the knowledge they have gained with others. After covering the Civil Rights Movement and the Montgomery Bus Boycott in class, the third grade presented what they learned to the second and fourth grade through their "Profiles of Courage" series on Tuesday, May 8. Focusing first on Rosa Parks, the third graders gave a performance in the Klein Lyceum that profiled the famed activist's role in the boycott. After, they broke into smaller groups and gave presentations on other major figures in the Civil Rights Movement. Watch the presentation here.
Math Explosion 2018 (Students)
There was an absolute explosion of math on McDonogh's campus Friday, May 4 as the Lower School Math Explosion Day took over the Rosenberg Green and the Rollins-Luetkemeyer Athletic Center. The lower schoolers participated in a wide variety of activities from a mini-golf course built by eighth graders, to constructing spaghetti towers, and playing carnival games run by sixth graders. All of the activities centered around math challenges, showing the lower schoolers how math can be found everywhere. It was a fun, math-filled day.
For sights and sounds, go here.
Triathlon Results in Sense of Accomplishment (Students)
Another Sixth Grade Triathlon is in the books and the participants are feeling a huge sense of accomplishment, along with a healthy dose of exhaustion. The event held on Wednesday, May 2, was the culmination of three weeks of "training" in the sixth grade PE classes. Approximately 100 participants swam 200 meters (either solo or as a team), rode their bikes for 1.75 miles around the north end of campus, and ran .75 miles. Congratulations to the sixth graders for meeting the challenge and having fun.
McD Art Pop-Up Day 2018 (Students)
Second graders sang songs as the walked across the green, while upper schoolers held an improv workshop on the hill, and fifth graders worked on a chalk mural on the Horn blacktop during McDonogh's Art Pop-up day. In every corner of campus visual and performing art popped up on Wednesday, May 2, during a day designed to showcase the accessible and inclusive public works of art that strengthen the visibility of the PK to 12th grade art program. Throughout the day, the McDonogh community just never knew when they would be surprised and delighted by the creative process.
For sights and sounds, go here.
Reunion Weekend Saturday Events (Students)
Saturday of Reunion Weekend 2018 began with the annual Distinguished Service Award Ceremony. Congratulations to this year's recipients: Mary-Catherine Irving, Virginia Olcerst (in absentia), Elizabeth H. Ottinger, and Susan Tanury Pugh. Later, current and former faculty and staff joined alumni families for the annual crab feast and picnic on the Rollins Quadrangle; and throughout the afternoon guests viewed an archival display in the Kiplinger library. History was made when McDonogh's five past, present, and future heads of school posed for a "team" photo.
Celebrating Bob Lamborn's 100th (Students)
When a person is looking forward to a milestone birthday, it's cause for celebration. When that person is former Headmaster Bob Lamborn, who will celebrate 100 years in July, it becomes a highlight of McDonogh's Reunion Weekend. Alumni, colleagues, family, and friends gathered to celebrate the school's eighth headmaster at a luncheon at Roots Farm on Friday, April 27. In addition to greetings, gifts, a toast, and cake, his granddaughter Taylor Lamborn '07 serenaded him singing, "What a Wonderful World."
Enjoy a video played at the luncheon here.
A Colorful Day of Arts in Lower School (Students)
A rainbow of artistic talent came shining through in the Lower School on Friday, April 20 during the annual Adventure with the Arts Day. Each grade level from PK to four enjoyed a Music and Movement segment, which sometimes included parent participation. Then, students and their parents went on an "Adventure with the Arts" as they strolled through the hallways of Elderkin Hall enjoying the artwork on display and proudly sharing their masterpieces.
Watch the performances: prekindergarten, kindergarten and prefirst, first grade, second grade, third grade, and fourth grade.
Cum Laude Scholars Inducted (Students)
McDonogh School's Cum Laude Society welcomed 32 new members from the Classes of 2018 and 2019 during the 57th annual induction ceremony on Wednesday, April 18.
Phantom Tollbooth Magic (Students)
Congratulations to the McDonogh Middle School Players on their successful performance of The Phantom Tollbooth Jr. on Friday and Saturday, April 13 and 14. Based on Norton Juster's award-winning children's book, the musical took the audience on a magical journey that proved life is the greatest adventure of all.
AP US Government Class Argues Case (Students)
Jeff Sanborn's AP US Government class took on the roles of plaintiffs, defendants, and the US Supreme Court in the case of State of Hawaii v. Trump on Wednesday, April 11. Students gave compelling arguments, in the case commonly known as the "travel ban," as to whether the president has the authority to issue such a proclamation or if he has exceeded his authority. Judge Fred Smalkin '64 and University of Baltimore Law School Professor Natalie Ram who heard the arguments, noted that this was one of the most difficult cases McDonogh's Supreme Court has tackled.
Workshop Prepares Musicians (Students)
A group of 20 Middle School Band students participated in a workshop with three professional musicians who specialize in woodwind, brass, and percussion on Friday, April 6. The guest musicians worked one-on-one with the students in preparation for their upcoming Spring Concert and then gave a short performance. Following the morning of music, the students enjoyed an afternoon of fun at Six Flags.
Baltimore Alumni Gathering (Students)
The Charles, one of the newest restaurants in Federal Hill, was the venue for the annual Baltimore Alumni Happy Hour on Thursday, April 5. More than 50 guests, representing the past six decades of alumni, enjoyed the camaraderie of the evening and a special McDonogh cocktail. The gathering was the last Baltimore Alumni Happy Hour for Charlie Britton as headmaster and the first for his daughter, a member of the Class of '15.
Multicultural Night Celebration (Students)
Although Multicultural Night 2018 was rescheduled due to a windstorm, the annual festive event did not disappoint. Hundreds of students, from all three divisions, and their families gathered in Paterakis Hall on Thursday, April 29, to celebrate McDonogh's cultural diversity. Guests enjoyed a variety of foods from all over the world, as well as traditional songs, dances, and performances that have shaped the lives of the McDonogh community. Watch the performances here.
Magnificent Mix, Mingle, McDonogh (Students)
Parents from all three divisions enjoyed an evening out on Saturday, March 24 at Mix, Mingle, McDonogh. The MPA-sponsored event was an opportunity to catch up with old friends, meet new families, and bid farewell to Jen and Charlie Britton. Guests enjoyed food and wine pairings by the Copper Kitchen, live entertainment, and of course, the camaraderie of the McDonogh community. In addition to a toast to the Britton's dedication over the past 11 years, McDonogh parents took time to write them heartfelt thank you notes.
Virginia Area Alumni Tour Monticello (Students)
McDonogh alumni in the greater Charlottesville and Richmond, Virginia area took advantage of a unique opportunity to enjoy a private tour of Monticello on Thursday, March 22. Don King '58, Chairman of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation, arranged the tour, which was followed by a reception. Among the nearly 20 history buffs in attendance were a handful of students from both the University of Virginia and the University of Richmond.
Faculty-Student Basketball Game Excitement (Students)
Another Upper School Faculty-Student Basketball Game is in the books with the faculty pulling out a win by two points. The game on Friday, March 9 began with the freshmen coming out strong. The faculty team pushed hard and took over the lead which they maintained for the next two quarters. Then, the seniors got into the game and the Class of 2018 jumped ahead of their teachers. It was back and forth until history teacher (and basketball coach) TJ Jordan made the winning shot on the buzzer to take the title for the faculty.
First Grade Sing! Delights (Students)
The first grade delighted an audience of their parents and eighth graders with their production of Sing! A Musical Review on Thursday, March 8. The script was written by the eighth grade humanities class. Next stop, Broadway! Watch the show here.
A Capital Gathering in DC (Students)
More than 60 McDonogh alumni, parents, parents of alumni, and grandparents living and working in our nation's capital, enjoyed a reception at the Metropolitan Club, one of Washington DC's oldest institutions. At the Wednesday, March 7 gathering, guests were pleased to catch up with faculty, administrators, and each other and to learn about the many exciting happenings on campus.
Second Grade Creates Museum (Students)
After reading a number of non-fiction books on a variety of topics, the second grade created a museum of their newfound knowledge. Their displays were exhibited on Wednesday, March 7 for their classmates, third and fourth graders, and many interested faculty and staff. What a great learning experience for everyone!
Donors Thanked at Gathering (Students)
More than 80 guests attended the second gathering of the Henry A. Rosenberg, Jr. Giving Society on Saturday evening, March 3 at Citron, in Quarry Lake. The occasion was to thank McDonogh donors who have contributed $100,000 or more to the school. The giving society was established in 2016 and named for Henry A. Rosenberg, Jr. '48, one of McDonogh's most generous benefactors. Board of Trustees President Howard S. Klein '76 used the occasion to also thank Charlie and Jen Britton for their incredible commitment to McDonogh and for bettering the school in every possible way.
Sonnet Showcase (Students)
Ninth graders from Kevin Costa's Acting for the Stage class performed sonnets from some of Shakespeare's greatest works on Monday, March 5. The performance, held in front of a crowd of teachers and fellow students in the Black Box Theatre, was the culmination of their work on the sonnets, which they also analyzed for meaning.
T. Rowe Price Gathering (Students)
Board of Trustees members Taymour Tamaddon and Clive Williams welcomed members of the McDonogh community, who currently work at T. Rowe Price, to a reception at Sullivan's Steakhouse, adjacent to the company's downtown location, on Thursday, March 1. Headmaster Charlie Britton and his wife, Jen, also greeted the alumni and parent guests.
Bravo to Vocal Residency Participants (Students)
A record number of upper schoolers participated in McDonogh's Sixth Annual Vocal Residency Concert on Sunday, March 4. Over three days, 26 students trained under mezzo-soprano Augusta Caso '05. Caso has been hailed by the LA Times as "mysteriously smoldering…a name to remember." She made her New York City debut in October 2016 with the Center for Contemporary Opera and in February 2018 made her Metropolitan Opera debut as a Flowermaiden in Wagner's Parsifal. The concert was the finale to the residency. Bravo!
Take Apart Day Discovery (Students)
Take Apart Day on Friday, February 23 was the ultimate hands-on, doing (or undoing) exercise for the fourth grade. Scheduled at the conclusion of their science unit on simple machines, the students armed with screwdrivers and other tools, dismantled a variety of appliances, cameras, phones, and computers. Working together, they discovered that many complex machines are powered by simple machines. See more here.
Library Olympics 2018 (Students)
In honor of the Winter Olympics currently ongoing in PyeongChang, kindergartners and students from grades five and six participated in the Library Olympics on Wednesday, February 21. Events included the Book Walk, matching authors to famous book covers, sorting fiction and non-fiction books, and sorting books alphabetically by the author's last name. At the end of the games, each kindergartner was presented with a medal by their Middle School partner.
McDonogh Dances 2018 (Students)
McDonogh Dances 2018, the annual showcase of Upper School dance talent, thrilled audiences over the weekend of February 10 and 11. The dances, choreographed by the Head of McDonogh's Dance Program Ilona Kessell, as well as students and faculty, featured a variety of styles, which were enhanced by the lighting, sound, and costumes. Bravo!
PK Shares Their Love With Pups (Students)
Humans weren't the only ones feeling the prekindergartners' love on Valentine's Day, Wednesday, February 14. After meeting one of the shelter dogs from BARCS (Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter), the children put their culinary skills to work lovingly making delicious dog treats.
Mushu the Micro Pig (Students)
Meet Mushu the micro pig, the newest member of the McDonogh community. Named after the precocious dragon in Disney's Mulan, Mushu joined the Lower School STEM department in January and has already become an invaluable partner in enhancing student learning.
NYC Alumni Connect at Events (Students)
A group of McDonogh alumni based in New York City, braved sleet and freezing rain to attend a luncheon at the Harvard Club in Midtown Manhattan on Wednesday, February 7. The event, an opportunity to say "thank you" to donors, included a special presentation by Jon Aaron '72 about how McDonogh's past is shaping its future. In the evening, David '82 and Hope Rothschild graciously hosted a reception for McDonogh alumni at their home on the Upper East Side. Guests enjoyed the evening of camaraderie and the opportunity to share with others what they hold dear about the school.
McDonogh Goes to Disney World (Students)
The McDonogh Singers, led by Middle School Choral Director Suzanne Eldridge, traveled to Orlando, Florida on February 3 to perform and take workshops at Disney World. The trip included two workshops led by Disney performers, choreographers, and actors. The first workshop, "Disney Sings," gave students the ability to record a vocal track to Disney's The Lion King. The second workshop, "Disney's Broadway Magic," took students through the process of producing a Disney musical, from auditioning, to casting, to staging a scene and song from Tangled. Additionally, the Singers showcased their talent in a 30-minute performance for an international audience at Disney Springs.
PK Enjoys a Delicious Treat (Students)
Prekindergartners were treated to a visit from Executive Chef Thomas Devine of Linwoods Restaurant on Wednesday, January 31. Gathered in the kitchen of the Esther Ann Brown Adler Prekindergarten, Chef Tom taught the junior chefs-in-training the many different ways to prepare the butternut squash grown at Roots Farm, including adding it to brownies and ice cream! This was one time when no one complained about eating their vegetables. After devouring their tasty treats, the PK gave the Chef a thumbs up and thanked him for sharing with their class.
Sole Hope Party (Students)
On Friday, January 26, several students from the Upper and Middle Schools gathered in the 1873 Room to assemble shoe kits for the Sole Hope project. Leading up to the party, students collected donations of old jeans from the McDonogh community. After collecting hundreds of pairs of jeans, the students worked together to cut them into the patterns needed to turn them into shoes. They assembled 68 shoe kits so far, and are planning to hold another shoe making party in the near future.
Lend Me a Tenor (Students)
The student production of Ken Ludwig's Lend Me a Tenor premieres tonight, January 26 at 7:00 p.m, with a second performance tomorrow night, January 27 also at 7:00 p.m. in the Klein Lyceum. A sensation on Broadway and in London's West End, this madcap, screwball comedy is guaranteed to leave audiences teary-eyed with laughter. The show is directed by Jack O. '18 with the assistance of Cormac C. '18. Ellie S. '18 is the stage manager.
Negro League Presentation (Students)
On Friday, January 19, the fifth-grade had an opportunity to meet with former Negro League players and to tour an exhibit of memorabilia outlining the League's history. Negro League historians and family members of players also spoke to the class about their place in history and their efforts to gain recognition.
Tuttle Gallery: Historic Coverings (Students)
Artists and educators Olivia Robinson and Diane Kuthy will display their collaborative research and quilt project, Historic Coverings: Interrogating the Culture of Whiteness, in the Tuttle Gallery from Wednesday, January 10 through Tuesday, February 20. The project explores the visual social culture in the United States during the 1850s as it pertains to Baltimore/Maryland history and was inspired by Baltimore Album Quilts of the late 1840s. The work is the second in a series that focuses on images and narratives from a specific period of U.S. history, using quilting traditions popular at the time.
Model UN 2018 Columbia University Trip (Students)
McDonogh's 16-member Model UN delegation traveled to Columbia University in New York City from January 11 to 14 for the annual conference simulating the work of the United Nations. During the weekend, McDonogh delegates participated in a variety of committees of topics including Brexit and its Aftermath, Lebanese Independence, the Kurdish Question, the Soviet Politburo, and Taft and George H. W. Bush's Presidential Councils.
Lower School Honors Dr. King with a Day of Service (Students)
Close to 200 Lower School students and their families participated in the Martin Luther King, Jr. Morning of Service on Monday, January 15. Instead of taking the "day off," students and their families used the holiday to honor Dr. King and his legacy by serving others. The volunteers worked together to make craft kits for the children staying at the Ronald McDonald House, assemble sandwiches for the Corpus Christi soup kitchen, create artwork for the residents at Stella Maris, package wash kits for the recipients of Meals on Wheels, tie blankets for the animals at the ASPCA, make pans of lasagna for the elderly residents of Roland Heights Tower, and decorate cards for sick children and enlisted men and women.
Holiday Project Delivers Love (Students)
The morning of December 19 was sunny and holiday spirit was everywhere on campus as students from all three divisions brought boxes of toys, books, and clothes out of buildings and into the trucks heading for St. Gregory the Great Church. The gifts will be distributed to 131 families including 377 children and Director of Character and Service Bridget Collins is thankful. "The Holiday Project requires a lot of hard work and time from the whole community, and I am grateful for your participation. There has been so much loss caused by natural disasters and senseless acts of violence this year. It is easy to feel overwhelmed and powerless. But, I believe that we each have the power to bring light to this world and it starts with simple acts of love."
No Worries at the Holiday Assembly (Students)
Lion cub Simba just wants to be king, but his Uncle Scar has other ideas. While Simba is sleeping, Scar steals the pride's ancient (and gift-wrapped!) box of Holiday Spirit and has it destroyed. When Simba awakens to discover its absence, Scar is quick to convince him that exile is his only course of action and Simba leaves his home full of misery. Luckily, he makes the acquaintance of Timon the meercat and Pumba the warthog and they introduce him to their philosophy of "Hakuna Matata" or "no worries." Joyful performances by 16 of McDonogh's instrumental, dance, and choral groups raise his spirits, and when Rafiki the shaman and his beloved Nala find him, he is ready to return to Pride Rock, face his uncle, and learn that true Holiday Spirit is not found in a box but in our hearts.
Alumni Enjoy Festive Holiday Luncheon (Alumni)
Alumni representing seven decades filled the Aarsand 1873 Room with sounds of revelry and camaraderie during the annual Orange & Black Holiday Luncheon on Friday, December 8. After a performance by the Lower School Choir, the Gentleman Songsters, and the Women of Note the alumni guests shared memories and enjoyed holiday greetings from Headmaster Charlie Britton, who spoke about gratitude and the wonderful people who make up the McDonogh Family.
Young Alumni Enjoy Feast of Events (Students)
The Alumni Association hosted a feast of gatherings that attracted record crowds of young alumni during the Thanksgiving Break. The weekend of catching up with fellow Eagles began on November 22, with a Wednesday night Happy Hour for the classes of 2004 to 2015, at Bond Street Social in Fells Point. On Thanksgiving morning, younger young alumni and members of the senior class returned to Paterakis Hall for a Pancake Breakfast served by Headmaster Charlie Britton and attended by several faculty members. Friday was about fun and fitness as girls' soccer players and boys' lacrosse players held their annual odds vs. evens alumni games in the morning. Later that afternoon, members of the Class of 2011 hosted the Third Annual Will Hauver '11 Memorial Paddle Tennis Tournament at the L'Hirondelle Club.
Lower School Grandparents Experience Joy (Students)
The Lower School shared the joy found at McDonogh, with those they are most thankful for, at Grandparent's Day on Tuesday, November 21. Together, they read stories, worked on puzzles, and conducted interviews, which allowed the two generations to learn more about each other. Along with classroom visits, grandparents and other special guests enjoyed performances by the children on stage in the Horn Theatre. Watch the performance by PK to first grade here and grades two, three, and four here.
Roots Volunteers Put Farm to Bed (Students)
An enthusiastic crowd of parent, student, and alumni volunteers cropped up at Roots, bright and early on Saturday, November 18, to help put the farm to bed for the winter. They pulled up the remnants of the vegetables and flowers, cleaned out the gardens, and removed the signs, bedding liners, and irrigation channels. After hours of hard work, the volunteer crew brought their hearty appetites to the barn where they enjoyed a potluck lunch.
Blankets Provide Hope and Courage (Students)
Empathy was the message of the afternoon during the Blankets of Hope chapel on Friday, November 17. The chapel was the culmination of a third grade project that began with the summer reading assignment, The Shoeshine Girl by Clyde Robert Bulla. Like the girl in the story, the third grade held a shoeshine stand to raise money to buy the fleece material for their Blankets of Hope. During the chapel, students reflected on hope and courage and then presented the blankets to members of the McDonogh Family who are fighting cancer. They also contributed 40 hand-tied blankets to the Red Devils, an organization that provides support to breast cancer patients. See more here.
Barn Bash Fun (Students)
The sixth grade class boot-scooted to Roots for a Barn Bash social on Friday, November 3, following the Spirit Parade and Pep Rally. When the Eagle mascot greeted the class, the party began. The students kicked up their heels to the sounds provided by DJ James and enjoyed a photo booth, ball games, and the corn maze. The Oriole Bird even made an appearance and posed for pictures. By the end of the afternoon, many new friendships had been cultivated by the class.
102nd McDonogh Gilman Football Game (Students)
The 102nd McDonogh vs. Gilman football game brought the community together for a common goal—camaraderie in support of the Eagles. After the school-wide Spirit Parade on Friday, November 3, alumni from both schools gathered at Ryan's Daughter in Belvedere Square for happy hour. The following afternoon, alumni, fans, and families arrived at John McDonogh Stadium for fun, food trucks, and of course, football. Before kickoff, senior players, cheerleaders, and announcers were recognized. Then, the Eagles got to work battling the Greyhounds. Fans stuck it out to the bitter end when the rain began to fall and Headmaster Charlie Britton handed the Price Trophy over to Gilman…but just for the year.
Spirit Parade Puts Pep In Our Step (Students)
McDonogh's campus was awash in orange and black for the annual Spirit Parade and Pep Rally on Friday, November 3. An enthusiastic student body, faculty, staff, coaches, and friends worked their way from Tagart Chapel to the Rollins-Luetkemeyer Athletic Center in the one-of-a-kind, double self-enveloping Spirit Parade, where everyone is a participant. The Pep Rally included cheers, a step-squad performance, fight songs played by the Middle School Marching Band, and words of inspiration for the football team as they faced Gilman for the 102nd time. See video coverage here.
Halloween at McDonogh a Treat (Students)
From the moment students stepped off the buses and were greeted by a Minion mummy (Mr. Britton) to the end of the day and the Lower School parade, the clever and creative Halloween costumes worn by students, faculty, and staff delighted and amazed. Enjoy the Lower School Halloween assembly and parade here.
Contributing photographers: Legacy Yearbook Staff
Bay Trip Wonders (Students)
Eighth graders experienced the wonders of the Chesapeake Bay on the annual trip with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation to Fox Island, Port Isobel, and the Karen Noonan Environmental Education Center. The signature Middle School event teaches students about the ecology and economics of the Chesapeake and provides opportunities for them to learn, work, and play together as a team. Over the three days on the bay in mid-October, eighth graders stepped out of their comfort zones and fished, crabbed, raced through a mud maze, took a moonless night hike, prepared meals, and cleaned up after each other.
Eagles Flock to the Terps (Students)
Headmaster Charlie Britton and beloved faculty members traveled south on I-95 for an alumni dinner with current and former College Park students on Thursday, October 26. Britton updated the lively group on campus life, Head of Upper School Merritt Livermore spoke about the upcoming addition of an Innovation Center, Co-Athletic Director Mickey Deegan reported on athletic teams, Jim Tsouvalos commented on the growth of the Wellness Program, and Laddie Levy '63 encouraged all McDonogh alumni to stay connected with each other and with McDonogh. Guests appreciated the opportunity to catch up with each other and with the school.
Supper & Speaker Series (Students)
Self-driving 18-wheelers? A bot that can defend a parking ticket on your behalf?
Guests attending the premiere Supper & Speaker Series on October 19 heard from nationally recognized author, speaker, and consultant Tom Hood '77 on the exponential rate of growth of technology in our world. After an interesting and thought-provoking presentation, Tom led an interactive dialogue with guests about how we can adapt to a world that is volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA).
Students Create Cozy Blankets of Hope (Students)
An amazing assortment of plain and patterned fleece fabric was transformed into cozy "blankets of hope" by students in third and seventh grade on Wednesday, October 18. In November, the blankets will be donated to the Red Devils, an organization that supports the needs of cancer patients and their families. The blanket material was purchased with money the third grade students earned by shining shoes, as a follow-up to reading the novel Shoeshine Girl by Clyde Robert Bulla.
The Addams Family Delights (Students)
The award-winning McDonogh Theatre Lab delighted audiences and earned rave reviews with their production of The Addams Family, October 20-22. The devilishly delightful musical comedy featured a cast of Upper School actors, singers, and dancers who protrayed favorite Addams family members including Gomez, Morticia, Wednesday, Pugsley, Fester, Grandma, Lurch and all their ghostly ancestors. Go behind the scenes in the Horn Theatre and see how Jack A. was transformed into Uncle Fester in the video: Becoming Uncle Fester.
Perfect Afternoon for Pumpkin Picking (Students)
Dressed for a fall afternoon on the farm, the kindergarten classes took a hayride to Roots on Monday, October 16 to pick the pumpkins they planted in June. Each student chose two pumpkins: one to take home and another, which they will use to make pies and bread in the culinary classroom. The annual outing also included a walk through the corn maze, apple eating, and a visit with the hens.
Contributing photographer: Leslie Finkelstein
Farm Chores Benefit Many (Students)
When the second and ninth grades met at Roots Farm on Wednesday, October 11, they were prepared to help with chores, but little did they know how many different lives they would touch. Working together, some students harvested "imperfect" pumpkins, beans, and peppers, while others cut fresh flowers. The pumpkins will be enjoyed by the pigs at Whistle Pig Hollow Farm, the beans will be served in the dining hall, the peppers are being donated to the Maryland Food Bank, and the flowers have become centerpieces on the tables at Blakehurst, a retirement community in Towson. When they weren't harvesting, students learned about the food bank and made cards filled with well wishes.
Water Walk Leads to Empathy (Students)
The sixth grade Water Walk on Thursday, October 5 simulated what many around the world must do every day to access water. The students walked from Finney Building to the pond where they filled gallon jugs. Then, they carried their containers to Roots Farm where they watered the fruit trees in the orchard, making sure nothing went to waste. The one-mile walk gave the students a deeper understanding of the global water crisis and the impact their fundraiser for water filtration kits will have on schools in Uganda. The sixth grade effort will result in 18 kits! The third grade supported the effort and joined them for the walk. Click here for background and pictures from the September Day of Water, the kick off to the sixth grade's service learning initiative.
Contributing photographers: Elizabeth Irvine and Katie M., Legacy staff
Founder's Day Tradition (Students)
A sprinkle of raindrops fell as the school community gathered in silence around the John McDonogh Monument for the 143rd Founder's Day ceremony on Friday, October 6. Just as the ceremony began, the sun broke through and the Lower School Choir set the tone for the morning singing Homeward Bound. Director of Character and Service Bridget Collins '90 and Headmaster Charlie Britton continued the theme of "home" in remarks, as they shared the origins of the day. In keeping with tradition, after honoring John McDonogh by planting flowers at his grave, the names of recently deceased members of the McDonogh Family were read. Alumni Association representatives placed individual flowers at the base of the monument and a bell in Tagart Memorial Chapel tolled for each person.
Alumni Raise the Barre (Students)
Pure sweat and pure fun were happening at Pure Barre in Roland Park on Tuesday, October 3 when alumni enjoyed an hour-long fitness session hosted by McDonogh's Young Alumni and Social Committees. Tastings of Sunset Raw Juice Bar drinks, owned by Gerrard Sheppard '08, and Pure Chocolate by Jinji, owned by Jinji Fraser '01, followed the workout. Katye McNulty Jorgensen '07 also brought Rodan + Fields skin care products for guests to sample.
Visiting Authors Share Stories (Students)
Lower schoolers enjoyed the opportunity to meet with two visiting authors in late September. Prompted by correspondence with second grader Paula C., children's author Wendy (W.C.) Mack, paid a surprise visit to Paula's class, where she spoke about her three-book series including Athlete vs. Mathlete. The next day, author/illustrator Javaka Steptoe held workshops with students in grades two through four. The award-winning author of Radiant Child: The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, connected with his audience through humor, creativity, and expression. Both Mack and Steptoe shared their journey of becoming an author and encouraged the students to express themselves through their writing.
Juniors Receive McD Pins (Students)
McDonogh's Class of 2019 officially became upperclassmen at the annual Junior Pin Ceremony on Sunday, October 1. The evening began with a casual advisory dinner in Paterakis Dining Hall, after which students spilled onto the Ritter Terrace for photographs. The junior class then processed into the Ceres M. Horn Theatre for the ceremony, which included remarks from Junior Class Dean Libet Ottinger and class officers Hannah F. and Ethan C., followed by a slideshow of memories created by Anna J. and Abby F. The highlight of the evening was the presentation of gold McD lapel pins by Head of Upper School Merritt Livermore and Headmaster Charlie Britton. At the conclusion of the evening, Britton spoke about the meaning of the pin and encouraged the students to wear theirs with pride.
Something for Everyone at Club Fair (Students)
There was a common theme running through annual Upper School Club Fair on Thursday, September 28 and it wasn't just the sweet treats available at most booths. The upper schoolers promoting the various clubs and activities on the Ritter Terrace did so with unabashed enthusiasm. With more than 40 offerings, there was something for everyone.
Eagles Fly to London (Students)
McDonogh made history on Saturday, September 23 when it hosted its first-ever international reception. An impressive crowd of alumni, parents, alumni parents, grandparents, and friends representing England, Scotland, Germany, and the United States, gathered at 67 Pall Mall in the St. James area of London for great wine and conversation. Director of Alumni Relations Jen Little gave the crowd an update on McDonogh and all the exciting happenings on campus.
Fall Fun at Honey of a JamFest (Students)
A record number of McDonogh families started the weekend with fun and friendship at the back-to-school Honey of a Jamfest on September 29! The festivities started at Roots Farm with pumpkin and flower picking, face painting, farm games, wool spinning, cider making, a corn maze, pumpkin chunkin, and more. As the sun set, everyone headed to the Rosenberg Campus Green for more fun and games, a picnic dinner, and music by the Klassix!
Contributing photographers: Legacy Yearbook Staff
Day of Water Enlightens (Students)
The second annual Day of Water on Friday, September 15 was the kick off of the sixth grade's service learning initiative. After learning about the global water crisis, students were introduced to the Ugandan Water Project and an effort to raise funds to purchase Sawyer water filters and rainwater collection tanks for schools in the African nation. On Thursday, October 5 the students will participate in a Water Walk through campus, carrying gallon jugs filled with water, to simulate what Ugandan children do on a daily basis.
Shiny Shoes and Happy Feet (Students)
All kinds of shoes walked into the Kelly Center on Thursday and Friday, September 14 and 15 and made their way to the third grade's Shoeshine Stand. The students dusted, polished, and buffed hundreds of shoes and graciously accepted tips. The money will be used to buy fleece for blankets that the students will make and donate to The Red Devils, an organization that supports breast cancer patients. The annual project, inspired by the book "The Shoeshine Girl" by Clyde Robert Bulla, began in 2009.
Love Your Selfie (Students)
Upper School parents got a glimpse of the fun and camaraderie at McDonogh in the annual Back-to-School night "Love Your Selfie" slideshow on Thursday, September 14. Enjoy!
Signature Society Soiree (Students)
The Signature Society Soiree, honoring The McDonogh Fund's most generous donors and volunteers, was held under a tent on the Rosenberg Campus Green on Friday, September 8. The occasion was also an opportunity to kick off the 2017-2018 McDonogh Fund campaign. Headmaster Charlie Britton thanked guests for their support in reaching the school's 2016-2017 goal of $2.3 million and provided examples of the many ways students have benefited from the fund.
Celebrating Reading at Aquapalooza (Students)
Popsicles and bubbles were a welcome addition to a chilly Aquapalooza 2017 on Friday, September 8. But the cool temperatures did not stop children in PK to fourth grade from sliding down the hills and running through sprinklers. The annual back-to-school event is a celebration of the reading that took place over the summer. Joining in the fun was the administrative team dressed as Minions. Watch all the fun here.
Alumni Share Stories at OC's Fish Tales (Students)
Alumni, parents of alumni, and grandparents enjoyed a sunny evening in the sand at a reception on Thursday, September 7 at Fish Tales in Ocean City. Hosted by owner and McDonogh alumnus, Shawn Harman '78, Fish Tales provided the perfect venue for guests to enjoy the last days of summer while sharing their memories of McDonogh.
2017 Legacy is Here (Students)
Upper schoolers could not wait to get their hands on a copy of the 2017 Legacy, "Back to the Basics," when it was distributed on Friday, September 8. The Ritter Terrace proved to be the ideal spot to pore over the pages of the yearbook and to have it signed. Congratulations to the Legacy staff on another beautiful job.
School Year Kicks-Off at Convocation (Students)
Members of the Classes of 2018 and 2030 strolled hand-in-hand down Chapel Hill to Childs Memorial Terrace for the annual Opening Convocation on Wednesday, August 30. After words of welcome from student representatives from each division, Headmaster Charlie Britton officially opened the school year by ringing a traditional school bell. Watch Convocation here.
Sunny Smiles on Rainy First Day (Students)
Rain didn't dampen the spirit or wash away the excitement of the first day of school on Tuesday, August 29. Under colorful umbrellas, students, faculty, and staff greeted each other with hugs and high-fives and then quickly moved on to their classrooms for the start of the new year.
Afternoon Eclipsed by Nature (Students)
No matter where you were and what you were doing on the afternoon of Monday, August 21, chances are that it was overshadowed by the solar eclipse. The Path of Totality stretched from Oregon to South Carolina and members of the McDonogh family were sprinkled along the entire route. Across the country and on campus, students, faculty, alumni, and friends paused, put on their special solar eclipse glasses, and watched as the moon passed between the earth and the sun. The experience was thrilling. Thanks to everyone who shared their pictures of this phenomenal event!
Rain Doesn't Dampen O's Outing (Students)
Thunder, lightning, and several rain delays didn't dampen the enthusiasm on Thursday, August 3 for McDonogh's Alumni Night at Camden Yards. Guests enjoyed an extended happy hour at Frank & Nic's then most ventured into the stadium to finally watch the Orioles battle from behind against the Detroit Tigers.
Summer Programs Fun (Students)
As the month of July comes to an end, six sensational weeks of McDonogh Summer Programs are also winding down. This summer, more than 2,500 children from age 4 to 17 participated in our day camps, sports camps, arts and educational programs where they discovered new skills, made new friends, and had tons of fun. Thanks to our amazing counselors and CITs for making it all happen. Registration for 2018 Summer Programs will be available in November.
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Attorney Craig Trenton is often asked about the difference between filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in San Diego and filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy.
Trenton recently addressed this on San Diego Bankruptcy Blog, the blog section of his website, which can be found at http://www.californiachapter13.com/bankruptcy-blog. The difference between filing for Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 is such a common question in Trentons industry that he recently decided to write a post highlighting some of the differences.
When asked about some of the common differences between filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy vs. Chapter 13, Trenton answered, Filing a Chapter 13 bankruptcy stops foreclosure proceedings, giving the homeowner a chance to save their home. On the other hand, Chapter 7 can possibly save a home by wiping out other debts allowing the homeowner to focus on the home. This answer was featured in an interview with Trenton on the popular consumer advocate website and twitter feed for Banking Bad.
Once an individual files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy or Chapter 13 bankruptcy in San Diego, creditors cannot begin or continue any legal action against the debtor. The Chapter 7 bankruptcy code can give an individual a fresh start by discharging certain debts. Trenton can outline these details for California residents interested in finding out if filing for bankruptcy in San Diego can be useful in their particular situations.
When asked specifically about filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy, Trenton replied, A Chapter 13 bankruptcy restructures debt, helping the debtor [make] their financial liability current and significantly reducing the payments. This is often useful to people who have had situations in life that overwhelmed them, and who are looking to regain their financial stability.
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Due to a lack of integrated social, cultural, and urban systems, downtown Los Angeles lacks continuous human activity. This project designed by architects Yang Wang and Stephen Silva explored the human muscular system and applied it to an architectural vision. One of the most interesting parts of the muscular systems is how each muscle has its own identity, yet they work in a choreographed way. In a similar fashion, each program in this tower has its own volume but they are interlocked to work together. Each program supports the next one and sustains continuous activities for 24 hours. The idea is infuse downtown Los Angeles with nightlife when it is normally deserted.
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NEWARK — The Newark Bears will welcome future professional basketball players and NBA Draft hopefuls on Thursday, when they take on the Rockland Boulders at 1:05 p.m.
Former local hoops stars Scott Machado (St. Benedict's Prep/Iona) and Jordan Theodore (Paterson Catholic/Seton Hall) are scheduled to be among those meeting with fans and taking part in a ceremony prior to Thursday's game. Machado and Theodore are both eligible to be chosen in the NBA Draft. Machado is scheduled to throw out the ceremonial first pitch.
Mississippi Valley State forward Paul Crosby is also scheduled be in attendance, as will former Tennessee Volunteer Scotty Hopson.
Machado, a native of Queens, N.Y., was the nation's leader in assists per game with 9.9, as he led Iona to the NCAA Tournament this past season. He averaged 13.6 points per game in 2011-12 and is projected by some draft analysts to be a first-round pick in Thursday's NBA Draft. A graduate of St. Benedict's Prep in Newark, he played under current Rhode Island head coach Dan Hurley in high school.
Theodore, a native of Englewood, was named second-team All-Big East as a member of the Seton Hall Pirates in 2011-12. He broke a school record by averaging 6.6 assists per game, which ranked second in the conference. The point guard, who starred at Paterson Catholic High School, averaged 16.1 points per game last season, helping lead Seton Hall to the NIT.
Crosby, a native of Lansing, Mich., led Mississippi Valley State to the NCAA Tournament in 2012, scoring 13.4 points per game, while averaging 7.3 rebounds. The hard-nosed big man attended Holt High School in Michigan, and later spent two years playing at Navarro Junior College in Texas.
Hopson, a native of Hopkinsville, Ky., began his professional career last season in Greece, scored 17.0 points per game for Tennessee in 2010-11. Over a three-year career with the Volunteers, Hopson scored over 1,300 points. A McDonald's All-American, the shooting guard attended University Heights in Kentucky before joining the Volunteers.
The NBA Draft will take place at the Prudential Center in Newark on Thursday at 7 p.m. All fans who purchase a ticket to the Bears game can receive $3 off of admission to the draft later on that day.
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As quickly as your bump begins to point out, your physique appears to turn into public property. Associates, colleagues and family members could also be clambering spherical, determined to get a really feel of the bump, and touch upon the dimensions of it. In truth, chances are you'll discover that strangers are additionally not shy about coming ahead with their very own private opinions about your bump.
Does my bump look massive on this?
If buddies and family members preserve greeting you with cries of, "Oh my, are you certain you're not having twins?!" it's no marvel you're beginning to doubt your self. If full strangers are operating as much as you on the street to say, "You should be due any day now," when you're solely six months pregnant, chances are you'll be beginning to fear in regards to the dimension of your bump.
Is my bump too small?
Having a small bump is not any picnic both, as a result of folks will need to touch upon that simply as a lot. From jaws hitting the bottom if you say your due date (adopted by "oh my, however your bump is so tiny,"), to questions from family and friends about whether or not you're consuming correctly.
The suitable dimension
The vital factor to recollect, is that there isn't any proper dimension in your bump. All girls, and all pregnancies, are distinctive. Bump dimension might be influenced by plenty of components, together with:
the variety of pregnancies – first pregnancies are typically smaller bumps as a result of tummy muscle tissues are tighter
the variety of infants – girls carrying multiples usually have larger bumps
the quantity of fluid – it's not simply child in there, the quantity of fluid in your uterus might additionally have an effect on your bump dimension
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In a phrase – no. The one factor that issues is your healthcare supplier's measurements of the infant. At every appointment, your healthcare supplier will ask you to lie flat, in order that she will be able to test the place of the infant, and take a measurement. This helps your healthcare supplier to observe the infant's progress. Extra detailed measurements can even be taken throughout any ultrasound scans.
There are a small variety of situations that may have an effect on bump dimension. These situations are uncommon, however your healthcare supplier is educated to identify the signs. In case your healthcare supplier is worried in regards to the dimension of your bump, you can be supplied additional checks, resembling an ultrasound to test the dimensions of your child.
In case you are involved in regards to the dimension of your bump, communicate to your healthcare supplier for recommendation.
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Linda Carloni is an active bird-watcher, community volunteer and gardener who also practices Business Law. Linda moved to Alameda in 2010, in part to find a larger, level, sunny place to garden. As a novice gardener needing some assistance, Linda found ABG's members exceptionally generous with helpful advice. She has had gardening success in Alameda with Satsuma mandarins, Meyer lemons, tomatoes, tomatillos, green beans and leafy greens, and she keeps trying new varieties and techniques. Linda coordinates ABG's monthly meetings, which offer interesting topics and speakers related to urban farming. Linda also plans and coordinates special events as part of the Community Education & Outreach Committee, and handles a variety of legal and logistical tasks to help keep ABG running smoothly.
Birgitt Evans has grown her own food on a large scale for the past 25 years, experimenting with new crops like oca and pepino dulce as well as dietary staples like potatoes, onions, garlic and dried beans. She has been involved with Alameda Backyard Growers since its inception, providing inspiration to its co-founders and putting together the Master Gardener Series of presentations at our monthly meetings. Birgitt has served on several boards, including the Board of the Alameda County Master Gardeners for the past 13 years. She is passionate about growing and raising food and seeks to both encourage and educate others so they can also share the benefits of fresh, healthy, homegrown food. Birgitt serves as President of the ABG Board.
Holly Johnson is a garden enthusiast with her best successes in strawberries, blueberries, peaches, and parsley. By day she works in fundraising at the UC Berkeley School of Law. Holly has lived in Alameda since 1999 but also counts Santiago, Chile, as home. She's a lifetime subscriber to Sunset Magazine and is happy to give away succulents for water-free gardens!
Marla Koss is a local artist and Cal alumna who began gardening after moving to Alameda in 1980. As a flight attendant away for days or weeks at a time, she found coming home to play in the dirt an excellent cure for jet lag. Thirty-plus years of backyard mistakes and triumphs later, Marla loves swapping tips and tricks with other island gardeners at Alameda Backyard Growers meetings and events. In the spirit of ABG's "Grow Some, Keep Some, Give Some Away" philosophy, she donates extra fruit and veggies from her garden to the Alameda Food Bank (including tomatoes, lemons, persimmons, zucchini, peaches and plums) and helps glean local fruit trees as part of ABG's "Project Pick" fruit gleaning program. Marla serves on the Community Education & Outreach Committee and the Gleaning & Growing Committee, and also heads the committee that organizes ABG's participation in the annual City of Alameda 4th of July Parade. She is also coordinating Project Tree in conjunction with the Alameda Sun.
Cynthia La Croix spent the last twenty five years working in the financial services industry for regional credit unions. Prior to that you could see her on our local playgrounds as a park director. She feels fortunate to find a group of enthusiastic civic-minded gardeners that need fruit pickers to donate to the Alameda Food Bank. As a life long Alamedan, she appreciates how people continue to find avenues to give back and bring a sense of community to our town. Cynthia has memories of walking through rows of corn (where the St. Joseph Gym now stands) when she was young and strawberries growing in the side yard at her family home. Since her retirement, with the wealth of knowledge in this group, she's had good luck with container gardening at her home. Volunteering is a family tradition and she has found a great organization to continue that legacy.
Alison Limoges is the resident manager of an apartment complex and is retired from teaching, managing volunteers, foundation work, etc. With her husband Ron and family she has moved often and has gardened in 9 states. Her love of gardening and ceramics (another venue for playing with dirt) comes from her mother. To make new friends and gain California gardening experience when she moved to Alameda in 2011, Alison attended ABG functions and trained to be a Master Gardener. Through these organizations she has met skilled, dedicated, generous gardeners who teach her a great deal about microclimates, sharing produce and how to succeed as a balcony-and-beyond gardener. Alison serves as ABG's Board Secretary, is a member of the Community Education & Outreach Committee and gleans with Project Pick.
Ron Limoges is retired from a 40-year career in which he planned, managed and implemented resource development activities for a wide range of not-for-profit, community and public organizations in the U.S. and abroad. He also served as a personal advisor to individual entrepreneurs and their families, focusing on the management and distribution of philanthropic investments. Ron serves on both the Fundraising & Finance Committee and the Gleaning & Growing Committee. He has no gardening abilities whatsoever, but he enjoys collecting produce from all over Alameda island for donation to the Alameda Food Bank. Ron serves as the ABG Board Treasurer.
Carolyn Mason was raised in Alameda and enjoys the small town atmosphere it offers. After working as a legal secretary for 40+ years, she is now retired. Her interests include long-distance cycling, watercolor/acrylic painting and gardening. She is a founding member of ABG and enjoys the educational and volunteer opportunities it offers. She grows apples, raspberries, strawberries, Meyer lemons, Mandarin oranges and kale in her three brick raised beds.
Jillian Saxty is an independent graphic and web designer who lives in Alameda. In her spare time she loves taking care of her tiny urban 'farm' complete with rabbits, chickens, fruit trees and vegetable beds. You may also have seen her buzzing around town in her tomato red Fiat 500e. She joined ABG on October 10, 2010 when the group participated in a global Day of Action Against Climate Change by helping build a giant compost pile at Alameda Point Collaborative's Ploughshares Nursery. Since then, she has energetically supported Project Pick and loves that it is a direct, community-based way to transfer backyard fruit that would otherwise go to waste to hungry local families. Currently Jillian leads the Project Pick team, runs the ABG website and serves as the ABG Board Vice President. She hopes to continue the gradual work of making Alameda food-and-energy-independent, or at least the greenest little town in America!
Mary Sotelo got her love of gardening from her grandmother when she was a little girl. She manages to pack a lot of fruits and veggies in her small yard. She gardens intensively in the ground and in large pots. She also raises chickens. She does a lot of composting in her two bins. She also runs a bilingual preschool from her home and the garden and chickens are a big hit with the children. She loves bright colors as is evident in her orange and chartreuse chicken coop, colorful outdoor furniture, and bright pots.


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Rand Company: Prepare closing entries and determine Retained Earnings balance
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Presented below is an adjusted trial balance for Rand Company, at December 31, 2007.
Cash $ 19,700 Accounts payable $ 15,000
Accounts receivable 20,000 Notes payable 9,000
Prepaid insurance 15,000 Accumulated depreciation?
Equipment 35,000 equipment 14,000
Depreciation expense 7,000 Service revenue 30,000
Dividends 5,500 Common stock 15,000
Advertising expense 1,400 Retained earnings 9,000
Rent expense 800 Unearned service revenue 16,000
Salary expense 1,000
Insurance expense 2,600
$108,000 $108,000
(a) Prepare closing entries for December 31, 2007.
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(a) Prepare closing entries for December 31, 2007.
(b) Closing entries in the books of Rand Company Foe the year ending on December 31,2007
Date Particulars Debit Credit
Service revenue 30000
Income summary ...
Solution Summary
Given the adjusted trial balance for Rand Company, the solution prepared the closing entries in good form followed with a schedule to reconcile retained earnings after the closing entries would have been posted.


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Trip Glasses let you meditate and hallucinate in style
Most people meditate to get away from the fast paced world and even technology. Well for those of you that can't stand to be without your technology and would like to have a little more fun while you're meditating, Think Geek has you covered. With this you'll get to have the Woodstock experience without all of those harmful drugs. It's the way true geeks relax after a long hard day in front of the computer.
You just sit with your eyes gently closed and the headset as well as the glasses on. The glasses will flash the colored LED lights, which your brain will naturally attempt to interpret. That in turn makes you visualize all kinds of pretty patterns produced by your own mind. The headset does emit some sounds, but they don't really describe what kind. For the glasses they include some stickers you can put over the LED lights if they are too bright for you. After 14 minutes the glasses automatically shut off, leaving you to just relax and not have to worry about anything for a few minutes. You can purchase the set for $39.99 from Think Geek.
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The Defining Pi Project, Day 8 (Wrapping Up)
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Objective: SWBAT create a plan for how they're going to complete the Defining Pi Project by the end of the week.
Big Idea: It's a workshop period, and there is plenty to do! These are really my favorite days of teaching because classes are always engaging in unpredictable ways.
Opener Problem:
I know you have seen a lot of this problem, but here it is one more time: suppose I have an isosceles triangle where the length of two sides is 64, and the angle between these sides measures 36 degrees. What is the area of this triangle?
By now, students are pretty familiar with this problem. Now that we have used isosceles triangles as tools for analyzing polygons inscribed in circles, I want to come back to this one more time in a final effort to drive home the idea that abstract expressions are actually a tool that allow us to achieve greater precision. What I'm looking for are two different students to share their work – I'd love to find one who rounds the base and height to the nearest tenth (I mean, even better would be someone who rounds to the nearest whole number, but I think they all know better than that at this point…), and another who uses the formula they developed yesterday for the area. The former student would have a solution of (0.5)(39.6)(60.9) = 1205.82, and the latter would have 1203.78417: a small difference, but noticeable enough for the students to see (area rounded vs formula). The idea is not to say that rounding is "wrong," just that it changes an answer. In the context of this project, if we are pursuing π to the maximum number of decimal places, then this would be a big difference.
The purpose of today's opener is to provide a specific example of the kind of precision students might address as they get to writing their papers for the Defining Pi Project (MP6). As we look at this example, I ask students to consider the idea that context matters when we talk about precision. I've mentioned this in earlier lessons – what I might say to students here is that if I loaned my little brother $1205.82 to buy his first car, and he paid me back $1203.78, would I really mind that? But that's not what we're doing here, so I continue: we're engaging in the historic exercise of calculating π as precisely as possible, with a healthy (and lighthearted) view that sometimes a trivial exercise can be most engaging.
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Work Time!
With that, students now have an hour of workshop time to spend as needed to get the project done. This could take any shape:
- For those who have kept up, it means writing the best possible papers for Part 5.
- For others, it might mean going back and getting one more construction done (Part 2) or finishing the Gallery Walk (Part 1).
One thing that I like about this project is that it makes more sense as it moves along. If students haven't kept up, they at least have the concept that we're trying to approximate a value for π by inscribing polygons, using isosceles triangles, and moving from specific constructions to abstracted formulas. When they go back to complete earlier parts of the project, they are able to see a wide variety of connections between the material. Today, my job is to move around the room and encourage/watch for/engage in discussions about these connections and insights.
A Few Things to Look For
- Error checking takes center stage – have fun with it! The π Paper asks students to use the Excel spreadsheet to check some of their answers for earlier parts of the project. The point is not about being right or wrong, becauseeveryone should have a few values on Parts 2 or 4 that don't match the spreadsheet perfectly. The point is that we want to figure out why these errors happened: was it rounding? A misunderstanding? A lack of parentheses? Something else?
- A juicy (but non-essential) detail is that of how precise Excel is set to be. I don't want to give this away, but I'd love for a few kids to figure it out, and then to look into methods/technology for being even more precise than this.
- If it happens naturally, a discussion that ties things back to similarity can be great. Look for students asking something along the lines of, "if the radius is smaller, the area of the polygon is smaller, right?" The idea is that, yes, of course the polygon is smaller, but so is the circle, so the ratio of one to the other will be the same for any radius that you or your group-mates choose. This is how we defined similarity at the start of the semester.
- Some students will get to the point of asking, "What if I put a decimal number in the first column?" Encourage this! Let them play with it. A "decimal" can be in the form of an angle like 22.5 degrees (in the middle of our list), or one like 0.5, 0.1 or 0.001 degrees, which is what we'd have to do to get the most precise value for π. What central angle is necessary to calculate π to as many decimal places as Excel can take?
The Self Assessment for the project provides students with a space to provide evidence of how they have met seven Mathematical Practices and two content learning targets. For my teaching practice, I find this part most important because it gives me a window into what kids really understand both about the meaning of the practices and about what they have done on this project. I make sure to emphasize to each table – and occasionally to specific students – that this is an important part of the project. For better or for worse, the idea that this is the part of the project where their grades are determined increases student buy-in. Up until this part, we've been blissfully ignorant of grades, and able to engage in an intellectual pursuit in spite of that!
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We've spent the last eight class periods working through this project, and here ends our classwork time. Students still have a few days to get the project done, and I'll be available to them outside of class time, but next class we'll be moving on to formalizing some knowledge about arc length and sector area.
To get a quick snapshot of what students understand so far, I give everyone an index card, and ask them to write their name and to answer this simple question:
What was this project about?
This is also the first question on the paper students must write for Part 5, so some students will have already thought through their answer to it. I want to know where they stand right now, and what kinds of additional scaffolds I might have to add to the next few classes while students are finishing up on the project outside of class.


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Lagos halls are designed for 500guests and above; and they are also very expensive. However, there are some locations; be it halls or gardens that are meant for intimate weddings (100 guests or less) and are quite affordable, beautiful and at the same time spacious.
Some of these locations are:
1. The Bics Garden
Usually, when we think of having an intimate wedding, what first comes to mind is maybe we could have a nice garden wedding. If you are contemplating on an outdoor, intimate wedding, the Bics Garden is one of the best locations for this purpose. The Bics Garden is located on B20 Wole Olateju Crescent, off Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos. http://www.bicsgarden.com/ has all relevant information and pictures.
Below are some of the pictures to show you how beautiful your intimate wedding can be with the Bics Garden.
2 . The Planet One (Mambo) Hall
Planet one is a luxury, urban, modern hotel and entertainment complex located amongst numerous several branded hotels, restaurants, night clubs and government residential areas. It has different halls with different capacities, but the Mambo hall is for someone looking to have an intimate wedding with a maximum of 100 people seated in a wedding/ "banquet" arrangement. Find more information from:http://www.planetonehospitality.com/ .
3 . Four Points by Sheraton
If you are looking to have an intimate wedding, Four Points by Sheraton has a perfect venue in Lagos called the Banquet Hall. The Banquet hall can accommodate up to 100 guests and it is very cozy and a very detailed hall for a wedding ceremony.
4 . Eko Tourist Resort
Eko Tourist Resort is also known as Akodo Beach is another beautiful location to hold an intimate wedding. The outdoor/beach effect also gives the wedding a whole new sensation making it look and feel genuinely intimate.
5 . Palazzo Dumont
It is quite tricky getting a hall that is spacious, not so big, cozy and affordable for your intimate wedding of up to 100 guests. Palazzo Dumont is a good choice as an attractive location for your intimate wedding. It is located at Lekki, Lagos. http://www.palazzodumonthotel.com/ .
6 . Excel Oriental Hotel & Suites
Excel oriental hotel & suites is a beautiful place to have an intimate wedding in Lagos. It's banquet hall can hold a wedding ceremony for about 100 people and it is also affordable. Check all information from:http://www.exceloriental.com/ .
There are so many good locations in Lagos that will accommodate your idea of having an intimate wedding. All you have to do is do a little bit of research and also check out the locations mentioned above.
A beautiful, affordable, intimate wedding can definitely hold in Lagos.