Every day at McDonogh School, students are discovering passions, developing LifeReady skills, and becoming people of strong character who will make a difference in the world. At the heart of the school’s vibrant 800-acre campus is the Rosenberg Campus Green, a popular spot where students of all ages congregate, collaborate, and socialize. The space, recently the site for the lower school math carnival and an all-school art pop-up day, is where a few students gathered to talk about their McDonogh experience.
Teddy, an eighth-grader, was still buzzing about the opportunity to play “Donkey” in the cross-divisional production of Shrek. The spring musical provided the perfect platform for the aspiring actor to stretch himself and get to know other middle and upper school students who were part of the cast and crew. He was thrilled with the support the show received from the entire community and his love for school grew even greater from the experience.
Maya, a senior who is very active in many aspects of school life, has made her mark at McDonogh as a leader of the D4M (Diversity for McDonogh) club. Drawing on the school’s commitment to be a welcoming and inclusive community, she recently helped plan Diversity Week, an event that united various student-led diversity clubs and featured activities that encouraged self-discovery and offered opportunities for upper schoolers to share in and learn about the different experiences each student brings. As Maya looks toward college, she cannot help but compare each school she visits to McDonogh. For her, McDonogh is the measure against which nothing seems to compare.
Deni, a fifth-grader, agrees. In fact, she never wants to miss a day of school. A highlight of her fourth-grade year was the leadership and service group, an opportunity for her and her classmates to gain knowledge and skills essential to lead by example and become active participants in every aspect of their lives. Deni used what she learned in her role as a reading buddy and a bus buddy to younger students.
Each of these students is discovering passions, developing talents, and becoming LifeReady. And it is clear they are having fun and finding joy doing so. It’s no wonder they love McDonogh. Visit mcdonogh.org/admissions/ways-to-visit for open house dates and times at McDonogh School.
