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McDonogh Mourns Colonel A. Ludlum “Lud” Michaux, Jr. '40
Former McDonogh President A. Ludlum “Lud” Michaux, Jr.
'40 passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 19, 2012. A
memorial service will be held on Wednesday, June 20, at 11
a.m. in the Tagart Memorial Chapel. Lud will be inurned in
the McDonogh columbarium. Read his obituary in The Baltimore Sun.
Born in February 8, 1922, in Richmond, Virginia, Lud
spent most of his early childhood in Virginia before his
family moved to Carroll County.
In September 1935, a determined young Lud arrived on the
McDonogh campus, entering seventh grade on a John McDonogh
scholarship. Through his years at McDonogh, Lud developed
his natural talents of leadership and responsibility. As a
lacrosse and football player, Lud showed determination. He
was selected as an All-Maryland athlete for football in 1938
and 1939, and for lacrosse in 1939 and 1940. While a
McDonogh student, he also played in the school band and
served on the 1940 Legacy staff. In 1940, then
McDonogh lacrosse coach Doug Smink said, “Lud’s fighting
spirit is an inspiration to others on the squad.”
After graduating from McDonogh, Lud attended Washington and
Lee College on a football scholarship, but left in 1943 when
he was called into active duty during World War II. Enlisted
in the Marines, Lud established a 27-year military career
that included combat in Korea and Vietnam. Eventually
earning a bachelor’s of arts degree from the University of
Maryland, Lud also served on the faculty of the Army War
College.
In 1969, Lud returned to McDonogh and became the first
Director of Development. He assumed this responsibility with
great pride, for “his school needed him” he wrote in a
letter to then Headmaster Bob Lamborn.
In only two short years, Lud was called upon to assume
the role of president which he held until 1976. The school
had smoothly transitioned to a non-military program and it
was on the verge of becoming coeducational. During that
time, the school also celebrated its 100th birthday.
He had a very strong presence on campus. “I remember Lud
walking around campus with his straw hat. He was tall and
athletic,” recalls Eileen Flynn Toohey ‘77, senior
development associate. “Whenever I talk to someone who was a
student during Michaux's years as president, they would say,
‘The Colonel was fair and square. He was a big
disciplinarian but you always knew where you stood.’ He
could look you in the eye and tell you what you needed to
work on and then he'd break into a big, kind smile and you
knew things were good between you and him,” adds Eileen.
A leader who was cost-conscious, interested in students,
dedicated to the scholarship program, decisive, vibrant,
caring, and sensitive, Lud took McDonogh in a new direction.
For his leadership and commitment to the school, Lud was
presented with the Alumni Association Distinguished Service
Award and inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame in 1986.
Walt McManus '60, who met the Colonel later in life and
recently made a gift to the McDonogh Forever Campaign in
honor of Lud said, "He impressed me with his decision-making
ability because he never seemed to take the easy road. He
gave me confidence and inspiration when I needed it."
Lud’s role in McDonogh’s rich history will forever be
remembered with the naming of the Michaux Business Wing,
currently in Allan Building.
According to the family’s wishes, memorial contributions
may be made to McDonogh School.
We extend our deepest sympathies to Lud’s son, Randy ‘64,
daughters, Beverly and Louise, and the entire Michaux
family.
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Former McDonogh President A. Ludlum “Lud” Michaux, Jr. '40 passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 19, 2012. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, June 20, at 11 a.m. in the Tagart Memorial Chapel. Lud will be inurned in the McDonogh columbarium. Read his obituary in The Baltimore Sun.
Born in February 8, 1922, in Richmond, Virginia, Lud spent most of his early childhood in Virginia before his family moved to Carroll County.
In September 1935, a determined young Lud arrived on the McDonogh campus, entering seventh grade on a John McDonogh scholarship. Through his years at McDonogh, Lud developed his natural talents of leadership and responsibility. As a lacrosse and football player, Lud showed determination. He was selected as an All-Maryland athlete for football in 1938 and 1939, and for lacrosse in 1939 and 1940. While a McDonogh student, he also played in the school band and served on the 1940 Legacy staff. In 1940, then McDonogh lacrosse coach Doug Smink said, “Lud’s fighting spirit is an inspiration to others on the squad.”
After graduating from McDonogh, Lud attended Washington and Lee College on a football scholarship, but left in 1943 when he was called into active duty during World War II. Enlisted in the Marines, Lud established a 27-year military career that included combat in Korea and Vietnam. Eventually earning a bachelor’s of arts degree from the University of Maryland, Lud also served on the faculty of the Army War College.
In 1969, Lud returned to McDonogh and became the first Director of Development. He assumed this responsibility with great pride, for “his school needed him” he wrote in a letter to then Headmaster Bob Lamborn.
In only two short years, Lud was called upon to assume the role of president which he held until 1976. The school had smoothly transitioned to a non-military program and it was on the verge of becoming coeducational. During that time, the school also celebrated its 100th birthday.
He had a very strong presence on campus. “I remember Lud walking around campus with his straw hat. He was tall and athletic,” recalls Eileen Flynn Toohey ‘77, senior development associate. “Whenever I talk to someone who was a student during Michaux's years as president, they would say, ‘The Colonel was fair and square. He was a big disciplinarian but you always knew where you stood.’ He could look you in the eye and tell you what you needed to work on and then he'd break into a big, kind smile and you knew things were good between you and him,” adds Eileen.
A leader who was cost-conscious, interested in students, dedicated to the scholarship program, decisive, vibrant, caring, and sensitive, Lud took McDonogh in a new direction. For his leadership and commitment to the school, Lud was presented with the Alumni Association Distinguished Service Award and inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame in 1986.
Walt McManus '60, who met the Colonel later in life and recently made a gift to the McDonogh Forever Campaign in honor of Lud said, "He impressed me with his decision-making ability because he never seemed to take the easy road. He gave me confidence and inspiration when I needed it."
Lud’s role in McDonogh’s rich history will forever be remembered with the naming of the Michaux Business Wing, currently in Allan Building.
According to the family’s wishes, memorial contributions may be made to McDonogh School.
We extend our deepest sympathies to Lud’s son, Randy ‘64, daughters, Beverly and Louise, and the entire Michaux family.