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Hey, Eagles!

Words can’t describe how excited I am to begin my term as President of the Alumni Association! I joined the McDonogh Family in fourth grade, and in the nine years I spent as a student on campus, I met forever friends, learned valuable lessons in and out of the classroom, and gained a spirit of service in me. I often think of how McDonogh has been a pivotal cog in the almost 15 years since graduating in June 2010. 

I’m often asked what my favorite McDonogh memory is, and I find it to be an impossible question. I have fond memories of participating in the string ensemble in the basement of Jane Bay Hall, Multicultural Night in Lamborn Hall, the eighth grade ski trip, working in the School Store, summer bike rides to the creek with other campus kids and snow days sledding down Chapel Hill, and so much more. It’s true…there’s no place like McDonogh.

It’s hard to believe that this upcoming spring, my class will celebrate our 15th Reunion. I’m hopeful that I’ll have the opportunity to reconnect with my classmates and reminisce about some of our greatest memories. So much has changed in the 15 years since graduating — I’m excited to see the looks of awe and wonder on my friends’ faces as many of them see the “new” McDonogh.

In the 11 years that I’ve been involved with the Alumni Association, the defining aspect of my service has been the opportunity to engage with alums from different eras of McDonogh. I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to hear more firsthand accounts of what life was like during your time. 

Like you, I’m so proud to be part of the McDonogh Family. This love and pride for McDonogh has inspired me to want to give back to McDonogh as a member of the Alumni Board for the last 13 years. It is an honor to work with the rest of the members of the Alumni Board to represent the thousands of alumni who wear the Eagle title with pride.

Kimmy Hilson Carmichael  ’10
Alumni Association President