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Calvert School Hosts Alumni at the Brooklyn Nets
Read MoreThe Calvert Development Team traveled to New York for a regional alumni event at the Brooklyn Nets and a series of meetings with alumni in the city. Ryan Gisriel ‘05, the Director of Basketball Operations for the Brooklyn Nets, generously hosted alumni at the Barclays Center on Thursday, January 26. -
Calvert Alumnae Win IAAM Indoor Track & Field Championship
Five Calvert graduates helped lead the McDonogh girls' indoor track team to victory at the 2023 IAAM championship on Friday, January 27. Congratulations to Léla Greene '19, Natalie Little '19, Ella Cooper '20, Elise Cooper '21, and Allie Keffer '22.Read More -
Alumni Bandmates to Perform Upcoming Shows
Don’t miss these upcoming chances to see Matt Wyskiel ‘81 and Betsey Swingle Hobelmann ‘87 perform around Baltimore with their band Midlife Crisis! In addition to Betsey on vocals and Matt on bass guitar, the band includes Betsey’s brother-in-law Todd Hobelmann on guitar, Toby Bozzuto on keyboards, and past Calvert parent Jim Higgins on drums. Jim’s daughter Piper Higgins ‘21 is a Calvert graduate. Follow Midlife Crisis on Instagram (@midlifecrisis410) for the latest band news.Read More -
Alumni Return to Coach Calvert Flag Football League
Sunday mornings look a little different for Jackson Angulo-Bartlett '22 and Toby Rosenband '22 than they do for most of their 9th Grade peers. Jackson and Toby get up bright and early to coach an energetic group of six-year-olds through Fifth Graders in the new Calvert Flag Football League (CFFL). Under the leadership of Lower School physical education teachers Josh Angulo-Bartlett and Phil D'Adamo, the CFFL meets in the Luetkemeyer Athletic Center field house for a full season of games and practices.Read More -
Heath Otenasek '17 Named Financial Operations Intern with AssuredPartners
Congratulations to Heath Otenasek '17 who recently accepted a Financial Operations position in the National Internship Program with insurance brokerage firm AssuredPartners. Heath is a sophomore at Georgetown University where is pursuing degrees in mathematics and economics.Read More -
Reflections from John Wolfe '42
Read MoreI was in the graduating class of 1942, a war year, a long time ago.
The sharp recollection is of “5-A,” the 11th Age/Fifth Grade, with Edward G. Huey as teacher - an absolutely remarkable person. He had even written a Fifth Grade science book the year before called What Makes the Wheels Go ‘Round, and it was fascinating.
But, in that school year, he took the entire boys’ class on a steam train field trip, all the way to Philadelphia, to spend a day at the Franklin Institute. -
Author Eric Puchner '82 Talks with Alumni Book Club
Read MoreAuthor Eric Puchner '82 joined the Alumni Book Club on Thursday, January 12 to talk about his path to becoming a writer and the process of creating novels and short stories. Eric's book Model Home was the first selection for this new group. The novel won a 2011 California Book Award and was a Barnes & Noble Discover Award finalist and a PEN/Faulkner Award finalist. -
Carter Arnot Polakoff '87 Welcomes Calvert Families to Port Discovery
Read MorePort Discovery President and CEO Carter Arnot Polakoff '87 hosted Calvert Day at the museum on January 7 where she welcomed 200 students, parents, alumni and friends for a morning of play and exploration. The event included breakfast, a talented stilt walker, and early access to the exhibits. Many thanks to Carter and the rest of the Port Discovery team for their incredible hospitality! -
High School Seniors Receive National Merit and College Board Recognition
Read MoreCongratulations to the Class of 2019 as they wrap up their high school careers. They have much to celebrate in the coming months. Please join us in celebrating this special class’s achievements beginning with National Merit and College Board recognitions.**Class of 2019: We want to celebrate you! Please contact the alumni office to share updates, honors, and recognitions from your senior year! -
John Waters '58 Film “Hairspray” Selected for National Film Registry
“Hairspray,” the classic ode to 1960s Baltimore by John Waters ‘58, will officially take its place in history. The 1988 film was a 2022 selection for the National Film Registry. Housed by the Library of Congress, the National Film Registry recognizes and preserves films that are considered to be “culturally, historically or aesthetically significant.” As you sing along to “Good Morning, Baltimore,” visit the The Baltimore Sun’s website to read more about this honor and the 24 other films chosen in 2022.Read More -
Katherine Pinkard '95 Leads Alumni Advisory Board at Johns Hopkins Carey Business School
Read MoreThe Johns Hopkins Carey Business School named Katherine Pinkard ‘95 as Chair of the Dean’s Alumni Advisory Board. Katherine is President of Pinkard Properties and is a 2014 graduate of the Carey Business School’s MBA program. Click here to read more about Katherine’s new role and her family’s deep connections to the university. Congratulations Katherine! -
Betsy Baetjer ‘66 Shares Her Father’s WWII Story in New Book
A family discovered two diaries which shed light on a period of the father’s life rarely discussed. What came next was an eight year journey that included hundreds of hours of transcription, research, and a new book by Betsy Baetjer ‘66 called Point Me to the Skies: A World War II American Fighter Pilot’s Story. “I’ve always loved family histories,” Betsy said. “The true and the coincidental are cool.”Read More -
Cooper Sisters Continue to Impress on the Track
Read MoreThe IAAM high school indoor track season is off to a blazing start for Ella Cooper ‘20 and her sisters Elena ‘21 and Elise ‘21. Elise, a sophomore at McDonogh School, placed 1st in the 55 meter and 300 meter sprints at the opening meet on December 9, 2022. Ella, a junior at McDonogh, placed second in both races. Their times ranked as 17th best in the United States. Not to be outdone, Elena took home 1st place in the 500 meter race with a time that was fourth best in the U.S. at the time. Elena is a sophomore runner at The Bryn Mawr School. -
Eric Puchner '82 Kicks Off First Alumni Book Club
The Calvert Alumni Board is proud to present a new Book Club beginning this fall. The first selection is the award-winning Model Home written by alumnus Eric Puchner '82. Join Eric and fellow alumni on Thursday, December 8 from 6:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. for interesting conversation and wonderful company! Alumni are welcome to attend in person (Middle School Board Room) or virtually via Zoom. Please email the Alumni Office if you would like to attend (alumni@calvertschoolmd.org).Read More
Please note: Model Home is available on Amazon and other retailers in hard cover or paperback, e-book, and audio book. -
Fall Community Engagement
The Mighty Bees had a full slate of community engagement initiatives this fall. A group of 12 Eighth Grade Community Action Captains facilitated and led discussions of social action and worked with community partners to create positive social change. These student leaders planned three successful community-wide initiatives this fall: Bees for BARCS, Bikes for the World, and a Thanksgiving Drive.Read More -
John Webster ‘82 Runs Calvert Middle School Girls’ Winter Indoor Lacrosse League
John Webster ‘82 knows a thing or two about lacrosse. An All-American during his time at Boys’ Latin, he went on to earn All-ACC and All-American honors at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill where he helped the Tar Heels win four ACC championships and the 1991 National Championship. This winter, John brings his expertise to campus for the Calvert Middle School Girls Winter Indoor Lacrosse League (CWILL) providing detailed instruction focused on player improvement.Read More -
Oscar Frazier '22 Wins Maryland Junior Classical League Spelling Bee
Read MoreCongratulations to Oscar Frazier ‘22 who took home first place at the Maryland Junior Classical League Latin Spelling Bee on November 19. Oscar, a Ninth Grade student at Loyola Blakefield, competed alongside high school students from all across Maryland. The winning word was monocerōtēs, the Latin word for unicorns. Gratulationes, Oscar! -
John Waters '58 Art Collection Featured at the BMA
A new exhibit at the Baltimore Museum of Art features 90 pieces from the personal collection of John Waters ‘58. “Coming Attractions: The John Waters Collection” includes creative and eclectic artwork that is part of a much larger collection which John is bequeathing to the Museum. This exhibit, open through April 16, 2023, showcases works by artists such as Andy Warhol, Cindy Sherman, and Diane Arbus among others. A photograph by Peter Hujar called “Looking at Trash” is just one of the items on display. “This pile of garbage hangs in my living room, the most formal room in my house,” Waters said. “Trash can be beautiful. It can be elegant. That’s what this photograph is.”Read More
Click here to read the full article in The Baltimore Sun. -
Julia Dorsey '15 Blazes a Trail at UNC
Hard work, fair play, and warm friendship. First Head Master Virgil Hillyer wrote these phrases to describe the student experience at Calvert, but he just as easily could have been describing Julia Dorsey ‘15. A multi-sport athlete for most of life, Julia is familiar with the dedication it takes to achieve success at a high level. After receiving all-metro honors at McDonogh School, Julia now plays soccer and lacrosse collegiately at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.Read More -
Professional Development Visit to the BMA
Faculty, staff, and administrators visited the Baltimore Museum of Art on November 17 to view a moving exhibit called “A Movement in Every Direction: Legacies of the Great Migration.” The exhibit explores the ways in which The Great Migration continues to impact our society today. It includes newly commissioned multi-media works by twelve acclaimed Black artists. The collection’s emphasis on Movement provides a diverse perspective about the legacies of the Great Migration.Read More
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Calvert School Hosts Alumni at the Brooklyn Nets
The Calvert Development Team traveled to New York for a regional alumni event at the Brooklyn Nets and a series of meetings with alumni in the city. Ryan Gisriel ‘05, the Director of Basketball Operations for the Brooklyn Nets, generously hosted alumni at the Barclays Center on Thursday, January 26. -
Calvert Alumnae Win IAAM Indoor Track & Field Championship
Five Calvert graduates helped lead the McDonogh girls' indoor track team to victory at the 2023 IAAM championship on Friday, January 27. Congratulations to Léla Greene '19, Natalie Little '19, Ella Cooper '20, Elise Cooper '21, and Allie Keffer '22. -
Alumni Bandmates to Perform Upcoming Shows
Don’t miss these upcoming chances to see Matt Wyskiel ‘81 and Betsey Swingle Hobelmann ‘87 perform around Baltimore with their band Midlife Crisis! In addition to Betsey on vocals and Matt on bass guitar, the band includes Betsey’s brother-in-law Todd Hobelmann on guitar, Toby Bozzuto on keyboards, and past Calvert parent Jim Higgins on drums. Jim’s daughter Piper Higgins ‘21 is a Calvert graduate. Follow Midlife Crisis on Instagram (@midlifecrisis410) for the latest band news. -
Alumni Return to Coach Calvert Flag Football League
Sunday mornings look a little different for Jackson Angulo-Bartlett '22 and Toby Rosenband '22 than they do for most of their 9th Grade peers. Jackson and Toby get up bright and early to coach an energetic group of six-year-olds through Fifth Graders in the new Calvert Flag Football League (CFFL). Under the leadership of Lower School physical education teachers Josh Angulo-Bartlett and Phil D'Adamo, the CFFL meets in the Luetkemeyer Athletic Center field house for a full season of games and practices. -
Heath Otenasek '17 Named Financial Operations Intern with AssuredPartners
Congratulations to Heath Otenasek '17 who recently accepted a Financial Operations position in the National Internship Program with insurance brokerage firm AssuredPartners. Heath is a sophomore at Georgetown University where is pursuing degrees in mathematics and economics. -
Reflections from John Wolfe '42
I was in the graduating class of 1942, a war year, a long time ago.
The sharp recollection is of “5-A,” the 11th Age/Fifth Grade, with Edward G. Huey as teacher - an absolutely remarkable person. He had even written a Fifth Grade science book the year before called What Makes the Wheels Go ‘Round, and it was fascinating.
But, in that school year, he took the entire boys’ class on a steam train field trip, all the way to Philadelphia, to spend a day at the Franklin Institute. -
Author Eric Puchner '82 Talks with Alumni Book Club
Author Eric Puchner '82 joined the Alumni Book Club on Thursday, January 12 to talk about his path to becoming a writer and the process of creating novels and short stories. Eric's book Model Home was the first selection for this new group. The novel won a 2011 California Book Award and was a Barnes & Noble Discover Award finalist and a PEN/Faulkner Award finalist. -
Carter Arnot Polakoff '87 Welcomes Calvert Families to Port Discovery
Port Discovery President and CEO Carter Arnot Polakoff '87 hosted Calvert Day at the museum on January 7 where she welcomed 200 students, parents, alumni and friends for a morning of play and exploration. The event included breakfast, a talented stilt walker, and early access to the exhibits. Many thanks to Carter and the rest of the Port Discovery team for their incredible hospitality! -
High School Seniors Receive National Merit and College Board Recognition
Congratulations to the Class of 2019 as they wrap up their high school careers. They have much to celebrate in the coming months. Please join us in celebrating this special class’s achievements beginning with National Merit and College Board recognitions.**Class of 2019: We want to celebrate you! Please contact the alumni office to share updates, honors, and recognitions from your senior year! -
John Waters '58 Film “Hairspray” Selected for National Film Registry
“Hairspray,” the classic ode to 1960s Baltimore by John Waters ‘58, will officially take its place in history. The 1988 film was a 2022 selection for the National Film Registry. Housed by the Library of Congress, the National Film Registry recognizes and preserves films that are considered to be “culturally, historically or aesthetically significant.” As you sing along to “Good Morning, Baltimore,” visit the The Baltimore Sun’s website to read more about this honor and the 24 other films chosen in 2022. -
Katherine Pinkard '95 Leads Alumni Advisory Board at Johns Hopkins Carey Business School
The Johns Hopkins Carey Business School named Katherine Pinkard ‘95 as Chair of the Dean’s Alumni Advisory Board. Katherine is President of Pinkard Properties and is a 2014 graduate of the Carey Business School’s MBA program. Click here to read more about Katherine’s new role and her family’s deep connections to the university. Congratulations Katherine! -
Betsy Baetjer ‘66 Shares Her Father’s WWII Story in New Book
A family discovered two diaries which shed light on a period of the father’s life rarely discussed. What came next was an eight year journey that included hundreds of hours of transcription, research, and a new book by Betsy Baetjer ‘66 called Point Me to the Skies: A World War II American Fighter Pilot’s Story. “I’ve always loved family histories,” Betsy said. “The true and the coincidental are cool.” -
Cooper Sisters Continue to Impress on the Track
The IAAM high school indoor track season is off to a blazing start for Ella Cooper ‘20 and her sisters Elena ‘21 and Elise ‘21. Elise, a sophomore at McDonogh School, placed 1st in the 55 meter and 300 meter sprints at the opening meet on December 9, 2022. Ella, a junior at McDonogh, placed second in both races. Their times ranked as 17th best in the United States. Not to be outdone, Elena took home 1st place in the 500 meter race with a time that was fourth best in the U.S. at the time. Elena is a sophomore runner at The Bryn Mawr School. -
Eric Puchner '82 Kicks Off First Alumni Book Club
The Calvert Alumni Board is proud to present a new Book Club beginning this fall. The first selection is the award-winning Model Home written by alumnus Eric Puchner '82. Join Eric and fellow alumni on Thursday, December 8 from 6:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. for interesting conversation and wonderful company! Alumni are welcome to attend in person (Middle School Board Room) or virtually via Zoom. Please email the Alumni Office if you would like to attend (alumni@calvertschoolmd.org).
Please note: Model Home is available on Amazon and other retailers in hard cover or paperback, e-book, and audio book. -
Fall Community Engagement
The Mighty Bees had a full slate of community engagement initiatives this fall. A group of 12 Eighth Grade Community Action Captains facilitated and led discussions of social action and worked with community partners to create positive social change. These student leaders planned three successful community-wide initiatives this fall: Bees for BARCS, Bikes for the World, and a Thanksgiving Drive. -
John Webster ‘82 Runs Calvert Middle School Girls’ Winter Indoor Lacrosse League
John Webster ‘82 knows a thing or two about lacrosse. An All-American during his time at Boys’ Latin, he went on to earn All-ACC and All-American honors at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill where he helped the Tar Heels win four ACC championships and the 1991 National Championship. This winter, John brings his expertise to campus for the Calvert Middle School Girls Winter Indoor Lacrosse League (CWILL) providing detailed instruction focused on player improvement. -
Oscar Frazier '22 Wins Maryland Junior Classical League Spelling Bee
Congratulations to Oscar Frazier ‘22 who took home first place at the Maryland Junior Classical League Latin Spelling Bee on November 19. Oscar, a Ninth Grade student at Loyola Blakefield, competed alongside high school students from all across Maryland. The winning word was monocerōtēs, the Latin word for unicorns. Gratulationes, Oscar! -
John Waters '58 Art Collection Featured at the BMA
A new exhibit at the Baltimore Museum of Art features 90 pieces from the personal collection of John Waters ‘58. “Coming Attractions: The John Waters Collection” includes creative and eclectic artwork that is part of a much larger collection which John is bequeathing to the Museum. This exhibit, open through April 16, 2023, showcases works by artists such as Andy Warhol, Cindy Sherman, and Diane Arbus among others. A photograph by Peter Hujar called “Looking at Trash” is just one of the items on display. “This pile of garbage hangs in my living room, the most formal room in my house,” Waters said. “Trash can be beautiful. It can be elegant. That’s what this photograph is.”
Click here to read the full article in The Baltimore Sun. -
Julia Dorsey '15 Blazes a Trail at UNC
Hard work, fair play, and warm friendship. First Head Master Virgil Hillyer wrote these phrases to describe the student experience at Calvert, but he just as easily could have been describing Julia Dorsey ‘15. A multi-sport athlete for most of life, Julia is familiar with the dedication it takes to achieve success at a high level. After receiving all-metro honors at McDonogh School, Julia now plays soccer and lacrosse collegiately at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. -
Professional Development Visit to the BMA
Faculty, staff, and administrators visited the Baltimore Museum of Art on November 17 to view a moving exhibit called “A Movement in Every Direction: Legacies of the Great Migration.” The exhibit explores the ways in which The Great Migration continues to impact our society today. It includes newly commissioned multi-media works by twelve acclaimed Black artists. The collection’s emphasis on Movement provides a diverse perspective about the legacies of the Great Migration.
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