McDonogh 35 Wall of Fame Celebration and Library Dedication

On February 23, 2018, the McDonogh 35 Senior High School Centennial Celebration Committee honored a number of graduates – for their personal and professional achievements that represent the legacy for which McDonogh 35 Senior High School is noted. The Wall of Fame plaque is prominently displayed in the school lobby. The names of 100 distinguished alumni are on the plaque, 52 of whom were honored at our 75th anniversary celebration and 48 whose names were added for this centennial celebration. Many of the current honorees,their families and friends were present at last Friday’s celebration..

The school library was dedicated to Ernest N. Morial (Class of 1947). Morial’s son, Jacques, gave a very apropos speech thanking the committee for honoring his father and sharing what he remembered about the contribution McDonogh 35 made to his father’s life and the educational values he instilled in his children, Later, during the Wall of Fame ceremony, Morial’s daughter, Cherie, brought greetings and comments on behalf of the family. There is a plaque in the library denoting the commemoration of the naming of the library on honor of Morial.

In addition, in honor of its 50th class reunion, the Class of 1967, presented the school with a check for $1967.00, a ceramic replica of the Rampart St. school, and a plaque with the names of the class members. The Class of 1967 challenges all other class to do a commemorative plaque and gift to the school upon its 50th year celebration.

We are grateful to the committee for the planning and execution of these important events. A special thank you to all alumni who were present and enjoyed the festivities.