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TEALS Partner School – Volunteers Needed

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McDonogh 35 Senior High School has an exciting opportunity to offer computer science next year. We are investing in our students by partnering with Microsoft Philanthropies TEALS to offer:
  • Intro to Computer Science – Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) Python CS 1
  • Spring: AP CSP – Code.org with CMU AP CSP
As a TEALS partner school, McDonogh 35 needs technical volunteers to team-teach this course with our teacher.  McDonogh 35 will hold the course first period, allowing volunteers to go to work after volunteering. If you work in tech and would be interested in making a difference in our students’ future success, please contact Mrs. Laci Blondell  or apply at Microsoft.com/TEALS.
Please forward this to technical industry professionals in your network. You can read more about the TEALS Program on their website at Microsoft.com/TEALS.
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Roneagle License Plates

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The first 100 McDonogh 35 High School Louisiana license plates have been ordered.
The Louisiana Department of Motor Vehicles Office of Special Plates is currently conducting validation and testing. The first 100 plates will be issued via a third-party online auction. The bidding for numbers 1, 35 and 100, will start at $500. The bidding for the remaining numbers will begin at $35.00. Bidding will begin on Monday, June 14, 2021 at 12:00 am CST and end Monday, June 28, 2021 at 11:59 am CST. The auctions will take place over the course of several days. Winners will be notified via email or text message. Once notified, you will have 72 hours to pay the cost of your winning bid. If you fail to respond and pay within the 72 hours, you will lose the opportunity to get that license plate number and the next highest bidder will be contacted.
Please remember you are still responsible for any taxes and fees assigned to your vehicle by the Department of Motor Vehicle and an additional $50.00 for a personalized plate.
The plates can only be used on cars, passenger trucks, SUVs and motor homes registered in the state of Louisiana.
All proceeds from the auction and the sale of the McDonogh 35 High School license plates will support students of McDonogh 35 High School.
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Renaming Facilities Initiative

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NOLA Public Schools (formerly OPSB) decided to assess the names of all district facilities that have names of Confederate soldiers or slave owners. John McDonogh was a slave owner who left money in his will for schools for poor white children and children of freed people of color. None of these funds ever reached the children who attended McDonogh 35, yet for decades young people attending McDonogh 35 have excelled in business, education, medicine, politics, entrepreneurship and many other areas.

We need to inform NOLA Public Schools that We are 35! Please send the attached letter (MS Word version) (PDF version) to community@nolapublicschools.com by April 16. You may modify the letter or use as is to let your voice be heard. Feel free to include your name and the year you graduated.

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Roneagle Class of 2021 Graduation

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Graduation for the McDonogh 35 High School class of 2021 will be Tuesday, May 4, 2021.
We are excited to welcome these new alumni! There will be an in person ceremony but due to Covid-19 restrictions, there will be limited admittance to the ceremony.
Please email mcdonogh35alumniassociation@yahoo.com if you or your class have a scholarship to present.
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GIVENOLA DAY! MAY 4, 2021

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GiveNola is May 4, 2021. Show your Roneagle pride by supporting us with your donation.
Your donations to GiveNola for the McDonogh 35 Alumni Association will allow us to impact current McDonogh 35 students. We will provide resources to support excellence in scholastic and extracurricular activities which will enhance the students’ high school experience.
As Roneagles we have a lifelong commitment to serving our beloved school.
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Thinking of All of You

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Without a doubt, we are living through an unprecedented global health situation and a continued racial and equity fight. As we move through these challenging and uncertain times, we wanted to reach out to you to let you know that we are thinking about you and wishing all of you nothing but health and safety for yourself and your loved ones. We have all been affected by this pandemic as well as the social unrest in our nation sparked by the recent murders of our Black brothers and sisters. Black Lives Matter!!
Whether you are grieving the loss of a loved one during this time, recovering from COVID yourself, protesting the injustice, praying for those on the front line, or serving in some other needed role during this revolution, We encourage you to reach out to your Roneagle classmates. The relationships you formed at McDonogh 35 are bonds that will endure for a lifetime. Together we will navigate these difficult times and emerge a more resilient and inclusive community.
Stay Roneagle strong!
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Alumni Association 2020 Scholarship Awards

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For the 2019-2020 school year, the McDonogh 35 Alumni Association will award scholarships to deserving students via its annual Scholarship Program.   The McDonogh35 Scholarship Committee is chaired by alumna Ronelda Brister, class of 1980. Scholarships are awarded to seniors based on the applicants’ grade-point averages, level of service in the school and community, strength of essay composition, and interview process.   After the rigorous process was completed, these scholars were awarded the following amounts to apply toward their college needs:
  • Tarionne Smith:   $3,000 to attend Xavier University of Louisiana
  • Tyler White:         $2,500 to attend Arts Institute of Chicago
  • Tialiyah Tate:       $2,000 to attend Northwestern State University of Louisiana
  • Winter Newman:  $1,500 to attend Louisiana State University
Along with these scholarships, the Association partners with the family of Clarence “Chip” Sims (Class of 1988) to award the Chip Sims Scholarship to a deserving and high-achieving student-athlete. The Sims family established this scholarship in 2016 to honor Mr. Sims who passed away that year. This year’s honoree is Jada Vincent, who will receive $1,000 toward her attendance at Louisiana State University.
Also, the Class of 1980 will award scholarships to two seniors pursuing majors in the Creative Arts field. These seniors are: Tyler White, who will attend the Arts Institute of Chicago and study Animation Art – and Kendra Norris, who will attend Alabama State University and study Dance. Each honoree will receive $1,000 toward their college needs. Alumna Sheila Prater is the President of the 1980 Class Reunion Committee.
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Class Reunion Updates

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McDonogh 35 Class of 1960

The McDonogh 35 Class of 1960 will celebrate its 60th Class Reunion in 2020. Please contact Jackie McMillan for more information.

McDonogh 35 Class of 1970

The McDonogh 35 Class of 1970 will celebrate its 50th year Reunion May 21-24, 2020, contact Barbara O. Youngblood for more information.

McDonogh 35 Class of 1985

The McDonogh 35 Class of 1985 will celebrate its 35th year Reunion May 22-24, 2020, contact Yvette Alexis for more information.

McDonogh 35 Class of 1990

The McDonogh 35 Class of 1990 will celebrate its 30th year Reunion May 22-24, 2020 Memorial Day weekend, email Class of 1990 and check website for more information.

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Class Challenge

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The classes of 1966, 1967, and 1969 have given dollars in the amount of their graduation year to the Alumni Association and challenge all other classes to do the same. Join the Class Year Ambassadors and give your graduation year in dollars. This is a special thing to do especially if this your milestone reunion year. This can be a one-time gift or your class can give as many times as you like. You may designate how you wish the funds to be used as per the donations categories on our association website.

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Alumni of the Year Honorees

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Preserving the legacy of McDonogh 35 Senior High School is paramount to all alumni and essential to this entire community. Recognizing outstanding alumni helps to honor and showcase the legacy of our historic school. Supporting our current students and encouraging their success ensures that our legacy continues. The Inaugural Maroon and Gold Luncheon will do both. The Luncheon is scheduled for Saturday, September 14, 2019, at the renowned Dooky Chase Restaurant. During the luncheon, we will honor “Alumni of the Year!”
Host Committee
Yvette Alexis, Norman Barnum, IV, Ronelda Brister, Councilman Jared Brossett, Attorney James Carter, Christella Cornin Clark, Flozell Daniels, Adonis Expose, Jason Hughes, Gertrude Ivory, Judge Rachel Johnson, Adrinda Kelly, Dr. Darryl Kilbert, InspireNOLA, Dr. Calvin Mackie, Ronald Magee, Dr. Margaret Montgomery-Richard, Freda Richardson, Tammy Seals- McKenzie, Judge (Ret.) Ron Sholes, Randy Smith, Attorney Ike Spears, Luther Speight, CPA, Romero Stewart, Dr. Raymond Strong, IV, Sheila Williams Prater, Attorney James Williams, Dr. Beverly Wright

 

 

Tickets may be purchased via eventbrite or by check.
Make checks payable to:  McDonogh 35 Alumni Association
Checks must be postmarked by September 1, 2019:
P.O. Box 50306
New Orleans, Louisiana  70150-0306