After 28 months of diagnosis, Maddox Jones '25 recently rang the bell at the Johns Hopkins
@AllChildrens
Hospital, representing the end of chemo and beating cancer. On Friday, our entire 6th grade hosted a surprise party for him on campus to celebrate. Congrats, Maddox & family!
It is with mixed emotion we share that after 17 years of dedication and service to his alma mater, Brant Hall ’98 and his family are bound for the West Coast. Please join us in wishing Brant and his family all the best on their next adventure. Read more: .
Please join us in congratulating Camden Gilmore '19 (Georgetown University '23) on his sub 4-minute mile yesterday (2nd finisher in this race). He is the first Loyola alumnus to achieve this feat. He is also the first graduate of an MIAA school to reach the mark.
#RDR
#HoyaSaxa
We are thrilled to introduce Will Haus as
@LacrosseDons
new Head Varsity Lacrosse Coach. Haus brings with him a legacy of success in the lacrosse world, including 3-time All American, captain of Duke's lax team, and world games gold medalist. Read more:
Congratulations to Jordan Moore '21 on signing his National Letter of Intent today as he will go on to attend Duke University and be a member of
@DukeFOOTBALL
next year.
#RDR
#DukeGang21
Thanks to
@c_herren
who stopped by this morning to share his powerful story about addiction with our entire school community—what led the former basketball star down such a dangerous path and how he prevailed. "Kids need to understand how this begins, rather than how it ends."
Congratulations to
@TouchdownDons
AJ Szymanski '23 who officially committed to continuing his academic and athletic pursuits at the
@UofMaryland
during today's National Signing Day Event. UMD and
@TerpsFootball
are getting a phenomenal student-athlete and man for others in AJ!
The Loyola Blakefield Alumni Association has named Rev. Joseph Michini '59 the 2018 Kelley Medal Recipient, the highest form of recognition given to a Loyola alumnus. On behalf of our entire community, we congratulate Fr. Joe on this much deserved honor:
We are very excited to announce Brendan O’Kane as our Director of Ignatian Mission & Identity and the newest member of the school’s leadership team: .
#JesuitEducated
#manforothers
In darkness, we will always find the light.
Thanks to all who joined us this evening, especially our students who shared inspiring remarks. We are blessed by the support of the entire Loyola community.
Fr. Joseph Michini, SJ '59 has spent more than 40 years in secondary
#Jesuit
education, the last 17 of which have been here at Loyola. We are saddened to announce that he will be leaving us after this school year: .
Today's victory is Turkey Bowl win
#50
! The all-time series now stands at 50-43-8. Thanks to all those who came out to create a sea of blue and gold at Johnny Unitas Stadium. Community, fellowship, and school spirit are what this annual tradition is all about. 💙💛🦃🏈
#RDR
It’s the end of an era for our soccer program as Coach Lee Tschantret prepares for the next stage of his coaching career. After leading the Dons for 16 years, he is heading to Sporting Kansas City Academy. Please join us in thanking him for the many ways he has served our Dons.!
Although it was late July and not early June, we were thrilled to gather and celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2020 yesterday. Thanks to all who joined us. We will be sharing additional photos and highlights in the coming days.
#Classof2020
#MenforOthers
#RDR
💙💛
This morning, we delivered 21,338 nonperishable food items to St. Gregory the Great Parish in West Baltimore for our annual Fall Food Drive. Thanks to our entire community for coming together to make this one of our most successful food drives in school history.
#RDR
We are excited to announce that Gene Ubriaco has been named our new head coach for
@LoyolaLacrosse
. His tenure at Loyola will begin at the start of the 2018-19 school year. Read more:
#RDR
The 2018 season will be the final run for Ben Rubeor '04 as head coach of
@LoyolaLacrosse
. He has led our Dons to success both on and off the field during his time here, and he will be greatly missed. Read more:
Nineteen years ago today, we learned what hate is able to destroy, but we also learned what love can overcome. For our own Dan McNeal '90 and all those who were taken from this world too soon, and for the families and loved ones who still carry the burden—we will
#NeverForget
.
World-renowned neurosurgeon and medical journalist
@drsanjaygupta
meets world’s greatest athletic trainer and school nurse! We were pleased to welcome a
@CNN
crew to campus this morning as they help shine a spotlight on safety, preparedness, and response to cardiac events.
It is with profound sadness we share the news that longtime science teacher and speech & debate coach Mr. Charles Donovan passed away on Saturday, Sept. 11. As a community of faith, please join us as we pray for the eternal rest of Mr. Donovan. Read more: .
Let us continue to pray for peace, for those we lost 17 years ago today, including our very own Daniel McNeal '90, and for those who so willingly put themselves in harms way to protect our freedom and preserve our safety. May their legacies, like Dan's, never fade.
#NeverForget
It's great to see Fr. George back in the classroom teaching
#Latin
this week. The middle school just wasn't the same without him. "A day without a quiz is like a day without lunch." 🤣
Our very own Steve Truitt was recently named Head Wrestling Coach of the Year for Maryland Independent Schools. Coach Truitt led the
@WrestlingDons
to a 3rd place finish in the MIAA and collected his 300th win as a coach this season. Congrats and well deserved, Coach Truitt!
We are excited to officially announce the appointment of Mr. Brian L. Maraña '00 as our new High School Principal, effective July 1, 2021. Mr. Maraña brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role. Read more: .
#RDR
Congratulations to
@SoccerDons
Head Coach Lee Tschantret who was recently named
@UnitedCoaches
2018 Mid-Atlantic Regional Coach of the Year, as well as 2018 State Coach of the Year.
#RDR
After 18 seasons of leading the
@BasketballDons
program, Josh Davalli is stepping down from coaching duties. Coach Davalli has been an integral contributor to Loyola Blakefield athletics and helped deliver countless thrills to Jerry Savage Court. Thank you, Coach!
#RollDonsRoll
Congratulations to all of our student-athletes from the Class of 2019 who have committed to continuing their athletic careers in college next year on this NLI Fall Signing Day. View the entire list here: .
#RDR
#NLISigningDay
🏆CHAMPS! 🏆
Varsity Golf captured the MIAA Championship with a victory over Calvert Hall. Congratulations to our golfers and coaches on an outstanding season.
#RDR
Nearly one in six restaurants across the country has shut down over the past year, but many communities have rallied to keep their favorite spots open.
@MorganRadford
reports from Baltimore, where a local restaurant is stepping up to give support where it’s needed most.
Congratulations to Anto Saka '22 who officially signed his National Letter of Intent today to continue his academic and athletic pursuits at Northwestern University next year.
#GoCats
#RDR
🔵🟡
We are pleased to announce Joshua Czerski has been named Loyola’s new Varsity Basketball Coach. You can read more about him here:
Join us in welcoming Josh to the Loyola community!
Congratulations to Ryan Conrad '15 and
@UVAMensLax
for advancing to the NCAA Championship on Monday after defeating Duke 13-12 in double OT yesterday.
#RDR
#NCAALAX
We have entered into a six-year sponsorship agreement with
@Nike
, which will serve as the official supplier to all 17 of our athletics programs with uniforms, apparel, and equipment! Read more:
Two years ago he was on the club basketball team.
@CoachTurgeon
needed a scout team player 6'7" or taller.
He was the only club player who fit the bill.
Yesterday he scored his first career varsity points.
𝙒𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝘾𝙡𝙖𝙧𝙠 is living the dream 💫
#FearTheTurtle
Congratulations to Fr.
@Bruce_SJ
who recently celebrated his 25th anniversary as an ordained priest on June 12. He will be honored this Saturday at his home parish, St. Francis Xavier. We are very fortunate to have him back here at Loyola teaching and ministering to our Dons!
We will be hosting a joint press conference with
@calverthall
on Monday, April 1, to unveil the official
#TurkeyBowl100
logo and make some exciting announcements regarding the celebration of this historic tradition. The event will be live streamed on our Facebook page.
#RDR
Congratulations to Noah Bull '22 who officially signed his National Letter of Intent today to continue his academic and athletic pursuits at the
@NavalAcademy
.
#RollDonsRoll
🔵🟡
After five years at the helm of the
@LacrosseDons
, we bid a fond farewell to Coach Gene Ubriaco. These perennial contenders have thrived under his guidance, making the MIAA A Conference playoffs in 3 of the last 4 eligible seasons, and advancing to the semi-finals twice. (1/2)
We are very excited to announce the appointment of Mr. Stephen Abrams as our Director of Admissions & Enrollment Management, effective July 1, 2021. Read more: .
#RDR
It's official! We have been voted Best Private School in the region by the
@baltimoresun
via their Best 2022 Readers’ Choice Contest. Thanks to everyone who voted for our selection.
#RollDonsRoll
🔵🟡
Please join us in congratulating Will Clark '16.
@TerrapinHoops
recently added him to their roster. During his time at College Park, Will has completed a two-year scholars program (environment, technology, & economy) and is majoring in mathematics.
#RDR
National Athletic Training Month is held every March to spread awareness about the important work of athletic trainers. Please join us in recognizing Mr. Jeremy Parr for his extraordinary commitment to the health and wellbeing of our students. Thank you, Mr. Parr!
#NATM2021
On this solemn September 11, we remember and honor the lives lost, the heroes who emerged, and the resilience that unites us as a nation. Let us never forget the profound impact that day had on our world, and may we continue to stand strong together in the face of adversity.