Loyola Blakefield

March

Blakefield Magazine | Winter 2019

3/18/2019

The latest edition of Blakefield Magazine is here.

2019 Kelley Medal Breakfast Highlights

3/15/2019

We had the pleasure of hosting 2019 Kelley Medal recipient Monsignor Martin Feild ’51 along with many former recipients and their spouses during our annual Kelley Medal Breakfast in Knott Hall on Thursday, March 14.

Loyola Kicks Off First Annual Alumni Bracket Challenge

3/13/2019

From March 6 through April 8, we are hosting our first annual Alumni Bracket Challenge as Dons from 1987 to 2018 compete head-to-head in giving to see who comes out on top.

Upper School Welcome Night Highlights

3/11/2019

On Tuesday, March 5, we hosted our newest Dons and their families on campus for our annual Upper School Welcome Night.

Dons Show Strength and Persistence at Indoor Nationals

3/10/2019

Congratulations to our Dons for a great trip to the 2019 New Balance Indoor Nationals this past weekend.

Pat Muth '99 Departs from Blakefield

3/7/2019

After six years of serving as Director of Alumni Relations and Director of Leadership & Giving at Loyola Blakefield, we are saddened to announce that Pat Muth '99 has recently moved on to serve in the Office of Institutional Advancement at Mercy Medical Center.

Opening the Lenten Season with Ash Wednesday Mass

3/6/2019

We kicked off the Lenten season this morning with our campus-wide Ash Wednesday Mass.

Indoor Track & Field Dons Headed to Nationals

3/6/2019

Ronan Sullivan, Camden Gilmore, Connor Verrett, Kyle Clarke, and Aaron Ray will represent Loyola at the New Balance Indoor Nationals this weekend.

Loyola Robotics Sends Three Teams to States

3/5/2019

Loyola Robotics sent three teams to the Maryland State Championship at Sollers Point High School on Feb. 22 & 23.

Liam Brennan '24 Wins Middle School Geography Bee

3/4/2019

Our middle school students recently competed in the National Geographic Geography Bee in their social studies classes.

Loyola Cyber Science to Host 2nd Annual Cyber Challenge

3/4/2019

The 2nd Annual Loyola Blakefield Cyber Challenge (LBC2) will take place on our campus on Saturday, March 30, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

#BlakefieldBound 2019

3/1/2019

Acceptance letters have been mailed out for the 2019–20 school year. Please welcome our newest Dons.

Freshman Basketball Crowned BCL Champs for Third Straight Year

3/1/2019

Our freshman basketball team was crowned 2019 Baltimore Catholic League Champions after defeating Archbishop Spalding 57–35 in the finals on Feb. 26.

February

Steve Truitt Named Head Wrestling Coach of the Year

2/28/2019

Steve Truitt was recently named Head Wrestling Coach of the Year for Maryland Independent Schools.

It's Academic Team Competes in Quarterfinals

2/28/2019

Our It's Academic team competed in the quarterfinals on the morning of Feb. 23.

Loyola Speech & Debate Wins Chesapeake District Championship, Qualifies Five for National Tournament

2/27/2019

Loyola Speech & Debate hosted the Chesapeake District Championship on Feb. 23 for schools in Maryland, Delaware, and DC.

Mothers' Club Day of Reflection Highlights

2/26/2019

On Thursday, Feb. 14, the Mothers' Club gathered on campus to celebrate their annual Day of Reflection.

Cyber Dons Qualify for CyberPatriot National Finals

2/25/2019

Two Loyola teams have qualified for the CyberPatriot National Finals held in Baltimore from April 8–10.

Two Dons Named National Merit Finalists

2/22/2019

Congratulations to seniors Henry Erdman and Nick Froehlinger on being named 2019 National Merit Scholarship Program Finalists.

Monsignor Martin Feild ’51 Named 2019 Kelley Medal Recipient

2/22/2019

Monsignor Martin Feild ’51 has been selected as the 2019 recipient of the Rev. Joseph M. Kelley Medal—the highest form of recognition given to a Loyola Blakefield alumnus.

Best Buddies Assembly

2/21/2019

We hosted an assembly for our new Best Buddies Chapter, led by our Chapter President Ben Skinner '20, Vice President Michael Chorabik '20, and a few special guests.

Loyola Blakefield Alumni Association Hosts Annual Attire 4 Hire Clothing Drive

2/19/2019

The Loyola Blakefield Alumni Association hosted its annual Attire 4 Hire Clothing Drive outside of Xavier Hall from Feb. 16–17.

Davalli Named BCL Coach of the Year, Several Dons Earn BCL Honors

2/19/2019

Loyola Basketball Head Coach Josh Davalli was named Baltimore Catholic League Coach of the Year during the Awards Banquet on Feb. 18. Several of our Dons also received honors.

Highlights From A Taste of Blakefield 2019

2/14/2019

The Loyola Blakefield Alumni Association held its annual food, beer, and wine tasting event on Saturday, February 9.

Loyola Blakefield Receives Volunteer Group of the Year Award from The Baltimore Station

2/13/2019

Loyola Blakefield recently received the Volunteer Group of the Year Award from The Baltimore Station.

Highlights from Annual School Blood Drive

2/8/2019

We held our annual School Blood Drive on Thursday, February 7.

Loyola Basketball Hosts 6th Annual Coaches vs. Cancer Night

2/8/2019

Our basketball program recently hosted its 6th Annual Coaches vs. Cancer Night.

Student-Athletes of the Week (Jan. 30 – Feb. 6)

2/7/2019

Brett Stoll '21 and Ryan Kness '22 were named our Student-Athletes of Week for Jan. 30 – Feb. 6.

Loyola's Best Buddies Chapter Holds Spread the Word to End the Word Event

2/7/2019

Our new Best Buddies Chapter held their first event last week.

Photography & Digital Media Students Receive Regional Honors

2/7/2019

Mr. Ziegler's Advanced Photography and Digital Media classes recently took part in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, a national juried art competition.

Loyola Robotics Takes First Place at VEX Robotics Competition

2/6/2019

After a four-month delay in receiving their equipment, Loyola Robotics is back in action.

JV Swimming Takes First Place in MIAA Championships, Varsity Falls Just Short

2/6/2019

The MIAA Swimming Championships took place Saturday, February 2, at McDonogh School.

Student-Athlete of the Week (Jan. 23–30)

2/1/2019

Jack Kinkead '19 was named our Student-Athlete of the Week for Jan. 24–30.

January

Cyber Dons Flourish in CyberPatriot XI State Round

1/29/2019

Students in our Cyber Science Program captured several titles during the state round of CyberPatriot XI—the Air Force Association’s National Youth Cyber Defense Competition.

Class of 2020 Anointed at Junior Missioning Mass

1/25/2019

We gathered as a school community on Friday, January 25, to celebrate our annual Junior Missioning Mass.

Dons Garner Individual Titles at MIAA Indoor Track Championships

1/24/2019

Several members of our Indoor Track team won and placed in their respective events at the 2019 MIAA Indoor Track Championships on January 18.

Annual Winner's Choice Raffle Has Begun!

1/24/2019

Drawing will take place on Friday, March 15th via live stream from our campus.

Student-Athlete of the Week (Jan. 16–23)

1/23/2019

Our Student-Athlete of the Week for Jan. 16–23 is Aaron Ray '21.

School Community Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr.

1/23/2019

On Tuesday, January 22, we gathered as a school community for our annual MLK Celebration.

Loyola Blakefield Kicks Off New Speaker Series

1/23/2019

Hosted by President Day, Blakefield Book & Bean to deliver quarterly speaker series.

Student-Athlete of the Week (Jan. 9–16)

1/17/2019

Will Pelton '19 is our Student-Athlete of the Week for January 9–16.

Student-Athlete of the Week (Jan. 2–9)

1/11/2019

Bennett Traurig '19 is our Student-Athlete of the Week for January 2–9.

Modern Languages Department Hosts Italian Arts & Crafts Day to Celebrate Epiphany

1/10/2019

To celebrate the Epiphany, our Modern Languages Department invited Mrs. Fiorenza Castelli, an Italian teacher at Casa Italiana Language School in Washington DC, to visit with our 6th graders on Monday.