Need a car wash? Join us at Vito's Cafe' (10249 York Road, Cockeysville) on Saturday, August 14th from 10 - 2. Loyola Dons will wash your car in support of the Join for Joe Bone Marrow Drive to be held at Loyola Blakefield on Tuesday, August 17th from 2 - 8. For more information, visit www.joinforjoe.com.

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LOYOLA BLAKEFIELD SET TO RENOVATE, EXPAND WHEELER HALL

TOWSON, MD. JULY 23, 2010 – Originally constructed over 75 years ago, Loyola Blakefield’s Wheeler Hall is set to be renovated and expanded, delivering enhancements to the building’s mechanical, electrical, plumbing and technology systems. The expansion will include an “end-cap” on the building’s north end, which will provide a new ADA compliant entrance, equipped with a four-story elevator, new internal stairwell and classroom space. Work is expected to begin in January 2011.

The building, which served as the original academic center of the campus, currently houses classrooms, faculty offices and the Mary G. Creaghan Library. The project utilizes tax-exempt revenue bonds authorized by Baltimore County with bank qualified financing provided by PNC Bank. Loyola has named Global Facilities Management, LLC as Owner’s Representative and The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company, Inc. as Construction Manager. Paul D'Alessandro, Inc. will provide capital campaign consulting services.

Loyola recently completed its 75th academic year at its Blakefield Campus. Prior to 1934, the school was located on Calvert Street in Baltimore City. Loyola’s most recent capital project, Knott Hall, was completed in 2002. The building features a dining hall, student and alumni lounges, bookstore, administrative offices, as well as conference, athletic and classroom facilities.

“These systemic updates and expansion of our flagship academic building represent a great step forward, but also an investment in our future by means of preserving our past,” said Rev. Thomas A. Pesci, S.J., President of Loyola Blakefield. “Our plans are bold, necessary and timely given our celebration of 75 years on the Blakefield Campus.”

In the coming weeks and months, Loyola will continue to share more details concerning the Wheeler Hall project with its constituents, including those residents who neighbor the campus. In the meantime, for inquiries regarding the project, please contact Robert Robinson, Director of Marketing & Communications (443-841-3674) or rrobinson@loyolablakefield.org

The online version of the Summer 2010 issue of Blakefield Magazine is now available. The issue includes stories highlighting two faculty members and their 40 years of service, the success of the Rugby and Forensics teams, as well as Classnotes, campus news items and more.

Rev. James P. Bradley S.J. passed away on June 11th at the age of 82. Fr. Bradley was a Jesuit for 64 years and a priest for 51. He served as a teacher at Loyola Blakefield in 1961 and in 1962 became principal for the next four years. Fr. Bradley also ministered at other Jesuit schools including Georgetown Prep, Wheeling Jesuit and Loyola College. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday June 14th at St. Matthias Church in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania. Fr. Bradley is survived by two nieces and a nephew.


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On September 19, 2010, Ian Silverman '14 will take part in Swim Across America, an open water swim to fight cancer. "I will be swimming in honor of my fellow classmates Joe Gorman and Matt Costello, both of whom are battling cancer," says Silverman. "3 miles is a short swim compared to their journey, but it is important to do what we can with the gifts we have. I am a swimmer and so this is my opportunity to help."

Learn more about Swim Across America or support Ian's efforts.





Swim Across America, Inc., (SAA) is dedicated to raising money and awareness for cancer research, prevention and treatment through swimming- related events. With the help of hundreds of volunteers nationwide and past and current Olympians, SAA is helping find a cure for cancer through athleticism, community outreach and direct service.

At a ceremony held in May 2010, Joseph Curran ’10 was the recipient of the McCormick Unsung Hero Award. Each year the company honors Baltimore-area high school seniors who have been Unsung Heroes of their schools sports teams. They are honored for demonstrating high character and sportsmanship and are held up as role models for their peers. Two top Unsung Heroes are selected each year to receive a college scholarship.

Blakefield Alumni and family took part in a day of service at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School on Saturday, May 22nd, performing various maintenance tasks throughout the campus. Their work consisted of cleaning classrooms, desks, windows, and computers as well as painting the kitchen and stairwells.

Photo Courtesy of Mary Beth Lennon

After completing a historic undefeated regular season, the Dons defeated Mt. St. Joseph's on Thursday, May 20. to claim their third consecutive MIAA crown.

Read the full story from The New York Times.

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"Four Jesuits in history have had asteroids named after them...the two living astronomers with that distinction share their observations of life, faith, friendship, and the universe from their seats in the Vatican Observatory."
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Rev. Coyne is director emeritus of the Vatican Observatory and president of the Vatican Observatory Foundation and Consolmagno is curator of meteorites at the Vatican Observatory. The Vatican Observatory is located in Castel Gondolfo, Italy.

To learn more about the Vatican Observatory or Rev. Coyne and Brother Consolmagno, click here.

75 Years of Growth: Read full story at Examiner.com.

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On Saturday, February 20th, Loyola's Varsity Swim team won the MIAA Championship for the 15th consecutive year. Read more.

The article below appears in the Winter 2010 issue of Blakefield Magazine.

Read Forensics Recap: May - December 2009