I was a scholarship student at a time when scholarship students were required to be boarders. For nearly five years, McDonogh was not only my school but also my “home” in many ways. McDonogh transitioned away from its military heritage during those five years and experienced many other changes, but the campus and the community were a steady and dependable presence during a time of growth and change in my life. I am very thankful. To this day, the friendships I formed at McDonogh (especially in the dorms) remain incredibly valuable to me.