Hall 175: The Campaign for Calvert Hall

Calvert Hall 175

We are embarking on this Campaign for Calvert Hall College as we prepare to celebrate the 178th Anniversary of our founding. As we reflect on this milestone, we can’t help but think about the needs and expectations of students today – and, tomorrow. In this spirit, the Campaign is focused on creating new resources to build upon our tradition of excellence and sustain our commitment to preparing students to be successful leaders.

For eight generations, young men have been turning to Calvert Hall College for a Catholic, Lasallian education as their gateway to a world with limitless opportunities and challenges. Our modest beginnings in 1845, with 100 students in our first home on Saratoga Street in Baltimore under the leadership of Br. Francis McMullen, could not have foretold our growth in the years ahead. Since moving to Towson in 1960, we’ve added faculty, resources, buildings, and facilities to give our students an outstanding experience both in an out of the classroom.

In today’s world, it’s easy to lose perspective about what truly matters. In our zeal to experience all that is new, it’s imperative that we maintain a clear focus on the foundational elements of our faith that give meaning to all we do. We are confident you share our conviction that a Calvert Hall College education is something special – and, important.

The Board and staff are steadfast in offering an environment that:

• Encourages self-advocacy, while providing vigilant supervision and guidance
• Builds community, while embracing diversity and individuality
• Values tradition, while fostering innovation

I encourage you to click on the "About" tab for The Campaign for Calvert Hall College to learn about the ways we are preparing for the future. With your support, our blessed school will continue changing lives for many generations to come.

Br. John Kane FSC, Ed.D.
President

Discipline; Creativity; Brotherhood; Faith. These characteristics are deeply embedded in the social and educational fabric of Calvert Hall College High School, and they have served our faculty and students well since the Covid-19 pandemic arrived in early March, 2020. As Chairs of “Hall 175: The Campaign for Calvert Hall”, we have witnessed these characteristics shine brightly over the past 10 weeks.

Our school leadership and faculty have displayed discipline and decisiveness, preparing and successfully implementing a comprehensive short-term contingency plan. Simultaneously, they have modeled medium and long-term contingency plans so that our beloved Calvert Hall is best positioned to successfully weather the multi-dimensional challenges posed by this pandemic.

Our faculty, students and parents have displayed incredible resourcefulness. Terrific teamwork allowed for the swift implementation of a virtual educational platform for 1170 Hallmen, proving that the 350-year Lasallian tradition of educational innovation and creativity is alive and well.

Our students, led by the Senior Class of 2020, intentionally focused on maintaining and deepening the rich Brotherhood that will bind them together for a lifetime. Despite the need for social distancing, they have stayed connected in a variety of ways, including the “My175 Challenge”, “Calvert Hall at Home”, and other virtual events. Years from now our seniors will look back on the unique circumstances of their final months as Hallman with great pride. They are truly pioneers heading into a forever changed world.

Finally, an unwavering faith in God has made all of the difference. The presence of our Lord in the life of Calvert Hall provides great strength and unwavering hope for a bright future over the next 175 years.

Please recognize that Calvert Hall’s strength also emanates from you. The investment that you have made in the quiet phase of our capital campaign has provided tremendous inspiration to us. Below this letter you will find a list of all of those who have engaged in the early phase of the “Calvert Hall 175 Campaign”. Your contributions have established or enhanced scholarships, helped grow The Hall fund, supported a tribute to our Veterans, improved our music center, expanded our STEM resources, and brought to life new, state-of-the-art turf fields. We are incredibly grateful for your generosity. Our success would not be possible without your commitment.

Calvert Hall’s faith-based educational platform is built on the firm foundation of the charism of the Christian Brothers. The “Hall 175: Campaign for Calvert Hall” is built on the firm foundation of your leadership gifts. You have made a powerful statement about your belief in our mission of developing and educating Men of Intellect, Men of Faith and Men of Integrity. We are committed to building on this foundation with additional financial support as we move forward with renewed vigor!

Calvert Hall has a very bright future because she is served by a remarkable combination of students, faculty, school leaders, alumni, benefactors and Christian Brothers who share the characteristics of discipline, creativity, Brotherhood and faith. We thank them and we thank you for all that you do.

Live Jesus in our hearts…forever!