When we began work on this edition of the magazine in January, news coverage mentioning coronavirus had just begun and the school had kept a watchful eye on its development. But life on Baker Street continued as usual, as did our magazine’s focus on creativity. By the time we finished the magazine in May, coronavirus had changed everything about our world and the school day. However, one important part of CM remained unchanged – CM’s creative and dedicated faculty worked non-stop to deliver CM’s mission.
From March through June, the faculty’s enthusiasm, innovation, collaborative spirit, and dedication were on display as CM deployed a carefully planned, industry-leading online program. Faculty adapted to the moment and found new ways to make learning rigorous, active, and real-world applicable. Students in a history class spoke with a POW, students in AP Spanish participated in a webinar hosted from Mexico City, and an art class created its own version of famous works of arts using materials they found at home. I was impressed watching my colleagues’ creativity take hold in real time.
We often talk about preparing students for a changing world. In a few short months, the world changed dramatically, but the school did what it prepares students to do best – adapt. CM Magazine adapted too. We were already focusing on the creativity of our alumni, faculty, and students. Like the faculty, we also pivoted to capture CM at this moment in time.
Dan Chisholm '03 Director of Marketing & Strategic Communications
In the next 10 years, the workforce will rely on creativity more than it ever has. Luckily for Executive Producer Paul Hawkins ’99, it already comes second nature.
How does a faculty member move a classroom to Zoom? To help readers better understand the transition, English faculty member Mrs. Caitlin Corsano got creative.
Tim Hegarty and his wife Mary, both graduates of Catholic schools, have pledged a $100,000 challenge gift in May. Learn more from Tim Hegarty on why he chooses to support CM.
CM President Dr. Peter Folan reflects on a semester that, due to the COVID-19 pandemic forcing classes online, looked very different at Catholic Memorial.
When the MIAA cancelled its spring sports season, CM varsity baseball player Paul Guiney had to say an early goodbye to his CM baseball family. Learn how Paul has mourned the loss of a season that never was.
Nick remembers the first time he visited CM, where state championship Speech and Debate banner caught his attention. Two years later, Nick has helped them hang their third in four years, and he’s found other creative niches, too.
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Rock candy, National Geographic webinars, and a theology class turned into a cooking show: Learn how the online learning curriculum at CM stayed true to its hands-on, active approach thanks to its innovative faculty.
Tim and Marty Hegarty have pledged $100,000 to a Pandemic Plea and are asking you to help DOUBLE our community's effort to support CM students. Join by June 30th!
While the COVID-19 pandemic has forced schools across the state to close their doors, parents marvel at how well CM has transitioned into itsonline learning platform.
Mr. George Elbaum, author of the book Neither Yesterdays Nor Tomorrows, recounted his early life inside the Warsaw Ghetto during an online history class in May.
Despite the MIAA canceling its spring sports season, CM has provided its student-athletes with the opportunity to meet regularly this spring. And with that comes the resources needed to develop their student-athletes' skill set for future seasons.
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