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Spring / Summer 2020
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.
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.
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CM Magazine Articles
List of 13 news stories.
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Meet Mr. Creative
Read MoreIn 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. -
Log in to Online Learning
Read MoreIn the face of a global pandemic, CM never flinched. Instead, the school community united, stronger than ever, and transitioned to a virtual platform. -
An Ethnography of Online Learning
Read MoreHow does a faculty member move a classroom to Zoom? To help readers better understand the transition, English faculty member Mrs. Caitlin Corsano got creative. -
Catching up With ... Tim Hegarty '66
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.Read More -
Let the Words Be Your Coach
Read MoreWith creative ideas and tireless practice, CM’s Speech and Debate Team is crafting unique, award-winning performances. -
Remembering Dr. Michael Dempsey ’75
Former CM Principal Mr. Beatty reflects on his memories of Dr. Dempsey, who passed away on January 3, 2020.Read More
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The New Normal: A Reflection From the Head of School
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.Read More -
A Lost Season
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.Read More -
The Perfect Shot
Dylan loves photography; it's why he's studying art at St. Joseph's College in Maine next year. Here's a glimpse at the world through his lens.Read More -
Building His Own Brand: Alumni Profile on Mr. Wes Woodson '16
Mr. Woodson found a sense of belonging at CM, and has channeled that inspiration into an up-and-coming lifestyle brand.Read More -
A Step Ahead: Faculty Profile on Mr. Vincent Bradley
When Mr. Bradley overhead a member of the Model UN program envisioning a CM conference, he leapt into action to make it happen.Read More -
Improvisation in the Middle: Student Profile on Connor Fryberger '24
Connor couldn't use CM's in-person resources for his 8th grade science class during the COVID-19 pandemic. So he had to improvise.Read More -
5 Questions With Nick Olwell '21
Read MoreNick 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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For Aidan Healy, Picturing America Begins With a Poem
The Dedham sophomore won the Picturing America Contest for his poem An Ode to the Struggle. -
Bringing Home Innovation
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. -
Seniors Celebrate Virtual Graduation and Award Ceremony
The Class of 2020 gathered online one last time for a conferral of diplomas, award ceremony, and a graduation Mass. -
Speech and Debate Wins Third State Title in Four Years
The Speech and Debate Team stood second to none Sunday afternoon. In a virtual state championship, nonetheless. -
Accept the Hegarty Challenge!
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! -
A Virtual Campus: CM Transitions to Online Learning
While the COVID-19 pandemic has forced schools across the state to close their doors, parents marvel at how well CM has transitioned into its online learning platform. -
Silver Star Recipient, Vietnam POW Speaks to Online History Class
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. -
A Virtual Spring Season
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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Catholic Memorial, the Christian Brothers School of Boston, prepares boys for college, manhood and a world full of unknown challenges, ambiguity and complex problems and the importance of relationships.
