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Classic Fun on the Courts and Greens

More than 60 guests gathered on a picture-perfect morning for the 49th McDonogh Classic on Monday, May 12. The annual golf and pickleball event supports the programs of the Alumni Association.

Golfers teed off for 18 holes of scramble-style play, while pickleball enthusiasts competed in both beginner and advanced brackets. The two tournaments ran concurrently at the scenic Woodholme Country Club, creating an atmosphere of friendly competition and school spirit.

The festivities concluded with a shared buffet luncheon, a celebratory awards ceremony, and sweet treats from The Cow food truck—capping off a memorable day of camaraderie and philanthropy. Proceeds from the event benefited the McDonogh Alumni Association and its impactful initiatives within the school community. 

Congratulations to this year’s McDonogh Classic winners:

Golf Tournament

1st Place Team: Troy Krebs, Dave Schroeder, Scott Dudash, and Todd Paradise

2nd Place Team: Aaron Finkelstein ’75, Bruce Finkelstein ’73, Scott Finkelstein, and Robert Singleton ’73.

3rd Place Team: Ben Chechik, Eric Weinstein, Steven Weinstein, and Zac Weinstein

The Men’s Longest Drive was hit by Marc Munafo ’83. Zac Weinstein and Mary Urban earned the Closest to the Pin award. 

Pickleball Tournament

1st Place Team: Katie del Carmen Byram and Zack Garber ’06

Many thanks to our generous sponsors for the McDonogh Classic Golf and Pickleball Tournament:

Chesapeake Contracting Group - The Ginsberg and Settleman Families

Cockey's Enterprises, Inc. - Rob Singleton ’73

H&S Family of Bakeries - Bill Paterakis

Price Modern - Bob Carpenter ’78

Stoler Automotive - The Stoler Family

The Center of Dentistry - Dr. Michael R. Rosen

CAM Construction - Marc Munafo ’83, Angelo Munafo ’14, Nolan Munafo '17

The Garten and Topaz Families

Ward-Boland Associates, Inc. - Pete Ward ’87

Ace Uniform Services, Inc. - The Finkelstein Family: Classes of ‘73, ‘75, ‘87, ‘99, ‘02, ‘03, ‘05, ‘13, ‘15, ‘30, ‘30, ‘32, ‘32, ’34, ’35, ’36 & ‘38

KYP Construction - Devin Crandol

Mitchell-Wiedefeld Funeral Home | Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens - John Mitchell III '57, Jack Mitchell '89

Bayview Management, LLC - Ernie  Rafailides ’86

The McDonogh Parents Association

RP Woodcraft, LLC - Parker Mitchell ’81

Photographer: Leslie Finkelstein