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President's Medal Recipients Announced

The Honorable Francis and Janet Kelly named inaugural honorees.

Brother John Kane FSC, Ed.D., President of Calvert Hall, announced the Honorable Francis and Janet Kelly as inaugural recipients of the President’s Medal. This award will be presented at Calvert Hall’s Gala 2017 “Opportunity” on Saturday, March 25, 2017.

The President’s Medal, instituted in 2016, acknowledges outstanding contributions to the Mission of Calvert Hall. Criteria used to select the President’s Medal recipient(s) include length of involvement with Calvert Hall, service and loyalty to the school, promotion and commitment to the school’s mission, as well as representing Calvert Hall in the greater community.

Br. John Kane FSC, Ed.D., believes the selection of the Kellys as the first recipients of the President’s medal was most appropriate. “Frank and Janet have been passionate supporters of Calvert Hall for more than thirty years. There are many ways the Senator and Janet have moved the Mission forward. Kelly Field in Russo Stadium is a visible example of their commitment. Their devotion to and care for Calvert Hall is unrivaled. This honor allows us to recognize and celebrate their passion for Calvert Hall. They truly care about this institution and all of our young men. The same can be said for their commitment to the entire Baltimore region. We are proud and honored to bestow the first President’s Medal upon Senator and Janet Kelly. They are a blessing to Calvert Hall and truly embody the spirit of our mission.”

The Kelly’s four sons - Frank ’82, John ’83, David ’85, Bryan ’87 - and grandsons - David ’10, Frank ’10, Patrick ’12, John ’13, Stephen ’13, Timmy ’15, Jacob ’18, Daniel ’20 - have attended Calvert Hall. The duo shared, “Our family has experienced and benefited from the excellent education of this outstanding Christian Brothers School. We love Calvert Hall, and we are deeply honored and humbled with the thought of this award.”

Tickets for Gala 2017 “Opportunity” will be sale beginning in September. This event will take place at SECU Arena on the campus of Towson University.
 
Calvert Hall, a Catholic and Lasallian college preparatory school for young men in grades 9-12, has been conducted by the De La Salle Christian Brothers since its founding in 1845 and at its present location in Towson since 1960.  It has twice been recognized as an Exemplary School by the U.S. Department of Education.
 
Calvert Hall’s mission is to provide a diverse community of young men with a broad and balanced human and Christian education through excellent academic and extracurricular programs that promote leadership, achievement and service within the church and community.
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