The liturgy was celebrated in the Marion Burk Knott Center and was followed by a reception in the Paul A. Russo Dining Hall. During the ceremony, Brother Robert (Bob) Schaefer, FSC, Provincial of the Christian Brothers’ District of Eastern North America, presented the Letters of Affiliation to Mrs. Catherine Baker on behalf of her late husband and to Mr. Motsay.

 

Affiliation recognizes individuals whose lives and service reflect an extraordinary and enduring commitment to the Lasallian mission. Letters of Affiliation are granted with the endorsement of the Christian Brothers’ District of Eastern North America and the approval of the Superior General in Rome.

 

Mr. Baker devoted 46 years of service to Calvert Hall. He began his career as a mathematics teacher in 1981 and served as Assistant Principal from 2001 to 2014 before becoming Chief Advancement Officer and Director of Development. He also moderated The Endowment Club and was a member of the coaching staff for Calvert Hall’s 1980 National Championship Basketball Team. From 1984 to 1993, he served as both an assistant and head basketball coach. Throughout his distinguished career, he was recognized with numerous honors, including The Daily Record’s Icon Award in 2018 and designation as a Most Influential Marylander in 2025. He was named Calvert Hall’s Lasallian Educator of the Year in 1996, and in 2025, an endowed chair was established in his honor, ensuring his legacy will continue to inspire future generations.

 

Mr. Motsay recently retired after completing 46 years of dedicated service to Calvert Hall. A science educator, he served two terms as Science Department Chair and generously shared his time as moderator of the Science National Honor Society, Eagles Nest, Biology Club, Science Club, Website Club, Dungeons & Dragons Club, and JV Baseball. He also led the JV and Varsity Cross Country programs from 1980 to 1987 and was named The Baltimore Sun Cross Country Coach of the Year in 1986. His many contributions to the school community have been recognized through honors including Calvert Hall’s Distinguished Lasallian Educator Award (1995), the Archdiocesan Award for Teaching Excellence (2000), and the Noppinger Endowed Chair for Faculty Leadership (2019).

 

Through their decades of faithful service, leadership, and unwavering dedication to the Lasallian mission, Mr. Baker and Mr. Motsay have profoundly shaped the lives of generations of students and strengthened the Calvert Hall community. Their affiliation places them among a select group of lay educators whose commitment to the values of faith, service, and community has left an enduring mark on the Institute and its mission.

 

With the awarding of the letters of affiliation, Mr. Baker and Mr. Motsay join fellow Calvert Hall affiliate members, Mr. Augie Miceli, Sr., AFSC, Mr. John Thaler, AFSC, Mr. Frank Clary, AFSC, Mrs. Shirley Clary, AFSC, and Mr. Louis Heidrick, AFSC.

 

Calvert Hall President, Brother John Kane, FSC, commented,

 

“The Christian Brothers have long partnered with lay colleagues who share a deep commitment to the mission of Lasallian education. At Calvert Hall, we take great pride in our exceptional and dedicated faculty. Joe Baker and Charlie Motsay stand as outstanding models of this tradition, having devoted a combined 92 years to educating young men at The Hall. Their faith-filled commitment to both their students and their craft exemplifies the very best of our profession. Generations of Calvert Hall men have been shaped by the meaningful relationships they fostered, benefiting not only from their expertise as educators, but also from their guidance as mentors in life. It is with great joy that we now have the privilege of calling them ‘Brother Joe’ and ‘Brother Charlie.’”