As we look ahead to Giving Day 2022, on February 17th, we are celebrating all the ways that we Show Our Love for
Maclay. These special connections are part of what makes this campus such a special place. We have many members
of our community who come to work each day with their own Maclay “Sweethearts.” We hope you will enjoy hearing
their sweet stories about their favorite memories with their sweethearts.
Debbie (Director of Alumni Relations), Patrick (‘35), & Ryland (‘35) Hurley
What do you love most about Maclay?
The feeling of family. The Maclay community is so caring and supportive of its members
What is your favorite part about having your sweethearts on campus with you?
Just knowing they are close by and can swing by my office after pick-up in the afternoon just to say “Hi!” I remember the day the boys first came by my office for a visit. They came in the front door, looked around, and said “I like this place!!” Me, too!
What is your favorite memory with your sweethearts at Maclay?
It just makes my day when I happen to arrive on campus when one of their classes is on the PreK playground and I spot one of them. I can stop, get out of the car and go over to the fence to say and get a Good Morning kiss – how wonderful is that?!
What brought you to Maclay?
My family has a long history with this wonderful school from the day the doors opened. I trust the strong educational foundation received by my sibling, my children, and now my grandchildren. And, I have always felt that the academics are backed up by teachers who genuinely care about the well-being and progress of their students.