McDonogh Students Raise Classmate on Eagles’ Wings

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When tragedy strikes, it’s not uncommon for adults to rally around the victim and extended family; it’s expected, really. But when the victim of a tragic event is a teenager, it’s unclear how his or her peers will respond. Fear, inexperience, and immaturity can prevent teens from showing their support. That has not been the case since Roland Park resident and rising McDonogh junior Archer Senft suffered a life-changing spinal cord injury last summer. Since hearing the news of Archer’s accident, his classmates have demonstrated unwavering support in multiple, teen-savvy ways. They’ve sold wristbands and t-shirts and put forth their best artistic efforts in an art show-slash-fundraiser. A few even shaved their heads. To date, Archer’s fellow students at McDonogh have raised several thousands of dollars for the Archer Senft Special Needs Trust Fund, set up to help defray medical expenses associated with Archer’s recovery, and delivered untold sums of solace to… Read More

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