Citing these concerns, the alumni association encouraged the school to replace the IB Program with the "A course" and expand the number of Advanced Placement courses offered. In December 2008 City announced the donation of $50,000 by alumnus H. Corbin Gwaltney '39. The founder and longtime editor of Johns Hopkins Magazine, Gwaltney's donation will benefit the modernization of City's library. Principals † indicates principals who attended Baltimore City College Notes References , including photo dated 1984, at Maryland Historical Trust Baltimore City College Educational institutions established in 1839 History of Baltimore Baltimore City College School buildings on the National Register of Historic Places in Baltimore University and college buildings on the National Register of Historic Places in Maryland