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On Saturday, May 23, 2015, we said "farewell for now" to an extraordinary senior class. Earning over $16 million in scholarships, aid, and grants, we're confident in their strides as Holy Cross men and women to make a difference in their communities and wish them the best of luck in all of their future endeavors.
With our 2014-2015 academic year coming to a close, we're very reminiscent on the amazing year that we've had here at Bishop McNamara. We've experienced together the great blessing of seeing our students achieve academically, socially, and spiritually. It is with an abundance of gratitude and appreciation that we thank all of our wonderful Faculty, Staff, and Administration for their leadership and guidance along the way.
There are still plenty of
wonderful events planned for all of our Alumni in the coming weeks and throughout the summer, so be sure to read down and mark your calendars!
Enjoy reading the latest news from this edition of the Mustang Minute! |
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Congratulations to our very own President/CEO
Marco J. Clark '85
on earning his Doctor of Education (Ed.D) from Creighton University in Interdisciplinary Leadership on May 15, 2015.
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SAVE THE DATE: #DoMore24
"Give Where You Live" - June 4, 2015
On June 4, 2015, Bishop McNamara High School will be taking part in the United Way campaign of #DoMore24. This 24-hour campaign allows us to collect donations in smaller, incremental amounts to assist our students. We ask that you, as alumni, parents and community members, donate what you can to help our students.
Your donations can be $24, $48, or $96:
A donation of $24 will allow our student-athletes to compete with top of the line equipment and ensure their safety.
For $48, we can afford a Manhasset Model #48 Sheet Music Stand for our aspiring musicians OR contribute significantly to student's KAIROS retreat.
For $96, we can sustain and propel after-school activities offered only at Bishop McNamara High School such as ACE Mentoring, Robotics Club, Equestrian Club, Aviation Club, and Jr. Scientists of the Sea Club OR pay for one student's technology fee for the year. To participate, please visit this website. |
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- Support your charitable organization by starting your shopping at smile.amazon.com.
AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support BMHS every time you shop, at no cost to you. Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to BMHS.
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BMHS & LRHS
LRHS Class of 1965 will host their 50th Reunion on Friday, September 25th - Sunday, September 27, 2015 at the Sheraton Columbia Town Center. Please contact Terry Hoffman at thoffmann1@verizon.net for reunion information.
LRHS Class of 1975 will host their 40th Class Reunion on Saturday, August 1, 2015 at the Historic Inn of Annapolis from 6pm-11pm. To view the full invitation, go to Reunion Invite. Tickets and contact information are listed on the invitation.
Calling all BMHS & LRHS Classes of 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 2000, 2010... it's Reunion time! If interested in planning a class Reunion, please contact Director of Alumni Relations Michael Jones '96 at michael.jones@bmhs.org.
BMHS Class of 1990 will host their 25th Reunion on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at the Baby Wale, 1124 9th St. NW, at 7pm. If anyone has any questions, contact BMHS90reunion@gmail.com or visit the McNamara 1990 group page on Facebook.
BMHS Class of 2005 will host their 10th Class Reunion on June 13, 2015 at the Bishop McNamara High School Alumni Hall. Please contact Adriane Taylor '05: classof05bmhs@gmail.com or Kristian Owens '05 kristian.owens@bmhs.org, or visit their website more details.
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Dr. Marco J. Clark '85 To Attend LR '75 40th Reunion
Saturday, August 1, 2015; The Maryland Inn in Historic Downtown Annapolis
The La Reine Class of 1975 will be celebrating their 40th Reunion on Saturday, August 1, 2015 at The Maryland Inn in Historic Downtown Annapolis.
Bishop McNamara High School President/CEO Dr. Marco J. Clark '85 will attend the event, where he'll share details about how La Reine's legacy will continue at the future La Reine Science Center.
To read more about the La Reine Class of 1975 Reunion, please read the official La Reine 1975 40th Reunion. If you have any questions, please send an email to the La Reine Class of '75 Reunion Committee at lrhs75@hotmail.com. |
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BMHS & LRHS Alumni Happy Hour
Thursday, June 18, 2015 - Penn Social, 6pm
Come out and join fellow Bishop McNamara and La Reine High School Alumni for an Alumni Happy Hour on Thursday, June 18th at Penn Social from 6-8pm!
Penn Social is located at 801 E St. NW, Washington D.C. 20004.
Questions? Contact Michael Jones '96 at michael.jones@bmhs.org
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Introducing Our Alumni Association Officers!
The Bishop McNamara High School and La Reine High School Alumni Association are proud to announce the selection of its first officers:
President:
Marlo Ford LR '87
Vice President:
Brian Jenkins '96
Secretary:
Denise Kazimer LR '89
Treasurer:
Darius Baxter '11
Stay tuned for the official Alumni Association kickoff event. If you have questions, please contact President Marlo Ford LR '87 at
alumnipresident@bmhs.org. Membership is open to all Bishop McNamara and La Reine Alumni.
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Let BMHS Help You Plan Your Reunion!
Bishop McNamara High School is calling on the following BMHS and La Reine High School classes to let the school help organize and promote their reunions:
- LR 1965*
- BMHS '70, '75*, '80, '85*, '90*, '00, '05*, and '10*
* planning phase already underway
If you or any of your classmates have questions, need help, or are interested in forming a reunion committee, please contact Director of Alumni Relations,
Michael Jones '96 at
michael.jones@bmhs.org or 301.735.8401 ext 111.
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Alumni-Student Mentor Program - We Need YOU!
BMHS is initiating a new program to create mentor connections between students and alumni. This program will promote the overall success of the student and give the alumni the opportunity to inspire, encourage and engage with our bright young leaders. The idea is for students to develop skills that will enable them to achieve, succeed, and recognize their own potential while our awesome volunteer alumni exhibit their commitment to affecting positive change in the educational futures of young people.
This is why we need YOU! You can inspire and encourage a young person to aim high and build their confidence to follow their dreams. In the process, you will learn a lot about yourself and realize that this Alumni-Student Mentor Program is truly a win-win opportunity.
You do not need any specific skills or experience. You simply need to be willing and enthusiastic about wanting to encourage, guide and inspire our BMHS students. No matter how far you climb, you should always look back to see who you can pull up along the way.
Please sign up to become an Alumni Mentor by sending an email to michael.jones@bmhs.org or calling 301.735.8401 ext. 111.
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Alumni Speaker Series
We welcome all alumni to come back to Bishop McNamara and speak to our current students about their amazing careers and offer any advice they have about their professional experiences. If you wish to come by and share, contact Michael Jones '96 at michael.jones@bmhs.org. |
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Casey Clark '11 and Dillon Lyle '10 Engaged
June 27, 2014
Congratulations to Casey Clark '11 and Dillon Lyle '10 on their engagement! Dillon proposed to Casey on June 27, 2014. Their wedding is scheduled for April 2, 2016.
Casey Clark '11 recently graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Honors College at University of Maryland Baltimore County with a B.A. in Psychology. She has also been accepted to the UMBC Division of Professional Studies where she will study Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Congratulations Casey on your graduation, and to you and Dillon on your engagement! We will continue to keep the both of you in our prayers. |
Jim Estepp '84 Welcomes Newborn Son
December 15, 2014
Congratulations to Jim Estepp '84 and his wife Inga Marie on the birth of their handsome son, Lucas Nathan on December 15, 2014 at 4:57pm.
Please keep Jim, Inga, and Lucas in your thoughts and prayers.
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Darius Baxter '11 Interns On Capitol Hill
Summer 2015
Darius Baxter '11 was recently selected for an internship on Capitol Hill for the summer, working with Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC). When his internship is over, Darius will be finishing his final semester in the fall at Georgetown University. Great job, Darius! |
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Marcus Thornton '11 Works Out With NBA Teams
"Marcus Thornton Works Out for Wizards, Out to Prove He Belongs in the NBA"
Marcus Thornton '11 is well known as a valuable 2015 NBA Draft Prospect, and in the last few weeks he's had the opportunity to work out with five NBA Teams!
As of this week, following his workout with the Washington Wizards, Marcus has spent time with the San Antonio Spurs, Indiana Pacers, Boston Celtics, and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Loving every bit of his experiences, Marcus says he's blessed and "...we'll see what happens".
We're very excited for you Marcus! Keep up the great work!
Read more about Marcus and his workout with the Washington Wizards on the Washington Post website.
To watch a video interview and read more about Marcus, visit his
feature
on the Indiana Pacer's website.
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Marco Clark '85, Jim Monahan, Ian Jenkins '12, Chris Williams, Tiara Darnell '07, Guest of Tiara Darnell, Renata Malionek '10, Nicholas Klimczak '07,
and Michael Pozniak
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Alumni: On Campus?
Stop by for a visit!
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Theresa Beall '05
(Reesa Renee) |
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Jamal Bailey '11 Graduates From Hampton University
 Jamal Bailey '11 graduated from Hampton University with a B.S. in Business Administration with a focus on Finance. He is currently interring with PNC's Asset Management Group while taking grad courses at the University of Maryland College Park. In the Fall, Jamal will return to Hampton to pursue his MBA in Finance in Capital Markets. Congratulations on all of your accomplishments, Jamal! |
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Antonio Jeter '98 Graduates With Master's Degree
Bowie State University
Congratulations to Antonio Jeter '98 on graduating from Bowie State University with his Master's Degree in Human Resource Development. |
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Matthew Feather '11 Graduates from Elon University
Matthew Feather '11 graduated from the Elon University Honors Program with a Bachelor of Science degree in both Statistics and Sports and Event Management and a minor in Business Administration.
Congratulations, Matthew! |
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Monica Mason '09 Graduates With Master's Degree
University of Memphis
Monica Mason '09 graduated on May 10, 2015 from the University of Memphis with a Master's Degree in Instruction and Curriculum Leadership with a 4.0 GPA. She has begun her career at the Maya Angelou Public Charter High School as the Department Chair for Mathematics in northeast Washington, D.C.
Congratulations, Monica! |
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Ronald Davis '11 Graduates From Howard University
May 2015
Ronald Davis '11 graduated from Howard University with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, majoring in Accounting. Ronald will intern in Houston, Texas for the summer with KPMG. In the fall, he will enter graduate school to pursue his Master's in Business Administration.
Congratulations on all of your accomplishments, Ronald! |
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Rosalind Ramsey '10 Graduates from UMBC
May 21, 2015
Rosalind Ramsey '10 graduated from the University of Maryland Baltimore County on May 21, 2015 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering, and a minor in Political Science.
Congratulations, Rosalind! |
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Lamont Hannah '10 Graduates From
Georgia State University
Congratulations to Lamont Hannah '10, son of Athletic Director Anthony Johnson '88, on his graduation from Georgia State University, majoring in Communications! |
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Kalea Selmon '07 Graduates With Master's Degree
Johns Hopkins University
Kalea Selmon '07 graduated from Johns Hopkins University in Fall 2014 with a Master of Science degree in Counseling, concentrating in School Counseling. She has also completed the certification requirements to become a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor.
Congratulations on all of your success, Kalea!
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Taylor Dodson '08 Graduates With Master's Degree
Trinity Washington University
Congratulations to Taylor Dodson '08 on her graduation from Trinity Washington University with a Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction on Saturday, May 16, 2015.
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Dominiqua Eldridge '11 Graduates from
Towson University
May 21, 2015
Congratulations to Dominiqua Eldridge '11 on her graduation from Towson University on May 21, 2015 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Graphic Arts.
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Graduating from College, Graduate School?
We want to know!
If you are an alumni from our school and are graduating from college, graduate school, law school, or any other sort of promotional institute, we want to know!
Email us at advancement@bmhs.org and we'll include you in our next Mustang Minute.
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Charles Shryock Graduates With Master of Arts Degree
Columbia University in the City of New York
Congratulations deserved to our own Charles Shryock, Department Chair for the English Department, for receiving his Master of Arts in Education Organization and Leadership this past week from Columbia University in the City of New York!
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BMHS Siblings Featured In The Catholic Standard
"Finding Hope After Loss - McNamara Siblings Found Grief Support After The Death of Their Parents"
Two of our recent BMHS graduates, Aaron Dillingham '15 and Latice Dillingham '15, have tremendously inspired and helped other students to deal with grief following the loss of both of their parents at a young age.
To read the full feature on the Dillinghams, visit the Catholic Standard website.
We continue to keep Aaron and Latice in our thoughts and prayers as they pursue their next endeavors in college, where Aaron will study Mass Communications and while Latice will pursue Pre-Medicine.
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Christopher Jones '17 Joins AdCamp Program
Washington, D.C.
Congratulations to Christopher Jones '17, who was accepted into the American Advertising Federation "AdCamp" program in D.C. for this summer on a full scholarship! |
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Thomas Weaver '15 Travels To California
MLK Drum Major For Justice Advocacy Competition
Thomas Weaver '15 is one of 11 finalists to have been selected to travel to Los Angeles, California in July to compete for up to a $5,000 scholarship in the MLK Drum Major for Justice Advocacy Competition, held by the National Bar Association. Interested candidates were asked to submit essays give their opinion on what Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. would say about "zero-tolerance" policies in schools if he were still alive today.
We're praying for safe travels to and from California, and the best of luck in the final stage of the competition, Thomas! |
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Employment Opportunities at Bishop McNamara
Click on link below for more information
- Digital Arts Teacher
- Director of Leadership Giving
- Grant Writer
- Guidance Counselor
- Latin Teacher (Part-Time)
- Moreau Fellow
- Social Studies Teacher
- Technical Theatre Teacher and Technician
- Theology Teacher
For full description of position and application details, go to
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HOF Member Durwin Greggs Suffers Massive Stroke
Sunday, May 17, 2015
We are deeply saddened about the news of Hall of Fame Member, Durwin Greggs, who suddenly suffered a massive stroke on Sunday, May 17th. He is currently in critical condition and is receiving treatment at Washington Hospital Center.
We ask all of those in our McNamara community to keep Durwin, as well as his family, in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. |
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Charnice Milton '05 was tragically killed on Wednesday, May 27, 2015. To read about the lovely tributes given to her, visit this website. Eternal rest, grant unto them O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen. |
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The Memorial Garden
 Our Memorial Garden, named in honor of student Terrell Edelen '14, is complete and will give our community the opportunity to honor other deceased loved ones, family, friends or teachers. For more information on how to purchase pavers, bricks or benches in the Memorial Garden, please contact L'oreal Edmondson '98 at Loreal.Edmondson@bmhs.org. Take time to come by for a visit some time. |
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ontact Holy Cross Brothers/Bernardine Sisters
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The retired Brothers of the Holy Cross and Bernardine Sisters would love to hear from you. To contact them, use the information listed below. Thanks!
For the Brothers:
St. Joseph's Center
495 Maple Lane
Valatie, New York 12184
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For the Sisters:
Sacred Heart Convent
460 St. Bernardine Street
Reading, Pennsylvania 19607-1737 |
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We have 50th Anniversary and Alumni Items!
You can order these items and more at this link -
Mustang Shop or at 301-735-8401 ext. 114. Tell them you saw it in the Mustang Minute. Like us on
Facebook and get discounts on selected products.
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Follow us on Facebook, Twitter,YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram and our Blog.
Also, follow BMHS' own President/CEO Marco Clark '85 and Athletic Director Anthony Johnson '88, both on Twitter (see links above).
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