Dear Bishop Watterson Alumni and Friends,
As we prepare for the coming of Jesus Christ, Bishop Watterson High School would like to wish you and your family a Blessed and Merry Christmas.
Please continue to share with your fellow alumni the importance of updating their information, so they too can receive this email newsletter and be kept up to date on events and happenings.
In the Development office, we are excited to announce the creation of The Bishop Watterson Family Scholarship. The Bishop Watterson Family Scholarship replaces the 2021 Eagle Gala, our yearly event which benefits tuition assistance and our Dominican Program. This scholarship replaces the Gala until we can safely gather again, hopefully in 2022. All proceeds from this scholarship will benefit tuition assistance. One-time donations and pledges are both welcome, with the minimum gift amount of $500. With your donation, your family name will be displayed on a scholarship wall in the school and a picture of your family will be shared on our school website and internal electronic bulletin boards if you would like. This is an opportunity for our Bishop Watterson family to help students in our community who cannot afford a Catholic Education. To contribute to this scholarship, please contact me at (614) 545-2139 or smanahan@cdeducation.org, or give directly by clicking on the button below.
To give to any of our scholarship or tuition assistance programs please click on the button below.
Thank you to everyone for their continued support. Stay safe and may God Bless you and your family.
Sincerely,
Scott T. Manahan
Director of Alumni and Major Gifts
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August 27 - 29, 2021
Athletic Hall of Fame Weekend
September 13, 2021
Legends Golf Classic
Kinsale Golf and Fitness Club
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Due to the current situation in the state of Ohio and the governor's orders, the annual Ron Shay Alumni Basketball Tournament has been cancelled. We are disappointed as this is always a holiday favorite for our alumni. We look forward to seeing you in 2021!
The Class of 2020 Athletic Hall of Fame will be honored next August.
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St. Lawrence Haven Volunteers Step it Up During the Pandemic
Prior to the pandemic, our Alumni Department provided service at St. Lawrence Haven, the sack lunch program run by St. Vincent DePaul, once a month. In lieu of our volunteers going to St. Lawrence Haven during the pandemic, they have been providing sandwiches, fruit, drinks, and treats for the patrons of St. Lawrence Haven twice per month since March.
Our bi-monthly delivery to St. Lawrence Haven during the pandemic has been overwhelming, thanks to the amazing support and generosity of our group. We have contributed over 15,000 sandwiches as well as a tremendous supply of fresh fruit, baked goods, cases of water and other drinks, chips, and treats.
In addition, we have participated in a toy drive to provide gifts to the families of St. Lawrence Haven during this Christmas season.
Thank you very much to all of you who have donated time, money, and energy to make this possible. We are truly blessed to have all of you in our Bishop Watterson community.
The need continues to be great and our plan is to continue collecting food to donate to St. Lawrence Haven during 2021.
If you would like to participate in this service endeavor, please email Terri Kernan at tkernan@cdeducation.org.
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Due to the current situation with the pandemic, all reunions that were scheduled for this year have been postponed.
Committee chairs, please let us know when you have new information to share.
Please email Terri Kernan at tkernan@cdeducation.org.
We will share details in our Eagle Extra and on our website.
We can also furnish you with contact information that we have on file.
Stay safe everyone!
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Congratulations to alumna Dominique Hadad on being awarded Ohio State's 2021 President's Prize!
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Congratulations to alumnus Jorge Aguirre, named Head Writer for this new PBS kids' show! To read more, click here.
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Ohio Wesleyan student Kyle Wilgus spent the semester in Washington D.C. working within the U.S. State Department. His experience was funded with an
OWU Baran Fellowship. To read more about Kyle's experience,
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After graduating from The Ohio State University, Jacob Brobst, a four-time OSU Scholar Athlete and three-time Academic All-Big Ten selection, works on the frontlines as a registered nurse in the ICU at Mount Carmel Grove City. To read more, click here.
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Bishop Watterson Creates New Memorial Scholarships
to Honor Alumni
Brendan Foley Memorial Fund
A new discipleship initiative will begin in January at Bishop Watterson thanks to the generous support of the Brendan Foley Memorial Fund. Students will have the opportunity to participate in small discipleship groups which will encourage students to let Jesus be their guide as they build a community based on faith, hope and love. Brendan, a 2019 graduate of Bishop Watterson, was a ministry leader and athlete whose life and witness invited those who knew him to trust God more fully as he walked with them in the light of faith. Brendan died in November 2019 after a lengthy battle with cancer and his parents established the fund in his name to support Campus Ministry efforts at Bishop Watterson. To contribute to the fund, click on the button below.
Jerry DeTemple Memorial Scholarship
The Jerry DeTemple Memorial Scholarship was created in loving memory of one of Bishop Watterson's biggest fans. Jerry graduated from BWHS in 1969 and remained connected to the Bishop Watterson community throughout his life, with his nine brothers and sisters, two children, and extended family members also attending Watterson. Jerry was a wonderful husband, father, family member, and friend who lived a faith-filled life, always helping others in need. This scholarship has been established to help offset the cost of obtaining an education at Bishop Watterson for individuals demonstrating financial need.
Gifts to these funds can be made by clicking on the button below or by mailing a check to:
Bishop Watterson High School
Attn: Development
99 East Cooke Rd
Columbus, OH 43214
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We are currently looking for mentees to participate in our Eagle Mentoring Network. We have a list of professionals representing a wide variety of careers who are ready and willing to help BWHS grads get started in their careers. Our mentors can help with networking, etiquette coaching, interview coaching, and resume/cover letter review as well as offering suggestions and encouragement.
Our current list of mentors includes, but is not limited to, the following professions: Attorney, Lobbyist, HR Manager, Registered Nurse, Physician Assistant, School Principal, Journalist, CPA, Athletic Trainer, Financial Advisor, Wealth Management, IT Security, Corporate Retail, Spa Owner/Hair Stylist, Physician (Ob/Gyn), Opthamologist, Financial Advisor, Advertising Media Planner/Buyer, School Counselor, Insurance Agent, Chaplain, Food Scientist, Architect, Firefighter/Paramedic, Software Developer, Pharmacist, Commercial Real Estate Agent, Marketing Director, Teacher, and Construction/Project Manager.
If you would like to become a mentor or mentee, click on the button below..
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To request a Bishop Watterson transcript, please go to our website, click on Alumni, and then the Transcript Request tab. Or click on the button below.
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We would like to stay connected.... |
Has your address or email changed?
Do you have some information you would like to share?
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Eternal Rest Grant Unto Them
The following alumni and staff members passed away recently.
Please keep them and their families in your prayers.
Neal Wagner '75 - March 31, 2020
Michael "Mike" James Fallon '75 - June 22, 2020
Connie Davis Sauter '62 - October 17, 2020
Lawrence (Larry) Follansbee '61 - November 11, 2020
Juliann M. Vargo Blanks '75 - November 14, 2020
Joseph F. Rankin '78 - November 19, 2020
Brian J. Campbell '62 - November 28, 2020
James "Jimmy" Moore '00 - December 11, 2020
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Alumni Association Board Members
President - Mark Flanagan '97
Vice President - Leo Grimes '73
Secretary - Steve Devlin '96
Advisory Position - Shawn O'Reilly '88
Chaplain - Reverend Msgr. John Cody '64
Board Members
Corey Shubitowski '05 Barrett
Sean Campbell '07
Greg Cunningham '08
E. J. Davis '75
Jonathan Fortkamp '88
Joe Hill '63
Chris Hilty '68
Mike Hilty '68
Brad Kernan '06
Emily Manahan '08
Mike Rea '62
Stephanie Stradley '93
David Stein '92
Carol Judy Stewart '64
Erin Boeckman Theado '08
Heather Weekley '07 Lofy
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2019 Alumni Association Photo
First row: Erin Boeckman Theado '08, Greg Cunningham '08, Mark Flanagan '97, Leo Grimes '73, and Stephanie Stradley '93.
Second row: Principal Deacon Chris Campbell '77, Sarah Antry Wickham '99,
Mike Rea '62, Chris Hilty '68, Steve Devlin '96, Scott Manahan (Director of Alumni and Major Gifts), and Brad Kernan '06.
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Support BWHS Through AmazonSmile :)
If you're still ordering Christmas gifts you can support Bishop Watterson by ordering through the link at the button below! Thank you!
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It is that time of year when we traditionally host an Open House for prospective students and their families. This year we feel obligated to postpone this annual event out of concern for the health and safety of our faculty, staff, students and visitors. We invite you, our alumni, to get a glimpse into Bishop Watterson by checking out our Virtual Open House. Click on the button below! |
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Business Club Toy Drive
BWHS Business Club hosted a toy drive for Nationwide Children's Hospital and it was a huge success. We hope these toys provide some joy for the NCH's little patients.
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Nine Named National Merit Semifinalists or Commended Scholars
Nine Bishop Watterson students have been named National Merit Semifinalists or Commended Scholars based on their performances on the 2019 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).
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Alex Casper
St. Brendan School and Parish
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Emily Davidson
St. Timothy School and Parish
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Caroline Goodlive
St. Brigid School and Parish
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Joe Haemmerle
St. Agatha School and Parish
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Ellen Hagerty
St. Brigid School and Parish
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Grace Jenkins
Immaculate Conception School and Parish
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Morgan Kuehl
St. Brigid School and Parish
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Spencer Ruff
Our Lady of Peace School/St. Francis of Assisi Parish
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Keegan Whitacre
St. Michael School/St. John Neumann Parish
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Fall Food Drive Supports St. Stephen's Community Center
Student Council, with the support of Campus Ministry, sponsored a food drive for St. Stephen’s Community House (SSCH) which was an enormous success thanks to our Bishop Watterson families. We sent five vehicles with food stuffed in every corner and we are grateful to the BWHS Mothers' Club volunteers who drove the collection to SSCH.
“Our hearts are so full of thanks!" SSCH commented on our food drive photos on Instagram. "This will certainly help us feed the 3,000 families we are expecting for our Christmas Cares, Unions Share Program. Thank you!”
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Five Sign to Play College Sports
Five Bishop Watterson seniors signed to play Division I college sports in November.
Sophie Mangold, volleyball, University of Nevada Reno, St. Brigid
Margo Lawson, volleyball, Miami University, St. Brigid
Danielle Grim, basketball, Long Island University, St. Agatha
Olyvia Kennedy, volleyball, George Mason University, St. Agatha
Sydney Taylor, volleyball, The Ohio State University, St. Agatha
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Field Hockey Team Wins State Championship! |
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The Bishop Watterson field hockey team won the state championship with a 3-0 shutout of Hudson in November. To get to the final, the Eagles defeated Columbus Academy 1-0 in an exciting state semifinal matchup that went to two overtimes. They finished the season 18-3 and became the fourth team to win a field hockey state title for Bishop Watterson (1995, 2005, 2009, 2020). It is the third state championship for head coach Janet Baird (2005, 2009, 2020). Congratulations Eagles! |
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Girls Volleyball State Semifinalist
The girls volleyball team also had an amazing season which ended in the state semifinals. The Eagles played tough against Parma Padua, ranked number one in the U.S. by MaxPreps.com, falling to Parma 25-17, 15-25, 25-21, 25-23 in the semifinal.
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Girls Soccer Team Finishes as Regional Runner-Up
Our girls soccer team finished the season as Division I regional runner-up, losing to Olentangy 1-0 in the regional final. Bishop Brennan was on hand to cheer the girls on to a 2-1 regional semifinal win over Pickerington North. Congratulations on a great season, Eagles!
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Taylor Named All-American
Congratulations to senior Sydney Taylor, who has been named to the 2020 American Volleyball Coaches Association Under Armour Girls High School All-American Team, first team!
Taylor was a member of the 2019 USA Youth National Volleyball Team that won the U18 FIVB World Championship, the first-ever gold medal for the USA in an age-group world championship.
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Our choirs held a fall concert which is available for viewing. Click on the button below to enjoy the students’ performance!
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Support Bishop Watterson when you order from Amazon! We are participating in the Amazon Smiles program and will receive a percentage back when you shop at the link below.
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Bishop Watterson participates in the Kroger Community Rewards program. To sign up, go to kroger.com, log in to your account and under Savings & Rewards click Kroger Community Rewards. Search for Bishop Watterson. Our number is VG154.
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Bishop Watterson High School | (614) 268-8671
99 East Cooke Road Columbus, Ohio 43214 | bishopwatterson.com
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