Dear Alumni and Friends,
One year ago, in March 2020, it was Lent and schools had just closed. Here we are a year later, in Lent again, and in a different phase of the pandemic. In a sense, the entire past year has felt like one very long Lent. But this year we are in school and instead of feeling concerned about the unknowns of the impending pandemic, we are hopeful that the end is in sight.
We are grateful to have in-person learning for our students at Bishop Watterson this year and we are also thankful to everyone who contributed to our Annual Eagle Fund. The need for tuition assistance was heightened because of the pandemic and your generosity enabled us to help more families afford to send their children to our school. As we are not holding our annual Gala this year, which also supports tuition assistance, we have launched a Family Scholarship Program. See below for more information on how to participate.
All of us at Bishop Watterson wish you a happy Easter full of hope, peace, and confidence in the love of Christ.
Respectfully,
Deacon Chris Campbell
Principal
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The Bishop Watterson Family Scholarship |
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Bishop Watterson is happy to announce the Bishop Watterson Family Scholarship. This scholarship replaces the 2021 Eagle Gala, until we can safely gather again. We are asking families to join together to help other BWHS families who need tuition assistance, a greater need during the pandemic.
Donations start with a minimum donation of $500. For your donation, your family name will be displayed on a scholarship wall. If your family would like to participate, click on the button below or mail a check written to Bishop Watterson Family Scholarship, 99 East Cooke Road, Columbus, OH 43214.
We will be recognizing donor families during a social media campaign later this month. If you donate to the scholarship and would like to be a part of the social media campaign, email a family photo to Rebecca Price, rprice@cdeducation.org.
Donations can also be made in memory of a loved one or in honor of a graduate.
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Annual Eagle Fund
As you pray and reflect on your walk with God during this Lenten season, consider helping others who are financially struggling. We have seen an increase in families needing tuition assistance and we are asking you to prayerfully consider a gift to our Annual Eagle Fund. As a community, we can help to bear the cross of tuition together and help students receive the gift of a Catholic Education.
Any gift regardless of size can make a difference.
To make a gift click on the button below.
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July 31, 2021
Class of 1970
50th Reunion
BWHS Dominican Hall
August 27 - 29, 2021
Athletic Hall of Fame Weekend
September 13, 2021
Legends Golf Classic
Kinsale Golf and Fitness Club
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Is your class planning a reunion this year, or have you decided to postpone until a later time? If you have any information, please let us know.
We receive inquiries regarding reunion plans and would love to be able 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.
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Class of 1970
50th Reunion
(postponed from last year)
July 31, 2021
BWHS Dominican Hall
Details coming soon!
Contact:
Pat Kane at Cousy7@hotmail.com
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Class of 2011
10th Reunion
Postponed until next summer!
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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 over the past year.
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.
This week we delivered 500 candy-filled eggs in addition to our usual food supply.
The need continues to be great and we will continue to provide to St. Lawrence Haven in this manner.
If you would like to participate in this service endeavor, please email Terri Kernan at tkernan@cdeducation.org.
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Gabby Garrett '17
Congratulations to Gabby Garrett of Baldwin Wallace who was selected to the 2021 All-Ohio Athletic Conference Women's Basketball Team.
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Congratulations to the winners of our 2020 Legends Golf Outing.
L to R: Mitch Greenwald, Bob Spears, Mike Mulligan '88, Jim Dixon '88.
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Legends 2021 Sponsorship Opportunities |
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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.
Michael A. Galilei '68
April 26, 2019
John Schlitt - February 20, 2021
(Maintenance staff)
Dennis Wilcox '60
March 15, 2021
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Our Lady of Bethlehem Hiring |
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Kairos Retreats Move Forward
We have been able to hold two Kairos Retreats (K15, K16) so far this year with one more scheduled for April, all at The Retreat House in Maria Stein, Ohio. Although masked, socially distant and with individual sleeping rooms, the seniors have embraced the opportunity to step away from school and connect with classmates, something that has been more challenging for all students during the pandemic.
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Spring Musical: Pippin!
We have two options for viewing our Spring musical this year! On April 16 we are offering a viewing at the South Drive-In Theatre and on April 17 and 18 you can watch online from the comfort of your home. Links to purchase tickets for these options can be found below.
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Freshman Student Council Collects for J.O.I.N. |
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Bishop Watterson's freshman Student Council reps led a personal needs drive to benefit the Joint Organization for Inner-City Needs (J.O.I.N.). Students and staff brought in items such as toothpaste, shampoo, laundry detergent, cleaning supplies and diapers to help the clients of J.O.I.N.
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Boys Basketball Team Finishes Regional Runner-Up
The BWHS boys basketball team defeated McNicholas of Cincinnati, 48-41 in double overtime, in the regional semifinal. The boys then lost to Chaminade-Julienne of Dayton in the final, 66-46, to finish as regional runner-up. Our Eagles won the District Championship with a 44-35 victory over Heath. It was the 8th District title for Head Coach Vince Lombardo.
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Swimming State Meet Results
Five Bishop Watterson swimmers represented the Eagles at the state swim meet.
Medley Relay (Lucia Cherok, Grace Rider, Molly Shanahan, Olivia Oyster): entered the race as the 17th seed and finished 11th.
400 Free Relay (Teagan Price, Lucia Cherok, Grace Rider, Olivia Oyster) entered the race as the 20th seed and finished 13th.
Olivia Oyster was a podium medal winner at 6th in the 50 free, and also placed 10th in the 100 free.
Grace Rider was a podium medal winner at 7th in the 200 breast.
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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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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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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 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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