Our Alumni Department wishes you all a very Merry and Blessed Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year!
artwork by Lindsay Nelson '02 York
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Basketball State Championship Recognition Night
Honoring 2013 State Champions
December 28, 2022
2023 Athletic Hall of Fame Nominations Due
January 1, 2023
Mothers' Club Luncheon and Style Show
Villa Milano
Sunday, April 23, 2022
Registration coming soon!
Class of 1973 - 50th Reunion
August 12, 2023
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2013 Basketball State Championship Recognition |
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Our 2013 State Championship Basketball Team will be recognized during half-time of the Bishop Watterson vs. Johnstown Monroe game on 12/28. Following the game, there will be a private event at the Varsity Club.
Tickets to the game will be provided to our state champions. If you would like to attend, or would like a tour of the school prior to the game, please contact Tyler Johnston, Director of Community Engagement at tjohnston@bwhs.org.
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Athletic Hall of Fame Nominations Due |
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Do you know of someone who you would like to see in our Athletic Hall of Fame? For consideration in this year's class, please submit a nomination form by January 1, 2023. Forms can be found by clicking here.
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Diocese of Columbus Emmaus Road
Scholarship Fund
The end of the year is quickly approaching but there is still plenty of time to both give (and receive a tax credit!) through the Emmaus Road Scholarship Fund. When you give (up to $750 for an individual taxpayer or $1,500 for married couples filing jointly) your donation can be designated to Bishop Watterson to help families afford a Catholic education.
Click on the button below to give. You will have the option choose a one-time or recurring donation.
Note: In order to designate your funds to Bishop Watterson, you must list Bishop Watterson High School, Columbus, OH in the DETAILS section.
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Has your address or email changed?Do you have any news to share?
We would love to hear your latest news ... babies, marriages, new jobs, etc.!
Click on the button to update your information so we can stay connected.
Photos can be sent to Terri Kernan at tkernan@cdeducation.org.
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Is your class planning a reunion this year? 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 can share details on our social media sites, in our Eagle Extra, and on our website. We can also furnish you with contact information that we have on file.
Please send us photos after your event so we post!
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Class of 1973
50th Class Reunion
SAVE THE DATE
August 12, 2023
5:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Brookside Country Club
Contacts:
Julie Davis Keckstein, mkonthego993@gmail.com
Lynn Holden Winters, lwinters050@gmail.com
Bruce Lackey, egggman1@happychickenfarms.com
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The ladies of the Class of 1963 gathered to celebrate the Christmas season. |
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The Class of 1958 gathered for breakfast at Scramblers on Sancus on November 17. Their next breakfast will be at the same location on March 30, 2023 at 9:30. All are welcome! |
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Our Alumni Department is happy to announce that we have resumed our
in-person service at St. Lawrence Haven, the sack lunch program run by St. Vincent DePaul. Volunteers meet at St. Lawrence Haven at 244 E. Rich Street in downtown Columbus on the third WEDNESDAY of every month from 9:30 a.m. to noon to prepare and package meals.
In addition, we are looking for volunteers to provide much needed sandwiches, fruit, drinks, chips, and treats for the patrons of St. Lawrence Haven. These items may be brought to St. Lawrence Haven while we are volunteering, or may be dropped off at Bishop Watterson.
The need continues to be great and we would love your help.
If you would like to become involved, please email Terri Kernan at tkernan@cdeducation.org.
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The Rest of Your Life, a film written, directed, and acted in by Michael Pomeroy recently premiered at Gateway on campus. The movie is a coming-of-age story of Michael himself, with the names changed. Michael and other actors from the film had a Q&A following the viewing.
The Rest of Your Life can be downloaded on Apple Itunes.
Congratulations Michael!
Photo on the right, Nick Kernan '11, Sarah Pomeroy '08, Michael Pomeroy '11, and Jared Simpson '11.
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Jim Pardi '84 had the honor of dotting the west side Script Ohio for the Ohio State Alumni Band at the OSU vs. Toledo game on September 17. Marching with him in the Script was his wife Marty, and cheering him on were his three children, Katherine '13, Matt '16, and Drew '19. |
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A great day was had by all in attendance at our Legends Golf Classic held at Kinsale Golf and Fitness Club on September 19. The outing featured 18 holes of golf and a reception afterward, as well as a silent and live auction.
Many thanks to the Kenney family and the staff at Kinsale for their incredible generosity.
Auction items included dinner with the Bishop, a vacation in Siesta Key, a gold bracelet, bourbon collections, and a helicopter ride.
We appreciate all of the sponsors and golfers who participated in this event which close to $200,000 for tuition assistance.
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Know an alum who is doing something interesting, unique or making the world a better place?
We want to share our alumni stories in the 2023 Eagle Review.
Let us know!
story idea!
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Congratulations to Mr. Bob Dunning who was inducted into our Homecoming Hall of Fame on September 23. |
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Eternal Rest Grant Unto Them
The following alumni and members of the BWHS community passed away recently. Please keep them and their families in your prayers.
Stephen Polis '66
December 18, 2020
Alfred Robert Celli '63
December 6, 2021
James Kevin Zidar '76
January 17, 2022
Mary O. Straub '76
August 14, 2022
Donna Bates Gray '61
October 3, 2022
Michael Paul Pond '60
October 28, 2022
Adam David Heuss '93
November 8, 2022
Sandra Dunleavy Banko '63
November 28, 2022
Thomas "T.J." Duffy '07
December 5, 2022
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Watterson 101
- Did you know Bishop Watterson offers 140 courses? We want our students to excel and find their strengths and interests en route to their future careers. We do that by offering courses – from the arts through world languages – that meet their needs and abilities as well as their interests!
- The Bishop Watterson Class of 2022, with 234 members, was offered $36 million in college merit scholarships. This is merit only and does not include financial aid. Students in the class were accepted at 194 colleges and universities. We hear from colleges that our students are well prepared for the rigors of college work!
- Bishop Watterson has been the destination for more than 75 college admissions officers this fall! Schools who have sent representatives include: The Ohio State University, Catholic University of America, Duquesne University, University of Notre Dame, U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, University of Chicago, Loyola University of Chicago, Villanova University, University of Arizona, University of Georgia, University of Kentucky, Xavier University, University of Dayton, University of Cincinnati, Miami University, University of Michigan, Syracuse University and Ohio University, among others.
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Maria's Message Assembly
“You are loved. Your life matters.”
Dom Tiberi of 10TV shared the story of losing his daughter Maria in an automobile accident with our students. Mr. Tiberi encouraged students to be leaders in helping to eliminate the scourge of distracted driving, telling them, “You are loved. Your life matters.”
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Toy Drive for St. Lawrence Haven
Our Season of Giving brought in $4,800 for toys for the St. Lawrence Haven toy drive, which helps to make Christmas morning memorable for more than 500 children from ages 0-17! St. Lawrence Haven families are able to shop at St. Lawrence Haven for Christmas presents for their children at a heavily discounted price.
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Food Drive for St. Francis Center
Once again our students and staff came through for those in need, donating nearly 5,000 non-perishable food items for the St. Francis Center in McArthur, Ohio.
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Marching Band
Our marching band earned a Superior rating and the drumline was named Grand Champion at the Thomas Worthington Marching Band Competition, qualifying for the Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) State Marching Band Finals.
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Field Hockey
The field hockey team made it to the state final for the third year in a row, finishing the season as the state runner-up, losing to Thomas Worthington 3-2 in overtime in the state championship game. The Eagles were state champions in 2020 and 2021, as well as 2009, 2005, and 1995.
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Girls Volleyball
CCL Champions
The girls volleyball team finished the season at the state final four, losing to eventual state champion Ursuline 25-16, 25-15, 25-23 in the semifinals. The Eagles won the regional championship with a 25-14, 24-26, 25-19, 26-24 win over Olentangy Liberty.
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Football
CCL Champions
The Eagles defeated Jackson 24-22, in a regional semifinal then lost 33-28 to eventual state finalist Bloom-Carroll.
Girls Soccer
CCL Champions
The Eagles made it to the district championship game losing 1-0 (4-2 shootout) to Olentangy Berlin. It was the fifth straight year for the team to play for the district championship. They won it in 2018 (state semifinalist), 2020 and 2021 and finished runner-up in 2019.
Boys Soccer
The boys soccer team made it to the district semifinals, where they were edged out in double overtime by Columbus Academy, 4-3.
Girls Tennis
CCL Champions
Junior Sara Goodlive in singles and the doubles team of senior Reese Borland and junior Elizabeth Hohlefelder competed at the District tournament.
Cross Country
The girls team finished 5th at districts and qualified as a team for the regional meet this Saturday at Pickerington North. Senior Finn Kephart finished 10th at districts and qualified for the regional.
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Three Sign to Play College Sports |
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Three Bishop Watterson seniors committed to play college sports in November.
- Grace Rider, swimming, University at Buffalo, St. Brendan
- Amarian Hegenberger-Ellars, baseball, University of Michigan-Dearborn, St. Brigid
- Ava Hoying, volleyball, Northern Kentucky University, St. Brigid
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Two Casts for Fall Drama, CLUE
photos courtesy James Carwile '05, Time and Change Studios
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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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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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