October 2018
Burl Toler III '01 Carrying on Family Legacy

Cal's Toler family legacy has come full circle with Burl Toler III '01, the new running backs coach for the Bears. His father, Burl Toler Jr., was a Cal linebacker who went from walk-on to captain and helped the team win a share of the Pac-8 tile in 1975. He served on the O'Dowd Board of Regents for several years.
A Milestone Moment: The Senior & Parent Mass

Do you remember the excitement and trepidation of senior year? The annual Senior & Parent Mass provides students and their parents a time for reflection, as well as an opportunity to look to the future. And for alumni who have seniors attending O’Dowd, this milestone moment is even more meaningful - just ask Lisa Umezawa Bunn '84.
We've Got Spirit,
Yes We Do!

A tradition at O’Dowd since the late 1960s, Spirit Week (which took place October 15-19) is the highlight of the school year, and the memories of this special week never fade. Several alumni recently shared their recollections of this classic O’Dowd tradition that links generations of Dragons.
Leslie Wong '68 Ends A Remarkable Career in
Education

San Francisco State University President Leslie Wong ‘68 recently announced his plan to retire after an impressive 46-year career in education and administration.
Strengthening Our Cultural Commitment to Care for Students

At the heart of the Catholic school educational philosophy is a cultural commitment to care for students, ensuring that every child is seen as an individual, says President James Childs. Learn more about the long-range planning underway at O'Dowd that will help achieve this goal.
Want a Taste of What It's Like to Be a Dragon Today?

Experience life on campus in this awesome video or, even better, visit campus on November 4 during our Open House to see our students in action.

Campus News

  • Five seniors named National Merit Commended Students - Read more
  • Seniors recognized as National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholars - Read more
  • Parliamentary Debaters win CSU Fullerton Invitational - Read more
  • We have your back: Seniors encourage and support freshmen at retreat - Read more
  • Practicing environmental virtue in Christian Morality class - Read more
  • Rugby team continues tradition of community service - Read more
  • Never miss a game! O'Dowd has invested in new technology that brings you Live HD quality coverage online of every home varsity, junior varsity and freshman games in the sports of football, basketball, lacrosse, rugby, soccer and volleyball - Read more
Upcoming Events

  • Open House - November 4, 2018, 12:30-3:30 p.m.
  • Fall Play: Once Upon a Mattress - November 9-11 and 16-18, 2018
  • Crab Feed - February 2, 2019
  • Grand Reunion: Party on the Quad - May 18, 2019
Alumni News & Notes

Alum of the Month

Olive oil - a labor of love for Skyler Mapes '10.
Notes

  • Congratulations to Brandon Davis ‘02 who married Melissa Lovelin on July 28, 2018. Fellow Dragons Ashley Fernandes ‘02 (groomsman) and Zach Smith ‘03 (reader) participated in the wedding.
  • Charley Nordin '15 wins silver in World Rowing Championships - Read more
  • Artist and musician Shawn Harris '00 released his first picture book - Read more