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Finding God in All Things
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DRAGON PRIDE CHALLENGE
Whoever you are, whatever your story, O’Dowd is where your passion was unlocked, your friendships began, and your dreams took flight. Give our students the very best experience by joining in the second annual Dragon Pride Challenge. You can invest in the programs you're most passionate about AND your gift will be matched $1 for $1 by fellow alumni and O’Dowd families! SPECIAL: first-time donors will unlock an additional $100 donation. Show your Dragon Pride and make your gift today!
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ALUMNI REUNION: FOREVER CONNECTED
What an awesome day! More than 300 Dragons joined us in the new Cummins Center for a great afternoon sharing stories and memories from their time at O’Dowd. Celebrating several milestone reunion years, classes from 1958 to 2018 represented their deep and lifelong connection to the O’Dowd community. "We're so blessed we found ourselves at O'Dowd," reflected Berwick Haynes ’86. "All the things I learned that I was good at or were special about me I learned here." View Pictures!
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DRAGON ALUM BREAKS RECORDS
All-American and All Pac-12 softball player Frankie Hammoude '18 made Oregon State University history in April by setting a new all time home run record. Frankie hit her 53rd home run in an 11-1 victory over Washington. In 2019, Frankie represented the USA as a member of the U19 national team, and in 2022 she and the OSU team made an appearance in the Women’s College World Series.
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URINETOWN: A PRIVILEGE TO SEE
This year’s spring musical sent a jolt of energy throughout campus. The Tony award winning show Urinetown brought laughter and joy while also examining questions of power, equity, and privilege. Crozier’s Editor-in-Chief Orelia Oiknine writes a review on the fantastic performance and a farewell to the seniors who have delighted audiences both on the stage and in virtual performances the last four years. Read the review!
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VALEDICTORIAN, SECOND GENERATION DRAGON
We are excited to announce that Amelia Allen ’23 has been named this year's Valedictorian! Amelia is the daughter of O’Dowd alumni Tracy Allen '93 and Miller Allen '89. “We are very proud of Amelia and this recognition of four years of her hard work and perseverance,” share Tracy and Miller. “O’Dowd faculty and staff provide a nurturing learning environment and we are proud of the class of 2023, who demonstrated incredible resiliency as they navigated the effects of the pandemic.”
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HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR VISITS O'DOWD
Over 120 students, faculty, and parents/guardians attended a Holocaust Survivor Speaker Presentation to commemorate Yom HaShoah. Hosted by our Jewish Club, the audience heard from a Holocaust survivor and two children of survivors. "It was inspiring to see our community come together to learn and remember," says teacher and Jewish Club Moderator John Kohler. "We were deeply honored to hear first-hand accounts of a moment in history we never want to be repeated."
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CELEBRATING EARTH DAY WITH ALUMNI
Last month more than 70 alumni, students, and staff worked together in the Living Lab to care for our common home: Earth! We were proud to see alumni reconnecting with old friends and building new connections, all while caring for the gardens. Recently, we launched the Living Lab Endowment to celebrate and support the future of the Living Lab and environmental education at O'Dowd. Help grow our Living Lab Endowment so future Dragons can enjoy our beautiful gardens and learn in this innovative research space. Learn more.
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MULTICULTURAL WEEK - CELEBRATING COMMUNITY IN DIVERSITY
Last month we celebrated our diversity with Multicultural Week! Events included the Jewish Club hosting a speaker event, the Italian Club selling biscotti, and a meet and greet with a Native American drummer. We ended the week with the Multicultural Assembly. Students shared their culture's flag, performed dances, and delivered spoken word, all sharing pride in their heritage. Watch the celebration!
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WELCOMING ALUMNI - UPPER FIELD CELEBRATION
In April, alumni spanning the decades cheered for the Dragons as they played softball and baseball against rival Berkeley High School. The stands were filled with Dragon supporters coming together to celebrate the softball team, who now have their own home field at O’Dowd. It was especially fun to see such a large contingent from the 1992 softball team!
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DANIEL BENDER ’78 recently retired as Assistant Dean from the University of Pacific. Daniel joined the dental school in 1994 and departs having earned the school’s highest honor, the Order of the Pacific.
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DANIEL HENNING ’83 narrated the audio version of TJ Klune's newest book In The Lives of Puppets for Macmillan Audio and Tor Books. Henning was recently on a panel in Brooklyn with the author TJ Klune, Kirt Graves, and Michael Lesley, where they did voiceovers and shared stories of working on various books of Klune's.
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CANDACE WEBB LAUGHINGHOUSE ’96 is an Assistant Professor of Religious Studies and Director of Spiritual Life at St. Augustine’s University. In the fall of 2023 she will also teach at Shaw University Divinity School as Assistant Professor of Theology, Ethics and Gender Studies.
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INMAN BREAUX ’02, AdTech Veteran & Entrepreneur, was named CEO of Hyros, a Leading Multi-Channel Attribution Company.
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ARE YOU READY FOR THE DRAGON PRIDE CHALLENGE?
The Dragon Pride Challenge is around the corner! During this annual celebration, the O’Dowd community rallies together to invest in the student experience.
We’re raising the stakes this year with a goal of 200 donors. You can help us reach this goal by making your gift today.
Fellow alumni and families are offering matches demonstrating their deep belief in the power of an O’Dowd education.
Be one of the first Dragons to participate. Act now and make your gift!
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