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 Bishop O'Dowd High School focuses on excellence in Catholic education, preparing tomorrow's leaders for lives of personal, intellectual and spiritual growth. We invite you to read about our efforts to promote critical thinking, teamwork and creativity for lifelong learning, leadership and service. |
Inaugural Fund A Dream Scholarship Luncheon Helps Students Dream Big
 | | From left to right, sports agent Aaron Goodwin, keynote speaker and Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott and O'Dowd football coach and former NFL star Hardy Nickerson, who served as event Master of Ceremonies. |
Open up the huddle.
That was the message that NFL Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott delivered at the inaugural Fund A Dream Luncheon held at Bishop O'Dowd High School on Nov. 7.
Attended by more than 200 people, the event was a major success, raising more than $115,000 for financial aid.
This year, O'Dowd will provide $2.4 million in financial assistance to 350 deserving students through the O'Dowd Scholars Program. But there are still students in need. Read more...
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Helping Student-Athletes Stay at the Top of Their Game in the Classroom
It's no surprise that varsity basketball players Jack Kalmbach and Jeevin Sandu, along with team manager Lucas Cortez, spend countless hours in the gym working hard on skills and strategy.
Their academic regimen is equally important to them - so much so that they are putting in extra hours with Sr. Anne Eugene Metcalf, CSJ, the newest addition to the Academic Support Team.
Specializing in Chemistry, Sr. Anne Eugene works primarily with student-athletes in tutored study halls on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. And, judging by the grades that Kalmbach, Sandu and Cortez are currently posting in the subject, the tutoring is a grand success. Read more...
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"Almost, Maine" Continues Through Sunday
You still have time to catch the Bishop O'Dowd High School Drama Department's presentation of "Almost, Maine!" Final performances are set for Friday and Saturday, Nov. 16 and 17, at 8 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 18, at 2 p.m. Order tickets...
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Volleyball and Football Teams March On in NCS Playoffs
Volleyball Hosts Game Today!
The No. 2 seed volleyball team (28-6 overall) hosts No. 3 seed Albany High (34-5 overall) today, beginning at 7 p.m., in a Division III NCS semifinal game. Check bracket...
The No. 9 seed football team (7-4 overall) faces No. 1 seed El Cerrito (11-0 overall) this Saturday, Nov. 17, at DeAnza High School in a Division III NCS second round playoff game. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. Check bracket...
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Robotics Club Participates in National Competition
The O'Dowd Robotics Club participated in the FIRST Tech Challenge competition "Ring It Up" on Nov. 11 at Sequoia High School in Redwood City, placing 8th out of 16 teams.
O'Dowd also won the Rockwell Collins Innovate Award for the unique design of their "grabber" mechanism. Read more...
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Remembering the Deceased
 During the month of November, Bishop O'Dowd High School will remember your deceased family members and friends at our daily Masses. Please e-mail names of anyone you would like to have remembered to Fr. Gerald Pedrera, our campus chaplain. Back to Top
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Thanksgiving Break Coming Up
School will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 21, through Friday, Nov. 23, for Thanksgiving Break. Classes resume on Monday, Nov. 26.
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Calling Alumni Hoopsters
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The annual men's alumni basketball games will be held on Friday, Nov. 23 (the day after Thanksgiving).
Veteran alumni (those graduating before 1990) will play the junior varsity at 1 p.m. Young alumni (those graduating after 1990) will take on the varsity at 3 p.m.
Contact varsity men's basketball coach Lou Richie if you are interested in playing.
Check out the men's varsity basketball schedule for 2012-13 ...
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Dragon Athletic Boosters Present a Parent Education Event
Strength & Conditioning for Your High School Athlete
Ever wonder when it's OK for your athlete to start weight training? Would you like to know what type of pre-season training your son/daughter is participating in? Do you want to see what types of tools your athletes are using to build strength and flexibility?
Join us in the weight room on Dec. 3, from 6-7 p.m., for a special session with O'Dowd's strength and conditioning coach, Jay Beito, and he will answer these questions and much more.
Coach Beito will give you a tour of the new weight room, describe the pre-season and in-season training regimes, and discuss how the program is helping to prevent injuries for our athletes. Get more details...
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Ethan Veneklasen '88 Contributes to Huffington Post
Director of Development and Communications at Freedom from Hunger, Ethan Veneklasen '88 recently wrote a column entitled "Empowering Poor Women to Become Their Own Bankers." Read his column...
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Kairos Retreat Sign Ups
Kairos is a wonderful three-day, two-night retreat for juniors. It offers students a chance to reflect on their lives, connect with others and explore relationships between family, friends, and God.
There is still room on the February (Feb. 20-22) and April (April 17-19) retreats, and those interested are encouraged to contact Cristina Airaghi for more information.
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Educational Support Group for Parents
Ralph Cantor, former director of the Alameda County youth education program on drug and alcohol use and annual speaker at Teen Challenge Meetings, meets with all health classes over the course of the year to discuss issues around drug and alcohol use.
Ralph is offering to begin a support group for parents interested in receiving practical and personal information and support for communicating with your teens, and their friends and other parents, about alcohol and other drugs.
Whether your child is using or you are just concerned about the possibilities of use or the impact of the culture for your child, it's easier to figure out your next steps when you have some time to think and talk about it. Ralph will facilitate the group, which will hopefully meet twice monthly. For more information, please contact Ralph at rjcantor@aol.com.
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Parents in Prayer
Parents in Prayer is a group of O'Dowd parents and caregivers who meet on Wednesdays at 8:45 a.m. in the Chapel to pray for our students and our school. We would love to have you join us!
Upcoming prayer dates are: Nov. 14, 28, and Dec. 5 and 12.
Any questions or prayer requests can be sent to prayers@bishopodowd.org.
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San Leandro BART Shuttle Service Offered
 Bishop O'Dowd High School offers morning and afternoon shuttle service to and from the San Leandro BART station. Get details...
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About Bishop O'Dowd High School
Bishop O'Dowd High School believes that innovative curriculum, cutting-edge technology and leadership development are essential elements for student success in the 21st century. Every day we engage our students in programs and activities that foster their academic and spiritual growth because we believe our graduates will be leaders who transform the world.
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