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Make sure to check this section each week for a story or video that serves to inspire and provoke thought.
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We hope you enjoy our Alum of the Month feature, designed to recognize alumni who are doing interesting and exciting things, or who have made exceptional contributions to their chosen field or profession.
We welcome your suggestions for future Alum of the Month features. Contact Director of Communications Lisa Coffey Mahoney '76 for more information.
Christina Fisher '85 Advocates for Awareness of Rare Disease
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The 19th Hole Cocktail Reception
Join the Party - Register Now!
The 19th Hole Reception! Join in the fun at the 19th Hole Reception, from 5-7 p.m. after the O'Dowd Dragon Classic, set for Monday, September 19 at the Claremont Country Club in Oakland. You'll enjoy light appetizers, beverages, celebrity sightings, a silent auction and a fun putting contest while socializing with fellow O'Dowd parents, alumni and friends. Only $25 per person - register today!
Warriors swingman Andre Iguodala, basketball Hall of Famer Gary Payton, former New York Yankees player Kevin Maas '83, Los Angeles Lakers assistant coach Brian Shaw '83, and Dallas Mavericks director of player personnel Tony Ronzone '83 will be among the celebrities at the O'Dowd Dragon Classic.
 Special thanks to loyal, awesome Dragon alums Brian and Tony for helping to make the tournament a roaring success!
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Cafeteria Farm to Table Offerings Reflect O'Dowd's Commitment to Sustainability
 What was initially offered as an occasional treat for students, faculty and staff, "Living Lab Soup," made with freshly harvested veggies from the Living Lab, has become a menu staple in the cafeteria on California Thursdays. Given the popularity of the soup - it often sells out - cafeteria Chef Katia Groffman has begun working closely with Living Lab staff to incorporate additional produce grown in the Living Lab into cafeteria offerings. The partnership is yet another example of how O'Dowd's commitment to sustainability is played out on a daily basis. Read more...
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Accomplished Cafeteria Chef Encourages Healthy Eating
 An accomplished chef who worked at the legendary Chez Panisse Restaurant in Berkeley and Manhattan's upscale Esca restaurant, Katia Groffman now calls the O'Dowd cafeteria kitchen home.
Groffman, 34, joined Epicurean Group, O'Dowd's food service provider, in February, and is keenly focused on using the finest organic and natural ingredients to prepare tasty meals for students, faculty and staff. Read more...
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 O'Dowd is hosting its 35th annual College Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 13, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Seniors and their parents are invited to attend "The Right College Fit for You," which begins at 7 p.m. in the theater. Sophomores and juniors and their parents are invited to attend "Sophomores and Juniors Get Ready," which begins at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria. All students and their parents will have an opportunity to meet with representatives from more than 100 colleges and universities in the gymnasiums, cafeteria and annex starting at 7:30 p.m. Get more details...
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Upcoming Academic Support Department Events
O'Dowd's Academic Support Department is hosting two upcoming events for students and their parents:
- Wednesday, Sept 14: Academic Support Parent Presentation - An introduction to Academic Support programs offered at O'Dowd. When and where: 7 p.m. @ CES #1.
- Wednesday, Sept. 28: Academic Support Family Workshop - Topics including organization, time management, study skills, and adjusting to high school will be covered. When and where: 7 p.m. @ CES #1.
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Sojourn to the Past Informational Meeting
O'Dowd Trip to Take Place in April 2017
All O'Dowd families are invited to attend a special presentation about Sojourn to the Past, the civil rights tour, on Wednesday, Sept. 21, beginning 6:30 p.m., in the theater.
The founder of Sojourn, Jeff Steinberg, will be on hand to provide in depth details of this life-changing educational experience. Get more details...
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Make Plans to Attend the Transforming Lives Dinner
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Attention O'Dowd Alums!
Join us at the Alumni Beer Garden
Left to right, Kristen Boles '03, Marisa Vierra '02, Kelly Kearns '04, coach Tim Newman, Erin Gainous '03 and Riley Rant '03 are among team members who will be honored.
You're invited to the 4th Annual Alumni Beer Garden, set for Friday, Oct. 28, from 5-7 p.m., in Dominican Hall Courtyard, prior to kickoff of the football game against Berkeley High. The 2001 women's volleyball team will be recognized.
Note: All attendees must RSVP by Friday, Oct. 14 in order to be put on the event list. You must be on this list to gain campus entrance. Please plan to arrive early as campus parking is limited. Campus gates will close by 6:30 p.m.
Bonus! The first 50 alums who RSVP online will receive a FREE football ticket to the game afterwards.
Adults only, 21 and over. Sorry, no children allowed.
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Fall Play Tickets Now Available
 A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum opens November 11, and plays November 12, 13, 18, 19, and 20. Tickets can be purchased at the door or
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Parent Admissions Ambassadors Needed
The O'Dowd Admissions Office is looking for parent volunteers who can help at events and serve as ambassadors to prospective families.
If you are interested in sharing your excitement about O'Dowd and your family's experience with prospective families, we need you. Please email Admissions Associate Tricia Bevilacqua if you interested in becoming a Parent Admissions Ambassador. It is a great way to connect with the O'Dowd community.
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Purchase Your Dragon Ticket Family Season Pass Today
A Dragon Ticket Family Season Pass provides you and your family members admission to all O'Dowd home football, basketball, and volleyball games.
The Athletic Department pre-sells tickets online for selected football and basketball games. Please check the Athletics page of the website for more information on ticket sales.
For those without a Dragon Tickets Family Season Pass, online ticket sales for designated home football and basketball games will be released in the following order of priority:
1. Dragon Ticket Family Season Pass Holders
2. O'Dowd Student Body
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National Honor Society News
For Juniors, Seniors and Their Parents
Upperclassmen interested in being inducted into the National Honor Society must turn in their student activity forms and resumes to Mrs. Counts in the library by Friday, September 16. These materials will be presented to the faculty council for evaluation. Get more details...
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California Scholarship Federation News
California Scholarship Federation (CSF) applications for the spring 2016 semester are due to Mrs. Promes in Room 11 by Friday, September 16. Four semesters of membership, one being in the senior year, are required for Life Membership status. Students will need a completed application, a copy of their report card (these can be found in the student and parent e-mails sent on June 21) or transcript and a $5 membership fee. Students without a copy of their report card must pay an additional $2. Get more details and application forms...
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Fall Parent Book Club
"The Awakened Family" Book Featured
We are excited to continue the Parent Book Club, with four meetings in the fall semester. The book club is an opportunity to meet in smaller groups with parents to discuss the views of contemporary experts in issues related to parenting adolescents and to share experiences of parenting teenagers. Events will be held on September 20 and October 4 and 18, from 7-8:30 p.m. in the school library. Please use this form to sign up for any or all of the meetings...
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Sustainability Guest Speaker Series  O'Dowd's Sustainability Guest Speaker Series introduces students to college and career pathways for meaningful environmental, social and economic sustainability fields. The series also furthers community education on pressing sustainability topics and issues. New speakers are featured on a monthly basis.
If you are interested in being a part of this exciting opportunity to give back to the community, and inspire O'Dowd youth, please fill out this brief survey.
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Dragon Parents Group Event
Join the Dragon Parents Group (DPG) and Principal Childs for the first DPG meeting of the year on Wednesday, September 21, 6:30-8 p.m., at the Center for Environmental Studies. Enjoy artisan pizza from the O'Dowd wood-fired oven, meet other parents and learn about DPG activities for the year ahead. RSVP for the event...Read more about the Dragon Parents Group...
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Athletic Registration is Open for 2016-17
We are excited to announce our partnership with FamilyID, an online mobile-friendly registration platform for O'Dowd athletic participation.
All students intending to participate in athletics at O'Dowd are required to complete our online athletic registration process. Students may not participate or tryout until this process is completed. Register...
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Interested in traveling to Quebec in June 2017? An informational meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 20, at 6 p.m., in Room 109. Organized by the World Languages Department, the trip features activities that focus on history, architecture, science, crafts and food. Contact Zack Polsky for additional information.
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Is it Time for a Reunion?
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New Amazon Program
If you shop at Amazon through the Giving page of our website, up to 10 percent of all of your purchases made during that shopping session are donated to O'Dowd. You can still shop through Amazon Smile (see above), but this is another opportunity to support O'Dowd.
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eScrip
 Have you registered with eScrip and designated O'Dowd as a beneficiary? Register so that proceeds from your everyday purchases at eScrip merchants benefit our students. Back to Top
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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, moral and spiritual growth because we believe our graduates will be leaders who transform the world.
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