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Seniors and Parents Reflect at Special Mass
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Members of the Class of 2017 and their parents laughed and cried together at the annual Senior & Parent Mass, held September 27 in the large gymnasium. Afterwards, the group gathered in the small gymnasium for sweet treats, punch and conversation.
O'Dowd chaplain Fr. Jim Sullivan celebrated the Mass, while the senior Campus Ministry Team performed a skit that helped parents and students reflect upon the high school years, as well as look to the future.
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Transforming Lives Dinner
You Can Make a Difference!
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Join us for O'Dowd's major fundraiser of the year! The Transforming Lives Dinner is set for Thursday, November 3, beginning at 6 p.m., on the O'Dowd campus.
Alan McIntosh (pictured at left with O'Dowd President Steve Phelps), along with his wife Imelda, agreed to serve as chair because "O'Dowd is definitely a life-changer for many kids, and this dinner helps enable many young people and their families to take advantage of this wonderful institution."
Event proceeds help support the more than 30 percent of O'Dowd students who receive financial aid, making their O'Dowd experience possible.
O'Dowd - Where Lives Are Transformed
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Ben Sparks '87 Kicks off Sustainability Guest Speaker Series
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O'Dowd's 2016-17 Sustainability Guest Speaker Series was kicked off during Meeting Period (MP) on September 15, with Ben Sparks '87 providing faculty and students insight on the world of recycling and waste. Ben is truly an expert in the waste industry, and is currently the Senior Consultant at Green Planet 21, a sustainable company specializing in recycling and zero-landfill.
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Dragon Golf Classic Raises Funds for Financial Aid
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Celebrities including Golden State Warrior and 2015 Finals MVP Andre Iguodala, NBA Hall of Famer Gary "The Glove" Payton, Los Angeles Lakers Assistant Coach Brian Shaw '83, former Oakland Raider running back Charlie Smith and new Warriors Assistant Coach/Player Development Willie Green joined in the effort to raise funds for the Transforming Lives Fund for Financial Aid by participating in the Dragon Golf Classic.
The celebrities were among 114 golfers who participated in the event, held at the Claremont Country Club on September 19. Read more
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O'Dowd Debaters Offer Advice for Clinton and Trump
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On the eve of the first Presidential Debate, O'Dowd debaters Toni Carter '17, Michael Jayasuriya '18, Isabel Weinerth '17 and Sophia Yao-Weeks '17 offered advice for Clinton and Trump, as well as analyzed their strengths and weaknesses
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Gene Yang a MacArthur "Genius Award" winner
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Former O'Dowd teacher Gene Yang was last week named a winner of a MacArthur fellowship, awarded for exceptional "originality, insight and potential," and will receive a $625,000 grant over five years. In January, Gene was the first graphic novelist named a national ambassador for children's literature by the Library of Congress.
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College Financial Aid Night COming Up
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Join the counseling department and a financial aid professional on Wednesday, October 5, from 7-9 p.m., in the theater for an informative evening focused on the successful completion of college financial aid forms.
This presentation is meant to clarify the process around applying for college financial aid with an emphasis on the completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and introduction to the CSS Profile and Cal Grant Process. Other topics to be discussed include the different financial aid options and the various ways that families can make college more accessible and affordable. We are excited to announce that we will be hosting a Spanish speaking presentation on the same date and at the same time in Dominican Lounge. Read more
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Academic Support Event Tonight
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O'Dowd's Academic Support Department is hosting an event for students and parents tonight, September 28, from 7-8:30 p.m., in the Annex. Come hear Academic Life Coach Gretchen Wegner talk about time management and organization routines that can minimize stress and maximize success.
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O'Dowd Athletics Fall Sports SHow
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Check out the latest installment of the O'Dowd Athletics Fall Sports Show, written and produced by Ethan Grossman '18 and Colm Connolly '19, with technical support and graphic design by Samuel Showalter '18, and featuring photos from O'Dowd parent Dennis Mockel.
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Purchase Dragon Ticket Family Season Pass
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A Dragon Ticket Family Season Pass provides you and your family members admission to all O'Dowd home football, basketball, and volleyball games. Read More
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Athletic REgistration for 2016-17
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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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Check out the weekly athletics schedule and make plans to attend a game and support your Dragons! Read More
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Alumni Inducted into radio hall of fame
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Congratulations to Dianne Nicolini '76 and Kevin Radich '79 who were inducted into the Bay Area Radio Hall of Fame on September 24!
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Members of the 2001 women's volleyball team will be honored at the event including, from left to right, coach Tim Newman, Marisa Vierra '02, Kristen Boles '03, Kelly Kearns '04, Erin Gainous '03 and Riley Rant '03.
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Enjoy good beer, catching up with old pals and memories from your high school days at the Alumni Beer Garden!
When: Friday, October 28, from 5-7 p.m., prior to kickoff of the
football game vs. Berkeley High
Where: Dominican Hall Courtyard, Bishop O'Dowd High School
Note: All attendees must RSVP by Friday, October 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.
Adults only, 21 and over. Sorry, no children allowed.
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Several class reunions have been scheduled. |
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Parent Admissions Ambassadors Needed
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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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Current 8th grade students and incoming transfer students are invited for a classroom visit experience. These visits are scheduled through the Online Inquiry Form on specific dates, from 9 a.m. to noon. Register for a visit |
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Current 8th grade students and parents and prospective incoming transfer students and parents are invited to tour the O'Dowd campus and meet our faculty, staff and students while school is in session. There is no need to RSVP. Tour dates are:
Friday, October 7, 9-11 a.m.
Thursday, October 20 and 27, from 9-11 a.m.
Thursday, Dec. 1, from 9-11 a.m.
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Parenting Stressed Teens and Mindfulness
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The first of our Parent Education Evenings speaker series will take place on Thursday, October 6, from 7-8:30 p.m., in the theater. Our speaker for this evening will be teen stress and mindfulness expert Gina M. Biegel MA, LMFT. Ms. Biegel will be speaking on helping parents better cope with stressed teens and the stresses of parenting. RSVP for the event. |
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Senior Class Parents - Happy Hour
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They are about to graduate...it's time we get to know each other!
Join the Senior Class Gift Parent Committee for a casual opportunity to socialize tonight, September 28.
Meet at Monaghan's Oakland, from 5-7:30 p.m., for light appetizers and a no-host bar.
Adults only - no students, please!
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A Sweet Welcome for Prospective Families
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"Dragon Mornings" are a series of receptions held here at school for prospective students and their families. The Dragon Parents Group has recruited parent volunteers to bake delicious breakfast treats to serve our guests. Thank you for signing up! What we need now are a few more helper-hosts to set up our table and welcome new families.
There are three dates upcoming in October, and one in December. Check the dates and sign up now.
If you have other questions about Dragon Mornings, contact Tricia Bevilacqua in the Admissions Department.
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Did you know you can support O'Dowd when you shop on AmazonSmile?
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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.
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East Bay Private High School Fair
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Wednesday, October 19, 7-9 p.m.
Large Gymnasium
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Thursday, November 3, 6 p.m. Large Gymnasium
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Open House
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Sunday, November 6, 12:30-3:30 p.m.
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Fall Play
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Performances November 11, 12, 13, 18, 19 and 20 O'Dowd Theater |
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