Save the Date! Alumni Mixer at Byrne's Pub - February 21
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Please join us for a BWHS all class Alumni Mixer.
Byrne's Pub
1248 West 3rd Avenue
Columbus, OH 43212
Saturday, February 21, 2015
7:00 pm
Pizza and refreshments provided.
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Manahan Named to National Baseball Coaches' Hall of Fame
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The National High School Baseball Coaches Association has announced that Bishop Watterson coach Scott Manahan is a member of the 2015 class in the NHSBCA Hall of Fame, the eighth group to be inducted. Manahan is also BWHS Alumni Director.
Manahan's teams have won 15 league championships, 19 sectional titles, nine District Championships and have played in three State Final Fours, winning the Division II State Championship at Bishop Watterson in 1997. Coach Manahan has led the Eagles to four Division II State Poll Championships and was named the Ohio Division II coach of the year in 1995, 1997 and 2003.
Currently the Secretary of the Ohio High School Baseball Coaches Association, he has also served as a past President of the OHSBCA and the Central District Baseball Coaches Association.
With a career record of 542-238 (.695), Coach Manahan was inducted into the Central District Ohio Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame and also the Ohio High School Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame in the class of 2005.
Coach Manahan was recognized for his award and presented with an engraved bat at half-time of the BWHS vs. Grove City basketball game on 1/31.
Coach Scott Manahan, Principal Marian Hutson, and Athletic Director Mike Roark.
For more information, click here.
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1995, 2005, and 2009 Field Hockey State Champions Honored
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The Alumni Department recognized members of the 1995, 2005, and 2009 State Championship Field Hockey teams at halftime of the BWHS vs. Grove City boys' basketball game on Saturday, January 31, 2015. State Champions and their families were invited to a reception in Dominican Hall prior to the game.

Alumni Director Scott Manahan, 1995 Field Hockey Coach Katie Brosmer, Principal
Marian Hutson, 1995 and 2005 Coach Janet Baird, Amanda Meyer '07,
Athletic Director Mike Roark, Laura Sullivan '06, and Molly Ryser Purcell '06.

Members of the 2005 Field Hockey State Championship Team: Ali Ristas '06,
Coach Janet Baird, Molly Ryser '06 Purcell, and Amanda Meyer '07 Illenin.
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Craig Fada of OSU National Championship team to be recognized at BWHS/DeSales game
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Craig Fada '12, and DeSales grads Warren Ball and Chris Rock will be recognized during half-time of the BWHS vs. DeSales basketball game at 8 p.m. on Friday, February 20 at Otterbein University. All three are members of the Ohio State National Championship team.
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BWHS Alumni Speak to Students about their Careers |

Business students listened as entrepreneurs Nick King '93 and Mike Kenney '93 spoke
about their careers in commercial real estate.
Mike Kenney '93, Don Kenney Jr. '89, and Nick King '93, also visited with the Innovation and Entrepreneurship class while they were on campus.

Dr. Darryl Willett '83 speaks to students about his experience as a physician/ENT
surgeon while Jason Janoski '82 shares his insight in the field of graphic design.

Assistant prosecutor Joe Gibson '01, speaks to students about the training and career opportunities in the field of law.

Joe Brehm '02 speaks to students about his experience in non-profit organzations.
 Mary Ann Meagher '67 speaks to students about a career in nursing.

Heather Weekley '07, assistant editor of Capital Style magazine, discusses a career in journalism with students. Counselor Jamie Kirby, on the right,did a great job scheduling many interesting career speakers.

Dr. Sarah Zarick '97 discusses her training and career as a dentist.

Jennifer Meagher '96 Lane discusses the opportunities in physical therapy with interested students.
Firefighter Bobby O'Neil '95, shares his exciting experiences with
students.

Executive Recruiter Michael Georgenson '96 answers students' questions.
Counselors Lisa Kliner (L) and Jamie Kirby (R) listen to Jonathan Chapman speak to students interested in pursuing a career in International Business.

Master Sargent Nicole Wright '04, discusses opportunities in the military with students.

Jeff Soiu '68 speaks to students about a career in Parks and Recreation.

Dr. Ana Berrios, mother of Francisco Cortes-Fontcuberta '17 speaks to students about the many opportunities in a career in Counseling.
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Theater Alumni Invited to Cinderella - February 20
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(Artwork by Gina Giacomin '17)
Theater alumni are invited to attend a performance of Cinderella on Friday, February 20.
Reception to be held prior to the musical performance.
RSVP to tkernan@cdeducation.org.
In addition, BWHS will host a character meet and greet tea before our matinee performance, February 15 (2:00 pm). The tea will be held in Dominican Hall from noon-1:30 pm. Attendance at the matinee is not required. Guests can get their photos taken with our Cinderella Cast, get their programs autographed and have a bite to eat/drink. All are welcome!
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Mothers' Club Spring Luncheon and Style Show
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For online registration, click here.
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Looking for Volunteers to help on
February 11th at St. Lawrence Haven
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Theresa McEwan Robenalt '79, Colleen Hull, mother of Morgan '16, Patty Wilson, mother of Lindsey '08, Molly '16, and Macy '18, Jill Olding, Nick Kernan '11, Rachel Kernan '14, and Marri McGouldrick Petrucci '82 prepare meals on a chilly January morning.
We are very thankful to these alumni and friends who have taken time out of their busy schedules to help with this service endeavor.
The Alumni Department continues to provide service at St. Lawrence Haven on the second Wednesday of every month. We volunteer from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. On January 7, we prepared and packaged nearly 300 meals.
St. Lawrence Haven is the St. Vincent de Paul-run sack lunch program. The Haven sits behind Holy Cross Church at the corner of Rich and Main Streets downtown. Approximately 300 to 500 meals are served each day. St. Lawrence Haven really appreciates our monthly visits.
If you are interested in helping on February 11, or at a future time, please email Terri Kernan at tkernan@cdeducation.org. We would love for you to join us!
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Deacon Chris Campbell '77, Andy Grieser '14, Kevin Smith '07, and
Sean Campbell '07 relax between games at the Shay Alumni Basketball tournament.
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BWHS Alumni Association Board Members |
Front Row: Leo Grimes, Msgr. John Cody, David Stein, Carolyn Ritchey Hayzlett.
Back Row: Kathy Bryant, Chris Weisner, Anne Flood Campbell, Mark Flanagan, E.J. Davis, Ron Benjamin, Emily Manahan, Scott Manahan.
(not pictured): Barb Good Fortkamp, Jon Fortkamp, Christy Shaffer Petersen, Carol Judy Stewart, and Heather Weakley.
Officers
President - David Stein '92 Vice President - Leo Grimes '73 Secretary - Steve Devlin '96
Advisory Position - Shawn O'Reilly '88
Chaplain - Rev. Msgr. John Cody '64
Alumni Director - Scott Manahan
Alumni Assistant - Terri Kernan
Board Members
Ron Benjamin '87
Kathy Bryant '80
Anne Flood Campbell '80
E. J. Davis '75
Mark Flanagan '97
Barb Good Fortkamp '89
Jonathan Fortkamp '88
Carolyn Ritchey Hayzlett '92
Emily Manahan '08
Christy Shaffer Petersen '96
Carol Judy Stewart '64
Heather Weekley '07
Chris Weisner '03
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February 5, 2015
Chicago-area BWHS Reunion
February 21, 2015 7 p.m.
Alumni Mixer #2
Byrnes Pub
March 27, 2015 6 p.m.
Msgr. Cody March Madness/Table Tennis
Tournament
BWHS Dominican Hall and
Gymnasium
Sunday, April 26, 2015
Monsignor Grimes' Mens' Night
June 19, 2015
2nd Annual Backyard Shindig
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Planning a Class Reunion in 2015?
Let us know! We would be happy to assist you in any way that we can. Please email Terri Kernan at tkernan@cdeducation.org
or call (614) 268-8671 x326.
If you have any photos from
your reunions, please send to
Terri so that we can share!
CLASS OF 1965
50th Reunion
Friday, 8/21/15
3:00-6:00 p.m.
American Legion
700 Morning St.
Worthington, OH 43085
6:00-8:00 p.m.
BWHS Dominican Hall
9:00 p.m.-?
Spuds on Henderson
Saturday, 8/22/15
6:00 p.m. - ?
Worthington Hills
Country Club
Dinner and Dancing
Contact: Tom Eshelman at
(614) 262-1747 or
eshietwo@wowway.com
http://www.bishopwatterson
65.com/class_index.cfm
CLASS of 1980
35th Reunion
Contact:
Kathy Bryant at
kabsporty@cox.net
or
Anne Flood Campbell at
annecampbell918@gmail.com
CLASS of 1970
45th Reunion
Contact:
Patrick "Cousy" Kane
(614) 332-3187 or facebook
or cousy7@hotmail.com
CLASS of 2005
10th Reunion
Contact:
Corey Shubitowski Barrett
at cshubitowski@gmail.com
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Alumni Association
Meeting
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Our BWHS Alumni Association Board meets once per month to discuss upcoming events and activities. All Alumni are invited to attend. Pizza and refreshments are served. If you would like to join us at an upcoming meeting, please let us know. Email Terri Kernan at tkernan@cdeducation.org.
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Friday, June 19, 2015
Save the date for our second
annual Alumni Backyard
Shindig!
Food, beverages, entertainment,
and the opportunity to visit
with BWHS Alumni.
Gather your classmates and
plan on joining us!
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Have you updated your information with BWHS lately?
Click here to do that today!
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Looking for Alumni Career Speakers
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We are compiling a list of Bishop Watterson alumni who might be willing to speak to BWHS students regarding their careers. If you are interested, please contact the Alumni Department at (614) 268-8671 x329 or tkernan@cdeducation.org.
In addition, Financial Literacy teacher John Roberts is looking for speakers in the following areas:
- real estate
- income tax
- stock investments
- insurance
- financial planning
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Let us know about any alumni weddings or births and we will include them in our next Eagle Review. Email information to
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Please send us any photos
of your BWHS alumni gatherings that you might want to share. Photos can be emailed to
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