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Save the Date - Alumni Happy Hour
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Calling all Bishop Watterson Alumni, Parents, and Friends
Please join us for Happy Hour
Thursday, October 22, 2015
6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Halftime Tavern
1532 Bethel Rd.
Columbus, OH 43235
Gather your friends and join us for free pizza and refreshments provided by the
Alumni Department.
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Legends Golf Classic - a Great Success!
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Bishop Watterson Legends Golf Classic
Our annual Bishop Watterson Legends Golf Classic was a great success. This golf outing was held on a beautiful Sunday, September 20th, at the Golf Club of Dublin. Winners of this year's Golf Classic were Keith Jackson, Jordan Wagner, Scott Moore, and Mike Ezell , guests of corporate sponsor Facility Source. Awards were given for first and second-place teams, longest drive, longest putt, and closest to the pin. Many raffle items were given away as well.
The Legends Golf Classic honors the legacies of two great Bishop Watterson coaches and administrators: Tom Scholl and Ron Shay. Proceeds from this event will be used as support for scholarships.
We are very thankful to our corporate and tee sponsors, donors, and golfers for contributing to the success of this event.
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Congratulations to our 2015 Athletic Hall of Fame members
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Front Row: Alumni Director Scott Manahan, Principal Marian Hutson, John Mahaney, and Dr. Elaine Binkley
Back Row: Al Washington Sr. (father of inductee Al Washington), Dorian Washington (nephew of inductee Al Washington), Simba Hodari, Phil Anglim, and John Motil
2015 Bishop Watterson High School Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees
Phil Anglim '77 Football 1974-76, Wrestling 1974-77
Dr. Elaine Binkley '03 Cross Country 1999-02,Track & Field 2000-03
Simba Hodari '97 Football 1994-96,Baseball 1996-97
John Mahaney Bishop Watterson's #1 Fan,"The Chief" 1980-present
John Motil '68 Football 1965-67,Baseball 1967-68,Basketball 1967-68
Al Washington '02 Football 1998-01,Wrestling 1998,Track & Field 1999-02
Congratulations to our 2015 Athletic Hall of Fame members. These individuals were honored during the weekend of September 4 - 6, 2015. They were introduced at halftime of the BWHS vs. Olentangy football game on Friday, September 4 at Hagley Field. A Mass at Our Lady of Peace and a brunch and Induction ceremony in Dominican Hall took place on Sunday, September 6.
Front row: John Motil, Principal Marian Hutson, Simba Hodari, Jenetta Washington (representing son and inductee Al Washington), Matt McGowan (representing Dr. Elaine Binkley).
Back row: Alumni Director Scott Manahan, Phil Anglim, and Al Washington Sr. (representing son and inductee Al Washington).
Athletic Hall Of Fame Inductees: Dan DeLucia (2014), John Motil (2015), Simba Hodari (2015), and Jack Dennis (2013).
BWHS administrators with AHOF Inductee John Mahaney.
Left to Right: Assistant Principal Bill Weisner, Athletic Director Doug Etgen, Assistant Athletic Director Mike Roark, John Mahaney, and teacher/Head Football Coach Dan Bjelac.
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Alumni Director Scott Manahan welcomes the 2015 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees and their guests to Bishop Watterson.
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AHOF inductee Simba Hodari '97 poses next to his new plaque with Shaun Rice '97 and Brian Povse '97. All were members of the 1997 State Championship baseball team. | |
Deacon Chris Campbell '77 opens the ceremony with a
prayer.
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Principal Marian Hutson welcomes the crowd.
|  Tommy Anglim '18, Erin Anglim '07, Rhonda Anglim, Phil Anglim, and Helen Anglim (in front). Inductees are presented with plaques by Alumni Director Scott Manahan and Principal Marian Hutson. |
Principal Marian Hutson and Simba Hodari at the football game.
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Al Washington Sr. representing Al Washington Jr.
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Dr. Elaine Binkley
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John Mahaney
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Phil Anglim
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Athletic Hall of Fame Nominations Due
December 1
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Do you know of someone who you would like to see in our Athletic Hall of Fame?
We are looking for candidates to consider for our upcoming classes. Please click here to learn more about criteria for nominating someone.
Questions? Contact Scott Manahan @ 268-8671 x239
Nominations must be submitted on the proper form and are due by December 1, 2015.
Click here for nomination form.
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| Join Us For Eagle Auction - October 31, 2015 |
 To register, click here. We are also having a Tuition Raffle! Win free tuition for a year. Only 200 tickets sold for $100 each. Contact Jim Melaragno to purchase your winning ticket today at melaragno_bwaa@yahoo.com. |
| Classes of 1960 and 1961 Reunion |
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Class of 1960
Class of 1961
Class of 1960 and 1961
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| Class of 2005 10th Reunion |
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The Class of 2005 kicked off Labor Day weekend with their 10th class reunion.
Classmates met at the Bishop Watterson vs. Olentangy Orange football game
at Hagley field on Friday, September 4. Following the game, attendees from the class of 2005 gathered at the Varsity Club.
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Jenny Good, Jessica Miller '05 Brienza, Corey Shubitowski '05 Barrett, and Caryl Fresco '05 Kindig.
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Liz Otte '05 Weber, Courtney Bishop '05, and Danny Kurth '05. |
Emma Henterly, Matt Henterly '05, Jay Forker '05, and Marcy Trinidad.
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2005 Classmates from Immaculate Conception.
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Alumni Volunteer at St. Lawrence Haven
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Left to right, Front row: Mike Rea '62, Joe Hill '63, and Eleanor Walker; Back row: Patti Wilson (mother of Lindsey '08, Molly '16, and Macy '18), Theresa McEwan '79 Robenalt, Jill Olding, Rachel Kernan '14, Nancy Ryser (mother of Sarah '00, Maggie '03, and Molly '06), and Colleen Hull (mother of Morgan '16).
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The Alumni Department provides service at St. Lawrence Haven on the second Wednesday of each month. We prepare and package meals for the daily lunch line. We normally volunteer from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
St. Lawrence Haven is the St. Vincent de Paul-run sack lunch program. The Haven sits behind Holy Family Church at the corner of Rich and Main streets downtown. Approximately 300-500 meals are served each day.
The staff at St. Lawrence Haven is very appreciative of the assistance we provide and we are very thankful
for the alumni and friends who have taken time out of their busy schedules to help with this service endeavor.
If you are interested in helping on October 14, or at a future time, please email Terri Kernan at tkernan@cdeducation.org. We would love to have you join us!
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| Alumni Paige Meacham Making Her Mark in Fashion Industry |
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The clothing designs of Paige Meacham '11 have hit the runway with debuts at the New York and Paris Fashion Weeks.
For the Dispatch story, click here.
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| BWHS seminarian attends Mass with Pope |
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Jonathan Smith '09 is a seminarian at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Wynnewood, Pa., where Pope Francis stayed while in Philadelphia. Top left, Left to right--Jonathan's Dad Michael, Jonathan, his brother Michael '18, and his mom Mary Murphy '77 Smith. Top right--Seminarians line up to greet Pope Francis. Bottom: Pope Francis arrives. Jonathan is highlighted. |
Parents in Partnership Program
Monday, October 19
Bishop Watterson will hold its first Parents in Partnership meeting on Monday, October 19 from 7:00-9:10 p.m. Freshman parents are required to attend Parents in Partnership on either October 19 or January 25, but we welcome and encourage all parents to attend these education sessions intended to help you navigate the teen years. Alumni are also welcome to attend.
In recent years this meeting was known as Living Life Well the Watterson Way.
Parents choose two 55-minute sessions to attend from the list below.
I Need Your Help, But Please Don't Rescue Me!
(Dominican Hall)
Laura Lewis, LPCC, Capital University
Adversity is a bit like exercise - we can't get fit if we sit around and do nothing but if we do too much we will break down and get hurt. Since adversity will strike your teen in high school (and likely already has in life), learn about the benefits of "working out struggles" and what parents can do to help teens bounce back from normal frustrations and setbacks.
Relationships and Dating
Pamela Heil, Youth Minister
Help your teen understand the qualities of healthy relationships, learn
how to improve communication in relationships and how to make healthy choices with relationships.
Having Faith Conversations with Teens
Beth Simmonds, BWHS Theology Faculty
Learn the five thresholds of the faith journey and gain practical skill
at engaging your teens and their friends in conversations which will
invite them along the path of faith.
Parents, Peers and Pressures-Deciding Factors!
(Room 321 )
Dr. Rochelle Dunn, LPCC-S, Gahanna Schools
Adolescents want more fun, more independence, more time with friends,
and more control over their daily lives. They do not want arguments with parents, conflicts with peers, social drama, loss of privileges, and adults
telling them what to do. Join us as we discuss how relationships, social media, alcohol/drugs, friend drama, harassment, and other powerful influences affect teen's ability to be socially well and how you can support healthy
decision-making.
Substance Use and Abuse -What Parents Need to Know
Steve Davis, LPCC, Enliven Counseling
Current adolescent substance use contributes to personal distress, poor school performance, short and long term health problems, relationship difficulties, and involvement in anti-social activities. Learn about trends in alcohol use/abuse, the warning signs, and what to do if you become concerned about your teen or his/her friends.
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Spiers Awards Announced
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP
Oliver Schroeder/ St. Agatha
"People can receive partial happiness from selfishness and material things, however they are always searching for more. Service has value to me because it ends this search. To me the love given to others in service brings exponentially more happiness and joy than simple material things."
In his time at Bishop Watterson, Oliver has been of service to his community through a variety of opportunities. He is an active Honors Band instruction assistant and a leader of the BWHS Middle School Summer Band Camp. He is a familiar face at lunch in helping with the Bishop Watterson Recycling program and Waste Free Watterson. In his home parish of St. Agatha he has helped as a technology assistant in the Palm Sunday Play and has for two years participated on the Cranks Creek Mission trip in Kentucky where he helped give out toys, clothes and food during the Christmas season. Finally, Oliver has dedicated a portion of his summer months to helping with the Our Lady of Bethlehem School and Childcare program.
During the school year Oliver is a member of the St. Joseph of Arimathea Society, a member of the Marching Band, Jazz Band and Pit Orchestra, as well as Prayer Club, Rock Climbing Club, and Student Council. He also holds a part time job at Huffman's market.
Claire Jenkins / Immaculate Conception
"I have always wanted to make a difference in the world and have an impact on others, and service has allowed me that opportunity."
Claire has done just that in her home parish of Immaculate Conception and within the Clintonville community. Claire serves as an active altar server, parish nursery volunteer, and is active in the summer vacation bible school program. She has been a familiar face at the Whetstone Public Library as both a summer volunteer and an asset to the Teen advisory board. She has participated as a counselor at the Catholic Youth Summer Camp, the Run the Race Winter Mission Trip, and was a part of the inaugural trip to McArthur, Ohio for the Spring Appalachia trip.
At school, Claire and friends successfully "Filled up the Truck" for Team Fergie to benefit the Our Lady of Guadalupe Center. She is a varsity athlete in both soccer and basketball, president of the sportsmanship committee, a member of the National Honor Society, Senior Leadership Team and Freshman Entourage.
Meghan Connors / St. Timothy
"Living for myself tends to be unfulfilling while living for others has proven to be exciting, rewarding, and enjoyable. That is the value service has brought to my life."
Meghan has had many fortunate opportunities to travel to different sites across the world to help those in times of trial and misfortune. In a total of five mission trips Meghan has brought much needed support to areas that often lack basic human resources, including parts of central Ohio and Cranks Creek, Kentucky. In a trip to Guatemala, Meghan saw firsthand the devastating effects of poverty in developing nations and was a welcomed face as she took part in construction projects and directly helped the people of Panajachel. Meghan is an active altar server and Eucharistic minister at her parish of St. Timothy, an assistant to the Vacation Bible School program, a 4th grade PSR teacher, and a member of the Revolution Youth Group. She has also volunteered at the St. Vincent De Paul Soup Kitchen and Kinder Women's Care Center.
At Watterson Meghan stays busy as a varsity soccer, cross country and track and field athlete. She is a member of Student Council, National Honor Society, Spanish Club, and the BWHS social media team.
Elena Ritchey / St. Mary Delaware
"Service to others and the Church is a direct route to paradise with God because we are actively placing others before ourselves."
In her time at Watterson Elena has invested over 1200 hours into serving others. A vast amount of those hours can be accounted for at St. Agatha Parish where she services as a youth group leader, and St. John Neumann where she serves as a Eucharistic minister, 6th grade PSR teacher and small group leader, altar server, and summer middle school camp counselor. This past summer Elena had the chance to counsel middle school girls at the Catholic Youth Summer Camp program. For the past three years Elena has traveled to Cranks Creek, Kentucky with the St. Agatha Youth Group to participate in the Christmas giveaway to those most in need. She is in the process of applying to volunteer at a local hospital as well.
At Watterson, Elena is an active member of the marching, concert and jazz band. She is a member of the National Honor Society and holds a part time job at Chick fil A.
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Homecoming Hall of Fame: Ginny O'Connor Inducted 
Ginny O'Connor's first year of teaching in Chillicothe in 1971 didn't go all that well, she told students at the Homecoming Assembly. In fact, she decided she didn't like teaching so she quit. But then she got a call from Bishop Watterson Principal Msgr. Grimes who needed a math teacher. He asked her if she would help him out by teaching for a year and since she had learned from her parents at an early age to help where needed, she agreed. Forty-three years later she retired from Bishop Watterson after serving in numerous capacities: Dean of Girls, Assistant Principal, Head Softball Coach, Girls Athletic Director, Assistant Basketball Coach and Head Coach for the girls volleyball program, which she started.
"Because of my different jobs, each day was so different, I never knew what to expect. It might be a teacher who needed a test run off, or a student who needed math help, or a discipline problem. I always felt that my job here was to be of service to others," Ms. O'Connor told the student body.
"When I walked into school and saw "Christ is the reason for this school," I felt at home and I thanked God that I could teach here. I have been so blessed and so are you for being a student here."
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| National Merit and Commended Scholars
Eight Bishop Watterson seniors have been named Commended Scholars by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation based on their scores on the 2014 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). In addition, John Markiewicz (Columbus 43201) was named National Merit Scholar Semifinalist
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John Markiewicz (no parish affiliation) is involved in the BWHS theater program and is a member of the Gold Standard A Cappella Choir. In addition, he is involved with the Open Source Club at The Ohio State University, has volunteered for local organizations and plans to study computer science and engineering in college.
Alex Proca (St. Michael School and Parish) plans to double major in computer science/applied mathematics and biology/neuroscience. She is a member of National Honor Society, the varsity cross country and track and field teams, Student Council, Worship Band, and French Club. She also participates in the BWHS drama program and volunteers at the Worthington Library, Ohio State as a swim meet timer and for Worthington Special Olympics as a swim coach.
Erin O'Brien (Our Lady of Peace School and Parish) plans to major in chemical engineering. She is in her fourth year running cross country and has also played basketball. Erin is also a member of Business Club, Spanish Club and the National Honor Society. She volunteers at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Kinder Women's Care Center and at Our Lady of Peace as an altar server. In addition, Erin took part in a mission trip to Guatemala and El Salvador earlier this year.
Lily Kreber (St. Agatha School and Parish) is a member of the BWHS varsity field hockey and Mock Trial teams as well as the Spanish Club. She is vice president of National Honor Society and a member of the leadership team for St. Agatha's youth group. Lily has participated in the St. Agatha Cranks Creek mission trip as well as the Guatemala/El Salvador mission trip, and works part-time at Chik-fil-A
Samwise Parkinson (no parish affiliation/Calumet Christian School) is co-captain of the boys tennis team and a member of the Chess Club and participated in a mission trip in Appalachia. He has also volunteered his time at the Whetstone Library. Samwise plans to major in biology at The Ohio State University.
Joel Silleck (St. Timothy School and Parish) plays football and rugby at BWHS and is a member of National Honor Society, National Business Honor Society, the Mock Trial team and Business Club. He works at Kroger, volunteers at the Dublin Food Pantry and has participated in a mission trip to Appalachia.
Kira Keaslov (Our Lady of Peace School and Parish) plans to major in pre-med in college. She is a member of Student Council and works at Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams. She has run cross country and played basketball for the Eagles and volunteers at Nationwide Children's Hospital. She also helps coach 5th grade volleyball and basketball at Our Lady of Peace Parish.
Claire DiOrio (St. Timothy School and Parish) is National Honor Society President, a captain of the cross country team, and Italian Club President. She also participates in track and field, is a religious education teacher at St. Timothy and has done Gospel Road and Cranks Creek mission trips. Claire volunteers with Special Olympics and tutors math.
David Szolosi (St. Agatha School and Parish) plans to major in International Studies at The Ohio State University. He is a three-year varsity letter-winner in cross country who is working on his Eagle rank in Boy Scouts. David is also a member of the St. Joseph of Arimathea Pallbearer Society and the Mock Trial Club and he helped start the BWHS Rock Climbing Club. In addition, he has been on the St. Agatha Youth Group leadership team for three years, participated in the St. Agatha Cranks Creek mission trip for four years and has been a camp counselor at the Catholic Youth Summer Camp.
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Claire DiOrio '16 Wins Math Medal
Bishop Watterson senior Claire DiOrio is the recipient of the Class of 2016 Honda-OSU Math Medal. Claire was nominated by her Advanced Placement Calculus AB teacher from junior year, Ginny O'Connor.
The Honda-OSU Partnership, located at the Ohio State University College of Engineering, supports initiatives in education, research and public service. Selection for this medal is based on academic performance in mathematics through the end of the junior year for students in central and western Ohio. Recipients are eligible for scholarships at The Ohio State University College of Engineering.
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Homecoming Court 2015 
Ten seniors were named to the BWHS Homecoming Court at an assembly on October 8. They were nominated by their peers and selected by a faculty committee. The Class of 2016 then elected a Homecoming King, Michael Farmer, and Homecoming Queen, Jillian Fountain.
Front row: Student Council President Dominique Hadad, Isabella Niemeyer, Dylan Egle, Jillian Fountain, Student Council Vice President Claire Kudika; Second row: Claire DiOrio, Claire Jenkins, Michael Farmer, Caroline Sugar
Missing from the photo: Michael Auddino, Adam Gilles, Matthew Kent.
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Pope Francis Visit
Bishop Watterson students prepped for Pope Francis' visit to the United States by learning about his favorite prayer, Mary Undoer of Knots. They wrote prayer requests on fabric strips, tied them in knots and tossed them into the wood/glass cross. Now two weeks after Pope Francis' visit, the knots are still being added to the cross. Our Pope Francis standup was a hit as well.
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| BWHS Alumni Association Board Members |
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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): Corey Shubitowski Barrett, Jon Fortkamp, Christy Shaffer Petersen, Carol Judy Stewart, and Heather Weekley.
Officers
President - Mark Flanagan '97
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
Jonathan Fortkamp '88
Carolyn Ritchey Hayzlett '92
Emily Manahan '08
Christy Shaffer Petersen '96
David Stein '92
Carol Judy Stewart '64
Heather Weekley '07
Chris Weisner '03
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October 22, 2016
Alumni Happy Hour
Halftime Tavern
October 31, 2016
Eagle Auction
December 1, 2016
Athletic Hall of Fame
Nominations due
December 27, 2016
Ron Shay Alumni
Basketball Tournament
March 18, 2016
March Madness
Table Tennis Tournament
April 10, 2016
Men's Night in Honor of
Monsignor Kenneth Grimes
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Planning a Class Reunion in 2015 or 2016?
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 1966
50TH Reunion
September 23 & 24, 2016
Friday, September 23, 2016
Tailgate Party & Tour
Domincan Hall BWHS
5 to 7 pm
Football game at Hagely
7:30 pm
Saturday, September 24, 2016
Mass at Our Lady of Victory
5 pm
Dinner & Dancing
Our Lady of Victory
Social Hall
6:00 pm
Contact:
Jane Albright Black at
janeablank@aol.com
CLASS OF 1976
40th Reunion
August 5, 2016
OSU Golf Club
Contact:
Ann Moses
ccmapm12@sbcglobal.net
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Wednesday, November 11
Brookside Country Club
The Fall Dinner is a wonderful event to meet old and new friends. The evening will be filled with a cocktail hour, dinner, socializing, games, vendors, and more. All past, present and future Watterson ladies are welcome and invited to attend.
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Save the Date!
Sunday, December 27
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Gather your team and plan on joining us for our annual Ron Shay Alumni Basketball tournament. This has become
a holiday tradition for many alumni. For more information
contact event chair
Sunday, December 27, 2015
Registration details coming soon!
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Saturday, March 12, 2016
Villa Milano
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 Men's Nike 1/4-Zip Windbreaker $65 Women's Raincoat
$54
Women's:
Heathered Red 1/4 Zip $52
Black or White 1/4 zip $47
 License Plate Frame $20  Stadium Jersey $32.50
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We are in the process of compiling a list of career speakers for early next year.
If you are interested, please email counselor Jamie Kirby at
jkirby@cdeducation.org.
Speakers will be presenting to
the students during the last two weeks of January 2016.
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The latest edition of the Eagle Review magazine has just been published. It is available by clicking here.
In an effort to be fiscally and environmentally responsible, we now mail only to those who have remained actively involved with the school through philanthropy or involvement in school activities.
If you would like to make a gift to Bishop Watterson, click here.
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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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Have you updated your information with BWHS lately?
Click here to do that today!
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of your BWHS alumni gatherings that you might want to share. Photos can be emailed to
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