October 16, 2020
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Upcoming Events
Due to the pandemic, all of our in-person gatherings have been cancelled or postponed.

We will be hosting a Virtual Performing Arts Hall of Fame on November 7, 2020 at 4:30 p.m.
All class reunions scheduled for this year
have been postponed
Due to the current situation with the pandemic, all reunions that were scheduled for this year have been postponed.

Committee chairs, please let us know when you have new information to share.

Please email Terri Kernan at tkernan@cdeducation.org.
We will share details in our Eagle Extra and on our website.
We can also furnish you with contact information that we have on file.

Stay safe everyone!
Legends Golf Classic:
A Record-Breaking Success
Our Legends Golf outing on September 14 at Kinsale Golf and Fitness Club was a tremendous success! This year's event raised over $238,000 for tuition assistance.

The beautiful fall weather was the perfect backdrop for an amazing day, and we are very grateful to our generous sponsors, donors, and golfers who made this event possible.

This year's sold-out event featured a Bloody Mary registration, swag bag, tournament play, lunch, a live band for post-round entertainment, hors d'oeuvres, and beverages. Golfers had access to live and silent auctions, a gift card tree, and the opportunity to win a car.

Please SAVE THE DATE for next year's Legends Golf Classic - September 13, 2021 at Kinsale Golf and Fitness Club.
2020 Athletic Hall of Fame
BWHS will induct its seventh class into the
Bishop Watterson Athletic Hall of Fame.
Due to the pandemic,
our 2020 Athletic Hall of Fame weekend was postponed.

The Bishop Watterson Athletic Hall of Fame consists of individuals who distinguished themselves either on the field of play or through
their dedication to the athletic program. 
These seven inductees will join the 54 individuals inducted into Bishop Watterson’s Athletic Hall of Fame over the last seven years.

Congratulations to our inductees!

Chuck Egelhoff '61
Basketball Official Timekeeper, Boys and Girls 1980 to present
Baseball 1958-61
Basketball 1959-60
Football 1960

Jeff Hill '73
Football 1970-72

Jason Janoski '82
Baseball 1980-82
Basketball 1982
Football 1980-81

Vince Lombardo
Head Boys' Basketball Coach 1993-present

Devon May '03
Football 2000-02

Adrienne Ristas McAninch '93
Softball 1990-93
Volleyball 1991-92
Basketball 1992

John Pucin '84
Tennis 1982-84
Golf 1982-83
Alumni in the News
Matthew Phelan '06
After studying at the Culinary Institute of America and working at restaurants in New York City and the Columbus area, Matthew Phelan's dream is coming true. He has opened Novella Osteria, a new rustic Italian restaurant in Powell.

To read the article in ThisWeek, click here.
10th Anniversary of Football State Champions
Although we are unable to celebrate due to the pandemic, we would like to recognize the 10th anniversary of our 2010 State Football Championship Team and the 55th Anniversary of our 1965 State Baseball Championship Team. Congratulations athletes!
55th Anniversary of
Baseball State Champs
Eagle Mentoring Network
We are currently looking for mentees to participate in our Eagle Mentoring Network. We have a list of professionals representing a wide variety of careers who are ready and willing to help BWHS grads get started in their careers. Our mentors can help with networking, etiquette coaching, interview coaching, and resume/cover letter review as well as offering suggestions and encouragement.

Our current list of mentors includes, but is not limited to, the following professions: Attorney, Lobbyist, HR Manager, Registered Nurse, Physician Assistant, School Principal, Journalist, CPA, Athletic Trainer, Financial Advisor, Wealth Management, IT Security, Corporate Retail, Spa Owner/Hair Stylist, Physician (Ob/Gyn), Opthamologist, Financial Advisor, Advertising Media Planner/Buyer, School Counselor, Insurance Agent, Chaplain, Food Scientist, Architect, Firefighter/Paramedic, Software Developer, Pharmacist, Commercial Real Estate Agent, Marketing Director, Teacher, and Construction/Project Manager.

If you would like to become a mentor or mentee, click on the button below..
In Service to Others
Prior to the pandemic, our Alumni Department provided service at St. Lawrence Haven, the sack lunch program run by St. Vincent dePaul, once a month. In lieu of our volunteers going to St. Lawrence Haven during this pandemic, they have been providing sandwiches, fruit, drinks, and treats for the patrons of St. Lawrence Haven twice per month. The need continues to be great and we are grateful for the support our Bishop Watterson community has been able to offer.
If you would like to participate next time, please email Terri Kernan at tkernan@cdeducation.org.
Transcript Requests
To request a Bishop Watterson transcript, please go to our website, click on Alumni, and then the Transcript Request tab. Or click on the button below.
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Eternal Rest Grant Unto Them

The following alumni and staff members passed away recently.
Please keep them and their families in your prayers.

Amy Deegan '80 Roslovic - May 21, 2020

Patricia Plagenz - July 26, 2020
Former teacher

Joe Fridenmaker '85 - July 30, 2020

Ned Goodburn '73 - August 27, 2020

Dwight Samuel Hoskins - October 12, 2020
Former Teacher, Dean of Boys, Baseball and Golf Coach
Circa 1991
Left to right: Mike Golden, Dwight Hoskins, Dan Bjelac, Mike Huff, and Mike Crisp
Alumni Association Board Members

President - Mark Flanagan '97
Vice President - Leo Grimes '73
Secretary - Steve Devlin '96
Advisory Position - Shawn O'Reilly '88
Chaplain - Reverend Msgr. John Cody '64
 
Alumni Director - Scott Manahan, smanahan@cdeducation.org 
Alumni Assistant - Terri Kernan, tkernan@cdeducation.org 
 
Board Members
Corey Shubitowski '05 Barrett 
Sean Campbell '07
Greg Cunningham '08
E. J. Davis '75
Jonathan Fortkamp '88
Joe Hill '63
Chris Hilty '68
Mike Hilty '68
Brad Kernan '06
Emily Manahan '08
Mike Rea '62
Stephanie Stradley '93
David Stein '92
Carol Judy Stewart '64
Erin Boeckman Theado '08
Heather Weekley '07 Lofy 
2019 Alumni Association Photo
First row: Erin Boeckman Theado '08, Greg Cunningham '08, Mark Flanagan '97, Leo Grimes '73, and Stephanie Stradley '93.
Second row: Principal Deacon Chris Campbell '77, Sarah Antry Wickham '99,
Mike Rea '62, Chris Hilty '68, Steve Devlin '96, Scott Manahan (Director of Alumni and Major Gifts), and Brad Kernan '06.
School News
Senior Wins Right Stuff Award at
Advanced Space Academy
In late August, Senior Christina Rose flew to Huntsville, Alabama to attend the Advanced Space Academy. The week-long program explores college and career preparation through an immersive experience in science, technology, engineering and math.
Life at BWHS, Fall 2020 Edition
It has been an interesting start to the school year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Our administration worked diligently over the summer to develop plans for opening and everyone has learned to adapt to the many changes in place. Wifi in the building was upgraded and cameras were installed in classrooms with headpiece microphones purchased for teachers. The school year started with a full week of in-service meetings and training for teachers so that everyone could learn the various technical programs. Prior to school starting we provided the option for families to sign up for remote-only learning on a quarterly basis. Students on that plan attend class at home on their laptops from 7:45-2:57 each day.

We opened to the students on August 30 in a hybrid format, with half of the students learning on campus while the other half tuned into class on their BWHS-issued laptops each period.

On September 28 we shifted to all (non-remote) students on campus every day with staff from all departments pitching in to supervise auxiliary learning areas. With all students in attendance, a classroom may not have seating capacity for the entire class due to social distancing requirements, so teachers rotate overflow students to an auxiliary area to attend class remotely, as needed.

Enjoy the following glimpses into life at Bishop Watterson, 2020 style. We have denoted alumni on staff in some photos.
Staffers Beth Benadum '84 Gaines and Russ Catalfamo.
English Department Chair Carl Bucher '76
Social Studies Department Chair Lance Clarke '72
Science teachers Mike Enright '99 and Joe Parise
English teacher Kelly Lombardo '03 Matthews
Social studies teacher and Service Director Karissa Boeckman '06 Bowman
Science teacher Kerri Vaughan '87Ritchey
Social studies teachers Alex Golonka '12 and Dan Bjelac
Director of Admissions Mary Kate Campbell '10
Social Studies teacher Mike Zeller and math teacher Bethany Korn '01
Corey Shubitowski '05 Barrett
Social Studies teacher John Wallace '08
Science Department Chair Erin Theado '93 Gruver
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