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February 2021

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Four Students Recognized with Msgr. Spiers Service Awards

Four students have been honored with the Monsignor Spiers Service Award for the 2020-21 school year, announced as a highlight of Catholic Schools Week. Congratulations to Kate Drab, Madalyn Moore, Krishna Patel and Leo Pavell!

Read more here.

Dispatch Features BWHS Students

Bishop Watterson students and our service program were recently featured on the front page of the Columbus Dispatch.

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Four Seniors Sign to Play College Sports

Four Bishop Watterson seniors signed to play Division I or II college sports on February 3.

Annie McGraw, soccer, University of Tennessee at Martin, St. Agatha School and Parish

Marshall Musuraca, soccer, Ashland University, Clintonville Academy

Rachel Reuter, softball, Ashland University, St. Agatha School and Parish

Will Garey, cross country/track and field, Xavier University, St. Mary (Delaware) School and Parish

Student Writing Recognized by National Awards Program

Congratulations to junior Lucy Loudon for earning Honorable Mention in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, presented by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers! Lucy entered a story called Over and Out in the Flash Fiction category, coached by BWHS English teacher Jared Tedrick who is also the BWHS Creative Writing Club moderator. For the 2021 awards, students from across the United States entered nearly 320,000 original works in 28 different categories, 11 of which were writing.

Evening of Reflection Still Available

Bishop Brennan graciously spent an hour with us for Evening of Reflection, discussing how Catholic schools and parents are partners in fostering the faith life of children and answering questions from parents.

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Campus Ministry Cues

Resources for Lent

Still deciding what to sacrifice for Lent, Fr. Mike Schmitz offers some insight in this short video. Click here.

Our Sunday Visitor offers a nine-step plan to deepen your prayer life during Lent. Click here.

On the Ave Spotlight podcast this week, Bishop William Wack talks about the true purpose of fasting, almsgiving and prayer during Lent. Click here.

Parenting in the Pandemic

Our world was turned upside down when the COVID-19 pandemic hit – and we still had to balance work, family and day-to-day activities. On Our Sleeves, Nationwide Children's Hospital movement for children's mental health, recently shared Parenting in the Pandemic with Dr. Parker, with answers to your questions about parenting and supporting children’s mental health during this time – from school stress, to anxiety, managing relationships, and more. Click here.

Social Media/Technology Tips

While not a new concept, a new study finds devices at bedtime are cutting into teens’ much-needed sleep time and directly impacting mental health. Click to read Does your teen have a digital curfew?

Spring Musical Cast & Crew

Pippen, March 19, 20, 21, 26, 27

Listed is feeder school followed by parish, if different.

CAST

LEADING PLAYER: Arden Noblitt, St. Andrew

PIPPIN: Sam Koehler, St. Timothy

CHARLES: Angelo O’Dorisio, St. Timothy

LEWIS: Jack Stevens, St. Andrew

FASTRADA: Helen Ciesinski, St. Andrew

BERTHE: Sarah Festi, Olentangy Liberty MS, St. Peter

CATHERINE: Natalie Cottrell, St. Mary Delaware

THEO: Christian Divierte, Our Lady of Peace

Leading Player Understudy: Brooke Davenport, St. Andrew

Fastrada Understudy: Olive O’Dorisio, St. Timothy

Berthe Understudy: Molly Rafferty, St. Brigid

Catherine Understudy: Sadie Sheridan, St. Agatha

Male Understudy: John Agan, St. Brigid

ENSEMBLE

John Agan, St. Brigid

Mary Gilsenan, St. Mary Delaware

Grace Orians, St. Brendan

Kathryn Bacon, Immaculate Conception

Colleen Greve, St. Michael

Brigid Porter, St. Andrew

Laura Bender, St. Michael, St. Joan of Arc

Claire Hohlefelder, St. Brigid

Angelina Powell, St. Timothy

Julia Bently, Olentangy Hyatts MS, St. Joan of Arc

Ava Iceman, Our Lady of Peace

Molly Rafferty, St. Brigid

Julien Brandon, St. Andrew

Laura Jauregui, St. Timothy

Ella Riedlinger, St. Timothy

Mackenzie Casper, St. Brendan

Logan Knapp, St. Timothy

Sadie Sheridan, St. Agatha

Emily Davidson, St. Timothy

Bridget Lombardo, St. Agatha

Jenna Slyman, Immaculate Conception

Kate Drab, St. Brigid

Shannen McConnell, St. Timothy

Emily Vais, St. Michael, St. Joan of Arc

Audrey Eilerman, St. Brigid

Helena Musielewicz, Immaculate Conception

Veronica Worley, St. Brigid

ACROBATS

Nate Arehart, St. Brendan

Nora Brady, St. Brigid, St. Joan of Arc

Katelyn Combs, St. Paul, St. John Neumann

Emily Davidson, St. Timothy

Audrey Eilerman, St. Brigid

Olive O’Dorisio, St. Timothy

Maggie Ratliff, St. Timothy

DANCERS

Tala Hachwa, Village Academy, St. Brigid

Gaeten O’Brien, Our Lady of Peace, St. Francis of Assisi

Jamie Lee Bishop, Columbus Preparatory School for Girls, St. John the Baptist

Tatum Tucker, Immaculate Conception

Reese Tucker, Immaculate Conception

Ava Williams, St. Timothy

Brooke Davenport, St. Andrew

CREW

Student Director: Delilah Britain, St. Brendan

Stage Manager: Mateo Pitones, St. Michael

HAIR & MAKEUP

Abbie Swint, Our Lady of Peace

PAINT

Parin Sensenbrenner, Our Lady of Peace

Lily Rekow, St. Agatha

Libby Kozak, Our Lady of Peace

PROPS

Fionnuala Criswell-Carder, Trinity, St. Christopher

Liam Ott, St. Andrew

Jack Summanen, Immaculate Conception

SOUND

Emiley Gottwald, Dempsey MS

Matthew Drab, St. Brigid

LIGHTS

Liam Ott, St. Andrew

Mateo Pitones, St. Michael

COSTUMES

Thea Obergefell, Our Lady of Peace

Maeve Noblitt, St. Paul

Emmy Gregory, St. Michael

Carol Rekow, St. Agatha

PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS

Jake Bramlish, St. Brigid

Ava Fultz, St. Brendan

PLAYBILL & LOGO

Libby Kozak, Our Lady of Peace

Our fall open house, normally held in November, went virtual this year out of an abundance of caution for our students, staff and potential visitors. We invite you to visit the Virtual Open House page of our website to learn more about our programs and how Bishop Watterson builds a faith-filled community in which students are taught to strive for excellence.

Available 24/7 at bishopwatterson.com!

Dates and Deadlines for the Class of 2025

February 20, 2021

Entrance Exam, 9:00 – 11:20 a.m. Click here to register for exam
Student Registration form and registration fee must be received prior to taking the Entrance Exam.

March 15, 2021

Diocesan Tuition Assistance online application due. Click here.
BWHS Scholarship Application deadline. Click here.

June 9 or June 21

Summer Physical Education participants must have a completed Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) physical form on file by the first day of Summer P.E. The 2021-22 form, when it becomes available, will be found on the Admissions and Athletics menus at bishopwatterson.com.
Summer PE dates for 2021 are June 9-18 and June 21-30

July 31, 2021

Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) physical form must be completed for all freshmen, found on the Admissions and Athletics menus at bishopwatterson.com.

2021 Catholic Men's Conference

The annual Catholic Men’s Conference is among the largest gatherings of its type in the nation for men of faith. This year instead of gathering in one place, various parishes throughout the Diocese of Columbus will host smaller groups to view the 2021 conference video on Saturday, February 27. Men can also choose to attend the conference by watching from home. For more information and to register, click on the button below.

Catholic Men's Conference