O'Dowd in Brief 
News for O'Dowd alumni, parents, and friends

Finding God in All Things
August 2019
ALUM ERSIE JOYNER '87: OAKLAND GUARDIAN FEATURED IN THE GUARDIAN
As leader of Oakland Police Department's Ceasefire program, Joyner and OPD colleagues have significantly reduced gang violence in The Town. In June and July, Joyner was featured in both Oakland Magazine and The Guardian for his effective, inspiring leadership . Read about Ersie's personal history in Oakland and his path to leadership in the Oakland Police Department.
BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY AND WORLD
Did you receive the latest Dragon magazine? This issue focuses on nurturing our common home by teaching and learning about sustainability on and beyond campus. We also introduce our new principal Chris Smart, Ed.D. and share alumni, athletics and other exciting news. Alumni, i f you don't currently receive Dragon, please contact us so we may get your subscription started.
TRANSFORMING LIVES DINNER NOVEMBER 7
 On November 7, O'Dowd's most generous supporters gather for an elegant evening to raise their paddles high in support of tuition assistance and O'Dowd's commitment to an inclusive education. This year, we aim to raise $475,000 in support of tuition assistance. We are delighted to welcome former O'Dowd teacher (1998-2015), TEDx speaker , and MacArthur Fellow Gene Yang as keynote speaker this year and to enjoy a gathering of generous parents, alumni, and friends.
CHRISTOPHER LEBOA '15 EARNS STANFORD AWARD
Christopher, a Stanford University graduate student in Human Biology, was among three individuals honored by Stanford with the 2019 Lloyd W. Dinkelspiel Award for "distinctive and exceptional contributions to undergraduate education or the quality of student life at Stanford." Read more
O'DOWD RECOGNIZED BY PREP2PREP
BEST NORCAL PRIVATE SCHOOL FOR ATHLETICS FOR 2018-2019 YEAR
 In a field of formidable competitors including De La Salle, Sacred Heart Cathedral Prep and others, O'Dowd and Dragon teams were recognized as top among private Northern California schools in athletics by Prep2Prep. Among the Dragon accolades for 2018-19 were Football NCS Div II; Girls Volleyball CIF Div I; Girls Basketball Norcal Div I; Boys Soccer NCS Div III; Softball NCS Div II; and Girls Cross Country NCS Div IV. Go Dragons!
Upcoming Events

October 18 Alumni Beer Garden 21+ Alumni are invited to join us for this annual event to reconnect with one another, celebrate O'Dowd, and enjoy a beer. This year, we'll have a special celebration of Baseball and Softball. Did you know baseball was the first sport offered at O'Dowd? Stay tuned for registration details!

November 3 Admissions Open House Do you know a family looking for a special community like O'Dowd for high school? Admissions season is here and we look forward to sharing with both new and next generation families what makes O'Dowd an amazing place. Learn more and share with friends

November 7 Transforming Lives Dinner The Transforming Lives Dinner is O'Dowd's annual fundraising event dedicated exclusively to supporting tuition assistance. See more details in news above. Learn more

May 16, 2020 Grand Reunion: Party on the Quad Save the date! All alumni are invited to join us for O'Dowd's largest annual alumni reunion. This year, the Class of '69 will receive special celebration, including the Golden Diploma Ceremony, for their 50-Year Reunion. Save the date and stay tuned for more details.
Alumni Notes

Welcome back to O'Dowd! Congrats to alumni whose children (and grandchildren!) are in the freshman Class of 2023 !
Adolph Allen '89 and Tracey C. Ward Allen '93
Rebecca Allswang '89
Maureen Boyle '80
Ryan Brockbank '88 and Cara Brockbank '88
Katherine Burrows '87
Petra Camacho '87
Michele Colgan '89
Erin Conner '89
Tim Corbett '82
Tarik Glenn '93
Damaso Gonzalez '83
Jeshawna Harrell '95
Melissa Harris '91
Megan Herold '91
Julie Holt '60 (grandmother) and Eileen Holt-Groff '85
Sheila Johnson '88
Chris Kuesel '89
Nicole Lewis '03
Peter Monroe '83
Karina Moreno '92
Emily Goldman Quinn '95 and Aaron Quinn '98
Phil Quittman '61 (grandfather)
Michelle Russi '88
Emily Sullivan '87, Paul and Andrea Gould '62 (grandparents)
Lisa Taylor Van Nyhuis '91
Chantal Walsh '88
Kip Wixson and Charlotte Bettencourt Wixson '59 (RIP-grandparents)
Ann Zollicoffer '88


Adrienne Shamszad '02 , is a special blend of folk, soul, blues and Eastern influenced improvisational vocals. Her lyrics are inspired by the mystic Poets of Iran as much as the folk poet-songwriters of the 60s and 70s. In August, she performed Berkeley's Freight and Salvage. Listen on Spotify or Check out her website
"RJ" Gozinsky-Irwin '09 is the founding president of Original Organic Gardener! , a nonprofit that teaches sustainability and organic gardening in Oakland's underserved communities. RJ has enjoyed working with Bishop O'Dowd interns through his program.
Frankie Hammoud '18 continues her strong performance in softball, earning Pac-12 All-Freshman and now garnering a spot on Team USA. Read more
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