December 2020
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Fall Food Drive Supports St. Stephen's Community Center

Student Council, with the support of Campus Ministry, sponsored a food drive for St. Stephen’s Community House (SSCH) which was an enormous success thanks to our Bishop Watterson families. We sent five vehicles with food stuffed in every corner and we are grateful to the BWHS Mothers' Club volunteers who drove the collection to SSCH.
“Our hearts are so full of thanks!" SSCH commented on our food drive photos on Instagram. "This will certainly help us feed the 3,000 families we are expecting for our Christmas Cares, Unions Share Program. Thank you!” 
Leaves of Gratitude

Students expressed gratitude for what is important to them on paper leaves that we hung around the school prior to Thanksgiving. The BWHS staff is grateful for the gift of our students and the resilience and flexibility they are demonstrating during this unprecedented school year!
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!
Alumna Awarded OSU President's Prize
Alumna Dominique Hadad ’16, who is graduating from Ohio State with a degree in industrial and systems engineering, has been awarded OSU’s President’s Prize, the highest university recognition bestowed on exceptional students who are committed to social change. She will receive a $50,000 living stipend and up to $50,000 to start Green Scope Consulting, a business which will use predictive analytics to help prevent unnecessary waste, leverage community resources to rescue waste and implement innovative strategies to compost.
"The leadership experience I gained as student body president at Bishop Watterson taught me how to have a say in my community and how to create change that’s better for our planet,” Dominique said.
Alumnus Tabbed as Head Writer for New PBS Kids Show
Jorge Aguirre ’87 has been named Head Writer for a new PBS KIDS show, Alma’s Way, which will premier in fall 2021. He is the creator of the Disney Junior show Goldie & Bear and has written for other children’s shows, including Dora the Explorer and Go Diego Go!
Jorge has also written The Chronicles of Claudette book series which includes Giants Beware!, Dragons Beware! and Monsters Beware!
Campus Ministry Cues

Advent Resources
An Advent retreat featuring seven speakers, 15 videos and 15 reflective study guides from Pray More Novenas. Click here.

Franciscan University offers a variety of Advent Resources. Click here.

Hallow Prayer App is offering a 30 day free trial. Click here.

An Advent Pilgrimage is being offered by Jason Evert. Sign up here.

Chris Stefanick and Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa are offering daily Advent videos and reflections. Click here.

Enjoy this video of O Come, O Come Emmanuel by For King and Country.
Five Sign to Play College Sports

Five Bishop Watterson seniors signed to play Division I college sports in November.
Sophie Mangold, volleyball, University of Nevada Reno, St. Brigid
Margo Lawson, volleyball, Miami University, St. Brigid
Danielle Grim, basketball, Long Island University, St. Agatha
Olyvia Kennedy, volleyball, George Mason University, St. Agatha
Sydney Taylor, volleyball, The Ohio State University, St. Agatha
Field Hockey Team Wins State Championship!
The Bishop Watterson field hockey team won the state championship with a 3-0 shutout of Hudson in November. To get to the final, the Eagles defeated Columbus Academy 1-0 in an exciting state semifinal matchup that went to two overtimes. They finished the season 18-3 and became the fourth team to win a field hockey state title for Bishop Watterson (1995, 2005, 2009, 2020). It is the third state championship for head coach Janet Baird (2005, 2009, 2020). Congratulations Eagles!
Girls Volleyball State Semifinalist
The girls volleyball team also had an amazing season which ended in the state semifinals. The Eagles played tough against Parma Padua, ranked number one in the U.S. by MaxPreps.com, falling to Parma 25-17, 15-25, 25-21, 25-23 in the semifinal.
Taylor Named All-American
Congratulations to senior Sydney Taylor, who has been named to the 2020 American Volleyball Coaches Association Under Armour Girls High School All-American Team, first team!
Taylor was a member of the 2019 USA Youth National Volleyball Team that won the U18 FIVB World Championship, the first-ever gold medal for the USA in an age-group world championship.
Girls Soccer Team Finishes as Regional Runner-Up
Our girls soccer team finished the season as Division I regional runner-up, losing to Olentangy 1-0 in the regional final. Bishop Brennan was on hand to cheer the girls on to a 2-1 regional semifinal win over Pickerington North. Congratulations on a great season, Eagles!
Dates and Deadlines for the Class of 2025

January 31, 2021
  • Online student registration forms and a $100.00 non-refundable registration fee due.
February 6 or 20, 2021
  • Entrance Exam, 9:00 – 11:20 a.m.
  • Student Registration form and registration fee must be received prior to taking the Entrance Exam.
March 15, 2021
  • Diocesan Tuition Assistance online application due.
  • BWHS Scholarship Application deadline.
June 9 or June 21
  • Summer P.E. participants must have a completed Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) physical form on file by the first day of Summer P.E. The form can be found on the Admissions and Athletics menus.
July 31, 2021
  • Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) physical form must be completed for all freshmen, found on the Admissions and Athletics menus.
Prayers and Resources

We have a web page with prayers and resources during the COVID-19 crisis that you are welcome to access. The page includes patron saints that we can pray to for intercession and help.