Bishop Watterson Red & Gold

Red & Gold is a monthly email for Bishop Watterson's feeder parish families.

You are receiving this email because you have children in a school

in the Bishop Watterson area as defined by the Diocese of Columbus.

The Red & Gold will keep you up-to-date on what is happening at

YOUR Catholic high school.

Welcome to the Bishop Watterson family!

The Class of 2018 earned more than $33 million in college merit scholarships. In addition, the class accumulated more than 20,000 hours of service to the community outside of the required Sophomore Service Project. We are proud of their hard work and efforts to serve others!

Class of 2018 Valedictorians

Twenty-two seniors have earned the distinction of valedictorian for the Class of 2018, achieving a grade point average of 4.0 or greater and having taken a minimum of 12 accelerated, honor or Advanced Placement courses over the four years.

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Class of 2018 Service Charity Cord Recipients

The Service Charity Cord, worn at Baccalaureate and Graduation, celebrates students who have completed 250+ hours of community service above the Sophomore Service requirement during their time at Bishop Watterson. The Service Charity cords, first awarded in 2017, are light blue and white in honor of St. Teresa of Calcutta who was canonized during the 2016-17 school year.

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National Business Honor Society Induction

Our National Business Honor Society chapter inducted 19 new members for 2018.

The Bishop Watterson NBHS Chapter, created in 2013, was the first in central Ohio and just the second in the state.

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Traffic Changes for Summer 2018

The City of Columbus will be doing paving work on Foster Street this summer which will impact traffic for our various camps and Summer Physical Education. See the map below for our recommendation on drop off and pick up.

Backfield Renovation Project

We are at $2.3 million in pledges toward a $3 million goal to renovate our back field. Anyone in the community is welcome to participate in this project; no gift is too small.

To get involved contact Ryan Steinbauer at (614) 545-2140 or rysteinb@cdeducation.org.

For more information on this project,

click here.

To give now, click here.

Junior Competes at PenOhio States

BWHS Junior Kenzie Gelo qualified for the PenOhio State Competition this month at the College of Wooster. Congratulations!

Parent Media Alert

A second season of the popular 2017 Netflix Series, 13 Re asons Why , is now out. The plot of the original series revolved around a teen suicide. While the details of season 2 have not been released, our counselors recommend parents viewing the series to decide if it is appropriate for your child. Also, keep in mind that binge watching, especially for teens, can result in emotional overload.

Dr. John Ackerman of Nationwide Children's Hospital's Center for Suicide Prevention and Research was a resource in this SELF article about the release of the second season of 13 Reasons Why.

Click here for an article written by Dr. Ackerman about the original series. The article contains potential reasons why parents should be concerned about the 13 Reasons Why and how to talk to your children regarding suicide. If you have concerns about your student, please use the suicide hotline at (614) 221-5445, reach out to your family doctor, or contact one of our mental health counselors on staff at Bishop Watterson.

Powder Puff for Charity

BWHS Business Club held its annual Powder Puff Football Game this month on our back field. Senior and junior girls formed teams and faced off for a good cause: the Christine Wilson '01 Burn Unit at Nationwide Children's Hospital.

Art Project Gains Attention of Magazine

A project from our Art Department has caught the attention of SchoolArts Magazine. Helping Hands, a class project by art teacher Julie Bibb, will be included in an issue later this year. The Helping Hands project was created to foster greater awareness of the issues of people in need, with students creating a powerful visual statement in an effort to make a difference in the world.

Alumna Wins Catholic Leadership Award

Congratulations to Dominique Garrett '14 on receiving the Cheryl McGinnis Award for Catholic Leadership at her recent graduation from Ohio Wesleyan University! Dominique was a field competitor on the OWU track & field team.

"I feel that Watterson really gave me the tools to not only lead on the athletic field but also in the community," she said. "It was because of my Catholic education that I gained the tools to grow in my faith and I wanted to thank Bishop Watterson."

Athletics News

Click here for Bishop Watterson sports schedules and information.

Annual Sports Pass

The Bishop Watterson High School annual athletic sports pass will save you and your family money and time. This annual pass is valid for the 2018 - 2019 seasons at all home games of any sport, except Central District and OHSAA tournaments.

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Golf Team Outing

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Columbus, OH 43214

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