News for O'Dowd alumni, parents, and friends
Finding God in All Things
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CUMMINS CENTER OPENS
Last month we celebrated the grand opening of the Bishop John S. Cummins Center. This 38,000 square-foot space includes an NCAA-regulated court, a state-of-the-art athletic performance center, a music studio, a black box theater, and two multimedia classrooms. Built within 16 months, through the generous support of over 1,000 donors, the Cummins Center is a celebration of our community! Read more!
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MASS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
We celebrated our first mass in the Cummins Center this month - our new space for sacred worship and community. The liturgy focused on the individual talents we each bring to our Dragon community. “Just like the stained glass behind us, you are each a window sharing your unique perspective of life,” shared teacher Molleen Dupree-Dominguez during the Gospel reflection. “Continue to shine and share your light with others.”
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ALUM NAMED TOP RUNNER
Tierra Robinson ’18 became the fourth fastest 400M runner for Texas A&M University, with a personal best of 50.89 seconds, placing her within the top ten performers in TAMU’s history. Tierra and her 4x400 relay team also won the women's sprint medley relay at 3:38.93, breaking the previous Texas A&M's record. At the end of the track season, Tierra and her 4x400 relay team were named Second Team All-SEC.
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FACULTY EXCELLENCE: SCIENCE AT O’DOWD
O’Dowd’s science program is known for its academic rigor, state-of-the-art facilities, and in-the-field research trips. Tim Newman, chair of O’Dowd’s Science Department, has been teaching at O’Dowd for over 20 years and has gained deep expertise in Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), building a three-dimensional learning environment for students. Read more!
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REGISTER FOR TRANSFORMING LIVES DINNER
Join us on November 3 for our 10th annual Transforming Lives Dinner. This event supports tuition assistance, which provides a financial bridge for close to 30% of our students. “The Transforming Lives Dinner is a celebration of what we can do as a community for current and future Dragons,” exudes parent, board member, and co-chair Maisha Wilson. “When we ensure that any Dragon can fully embrace all O’Dowd has to offer, we guarantee a better experience for all Dragons.” Register now for this can’t-miss event!
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RETURN OF THE ALMA MATER
Our Alma Mater is a thread that connects generations of Dragons to one another - signifying the bond of our community, and the pride of living out O’Dowd’s mission. At our reunion last spring, the classes of 1970, 1971, and 1972 spontaneously burst into our Alma Mater, their voices ringing across the quad. “Singing the Alma Mater brings me back to the wonderful time I had at O’Dowd,” says Sharon Correia ’83. Listen to our choir and sing along: “Hail to thee, O’Dowd!”
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FIRST GAME ON THE STEVE PHELPS MEMORIAL COURT
Our girls volleyball team was the first to host their season opening home game in the Knauss Family Gymnasium in the Cummins Center. The court is named to honor the memory of Steve Phelps, former O’Dowd President and the original visionary behind the Cummins Center. The afternoon included a ceremonial ribbon cutting, followed by some impressive volleyball. Goooooooo, Dragons!
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NEW ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM
Our new Principal Doug Evans, VP for Catholic Mission Father Leo Edgerly, and Associate Principals Ethel Burton, Roberta Havens, and Brian Judd, have joined President J.D. Childs on the sidelines for Friday Night Football. “It’s been a joy to see all the activity on campus as learning takes off,” says Evans. “This admin team brings a lot of unique experience and talent and we’re excited for everything this year will bring.”
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2022 O’DOWD FAMILY DAYS
Last Saturday, our Asian-American and Pacific Islander families gathered for an afternoon of community, celebration, music, and food. “So many cultures shape O’Dowd,” says Patrice Wakeley ’01, Director of Equity and Belonging. “Family days are a great way to foster those special connections.” Latino Family Day will be held this Saturday, 1:00 - 3:00pm and Black Family Day will be held on Saturday, September 24, 1:00 - 3:00pm.
We know that over 20% of our students identify as multi-racial, and we encourage participation in as many Family Days as you like. RSVP and see you on the quad!
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ALEX WOODWARD ’98 was recently promoted to Vice Principal at The Phillips Academy in Alameda. He has been teaching at the Phillips Academy for the last 18 years before becoming Vice Principal.
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JUSTINE LAZARO ’03 manages Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility for the Learning Center of the U.S. Government Accountability Office.
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KELSEY DOLBY ’13 released a collection of poems and reflections, The Deity of Self, exploring self-love and self-worth as an ever-evolving rite of passage.
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September
17 Latino Family Day 1:00-3:00pm RSVP
24 Black Family Day 1:00-3:00pm RSVP
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Join us on November 3, 2022 at 6:00pm for a reception and sit down dinner at our 10th annual Transforming Lives Dinner. This inspiring and heartwarming evening is an opportunity to come together and ‘raise our paddles’ in support of O’Dowd’s tuition assistance program, which supports nearly 30% of the students. We are excited to welcome John Valva ’84 as our keynote speaker. John is the executive lead for Oregon State University’s alumni engagement programs. He will be joined by two student speakers sharing their O’Dowd journeys. Register now for this incredible event!
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