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Merry Christmas!
We wish all of the families in Bishop Watterson family of parishes a prayerful Advent and a very Merry Christmas! Our faculty and staff feel blessed to be a part of such a strong and faith-filled community and we look forward to seeing you in 2023!
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Taking Flight to the Feeders
Our Eagle has been visiting the Bishop Watterson feeder schools. If you haven't seen him yet, just keep an eye out; you never know when he's going to show up!
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Eagle Store
Clearance Sale: Come and enjoy 25% off clearance items from last year's inventory. Select Yeti 20-ounce tumblers are $25.00 ($10 off regular price). Nike drawstring gym bags are $15 ($10 off regular price).
New Items!: Sweatshirts (including youth sizes), t-shirts, caps, jackets, pajama pants and fun gift ideas!
Hours:
Thursday, December 15: 12:30-1:45 p.m.
Friday, December 16: 12:30-1:45 p.m.
Monday, December 19: 12:30-1:45 p.m.
Tuesday, December 20: 12:30-1:45 p.m.
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Food Drive for St. Francis Center
Once again our students and staff came through for those in need, donating nearly 5,000 non-perishable food items for the St. Francis Center in McArthur, Ohio.
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Toy Drive for St. Lawrence Haven
Our Season of Giving brought in $4,800 for toys for the St. Lawrence Haven toy drive, which helps to make Christmas morning memorable for more than 500 children from ages 0-17! St. Lawrence Haven families are able to shop at St. Lawrence Haven for Christmas presents for their children at a heavily discounted price.
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Maria's Message Assembly
“You are loved. Your life matters.”
Dom Tiberi of 10TV shared the story of losing his daughter Maria in an automobile accident with our students. Mr. Tiberi encouraged students to be leaders in helping to eliminate the scourge of distracted driving, telling them, “You are loved. Your life matters.”
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10TV: Sophomore Delivers Thanksgiving Meals
10TV followed one of our sophomores as he delivered meals on Thanksgiving. Watch the 10TV story here! |
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Watterson 101
- Did you know Bishop Watterson offers 140 courses? We want our students to excel and find their strengths and interests en route to their future careers. We do that by offering courses – from the arts through world languages – that meet their needs and abilities as well as their interests!
- The Bishop Watterson Class of 2022, with 234 members, was offered $36 million in college merit scholarships. This is merit only and does not include financial aid. Students in the class were accepted at 194 colleges and universities. We hear from colleges that our students are well prepared for the rigors of college work!
- Bishop Watterson has been the destination for more than 75 college admissions officers this fall! Schools who have sent representatives include: The Ohio State University, Catholic University of America, Duquesne University, University of Notre Dame, U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, University of Chicago, Loyola University of Chicago, Villanova University, University of Arizona, University of Georgia, University of Kentucky, Xavier University, University of Dayton, University of Cincinnati, Miami University, University of Michigan, Syracuse University and Ohio University, among others.
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Marching Band
Our marching band earned a Superior rating and the drumline was named Grand Champion at the Thomas Worthington Marching Band Competition, qualifying for the Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) State Marching Band Finals.
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Field Hockey
The field hockey team made it to the state final for the third year in a row, finishing the season as the state runner-up, losing to Thomas Worthington 3-2 in overtime in the state championship game. The Eagles were state champions in 2020 and 2021, as well as 2009, 2005, and 1995.
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Girls Volleyball
CCL Champions
The girls volleyball team finished the season at the state final four, losing to eventual state champion Ursuline 25-16, 25-15, 25-23 in the semifinals. The Eagles won the regional championship with a 25-14, 24-26, 25-19, 26-24 win over Olentangy Liberty.
Football
CCL Champions
The Eagles defeated Jackson 24-22, in a regional semifinal then lost 33-28 to eventual state finalist Bloom-Carroll.
Girls Soccer
CCL Champions
The Eagles made it to the district championship game losing 1-0 (4-2 shootout) to Olentangy Berlin. It was the fifth straight year for the team to play for the district championship. They won it in 2018 (state semifinalist), 2020 and 2021 and finished runner-up in 2019.
Boys Soccer
The boys soccer team made it to the district semifinals, where they were edged out in double overtime by Columbus Academy, 4-3.
Girls Tennis
CCL Champions
Junior Sara Goodlive in singles and the doubles team of senior Reese Borland and junior Elizabeth Hohlefelder competed at the District tournament.
Cross Country
The girls team finished 5th at districts and qualified as a team for the regional meet this Saturday at Pickerington North. Senior Finn Kephart finished 10th at districts and qualified for the regional.
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Three Sign to Play College Sports
Three Bishop Watterson seniors committed to play college sports in November.
- Grace Rider, swimming, University at Buffalo, St. Brendan
- Amarian Hegenberger-Ellars, baseball, University of Michigan-Dearborn, St. Brigid
- Ava Hoying, volleyball, Northern Kentucky University, St. Brigid
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Two Casts for Fall Drama, CLUE |
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Forensics Class
Columbus police officers brought the Crime Scene Search Unit to our forensics classes recently.
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Campus Ministry Cues
Lean In, Slow Down
This short article by Parent Cue offers three ways to lean into slowing down for Christmas.
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You Belong
What are we looking for? Reflect by watching this one minute homily from Fr. Tim Anastos.
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Bishop Watterson High School | 614-278-8671 | 99 East Cooke Road, Columbus, Ohio 43214 | bishopwatterson.com |
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