Weekly Update
March 17, 2021
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CLASS OF 2021: VALEDICTORIANS AND SALUTATORIANS NAMED
In recognition of four years of hard work, dedication and perseverance, we are thrilled to congratulate the following members of the Class of 2021, who have been named Valedictorians: Wyatt Adams, Frances Kent, Anais Martin, Michael Martin, Mason McVey, Emma Northey and Eliza Wells.
Congratulations also to Laura Beard and Gavin LaMotte, for being named Salutatorians. Way to go Braves!
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Wyatt Adams,
Valedictorian
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Frances Kent,
Valedictorian
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Anais Martin,
Valedictorian
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Michael Martin,
Valedictorian
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Mason McVey,
Valedictorian
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Emma Northey,
Valedictorian
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Eliza Wells,
Valedictorian
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Laura Beard,
Salutatorian
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Gavin LaMotte,
Salutatorian
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Nicole McCoy
Vice Principal of Academics
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OUT OF STATE TRAVEL
Bishop Blanchet has adopted CDC guidelines for all out of state travel. Those returning from out of state have two quarantine options:
- Forgo a COVID-19 test and quarantine for 10 days upon returning from out of state travel. After day 10, eligible to return to in-person learning and in-person activities.
- Get tested 5 days after out of state travel and stay home/self quarantine for the full 7 days, even with a negative test.
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Those who decide to return after 7 days are required to submit their negative COVID-19 test result to the Dean’s Office prior to returning to in-person learning and in-person activities.
Families traveling out of state are required to complete this form. School personnel will communicate a return date for in-person learning and in-person activities. We feel it is important to reiterate that public health guidance is to avoid non-essential travel. This protocol has been developed to address the occurrence of essential travel. If you have any questions, please contact the Dean’s Office.
REQUIRED REPORTING OF POSITIVE CASE OF COVID-19
If a student or member of their household tests positive for COVID-19, families must notify the Dean’s Office by contacting Chris Bilanko, Dean of Students, and follow the BBHS COVID-19 Community Protocols prior to returning to campus or participating in any school sponsored activity. This information will remain confidential and allow the school to initiate its communication protocols. Any student who does not follow BBHS COVID-19 Community Protocols will face disciplinary consequences and may be prohibited from participating in on-campus learning and extracurricular activities. In the event of a positive case in our student body, faculty or staff, Bishop Blanchet will communicate to the entire community and work directly with families if their student is impacted.
Chris Bilanko
Dean of Students
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From the Activities Office |
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TRADITION WEEK 2021 CONTINUES!
It’s Tradition Week! Dress-up themes are “TV Channels” tomorrow, Thursday, March 18 and “Class Colors” on Friday, March 19. For details, check out @bishopblanchet.asb on Instagram. Also, students in the A-K cohort are invited to campus on Friday, March 19 from 12:30-2:30 p.m. to compete in a variety of fun class and individual competitions to earn points for their class. All health and safety protocols for in-person activities will be followed. Encourage your student to get involved and show their school spirit!
SENIOR CLASS CAP/GOWN DISTRIBUTION
If your senior has not received their graduation cap, gown and tassel, please have them email Mr. Bocian to make arrangements to pick up their items.
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SENIOR CLASS CABINET: RUBY ROOM DRESS DRIVE
Are you cleaning out your closets this spring? Do you have a formal dress you've worn once that needs a good home? Look no further! The BBHS Senior Cabinet is collecting gently-worn dresses and men's formal wear to donate to The Ruby Room, a local nonprofit organization providing formal attire at no charge to teens in financial need, enabling them to participate in future milestone events such as dances, Quinceañeras, and proms. The drive kicks off Monday, March 15. Look for the bin in the Common for your donations. Thank you for your support!
PARENTS OF FRESHMEN, SOPHOMORE & JUNIORS: ADOPT A SENIOR!
Freshman, Sophomore, Junior parents - this one's for you! The BBHS Parent Association is bringing our entire community together to support our seniors as they close out their time at Bishop Blanchet. Our seniors in particular have missed out on many special memories over the past year, and have handled this with grace and adaptability. Now is our chance to make them feel special! We are asking members of our BBHS family to consider “adopting” a senior from the graduating Class of 2021.
PARENT GATHERING AT GREEN LAKE
Come as you are for an informal BBHS Parent Association gathering at Green Lake. Meet and connect with other Brave parents/guardians in a socially-distanced way next Tuesday, March 23 from 6:15-8:15 p.m. (during football practice for those who are already dropping off). Meet at the wading pool across the street from Zeek's Pizza. Feel free to bring a lawn chair to sit and relax, or bring your walking shoes for a stroll along the trail. Masks required! Questions? Email [email protected]. Let us know if you’re interested (no commitment) by clicking here.
Chuck Bocian
Vice Principal of Student Activities
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From the Campus Ministry Office |
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MASS OF REMEMBRANCE
On Wednesday, April 14, we will live stream a Mass of Remembrance to honor all those we love who have died in the past year. The Easter Season invites us to place our hope in the Resurrection and so it is with that in our hearts that we will lift up the memory of those we have lost in this most difficult year. You are invited to submit names and photos of those you would like to be remembered at this mass and have their name and/or photo shown on screen.
DESIGN CONTEST: BBHS "LITTLE FREE PANTRY"
Rachel Longest
Director of Campus Ministry
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From the Athletic Department |
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METRO LEAGUE AND PHASE 3 GUIDELINES
With Governor Inslee’s recent announcement to transition to Phase 3 of the Healthy Washington: Roadmap to Recovery reopening plan, the Metro League has started to plan and prepare for spectators. Given the timing and logistics involved, the Metro League will not be ready to allow spectators this Friday, March 19. We continue to work diligently to ensure our protocols are in place, and will message our community when we are able to proceed. We are grateful for strong parent and family support, and look forward to welcoming you in the stands as soon as possible.
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NEW VARSITY BOYS LACROSSE COACH: DEJON HUSH
The Bishop Blanchet Athletic Department is thrilled to announce Dejon Hush as the new Varsity Boys Lacrosse Coach. Dejon moved to Seattle in 1996 from the East Coast, and has been coaching various levels of lacrosse for 22 years, most recently as Program Director and Head Coach at Lake Washington High School. Welcome Coach Hush!
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“I love the game of lacrosse because of its rich history, its speed (often referred to as “the fastest game played on two feet”), and mostly, because of its deep sense of community. I am thrilled to be joining the Blanchet Lacrosse program. I look forward to inspiring players to make quality decisions and work to become positive impacts on the team and the greater community.” |
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NEW INTERIM VARSITY GIRLS LACROSSE COACH: TONY OLNEY
The Bishop Blanchet Athletic Department is proud to announce Tony Olney as the Interim Varsity Girls Lacrosse Coach. Tony has been involved in lacrosse in the local area since 1981. He played at WSU, and post-collegiately for the Seattle Lacrosse Club. He has coached at Nathan Hale HS, Lakeside, NE Seattle Doublecrosse Youth and also helped his daughters Molly and Bridget establish the Bishop Blanchet Girls Lacrosse team in 2016. Tony is a member of the U.S. Lacrosse Washington Chapter Hall of Fame, Class of 2008. Welcome Coach Olney!
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BBHS NFHS LIVESTREAM SCHEDULE
Each week the Bishop Blanchet Athletic Department will post our streaming schedule on the Athletic page of the BBHS website. Our goal is to steam as many events as possible, to allow for our community to see our incredible student athletes in action. To access the NFHS Livestreaming Network, please click here, create an account, and search Bishop Blanchet.
Livestream Schedule for the Week of March 15, 2021
Wednesday, March 17
- JVC Volleyball vs. Roosevelt at 5:30 p.m.
- JV Volleyball vs. Roosevelt at 5:30 p.m.
- Varsity Volleyball vs. Roosevelt at 7 p.m.
Thursday, March 18
- JV Soccer vs. Roosevelt at 7 p.m.
- Varsity Soccer at Roosevelt at 7 p.m.
Friday, March 19
- Cross Country vs. Lincoln at 3:40 p.m.
- Varsity Football vs. Ballard at 7 p.m.
FOLLOW BISHOP BLANCHET ATHLETICS ON TWITTER
Follow Blanchet Athletics on Twitter as your #1 source for game times, highlights, and scores throughout the year (@BlanchetBraves).
Sean Gaskill
Athletic Director
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From the Board of Directors |
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SEEKING NEW DIRECTORS FOR 2021-22
Our Board of Directors is a diverse group of individuals committed to supporting the mission and values of Bishop Blanchet High School. The Membership Committee is currently seeking Board and committee member candidates for the 2021-22 school year. We have a wide range of committees, including Finance, Facilities, Marketing and Development, and invite anyone interested in being considered to complete the Candidate Interest Form. For more information, please email our Membership Chair Karen Schuler at [email protected].
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SUMMER CAMPS FOR RISING K-9TH GRADERS
Soak in the summer fun at Bishop Blanchet! Registration is now open for in-person camps in athletics, academics, and the arts at BBHS. Tell a friend!
Athletics Camps run June 21-24 and include cross country, cheer (K-8), basketball, flag football, freshman football, soccer, volleyball, and even choir.
The Discovery Learning Camp (gr 5-8) runs July 12-16. This is a full-day immersive experience where students choose to attend three class sessions in STEM, art, music, drama, social justice, outdoor activities, and more. Lunch supervision is provided.
Space is limited, and multi-camp and sibling discounts are available. We are fully committed to student and employee safety and following public health guidelines. Cancellations due to COVID-19 will be fully refunded. Click here for more information and to register.
Nick Padrnos
Brave Summer Coordinator
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From the Development Office |
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BRAVE VENTURE VIRTUAL AUCTION WRAP-UP
Our 2021 Brave Venture Virtual Auction was a huge success, thanks to our amazing Bishop Blanchet community! We will share our final numbers with you very soon. Thank you to everyone who donated cash and items, bid on packages and contributed to our Fund A Need. A special thank you to our generous sponsors - we invite our entire community to support these businesses.
AUCTION ITEM PICK UP
All gift cards will be mailed to the address the bidder used to register for the auction. All other items can be picked up at BBHS, on the north side of the school behind the Ernie Rose Activities Center Main Gym/Student Commons, on the following days :
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Saturday, March 20 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
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Monday, March 22 from 8-9 a.m. and 2:20-3:30 p.m.
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Tuesday, March 23 from 8-9 a.m. and 12:30-1:30 p.m.
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Thursday, March 25 from 8-9 a.m. and 2:20-3:30 p.m.
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Friday, March 26 from 8-9 a.m. and 12:30-1:30 p.m.
*Note: your BBHS student can pick up your item(s), but it must be during one of the times listed above. Questions? Email Ms. Welch.
FUND A NEED
For those who were not able to participate in the online or live auctions, you can still donate to our Fund A Need: Creating New Experiences While Ensuring a Safe and Special High School Experience for All! Learn more by watching our Fund A Need video.
CLASS OF 2021 PARENTS: YOUR GRADUATE ON THE JUMBOTRON
It's time to pull out all the stops for your senior! For $100, your graduate’s photo and a custom message (written by you) will be featured on the jumbotron at T-Mobile Park during the pre-graduation video. Click here to purchase. We will follow up with you to get your photo and custom message.
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NEW OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE THE
“BE STRONG” GLASSYBABY
If you didn't get a BBHS glassybaby before we sold out, we are placing another order! This year's BBHS "Be Strong" glassybaby is a gorgeous cream color with caramel/latte undertones and a golden hue within when lit. Please preorder your glassybaby now through Friday, March 26. Note: we will contact you when they are available for pick-up in late April.
Mary Beard
Director of Development
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From the Food Services Office |
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PRE-ORDER LUNCH SERVICE FOR GREEN DAYS
The BBHS Cafeteria Team is providing box lunches for purchase on Green Days. The box lunch includes a sandwich or entree salad, chips, and dessert for $6.00. Students must bring their own water bottle or beverage each day.
Please click here to pre-order lunch for Monday, March 22 and/or Thursday, March 25. The deadline to pre-lunch for next week is tomorrow, Thursday, March 18 at 12 p.m.
Lunches will be charged to the student's RevTrak Food Service account. If you anticipate purchasing lunches, please ensure funds are available on the account. Families can access their Food Service account (or create a new one) by clicking the RevTrak icon on the BBHS website Parents tab.
Katy Mathews
Director of Food Service
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From the Performing and Fine Arts Department |
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STUDENT ART: BASIC ART
Students in Basic Art created a collaborative mural to celebrate Black History Month, while watching the documentary Black Art: In the Absence of Light.
Working both remotely and in-person, students creatively interpreted each piece of a mural designed by Ms. Carrasquilla. Thank you to the Brave Hearts Club, which installed the mural outside the main office in time to celebrate Diversity Week.
STUDENT ART: POTTERY AND SCULPTURE
Pottery and Sculpture students learned the Japanese art of cutting paper, kirigami. Students cut, constructed, and folded themed concentric circle kirigami, using two or more different colored pieces of paper.
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Artwork (top to bottom, left to right): by Ray Andres '21, Liana Kauffman '24, Lauren Adkisson '21, Henok Dawite '23, Ellen Lewis '21, Ethan Kim '22, Charlotte Gallaudet '23, Amanda Graff '24, and Audrey Mitchell '24. |
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SOME ENCHANTED EVENING
Bishop Blanchet High School can’t wait to draw you back to the excitement, the energy, and the highs and lows of that sometimes excruciating and ultimately life-giving experience we called high school! Come enjoy the magic as we present Some Enchanted Evening, a musical movie with songs from Rodgers and Hammerstein.
An in-person premiere of our movie is scheduled for Tuesday, May 25 at 9 p.m. under the big top tent in the Quad at Bishop Blanchet. Seating will be limited, and all health and safety protocols will be followed. Tickets go on sale April 26.
On-demand viewing will be made available Friday, May 28. Watch our Movie Trailer to check out the fun and excitement we are creating!
Corey Eriksen
Performing & Fine Arts Department Chair
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From the Counseling Office |
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JUNIORS: COLLEGE CONFERENCES
Juniors have received emails from their counselor, inviting them to sign up for their college conference. Parents/guardians are also invited to these meetings; please speak with your junior about signing up for a time that works for your family. We recommend signing up for a day/time when your junior is remote-learning from home. Meetings will take place March-May 2021 via Zoom.
The goal of the meeting is to discuss the student's plan for their college search and application process, regardless of where they may be along this journey. Please be ready to discuss some of these topics:
- possible majors or career interest areas
- priorities for your college search (locations, majors, cost, size, etc.)
- standardized testing plans and results
- potential list of colleges
- using Naviance in the college search process
- one or two possibilities for teacher recommendations
Stephen Russell
Head School Counselor
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2021-22 YEAR AT A GLANCE CALENDAR
Please click here to view the Bishop Blanchet 2021-22 Year-at-a-Glance calendar, which is subject to change based on health guidance and other factors. We will make every effort to hold the key dates such as the start of school, holidays, etc.
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