March 2022
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Msgr. Spiers Service Awards Announced

Four students have been honored with the Monsignor Spiers Service Award for the 2021-22 school year, announced as a highlight of Catholic Schools Week. Congratulations to John Agan, Carson King, Quentin King, and Lucy Loudon!

The Monsignor Spiers Service Awards are named after Monsignor Edward Spiers, the founding principal when Bishop Watterson opened its doors in 1954. Monsignor Spiers served as principal at Bishop Watterson from 1953-1971. A tradition that goes back to 1996, these awards are presented by Student Council to honor students who have performed outstanding service in both the school and the community. The Msgr. Spiers Awards honor individuals who have upheld his commitment to the Christian values of service and education.

To read more about our honorees, click here.
BWHS High School Heisman Winners

Seniors AJ DeFilippo (Our Lady of Peace) and Norah Dorley (St. Brigid) have been named High School Heisman Winners for Bishop Watterson. They are among 5,700 high school winners for 2021 nationally in the Heisman High School Scholarship competition awarded by The Heisman Trophy Trust and Acceptance Insurance.

The Heisman High School Scholarship program extends the prestige of the Heisman Memorial Trophy, awarded annually to the most outstanding college football player, to the country’s most esteemed high school seniors. It celebrates outstanding male and female scholar-athletes who are also leaders in their school communities.
Annual Blood Drive

Bishop Watterson students and staff showed their concern for others when they participated in the school’s annual blood drive through the Red Cross.
Two Students Named to Cap City Percussion

Senior Lucy Loudon (St. Brigid) and sophomore Julien Brandon (St. Andrew) have been named as members of Cap City Percussion after tryouts this winter. They join alumni Gwyn Hagerty ’19, a student at Xavier University, Kristen Kramer ’19, a student at the University of Dayton, and Garrett Lind ’14, a Cap City Instructor.
Cap City Percussion is an ensemble that competes in Ohio Indoor Performance Association and Winter Guard International (WGI) events. The group was a finalist at the last three WGI World Championships.
Diaper Drive Kicked off Catholic Schools Week

During Catholic Schools Week we celebrated service to our community by donating nearly 20,000 diapers and more than 33,000 wipes to Bottoms Up!
Band Trip to Disney

The BWHS marching band performed at Walt Disney World over the Christmas break. The Marching Eagles had the honor of parading down Main Street and enjoyed all four Disney parks.
Swim & Dive Team at State Meet

The swim team closed out their season with the state meet in Canton last weekend. Here are results:
200 Medley Relay (Lucia Cherok, Grace Rider, Molly Shanahan, Olivia Oyster) 22nd
Olive O’Dorisio 20th Diving
Olivia Oyster 3rd 50 Free and 9th 100 Free
Grace Rider 13th 100 Breast
Jacob Rider 14th 500 Free
Great season Eagles!
Mock Trial Team Advances to State Competition

Bishop Watterson's Mock Trial Gold team qualified for the state competition scheduled for March. Way to go, legal Eagles!
Campus Ministry Cues

Looking for an idea on what to give up for Lent? Click here.

One of the blessings of a Catholic education is the focus on body, mind and soul. 
This article offers insight and encouragement for parents in supporting their sons' and daughters' mental health.
Reflect on the purpose of Lent with Fr. Mike Schmitz in this short video. 
Bishop Watterson 101

  • Bishop Watterson’s Dominican Program team is focused on helping students who need academic, emotional and transitional support. The team, in collaboration with teachers, provides additional resources and instruction to meet each student’s unique needs, with the ultimate goal of preparation for college and life after high school.
  • In alignment with the gospel value of love for others lived out through service, more than 70 percent of our students do community service work. The last 10 graduating classes have averaged 22,067 hours in service to the community outside of the Sophomore Service Training Program.
  • Our average class size for the 2021-22 school year is 21 students per class.
  • The average teaching experience of our faculty is 16.3 years and 69% of the faculty, administration and counseling staffs combined hold advanced degrees.
  • Bishop Watterson offers 27 athletic programs encompassing 53 different-level teams in addition to five bands, six choirs, two theatre productions, two student leadership organizations and 31 clubs. We encourage students to get involved!