December 2021
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Merry Christmas!
The light of the Christmas star to you,
The warmth of home and hearth to you,
The cheer and good will of friends to you,
The hope of a childlike heart to you,
The joy of a thousand angels to you,
The love of the Son and God’s peace to you.

The Faculty, Staff and Students of Bishop Watterson
wish you blessings and love this Christmas.

artwork by alumna Lindsay Nelson '02 York
Fall Drama

Our fall drama for 2021 was Pride & Prejudice. It was an amazing production!
The BWHS spring musical, Beauty and the Beast, will again participate in the CAPA Marquee Awards program.
Business Club Blankets
Business Club made blankets for patients at Nationwide Children's Hospital's Christine Wilson Burn Unit. They also made kits for patients to decorate their doors.
Season of Giving Toy Drive

Shopping is now done from our Season of Giving collection. Bishop Watterson students donated $3,000 to help supply the St. Lawrence Haven's toy shop for Christmas!
Field Hockey State Champs

The Bishop Watterson field hockey team defended its 2020 state
championship with a 2-1 overtime victory over Thomas Worthington in the 2021 state championship game. Way to go Eagles!
Boys Cross Country 5th at States
The boys cross country team
finished fifth at the state meet with seniors Cris Kubatko finishing 10th and Max Latshaw finishing 11th.
Vocation Visit
Bishop Watterson was happy to welcome Sister Joseph Andrew and Sister Mercedes of the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist for a visit with some of our Theology Classes. Sister Joseph Andrew reminded students to get real, to get in touch with God's plan for them through prayer.
Music Ministry Assists at Principals' Mass

A group of students who are regulars in our music ministry program sang with Station 14 at the closing Mass of an Our Catholic Schools principals meeting recently in the St. Turibius Chapel at the Pontifical College Josephinum.
OSU's Coach Ryan Speaks

Ohio State Head Wrestling Coach Tom Ryan spoke to our Morgan’s Message Club about mental health for student athletes this month.
International Dinner

Bishop Watterson's annual International Dinner was back this year, with students sharing cultural cuisine from around the world.
Sports Management Class
Bishop Watterson's Sports Management class is in its third year and going strong. Alumnus Dominic Contini '21, who took the class in high school, came back to talk about his experiences working in social media for the Arizona State Sports Information Office and for Sports Illustrated.
Campus Ministry Cues

Focusing Less on Presents and More on Presence by Katie Prejean McGrady - The Dialog

Enjoy this short reflection which encourages us to gaze and wonder at the nativity scene in our home and the blessing of God incarnate. 

The Advent and Christmas season can be a challenge for those who are experiencing loss or added stress. This short article offers a few suggestions for parents who are hurting during the holiday season. Click here.

Register to read the Bible in a Year beginning Jan 1, 2022. Fr. Mike Schmitz and Ascension Press will make this available again this coming year. Click here.
Bishop Watterson 101

  • Our mission: Restore all things in Christ by educating in the Catholic tradition through prayer, service and study.
  • The Bishop Watterson Class of 2021, with 219 members, earned more than $23.5 million in college merit scholarships. This is merit only and does not include financial aid. Students in the class were accepted at 153 colleges and universities. We hear from colleges that our students are well prepared for the rigors of college work!
  • Did you know Bishop Watterson offers 18 Advanced Placement (AP) courses? AP courses are rigorous, college-level classes in a variety of subjects that give students an opportunity to gain skills and experience that colleges recognize.