February/March 2023
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Doing Good for Others

February Food Drive
Valentine’s Day was the perfect day for our students to actively participate in Jesus’ teaching to love and serve others as 10,209 non-perishable food items were donated to the Mid-Ohio Food Collective.
January Diaper Drive
Our students held a diaper and wipe drive for Bottoms Up Diaper Bank and the Eagles came through for the babies in a big way, donating 23,849 diapers and 50,370 wipes!
Lenten Fill Up the Truck
Team STUCO Outreach edged out Team St. Vincent DePaul today but the real winner is ... St. Stephen's Community House! The teams collected more than 1,500 pantry items to help those served at St. Stephen's.
Msgr. Spiers Service Awards
Four students have been honored with the Monsignor Spiers Service Award for the
2022-23 school year, announced as a highlight of Catholic Schools Week.
 
Congratulations to Jenna Collier (St. Michael), Angelina Ferguson (Our Lady of Peace), Ava Fultz (St. Brendan) and Colby Graham (Our Lady of Peace)!
 
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.
 
Kairos Retreat #24

Bishop Watterson offers an optional 3 1/2 day retreat for seniors, following the Kairos national model, with a focus on self reflection, building bonds with others and deepening faith in God. Our unique approach to forming Kairos student leaders creates an environment of meaningful connections within the senior class, making these retreat impactful and memorable.
Solidarity Art Project

Mrs. Bibb’s art classes recently created this Solidarity Project. Students helped each other make silhouettes which were then mounted together. The resulting artwork symbolizes how together we are stronger and more beautiful while still able to celebrate what makes each person special and unique. We can bring our talents forward as we live out Jesus’ teaching to serve others.
Mock Trial Team Goes to Regionals

Luke Ponesse (Immaculate Conception), Mia Aguilar Novelo (St. Brigid), Callie Kasun (St. Brigid) and Mary Gilsenan (St. Mary Delaware) all received the Outstanding Attorney Award. Colin McNair (St. Andrew), Adam Coyne (Immaculate Conception), Helena Musielewicz (Immaculate Conception), and Ethan Blatt (St. Andrew) all received the Outstanding Witness Award at districts. At regionals Musielewicz received the Outstanding Witness award and senior Delilah Britain (St. Brendan) received the Outstanding Attorney award. 
French Cuisine Project

French III class members researched a French dish, created a poster with ingredients (all in French) and then put on their chef’s hats to make the dishes at home. The dishes were then shared at school.
Three Commit to Play College Sports

Three Bishop Watterson seniors committed to play college sports on the February national signing day.

Erin Karas, track and field, Dartmouth College, St. Agatha
Cole Rhett, football, University of Toledo, St. Timothy
Sydney Workman, track and field, University of Dayton, St. Brigid
Three Compete at States

Swimming & Diving Team Results
Jacob Rider (St. Brendan); 4th in 100 Backstroke,
6th in 200 Freestyle
Grace Rider (St. Brendan): 8th in 100 Breaststroke
Olive O'Dorisio (St. Timothy): 27th in Diving

Congratulations to our swimming & diving Eagles!
Celebrating 500 Wins for Coach Lombardo

Congratulations to boys basketball head coach Vince Lombardo on reaching his landmark 500th coaching victory with a 55-29 defeat of London in the district semifinal!
Eagle Connections

On a recent trip to California, retired science teacher Tom Tuohy dropped by San Diego State University and caught up with Camille Gregory '22.
Spring Choir Concert

Our Spring Choir Concert was held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, a beautiful setting and an excellent performance by our students!
UD Chorale Visits

The University of Dayton Chorale visited to perform and speak with our students about UD and being part of a collegiate music ensemble. It was a homecoming for John Agan '22 who is a freshman at UD and a member of the chorale.
Watterson 101
Did you know? ...

  • 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’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 beyond the requirement. The last 10 graduating classes have averaged 20,500 hours in service to the community outside of the Sophomore Service Training Program.