The DJO music program is very pleased to announce that on Saturday, April 18th, at the District 12 Solo and Ensemble Festival, held at Rocky Run Middle School, Juniors Kathryn Baker and Elliott Kunkel scored a "1" Superior for their performance of Edward Elgar's "Salut d'Amour," for Clarinet and Piano. Congratulations to them both on a very good job, well done!
Congratulations to Srijan Bhasin, Eunsol Kim, Pearl Luan, Matt Funkhouser, Matthew Wisniewski, Jiakun Lin, Jennifer Ternullo and Yifan Shi. They participated in University of Mary Washington's Calculus Tournament on Saturday and finished second in the team competition. In the individual contest, Matt Funkhouser placed first and Srijan Bhasin placed second out of 48 students. Overall, O'Connell students won a total of $350 in prize money. All students are members of the Math Honor Society. Well done.
Students from St. Michael's parish should receive a pizza flyer in their advisory period today. Fr. Carr will be here to host a pizza party for you during your lunch period on Wednesday.
Are you ready for Spring-Fling? Tickets are on sale during lunch every day! If you need a guest form, come to room 236, that's Mr. Britt's room. Get excited O'Connell!
Attention Senior Homeroom Representatives, there will be a meeting this Friday during Knight-Time.
The O'Connell Singers, Bishop O'Connell's Select Women's Vocal Ensemble, will be holding auditions for the 2015 -2016 school year for all current DJO women. The audition will be held today, Monday, April 20 during Knight Time with callbacks tomorrow Tuesday, April 21. Please speak with Mr. Kadeli if you have any questions or scheduling issues. We look forward to seeing the talent you will bring to our group and our school!
If you are a young lady and are currently not a member of the Keyette Club and would like to be a member, come to a short informational meeting on either Tuesday OR Thursday in room 114 immediately after school. If you cannot attend either of these meetings please see either Mrs. Graif in room 114 or Mrs. Koranek in room 116.
The Pro-Life Club will be holding club elections on Wednesday morning in room 146 during homeroom. If you are interested in being a member of the club's executive board for next year please be in attendance. Thank you!
The Social Justice Club will meet Wednesday after school in room 221 to discuss the new initiative, "Girl Up: Uniting Girls to Change the World.” All are invited to attend.
The Festival of the Arts is right around the corner - It is on Saturday, May 2. If you are interested in performing on the stages, it is time to sign up. If you wish to perform in the coffee house tent in the Courtyard, please sign up on Mr. Britt's door - Room 236. If you are interested in performing on the gym stage, please sign up on the Band Room Door. All sign-ups need to be completed by Wednesday, April 22.
This Thursday April 23rd is the Faculty versus Senior Basketball Game. If any Senior is interested in playing they must sign up with either Ms. Funk or Mr. Blaser by Wednesday April 22nd.
For any current Keyette members remember that re-applications are due this Friday April 24 and also applications for anyone wanting to run for office are also due this Friday April 24. If you have not yet picked up your re-application please see Mrs. Graif in room 114 or Mrs. Koranek in room 116 as soon as possible. You don't want to miss out being a Keyette next school year.
Please bring your Superdance money to the SCA room asap! All pledged money must be collected by the end of April. Just an fyi, seniors will not be able to purchase prom tickets until their money comes in.