Thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy the Festival of the Arts on Saturday night! The evening was a great success. Congratulations to all of our talented artists, singers, and musicians. The artwork on display was phenomenal and the performances were top-notch!
If you were unable to attend, we invite you to visit the gym during Knight Time today to see the work of our talented artists. You may also see Mrs. McDonald in Room 223 if you would still like to purchase a t-shirt.
SCA Executive Board Nomination forms are due back today. Forms received after today will not be considered. If you are thinking about being a member of SCA for next year, please return your signed forms today! Class officer forms are due back on Wednesday, May 13.
In honor of former principal Richard Martin, the PTO awards $500.00 to a senior at graduation, who has written the best essay entitled "What O'Connell has meant to Me". The essay should be no longer than one page double-spaced (longer will not be accepted). E-mail the essay to Mrs. Stabile by Friday, May 8.
Are you passionate about O’Connell? Are you responsible? Do you take initiative to help others? If you answered yes to any of these questions than we invite you to apply to be a mentor for the Knight2Knight program for next year’s freshman class. Must be a rising 11th or 12th grade students and have a 3.0 GPA or higher. Please see Mrs. Jacobsen in the counseling office or contact her at ljacobsen@bishopoconnell.org for an application. Applications are due on May 22.
Thank you for your support of Superdance 2015, and thank you to all the students who have sent in their pledged money. We still have a few students who need to bring in their pledged money. Did you pledge over $300 for Superdance? If so, you can dress out for your AP and final exams. The list will be posted on the SCA room door.
The Boys varsity tennis team won the WCAC CHAMPIONSHIP on Sunday, defeating 2nd place Gonzaga and third place Good Counsel. The Knights were represented in the final day with players in 7 of the 9 championship matches. The Knights won 4 out of nine championship matches. Patrick Hughes and Erick Rivas won the #1 doubles championship, Kevin Shepard and Luke Brinkmann won the number 2 doubles championship and Gianni Snidle and Shaun Freeman won the #3 doubles championship. Luke Brinkmann added a singles title at number 4. The Knights would like to thank everyone who supported them!
There will be a meeting of newly inducted National Honor Society Members in room 231 after school on Tuesday.