May 26, 2016
There will be a mandatory Global Studies wrap- up meeting /party next Wednesday, June 1 directly after school in the library. We will have a great discussion, and fun wrap-up party to celebrate your...
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The online reservation system is now available for scheduling times for dropping off books (June 10-11). One week before the July 16 Used Book and Uniform Sale, the system will be open for scheduling...
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Congratulations, Class of 2016!
Bishop O'Connell High School held its 56th commencement exercise at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, June 2. Rev. Gregory Thompson,...
View ArticleRodriguez '16 Earns 2nd Place at National Speech Contest
2016 Valedictorian wins 2nd place in national oration contest.
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Welcome New Classroom Teachers
The school year is almost here! This week we were happy to welcome the following new classroom teachers to Bishop O'Connell High School:Margaret Carroll Religion Ms. Carroll comes to O'Connell with a...
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Blessed Mother Teresa at O'Connell
Pope Francis will declare Blessed Teresa of Calcutta a saint at the Vatican on Sunday, Sep. 4.Did you know?On June 1, 1982, just before the end of the school year, Bishop O'Connell High School hosted a...
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Knights Emerge as Top 10 Power
What a difference a year makes.A year ago at this time, the Varsity Volleyball Team owned a 0-3 record – and were struggling in all aspects of the game. Coach Mehdi El Alaoui demonstrated tremendous...
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National Merit Recognition
Congratulations to the Bishop O'Connell seniors who were recently recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.Grace Halford (pictured front row, center) was named a Semifinalist and 11...
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2016 YES Award Winner
Congratulations to senior Susana Juarez Rodriguez who was recognized by the Catholic Business Network of Northern Virginia (CBN-NOVA) in a short ceremony following the Bishop's Mass of the Holy Spirit...
View ArticleReflecting on our role as Catholic educators
Head of School Blog by Dr. Joseph Vorbach '83When I became a member of the faculty at the Coast Guard Academy in the summer of 1995 after completing a master's degree in international relations, I was...
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Coach Alex Vergara to Lead Wrestling Program
Bishop O'Connell has named Alex Vergara as the new head coach of the school's wrestling program. Coach Vergara has served the Northern Virginia area as a technical instructor for a number of programs...
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Boys Crew Runs in 9-11 Race
On Saturday, Sep. 10, 2016, 26 O'Connell rowers, parents, coaches and supporters joined over 3,000 other participants in the 15th annual Arlington Police, Fire and Sheriff 9/11 5K race. The Knights...
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New Path, New Direction
THE WEEK THAT WAS - Sports Blog by Tommy OrndorffSome of the more popular blogs through the years have been Q&A sit-downs with our coaches. That noted, this week's The Week That Was is a Q&A...
View ArticleNot Your Average Soup Drive
Thoughts from our head of school, Dr. Joseph Vorbach:Normally, our annual living rosary at the conclusion of our two week soup drive for local Catholic Charities programs is held on our athletic field....
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Global Studies Welcomes Farah Pandith
The Bishop O'Connell Global Studies program kicked off the new school year with special guest speaker, Farah Pandith, who shared her career experiences with a group of more than 70 students gathered in...
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Blood Drive Success
On Tuesday, Oct. 4, the O'Connell Health Services Club held the first of two blood drives scheduled for this school year. Members of the club, led by officers Rosie Coolidge, Ingrid Bayer and Matt...
View ArticleA Visit from Bishop Burbidge
Bishop O'Connell High School welcomed Bishop Michael F. Burbidge for a morning visit with students just one day after he was named the successor to Bishop Paul Loverde as the Bishop of the Catholic...
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Open House - Oct. 16
Join us for our Open House!Sunday, Oct. 16, 1-4 p.m.Presentation at 1 p.m. in the auditorium.Classroom interactive demonstrations follow and run until 4 p.m.Tour our completely renovated science...
View ArticleBishop Burbidge's Visit
Thoughts from our Head of School, Dr. Joseph Vorbach:On Wednesday, the day after the news was announced that Bishop Michael Burbidge, the current Bishop of Raleigh, N.C., would become the 4th Bishop of...
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