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Boys Soccer Program Thriving
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 continues that...
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Dance Team Shines
Congratulations to the Bishop O'Connell Royalette Dance Team! The team came away with multiple honors from this weekend's AmeriDance Eastern Virginia State Dance Classic, earning first place awards in...
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Meehan Receives 40 Under 40 Recognition
Congratulations to Bishop O'Connell English teacher, John Meehan, who was recognized by the Arlington Leadership Center for Excellence on Dec. 2 as one of this year's "40 Under 40" honorees. Each year,...
View Article'Tis the Season
A Message from our Head of School, Joseph Vorbach:Throughout the season of advent, we are challenged to acquire and maintain our focus on the true meaning of the Christmas season. We want to be truly...
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Don't Forget the Drive to Shape Lives
Something great is happening at Bishop O'Connell... It started on #GivingTuesday and it goes until December 31. It includes all parents who are grateful for their children's O'Connell education, all...
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Walk humbly With God
Thoughts from our Head of School, Dr. Joseph Vobach:On Tuesday night, I had the opportunity to attend O'Connell student Gabe Gaudet's Eagle Court of Honor induction ceremony at Troop 111 in Saint Agnes...
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Ambassador Returns to His Alma Mater
Story by student correspondent, Joseph Kamal '18.Students in the Global Studies Certificate Program at Bishop O'Connell High School in Arlington participate in a variety of seminars and discussion...
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Join Us for Our 60th Anniversary Gala
What's all the fuss about? We are kicking off our 60th year at Bishop O'Connell High School with a Diamond Jubilee Gala & Auction and YOU are invited to help us celebrate!Join us Saturday, February...
View ArticleOptimistic Energy Everywhere
Thoughts from our Head of School, Joseph Vorbach:Over the Christmas break, I had a chance to watch our wrestling team in a tournament at Paul VI. The student-athletes on the wrestling team practice...
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Royalettes Bring Home More Trophies
Despite of the long Christmas break and a snowed out practice on Saturday, the Royalette Dance Team brought their best to the East Coast Regional Championship at Lake Braddock Secondary School on...
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Broadway Desserts - Feb. 18
The Bishop O'Connell music department presents:Broadway DessertsSaturday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m.Doors open at 6:15 p.m.Upper Gym (Entrance #8)Your elegant evening begins as you enter the performance venue...
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Counselors Participate in Alcohol Responsibility Video
Bishop O'Connell counselors, Sarah Stuhlman, Cynthia Germann and Kristina Herbst, recently had the opportunity to participate in a public service video produced by the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol...
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Students Visit Colombian Embassy
O'Connell AP Spanish and Global Studies students took a very special field trip to the Colombian Embassy in Washington, D.C. this week, where they were welcomed by Ambassador Juan Carlos Pinzón. The...
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Freshman Selected for District Honors Orchestra
Congratulations to violinist Jaime Jarauta-Gastelu, an O'Connell freshman who recently performed with the Virginia Music Educators Association's District 12 Senior Honors Orchestra at a concert held at...
View ArticleThe Enthusiasm is Contagious
Thoughts from our Head of School, Joseph Vorbach:Today a fellow alum and good friend was in the building and I had the opportunity to talk with him about some new initiatives we have in the school. We...
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Senior Competes for Team USA
Congratulations to O'Connell senior LaDan Nemati who returned this week from Salzburg, Austria with a bronze medal around her neck. LaDan is member of the Skyliners Synchronized Skating Team based in...
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Teaching Skills and Life Lessons
THE WEEK THAT WAS - Sports Blog by Tommy OrndorffSome of the more popular blogs through the years have been Question & Answer sit-downs with our coaches. That noted, this week's The Week That Was...
View ArticleA Busy Week
Thoughts from our Head of School, Joseph Vorbach:It has been a busy seven days. Last Thursday our boys basketball team took on Paul VI in our gym, and as I entered the gym after a committee meeting, I...
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Senior Brings Smiles to Children in Mexico
Last fall, O'Connell senior Susana Juarez Rodriguez was recognized by the Catholic Business Network of Northern Virginia (CBN-NOVA) as one of four diocesan high school winners of the 2016 YES Award...
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Corn Hole Tournament Success
The 4th Annual Corn Hole Fundraiser for Boys Lacrosse on Jan. 28 was a great success, with a record number of folks coming this year! This year's 3-peat champions were none other than O'Connell English...
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