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Sophomore Takes on the Americas in Fencing
Congratulations to sophomore Danny Campbell who recently represented Team USA at the Junior and Cadet Pan American Fencing Championships in Havana, Cuba. Danny finished in 6th place for his event,...
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Rowing Team Dedicates New Shell
The Bishop O'Connell rowing team gathered at Thompson Boat Center in Georgetown on the last day of winter to launch their new shell, named in memory of former teammate and coxswain Kitt Rom '14, who...
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Global Studies Hosts Speaker on African Affairs
The Bishop O'Connell Global Studies program welcomed Dr. Christopher Fomunyoh for an after-school discussion earlier this week.Dr. Fomunyoh is a senior associate for Africa and regional director at the...
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THOUGHTS FROM OUR HEAD OF SCHOOL, JOSEPH VORBACH:Tomorrow is Superdance! For the 42nd year in a row, O'Connell students will pour their collective energies into the cause of fundraising for a cure to...
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Senior Earns International Ballet Opportunities
Congratulations to O'Connell senior Caitlin Rogers, who was recently offered spots in two prestigious ballet company summer programs. She was invited to train in the "Supérieur Pro" cohort at the Paris...
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Into the Woods - Apr. 7-9
Tickets are on sale now for the O'Connell Players spring musical production of "Into the Woods."SHOWTIMESFriday, Apr. 7 at 7 p.m.Saturday, Apr. 8 at 7 p.m.Sunday, Apr. 9 at 2 p.m.As the result of the...
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Members of the 1963-1965 Baseball "Streak" Return
On a breezy April Saturday before an O'Connell home baseball game, members of the 1963-1965 Knights baseball teams returned to their Bishop O'Connell field to be honored in a pre-game celebration....
View ArticleThe blessings of family, friends and O'Connell
THOUGHTS FROM OUR HEAD OF SCHOOL, JOE VORBACH:Last weekend, I had the opportunity to be out to dinner in a group that included two Bishop O'Connell alumni who recently got married to each other. They...
View ArticleOpening Night for Into the Woods
THOUGHTS FROM OUR HEAD OF SCHOOL, JOSEPH VORBACH:I hope you will be able to attend the play this weekend. Ms. Zimmerman and the O'Connell Players take on the challenging music of Stephen Sondheim in...
View ArticlePhotos from Into the Woods
The O'Connell Players brought Stephen Sondheim's "Into the Woods" to the Bishop O'Connell stage over the weekend...and what a beautiful stage it was!Congratulations to the extraordinary actors,...
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Knight Life Steppers
Congratulations to the Bishop O'Connell "Knight Life Steppers" who competed last weekend in Annapolis, Md. as a part of the Omega Psi Phi (Theta Mu Mu Chapter) "Who's the Best in the DMV" event. In...
View ArticleHoly Week Thoughts
THOUGHTS FROM OUR HEAD OF SCHOOL, JOSEPH VORBACH:Happy Easter everyone. Our Faith, the foundation of our school mission, is rooted in the miracle of Christ's birth and the redemption made possible by...
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O'Connell's 5K and Fun Run
Have you signed up for O'Connell's 5K and Fun Run? The race is right around the corner - Saturday, April 29. Race begins at 9 a.m. and the Fun Run starts at 9:15 a.m.Start/finish line at O'Connell. Run...
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Players Win Championships
SPORTS BLOG - THE WEEK THAT WASFeaturing guest columnist, Athletic Director Joe Wootten.Some of the more popular blogs through the years have been Q&A sit-downs with our coaches. That noted, this...
View ArticleSteubenville Youth Conference - July 14-16
"Behold, I make all things new." Revelation 21:5From His throne in heaven to the depths of your heart, these words of Jesus are an invitation for you to receive the new life that He alone can give. He...
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Music Program Returns from Gatlinburg
Over the Easter break, the Bishop O'Connell High School music program headed to Gatlinburg, Tenn. to participate in the Smoky Mountain Music Festival. In addition to rehearsals and performances, the...
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Festival of the Arts - April 29
Festival of the ArtsJoin us on Saturday, April 29, 20176-9 p.m.Each year, the school celebrates the arts with an evening of music, dancing, drama and visual arts on display. The gym is transformed into...
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Medal of Honor Winner Visits
THOUGHTS FROM OUR HEAD OF SCHOOL, JOSEPH VORBACH:Over the course of any given year, Bishop O'Connell students are blessed by unique opportunities to engage with government officials, foreign diplomats,...
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1963-1965 Baseball Players Return
On a breezy April Saturday before an O'Connell home baseball game, members of the 1963-1965 Knights baseball teams returned to their Bishop O'Connell field to be honored in a pre-game celebration....
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Track & Field - Shared Goals and Successes
SPORTS BLOG - THE WEEK THAT WASwith guest blogger, athletic trainer Alicia Doran While Coach Orndorff is busy with post-season softball, athletic trainer Alicia Doran has stepped in this week to share...
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