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Where in the World Are the Stabiles?
Dan and Monica Stabile once again proved that moss never grows under their feet. Dan is one of Bishop O'Connell's 11th and 12th grade counselors, and Monica is a long-time German teacher in the world...
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1961- First Varsity Girls Basketball Team
Victorious Girls Score High From the 1961 Visor Yearbook, page 104-105"New team, the devoted coaching of Mrs. Bergan and a relentless mind to win are the ingredients that fashioned a most successful...
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Studying Spanish in Salamanca
Six O'Connell students traveled this summer with Spanish teacher, Faryde Yanine, to the University of Salamanca in Spain for a two-week study abroad program. The students began their experience with an...
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Meet Our New Faculty
As we enter the 2017-2018 school year, we welcome an inspiring and dedicated group of new teachers and counselors to our faculty. Please take a moment here to get to know them:Michelle Arcari (Social...
View ArticleOpening Reflections - Real Joy
THOUGHTS FROM OUR HEAD OF SCHOOL, JOE VORBACH:Yesterday was a real joy. Greeting the Class of 2021 at the front door with Mr. Patton was wonderful -- something I look forward to every year and was...
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Catholic Identity - Not by Accident
THIS STORY APPEARED IN THE AUG. 31 ISSUE OF THE ARLINGTON CATHOLIC HERALD:Carl Patton is the assistant head of school and the director of curriculum and instruction at Bishop O'Connell. Over the course...
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Cerniglia on AP Conference Agenda
English Department Chair and teacher of AP Literature, Mrs. Diane Cerniglia, was a presenter at the 2017 AP Conference held July 26-30 at the Washington Convention Center. Drawing on her 39 years of...
View ArticleParty Like It's 1957
Bishop Denis J. O'Connell High School first opened it's doors to students on Sep. 7, 1957. The school marked the 60th anniversary of that date with a morning Mass and a 1950s-themed lunch, complete...
View ArticleThese are the days we'll remember
Yesterday we celebrated the school's 60th anniversary together. After Mass in the auditorium, we enjoyed the sock-hop themed lunch in the cafeteria where a display of photo albums and other memorabilia...
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New Girls Lacrosse Coach Named
Bishop O'Connell has named T.J. Finnerty as the new head coach for the girls lacrosse team. "Coach Finn" has been involved in area girls lacrosse for the last seven years, most recently at W.T. Woodson...
View ArticleBishop Burbidge Visits O'Connell
It was a great day to be a Knight, as the Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge, Bishop of the Diocese of Arlington, spent Monday at O'Connell. In addition to the celebration of the Mass of the Holy...
View ArticleThe Week in Review
THOUGHTS FROM OUR HEAD OF SCHOOL, JOSEPH VORBACH:I hope you enjoyed Back to School night last Thursday. It is a special moment in the life of the school when the primary educators of children -- the...
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Open House - Oct. 15
OPEN HOUSESunday, Oct. 15, 1-4 PMJoin us for our annual Open House! This is a great opportunity for you and your family to learn more about the Catholic high school experience at Bishop O'Connell.The...
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Ahh! The Bye Week!
SPORTS BLOG - THE WEEK THAT WASThe bye week.It probably could not have come at a more opportune time for the Varsity Football Team, especially considering the Knights' disappointing 0-3 start to the...
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Nine National Merit Commended Students
Congratulations to nine Bishop O'Connell seniors who were named as Commended Students in the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program:Tyler DittmerMatthew EhlersJulia JonesGabriela MatheuHarrison...
View ArticleSo Much Good in Catholic Education
THOUGHTS FROM OUR HEAD OF SCHOOL, JOSEPH VORBACH:Earlier this week, I attended the National Catholic Educational Association's annual Seton Awards dinner. The dinner recognizes significant...
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Winless No More
THE WEEK THAT WAS - SPORTS BLOG BY TOMMY ORNDORFF:Winless no more!As history illustrates, wins have been hard to come by for the O'Connell field hockey program. And this year is no exception....
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Music is in the Air
Our music programs are in full swing, and now's the time to mark your calendar for two upcoming concerts you won't want to miss!Fall Pops ConcertFeaturing our String Orchestra, Jazz Band, Symphonic...
View ArticleStrengthening a Culture of Respect
THOUGHTS FROM OUR HEAD OF SCHOOL, JOSEPH VORBACH:This morning, through the efforts of our counseling team, along with our Chaplain, Fr. Thompson, and faculty and student leaders, we held an assembly...
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Two Seniors Named to State Chorus
Congratulations to O'Connell seniors Peter Lucas and Vasili Varfis who were named to the 2017 Virginia Music Educators Association (VMEA) Honors Choir. This past weekend, Peter and Vasili, along with...
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