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Lt. Col. Gutter to be Inducted into ROTC Hall of Fame
John Gutter, former Asst. Principal for Student Life at Bishop O'Connell, is being posthumously honored next month at the University of Rhode Island, where he is being inducted into their Army ROTC...
View ArticleA busy few weeks
Since I last wrote on October 13th about our Respect Assembly, we have had a busy two weeks that culminate this weekend with Homecoming. During that time, our first round of senior retreats and the...
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Romeo & Juliet - Nov. 9-12
Ancient grudge. Star-crossed lovers. A story of woe. This classic Shakespeare play comes to the DJO stage, modernly adapted by The O'Connell Players. Set in a post-WWII 1948 New York City as two rival...
View ArticleWinter Sports Tryouts
Students trying out for winter sports team must be cleared by the Athletics Training Office. Each athlete must have a current physical and permission forms uploaded in our Magnus Health Portal...
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Fall Mothers' Tea
New and Transfer Mothers' TeaHosted by the PTO at Bishop O'Connell High SchoolOur kids call us mom, mother, ma, momma, and numerous other variations. What do we call ourselves as mothers? How do we...
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Students Attend Concert Against Hate
A group of 20 O'Connell students and faculty members attended the annual Anti-Defamation League's Concert Against Hate, held on Monday, Oct. 30 at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. The National...
View ArticleHomecoming 2017 in Pictures
"A Knight on the Red Carpet" was this year's Homecoming theme. A week of special dress days were capped off with a Saturday afternoon football game and a beautifully decorated gym for students to dance...
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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...
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...
View ArticleConferences and Kairos and Shakespeare, oh my!
THOUGHTS FROM OUR HEAD OF SCHOOL, DR. JOSEPH VORBACH:The first quarter of the school year is over and it went by very quickly. A lot has happened since I last wrote on October 27th, a day when all the...
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District Chorus Honors
On Saturday, Nov. 4, Bishop O'Connell High School choir students attended the annual District XII Choral Auditions. Over 700 students from Fairfax and Arlington county public and private high schools...
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O'Connell Teacher Named to ARISS Education Committee
The Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) group has named Melissa Pore to their U.S. Education Committee.Melissa Pore is on the science faculty at Bishop O'Connell High School in...
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DJO Dads Club Underway
The DJO Dads Club is up and running after a festive meeting at the Italian Cafe on Thursday, Nov. 2. Our well-attended meeting included fellowship, establishing new friendships, and brainstorming with...
View ArticleA Thanksgiving Message
THOUGHTS FROM OUR HEAD OF SCHOOL, DR. JOSEPH VORBACH:As we approach the conclusion of 2017 and the year-long celebration of O'Connell's 60th anniversary, we pray to God in Thanksgiving for all who have...
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Look Up
THOUGHTS FROM OUR HEAD OF SCHOOL, JOSEPH VORBACH:I parked my car at school this morning just before 7 a.m. As I headed toward the doors at the Trinidad Street entrance to the school, I heard footsteps...
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Royalettes Dance at Regional Competition
Congratulations to O'Connell's Royalette Dance Team who earned 1st, 2nd and 3rd place team awards, as well as several individual honors, at the Dec. 3 Dance Team Union Regional Competition held at...
View ArticleA Long Blue and Gray Line
THOUGHTS FROM OUR HEAD OF SCHOOL, DR. JOSEPH VORBACH:Earlier this week, we learned of the passing of Mr. Philip Katz. Mr. Katz is the father of our teacher Caroline McGinn. Caroline and her five...
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Seniors Win UVA Business Case Competition
Congratulations to O'Connell seniors Grace Cook, Caroline Hanson, Harrison McBride, and Taylor Rooney on winning the "ENACTUS at UVA" High School Case Competition earlier this month. This annual...
View ArticleIt's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas!
THOUGHTS FROM OUR HEAD OF SCHOOL, JOSEPH VORBACH:Merry Christmas everyone!Working in schools provides educators the unique benefit of being around the spirit, energy and idealism of young people...
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Lending a Helping Hand for the Season
Ten juniors and seniors joined a handful of O'Connell faculty members at the annual Salvation Army Angel Tree project in Arlington. This program works with the community to provide Christmas presents...
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