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Testimonials

Mrs. Emily Koenick

“The growth and changes that happen in high school are essentially the same for a teenager. What is different, however, is the environment in which the teenager experiences high school, and that's where McNamara is different — here you are cared for and educated in a way that is not similar to other high schools. When you fall, we catch you. When you want to succeed, we propel you. The word that best describes our vibe is simply, love.”

Emily Koenick
Faculty, English Department Chair

Kow Simpson '22 accepted to Harvard, Duke, Brown, University of Maryland and more

BMHS prepared me for college since my freshman year when I had to learn how to be more organized to keep up with my assignments. For four years, I  had to complete homework assignments for every class, which required me to learn to balance my schedule and commitments.”

Kow Simpson '22
Alumni

Matthew Arzoumanian '26

“I chose Bishop McNamara High School for multiple reasons. A school where community and fellowship are paired with academic excellence and encouragement is the place for me. I found that in BMHS.”

Matthew Arzoumanian '26
Student

Mrs. Tracye Burr Mitchell

“The growth and changes that happen in high school are essentially the same for a teenager. What is different, however, is the environment in which the teenager experiences high school, and that's where McNamara is different — here you are cared for and educated in a way that is not similar to other high schools. When you fall, we catch you. When you want to succeed, we propel you. The word that best describes our vibe is simply, love.”

Mrs. Tracye Burr Mitchell
Parent of Lauryn '21 & Olivia '18

Paul O'Brien, Teacher

“I love how our students truly develop a thirst for justice. Our kids often become very active in causes that promote a greater society. In a world torn apart in so many ways, our kids truly become active, bringers of hope!”

Ms. Paul O'Brien
Faculty, Theology Department

Ava Garland '23

“The experiences I have had at McNamara definitely improved me … (and) made me the person I am,” she said. “McNamara is like a big family – we are all different, but we are all friends and we all talk and we all share experiences. That made me more knowledgeable and a better person.”

Ava Garland '23
Alumni

Madison Bridges

“From the point I stepped through the doors, I felt a strong sense of community, pride, and shared values of family, belonging, and acceptance at BMHS. I experienced excitement from my interactions with students, faculty, and the administration. However, the most important reason why I chose BMHS was the belief and confidence I felt that my daughter would be protected, nurtured, and challenged to achieve what she once believed were her 'impossibles'.”

Mrs. Renita Bridges
Parent of Madison '26