June 19, 2019 SPOTLIGHT We close the 2018-2019 school year having furthered our vision to form empowered leaders, inspired by the Gospel, who transform the world. BMHS thrives today due to our community's spirit of philanthropy. Through the generous financial contributions of thousands of donors this year, the School supported the Bridge of Hope and Saint Andre Bessette tuition assistance initiatives, expanded our academic, fine arts, and athletic programs, launched student support initiatives such as the St. Andre and Middleton Scholars Programs, provided numerous faculty professional development opportunities, enhanced our classroom technology, and made our faith-inspiring retreat programs even more enriching. Did you know, however, that tuition does not cover our annual operating expenses? Gifts to the Bishop McNamara Fund help bridge the gap between tuition income and costs of educating every student at a high level. Gifts to the Bishop McNamara Fund provide President/CEO Dr. Marco J. Clark '85 and the Board of Directors with the flexibility to address the School's greatest needs. These include the ability to recruit skilled students who embrace Bishop McNamara's bold vision, secure the resources to attract and retain teacher-scholars of exceptional caliber, and enhance our highly regarded curricular and co-curricular programs while keeping tuition both attainable and stable as possible. The amount that you give is not as important as your willingness to give. Every gift makes a difference! Please give by June 30, 2019!
Last Chance for Palm Beach Raffle! LAST CHANCE! The drawing for our Palm Beach Vacation Raffle is THIS FRIDAY!
Enter to win a week in Palm Beach, Fla. at the Marriott Ocean Pointe! A generous donor has added to our cash prize that goes with the vacation package, so we have a grand total of $3,000 for our winner in addition to the week in Palm Beach!
Click here to purchase your raffle ticket now for your chance to win! Tickets are $25 each - we will announce the winner at our Mustang Cup/Sip and Swing event this Friday.
Good luck!
Thank you for Attending: Caritas 2019 Thank you to everyone who joined us on May 30, 2019 to honor our newest Caritas honorees! We had some incredible speakers and we were so blessed to share in that evening with all of you.
Congratulations again to the Caritas 2019 Recipients:
Business Partner of the Year: JDS Associates Distinguished Parents' Club Volunteer of the Year: Barbara McCreary Distinguished Fine Arts Volunteer of the Year: Cindy Glotfelty Distinguished Athletics Volunteer of the Year: Elvis Trotman Distinguished Faculty Member of the Year: Craig Glover-Hines '09 Distinguished Staff Member of the Year: Antonio Lucero Distinguished Alumni of the Year: Bershan Shaw LR '91 Distinguished Young Alumni of the Year: Tarik Endale '12 St. Andre Caritas Award: Andrew Johnson, Jr. '80 Holy Cross Award: Jim O'Hara Presidential Award: ChrisTopher Williams Goyette Endowed Chair Recipient: Angelina Diehlmann LR '85
Click here to view photos from the event!
Sign up for Summer Enrichment! Our summer enrichment program registration site is up and running, all ready for summertime!
Click here to register and peruse our many options for summer - we have so much available this year for your child! From fine arts, to technology, to leadership enrichment, help give your child the opportunity to try out something new and exciting!
REUNION PLANS BMHS Class of 2009 Reunion Update for the BMHS class of 2009 - we officially have a date for your reunion! We hope you will come back to reconnect with your classmates on June 22, 2019, we know the event will be lots of fun!
The reunion will take place at Mission in Dupont (1606 20th St. NW Washington, DC 20009) from 5-9 p.m. Click here to get your tickets now.
For more information, contact David Clark '09 - we hope to see you there!
If you want to contribute to the Class of 2009 10th Reunion gift campaign, click here!
BMHS/LRHS Class of 1969 Reunion The Bishop McNamara and La Reine Cass of 1969 50th Reunion officially has a date and location! Oct. 25-27Join us Oct. 25-27 for a fun-filled weekend of catching up with your classmates! Oct. 25 there will be a Meet and Greet at Hilton Garden Inn in Annapolis, Md. (305 Harry S. Truman Parkway). Then we have an Alumni Banquet planned on Oct. 26 from 6-10 p.m. at Renditions Golf Club (1380 West Central Ave.). Then finally on Oct. 27 from 8-11 a.m. we will have a Farewell Brunch at Hilton Garden Inn. If you would like to book your room now at Hilton Garden Inn, please click here. The Reunion Committee has booked a minimum block of 10 rooms, reservations at the quoted rate will be held open until September 25 - but remember the Naval Academy is holding its Homecoming that same weekend, so hotels will be scarce closer to the reunion date.
BMHS Class of 1999 The Bishop McNamara High School class of 1999 is in the process of gathering interested individuals to help plan their 20-year reunion! We officially have a date: Sept. 6, 2019 - we hope you can join us!
If you are interested in helping to plan the reunion, or if you have any questions, please contact Alkia Morris for details.
BMHS Class of 1979 The BMHS class of 1979 has begun planning their reunion. They have a date already picked out! Alumni, mark your calendars for Sept. 13, 2019 so you don't miss out on this chance to catch up with your classmates!
For more information, please contact Director for Mission Advancement Dr. Robert Van der Waag.
BMHS & LRHS Reunion Plans Bishop McNamara is reaching out to the following Bishop McNamara and La Reine High School classes to help organize their upcoming reunions:
Bishop McNamara & La Reine High Schools: '74, '84 and '89
Bishop McNamara High School: '94, '04, and '14
If you or any of your classmates have questions, need help or are interested in forming a reunion committee, please contact the Advancement Office.
BMHS and LRHS class of 1969, we would love to help you plan your 50th reunion! Please contact Dr. Rob Van der Waag for details and for more information!
Calling the BMHS/LRHS Class of 1985! Calling all Bishop McNamara and La Reine class of 1985 alumni, your 35th reunion is just around the corner! Do you want to join your class captains Angelina Diehlmann LR '85 and Dr. Marco Clark '85? Are you interested in helping plan the reunion?
Contact Director for Mission Advancement Dr. Robert Van der Waag!
Join our Alumni Association! Interested in joining our Alumni Association? Want to get involved with on-campus events and alumni reunions? There are some great perks that come from being involved with our BMHS/LRHS Alumni Association - Contact our Alumni Association President Marlo Ford LR '87 to learn more!
ALUMNI OPPORTUNITIES Living the Fourth - Kairos for Alumni! Calling BMHS alumni - Is it time to refresh, recommit, reconnect?
Renew your enthusiasm and your relationship with God. Living the Fourth is a young adult retreat for men and women ages 18-30 who have experienced a Kairos Retreat while in high school or college.
The weekend will be a powerful and prayerful reminder of our life's journey of faith. Total cost to attend is $195, click here for additional information.
Come back to McNamara - Moreau Fellowship Program Calling all recent BMHS graduates! We have an opening for our Moreau Fellowship Program!
This fellowship is for BMHS alumni who have recently graduated from college and wish to explore a career in education. The Moreau Fellow works as a full-time employee at the school, and based upon their experience and interests, will help with some or all of the following responsibilities:
One Moreau Fellow will be selected each school year.
Click here to apply or for more information about the position.
ALUMNI EDUCATION Marcus Williams '10 In May 2018 Marcus Williams '10 graduated with a Masters of Public Administration from Bowie State University - prior to that in May 2014 he completed his undergrad in communications from Morehead State University. Congratulations Marcus! We can't wait to hear more from you about what you've been up to!
Joy Williams '15 Joy Williams '15 graduated from Duquesne University in December 2018 with a degree in integrated marketing communications and a minor in business administration. Not only that, but she graduated in just three and a half years! Joy was also awarded a Student of the Year Award from Duquesne's Student Involvement Office. She begins a summer session this July at University of Maryland University College, pursuing a Masters in Business Administration. Congratulations Joy, and best of luck in your graduate studies! We wish you all the best!
Breanna Raymond '15 On May 17, 2019, Breanna Raymond '15 was commissioned in the United States Navy. Then, on May 18, she graduated from University of Virginia with a B.A. in biology and a B.A. in women, gender and sexuality studies!
This is an incredible accomplishment Breanna! Congratulations, and thank you for your service and dedication to this country.
ALUMNI SPOTTED Ryan Middleton '06 and Director of Development Sandy Mammano. AROUND CAMPUS Another Amazing Year The end of the school year brings with it many emotions - for underclassmen, relief and joy for reaching another milestone; for graduating seniors, relief, joy and the element of sadness for the end of their high school careers as well as excitement for the start of college. In this WMAC exclusive interview, Jalyn Lagman '19 spoke with the school President/CEO Dr. Marco Clark '85 about what this season means to him each school year.
Bailey Wilcox '20 and Ian Cawthorne '19 Named 2019 All-Star Players of the Year Congratulations to Bishop McNamara Student-Athletes Ian Cawthorne '19 (Baseball) and Bailey Wilcox '20 (Softball) who have both received the CTV Sports All-Star Award for 2019 Players of the Year.
EMPLOYMENT AT BMHS Bishop McNamara High School currently has the following job openings:
Teacher, Physics and Engineering
Teacher, Theology (Long-Term Substitute)
IN MEMORY OF...
John Logan, Jr. '68, brother of Ronald Logan '70, Michael Logan '72 and Jane Logan Osterlicher LR '73, passed away after a long battle with lung cancer on March 25, 2019.
Philip Marletta, stepfather of Jim Estepp '84, passed away June 19, 2019.
Eternal rest, grant unto them O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.
Memorial Garden Our Memorial Garden, named in honor of student Terrell Edelen '14, is complete and will give our community the opportunity to honor other deceased loved ones, family, friends and/or teachers. For more information on how to purchase bricks or benches in the Memorial Garden, please contact the Office of Institutional Advancement. Take time to come by for a visit to reminisce, or even just for quiet reflection. You Shop Amazon - Amazon Gives to BMHS
AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support BMHS every time you shop, at no additional cost to you. Amazon will donate a portion of your eligible purchase price total to BMHS. CONTACT HOLY CROSS BROTHERS AND BERNARDINE SISTERS Bernardine Sisters on Facebook Bishop McNamara and La Reine alumni are invited to like the Bernardine Franciscan Sisters Facebook Page. Get the latest news on the Sisters from La Reine and see what incredible pictures and events they have posted.
The retired Brothers of the Holy Cross and Bernardine Sisters would love to hear from you. To contact them, use the information listed below. Thanks! For the Brothers:
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