BMHS News
We bring you news of what is happening in our community - events, awards, and the great things our students, faculty and staff, parents and alumni are doing every day at BMHS!
What's New at BMHS?!
![BMHS Alumna Robyn Brown '00 Started a Juice Business During the Coronavirus to Help & Heal]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1596207531/bishopmcnamara/iab8qzffccwp8ajahafv/IMG_6725.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1596207531/bishopmcnamara/iab8qzffccwp8ajahafv/IMG_6725.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1596207531/bishopmcnamara/iab8qzffccwp8ajahafv/IMG_6725.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1596207531/bishopmcnamara/iab8qzffccwp8ajahafv/IMG_6725.jpg","width":1200}])
Robyn Brown '00 introduced a delicious and healthy beverage: the ‘Elderberry Lemonade.'
![Dr. John Barnhardt, President/CEO]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1594137817/bishopmcnamara/hyhtelkgtzogmwhevfuk/BMHSBarnhardtCarterVideothumbnail1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1594137817/bishopmcnamara/hyhtelkgtzogmwhevfuk/BMHSBarnhardtCarterVideothumbnail1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1594137817/bishopmcnamara/hyhtelkgtzogmwhevfuk/BMHSBarnhardtCarterVideothumbnail1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1594137817/bishopmcnamara/hyhtelkgtzogmwhevfuk/BMHSBarnhardtCarterVideothumbnail1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1594137817/bishopmcnamara/hyhtelkgtzogmwhevfuk/BMHSBarnhardtCarterVideothumbnail1.jpg","width":1366}])
Dr. John Barnhardt believes that he has been called to his new role as the leader of the BMHS community.
![Dr. Clark in Moreau Chapel]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1566262692/bishopmcnamara/l7yfav07tecgnpyenfyq/marcoclark_chapel.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1566262692/bishopmcnamara/l7yfav07tecgnpyenfyq/marcoclark_chapel.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1566262692/bishopmcnamara/l7yfav07tecgnpyenfyq/marcoclark_chapel.jpg","width":800}])
Dr. Marco Clark, former President/CEO of BMHS, moves on to a new mission with the Holy Cross Congregation.
![Standing Up for Our Community: Bishop McNamara Teams Up with County Leaders to Host Food Drive]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1591132356/bishopmcnamara/r2yhstizaqjzbghhzo0p/DayofServicetotheCommunity-4.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1591132356/bishopmcnamara/r2yhstizaqjzbghhzo0p/DayofServicetotheCommunity-4.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1591132356/bishopmcnamara/r2yhstizaqjzbghhzo0p/DayofServicetotheCommunity-4.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1591132356/bishopmcnamara/r2yhstizaqjzbghhzo0p/DayofServicetotheCommunity-4.jpg","width":960}])
Bishop McNamara High School served as host and a major partner in the community food distribution providing boxes of fresh groceries to those challenged by the COVID-19 crisis.
![Madison Scott '20 interview for WJLA ABC7 News Feature on Senior Saturday]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1588990386/bishopmcnamara/phls1xefk5nyokphegqj/Madison_Scott_Interview_for_WJLA.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1588990386/bishopmcnamara/phls1xefk5nyokphegqj/Madison_Scott_Interview_for_WJLA.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1588990386/bishopmcnamara/phls1xefk5nyokphegqj/Madison_Scott_Interview_for_WJLA.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1588990386/bishopmcnamara/phls1xefk5nyokphegqj/Madison_Scott_Interview_for_WJLA.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1588990386/bishopmcnamara/phls1xefk5nyokphegqj/Madison_Scott_Interview_for_WJLA.png","width":1219}])
WJLA-ABC7 made Madison their "Athlete of the Week" and a feature on the "Good Morning Washington" show
![Project PRIDE Ceremony May 7, 2020]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1588882135/bishopmcnamara/fehfs2hvprfia9ehbsqt/2020-05-07_1607.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1588882135/bishopmcnamara/fehfs2hvprfia9ehbsqt/2020-05-07_1607.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1588882135/bishopmcnamara/fehfs2hvprfia9ehbsqt/2020-05-07_1607.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1588882135/bishopmcnamara/fehfs2hvprfia9ehbsqt/2020-05-07_1607.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1588882135/bishopmcnamara/fehfs2hvprfia9ehbsqt/2020-05-07_1607.png","width":1346}])
Today was the Bishop McNamara Project PRIDE Ceremony (Virtual Experience) organized by Director Tia Bell and Assistant Director Herman Frazier.
![Mustangs News in a Minute #22]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1588384691/bishopmcnamara/kndaseehm4skw6hu1rdw/MIM22.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1588384691/bishopmcnamara/kndaseehm4skw6hu1rdw/MIM22.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1588384691/bishopmcnamara/kndaseehm4skw6hu1rdw/MIM22.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1588384691/bishopmcnamara/kndaseehm4skw6hu1rdw/MIM22.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1588384691/bishopmcnamara/kndaseehm4skw6hu1rdw/MIM22.jpg","width":1304}])
After 23 year of dedicated service and faithful leadership to his alma mater, Dr. Marco Clark '85 leaves Bishop McNamara to become the Executive Director of The Holy Cross Institute at St. Edward's University in Austin,Texas.
![WJLA Coverage of BMHS Senior Saturday Celebration]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1589746198/bishopmcnamara/sfv5txsrcvz7j92ns0ba/WJLAcoverageof2020SeniorSaturday.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1589746198/bishopmcnamara/sfv5txsrcvz7j92ns0ba/WJLAcoverageof2020SeniorSaturday.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1589746198/bishopmcnamara/sfv5txsrcvz7j92ns0ba/WJLAcoverageof2020SeniorSaturday.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1589746198/bishopmcnamara/sfv5txsrcvz7j92ns0ba/WJLAcoverageof2020SeniorSaturday.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1589746198/bishopmcnamara/sfv5txsrcvz7j92ns0ba/WJLAcoverageof2020SeniorSaturday.jpg","width":1280}])
WJLA covers the Senior Saturday as teachers, administrators, and students devote their Saturday to show up at all 215 seniors' homes with signs, cheers and caps and gowns.
![Full Court Press with Coach Frank Oliver, Jr.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1581869467/bishopmcnamara/a2s4m9ghp2ooxyi4zn4p/Fullcourt_Press.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1581869467/bishopmcnamara/a2s4m9ghp2ooxyi4zn4p/Fullcourt_Press.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1581869467/bishopmcnamara/a2s4m9ghp2ooxyi4zn4p/Fullcourt_Press.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1581869467/bishopmcnamara/a2s4m9ghp2ooxyi4zn4p/Fullcourt_Press.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1581869467/bishopmcnamara/a2s4m9ghp2ooxyi4zn4p/Fullcourt_Press.png","width":1240}])
The Bishop McNamara Girls Basketball Team has developed into one of the premiere programs in the country under Coach Frank Oliver, Jr.
![WMAC Spotlight: Christmas Thoughts for 2019 and the New Year!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1577152601/bishopmcnamara/jkorkbjfvrirrzto05he/Christmas2019.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1577152601/bishopmcnamara/jkorkbjfvrirrzto05he/Christmas2019.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1577152601/bishopmcnamara/jkorkbjfvrirrzto05he/Christmas2019.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1577152601/bishopmcnamara/jkorkbjfvrirrzto05he/Christmas2019.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1577152601/bishopmcnamara/jkorkbjfvrirrzto05he/Christmas2019.jpg","width":1273}])
“For unto us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6
![Happy Thanksgiving from BMHS & WMAC]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1574712728/bishopmcnamara/hwmsbnw5wye15wx9fzxs/Thanksgivingthumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1574712728/bishopmcnamara/hwmsbnw5wye15wx9fzxs/Thanksgivingthumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1574712728/bishopmcnamara/hwmsbnw5wye15wx9fzxs/Thanksgivingthumbnail.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1574712728/bishopmcnamara/hwmsbnw5wye15wx9fzxs/Thanksgivingthumbnail.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1574712728/bishopmcnamara/hwmsbnw5wye15wx9fzxs/Thanksgivingthumbnail.jpg","width":1280}])
From families gathering, to food consumption, to watching football, to the beginning of the holiday shopping season - Thanksgiving is that one time of year that truly encompasses a multitude of emotions and a reflection on our blessings.
Honors Biology classes and the Science & Ecology Explorers Club at Bishop McNamara experience Science and Ecology studies through field trips on the Chesapeake Bay and virtual field trips to the Antarctic.
Congratulations to Bishop McNamara High School Alumna Breana Ross, Class of 2015, for her Global Citizen Award from the Institute for the international Education of Students.
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