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?!
![Cort McElroy '20 Mission Trip to El Salvador]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1565793403/bishopmcnamara/oyzkkbso0ufmu5pl8wys/CortMcElroy20triptoElSalvador.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1565793403/bishopmcnamara/oyzkkbso0ufmu5pl8wys/CortMcElroy20triptoElSalvador.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1565793403/bishopmcnamara/oyzkkbso0ufmu5pl8wys/CortMcElroy20triptoElSalvador.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1565793403/bishopmcnamara/oyzkkbso0ufmu5pl8wys/CortMcElroy20triptoElSalvador.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1565793403/bishopmcnamara/oyzkkbso0ufmu5pl8wys/CortMcElroy20triptoElSalvador.jpg","width":1280}])
During the month of July, Cort McElroy ‘20 participated on a mission trip to El Salvador with parishioners from St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church in Cheverly, Maryland, staying in the town of San Agustin, the location of St. Ambrose’s sister parish.
![Alumni Cookout]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1565708508/bishopmcnamara/cjesbfhenl04bkfhcfpb/AlumniCookout2019.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1565708508/bishopmcnamara/cjesbfhenl04bkfhcfpb/AlumniCookout2019.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1565708508/bishopmcnamara/cjesbfhenl04bkfhcfpb/AlumniCookout2019.jpg","width":563}])
We invite you to join us on Saturday, August 24th for the Kick-Off Party for the Bishop McNamara Football Program, the Alumni Cookout, and the Grand Opening of the New Varsity Locker Rooms!
Francesca Smith '22, Leah Camphor '22, Larry Wingfield '22 and John Nolte '21 along with Theology Teacher Ms. Jessica Brown and Mathematics Teacher Mr. Robert Nolte participated in the conference at Holy Cross College and the University of Notre Dame.
![Matthew Payne '19 awarded Rotary Young American Award Scholarship]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1561485362/bishopmcnamara/fxcfspftrun7lcbmkiq7/Matthew_Payne_Rotary_Award2_2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1561485362/bishopmcnamara/fxcfspftrun7lcbmkiq7/Matthew_Payne_Rotary_Award2_2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1561485362/bishopmcnamara/fxcfspftrun7lcbmkiq7/Matthew_Payne_Rotary_Award2_2.jpg","width":541}])
Congratulations to Matthew Payne '19, who was honored by the Rotary Club for his academic excellence, extra-curricular involvement, and especially his commitment to community service.
![Amanda Saunders Assistant Director of Campus Ministry]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1561486032/bishopmcnamara/gwo7xdt5pkf7debmyavs/AMANDA_SAUNDERS2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1561486032/bishopmcnamara/gwo7xdt5pkf7debmyavs/AMANDA_SAUNDERS2.jpg","width":371}])
Ms. Amanda Saunders, Assistant Director of Campus Ministry, published an article for the United States Catholic Mission Assembly titled, "A Vessel for God: Eucharist and Mission."
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.
Carlos Saravia '19 talks candidly about his journey through school, and how classes at BMHS helped him learn more about his culture and grow in understanding himself.
On April 14, 2019, a group of 13 Bishop McNamara High School students and two teachers departed to Spain to finish the second part of the Spain Exchange program with Paz de Ziganda Ikastola in Pamplona.
