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Still Time to Support the2011–2012 Annual FundThe 2011- 2012 Annual Fund has a goal of $490,000 this year. Todate, we have raised over $300,000 towards our goal. Our holidayMatching Gift Challenge was a great success. The Challenge was setto match up to $90,000 of gifts received between Nov. 15 and Dec. 31.Contributions to the Annual Fund during this time totaled $93,500which exceeded our goal.With three months remaining in the fiscal year, we need yourfinancial support now more than ever to help us reach our goal of$490,000. Your contribution directly benefits Bishop O’Connellstudents by funding programs that tuition does not cover. Your Annual Fund gift supportsprograms and services for students, as well as professional development for faculty and staff.SupportingO’ConnellMake a gift to the Annual Fund at Bishop O’Connell High School:77Donate online atwww.bishopoconnell.org/give.77Return the enclosed envelope witha check, payable to Bishop O’ConnellHigh School or with credit card information.77Find out if your company matchesyour donation atwww.bishopoconnell.org/matching.77Donate through your employer withUnited Way #8273 orCFC #65190.We thank all alumni, parents, parentsof alumni and friends who support theAnnual Fund at Bishop O’Connell. Everygift matters, no matter the amount.Contact Cindy Krech at 703-237-1446or ckrech@bishopoconnell.org for moreinformation.New Scholarship toHonor Coach WallsAn anonymous donor recently established theCindy Walls Scholarship Fund to recognize theoutstanding influence that Coach Walls has hadon young women and men at Bishop O’Connell.For the past eight years she has coached crosscountry and track teams to new levels, includingfive straight WCAC and state championshipsfor her girls cross country teams. The donorestablished the Cindy Walls Scholarship Fundnot only for girls and boys who are members ofcross country or track teams, but in general forstudents who meet certain academic achievementsand contribute to the betterment of theBishop O’Connell community. It is hoped thatthis initial generous gift will create awareness tocurrent parents and alumni and inspire them tocontribute to this scholarship fund.The Murphy Family—(first row L to R) Colleen (in red), Katie,Beth and Tim; (back row L to R) Barry, Christine, Bob and Terry.Robert J. and Elizabeth K.Murphy Family ScholarshipIn 1999 the Murphy Scholarship was established inhonor of Mrs. Elizabeth Murphy, beloved math teacherand mother to eight children who graduated fromO’Connell—Robert ’67, Barry ’69, Tim ’70, Colleen ’73,Christine ’75, Terry ’76, Beth ’79 and Katie ’82. The Murphyfamily recently endowed the scholarship to ensurethat their gift will continue to enable O’Connell to enrichthe lives of students for years to come. The Robert J. andElizabeth K. Murphy Family Scholarship awards financialassistance for two students each year, one male andone female, who excel in math, give back in service andare in financial need. Thank you, Murphy family for yourgenerous support to the mission of our school.12
11th AnnualGala & AuctionFlagship Fundraiser Supports O’Connell ProgramsMore than 350 parents, alumni, facultyand friends of O’Connell gathered at theMcLean Hilton on Saturday, Feb. 4 forthe school’s 11th Annual Gala. This year’stheme—Knights Around the World—helped transport attendees to a magicalplace, where beautiful baskets and specialgift items were neatly arranged amidstflags and decorations from foreign lands.The evening began with a cocktail hourand silent auction, where the most popularitems were the homeroom baskets thatvaried in theme from single-cup coffeemakers to designer purses and spa packages.The guests enjoyed a three-course dinnerin the main ballroom and a fast-pacedlive auction where vacation homes, specialschool packages, and a reserved pew atgraduation created added excitement. Oneof the highlights of the evening was thepresence of Sir Lancelot, the miniatureEnglish Bulldog, who was auctioned offto the highest bidder. In the end, “Lance”went home to a very, very happy family.In addition to the auction, raffles and otherfundraising efforts of the night, generousattendees contributed $28,000 to theschool to purchase a second set of AppleiPads for classroom use. The event grossedclose to $200,000 to help advance the missionof O’Connell by supporting importantprograms at the school, including technologyinitiatives, facility improvements andfaculty development.The Bishop O’Connell community is gratefulto the sponsors of this year’s Gala, thegenerous donors who contributed uniqueand wonderful auction items, and to theindividuals who attended and made thissuch a successful evening. In addition, thisevent would never be possible without thetireless efforts of countless volunteers; wethank all of you for your time and energy!Special thanks to our Gala co-chairs, JulieGazala and Staci Meruvia, who wentabove and beyond the call of duty to makethe “knight” a success!SpecialAppreciationto our 2012Gala SponsorsExcalibur ClubAlcalde and FayUGL – UniccoWalsh Colucci LubeleyEmrich & Walsh PCBishop’s CircleSHW GroupKnights’ RoundtableCardinal BankFlik Independent School DiningFlynn and O’HaraSheehy AutomotiveSword & Shield SocietyNirschl Orthopaedic CenterRADKirk & Anna Maria GalianiPresident Katy Prebble with parentand volunteer, Pam Benson.Jose Cardenas ’78 andTina Stephens Cardenas ’79meet their new puppy.Kevin Foster ’01, Joe DeVylder,Lindsey Fay DeVylder ’01 andSarah Greenwood.SAVE THE DATE!12th Annual Gala & Auction Feb. 9, 2013Mary Taneyhill ’83 participates in the“Heads and Tails” game.13
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