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ASSING th Venice Albania ’20. Photo by Lisa Coffey Mahoney ’76. 6 // Dragon
e torch Venice ALBANIA ’20 Students at Oakland’s St. Elizabeth School knew they could count on Venice Albania. As student body president for 2015-16, Venice focused on building an inclusive student community, actively seeking input from fellow students to ensure engaging assemblies and Spirit Days. As a peer tutor, Venice mentored students in core academic subjects, providing support and encouragement. And, as a talented artist, Venice contributed the drawing for the cover of the school’s 2014-15 yearbook and created the design featured on the class sweatshirts for this year’s graduating class. Most importantly, Venice doesn’t shy away from standing up for injustice. “Whenever someone is treated unfairly, I speak up without escalating the issue,” she said. “I feel fulfilled knowing that people are listened to and acknowledged because of my efforts, and feel I am an agent for those who would not be heard otherwise.” Now, as a freshman at O’Dowd, Venice hopes to leave a similar mark in her new school community. “I like being a leader, and like being a person people can rely on,” she said. When she was younger, Venice remembers older students talking about wanting to go to Bishop O’Dowd High School. When it came time for Venice to begin her high school search, O’Dowd was one of the first schools that came to mind. After participating in a shadow visit last fall, Venice knew O’Dowd was the place for her. “Everyone was really welcoming, and I thought the classes were really interesting and very engaging,” she said. Venice is looking forward to getting involved on the O’Dowd campus. Her interests include band (she plays the flute), debate and leadership, and she’s also excited by the prospect of further challenging herself academically. During her final year in elementary school, Venice took high school-level Algebra at neighboring St. Elizabeth High School, rising at 6 a.m. to be at school by 7 a.m. for the start of class. Though it was difficult in the beginning, Venice rose to the challenge and excelled in the class. Ultimately, Venice views high school as an opportunity to open her heart and mind to all opportunities. “I want to leave O’Dowd with knowledge of lots of new things,” she said. Fall Magazine 2016 // 7
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Page 3 and 4: Table of CONTENTS Bishop O’Dowd H
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Page 19 and 20: Photos by Lisa Coffey Mahoney ’76
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