Upcoming Reunions
Calling all reunion organizers!
Join us for an informational conference call with the Alumni Office. Learn how DJO can support your reunion efforts and assist with class lists, giveaway swag, venues/space, class Masses, etc. Reunions 101 teleconferences are held the first Friday of every month at 12 noon Eastern. Please RSVP to alumni@bishopoconnell.org for for the dial in information.
2019 Reunions
TRACK REUNION
Oct. 27, 2019, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at O’Connell (cafeteria). Please register by October 15, 2019 with Stephan Curran (sogls@comcast.net)
LACROSSE ALUMNI GAME
Nov. 29, 2019 (time TBD), Bishop O’Connell High School Stadium. Contact John O’Beirne for additional information (coachjohnob@gmail.com).
WRESTLING ALUMNI REUNION
Nov. 30, 2019 (6:00 p.m.) at Rebellion on the Pike (Arlington). Email alumni@bishopoconnell.org to be put in touch with the reunion organizers.
ICE HOCKEY ALUMNI GAME
Dec. 26, 2019 (6:00 p.m.) MedStar Capitals IcePlex (formerly Kettler). Contact Coach Flip Collins for additional information (fcollins@bishopoconnell.org).
ALUMNI BAND
Did you play in the O’Connell band? Ever dream of dusting off your sheet music and jamming with some fellow DJO musicians? Email band director, Ron Isaacson (risaacson@bishopoconnell.org) for information on jam sessions starting fall, 2019.
2019 CLASS REUNIONS ARE ONGOING!
Class of 1984 will reunite October 25-26 for their 35-year reunion. Join classmates Friday, October 25 at William Jeffries Tavern in Arlington; on Saturday, October 26 return to O'Connell for a class Mass and then mix and mingle the night away in the cafeteria. For more information, please contact the reunion organizers Molly Klote, Kathy Kennedy and Chris Dietz (chrisudietz@gmail.com).
Class of 1994 - email alumni@bishopoconnell.org to make sure your information is up to date and stay tuned for more information!
Class of 1999 will gather on Saturday, November 30 (the Saturday after Thanksgiving - will you be in town?) at Whitlow's on Wilson starting at 7pm. Please email the reunion organizers at DJO1999reunion@gmail.com for additional details and to RSVP.
Class of 2000 – Mike Newbold is starting the planning. Stay tuned for information on your 20-year reunion in 2020!
Class of 2004 – email alumni@bishopoconnell.org to make sure your information is up to date and stay tuned for more information!
Class of 2009 – email alumni@bishopoconnell.org to make sure your information is up to date and stay tuned for more information!
Class of 2014 – email alumni@bishopoconnell.org to make sure your information is up to date and stay tuned for more information!
2019 Reunion Recaps
Class of 1965 reunited at Samuel Beckett’s in Shirlington. Check out the photos at the class’ FaceBook page. Have your own high resolution photos to share with the Alumni Office? Email them to alumni@bishopoconnell.org.
Class of 1967 – celebrated 70! Classmates gathered in Charleston SC this September for a joint 70th birthday party. Check the class’ FB page for more details or email alumni@bishopoconnell.org to submit your own high resolution photos for possible inclusion in the next issue of Knights’ Pages.
Class of 1969 – Can you believe it’s been 50 years? The class of 1969 organized a fantastic reunion weekend including a class Mass, a meet & greet at O’Connell and a banquet at the McLean Hilton: October 11-13. For more information, contact the event organizers at djo6950th@gmail.com.
Class of 1974 –gathered at O’Connell in early October. Classmates enjoyed a tour of the school and reminisced with one another while enjoying fine barbeque. We’re looking for photos from the gathering! Please send high resolution photos to alumni@bishopoconnell.org.
Class of 1979 reunited the weekend of October 11-13 in Northern Virginia at BJ’s Brew House and the Tower Club in Tysons. A room block is available at the Tysons Marriott for out of town guests. Please email Joe Donohoe (donohoe@verizon.net) to find out more information.
Class of 1989 – recently reunited aboard the Odyssey for a moonlight dinner cruise. Please submit high resolution photos to the Alumni Office at alumni@bishopoconnell.org.
ALUMNI CREW
DJO rowers organized their first ever Alumni Row which took place on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. Email crew@bishopoconnell.org to be added to the list for future events.
E-mail the Alumni Office if you would like to discuss planning a reunion. It's never to early to start the process and we can help!
