Character. Faith. Service. THE O’DEA EXPERIENCE

CATHOLIC EDUCATION O’Dea High School is committed to developing our students into young men of character, faith, and service. Theology coursework, liturgies, retreats, community service, campus ministry and character development are integral components of O’Dea’s BROTHERHOOD faith-filled education. The O’Dea experience fosters unparalleled bonds of brotherhood among students. Our unique all-male COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMICS student body enriches these bonds through shared O’Dea High School is the only all-male Catholic experiences, including participation in the House college-preparatory high school in the Pacific System, a program dedicated to developing leadership Northwest. As an all-boys school, our faculty skills and connecting students with each other, their employs an approach to teaching tailored school and the community. These bonds last well specifically to the way young men learn. Through beyond graduation, spanning decades, lifetimes, and Advanced Placement, Honors, College in the High generations. School, and college-prep courses, O’Dea prepares each student to succeed at a post-secondary TRADITION OF WINNING, WITH HONOR institution of their choice. Athletic success is a longstanding tradition at O’Dea. With this tradition comes the responsibility THE O’DEA DIVERSITY to compete, with honor. Success is achieved with Diversity has been a signature strength of O’Dea’s hard work and discipline, and is celebrated with student body since the school was founded in 1923. sportsmanship and a selfless focus on the team. MISSION Our student body reflects the cultural, ethnic and O’Dea athletes constantly strive to represent the socio-economic diversity that exists in the greater school and community with pride and dignity. O’Dea is a Catholic high school whose mission is to region. This diversity is a fundamental part of our community. URBAN CAMPUS educate young men and prepare them to be men of O’Dea’s urban campus elevates the traditional high school experience through our location in a character, faith and service. vibrant intersection of city life. O’Dea is located across the street from St. James Cathedral, between OUR PHILOSOPHY premier medical facilities, art museums, and college O’Dea High School provides young men with a Catholic, college-preparatory education. campuses. Our students are exposed to stimulating In the spirit and tradition of the Essential Elements of an Edmund Rice Christian Brother inner-city experiences that enrich their education. Education, O’Dea’s diverse, single-gender learning environment lays a rich foundation for the academic and social development of our students.

ALL BOYS O’Dea High School, the only all-male Catholic college preparatory high school in the Pacific Jamelle McMillan ‘07 Northwest, is a unique and special place for young men. Our educators intentionally use Assistant Coach, Phoenix Suns, NBA teaching practices designed to support the way young men learn. Through Advanced Arizona State University Placement, Honors, College in the High School, and college prep courses, O’Dea prepares “O’Dea provides a community built rich in spirit, bound to service, each student to succeed at a post-secondary institution of their choice. We combine the best and lifelong brotherhood. It gave me tremendous discipline, traditional teaching practices with movement and competition in the classroom to engage developed me with professional character, and fueled a motivation our learners. These teaching strategies, along with newly designed classrooms with innovative to celebrate in the success of others more than that of myself. This educational technology, and the House System, provide our young men with an exceptional has been the foundation of my coaching career and has provided education and unparalleled bonds of Brotherhood that will last a lifetime. me with amazing opportunities.”

3 IRISH CUP HOUSE SYSTEM O’Dea’s Irish Cup is awarded each year to the O’Dea offers a multitude of opportunities for authentic House that demonstrates excellence in five student leadership and personal/social development. areas: Academics, Service, Spirit, Citizenship, and House Games. The goal of the Irish THE HOUSE OBJECTIVE and social support throughout the House System Cup is to promote healthy competition that At the core of O’Dea’s culture is the House System, provides students with the necessary tools to become encourages academic success, boosts spirit, dedicated to developing leadership skills and young men of character, faith, and service. and enhances school pride. connecting students with each other, their school, and the community. O’Dea’s motto “Four Houses, One STUDENT LEADERSHIP Brotherhood” refers to each student’s membership The House System at O’Dea offers a multitude of “THE HOUSE SYSTEM BRINGS within one of four Houses; these Houses come opportunities for authentic student leadership. CONNECTEDNESS AND UNITY together to form one O’Dea Brotherhood. Upon Students from every grade level fill the 50 leadership WITHIN ALL GRADES AT O’DEA entering O’Dea High School, students are placed with positions that support the House, including School a Mentor Teacher from the Faculty/Staff. These groups Captains, Mentor Group Captains, and School HIGH SCHOOL.” meet each morning and are together throughout their Chaplains. Together, these students collaborate with Gerardo Apin ’16 four years, encouraging interpersonal relationships their House Dean, House Director, and Mentor Teacher University of , Bothell amongst peers from every grade level and their to engage the student body in social, spiritual, and dedicated Mentor Teacher. The academic, emotional, competitive events.

Evan Kirschner ‘99 Four Houses, One Brotherhood Emergency Medicine Physician St. Mary’s College, CA Creighton University, Medical School “O’Dea was a great educational and personal experience. The curriculum prepared me well for college, helping T R E` A N - D I L` I S ease the transition to university level courses. O’Dea not only exposed me to what would ultimately become my career through the community service program, it also introduced me to great friends that continue to be part of my life.”

Casey Moriarty ‘01 Attorney Yale University , School of Law “O’Dea High School challenges the students who walk its halls to be men for others. In this way, the faculty and staff at O’Dea teach more than academic subjects, but rather instill the spirit of service and Christian brotherhood into its graduates. I am so thankful for everything that I have learned at this great school.”

4 ACADEMICS Patrick Lavin ‘99 O’Dea commits itself to preparing each of our students for college and beyond. Attorney Harvard College , College preparatory courses at O’Dea are grouped into eight academic focus areas. School of Law “I am very proud to be a product of O’Dea. O’Dea helped English ·Personal Finance ·Chemistry Honors ·Physics make me the man I am today. Many of my closest friends ·AP English Literature ·Poverty in America Honors ·Environmental Science ·Physics Honors are O’Dea classmates. I benefit every day from being & Composition ·Sports & · Introduction to Robotics a part of the larger O’Dea community, and it is very ·English 9 Entertainment Marketing important to me to continue to be involved with O’Dea.” ·English 9 Honors ·US History ·English 10 ·World History HONORS & ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES Patrick Lagreid ‘96 ·English 10 Honors · World History Honors Placement in the Honors and Advanced Placement Public Address Announcer, ·English 11 courses is selective and is based on a student’s grades, Phoenix Mercury, WNBA ·English 11 Honors Theology standardized test scores and recommendation by University of San Francisco ·English 12 ·Theology 9 each department. ·English 12 Honors ·Theology 10 “O'Dea is as much a pillar of my foundation as any aspect · Heroes of Our Times ·Theology 11 Honors Courses AP Courses of my life. My time there taught me not just academics · Literature in the Digital ·Theology 12 and life skills, but provided opportunities and the ·Algebra II Honors ·AP Biology confidence that has led me to where I am today. There are Age Honors ·American Legal ·AP Calculus AB Mathematics few things in my life that I can't attribute to my experience System Honors ·AP Computer at O'Dea, and for that I am forever indebted and grateful.” Arts ·Algebra I ·Biology Honors Science Principles The Very Reverend Michael G. Ryan

·Band I, II, III, IV ·Algebra II Honors ·Chemistry Honors ·AP English Literature Pastor, St. James Cathedral ·Choir I, II, III ·Algebra II/Trigonometry ·English 9 Honors & Composition Class of 2018 Honorary Graduate · Introduction to the Fine Arts ·AP Calculus AB ·English 10 Honors ·AP Japanese Language & Music ·Geometry ·English 11 Honors & Culture ·Photography/Yearbook ·Geometry Honors ·English 12 Honors ·AP Physics ·Studio Art I, II ·Precalculus Honors ·Geometry Honors ·AP Spanish Language ·Statistics · Literature in the Digital & Culture International Language Age Honors ·AP US History FAITH & SERVICE ·AP Japanese Language & Physical Education / Health ·Japanese III Honors ·AP US Government O’Dea is committed to developing our students Culture ·Advanced Physical ·Physics Honors & Politics into young men of character, faith, and service. ·AP Spanish Language & Preparedness ·Poverty in America Honors Culture ·General Physical ·Precalculus Honors At O’Dea we believe that Faith and Service are RETREATS ·Japanese III Honors Preparedness ·Spanish III Honors inextricably related. We cultivate the Faith of our ·Spanish I, II ·Health I, II · World History Honors Welcome Retreat ·Spanish III Honors ·Introduction to students through academics and the efforts of the This retreat is a great chance for the freshmen to Sports Medicine Campus Ministry team so that we might foster a love become better acquainted with their classmates, and Social Studies · Strength & Conditioning MATTEO RICCI PROGRAM for God that hungers to be expressed in works of learn more about O’Dea and the O’Dea Brotherhood. ·Accounting O’Dea has a partnership with Seattle University to offer service. Our service learning opportunities open the ·American Legal Science college-level courses to our students. We have two minds and hearts of our students and enable them to Sophomore Retreat System Honors ·Anatomy & Physiology put their faith into action in a meaningful way. The Sophomore Retreat focuses on service to others as ·AP US History ·Astronomy courses through the Matteo Ricci College at Seattle ·AP US Government ·AP Biology University: Poverty in America Honors and English Christ taught. But we don’t just talk about it, we live it CHRISTIAN SERVICE LEARNING & Politics ·AP Computer 12 Honors. These courses are taught on our campus through direct service at Northwest Harvest. ·Conflict in the 20th Science Principles by our faculty who receive curriculum guidance and The objective of the Christian Service Learning Century & Beyond ·AP Physics support from the faculty at Seattle University. at O’Dea High School is to connect classroom Encounter Retreat ·Contemporary Problems ·Biology curriculum with community issues and needs. Through The Encounter Retreat is for juniors and seniors and has ·Modern US/American ·Biology Honors preparation, service, and reflection, we inspire been called the “ultimate O’Dea experience.” Students History ·Chemistry our students to feel a sense of responsibility and are invited to encounter themselves, others and God in compassion for those who are vulnerable, and put our a profound way. faith into action. Senior Retreat O’DEA NAMED SEATTLE’S FIRST MICROSOFT SHOWCASE SCHOOL LITURGIES All seniors are invited to reflect on their experiences at The celebration of liturgy is a special way in which O’Dea and look towards their future with God. We are excited to announce O’Dea was selected as the the United States who have joined a worldwide community our community connects with God. Students can get first Microsoft Showcase School in Seattle! This recognition actively helping to transform education globally. In the first actively involved in liturgies through the Campus celebrates our efforts and innovation in using technology year of O'Dea's Surface Program we hosted school leaders Ministry program. Students serve as Altar Servers, to educate our students. It’s also a great testament to our from around the globe including Ireland, Japan, and the faculty and staff’s dedication to continue to enhance our Caribbean. Together we have the opportunity to grow best Eucharistic Ministers of Holy Communion, and Lectors. learning environment. practices and actively empower the students of today to Liturgies take place in St. James Cathedral or the create the world of tomorrow. O’Dea High School Gymnasium. O'Dea High School is now one of only forty schools across 7 "O'DEA IS A PLACE THAT BUILDS 2017-2018 STATE CHAMPIONS STUDENTS UP THROUGH MENTORSHIP, ATHLETICS Football, Lacrosse, Golf (Academic) A tradition of winning, with honor. LEADERSHIP, AND INSTRUCTION. IN FOUR YEARS I CAN PROUDLY SAY Athletics is an integral part of the school community THAT O'DEA MOLDED ME INTO A at O’Dea High School. The athletic program is an CONFIDENT, WELL-EQUIPPED YOUNG extension of the school mission; participation prepares MAN, READY TO TAKE ON ANY our young men to be men of character, faith, and service. Coaches strive to teach to the whole self and CHALLENGES LIFE THROWS MY WAY." make athletics a learning environment both on and off Christian Sailer ‘18 the field. University of Washington, Foster School of Business Athletic success is a longstanding tradition at O’Dea High School, and with this tradition comes the responsibility to compete, with honor. The Fighting Irish have brought home 20 State Championships, 10 Academic State Championships, and 31 All Sports Titles. This success is achieved with hard work and discipline, and is celebrated with 2018 GRADUATES PLAYING IN COLLEGE sportsmanship and a selfless focus on the team. We Football STUDENT LIFE constantly strive to represent our school, and our Davion Dixon - Simon Fraser University An active and involved student body forms the foundation of student life at O’Dea. community, with pride and dignity. Connor Gregoire - Wesleyan University Wayne Johnson - Simon Fraser University ATHLETIC OFFERINGS Griffin Korican - University of Michigan Fall: Cross Country, Football, Golf An active and involved student body forms the integral part of the development of each of our Verdon Malo - Golden West College Winter: Basketball, Swim & Dive, Wrestling foundation of student life at O’Dea. Participation in students. Our Visual and Performing Arts Program Jamyn Patu - University of Washington Spring: Baseball, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Track & Field school sponsored co-curricular activities fosters school showcases the many artistic talents of the young Stephen Powell - Carroll College spirit and enriches the O’Dea experience. men at O’Dea, and allows our students to explore, understand, and appreciate the importance of artistic Basketball O’Dea students have many opportunities to interact expression. Opportunities to participate are offered Cal Hansen - University of Puget Sound and socialize with students from other schools, both as classes and after school activities. Russell Whealdon - Occidental College including the young women at Holy Names Academy. O’Dea and Holy Names student leaders work Choral Music Baseball together to plan a variety of social events and service The choral music program at O’Dea includes the Bror Grondal - Columbia Basin College opportunities to engage both student bodies. Some O’Dea Men’s Choir and the Cathedral Choir. The choirs Benjamin Larson - Gonzaga University of these activities include: dances, socials, assemblies, perform with many ensembles and artists including Emilio Rivera - Whitman College concerts, music festivals, fundraisers, community Opus 7, Shaprece, and the Seattle Symphony and has service, drama productions, and co-ed sports. performed in venues such as the Chihuly Garden and Lacrosse Glass, St. James Cathedral, and Benaroya Hall. Cole Daninger - Rutgers University CLUBS Samuel Dracobly - United States Naval Academy General Interest/Service Instrumental Music Skyler Kloth - Whittier College eSports, Junior State of America, Knowledge Bowl, The instrumental music program at O’Dea includes Andrew Walker - Boise State University National Honor Society, Service Club, Student Ambassadors the O’Dea Band, Drum Line, Chamber Ensemble, and Jazz Combo. Soccer Cultural Russell Nickerson - Whittier College Asian/Pacific Islander Cultural Club, Black Students Drama “O’DEA TAUGHT ME ABOUT Johan Telkamp - Whittier College United for Excellence, Celtic Cultural Club, Latino The purpose of O’Dea Drama is to help students BROTHERHOOD AND HOW TO GROW Cultural Club discover leadership, language, public speaking, Swimming analytical, and teamwork skills in the context of AS A PERSON. THE LESSONS LEARNED Joseph Vacura - University of St. Thomas Arts/Technology providing an authentic, structured, theatre production AND THE OVERALL O’DEA EXPERIENCE Cathedral Choir/Chamber Ensemble, Digital Audio/ experience. Track & Field / Cross Country Video, Improv, Rhythm & Poetry, Technology & Innovation HAS HELPED ME EXCEL AT THE Sean Lewis - United States Air Force Academy Visual Arts UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON BOTH Isaac Mohn - University of Washington Before/After School Creating visual art as personal and spiritual expression ON AND OFF THE FIELD.” Chess, Gaming, Interest Groups takes O’Dea students through Studio Art when they Wrestling Alan Badley - North Idaho College learn the elements of design, explore many different Myles Gaskin ’15 ARTS media, and complete projects for display. O’Dea High School believes that the arts are an University of Washington Football 8 9 STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS

ALL-MALE STUDENT BODY DIVERSITY O’Dea High School is the only all-male Catholic college Our student body reflects the cultural, ethnic, and preparatory high school in the Pacific Northwest. There socio-economic diversity that exists in the greater are 500 young men enrolled in grades 9-12. Seattle region.

URBAN CAMPUS 58% Caucasian 4% Pacific Islander O’Dea is centrally located on First Hill, which overlooks 17% Multi-Racial 2% American Indian . This central location allows for a 10% African American 2% Hispanic student body drawn from the entire metropolitan area, 7% Asian including young men from 87 zip codes. Students come from 136 different feeder schools.

CATHOLIC IDENTITY 66% of our students are Catholic. Students come from 53 parishes and 42 Catholic grade schools.

APPLICATION & ADMISSION Albert Jaimes ‘99 Dominique Gates ‘17 Account Executive, Corporate Business & Sales – United States Naval Academy Seattle Mariners Baseball Club APPLICATION PROCESS IMPORTANT DATES “O’Dea is more than just a school. It is a unique place that Seattle University shapes young men into the future leaders of tomorrow. Words 1. SCHEDULE A SHADOW DAY/CAMPUS VISIT SHADOW DAY/CAMPUS VISIT University of San Francisco, Sport Management can’t describe how much O’Dea has prepared me to enter the Schedule online at odea.org October - February “O’Dea serves as a foundation for our lives as we move past high professional environment at the Naval Academy.” school and into college and beyond. This foundation is built on 2. ATTEND OPEN HOUSE OPEN HOUSES character, discipline, pride, hard work, determination and sacrifice. Tony Flor ‘17 November 7, 2018 or January 8, 2019 Fall: November 7, 2018, 6:00 PM O’Dea encompasses all of these traits which help evolve and University of Montana mold us to become the men that we currently are today. I will Winter: January 8, 2019, 6:00 PM “At O’Dea it doesn’t matter what your background is, where always look back on my time at O’Dea and cherish the friendships 3. ADMISSIONS APPLICATION you’re from, or what your interests are. We all come together and experiences made, but more importantly am humbled for the PLACEMENT EXAM to better ourselves and our community. Every student is valued Online at odea.org foundation that O’Dea helped build in my life.” December 1, 2018, 8:00 AM and contributes to the incredible O’Dea Brotherhood.” 4. SCHOOL FORMS or School Report/Transcript Request & Teacher Evaluation December 8, 2018, 8:00 AM

5. PLACEMENT EXAM ADMISSIONS APPLICATION DEADLINE (applicants to the 9th grade only) January 9, 2019 December 1, 2018 or December 8, 2018 Register online at odea.org FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION DEADLINE January 9, 2019 6. FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION Online at odea.org

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10 NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION O’Dea High School admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. O’Dea does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, financial aid, athletic programs or other school-administered programs.