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Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Bishop O'Connell President to Step Down in June

Prebble does not give a reason for her departure.

Bishop O'Connell High School President Katy Prebble announced Monday that she will resign in June at the end of the current school year. Prebble has served as the school's president since July 2010. Her resignation letter does not indicate a reason for leaving, and a school spokeswoman did not immediately respond to queries beyond what was in a news release late Monday. "I have been inspired by O'Connell's spirit and traditions and am a better person for being guided by the (Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary) Sisters," Prebble stated. "Many of you may know that years ago Mother Teresa visited O'Connell and spoke to our students. Her message of love and compassion continues to fill the heart of our community. I will faithfully serve …

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Bishop O'Connell Celebrates Renovated McMurtrie Field (in Arlington Patch), Sources Say Duesterhaus' Teaching Contract Not Renewed, Could Have Led To Disappearance, and Bishop O'Connell Students, Alumni Rally to Support Fired Teacher

Thursday, April 19, 2012

Bishop O'Connell Students, Alumni Rally to Support Fired Teacher

Harrison was 'like a father to all of us,' student organizer says.

About 250 students gathered Thursday along Little Falls Road across from Bishop Denis J. O'Connell High School to protest the firing of a teacher who has had a deep and lasting impact on those he taught — and even those he didn't. John Harrison, an attorney and adjunct professor at Georgetown University, until this week taught world history and practical law at Bishop O'Connell. He also was the moderator for the SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) club, a mentor, and had a reputation among students as someone they could talk to when they were distressed. "He literally is the face of our high school," said Julie Olafsson, a 17-year-old junior from McLean who organized today's demonstration. "He's like a father to all of us. It …

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Sources Say Duesterhaus' Teaching Contract Not Renewed, Could Have Led To Disappearance and At Prayer Service, Family, Friends Of Duesterhaus 'Wrestle With Situation That Doesn't Make Sense'

razmal

12:06 pm on Friday, December 28, 2012

i went to DJO. I now hate catholicism!!! for that I am happy.   more ›

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