CONGRATS CLASS OF 2023

Surrounded by family and friends, the Class of 2023 celebrated a joyous commencement on the Lower Field. The ceremony included words of wisdom from this year’s Cor Unum Awardee Tracey Borst, recent member of O’Dowd’s Board of Regents and parent of an O’Dowd alumnus. “Making a difference is not solely reserved for the chosen few or the extraordinary,” shared Tracey. “It is within the reach of every single one of you sitting here today. It starts with heart.” Click here for more graduation photos.

DRAGON PRIDE IS ALIVE

In the excitement leading to graduation, O’Dowd kicked off our annual Giving Challenge, with Dragons of all ages contributing to the future of the school. “People like Mr. Mason, Mr. and Mrs. Green, and Ms. Warmerdam made O'Dowd feel like home,” reflects Claudia Topete ‘04. “The friendships forged during those four years of high school are forever. I'm a proud Dragon!” Thank you, Dragons, for sharing your love of O’Dowd! See the Giving Challenge results here!

DRAGON ALUM NAMED IN 40 UNDER 40

Drew Glover '04 was recently recognized as one of the “40 Under 40” by the San Francisco Business Times. Drew, a co-founder and general partner at Fiat Ventures, prioritizes investing in the next generation of entrepreneurs and improving how they engage with money, business, growth and venture capital. "O’Dowd helped me evolve into the leader I’ve worked so hard to become," shares Drew. "The community and demanding culture gave me the confidence I needed to excel in any room. I look back on my time there with a big smile on face."

O’DOWD STUDENTS SHINE WITH UC ACCEPTANCES

A recent report from the San Francisco Chronicle shared that students from the Class of 2022 achieved an impressive acceptance rate to campuses across the University of California! A whopping 76% of O'Dowd students who applied to a UC received an acceptance letter - significantly higher than other public and private high schools in the East Bay, where admission rates ranged from 51% to 70%. This remarkable accomplishment highlights O'Dowd's commitment to academic excellence, positioning students for success in higher education.

SPRING SPORTS ROUND UP

Over 370 student-athletes donned their O’Dowd jersey or swimsuit this spring to compete as Dragons. With nine spring sports programs, our student-athletes grew in sportsmanship, athletic skill, and tenacity. All nine varsity teams participated in the WACC League Championships before moving on to NCS and in some cases NorCal and CIF Championships. The Crozier’s sportswriters Sam Hokkanen ’24 and Raven Robinson ’24 share the highlights of this year’s spring sports season. Read more.

THANK YOU, J. D.!

This year’s commencement marked a special farewell to President J. D. Childs. Since joining O’Dowd in 2016, J. D. led the community first as principal and later as president. During his tenure J. D. supported families, faculty and staff, alumni, and our Board of Regents in various projects and initiatives including the opening of the Bishop John S. Cummins Center. With grateful hearts we wish J. D. and his family joy in their next adventures at Marist School in Georgia.