Congratulations to Jennifer Richmond and Matthew Fouty, our December Students of the Month. The Student of the Month program is generously sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. Each month, two students are recognized for their outstanding academic performance, attitude, character, and service to the school or community.

Congratulations to the B.D.H.S. Cheerleaders who finished as the State Runner-Up at the State competition!

Coleton Berletch

The Martin Luther King, Jr. State Holiday Commission joined the Wheeling YWCA earlier this year and extended an invitation to all school aged children in WV to participate in the YWCA “Project on Racism Essay Contest”.  We are proud to announce that of the 500 essays submitted statewide, B.D.H.S. Senior Coleton Berletch won second place.  All winners are invited to read their essays at Laughlin Chapel’s Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration in Wheeling on Monday, January 18 at 10:00.  Furthermore, they are invited to the YWCA Stand Against Racism Celebration in Charleston sponsored by the West Virginia Martin Luther King, Jr. State Holiday Commission on Friday, April 22.  

Bishop Donahue High School is currently requesting nominations for the B.D. H.S. Hall of Fame.  The Hall of Fame was created as a means of recognizing and promoting the accomplishments of our Alumni and Friends.  

Any member of the Bishop Donahue family may serve as a nominator. The nominees must be an alumnus or alumnae to merit Hall of Fame consideration.  However, non-alumni can qualify to enter the Hall as a Special Recognition member (see description below).

Hall of Fame…..The nominee must be an alumnus/alumnae who has achieved success in his/her chosen field and who has led an exemplary life.  The alumnus/alumnae has significantly witnessed gospel values in his/her personal, professional and public life that were learned at Bishop Donahue.

Special Recognition Award (does not have to be an Alumni)…..The nominee has had a long-term commitment to Bishop Donahue High School having served in various capacities throughout the school for a number of years; has been a significant donor to Bishop Donahue causes or who was a parent who promoted family Christian values and Catholic Education with their family becoming a cornerstone of Donahue.

The Hall of Fame nomination deadline is December 12, 2015.   Following the nomination and selection process, B.D.H.S. will hold its biennial Hall of Fame Ceremony in 2016.  The induction ceremony and dinner will be held on February 20, 2016, at the Moundsville Country Club.

*The B.D. Hall of Fame and the B.D. Athletic Hall of Fame are two separate entities.  We will begin accepting nominations for the Athletic Hall of Fame in 2016.  Nominations being solicited at this time are not based on athletic achievement.

Thank you for taking the time to nominate deserving candidates!

CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE THE NOMINATION FORM

HALL OF FAME MEMBERS and INFORMATION

Principal Tom Wise, senior Samantha Zimla, and Elks representative John Artimez

Congratulations to senior Samantha Zimla who was selected as the Elks Student-Athlete of the Month for November!

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College Foundation of West Virginia recognizes high schools for meeting FAFSA completion goal

Bishop Donahue Ranked #1 in Statewide Completion Rate!!!

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The College Foundation of West Virginia (CFWV) announced today that 32 high schools in West Virginia met or exceeded the State’s 2015 goal for increasing the number of 12th graders who complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or “FAFSA.” 

In January, CFWV set a goal of ensuring that at least 60 percent of high school seniors complete the FAFSA, which is the primary application for state and federal financial aid for college, by September 1. 

“Completing the FAFSA is one of the most important steps in pursuing higher education,” Brian Weingart, Senior Director for Financial Aid at the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission (Commission) and West Virginia Community and Technical College System (WVCTCS), said. “By completing this one form, students can be considered to receive thousands of dollars in grants — that’s ‘free money’ that you don’t have to pay back.”

Students can complete the FAFSA anytime after January 1 in the year they intend to go to college. Filing the FAFSA allows students to be considered for the Federal Pell Grant  which this year provided students with up to $5,775 to cover the cost of tuition and other education expenses. Students who file the form before April 15 will also be considered for up to $2,600 through the West Virginia Higher Education Grant Program. Additionally, completing the FAFSA is a requirement of applying for State scholarship programs, including the PROMISE Scholarship. 

 Bishop Donahue ranks #1 statewide with FAFSA completion percentage.  Our special thanks to Counselor Amy Granato who works tirelessly with our families to ensure future academic and financial success for our students!