Archive: News
Economy Hits McNamara
Story by Alex Vinci '11, Staff Reporter Photo Illustration by Melissa August '09, Editor in Chief...
By Bishop McNamara HS | March 27, 2009; 01:01 AM ET | Comments (0)
Successful Fundraiser Provides for Two School Causes
by Ryan Magruder '10 Staff Reporter...
By Bishop McNamara HS | March 27, 2009; 12:50 AM ET | Comments (0)
Inauguration of President Barack Obama
Story by Ryan Magruder '10, Staff Writer Photos by Mylah Howard '10, Staff Writer and Marli Washington '10, Staff Photographer...
By Bishop McNamara HS | January 30, 2009; 10:28 PM ET | Comments (0)
PHOTOS: Obama speaks at rally in Virginia, night before election
Click on slideshow for full size photos, with captions and an excerpt of the speech. See also our coverage of the 2009 inauguration in D.C. by staff reporter Ryan Magruder '10....
By Bishop McNamara HS | January 1, 2009; 11:03 PM ET | Comments (0)
Juniors Put on the Hardware
by A.C. Brown '10, Staff Reporter...
By Bishop McNamara HS | December 8, 2008; 04:56 PM ET | Comments (0)
String Orchestra Takes Stage: New Ensemble Premieres at School Mass
by Dillon DiSalvo '10 and Ryan Magruder '10, Staff Writers...
By Bishop McNamara HS | December 8, 2008; 04:52 PM ET | Comments (0)
Men's Basketball Ranked by ESPN.com
by Brandi Bottalico '10, Staff Reporter...
By Bishop McNamara HS | December 8, 2008; 04:48 PM ET | Comments (0)
"A.P. Achiever": Student scores 5 on exam in independent study course
by Jacqueline Wills '10, Staff Writer...
By Bishop McNamara HS | December 8, 2008; 12:58 PM ET | Comments (0)
Construction Overview (Video)
Reporting by Alex Vinci '11, Staff Reporter Video and Editing by Melissa August '09, Editor-in-Chief McNamara is nearing the end of over 18 months of major renovations -- with school operating in session the entire time. In The Stampede's first ever video production, join reporter Alex Vinci as she reviews...
By Bishop McNamara HS | December 4, 2008; 08:11 PM ET | Comments (1)
PROGRESSIVE PACE: Is the new cafe cutting time in line?
by Brandi Bottalico '10 Staff Writer Daniel Johnson '11 picked at the few, remaining fries on his tray while at a standstill in front of the new cafeteria cash register on the sixteenth day of the new lunch service. For students, the thirty-three minute lunch break is highly valued....
By Bishop McNamara HS | November 18, 2008; 05:11 PM ET | Comments (0)
Freshmen CRUNCHED for Space
New hallway leaves freshmen feeling isolated and lacking space by Alex Vinci '11 Staff Reporter Every morning, the entire freshman class -- 222 people -- has to walk through a hallway that is only 6 foot 4 inches wide. Then they have to squeeze their books into a locker that...
By Bishop McNamara HS | November 18, 2008; 03:51 PM ET | Comments (0)
Senior Priveleges Nothing New
by Annie Czecha '10 Staff Writer With new renovations come new privileges for the class of 2009. However, to the surprise of some seniors, their privileges sound very familiar to the ones they previously held under the honors pass system. "Honors pass students are able to go and do almost...
By Bishop McNamara HS | November 18, 2008; 03:40 PM ET | Comments (0)
The Dig Pink Challenge
NEWS IN BRIEF by Brandi Bottalico '10 Staff Reporter In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Brenda Stephens, Head Coach, and the Volleyball team entered a tournament on October 18th to benefit the Breast Cancer Foundation and raise awareness about this disease. The Dig Pink challenge included volleyball teams who...
By Bishop McNamara HS | November 18, 2008; 02:09 PM ET | Comments (0)
'Total Focus': Bevill and Grimes Write Book
NEWS IN BRIEF by Brandi Bottalico '10 Staff Reporter Two members of our community, Mr. Roland (Bubba) Grimes, Director of Guidance, and Bryce Bevill, Varsity Football Head Coach, wrote a non-fiction book entitled Bryce Bevill's Total Focus of Character, Academy, Discipline, and Faith. The book is comprised of stories, quotes,...
By Bishop McNamara HS | November 18, 2008; 01:07 PM ET | Comments (0)
Ms. Dean Visits Projects in Africa
NEWS IN BRIEF by Brandi Bottalico '10, Staff Reporter This past summer, Ms. Jodi Dean, Community Service Coordinator, traveled to Ghana and Burkina Faso in West Africa as one of six privileged teachers chosen by the Frontiers of Justice Program. She went to witness others make a difference and learn...
By Bishop McNamara HS | November 18, 2008; 12:06 PM ET | Comments (0)
PHOTOS: Womens Soccer vs. PVI
Womens soccer won their senior game on October 21, 2008 against Paul VI. Score: 2-0. Photos by Rachel Lupold '09. Click on the slideshow for captions and full-size photos!...
By Bishop McNamara HS | October 27, 2008; 08:19 PM ET | Comments (0)
PHOTOS: Summer Construction
Summer construction is progressing quickly! Take a tour with photos by staff reporter Jacqueline Corley '10. Click on the slideshow to see full size images....
By Bishop McNamara HS | July 12, 2008; 06:55 PM ET | Comments (0)
Exclusive Photos: New Hallway Construction
The Stampede recently took a tour of the new construction, and is proud to offer you a first glimpse at some of the new spaces that will be open for use next year. Photos by Jacqueline Corley '10. Click on the slideshow for full size images....
By Bishop McNamara HS | May 28, 2008; 12:01 AM ET | Comments (0)
Wockley Retires
by Carly Mendiola '08 Staff Reporter and Design Editor School Says Goodbye to Beloved Teacher and Administrator Mrs. Marilyn Wockley, Director of Student Life and Vice Principal here at Bishop McNamara High School, knew she wanted to be a teacher from the time she was young and after 33 years...
By Bishop McNamara HS | May 22, 2008; 08:23 PM ET | Comments (0)
Photo: The Pope and the President
Pope Benedict XVI walks with President Bush, First Lady Jenna Bush and First Wife Laura Bush soon after his arrival at Andrews Air Force Base (April 15, 2008). The Wind Ensemble of Bishop McNamara HS was selected to play at the Pope's arrival, to greet him and celebrate the...
By Bishop McNamara HS | April 16, 2008; 05:01 PM ET | Comments (0)
2007 Seniors Return
By Jackie Corley '10 and Melissa August '09 Staff Reporters "I miss this family" was heard echoing through the halls on January 8, 2008, when graduates from the class of 2007 returned to McNamara for a day of memories. Many smiles and hugs were exchanged between the "big time" college...
By Bishop McNamara HS | March 3, 2008; 09:30 PM ET | Comments (0)
Fashion Battle
by Melissa August '09 Feature Writer and Photo Editor On January 19, 2008 Constitution Hall was packed with crazed high school fans, celebrities, aggressive security officers, and our very own Bishop McNamara Fashion Club. They had been preparing for the Teens Count Fashion Battle since October, and now it was...
By Bishop McNamara HS | February 15, 2008; 09:09 PM ET | Comments (0)
