Showing love for their Alma Mater
The Class of 2012 demonstrated their school spirit when they returned to BMHS on
January 8, 2013 for Graduate Return Day. This annual event is organized by the
Counseling Center as a way to connect recent graduates with current Seniors so they
can share and discuss their college experiences. After an informal question and answer
session, the graduates enjoyed socializing with each other at lunch in the school library.
Associate Principal/Dean of Programs, Victor Shin, center, mugs for the camera with
Class of 2012 alumni, Benjamin Philip, Miya Cottoms, Valita Robinson, and Julian Hammett
Without Borders
On February 11, fourteen Brazilian youth
basketball players and two coaches spent the day
with Bishop McNamara students. The visit was
sponsored by the SportsUnited Program which
gives international athletes the opportunity to
interact with American student athletes and
engage in team building, conflict resolution, and
disability sports activities. The participants are
part of the Sao Paulo Shooting Stars program
that provides English language instruction,
basketball training and leadership
workshops to low-income, public school
students in the Sao Paolo metro area.
During their visit, the Brazilian students
were able to interact with BMHS students
and attend classes, including Spanish,
Global Studies, Jazz, and African Dance.
They also gave some pointers to PE students,
showing them their basketball skills. At
the end of the day, Mark Wiggens, a Youth
Empowerment Speaker, addressed them
before they were able to join in basketball
practice with the Women’s Varsity team.
Spring 2013 MUSTANG MESSENGER 7 |