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Brandon Walton (Alumni ’02)

7 months ago

In honor of Scott Sterling & Graham “Shark-fin Duluth Dewbird” Blache-Dewey

Graham - quiet down NAOOOW!

Joseph Padua (Alumni ’93)

7 months ago

Proud to be a part of this Brotherhood!! Just paying it forward.

TONY ENDERS (Alumni ’72)

7 months ago

In honor of Derek Enders 2003

Immemorial of Derek Enders class of 2003

Ehrett Ramey (Alumni ’07)

7 months ago

In honor of Brother Hugh Greenan

I didn’t know it at the time, but the mentorship, love and care from the staff and teachers at ODea is a blessing, especially from Brother Greenan for me.

BILL BLANCHARD (Alumni ’00)

7 months ago

In honor of William Dempsey

Mary K Loftus (Alumni ’08, Limerick)

7 months ago

In memory of Carolyn Lovell and John and Meiko Loftus

O'Dea has a special place in my heart. I want to thank Mr. Kohler, Mr. Crotty ,Mr. Greenan who helped my son Rory be a great man. I appreciate all you did and still do today !! Go ☘️ Irish

Terry & Marilyn Conover (Parent ’99)

7 months ago

In honor of Margie Conover

Jerome Williams (Faculty/Staff, Waterford)

7 months ago

Roll Irish

Peter Hawes (Parent ’29, Limerick)

7 months ago

In honor of Ellen G Hawes

grammy you were the best

Brandon Feldman (Parent ’28, Kilkenny)

7 months ago

Thx for all that O'Dea does to faithfully support the lives of our boys as it means so much to our family.

Justin Silvernale (Alumni ’02)

7 months ago

Looks like 02’ is… ahead…

Peter Jones (Alumni ’17, Waterford)

7 months ago

In honor of Jeff Jones

Peter Jones (Alumni ’17, Waterford)

7 months ago

In honor of Jeff Jones

Louis Hunter (Alumni ’02)

7 months ago

Hahaha

Judi Standley (Parent ’96, ’01)

7 months ago

In honor of Kelly Tarp

Love this school!

Noah Wick (Alumni ’03)

7 months ago

Brotherhood forever!

Duane and Denise Davis (Parent ’05, ’07, ’09)

7 months ago

In honor of Nicholas, Kevin and Alan Davis

Chris Johnson (Alumni ’95)

7 months ago

On you Irish!

Linda Thornton

7 months ago

In memory of Roy Simperman.

Jane Dickson (Parent ’29, Dublin)

7 months ago

Go Irish!

Charles Hopper (Alumni ’00, Parent ’23)

7 months ago

Go Irish!

John Platt (Alumni ’79, Faculty/Staff)

7 months ago

In honor of Robert Fouty and Steve Garger

Long live the O’Dea brotherhood!

Vicki & Mike Grady (Parent ’96)

7 months ago

In honor of Earl Hanley

Kevin Foy (Alumni ’96, Waterford)

7 months ago

Go Irish!

Jon Olander (Alumni ’84)

7 months ago

BFL

Celeste McAloon (Parent ’16, ’18)

7 months ago

O’Dea provides an inclusive environment for young men to succeed in life and contribute to society!

Skarda Family (Parent ’24, ’25, Waterford)

7 months ago

ROLL IRISH! ☘️

Mary Larson Mahar (Parent ’25)

7 months ago

ROLLLLLLL IRISH!!!☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️

Todd Guthrie (Parent ’21)

7 months ago

In honor of Alice Guthrie, Bill Breitenstein, Joyce Krisfelt.

Dedicated to family members we've lost, Alice Guthrie, Bill Breitenstein, Joyce Krisfelt. We love & miss you all. Thank you for being invloved in our lives.

Susan Vaughan (Parent ’08, Waterford)

7 months ago

In honor of George Anderson. 46

Jennifer Livingston (Parent ’22, ’25, Limerick)

7 months ago

Roll Irish!☘️

Michelle Traverso (Parent ’09, Faculty/Staff, Dublin)

7 months ago

In honor of Andrew Walker

Go Irish!

Michael Willy (Alumni ’88)

7 months ago

In honor of Richard Willy

Tim Fant

7 months ago

Go Irish!

Diane Lostrangio and Joe Anderton (Parent ’09)

7 months ago

O'Dea was a significant part of our son's formation as a young man. We will always be grateful for the teachers there. We are especially grateful for teachers who not only taught the faith but modelled it in their lives.

Megan Fricke (Parent ’17)

7 months ago

O'Dea means family.... Whether bloodlines or chosen. Life long bonds created on core values of Faith, Education, and Service. Setting the young men in our community up for success in all aspects of life! Go Irish!

Karl Groneman (Alumni ’10)

7 months ago

Go Irish!!

Bruce Raney (Alumni ’78, Parent ’29, Waterford)

7 months ago

Let’s go Irish !! ☘️

Daisy Walker

7 months ago

In memory of Chandler Walker Gayton

In honor of the best grandson in the entire world. So grateful for so many wonderful times we had together in South Carolina, Seattle many other places we traveled together. I love and miss Chandler everyday! Daisy Walker (Chandler's Grandma from Anderson, SC)

Jimmy and Julie Leers (Alumni ’74)

7 months ago

In honor of my Dad '46, brothers, Mike, Terry, Dan, and John and two Uncles, Jack and Jerry.

Tyler Moore (Parent ’29, Kilkenny)

7 months ago

The Brotherhood is real! Let's keep it going strong!

Talitonu & Fa’ava Felagai (Parent ’29, Limerick)

7 months ago

Thank you to the AMAZING staff for the continuous work and support you put into all our boys! We’re thankful and grateful our son is BLESSED to be apart of the Brotherhood ☘️

Corey & Beth Martin (Parent ’25, ’28, Limerick)

7 months ago

Thank you to the entire O'Dea staff!

Anonymous (Parent ’29, Waterford)

7 months ago

Grateful for the support at O’Dea and the community surrounding it for the amazing help in raising terrific young men!

David de Jesus (Alumni ’00)

7 months ago

My gratitude to this incredible institution.

Scott Taffera (Alumni ’97)

7 months ago

In honor of Larry Taffera

Joshua Wu (Alumni ’18, Dublin)

7 months ago

In honor of Coach Anderson

William Hardy (Alumni ’54)

7 months ago

In honor of Al Bright, Class of ‘54 on his 90th birthday!

Elijah Wu (Alumni ’24, Kilkenny)

7 months ago

Thank you O'Dea!

Cyndi and Chad Ohrt (Parent ’21, Kilkenny)

7 months ago

Roll Irish! A wonderful school, community and support system for so many young men.

Jon & Terri Muench (Parent ’20, Waterford)

7 months ago

Go Irish!

Carol Nakhuda (Parent ’27)

7 months ago

Thank you to all the amazing people at O’Dea!

Hunter Franco (Alumni ’17, Waterford)

7 months ago

Roll Irish

Joseph Kessler (Alumni ’76, Waterford)

7 months ago

Keeping the O’Dea brotherhood strong.

Adam Kures (Alumni ’17)

7 months ago

In memory of Jeff Jones

Zachary Malloy (Alumni ’11)

7 months ago

On you Irish

Anonymous (Parent ’27, ’29, Limerick)

7 months ago

Thank you O’Dea!

Anonymous (Parent ’28, Limerick)

7 months ago

In honor of Martin J Gately Sr

RENEE Craddock (Parent ’22, ’28, Dublin)

7 months ago

Thank you for helping our boys become responsible, faithful, and educated young men!

Albert Jaimes (Alumni ’99)

7 months ago

Go Irish! Class of ‘99 always going to be better than ‘00!!

Angela Arralde Millar (Parent ’29, Dublin)

7 months ago

Go Irish!

Diana Dickerson (Parent ’13)

7 months ago

In memory of JD2

Bruce Mirkin (Parent ’26, Dublin)

7 months ago

In memory of Rose Donahue Mirkin

Grandma in heaven ~ we love you.

Masumi Oki (Parent ’29, Limerick)

7 months ago

Thank you for having my son. We are so happy to be a part of great O'Dea community. Go Irish!!!

Stephanie Selig (Alumni ’87)

7 months ago

In honor of Paul Selig

Also add $25 for tuition aid

Paul Devine (Alumni ’80)

7 months ago

Go Irish! Win State!

Ian Michael Rogers (Alumni ’07)

7 months ago

In memory of Ian Geiger '07 and LeVaton Thompson '07

Made in memory of Ian Geiger and LeVaton Thompson, Class of 2007 brothers, gone too soon but their memories and legacy live on.

DIANE TAMALUNAS (Parent ’26, Kilkenny)

7 months ago

Proud to see my 12th grader thrive - Thank you O'Dea!

Dennis Cook (Alumni ’74)

7 months ago

Roll Irish

Pablo Proano (Parent ’17)

7 months ago

In honor of Augusto and Beatriz Proano and Vlad

God bless you all and Happy Holidays!

Rob Motaghedi (Alumni ’99)

7 months ago

nine nine let’s go

Louis Hunter (Alumni ’02)

7 months ago

Go Irish

Michael Kenney (Alumni ’02, Kilkenny)

7 months ago

Keep teaching our boys how to be good men!

DENISE Pellegrini (Parent ’84, ’86, ’88)

7 months ago

In honor of Vincent G Pellegrini, class of 1959

Dr. Debbara Monroe (Dublin)

7 months ago

O’Dea all the way!

Steve Lorentzen (Alumni ’64)

7 months ago

Go Irish!

Anonymous (Parent ’26, Waterford)

7 months ago

In honor of Andre Franklin Jr

Andrew Ball (Alumni ’96)

7 months ago

Class of '96 Rules!

Ryan Barber (Alumni ’93, Limerick)

7 months ago

In memory of Joselito Barber

David Mazzeo (Alumni ’99)

7 months ago

In memory of Coach Lumpkin

Mary Ann Hardy and Keith Anderson (Parent ’28, Waterford)

7 months ago

In honor of George Anderson '46

Parks family (Parent ’27, Kilkenny)

7 months ago

Thanks for the brotherhood! Parks family.

Gary Hansen (Alumni ’69)

7 months ago

In honor of Donna Hansen

Paul Tremblay (Alumni ’73)

7 months ago

In honor of Michael Tremblay '73

Daniel Pelfrey (Parent ’29, Dublin)

7 months ago

This school is amazing! Keep up your incredible work that impacts young men's lives every day! Roll Irish!

Anonymous

7 months ago

In honor of Andre' Franklin Jr.

Jerry Vermeire (Alumni ’65)

7 months ago

In memory of Br. J.S. O'Keefe

Deana Hawes (Parent ’29, Limerick)

7 months ago

In honor of Lorraine Pragana

Amy Ephrem (Parent ’27, Dublin)

7 months ago

Absolutely LOVE the caricature graphic this year!

Lawrence Kight (Faculty/Staff, Waterford)

7 months ago

In honor of Davis and Dru Kight

Thanks for all you do.

Brandon Walton (Alumni ’22)

7 months ago

In honor of Kelli Walton

On you Irish!

Matthew and Manolita Slye (Parent ’27, Limerick)

7 months ago

In memory of Harry Joseph Slye (‘38)

O’Dea is the perfect place for our son. He didn’t get to meet his great grandfather Harry but is proud to be a student at O’Dea like him (Class of 1938)

Elissa Mendoza (Parent ’21, Dublin)

7 months ago

Derrick’s still playing football! Thank you O’Dea for giving him a great start!

Liz Willis and Nick Tropea (Parent ’25, Waterford)

7 months ago

Brotherhood for life

Lauren Andrews (Faculty/Staff, Limerick)

7 months ago

GO IRISH!!

Paul Arguelles (Alumni ’81)

7 months ago

Always proud to be part of this Brotherhood. Go Irish ‘81 !

Tom Pike (Alumni ’84)

7 months ago

In honor of Kevin Shea

Philip Dick (Alumni ’66)

7 months ago

In memory of My wife of 53 years Patricia

Mikey Hernandez - Titan Construction (Alumni ’14)

7 months ago

Cannot express enough gratitude for ODea and the Irish Community! Thank you to all the faculty, staff, coaches, and volunteers that continue to make it better and better somehow!!

Anonymous (Alumni ’02, Kilkenny)

7 months ago

The buddies I still have 20+ years after and that when you see or meet another alum, it’s instant camaraderie whether they are a pro athlete or an average Joe

Sam Jefferson (Alumni ’02)

7 months ago

Calm down Peter

Peter Jones (Alumni ’17, Waterford)

7 months ago

In honor of Jeff Jones

Peter Jones (Alumni ’17, Waterford)

7 months ago

In honor of Jeff Jones

Go Irish and Go class of 2017!

Louis Hunter (Alumni ’02)

7 months ago

Just seeing if I found a loophole

Ronaldo Gines (Alumni ’84)

7 months ago

In honor of Rolex

Thanks O’Dea!

David Ursino (Alumni ’87)

7 months ago

In honor of Rocco Ursino

Gary Miller (Parent ’28, Waterford)

7 months ago

Go Irish!

Kyle Helle (Alumni ’10)

7 months ago

In honor of JD2, Joseph Flanagan, Nick Wolfe

Brian Sollom (Alumni ’93, Dublin)

7 months ago

In honor of Jack Klasey

Anonymous (Parent ’26, Waterford)

7 months ago

In memory of Sal

Eddie Lincoln (Alumni ’00)

7 months ago

In honor of Randy Stupey

Kathleen McCabe (Parent ’29, Kilkenny)

7 months ago

Go Irish !! ☘️

Sean Jackson (Parent ’21, ’25, Dublin)

7 months ago

Roll Irish

Patrick Wilson (Alumni ’84, Faculty/Staff)

7 months ago

In honor of My father Dennis ‘58 and Uncle Mike ‘51

Go Irish! Keep up the great work!

Edward Moran (Alumni ’11)

7 months ago

Go Irish!

Patrick Yaguchi (Alumni ’85, ’24, Limerick)

7 months ago

In memory of Sean Ahearn (‘22)

Ryan Hough (Alumni ’95)

7 months ago

Roll Irish!

James Small (Alumni ’82)

7 months ago

In honor of Kevin Chandler

Colleen Halvorsen (Parent ’11, ’13, ’15)

7 months ago

In honor of Coach Schutte

Ladd Moore (Alumni ’00)

7 months ago

In honor of Randy Stupey

Gregg Prokop (Alumni ’90)

7 months ago

The Brotherhood! Go Irish ☘️

Carl Truong (Alumni ’99)

7 months ago

1999!

Deana Hawes (Parent ’29, Limerick)

7 months ago

Go Irish!☘️

Anonymous

7 months ago

In honor of Roy Simperman

Thinking of Mr. Roy Simperman today and his years of dedication to O’Dea. This day will always remind us of him.

Gary Melonson (Alumni ’71)

7 months ago

In memory of Wayne and Robert Jr. Melonson

Go Irish

Marcus Pappas (Alumni ’17, Waterford)

7 months ago

Thank you guys!

David & Marykay Livingston (Parent ’07, ’08, ’10, ’12)

7 months ago

Phil Lumpkin

Broderick Fitch (Alumni ’15, Waterford)

7 months ago

Roll Irish!

Gerry Gurtler (Parent ’15)

7 months ago

In honor of Sean Ahearn

Please pray for the Robert Ahearn family.

Richard Hurley (Alumni ’61, ’65)

7 months ago

Brother, two sons and now a grandson benefit from an O'Dea education.

joelle hertel

7 months ago

In memory of Georgianna Hertel

Paul Givson (Alumni ’75)

7 months ago

In memory of Sharon Gibson

GO IRISH!!!!!

Josh Hawes (Parent ’29, Limerick)

7 months ago

In honor of Ellen Hawes

Go Irish!

Patrick Lorang (Alumni ’74)

7 months ago

In honor of Kim Buty, Class of 1974

Seems that most of my friends made in later life don't have good memories or continuing close connections from high school. Guess I was lucky to addend O'Dea, as valued friendships formed there feel unchanged, over 50 years later. Pretty remarkable!

Nick & Jamie Gonzalez (Alumni ’00, Parent ’28, Faculty/Staff, Waterford)

7 months ago

In honor of Bernie Gonzalez

Class of 2000 & Class of 2028 - represent!!!!

Sarah Goodman (Parent ’27, Waterford)

7 months ago

Grateful to the O'Dea faculty, staff and community who love our boys so fiercely and work so tirelessly to help them grow into men of character.

Marcus McCullough (Alumni ’03)

7 months ago

Attending O'Dea was one of the best decisions of my life. I am so grateful for the school and the men I consider my brothers. Gooooo, Irish! #brotherhoodforlife #2003

Graysen Jaimes (Alumni ’99)

7 months ago

Class of 2030 here, but repping class of “99

Anonymous (Parent ’27, Kilkenny)

7 months ago

Go Irish ☘️

Nate and Leslie Miles (Parent ’20, Limerick)

7 months ago

Best environment for young men to thrive! The brotherhood continues for our son Noah Miles. Blessings from the Miles family! ❤️

Carmen & Carver Gayton (Parent ’09)

7 months ago

In honor of Chandler Walker Gayton

For The Chandler Walker Gayton Scholarship.

Shelby Sweeney

7 months ago

In honor of DeYvonne Smith

For the Chandler Walker Gayton Scholarship.

Cathy McKinnon

7 months ago

In honor of DeYvonne Smith

For the Chandler Walker Gayton Scholarship.

Patrick Lagreid (Alumni ’96)

7 months ago

I know I wouldn't be who I am without my O'Dea experience, and I'm honored to be able to be a small part of making sure that opportunity is available to more young men.

Carter Cedergreen (Alumni ’17)

7 months ago

In honor of Jeff Jones

Peter Jones (Alumni ’17, Waterford)

7 months ago

In honor of Jeff Jones

Beverly H. Laigo (Parent ’79, ’82)

7 months ago

In honor of Ben Laigo '55, David Laigo '79, and Scott Laigo '82

Kelly Deane (Parent ’28, Kilkenny)

7 months ago

We love O’Dea! Go Kilkenny!

Rebecca McPharlin (Waterford)

7 months ago

In honor of E.W. Rosendin (in memory)

Anonymous (Parent ’25, Dublin)

7 months ago

In memory of Roy F. Simperman

Thank you to Roy F. Simperman for all the years he supported O'Dea and our students. He was a very special person.

KEVIN REED (Alumni ’92, Dublin)

7 months ago

In honor of Father Tim

Mark Horey (Alumni ’90)

7 months ago

In honor of Fr. Tim

Patrick & Morgan McHugh (Alumni ’05)

7 months ago

In honor of Tucker McHugh

Always proud and grateful to be an O’Dea alum!

DENISE Pellegrini (Parent ’84, ’86, ’88)

7 months ago

In honor of Guy Paul Pellegrini, class of 1984

Nigel Steere (Parent ’27, Waterford)

7 months ago

Be bold. Go Gold.

Kevin Barber (Alumni ’89)

7 months ago

In honor of Joselito Barber

Michael Jandl (Alumni ’02)

7 months ago

Go Irish!

Marilisa Vergottini (Parent ’28, Waterford)

7 months ago

This community is GOLD!!! Thank you for everything you do for our boys!!

John Hurley (Alumni ’98, Parent ’29, Dublin)

7 months ago

Supporting the development of young men who know the meaning of service.

Michael Rittman (Alumni ’04)

7 months ago

O'Dea All Day

Dominic Dorsett (Alumni ’02)

7 months ago

Go Irish!

Karla Ohrt (Alumni ’21)

7 months ago

In honor of Blake Ohrt

It was a great school for Blake and prepared him for college. He is graduating this month from Auburn University, AL. after his last quarter studying abroad in Italy.

James McReynolds (Parent ’28, Waterford)

7 months ago

Go Irish

Edward Henderson (Alumni ’85)

7 months ago

O'Dea means to me, Brotherhood!

Terence OKeefe

7 months ago

Great job

Jeffery & Janet Sanchez (Alumni ’73)

7 months ago

In honor of Class of 73 Alumni that have since passed.

Go Irish!

Timothy Morgenroth (Alumni ’70)

7 months ago

In memory of Jeff Jones

Al Scanlan (Parent ’00, ’21, ’26, ’29)

7 months ago

In honor of Nina and Patrick Scanlan

I love O'Dea, its a way life for us because the character, faith and service is a big factor in shaping our boys for success. The great academics, after school circular activities along with the great success in sports is a great experience for us parents. The village helped raise me are continuing the legacy through our son's and nephews

Anonymous (Alumni ’84)

7 months ago

In honor of Michael Salle, Kevin Shea, Michael Kessler

John Suk (Parent ’19, ’23, Waterford)

7 months ago

Brotherhood for life!

Helen Suk (Parent ’19, ’23, Waterford)

7 months ago

Stay golden, O'Dea!

Myles DeLong (Alumni ’04)

7 months ago

In honor of Allison Thomas & Advancement Team!

Brian Vaughan (Parent ’08)

7 months ago

In honor of George Anderson

Kimberly Decker (Parent ’28, Waterford)

7 months ago

Thank you for supporting the reboot of the O'Dea robotics club!

Ethan Greenberg (Dublin)

7 months ago

In honor of Jose Nunez and Rob Dahlin

Ted and Theresa Gaffney

7 months ago

In honor of William Hardy

Terry Donohue (Alumni ’76, Parent ’12)

7 months ago

Don't spend it all in one place!! lol

Christy Kirchner (Parent ’29, Dublin)

7 months ago

Thank you for providing a great environment both academically and socially for my freshman.

Matt Westphal (Alumni ’93)

7 months ago

In memory of Zach Westphal

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