As Christmas approached, Seattle Times columnist, Nicole Brodeur, called the St. James offices looking for an unsung face of the holiday spirit. Someone who made the day what it should be — what people needed it to be — with a full and selfless heart. They said to talk to Jack Ipsen.

Click here to read the full article. We are so proud of Jack for all that he does for those in our community.  He is a true example of O’Dea’s mission, living his life based on the core values of character, faith, and service.

Steve Mariucci and Michael Irvin used the help of the Fighting Irish football team to help emulate some keys to the Hawks’ Thursday Night Football game against the Rams.  Click here to watch the Fighting Irish in action!

Congratulations to senior, Jack Ipsen, for receiving the St. Timothy award at this year’s Catholic Youth Conference. The award recognizes outstanding young people who exemplify character integral to Catholic leadership and the values proclaimed in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The St. Timothy award is given to just three students a year. Jack was nominated by Father Ryan and Joe Cotton. Congratulations to Jack on continuing to set a strong example for other O’Dea gentlemen.  He is truly a reflection of our mission to prepare our young men to live lives of character, faith, and service.

Three times a year, The Seattle Times honors the best athletes and coaches in Seattle-area high-school team sports with its Star Times all-area teams. The fall selections are for football, volleyball and girls’ soccer.

Seattle Times staffers and freelancers select Star Times all-area honorees from athletes in King and Snohomish counties, plus schools in the Metro and WesCo conferences.

Hunter Franco, an unsung hero, made the big plays to help lead the Irish through an undefeated league season to win O’Dea’s first Metro League title since 2013. He also scored 11 touchdowns on offense.

Doug Russell, a two-time Star Times selection, finished as the Metro League’s Mountain Division’s Defensive Lineman of the Year.

Congratulations to both these young men!  You make us proud!  GO IRISH!

Please click here to meet all the 2016 Star Times selections.

Joey Oliver ’17 has signed a National Letter of Intent to play Lacrosse for New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT).  This is a D1 Lacrosse program and a terrific academic school based in Newark, New Jersey.  Congratulations Joey! Go Irish!