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Alumni of Bishop O'Dowd High School

10/19/2026

Michael Martinez-Chung ’02 published his second novella, Shakes PI: Painter + Investigator 2, in March 2026. The third installment in the series, which may also be its finale, is scheduled for release in fall 2026.

10/14/2026

Garry Hill-Thomas ’00 will be inducted into the University of Nevada Athletics Hall of Fame this October. Hill-Thomas scored 1,340 career points for the Wolf Pack and helped lead the historic 2003–04 basketball team to its first WAC titles and an NCAA Sweet 16 appearance.

10/06/2026

Rebecca Alexander ’97 is returning to the Bay this October for an Alcatraz-to-shore swim benefiting the Usher Syndrome Society, revisiting a crossing she completed more than a decade ago. An award-winning author, psychotherapist, disability rights advocate, extreme athlete, and Society board member, Rebecca has built a career around advocacy and connection while navigating progressive vision and hearing loss. Through this latest challenge, she continues to raise awareness of Usher Syndrome and champion the community she serves.

09/30/2026

Dimitri Williams Jr. ’26 was selected by the Colorado Rockies in the 20th round of the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft. Dimitri, an incoming freshman and baseball commit at Brigham Young University, was enrolled in BYU’s summer term at the time of the draft.

09/22/2026

Michael Edwards-Gonzales '18 is pursuing a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at Pacific University, Oregon's top-ranked DPT program. This summer, Michael earned her white coat, officially marking the transition to a clinician-in-training.

09/16/2026

Owen Carlson '12 recently graduated from the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff Police Academy and has joined the East Bay Regional Park District Police Department. After months of rigorous training and dedication, Owen is beginning his law enforcement career, serving and protecting communities throughout the East Bay.

09/09/2026

Meena Harris ’02, a New York Times bestselling author, attorney, entrepreneur, and Tony Award-winning producer, released her fifth children’s book, Maya’s Big Question, this spring. The book encourages young readers to think critically, challenge the status quo, and recognize the importance of representation.

09/03/2026

Thank you, Class of 2026!! 🐉 As a new school year begins, we celebrate the Class of 2026 as they forge new paths beyond O'Dowd. Their talents, passions, and contributions have left a lasting mark on our community. Together with their parents and families, the class also made an extraordinary $108,000 contribution to the Faculty Excellence Fund, extending their legacy by investing in the exceptional educators who inspire and support generations of Dragons.

08/26/2026

Dr. Andrea Humphrey ’82 was named Woman of the Year for California’s 40th Assembly District, honoring decades of leadership, service, and spiritual mentorship. This year, she also released Cheerleaders, Coaches, Comrades & Champions: Building the Team That Builds You, exploring intentional relationships in leadership. Andrea serves as CEO of I.Q. Training Inc. and lead pastor of H.O.P.E.’s House Christian Ministries, while speaking internationally and supporting outreach initiatives for families and orphans in Eswatini, Kenya, and Uganda.

07/22/2026

Jaella Ann Mercado ’25 competed in the 2026 NCAA Division I Women's College World Series as a member of the UCLA Bruins softball team during her freshman season at UCLA.

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9500 Stearns Avenue
Oakland, CA
94605

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+15105538617

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http://bishopodowd.org/alumniconnect

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