More than 18,000 individuals have graduated from O'Connell, and each one has left a small piece behind
05/26/2026
Congratulations to Frank Fumich ’86, DJO alum and current parent, on reaching the summit of Mount Everest this past week.
Frank carried the DJO flag with him to the top of the world, joining the select group of just 7,563 people who have successfully summited Everest.
We are proud to celebrate this incredible achievement and the determination and spirit it represents. Congratulations, Frank!
One Day All Knights is not over yet.
Today has been an incredible show of support for the students and the school we all love. But there is still time to make your impact.
Our Knights are committed to lifting each other up as they grow, serve, and lead every day. Your gift to the Knight Fund strengthens that community and builds on a legacy nearly 70 years strong.
Hear directly from our students about the memories and traditions that shape their experience and see how your support makes it all possible.
Whether you are giving back or paying it forward, your gift ensures the O’Connell community continues to thrive.
Make your gift by midnight. Build a Knight.
We’re halfway through One Day All Knights, and now is the time to step in and make your impact.
Faith isn’t just something students learn about. It is something they live. In classrooms, on teams, and in both the quiet moments and the big ones, our Knights are growing into who they are called to be.
Your gift makes those moments possible and builds a legacy of faith that lasts far beyond their time here.
Today, your impact is doubled. Thanks to a generous group of families, every dollar will be matched up to $85,000.
Do not wait. Give now. Build a Knight.
Excellence takes shape every day at O’Connell. Here, our Knights grow beyond the classroom, developing the confidence and curiosity to succeed wherever they’re called.
Today on One Day All Knights, your support of the Knight Fund continues to strengthen that journey for every student.
Give now. Build a Knight.
At O’Connell, faith isn’t just learned, it’s something that is lived. Rooted in Christ, our Knights are formed in heart, mind, and spirit.
Faith shapes everything.
This Tuesday, April 28 is One Day All Knights.
Make your gift to the Knight Fund and support every Knight’s faith, formation, and future.
Give now. Build a Knight.
At O’Connell, service and leadership aren’t just what our Knights do. They serve because they’re called to. Rooted in Christ, they become leaders through action.
Here, service and leadership grow together. Our Knights serve. Our Knights lead.
This Tuesday, April 28 is One Day All Knights, our annual giving day.
Make your gift to the Knight Fund today and help form leaders with purpose, supporting every Knight’s faith, service, and opportunity.
Give now. Build a Knight.
The countdown to One Day All Knights is ON.
What does it mean to be a Knight? Hear it directly from our students as we lead up to April 28.
Your gift to the Knight Fund supports more than 1,200 students and strengthens the faith-filled O’Connell experience that defines our community.
As a thank you, the first 100 donors will receive a buildable mini-Knight following Giving Day.
Join us in making an impact and be part of something meaningful.
02/25/2026
Alumni Spotlight: Sydney Smith ’22 was featured in a story from Virginia Military Institute on how she balances all she does at the institution. Her involvement with Keydet Water Polo with hours in the pool to the demands of the Corps, Sydney Smith ’22 says she has built a second family, taken on leadership roles, and pushed herself to grow in every arena.
Her time at VMI has prepared her to manage challenges, support her teammates, and stay focused on her goals — now she’s ready to commission into the U.S. Air Force as a combat systems officer.
Read more by visiting:
https://www.vmi.edu/news/featured-stories/behind-the-balance-sydney-smith-26--keydet-water-polo.php
02/18/2026
Alumni Spotlight! After a year of working at the Walt Disney World Resort, Leila Johnson ’19 is thrilled to announce her advancement to the Guest Relations team.
In her new role, Leila assists families from around the world in creating personalized travel plans to make unforgettable, magical memories.
We love celebrating our alumni who are doing amazing things, and we’re so proud to see Leila representing DJO in such a magical way!
02/13/2026
More wedding bell news to share during National Marriage Week! 💍💒
Class of 2011 grads Kara Bonini ’11 and Louis “Sonny” Zinzi ’11 were married on November 22 at St. Dominic Church in Washington, D.C.
Although they attended O’Connell at the same time, Kara and Sonny didn’t actually know each other then!. Years later, life brought them together when they reconnected at a DJO gathering six years ago.
Sometimes, the timing really is everything
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