O'Dea High School

Welcome to the O’Dea High School Class of 2025 page!

O’Dea appreciates all of the hard work you have contributed over the past four years and we hope this page will help you enjoy this exciting time that is approaching while staying organized and well-informed. Please check back frequently for updates as events approach. Questions? Contact Eamon Sylvester. Go Irish!

Please note: O’Dea graduates will have access to their O’Dea office 365 account and data through August of their graduating year and are responsible for backing up their data prior to September 1st.

Updated 7/26/2024.

Important Dates & Information:

May 3 – Mother-Son Blessing

Location: Benaroya Hall, 200 University St, Seattle, WA 98101
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Appearance Code: Mass attire – white dress shirt, O’Dea tie, khakis or dress pants

  • Doors open at 9:30 AM, with the program beginning promptly at 10:00 AM.
  • Attendance is mandatory—there will be no school for seniors that day.
  • This event is free of charge and includes a continental brunch and a blessing from Father Ryan.
  • Parking at Benaroya will be complimentary with a voucher provided at the conclusion of the Blessing.
  • For more information on parking and access, please visit: Parking | Seattle Symphony

May 27 – Graduation Rehearsal

Location: O’Dea High School Gym, 802 Terry Ave, Seattle, WA 98104
Time: 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Senior Arrival: 7:45 AM
Appearance Code: Mass attire – white dress shirt, maroon/gold tie, dress pants or khakis

  • Graduation rehearsal will begin promptly at 8:00 AM in the O’Dea Gymnasium. Attendance is mandatory for all seniors, and rehearsal will not begin until everyone is present.
  • Following rehearsal, the senior class will walk together to the Washington Athletic Club for the Alumni Senior Class Brotherhood Luncheon.

May 27 – Alumni & Senior Class Brotherhood Luncheon

Location: Washington Athletic Club, 1325 6th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
Time: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Appearance Code: Mass attire – white dress shirt, maroon/gold tie, dress pants or khakis

  • Attendance at the luncheon is mandatory for all seniors. This special event, hosted by the O’Dea Alumni Association, is an opportunity to celebrate our seniors’ journey and welcome them into the Brotherhood of O’Dea alumni.
  • Lunch is provided at no cost.
  • Graduation tickets (6 per student) and Class of 2025 stoles will be distributed during the event. The stole must be worn with your son’s cap and gown at graduation.
  • At the conclusion of the luncheon, students are dismissed for the day.

May 28 – Baccalaureate Mass

Location: St. James Cathedral, 804 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104
Mass Time: 1:00 PM
Senior Arrival: 11:30 AM | O’Dea High School Gym
Appearance Code: Mass attire with dress shoes, full cap and gown, tassel, and Class of 2025 stole

  • Doors open at St. James Cathedral at 12:00 PM (Noon).
  • Seating is first-come, first-served—no ticket is required.
  • The Mass will be live-streamed with a viewing link available on the O’Dea website.

May 28 – Class of 2025 Graduation

Location: Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Ave, Seattle, WA
Time: 7:00 PM
Senior Arrival: 5:30 PM | O’Dea High School Gym
Appearance Code: Mass attire, dress shoes, cap, tassel, and gown

  • Each graduate will receive six (6) tickets for family and friends during the rehearsal on May 27. No extra tickets are available.
  • Admittance is by ticket only—doors to Town Hall Seattle open at 6:00 PM. No early entry.
  • Graduation will be live-streamed for those unable to attend in person, with a link available on the O’Dea website.
  • No balloons, confetti, glitter, noisemakers, or large signs are permitted in Town Hall.

Senior Expectations:

  • Arrive at 5:30 PM in the O’Dea Gym fully dressed in required attire.
  • Caps and gowns may not be modified or decorated.
  • Leis may only be worn after the graduation ceremony.

Parking & Accessibility:

    • O’Dea will not validate parking at Cabrini for this event.
    • For Town Hall Seattle parking and directions, [click here].
    • ADA seating is available upon request—please contact Mr. Sylvester as soon as possible.

May 28 – Senior Escape All-Night Party

Location: Departing from O’Dea High School
Time: 10:00 PM – 5:00 AM
Senior Arrival: 10:00 PM | O’Dea High School Gym
Appearance Code: Relaxed dress; closed-toe shoes required

One Last Night Together!

  • This may be the last time the Class of 2025 is all together—and their final O’Dea bus ride! Spend the night celebrating with O’Dea brothers.
  • Graduates will not have access to their phones during the party.

Important Information for Parents:

  • In case of an emergency, parents can call 206-923-7533 to reach their son.
  • Pick-up is recommended at 5:30 AM at O’Dea.
  • It is not recommended that students drive themselves or leave their cars in the parking lot overnight. O’Dea is not responsible for theft or damage to vehicles.

May 30 – Diploma Pick-Up

Location: O’Dea High School
Time: 5:00 AM

Important Information:

  • During the Graduation Ceremony, students will receive a diploma cover only.

  • Diplomas will be distributed after the Senior Escape provided that:

    • All tuition and fees are current.
    • Athletic uniforms have been returned (due to the respective coach or Coach Kohler by Tuesday, May 28 at 2:00 PM).
    • There are no academic failures that need to be made up.