Remembering Richard J. Powell

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Summer 2012
Remembering
Richard J. Powell
Contents
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Features
04. Remembering Dick Powell
06. Capital Campaign Progress
07. 1:1 Computing Initiative
08. Chatard-A-Bration
09 On Campus
09. Chris Herren Speaks
09. Students First
10. Winter Sports Update
11. Spring Musical
11. Spring Sports Update
14 Alumni
14. Profile: Andrew Poore, ’07
15. Alumni in the Arts
16. Class Notes
18. In Memoriam
Our Mission
Bishop Chatard High School, a dynamic educational environment for
young men and women with different life experiences, is directed to
the success of each student, focused on the growth of the whole person,
and modeled on the teachings of Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church.
Bishop Chatard High School prepares students for a life-long
commitment to faith, learning, leadership, and service.
Welcome to Bishop Chatard Today!
Dear Friends of Bishop Chatard,
This past school year was a truly historic time for Bishop Chatard High
School, marked by accomplishments within the school and the broader
community, unprecedented in our 50 year history. Our student-athletes
earned a record 73 Academic All-State and seven Academic All-American
recognitions. The $4.5 million Golden Opportunities 50th Anniversary
Capital Campaign goal has been surpassed, allowing us to fund the tuition
assistance and teacher compensation endowments critical to our ability to
meet the long term needs of our community. We are also able to make all
of the facility and technology improvements (this summer!) we had only
just dreamed about at this time last year. This year’s success allows us to
march on toward our ultimate goal of raising $11 million in order to fund
all of the initiatives and improvements identified in our master plan.
It is difficult to put into words the gratitude we (all of us who minister
here) feel toward all of you who, through prayer or financial support or volunteer time, have made this all possible.
One gesture of our gratefulness will be an invitation to the first ever football event under the lights at BCHS as our
team plays their preseason scrimmage on August 10th. The next opportunity to express our appreciation will be on
August 18th when we will cut the symbolic ribbon prior to the first ever soccer match played – on campus – under
the lights - to mark the completion of our new athletic complex, the funding of the endowments and the many
improvements inside the school.
During this exciting time, we also suffered a great loss. Richard “Dick” Powell, a lifetime servant of BCHS, died April
27th, just two days short of his 70th birthday. Funeral services were held at Christ the King church, and following
the mass our entire faculty, staff and student body lined Crittenden Avenue as the funeral procession passed. It was
incredibly moving to witness each of our students, who never knew him, representing all of the students that were
ever affected by him, stand in silence, hands over their hearts – a final salute to a dear colleague, mentor, teacher
and icon of Bishop Chatard High School.
This letter has barely scratched the surface of the numerous accomplishments and significant events within our
community during the last 12 months. Please visit BishopChatard.org learn more about current life at BCHS and to
follow all the progress being made on your behalf.
May God richly bless you and keep you during this season of spiritual and physical rejuvenation. You remain always
in our prayers.
Because of Christ,
Bill Sahm, BCHS President
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Loss of a Legend
BCHS Mourns the Loss of a Servant and Friend
“There has never been a man who was more willing to
share anything and everything with the Bishop Chatard
community.”
That quote from Dan McNally, long-time BCHS teacher,
provides a glimpse of the deep impact Richard Powell
had during his 43 years at Bishop Chatard High School.
Powell arrived at BCHS in 1965 and during his tenure
he taught various levels of Spanish, but he is best
known for teaching senior religion. He also served as
senior class sponsor, organized the annual school-wide
blood drive, cooked for athletic teams, and served
other groups and organizations too numerous to name.
The Bishop Chatard community was like a family to
him, and he dedicated his life to serving its people and
God.
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His success as a teacher can not be overlooked. During
his career he was presented with the Archdiocese
of Indianapolis Celebrating Catholic Values Career
Achievement Award and the Blessed Mother Theodore
Guerin Excellence in Education Award.
While teaching at BCHS, Powell was also an active
member of Christ the King parish, where he taught
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. He also taught
Spanish and World Religions at OASIS adult education
centers.
Powell is survived by his wife, Norma (Knapp) Powell,
and children: Eileen (Brad) Countryman, Jerry, and
Gregory, and three grandchildren. Though his time at
BCHS and on earth has ended, his legacy will truly last
forever.
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Memories of Our Friend...
“I had had the privilege of working with
Dick on a daily basis for the nine years
I served as principal. Dick was a great
professional and personal friend. I knew
I could count on his advice. He would
tell me when things were going fine, and
he could certainly tell me when things
needed to head in a different direction.
Dick Powell was one in a million. And
I am sure I join thousands of former
students, staff members and faculty in
keeping him and Norma and the kids
and grandkids in our hearts and prayers.
How fortunate we all were to have had
Dick as a part of our lives.”
Lawrence Bowman
BCHS Principal 1977-1986
“I can’t imagine Dick Powell in any
other profession than teaching. His
high standards, love of his students,
love of learning, hard work, and
dynamic teaching style made him the
consummate teacher. He truly thrived
in the classroom and was the heart of
Bishop Chatard High School. He was a
wonderful mentor to me and a very dear
friend who will be truly missed. I’m sure
Dick is already discussing theology and
philosophy with St. Peter.”
Doug Donahue
BCHS Teacher 1976-2011
“As sad as I am to hear that Mr. Powell
has passed away, I am at peace with the
knowledge that he now rests in the arms
of our Lord. Like many of my classmates,
I both feared and loved Mr. Powell. He
had a way of challenging us to be more
than we thought that we could be and
yet he recognized our uniqueness. He
celebrated our successes, encouraged
us when we failed and mourned with
us when we suffered losses in our lives.
We all knew that we were accepted and
loved despite his ’I don’t play favorites, I
hate you all equally’ speech. He lived as
an example of Christian manhood and of
humility. “
Greg Holzer
Class of 1973
The entire student body lined Crittenden Avenue as the funeral procession passed.
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Construction is Underway
Projects Continue on Schedule
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School officials and leaders of the Golden Opportunities Capital Campaign broke
ground the morning of Tuesday, April 17th. The Bishop Chatard campus has been
buzzing with excitement and progress ever since. The campaign has blown past
its initial $4.5 million goal and generous donations continue to pour in toward the
overall goal of $11 million.
The planned projects are numerous and include a complete renovation of all
first and third floor classrooms and science labs; installation of a robust wireless
network to support the new 1:1 computing initative (see page 7); and the
construction of a state-of-the-art athletic complex. These facilities will allow BCHS
to host a track meet for the first time in 25 years and also host its first-ever soccer
and lacrosse home games.
The new facilities will also allow for an even greater number of CYO competitions to
take place on campus. Not only will BCHS host more CYO football, baseball, softball
and soccer matches, but cross country meets will also be held on the newly installed
run/walk trail. “These improvements will allow BCHS to become a ’CYO Mecca’ for
countless north deanery athletic events,” said President Bill Sahm.
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Construction is in Full Gear and Completion of
Projects is Only Weeks Away
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1:1 Computing on Campus
This spring principal Dr. John Atha laid out the strategic
plan for a 1:1 tablet computing initiative during the
annual state of the school address. Starting this fall,
each BCHS student will be given a third-generation
iPad. These devices will be used to house electronic
textbooks; create cutting-edge classroom interaction;
conduct tests/assessments; and enhance creativity and
critical thinking for all students.
The school wants to ensure every student has access to
a technological device at school and at home that allows
him or her to interact with the most current information
and content available.
To facilitate the significant increase in digital traffic, the
school is also building a robust wireless network that
will allow students to access their files, as well as the
Internet, from anywhere on campus.
Atha acknowledged these devices are not an end in
themselves, but tools that enhance the essential skills of
collaboration and connection through technology.
“The integration of 21st century skills with the core
curriculum is essential to an education committed to
preparing students for a changing world,” he said.
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On Campus
Chris Herren Speaks
Former NBA Player Tells His Haunting Story
The Bishop Chatard main gym was filled with over a thousand
BCHS and North Deanery students, and you could hear a pin
drop.
On March 20th, former NBA player and author Chris Herren
came to Bishop Chatard High School to share his story of
tragedy, faith and triumph. His story can also be seen on the
critically-acclaimed ESPN documentary Unguarded.
Jaws dropped around the gym as Herren vividly described
how substance abuse ripped apart his personal life and
basketball career. Herren went from McDonald’s All-American
to highly touted recruit to hometown hero for the Boston
Celtics to a “drugged-out loser dopehead,” Herren said.
the dangers of substance abuse and shed light on effective
treatment practices.” Students who choose to live above
substance abuse can wear purple clothing as a symbol of
solidarity.
BCHS students have embraced the initiative. On April 24th,
students across the country wore purple shirts, bands and
bandanas in support of Project Purple. That day, the BCHS
halls were filled with students dressed in purple, proudly
standing against substance abuse.
Substance-free since August 1, 2008, Herren travels the
country warning young people about the dangers of drug
and alcohol abuse. “I am amazingly blessed to have the
opportunity to come here and tell my story,” Herren said.
Herren’s new initiative, Project Purple, was launched
to “break the stigma of addiction, bring awareness to
Students First
Athletes Perform on the Field and in the Classroom
Bishop Chatard students are known for great success in
athletics. However, most achieve even greater success
inside the walls of a classroom. This year was no
different; in fact, BCHS student-athletes earned more
academic honors this year than any other in history.
The accolades received by student athletes for the
2011-2012 school year include 73 Academic All-State
recipients, six Academic All-State honorable mention
recipients, and an incredible seven Academic AllAmerican recipients. Also, girls volleyball is poised to win
its fourth straight team Academic All-American Award.
Senior Mary Davis is the perfect model for what it means
to be a Bishop Chatard student-athlete. Not only was
Davis named the female City Athlete of the Year for her
incredible performances in track and cross country,
she was also a top-10 graduate of the class of 2012 and
a summa cum laude degree recipient. Her leadership
in the classroom and in competition served as an
inspiration to many of her classmates.
Athletic Director Mike Ford is proud to represent
such an elite group of student athletes. “This year
has produced the most decorated Academic All State
group of student-athletes in BCHS history. Great job by
everyone where it counts most – the classroom!” he said.
Mary Davis
accepts her
City Athlete of
the Year award
alongside
coaches Sean
McGinley and
Dan Kinghorn.
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On Campus
Winter Sports Update
Boys Basketball
Girls Basketball
The boys squad started
the season with a
scorching 8-0 run
behind tremendous
senior leadership. The
Trojans also won the
Franklin County Holiday
Tournament, where senior
Greg Gardner was named
tournament MVP. The
season continued with
key wins over Brebuef
and Cardinal Ritter and
narrow losses to perennial
Greg Gardner led an impressive
rivals Cathedral and
group of seniors this season.
Roncalli. The team blew
past Arlington and Brebeuf in the early sectional rounds,
but suffered a narrow defeat to Guerin Catholic in the
championship.
The Lady Trojans entered
the season energized by
the return of former head
coach Kevin Sweeney. The
young team (only one
senior) battled early in the
season with tough losses,
but also had big wins
againsts Scecina and Guerin
Catholic. Sophomore
Hannah Gardner led the
Lady Trojans in scoring and
junior Hannah Young was
the leading rebounder. The
girls fought their way to
Senior Maggie Salyer hits a jumper
the sectional championship against Crispus Attucks.
game where they lost to Mt.
Vernon, ending the season with a 9-13 record.
Wrestling
The wrestling squad completed another solid
season. The team started hot, winning 12 of its
first 13 matches, including a third place finish in
the city meet, where Alex Bill took home the city
championship in the 195 weight class. The season
continued with strong second place finishes at
the Scottsburg Warrior Classic and the Howe
Hornet invite. The Trojans made a statement in the
postseason as well, with Michael Weimer and Noah
Schrader advancing to semi-state. The boys finished
the season with a team record of 21-9.
Senior Alex
Bill had a
dominant
season in the
195 pound
weight class.
Swimming
This year’s boys/girls swimming season was a great success. The team
was very young with only two seniors (Mary Najjar and Nathan Meiner)
leading the way. Joe Barnes and Marianne Sergi earned city champ titles,
and Mary Najjar was named Academic All-State. Four swimmers made
it into the sectional finals: Joe Barnes, Liz Gore, Marianne Sergi and
Sydney Foster, and three school records were broken by Joe Barnes. “Each
swimmer contributed so much heart and soul into the program,” said firstyear coach Kathy Tekulve.
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Freshman Sydney Foster cruises through the
water during the Avon dual meet.
On Campus
Spring Musical - Anything Goes
Anything Goes is a 1930s musical written by Indiana’s own Cole
Porter. The story follows a rag-tag group traveling on a cruiseliner
from New York to London. Billy Crocker (senior Elliot Fouse) is in
love with heiress Hope Harcourt (junior Madeleine Jurkiewicz).
Unfortunately for Billy, Hope is engaged to Lord Evelyn Oakleigh
(senior Andrew Jorgensen). Billy is bound and determined to win
Hope’s heart, and with the help of nightclub singer Reno Sweeney
(junior Nicole Lehrman) and second-rate gangster Moonface
Martin (senior Adam Ketzenberger), he finds himself in countless
unlikely and hilarious situations. When director Abby Funk
asked her cast and crew what they felt this story was about, they
responded: “Anything Goes is about breaking barriers, following
your heart, and embracing friendships.”
Nicole Lehrman and Elliot Fouse perform "You’re the Top."
Spring Sports Update
Girls Tennis
“The four-year record these seniors have put together may never be matched!”
said coach Dan McNally. This accomplished group – Caitlyn Van Senus, Emily
Nightingale, Teddi Doyle, Heather O’Brien, and Lexi Siegler – helped win 49
varsity matches and were state ranked as a team each season. The remaining
varsity slots were held by juniors Morgan Paras and Marianne Sergi, who
compiled an unbelievable record of 18-1. The team finished 9-4 on the season,
with all four losses coming to ranked teams, two by slim 2-3 margins.
Senior
Heather
O’Brien hits
a backhand
during a
match at
Broad Ripple
Park.
Boys Lacrosse
Girls Lacrosse
The boys lacrosse team
had a very impressive
2012 season. The boys
started hot, winning five
of their first six, including
dominating wins over
Guerin Catholic and
Roncalli. The Trojans took
perennial powers Center
Grove and Noblesville
into overtime, but
unfortunately suffered
one-goal losses on both
occasions. The boys
Senior Drew Yelinek battles for the finished the season with
ball after a faceoff.
a final record of 9-8. The
team also boasted six Academic All-State athletes, and
junior Max Groves was named second team all-state.
This year’s girls lacrosse team battled to an impressive
8-6 record. The team was led by senior goal-scoring
machine Courtney Wheelock on the attack and junior
Gabrielle Nondorf in goal. The season’s shining moment
was a heart-stopping 13-12 overtime victory against
Cathedral.
Wheelock’s
seventh goal
secured the win
in the fading
seconds. The
team also has five
athletes likely
to be named
Academic AllAmericans.
Captians fire up the team before a match.
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On Campus
Baseball
Softball
The 2012 BCHS baseball
team was led by a
very strong group of
seniors. The first half
of the season was up
and down. Tough losses
came against Cathedral
and Roncalli, but were
followed by big wins
against Guerin Catholic
and Muncie Central.
The Trojans got hot the
second half of the season,
rattling off an 8-1 streak.
Junior Alex Taylor rounds third
The Trojans finished
during a home game.
the season 14-11, with a
sectional loss to Guerin Catholic.
Construction this spring
forced the Lady Trojan
softball squad to play
all its home games at
Brookside. Lone senior
Chris Tyler led the
team vocally and at the
plate. Junior Gabby
Dunn was strong on the
mound all season. The
young squad struggled
early, but rallied late,
winning three of its last
four games. The team
finished the season 11The softball team will play all home
17.
games at our new state-of-the-art
Boys Golf
facility next season.
The golf team had another impressive season with Sean Parsons, Gabe Dickson and Michael Collins consistently
shooting in the upper to mid-30s. The team finished third in the city meet; Dickson’s 77 was good for fourth place
and a spot on the all-city team. The boys stepped up when it mattered most, shooting a (at the time) season-low
317 in the sectional match. Parsons and Dickson led the team, each turning in a 76. The boys performed even better
in the Center Grove regional, shooting a 313 and missing the state tournament by just six strokes.
Girls Track
Boys Track
This year’s girls track season was the best in school
The boys track team wrapped up another impressive
history. The team was led by a group of highly
season for 2012. The boys were able to defend the
motivated seniors, and they continued to improve
Archdiocean championship with victories in several
week by week. The girls won the city championship
events: Dylan Gray (100m), Marco Burkert (200m and
by a landslide and began to focus on the postseason.
400m), Jack Busald (800m), Patrick Ciresi (3200m),
The team fought its way to the
Zach Metzger (pole vault)
state meet and finished in fifth
and the 4 x 400m relay of
place. Individual state meet
Jack Busald, Brent Kellyaccomplisments included: 4 x
Hooks, Nick Sidery and
800m relay (Stephanie Barnes,
Marco Burkert. The Trojans
Arden Burch, Emily Lux and
also finished sixth in the
Mary Davis) – state runnerall-Catholic Championships.
up; Maggie Bell, 400m – state
Zach Metzger was the lone
runner-up; Heather O’Brien,
champion with a victory
3200m – third place; Mary Davis,
in the pole vault. The boys
800m – sixth place; and 4 x 400
performed well at the
relay, (Stephanie Barnes, Sophie
sectional, as well, with
Meier, Mary Davis and Maggie
Metzger and the 4 x 400m
The girls celebrate their fifth place performance at the
Bell) – sixth place.
relay advancing to regionals.
state championships.
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Congratulations Class of 2012
The 178 graduates of the BCHS Class of 2012 have earned an astonishing
$10,199,547 in scholarships and grants to date.
“Becoming a Bishop Chatard Trojan was a metamorphosis for me. I cannot call this place a high school
for the fact that is was, and still is so much more than that to me. It is the home of my family of Trojans.”
- Rebecca Hilton, Salutatory Address
Craig Adams
Nicholas Allen
Sidney Anvoots
Shari Bailey
Elizabeth Bain
Zane Barnes
Andrew Barnett
Katelyn Barron
Ramiro Bastnagel
Anna Bates
Ian Beals
Margaret Bell
Alexander Bill
Sean Blanford
Caroline Boarini
Jamie Boso
Daniel Bowes
Kathryn Bradley
Tyler Brazill
Jacob Brothers
Mary Brumleve
Daniel Buhler
Arden Burch
Zachary Burns
Joseph Cain
Erin Cardimen
Kaitlin Carriger
D’Asia Carter
Julio Castro
John Cavanaugh
Andrew Christe
Ryan Christe
Andrew Ciresi
Mark Cockrum
Paige Crafton
MaryKatherine Curtin
Erica Darling
Ryan Darling
Alexander Davis
Mary Davis
Ann Dietrick
Thomas Dora
Teresa Doyle
Elijah Evans
Cassaundra Farmer
Lucas Felabom
Joshua Fish
David Florence
Clayton Ford
Thomas Ford
Megan Forestal
Elliott Fouse
Gregory Gardner
Joseph Germano
Samuel Giudice
Christopher Goetz
Katherine Gozdecki
David Graber
Richard Graff
Jessica Grahn
Class of 2012
Dylan Gray
Christine Greene
Nicholas Griggs
Brendan Haile
James Hastings
Aaron Hepp
Jennifer Hill
Rebecca Hilton
Emily Hoff
Kimberly Holtz
Grace Horrall
Brendan Hughbanks
Matthew Hurrle
Grace Hutson
Sara Hutson
Hannah Janowiak
Kyle Janowicz
Skye Johnson
Andrew Jorgenson
Owen Kaelble
Samuel Kearney
Colleen Keating
Kathleen Keiner
Brent Kelly-Hooks
Adam Ketzenberger
Elyse Kilbane
Emily King
Kenneth Kirschner
Ryan Kleinschmidt
Kelly Krogmeier
Clayton Kuntz
Clayton Larson
Jacob Leonard
Spencer Lich
Ryan Liphard
Megan Lux
Maureen Malarney
Myles Malone-Wright
Peter Maniago
Thompson Manuszak
Molly Marsh
John McBeath
Andrew McGinnis
James McHugh
Clark McReynolds
Olivia Meier
Nathan Meiner
Jesse Miller
Richard Miller III
Andrew Moralez
Mackenzie Moran
Emma Morris
William Naddy
Mary Najjar
Alexander Ney
Emily Nightingale
Victoria Nondorf
Heather O’Brien
Kelton O’Connor
Michael Ortman
Okenna Oruche
Benjamin Paugh
Jordan Penry
Stephanie Perry
Elizabeth Poe
Maxwell Polak
Samantha Poliskey
Alexandra Powers
Paige Powers
Jacob Pruitt
Maria Richards
William Rolfsen
Brian Ross
Nicholas Ruby
Gordon Rulong
Emery Rust
Daniel Sahm
Margaret Salyer
Timothy Sauer
Alison Schafer
Daniel Scheidler
Brian Schutzman
Edward Sheetz
William Shine
Christopher Shrack
Nicholas Siderys
Lexi Siegler
Aaron Smith
Jenna Smith
Sean Smith
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Kara Sobolewski
Caroline Springer
Julianne Springer
Kyle Sprunger
Brett Sturgeon
Joseph Sullivan
Lauren Taylor
Patrick Thieme
Nicholas Traub
Ellen Treesh
Amber Trimpl
Esme Turchetti
Christian Tyler
Samuel Ursery
Alexander Van Dyke
Caitlyn Van Senus
Maxwell VanVliet
Benjamin Wagner
Daniel Wagner
Alexandra Wayer
Emily Weaver
Mary Wessel
Courtney Wheelock
Christian Williams
Kelly Williams
Gregory Wood
Andrew Yelinek
Jonathon Zubak
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Profile: Andrew Poore, ’07
“Steeplechasing” Olympic Dreams
After a disappointing senior season at Bishop Chatard,
Andrew Poore was not offered a track scholarship to
Indiana University. Now he has the chance to represent
the United States in this summer’s Olympic Games.
Poore’s race, the 3,000 meter steeplechase, is arguably
the most unique of all track and field events. The event
originated in the British Isles during the early 1800s.
Runners would race from one town’s church steeple to
the next, with natural obstacles along the way.
In the modern race, runners have to negotiate several
large hurdles, some of which have water obstacles
beneath them. “It’s unique because you have to create
space for yourself in order to easily get over the hurdles.
You have to be able to control yourself in the group,”
Poore said.
Poore’s recruiting class was among the nation’s elite, so
he knew he would have to find a niche in order to stand
out. The steeplechase was never at the forefront of his
mind until sophomore year, when he shaved 15 seconds
off his personal best time and finished second at the Big
Ten championship. After that, he knew he had found his
race.
Distance running demands a tremendous amount of
focus, and adding obstacles only magnifies the need
for mental determination. The nearly two-mile race
often comes down to a fraction of an inch. “A perfect
steeplechaser should finish the race with one wet
foot and one dry foot,” Poore said. Poore is also a
tremendous student. He is studying economics and
carries a 3.2 GPA.
Last season, Poore became one of the nation’s elite
steeplechasers, impressing coaches and other athletes
all over the country. He finished third at the national
championship and was the second leading returner
this year. This year, he was poised to make a run at the
national title. Unfortunately, he injured his ankle on the
second water hurdle during the national final. He fought
through and finished the race, securing his place as an
All-American.
Now, Poore will try to heal and rest up for the
Olympic trials. The United States can take only three
steeplechasers to London, and competition will be
fierce. Even though the odds of making the team are
slim, the trials are an important opportunity for Poore’s
future. “I want to run professionally, and performing
well at the trials will open a lot of doors for me,” he said.
The 3,000 meter steeplechase final for the 2012 U.S.
Olympic trials begin June 28th at 6:30 p.m. The Bishop
Chatard community would like to wish Andrew Poore
and the rest of the United States team the best of luck.
Andrew Poore has proven himself one of the nation’s elite distance runners.
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Alumni
Alumni in the Arts
The Fascinating Doug Jones, ’78
Many know Doug Jones for his roles as Billy Butcherson in Hocus Pocus
(1993) or Abe Sapien in Hellboy (2004), but few know he attributes much
of his Hollywood success to his time at BCHS.
He was inspired by drama teacher Nancy Montgomery’s positive, can-do
energy. “Anything that was on stage, I was in it. She always drove me to
be better,” Jones said. He also credits English teacher Carol Divine for his
command of the English language and was motivated by the confidence
Dick Powell instilled in him and his classmates.
After graduation he moved on to Ball State, where he studied
telecommunications, continued to pursue acting and learned the art of
mime. His love of mime continues today with the recent release of Mime
Very Own Book. The book captures pop culture, fairy tale parodies and
life’s most awkward moments through mime.
In 1985, Jones moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting full-time. Since
then, he has appeared in over 25 feature films and countless television
programs. The project he treasures most was Pan’s Labyrinth (2006),
which critics called “Alice in Wonderland for grown-ups.” The film was
nominated for six Academy Awards and earned Jones an invite to the
Oscars. “I got to work the red carpet and be interviewed by Joan Rivers. It
was the first time I really felt like a movie star,” he said.
His latest project is The Watch, opening
July 27th. Jones plays the lead alien
in this sci-fi/comedy starring Ben
Stiller, Vince Vaughn and Jonah Hill.
He enjoyed working with the big-name
celebrities. “I admire the way these
comic geniuses can take a script that is
already funny, and banter and improvise
in a way that makes it laugh-out-loud
hilarious,” Jones said.
You can learn all about Doug Jones’s
career at his official website:
thedougjonesexperience.com.
Doug Jones on the red carpet at the Los
Angeles premier of Thor.
Maris Valainis, ’81
After being cut from the Bishop Chatard
basketball team three times, Valainis was
offered one of the most iconic basketball
roles in sports history. He played Jimmy
Chitwood in the 1986 film Hoosiers. He had
a couple other small parts, including the role
of Streibig in the 1989 film Casualties of War.
He is still recognized frequently for his role in
Hoosiers.
Lisa (Kaczmarek) Petrozzi, ’97
Upon graduation, Lisa went to the nation’s
capital to dance for Washington Ballet. After
two years there, she made her way to the
Houston Ballet for eight years, then moved
to Dallas/Fort Worth to dance for Texas
Ballet Theater, which is where she retired in
February of 2011, after the birth of her son. “I
danced professionally for about 13 years, and
loved every crazy minute of it,” she said.
Local Educators:
Maggie Cassidy, ’95
Maggie spent seven years as the theater
director and drama teacher at BCHS. She
is now at Carmel High School where she
continues to teach and direct the performing
arts.
Abby (Haler) Funk, ’05
After graduating from
IU with a degree in
secondary English
education, Abby returned
to BCHS to follow
her passion for the
performing arts. She
now teaches English and
theater arts and also
directs all dramatic productions.
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Class Notes
Richard Wagner, ’78, was ordained as a
deacon for the Indianapolis Archdiocese on
June 23, 2012.
Michael Skehan, ’83, is now the executive
director for clinical services at UCSF
Medical Center in San Francisco, a job
which encompasses responsibility for a
budget of over $200 million and over 1,300
employees.
Mark Bowen, ’85, (above) was presented
with a Red Cross Hall of Fame Award for
his courageous efforts in helping a little girl
who was severely injured at the Indiana
State Fair stage collapse.
Chuck Orban, ’87, was inducted into the
Butler Athletics Hall of Fame for football in
May, 2012.
John P. Ryan, ’91, was recognized in the
Indianapolis Business Journal for being one
of 40 high-achieving businesspersons in
Indianapolis under the age of forty. John is
now the president and managing partner of
Hall Render Killian Heath & Lyman P.C.
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Stacy Wagner, ’05, graduated from the
Notre Dame School of Law this spring and is
now residing in the Chicago area.
Katie Zimmerman, ’05, is currently on her
eighth mission trip to Brazil, where she is
helping to build educational facilities and
serve the poor.
Janet Sahm, ’06, is the co-founder and style
editor for Verily magazine which released
its teaser issue online this May. You can
check it out at verilymag.com.
Joe Holland, ’07, (above) after four years
of playing football at Purdue University and
graduating with honors, has signed with the
San Francisco 49ers.
Sara Wagner, ’07, is beginning her second
year of Teach for America in inner-city New
Orleans.
Let us know what is happening in your life!
Email updates and alumni news to Monica
Helfrich, ’05, Director of Alumni Relations, at
mhelfrich@BishopChatard.org. To update contact
information, go to BishopChatard.org/alumni/
AlumniContact/uno
Alumni
Weddings
Julie Izzo, ’05, and Justin Audenaert, ’05
April 20, 2012
Natalie Dossman, ’04, and Evan Sparks
May 12, 2012
Hunter Land, ’04, and Anna Suozzi
May 12, 2012
Liz Wheatley, ’05, and Mark Ehrlich
May 19, 2012
Mallary Hirt, ’04, and Chris Hotka, ’04
June 2, 2012
Scott Wenclewicz, ’02, and Jessica Largent
June 2, 2012
Christian Deck, ’07, and Claire Lucas, ’08
June 9, 2012
New Babies
It's a Boy!
Kristin (Brehm) Calles, ’02, and Lee Michael Calles
welcomed Liam Oliver on April 29, 2012.
It's a Girl!
Sarah (Sahm) Williams, ’97, and Bill Williams
welcomed Adelaide Josephine on January 11, 2012.
Margie (Schaffner) Hancock, ’01, and Ben Hancock
welcomed Annabelle Margaret on February 4, 2012.
Erin (Dorsey) Thompson, ’01, Joe Thompson, ’00, and their daughter Alli
welcomed Anna Marie on May 7, 2012.
John Seeber, ’03, and wife Jennifer Seeber
welcomed Sophia Grace on May 17, 2012.
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In Memoriam
Memorials were received between 11/25/11 - 6/1/12
Deceased Alumni
Nancy Marie McClain, ’65
Marianne Masters Ackmann , ’65
Kathy Beilouny, ’85
Richard J. Powell, ’08 (honorary)
Deceased Family Members
Frances L. Hackett
Mother of Jennifer (Hackett) Ash, ’81
Harold E. Sullivan
Father of Tim Sullivan, ’72; Tom Sullivan,
’72; Marianne (Sullivan) Cappel, ’73;
Michael Sullivan, ’77; Colleen (Sullivan)
Nelson, ’77; John P. Sullivan, ’81;
Suzanne (Sullivan) Richards, ’86; and
Pam (Sullivan) Wickham; grandfather
of Christa Cappel, ’99; Kaleena (Cappel)
Braukbauer, ’02; Sean Cappel, ’05; Maggie
Cappel, ’07; and Samantha Nelson, ’07
Mary Ann Dowling
Mother of Sharon Dowling, ’87
Cecilia Cornelius
Mother of Ed Sherfick, ’88, and Ted
Sherfick, ’88
Reunion News
CLASS
CLASS
OF 1972
The Class of 1972 is having a celebratory 40th reunion
gathering on the weekend of August 18th. We would
love to see you there. Details to follow soon.
Contact Larry Henderson at larry@hendersonsales.net.
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OF 1982
Join us Homecoming weekend (October 5th-7th), for a
1982 gathering. Details to follow. We would love to see
you there!
Contact Pat Boyce at pboyce@ups.com or Cheryl Huffine
at cahuffine@comcast.net with any questions.
Achievement Awards 2012
The BCHS Achievement Awards celebrate the human spirit and support that surround and bless the Archdiocese
of Indianapolis north deanery high school. Presented Annually, the awards recognize those who epitomize the
mission and values of Bishop Chatard. Nominations are made by members of the BCHS community. This year’s
recipients have each committed a tremendous amount of time and resources to the Bishop Chatard mission, and
it is our privilege to recognize them for their support.
Alumni
Community
Faculty/Staff
Tim Queisser ’73
Jim Schellinger/
CSO Architects
Kim Shaw
Parent
Student
Maureen Allen
Nick Rulong
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