Category: 2010s

Lauren Brown, ’13, at the Indiana Writers Center

Lauren Brown, BCHS Class of 2013, had the opportunity to work with the Indiana Writers Center this summer as an intern for their Building a Rainbow outreach program. She spent a few weeks writing with Indianapolis youth at the Saint Florian Summer Camp–a leadership development camp downtown organized by a few Indianapolis Firefighters from the Saint Florian Center who give up their vacation hours to run this camp. She writes: “I got to sit down with these kids–obtusely and unfairly considered “at risk”–and hear them tell their stories on paper. We took the kids’ writing and published it into a book called “I Remember: Indianapolis Youth Write about Their Lives 2016,” which was just released this past weekend. In it, kids whom I grew to love tell stories about what kind of animal they most identify with, a time when they felt strong, a time when they didn’t feel heard. They shared both hilarious accounts and heartbreaking accounts. I’m telling you this because these kids, this experience, this book all mean a great deal to me.” If you’re curious about the book, it is available on Amazon at this link

Kurtis Oldiges, ’13, IUPUI Honors Scholar

Private First Class Kurtis Oldiges, BCHS Class of 2013, was featured as an IUPUI Honors Scholar success story on the IUPUI website. Kurtis is a junior in the Kelley School of Business at IUPUI and the Chancellor’s Scholarship recipient. He serves as an Honors College Peer Mentor and recently completed 14 weeks of basic and additional military training.

Alumni share how BCHS prepared them for college

Thank you to the alumni who shared how their Bishop Chatard education and experience has made a difference in their lives.
Okenna is currently attending Cornell University, where he is majoring in Biological Engineering/Mechanical Engineering & Biomedical Engineering.
Nick Martin, Class of 2011, is currently at Notre Dame, pursuing a MBA degree. He is one of the captains of the Notre Dame football team.

Fred Hill is a West Point graduate and currently a 2nd lieutenant in military intelligence.

Natalie is currently studying for a Doctorate in Dental Science at IU School of Dentistry. She also was the Indy 500 princess runner-up.
Madeleine is currently a professional musician with popular group ‘Lily and Madeleine’.
Lauren is currently studying at Purdue University, majoring in Accounting and Management.

Mary Grace Feeney, ’13: Photos in Bicentennial Book

As you browse through the upcoming official bicentennial commemorative book, INDIANA AT 200: A Celebration of the Hoosier State, you might notice a photo from Bishop Chatard graduate, Mary Grace Feeney. From among 6000 photos submitted for the book from 350 different contributors, one of her photos has been selected! Congratulations Mary Grace! Mary Grace is currently a junior at Marian U, studying Photography and Business. She will be spending a semester at the University of Richmond in London UK starting in January in their Fine Arts program. Mary Grace studied photography under BCHS teacher Tracy Luke, while she was at Bishop Chatard. Find out more about the book.

Nick Martin, ’11, is captain at Notre Dame football

Congratulations to Nick Martin, BCHS Class of 2011, who has been chosen as one of the 5 captains of the University of Notre Dame football team for 2015! In 2014, Nick was named team captain in the fall and started all 13 games. He transitioned from center to guard after three games, then started the rest of the season at left guard. Good luck, Nick, this season! Read about Nick’s accomplishments at Notre Dame Fighting Irish Athletics. Read an article about the 2015 season ahead of Nick.