Category: 2000s

Congratulations to Nick Schellinger, BCHS Class of 2001, who was recently named the American Heart Association’s 2024 Leader of Impact for the state of Indiana and runner-up nationally.

Nick raised $250k in 7 weeks for the campaign which is almost 3x the previous record set by an Indiana nominee. It is also only the third time in the history of the campaign that an individual raised 6 figures. Nick experienced a stroke in 2023 that motivated him to try and drive positive change in this area.

Zack Martin, BCHS Class of 2009, and current guard on the Dallas Cowboys, was nominated for the NFL Salute to Service Award for 2024. Zack has excelled in his pro career, making 9 Pro-Bowl and All-Pro teams. This award recognizes year-round commitment to Honor, Empower and Connect our nation’s service members.

Zack was nominated for his long-time support of Medal of Honor recipients via participation in the My Cause My Cleats initiative and support of the National Medal of Honor Museum.

Joshua Vaught, BCHS Class of 2001, has been named as part of the leadership team with The Fishers Event Center, a new, 7,500 capacity sports and entertainment center opening in November. He will lend his expertise in the hospitality industry as Premium Services Manager for the facility. Congratulations Joshua!

Jonas Coleman, BCHS Class of 2005, and his father, Captain Brownie Coleman, were recently featured on FOX59 in a story depicting how they have dedicated their lives to mentoring kids through sports and their jobs as IMPD officers.

“I feel like it’s almost every kid’s dream to be able to work alongside with their father,” said Jonas. Not only did he follow in his father’s career path, they both also volunteer with Indy PAL, the Police Athletic and Activities League.

“That’s always been a dream to be able to get out there and work with my dad, put the same uniform on that he had, and be able to do the same things that he did out here in the community and try to help out the best way I can,” Jonas continued.

Read their heartwarming at fox59.com

Congratulations to Meredith (McGregor) Nyberg, BCHS Class of 2004, who celebrated the birth of her daughter, Madison Oline Nyberg, in May.

Congratulations to Jamie (Boese) Collins, BCHS Class of 2001, and her husband Kevin as they welcome their son, Cooper William. Cooper joins big brother, Colton, who is a 5th grader at St. Luke, where Jamie teaches kindergarten.

Congratulations to Jody (Brezette) Vogelgesang, BCHS Class of ’06, (daughter of Fran & Joanne Brezette) who recently married Tim Vogelgesang (son of Phil ’71 & Ruth Vogelgesang) at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with many Chatard alums present.

Pictured in the wedding party are alums Paul Krebs ’05, Mary (Brezette) Aaron ’91, Nancy (Brezette) Collins ’95, Andrew Sullivan ’06, Katie (Brezette) Riggs ’92, and current students Riley Riggs ’25 and Claudia Riggs ’26.

Congratulations to Dr. John C. Turner, BCHS Class of 2000, who, on August 2024, started as the Inaugural Executive Director of the Black Leadership Initiative (BLI) at Marian University.

The Black Leadership Initiative will award 25 full-tuition scholarships each academic year to incoming first-year Black students at Marian University. The scholarship, combined with purposeful programming, and individualized support, will help ensure the academic success of each BLI Scholar.

Dr. Turner, while a student at BCHS, was a 1998 Center for Leadership Development Alumni, a part of the 1998 BCHS Football State Championship Team, and a 2000 All-Star State Marching Band member. John received his Bachelors and Masters degrees from Indiana State University and PhD from Indiana University Indianapolis. 
His favorite BCHS memory: as member of the BCHS football team, walking through the hallways, with the marching band in the lead, to assemblies where the students cheered for the team and sang the BCHS fight song before the big BCHS football games.

Congratulations to Jessie (Kelley) Harden, BCHS Class of 2004, who recently welcomed their second child, Mac Harden, into the family. Jessie and her husband also opened their third restaurant location, Garden Table, in Midtown Carmel, in early 2023. Garden Table is a local eatery and fresh juicery, serving seasonally influenced and locally sourced food and cold pressed juice.