Category: 2020s

Isabelle ’20 & Jacob ’17 deCastro: IU and beyond

Siblings Isabelle (BCHS Class and Jacob deCastro are a true powerhouse, leaving an impressive legacy during their time at Indiana University and continuing to thrive in their professional careers.

Jacob now serves as the Associate Director of Communications at Transportation Alternatives, while Isabelle recently accepted a prestigious position at the White House in the Office of Personnel. After securing a highly competitive internship there, Isabelle was offered a coveted role following her graduation. Their impressive achievements continue to inspire—congratulations to both!

Charley Szydlyk ’23: photography semi-finalist

Charley Szydlyk, BCHS Class of 2023, was named a semi-finalist in the world’s largest collegiate photojournalism competition, the College Photographer of the Year (CPOY). Each year, more than 600 students from over 160 colleges and universities across 50 countries compete in this prestigious event.

Charley is a student at Ohio University. Congratulations to Charley on this outstanding accomplishment! See her award winning photo below.

Generations of Trojans Reunite

Recently four moms from the 1989 graduating class of Bishop Chatard High School attended “Mom Prom” at Depauw University for the Delta Tau Delta House for a weekend of fun with their sons.

Out of the four moms, three married their “high school sweethearts” and had sons attend BCHS — amazing generations of Trojans!

Class of 1989 Friends (L to R) Shontel Fischer, Kristie Cheek, Michelle Boyd, Jenny Coons

Group with both generations

(L to R): Dakota Boyd ’21, Mom Michelle (Jones) Boyd ’89 married Bryan Boyd ’88, Kristie Hair (Cheek) ’89 married Scott Cheek ’88, Kyle Cheek ’20, Shontel (Jors) Fischer ’89 married Scott Fischer ’89, Isaac Fischer ’23, Jenny (Walz) Coons ’89, Matthew Coons ’21

Class of 1989 Group Generation photo

Issac Fischer, Kyle Cheek, Shontel Fischer, Kristie Cheek, Michelle Boyd, Dakota Boyd, Jenny Coons, Matthew Coons