Category: 1970s

Bob Beck, BCHS Class of 1979, was recently named a non-resident Senior Fellow with the Foreign Policy Research Institute (FPRI), a Philadelphia-based foreign policy think tank. 

Bob, who spent 30+ years overseas working in U.S. Embassies in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, retired to New Hampshire in 2020.  Since then, he has become a regular columnist for two New England papers, has spoken frequently on foreign policy in New Hampshire and Vermont, and has taught international relations in lifelong learning programs at Keene State College and Rivier University. 

Read more about his adventures on his blog:  https://foreignpolicy101blog.com/

Richard Schliessmann, BCHS Class of 1979 sent us the following: “On April 8, I’m gonna try my hand at retirement, after almost 41 years working at the Braidwood Nuclear Power Station in northern Illinois.

Everybody’s asking what I’m going to do now. I keep it short, I’m not getting up at 3:30 in the morning anymore 🙂

Enjoy retirement Richard!

Cindy (Brames) Scheuer, BCHS Class of 1979, will be retiring in May 2025 after 27 years in high school education. She will spend time traveling, visiting their 3 children and grandchild.

Keith Boggs, BCHS Class of 1975, boxing promoter and trainer, has played a pivotal role in the growth and organization of amateur boxing in Indiana. His passion for the sport and the excitement of a well-executed event led him to a longstanding career in boxing promotion. As the organizer of Indiana’s annual Golden Gloves tournament—one of the most prestigious events in the boxing—Boggs oversees six consecutive weeks of competition from March to April. Beyond promoting, he has dedicated himself to training and developing young athletes, including those with special needs. In addition to his contributions to boxing, Boggs is a nationally-ranked karate athlete and holds a third-degree black belt.

Chris (Cutshall) Diana, BCHS Class of 1978, sent us the following:

“I retired in December 2016 after working 35 years as an Account Manager at Life Care Services, national provider of retirement services.

After doing 9 years of research, I discovered ancestry back to The Mayflower.

I currently serve on the Executive Board of the Abigail Adams Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

I also volunteer at Camp Dodge Iowa USO and teach arts and crafts to seniors.”

Her favorite memory of BCHS: Too many to name just one!

We were happy to hear from April Rose, BCHS Class of 1974, retired R.N., mother and grandmother. She writes:

“I have lived in Carmel for 39 years. I have 3 children and four grandchildren. I have worked at Naab Road Surgery Center for the past 26 years and and been an R.N. for 45 years.
My husband and I enjoy cruising through Europe, Alaska, Hawaii and the Caribbean as often as we can. Retirement is sweet so far”.

Mark Joseph, BCHS Class of 1973, recently retired from work at Fanning Howey Architects. His plans for retirement: enjoying family, travel and doing what he want when he want! His favorite memories at BCHS: classmates & football games!

We wish you relaxing times in retirement!

Captain Ron Conger, BCHS Class of 1979, celebrated his 35th year with American Airlines on July 19 2024. Ron and his wife Julie celebrated 40 years of marriage this past May 12. They have 3 children and 2 grandchildren whom all live in Indianapolis. May the Congers have many more celebrations in the years to come!

Tim Bireley, BCHS Class of 1977, sends us greeting from his home in Wisconsin. Tim is a semi-retired business owner and proud father of 4 daughters and grandfather of 5. He has been married for 38 years and is a big Packers and Badgers fan. He also enjoys woodworking, travel, golf and hot yoga.

Congratulations Tim on a rich and rewarding life.