Category: 1970s

Teresa (York) Fobes, BCHS Class of 1976, writes: “I have been at Johnson Memorial Hospital for 21 years. Before that, I worked at Methodist hospital for 20 years. I love working with patients and the community. I am involved with the JMH Hospital Foundation and I Love fundraisers: “The JOY of Giving Back is Priceless!”

Thank you, Teresa, for your years of work and service.

John sends us this update about what he is doing these days: “I have lived and worked in Charlotte, NC the last twelve years. I am a corporate accountant at Lowe’s Home Improvement headquarters. I live in a suburb, yet I do make it downtown every Saturday. There I volunteer at a children’s hospital facilitating games and activities for patients and families. I have been doing this since 1984, when I got trained at Riley Hospital. I keep the faith at a nice, old relic of a church in the heart of downtown.” Thank you, John, for your news!

Maureen O’Brien Kohler, BCHS Class of 1977, was inducted into Saint Mary’s College Athletic Hall of Fame on May 31, 2019. She was inducted as a four year varsity player in tennis and basketball. Congratulations Maureen!

Photos from the 40 year reunion of the Class of 1978 on August 18, 2018. Click on any photo below to view as a slideshow. View Class Video

Blair Kellison, Class of 1979, recently gave the 2018 commencement speech at the Sonoma State School of Business. Brian is an IU graduate with a MBA from the University of Chicago. He is the CEO of Traditional Medicinals.

The Class of 1978 enjoyed their 40th reunion on August 17 & 18, 2018 at Sully’s Grill. View their Class Video

Tom Hayes, BCHS Class of 1977, was named the 2017-2018 Indiana Student Publications Teacher of the Year by the Women’s Press Club of Indiana. He was also named the nation’s Faculty Adviser of the Year for Student Publications by the National Federation of Press Women. Tom has been the student publications adviser at Ben Davis H.S. for the past 12 years. Read a story about his student and his involvement

Join us as we cheer on Bishop Chatard’s own Doug Jones in the IPL 500 Festival Parade this Saturday! From the class of ’78, Doug is being recognized for his achievements in film, notably his recent portrayal in the Oscar-winning Best Picture “The Shape of Water.” Bring the family downtown and experience race weekend as Doug will be joined by larger than life balloons, bands, floats and more! Tickets for seats at the parade start at $10 and, as an added bonus, Bishop Chatard alumni can receive $2 off per ticket with the promo code – Trojans. Visit www.500festival.com to purchase tickets! Tickets aren’t needed to view the parade from the sidelines.

BCHS Alumnus, Doug Jones, Class of 1978, plays the amphibian man in the new movie ‘The Shape of Water’, a movie in the running for seven Golden Globe Awards on Jan. 7, 2018. He credits his ‘ease in the role’ with swimming lessons during summer childhood, and has been described as ‘the Fred Astaire of monsters’. He has portrayed Marvel Comic’s Silver Surfer and a Penguin sidekick in ‘Batman Returns’. Look for him in future appearances in ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ and two “Hellboy’ projects. Read the entire story in the IndyStar.com.