Category: 1970s

Jorge Gutierrez, ’76, shares his news

Jorge Gutierrez shares that he is the proud father of 3 wonderful young men, Jorge Evan (26),Jonathan (24) and Jared (22)!!! From the photo, it looks like he is quit a successful fisherman too! Thanks for the great photo, Jorge!

Martin Kavanaugh, ’71, publishes second book

Congratulations to Martin Kavanaugh, BCHS Class of 1971, on his second book, ‘Mr. Satisfactory, Memoirs of an Excellent Life’, published in 2015. Mr. Satisfactory is an autobiography and history of growing up in a large family in Indianapolis, as he takes you through the ‘shenanigans and mischief’ that a boy can get into in twelve years of parochial education. Martin’s first book, ‘A Hockey Road Well Traveled’, was published in 2009.

Tim Doyle, ’79, invites all to MDFF Bowling Extravaganza: September 25

Tim Doyle (BCHS Class of 1979) is president of the not for profit Muscular Dystrophy Family Foundation in addition to his day job. 5 of the 7 Doyle siblings have been affected by Muscular Dystrophy (MD): Debbie (1974), Mack (1975), Tim (1979), Jody (1980) and Jenny (1988). The two siblings unaffected are Danny (1977) and Jamie (1982). Tim invites all alumni to join in supporting the 2016 MDFF Bowling Extravaganza! Enjoy an evening of bowling while supporting the foundation on Sunday, September 25, from 5-7pm at Woodland Bowl. The $36 registration includes 2 games of bowling, shoe rental, buffet dinner, T-shirt, and a chance to win door prizes. All ages are welcome.
Wouldn’t it be great to get 2-3 teams from the following Bishop Chatard classes: 1977-1978-1979-1980?
(Of course, if anyone wants to participate, it is certainly open to all!)

Sign Up For the EVENT

(It might be best to sign up 4 people at once as a team – but you can sign up individually and be assigned to a team). If you want to just donate, go to the donate section of the MDFF website – www.mdff.org.  

Class of 1976 40-Year Reunion Photos

The Class of 1976 held their 40-year reunion on June 10 and 11. Click on any photo below to view as a slideshow. Thank you, alumni, for the photos!

Jeff Linehan, ’73, coaches with Kacie, ’02

Basketball is back in the Linehan Family! In June 2015, Jeff Linehan, BCHS Class of ’73, was named JV Head Coach/Varsity Assistant by the new Girls Basketball Head Coach, Katie Fisher. His daughter, Kacie Linehan, Class of ’02, will join him as an assistant coach. Jeff was previously a coach on the BCHS Freshmen Girls Basketball staff. Welcome back to the Linehan’s!

Jeff Linehan, ’73, returns to BCHS as a coach

After a 27 year career with Merck & Co. pharmaceuticals, Jeff Linehan, Class of ’73’, retired in August 2014. In October 2014, he joined the BCHS Lady Trojans coaching staff as an assistant coach for the Freshmen Girls Basketball team. Jeff also enjoys writing and is the author of the Freshmen Girls Basketball recaps that are posted on the BCHS website.

Alumni Finalists for Excellence in Education Award

We are proud to announce two of our alumnae, BCHS Director of Academic Support, Beth Brogan, BCHS Class of 1986 and Alice Mattingly, St. Pius X Teacher, BCHS Class of 1975 have been named 2 of the 8 finalists for the Saint Theodora Excellence in Education Award. This is the highest honor for a Catholic educator in the Archdiocese.

Class of ’73 Reunion

The Class of 1973, held their 40th reunion on June 22. They first had the opportunity to come to BCHS for a tour of the new facilities with Bill Sahm. They continued their gathering at Pinheads in Fishers. Through their reunion the class was able to make a generous contribution to the Richard J. Powell memorial fund. Thank you to the Class of 1973!

Louise Neagle, ’71

Louise is currently working as the Section Chief for Electronic Records management with the FBI.