Category: 1970s

The business of being Indiana’s First Lady has Karen (Batton) Pence, Bishop Chatard High School Class of 1975, wearing a variety of hats. Now, as she supports her husband, Governor Mike Pence, in his run for vice president of the United States, the demands on her time will, undoubtedly, continue to grow. Karen keeps life in balance by applying the advice she gives to others: Find a job that fits with your gifts and your passion, and you will honor God and be happy. The mother of three spent 25 years as an art teacher in Indiana and Washington, D.C., before trading her art supplies for, among other things, historical dress that she often dons when visiting classrooms across the state as the official ambassador for Indiana’s Bicentennial Commission. In her role as First Lady, Karen is involved in a variety of diverse programs including serving as the honorary chair of the Art Therapy Initiative at Riley Children’s Hospital and as a member of the Riley Children’s Foundation board. As the wife of Donald Trump’s running mate, Karen recognizes that her schedule may feel the impact of the presidential campaign, but she said that serving Indiana remains her priority. “I am extremely honored to continue to touch lives of Indiana families through my initiatives, foundation and as Indiana’s Bicentennial Ambassador,” she said. (more…)

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!

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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!