Category: 1990s

BCHS welcomed alumni from several classes on Career Day 2026, Nov. 3.

Paula (Feist) Smith ’89, Mike Kaplan ’91, Nichelle Leavell ’95, Celia (Byrnes) Grebs ’99, Scott Wenclewicz ’02, Katie (Norton) Kennedy ’02, Patrick Funk ’07, Bridget (Feeney) Williams ’09, Melissa (Smith) Stuttle ’10, and Ross Lubbers ’11, along with other professionals in the Business, Healthcare, Marketing and Communication fields, shared their professional experience with current juniors and seniors, .

We thank them for sharing their stories.
If you’d like to be a part of our Career Speaker Series, please contact the BCHS Work Based Learning Coordinator, J.T. Funk ’01, at jfunk@bishopchatard.org.

Maryann Richard Gaines, BCHS Class of ’90, writes that she recently moved to the Charleston (SC) suburbs for a job in the specialty critical care & wound care unit at HCA Healthcare. It was a full-circle moment for her as her youngest son was born at the same hospital in 1994! Adult sons and grandson also reside in the Charleston area. She plans to retire there in the next decade.

BCHS warmly welcomes Matt Duncan, BCHS Class of 1998, as the head Boys Soccer Head Coach!⁠ ⁠ For more than 15 years, Matt has served in a variety of coaching roles within the Bishop Chatard soccer program, helping develop student-athletes both on and off the field. In 2022, he earned his U.S. Soccer C Coaching License.⁠ ⁠ Matt is a former Trojan soccer player, and parent of six children. He and his wife Megan (Hirsch) ’99, have remained deeply involved in the school for many years.⁠

Congratulations to alumna Sia Nyorkor, BCHS Class of 1996, who is an anchor and reporter at WKYC Channel 3 in Cleveland. She recently was honored with a Gracie Award — a prestigious honor recognizing outstanding programming and individual achievements by, for, and about women in media.

Peggy (Esselman) Campbell, BCHS Class of 1996, is opening the first and only play cafe in Indy!

The Nest is the place for families to connect, imagine, and be nourished. It is a family play café, designed for families of all sizes and make-ups. The space will provide safe and stimulating activities for children (0-6) and space for caregivers (parents, babysitters, grandparents, etc.) to relax, fuel up, and connect with themselves and others.

Children are invited and encouraged to play freely and let their imaginations run wild. Caregivers are invited to play alongside their children or sit back and take a moment for themselves.  

The Nest will open it’s doors on April 1, 2026. Until then, check out the facility at  www.indynestplaycafe.com

Bishop Chatard alum DuJuan Daniels, Class of 1998, a key member of the 1997 state-championship football team and Indiana Mr. Football, has co-founded ASCEND Football and will serve as General Manager, leading scouting and player evaluation for the new agency.

After a standout career at Boston College and nearly 20 years in NFL front offices with the Patriots and Raiders, he is now focused on helping athletes reach their professional goals.

Congratulations DuJuan!

Nyamekye Proctor, BCHS Class of 1995, and a 2001 Indiana University graduate, just released his new book, ‘Spoken Words Can Never Be Unsaid’. The book is a powerful exploration of the impact of words and how they shape our lives. Rooted in biblical principles, it explores the power of the tongue (Proverbs 18:21) through scripture, real-life testimonies, and practical applications.

The book is available on Amazon at this link.

Congratulations on your book, Nyamekye!

Ben Sharp, BCHS Class of 1990, has been with USA Cycling since 2007, starting as the organization’s Junior Endurance Program Manager. Over the years, he has been instrumental in developing USA Cycling’s junior endurance programs and their Team Pursuit program, which is now recognized as one of the world’s best. Most recently, he coached Jennifer Valente to a gold medal in the Cycling Omnium at the Paris Olympic Games.

Congratulations, Ben!

Congratulations to Anthony Harrison, BCHS Class of 1990, who was recently named Chief of Police at Purdue University Ft. Wayne.
Previously, Anthony had served as a senior patrol officer at the Butler Unversity Police, taking pride in establishing relationships with the campus community.

A former college baseball player who has been interested in community engagement throughout his peace officer career, Anthony is also a marching band dad, an avid golfer, and has a passion for Harley-Davidson motorcycles.

Read the entire story at www.pfw.edu