Congratulations to Nick Schellinger, BCHS Class of 2001, who was recently named the American Heart Association’s 2024 Leader of Impact for the state of Indiana and runner-up nationally.

Nick raised $250k in 7 weeks for the campaign which is almost 3x the previous record set by an Indiana nominee. It is also only the third time in the history of the campaign that an individual raised 6 figures. Nick experienced a stroke in 2023 that motivated him to try and drive positive change in this area.

Zack Martin, BCHS Class of 2009, and current guard on the Dallas Cowboys, was nominated for the NFL Salute to Service Award for 2024. Zack has excelled in his pro career, making 9 Pro-Bowl and All-Pro teams. This award recognizes year-round commitment to Honor, Empower and Connect our nation’s service members.

Zack was nominated for his long-time support of Medal of Honor recipients via participation in the My Cause My Cleats initiative and support of the National Medal of Honor Museum.

Each year, the Class of 1965 enjoys a get-together with their BCHS classmates. Thank you to Carolyn McMahon for planning the event this year.

Jane (Thuer) Scott, BCHS Class of 1969, sends greetings to us from Georgia, where she is enjoying retirement with her husband Thomas. She is ‘Gigi’ to Noah (3 1/2 years) and Bear (1 year). She writes:

‘The best part of BCHS was the bonds made with some of the greatest women I met and continue to stay in touch with for so many years.’

Joshua Vaught, BCHS Class of 2001, has been named as part of the leadership team with The Fishers Event Center, a new, 7,500 capacity sports and entertainment center opening in November. He will lend his expertise in the hospitality industry as Premium Services Manager for the facility. Congratulations Joshua!

Jonas Coleman, BCHS Class of 2005, and his father, Captain Brownie Coleman, were recently featured on FOX59 in a story depicting how they have dedicated their lives to mentoring kids through sports and their jobs as IMPD officers.

“I feel like it’s almost every kid’s dream to be able to work alongside with their father,” said Jonas. Not only did he follow in his father’s career path, they both also volunteer with Indy PAL, the Police Athletic and Activities League.

“That’s always been a dream to be able to get out there and work with my dad, put the same uniform on that he had, and be able to do the same things that he did out here in the community and try to help out the best way I can,” Jonas continued.

Read their heartwarming at fox59.com

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!