After teaching middle schoolers for 4 years, Sarah Fulton, BCHS Class of 2018, decided to move on to high school students and began teaching Freshman and Sophomore Honors English at Bishop Chatard. She is so happy to be back and teaching the next batch of Trojans — and we are glad to have her back!

Working in publishing since 2012, Kamilla Benko, BCHS Class of 2008, has contributed to beloved children’s books like Pinkalicious, Pete the Cat, and Fancy Nancy.

Inspired by the authors she edited, Kamilla began writing her own stories, debuting with The Unicorn Quest, a middle-grade fantasy series about sisters in a land of unicorns, followed by two sequels.

She has most recently worked with Disney’s Frozen II filmmakers to create Frozen II: Forest of Shadows, a novel bridging the two blockbuster films. Kamilla’s next series, The Unicorn Legacy, begins in February 2024 with the release of Tangled Magic.

Siblings Isabelle (BCHS Class and Jacob deCastro are a true powerhouse, leaving an impressive legacy during their time at Indiana University and continuing to thrive in their professional careers.

Jacob now serves as the Associate Director of Communications at Transportation Alternatives, while Isabelle recently accepted a prestigious position at the White House in the Office of Personnel. After securing a highly competitive internship there, Isabelle was offered a coveted role following her graduation. Their impressive achievements continue to inspire—congratulations to both!

Charley Szydlyk, BCHS Class of 2023, was named a semi-finalist in the world’s largest collegiate photojournalism competition, the College Photographer of the Year (CPOY). Each year, more than 600 students from over 160 colleges and universities across 50 countries compete in this prestigious event.

Charley is a student at Ohio University. Congratulations to Charley on this outstanding accomplishment! See her award winning photo below.

Daniel Bowes, BCHS Class of 2012, graduated from Wabash College in 2016 and earned a Master’s in Psychology from Northwestern University in 2018. He then embarked on a promising career as a mental health therapist. While he found fulfillment in helping others, he felt called to pursue a deeper, more personal challenge.

In May 2023, Daniel made the bold decision to leave his job and dedicate himself to preparing for the Pacific Crest Trail—a grueling 2,650-mile journey stretching from Mexico to Canada. This is no ordinary hike; it’s a test of endurance and determination, with only 14% of participants completing the trek. Daniel began his journey on May 7 and triumphantly finished in late September. Truly a remarkable feat!

With the great leadership he learned from Bishop Chatard High School, Michael Hudson, BCHS Class of 1987, was awarded the Augustus Witherspoon Award.

This award is awarded to the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity member for:
-Outstanding Leadership
-Fraternity Community Service
-Mentoring for the 2024 Georgia District.

Michael was also the first in his chapter 2025 Tau Gamma Lambda Brother of the Year.

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.