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.
Grace McGinley, BCHS Class of 2023, has created a book to highlight one of University of Dayton’s claims to fame, the Sheets of UD.
The University of Dayton’s student neighborhood is like no other. Each house has its own character built on the special stories and memories that have been mutually developed by students past and present. If you have ever walked down streets like Kiefaber or Lowes, you have most likely seen at least one bed sheet dandling from a house, porch or window.
One of the most distinctive traditions on the UD campus is the sheet signs that students create and hang up on the houses. Over the last 6 decades, there have been thousands upon thousands of messages proudly displayed as an entertaining way for students to express their appreciation and fondness for their UD community. Such signs can easily be seen year-round highlighting many different events and happenings across campus, including Welcome Weekend, Family Weekend, College Gameday, Dayton Daytona, St. Patrick’s Day and various holidays, to name a few.
All photos were taken by Grace and she hopes the book brings Flyers from all over the country together by reflecting on this special tradition. All proceeds from this book will be donated to UD for tuition assistance. Great job, Grace!
Keith Boggs, BCHS Class of 1975, boxing promoter and trainer, has played a pivotal role in the growth and organization of amateur boxing in Indiana. His passion for the sport and the excitement of a well-executed event led him to a longstanding career in boxing promotion.
As the organizer of Indiana’s annual Golden Gloves tournament—one of the most prestigious events in the boxing—Boggs oversees six consecutive weeks of competition from March to April. Beyond promoting, he has dedicated himself to training and developing young athletes, including those with special needs.
In addition to his contributions to boxing, Boggs is a nationally-ranked karate athlete and holds a third-degree black belt.
Zack Martin, BCHS Class of 2009, retired after an impressive 11-season career with the Dallas Cowboys. A dominant force on the offensive line, Martin earned seven first-team All-Pro selections, two second-team honors, and made nine Pro Bowl appearances, starting all 162 games he played.
Before his standout NFL career, he excelled at Notre Dame, earning second-team All-American recognition in 2012.
His journey to football greatness began at Bishop Chatard, where he played a key role in leading the Trojans to back-to-back Class 3A state championships.
Bridget (Kavanagh) Knox, BCHS Class of 2005, writes to us about what she has been up to since graduation: I got married in 2011 and visited Tokyo, Japan in 2015. Then, I became the proud mother of baby boy #1 in 2016 and baby boy #2 in 2023. After moving from Broadripple in 2018, we now reside in Speedway.
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.
