Ella Grace Giedd, BCHS Class of 2022, has become the first player in Marian University’s women’s lacrosse history to earn a spot on the College Sport Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Team.

A standout both on the field and in the classroom, Junior Ella Grace maintains a 3.50 GPA and was named an NAIA All-America Third Team member and First Team All-WHAC honoree this season. She led the Knights with 71 points, including 41 goals and 30 assists, helping Marian finish 10-5 and secure their first-ever WHAC co-championship.

Ella Grace now advances to the national ballot for CSC Academic All-America honors, to be announced in July. Congratulations Ella Grace!

Congratulations to Mary Claire (Siler) Foster, BCHS Class of 2015, and Collyn Foster, who recently married at a ‘Trojan’ wedding!

Her wedding party included these BCHS alumni: Amelia Siler (‘13) Elizabeth Siler (‘17), Anna Siler (‘21), Lauren Collins (‘15), Cora Butrum (‘15), Matthew Siler (‘09), Wade Knotts (‘13), Bobby O’Brien (‘13), & Brian Goldner (‘16). The newlyweds reside in Indianapolis.

Congratulations to Caroline (Knoth) Weismiller, BCHS Class of 2010, as their family welcomes a new baby girl, Charlotte Rose.

Josef Eisgruber, BCHS Class of 2017, competed in the 2025 Best Ranger Competition in April 2025. This prestigious annual U.S. Army event challenges the most elite, Ranger-qualified soldiers to compete in teams of two, testing their physical endurance, mental toughness, and tactical skills over an intense three-day competition that included land navigation, marksmanship, and a series of grueling physical challenges.

Eisgruber, an Army First Lieutenant with the 1st Cavalry Division, and his teammate, Tyler Mackenzie, finished 30th out of 52 teams.

Mo McReynolds, BCHS Class of 2005, was recently named the Director of the Office of Sustainability for the City of Indianapolis. She has served with the city for 7 years. The office manages Thrive Indianapolis, the city’s sustainability and resilience plan.

Congratulations, Mo, on your new position!

Bob Beck, BCHS Class of 1979, was recently named a non-resident Senior Fellow with the Foreign Policy Research Institute (FPRI), a Philadelphia-based foreign policy think tank. 

Bob, who spent 30+ years overseas working in U.S. Embassies in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, retired to New Hampshire in 2020.  Since then, he has become a regular columnist for two New England papers, has spoken frequently on foreign policy in New Hampshire and Vermont, and has taught international relations in lifelong learning programs at Keene State College and Rivier University. 

Read more about his adventures on his blog:  https://foreignpolicy101blog.com/

Richard Schliessmann, BCHS Class of 1979 sent us the following: “On April 8, I’m gonna try my hand at retirement, after almost 41 years working at the Braidwood Nuclear Power Station in northern Illinois.

Everybody’s asking what I’m going to do now. I keep it short, I’m not getting up at 3:30 in the morning anymore 🙂

Enjoy retirement Richard!