BCHS Alumni News Blog

Maryann (Richard) Gaines, ’90, receives honors

Congratulations to Maryann (Richard) Gaines, BCHS Class of 1990, on her recent honors as she pursues a new profession.

After working in the automotive industry for 20+ years, Maryann began a path towards her new career. She currently is working part time at IUPUI as a tutor/mentor while attending classes full time at Indiana University East.

In her studies, she has been honored on the :

  • 2021-2022 Part-Time Dean’s List at IU East, School of Natural Science & Mathematics
  • Fall 2022 Chancellor’s list (IU East), maintaining that standing since August 2021.
Maryann will graduate in December 2024 with the highest academic distinction. She was also recently inducted into the National Society of Collegiate Scholars.

In January 2024, she will begin studies on her second bachelor’s degree in the accelerated BSN program at IUPUI, hoping for a dream job working in otolaryngology reconstructive surgery.

“I believe that my education at Bishop Chatard combined with the skills I learned in the military have helped me to understand the importance of hard work and dedication,” she writes.

We congratulate Maryann on her achievements and wish her the best in her future career.

Emily (Moran) Germano, ’10, is wed

Congratulations to Emily (Moran ’10) and John Germano who recently wed. Here is the a happy couple and wedding party as they stopped by BCHS to take a photo.

Eileen (Zander) Surprenant, ’05, welcomes new daughter

Eileen (Zander), BCHS Class of 2005, and David Surprenant welcomed their fourth child, Claire Léonie, in January 2023. Claire joins big sisters Molly (6 ½) and Callan (5) and big brother John (3 ½).

Eileen is currently a stay-at-home mom, active in their parish school. David is a Mohs dermatological surgeon affiliated with Deaconess Hospital in Evansville.

Congratulations to Eileen and the Surprenant family!

Mary (Wessel) Martin, ’12, is newly wed

Mary Wessel, BCHS Class of 2012, married Dylan Martin in Nashville, TN on March 18, 2023. The Martins live in Nashville and are excited to start their lives together.

Congratulations!

Glenn Bill, ’86, wins podcast award

Glenn Bill, BCHS Class of 1986, has received a second National Communicators Award for one of his Get Attitude Podcasts (The GAP). The first Award in 2020 was for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion : The 8:46 Interviews Stories of Black America and featured BCHS Alums Todd Finnell, Raphael Coffee, and Allan Halliburton, as well as, Misty Ackles & Tamiko Madden.

This years Communicator’s Award was for Non-Profit & Spirituality: Featuring the Little Sisters of the Poor.

The Communicator Awards is the leading international awards program recognizing excellence in communication across a spectrum of industries, championing effective and meaningful work.

Glenn is a Attitude Keynote Speaker and podcast host. View what’s coming up next in his podcasts.