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!

Congratulations to Meredith (McGregor) Nyberg, BCHS Class of 2004, who celebrated the birth of her daughter, Madison Oline Nyberg, in May.

Betsy (Evans) VanderBerg, BCHS Class of 2014, and family welcomed their first baby in 2023, looking towards celebrating his first birthday soon!

Congratulations Betsy and enjoy those precious moments together!

We were happy to hear from April Rose, BCHS Class of 1974, retired R.N., mother and grandmother. She writes:

“I have lived in Carmel for 39 years. I have 3 children and four grandchildren. I have worked at Naab Road Surgery Center for the past 26 years and and been an R.N. for 45 years.
My husband and I enjoy cruising through Europe, Alaska, Hawaii and the Caribbean as often as we can. Retirement is sweet so far”.

Mark Joseph, BCHS Class of 1973, recently retired from work at Fanning Howey Architects. His plans for retirement: enjoying family, travel and doing what he want when he want! His favorite memories at BCHS: classmates & football games!

We wish you relaxing times in retirement!

Emily (Moran) and John Germano, both BCHS Class of 2010 graduates, are the proud parents of a new little one, Gianna Mack Germano! Congratulations to the new parents!

Congratulations to Amanda (Sands) Sauerteig, BCHS Class of 2010, and her husband, Tyler, who welcomed their first baby Peyton Rae in July!

Aar-Yana Willis, BCHS Class of 2013, has recently published a children’s book titled “I Love You This Much and All.”

“This heartfelt poem expresses the unconditional love, support and bond a loved one has for their child. Also, it’s a promise to guide, protect, and be there through life’s highs and lows.”¹ Find out how you can order your copy today at Amazon.com.

Congratulations, Aar-Yana, on your beautiful book!

¹ Description from Amazon.

Congratulations to Jamie (Boese) Collins, BCHS Class of 2001, and her husband Kevin as they welcome their son, Cooper William. Cooper joins big brother, Colton, who is a 5th grader at St. Luke, where Jamie teaches kindergarten.