BCHS Alumni News Blog

Jody (Brezette) Vogelgesang, ’06, is wed

Congratulations to Jody (Brezette) Vogelgesang, BCHS Class of ’06, (daughter of Fran & Joanne Brezette) who recently married Tim Vogelgesang (son of Phil ’71 & Ruth Vogelgesang) at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with many Chatard alums present.

Pictured in the wedding party are alums Paul Krebs ’05, Mary (Brezette) Aaron ’91, Nancy (Brezette) Collins ’95, Andrew Sullivan ’06, Katie (Brezette) Riggs ’92, and current students Riley Riggs ’25 and Claudia Riggs ’26.

Jody Brezette Vogelgesang wedding photo

Ben Sharp, ’90, is USA Cycling Director of Endurance Programs

Ben Sharp, BCHS Class of 1990, has been with USA Cycling since 2007, starting as the organization’s Junior Endurance Program Manager. Over the years, he has been instrumental in developing USA Cycling’s junior endurance programs and their Team Pursuit program, which is now recognized as one of the world’s best. Most recently, he coached Jennifer Valente to a gold medal in the Cycling Omnium at the Paris Olympic Games.

Congratulations, Ben!

Ron Conger, ’79: airline pilot

Captain Ron Conger, BCHS Class of 1979, celebrated his 35th year with American Airlines on July 19 2024. Ron and his wife Julie celebrated 40 years of marriage this past May 12. They have 3 children and 2 grandchildren whom all live in Indianapolis. May the Congers have many more celebrations in the years to come!

Dr. John Turner, ’00: new Marian U. Black Leadership Director

Congratulations to Dr. John C. Turner, BCHS Class of 2000, who, on August 2024, started as the Inaugural Executive Director of the Black Leadership Initiative (BLI) at Marian University.

The Black Leadership Initiative will award 25 full-tuition scholarships each academic year to incoming first-year Black students at Marian University. The scholarship, combined with purposeful programming, and individualized support, will help ensure the academic success of each BLI Scholar.

Dr. Turner, while a student at BCHS, was a 1998 Center for Leadership Development Alumni, a part of the 1998 BCHS Football State Championship Team, and a 2000 All-Star State Marching Band member. John received his Bachelors and Masters degrees from Indiana State University and PhD from Indiana University Indianapolis. 
His favorite BCHS memory: as member of the BCHS football team, walking through the hallways, with the marching band in the lead, to assemblies where the students cheered for the team and sang the BCHS fight song before the big BCHS football games.

Anthony Harrison, ’90, is Chief of Police, Purdue U. Ft. Wayne

Congratulations to Anthony Harrison, BCHS Class of 1990, who was recently named Chief of Police at Purdue University Ft. Wayne.
Previously, Anthony had served as a senior patrol officer at the Butler Unversity Police, taking pride in establishing relationships with the campus community.

A former college baseball player who has been interested in community engagement throughout his peace officer career, Anthony is also a marching band dad, an avid golfer, and has a passion for Harley-Davidson motorcycles.

Read the entire story at www.pfw.edu

Alumni Pop-Up Pickleball Tourney: Sept. 14, 2024

Current or prospective BCHS Alumni Basketball Players, family or friends: join the BCHS Alumni Basketball Leagure for an evening of fun and pickleball at our Pop-Up Pickleball Tourney on Sat., Sept. 14, 2024, 5 – 7:00 p.m., in the back BCHS parking lot.

  • The tournament will be a round robin tourney ($20 per player / up to 8 team openings).
  • Pickleball for all ages will be available separately from the tournament
  • Food, music, cornhole and more
  • Families and kids are welcome

If you have any questions about the event or are interested in joining the BCHS Alumni Basketball League, contact Chris Tarpey ’11, at 317-366-9739 or chrisvtarpey@gmail.com

We hope to see you there!

Fr. Chuck Tuttle,’ 66, celebrates 50 years as priest

Fr. Chuck Tuttle, BCHS Class of 1966, recently celebrated his 50th Jubilee as a Priest in the Diocese of Belleville, IL. In the fall 2024, he will begin his 47th year at Mater Dei Catholic High School. Thank you, Father, for all your years of service at your parishes and school.

Jessie (Kelley) Harden, ’04: new mother & restaurant owner

Congratulations to Jessie (Kelley) Harden, BCHS Class of 2004, who recently welcomed their second child, Mac Harden, into the family. Jessie and her husband also opened their third restaurant location, Garden Table, in Midtown Carmel, in early 2023. Garden Table is a local eatery and fresh juicery, serving seasonally influenced and locally sourced food and cold pressed juice.

Molly (Brogan) Brennan, ’13, is new bride

Congratulations to Molly (Brogan) Brennan, BCHS Class of 2013, who married Sprencer Brennan in Yelapa, MX on March 17, 2024.

15 current or alumni Trojans joined them at their wedding celebration.

group photo of alumni at the wedding