Congratulations to Brittany (Siegler), BCHS Class of 2011, and her husband Bryce Dowell, who recently married and reside in Indianapolis!

Bob Akin, BCHS Class of 2009, and his wife Ashley welcomed their first child, Lucas Timothy Akin, in August, 2023. Congratulations!

Congratuations to Annie (Bates), Class of 2012 and Chris Tarpey, Class of 2011, as they welcome their third baby boy Henry Christopher Tarpey.

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.

Lauren (Paras) Hagan, BCHS Class of 2010, Maxx, and Lily welcomed twin boys, John Maxwell and Thomas Lincoln, in June 2023! Congratulations to the new additions!

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.

Congratulations to Morgan (Paras) Davidson, BCHS Class of 2013, and family as they welcome a baby girl, Claire Kathleen, to their family in 2023.

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, 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!