Veterans Day Mass

November 9, 2023

Veterans Day Mass: November 9, 2023

Today, and every day, the Bishop Chatard community honors the military veterans who have served our nation, and prays for the safety of the men and women serving in today’s Armed Forces.

As a small thank you for their service , we honored all veterans, their family and friends who have served or are serving at our Veterans Day Mass, on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 9:40 a.m. in the BCHS main gym.

2023 Veterans Day Mass

Veterans and Those Currently Serving from our Community

We thank the following Bishop Chatard alumni and community members for their service to our country. Veterans, active duty military and their family members are encouraged to submit information for Bishop Chatard’s Veterans Day salute.

If your submission has changed (active duty to veteran, you have a photo to add, etc…) or you’d like your name or a serviceperson you know included, please click on the button below. Note: you do not have to submit a military photo for it to be used on our site and during our special celebration. Any photo will work.

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KEVIN ALERDING

  • Veteran: U.S. Army
Kevin is the son of Diane Miller Schmidt, BCHS Class of 1965. Kevin provided Army personnel with information about law, in and out of court. He also wrote wills for soldiers being deployed. Kevin retired from the Army obtaining the rank of major after 20 years of service.
 

MICHAEL ALERDING

  • Veteran: U.S. Marines
2nd Lieutenant Michael Alerding served with the US Marines in Jacksonville, NC. A recent PU graduate and new husband, he was in charge of provisions for his men. Michael is the grandson of Diane Miller Schmidt, BCHS Class of 1965. He had obtained the rank of 2nd Lieutenant.
 

JAMES ACKLIN SR.

  • Veteran: U.S. Air Force
Major Acklin Sr. served the country for 15 years. On Sept. 28, 1987, while practicing a low-level bombing run at 600 feet, a B-1B bomber struck a bird. Three crew members parachuted to safety, but three others died. The crash was the first of a B-1, other than a prototype. At the time of the accident, Major Acklin was one of the most experienced B-1B pilots. James was the grandfather of Lucy Acklin, BCHS Class of 2025.
 

COL. DENNIS BALTIMORE

  • Active Duty: U.S. Army
Col. Baltimore is the cousin of Paula Corley, BCHS Class of 1981, and has served the country for 29 years. He served as the Disbursing Officer of the 138th Finance Battalion in Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo in 2005. As Deputy S1 of the 219th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade in Talil Air Base, Iraq 2011, his unit was awarded the Army Superior Unit Award. He was awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal and the Kosovo Campaign Medal with Bronze Star.
 

SGT. JESSE BALTIMORE

  • Active Duty: U.S. Army
Sgt. Jesse Baltimore is proudly serving our Country in the US Army stationed in Hawaii with his wife Alexis and three year old daughter, Remeigh. During his tenure, he has previously served in Kuwait. Jesse is a cousin of BCHS Graduate Paula Corley, ’81.
 

CHRISTINE BROSIUS

  • Veteran, U.S. Army
  • BCHS Class of 1988
Christine retired from the Army in 2011, after serving 22 years. She served all over the world to include 4 deployments oversees at varied locations. She held the rank of First Sergeant at retirement. She loved the Army, saying it wasn’t easy but the reward of seeing soldiers growth and mission success made it worthwhile.
 

RICHARD BUCHANNA

  • Veteran, U.S. Army
Richard served in the Army for 25 years. He was a Veteran of the Vietnam War, serving 2 tours. He obtained the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 4. Richard is the grandfather of current BCHS student Parker Hellyer, Class of 2025.
 

ED BUER

  • Veteran, U.S. Army
Ed served in the U.S. Army, from 1969-1971. He obtained the rank of Lieutenant. He was stationed at Ft. Benjamin Harrison, and served as registrar for the U.S. Army Finance School. He is the grandfather of current BCHS student Drew VanVleet.
 

BRENT DOUGLAS CALVERT

  • Veteran, U.S. Army
Brent served our country from 1966-1968 as a communications director stationed in Korea. He guarded the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone). He earned the rank of E5 Sergeant. Brent is the grandfather of BCHS alumnus, Cooper Berry, Class of 2022.
 

ANGELO CARNAGHI

  • WW II Veteran: U.S. Army
Angelo was a 2nd Lieutenant/Co. CDR in the 45th Infantry, Philippines Scout, during WW II. He is the grandfather of Jackie Carnaghi, Class of 2015.
 

JOE CLARK

  • Veteran, U.S. Army
  • Class of 1968
Joe served our country in the U.S. Army for 2 years. He also coached at BCHS.
 

WILBUR CLIPPINGER

  • Veteran, U.S. Air Force
Wilbur Michael Clippinger served in the U.S. Air Force from 1962-1966 as Airman First Class. He completed an intensive Russian language school at Syracuse University and, after orientation, served in a role in the USAF Security Service, gaining Top Secret Crypto clearance. He also served in communications intelligence reporting to NSA. Due to over training of Russian language personnel, he was reassigned to air postal unit in Paris, France for his final year of service. Wilbur is the grandfather of Noah and Charlotte Dudik.
 

MATTHEW COLLIER

  • Active Duty, U.S. Navy
  • BCHS Class of 2018
Matthew is currently serving as a Petty Officer, 2nd Class in the U.S. Navy, stationed aboard the USS San Juan. He has been serving our country for 5 years.
 

JOSEPH M. CONLON

  • Veteran, U.S. Marine Corp
  • BCHS Class of 1965
Jesse served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1970-1975. He obtained the rank of 1st Lieutenant and is a Vietnam veteran. He was a helicopter pilot with the 3rd Marine Air Wing and served aboard the USS New Orleans, the USS Iwo Jima, and the USS Blue Ridge.
 

SHANE CULLINA

  • Veteran, U.S. Army
  • BCHS Class of 2005
CPT Shane Cullina, Class of 2005, graduated from Army ROTC at Purdue University in 2009 and served on active duty in the Medical Service Corps in the U.S. Army for 9 years, ending service in 2016. During his tenure, Shane was stationed at Fort Bliss, TX with the 1st Armored Division as well as at Fort Campbell, KY with the 101st Airborne Division. He completed one tour of duty to Afghanistan from 2012-13 with the 101st and ended his career as a company commander within MEDCOM at Fort Campbell. Since leaving the service, Shane has moved back home to Indianapolis with his family and currently works as a healthcare operations executive.
 

STEVE CZUHAJEWSKI

  • Veteran: U.S. Air Force
Steve served in World War II in the 830th Battalion, Company B, Aviation Engineers, obtaining the rank of Technician Five, Morse Code radio operator. He was stationed in England, France, Germany, Jefferson Barracks, Missouri; Boise, Idaho and Fort Dix, New Jersey during his service between 1939-1945. Steve is the great grandfather of current BCHS student Benjamin Lam, Class of 2025.
 

TIMOTHY DAVIS

  • Veteran, U.S. Navy
Tim served for 23 years, advancing to Chief Petty Officer, E7, in the U.S. Navy. He also worked with the Marines too. Tim is the father of BCHS student Isabel Davis.
 

ERIC DUDA

  • Active Duty
  • BCHS Class of 2017
 

JOSEPH D. EBLE

  • Veteran, U.S. Army
Joseph served our country as a Helicopter Pilot in the Army, CW5. He retired after 24 years in the service, but still helps others in his current work as a Medvac pilot. Joseph is the father of current BCHS student Michael Eble, Class of 2025.
 

FREDERICK EISELE

  • Veteran, U.S. Navy
Fredrick A. Eisele was a radarman on the USS Hyman in the U.S. Navy. He was a Chief Petty Officer, serving 3 years in active service and 7 in reserves. He is the grandfather of current BCHS student, Emma Townsend, Class of 2025.
 

JOSEF EISGRUBER

  • Active Duty, U.S. Army
  • BCHS Class of 2017
Josef is a graduate of Ranger / Airborne Schools. He currently is a 1st Lt. in the U.S. Army, 1st Calvary Division stationed in Fort Hood, Texas.
 

KURT EISGRUBER

  • Veteran, U.S. Marine Corp
Kurt was a U. S. Marine Corps Infantry Officer from 1988-1992. He served in Operation Desert Shield (August 2, 1990-January 17, 1991) and Operation Desert Storm (January 17, 1991-February 28, 1991). He is the father of BCHS alumni: Lucy, Josef and Oskar.
 

ALFRED MICHAEL ‘MIKE’ FALCON

  • Veteran, U.S. Army
Mike was a Major in the Army with the Green Beret Special Forces, serving in Vietnam from 1966-1972. He is the grandfather of current student Davis Falcon, Class of 2023.
 

MARK R. FELTS

  • Veteran, U.S. Marine Corps
Mark served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1962-1966. He is a Purple Heart Veteran. Mark is the grandfather of the following BCHS alumni and current students: Patrick, Maddi and Jane Felts, Class of 2020 and Frank Felts, Class of 2021; Jacqui and Grace Felts, Class of 2023; Anni Felts, Class of 2025 and Owen Felts and Mary Kate Felts, Class of 2026.
 

ALAN FIELD

  • Veteran, U.S. Army
Alan served our country in the U.S. Army, S2 Intelligence Branch, from 1961-1963. He is the grandfather of current BCHS student Alex Fowler, Class of 2024.
 

MATTHEW R. FIX

  • Veteran, U.S. Army
Matt served in the U.S. Army from 1996-2001. He obtained the rank of Captain. Matt is the father of current BCHS student Abby Fix, Class of 2025.
 

CYNTHIA CRAIG FORBEY

  • Veteran, U.S. Army
  • BCHS Class of 1982
Cynthia Craig Forbey, U.S. Army, obtained the rank of SPC4, serving from 1986-91. She served as Combat Medic, Environmental Health Specialist and Licensed Practical Nurse and earned the Distinguished Honor Graduate 91C20 class. Cynthia is a Desert Storm Veteran, one of first 1000 women brought into line troops of 3rd Armored Calvary Regiment at Fort Bliss, Texas.
 

BRIAN O. FOY

  • Veteran, U.S. Naval Reserve
  • BCHS Class of 1979
Brian served in the U.S. Naval Reserve from 1983-2005, achieving the rank of Commander (0-5). The photo show CDR Foy swearing in his son, Connor Foy, 2nd Lt., into the U.S. Army National Guard on May 2019 at the U. of Oklahoma.
 

DAVID GAGERMEIER

  • Veteran, U.S. Army JAG Corp.
Captain David Gagermeier, veteran, is the grandfather of current student Ben Leising, Class of 2024.
 

MARYANN W. GAINES

  • Veteran: U.S. Navy
  • BCHS Class of 1990
Maryann Gaines served our country in the U.S. Navy for 7 years. During that time, she earned the following: National Defense Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, NATO Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal and Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal.
 

JOSEPH M. GUY

  • Veteran: United States Marine Corp
Joseph Guy served 13 years in the USMC, obtaining the rank of Staff Sergeant. Joe served two tours in Iraq- Operation Iraqi Freedom 2003/Operation Enduring Freedom 2004-2005 & Operation Phantom Fury and Task Force Tripoli. Besides years of service for his country, Joe also serves his community, as a coach for youth sports. Joe currently is an Assistant Freshman Football coach at BCHS. Joe is married to Amy Guy, BCHS Class of 1993, and father of Colin Guy, BCHS Class of 2024.
 

EDWIN HANKEE

  • Veteran, U.S. Navy
Edwin was a Operations Specialist 2nd Class (OS2), aboard the USS Albany. He served the country for 4 years. He is the grandfather of current student Mariana Hankee, Class of 2025.
 

MICHAEL HANKEE

  • Veteran, U.S. Navy & Army National Guard
Mike served our country for 22.5 years, obtaining the rank of First Sergeant. Mike is the father of current student Mariana Hankee, Class of 2025.
 

DAN HESSEL

  • Veteran, U.S. Navy
  • BCHS Class of 1975
Dan was with the VA-94 A7-E Squadron from 1975-1981 in the U.S. Navy.
 

RON HILL

  • Veteran: U.S. Army
Ron was a Sergeant in the Army, serving from 1965-1971. He is the grandfather of BCHS alumni Michael Mates ‘18, Katherin Board ‘19, Nicholate Mates ‘20 and Christopher Board ‘21.
 

MARK HUTSON

  • Veteran, U.S. Army
  • BCHS Class of 2016
Sergeant Mark Hutson served as a mechanic in the U.S. Army from 2018-2023. He was stationed at Fort Hood, TX (now Fort Cavazos). He deployed to Iraq/Syria in 2019-2020 and Syria in 2021-2022. He returned to Indianapolis after his service.
 

ROBERT HOYT

  • Veteran: U.S. Navy
Robert Lewis Hoyt was a radioman on the USS Birmingham Destroyer Escort from 1945-1947 in the Atlantic Ocean. He was the grandfather of BCHS alumnus and teacher Charlie Wessel, Class of 2015, and passed away on Sept. 10, 2021, at the age of 96.
 

DANIEL JACKSON

  • Veteran, U.S. Navy
Daniel served our country in the U.S. Navy for 8 years of active duty. He is the father of BCHS alumna Kate (Jackson) McGowan, ’90 and grandfather of alumnus Jack McGowan, ’21 and current students Maggie McGowan, ’25 and Ceci Jackson ’26.
 

JEROME JAHN

  • Veteran, U.S. Army
Jerry served in the U.S. Army as a Specialist 5 3 and was awarded the Bronze Star. He is the grandfather of current BCHS student, Nolan Jahn, Class of 2025.
 

DOUGLAS JOHNSON

  • Veteran: U.S. Navy
CDR Johnson was Commander in the U.S. Navy from 1977-2002. He is a former BCHS Math teacher (2012-2019), now retired.
 

DAVID KAPLAN

  • Veteran, U.S. Army
Captain Kaplan served in the U. S. Army, Infantry during the Vietnam War as an Infantry Company Commander and was awarded the Purple Heart. He served for 5 1/2 years. David is the parent of BCHS alumni David M. ’89, Michael ’91 and Kathleen ’92. He is the grandparent of current BCHS students Sophia Kaplan, Class of 2024 and Jack Kaplan, Class of 2025.
 

JOE KELLEY

  • Veteran, U.S. Air Force
  • BCHS Class of 1972
Joe Kelley served as an electronic technician in the U.S. Air Force from 1974 through 1977, achieving the rank of Sergeant.
 

JANET KELLEY

  • Veteran, U.S. Army
Ms. Janet Kelley served 20 years in the U.S. Army. She currently is retired and still works for the government in Washington D.C. She is the grandmother of alumna Corlind Mallory, Class of 2018, and current student, Lauren Mallory, Class of 2024.
 

LUKE LEISING

  • Veteran: U.S. Army
Luke was an Army Ranger from 1998-2002. He is the father of current student Ben Leising, Class of 2024.
 

RONALD LEISING

  • Veteran: U.S. Air Force
Ronald was a Staff Sergeant in the Air Force. He is the grandfather of current student Ben Leising, Class of 2024.
 

JOHN T. LEPPERT

  • Veteran: U.S. Army
John was in the Medical Corp, obtaining the rank of E5. John is the father-in-law of BCHS Trojan Tot teacher and BCHS alumna, Maura (Bailey ’98) Leppert, and grandfather of Kennedy Leppert ’23, Grace and Brady Leppert.
 

CHRISTOPHER LUCAS

  • Veteran, U.S. Army
  • BCHS Class of 2010
Staff Sergeant Christopher Lucas served as a Signal Intelligence Analyst in the U.S. Army, assigned in South Korea . He also served four years as part of the 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne), and during that time was deployed to Northern Africa.
 

CAPTAIN THOMPSON MANUSZAK

  • Active Duty, U.S. Army
  • BCHS Class of 2012
Thompson was in ROTC at Purdue, graduated and has been in active service for 4 years. Currently he is stationed at Langley, Fort Eustis.
 

AIRMAN 1ST CLASS TIMOTHY K. MARSH

  • Active Duty, U. S. Air Force
  • BCHS Class of 2019
Tim is an Airman 1st Class in the U.S. Air Force. He is stationed at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. He has been in the Air Force for 2 years.
 

JASON MEYER

  • Veteran, U.S. Air Force
Jason was a Airmen 1st Class in the U. S. Air Force from 1991 -1992 and in Desert Storm from Jan 1991 to May 1991. Jason is the uncle of current BCHS student Frank Meyer, Class of 2024.
 

BENJAMIN MAZZEI

  • Veteran, U.S. Air Force
Benjamin served in the U.S. Air Force for 10 years, obtaining the rank of Staff Sergeant. He is the father of BCHS alumni Noah Mazzei, Class of 2019, and  Elena Mazzei, Class of 2022.
 

MELISSA MAZZEI

  • Veteran, U.S. Air Force
Melissa served in the U.S. Air Force for 2 years, obtaining the rank of Airman First Class. She is the mother of BCHS alumnus Noah Mazzei, Class of 2019, and Elena Mazzei, Class of 2022.
 

ED MCDONALD

  • Veteran, U.S. Army
Ed is the grandfather of Jack Steadham (’24) and Charlie Steadham (’19); father of Eddie McDonald (’78), Jim McDonald (’81), Judy McDonald Zied (’83) and Nancy McDonald Steadham (’85).
 

LARRY MOELLER

  • Veteran, U.S. Army
Larry served in the US Army, 509th Airborne Division of the 8th Army Infantry from October 1970 to June 1972. He attained rank of Sergeant. Larry is the grandfather of Pierson Wynk, BCHS Class of ’25, and Maddox Wynk, BCHS Class of ’26.
 

MICHAEL MOLONEY

  • Veteran, U.S. Army
Michael served in the Army for 3 years. He is the grandfather of current student Zachary Smith, Class of 2025.
 

BENNIE MOORE

  • Veteran
Bennie served in the 101st Airborne. He is the grandfather of current BCHS alumnus: Ben, Class of 2021 and current student & Charlie Gilliam (Class of 2024).
 

BOB MURPHY

  • Veteran
Bob was 1st Lieutenant Army Ranger & commanding officer in the 4th Infantry War Dog Detachment, Viet Nam. He is the father of BCHS alumni Pat ’90, Ryan ’93, and Maryjane ’97 and grandfather of current BCHS students Connor ’26 and prospective student Erin ’29.
 

DAN NELSON

  • Veteran, U.S. Navy
  • BCHS Class of 1984
Dan trained at Great Lakes NTC as a Navy Hospital Corpsman and served at Naval Hospital San Diego. He then served with the Marine Corps and was deployed to Saudi Arabia for Desert Storm.
 

DONALD NESTER

  • Veteran, U.S. Army
Donald served in the Army as a Specialist E5, assigned to U.S. Army Strategic Communications Command (USA STRATCOM) from 1965-67. He is the parent of 4 BCHS alumni: Deborah Hillenburg Nester, Jeff Nester ’88, Kimberly Meyer Nester, Kelly Johnson Nester.
 

COLONEL BRENDAN M. NOONE, D.O.

  • Active Duty, U.S. Air Force
  • BCHS Class of 1989
Brendan received his undergraduate degree from St. Francis University and a Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) from Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. After completing his residency in family medicine, he joined the U.S. Air Force and has served as a flight medicine physician for over twenty-two years. Currently, he is stationed at Hickam Air Force Base in Honolulu. He is Chief of Aerospace Medicine Division, Office of the Command Surgeon, Headquarters Pacific Air Forces (PACAF). His responsibilities include oversight of all Air Force aerospace medicine clinics in the Indo-Pacific.
 

SARGEANT CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL PROFFITT

  • Active Duty, U.S. Marine Corp
  • BCHS Class of 2009
Gunnery Sargeant Christopher Proffitt has 14 years of service in the Marine Corp. He is currently serving with 2nd Battalion 7th Marines Fox Company Forward deployed to South Pacific.
 

JAMES JOESEPH QUALTERS

  • Veteran, U.S. Army
Joe served our country from 1950-1952, in the Korean War. He obtained the rank of Corporal. Joe is the grandfather of current BCHS students, Ryan and Ellie Burchard, Class of 2025.
 

BRENT RADTKE

  • Veteran, U.S. Marine Corp
  • BCHS Class of 2004
Brent joined the Marine Corps upon graduating from Butler University in 2008. While assigned to 2nd Intelligence Battalion at Camp Lejeune, NC, he served as a Section Leader, Plans Officer, and Company Executive Officer, achieving the rank of Captain after 4 years of service. Between military and civilian service, Brent spent five years overseas in support of the mission in Afghanistan. He currently resides in Dallas, TX, with his wife Torey.
 

LIEUTENANT COMMANDER BETH REED

  • Active Duty, U.S. Navy
  • Class of 2006
Beth is a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy, serving as a Foreign Area Officer. She has 11 years of service.
 

CAMILLE RICHARD

  • Veteran, U.S. Army
Camille was on Active duty from 1974-76 with the 32nd Signal Battalion in Germany. She achieved the rank of Specialist 4/E4 and was awarded the National Defense Medal.

Camille is the step-mother of alumna Maryann Gaines (Richard), Class of 1990.

 

PAUL RICHARD

  • Veteran, U.S. Army
Paul served in the Army in the 82nd Airborne Division: active duty from 1967-69 and active reserves from 1969-1973. He received the National Defense Service Medal and Parachute Badge. He attained the rank of Specialist 4/E4.

Paul is the father of BCHS Graduate Maryann Gaines (Richard), Class of 1990.

 

TIM RUSHENBERG

  • Veteran: U.S. Air Force
Timothy John Rushenberg served in the U.S. Air Force from 2003-2007. He obtained the rank of Captain (O-3) in the Judge Advocate General’s Corps. Tim is the father of current BCHS students John, Class of 2023 and Charlie, Class of 2025.
 

MICHIKO JACKSON SANCHEZ

  • Veteran, U.S. Navy
  • Class of 2013
 

LIEUTENANT COLONEL TRENT SANDIFUR

  • Active Duty, U.S. Army
Trent is a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army, serving our country for 24 years. He is the father of current BCHS students Addison Sandifur, Class of 2025 and Josie Sandfur, Class of 2026.
 

TIMOTHY SHINE

  • Veteran, U.S. Navy
  • Class of 2003
Lieutenant Timothy Joseph Shine served 4 1/2 years of active duty with overseas tours of duty in Iraq and Bahrain.
 

STEPHEN SMITH

  • Veteran, U.S. Army
Stephen was a Specialist 4th Class in the U.S. Army, serving from 1969-1970. He is the parent of a BCHS alumni and grandparent of 3 BCHS alumni and one current student.
 

THOMAS SMITH

  • Veteran, U.S. Navy
Thomas served the country for 4 1/2 years, reaching the rank of 3rd Class Petty Officer ADR. He received the Vietnam Service Medal, Foreign Conflicts/Wartime Service Medal. Thomas is the grandfather of current BCHS student, Zachary Smith, Class of 2025.
 

JOHN SZOTT

  • Veteran, U.S. Air Force
John served in the U.S. Air Force for 11 years, obtaining the rank of Captain. He is the grandfather of 2 current BCHS students, Elsie Rohan and Ashlie Rohan.
 

JAMES SAMUEL TAYLOR

  • Veteran, U.S. Marine Corp
James served as a U.S. Marine Corp. Sergeant in the South Pacific, Bougainville Campaign. He is the father of BCHS alumni: J. Timothy Taylor, ’68 and M. Tamara Taylor ’70.
 

TOMMIE TERRELL

  • Veteran, U.S. Navy
Tommie is the father of Evan Terrell, BCHS Class of 2021. He reached the rank of SP 5E5 during his active duty from 1963-1966.
 

DAN TRAUB

  • Veteran, U.S. Air Force
  • BCHS Class of 1989
Dan was a cadet at the US Air Force Academy from 1989-1990.
 

JEROME E. TRAUB

  • Veteran: U.S. Air Force Security Service
Jerome was in the service from 1967-1971 and advanced to the rank of Sergeant E-4. Jerome is the father of the following BCHS alumni: Jennifer (Traub) Priser ’88, Susan (Traub) Baker ’89, Michael “Benjamin” Traub ’95, & Andy Traub ’96 and the grandfather of  Natalie Priser ’22, Landry Priser ’25 and Kael Priser, ’27.
 

VINCE TODD

  • Veteran: U.S. Navy
Vince retired as a Captain in the Navy. Vince is the father of BCHS alumni Joe and Vince Jr, ’91, grandfather of BCHS alumna Mia Todd ’22 and current BCHS student Megan Todd, Class of 2026.
 

BILL TUOHY

  • Veteran: U.S. Navy
Bill served the country for six years in the Navy. He is the father of current BCHS students, Phil and Sam Tuohy, both in the Class of 2024.
 

CHRIS VALENTINE

  • Veteran: U.S. Navy
Petty Officer 3rd class Christopher Valentine served 4 years in the US Navy as an Aviation Electronics Technician. He helped land airplanes on ships in Japan. He is the son-in-law of Diane Miller Schmidt, BCHS Class of 1965.
 

JOHN P. WAGNER

  • Veteran, U.S. Navy
  • Class of 1973
John was an electronics technician in the U.S. Navy, serving our country from 1974-1978.
 

THOMAS WESTHOFF

  • Veteran, U.S. Army
Tom served in the U.S. Army for three years from 1968 to 1971. He was stationed in Munich, Germany with the 66th Military Intelligence Group, attaining the rank of Sergeant. Tom is the grandfather of Molly Faris, Class of 2027.
 

DON WYNK

  • Veteran, U.S. Army
Don served the country in the US Army, Infantry Division from 1968 to 1970. He is the grandfather of the following BCHS students: Pierson Wynk (’25) and Maddox Wynk (’26).
 

CHARLES YOUNG

  • Veteran
Charles was the great uncle of BCHS graduate Abigail Apley, BCHS Class of 2023. Charles was awarded the Korean War purple heart and several other awards. He loved America and freedom.
 

DENNIS MICHAEL YOUNG

  • Veteran, U.S. Navy
Mike was a 3rd Petty Officer in the Navy, serving our country for 4 years. He is the grandfather of current BCHS student, Zachary Smith, Class of 2025.
 

CPT KEVIN ZANDER

  • Active Duty, U.S. Army
  • BCHS Class of 2010

Captain Kevin Zander graduated from the US Military Academy in 2014. Following graduation, he served as an aeromedical evacuation officer in the 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade and 101st Combat Aviation Brigade with overseas assignments in the Republic of Korea, Afghanistan, and eastern Europe. He is currently stationed at West Point where he serves as an aeronautics instructor in the Military Academy’s Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering.

 
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We are always interested in hearing from our alumni who are in active military duty or are veterans. We will pray for you and can include you in our veterans/military display above and at our Veterans Day mass.

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Questions? Contact Deanna Murphy, Alumni Director, at dmurphy@bishopchatard.org