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.

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.

Amelia Andretti

• Active Duty: U.S. Army

Amelia Andretti, 2LT, just graduated as Officer from the University of Tampa and is beginning her service in Washington.

She is the cousin of current BCHS student Dylan and daughter of the late John Andretti.

William Ansty

• Veteran: U.S. Army

William served 4 years in the United States Army, reaching the rank of 1st Lieutenant

He is the father of BCHS alumni Beth (Ansty) and John Ansty, and grandfather of BCHS alumni Becky (Sullivan) Betz, Jenny (Sullivan) Eberle, Andrew Sullivan, Kari (Sullivan) Eisle, Joe Sullivan and current BCHS student Janice Ansty ’29.

Avery Baltimore

• Active Duty: U. S. Army

Avery Baltimore is actively serving in the United States Army, proudly graduating from US Army Boot Camp in September 2025. Avery is currently stationed in Arizona while completing MOS and AIT Training as an active US Army Soldier serving on our behalf.

Avery is the cousin of Paula Corley, BCHS Class of 1981.

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.

Marc Brickley

• Veteran: U. S. Air Force Special Ops

Marc was a Master Sergeant in the Air Force Special Ops.

He is the godfather of Julianne Brickley ’27.

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.

Joesph M. Conlon

• Veteran, U.S. Marine Corp
• BCHS Class of 1965

Joe 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.

Averitte Corley

• Veteran, U.S. Marine Corp

Corporal Averitte W. Corley proudly served as a United States Montford Point Marine, one of the 1st Black US Marines to serve during WWII in the Pacific. As Corporal, he was a proud recipient of a Congressional Gold Medal awarded to all of the 1st Black US Marines who served during WWII from Montford Point. His years of service are 1945 to 1947. Averitte is the father of Paula Corley, BCHS Class of 1981.

Ronald William Costello

• Veteran, U.S. Marine Corp

Ron Costello served our country for 3 years active service in the U. S. Marine Corp in the Vietnam War and 3 years inactive service. He earned the rank of Captain.

He is the father of BCHS graduates Mark Costello (’92), Michelle Costello (’93), Melissa Bishop (’95), Megan Greenlee (’98) and grandfather of current BCHS students Emma Bishop (’28) and Miles Greenlee (’29).

Samuel Gary Cox Sr

• Veteran, U.S. Navy

Navy Seaman Samuel Gary Cox Sr served our country from 1951-1955. He served on the US Destroyer Robert F Keller.

He is the grandfather of Marissa & Caleb Post.

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 3rd Class from 1955-1957.

He is the grandfather of Emma Townsend, Class of 2025 and Max Townsend, ’27.

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 advancing to the rank of 1st Lieutenant. 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 ’15, Josef ’17 and Oskar ’19.

Richard Eisgruber

• Veteran, U.S. Marine Corp

Richard served our country in the U. S. Marine Corps from 1963-1966 advancing to the rank of 1st Lieutenant.

He is the grandfather of 3 BCHS graduates.

Brad Erdel

• Veteran, U.S. Marine Corp

Major Brad “Chef” Erdel served 20 years in the United States Marine Corps, flying in the EA-6B Prowler community. He deployed five times to the Middle East in support of combat operations and was stationed across the United States and in Japan. He is most grateful for the Marines he served alongside and the unwavering support of his wife, Rachel, and daughter, Chloe.

Brad is the father of BCHS student Chloe Erdel, Class of 2029.

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 recipient of the Purple Heart for being wounded in Vietnam.

Mark is the grandfather of the following BCHS alumni and current students: Patrick, Maddi and Jane Felts, Class of 2020; Frank Felts, ‘ 21; Jacqui and Grace Felts, ’23; Anni Felts, ’25; Owen Felts and Mary Kate Felts, ’26; Gigi Felts ’28; Luke Felts ’29 and Jack Felts ’30.

AAron Ferris

• Veteran, U.S. Army

Mark served in the U.S.Army from 2003- 2006 as a E-4 Specialist in Combat Engineering. He served in the Iraqi War.

Mark is son of BCHS alumna Beth Farris ’72, brother of Matt Ferris BCHS Class of ’94 and uncle of James Ferris, Class of 2027.

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.

Michael Fulton

• Veteran, U.S. Army

Michael served our country for 10 years, rising to the rank of Staff Sargeant (E-6). He began his career as a Finance NCO at NATO Headquarters in Belgium and was assigned to multiple critical mission organizations in Belgium, Germany, and South Carolina.

In support of the NATO led peacekeeping mission in Bosnia, he was deployed and served as a currency courier to ensure products and services could be procured for US military deployed to the region.

Due to a service-related injury, he transitioned out of the military continuing his service to the nation as a Deputy Director in the Auditing arena as a Federal Civil Servant.

Michael is the father of BCHS teacher, Sarah Fulton.

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.

JEFF getty

• Veteran, U.S. Marine Corp.
• BCHS Class of 2004

After graduating from Bishop Chatard High School in 2004, Jeff served in the Marine Corps Infantry in 2nd Battalion 4th Marines for 4 years.

He served one deployment to Okinawa, Japan and one combat deployment to Haditha, Iraq from ’06-’07. After his final deployment, he served at Division Schools at Camp Pendleton, CA.

In 2008, he moved back to Indianapolis and curently teaches at Bishop Chatard. He also serves as the BCHS Military Family Liaison.

William Giebel

• Veteran, U.S. Navy

William served our country for four years, advancing to the rank of Petty Officer 2nd Class.

He is the grandfather of Tanner Sparks, current BCHS student.

Zach Gillen

• Veteran, U.S. Navy

Zach Gillen served our country from 1995-2000, obtaining the rank of Lieutenant. He was a U.S. Naval Academy graduate and served as a Navy diver on USS ARCTIC and at EOD Group One
He was deployed to the Persian Gulf in 1997.

Zach is the father of Nolan Gillen, BCHS Class of 2028.

Corporal Ben Gilliam

• Active Duty, U.S. Marine Corp
• BCHS Class of 2021

Corporal Ben Gilliam is currently serving in the U.S. Marines, stationed in Japan. He has been in the service for 3 years.

Charlie Gilliam

• Active Duty, U.S. Army Reserve
• BCHS Class of 2024

Charlie Gilliam is currently serving our country in the U.S. Army Reserves.

Don Gilliam

• Veteran, U.S. Army

Don served our country for 30 years, advancing to the rank of Captain in the U. S. Army.

He is the great grandfather of Sam, Charlie ’24, Ben ’21 and Luanne Gilliam.

Anthony Giordani

• Veteran, U.S. Army

Anthony Gary Giordani II served our country for 30+ years. He was stationed at West Point and also fought in Desert Storm.

He is the grandfather of Addison Burcham, BCHS Class of 2027.

Bob Groves

• Veteran, U.S. Marine Corp

Bob served our country from 1967-1971, advancing to the rank of Sergeant.

He is the husband of Beth Bloemker Groves, BCHS Class of 1966, and father to the following alumni: Patrick Groves ’94, Betsy Groves Egan ’96 and Christine Groves ’98. He is also the grandfather of Abby Egan.

Joseph M. Guy

• Veteran, U.S. Marine Corp.

Joseph Guy served 11 years in the USMC, advancing to the rank of Staff Sergeant.

He was awarded Presidential Unit Citation, Combat Action Ribbon (Global War on Terrorism), and Meritorious Combat Corporal Promotion.

He was also recognized for National Defense (Operation Iraqi Freedom), Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, and Sea Services Deployment Medal. Joseph accumulated 20 months in a combat zone, serving in key operational roles from 2003-2005.

Joseph is married to Amy Guy, BCHS Class of ’93, and father of Colin Guy, ’24 and Madison Guy, ’27.

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. He was an Aviation Election Technician and obtained the rank of Petty Officer 3rd Class (E-4).

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.

Marshall Howell

• Active Duty, U.S. Army

Major Marshall Zachary Howell is currently deployed to Kuwait, serving in Public Affairs..
He is the nephew of Kevin Shine ’73 and Trish (Shine) Funk ’78, and cousin to 7 BCHS grads..

Peter Howell

• Active Duty, U.S. Army

Major Peter Alexander Howell is currently deployed to Poland, serving in Military Intelligence.
He is the nephew of Kevin Shine ’73 and Trish (Shine) Funk ’78.

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.

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.

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 for 3 years, advancing to Specialist 5. He is a Vietnam Vet and was awarded the Bronze Star.

He is the grandfather of Nolan Jahn, ’25, Adelyn Jahn ’28 and great uncle to Gabe McNamee ’25 and Quinn McNamee ’28.

Beth Jansen

• Veteran, U.S. Army

Beth served in the U. S. Army for 9 years, obtaining the rank of Captain.

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 L. Kaplan

• Veteran, U.S. Army

Captain Kaplan served in the U. S. Army as an Infantry officer. He served in South Korea DMZ and in Bremerhaven, Germany. He served during the Vietnam War as an Infantry Company Commander and was awarded the Purple Heart. He also was Adjutant General Officer at Fort Sheridan, Illinois.. He served for 5 1/2 years, from 1965-1970.

David is the parent of BCHS alumni David M. ’89, Michael ’91 and Kathleen ’92. He is the grandparent of Sophia Kaplan, ’23, Jack Kaplan (who attended BCHS in 2025), and Henry Kaplan ’28.

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

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.

Sean Kennedy

• Veteran, U.S. Army

Captain Sean Kennedy served 8 years in the United States Army. During his tenure, Sean deployed overseas in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom with a Combat Support Hospital and Forward Surgical Team.

He is the husband of BCHS alumna Katie (Norton) Kennedy, ’02, and father of Aiden Kennedy, Class of 2029.

Matt Klein

• Veteran, U.S. Navy
• BCHS Class of 1987

Matt served our country in the US Navy from 1992-1996. As an AME3, he worked on the F14 Tomcats (Topgun) in the Persian Gulf during The Persian Gulf War and Operation Southern Watch.

Matt is the current Commander of the American Legion Post 497.

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, Sr.

• Veteran, U.S. Army

John was a private in the Army, from 1962-1963. He 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.

Aaron LINDSAY

• Veteran, U.S. Army
• BCHS Class of 2015

Aaron served in the U.S. Army for 8 years, advancing to the rank of Sargeant..

Christopher Lucas

• Veteran, U.S. Army
• BCHS Class of 2010

Christopher Lucas obtained the rank of Staff Sergeant 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.

Senior Airman Timothy K. Marsh

• Active Duty, U.S. Air Force
• BCHS Class of 2019

Senior Airman Marsh (E-4) is currently stationed at Moody Air Force Base in Valdosta, Georgia. He deployed to the Middle East from September 2025 to May 2026. He has plans to move back to Indianapolis after his service is concluded!

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.

Richard Mendez

• Veteran, U.S. Army
• BCHS Class of 1973

Richard served for 3 years, attaining the rank of Specialist 4th Class. He served as an accounting and computer analyst.

Jim McCauley

• Veteran, U.S. Army

Jim served as a private in the U.S. Army for 6 years.

He is the grandfather of Maddie McCauley, BCHS Class of ’28.

Matthew McGraw

• Veteran, U.S. Army

Sergeant 1st Class Matthew McGraw served our country for 12 years and is a Iraq war veteran. He was an Infantry Drill Sergeant.

He is the father of Noah McGraw, BCHS Class of ’28.

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).

Matt Millard

• Veteran, U.S. Air Force

Matt Millard served in the U.S. Air Force for 23 years, advancing to the rank of Chief Master Sergeant.

He is the father of a BCHS student.

Mike Milner

• Veteran, U.S. Army

Mike served our country in the U.S. Army for 5 years. He was an Army Specialist and was honored with the Purple Heart.

Mike is the father of Jacob Milner, BCHS Class of 2028.

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, U.S. Army

Bennie served in the 101st Airborne. He is the grandfather Ben, Class of ’21 and Charlie ’24 and Luanne Gilliam.

Edward Mournighan

• Veteran, U.S. Air Force

Edward Mournighan was a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. He served from 1966-1970.

He is the grandfather of Kiera Brothers, ’27.

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.

Jack Nelson

• Veteran, U.S. Army

Jack E. Nelson served 6 years in the U.S. Army from 1969-1975, advancing to the rank of E-5.

He is the grandparent of Sophia Kaplan ’24, Jack Kaplan, and Henry Kaplan ’28.

Louis Nelson

• Veteran, U.S. Army

Louis Nelson served our country as a private in the U.S. Army for 3 years.

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.

Henry Burch Nunley

• Veteran, U.S. Marines, Air Force Reserve

H. Burch Nunley served in the Marine Corp for 6 years (E-5) and 24 years in the Air Force Reserves (E-7).

He is the spouse of BCHS Alumna Donna (Hurrle) Nunley ’66; father of 6 BCHS alumni (Ellen , Mary , Emily , Abby , Burch and John) and the grandfather of 4 BCHS students/alumni: Aidan and Riley Kramer, Addison Burcham ’27, and Janice Ansty

John Ogorek

• U.S. Army

John attended the U.S. Military Academy and was then with the 82nd Airborne Infantry division as a platoon leader, 1st Lieutenant, serving the country for 6 years by 2021.

He is the brother of Elizabeth Ogorek, BCHS Class of 2022.

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.

Thomas Pyrz

• Veteran, U.S. Army

LTC (R) Thomas Pyrz served our country from 1971-1991. A West Point graduate, he was with the Army Airborne Ranger Field Artillery from 1971-1977 and with the JAG Corps, Pentagon, from 1977-1991.

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He is the grandfather of Eleanor Pyrz, BCHS Class of 2028.

James Joseph 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 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.

Aaron Reed

• Veteran, U.S. Air Force

Aaron Reed served our country for 8 years, in the JAG Corps. He advanced to the ranking of Captain.

Aaron is the father of Sophia Reed, Class of 2026.

Lieutenant Commander Beth Reed

• Active Duty, U.S. Navy
• BCHS 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 John, ’23, Charlie ‘, 25, Maggie ’26 and Michael ’28.

Jerry Ryan

• Veteran, U.S. Army

Jerry Ryan is a Vietnam Veteran, serving our country from 1967-1970.. He is the husband of Frances “Monaghan” Ryan ‘66 (deceased) and grandfather of Jack and Frank Ryan.

JOhn & Sylvia Scally

• Veterans, U.S. Army

John served for 10 years in the Army Special Forces Green Beret, including a tour in Vietnam as Captain. After that, he served for 12 years in the Department of Defense as a Tactical Safety Explosives Officer.

Sylvia served in the Army Nurse Corp for 25 years, obtaining the rank of Colonel.

The couple are grandparents to BCHS student Colton Heinzelman.

Michido Jackson Sanchez

• Veteran, U.S. Navy
• BCHS 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 27 years. He is the father of the following BCHS alumni and current students Addison Sandifur, Class of 2025, Josie Sandifur, Class of ’26, John Sandifur, Class of ’27 and Delaney Sandifur, Class of ’29.

David Schnieders

• Veteran, U.S. Navy

Dave served in the U.S. Navy from 1969-1972 as a Seaman First Class. He was awarded the National Defense Medal and Vietnam Service Medal.

He is the father of BCHS graduates Jamie, Katie, Mary, and David and grandparent of Molly Baldwin, Class of 2028.

Walter Setmeyer, Jr.

• Veteran, U.S. Army

Walter served in the U.S. Army from 1968-1970.

He is the grandfather of current BCHS student Lucas Setmeyer.

Charles Sexauer

• Veteran, U.S.Army
• BCHS Class of 2016

Charles served our country in the U.S. Army, achieving the rank of SPC in his six years of service. He was with the 82nd and the 101st, with one deployment to Iraq with the 82nd.

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Jeremiah Shine

• Veteran, U.S. Marine Corp

Jeremiah served as a Platoon Leader in the Combined Action Group, in South Vietnam from 1968-1969. He was a Sergeant in the service and was awarded the Purple Heart and 2 Bronze Stars during his service.

He is the brother of Kevin Shine ’73 and Trish Shine Funk ’78.

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.

James William Shipman

• Veteran, U.S. Army

James William Shipman served our country in the U.S. Army from 1969-1975. He is an American Legion Commander and Rider Lifetime Service Member.

James is the grandfather of BCHS students Cohen and Macy Betz.

EDMUND SMITH JR

• Veteran, U.S. Navy

Edmund Smith Jr is a U.S. Navy Vietnam Veteran. He served as a Petty Officer Second Class, earning the rank of E5 in 4 years of service. He was an aerial photo interpreter at Cubi Pt Naval Air Station, Philippines 1965 – 1967 and on the Aircraft Carrier Coral Sea in Vietnam 1967 – 1968.

Edmund is the grandfather of Eleanor Pyrz, Class of 2028.

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. He served in Vietnam in 1971 with the squadron VS33 aboard aircraft carrier USS Ticonderoga. He received the Vietnam Service Medal, Foreign Conflicts/Wartime Service Medal.

Thomas is the grandfather of Zachary Smith, Class of 2025 and Justin Smith, ’28.

Matthew Strbjak

• Active Duty, U.S. Coast Guard
• BCHS Class of 2004

Chief Boatswain’s Mate Matthew Strbjak has served our country for 21 years in the US Coast Guard (Reserve 2004-2007, Active Duty 2007-Current).
He currently is the Senior Enlisted Member onboard Coast Guard Cutter Heriberto Hernandez (WPC-1114) with previous tours as a Deployable International Instructor, Operations Petty Officer, Section Leader and Multiple Advance Coxswain qualifications

William Sullivan

• Veteran, U.S. Army

William Francis Sullivan served our country as a Master Sergeant in the U. S. Army. He served from 1940-1945 and earned a Bronze Star in World War II.

Thomas is the great grandfather of Macie and Lucas Thompson.

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.

MAJOR aDam Teach

• Active Duty, U.S. Air Force

Major / 04 Adam Teach has served our country for 15.5 years in the U. S. Air Force. He is a Speciality-MC 130 Pilot.

Adam is the uncle of Claire Cohoat, BCHS Class of 2028.

Cecily Teach

• Active Duty, U.S. Navy

LCDR/04 Cecily Claire Teach has served our country for 13.5 years in the U. S. Navy. She is a Speciality Medical Services Corps Officer.

Cecily is the aunt of Claire Cohoat, BCHS Class of 2028.

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 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 after 30 years of service. Vince is the father of BCHS alumnus Vince Jr, ’91, and 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.

Michael Tuttle

• Active Duty, U.S. Navy

Michael Leo Tuttle has been serving in the U.S. Navy for 2 years.

He is a relative of BCHS graduates.

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
• BCHS 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.

Jay Wirts

• Veteran, U.S. Marine Corps

Jay served our country in the U.S. Marine Corps, advancing to the rank of Captain with six years of service.

Tom is father of BCHS alumna Ellie Wirts, Class of 2025, and current BCHS students, Annie ’26 and Chris ’28.

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.

Major Kevin Zander

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

Major 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 Aerospace Engineering.