WHAT’S INSIDE
A Letter From the President
Faith is the first factor in a life devoted to service. Without faith, nothing is possible. With it, nothing is impossible.” (Mary McLeod Bethune)
As we close this school year, I would like to congratulate the members and parents of our Class of 2024. I hope the years that they have spent with us at BCCHS hold special memories. We pray that our seniors will continue their faith journey and that we have prepared them for a successful future.
The Valedictorian of the Class of 2024 was Paige Gerstenkorn. Paige graduated with a 4.31 GPA and an ACT composite score of 34. Paige is the daughter of Jason and Kelly Gerstenkorn and a member of St. Peter, the Apostle Catholic Church in Schulte.
The salutatorian for the Class of 2024 was Grace Francis. Grace graduated with a 4.29 GPA and an ACT composite score of 31. Grace is the daughter of Robert and Lisa Francis and a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church.
The Bishop David M. Maloney Award for Scholastic Excellence is awarded to a student who excels academically and has the moral values and leadership abilities that would enable this award to be coveted. The recipient is active in the life of their parish. This student excels academically while having a strong emphasis on the mission of the school in relation to their faith. Congratulations to the 2024 Bishop David M. Maloney award recipient Peter Cook, son of Jude and Barb Cook, of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish.
The Bishop’s Crest Award is given to a student who over the four years of high school has applied themselves to take full advantage of the educational and formation opportunities in such a manner as to merit recognition. This includes physical, religious, spiritual, moral and emotional development. This award is pointed to the individual who has made the greatest movement from the beginning of high school through graduation. This award calls attention to the objective of Catholic education, which is to address itself to the fullest development of the whole person. Congratulations to the 2024 Bishop’s Crest recipient, Isabella Curry, daughter of Sterling Curry and the late Sacha Curry, of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish.
We truly do appreciate all who have generously given to our BC Fund this year which ends on June 30th. Our BC Fund supplements parish support received for daily operations. It is imperative for all of us to participate so all active stewardship families can receive an excellent Catholic education.
I would like to acknowledge the following staff members who will not be returning to BCCHS next year. Jeny Ayres, Grace Biby, Chris Endress, Bonita Fieser, Julie Fisher, Mallory Grabendike, Matthew Hale, Nathan Hampton, Vanessa Harshberger, Fr. Ed Herzog, Laura Hickerson, Joe Langenfeld, Emerson Lank, Karen Line, Grace Milburn, Jennifer Naumann, Sherry Pfeifer, Andrea Rau, and Ben Reilly. Thank you for your years of service and dedication you have given to our students, staff, and school community.
May you and your family have a blessed, enjoyable, and restful summer!
PROM 2024
On Cloud Nine
CLASS OF 2024
Congratulations to Our Newest BCCHS Alumni
Ashtyn Rae Acosta*
Taylor Diane Adams
Blake L Addis*
Daniel Xavier Albert
Alondra Jazmin Alvarez Gomez
Jade Candelaria Amador-Chavez
Peyton Lynnae Anderson*
Natalie Sue Arnold
Miayla Renee Ayres*
Ryan Joseph Bachman
Bryanna Ninfa Bailey
Brianna Elizabeth Barnes
Brandt Cameron Barrientos
Gwenyth Katheryn Barthelme*
Fatima Batres-Miranda
Jessica Marie Beck
Thomas William Behring
Elizabeth In-A Lynn Belton*
Sage Noel Berland
Adriana Bernal
Blaise Leland Bird*
Danica Marie Blanton
Aidan Blick*
Tyler James Boothe
Tajzmarae S Bowie Vitolas
Michael Joseph Brand*
Ivonne Lorena Bueno
Alan Nathaniel Cabrera
Micah Jude Campbell
Angelina Le Cao
Bryan David Cardenas
Juan Diego Carrera
Cameron Kaiden Carter*
Garrett Dennis Chavez-Feeney*
Kara Lynn Chippeaux*
Tyler Dean Chrisman
Haley Elise Conley*
Peter William Cook
Adam Alejo Cordell
Antonio Javier Cordero
Jennifer Cordova
Brianna Elizabeth Cotter
Andrea Dee Cox
Isabella Francis Curry
Emerson Jane Daugherty
Estrella Delgado
Adriana Diaz-Serrato
Chelsie Johanna Dominguez
Kinley Terese Doonan
Kennah Renae Doyle
Andrew James Dugan*
Max Ryan Dugan*
Peyton Macy Eck
Joseph Choji Egger
Paige Marie Elpers
Natalie Marie Ensz
Emma K Eveland*
Emma Margaret Quiongbing Ewing
Sawyer Charles Faber*
Abel Figueroa Galarza
Parker Nykolaus Flax
Grace Katherine Forrest
Elizabeth Lynn Foulk*
Grace Catherine Lian Ru Francis
Michael William Frank
Wyatt Grey Gaggero*
Emma Lucia Gallardo
Nolberto Gallegos-Loya
Paige Gerstenkorn
Elizabeth Marie Giebler
Levi-Graham Hamilton Gile
Austin Paul Girrens*
Grant Daniel Goebel*
Thomas Matthew Gorges*
Gabrielle Marie Graham*
Alexander N Guldner
Charlee Amorette Hale
Alanna Liese Hallacy
Madelyn Sydney Hampel
Samuel Lucas Hampton
Van Tyler Haneberg*
Mira Annette Hanna*
Katelyn Marcella Hansard*
Maura Rochelle Harms
Zoe Elizabeth Harris*
Aiden Thomas Harrison
Dominic Joseph Hauge
Kacie Renae Haught*
Johnathan James Hauserman*
Charissa Helten
Zachary Carson Helton
Sophie Cecilia Herman
Isabella G. Hermocillo-Jones
Ever David Hernandez-Renteria
Grace Elaine Hill*
Katie Lanlinh Ho
Emily Hoang
Shane Lee Holman*
Zachary Jacob Holmes
Luke Alexander Holthusen
Ryan Hoverson
Iris Maria Howey
Brecken Danielle Hoy
Erik A Huerta
Gianni Huerta
Elizabeth Marie Huhman*
Brady William Jackson*
Carter Neal Jensen*
Fermin Jimenez-Esparza
Benedict Joseph Johnson
Veronica Lynn Johnson
Luke Abram Jones
Maria Ligaya Kassler
Makena Suzanne Khoury
Lucille Marie Kieffer
Jackson Brady King
Clare Marie Kissling*
Michael Houston Knapp*
Cailyn Rebekah Knipp
Jocelyn Avery Kriegisch*
Dustin A Kuder*
Bryanna Zulema Larin
Gianna Larin
Lyna Lan Le
Wilson Henry Lee*
Gunnar Gerald Joseph Leonard
Hannah Kathleen Leonard*
Keagan Alexander Lewis
Emily Elaine Lines*
Thaddeus John Lipinski
Leah R Littlejohn
Andrew M. Lively*
Liliana R Loffer
Efren Lopez
Roman Lopez
Kaylee Nikol Lugo
Itzel Luna
Marissa Anne Mallett
Anistyn Faith Marcotte
Karla Martinez
Liam Fredrick Montgomery Maughan
Emily Grace McBeth*
Lauren E. McCall
Benjamin Daniel McDonald*
Avery Marie McDowell*
Major McGlynn McElhiney
Lily Anne McGill*
Bria Grace McGlachlin
Maximillian Robert McIntyre*
Ellison Elizabeth McKellips
Isaac Melcher*
Payton Rose Meyer
Holly Suzanne Miller*
Keegan Nase Miller*
Jay Cee Minton*
Jackson Matthew Molacek
Arlet Montiel
Carter Justin Morris
Campbell Matthew Moss* Kristina Rae Mount
Isabelle Lynn Mull*
Catherine Elizabeth Munn
Allyson Reann Myers
Celine Ngocnhi Nguyen
Hannah Hanh Nguyen
Jason Viet Nguyen
Joshua Kai Nguyen*
Julia Huyen Nguyen
Kenny Danh Nguyen
Sophia Thuy-Tien Nguyen
Thien Thanh Nguyen
Adrianne Louise Noblit*
Bryer Anthony Nuessen
Steven Aloysius Nutter*
Hadley Amelia Ohl
Yareli Anelisse Ornelas
Sophia Esperanza Maria Orsbon
Samantha Pearl Parks
Ervin Pastor-Villanueva
Teagen Jo Patterson*
Isaac Peloquin
Marin Olivia Pendergrass
Reese Lee Peterson*
Aaron Minh Pham
Andy Thanh Tu Pham
Nathan Pham-Vu
Liam L Phares
Rachel Elizabeth Plank
Logan Joseph Prichard*
Henry Johnmichael Purvis
Abraham Isai Raymundo-Rodriguez
Kyle John Redus
Jackson Robert Reichenberger*
Dominic Augustine Riopel
Cambell G Riordan
Joseph B. Rodriguez*
Christopher Rodriguez-Ruiz
John Emmanuel Rongish*
Jackson Gregory Rosa
Evan Gabriel Rosales*
Jade Elizabeth Ruiz
Peyton Parker Ryan
Nicolas Anthony Salazar
Emelly Sanchez
Austin Tyler Schmucker
Emma Grace Schnieders*
Lauren Elizabeth Schroeder
Lily Rose Schuster*
Mattie Ann Viola Schweitzer
John Paul Seberger
Carter Michael Seiwert
Marissa Seiwert
Austin James Selenke*
Paige Elizabeth Seyfert
Jacob Ryan Sill
Hugh Isaiah Sisney*
Lauren Mae Smarsh*
Isaac Allen Smith
Alivia Louise Snyder*
Elizabeth Sonja Soldatov
Emma Grace Speck*
Kaelyn Raye St. Vrain*
Olivia Marie Stallbaumer*
Alexander Cosmas Steinert
Dustin Michael Stephenson
Brynn M Steven*
Landry Sophia Steven
Maryn Therese Stewart
Dezirae M. Strunk*
Gavin Jacob Stucky
Luke Thomas Stucky*
Sophia Elizabeth Stutey*
Isidore Alan Suter-Doeden
Savina Banks Sutton
Nathan Michael Tajchman
Francisco Enrique Tejeda III*
Ella Thom
Dylann Thompson
Nicole Zareth Tobias
Kyla M Toombs
Nathan Khanh Tran
Xavier Rene Triana
Braden James Troilo*
Philip James Truman
Cassius James Ungles
Katlyn Sally Urban*
Lily Suzanne Urban*
Armando Urbina-Valadez
Jazminde Valtierra
Sadie Kyrie Grayce VanArsdale
Olivia N Vasquez
Madelyn Rose Veith*
Diego Venzor
Jayden Tyler Verdecchia
Ximena Michelle Villarre-Garcia
Frank Jackson Vopat*
Jessica Lilian Vu
Timothy Wagner*
Gabriel Mark Walker
Joshua Steven Wappelhorst*
Sydney Hope Waymire*
Ava Marie Weber*
Dalton Welch*
Sofia Cecilia Wendell
Nevaeh Raelynn Weninger-Hendricks*
Taylor Alyse Wiebe*
Jordonn Todd Williams
Allie Janae Wilson
Jaelyn Marie Wilson*
Hayden Robert Woolley
Ryan Jay Ziesch
CLASS OF 2024 AWARDS
AND HONORS
Valedictorian: Paige Gerstenkorn
Salutatorian: Grace Francis
Bishop David Maloney Award: Peter Cook
Bishop’s Crest Award: Isabella Curry
Honors Diploma (3.8 cumulative GPA and successful completion of at least 26 semester credits of honors classes): Sage Berland, Max Dugan, Isabella Hermocillo-Jones, Benedict Johnson, Liam Maughan, Lauren McCall, Jackson Reichenberger, Sydney Waymire
Cum Honore Diploma (4.0 cumulative GPA and successful completion of at least 28 Semester credits of honors classes): Blake Addis, Miayla Ayres, Angelina Cao, Peter Cook, Grace Francis, Paige Gerstenkorn, Dominic Hauge, Emily Hoang, Clare Kissling, Jocelyn Kriegisch, Catherine Munn, Celine Nguyen, Julia Nguyen, Sophia Nguyen, Nathan Pham-Vu, Lauren Schroeder, Olivia Stallbaumer, Dustin Stephenson, Kyla Toombs
Msgr. Barth Award: Gwenyth Barthelme, Grace Francis, Paige Gerstenkorn, Dominic Hauge, Joshua Nguyen, Nathan Pham-Vu, Joseph Rodriguez, Dustin Stephenson, Sydney Waymire
National Merit Commended: Peter Cook
National Merit Finalist: Dominic Hauge
Kansas Governor’s Scholars: Grace Francis, Paige Gerstenkorn, Dominic Hauge
Kansas State Scholars: Peter Cook, Zoe Harris, Zachary Holmes, Clare Kissling, Bryer Nuessen, Sophia Orsbon, Andy Pham, Jacob Sill, Dustin Stephenson, Gabriel Walker, Sydney Waymire
Kansas Scholars Curriculum Completers: Peter Cook, Emma Ewing, Grant Goebel, Zoe Harris, Zachary Holmes, Clare Kissling, Keegan Miller, Bryer Nuessen, Sophia Orsbon, Andy Pham, Jacob Sill, Dustin Stephenson, Gabriel Walker, Sydney Waymire, Jordonn Williams
AWARDS AND HONORS
National Honor Society: Miayla Ayres, Brianna Barnes, Angelina Cao, Kara Chippeaux, Peter Cook (President), Grace Francis, Paige Gerstenkorn (Service Officer), Elizabeth Giebler, Dominic Hauge, Isabella Hermocillo-Jones, Iris Howey, Benedict Johnson, Jocelyn Kriegisch, Marissa Mallett, Liam Maughan, Lauren McCall, Payton Meyer, Catherine Munn, Celine Nguyen, Joshua Nguyen, Julia Nguyen, Sophia Nguyen, Bryer Nuessen, Sophia Orsbon, Andy Pham, Nathan Pham-Vu, Joseph Rodriguez, Olivia Stallbaumer (Secretary), Dustin Stephenson, Kyla Toombs (Vice President), Sydney Waymire
Advancement Student Ambassadors: Tajzmarae Bowie Vitolas, Angelina Cao, Kara Chippeaux, Jocelyn Kriegisch, Avery McDowell, Joshua Nguyen, Paige Seyfert, Kaelyn St. Vrain, Ella Thom
United States Air Force Academy: Jackson King
BCCHS/KSHSAA Citizenship Award: Miayla Ayres, Joseph Rodriguez
Bishop Carroll Parent Organization Activities Award: Isaac Melcher, Lily Urban
Bishop Carroll Parent Organization/Thomas Seiler Memorial Scholarship Award: Fatima Batres-Miranda, Bryer Nuessen
Scholar/Athlete Award: Luke Holthusen, Catherine Munn
Baughman Company Engineering & Landscape Architecture Scholarship: Lily Urban
Joann M. Bieberle Memorial Scholarship: Isabella Curry
Shae Campbell Scholarship: Charlee Hale
David Goodsell Jr. Memorial Scholarship: Philip Truman
Chris Norgren Memorial Scholarship: Luke Holthusen
Sr. Loretta Thome, ASC Scholarship: Elizabeth Giebler
Missy Whalen Memorial Scholarship: Sophia Stutey
AWARDS AND HONORS
Acadamies
St. Benedict Engineering Academy/Project Lead the Way: Blake Addis, Aidan Blick, Cameron Carter, Kinley Doonan, Grant Goebel, Maura Harms, Aiden Harrison, Isabella Hermocillo-Jones, Erik Huerta, Gianni Huerta, Brady Jackson, Luke Jones, Keegan Miller, Jason Nguyen, Adrianne Noblit, Bryer Nuessen, Yareli Ornelas, Hugh Sisney, Lily Urban, Gabriel Walker
St. Benedict Engineering Academy/Project Lead the Way Award of Excellence: Keegan Miller, Lily Urban
St. Gianna Catholic Health Academy: Danica Blanton, Angelina Cao, Cameron Carter, Peter Cook, Emerson Daugherty, Alanna Hallacy, Emily Hoang, Brecken Hoy, Cailyn Knipp, Kaylee Lugo, Marissa Mallet, Payton Meyer, Catherine Munn, Allyson Myers, Sophia Nguyen, Hadley Ohl, Yareli Ornelas, Teagen Patterson, Peyton Ryan, Lauren Schroeder, Lily Schuster, Olivia Stallbaumer, Ximena Villarreal-Garcia, Jaedyn Wilson
St. Gianna Health Academy Award of Excellence: Peter Cook
St. Gianna/Ascension Via Christi Scholarship Awards: Angelina Cao, Peter Cook, Yareli Ornelas, Olivia Stallbaumer
St. Joseph the Worker Construction Science and Trade Academy: Haley Conley, Abel Figueroa Galarza, Levi-Graham Gile, Samuel Hampton, Zoe Harris, Shane Holman, Wilson Lee, Keagan Lewis, Maximillian McIntyre, Jay Minton, Carter Morris, Jackson Reichenberger, Abraham Raymundo-Rodriguez, Christopher Rodriguez-Ruiz, Peyton Ryan, Emma Schnieders, Nathan Tajchman, Taylor Wiebe
Tom Seiler Teaching Academy: Brandt Barrientos, Max Dugan, Charlee Hale, Lucille Kieffer, Bryanna Larin, Leah Littlejohn, Bria McGlachlin, Ellison McKellips, Hannah Nguyen, Paige Seyfert, Dylann Thompson, Katlyn Urban, Madelyn Veith
St. Catherine of Bologna Fine Arts Academy: Daniel Albert, Peyton Eck, Rachel Plank
St. Catherine of Bologna Fine Arts Academy Outstanding Visual Artist: Rachel Plank
Community
Community Leadership Team: Ashtyn Acosta, Miayla Ayres, Blaise Bird, Max Dugan, Luke Holthusen, Emily Lines, Gunnar Leonard, Payton Meyer, Catherine Munn, Logan Prichard, Joseph Rodriguez, Jade Ruiz, Dustin Stephenson, Ella Thom, Ava Weber
Business Department
Business and Technology Award: Cassius Ungles
Broadcasting: Ryan Bachman, Tyler Boothe, Kinley Doonan, Natalie Ensz, Emma Gallardo, Makena Khoury, Avery McDowell, Bria McGlachlin, Carter Morris, Bryer Nuessen, Reese Peterson, Henry Purvis, Cambell Riordan, Sofia Wendell, Hayden Woolley
Broadcasting Saint Gabriel the Archangel Award: Bryer Nuessen
Fine Arts Department
St. Luke Award: Maura Harms, Lauren McCall, Maryn Stewart
Golden Eagle Band Award: Daniel Albert
Band Director’s Awards of Excellence: Dominic Hauge, Isaac Peloquin
John Phillip Sousa Award: Grace Francis
National School Color Guard Award: Elizabeth Giebler
The Choral Spirit of Song: Holly Miller
Outstanding Choral Senior: Benedict Johnson
Golden Eagle Choral Award: Andrea Cox
Choral Director’s Award of Excellence: Evan Rosales
Theatre St. Genesius Medal: Evan Rosales
International Thespian Society: Natalie Arnold, Brandt Barrientos, Gwenyth Barthelme, Andrea Cox, Peyton Eck, Elizabeth Giebler, Charlee Hale, Maura Harms, Liam Maughan, Jade Ruiz, Emma Schnieders, Jaelyn Wilson
BCCHS Spirit of the Theatre Award: Andrea Cox, Dustin Stephenson
Language Arts Department
Newspaper (Flyer) : Brianna Barnes, Catherine Munn, Jade Ruiz, Sophia Stutey, Ella Thom, Ava Weber
Yearbook (Spectrum): Jackson King, Celine Nguyen, Julia Nguyen, Samantha Parks, Reese Peterson, Kaelyn St. Vrain, Allie Wilson
Religion Department
Liturgy Club: Ashtyn Acosta, Miayla Ayres, Kara Chippeaux, Peter Cook, Emerson Daugherty, Kinley Doonan, Max Dugan, Paige Gerstenkorn, Elizabeth Giebler, Grant Goebel, Charlee Hale, Dominic Hauge, Luke Holthusen, Luke Jones, Cailyn Knipp, Emily Lines, Payton Meyer, Arlet Montiel, Kristina Mount, Catherine Munn, Bryer Nuessen, Steven Nutter, Isaac Peloquin, Andy Pham, Logan Prichard, Dominic Riopel, Joseph Rodriguez, Jade Ruiz, Paige Seyfert, Kyla Toombs, Ava Weber
Stewards of Christian Culture: Peter Cook, Max Dugan, Hannah Leonard, Emily Lines, Ava Weber, Dalton Welch
World Language Department
German Academic Award: Emma Schnieders
Spanish Academic Award: Dominic Hauge
ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS
Van Haneberg
Butler County Community College Baseball Andover, KS
Shane Holman
Butler County Community College Baseball Andover, KS
Brecken Hoy Johnson County Community College Soccer Overland Park, KS
Keagan Lewis Cowley County Community College Soccer Arkansas City, KS
Leah Littlejohn Bethany College Basketball Lindsborg, KS
Anistyn Marcotte Dodge City Community College Softball Dodge City, KS
Ellie McKellips Tabor College Basketball Hillsboro, KS
Keegan Miller Westminister College Men’s Volleyball Fulton, MO
Isabella Mull Fort Hays State University Soccer Hays, KS
Ryan Ziesch Hesston College Golf Hesston, KS
Recap of Spring Sports
BASEBALL
BC Baseball led by Coach Ebright finished a strong season with a 22-6 record, won their Regional, and were the #1 seed at the 5A State Championship. Shane Holman earned 1st Team All State, Van Haneberg earned 2nd Team All Sate and Issac Lager and Nathan Tajchman earned Honorable Mention.
BOYS GOLF
BC Boys Golf led by Coach Mark Berger took 2nd in the City League. At the state tournament, Max Farber finished T-11th and Drew Mercer finished T-25th.
BOYS TENNIS
BC Boys Tennis Team led by Coach Darren Huslig won the City League Championships, took 2nd at Regionals and 4th at State. Rock Steven was 3rd at State and the doubles team of Jackson Rosa and Gabe Weber took 6th at the State Championships.
TRACK & FIELD
GIRLS SWIM
The Girls Swim Team led by Coach Bryan Smith took 3rd at the City League Championship meet and took 7th at the 5A-1A State Championships. State Medalists included: Genevieve Wilhite 3rd 200 Free and 3rd 100 Backstroke, 200 Free Relay (Magdelene Bailey, Bryanna Bailey, Teagan Patterson and Genevieve Wilhite) also 500 Free Relay (same team) and 5th Bryanna Bailey 7th 100 Breaststroke. Congratulations!
BC Track is led by Coach Cory Swords. Both Girls and Boys Track Teams took 2nd at the City League Championships. The boys took 1st at Regionals and the girls took 3rd. The boys team took 6th and the girls team took 13th at the State Championships. State Medalist included Ashlynn Sauer 8th in 400m, Sofia Wendell 7th in 3200m, Laure Degroot 4th in 300mH and 4th in Long Jump, 4th in the 4x400m Relay (Ashlynn Sauer – Brooke Martin – Ava Weber – Sophia Sauber), 6th in the 4x800m Relay (Brooke Martin - Sophia Thome - Gwendolyn Sattler – Sofia Wendell), Kristina Mount 8th in High Jump, Logan Prichard 4th in 800m, Luke Holthusen 5th in 110mH and 6th in 300mH, Noah Holthusen 5th in 300mH, Caleb Degroot 7th in 300mH, 2nd in 4x800m Relay (Ryan Hoverson - Dustin StephensonJames Fouts - Logan Prichard), Zachary Stephan 5th in Pole Vault, Hank Purvis 5th in Shot Put.
SOFTBALL
GIRLS SOCCER
BC Girls Soccer led by Coach Greg Rauch won the 2024 City League Title for the 5th consecutive year. They took 3rd at the 5A State Tournament with a win over Maize South. Coach Rauch also celebrated his 200th win this year!
BC Softball led by Coach Steve Harshberger and his team earned the 2024 City League Champion Title for the 13th straight year, won their Regional, and played in the 5A State Tournament at Wichita State. This was the team’s 18th consecutive appearance at State. Congratulations to the team on winning their 15th State Title. Coach Harshberger also celebrated his 200th win this year!
Alumni News
Gary Squires ‘74 has been named head basketball coach at Sedgwick High School. Gary is a former 2-time City League Coach of the Year.
Mike Schrader, 78, was awarded a Quilts of Valor (QOV) for his 30 years of service from 1978-2008 in the Marines. QOV quilts are awarded to thank servicemen for serving our Country.
Greg Rauch ‘97 Bishop Carroll Spanish teacher and head girls soccer coach reached his 200th win this season. Congratulations Coach Rauch! Greg also took his team to State where they earned a 3rd place finish. Thank you for your time and dedication to BC!
What have the Rooney’s been up to? Kasey and Brian ‘97 opened a store called Produce Gal in downtown Bethany, OK. The store offers fresh produce and a whole lot more!
Desirae McKenzie Moreno ‘98 was honored as the KSHSAA Cheerleading Coach of the Year for the 2022-2023 school term. Desirae’s squad also secured a notable third place finish at the NCA Nationals during the same period. Desirae maintains her coaching role at Andover Central High School.
Amanda Stanley ‘04, a Kansas Newman University 2008 graduate, received The Spirit of Acuto Award. Amanda overcame a cancerous leg amputation while attending medical school, made a 180-degree turn to attend law school, and now fearlessly advocates for her clients as the city attorney for Topeka, Kansas. The Spirit of Acuto Award is named for the area of Italy where St. Maria De Mattias began her ministries in the 1830s and recognizes alumni who are driven to respond to the needs of others, using their talent and training to move a vision to reality. Read more about Amanda: https://news.newmanu.edu/legacy-banquet-2024/
Evan Bradfield ‘10 is in his ninth year at St James Academy in Lenexa, KS. He teaches senior English and is head coach of Scholars Bowl. He is pictured with his wife Elyssa and children Josie and Louie after completing his Masters Degree last year in English Literature
Alec Maly ‘12, recently released his debut book, “Out of Sons.” Despite the demands of dental school and launching his practice, he dedicated five years to crafting this novel.
Hailey and Shane Brittain ‘11 along with big brother Beau welcome Luke to the family. Luke was born April 2024. Proud grandparents are Brent ‘84 and Lynette Childs Brittain ‘84.
Kevin and Kaitlyn Morgan Weslosky ‘13 in March 2024 welcomed their first born Violet to the family. Violet is also the granddaughter to Mike and Carol Zwiesler Morgan ‘86.
Bishop Carroll welcomes Father Hayden Charles ‘13 as their new chaplain starting the 2024-25 school year. Father comes to BC from St. Patrick’s parish
Scott Engler ‘15 is on the pitching roster for the Wichita Windsurge. The Wichita Wind Surge is a Minor League Baseball team of the Texas League.
Congratulations to Bo and Ashley Krier Richardson ‘14 on the birth of the their daughter Evelyn Jo. Evelyn Jo patiently waited to make her arrival after school was out in late May 2024. Lots of snuggles are in store for the whole family!
Lauren Quintana ‘15, Bishop Carroll English teacher and assistant girls’ softball coach, for her role in the girls’ softball state championship team! Lauren has been dedicated to BC softball since her freshman year of high school, exemplifying true sportsmanship and leadership. She continues to be an inspiring role model for our young students and athletes.
Josh Hornback ‘15 started J&J Custom Fence and Deck LLC. Josh has a passion for building and resides in the Shawnee, KS area.
Bishop Kemme ordained Deacon Matthew Cooke ‘16 to the priesthood in front of an overflowing congregation in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Wichita, May 2024. Reverend Cooke has been appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Wichita.
Congratulations to Breckyn Steven ‘16 and Will Honas ‘16 on their wedding. Breckyn and Will tied the knot April 2024.
Kassie Schuckman ‘17 and Jadyn St. Vrain ‘18 are engaged! Wedding is set for June 2025.
Proud parents Dalton and Lauren Zwiesler Scott ‘17 will be celebrating their son, Ryatt Scott’s first birthday July 2024. Happy Birthday Ryatt!
Kara Kellogg Faust ’16 and her husband Nick welcomed their daughter Margot to the family born in January 2024. Nick is an architect in Austin, TX. Kara is an Anesthesia Technician but will leave that job to start medical school this fall.
Sister Maria Cabrini (Brigette Sponsel ‘16) will be making her final vows on July 27th at St. Peter the Apostle Church 10:30 a.m. This event is by invitation only.
Anthony Gallardo ‘17 recently joined Genesis Health Clubs as Real Estate Director in Wichita.
Joseph Holthusen ‘18 announces his engagement to Marissa Jensen. Wedding is set for July 2025. Congratulations!
Sister Emilia Marie (Annette Sponsel ‘21) will be making her first vows on June 29th at St. Francis of Assisi Church 1:00 p.m.This event is by invitation only.
Proud mom Jeny Ayres ‘02 and big brother Cohen Ayres ‘22 help present to Miayla Ayres ‘24 the Rudd Scholarship. The scholarship supports Pell-eligible students in Kansas who exhibit our strong, Midwestern core values and the drive to achieve their long-term goals. Cohen also received the Rudd Scholarhip his senior year at Bishop Carroll.
Kiley Brewster ‘22 and twin sister Kadence ‘22 competed at Super Regionals May 2024 in softball representing Oklahoma Christian University. OC took down the number one team in the nation, going undefeated @ NCAADII south central regional, and advanced to their first super regional in program history.
I AM A LEGACY!
Ella Larkin ‘21 was part of a dynamic duo that helped LSU beach volleyball team pull off the largest upset in NCAA beach tournament history. May 2024, the win over No. 3 seed Stanford, 3-2, was broadcast nationally on ESPN2.
Luke Shelton ‘23 a member of the Dodge City Community College golf team, contributed to their 11th place finish at the nationals held in New Mexico. Congratulations!
Thomas Munn ‘23 made history at Newman University when he became the first-ever male recipient of one of Newman’s most prestigious undergraduate awards, the St. Catherine Medal. Munn actively engages with the students and “makes them feel important and at home even in the busy school environment,” according to the words of his nominator. His nomination also referenced an instance when he explained the significance of the season of Lent to five baseball players in the dining hall who were unfamiliar with the Catholic tradition.
A Letter From Our Chaplain
For the last six years, I have had the privilege to be a part of the Bishop Carroll Catholic High School community. To say that it has been a gift is to merely scratch the surface. However, it is with a heavy heart that this will be my last write-up for the Aquila magazine as Bishop Kemme has asked me to take on a new assignment beginning in July. As I told my students, if I had it my way I would have liked to stay here at Bishop Carroll for another five years, but I trust my Bishop and the Holy Spirit that it is time for me to take the next step in my priestly ministry. I remember my priest professors in seminary telling me that the hardest part of being a priest is not the promise of celibacy, but rather the promise of obedience to the bishop when he asks a priest to leave a place that he loves to go out into the great unknown of another assignment. As a 25-year-old I couldn’t grasp that reality, however, now as a 35-year-old, I can say that is absolutely the case!
Lord knows that I am far from perfect, and I’m sure I have made mistakes along the way that have offended people or at times have barred Bishop Carroll from being the great high school that it historically has been. However, as I leave Bishop Carroll there is one word that continually comes to mind…gratitude. I am grateful to Bishop Kemme for placing me here in the fall of 2018 and for allowing me to be a part of this community for six years. I am grateful to the administration, faculty, and staff for allowing me to serve the students alongside them for over half a decade. I am grateful to the students and their parents for entrusting their education to us in the Church. Above all, I am grateful to God that in his providence he would let me play a small part in the great institution that is Bishop Carroll Catholic High School.
As I have told many people over the course of the last few years, the best part of being a priest in my experience is not celebrating the mass, or forgiving sins in the confessional, or anointing people on their death bed. As great as all those things are, the best part of being a priest is the relationships and friendships that have arose because of my priesthood, and that couldn’t be truer for my time at Bishop Carroll. I have met so many people because the Lord placed me at Bishop Carroll that I would never have met otherwise. Some of those people have become like family to me, and for that I can’t be anything but grateful!
I sure will miss this place, but following in the footsteps of our Lord as his priest, I too “must proclaim the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns also, because that is why I was sent” (Luke 4:43).
God bless,
-Fr. Ed Herzog
“‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future. ‘” — Jeremiah 29:11
Names listed below are from March 6, 2024 to June 12, 2024
Louise A Ayres
Kim Bradford Barton
Diane Bebak
John Robert Belton
Pamela K. Berenson
Jan Bloref
Brenda Boudreau
Gavin A Buchanan
Linda Marie Burke
Bettina “Tina” Clarice Clupny
Joan “Joanie” D. Cochran
Jean Copple
Lyndon Joel “LJ” Cosgriff-Flax
Chris Davis
James “Jim” Garcia
Arlene Girrens
Michael C Girrens
Felix A Gorges ‘73
Kathryn “Pat” Magdalene Grantham
Danielle Grimes ’13
Dianne “Hobbie” F. Haas
Jerry O. Harris
William “Bob” Hetrick
Carl Jaax, Jr.
Sheryl Grace Johnson
Marilyn “Joan” Kandt
Karin Marie (Lopez) Kirk ‘69
Robert “Bob” Thomas Kistler
Fred J. Lange, Jr.
Joan Lemon
Sharon L Marcotte
Jan L. Workman (Hawk) McGee ‘72
Elizabeth (Liebeno) Meier
James “Jim” “Jim” M. Moore
Robert “Bob” Morris
James “Jim” Francis Nettleton
Joseph “Pat” O’Brien
Nila F. Parker
Mary K. (Hermes) Parker
Ivan Henry Pechanec
Reverend Michael Peltzer ‘71
Charles C. “Chuck” Porter
Anita Marie (Lopez) Regier ‘84
Sandy Joanne Ricke
Caroline Marie Roach
Jeanette C. (Jostes) Robben
Margaret Julia Ronck
Helen Roberta “Bobbe” Rosell
David L. Ross
Walter Ellsworth Rowe
Glendale Norman Rupe
Charles Schock, Jr. ‘74
“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and death shall be no more, nor mourning, nor crying, nor sorrow shall be any more, for the former things are passed away.” - Revelation 21:4
Nancy Lou Shay
Donald Richard Siemer
LaDonna L. Snook
Dr. J. Patrick Spencer
Rickey Ray Sublett
Leota Terrill
Darrell J. Ubert
Doug Van Amburg
Lazaro Vasquez
Benny R Vaughn
Mary “Jody” Joanne Velten
Jared Weber
Bertha Woodard
Brad Woydziak ‘72
Mary A. (Pogue) Wulf
John Joseph Seiler
Bishop Carroll Catholic High School
Class of 1974, 1979, 1984, 1994, 1999, 2004, 2014
Schedule of Events
Thursday, October 3
6:00 pm “Rivalry Night” Show your Eagle Pride
Home Soccer Game vs KMC at 7:00 pm
Home Volleyball Game vs KMC & NW 6:00 pm & 7:00 pm
“Legacy of Champions” We will honor 8 state championship volleyball teams
Friday, October 4
2:30 pm Catch that “Eagle Pride” Pep Rally in the AC
Enter Door #4 (Activity Complex Gym Entrance on East side)
3:45 pm Join the football team for Pregame Mass in Auditorium
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Alumni Reunion Tailgate Party at the Stadium
Ambassadors to greet you!
Tailgate sponsored by Culinary Catering ($5.00)
7:00 pm
Football Game vs Heights High School (Tickets $7 for adults & seniors 65 and older are free)
Reserved seating located on the North End of home side bleachers
8:30 pm -11:00 pm
Alumni Adult Mixer (open for all Alumni & Friends)
Enter Door #4 (Activity Complex Gym Entrance on East side)
Reserved areas: Class of 1974 will be in library
Class of 1979, 1984, 1994, 1999, 2004, 2014 will be in commons
Saturday, October 5
8:00 am Alumni Run Bishop Carroll Cross Country Meet Brownthrush Park
Check in 7:45 am
9:00 am Campus tour of Bishop Carroll Catholic High School
Enter Door #4 (Activity Complex Gym Entrance on East side)
10:00 am Alumni Weekend Golf Tournament 4-Man Scramble Auburn Hills
Contact Gary Squires garysquiresbbcamp@gmail.com or Alan Schuckman schuckmanalan@bcchs.org ( RSVP limited space)
6:00 pm Individual class parties
Reuniting for a Weekend of Memories
1 WEEKEND 7 REUNIONS!
October 3-5, 2024
Contacts are listed below and time to make more memories!
50th Reunion Class of 1973
Location: The Tap Room @ Side Pockets 6:00 PM CONTACT: Ruth Wetta, wettagirl@gmail.com
45th Reunion Class of 1979
Location: Quaney Event Center Colwich, Kansas 6:30 PM
CONTACT: Kimberly Mans-Neff gotboop@msn.com; Paula Duling pdulenke@gmail.com; Donna Quaney <donna.quaney@gmail.com; Vanessa Harshberger harshbergerv@bcchs.org; mkerott@gmail.com; boop1960@webtv.net; kaclhaem@gmail.com
40th Reunion
Class of 1984 6:00 PM
Location: Reflection Ridge 6:00 PM CONTACT: Jackie Foltz, FoltzJackie@bcchs.org
30th Reunion
Class of 1994
Location: Deano’s Grill and Tapworks (West) 7511 W 37th St N at Pier 37 6:00 PM CONTACT: Mmkerschen@gmail.com; angblasi@hotmail.com; lburch113@yahoo.com; chris.white2384@ gmail.com
25th Reunion Class of 1999
Location: Two Brothers BBQ 6730 W Central Ave 6:00 PM
CONTACT: Erin Hageman, erinhageman1@yahoo.com; Kelly Vossen Gregoire <kelly_ot@hotmail. com>; twooten@baughmanco.com; Laura Hocker <laurlakk@hotmail.com>; Donna Linnebur-Snook <donnalinnebur@yahoo.com>
20th Reunion
Class of 2004
Location: River City Brewery 150 N Mosley St 6:00 PM CONTACT: Geff Garcia, geffgarcia@gmail.com
10th Reunion Class of 2014
Location: Chicken N Pickle 1240 N Greenwich Rd 6:00 PM CONTACT: Zac Green, green.zac2018@icloud.com
THERE IS STILL TIME TO BE LISTED IN THIS YEAR’S ANNUAL REPORT!
If you would like to be included in the 2023-2024 Annual Fund Report, there is still time. Our fiscal year ends June 30, 2024. Your gift provides a Bishop Carroll Catholic High School experience for students who want to be educated in faith, leadership, and high quality academics. When you give to the Annual Fund, you are sustaining the education of Disciples of Christ for generations to come. We appreciate the support of all who have already given and our alumni, parents, students, and patrons. CALL THE ADVANCEMENT OFFICE TO PLACE YOUR DONATION 316.729.5289
$565,097
Last call to give to the 2023-2024 Annual Fund Fiscal Year Ends June 30, 2024 Scan to Donate
$665,000 MAIL DONATIONS TO: ADVANCEMENT OFFICE 8101 W CENTRAL WICHITA, KS 67212
New Alumni Directory
STATE CHAMPS!
Congratulations to two BCCHS groups for taking 1st place at State!
Congratulations to Coach Engel and the BCCHS Chess team…State Champions! We are proud of you!!
Congratulations to Coach Harshberger and the BCCHS Girls Softball team! 5A State Champions for the 15th time!
WE NEED YOU! Calling all parents, students, alumni, businesses, and community members! We need your support. As we kick off our “Service to Stewardship” initiative, we invite you to participate in an upcoming service event. Your time and effort can make a significant impact for Bishop Carroll.
Students by working this event you will be able to count your time toward your service hours!
Tuesday July 16th and Wednesday July 17th
Come to Bishop Carroll to serve in sprucing up our school. We need volunteers to help: wash windows, do small maintenance chores, paint, and work on stadium clean up.
WHEN: Tuesday July 16, 2024 and Wednesday July 17, 2024
TIME: 8 A.M. TO 12 NOON
Join us at Bishop Carroll to help enhance our school! We need volunteers for various tasks such as washing windows, doing small maintenance chores, painting, and cleaning the stadium. Your support will make a big difference!
