BLHS | Reflections 60th Anniversary Edition 2023-2024

About the Cover: Bishop Lynch launched the House System in 2019, giving students more opportunities to believe, belong, and develop as leaders. Each student is part of one of eight houses which are represented by a Dominican Saint or Blessed and distinguished by vibrant colors and mascots which compliment our traditional and new Friar mascots.

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

REFLECTIONS STAFF:

Christopher L. Rebuck

President

Jim Urbanus ’73

Chief Advancement Officer

Michelle Argumaniz

Director of Communications

Monica Austin

Director of Alumni

Stephanie Savage

Graphic Designer

CONTRIBUTORS:

Sean Chaffin

Michelle McDaniel

DEAR FRIAR FAMILY,

In September of 1963, the first families gathered here on Ferguson Road to accept the invitation to launch this community and now, 60 years later, we see the enduring impact of what communities can do if they embrace the challenge to walk together on this journey. Families like the Todora family who, beginning with Sari Loremo Todora in BL’s first graduating class of 1966, have entrusted Bishop Lynch with the formation of multiple generations of their family.

Today, we enjoy the shade of a tree that so many before us labored to plant, to prune, and to cultivate over these past 60 years. From Monsignor Weinzapfel and those families who built our foundation, to the clergy and religious who provided a framework for student learning and formation in our earliest years, through the alumni, past parents, and friends of BL whose continued support sows seeds of hope in the young people of the future.

I reflect with immense gratitude on the vibrancy and goodness of the culture that

so many have worked together to build to form the hearts and minds of today’s Friars. This community is a respite for young people amidst our world and its challenges, an atmosphere that fosters growth, compassion, and a deep sense of purpose.

As we look ahead to the next 60 years of believing and belonging at Bishop Lynch, I am grateful to you for your continued commitment to our school's mission as we live out what it means to be a BL Friar here and now. May we cultivate the virtue of hope that invites us to continue planting seeds whose fruits we will not enjoy. May we be prophets of a future not our own.

Peace and Blessings,

Chris Rebuck President

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CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE

Boldly Leading... Building Legacy. Boldly Leading... B

uilding Legacy.

Dedicated alumni, parents and friends have helped make Bishop Lynch what it is today. Over the years, building enhancements have given our students inspiring spaces to become the best versions of themselves and compete at the highest levels.

WE ARE IMMENSELY PROUD OF OUR PAST, BUT WE’RE EVEN MORE FOCUSED

ON OUR BRIGHT FUTURE.

For information about the Captial Campaign, email advancementoffice@bishoplynch.org.

Phase I of the upgrading of the Bistro, Commons, and Library has hit a milestone! Construction will commence this May, focusing on the Bistro and the relocation of the school's original library downstairs into the current home of the Fr. Gambro Commons with anticipated completion in early August. These upgrades provide students with greater access and proximity to an updated library for research and study.

“Libraries have transformed from serving as places of solitude to community spaces where people gather for fellowship and learning together,” said Bishop Lynch Librarian Lisa Keelan. “We still provide quiet space for reading and study, but we also offer a welcoming, comfortable space for our BL community to meet, engage in collaborative opportunities that extend classroom learning, and deepen their experiences with STEAM.”

This renovation also accomplishes an important step in BL’s strategic priority to increase accessibility of learning through Universal Design for Learning, or UDL. Assistant Principal for Academics Rachele Piazza looks forward to the academic impacts of a dedicated environment inclusive to all learners.

“The library’s new location removes physical barriers and builds a flexible learning environment with options to support every student so that they can create, learn, and develop as human beings,” says Piazza.

The second phase of this portion of the campaign will include a complete renovation of the current upstairs library space into a fully functioning commons area that will house the Math Success Center, the Writing Lab, and a home for House Leadership Development. This phase will also involve the addition of a new stairway and a full-service elevator, making the new commons space fully accessible to students.

At the beginning of this campaign in early 2020, original costs for these two phases were $2.5 million. Due to the increased cost of materials and overall inflation, the cost to complete this project is now $4.7 million. As of this print date, the school has raised more than $3 million in cash and pledges towards the construction campaign. Fundraising continues as BL looks to completely upgrade the "heartbeat" of the school.

THE GOLDEN YEARS:

THE TODORA FAMILY'S BL TIES

Bishop Lynch High School and the Todora family business have each reached their 60year milestones, and both institutions are inextricably weaved throughout Sari and Tony Todora’s lives. Here is the Todora family’s Bishop Lynch legacy.

Sari Loremo Todora ‘66 was a member of Bishop Lynch High School’s first graduating class. Sari loved being taught by the Dominican sisters and credits the nuns and her Catholic education at Bishop Lynch and St. Pius X Catholic School before that as having a big influence on her life.

Not long after graduation, Sari met Tony Todora, a Jesuit Dallas graduate, and they married in 1970. As far as they know, they are the first Bishop Lynch and Jesuit couple to be married – a distinction they are very proud to claim. Sari joined the Todora family business – ParkIt Market Food Store on Greenville Avenue in Dallas – that Tony’s parents, Ann and Frank Todora, started in 1962. All seven Todora children worked in the family business, and the siblings and their spouses are still involved in the family business today in one way or another.

Todora-Fulmer Family- Pictured left to right: Savanna Fulmer ‘23, Tiffany Todora Fulmer ‘92, Sari Loremo Todora ‘66, and Scarlett Fulmer ‘19

Sari and Tony Todora”- Sari Loremo Todora ‘66 and Tony Todora

Much like Bishop Lynch High School has grown over the years, ParkIt Market – well-known for its extensive keg beer selection and delicious deli sandwiches – has branched out as well. The Todora family now owns the shopping center at Greenville Avenue and University Boulevard and has expanded their corner business to include a liquor store and florist shop.

Tony says the personal service ParkIt Market customers receive keeps them coming back.

“I believe we are successful because people see the same faces when they come into the store time and time again. We provide personal service,” said Tony.

That continuity of service rings true with the Todora’s experience at Bishop Lynch High School.

Sari and Tony’s daughter Tiffany was a student at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School, and she always knew she would go to Bishop Lynch. After all, she had grown up around her mother’s closeknit Bishop Lynch friend group and attended lots of BL sporting events. When it came time for her matriculation to high school, Bishop Lynch was her natural first choice – the only option she considered.

Tiffany Todora Fulmer ‘92 couldn’t have had a better experience at Bishop Lynch. She was a manager for the varsity women’s basketball team and a member of the yearbook staff. Tiffany said her co-ed Catholic high school experience gave her confidence and prepared her for the real world.

“I really felt personally known and loved as a student at Bishop Lynch. I am part of the BL family for life,” said Tiffany.

Tiffany went on to major in communications at Southern Methodist University, start a family, and then launch a career in interior design. Cozy Couture Interiors continues to be one of the first choices for interior design for the BL community. Much like her mother’s experience before hers, Tiffany always knew her two daughters would go to Bishop Lynch.

There were multiple Todora family members at Bishop Lynch over the years. In all, 13 Todoras are Bishop Lynch High School alumn i.

• S ari Loremo Todora ‘66

• Kathryn Loremo Vullo ‘68

• Joseph Todora ‘80

• David Todora ‘83

• Chris Todora ‘88

• Amy Todora ‘91

• Tiffany Todora Fulmer ‘92

• Katy Todora ‘01

• Emily Hansen ‘10

• Jennifer Todora ‘14

• Rachel Hansen ‘14

• Meghan Todora ‘17

• Scarlett Fulmer ‘19

• Savanna Fulmer ‘23

Scarlett Fulmer ‘19 graduated from the University of Mississippi last spring and Savanna Fulmer ‘23 is the Todora family's most recent BL grad now happily ensconced in her freshman year at Ole Miss – her older sister’s alma mater.

Tiffany, her husband Clint and Tiffany’s parents loved watching Scarlett and Savanna live their best lives at Bishop Lynch. Between Scarlett’s participation in cheer and track and Savanna’s four years in the soccer program, the Todora family has spent a great deal of time on the BL campus.

Sari compares Bishop Lynch to a big family with a lot to offer. It has meant so much to her to see her daughter and then granddaughters walk the same path at BL even though the campus footprint and facilities have changed dramatically over the years.

Tony Todora is understandably proud of his family. “All the BL graduates in our family are successful, and a big part of that is thanks to Bishop Lynch High School,” said Tony.

Bishop Lynch and ParkIt Market – two longtime Dallas institutions now in their golden years with three generations of Todora ties. That’s a reason to celebrate!

ALUMNUS OF THE YEAR

CONGRATULATIONS TO PAUL DYBALA, PHD ‘89

Since 1990, the Bishop Lynch Alumni Association has recognized those graduates who have best exemplified the Bishop Lynch tradition and Dominican heritage of service to the community.

Each honoree should show commitment to the school and its mission and should serve as a model to all of what Christ has called us to become.

The criteria of the Alumni of the Year Award include excellence in the following areas: service to Bishop Lynch High School, service to the community, and success in his or her chosen field.

Congratulations and thank you to our inspiring Alumnus of the Year for truly living out the mission of what a Bishop Lynch education calls its students to do!

Paul Dybala ‘89 is congratulated by BL President Chris Rebuck on his Alumnus of the Year recognition.

PAUL DYBALA ‘89

PARTNER, VICE PRESIDENT OF STRATEGY AUDIOLOGYDESIGN

Paul Dybala ‘89 saw the World Wide Web for the first time in 1994 as a senior in college. After earning a master's and a doctorate in audiology, he got involved in hearing care startups and has not looked back. Paul helped build the first and largest online continuing education platform for the audiology profession, audiologyonline.com, as well as the leading hearing care information site for consumers, healthyhearing.com, impacting the lives of millions of visitors each year. Paul currently serves as a partner and vice president of strategy for AudiologyDesign, the premier provider of digital marketing for hearing clinics in the US serving over 1,300 locations.

Paul feels lucky to be able to send his kids to Bishop Lynch. He has supported them and the school by serving as a school board member, being the unofficial BL band “Hype Man,” as well as together with his wife,

Kelly, establishing endowed scholarships to support the Fine Arts at Bishop Lynch.

Paul Dybala ‘89 (fourth from right) poses with other Bishop Lynch High School Alumni of the Year recipients from previous years at the Alumnus of the Year event on Sept. 28 at BLHS. (Left to right) Brian Walter ‘81, Andy Zihlman ‘72, Tim Mathews ‘87, Terry Miller May-Hajdar '74, Jerry Cadigan ‘69, Paul Dybala ‘89, Wally Stock ‘66, Stephen Arata ‘84, and Jeff Miller ‘85.

By Sean Chaffin

LOOKING BACK ON 60 YEARS THROUGH THE DECADES

It was 60 years ago that the Dominican Order of priests founded Bishop Lynch High School. With an eye toward a classical Catholic education, academic excellence, college readiness, and a spirit of service, classes began for an intrepid group of students, teachers, parents and administrators at a new school.

That first year in 1963 kicked off with 365 freshmen and sophomores, but things were a bit different in those early days. Priests and nuns took on much of the teaching load with classes mostly separated by gender. Even in the

beginning, many sensed something different developing at the 22-acre campus on Ferguson Road in East Dallas. The school continued to grow in the coming years, both in population and in physical size. The first senior class graduation was held in May of 1966, sending 103 students off into the real world better equipped for the path ahead of them. These students were not just prepared for college but also ready to become leaders in their careers and in their communities.

The property saw a major addition in 1969, with the completion of Roffino

Stadium. The venue, along with other athletic facilities, has since hosted numerous events and championship teams. As the school grew, the number of clubs and activities also expanded, and today, Friars enjoy a range of groups and experiences like the House System, Student Ambassadors, Mock Trial, Brigade, and Belonging Board. Many of these groups are not only student led, but also formed by students, including numerous opportunities to engage with charitable causes during their high school years. BL remained staffed and administered from 1963 to 1982, and today the faculty and staff is primarily made up of lay educators. What started with just 365 freshman and sophomores students has grown to a student body of over 1,000 young people.

As the school celebrates six decades of rigorous Catholic education and community involvement, the school mission statement still rings true today.

“Faithful to Catholic Tradition and to our Dominican heritage of scholarship and service, Bishop Lynch High School promotes the development of the total person by bringing together a diverse community in a rigorous, college preparatory environment where students are taught to strive for excellence, seek truth, and work for justice in the world.”

THROUGH THE DECADES TAKES A LOOK AT THE BL SUCCESS STORY

THROUGH THE EYES OF THOSE WHO WERE PART OF THE ADVENTURE .

MAUREEN FARMER '66

Dallas, TX

RETIRED FOLLOWING LONG CAREEER IN THE BUSINESS WORLD

While 1963 was the first year that BL opened, that year also played a major role in the country’s history and that of Dallas. Just about 10 miles from the campus, President John F. Kennedy was shot on Nov. 22, 1963. The assassination resonated with Americans across the country including within the Bishop Lynch community. For students in Dallas, the day’s news and chaos that followed made a major impact. As one of BL’s first students, Maureen Farmer vividly remembers the day’s events.

“Returning to our first class following lunch, an announcement came over the PA system,” she says. “President Kennedy had been shot in downtown Dallas as his motorcade was heading to Market Hall for a luncheon. We were devastated. It was a very dark and sad day in Dallas and in the days that followed.”

That singular event certainly stood out during the school’s early days and among her three years at BL. Many more positive events and opportunities would also come her way as a Friar and she looks back fondly on that time. Growing up in Kansas City, Farmer attended Catholic schools all through elementary and her first year of high school. When her family relocated to

I LOVED MY YEARS AT BISHOP LYNCH. SISTER DOMENICO WAS AND IS AN AMAZING WOMAN AND WAS A BIG INFLUENCE IN MY LIFE.

MAURE EN

FARMER '66

Dallas in January 1963, she first enrolled in a public high school. BL offered a bit of salvation.

“I attended a public high school, but was very much a fish out of water,” Farmer says. “In the fall of 1963, Bishop Lynch opened and I entered as a sophomore in a very small class, 60 girls and 44 boys. At the time, BL was co-institutional. Young men and women had separate wings and did not have classes together.

We did share lunchtime and after school clubs together such as the Blackfriars, Folk Singing Club, and student government.”

Initially, those groups and activities took some time to get off the ground. As a new school, those opportunities were limited at first. But Farmer says her class of 1966 started building the foundation for what was to come and she went on to serve as a senior class officer.

After graduating, Farmer married her husband Michael in 1972. The two were casually acquainted while in high school but met again in 1971. He had attended Jesuit, and their wedding ceremony was concelebrated by Fr. Kevin Thissen, a Dominican priest from BL, and Fr. Jack Oster, a Jesuit priest. The couple then moved to Denver, Colorado in 1973 and had two sons before moving

to California in 1976. Farmer had a long and varied career after leaving BL which included working in inventory control for Tom Thumb followed by 15 years as a stay-at-home mother.

In 1989, she returned to college at Palomar College and Cal State San Marcos. Following graduation, the Farmers moved to Houston where Maureen worked in marketing at DuPont Flooring. In 1999, the Farmers moved back to Dallas with Michael opening a sales agency in 2007. Maureen began working in public relations for another 13 years and then as assistant to the

director with the Children’s Cancer Fund for two years before retiring in 2014.

The family’s return to Dallas also allowed Farmer to once again become involved with BL. She served on the Alumni Board until 2020, and she started a dining group with some 1966 classmates. The group has now been meeting every month since 2005. In 2016, Farmer chaired a committee to organize her class’s 50th reunion and assisted in setting up a memorial scholarship fund to honor deceased classmates.

Farmer looks back fondly on her time at

THE MOST REVEREND

MICHAEL G. DUCA '70

Baton Rouge, LA

BISHOP, DIOCESE OF BATON ROUGE

Michael Duca spent much of his time working at a grocery store while at BL. He was on student council during senior year and attended football games but didn’t have much time to join school clubs. Someone looking at his 1979 annual might think differently, however.

“The day they sent around the forms for us to put down what clubs we were in, a lot of us didn't have too many,” he says with a laugh. “We were in Latin class and kind of created a Latin Club. We put ourselves in for four years and each took

one year to be president. We padded the list a little bit.”

More than four decades later, Duca has served as bishop of the Diocese of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, since 2018. He remembers a deep sense of community that united students in those early years. There weren’t many student organizations, but musicals, theatrical performances, and an ad-hoc drum corp (because there wasn’t a band yet) kept students involved and provided a wellrounded educational experience.

Attending BL was a family affair and Duca's brothers and sisters and many

BL and credits the school with helping students develop a sense of service. Her religion, history, and literature classes also fostered critical thinking. As for faculty, Sister Domenico stands out as making a real difference.

“She was and is an amazing woman and was a big influence in my life. Her kindness and genuine caring were so meaningful to so many of us. I stay in touch with her to this day.” Even six decades later, those times at BL still mean so much to Farmer. She adds: “I loved my years at Bishop Lynch.”

cousins also attended. The school was mostly separated by gender, and Duca admits he liked that. There was a true fraternal feel to the school day along with the opportunity to build friendships with BL’s female students at school events. His senior year also became a turning point, bringing on some major life choices.

“I enjoyed the quality of education,” he remembers. “The priests talked to us in ways that no nun would ever talk to us. It was refreshing to have this kind of rough, but very honest kind of talk. We also had a good retreat program senior year that really made a big difference in my life. It was a time when the church

WHEN I THINK BACK ON THOSE DAYS AND ON WHAT THE SCHOOL HAS BECOME... THEY'VE BEEN ABLE TO BUILD UP INTO THIS WONDERFUL INISTITUTION AND JUST CONTINUE TO EXCEL.

THE MOST REVEREND MICHAEL DUCA '70 "

was changing. It was a very experiential kind of retreat, but for me, it was a kind of personal growth and awareness. It really is what kind of opened me up and that's when I got involved in student council, and maybe partly why I went on to be a priest. It really made me feel able to interact with other people in a much more active way. So, there were great influential moments in my life there.”

After attending Holy Trinity Seminary in Irving from 1970-78, Duca earned a Bachelor of Psychology, and then a Master of Divinity from the University of Dallas. He was ordained on April 29, 1978, and served as a priest in the Diocese of Dallas and rector of Holy Trinity Seminary before being appointed bishop of Shreveport, Louisiana. An average day sees him leading a daily televised mass, with some relatives and BL graduates regularly tuning in. He may visit a school, meet with priests, celebrate mass for nuns, or other duties that are part

of shepherding his diocese. The diocese has an extensive prison ministry, and he recently confirmed two incarcerated individuals and baptized and gave first communion to another two. Each day is different, and that’s what Duca loves about his work. Time at BL played a major role in steering the priest toward a life of service.

“I thank God every day for the education I received in my grade school and my high school,” he says. “When I think back on those days and on what the school has become … all built around things like the Blackfriars Guild and things that were just getting started. They've been able to build up into this wonderful institution and just continue to excel. I also always love about Bishop Lynch that they've tried to keep it a balanced student body. They have room for all students there to come in and excel and succeed in their intellectual pursuits.”

PAUL DYBALA, PHD '89

Dallas, TX

PARTNER AND VICE PRESIDENT (OR VP) OF STRATEGY, AUDIOLOGYDESIGN

"BeLieving, BeLonging.” At Bishop Lynch, that’s the message plastered on the walls, buses, website, and everywhere in between. But for Paul Dybala, it’s more than just a catchphrase.

“Anyone who has attended BL knows that those two words best describe the essence of what BL is,” he says. “It’s not a slogan, it’s something that you can feel resonating within you when you’re there. It’s why I love BL. Bishop Lynch is a place where people believe in you, a place where you belong. It’s because of those two things you can figure out who you are and start confidently walking down that path of becoming the best version of yourself.

“The Dominican heritage that BL was founded on is steeped in this philosophy. St. Catherine of Siena, to whom the school chapel is dedicated, famously said, ‘Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire.’ This is what BL did for me.”

During his own Friar journey, Dybala was heavily involved as a member of the varsity cheerleaders, Blackfriars Guild, theater arts, student council, and as a student ambassador. That kind of social interaction was a long way from where he was just a few years earlier.

Middle school was a tough time. Dybala stuttered growing up, and speaking in front of the class was embarrassing. At one point he even crafted a list of jobs where he wouldn’t have to talk in front of people much. By eighth grade things began to change, but Dybala still lacked confidence.

“When I got to BL, I got to hit the reset button,” he says. “I remember thinking, ‘Here, nobody knows I’m Paul the stutterer! I can be anyone I want!’ This may sound crazy, but it was at that point I decided I was not going to be ‘Paul the stutterer’ anymore and the stuttering pretty much went away. I never looked back. That mindset could have only flourished in a place where I had people who believed in me, in a place where I felt like I belonged.”

Dybala further shed that insecure persona as a member of the Blackfriars during sophomore, junior, and senior years and lists performing in musicals as some of his most fun times in high school. Commanding the stage and singing in front of an audience was something he’d never imagined doing only a few years earlier.

“It was an awesome feeling and an amazing confidence builder,” he says. “Blackfriars ultimately opened up many other opportunities for me at BL and

beyond. This included how I met my wife!”

Being a member of the varsity cheer squad was a special time for Dybala. He went on to cheer at Trinity Valley Community College and Stephen F. Austin University, winning two national championships along the way. He also met his wife Kelly, who was also a college cheerleader. The two now have three children, all of whom have attended or hope to attend Bishop Lynch. The Dybalas recently decided to give back through two arts scholarships, with a goal of raising $1 million in endowed fine arts funds.

Dybala earned a doctorate in audiology from the University of Texas at Dallas and founded a digital marketing company. He credits his involvement with various groups at BL with putting those wheels in motion – from motivation and creativity to work ethic and organization. Looking back, much of what has led to his success started in the halls of Bishop Lynch.

“School is not just about learning a specific skill, it’s also about learning about the type of person you are and how to work and help others,” he says. “If you need a project to be set up, organized, and run, give it to me. I’ll use

LK PIEROTTI '96

Dallas, TX

RETAIL PURCHASING MANAGER, THE LOCKER AT BISHOP LYNCH

As a member of the BL Brigade, LK Pierotti had a first-hand look at the Friars' success on the athletic field. The football team racked up state titles in 1994 and 1995 and she was right along for the ride. That sense of community and camaraderie stands out when looking back at her time as a student. Those times helped Pierotti create friendships that are still important to her today.

“Being in Brigade was a lot of fun, especially for those football state championship runs!” she says. “I also had so much fun during FreshmanSenior Week – both as a freshman and

as a senior. The times I got to spend with my friends were priceless, and I love still being in touch with many of those people today.”

Along with Brigade, where she served as captain her senior year, Pierotti was active in student council through junior year. Pierotti says her time at BL helped pave the way for her career choice and more after graduation. She went on to earn a business degree from the University of San Diego and a Master of Education from Texas A&M University – Commerce. She says the teachers at BL, and St. Pius X before that, solidified her dream of becoming a teacher.

the same basic skills I learned in Student Council. If you need a presentation or speech to be given, give it to me. The creativity and confidence in front of an audience I learned in Blackfriars and in cheerleading comes into play. I can trace some of my biggest accomplishments in my career to those skills. If you need to run a research project and then present that to an audience – it takes those skills. If you are trying to sell your company by presenting to the board of a multi-billion dollar publicly traded entity – it takes those skills.”

After working in the classroom for five years at All Saints and two years at St. Pius X, Pierotti “retired” to work as a private math tutor and volunteer with the Lakewood Service League and other groups. She’s happy to remain part of the BL family today as retail purchasing manager for The Locker, the school’s spirit wear shop serving teams, clubs, and campus organizations. Along with those duties, Pierotti served as Alumni Association president from 2006-08 and chaired the 50th Anniversary Committee from 2012-14.

“That's how I started in The Locker,” she says of her roles at the school. “I did some merchandise for the 50th

Anniversary for the store to sell, and that turned into the most fun job I've ever had! Working at BL part-time gives me a great opportunity to be involved in the community with a more flexible schedule.”

Looking back, one teacher stood out for Pierotti during her time at BL and made a lasting impact on her life and career. Pierotti was pleased to see things come full circle when she began her own career.

“Mrs. Ann Potticary was an amazing math teacher,” she says. “I had her for three years, and she really inspired me to teach math, too. She was still teaching when I started teaching, so it was fun to reconnect with her during those first years in education.

“I am very grateful that I was able to attend Bishop Lynch. I made lifelong friends there and I love the BL community as an adult.”

KEATON MILLER '00

Dallas, TX

SOFTWARE EXECUTIVE

Even from an early age, Keaton Miller dreamed of being an attorney- arguing cases and debating against opponents. BL gave him the opportunity to engage in those types of challenges as a member of the mock trial team. The events simulate an actual trial and team members engage in prosecution and defense as if they were in a real courtroom. Team members go through extensive practice sessions to prepare for every possibility during the trial.

As a sophomore, Miller’s team became the first BL mock trial group to make a state championship appearance. He’s pleased to have witnessed the program's success and how far it has evolved over the past 25 years. Miller credits the school and participation in

mock trial with teaching some of the skills that made him a success in the world of business and technology.

“Bishop Lynch certainly helped me with my critical thinking and communication skills which are applicable across all job roles,” he says. “I didn’t end up pursuing law, but fell into management consulting, followed by technology. BL helped me develop confidence to pursue my passions inside and outside of formal education.”

Beyond the mock trial team, being a part of the Student Foundation, Blackfriars Guild, and academic decathlon team were also memorable experiences. Miller served as president of the Foundation, a non-profit club focused on the service to the community. He also finished as valedictorian of his

class. The opportunity to be part of a wide range of events and activities was a major benefit.

“BL was a great place to grow my own interests and learn,” he says. “It was the right blend of education inside and outside of the classroom.”

The faculty and staff were truly influential in Miller's life, and mock trial sponsor David Post had a particular impact. Now as a BL graduate, Miller and others are trying to return the favor and keep his memory alive after he passed away

in 2014 after a long battle with cancer. Miller establlished the David Post Scholarship Fund, which is awarded to a deserving senior who adheres to Post's core values of critical and independent thinking, intellectual curiosity, and having an active voice. This is another example of how many graduates stay involved with the school long after receiving a diploma.

Read more about t he David Post Scholarship on page 27 .

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BISHOP LYNCH CERTAINLY HELPED ME WITH MY CRITICAL THINKING AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS WHICH ARE APPLICABLE ACROSS

ALL JOB ROLES... BL HELPED ME DEVELOP CONFIDENCE TO PURSUE MY PASSIONS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF FORMAL EDUCATION.

KEATON MILLER '00

RYAN DOOLEY '14

DeSoto, TX

RENEWABLE ENERGY AND CARBON ADVISORY CONSULTANT

This year marks the 60th anniversary of Bishop Lynch’s founding, but Ryan Dooley remembers being part of the 50th when he was in school. He enjoyed helping with BL Live during a lock-in as part of the 50th celebration. This event sticks out in his mind from that year as an example of the fun times and special moments celebrated and the embodiment of the Dominican heritage of scholarship and service.

“We got permission to roam the school and shoot video for the 50th anniversary and pretty much got free rein in the school after hours, which was fun,” he says. “That was a cool experience. I don't know that BL has ever done another lock-in other than that year we had the 50th anniversary. We had a field day and all that, so that was a lot of fun."

“I had a good time in high school. Overall, I had a really good experience. I was really a more shy, timid kid. I would say BL helped me to come out of my shell a bit, and that I felt supported and lifted up just through trying hard and being moderately successful at different things.”

While Dooley has lived in Chicago since 2021, he still keeps in touch with several of his BL classmates. Some have even made the trip to visit him in the Windy

City. Dooley was involved with varsity basketball, BL Ambassadors, and the National Honor Society in high school. He also earned second in state for social studies as part of the academic team and was voted prom king.

After graduation, Dooley went on to study engineering at Texas A&M and then earned a master’s degree at Northwestern University. He credits BL’s academic rigor in learning how to work hard academically in much the same way working on his family’s farm in Kansas helped him learn how to work hard physically. The staff was a big part of that, and he singled out Kyle and Paul May as being particularly impactful on his life.

“It challenged me academically, so I learned how to study and retain new information,” he says. “I felt like I was as prepared as I could have been. I had the tools and knew how to study and learn to get through engineering in four years at Texas A&M. I felt like BL gave me a good foundation. I came into college with over 30 college credits, which helped me to graduate on time. Both my parents were school teachers, so education has always been very important to me. I just didn't take for granted the quality education I knew I was getting.”

AFTER SIX DECADES OF SERVING STUDENTS...

the values and principles that have impacted so many Bishop Lynch students before still endure today. Bishop Lynch remains steadfast in its commitment to Catholic tradition and high standards of education. Serving others also remains as much a part of this environment as ever. Today’s students continue striving for excellence, seeking truth, and working for justice with an eye toward those who came before them. That’s been the case for 60 years and will remain so for many years to come.

Sean Chaffin is a freelance writer and editor based in Dallas, Texas, and Ruidoso, New Mexico. His work appears in numerous regional and national publications.

EL CAMINO DE SANTIAGO, THE BL WAY

The BL Way” serves as the main artery of Bishop Lynch’s campus, a lively thoroughfare carrying students from class to meals to athletics as they deepen friendships in conversation, reflect on the day’s experiences, or hurriedly recall key points ahead of a challenging exam. The journey along the BL Way is a daily pilgrimage, an exploration into the unique invitation that God extends to students and educators and a progression towards the individuals they are meant to become.

Perhaps it is the echo of pilgrimage along this hallowed corridor that connects so many Friars to another “way”- the Camino de Santiago.

The Camino de Santiago, or the Way of St. James, has been walked by pilgrims for over 12 centuries from its various starting points throughout the Iberian Peninsula. Following the seashell symbol that marks the routes on this ancient journey, pilgrims arrive at the Cathedral of St. James in Santiago de Compostella in Galicia, Spain.

Dan O’Connell ‘70 made his first Camino in 2018 with his wife Michele, walking 200 miles from Leon, Spain, to Santiago de Compostella over the course of fourteen days- nine of which involved rain, sleet, snow, or some combination of the three. The O’Connells returned in 2019, walking 300 miles of the French Camino, this time in late summer in hopes of more favorable weather. And, this past fall, O’Connell returned to solo hike the Portuguese Camino with a detour to Fatima, clocking in at just over 400 miles.

“Offering up the sufferings and pain is easy when you keep the journey in perspective,” said O’Connell. “You are walking in the footsteps of saints,

sinners, kings and queens all seeking a closer relationship with God. St. James inspired many during his life but in death he has inspired many more.”

That inspiration, and O’Connell’s love of pilgrimage, has since led many other Friars to hike their own Caminos including most recently a group from the Class of 1973. And this summer, the BL community will embark on its first-ever pilgrimage along the Camino de Santiago.

It’s no wonder that Friars continue to walk alongside one another as they journey through life’s joys and challenges. After all, it’s the BL way.

ALUMNI REFLECTION

Ihave often wondered what heaven is like. I am not in any hurry to get there, but when the time comes, I hope that is where I land. At least that is my goal. Although I have tried, I can’t really begin to imagine heaven’s beauty and splendor, but I think I got a glimpse of it recently in Spain on the Camino with five of my Bishop Lynch classmates and long-time friends- Jimmy Brewer, Curtis Jaska, Pat Laue, Don Shotland, and Jim Urbanus.

Kathy, my wife of 46 years, and I have never been apart for more than a day or two at a time. I was somewhat anxious about being away from her, the kids, and grandchildren for over eight days. Traveling without Kathy and family was foreign to me and way out of my comfort zone, so this trip was a leap of faith.

We began our Camino in Vigo, Spain, on May 7, 2023. I was surprised at how comfortable and confident I felt, even without knowing what we may encounter or experience in the week

ahead. Despite being separated from Kathy, I was surprisingly at peace and feeling very blessed to make this journey with dear friends. I was a happy pilgrim.

During our five-day Camino, my classmates and I met many wonderful pilgrims from all over the world. Without exception, each one of these pilgrims was so very pleasant and happy to be sharing this common experience. It was a wonder to be a part of something comprised of people with so many

differences, and yet one common goal - to walk our own Camino. Each pilgrim greeted us with a smile and ‘Buen Camino’. With each encounter, I felt like I was surrounded by angels. There is no doubt that there is a very spiritual element to the Camino, regardless of one’s religion. And despite sore legs and feet, at the end of each day we celebrated that day’s accomplishments with food and drink along with a hefty dose of camaraderie and lively banter, sometimes with familiar faces we had met along the way.

Our journey ended with 7:00 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral de Santiago; it was

heavenly! I certainly felt very blessed to be in the presence of Our Lord at the cathedral that final morning before starting our journey home.

We arrived back in Dallas Saturday evening, May 13. Still jet-lagged, I was wide awake at 5:00 a.m. Sunday morning lying in bed reflecting on my Camino experience. Turns out we were all awake at that hour and started to text one another. We were all still on a high from our Camino.

As I lay in bed, that’s when the tears started to flow from my eyes. I did not want to wake Kathy, so I went into

another room. I know Kathy. Had she seen me in tears the conversation would have been…Why are you upset? I am not upset. Then why are you crying? I do not know.

Was I now in a state of euphoria having travelled 101 km with angels by my side? Had my Camino given me a glimpse of eternity? Had I experienced heaven on earth? The journey I took is one that I shall treasure forever, and it has blessed me with a greater sense of what heaven could be like.

Buen Camino!

Matt Nevitt '73

EACH PILGRIM GREETED US WITH A SMILE AND 'BUEN CAMINO.' WITH EACH ENCOUNTER, I FELT LIKE I WAS SURROUNDED BY ANGELS.

MATT NEVITT '73

BISHOP LYNCH

CAMINO DE SANTIAGO PILGRIMAGE

Join with fellow Friars on the first Bishop Lynch Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage from June 23 - July 2, 2024.

Together, we will walk 100 km (approximately 60 miles) over five days beginning in Sarria, weaving through the beautiful Galician countryside and cozy villages, stopping in the evenings to rest and dine at hotels along the Camino. We will arrive at the Cathedral on Sunday for Mass alongside pilgrims from around the world and enjoy a day in Santiago de Compostela before heading back to Madrid for a flamenco show and dinner prior to our departure.

For questions, contact Joseph Rodriguez with Vocatio Travel at joseph@vocatiotravel.com or (972) 388-4118, or Maritza Fierro at maritza.fierro@bishoplynch.org.

06STUDENT REFLECTIONS

Serving with the Heart of St. Dominic

By William “Neal” Shearin, Junior, Lima House

Here at Bishop Lynch, the department of Campus Ministry provides students with opportunities to serve their communities and grow in their faith through volunteering. In order to graduate, each student is required to complete 80 hours of service through our Heart of Saint Dominic Service Program. I first became involved in Campus Ministry after one of my friends encouraged me to attend the North Texas March for Life where we held the school’s banner, and two other Bishop Lynch volunteers were asked to hold the March for Life banner at the front of the whole march. We marched to an empty parking lot in front of the courthouse where we heard some testimonies about the importance of life. Ever since then, I’ve loved serving others. From volunteering as a junior leader for the freshman retreat to moving furniture at Saint Raphael Retreat Center, I have had so many great opportunities to serve through BL Campus Ministry.

This past October, I attended one of Campus Ministry’s monthly “Service Saturdays”, where we volunteered at the Missionaries of Charity’s home for mothers in need and their children. On Saturdays, children can come for a few hours to pray, learn, and play. We started early in the morning, arriving at BL and praying before being bussed to our destination. We had five rotations around the house, including two that were outside. I am in Service Saturday leadership, so I was leading a rotation which meant that I stayed there the whole time. During Service Saturdays, we get to work with our local Dominican Novices. I got to work with Brother Ignatius, who I’ve worked with for many other service Saturdays. It’s great to work with the Dominicans because they are great role models who lead lives of service and faith, and our school is based off the four Dominican pillars- prayer, study, community, and service.

My group had the task of moving a humongous pile of mulch from the front of the house into the backyard playground. We started with emptying the back

William "Neal" Shearin

lot of all its mulch and bringing it into the front before starting to move the new mulch back. We scooped it with shovels and moved it with buckets, wheelbarrows, and trash cans. It was a long process, and we did not finish before lunch. Luckily, there were two shifts that Saturday, and I was signed up to do both.

After lunch, we went back to the home and when all the other rotations were finished, we all started working on the mulch together. It took a long time, but we finally finished just when the children finished their prayers. We went inside to cool off, and the children sang us a song they had just learned. Finally, we had a few minutes before the bus would be back to pick us up, so we all went out to the playground and played with the kids. All our hard work paid off when we got to see the smiles on their faces as they played in the freshly mulched playground. Overall, my time serving through Campus Ministry has transformed me into a better person. From

marches to mulching, it’s taught me to look out for others to try to understand their situations and treat them fairly, and to be more grateful for the things I have. I am inspired to continue growing in the Dominican pillars of prayer, scholarship, community, and especially service.

The Heart of St. Dominic Service Program gives Bishop Lynch students the opportunity to serve in the community alongside Dominican friars from St. Albert the Great Priory & Novitiate in Irving, Texas. BL’s relationship with the priory and friars connects students with the larger Dominican family and charism.

07 EMPOWERING VOICES

The David Post Memorial Scholarship and the Lasting Legacy of a Beloved Teacher

By Michelle McDaniel

For 20 years, David Post taught hundreds of students the ins and outs of American government and the finer points of golf at Bishop Lynch High School. More importantly, the former teacher and coach—who died of cancer on July 2, 2014—taught them to be critical and independent thinkers.

Students knew Post to be eccentric and funny, as well as deeply caring and knowledgeable. The kind of teacher who captivated his students with wit and joy and whose impact carried far beyond the classroom.

Academically, he focused on government and law, and he brought these passions to his students by teaching them valuable skills through an experiential learning opportunity he brought to Bishop Lynch—the BLHS Mock Trial Team.

Keaton Miller ’00 knew Post well as both a teacher and Mock Trial coach.

“Mr. Post was a strong advocate and believer in having your voice be heard. I think everyone has had a teacher in their lives that impacted them; for me and many people at Bishop Lynch, that was David Post,” Miller said.

Now, Miller is giving back in honor of his former teacher, who meant so much to him, by creating the David Post Memorial Scholarship. Through this scholarship, he continues Post’s mission of furthering the education of and empowering BL students.

Through Miller’s initial endowment of the scholarship, plus additional funds raised, a scholarship committee will choose one rising senior recipient each year who showcases the values that were so important to Post.

“We look for students that have exhibited, throughout their high school experience, the core values of David Post. That's what the scholarship was built on. Those core values are things like critical and independent thinking, intellectual curiosity, and having an active voice in the community,” Miller said.

Today, the BL community has raised almost $70,000 through fundraising for the endowment, so deserving students may continue to benefit from the generosity of sponsors for years to come.

“We want to continue to raise awareness for this program,” Miller said. “It's a way for alumni who were touched by David to honor the spirit of what he represents.”

According to Miller, Mock Trial practices led by Post were where he developed his critical-thinking skills, the ability to think on his feet, and confidence in his persuasive speaking skills, which still impact his daily life years later.

“He was a fun, smart, challenging teacher who saw the best in people and accepted all different kinds of students, even if they were out of the norm,” Miller said.

Bishop Lynch High School also hosts an annual Mock Trial tournament in Post’s honor, specifically for students new to the competition, now led by Latin Teacher Lisa Druebert and Social Studies Teacher Elizabeth Gonzalez.

“I think that the students who participate in Mock Trial become really confident public speakers because they have to stand in front of former judges and attorneys when they go to these competitions and tournaments, and they have to defend themselves. It's really incredible,” González said.

Even after his passing, the program that Post instituted decades ago continues to influence students, empowering them with the skills they need to be successful in whatever track they choose after graduation.

Through the hard work and dedicated

care of Miller and the Bishop Lynch community, it is clear that Post’s passion and legacy will not be forgotten.

If you would like to contribute to the David Post Memorial Scholarship in his honor or to learn more, please visit: bishoplynch.org/davidpostmemorial or text InHonor10 to 717-77.

David Post

08 BLHS HOME

COMING 2023

09CLASS REUNIONS

CLASS OF '13

CLASS OF '93

CLASS OF '73

CLASS OF '03

CLASS OF '83

CLASS OF '63

RECOGNIZING FACULTY & STAFF RETIREMENTS 10

Together, these dedicated educators represent over 100 years of service to Bishop Lynch High School. They have led countless BL students to engage in challenges, opportunities, and exploration far beyond the classroom, and their legacies will be felt for years to come.

11 CLASS NOTES

DANIEL O'CONNELL '70

Dan O'Connell '70 walked the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage arriving at the Cathedral of Santiago in Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain on October 6, 2023.

DR. RICHARD DE LA GARZA '81

Dr. Richard De La Garza '81 was recently named the 2023 Distinguished

Alumnus of the University of Texas Medical Branch Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.

MATTHEW IRBY '01

Matthew Irby '01 is a Business Continuity Coordinator for Baylor, Scott & White Health. This new position serves all BSW Health hospitals and centers.

LINDSAY GOLDER '04

Lindsay Golder '04 is currently a writer and co-executive producer on an upcoming Netflix comedy starring

Kristen Bell and Adam Brody. She also recently served as a writer and coexecutive producer on Hulu's "Reboot" and TBS/Roku's "Chad." Lindsay's other credits include Starz's horror-comedy "Shining Vale" co-created by Sharon Horgan and Jeff Astrof, CW dramedy "In the Dark," and Fox sitcom "The Mick," which starred Kaitlin Olson. Lindsay received an MFA in Screenwriting from AFI and is a Sundance Episodic Lab Fellow. In 2021, Entertainment Weekly listed her "Lakehouse" episode of "Chad" as one of the 30 Best Episodes of Television of the year.

RACHEL MARTINEZ '04

Rachel Martinez '04 jo ined the Advancement Foundation of the Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth as director of annual giving and grants in September. Rachel oversees the annual giving programs, including the

Annual Diocesan Appeal and Special Collections, and grant writing for the Diocese of Fort Worth. Prior to joining the Foundation, Rachel worked with the Diocese of Lubbock as the director of stewardship and development and as managing director of the Catholic Foundation of the Diocese of Lubbock.

DR. AMANDA MOHAMMED-STRAIT '04

Dr. Amanda Mohammed-Strait '04 is a Dallas-based, board-certified family physician with a distinguished record. Recognized as a Best Doctor in Dallas in family medicine, she holds membership on the Young Professionals Advisory Council for the HIV/AIDS Resource Center Dallas and is a Texas Children in Nature board member. She is extensively involved with the TAFP, participating in multiple councils, and has led the Walk with a Doc initiative in Dallas since 2019, organizing monthly community walks at White Rock Lake. Her commitment to healthcare equity is evident through her work with diverse communities in Dallas and globally. Fluent in Spanish, Dr. Mohammed-Strait has played a pivotal role as a clinical leader in community engagement at Oak Street Health (primary care clinic in Dallas), advocating for accessible and affordable healthcare for all.

KELLY WATERMAN '05

Kelly Waterman '05 was recently named Regional Director for Southeast Texas for U.S. Senator Ted Cruz. He transferred from the U.S. House of Representatives after serving eight years as the district director for Congressman Brian Babin

JACK HUNTRESS '14

Jack Huntress '14 is currently in the United States Marine Corps stationed in North Carolina and has just been promoted to the rank of Captain.

MAGGIE DAVES '15

After four years of undergraduate work and three years of graduate studies and clinical rotation, Maggie Daves '15 earned her Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy in August 2023.

CAITLIN

O'CONNOR '15 & COURTNEY NEWMAN '15

At the UT Southwestern Medical School commencement on May 11, 2023, Caitlin O'Connor '15 and Courtney Newman '15 both received their Doctor of Medicine/Master of Public Health dual degrees. This dual degree is a collaborative program between UT Southwestern Medical School and UT Health School of Public Health. Courtney will now continue her education with a four-year residency at

Houston Methodist Hospital in obstetrics and gynecology, and Caitlin will continue her education with a four-year residency at UT Southwestern in anesthesiology. Caitlin and Courtney were involved in the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines and helped distribute results for a large UTSW COVID research project. Caitlin was selected for the Archer Fellowship Program where she worked on a project addressing maternal mortality rates globally with the U.S. Health and Human Services Global Women's Health Department. Courtney's culinary medicine and medical student education postpartum simulation research, volunteer efforts during the pandemic, and leadership for UTSW's United to Serve Health Fair culminated in the United States Public Health Service 2023 Excellence in Public Health Award.

DR. ASHTYN ZAPLETAL VOGT '15

As htyn Zapletal Vogt, MD '15 graduated as the top student in the Texas A&M School of Medicine Class of 2023. As such, she received the Helen Salyer Anderson award which included a plaque, medal, and scholarship. She will be moving to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to live with her husband and start ophthalmolog y residency at the

Dean McGee Eye Institute.

ERIKA NINA LOWE '16 & CONNOR ANTON MCGRATH '15

Erika Nina Lowe '1 6 and Connor Anton McGrath '15 were engaged in August 2022 and will be marri ed in August 2024.

JOHN MATHENA '17 & VICTORIA GONZALEZ '17

John Mathen a '17 and Victoria Gonzalez '17 were engaged in March 2023. They reconnected after high school in 2022 and will be married in April 2024!

MATTHEW REGNER '18

Matthew Regner '18 made the international rugby 7's debut for the Costa Rican Rugby Federation in Mexico on May 11, 2023. Subsequently, he signed to the Dallas Jackals Academy of Major League Rugby, and hopes to make his hometown MLR debut at Choctaw stadium in the near future.

ZAK ZAPLETAL '18

Zak Zapletal '18 is currently in seminary studying to be a priest for the Diocese of Dallas, and attends Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans, LA. Zak went to World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal with a group from the Diocese of Dallas, and there were other former Friars who went on the trip. From left to right, Katie Shore '18, Camilo Torres '12, Zak Zapletal '18, and Kevin Piazza

'05. World Youth Day is an international event to bring together young Catholics from around the world to celebrate the Catholic faith. They listened to talks from various bishops of the Church, went to the Marian apparition site in Fatima, had Mass with Dallas' Bishop Burns, and had Sunday Mass with Pope Francis alongside over one million people.

CHRISTOPHER THIAS '19

Christopher Thias '19 graduated from Texas Tech University in December 2022 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in marketing. He is an enterprise sales development representative for CrowdStrike in Austin, Texas.

ANDREW SCHINDEL '20

Andrew Schindel '20 has been accepted into Mortar Board Honor Society at Texas Tech University. Andrew graduated in December 2023, and intends to pursue his doctorate in physical therapy.

BRIANNA "BREE" SLAY '20

An article about Brianna "Bree" Slay '20 may be found in Alpha Chi Omega's Lyre magazine written by Ceara Johnson regarding her music journey with the Belles.

CHARLIE STOCK '20

Charlie Stock '20, was selected to compete in Trial By Combat, a one-onone mock-trial competition comprised of the top 16 mock-trial competitors in the country. This is the most prestigious

competition in college mock-trial and it was held in Philadelphia from June 2325, 2023. Charlie is the first Notre Dame student ever selected.

THEODORE BATTY '23

Theodore Batty '23 won the 2023 Nora T. Collins Scholarship for high school students of German. Theo was in German classes for over three years at Bishop Lynch with Beth Burau.

ARMANDO PARRISH '23

Armando Parrish '23 recently won the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes. Awarded annually to 25 young people ages eight to 18 from across North America, the Gloria Barron prize honors young leaders who make an impact on their communities and the environment. While a student at BL, Armando founded Project Lorenzo to provide skills training and certification along with job placement services for people experiencing homelessness.

NATHAN-RAEGAN STICKNEY '23

Nathan-Raegan Stickney ‘23 served in Kenya last summer with a Dallas based non-profit, African Christian Outreach (ACO). He worked with Masai communities on the KenyaTanzania border with an ACO indigenous staff team. He also spent time on the Swahili coast teaching computer classes and supporting the crisis pregnancy center that is part of ACO programs in 10 countries across eastern Africa. In the fall, he started his first year at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. pursuing a degree in world politics with a minor in peace and justice studies with plans to attend law school.

13 ALUMNI WEDDINGS & BIRTHS

ALISA ARRIAGA '96

Alisa Arriaga '96 married Chris Birch on June 23, 2023, in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. They reside in Plano with two sons, Dominic Martinez (12) and Rex Birch (15).

SOPHIA DIMOULAKIS '03

Sophia Dimoulakis '03 married Daniel Garcia on Sept. 2, 2023.

ARDEN STANBERRY '04

Arden Stanberry '04 married Jason Bolak '03 in 2015.

LAURA JASSO '08

Laura Jasso '08 married Omri Wilson on June 26, 2022.

ROSA MORIN '09

Rosa Morin '09 married Doug Newsom on Nov. 19, 2022, at The Dallas Arboretum.

MORGAN DOMIJAN '11

Morgan Domijan '11 married Heath Gross on May 6, 2023, in Marble Falls, TX at The Retreat at Balcones Springs. The wedding party included Jacqueline Marcus McMurrain '11.

AUSTIN

CALVIN '12 & ELIZABETH SAPORITO '12

Austin Calvin '12 married Elizabeth Saporito ‘12 on May 6, 2023, in Dallas. The wedding party included Alexa Calvin '14, Tony Dodson '12, Aaron Barteau '12, Ryan Edwards '12, Kevin Kleppe '12, David Jones '12, Matt Storm '12, and John Hutti '12.

BAILEY JOSEPHS '13

Bailey Josephs '13 married Trevor Goodfellow on Oct. 22, 2023, in Collinsville, TX.

KIMBERLEY YOXALL '13 & GRANT SWENKE '13

Kimberley Yoxall '13 married Grant Swenke '13 on Dec. 3, 2022. The wedding party included Conley Hooker Owusu-Boateng '13, Brooke Mastervich '13, Cameron Davis '13, Abby Kaplan '13, Austin Adams '13, Murphy Yoxall '17, Logan Keller '13, Kay Ideker '13, Devon Holy '13, Christina Lucio '13, Chase McElwee '13, Vinny Wurst '13, Morgan Cornell Harper '13, Ethan Young '13, Lora Niedfeldt Young '14, and Cole Swenke ' 12.

ASHTYN ZAPLETAL '15

Ashtyn Zapletal '15 married Lukas Vogt on April 29, 2023, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Dallas, Texas.

CLARA LULA ROSE CHOVANETZ

Koda Chovanetz ‘03 and his wife Rachel welcomed their second daughter, Clara Lula Rose, on April 26, 2023.

THEODORE LELAND SEE

Kate Ehnis See '12 and her husband Elton welcomed their second child, Theodore Leland, on April 26, 2023. He joins big sister, Emma.

REID LOVELACE

LORELAI "RORY"

MOLLYE KING

Chandler Gilbert King '13 and her husband Jacob King '13 welcomed their first child, Lorelai “Rory” Mollye, on Aug. 16, 2023.

Dr. Colby Lovelace ‘06 and his wife Delaney Costello Lovelace '05 welcomed their first child, Reid, on Sept. 10, 2023.

JORDAN ANNE SHRAUNER

Hannah Schindel Shrauner '13 and her husband Brent welcomed their daughter, Jordan Anne, on November 3, 2022.

MATTHEW JAMES BURT

Ana Morales Burt '14 and her husband welcomed their son, Matthew James, on July 5, 2023.

CHARLOTTE CATHERINE HARTMANN

Kate Schindel Hartmann '17 and her husband Jimmy Hartmann '17 welcomed their daughter, Charlotte Catherine, on May 25, 2023.

IN MEMORIAM 14

REMEMBERING THOSE DEAR TO OUR HEARTS

In this special 60th anniversary edition of Reflections, we take time to honor all the Bishop Lynch High School alumni who have passed away.

CLASS OF 1966

John "Jack" Adkins

Charles "Rick" Boeglin

Suzanne "Suki" Sanders Bourn

David Busse

Lloyd Erwin

Jill Garner

Susan Long Griffin

Pamela Cooper Kelly

Antoinette Interrante Kettle

Diane Stanco Kocsis

Jenci Kocsis

Dale Lawrence

Charles McConathy

Vincent Meinzer

John "Steve" Moxley

Michael Rhodes

Kenneth Roberts, Jr.

Jan Pasqua Spears

Lynn Ellinger Tramel

Mary Jodry Wernly

CLASS OF 1967

Mary Chavez Adams

Joan Gebhard Allison

Thomas Beaupre, Jr.

James L. Campbell

John Chitwood

Gregory Cole

Thomas Dimmitt

Barbara White Dudley

Diana Millen Hollingsworth

Rosalind Boule Joins

Michael Kosco

Roger Lewis

Joseph Lyons II

William “Bill” Mach Jr

Steve Matt

James "Jim" Stock

Bill Travis

Mark Wilson

CLASS OF 1968

Stephen Barr

John Beam

Elizabeth Haas Brannen

John Chadbourne, Jr.

Diane Berg Davidson

William Dunlap

Sherron Kosco Foster

Martha Becker Grupa

Sarah “Sally” Manning Haning

James Harwood

Susan Salerno Hipp

Robert Kam

Helen Gerecke Linbeck

Thomas McCullough

George McIngvale, Jr.

Marilynn Miller

Tommy Motley

Antoi nette “Toni” Shellenbarger Murr

David Novotny

Barbara Boulet Park

Kathleen Ann Patzke

Alexis Xavier Phelan III

David Sebastian

Rodney Smith

Paul Strecker

Robert Townsley

Patrick Yearout

CLASS OF 1969

Robert Bires

Angela Oddo Boardman

Carol Polakoff Bordelon

Lawrence Brazell

Deborah Buckley Chadbourne

Bill Donahue

Joseph Drake, Jr.

Stephen Fallwell

John D. Gebhard

Peter Graham

Warren N. Higgins, Jr.

Michael Jump

Raymond Kinney, III

Ronald Kramer

Charles Leicht

Janet Goodlett Lyons

Michael Madden

John McClung

George McElreath

Teresa "Terrie" Reynolds McKee

Gregory Moxley

Samuel Perrone, Jr.

Barbara Helen Rhodes

Margaret Polito Roberts

Suzanne Stearns Rottman

Judy Sazama

Eddie Stock

Susan Musgrove Terrell

Andrew Threadgill

Steve Valek

CLASS OF 1970

Rene Abreu, Jr.

Angelina Durant Accardi

Larry Castro

Denise Salvato Crouch

Frank Cuchia

Jane Barta Davis

Edward Donahue

Robert Gilbert

Anne Totzke Harris

Joann Interrante

Robert Jakubik

Thomas "Tommy" Janick

Judy Zipper Kramer-Young

Charles Lawrence

Mary Jane McCarty

Linda McElreath

John Paul Nelka Jr.

Tom Paschal

Susan Peebles

David Raasch

Caroline Yurkon Roussea

Denee Roy

Jane Brennan Rupert

Steven St. Pierre

Cary Tobolka

Kathleen "Kathy" Norsch York

CLASS OF 1971

Lawrence Binz

Timothy Boeglin

Carol Patzke Bufkin

Thomas Collins, Jr.

Daniel Cook

Mike Coyne

Mike Dunson

Fr. Stephen Duyka

George Feuerstahler, Jr.

Patrick "Mike" Friend

Mary Kay Yearout Hendley

Evelyn Fowler Jester

Donald Kemp, Jr.

Linden Lauve

Mark Laye

Adrian "Mel" Luigs, Jr.

Johnny Mahdak

Michael Plain

Robert Re ed

Robert Renfro

Marianne Roffino

William "David" Rush

Robert "Bob" Sherman

Mary Anne Townes

Lawrence "Denis" Vance

Paul Wilson

Dennis Wolfe, Jr.

CLASS OF 1972

Karen McKissick Barber

Mark Baynham

Jill Rule Cale

Margaret Cunzalo

Mark Patrick "Pat" Daly

Patricia Gasser

Alan Hall

Billy Davis Huffstetler

Cinde Humphreys

George “Rusty” Hunt, III

Laura Ehrhardt Key

Keith Leo

Joe McGann

Paul Neumann

Marilyn Bossman Olliff

Frank Priolo

Rose Marie Reyes

Dotty Pouzar Richmond

Eugene "Dennis" Roy, Jr.

Joan Fletcher Sledge

Sidney "Dale" Sorenson, Jr.

David Starr

John Stelloh

William "Billy" Stock

Jamie Terrell

Dale Turner

Michael White

CLASS OF 1973

John "Rory" Ahern

Mark Armentrout

Charles Baker

Geri Hill Burkheimer

William “Bill” Button

Jean Protin Chang

Cornelius "Neil" Danehy III

Patty Salmon DiTucci

Mark Fehmer

Mark Friend

Sam Gas sett

Tracy Halliday

J acquelyn "Jackie"

Wade Herring

J ohn Jackson

Scott Miller

Larry Nichol

Nancy O'Rourke

Mark Purcell

Ann Bruton Rush

Kirk Stuart

Kelly Whitfill

CLASS OF 1974

Edward Berry

Curtis C. Cowan

Lisa Hawkins Cullen

Sandra Prachyl Falk

Teresa Vrana Fletcher

Elizabeth Marusak Green

Linda Goglia

Anne Hankins

Randy Hanks

Nancy Harwood

Karl Kober, Jr.

Stephen Mackey

Martha "Marty" McConnell

Paul McLean

John Nevitt

Susan Chitwood Norman

Carol Valek Polk

Mark Rojas

Mariel Romeo

Mark Sansone

Steve Satarino

Douglas “Scott” Shaw

Michael Thomas

Raymond Thompson

John Wessels

CLASS OF 1975

Robert "Bobby" Adams

J eanne Riggs Autrey

Thomas Baskin

Theresa Delmenhorst

Brumfield

Elise "Lisa" Perkins Carter

Patricia "Patty" Fazio

John Hampton

Timothy Hill

John Hunt

Jay Alan Mayhall

Henry Miller, Jr.

Martin Mitchell

Richard "Craig" Neumann

Lesley Rainey Peckham

Mark Prachyl

Steven Rosar

Jennifer Winkler

Me linda "M indy" Vrana

Yates

CLASS OF 1976

Elizabeth Beam

Allison Michael Bifano

Harry Collins, Jr.

Susan Beyer Freeman

Terry Gillespie

Tressa Hawkins

Jeffrey Hogan

Christopher Listi

Jerome "Jere" Luig

Jody Mayhall

David Pavlas

Edward Robertson

Eric Rochester

Edward Solar

Ken Thomas

Danny Villanueva

CLASS OF 1977

Julia Brow n

John "Michael" Chudej, Jr.

Lynne Troll Davis

David Leos

Mark Kottwitz

Jon Mayhall

Albert "Tim" McKool

Thomas Medlock

Kathleen O’Donnell

Jesus Rodriguez

Jaclyn "Jaci" Stelloh

Tu "Kim" Vo

Charles "Chip" Washabaugh, Jr.

Timothy White

CLASS OF 1979

Marga ret Boucher

John Bruner

Caryn Schutze Burnett

Howard Chreene, III

Sharon Solar Cox

John Edwards

Joe Florez, Jr.

Patric ia "Patty" Fisher Harvey

Roxanne Nevitt

Kimberly Sowden

Victor Vidal

Charisse Boule Wessels

CLASS OF 1981

Kevin Berry

Paul Cascio

Catherine "Cathy" Roffino Fox

John Hafertepe

Kathy Moore

Albert Pellegrini, Jr.

Paul Salmon

Santos Trevino, Jr.

CLASS OF 1982

Duane Barton

Joe "Clint" Brannon

Jacqueline Davis

Richard X. Kellogg

CLASS OF 1984

Patricia Bridges

Colleen Coyne

Felix Maceda

David Mantsch

Michael Post

Tim Reily

CLASS OF 1985

Dan Driscoll

Christopher Groves

Humberto Guerrero, Jr.

Nicholas Lund, Jr.

Joseph Sassin

CLASS OF 1986

Patrick Duff

Randal Foerster

David Hankins

ETERNAL REST GRANT UNTO THEM, O LORD, AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON THEM.

Rosanne Malouf

John Maurer

J ace May

Michael McClean

Elmer "Ricky" Medlock

Jose Muniz

Thomas O'Leary

Donna Jean Rainey

Thomas Shircliff, Jr.

Suzette Ralston Simpson

Theresa Klein Smith

Lindsey "Sonny" Williams

Cathy C oyle Wrzesinski

James Zeilan

CLASS OF 1978

Michael Benites

Rosie Cashel

Paula Hol ten

D onna Schaper Hunt

James Hurst

Paul Koenig

William Larry

Chris Leicht

Timothy Sherman

Kenneth Sikorski, Jr.

Rich ard Wayne

CLASS OF 1980

Joe B arta

Marion Cashel

Richard Conway

Margaret Roberto Finn

Debbie Hanes

Patric ia "Tricia" Bohling

Limbaugh

James Murphy

Elizabeth A. Dugan Plunk

William "Billy" Hemmi

Jesse Moreno

Patricia C oyne Richardson

CLASS OF 1983

Davi d Allegro

Margaret Romo Arias

Melissa Lawson Biller

Phyllis "Renee" Walters Clark

Cathy Conway

John "Will" Dorsey, III

Chuck Hanes

Gregory Holub

Mike Petter

John R. Roemen

Ma rc Sikorski

Kyle Holland

Michelle B adough Metts

Edward Olvera

Eduardo Pascacio

Suzanne Gra ham Phistry

Richard “Ed” Sheen

CLASS OF 1987

Shonette An derson

Kathy David

Gregory Flood

Ronnie Freeman

Shannon Baker Freeman

Connie Woertendyke

Gallegos

Jill Slovak Hughes

James "Ken" Perry

Richard Sta nford

Michael Villasana

CLASS OF 1988

Vincent Cordova

Michael Frazer

Glenda “Lisa” Jackson

Craig Karlen

Edward Schwille

CLASS OF 1989

Robert Bennett

Joseph Brunner

Joe Guerra

Joe McNamara

Monica Muttera

Chris Sanich

Terry Valenta

CLASS OF 1990

Brian Caraker

Ruby Lopez Miller

Robert Wise

CLASS OF 1991

Anthony Interrante

Dawn Shine Jamison

Mary Ann Mathews

Rebecca Smith Rosenfeld

CLASS OF 1992

Michell e Mela ncon Dunkins

Kiva Churchill Lawrence

Edward "Eddie" Park

Kamara "Kammie" Windham

CLASS OF 1993

Sara Delekta Galligan

Dominic Norman

Marianne Morris Sweitzer

J. Michae l Teal

CLASS OF 1994

Joseph Irvin

Michael McCormick

L.C. Starr

CLASS OF 1995

William Busch

Amanda Chavez

Rydon Endres

Janet Cooper Harmon

Matthew Wills

CLASS OF 1996

Stephen Hill

Peter Tomasz

CLASS OF 1997

Charlotte Boule

CLASS OF 1998

Grant Carroll

Magali Morales

Julie Kostohryz Rowe

Emily Zukowski

CLASS OF 1999

Clay Brummett

Robbie Salinas

CLASS OF 2000

Lynn Bartolotta

Lindsay Butler

Jason Crane

Andrew Densmore

Kevin Griffin

Kirby "Trey" Jackson, III

Jared Jung

Jacinda Kennedy

CLASS OF 2001

Ashley Asel

Scott Cooley

Sarah Day

Matthew Guennewig

Christopher Rosilier

Ron Slama

CLASS OF 2002

Jeffrey Horn

Melissa Knight

Mark Moore

Mary Nevada Morgan

Roger Pickrell

Brittany Ann Suhler

Nick Venuso

CLASS OF 2003

Joe Covino, Jr.

Melissa Bowles Jarvis

CLASS OF 2004

Rachel Buhner

Robert Byrd

Katherine "Kat" Collins

Ally Jamison

Matthew Locke

Matthew Smith

CLASS OF 2005

Matthew Daniels

Stephen Hargrove, Jr.

CLASS OF 2006

Sarah Arnold

Michael Bane

Jack Freeman

CLASS OF 2007

Lauren Cordova

Alexander Gaar

Joshua Ryan Moore

Willis Winters, III

CLASS OF 2008

Colin Bodensteiner

Nick DuJardin

Brett Ensor

Christ ina Lauren Rhodes

Wilkerson

CLASS OF 2009

Justin Delaney

Marc Rocha

Adam Wyrostka

CLASS OF 2010

Trevor Cadigan

Chase Gaddy

Zach Hoyle

Brian McDaniel

Philip Page

David Pimentel

CLASS OF 2011

Daniel Carey

Jordan Cook

Monica Johnson

CLASS OF 2012

Emily Henderson

William Jacob Kelly

Haden Landis

CLASS OF 2013

Alessandra "Ally"

Alexandrou

Mary Englebert

Elizabeth Slovak

CLASS OF 2018

Aidan Collier

CLASS OF 2021

Teresa Ann "Reese" Termulo

CLASS OF 2022

Jackson Nathaniel Church

We want to honor the memory of all in our community who are no longer with us. If we have missed anyone in this list, please email alumni@ bishoplynch.org with their full name and graduation year.

SAVE-THE-DATES:

• HOMECOMING –OCT. 25-26, 2024

• CLASS REUNIONS'84, '94, '04, '14OCT. 11-12, 2024

• CLASS OF '74 REUNIONMAY 17-18, 2024

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