BLHS | Reflections 60th Anniversary Edition 2023-2024

BISHOP LYNCH HIGH SCHOOL

REFLECTIONS 60TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION | 2023-2024

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DECADES: Looking back on 60 years

02 THE GOLDEN YEARS: THE TODORA FAMILY'S BL TIES 60th Anniversary Edition

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CONTENTS 01 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE

09 CLASS REUNIONS '68, '73, '83, '93, '03, '13

02 THE GOLDEN YEARS The Todora Family's BL Ties

03 ALUMNUS OF THE YEAR Congratulations to Paul Dybala, PHD '89

04 THROUGH THE DECADES Looking Back on 60 Years

05 EL CAMINO DE SANTIAGO The BL Way

06 STUDENT REFLECTIONS

10 FACULTY & STAFF RETIREMENTS 11 CLASS NOTES 12 60TH ANNIVERSARY HIGHLIGHTS 13 ALUMNI BIRTHS & WEDDINGS 14 IN MEMORIAM

Serving with the Heart of Saint Dominic

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

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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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Boldly Leading...

Boldly Leading...

Building Legacy.

Building 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.

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hase 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.

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

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

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.

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ari 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.

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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.

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

• Sari 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

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.

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!

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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.

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PAUL DYBALA ‘89 PARTNER, VICE PRESIDENT OF STRATEGY AUDIOLOGYDESIGN

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aul 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.

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THROUGH THE DECADES

By Sean Chaffin

LOOKING BACK ON 60 YEARS 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

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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.”

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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

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h i l e 1 9 6 3 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

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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

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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.

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.”

Farmer looks back fondly on her time at

THE MOST REVEREND MICHAEL G. DUCA '70 Baton Rouge, LA

BISHOP, DIOCESE OF BATON ROUGE

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ichael 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

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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

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

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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 REV EREND MICHA E L DUC A ' 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.”

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PAUL DYBALA, PHD '89 Dallas, TX PARTNER AND VICE PRESIDENT (OR VP) OF STRATEGY, AUDIOLOGYDESIGN

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eLieving, 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.

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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

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.”

LK PIEROTTI '96 Dallas, TX

RETAIL PURCHASING MANAGER, THE LOCKER AT BISHOP LYNCH

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s 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.

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

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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

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ven 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

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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 the David Post Scholarship on page 27 .

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RYAN DOOLEY '14 DeSoto, TX

RENEWABLE ENERGY AND CARBON ADVISORY CONSULTANT

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his 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

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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.

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EL CAMINO DE SANTIAGO, THE BL WAY

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h e B L Wa y ” s e r v e s 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 e d u c at o r s a n d a p ro g re s s i o n 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.

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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.

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have 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

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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

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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 NEV ITT '73

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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.

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STUDENT REFLECTIONS Serving with the Heart of St. Dominic

By William “Neal” Shearin, Junior, Lima House

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ere 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

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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 t h e o p p o r t u n i t y to s e r ve i n t h e 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.

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

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or 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.

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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.

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.

“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.

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

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.

David Post 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.

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RECOGNIZING FACULTY & STAFF RETIREMENTS

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.

RANDY BECKER

ALISON BEDNARCZYK

DARRELL BURRIS

Academics | 21 YEARS

Library | 5 YEARS

Social Studies | 9 YEARS

PAULA DEL ANGEL

TERESA MAY-HAJDAR

KIT SAWYER

Science | 4 YEARS

Theatre Arts |29 YEARS

Fine Arts | 41 YEARS

WISHING OUR RETIREES WELL You may send your retirement well-wishes to retirement@bishoplynch.org and Bishop Lynch will be sure to forward your sentiments to our recent retirees. Please include the recipient’s name in the subject line.

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

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.

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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.

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

RACHEL MARTINEZ '04

DR. RICHARD DE LA GARZA '81 Dr. Richard De La Garza '81 was recently named the 2023 Distinguished

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

Rachel Martinez '04 joined 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

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MAGGIE DAVES '15 KELLY WATERMAN '05

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 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.

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

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.

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

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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.

Dean McGee Eye Institute.

MATTHEW REGNER '18

ERIKA NINA LOWE '16 & CONNOR ANTON MCGRATH '15 Erika Nina Lowe '16 and Connor Anton McGrath '15 were engaged in August 2022 and will be married in August 2024.

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DR. ASHTYN ZAPLETAL VOGT '15 Asht yn 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 ophthalmology residency at the

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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.

JOHN MATHENA '17 & VICTORIA GONZALEZ '17 John Mathena '17 and Victoria Gonzalez '17 were engaged in March 2023. They reconnected after high school in 2022 and will be married in April 2024!

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.

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.

competition in college mock-trial and it was held in Philadelphia from June 23 25, 2023. Charlie is the first Notre Dame student ever selected.

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BRIANNA "BREE" SLAY '20 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.

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.

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.

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CHARLIE STOCK '20

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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

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.

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1 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 KenyaTa n z a n i a b o rd e r w i t h a n AC O 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.

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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.

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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.

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CLARA LULA ROSE CHOVANETZ

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LORELAI "RORY" MOLLYE KING

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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IN MEMORIAM 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

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Lynn Ellinger Tramel Mary Jodry Wernly

James "Jim" Stock Bill Travis Mark Wilson

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

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 Antoinette “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 Reed 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 Gassett Tracy Halliday Jacquelyn "Jackie" Wade Herring John 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 Jeanne 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 Melinda "Mindy" Vrana Yates CLASS OF 1976 Elizabeth Beam

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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 Brown 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 Margaret Boucher John Bruner Caryn Schutze Burnett Howard Chreene, III Sharon Solar Cox John Edwards Joe Florez, Jr. Patricia "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 Jace 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 Coyle Wrzesinski James Zeilan CLASS OF 1978 Michael Benites Rosie Cashel

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Paula Holten Donna Schaper Hunt James Hurst Paul Koenig William Larry Chris Leicht Timothy Sherman Kenneth Sikorski, Jr. Richard Wayne CLASS OF 1980 Joe Barta Marion Cashel Richard Conway Margaret Roberto Finn Debbie Hanes Patricia "Tricia" Bohling Limbaugh James Murphy

Elizabeth A. Dugan Plunk William "Billy" Hemmi Jesse Moreno Patricia Coyne Richardson CLASS OF 1983

Kyle Holland Michelle Badough Metts Edward Olvera Eduardo Pascacio Suzanne Graham Phistry Richard “Ed” Sheen

David Allegro Margaret Romo Arias

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Melissa Lawson Biller

Shonette Anderson Kathy David Gregory Flood Ronnie Freeman Shannon Baker Freeman C o n n i e Wo e r te n d y ke Gallegos Jill Slovak Hughes James "Ken" Perry

Phyllis "Renee" Walters Clark Cathy Conway John "Will" Dorsey, III Chuck Hanes Gregory Holub Mike Petter John R. Roemen Marc Sikorski

Richard Stanford 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 Michelle Melancon Dunkins Kiva Churchill Lawrence Edward "Eddie" Park Kamara "Kammie" Windham CLASS OF 1993 Sara Delekta Galligan Dominic Norman Marianne Morris Sweitzer J. Michael Teal

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

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Joseph Irvin Michael McCormick L.C. Starr

Jeffrey Horn Melissa Knight

Mark Moore Mary Nevada Morgan Roger Pickrell Brittany Ann Suhler Nick Venuso

Trevor Cadigan Chase Gaddy Zach Hoyle Brian McDaniel Philip Page David Pimentel

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 2011 Daniel Carey Jordan Cook Monica Johnson CLASS OF 2012 Emily Henderson William Jacob Kelly Haden Landis CLASS OF 2013

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

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

CLASS OF 2008 Colin Bodensteiner Nick DuJardin Brett Ensor Christina Lauren Rhodes Wilkerson CLASS OF 2009 Justin Delaney Marc Rocha Adam Wyrostka

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.

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