Dear Bishop Kelley Community,
We are well into the 2022-2023 school year! I am mindful that December marks the conclusion of my first year serving as Bishop Kelley’s President. I remain very grateful to God for bringing our sisters to BK to partner with the school’s long-time mission of carrying on the teaching ministry of Jesus Christ in a way that prepares our students for a truly purposeful life. It is a continuing joy for me to come to know the students, faculty, staff, parents, alumni and others who form our vibrant Bishop Kelley Community!
This is an especially exciting time at Bishop Kelley and in the coming pages, you will learn more about why.
The Capital Campaign, “We Are BK, Honoring our Legacy, Building our Future” which has been quietly gaining momentum is now ready to make its official public debut. Your support is paramount to the future success of our school and we are so excited to finally announce this campaign to a larger audience and invite your participation.
The campaign is based on three priority areas flowing from the school’s 2018 Strategic Plan:
• Student Safety
• Social/Emotional Support
• Academic Excellence
Outside of focus on the “We Are BK” Capital Campaign, I’ve tried to use this past year to intentionally get to know our students through visiting athletic practices, clubs and campus ministry events, offering them encouragement while stressing their role as leaders at the school. Spirituality is at the core of what we do.
You may notice bishopkelley.org has a new look! We’re hopeful our new site will provide the best first impression for those visiting for the first time and will be a continued resource for parents, students, staff and alumni.
Plans are already being made for the next Alumni Weekend. It was a joy meeting those from the classes ending in ’2’ and ’7’ and what a treasure Brother Joel, FSC, is! It was a pleasure to meet him and share in the love he has for The Lord, his former students, and his vocation.
Yours in Christ, Sister Mary Hanah Doak, RSM President
The mission of Bishop Kelley High School is to carry on the teaching ministry of Jesus Christ by providing a Catholic, Lasallian education that develops individuals whose hearts and minds are prepared for a purposeful life.
We call each other into a deeper awareness of our saving relationship with a caring and loving God through Jesus Christ. “Let us remember we are in the Holy Presence of God.”
We call each other to an awareness of the poor and victims of injustice and respond through community service and advocacy.
“Enter to learn, leave to serve.”
We acknowledge each others dignity and identity as children of God.
“Live Jesus in our hearts...Forever.”
We provide an education that prepares students not only for college, career and vocation, but also for life through the Lasallian ideal.
“Teaching Minds and Touching Hearts.”
We are a Catholic community where diverse strengths and limitations are recognized and accepted.
“The Lasallian Family”
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Sister Mary Hanah took a Freshmen Pre-Algebra Class of students on an exclusive tour of the new Dining Hall and posed for the photo on the cover.
Thank you for helping us bring excitement to this project!
Students include: Medea Clanton, Oscar De La Cruz, Dax Garrison, Sabrina Loera, Cristian Melendez, Clark Nance, Alexandria Nguyen, Gavin Nichols, Abi Pena, Ally Randolph, Clair Rule, Anthony Scardina and Ciara Smalygo
So far we’ve held Mass on August 15, October 4 and November 1. With options for daily and class Mass, students attend Mass an average of 15 times per year.
81 students were recently named AP Scholars through their demonstrated excellence in the Advanced Placement (AP) program.
Congrats to Comet Volleyball on winning their 37th-straight Regional Championship and advancing to the semifinals in the state championship!
For the first quarter, Book Club read Ruta Sepetys’ historical fiction novel “I Must Betray You,” and since the novel is set in Romania, they ate a popular Romanian treat, Salam de biscuiti. They discussed the book, planned future events, ate donuts and biscuiti, three students won door prizes and all had a blast!
Back to Back Sweeps! BK Boys and Girls Cross Country teams swept Class 5A Regionals for a second year and both teams earned state runner-up honors at the State Championship Meet. Individually, Sophomore Gwyn Meyers won her second consecutive 5A State Championship in a meet record time of 18:54 winning by just one second. Girls XC coach Terry Stupp has been selected by the OSSAA as Oklahoma Girls Cross Country Coach of the Year.
SPEECH & DEBATE Students earn Honor Society points and degrees based on competition, leadership, and service activities which contribute to a school’s strength points. BK’s speech and debate team achieved membership in the National Speech and Debate Association’s prestigious 100 Club. This award is remarkable because it demonstrates outstanding commitment to teaching students essential life skills including communication, research, listening, writing, and organization.
BK students have served almost 75,000 hours with an economic impact of over 2 million dollars for our community.
SOFTBALL
Congratulations to Junior Outfielder -Grace McConville on making the 5A All-District Team; Junior Utility Player - Anna Lye and Freshman Catcher - Ava McConville on making the 5A All-District Honorable Mention team.
Around 10% of BK students participate in the annual musical. This year’s fall performance received rave reviews and was a wonderfully attended event with showings at the end of September and beginning of October.
CHOIR
Congratulations to Noah Hanisch, Aidan Anderson, and Regina Penny for qualifying for second round choir all-state auditions. Great job!
of our $25M goal.
Improving school safety, building a stronger student community, and increasing tuition assistance are some of the main reasons that the Bishop Kelley administration, in early 2020, began the silent phase of a $25M capital campaign, which flowed from the school’s Strategic Plan in 2018.
“We are BK, Honoring our Legacy, Building our Future” is now in the public phase portion of the campaign and the entire Bishop Kelley Community is invited to help reach the school’s lofty goal.
With $17M currently pledged and much of it gifted, Bishop Kelley is inviting all of its constituents, alumni, parents of alumni, current parents, grandparents, and friends of the school to make gifts that will help move the campaign across the finish line.
The $25M goal is roughly four times larger than Bishop Kelley’s previous Capital Campaign, “Forever Bishop Kelley,” which wrapped up in 2006 and generated $6.4M. “We realize this project is aggressive but it’s also greatly needed as we strive to increase access to BK as well as improve student safety and also provide a gathering space for dining and other activities that allows our student body to gather together as one and build even greater unity,” said Sister Mary Hanah Doak, RSM, President of Bishop Kelley.
With your help, here’s what $25M will accomplish:
▶ Purchase former BK property on Skelly Drive and 41st St, creating 100 new parking spaces for guests. (Completed)
▶ Construct a new 1,200 seat, two-story dining hall that is 26,000 square feet and will allow for one lunch instead of three to four lunches per day. (Construction underway)
▶ Construct new gym entrance, concessions and training room on the south edge of campus, allowing for easier access to the gyms and improving safety for students. (Construction underway)
▶ Convert the current cafeteria into nine new classrooms and eliminate the gym entrance that currently takes guests through the cafeteria and students having lunch.
▶ With the new Commons space being relocated into the dining hall, the former Commons (original library) will be converted into much-needed new classrooms.
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The PC Building, which was the original convent for the Sisters of Divine Providence and is BK’s current theology building, will be razed.
▶ Add $4M to the school’s endowment, with the annual earnings providing more tuition assistance for lower income families.
While construction of the new parking lot has recently been completed, the new gym entrance adjacent to the parking lot should open before Christmas and the new dining hall is slated to be opened to students by Spring Break of 2023. At that point, the construction crews will transition from the dining hall to the current cafeteria where they will begin gutting the kitchen and converting all spaces into a new classroom building, featuring nine classrooms designed to allow for more collaborative learning.
“The central core to any school is what happens in the classrooms. Providing comfortable, secure and efficient space for instruction is vital to the success of Bishop Kelley, carrying on a standard of excellence that has characterized the school for over six decades,” said Jim Franz, Bishop Kelley’s principal. “The designs for new classrooms in what is now the cafeteria and the current Commons include Next Generation components that facilitate collaborative, flexible, interactive learning with digital tools and adaptive workspaces.”
The goal is for the contractor, Tulsa-based Cowen Construction, to complete the nine new classrooms in the current cafeteria by August of 2023 so that they can be used at the start of the 2023-2024 school year.
Cowen’s lead project manager on the BK construction is 2014 Bishop Kelley graduate, Carly Cowen. The
We currently have gifts and pledges totaling $17,260,000 69%
project design firm is Cyntergy, also a Tulsa-based company that employs architects as well as engineers.
With your help, $4M will be added to the school’s endowment which provides annual earnings that are used to fund tuition assistance for lower income families. During each of the last two school years, BK has provided $1M in tuition assistance, yet the annual need is around $1.4M.
“No matter whether you’re a parent of a current Bishop Kelley student, a parent of a former student, a BK grad, or a benefactor of Bishop Kelley High School, everyone recognizes the benefits of a Bishop Kelley education,” said Deb Thalken, Vice Chair of the BK Board of Directors and parent of two BK grads. “One of our goals for the “We Are BK” Capital Campaign is to raise money for tuition assistance. We want everyone who desires a first-class education with Catholic values to have the opportunity to attend Bishop Kelley and not allow the cost of tuition to be an obstacle or prevent anyone’s attendance.”
“The Board of Directors recognizes the importance of making Bishop Kelley accessible to all families who desire a Catholic education, so $4M of the $25M goal is designated for the school’s endowment with 100% of the annual earnings used for tuition assistance,” Thalken said. “Your participation in the “We Are BK” Capital Campaign will provide increased financial assistance to make tuition more affordable for all families. Many families don’t apply because they fear that tuition is too expensive. With an increase in annual financial assistance provided by the Capital Campaign, we will make Bishop Kelley accessible to all families who desire a Catholic education.”
Fundraising for the campaign during the silent phase has been coordinated by a CORE Committee, chaired by Beth and Randall Snapp whose four children graduated from BKHS. The parent of two BK grads, Joe Moran serves on the CORE as Honorary Chair. Seventeen other individuals make up the CORE committee and work in conjunction with BK President, Sister Mary Hanah Doak, RSM, and BK’s Office of Philanthropy, to solicit gifts to fund the much-needed upgrades.
WE ARE academic excellence.
WE ARE building our future.
your help!
the overall student experience. We are also excited to see top-notch security. We think this project will make Bishop Kelley more welcoming to students, parents and guests.
Beth and Randall Snapp
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Bishop Kelley needs facilities that match the excellence of its academics, student experience, faculty and Bishop Kelley community. Bishop Kelley is an important outreach of our Catholic faith and is an important contributor to the Tulsa community in general.”
Beth and Randall Snapp
What made you inspired to give to We Are BK?
“All four of our children had a good experience at Bishop Kelley and Bishop Kelley helped them prepare for college and life after Bishop Kelley. We want current and future students to have that same or better experience and we realize that it is time for the facilities at Bishop Kelley to receive a much-needed upgrade.”
Beth and Randall Snapp, Campaign Chairs and parents of four alumni.
“I was inspired to give to We Are BK because of the school’s leadership, mission, spirituality and acceptance of all kinds of students. I feel BK offers a strong academic program and excels in many sports.”
Dave and Susie Collins Hentschel, parents of two alumni.
What are you most excited to see about this campaign?
“We are very excited about the overall plan. This plan will take the BK campus to a new level of security, room to accommodate a large student body, offering socialization in an outdoor ’green space’ while giving it the feel of a mini college campus.”
Dave and Susie Collins Hentschel“We are excited to see a dining hall full of smiling, happy students that spill out onto the student green. We think the improvements will significantly enhance
“Just think if EVERYONE who has been impacted by Bishop Kelley High School would contribute to this campaign. That contribution to our community would have such a significant impact on the success of the project and the City of Tulsa. All contributions, large and small, make a difference.”
Dennis and Teresa Keenan Caruso ’78, parents of two alumni.
“The improvements being made by this campaign guarantee the future success of this great institution for the next generation. A faith filled education is one of the best gifts we can give to our children and grandchildren. I almost wish I was in high school again. If you can’t quite decide to join us, please take a tour of all the changes currently being made and feel the excitement. You will not be disappointed.”
Jimmy and Liz Ritchie, parents of four alumni.
What excites you most about the campaign?
“We all need to get behind this campaign to make BK more accessible to everyone who desires the BK experience and to improve upon and enhance the campus for future generations of Comets!”
Matt ’82 & Teresa Perkins Gawey ’82, parents of two alumni.
“We Are BK” Ground Breaking [DATE]: Sister Mary Hanah Doak, RSM, Randall and Beth Snapp, Campaign Chairs, Father Gary Kastl, and Bishop David Konderla.
“I always have said that paying for my four kids’ Bishop Kelley education was the easiest check I wrote all year, and it just got easier. This campaign provides the safety to best protect our children, state of the art facilities to assist their educational goals, and a campus that will provide the spiritual and social growth we desire for all our children.”
Jimmy and Liz Ritchie“I am a Bishop Kelley graduate and loved my time at BK. Over the years I have seen many improvements to the school, but still they did not bring the campus to the level of excellence it needed. This campaign is giving Bishop Kelley a true transformation, while keeping the original feel of the school intact. As the school enrollment grows, the campus needs to grow with it to remain competitive. With so many Catholic schools closing across the country, I think this is vital to our continued existence and success.”
Dennis and Teresa Keenan Caruso ’78
Wally Bryce ’73 - Parent of three BK Alumni Joe ’79 and Denise Dayer ’79 Griffin - Parents of four BK Alumni
Father Gary Kastl - BK Board of Directors
Bishop David Konderla - Diocese of Tulsa
Joe Moran, Honorary Chair - Parent of two BK Alumni
Ryan Ross - Parent of two BK Alumni
Deb and Marty Thalken - Parents of two BK Alumni
Diane Siegfried Perkins - Parent of five BK Alumni J.P. Szafranski ’01 - Parent of two current BK Students
The Gift of Time: The Bishop Kelley Philanthropy Office has events throughout the year that require more staff than we have on hand. Parent volunteers are a huge help! Email Lexy Ward at lward@bishopkelley.org or follow us on Facebook for more information about volunteer opportunities throughout the year!
The Gift of Social Media: Social media is everpresent in our daily lives. Share a positive experience or photo on Facebook, saying something like, “BK is amazing! New, stateof-the-art facilities in the works along with a rich academic history and athletic tradition. Go Comets!” #ThisIsBK
The Gift of Conversation: Bring up a positive experience about Bishop Kelley at your next gathering: dinner with friends and/or potential donors, happy hour, work events, yoga retreats, the salon, the auto mechanic, etc. You never know what connection you might make!
The Gift of Real Estate: Most any property can be donated so long as there is equity. If you have a real estate asset that is costing you money or not being utilized, donating it is a great way to give back. You may even claim a significant tax deduction! All real estate donation tax deductions are based on the full appraised value, not the sale price. In most cases, donors may deduct the difference between the cash received and the fair market value based on an appraisal specifically completed to assess the value based on IRS guidelines.
The Gift of Stock: This is simple and easy! When you donate stock to BK, you’ll generally take a tax deduction for the full fair market value. And because you are donating stock, your contribution and tax deduction may instantly increase over 20%. Prefer to donate bonds or mutual funds? The same benefits apply.
For more information or to set up a real estate or stock donation, contact Doug Thomas at (918) 609-7115 or dthomas@bishopkelley.org.
Jimmy and Liz Ritchie and their four children: Tracy, Erin, Julie and Matthew.We’ve talked a lot about financial giving but we understand that is not a feasible option for some families. Below are creative ways to contribute to Bishop Kelley:
WE ARE creating opportunities.
BK Faculty, Staff, Students and Donors came together to sign the top-most beam for the construction of the new dining hall.
On September 8th, several hundred BK students, faculty, staff and benefactors signed a 20-foot long steel beam that’s now permanently a part of the new dining hall. The beam was painted white, with the signatures written with permanent markers so that they certainly stand out.
In building construction, topping out (sometimes referred to as topping off) is a builders’ rite traditionally held when the last beam (or its equivalent) is placed atop a structure during its construction. Nowadays, the ceremony is often parlayed into a media event for public relations purposes. It has since come to mean more generally finishing the structure of the building, whether there is a ceremony or not
While the signatures will not be visible when the 1,234 seat dining hall is completed in March of 2023, they will still be a permanent part of the structure.
To keep from disrupting the school day, students were allowed to sign the beam on their way to lunch or on their way back to class from lunch. As many as 20-25 students arrived at the same time to sign the beam, creating a festive atmosphere.
“We utilized a modified topping off/beam signing opportunity during students’ lunch period as a way to create excitement among our school community for the amazing, new two-story facility,” said Doug Thomas, BK’s Director of Philanthropy. “It’s our hope that students will take pride in knowing that their signatures are part of this new facility that’s being provided entirely by generous gifts made by Bishop Kelley supporters.”
After the beam signing, BK’s full-time chaplain, Fr.Duy Nguyen blessed the beam. Once the new dining hall is completed, the facility will be blessed by Rev. David Konderla, Bishop of the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma. Bishop Konderla also chairs the BK Board of Directors.
Almighty and ever-loving God, You are the source of all Truth, You prepare us with graces to live a purposeful life.
As Your disciples, we are called to carry on the teaching ministry of Jesus Christ, to serve the poor and the vulnerable, to recognize the dignity of all persons, and to be a welcoming BK community.
Watch over Bishop Kelley in this campaign; help us to honor the legacy of those who have gone before us, inspire us to be generous so we can find success in advancing the mission entrusted to us, guide us in building our future, and instill in us joy serving You now and forever.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen
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D. Nicholas and Ann Allen
In Memory of Barbara Berkey Allen Tonja Amos ’79
Amy and Russell Anderson, D.O. Sharon and Brad Anthamatten ’79 Mandy and Blake Atkins
Joey and Rowena Baumgartner Jim Bertelsmeyer Matt and Jennifer Blankenship Ian and Suzanne Harris ’70 Bodell Dede and Bill Boedeker Katie Boudreau ’70
In Honor of Brother Richard Merkel, FSC G.L. Brennan Foundation
Betsy (Arp) ’75 and Wally Bryce ’74 Burton Foundation, Inc. Teresa ’78 and Dennis Caruso
The Catholic Foundation of Eastern Oklahoma Kent and Patty Guillaume ’74 Chapin
In Honor of The Guillaume Family Mary K. Chapman Foundation
The Fulton and Susie Collins Foundation
Dave and Susie Hentschel Mary Quinn ’78 and Frank Cooper Laurie and David Dean Monica and Mark† Dill
In Memory of G. Michael Dill Kevin and Laura Duffy Charitable Fund Dr. Kevin ’91 and Laura Jones ’91 Duffy Kent Dunbar
In Memory of Margo Beshara Dunbar ’68 Margaret Boudreau Ellison ’63
In Honor of Brothers of the Christian Schools Diane and George Erbacher Betty and Jack Erbrick Luke ’98 and Ann Hartmeyer ’97 Essman Chuck and Annie Davis ’73 Essman T.D. and Ida Eureste Amy and Harrison Garlick Matt Gawey ’82 and Teresa Perkins Gawey ’82 Rev. Matthew J. Gerlach ’88 Adriana and Felipe Gonzalez, DMD
In Honor of Jane Ormsby Oberste ’77 Rev. Elkin Gonzalez April and Bill ’70 Graif Joe ’79 and Denise Dayer ’79 Griffin Dr. Tommy ’02 and Margo Jones ’01 Griffin Brad Hamond ’83 and Sharon Kamphaus Hammond ’83
In Memory of Bryan Kamphaus ’80 Dr. Monte Harrel Michelle and Jeff Hassell Heckenkemper Family Foundation
In Memory of Barbara and Bill Heckenkemper Carrie and J.B. Jarboe ’89 John† and Sally Jarboe
In Memory of Allen Couch ’90 Very Rev. Gary Kastl Matt and Renee Klimisch Phyllis and Tony Lauinger
In Memory of Helen B. Lauinger
Sarah and Mike Ledbetter ’02 Pat ’72 and Jeanne Mandeville Matt and Sarah Hartmeyer ’89 Miller Darcey Osgood Moran (1970) and Joe Moran Regina and Berry Mullennix F.W. Murphy Family Foundation Meg and Elliot Nelson (may already have) Neosource, Inc. Gary Oberste ’70
In Memory of Jane Ormsby Oberste ’77 Diane and Jerry† O’Brien Parish of Christ the King Diane and Lindsay Perkins David and Carol Poarch Family Sarah and Stephen Poleman ’73 Sheila Griffin Powers ’63 Andrew Revelis, M.D. ’86 & Heather Howard Revelis, M.D. ’88 Tom and Mary Heckenkemper ’83 Ritchie Jimmy and Liz Ritchie Don ’77 and Sharon Robinson Ross Family Trust Saint Francis Health System Virginia Cronk Schulte ’68 Schwab Charitable Sean and Heidi Shadid Jean and Todd Shildt Daniel and Laura ’95 Sullivan Smolen Snapp Family Foundation Donna and Tom Snyder Alan R. Staab and Sharon D. Voskuhl Christine and Barry Steichen Kevin and Erin (O’Brien) ’82 Steichen Karen P. Stephenson Dr. Wes and Tricia Stotler Caroline and Sid Swinson ’73 Natalie and Allen Summerlin, D.D.S. J.P. ’01 and Maggie Szafranski Pam and Michael Tanner Kelly and Jason Taylor Deb and Marty Thalken Nancy and Doug Thomas Sarah and Jeff Tucker Tulsa Community Foundation Verizon
The William K. Warren Foundation Audrey Webber Mick Webber Sarah and Bruce Winchester Donna Dantini Witt Foundation, Donna and Paul Witt Mark and Stacey Miller ’82 Yusko Mary and John Zink
Gardening club is for the green-thumbed and service-oriented students at BK. Members cultivate a group-focused and student-run garden. They grow produce, then donate what they have in order to help the local community.
The Kelley Krazies promote school spirit and cooperation. Beyond supporting the athletic teams at the games, the group helps sponsor pep rallies, fall/winter homecoming activities, and a kids’ carnival in the fall. All students are welcome to sign up to be a part of Kelley Krazies at the beginning of the school year.
The Bishop Kelley Jazz Choir is a musical group that provides a variety of performances for the Kelley community and competes throughout the year. In order to become a member, one must try out. For updates, follow the @bk.jazzchoir page on Instagram!
Mock Trial is a simulated trial-level proceeding conducted by students to understand trial rules and processes. Students compete in the Oklahoma Bar Association Mock Trial competition in the spring.
Knitting and Crochet Club is for everyone! During meetings, students learn to knit or crochet. Those who already know how can come and share their techniques. The club works together on service projects for the community whilst honing their skills.
Chess Club is for all those who want to either learn about or play chess, while also creating new friendships. Players of all skill levels are encouraged to join! The club meets weekly in the library after school.
BK French Club is a fun group of students interested in learning about French culture. French Club members can be any students, even those not currently enrolled in French classes. They meet at least once a month, eating French foods, speaking French, and listening to French music. This year, members hope to meet at a French-owned cafe and partner with Alliance Francaise. For updates, follow @bk.french.club on Instagram!
Link Crew is a group of upperclassmen dedicated to mentoring the freshmen class. Link Crew Leaders are responsible for a variety of freshmen activities throughout the school year, easing the transition into high school life for their Little Links. Juniors and Seniors may apply to be Link Crew Leaders in the spring. For more information about Link Crew, contact Maggie Gabel magabel@bishopkelley.org!
This competition, sponsored by the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association (OSSAA), involves four-member teams that compete at the state and local levels beginning in October and ending in February. To provide competition for students of differing experience levels, Bishop Kelley belongs to the 10-team Eastern Oklahoma Academic Conference, which competes from October through January. Competition requires knowledge and quick recall. Any student may try out. Academic Bowl competes on Mondays after school, and practices are twice a week. For more information, contact Head Coach Medea Bendel at mbendel@bishopkelley.org!
Have a passion for writing? Creative Writing Club is open to all students who want to participate in a supportive and creative environment. Members are encouraged to bring any creative writing they are working on to share, while also enjoying snacks and creating friendships. The club meets monthly after school.
one doesn’t exist already to support their passion!
Within the first 24 hours of being in Rome, I explored St. Peter’s Square, took a guided tour across the city, celebrated daily mass at Santa Maria Delle Grazie Alle Fornaci, and ended the day with an Italian cooking class. Yet, that was merely the beginning of this experience of a lifetime.
Last March, I had the opportunity to go on a pilgrimage along with sixteen other Bishop Kelley students. We were led by our Chaplain Fr. Duy Nguyen and Campus Minister Sarah Dicks. The memories we experienced together in those seven days in the Eternal City are certainly ones that we will cherish forever and I’m happy to share more with the BK Community.
After a long journey over the Atlantic Ocean, a case of airsickness, and a charter bus that wouldn’t start, our group finally arrived at Hotel Emmaus around 11:00 a.m. Rome Time. Once we settled into our rooms, Father Duy took us to a local bakery to buy us our first
cappuccinos, where we made friends with Angelo, the owner. He taught us to say “Un cappuccino per favore!” We were given a couple hours of free time, so a few friends and I walked to St. Peter’s Square and filled our water bottles at the fountains.
After exploring the area around Hotel Emmaus, we celebrated Daily Mass together at Santa Maria Delle Grazie Alle Fornaci. We then took a guided walking tour through the city, which included a stop at the Piazza Navona for gelato, which quickly became one of my favorite things in Rome. We ended the day by attending an Italian cooking class, where half of the students learned how to make pasta, and the other half of us made sauces and different types of bruschetta. When we were finished, we got to eat all the food we worked together to make. It was the best meal I’ve ever had! The day was so long and exciting that several of us started to fall asleep at the dinner table. (You can find recipes from our cooking class on page 55.)
Today we woke up around 7:00 a.m. to go to the catacombs. Before we left, we were able to have breakfast at Hotel Emmaus, which included cappuccinos, croissants, prosciutto, salami, several types of cheeses, and yogurt. After breakfast, we jumped onto the bus and headed to the catacombs. The grounds were picturesque, with expansive green fields and rows of beautiful trees. Our tour guide led us down into cool, dark tunnels. It was amazing to think that we were walking through a place where some of the earliest Christians worshiped and were laid to rest. After the tour ended, we celebrated Mass together in a small chapel on the grounds.
The rest of the day was spent with Dr. Elizabeth Lev, who gave us her unique perspective on art and architecture as we toured several churches. She took us to the Scala Sancta, or “Holy Stairs.” These were the stairs that Christ walked upon on his way to be condemned by Pontius Pilate. I climbed the 28 steps on my knees, stopping on each step to pray for an intention. It wasn’t long before my knees started to hurt, but I had comfort in knowing that my pain was nothing compared to what Christ suffered for me.
After dinner, Sarah took a group of us out for gelato, and we stumbled upon a chocolate festival! There was chocolate in the shape of anything you could imagine: pandas, unicorns, alligators, guitars, video game controllers, cartoon characters, and more. Once everyone finished their gelato and chocolates, we took photos on the bridge in front of the Castel Sant’Angelo. Traversing Rome at night was exhilarating.
We started the day off with Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, adjacent to the tomb of the first Pope, St. Peter. It was definitely a Mass to remember. Afterwards, we began our climb to the top of the dome. There was a point where we were able to peer down at the people on the Basilica floor; we were so high up that they were the size of ants. It was a long climb up a stairwell that seemed to get increasingly narrower, but once we reached the top, it was completely worth it. It was a breathtaking view of St. Peter’s Square, as well as the Vatican and its gardens. We stayed up there for a while, taking in the sight.
This afternoon, we took a guided tour of the Colosseum and the Roman Forum, which were in relatively close proximity to each other. That one area was filled with so much rich, ancient history. As we were walking down a cobblestone street, we happened upon some street dancers called “The Lotta Boyz.” Father Duy surprised us all with his break dancing skills. Being the fans of him that we are, the whole BK group cheered so loudly that our chaplain gained the attention of many passersby.
When the tour was over, we ended the day eating pizza together, then took the bus back to the hotel. Just your average day in Rome.
Scan here to see Fr. Duy break dancing on the streets of Rome! --->
We traveled out of the city and into the Italian countryside today to visit Assisi, the birthplace of St. Francis. Even from afar, Assisi was beautiful. Its medieval stone structures called out to us from the top of a hill in the distance. Once we arrived, we ventured through the village to the monastery, where we celebrated Mass in the Inner Sanctum. Afterward, we were led on a tour of the Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi, where we were able to venerate the tombs of St. Francis and St. Claire. Our tour guide told us about the life of St. Francis and how he founded the Franciscan order. It was incredible to be in the birthplace of a saint that the Church has venerated for centuries. Sometimes, saints can feel so far away, especially if they lived long ago. Experiencing Assisi really put God’s work through the saints into a better perspective for me because I was able to see the place where one of the earliest saints lived.
Next, we were able to roam around. There was an abundance of little stores, including a bakery that sold meringue the size of my head and a gift shop that sold only lavender-colored items. The views from Assisi were gorgeous. From the top of the hill, you could look down at the fairytale-like village and the landscape down below. It was unlike anything I’d seen before.
Today was special in that we were able to see the connections Bishop Kelley has as a Lasallian school. We headed to the bus stop around 8:00 a.m. to go to the Lasallian Headquarters in Rome. Brother
George, as well as the other Lasallian Brothers, were very welcoming to us. They gave us a tour of the facility, and we were even able to visit the archives to see letters written by St. Jean Baptiste de La Salle himself.
Next, we were able to go into the chapel where the bones of La Salle were kept. There, we celebrated Mass with Brother George. Then, the Lasallian Brothers threw us a reception with Italian snacks, which was very kind of them. It made us feel at home, even though we were far from Tulsa.
Later on, we returned to the Vatican for the Scavi Tour: a journey underneath St. Peter’s Basilica, where we saw the remnants of the ancient Roman streets buried, as well as the bones of St. Peter himself. At the end of the tour, we met with Dr. Lev, who explained the religious symbolism within St. Peter’s Basilica. I was then able to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation in the Basilica, which was very special, especially because each priest spoke several languages. It was an apt reminder of the Church’s globality.
We ended the day with a tour of the North American Seminary given by a Bishop Kelley Alum ended on the rooftop as the sun set over Rome. We were able to look out at all the places we visited so far, from St. Peter’s to the Roman Forum.
Today...I met the Pope. When will I ever be able to say that again? We woke up at 5:45 a.m. and put on our matching red BK polos. It was a short walk to St. Peter’s Square, where hundreds of people waited outside the Vatican. For 45 minutes, we waited in anticipation. Then, the gates finally opened. There was so much excitement to get a good spot that the Swiss Guards had to tell people to slow down. The hall where the audience was held was massive, with easily a thousand seats, and a stage at the front where the Pope would soon be. There were two gigantic screens on the wall flanking the stage so that we would be able to see the Pope more closely when he spoke. Behind the main stage was a colossal bronze sculpture of Christ. The metal was woven in an abstract way that made the hall seem otherworldly.
At first, our seats were far from the stage. Father Duy did some negotiating, and our group was able to move closer to the front. For each language, there was a holy person that spoke. When the Englishspeaker welcomed groups, he mentioned “Bishop Kelley High School,” which was super special for us. As time went on, we became more and more excited to see Pope Francis. Anticipation was in the air.
At last, he came on stage. Hearing Scriptural teachings from the Holy Father himself was an honor, especially since he is the spiritual leader of our faith. He spoke in Italian, but we were able to understand because of the English translator that summarized the homily. After prayer, we anxiously awaited our turn to meet the Pope as he greeted the crowd. He went by row, so each moment he came closer and closer to our group. At that point, my heart was going to explode out of my chest. Pope Francis walked over to us with his guards. He took Father Duy’s zuchetto, placed it on his head, and gave it back to Father. Then, he blessed several members of our group.
By the time we exited the hall, we were all starstruck. I knew it would take me a long time to process exactly what I had experienced. Sometimes, I still think about the significance of it all, that Catholics from around the world were united in Christ’s teachings by the successor of St. Peter, and I was able to participate in it.
From my travels, I was able to return home with more than souvenirs and photos. The Pilgrimage to Rome was one of the most enriching experiences I have ever had, especially in a spiritual sense. We were able to see God through the beauty of his creation, from the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel to the dome of St. Peter to Michaelangelo’s Pieta. Furthermore, we saw firsthand the universality of the Church, especially through the people we met in Rome. The result was a resolve to take what we experienced in the Eternal City and incorporate it into our lives back home.
“I have been to Rome many times, but the pilgrimage with my students particularly inspired me,” said Fr. Duy Nguyen, “Many of them decided to go to daily Mass and be more intentional about their faith. That’s what truly made our journey to Rome the experience
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At Bishop Kelley, students have the opportunity to start clubs supporting their interests. For seniors Nick Leslie and Austin Hieger, this meant grilling!
“My dad and his friend always tailgate before football games here. They always grill out, everything from burgers, steaks, all you can think of,” said Hieger. “They have a good time doing it, so I wanted to spread some joy between friends, do the same and make some food.”
About 20 students were led in prayer before filling their plates with eggs, bacon and sausage to make breakfast burritos.
Hieger said the club is made up of several of the school’s football players. After football season, they plan to expand the club to include tailgating at the school’s other sporting events.
BK Seniors and Grill Club leaders Nick Leslie and Austin Hieger
One-hundred years of teaching experience at
Bishop Kelley retired in May of 2022 when Kathy Scribner, Susan Furr, and Maria Monhaut retired from teaching at the same time.
As the longest-tenured faculty member in the history of Bishop Kelley, which was founded in 1960, Kathy Scribner began teaching at BK when the school was just starting its 16th school year. She taught at BK for 47 years, retiring at the end of Bishop Kelley’s 62nd school year.
an English teacher at BK had a family emergency and had to resign abruptly,” Scribner said. “That teacher moved to Texas to take care of a family member.”
Sr. Ida Marie Deville, a BK administrator at the time, immediately began a search for the English teacher’s replacement and contacted the Tulsa Teacher Service Center, where she found Kathy’s file. A recent Oral Roberts University graduate, Scribner said it was a miracle that she ended up at Bishop Kelley, as there was an over supply of teachers at the time.
“Mason High School in Tulsa had just recently closed, so there were a lot of teachers looking for jobs at the time,” Scribner acknowledged.
Scribner said she connected well with Sr. Ida Marie during her job interview. “I told Sister that I saw teaching as a calling by God, and I believe that resonated with her,” Scribner said.
Landing her first and only teaching job at Bishop Kelley was a bit of a culture shock for Scribner, who has a public school background and is not Catholic.
Kathy Scbribner taught an estimated 6007 students in her career at BKHS.
“I graduated from college in May of 1975 and was doing some substitute teaching in the fall semester when
“I didn’t know much about Catholics before I began teaching at Bishop Kelley,” said Scribner. “But I learned a lot by going on school retreats, listening to my students talk about their Catholic faith, and attending Mass at Bishop Kelley.”
Scribner said that she wanted to teach a full 50 years at Bishop Kelley but that the pandemic had taken a bit of a toll on her, and she wanted to spend more time with her family. She has since moved to Mustang, OK, where she lives in a retirement community, close to
her son, who is a Yukon resident, and her daughter, who lives in Oklahoma City.
“I was blessed because I loved the challenge of teaching every day and especially the interaction with my students; I loved teaching literature, especially British literature; I thoroughly enjoyed teaching with other faculty members, particularly those in the English Department,” Scribner said. “All of this made it a joy to come to work every day.”
Having taught math at Sapulpa Junior High for the first 12 years of her career, Susan Furr eventually landed at Bishop Kelley in 1991, teaching Algebra and Geometry courses for 31 years.
“I happened to be looking in the Tulsa newspaper and saw an opening for a teaching position at Bishop Kelley,” said Furr. “I interviewed first with Alan Weyland, who was the principal at the time, and was then invited back for a second interview with Br. David Poos, who was the current president.”
“I’m not certain Brian planned to ask me to coach the girls’ team,” said Furr. “The conversation sort of happened organically, and I became the head coach.”
In 1994, which was her first year as coach of the girls’ golf team, Bishop Kelley finished as state runners-up.
Furr served as head girls’ golf coach at BK until 2006. “What I will remember most about my students at Bishop Kelley is how well-prepared they were for my classes and how much they wanted to learn,” Furr said. “There was also a lot of support from both parents and the BK administration. But after 43 years of teaching, I felt it was time to slow down and enjoy retirement and traveling with my husband.”
Susan Furr taught an estimated 3888 students in her career at BKHS.
During her third year of teaching at BK, Furr went to the golf course to watch the boys’ and girls’ golf teams practice one afternoon. Coached at the time by current BK Science Department Chair Brian Arenson, Furr was asked by Arenson if she’d like to coach the girls’ team during the upcoming season.
Maria Monhaut taught an estimated 2175 students in her career at BKHS.
Growing up in El Salvador, Maria Monhaut initially came to the U.S. as a college student, earning her bachelor’s degree from St. Mary of the Woods in Terre Hauta, IN. She met her husband Philip Monhaut in Indiana and, after marrying, the couple moved to Mobile, AL, where Maria taught at Corpus Christi Catholic School and later at St. Ignatius Catholic School.
Employed by DuPont, Philip’s work took the family from Alabama to Tulsa in 2000 and their oldest child, Eric, transferred to BK at mid-semester of his sophomore year. Maria interviewed for a position as a Spanish teacher, first with Alan Weyland and then with Br. David Poos.
She began her teaching career at 3905 S. Hudson Avenue in 2000 and retired after 22 years at BKHS.
“I was amazed at the major impact that the Christian Brothers had on the school,” said Monhaut. “Brothers Poos, Bernardine, Baker, Norman, and Merkel, along with Judith McMasters, all had a major effect on me, my faith life, and how I taught,” said Monhaut. “The influence of the Brothers provided a perfect blend, which allowed my professional life and my faith life to become one.”
When Tulsa’s San Miguel School was about to begin operations, then BK counselor and alumni Curt Adams asked Monhaut to translate school forms used by students and parents from English into Spanish. Eventually, Monhaut received a Master’s degree in Lasallian studies from Saint Mary’s College of California.
During Monhaut’s time at Bishop Kelley, the administration recognized a need to have someone
who spoke Spanish designated to work with Hispanic families who were not proficient in English. The late Judith McMasters, then Vice Principal at BK, approached Monhaut and asked her to serve in this role.
“At first, I made phone calls to parents to address any needs or concerns they had, whether it was with academics, athletics, fine arts, campus ministry or something else,” said Monhaut. “This role grew a lot over time to the point where families would call my cell during the evenings and on the weekends. I eventually became close to a lot of those students and their families and have been invited to many of their weddings and the baptisms of their children.”
“The funny thing is that many of these families are still calling me today to ask questions about BK regarding their current students,” quipped Monhaut. “I help them if I can, but I always remind them that I’m now retired and there are several employees at BK who are Spanish speaking and can assist them.”
$25,000.
Though an obscene amount of money to the average high school student, that’s the original cash investment that donors offered to the Bishop Kelley Investment Club in 2017 through the Snapp Family Student Investment Group, and since then, every single dollar has been invested and reinvested into outside industries in coordination with BK faculty. As a result, in the five years that the Investment Club has been active, the original investment has earned $9,262.85 to a grand total of $34,262.85, with consideration paid to real gains/losses, unrealized gains/losses, dividends, and the net of any transaction fees—only to then be reused the following year as fodder for even greater growth, compounding upon itself as students learn the whims and the ways of the stock market.
The Investment Club was founded in 2017 by Bishop Kelley senior Alex Webber. During a visit to Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, Webber learned about the EYE Investment Club, an organization focused on facilitating the development of potential investors in collaboration with analysts, alumni, and professionals worldwide. Webber knew immediately that Bishop Kelley needed a similar program. Upon returning to Bishop Kelley, he enlisted the help of several friends and faculty to make his dream a reality. Not long after, his efforts bore fruit, and by the semester’s end the Investment Club was up and running. With an initial total sum of $25,000 donated by interested sponsors, it quickly became one of the most highly regarded clubs in the school. Though many of the original members graduated soon after the club’s founding, several went on to pursue degrees and careers in finance, bolstered by their experience as a burgeoning investor.
Since then, the Investment Club’s popularity has only grown. Currently consisting of a diverse crowd of students— some of whom have no knowledge of investing and others who invest their own money regularly—the club primarily now competes in the University of Tulsa Collins College of Business’s “Investment Portfolio Challenge,” which challenges teams from schools across the state to properly invest an allotted sum of money within a certain time frame, with the team to generate the most profit considered to be the winner. Last April, the Bishop Kelley team took home the gold, and this November they’re planning on another win.
“I just encourage young people to stay with it,” said Alex Webber in regards to those considering the club. “It’s always great when a club at BK can give students real-life exposure and experience.”
Members of the 2022-2023 Investment Club.
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Jim Masterson
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Class of 1988
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Bob Tinkler
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Regan Farris Leake
Liz Lauinger O’Sullivan
Angie Trimble Semple, D.V.M.
Class of 1993
Matt Dowdell Andrew Frenier Scott Gareis Dominic Jones, Ph.D. Stephanie Leos-Bartmier Kirk Lodes, M.D. Dr. Samuel J. Rhoades IV
Class of 1994
Tiffany Huck Harrel Thomas Ishmael Colin Manning
Class of 1995
Brenda Schulte Baird Erin Bernart Shawna Hanlin Eacret Emily Tanner Kamp Courtney Mikell Leonard Wes Rice
Class of 1997
Andy Axsom John Laeger
Class of 1999 Jane Detrich, D.O.
Class of 2003 Blake Area Class of 2004 Sarah Dicks Lyndon Meyer
Class of 2006 Tim Dixon Matt Hauth Denny Michalopulos, II Natalie Maguire Scardino Jeff Scardino John Simons
Class of 2017 Megan Holder Class of 2018 Reese Holder Class of 2021 Ross Holder
Class of 2008
Tracy Ritchie Edmiston Chase Edmiston Quinn Cooper Eves Kylie Smith Fortunato Essengo Goz Kevin McMillan
Gifts made to specific athletic funds between July 1, 2021 and June 30, 2022.
Athletic Training
Ascension St. John Tulsa Bone & Joint Associates, P.C.
Bishop Kelley Invitational Basketball Tournament
Anonymous
Southern Agriculture, Leslie and Robbie Hicks
Baseball
Sharon and Mike Ammon ’70 Marianne and Keith Heckenkemper ’74 Jeff ’06 and Natalie Maguire ’06 Scardino
Girls Basketball
Ashlyn McCorkle ’13 Cindy Roecker
Cheer/Spirit
Burton Foundation, Inc. Joshua and Jennifer Joseph ’96 Fennell
Boys Cross Country Anonymous (3) Catherine and Kevin Aufdenkamp D.G.P., Inc. Toni and Mark Kosir Denny ’69 and Vicki Valancius ’69 Krafft Connie and Dave Phillips ’74
In Memory of Coach John Heckenkemper Jill and Phil VanTrease
Girls Cross Country Anonymous
Sara and Ryan Barry Lori and Todd Gallop Hornak Electrical Sales, Rosemary & Raymond Hornak Toni and Mark Kosir Connie and Dave Phillips ’74
In Memory of Coach John Heckenkemper Dinny and William Schmidt
Football
Larry Battaglia
In Honor of Casey McFarlane BK Pigskin Parents Toni and Mark Kosir Tiffany and Eric Monhaut ’02
Boys Golf
Kara and Sean Hennessee Caron and Shawn Lawhorn Wendy and Mike Lissau ONE Gas Foundation, Inc. Andrew Revelis, M.D. ’86 & Heather Howard Revelis, M.D.’88
Girls Golf Klingenberg & Associate, P.C., Kenneth W. Klingenberg Oanh Stanger Insurance Agency, Inc., Oanh & Chris Stanger
Girls Soccer Katie and Ron Petrikin In Honor of Amy Petrikin ’10
Boys Tennis Anonymous (2) Dr. Pallavi Agarwal and Dr. Vishal Aggarwal Cuesta Foundation, Inc. Jorge and Sara Dennehy ’85 Delgado Brooke and Rob Jones Daniel and Ellen Prather Jeana and Jerry Sutton ’91 Williams Companies Foundation, Inc. Jennifer and David Wong, D.D.S.
The Benevity Community Impact Fund Jennifer and Matthew Dowdell ’93
Volleyball
Sarah and John Balbas, M.D. Bison Ready Mix LP Capital Advisors Five Up Trucking, LP LBL Gunite of Tulsa Macy’s Nora and Jason Percy Jean and Todd Shildt Tulsa Area Screen Co LLC Verizon
Wrestling
Robert Winter ’87 In Memory of Fred Davis
Incorporate faith into your day-to-day family life. Our relationship with God is not supposed to stay within the walls of our parish when we leave Sunday Mass. Instead, faith should transform our hearts, our families, and our homes into a welcoming place to encounter Christ.
But this isn’t always easy. Home life can be difficult and busy, and it’s easy to get distracted from the point of it all: raising a family of saints.
This book goes beyond the aesthetic or surface-level attributes of a Catholic home. Beyond that, it shares how to foster holiness in all the little moments in Catholic family life.
Within these pages, Catholics will find:
• Ways to pray as a family.
• Guidance for cultivating a peaceful home even with growing children.
• Ways to strengthen each individual relationship in your family.
• Practical suggestions for seeking holiness in the midst of family life.
• Advice on how to take advantage of the daily opportunity to grow in faith as a family.
• Examples of how to show your children the importance of your marriage.
Joe Griffin ’79 and Denise Dayer Griffin ’79 have a deep love for Bishop Kelley and are stepping up to help the school and help their fellow alumni double their support for the “We are BK, Honoring our Legacy, Building our Future” Capital Campaign.
The Griffin family is offering a challenge to alumni with whom they attended Bishop Kelley. Those alumni are from the graduating classes of 1976-1982, and this challenge is a dollar for dollar match made by the Griffins for any new gifts made to the campaign from October, 2022 and beyond.
Having first met at the “Howdy Dance” during their freshman year at Bishop Kelley, the couple has been married for 40 years. “God has blessed our family with resources that we want to share with the school so that current and future generations of Kelley students can have the same great experience we had there years ago,” said Denise Griffin.
Collectively, if alumni from the classes of 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, and 1982 are successful in making gifts of $200,000 or more, the school will receive $400,000 toward our $25M campaign goal.
“Our goal is a lofty one, with $21M for capital improvements and $4M to help grow the school’s endowment,” said Sister Mary Hanah Doak, RSM, who currently serves as President of Bishop Kelley. “We are so grateful to Joe and Denise, who want to make such a lasting impact on our school that means so much to them; their challenge helps alumni double their giving to Bishop Kelley to support this cause for the sake of our students.”
While many of BK’s campus buildings were constructed in 1959 and 1960 just before the school first opened its doors in August of ’60, many have structural issues, size limitations, and safety issues that didn’t exist in the 1960’s but are a part of the fabric of our world today.
“I love the fact that Bishop Kelley is making a concerted effort to grow its endowment because 100% of the earnings from the various BK endowment funds are used for tuition assistance to help struggling families afford a Catholic education and potentially break the cycle of
poverty,” said Joe Griffin.
During the 1978-79 school year, tuition for a Catholic student was $610 compared to today, which is $10,570 not including fees.
With eight grandchildren eventually headed to Bishop Kelley (and the ninth on the way), the Griffin family supports the school and its massive undertakings because they believe in the value of a Catholic education and a place to build a strong student community.
“We’re excited about the 1,200-seat dining hall that will allow for everyone to have lunch together instead of having separate lunches due to space limitations,” said Denise Griffin. “If you’re a student who tends to be more introverted and have a different lunch from your friend, that’s tough. With the new dining hall, this won’t be an issue and will help build community within the student body.”
The current cafeteria seats 250 for lunches. The new dining hall will be a gathering place for non-students as well, hosting such events as Open House for parents interested in exploring BK for their 8th graders, the school’s annual Auction, Trivia Night, Freshman parent orientation, alumni reunions, Grandparents’ Day, and more. For students, it will be used for school dances, Link Crew and STUCO activities, Speech and Debate competitions, Robotics competitions, and other similar events.
Alumni from the classes of 1976-1982 wishing to have their gifts matched are invited to do so by scanning the code to the right, visiting www.bishopkelley.org/giving, or mailing a check made out to Bishop Kelley High School. On the memo lines of checks, please indicate that this is a challenge gift and your year of graduation.
So far this school year he’s visited Comets at Christian Brothers University, the University of Tulsa, The University of Oklahoma, University of Central Oklahoma, University of Arkansas, Oklahoma State University, St. Louis University, Washington University, Baptist Bible College, University of Nashville, Southern Methodist University, University of Dallas, University of Texas at Austin, Texas A & M, Baylor and plans for stops at the University of Missouri at Columbia, and the University of Alabama.
While visiting alumni, he’s more than just a familiar face: he shares a meal with students, prays with them, and gets to catch up on college life.
He also has the opportunity to discuss philanthropy with them and what it means to begin a habit of giving in their adult life. Many have started with $10/month, and those gifts add up to a big impact on BK!
Occasionally he gets to visit with older alumni, who are able to offer additional connections and support. Overall, this has been a valuable component of Alumni Outreach.
Keep an eye on our social media accounts! Mr. O’s College Road Show may make a stop near you!
Mr. Gary Oberste, ’70, is hitting the road on an epic college road trip in the name of Bishop Kelley Young Alumni Outreach.
Donors listed by consecutive years giving to Bishop Kelley funds.
27 Years
Jane and Rich Bender
Wally ’74 and Betsy Arp ’75 Bryce Linda and Michael Doss Ellen and Tim Doyle Joe Frisbee
Susan and Lionel Furr Mary Kay Goetting Maureen Lawler ’80 Brother Richard Merkel, FSC Gary Oberste ’70 Kay and Dan Schmitz ’77 Patsy and John Vosburgh, M.D. Carole and George Walker Williams Companies Foundation, Inc.
26 Years
Jamie and Richard Alexander Margaret F. Jones Mary and John Zink
25 Years
Jerri and Rick Berna Robert ’92 and Kristi Hansen ’92 Grisaffe Alice and Steve Kauble Lillian and Eric Roepke Kathy Scribner
24 Years
Susan and Brian Arenson Stacey and Mark Chambers Jeanne Hayes, M.D. Mark and Stacey Miller ’82 Yusko
23 Years
Medea Bendel ’90 Joe Creider ’86 Elizabeth and Britt Gathright Jeana and Jerry Sutton ’91
22 Years
Brad ’83 and Sharon Kamphaus ’83 Hammond Margaret and Mark Hartley Maria and Philip Monhaut Connie and Dave Phillips ’74
21 Years
Tom ’75 and Karen Smith ’75 Laden Jill and Jeff Pratt
20 Years
Frank and Mary Quinn ’78 Cooper Janet and James Gotwals Kate Craft Mowry – leave as is or list as anonymous? Sharon and Don Robinson ’77
19 Years
Sandy and David Dee ’84 Cindy and Robbie Yanik Tulsa Community Foundation
18 Years
Erin Clark Maureen and John Copp Cris and Jeff Cox Susan Edmondson Caron and Shawn Lawhorn Mark Marston ’68 St. John Health System Foundation
17 Years
Jonathan ’02 and Maggie Cameron ’00 Gabel Joe ’79 and Denise Dayer ’79 Griffin Fred and Maureen Duffy ’67 Hoffman Dr. Phyllis and Mr. Anthony Lauinger Amy and Matt Vaughan Verizon
16 Years Dana Hoagland Ellen Kargl-Humphrey and Diego Humphrey, M.D. Patty and Sam Schaunaman Melanie and Joe Sutton, D.O.
15 Years
Erica and Joey Beuchat Mary Jo and Gabe Othon Tom and Mary Heckenkemper ’83 Ritchie Donna and Tom Snyder
14 Years
Brian ’91 and Maggie Rucker ’91 Tims Christine and Jake Tyler
13 Years
G.L. Brennan Foundation Margo Droze Ham ’64 Carl and Carol Ihde ’68 Harvey Jeanne and Patrick Mandeville ’72 Shawn and Noreen Erbrick ’85 McCorkle Matt and Sarah Hartmeyer ’89 Miller Mandi and Bryan Schooley ’02 Beth and Randall Snapp Liz and Bob Stoven Dr. Eleatha L. Surratt ’77 J.P. ’01 and Maggie Szafranski
12 Years
Kelly Bell State Farm Insurance, Lisa and Kelly Bell Marisa and Rick Claybaugh ’77 Mary Margaret and George Grisaffe David and Susan Gormley ’84 Limekiller
Kirk Lodes, M.D. ’93
Dorothy Prassa Christine and Barry Steichen Jack Sullivan ’63
Terry and Don Detrich Margaret Boudreau Ellison ’63 Rosemary and Ray Hornak Paul ’74 and Cheryl O’Brien ’75 Huber Michael Huigens Eugene Megyesy, Jr. ’63 Dr. Kevin and Erin O’Brien ’82 Steichen Nancy and Mike Youngwirth Jonell and Andrew Ziola
Anchor Stone Anonymous (2) Sharon and Mike Ammon ’70 Stephen and Helen Bryce, Ph.D. Burton Foundation, Inc. Tierney and Timm Dower Allison and Frank Flusche ’89 Linda and Ed Garrett Tim and Frances Condry ’80 Hafer Patty and Randy Heckenkemper ’76 Lynn and Nick Minden Robin and Rick Musto Lisa and Sheridan Swords Deb and Marty Thalken Nancy and Doug Thomas Audrey Webber Mick Webber
9 Years
A & B Distributors
Nick Allen
Katie Boudreau ’70 Debbie and Frank Busch Dr. Chad and Stacie Gorman ’96 Cannon Linda and Fritz Dickmann ’66 Catholic Foundation of Eastern Oklahoma J.T. and Christina Folluo ’98 Edwards Rev. Jon Fincher ’11 Pat and Jim Gaynor Daniel L. Hausher Ashlyn McCorkle ’13
The Moreau Family Jason ’02 and Emily Gotwals ’02 Moreau Kristen and Justin Moreau ’02 Dr. Rene and Kathy Mackey ’68 Ornes Denise and Billy Parker Jeff ’06 and Natalie Maguire ’06 Scardino Therese and Marty Sedlacek Lisa and Sheridan Swords
Anonymous
Toby and Rick Boothe, M.D. ’68
Jeff and Patti Thompson ’82 Bush Kent and Patty Guillaume ’74 Chapin Kristyn and Tim Dixon ’06 Diane and George Erbacher, D.O. Betty and Jack Erbrick Quinn Cooper Eves ’08 John Exline ’76 Sarah Goetz and Sean Ralson Marianne and Keith Heckenkemper ’74 Carla and Russ Hembrey Michelle and Michael Holdgrafer Dolores and Lyle Holthaus Colleen and John Huycke Carrie and J.B. Jarboe ’89 Wendy and Mike Lissau Love Meyer Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. John N. MacDonough (Kathleen Sullivan, ’63) Courtney McCorkle ’15 Kurston and Paige Hammond ’89 McMurray Louis ’75 and Kathy Guilfoyle ’73 Medina Jenny and John Meyer ’80 Tiffany and Eric Monhaut ’02 Margaret Miller Petrilla ’64 Sarah and Steve Poleman ’73 Peggy and Stephen Roth ’74 Scott and Katie Terrell ’82 Schofield Patrick Shrout ’68 and Jane Hanson Connie and Tim Sullivan ’66 Mary Ellen Agnew Thurman ’61 Jan and Dennis Ziegler ’72
7 Years Katie and Michael Abboud Sherie and Bryon Barron Steve Bartmier and Stephanie Leo Bartmier ’93 Bailey Chambers Bright ’13 Susie and Roger Butler Macee and Matt Clayton Mr. and Mrs. William C. Flynn Deanna and Matthew Fulghum Matt ’82 and Teresa Perkins ’82 Gawey Paige and Richard Godfrey April and Bill ’70 Graif Heckenkemper Family Foundation DeAnn and Brad Heckenkemper ’73 Jeff Heckenkemper ’79 Cathye and John Hotaling ’69 Michelle Joyce ’09 Dr. Benjamin and Emily Tanner ’95 Kamp Theresa and Tom Kelley ’73 Denny ’69 and Vicki Valancius ’69 Krafft Robert J. LaFortune
Dr. Pat and Mr. Don Lodes Richard and Sara Hemingway Mendell Constance Murray ’66
ONE Gas Foundation, Inc. Shawna and Michael Rocco Stephen and Johanna Hassink ’02 Rudolph Virginia Cronk Schulte ’68 Jean and Todd Shildt
Karen Stephenson
Pam and Michael Tanner, M.D. Tulsa Bone & Joint Associates, P.C. Robert Winter ’87
Ascension Tonja Amos ’79
Amour Beals Dede and Bill Boedeker
Debbie Cogan
Fidelity Charitable Dr. Monte Harrel Dr. Tiffany Huck Harrel ’94 Greg ’84 and Shelley Levy ’88 Heckenkemper Kara and Sean Hennessee Leslie and Robbie Hicks Brooke and Rob Jones Alice Lau and Donell Trinh
Lesley Cens-McDowell and Richard McDowell, M.D. ’67 Shirley and David Miley Neosource
Andrew Revelis, M.D. ’86 and Heather Howard Revelis, M.D. ’88
Heidi and Pat Roy SALT Yoga
Linda Shipley Susan and Reid Spears ’07
Tyler and Maggie Oberste ’10 Thornburg University Village Retirement Community Diana and Joseph Walter, M.D.
5 Years
Robbie and Greg Bachman, M.D. Lindsey Miller Beeghly ’02 Tamara and David Cobb
Doug Cromwell
Jewell Daniels, M.D. Jennifer and Matthew Dowdell ’93 Kathy Duffy Jim Franz
Adrienne Frisbee ’98 Leisa Gebetsberger ’75 Rev. Matthew J. Gerlach ’88 Sadie and Frank Giannetti
Teresa Heck ’69 Sally and John† Jarboe
KO Huts
Kathy and L.G. Langley ’67 Bill and Carol Braden ’67 Laws Regan Farris Leake ’90 and James Leake ’89
James S. Miller Rev. Duy Nguyen
Dr. Leslie and Mr. Robert Riley Marilyn and Chris Rutledge ’68 Susan and Ron Saffa ’67 Stacey and Rob Shofner ’86 Alex J. Smith
Susie Janowski and Joe Soerries ’73 The Stegge Family
Joe Sutton ’89
Wakulich Family Trust Melanie and Bill Woodard Shirley Zwinggi ’74
4 Years
Bridget and Aaron Alonso ’13 Barbara and Brad Avedon Ann Butler
The Fulton and Susie Collins Foundation David and Susie Hentschel Greg and Andrea Bisett ’82 Colpitts Dr. Renee and Mr. Andrew Frenier ’93 Sara and Ronald Goodeyon Pat and Ted Hinson Melinda and Paul Hyams Jerry Iten ’80 Anny and Dr. Charles Jabbour Sally and Dick Lane Tyler and Courtney Mikell ’95 Leonard Cassy and Patrick Lynch Tucker ’62 and Susan Perrine ’64 McHugh Traci and Charlie O’Brien ’78 Alisa and Jeremy Perkins Sheila Griffin Powers ’63 Brian Ross Julie and Eric Schick Ryan and Jennifer Shubeck ’87 Smith Sally Shrout ’71 and Jim Twombly Gail and Dave Thomas, M.D. Beverly and Alan Weyland
* The Philanthropy Office software tracks giving since the 1995/1996 school year. Gifts to the Annual Dinner Auction and the Booster Club are recorded in separate systems and are not reflected in this list.
After graduating from Marquette, Bill followed his two older sisters to Bishop Kelley. He entered the freshman class at BK in August of 1966 when the school was just six years old. As a student, Bill said he didn’t have the athletic skills to be known as a jock. He wasn’t quite smart enough to be a nerd. Bill was somewhere in between those two labels.
At age 14, Bill rode his motorcycle, by himself, on the BA Expressway to get to school at Bishop Kelley. When he was a junior, Bill worked at both Warehouse Market and Sears in order to fund what he calls his “car hobby.” At 17, Bill bought a used 1963 Corvette and raced it at the Tulsa International Raceway. As Bill put it, he didn’t have
an athlete’s body so this was his way of competing.
Bill remembers when boys and girls were segregated at BK, with girls taking classes in the B Wing and boys in the C Wing. It’s hard to look at Bishop Kelley today and ever imagine that it started out co-educational. It wasn’t until his junior year that a few of the classes became co-ed.
Bill went into the College of Engineering at Oklahoma State University where he earned a degree in Engineering Technology. Bill worked at Warehouse Market on weekends to pay for his college education and he traded working on a man’s foreign car in exchange for that man tutoring Bill in higher level math classes, particularly with differential equations.
Eventually, after graduating from OSU, Bill put his Bachelor’s in Engineering Technology to work at Citi Service’s refinery in Lake Charles, LA, eventually taking a different position in Tulsa. In 1988, Bill became a co-owner of NeoSource. NeoSource is a Tulsa-based company that specializes in Aerospace repair and manufacturing. If you’ve flown commercially in the
Bill Graif ’70
past 34 years, there’s a decent chance that you’ve been on a plane that contains parts re-manufactured by Bill’s company.
In 1980, Bill married April, his beautiful bride of 42 years. Together, they were blessed with two daughters. Heather graduated from Bishop Kelley in 2002 and Ashley in 2006. Bill and April have been long-time members and supporters of Christ the King Parish and have been loyal supporters of Bishop Kelley, in a multitude of ways, for many years.
When Covid hit and people began losing their jobs, Bill called to ask what he could do to help Bishop Kelley families in financial need. He has made gifts each year since Covid hit to help low income kids on this campus. Recalling tight financial times as a kid, Bill has had a yearning to help others who are less fortunate. Another way he helps out is by making an annual gift to fund donuts. You ask, why a donut fund? First, Bill remembers what it’s like to be a kid who enjoys donuts. And BK’s full-time chaplain, Fr. Duy Nguyen, has worked hard to build up regular student attendance at daily Masses. A couple of years ago, it was decided that after the Friday morning Mass, donuts would be provided. It’s not at all uncommon to see 150 students at Mass on Friday mornings!
Bill supports a lot of different efforts, including the RISE program at Marquette, the United Way, Elementary schools at Hawthorne, Angi Debo, Coweta, and Marquette, the Girl Scouts, John 3:16 Mission, and Fostering Connections. Not only does he give of his financial resources, but he volunteers his time building decks and ramps for people in places like Sperry, Oklahoma. On a regular basis, Bill is there to help people who are wheel chair bound by improving the living conditions his fellow Oklahomans.
Bill and April are also major supporters of BK’s “We Are BK, Capital Campaign. As Bill puts it, the Lord has blessed him and his family with a successful business. Bill gives God all of the credit for his success.
As a student at Bishop Kelley in the 1980’s, he was better known as Matt Gerlach. Today, we all know him as Father Matt. The youngest of six children, Fr. Matt attended St. Pius X Catholic School before coming to Bishop Kelley. He came to Bishop Kelley
because, as he put it, it was pretty much expected, as his entire 8th grade class came to Bishop Kelley. His Dad was another influence in his choosing BK for high school because his Dad graduated from a “Brother’s School”Cretin High School in St. Paul, MN.
Coming here as a shy freshman in August of 1984, Fr. Matt said he wasn’t particularly involved in school activities. He was a member of the Key Club, but for many, Fr. Matt is more famous for his role as a bus driver under Br. Bernardine and Mr. Fred Davis. As a high school junior, Fr. Matt began a regular, daily bus route of picking up students before school and returning them home after school as part of the Kelley Transit Authority, better known as the KTA. He also drove some teams to away games, even driving one athletic team to a game at McAlester, all as a high school student!
As part of The KTA, Fr. Matt, along with other BK students, would meet on campus near the Brothers’ Residence early on Saturday mornings where, along with Brother Bernardine, they would wash and clean the school’s buses and van.
It’s worth mentioning that Fr. Matt graduated from Bishop Kelley in the spring of 1988, which happens to be the same time that the Kelley Transit Authority went out of business.
The Christian Brothers had a huge impact on Fr. Matt while he was a student here. They would often invite guys to come to the Brother’s residence to see how they lived, how they prayed, and even how the ate! Fr. Matt said their witness to the own vocation greatly influenced his own vocation as a priest.
One of Fr. Matt’s most memorable events while at BK didn’t even take place there. It was on a trip to Rome, Paris, and London with Mr. Alan Weyland and a few of other BK students in the spring of 1987. The highlight for him was attending Easter Sunday Mass with Pope John Paul II in St. Peter’s Basilica.
Back then, cameras had film rolls. Traveling through
Heathrow on their trip home, Fr. Matt lost one of the 7 or 8 rolls of pictures he had taken... and all the way home he prayed that it wasn’t the roll with that contained pictures of Pope John Paul the Second. Unfortunately, that was the roll of film Fr. Matt lost. He recalls telling himself as well as his mom and dad that that must mean he would eventually return to Rome.
As you can imagine, Fr. Matt has returned to Rome several times since high school and on one of those trips in January of 1994, he got to shake Pope John Paul’s hand... and the hand shake was actually caught in a photo!
It was during his senior year when BK began construction of the chapel. His Catholic faith has always meant a lot to him, so the chapel being built at his alma mater was very important to him. Fr. Matt said he just knew that having a chapel would be good for the school. And who knew that just a few short years later, He Would be the one saying Mass in that chapel!
Upon graduating from Bishop Kelley, Fr. Matt enrolled at Tulsa Community College which was called Tulsa Junior College at the time. It was during that year that he felt a calling to the priesthood and transferred to St. Meinrad Seminary in Southern Indiana where he eventually received his Bachelor’s in English followed by his Masters of Divinity.
Fr. Matt was ordained a priest in 1996, and for the first five years, was a part-time chaplain at BK. Back then, a different priest served as chaplain at BK for each day of the week. Fr. Matt was more commonly known as Fr. Tuesday to begin with, but eventually one of the chaplains was reassigned so he took on a second, unofficial title as Father Thursday.
Father Matt said those years were humbling for him, working alongside folks who taught him how to grow up and how to learn and live. It was also a great outlet for him and his penchant for singing. Fr. Matt would spend a lot of my time in the choral classroom, and even performed with the student choir a couple of times.
Since then, he has attended events sponsored by the school including the annual auctions, trivia nights,
football games, alumni reunions, etc. He’s also proud that some of his great-nieces and great-nephews who have graduated from BK or who will graduate in the next few years. While none of them carry the Gerlach name, he says the spirit of Comet Nation will be alive in them, forever.
As the pastor of St. Anne’s Parish in Broken Arrow, Fr. Matt currently serves as a pastor liaison on the Bishop Kelley Board of Directors and is glad to be a supporter of BK’s current capital campaign.
Some of his favorite teachers, while a student. included Mrs. Charlotte McGuire, Mrs. Jane Oberste, Mrs. Sherry Vilela, and Br. Chris Baker.
In 1971, during the middle of his sophomore year in high school, Sid Swinson’s family moved to Tulsa from a small town in Kansas where his parents had owned an auto dealership. Sid attended a Catholic elementary before going to a small public high school in Winfield, Kansas. When Sid’s family arrived in Tulsa during the middle of his sophomore year, he enrolled at Memorial High School which was very large at the time and it was a real culture shock for Sid. They had smoke breaks for students and other social norms that just weren’t something that a kid from Sid’s from Winfield, Kansas had experienced.
At the end of Sid’s sophomore year, his parents decided to move him to Bishop Kelley where he said he felt at home on his very first day. The first person he met at BK was Steve Poleman, also a member of the Class of 1973 as well as a member of the BK Hall of Fame. In fact, Sid is the sixth member of the Class of ’73 to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
One of the first figures Sid recalls was Brother Bernardine with his massive hands. Those were the hands that contained the index finger that many BK alumni fondly remember for poking you in the
shoulder or chest to get your attention. But Sid recalls Brother Bernardine in a different way, saying that Brother B, as he was more commonly called, took an interest in Sid, his education, and his future.
Sid took Algebra One under Brother Bernardine and said it was a very challenging class. Occasionally, a KTA bus would break down and Brother would ask Sid to take students home after school. Sid said when he graduated from Bishop Kelley, he knew that Brother Bernardine was his friend.
Brother wrote a letter of recommendation for Sid as he was applying to Notre Dame. He also received a number of hand-written letters from Brother B while he was a student at Notre Dame as Brother would write to check on Sid and his studies and update him on how things were going at Bishop Kelley.
On the 50th anniversary of the reception of Brother Bernardine’s receiving the habit, several gifts were made to Bishop Kelley in Brother’s honor. As such, Brother asked Sid to formalize the gifts. Because he’s an attorney, Sid created the document that formed the Brother Bernardine Scholarship Trust. Brother insisted that the money be used exclusively for tuition assistance to help low income families afford a BK education for their children.
Sid remained close with Brother Bernardine over the years. Upon Brother’s death on March 11th of 2001, Sid was given Brother B’s day planner and his rosary which Sid still has and cherishes today. Upon the passing of Brother, Sid served as the personal representative of his estate.
Some of Sid’s other favorite teachers include Sherry Vilela who is in the BK Hall of Fame and Brother Roland Santi. BK’s Teacher of the Year Award is named for Brother Roland.
Sid recalls that his best friend at BK was classmate Michael Nolan. During their junior and senior years at BK, Michael worked with Sid at Swinson Chevrolet which was owned by Sid’s parents. Sid and Michael were admitted to Notre Dame and remained close through college and are still best of friends today.
After law school, Sid’s first job was working in the law practice owned by the late John Jarboe who sent his children to Bishop Kelley and as well as to Cascia Hall.
Sid said that he learned “how” to be an attorney by having Mr. Jarboe as his mentor. Mr. Jarboe allowed Sid to discuss legal issues and challenges with him on a daily basis, making his work environment a lot like being in law school again. Mr. Jarboe was like a second dad to Sid.
A long-time member of Christ the King Parish, Sid was a member of the BK Advisory Council from 1994 through 1996 and served as Chair during his final year. He currently serves on the Bishop Kelley Board of Directors, just part of the faithful service he has given to BK throughout the years. He’s also the Outside General Counsel for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma.
Currently a shareholder in the Tulsa office of Gable Gotwals, Sid has served as Director and President of that firm for several years. He received his Bachelor of Business Administration from Notre Dame in 1977 and his Juris Doctorate in 1980 from the University of Tulsa College of Law. His practice has an emphasis in the areas of bankruptcy, business reorganization, and commercial litigation. Every year since 2005, Sid has been selected among the Best Lawyers in America. From 1993 until 2016, Sid was an adjunct professor at TU’s College of Law and he has served as bankruptcy trustee since 1992 for the United States Bankruptcy Courts for the Northern and Eastern Districts of Oklahoma. Sid has co-authored a bankruptcy law textbook entitled An Introduction to Bankruptcy Law.
Sid met his bride of nearly 40 years, Caroline, on a blind date in October 1980. That date was arranged by John Dowdell, better known as Judge Dowdell, who is also a member of the Class of ’73 and also in the Hall of Fame. Sid and Caroline were married on April 24, 1982 in Wichita Falls, Texas. Brother Bernardine attended the wedding and then immediately traveled to the Washington, DC area to attend the wedding of John Bryce, another 1973 BK grad who, like John Dowdell, played football at Wake Forest. And, coincidentally, Caroline is also a Wake Forest graduate but did not know either John Dowdell or John Bryce from college. Hall of Fame Members are selected based on their extraordinary and meritorious service to the betterment of the Bishop Kelley community. To be selected for the Hall of Fame, individuals must exemplify exceptional commitment to BK and our mission, extraordinary service and involvement with BK over an extended period of time and meritorious impact upon the BK Community. 44
Unrestricted gifts made to BK’s General Fund between July 1, 2021 and June 30, 2022.
Brother Bernardine Scholars Program
Diane and Jerry† O’Brien Joan and Henry Prost, M.D. ’82
Performing Arts Anonymous
Dance Dynamics Sherry and John Friend Jennifer and John Laeger ’97 Pepper and Bill McGough Sheila and Charles Patterson Rosemary and Richard Priest George Shaffer
Robotics
Care Animal Hospital, Angie Trimble Semple ’90 CertaPro Painters of Tulsa, Monica & Tom Barbour Martha and John Desmond GivingForce L3 Harris Foundation Othon Engineering Mary Jo and Gabe Othon Diana and Joseph Walter, M.D.
Social Studies
Anonymous
In Honor of Steven Trammell & Gary Oberste ’70
Speech and Debate
Andy Axsom ’97
In Memory of Judith McMasters Robin and Wes Rice ’95
In Memory of Judith McMasters Mary Ann and Chris Duke
World Languages
Anonymous
Alumni Association
Debbie and Greg Farrar
Plant Fund
The Catholic Foundation of Eastern Oklahoma
Blessed Stanley Rother Educational Assistance Program
Beth and Randall Snapp
In Memory of Ray Hornak ’79 Brian ’91 and Maggie Rucker ’91 Tims
In Memory of Scott Regitz ’91 Martha and John Desmond Greg ’84 and Shelley Levy ’88 Heckenkemper Dr. Phyllis and Mr. Anthony Lauinger Diane and Jerry† O’Brien
Campus Ministry
Barbara and Brad Avedon Suzy and James Chapple Susan Doak Amber Gray and Ray Curtis Gary Oberste ’70 Martha Sherrill Oanh and Chris Stanger Jeana and Jerry Sutton ’91
Dr. Mark A. Hayes Faculty Development Fund Camille Zumwalt
In Honor of Connie and Dave Phillips ’74 Jeanne O’Keefe Hayes and Family Lasallian Education Christian Brothers of the Midwest
North Tulsa Learning Center Mick Webber
STEM Endowed Fund
Teresa Heck ’69 Patrick Shrout ’68 and Jane Hanson
Student Activities April and Bill ’70 Graif
Gifts in Kind
A & B Distributors Anchor Stone Ervin Photography Nora and Jason Percy Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits of Oklahoma
held on April 30, 2022.
The Annual Bishop Kelley Auction is our biggest fundraising event each year. The Great Gatsby Gala was a roaring good time on April 30, 2022 at the Renaissance Hotel. With proceeds benefiting the mission of BKHS, it’s only through the generous donations of our benefactors that we’re able to provide a rich, well-rounded high school education to our students.
Mark your calendar: Our next Auction will be April 22, 2023.
F. Scott Fitzgerald ($15,000) Carrie and J.B. Jarboe ’89
Charlie Chaplin ($10,000)
Saint Francis Health System, Inc. Sarah and Jeff Tucker Mark and Stacey Miller ’82 Yusko
Greta Garbo ($5,000)
Anchor Stone Roy & Toni Bliss Foundation Cowen Construction Cyntergy Services, L.L.C. Melinda and Paul Hyams Jennifer and John Laeger ’97 Regina and Berry Mullennix Jim Norton Toyota, Jim Norton Chevrolet Broken Arrow, Jim Norton T-Town Chevrolet Tulsa Bone & Joint Associates, P.C.
Coco Chanel ($3,000)
Genevieve Tramontana Cram ’91 Gil and Shawna Hanlin ’95 Eacret Matt ’82 and Teresa Perkins ’82 Gawey Grand Bank Heckenkemper Family Foundation Sally and John† Jarboe Charla and Lance Murrah Perkins Architects, Alisa and Jeremy Perkins Prime Industrial Recruiters, Christy and Chris Rawlings Drs. Andrew Revelis, ’86 and Heather Howard ’88 Revelis, Heidi and Sean Shadid Tulsa Community Foundation
Charles Lindbergh ($1,000) Susie and Roger Butler Amy and William Paiva, Ph.D.
Babe Ruth ($500)
CommunityCare HMO, Inc. Michael and Erin Bender ’96 Dailey GO for Catholic Schools Marcy and Chris Rooker Andrea Day and Rob Schmidt Christina and Channing Smith Amy Bradley-Waters and Edwin Waters, M.D. Kelley and David Weil
Auction Donors
Rick ’80 and Madeline Giannetti ’82 Hornak Ellen Kargl-Humphrey and Diego Humphrey, M.D. Sally and John† Jarboe Tyler and Courtney Mikell ’95 Leonard Shirley and David Miley Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits of Oklahoma SpiritBank Shawna and Michael Rocco Kevin and Erin O’Brien ’82 Steichen
Rogue Monkey Media, Timm Dower Photography Southern Glazers Wine and Spirits of Oklahoma Littlefield Brand Development Fund-A-Need
Marianne and Keith Heckenkemper ’74
Jennifer and John Laeger ’97 Regina and Berry Mullennix Sarah and Jeff Tucker
Special thank you to Rogue Monkey Media, Timm Dower Photography for all of the photos in this article!
$2,500
Ida and T.D. Eureste Frazier Henke Matt and Sarah Hartmeyer ’89 Miller Natalie and Allen Summerlin, D.D.S.
$1,000
Sarah and John Balbas, M.D. Carly Cowen ’14 Luke ’98 and Ann Hartmeye ’97 Essman Tangee and Tommy Eureste Bishop David Konderla Jill and Aaron Rogers
$500
Karen and Marc Chastain Meredith and Matt Coburn Michael and Erin Bender ’96 Dailey Gil and Shawna Hanlin ’95 Eacret April and Tom Ferguson Stephanie and Travis Horton Mike and Cara Cupps ’93 Miller Gary Oberste ’70 Pat and Joe Pezzullo Christy and Chris Rawlings Drs. Andrew Revelis, ’86 and Heather Howard ’88 Revelis, Kara and Ryan Ritchie Shawna and Michael Rocco Amy and Richard Rule Julie and Eric Schick Angie and Brent Schniers Kelly and Jason Taylor
Mitzi Thomas
Christy and Dee Trussell
Amy Bradley-Waters and Edwin Waters, M.D. Drs. Jessica and Robert Wise
$250
Eileen and Fred Ames ’88 Veronica Bickerstaff Michelle and Ross Bishop Kyle and Ana Laeger ’90 Brown Debbie and Frank Busch Christina Causey ’87 Matt and Alice Laeger ’94 Doyle Kayna and Brien Kelley ’97 Michael ’87 and Christen Tramontana ’87 Miles Jessica and Chris Nalley Sharla and Mike Pinn Andrea and Eric Selby ’94 Christina and Channing Smith J.P. ’01 and Maggie Szafranski
$100
Jennifer and Steve Allen Leigh Shaw Baker Amanda and Robert Duenner Jim Franz Cindy Roecker Jeana and Jerry Sutton ’91 Anne and Doug Williams
The Blessed Stanley Rother Program strives to provide academic support to students with varied learning needs in an educationally inclusive environment. Students with intellectual disabilities have modified curriculum and receive support from peer mentors to find success and learn at the appropriate level. Each student participates in all classes and Bishop Kelley student activities. Certificates of Attendance are awarded to students who have modified curriculum. Additionally, students with learning disabilities are supported through the Rother Program. Diplomas are awarded to students who receive accommodations within the Bishop Kelley academic requirements for graduation.
The mission of the Blessed Stanley Rother Academic Support Program is to provide services to ensure that students with additional learning needs are offered a challenging, faith-based education with high expectations of academic, social and spiritual growth in an environment of love and acceptance.
Each student/family requesting admission to the Blessed Stanley Rother Academic Support Program at Bishop Kelley will participate in an evaluation process to determine if the support and resources are available and are in the best interest of the student, family, and learning community. This process may include parent interviews, diagnostic evaluations, reports from previous schools, observations conducted by the Bishop Kelley staff, and assessment of school capabilities.
The academic support program was named for Stanley Rother, a diocesan priest from Okarche, Oklahoma who was martyred in Guatemala in 1981.
• Highly-qualified Learning Specialists direct program work in conjunction with classroom teachers to assist students.
• Students may access the Learning Specialists before school, at lunch, after school, or as directed by their classroom teachers.
Rother students may be eligible to receive additional accommodations for SAT or ACT if testing is current, and accommodations have been utilized in classes. Learning Specialists will submit the proper paperwork, but all decisions will be made by the testing agency.
The program provides support according to each student’s individual learning needs.
is designed for students with intellectual disabilities. Students benefit from educationallyinclusive opportunities in a variety of academic and elective courses for 80-100% of the school day. Individualized instruction as needed is provided to facilitate their continued academic progress. Most students participating in Tier I will receive a “Certificate of Completion” upon graduation from the program. In addition to academic support programming, students will be assisted by Peer Mentors in the classroom. Peers will participate in a class where they will be taught about learning challenges, strategies to assist peers and will receive credit for the curricular class.
• Tier II is a structured, specialized learning environment for diploma-bound students who need extra help with academics. This may include additional tutoring, assistance in the classroom, or resource room help.
• Tier III serves students with diagnosed learning disabilities. This includes students who are identified with a processing, reading or math disorder, in addition to students with Autism, ADHD or other identifications.
A comprehensive, four-year enrichment program providing opportunities and expectations that encourage intellectually talented students to maximize their God-given potential.
by Elle Stanger
Bishop Kelley’s Brother Bernardine Scholars are academically-driven students who take education to the next level. This four-year enrichment program provides intellectually-talented students the opportunity to maximize their God-given potential.
Throughout their four years at Bishop Kelley, Scholars must show their dedication to study through taking an average of three Honors or AP classes during their sophomore, junior, and senior years and taking at least five AP tests by the end of senior year.
Brother Bernardine Scholars use their talents in service to others by giving sixteen or more hours of tutoring to the community. Scholars write a sophomore research paper and come to the culmination of this educational experience with a capstone project, completed junior year and presented senior year.
The benefits to being part of the Brother Bernardine Scholars Program are numerous. Enrichment opportunities include Tulsa Town Hall, museum tours, performing arts, seminars on topics of interest, and scholars trips. Additionally, all Scholars have sense of community with one another, as it is a peer group holding similar high goals and aspirations. Students who are Brother Bernardine Scholars receive special designations at Commencement, and may identify the program and its requirements on all college applications.
To join the program, prospective students must maintain a 3.75 weighted GPA, take two honors classes freshmen year, attend a capstone presentation night, and be actively involved in at least two BK extracurricular activities.
Brother Bernardine Scholars Class of 2022 Achievements
Average ACT Composite: 32 Average GPA: 4.46 Christian Service: In excess of 2,500 hours Scholarships Awarded: Over $5 million College Acceptances: 2022 Scholars were accepted to over 35 premier colleges and universities.
College Acceptances over the last five years include: Harvard, Duke, Georgetown, Columbia, Yale, Rice, MIT, Stanford, Notre Dame, Sarah Lawrence, Wellesley, UC Berkeley, Boston College, Vanderbilt, Washington University, Holy Cross, Creighton, DePauw, Penn, Emory, West Point, Pepperdine, George Washington, Villanova, Fordham, Alabama, St. Louis, USC University, Rhodes, Washington and Lee, Knox College, University of Tulsa and honors programs at many state universities.
Gifts made to specific endowed funds and memorials between July 1, 2021 and June 30, 2022.
In Memory of Jo Ann Amos JoAnne and Jack Foreman Joni and Stephen Messer Pam and Mike Wilson
In Memory of Ray Hornak Greg and Andrea Bisett ’82 Colpitts David L. Dyer Patti and Joe Frisbee Larry Schell
In Memory of Bruce Mailey
Anonymous
Julia and Robert Atherton Cris and Jeff Cox Janet Hill Sharon Iverson Debbie Mailey Karen Vail
In Memory of Bill Talley Roger and Mary Henneke Jeanne and Patrick Mandeville ’72 Shari and Michael Mount
In Memory of Joseph Vazzo Nancy and Charles Andrina Healthplan Services, Cynthia D. Guarino Karen and Harold Hunt Theresa and Patrick McCarthy Leslie and William Rodgers Stellar Precision Cynthia D Webb
Other Gifts to the Bishop Kelley Endowment
Becky and Jim Buchanan
In Memory of F. Preston Buchner Ellen and Tim Doyle
In Memory of Elena de Vega Prado Patti and Joe Frisbee
In Memory of Danny Borrell In Memory of Tom Kuehnert
In Memory of Claire Lauinger
In Memory of Gene Naumann
In Memory of Bryan Rothlein ’96
In Memory of Penny Victor
In Memory of Mary Vitali Leah and Kevin Gajan ’83
In Memory of Coach John Heckenkemper Gary Oberste ’70
In Memory of Theresa Gormley Scott and Katie Terrell ’82 Schofield
Brother Bernardine Scholarship Trust
Matt Hauth ’06
In Memory of Jerry L. Hauth, ’62 Kathy and L.G. Langley ’67 Mark Marston ’68 Michael McElwaine ’66 Elizabeth Lauinger O’Sullivan ’90 Scott and Katie Terrell ’82 Schofield Janet Miller Sjulin ’78 Sally Shrout ’71 and Jim Twombly In Memory of Doug Shrout ’66 Jennifer and Brian Vosburgh ’80 Patsy and John Vosburgh, M.D.
BK Education Fund Shaun Jones ’83 Eric Beeghly Endowed Fund Anonymous Lindsey Miller Beeghly ’02
Lo Detrich Scholarship Fund
In Memory of Lo Detrich ’03
In Honor of Jane Detrich, D.O. ’99 Amy and Blake Area ’03 Bob Campbell Terry and Don Detrich Bob Fraser Jane Detrich, D.O. ’99
Margo and Kent Dunbar Endowed Scholarship Gary Oberste ’70
In Memory of Margo Beshara Dunbar ’68
Hankins Family Endowment Stacie R. Hankins ’88
Jacob S. Jamison Fund
Brenda and Jim Jamison
Bro. Richard Merkel Endowed Fund for Tuition Assistance Anonymous
Gifts to the Bro. Richard Merkel Endowed Fund
In Memory of Neta Lutman Ellen and Tim Doyle Margaret and Mark Hartley Margaret F. Jones Maria and Philip Monhaut Gary Oberste ’70 Diane and Steve Ornelas
Nelson Endowed Fund Ruth K. Nelson Revocable Trust
Brock Norton Memorial Fund Richard and Sara Hemingway Mendell
Father Brian O’Brien Endowed Fund for Tuition Assistance Anne Ortiz Stephen and Johanna Hassink ’02 Rudolph
Gary and Jane Oberste Diocesan Faculty Tuition Assistance Fund
In Memory of Ray Hornak ’75 Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. William C. Flynn Mark and Lisa Boerger ’82 Ledom Lisa Mogelnicki ’00 Gary Oberste ’70 Angela and Kurt Schell ’83
Other Gifts to the Gary and Jane Oberste Diocesan Faculty Tuition Assistance Fund
Patti and Joe Frisbee
In Honor of Susan Furr
In Honor of Maria Monhaut
In Honor of Gary Oberste
In Honor of Kathy Scribner Gary Oberste ’70
In Memory of Maureen Clements
In Memory of John Jarboe
In Honor of John D. Knecht ’75
In Memory of Bruce H. Mailey
In Memory of Gary Nestle
In Memory of Gerald (Jerry) O’Brien
In Memory of George Sloan
In Memory of Bill Talley
In Memory of Maureen Uhren Therese and Marty Sedlacek
In Memory of Jane Ormbsy Oberste ’77 Reed Thornburg
In Memory of Jane Ormbsy Oberste ’77
Angelo Prassa Scholarship Trust Mary Margaret and George Grisaffe Robert ’92 and Kristi Hansen ’92 Grisaffe Dorothy Prassa Jennifer and Brian Vosburgh ’80 Patsy and John Vosburgh, M.D.
Terry and Juanita Quinn Tuition Assistance Endowment Quinn Cooper Eves ’08
San Miguel Tuition Endowment Marianne and Mike Stich
In Honor of Retirees Kathy Scribner, Gary Oberste, Susan Furr and Maria Monhaut
Bro. Roland Santi Endowed Fund for Tuition Assistance Julius Karash
In Memory of F. Preston Buchner Denny ’69 and Vicki Valancius ’69 Krafft Peggy and Stephen Roth ’74 Brittany Sullivan
In Memory of Ray Hornak ’79 Catta and Tucker O’Connor, Ph.D. ’74
Jeffrey P. Stoven Scholarship Fund Liz and Bob Stoven
Thomas Family Endowed Fund Nancy and Doug Thomas
Mike Youngwirth Family Scholarship Fund Nancy and Mike Youngwirth
Tuition Assistance (Immediate) The Masterson Family
In Memory of Jo Alice Wallace Michelle Joyce ’09
Dominic Jones, ’93, recently worked his first state championship game as a basketball official. Dominic and his family reside in West Valley City, Utah.
Meagan Mackin Brackeen, ’02, was honored in June by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation as “One of Philadelphia’s Finest,” an award program that recognizes young professionals for their advocacy and dedication to finding a cure for cystic fibrosis. Meagan and her husband Rhett have two little girls, Margo and Ruby. Margo is 4 years old, has CF and is proud of her family’s commitment to finding a cure.
Ashley Haggard, ’04, welcomed a daughter, Virginia Louise in February of this year. Congratulations!
Maddy McCarthy, ’04, recently received the 2022 Glen Hay Falconer scholarship for the Siebel Institute of Technology Concise Course in Brewing Technology. Maddy received this award for “her sense of community, from her active mentorship of more junior brewers to her commitment to making the industry better, more equitable and inclusive.” Maddy and her husband, Matt Kollaja ’04 reside in Portland, OR.
Brooke Butler, ’05, married Jason Volstromer August 28, 2022 in Evergreen, CO. The couple reside in Denver where Brooke is a licensed dietitian at Eating Recovery Center.
Matt Ritchie, ’05, who for the past seven years has headed up ticket sales for the Cincinnati Bengals, recently moved to Kansas City, MO where he is Director of Ticket Sales for a professional soccer team, Sporting Kansas City.
Parker Frazier, ’07, has returned to Bishop Kelley as Head Baseball Coach! After spending 12 years playing professional baseball, Parker began his head coaching career at Holland Hall where he led the team to their 2021 State Championship. Parker is married to Bailee and enjoys playing a round of golf any chance he can. We’re excited that he has returned to his alma mater!
Chris Jones, ’07, is the Head Women’s Soccer Coach at Rogers State University in Claremore.
Kate Moran, ’08, and Kevin Raybourn were married November 2, 2021 at Christ the King Catholic Church in Tulsa. The couple reside in Tulsa.
Dylan Cleary, ’09, will be receiving her PhD in Entomology with honors in 2022 from the University of Arkansas. She was fully funded in her PhD, received the Lincoln Fellowship, multiple scholarships, and the Outstanding PhD award in 2021 for Entomology and Plant Pathology from the Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences.
Jon Haverfield, ’09, began a new job as a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones in Tulsa in 2021. Congratulations, Jon!
Halley Smith Garry, ’10, and her husband Michael welcomed a son, Grayson Michael Garry to their family in December 2021.
Joe Proszek, ’10, and Dr. Hannah Gardiner were married July 24, 2021 in Whitehouse, Jamaica. James Proszek ’08 was best man and Dr. Phillip Dixon, ’10, who introduced Joe and Hannah, was a groomsman at the wedding. Joe and Hannah reside in Alexandria, VA. Joe is Senior Media Manager with the Washington Wizards and Hannah is a nuclear physicist with the Department of Energy.
Zoe Stinchcomb Kersey, ’10, has been named volleyball coach for Sequoyah High School in Claremore, bringing her closer to her home in Foyil. Zoe played volleyball during her time at Bishop Kelley and has previously coached in Stillwater and Bixby.
Mark, ’12, and Audrey Atkins, ’12, Grossman are the proud parents of twin sons born in July. Welcome to George Thomas Grossman and Henry Blake Grossman!
Jacob Herburger, ’12, and his wife Sydney welcomed Jack Monroe to their family in October of 2021.
David O’Connor, ’12, and Maeve Mulholland were married June 18th at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church in Woodstock, VT. Fr. Michael J. Knipe officiated.
Katie Caruso, ’13, and Matt Sayger were married August 27, 2022 at Christ the King Catholic Church in Tulsa. The couple reside in Evans, GA.
Kevin Finnegan, ’13, and his wife Kayla welcomed Liam Richard to their family in March 2022. The family resides in Tulsa where Kevin has just completed law school at the University of Tulsa School of Law.
Madeline Godfrey, ’13, married Michael Tucker on August 28, 2021 at Holy Family Cathedral. The couple reside in Tulsa. Madeline has been a Pediatric RN at The Children’s Hospital at Saint Francis for 6 years.
Alex Kach, ’13, and Chase Westby ’13 were married by Rev. Vince Fernandez ’10 on May 25, 2022 in Positano, Italy. The couple reside in Tulsa.
Bishop Kelley welcomed Seana Stoia, ’13, back this fall as a Theology and Business Teacher and Assistant Girls Basketball & Volleyball Coach. Seana comes to us from Loras College Athletic Department where she was the top Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach and served on the Student Athletic Advisory Committee. Seana attended the University of Dallas to play collegiate basketball, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Business. She continued her education at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, receiving a Master of Science degree in Education with an emphasis in Sports Administration. For the last five years, Seana has been coaching at the collegiate level and most recently lived in Dubuque, Iowa.
Jessie Schooley, ’13, and Nolan Wilson were married on September 24, 2022 at the Parish of Christ the King. The couple reside in Tulsa where Jessie is a physical therapist and serves as Clinic Director for Redbud Physical Therapy’s Brookside location.
Emily Othon, ’14, received her license as a Professional Engineer by the Oklahoma State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors in September 2022. Emily is currently employed with Guernsey in Oklahoma City.
Tessa Karbowski, ’14, was one of only 10 women at Wichita State University to be accepted into the Widener Global Leaders Program, which incorporates concepts from Business, Communication and Music to develop a unique global perspective to leadership. During this program, participants will embark on a journey of personal and professional growth, gaining important business and communication skills. They will meet with and be mentored by global business and organization leaders, as well as many prominent local leaders. Participants will develop a global mindset with a commitment to service by attending cultural events, interacting with individuals from different cultures, and engaging in a service-learning project.
Paige Rubeka Gentling, ’15, married Karson Blake Hudelson in Edmond, Oklahoma. Paige graduated from the University of Oklahoma in May 2021 with a Nuclear Medicine degree.
Caroline Fravel Jones, ’16, joined Bishop Kelley’s Science Department in August of 2022. Caroline earned her Bachelor of Science degree in biology from the University of Tulsa in 2020. She is a native Tulsan, and served as a biology educator for two years at the college level before
coming back to Bishop Kelley this year. She has also worked with exotic animals at a variety of institutions. Caroline lives in Tulsa with her husband and many pets. She enjoys reading, animal rescue, gardening, ceramics, and baking.
Jack Godfrey, ’17, graduated magma cum laude from Oklahoma State University in May 2021 with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Biosystems Engineering and a minor in Spanish. He passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam (F.E.) and became a certified engineer working toward his Professional Engineer license (P.E.). In October 2021, he became a Civil/Agricultural Engineer with the US Department of Agriculture - Natural Resources Conservation Service.
Catherine Limekiller, ’17, and Parker Ensch were married at Holy Family Cathedral in Tulsa on June 25th. The couple reside in Seaside, FL.
Luke Vaughan, ’17, is currently a doctoral student in Physics at Oklahoma State University. He will be going to The European Organization for Nuclear Research, known as CERN, in Geneva, Switzerland to study high energy physics at the Large Hadron Collider. He will be working for the ATLAS experiment performing data analysis using machine learning classification algorithms.
Claire Murphy, ’18, is a recent graduate of Notre Dame University and is currently living in Madrid, Spain where she teaches English to students K-12 at a bi-lingual school.
Curtis Ruskoski ’19, joined the Bishop Kelley staff as an Information Technology Specialist. Curtis began assisting with IT, networking and integrating with students, faculty, and staff as part of his summer internship. During his senior year at BK, Curtis joined the Army National Guard where he received specialized IT training and experience. He continues to serve on the Oklahoma National Guard.
Delaney Ann Powell, ’21, was named to Husson University’s Honors List for the Fall 2021 semester. During the fall semester, Powell was enrolled in Husson’s Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science/Doctor of Physical Therapy program.
Keep us in the loop with the milestones in your life so we can share in your joy! Visit www.bishopkelley. org/alumni and update your Alumni Record using the form titled “Alumni Updates.” You can also scan the QR code to be taken to the page.
While in Rome, Fr. Duy, Sarah Dicks and students took part in a cooking class through Cooking Classes in Rome with Chef Andrea Consoli! They had a great time and wanted to share some of the recipes they made:
[Serves 4]
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
4 eggs
4 pinches of salt
Semolina flour for dusting
1. Measure out your flour and add it to a flat surface you are able to whisk on.
2. Make a well in the middle of the flour and add your eggs and salt.
3. Start whisking and add flour from the edges.
4. Once it becomes more difficult to whisk start to fold the dough with a spatula to incorporate the remaining flour.
5. Start to knead.
6. Let rest for 20 minutes.
7. Cut to your liking, by hand or with the pasta machine.
[Serves 4]
1lb ground meat beef
1/4lb minced pork
EVOO
1 onion 1 carrot
1 rib of celery
1/3 cup red wine
1 can of tomatoes
Salt Italian Herbs
Parmesan Cheese
1. Start by peeling, slicing and dicing the carrot, celery and the onion into very small cubes (it's called soffritto).
2. In a pot over medium heat add your EVOO, once warm add your diced vegetables. Let cook. Once the vegetables becomes tender, add your minced meat and let brown.
3. Add the wine, turn the heat up to allow the alcohol to reduce and cook off.
4. Once the wine has evaporated add your can of tomatoes, that you have previously blended. Add your herbs, and season with salt.
5. Let the sauce simmer and cook down, reduce and thicken up.
6. Put a large pot of boiling water over high heat. When the water is boiling, toss in a tablespoon of salt with the pasta. Stir to keep the pasta from sticking, and cook until a piece of pasta tastes "al dente."
7. When the pasta is cooked add it to your sauce. Sauté a few minutes and serve warm garnished with Parmesan cheese.
1.Grill the bread until crisp and golden brown on both sides. Rub each slice of bread with half a clove of garlic, then drizzle with one table spoon of EVOO and season with salt. 2. Wash and dice the tomatoes, placing all of them in a bowl.
Season the tomatoes with salt, black pepper, a few fresh basil leaves and garlic.
Add a few tablespoons of E.V. olive oil, mix well.
Place the juicy tomatoes on top of crisp bread. Serve and enjoy!
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1.In a saucepan pour in the milk, add a small piece of lemon zest and heat up over the the stove. 2. In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks with sugar, until thick and dense. 3. When the eggs look more creamy add the cornstarch and flour, and mix well. 4. Remove the lemon zest from the milk and turn off the heat. 5. Add the hot milk to the egg mixture, mix well. Allow to rest and cool, stirring constantly. When the cream thickens it is ready to be used.
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The Bishop Francis C. Kelley Legacy Society has been established as a way to recognize those who have made provisions in their estate plans for the future benefit of the Bishop Kelley Endowment Trust. Proceeds from the Endowment will ensure that the quality education available at Bishop Kelley will be available for generations to come.
Please consider becoming a member of Bishop Francis C. Kelley Legacy Society. A will bequest, adding a simple codicil to your existing will, a trust or a gift annuity is all it takes. Future generations will admire your commitment and generosity, and, as God promises, the blessings you give will be returned to you a hundredfold.
Barbara Allen
Rebecca Barnard ’66
Mary Jeanne and Gerald Bauer
Katherine and Alfred Boudreau
Madison J. Bowers
Ann Mahoney Bryce
Mary and Joseph Burns
Monsignor Cecil Finn
Rita Hogsett Friberg ’67
James Kueck Hays
Elmer Kamphaus
Brother Kilian Bernardine Kuzminski, FSC
Jeanne M. LaFortune
Helen Boyle Lauinger
Neta Lutman
Judith McMasters
Elva and I.F. Medina
Linus A. Munding and Ruth A. Munding
Juanita and Terry Quinn
Ann and Ken Schooley
Frances Ann Sullivan
Marie Syata
Louise Wilkonson
Members of the Bishop Francis C. Kelley Legacy Society will have the satisfaction of knowing that their farsighted planning will ultimately benefit in the formation and education of young men and women who will be the Christian leaders of the 21st Century.
Planned gifts of any size are welcome. Please contact Doug Thomas, Director of Philanthropy at 918.609.7115 for additional information or to request membership.
Active Anonymous Nick Allen
Jennifer and Steve Allen
George Bullock ’73
Dennis and Teresa Keenan Caruso ’78 Dee Dee Compton ’01
Linda and Fritz Dickmann ’66
Joseph Duran ’72
Betty and John Erbrick
Charles Flint
Jean and Justin Gannon
Karen and Joe Guzman
Jean Ann Hankins Simmons
Elaine Shelor Jackson ’71
Jennifer and Don Karbowski
David and Tina Lighthizer Koenig ’79
Melanie and Richard Little
Tony Lutman
Steven Morelli ’69 Dr. Art Murphy ’64
Rose Nguyen ’88
Reverend Brian O’Brien
Carol and David Poarch
Katie and Ron Petrikin
Becky and Sam Rhoades, III
Jimmy and Liz Ritchie
Scott and Katie Terrell Schofield ’82
Tanner Sturm ’12
Caroline and Sid Swinson ’73