ABOUT BISHOP KELLEY HIGH SCHOOL

Our Mission

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.

Our Core Values

Faith in the Presence of God

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.”

Concern for the Poor and Social Justice

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.”

Respect for All Persons

We acknowledge each others’ dignity and identity as children of God.

“Live Jesus in our hearts...Forever.”

Quality Education

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.”

Inclusive Community

We are a Catholic community where diverse strengths and limitations are recognized and accepted.

“The Lasallian Family”

Sister Mary Hanah Doak, RSM

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Comet Accomplishments

“We Are BK” Capital Campaign Update

By Doug Thomas

Bishop Kelley Summer

By Hayden Heckenkemper, ’23

Remembering Dan Schmitz ’77 By Jeana Sutton

A Week at the Oklahoma Capitol By Hayden Heckenkemper, ’23 Kindness Challenge

By Veronica Sousa, ’25

Lasallian Founder’s Alumni Awards

By Hayden Heckenkemper, ’23

Teacher Feature

By Grace Wells ’24 and Amy Nagode, ’24

“We Are BK” Griffin Match Update

2023 Auction: A Night in the Garden Spring Sports Showcase

By Peyton Coburn, ’24 Link Crew

By Hayden Heckenkemper, ’23

Ceramics by Bishop Kelley

Table Of Contents On The Cover

Q&A: BK’s Top Service Hour Earners By Sarah Dicks, ’04

Campaign.

1 After seeing their three-year Class 5A State Championship winning streak snapped last year, the Comets battled back to yet another 5A East Regional title and then their fourth state crown, edging Carl Albert by one point after winning the final relay!

Feb 16-18, 2023 • Edmond, Oklahoma

2023 Winter Homecoming Court

Robocomets

BK Boys swimming TaKes 5a sTaTe TITLe!

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2-10-2023

(left to right): Kai Livesay, Malana Eureste, Will Hennessay, Mackenzie Hayes, Owen Zellers, Rae Harrel, Hayden Heckenkemper, Queen Elizabeth Sullivan, Tessie Griggs, David Bryan, Maid of Honor Elle Stanger, Josh Cutsinger, Curry Kendall, Will Beasley, Ann Blankenship and Connor Kelley

BK has EIGHT National Merit Scholars (left to right): Julia Bush, Max Gangel, Owen Anderson, Elle Stanger, Evan Baumgartner, Noah Hanisch, Georgia Bachman, and Lily Carey!

• Academic State Championship: 1st Place: Team GPA 3.868

• Foreign Extemporaneous Speaking: Bella Abele ‘23 - State Champ

• 5A Team Sweepstakes - 4th place

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The RoboComets finished 2nd at the Oklahoma State Robotics Competition on February 25, 2023. They were also awarded 1st place in the Think Award and 3rd place in the Inspire Award. Will Danz ‘24 was named a Dean’s List Semifinalist. The team was led by seniors Max Gangel, Roman Jones, Emily Burke, and Sully Barbour.

Mock Trial

Mock Trial competed against Broken Arrow High School and Moore High School in the qualifying round of the Oklahoma Bar Association Mock Trial Competition. BK defeated Broken Arrow in the morning round with Julia Bush winning Best Attorney and Ella Fulkerson winning Best Witness. In the afternoon round Bella Abele and Madelene Sousa won Best Attorney and Best Witness respectively.

Powderpuff Football

Great season for BK Wrestling, finishing at the 5A State Tournament in Oklahoma City:

• Cameron Leake ‘23: 2nd at 175 lbs

• Bobby Burke ‘25: 3rd at 126 lbs

BK won its 7th state title in ten years with a 290-110 victory over Edison. BK’s Team includes Justin Walter, Elle Stanger, McCaleb Doyle, Jed Nelson, Vaibiv Aggarwal, Dylan Huntley, Divya Thomas, and Daniel Papa. Their coach is Ms. Medea Bendel.

January 28, 2023

Speech & Debate State Results

April 15, 2023 comeT wresTLing

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2.25.2023

2023 Academic Bowl State Champs!

This year, the Junior Girls were victorious in the annual Powderpuff Football Game that was held on Lasallian Founders Day, May 15, 2023.

SENIOR CLASS BOARD-CLASS OF 2024

President: Blaine Morrison

Vice President: Owen Eacret

Treasurer: Ashby Miller

Secretary: Angelina Nguyen

Board Members: Ryder Drummond, Kenzie Kelley, Peyton Coburn, Jack Oliver, Thaison Luu, Liddy Rooker, Emily Magness

JUNIOR CLASS BOARD-CLASS OF 2025

President: Giavanna Smith

Vice President: Beau Goodwin

Treasurer: Trent Jones

Secretary: Malana Eureste

Board Members: Emily Clower, Amelia Johnson, Harry Hillman, Brylee Roberts, Natalia Ochoa