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Gifts that last forever
Two distinctly different opportunities are available for remembering a friend or relative at Owensboro Catholic High School.
Wall of Remembrance
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On the wall outside our chapel is our Wall of Remembrance, containing plaques purchased by anyone wishing to have someone remembered at OCHS. The person remembered may or may not be a graduate of the school.
Tree of Life
On a wall in the main office is the memorial fund Tree of Life, a brass tree purchased by the Doug Schaaf Memorial Fund—not only to memorialize Doug but also to offer opportunities to both memorialize loved ones and to use that vehicle to help increase the long-term viability of Catholic High for generations to come.
The Tree holds an engraved leaf in memory of each of those friends of the school for whom a memorial fund has been established.
Molly Higgins ‘13
After graduating from Catholic High, Molly attended OCTC and then WKU, graduating with a degree in Nutrition and Dietetics in 2019. Loving all things food, near the end of her internship the following year and at the start of the pandemic, Molly started baking cookies – leading to the creation of Molly’s Mixins. In fall 2020, Molly became a registered dietitian. Within a year, she went from baking in a small college apartment, to a small rented kitchen, to her very own space – all to make your world just a little bit sweeter!
Carli Barr ‘13
Upon graduating Catholic High, Carli attended WKU to obtain a degree in Fashion Merchandising & Business Administration. Shortly after, she moved to Nashville to pursue a fashion career but quickly realized she wanted a business of her own. In fall 2018, Barr Bones was born. The business began as an online boutique, which grew into a mobile boutique a year later, and a year after that, a full brick and mortar location on Frederica Street. Carli still operates all three avenues and has no plans to stop there. Of her success Carli says, “I am one lucky gal to be living out my dreams at such a young age. I couldn’t be where I am today without all the support from my family, friends, and advisors!”

Caroline Augenstein ‘14
Caroline graduated from UK College of law in May of 2021.
Michael Hampel ‘17
Pictured is Michael and Coach
Chelsea Dirks-Ham from MO State at the Olympic Trials. He qualified in July 2019 in the 100M Breaststroke. The Olympic Trials were postponed a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Michael graduated from Missouri State University cum laude in spring 2021 in General Studies with emphasis in Biomedical Science, Psychology and Kinesiology. He will begin his graduate degree this June in Sports Management while competing one more year due to a redshirt year. His goal is to compete in the NCAA Championships in spring 2022. Michael said the following about competing in the Olympic Trials, “Having the opportunity to compete at Olympic Trials is a dream come true. Just having my name in the hat to compete makes all the countless hours in pursuit of perfection worth it.”

Ambere Barnett ‘18
Ambere just completed her junior year at WKU and was selected as the C-USA Player of the Year and Midfielder of the Year. She was also named to the United Soccer Coaches All-American Third Team, which makes her the first WKU Women’s Soccer All-American in the program’s history!
