2023 Bishop Kelley AP Scholars Announced

August 21, 2023

Seventy-four Bishop Kelley students were recently named AP Scholars through their demonstrated excellence in the Advanced Placement (AP) program.

Seventy-four Bishop Kelley students were recently named AP Scholars through their demonstrated excellence in the Advanced Placement (AP) program.


Twenty-four of these students were named as AP Scholars with Distinction. The accolade is granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of the exams. This is the highest recognition the College Board offers through the AP program.


In addition, seventeen Bishop Kelley students were named AP Scholars with Honors. These awards are granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams.


Another thirty-three students have been designated AP Scholars, granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams.


Two hundred and forty-four Bishop Kelley students took a record 453 AP exams in May, 2023 with an average score of 3.2; 73% of students scored a “3” or higher score.


AP exams are scored on a scale of 1-5 with a “passing” score considered to be a “3” or higher. Bishop Kelley offers students AP exams in nineteen different subject areas. AP tests, developed by college and university professors, are considered among the most rigorous college-preparatory exams for high school students today. 


Bishop Kelley AP Scholars with Distinction

● Abele; Bella E.

● Abraham; Sadie J.

● Aggarwal; Vaibhav

● Anderson; Owen T.

● Asombrado; Jason M.

● Baumgartner; Evan

● Beech; Payton D.

● Brightmire; Luke D.

● Bush; Julia M.

● Crotwell; Andrew P.

● Gangel; Maxwell W.

● Hanisch; Noah A.

● Heckenkemper; Hayden L.

● Huynh; Nathan H. 

● Le; Ken D.

● Lee; Nora G.

● Musshafen; Katie J.

● Ray; Sarah

● Shugart; Hailey M.

● Stanger; Gabrielle M.

● Swiney; Emmanuelle J.

● Talley; Rowan A.

● Trinh; Jaden C.

● Weil; Lauren 


Bishop Kelley AP Scholars with Honors

● Brasseux; Arianna J.

● Doyle; McCaleb L.

● Drummond; Ryder A.

● Goodwin; Braxton L.

● Grimes; Zachary J.

● Harris; Cooper A.

● Hassany; Sophia M.

● Hughes; Brayden B.

● Miller-Laquerre; Jane E.

● Mitchell; Meredith A.

● Moore; Judith A.

● Nelson; James E.

● Nguyen; Angelina T.

● Raschen; Davis K.

● Rocco; Ellie S.

● Walter; Justin N.

● Wells; Grace T. 


Bishop Kelley AP Scholars

● Anderson; Elysia

● Bachelor; Steven R.

● Bacher; Georgia K.

● Carey; Lillian E.

● Coburn; Peyton B.

● Cutsinger; Joshua A.

● Danz; David W.

● Dietz; Emily A.

● Dinelli; Evan M.

● Flores; Marti A.

● Gehring; Braedon J. 

● Gentry; Lucy C.

● Gogol; Matthew J.

● Herman; Jordan L.

● Klingenberg; Samantha B.

● Koenigsknecht; Sophia K.

● Luu; Thaison H.

● Maresca; Connor J.

● Mullennix; Simone A.

● Munn; MaryClaire C.

● Powers; Jackson

● Raab; Luis

● Riley; Katherine S.

● Roy; Megan F.

● Rury; Cooper D.

● Shofner; Olivia A.

● Smith II; Channing S.

● Stewart; Ella M.

● Sturm; Meredith R.

● Taylor; Seth W.

● Thomas; Lauren E.

● Waters; Paige E.

● Wise; Avery L. 


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.

Ryan Klerekoper Named Bishop Kelley’s 2025 St. Francis of Assisi Teacher of the Year

September 24, 2025
Ryan Klerekoper is in his fourth year as a teacher at Bishop Kelley. In his short tenure at the school, Ryan has quickly distinguished himself as an adept, informed, reflective and engaging teacher of English. Ryan has taught freshmen through seniors at Bishop Kelley, though his mainstay is freshman English. When Ryan arrived at Bishop Kelley, he moved into the English Department seamlessly; he has become an integral part of the department. His students meet his high expectations, and judging from the flock of students who gather around him between classes, he is beloved of current and former students alike. One peer teacher describes him as, “One of Bishop Kelley's best teachers. He creates engaging lessons for his students who thrive in his classroom and who enjoy his teaching immensely as well; Ryan prioritizes keeping rigor high while also keeping learning fun.” Ryan displays a genuine concern for the intellectual, emotional, and spiritual development of his students. He holds his students to high standards but supports them in their efforts and struggles. He makes strong personal connections with each of his students. If you walk by his room before and after school, you find a room filled with animated students seeking his advice and affirmation. To help foster his own as well as his students’ spiritual growth, Ryan joined a faculty PLC to explore ways to integrate faith into his curriculum; he is genuinely focused on helping to develop the whole child. A fellow teacher describes him, “Ryan inspires his fellow English teachers to maintain the highest academic standards. He maintains humility by sharing and critiquing ideas as a team, incorporating new works of literature, and offering usable feedback with encouragement. It is a blessing to work with him; he is an outstanding teacher. “ Ryan holds both a bachelor's and master's degree in English from Northeastern State University. At Northeastern he won the Academic Achievement Award as the Most Outstanding Student in 2019. Prior to Bishop Kelley, Ryan taught both middle and high school English in the Union school district after a ten-year career with Mazzio's Pizza. The admiration and respect he inspires in both students and colleagues stand as a testament to the transformative impact he has on the lives of Bishop Kelley students. The 2025 Saint Francis of Assisi Teacher of the Year from Bishop Kelley is Ryan Klerekoper. Bishop Konderla will celebrate the SFOA Annual Mass and Teacher Awards: 👉 Friday, October 3, 2025 ⛪ 6 pm at Holy Family Cathedral

Thank You 2025 Auction Sponsors!

August 25, 2025
With over 350 in attendance on April 26, 2025 at Jarboe Hall, the BK community raised just over $312,500 (net) towards purchasing school bus transportation.