2023 Reunion Weekend - June 9-10, 2023; Classes ending in 3 and 8!

May 23, 2023

We look forward to welcoming classes ending in 3 and 8 back to BKHS!

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Schedule of Events

Friday, June 9, 2023 • All-Class Reunion Reception
Bishop Kelley Dining Hall • 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

All reunion classes ending in 3 and 8 are invited to mix and mingle with their classmates, faculty, and friends in Bishop Kelley’s new Dining Hall.

Come and go as you please and enjoy complimentary appetizers, wine and beer

School and athletic facility tours will be available!


Saturday, June 10, 2023

Mass at 5:00 PM in De La Salle Chapel at Bishop Kelley 

Celebrated by Fr. Richard Bradley, Class of 1967

followed by individual class gatherings*:

Join us for Reunion Mass. Family and friends are welcome. This Mass will be celebrated in memory of deceased classmates.


Saturday Night Activities for Individual Classes

Please note: Venues may change based on RSVP’s

*Attendees will be responsible for the cost of their own meals and drinks at individual class gatherings. There is no charge for the Friday night event at Bishop Kelley.


Class of 1963
-

Saturday: 6-8 PM, Penthouse RoofTop Bar at the Mayo Hotel downtown, 115 West 5th Street.
Sunday:
Breakfast/brunch at 10 AM, Julie McKinney's, 2164 South Sandusky. If interested in attending, please RSVP directly to Julie at juliemacz@cox.net, or 918-749-1058.
Class Contacts
:

Jim Gifford, jimg@jgifford.com

Margaret Boudreau Ellison, mellison3@cox.net


Class of 1968 - This class needs a volunteer to help coordinate Saturday’s gathering. Contact Gary Oberste at goberste@bishopkelley.org to let him know you can help.


Class of 1973 - Reunion Celebration at Annie Davis Essman’s, 6:00 PM, 2013 E. 38th St. $25 per person. Join your class for a BBQ dinner, beer, wine, etc.

Class Contacts:

Nancy Arp Schooley, 918-231-2978

Brad Heckenkemper, 918-695-2533


Class of 1978 - Ambassador Hotel at 1324 South Main, 6:00 PM $40 per person. Class Contact:

Teresa Flusche, 918-402-1018


Class of 1983 - Fassler Hall, 304 S. Elgin Ave., 6:30 PM
Class Contact:

Gina Godfrey, godfrey.gina@gmail.com


Class of 1988 - Bar Serra in Utica Square, 6:30 PM
Class Contact
:

Shelley Heckenkemper, heck1019@yahoo.com


Class of 1993 - Wild Fork, Utica Square, 6:30 PM
Class Contact
:

Cara Cupps Miller, caracmiller99@gmail.com


Class of 1998 - Elgin Park, 325 Reconciliation Way, 6:30 PM
Class Contact
:

Stephanie Vogel Vanderslice, stephanievanderslice@gmail.com


Class of 2003 - McNellie's Outdoor Patio downtown, 409 E. First St. 6:30-9:30 PM

Class Contact:

Haley Cole Lewis, haley.cole@gamil.com


Class of 2008 - Bar Serra in Utica Square, 6:30 PM
Class Contact
:

Quinn Cooper Eves, 918-809-3106


Class of 2013 - R Bar & Grill, 3421S. Peoria Ave, 7:00 PM
Class Contact
:

Claire Collins, ctcollins12@gmail.com


Class of 2018 - Welltown Brewery, 114 W. Archer St., 7:00 PM
Class Contact
:

Kira Ziola, kira.ziola@gmail.com


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
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.