When I look back on the past 35 years of my life and the time I have spent at Lexington Catholic as a teacher, coach, and student I can’t help but think of the relationships that I have been fortunate enough to be a part of. So many people have influenced my life that I have met because of my time at Lexington Catholic. I met my lovely wife, Kate, visiting one of my best friends who graduated with me. One of my teammates is coaching with me, my best friends are all people whom I graduated with in 1992. Relationships I have with Danny Haney, Tommy Huston, and Bill Hostetler who have helped guide me through my coaching career. Relationships with wonderful people like Ms. Sally Stevens, who taught me to be a caring teacher. The inspiring people who taught me (RIP BATSON). The incredible people that I work with day in and day out. The teachers that continue to amaze me with their dedication to continuing the tradition of excellence Lexington Catholic has come to symbolize.  The assistant coaches that have helped me through the years. The long-lasting friendships that have come from a funny story or hard work together. Perhaps the most important relationship though is the one with my students and players. The casual “Hey Coach” from a past player or student always gains a measure of pride in my heart. Being able to be a part of so many young people’s lives is an awesome privilege. Watching them become doctors, teachers, coaches, and business leaders brings a strong sense of accomplishment that only a teacher can feel. Finally, my relationship with so many parents. As I add the role of parent to my LC resume, my oldest daughter Annie will attend Lexington Catholic in the fall, I am grateful for the parents that have shown me the correct way to handle adversity with my own children. This is so important in today’s school culture. Lexington Catholic has been so important to me over the years, and I am so grateful for all the relationships I have been a part of. I look forward to helping continue the tradition of excellence that has long been a part of our school.

God Bless,

Boys Head Basketball Coach

Social Studies Teacher

Top Row: William Ryan ’12, Brian Babbage ’12, Will Huskisson ‘12

Second Row: Baxter Thornhill ’12, Billy Corbett ’11, Tyler Jackson ’12, Calvin Zimmerman ’12, Ross Muncy ’12, Robert Waller ’12, Bryan Woomer ’12, Jacob Doss ‘03, Trey Muncy ‘09, Tyler Hinkel '05, John Hinkel ‘73, John Saunier '07

Front Row: Monica Bryant Hinkel ’73, Karen Bryan Doss ’75, McKenzie Doss ’07, Beth Bryant Muncy ’73, Alice Bryant Rider ’78, Lindsay Hinkel Clickner ’99, Ellen Hinkel ‘02

Missing from photo: Tanner Doss ’05, Kevin Bryant '88, Kyle Bryant '88

Eric Heisler ’68 was married September 19, 2021, in Blowing Rock, NC to his lovely bride, Kathy Hill. He worked for 35 years in the Printing Ink business. Eric learned to play the bagpipes when he was 26 and became a competition piper. He had the sad, but great honor, to play at the Pentagon two months after the 9/11 attack. Eric was retired by the Veterans Administration due to injuries suffered in Vietnam while serving in the Marine Corps. He fought with the last of the Marine ground troops in Vietnam in 1971.  

Patrick J Furlong ’57, lives in South Bend, Indiana, and is a retired history professor from Indiana University South Bend. He is waiting out the pandemic to be able to travel again. He made one trip last year, to visit his ​grandchildren in San Antonio. On his return, he received a "Thank You" email from Delta Airlines for making use of his Frequent Flyer account. He hopes to do better in 2022.  

Margaret “Peggy” Fitzgerald Gdovka ’86 works for Breeders' Cup Ltd. Peggy and her husband of 29 years, Karl, live outside of Lexington in Jessamine County.

Zach Elkin '73 - The National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) has inducted Zach Elkin '73, president of Beko Home Appliances, into its Kitchen & Bath Industry Hall of Fame as the sole member of its 2022 Hall of Fame class. The honor was bestowed upon Zach on February 8, 2022 during the NKBA 2022 Design Competition and Industry Awards at the 2022 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in Orlando, FL, and attended by his family and lifelong colleagues and industry friends.

We are excited to announce that the LCHS Alumni Facebook page is being re-invigorated. It will connect to our new Instagram account,@lexcathalumni.

Thank you for helping to make Mid-Knight Stakes 2022, Our Amazing Knights Presented by Traditional Bank, a success for our school and community! It was an incredible knight at The Carrick House! 

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