Volume XXIV | March 2024

A letter from our Alumni,

Ann Tramontin Bruggeman '93

Father John Moriarty and Ann Tramontin Bruggeman '93, Christ the King Principal, greets the CKS students!

I can vividly remember my first day of kindergarten at Christ the King School. I was the youngest child in my family, and I had waited, what felt like forever, to go to school with my brother and sister. I was excited yet scared with the newness of being a student. My teacher eased my fears and made me feel right at home.

From that point forward, Christ the King and then Lexington Catholic have been like second homes to me. My years in Catholic education prepared me not only academically, but spiritually for my journey through life. The friendships and relationships I built during those years have continued to impact my life in so many ways. They set the stage for a great college experience and the love of my educational experience, brought me straight back to working at LCHS, in the science department, upon college graduation.

Spending 24 years at Lexington Catholic helped me to see, from behind the scenes, what goes into building a great private Catholic school. The teachers, staff, administrators that I have been blessed to work alongside have shown nothing but true dedication to the schools and students with which they work. Teachers are the heart of every school.

No one could fully understand what an honor it was, for me, to accept the principal's position at Christ the King School in 2021. Being able to lead a school that had helped form me into the person and educator that I have become has been the greatest gift. Giving back to a place that gave so much to me is a privilege. I pray every day that I do it the justice it deserves.

When I started as principal at Christ the King, one of the first people to congratulate me was my kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Lucy Owen (Mrs. Farris to me in 1980). The fact that she remembered me and reached out is a perfect example of just one of the many gifts of Catholic education... lifelong relationships.

Ann '93 and Kevin Bruggeman '93 with their children, Tony and Lucy.

Where Are They Now?

Chase Tranter ‘15 and Olivia Meck ’15 married on October 21, 2023, by our own Father Norman. The couple began dating near the end of their junior years at Lexington Catholic. Olivia Meck Tranter is now an Emergency Department Physician's Associate.

She began at Georgetown Community Hospital but will be part of Baptist Health's new Emergency Department at Hamburg. Chase Tranter is a lawyer with the Tranter & Tranter law firm in Nicholasville. The couple has settled near family on the

south side of Lexington.

Billy Van Pelt ‘83 has been named National Director of Strategic Initiatives and Senior Advisor at American Farmland Trust, where he has worked since 2016. AFT is a national non-partisan, non-profit agricultural organization in Washington, D.C. Billy is based in Kentucky and works throughout the nation.

Courtney Christine Montague '13 has received a Master's Degree in Computer Science and Software Engineering from Auburn University. She works as a Systems Engineering Manager at Northrup Grumman

in Los Angeles, CA.

Cathy Cropper Dawson ’65 is retired from the Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary as Vice President for Development and prior to that served as VP for Finance. Cathy and her husband, Tom, are enjoying retirement and keeping up with their 2 grown children and 8 grandchildren. They both work part time and are active at church. Tom plays golf and Cathy enjoys agility class with their dog, Maddie.

Reunions!

Reunion Years - It’s always a great time to gather your classmates, but

those years ending in “4” or “9” have even more reason as it’s time to celebrate your 10, 15, 20, 25 and so on. The Class of 1974, it’s time

for your 50 year reunion!

Theses are our special reunion years, but any class can plan a reunion!

2019, 2014, 2009, 2004, 1999, 1994, 1989, 1984, 1979, 1974,

1969, 1964, 1959, and 1954!

We would love to welcome you back to Lexington Catholic on the weekend of October, 18 and 19, 2024, at our Alumni Knight! Gather your classmates and reserve separate reunion spaces in the school, including the new facilities.

Everyone can register separately to attend. Food and drinks will be provided along with your reserved space. You can reminisce in the hallways you know and make new memories too!

We can’t wait to have you back on campus!

We will set up a tailgate The Hill at Keeneland from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. We will confirm if reunions are on Friday or Saturday knight soon.

Please contact Pam Schneider pschneider@lexingtoncatholic.com for your class list and instructions on how to get started!

Save the Date for LCHS Events!

Remaining Dates for the 2023-2024 School Year

Saturday, March 23, 2024 - Easter Egg Hunt

Thursday, April 18, 2024 - Sapphire Society Reception

Monday, May 13, 2024 -4th Annual George Ewen uKnight Cup

Save the Date for the 2024-2025 School Year

Saturday, September 14, 2024 - Hoagie Day

Friday/Saturday, October 18 & 19, 2024 - Alumni Weekend

Saturday, February 8, 2025 - Mid-Knight Stakes

Saturday, March 29, 2025 - Easter Egg Hunt

Thursday, April 24, 2025 - Sapphire Society

School News

Be on the lookout for us in the next edition of The Scout Guide Lexington! We are thrilled about this partnership and eager to further highlight everything happening within our school community.

Congratulations to the Girls' Track & Field Team on securing the 2024 2A State Championship! They won the title with a total of 104 points! The Girls' 4 x 400M Team and the Girls' 4 x 800M Relay Team took Gold as well! Joanna Bryant, Kaylib Nelson, and Caroline Beiting won

2 Individual Gold Medals each.

Accepted Student Parent Night was held on February 21 for new parents to hear from faculty and staff about all the exciting things going on

at Lexington Catholic!

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE UKNIGHT FUND

We are thrilled to share exciting news about a project that will significantly enhance the spiritual atmosphere at Lexington Catholic High School – the creation of a dedicated Grotto. This sacred space will serve as a focal point for prayer, reflection, and spiritual growth within our school community. To turn this vision into reality, we are launching a fundraising campaign and warmly invite you to participate in bringing the Grotto to life. By contributing to this initiative, you will play a vital role in creating a space that will benefit current and future generations of Lexington Catholic students.

Suggested Brick Donation Amounts:

$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,500
$5,000 or more

Upon making your contribution, we will reach out to you to discuss the wording for your personalized brick paver(s) based on your chosen donation amount. This offers a unique opportunity for you to add a personal touch to the Grotto and be remembered as a supporter of this meaningful project.

BUY YOUR BRICK

LCHS Alumni Benefits

We need YOU, your updated contact information and especially your email

in order for YOU to hear from your alma mater!

You will receive the Alumni Newsletter sent through email, a Happy Birthday email, and information about what is going on at LCHS. You will automatically gain access to on campus events such as reunions and communications.

Help us update our records so we can let you know what is going on at LCHS. Please email Pam Schneider pschneider@lexingtoncatholic.com with your updated information or check out our website www.lexingtoncatholic.com. Click on Alumni and “Update Your Information” or click on the link below

to update your record.

Update Your Record

Help Us Find Your Fellow Alums

If your fellow alums are not receiving this newsletter,

have them send in their name, email, and class year to Pam Schneider.