Chatard Class of '86

25-Year Reunion

2011-09-11T12:25:00.000-04:00

Yes, we're old! And our 25-year reunion quickly approacheth. Get all the latest news and info on our Facebook Page

Favorite 80's Flix

2009-08-31T11:00:00.005-04:00

Did you answer Patrick Swayze in Dirty Dancing? Then, you are correct!

Okay, that was TOO easy! Give us your favorite movie quote or Top 5 list from the 1980's. Click on comments, below, and leave your picks.

Here are Chris Doyle's favorite 80's flicks (in no particular order):
Ferris Beuhler's Day Off
Fast Times at Ridgemont High
National Lampoon's Vacation
Fletch
Pee Wee's Big Adventure

Need some help jogging your memory?
In The 80's - Movie Quotes
Great 80's Movie Quotes
Top Box Office Movies of the 80's
The 80's in Film

Should I Stay or Should I Go?

2009-08-14T19:00:00.005-04:00

Alright sports fans! Here's your chance to weigh in on an important topic. Do we keep this blog going as a meeting place for our class and to stay informed on upcoming events? Or do we trash it? Should we start a separate group on Facebook just for our class? Do you want both???

These are the pressing questions of our time. To cast your vote, click on one of the three options below where you see "Reactions."

And as they used to say on the old Bartles & James ad, "Thanks for your support!"

Chatard Trojans Own the Dome!

2007-11-25T20:27:00.002-05:00

Back when the football stadium in Indy was known as the Hoosier Dome, the Bishop Chatard Trojans won the inaugural high school championship. The year was 1984. It was my junior year.

The last 23 years brought about a name change to the dome, a class change for Chatard from 2A to 3A, and several inches to my waistline. But the glory of Chatard football remains.

The Trojan football team now shares the distinction with only one other team as having the most state championships--NINE!!!
I witnessed the first two of those during my sophmore and junior years at Chatard. Though I didn't play high school football, I was a proud member of the squad's 12th man.

The 1984 game was most memorable for its location, the sparkling new gem on the Indianapolis skyline, the $82 million Hoosier Dome. With memories of that game on my mind, I returned to the dome for this year's championship game. I wasn't disappointed. Save for a late fumble, the Trojans would have shut out South Bend's St. Joseph. It was total domination from the first whistle.

I had to be there to witness the last high school football championship to be played in the famed dome. Next year, retractable-roofed Lucas Oil Stadium becomes the shining new gem on Indy's skyline and the dome will be razed. The memories, however, will live on. I'm just thankful that Chatard was able to begin a legacy there in 1984 that lives on today.

Congrats to the Trojans, state champions for the ninth time, an Indiana High School Athletic Association record!

Photo credit: Joe Vitti, The Indianapolis Star, 2007

25-Year Reunion? Anyone?

2007-10-28T11:36:00.000-04:00

I know we're still 3+ years away from 2011, but anyone interested in organizing the 25-year reunion should contact the Chatard Alumni Office by e-mail or phone, (317) 251-1451 Ext. 2247. Kelly Jennings will provide assistance and support. And from our experience, the earlier you get started the better. I'm sure you could talk some of the previous committee members into helping out (your's included). And if you want to use this blog and the Chatard86@yahoo.com e-mail address to help get the word out, let us know.

Okay, part of the reason I had to post something was to get that goofy picture of Quinn off the top. You can thank me later.

Hope to see everyone in 2011!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

2007-01-03T06:14:00.000-05:00

There are a ton of pictures yet to upload from the reunion, the most recent of which came to us from Angie Froehlich out in California (including the classic shot of Quinn, above). Thank you, Angie!

From your Chatard86 Reunion Committee to you...HAPPY NEW YEAR! Our resolution...ok, my resolution...is to get more of these photos uploaded for all to see.

Also, if you have classmate info--e-mail, phone, address--be sure to forward that info to us. We'll share it only with Chatard's Alumni Office and each other. No spam, we promise!

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Class of '86 Reunion

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Class of '86 Reunion

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Class of '86 Reunion

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Class of '86 Reunion

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Class of '86 Reunion

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Class of '86 Reunion

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Class of '86 Reunion

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Class of '86 Reunion

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Class of '86 Reunion

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Class of '86 Reunion

RSVP by SEPT. 29!!!!

2006-09-14T12:09:00.000-04:00

We really look forward to seeing everyone at the reunion, Oct. 6 & 7. We ask you to please call Chatard today with your credit card and the name of your guest.

Chatard's Alumni Office:

317-251-1451 ext. 2242

If you prefer to pay by check, call them and they will tell you how to make it out and where to send it. We really need to collect by the 29th in order to make deposits, preparations, etc. Please help us out by calling early to RSVP.

We also need photos if you have them digitally. Please e-mail us here.

REUNION INFO!!!

2006-08-29T16:23:00.000-04:00

HOMECOMING GAME & TAILGATE PARTY - Friday, Oct. 6th
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Broad Ripple High School
Tailgate Party - 4:30 PM
Game ($5 Admission) - 7:00 PM
Food available for donation!
Special seating for Class of '86...bring your family!

REUNION DINNER - Saturday, Oct. 7
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Meridian Hills Country Club
ADULTS ONLY PLEASE (No childcare provided)
Cocktails - 6:30 PM
Dinner - 7:30 PM
$50 per person
RSVP to Chatard Alumni Office 317-251-1451 ext. 2242 or send e-mail here

You can also scan in and send your favorite high school photos to us no later than September 15th. Click the "e-mail here" link above or send to Chatard86@yahoo.com.

We've updated the MIA list, see post below, so if you have contact info for any of these classmates, please let us know. Questions? Post a comment to this blog or e-mail the reunion committee at Chatard86@yahoo.com.

Missing Persons (Updated)

2006-05-01T12:37:00.000-04:00

edited august 31st
Okay, not the band, but the classmates who are still MIA are as follows:

Dawn Allen
Bret Baker
Todd Berry
Mike Brosius
Cderic Brown
Penny Brundage
Allsion Whitaker Bullard
Theresa Curran
John Demarco
Misty Ackles Dumas
Tom Goebel
Radhika Green
Nancy Hartman
Tyler Hesterhagen
Amy Howard
Anthony Johnson
Darlene Johnson
Kristin Klee
Michael Leufgen
Tamika Madden
Mark Marchino
Pat Mcclellan
Sherri Miles
Rick Moore
Jennifer Morrow
Debbie Nester
Leah Penn
Michelle Fultz Pickett
Tina Duncan Raffin
Suzanne Sullivan Richards
Paul Robinson
Amy Roti
Darrly Rucker
Frank Stiles
Anita Graffitti Tepool
Rosa Valdez

We need e-mail addresses, phone numbers and physical addresses of these people...and as you can see, it's a pretty sizeable list. How 'bout a little help here?

You can e-mail them to us privately. Thanks!

2006-04-11T15:49:00.000-04:00

Do you like the theme for our reunion? How about the artwork? This will grace the front side of a save the date postcard to go out this week.

IT'S OFFICIAL!!!

2006-03-29T09:23:00.000-05:00

We have a location for the October 7th gathering:

Meridian Hills Country Club
7099 Spring Mill Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260

We're also planning an open house at Chatard and tailgate party at the home football game (vs. Northwest H.S.) on October 6th. The game is being played at nearby Broad Ripple H.S.

More information will be available shortly, so please mark your calendars and look into travel if you live outside Indy. We're so excited that everything is finally coming together. Classmates will be receiving Save the Date cards in the mail in a few days.

We're close!

2006-02-09T12:59:00.000-05:00

The reunion committee is looking to schedule events around the Trojans' home football game the weekend of October 6-7....more info will be available very soon.

Be sure to e-mail your contact info to chatard86@yahoo.com. Thanks!

BEST SONGS OF 1986

2005-11-07T14:08:00.000-05:00

We want to capture the sounds of '86 on one CD and we need your help. What songs bring back fond memories of senior year, be it homecoming dance, spring break or heading off to college? Post a comment below and give us your Top 10. We'll take the results and compile a 15-song CD for everyone to take home from the reunion next fall.

In case your memory is a little foggy, here are some lists to help get started...

(Billboard Top 100 of 1986)
1. THAT'S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR, Dionne & Friends
2. SAY YOU, SAY ME, Lionel Richie
3. I MISS YOU, Klymaxx
4. ON MY OWN, Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald
5. BROKEN WINGS, Mr. Mister
6. HOW WILL I KNOW, Whitney Houston
7. PARTY ALL THE TIME, Eddie Murphy
8. BURNING HEART, Survivor
9. KYRIE, Mr. Mister
10. ADDICTED TO LOVE, Robert Palmer
Click here for the other 90 songs.

(ARC Weekly Top 40)
1. THAT’S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR, Dionne & Friends
2. ON MY OWN, Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald
3. WALK LIKE AN EGYPTIAN, The Bangles
4. HOW WILL I KNOW, Whitney Houston
5. PARTY ALL THE TIME, Eddie Murphy
6. THE WAY IT IS, Bruce Hornsby & The Range
7. LIVE TO TELL, Madonna
8. PAPA DON’T PREACH, Madonna
9. BURNING HEART, Survivor
10. KYRIE, Mr. Mister
Click here for the other 90 songs.

(Rolling Stone)
Critics say...
1. KISS, Prince & The Revolution
2. WALK THIS WAY, Run DMC with Aerosmith
3. PAPA DON'T PREACH, Madonna
4. SLEDGEHAMMER, Peter Gabriel
5. HIGHER LOVE, Steve Winwood
Readers say...
1. SLEDGEHAMMER, Peter Gabriel
2. HIGHER LOVE, Steve Winwood
3. ADDICTED TO LOVE, Robert Palmer
4. AMANDA, Boston
5. YOU GIVE LOVE A BAD NAME, Bon Jovi

Okay, now tell us your favorites of 1986. Post a comment by clicking on the comments link below. You don't have to be a registered user to comment anonymously. ROCK ON!!!

20-YEAR REUNION

2005-10-17T13:57:00.000-04:00

The Chatard Class of 1986 is planning a 20-YEAR REUNION!
BCHS Trojans from everywhere will converge in Indianapolis for this once-in-a-lifetime celebration. If you can remember parties at Dawson Lake, Chicago’s Pizza Friday Nights, or Mike Webb’s Playpen Bus, then make plans now to be a part of the festivities. Dates and location are yet to be determined, but there will be lots of food, music AND a chance for you to share good memories with long lost friends. The Chatard Class of ’86 Reunion Committee is working out details for an awesome party and they want to hear from you. If you want to post a message to a friend, update classmates on your whereabouts or help locate an MIA classmate, then please do so here. Be sure to share this blog with anyone you know from the Bishop Chatard High School (Indianapolis) Class of 1986. We look forward to seeing you in the fall of 2006!