BEECHWOOD ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
The mission of Beechwood High School’s Alumni Association is to build a lifelong relationship and emotional connection with all Beechwood graduates and students; providing meaningful engagement and opportunities to increase school pride and goodwill, while fostering involvement, support, advocacy and philanthropic commitment for Beechwood Schools.
RED AND WHITE GALA 2024
TRACK AND FIELD STATE CHAMPIONS 2024
ALUMNI BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT WINNERS 2024
ALUMNI GOLF WINNERS BACK TO BACK TO BACK
ALUMNI NEWS AND EVENTS
BEECHWOOD’S 2025 HOMECOMING GAME WILL BE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26.
ALL BEECHWOOD ALUMNI ARE INVITED TO A PRE-GAME TAILGATE IN THE CAFETERIA BEGINNING AT 6:00PM.
RED AND WHITE GALA
DON’T MISS OUT ON THE FUN WITH TIGER ALUMNI, FAMILIES AND FRIENDS
Friday, April 11, 2025
Drees Pavillion – Devou Park
6:30-11:30PM
Music for dancing, dinner and beverages
Registration and sponsorship information can be found here
ALUMNI GOLF OUTING
Saturday, May 31
Devou Park Golf Course
Shotgun start at 8AM
Lunch and awards following golf.
Registration and sponsorship information can be found here.
TIGER PIGROAST
What is the Beechwood Educational Foundation?
Learn about the Foundation while enjoying a fun evening provided by the Beechwood Educational Foundation and Alumni Association.
Saturday, June 7
at the Darnell Home
40 Leathers Road
6:00-10:00PM
Registration and sponsorship information can be found here.
ALUMNI BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ALUMNI BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBERS
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Matt Clayton ’02 Robin Clayton ’73 Joe Creaghead ’61 Jim Eck ’94 Ellie Eggemeier ’04, President Kathy Groob ’74 Denise Halpin ’83, Past President Bill Hill ’58 Brenda Israel ’68 Kelly Jobe ’98 Angie Johnson ’81
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Justin Kaiser ’98 Bob Lee, ’90 Rachel Reed, ’17 Noah Schachter ’99 Morgan Fritz Shover ’14, Treasurer Mike Siegrist, ’92 Amy Sleet, ’90 Melanie Stricker, ’81 Lainey Sullivan, ’17 Sally Zeidler, ’67 |
Carol Beirne ’63, Administrator and Secretary Carol.beirne@beechwood.kyschools.us
ALUMNI REUNIONS
BEECHWOOD’S 2025 HOMECOMING FOOTBALL GAME WILL BE SEPTEMBER 26.
ALL TIGER ALUMNI ARE INVITED TO A PRE-GAME TAILGATE IN THE CAFETERIA BEGINNING AT 6:00PM.
Class of 1965 60th Reunion
Contact JoAnn Cox or Randy Haake at trhaake47@gmail.com
Class of 1970 55th Reunion
Contact Linda Groetzinger at lgroetz@yahoo
Class of 1975 50th Reunion
Contact Lizanne Kaiser at 859-640-0824, lmbwkaiser@gmail.com or Brad Hood at 859-466-1030, bmhood57@gmail.com
Class of 1980 45th Reunion
Class of 1985 40th Reunion
Class of 1990 35th Reunion
Class of 1995 30th Reunion
Class of 2000 25th Reunion
Contact Rachael Fait at rachael.fait@beechwood.kyschools.us or Amanda Raybuck at amanda.raybuck@beechwood.kyschools.us
Class of 2005 20th Reunion
Contact Maggie Rettig at margaretelizabeth219@gmail.com
Class of 2010 15th Reunion
Class of 2015 10th Reunion
IF YOUR CLASS IS PLANNING A REUNION PLEASE CONTACT CAROL.BEIRNE AT CAROL.BEIRNE@BEECHWOOD.KYSCHOOLS.US TO UPDATE INFORMATION OR TO GIVE FINAL PLANS FOR YOUR REUNION.
DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI HALL OF FAME
Beechwood has such a long history with many outstanding alumni graduating from our school. The Beechwood Alumni Association is spearheading this initiative and are pleased to recognize the many outstanding alumni from our school.
The criteria for recognition as an Outstanding Alumnus in the Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame includes but is not limited to:
- Outstanding achievement in a career
- Outstanding service to the community (regardless of where the alumnus lives)
- Distinguished achievement as a student, teacher, professor or administrator.
- Widespread public acclaim in the arts: performing, visual or literary
- Extraordinary achievement as an athlete or as a coach
For selection as an Outstanding Young Alumnus, the criteria include being outstanding academically, in the career, and/or in the community. The person must be a graduate of the previous 20 years.
For selection as the Tiger Award winner, the nominee/recipient must have served the school at an outstanding level. This person may be an alumnus of Beechwood or a friend of the school.
THE NEXT HONOREES WILL BE SELECTED IN 2026 AND RECOGNIZED DURING HOMECOMING WEEK
2024
Tiger Award – Carol Stenken Beirne ‘63
Outstanding Alumna – Kaitlin Becker ’02
Outstanding Young Alumna – Shelby Cansler Hetzer ‘12
Outstanding Alumnus – Bill Nunery ‘67
Outstanding Alumnus – Randy Haake ‘65
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2022
Outstanding Alumnus – Mike Claypool ‘64
Outstanding Alumnus – Gary Blank ‘78
Tiger Award – Robin Hood Clayton ‘73
Outstanding Young Alumnus – Andrew Smith ‘03
2021
Outstanding Alumnus – Denny Dressman ‘64
Outstanding Alumna – Kim Allen ‘81
Outstanding Young Alumnus – Rebecca Burgoyne-Allen ‘06
Tiger Award – Tom Middendorf ‘65
Outstanding Alumna – Sandra Kerlin ‘61
Outstanding Alumnus – Tom Miller ‘88 (deceased)
Outstanding Alumnus – Robert Stephens ‘45 (deceased)
2019
Outstanding Alumnus – Brook Baker ‘65
Outstanding Alumna – Donna Weaver ‘61
Outstanding Alumnus – Lanny Hitch ‘65
Outstanding Alumnus – Steve Smith ‘84
Outstanding Young Alumnus – Kevin Groob ‘00
Tiger Award – Mike James
2018
Tiger Award – Jim Procaccino
Outstanding Alumnus – Ray Albrektson ‘66
Outstanding Alumna – Nancy Acra Creaghead ‘61
Outstanding Young Alumnus – Justin Kaiser ‘98
Outstanding Alumna – Gail Keam ‘73
Outstanding Alumna – Julie Preziosi ‘72
Outstanding Alumna – Alyson Barclay ‘77
Outstanding Alumnus – Jim Frazier ‘73 (picture not available)
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2017
Outstanding Alumnus – Mike Talbott ‘76
Outstanding Alumnus – Jack Steinman ‘49
Outstanding Alumnus – Phil Ringo ‘59
Outstanding Alumnus – Richard Schrader ‘68
Outstanding Alumna – Julie Smoot Janson ‘72 (picture not available)
ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME
The purpose of the Beechwood Athletic Hall of Fame is to honor Beechwood’s top student-athletes and individuals who have made a positive impact on the local community and to provide role models for today’s student-athletes.
Guidelines for nominations:
- A deceased nominee must have passed away at least two years prior to selection into the Hall of Fame
- No active member of the Hall of Fame Committee is eligible for nomination
- No individual may nominate him or herself.
Student-Athlete Criteria:
- Must have received a varsity letter in one or more sports
- Must have significantly contributed to the athletic teams and programs of Beechwood High School
- Must have graduated from Beechwood High School
- Must have graduated at least ten years prior to their selection to the Hall of Fame
Coaches’ Criteria:
- Must have significantly contributed to the athletic program of Beechwood High School
- Must have been out of coaching (in his/her primary sport) for at least five years
- A varsity coach with at least 20 years of coaching experience is automatically eligible, upon nomination, as soon as he/she discontinues coaching in his/her primary sport
THE NEXT GROUP OF HONOREES FOR THE ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME WILL BE RECOGNIZED DURING HOMECOMING. THE RECOGNITION DINNER WILL BE THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 AND ALL HONOREES WILL BE PRESENTED AT THE HOMECOMING FOOTBALL GAME ON SEPTEMBER 26.
2023
Lori Gooch Tackett ’84
Steve Ahlers ‘85
Lisa Brockhoeft Rizzo ‘91
Craig Wilmhoff ‘92
Anthony Frommeyer ‘97
Chris Curley ‘06
Krissi Brandenburg Almedia ‘10
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Bob Burnett
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2021
Mike Murray ‘75
Tim Seaman ‘84
Robbie Jordan ‘69
Adam Wulfeck ‘98
Paige Gooch Bolander ‘10
2019
Gary Nussbaum ‘79
Janie Borcherding Shaffer ‘90
Kristy Mescher ‘84
Greg Hergott ‘95
Dave Hill ‘59
John Morlidge ‘52
2014
Mark Gooch ‘72
Ken “Beaver” Jordan ‘63
Bailie Morlidge ‘80
Katie Pohlgeers ‘01
Jim Wilshire ‘50
Mike Yeagle ‘79
2010
Nelson Auge’ ‘63
Paige Bendel ‘91
Talor Bendel ‘93
Edgar McNabb
Scott Tackett ‘85
Jeff Ward ‘82
Tim Wera ‘00
2009
Gordon Hood ‘46
Brandon Berger ‘94
Bernie Barre
ALUMNI PHOTO GALLERY
2024 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI HALL OF FAME
2022 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI HALL OF FAME
2021 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI HALL OF FAME
2019 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI HALL OF FAME
