Beechwood Alumni
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.
Alumni Board of Directors
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Melissa Jackson Burns ‘88 Matt Clayton ‘02 |
Brenda Israel ‘68 Angie Johnson ‘81 Bob Lee ’90, Treasurer Judy O’Connor ‘64 Maggie Rettig ‘05 Noah Schachter ‘99 Amy Sleet ‘90 Melanie Stricker ‘81 Jack Whitehurst ‘10 Sally Zeidler ‘67 |
Carol Beirne ’63, Administrator and Secretary Carol.beirne@beechwood.kyschools.us
Alumni Events and News
BEECHWOOD ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME
Congratulations to this year’s inductees into the
BEECHWOOD ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME
Inductees are:
LORI GOOCH TACKETT ‘84
STEVE AHLERS ‘85
LISA BROCKHOEFT RIZZO ‘91
CRAIG WILMHOFF ‘92
ANTHONY FROMMEYER ‘97
CHRIS CURLEY ‘06
KRISSI BRANDENBURG ALMEIDA ‘10
Inductees will be recognized at the following two events:
October 19 – Dinner at Fort Mitchell Country Club honoring the 2023 inductees to the Beechwood Athletic Hall of Fame
REGISTRATION FOR DINNER CAN BE FOUND HERE
October 20, 2023 – Presentation at halftime of the homecoming football game
HOMECOMING 2023
Join in the festivities for Homecoming 2023
Wednesday, October 18 – Homecoming Parade
Thursday, October 19 – Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Dinner
Friday, October 20
6:00PM – Tailgate in cafeteria for alumni and friends
7:30PM – Tigers vs Bracken County
Saturday, October 21
11AM-1PM – New building tours – weather permitting
REUNIONS
CLASS OF ’63 60TH REUNION
Contact Carol Beirne at
carol.beirne@beechwood.kyschools.us
or 513-520-5303
Saturday night event at Fort Mitchell Country Club
CLASS OF ’73 50TH REUNION
Contact Robin Hood Clayton at
or 859-653-3964
Saturday night event at Fort Mitchell Country Club
CLASS OF ’78 45TH REUNION
Contact Mary Jean Auge’ Vogt at
Saturday night event at Dickman’s
CLASS OF ’83 40TH REUNION
Contact Denise Hood Halpin at
or 513-703-6020
Saturday night event at PeeWee’s
CLASS OF ’93 30TH REUNION
Contact Jude Hehman at
Saturday night event TBA
CLASS OF ’98 25TH REUNION
Contact Katie Burnett Townsend at
katie.townsend@beechwood.kyschools.us
or 407-748-4935
Saturday night event TBA
CLASS OF ’03 20TH REUNION
Contact Kyle Burns at
or 859-992-2221
Saturday night event TBA
CHEERLEADING REUNION
Information here or
Contact Eden Alexander at
Alumni Reunions
REUNIONS
Class of 1963 60th Reunion *contact Carol Stenken Beirne at carol.beirne@beechwood.kyschools.us or 513-520-5303
Saturday night event at Fort Mitchell Country Club
Class of 1973 50th Reunion *contact Robin Hood Clayton at robinhoodclayton@gmail.com or 859-653-3964
Saturday night event at Fort Mitchell Country Club
Class of 1978 45th Reunion *contact Mary Jean Auge’ Vogt at mjaugevogt@gmail.com
Saturday night event at Dickman’s
Class of 1983 40th Reunion *contact Denise Hood Halpin at denisehalpin00@gmail.com or 513-703-6020
Saturday night event at PeeWee’s
Class of 1993 30th Reunion *contact Jude Hehman at jude@furlongbuilding.com
Saturday night event TBA
Class of 1998 25th Reunion *contact Katie Burnett Townsend at katie.townsend@beechwood.kyschools.us or 407-748-4935
Saturday night event TBA
Class of 2003 20th Reunion *contact kylemichaelburns@gmail.com or 859-992-2221
Saturday night event TBA
CHEERLEADING REUNION – Information here or contact Eden Alexander at edenshaye@gmail.com
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 2024 AND RECOGNIZED DURING HOMECOMING WEEK
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)
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
INFORMATION FOR NOMINATING A DESERVING TIGER FOR THE ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME CAN BE FOUND HERE
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 Gallery
2022 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI HALL OF FAME
2021 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI HALL OF FAME
2019 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI HALL OF FAME
