“Lights, Camera, Action!” was a great way to describe the class of 1995. Jennifer Tobin was elected as Homecoming Queen, Allie Neill got her palm read at the senior trip to the Renaissance Festival, and the football team won the State Championship. “Damn Yankees” was performed and the seniors beat the juniors 18-14 in the Powder Puff game. Last year the class of 1995 had 2 donors. This year our goal for the class of 1995 is to reach 22 donors.

Boys soccer won their first state championship with football, girls basketball and wrestling all winning titles as well. Justin Tobin and Ali Kiselis won Prom King and Queen while Chrissy Hopkins won Homecoming Queen. Li’l Abner was the musical and was performed to perfection. Last year the class of 1996 had 4 donors. Our goal for this year is to reach 27 donors.

Chris Girard and Marcus Sais played the guitar at the senior retreat, Heather Neumann and Joanna Bloom enjoyed their trip to Sea World, and “Anything Goes” was the musical performance in 1997. Jamey May and Heather Kelly were voted Mr. and Ms. BLHS. Girls basketball, wrestling, boys golf, and boys soccer all won state championships. Last year the class of 1997 had 3 donors. This year our goal for the class of 1997 is to have 27 donors.

1998 started off strong during freshman camp when seniors Nick Pacillo and Kyle Williams hurled raw eggs off the roof. It also ended on a high note during senior lock-in when Tyson Thelien sang with Sadiee Mahoney, Mia Young, and Kathleen Jansen. Last year the class of 1998 had 9 donors. This year our goal for the class of 1998 is to have 29 donors.

Class of 1999 was the last class of the 1900s and they did not disappoint. They performed “Mame” which is also what the Blackfriars are performing this year. The girl’s basketball team continued their dominance and won their 11th straight state championship. Last year the class of 1999 had four donors. This year our goal for the class of 1999 is to have 38 donors.

The class of 2000 had a great senior year! The boy's soccer team won state, the hockey team did very well in their first year, and the Lady Friars Basketball team had an undefeated season and won state. Julie Welch and Kelly May were crowned prom queen and king. Last year the class of 2000 had 7 donors. This year our goal for the class of 2000 is to reach 20 donors.

The class of 2001 had an amazing senior year! The women's soccer team finished second in state, the men's basketball team also finished second in state, and the wrestling team won the state championship! The prom was held at the Dallas World Aquarium. Last year the class of 2001 had 12 donors. This year our goal for the class of 2001 is to reach 25 donors.

What started with AJ Lacsamana and Rachele Carver Piazza dancing at Senior Retreat to Cullen Shaar speaking at Baccalaureate mass, what a year it was for the class of 2002. It also was a dominating year as boys and girls basketball, boys soccer, wrestling, baseball, and the TAPPS art team all won state titles. Last year the class of 2002 had 6 donors. This year our goal for the class of 2002 is to reach 25 donors.

Remember when Matt McKnight dressed up as Michael Jackson during Sadie’s or when Katie Share won Homecoming Queen? Class of 2003 also got to enjoy state titles by football, girl's basketball, and wrestling. Plus, who could forget the memorable performance of “My Favorite Year”? Last year the class of 2003 had 9 donors. This year our goal for the class of 2003 is to reach 25 donors.

Getting to renew the rivalry between Jesuit and BL, this class got to experience Roffino Stadium with over 10,000 people in it. Volleyball won its first state title in school history while wresting, girls basketball, and girls cross country all won state titles. Plus, who could forget Mr. and Miss BLHS of Willy Brehm and Caroline Zihlman? Last year the class of 2005 had 2 donors. This year our goal for the class of 2005 is to reach 26 donors.

The class of 2006 went on a journey their senior year; from senior retreat to Teddy Namirembe winning Homecoming Queen to the spectacular performance of “Bye Bye Birdie”. Winning the spirit stick in pep rallies and having the inaugural breathalyzer’s before dances, what a year 2006 was. Last year the class of 2006 had 10 donors. This year our goal for the class of 2006 is to reach 27 donors.

Class of 2007 was full of athletes from Maryann Baker, who signed at Texas A&M, to Clay Quinn who played football and basketball. It was also full of other talented members who stared in "Li’l Abner" and danced in the brigade, such as Hilary Fallon and Julie Auxier. Last year the class of 2007 had 3 donors. This year our goal for the class of 2007 is to reach 27 donors.

Fresh off their 10-year reunion this year, looking back on the 2008 class you can see how much of a family they are and all the fun times they had. From Meredith Behne winning Homecoming Queen to Thomas Yost and Sarah Palmer winning prom King and Queen, this class created great memories together. Last year the class of 2008 had 7 donors. This year our goal for the class of 2008 is to reach 24 donors.

Class of 2009 theme was to “Be Something” and that’s exactly what this class did. Lauren Lukas won homecoming queen, prom was at the house of blues, and the varsity girls basketball team won the state championship. Last year the class of 2009 had 10 donors. This year our goal for the class of 2009 is to reach 48 donors.

Homecoming came early for the Class of 2010 where the football team had a victory and Kelsey Ring won homecoming queen. Connor Ernst also dressed up as Mr. Cogswell for operation oddball that made everyone laugh. It was also the year that Trevor Cadigan blessed us all with Typical Teen. Last year the class of 2010 had 7 donors. This year our goal for the class of 2010 is to reach 25 donors.

Class of 2011 started their year at the senior retreat where they got to come together grow as a class. This led to a great year that included Zak Canfield draining a buzzer beater in the 3v3 basketball tournament to the lights literally going out at prom. Last year the class of 2011 had 9 donors. This year our goal for the class of 2011 is to reach 27 donors.

Class of 2012 was able to witness Cameron Ernst spread his message “Love is Louder” and see classmate Jake Raymond shave his head into the Friar haircut all in the same week. Then got to experience a great prom at Union Station where Matt Duerr and Madison Terzo won prom King and Queen. Last year the class of 2012 had 2 donors. This year our goal for the class of 2012 is to reach 25 donors.

From Friar Week to Graduation, what a year it was for the class of 2013. The football team debuted new jersey’s and the Friar logo in the homecoming game, the senior football team did a choreographed dance taught by the cheerleaders during a pep rally, and prom was at the Perot Museum where Jacqueline Dupuis and Darrell Forest won queen and king. Last year the class of 2013 had 13 donors. This year our goal for the class of 2013 is to reach 30 donors.

Class of 2014 was very close class and even had many members go to school together from kindergarten thru graduating Bishop Lynch. It also knew how to have fun with their student section, pep rally’s, and dances they put on. Plus it doesn’t hurt that you were a part of the 50 year anniversary of Bishop Lynch. Last year the class of 2014 had 2 donors. This year our goal for the class of 2014 is to reach 27 donors.

Class of 2015 was able to send off Ed Leyden in style with your senior panoramic photo, all holding up a picture of him, and welcome Chris Rebuck to take his place. Plus you got to travel to Fenwick in Chicago and spend the weekend with our sister school celebrating of 50th year anniversary while beating them in football. It also got to enjoy the girl's soccer team win a state championship! Last year the class of 2015 had 1 donor. This year our goal for the class of 2015 is to reach 9 donors.

Class of 2016 was full of fun memories from the musical to the baseball field. You got to enjoy prom at Union Station which included playing poker, dancing and having one of the best nights of the year. But nothing beats winning the state championship in volleyball. This year our goal for the class of 2016 is to reach 8 donors.

Class of 2017 brought back our first State Championship in football in a long time. This put down a strong foundation in not only athletics but in the whole school. They also had a fun time dancing during pep rallies and having “A Night at the Museum” for prom. This year our goal for the class of 2017 is to reach 8 donors.

Having graduated only a year ago, Class of 2018 memories of senior retreat, homecoming, and prom is still in the back of their mind. Class of 2018 had a great four years that involved state championships, fun performances, and great memories. Now they are off in college where they are using your Bishop Lynch education to succeed in the world. This year our goal for the class of 2018 is to reach 8 donors.

Class of 2019 are the leaders of Bishop Lynch and they have already been able to enjoy their senior year Homecoming that looked like a blast. Enjoy the year as much as possible because it goes by fast. Our goal for the class of 2019 is to raise $66,000 through 154 donors.

Junior year can be somewhat stressful but this class has been seen a lot and is ready to succeed. They've seen state championships in multiple sports, been a part of academic teams, and seen the arts thrive. Class of 20/20, the future is clear. Our goal for the class of 2020 is to raise $40,000 through 147 donors.

Class of 2021 survived their freshman year of High School and now as sophomores, they are ready to take on a bigger leadership role in the school. Some are playing varsity sports and others are already taking higher courses. Class of 2021 and their story has just begun. Our goal for the class of 2021 is to raise $42,000 through 162 donors.

Class of 2022 started their High School career this year and are already a part of the Friar Family. They have already been able to enjoy Friar Week and Homecoming Week and cannot wait for what the rest of their freshman year holds. Our goal for the class of 2022 is to raise $60,000 through 154 donors.

IMPACT OF THE FUND FOR BISHOP LYNCH The Fund for Bishop Lynch is the most popular vehicle through which our supporters give to BL. We look to our current parents, alumni and friends for their support every year in order to have an immediate and meaningful impact. The Fund for Bishop Lynch supports every aspect of the school by serving as a bridge between our long-term goals and the immediate, pressing needs of today. THE IDEAL BALANCE Gifts to the Fund for Bishop Lynch fuel the seeking of truth, Catholic ministry, service programs for community engagement, and access for families, helping BL strike the perfect balance between academic excellence, a cohesive support system and vibrant campus life. The Fund for Bishop Lynch helps prepare our students to better understand, live successfully within, and provide enlightened leadership to a richly diverse and increasingly complex world. We're developing students who know how to ask better questions, think critically, consider more perspectives, and collaborate effectively. When you make a gift to the Fund for Bishop Lynch, you make it possible for us to fulfill our mission to more than 1,000 Friars!