In 1948, the first graduates of Billings Central Catholic High School walked across the stage to receive their diploma. Much has changed since 1948, but today’s graduates cross the stage with the same pride, feeling of family and fundamental values on which Billings Central Catholic was founded. At Billings Central Catholic, we celebrate our alumni and want to keep in touch. Stop in the school anytime to take a look at the building, relive old memories, and catch up with the staff. Email bcs@billingscatholicschools.org or call 406.867.8043 for additional information.
Billings Central Catholic High School Reunion Information
If you are planning a reunion, email bcs@billingscatholicschools.org or call 406.867.8043 to see what BCCHS can do to help facilitate your reunion plans.
2026 Billings Central Class Reunions
Class of ’76
50-Year Reunion
July 17-19, 2026
Click HERE for more information and to register for events!
Class of ’06
20-Year Reunion
September 25-27, 2026
Click HERE to contact Drew Trafton for more information
Click HERE to access the Familiar Strangers Class of 2006 Podcast
Class of ’66
50-Year Reunion
September 25-27, 2026
Click HERE to contact Fred Van Valkenburg for more information
Click HERE for additional reunion weekend information
Class of ’61
55-Year Reunion
September 25-27
Click HERE to contact Art Geiger for more information
Billings Catholic Schools Awards of Excellence
Nominations Due Friday, January 16, 2026
At the Catholic Schools Week All-System Mass each year, BCS honors outstanding members of our Catholic community with our annual Awards of Excellence. Awards are presented for SFC and BCCHS Educator, Support Staff, Volunteer and Community Partner of the Year, as well as Outstanding Alumnus and Young Alumnus. BCS also awards the Legacy Award to an individual or individuals who have impacted Billings Catholic Schools throughout their life, helping to ensure the future of our schools. Nominations are accepted throughout the year through mid-January, and presented the last week in January during Catholic Schools Week.
Learn More and/or Nominate a Candidate| Year | Award | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | BCS Legacy Award | John and Brenda Pankratz |
| Philanthropist of the Year | Joel and Andrea Long | |
| Outstanding Community Partner | Scheels | |
| Outstanding Alumnus | Ian McDonald | |
| Outstanding Young Alum | Nick Mack | |
| Volunteer of the Year | Jeannie Tracy | |
| Outstanding Support Staff | Amy Hilliard | |
| Saint Francis Catholic Educator of the Year | Rachel McLain | |
| Billings Central Catholic HS Educator of the Year | Marci Hecker | |
| 2024 | BCS Legacy Award | Founders of the Billings Area Catholic Education Trust |
| Philanthropist of the Year | Dick Trefny | |
| Outstanding Community Partner | Denny Menholt Auto Group, Denny and Linda Menholt | |
| Outstanding Alumnus | Amy Reger | |
| Outstanding Young Alum | Sean Khan | |
| Volunteer of the Year | Nicky Schlosser | |
| Outstanding Support Staff | Mike Ryan | |
| Saint Francis Catholic Educator of the Year | Mary Clark | |
| Saint Francis Catholic Educator of the Year | Allison Walsh | |
| Billings Central Catholic HS Educator of the Year | Branden Martinez | |
| 2023 | BCS Legacy Award | Nancy ’68 and Roger ’66 Beeter |
| Philanthropist of the Year | Peter and Aggie Bitney | |
| Community Partner of the Year | Jim and Christine Harris and Yellowstone Bank | |
| Outstanding Alumnus | Father John Pankratz ’10 | |
| Outstanding Young Alum | Nolan Trafton ’14 | |
| Outstanding Young Alum | Colton Welhaven ’13 | |
| Volunteer of the Year | Al and Jean Fangsrud | |
| Outstanding Support Staff | Leah Gibson | |
| Saint Francis Catholic Educator of the Year | Krista Wahl ’94 | |
| Saint Francis Catholic Educator of the Year | Suzanne Vaira | |
| Billings Central Catholic HS Educator of the Year | Jim Hawbaker | |
| 2021 | BCS Legacy Award | Ruben Day |
| 2020 | ||
| BCS Legacy Award | Patrick Byorth | |
| Philanthropist of the Year | Jim and Lin Roscoe | |
| Community Partner of the Year | Fagg Family Properties | |
| Outstanding Alumni | Paul Byorth | |
| Outstanding Young Alumnus | Conner Cunningham | |
| Volunteer of the Year | Jenn Beckwith | |
| Outstanding Support Staff | Larry Diedrich | |
| Saint Francis Catholic Educator of the Year | Glenda Newman | |
| Billings Central Catholic HS Educator of the Year | Levi Osborne | |
| 2019 | ||
| BCS Legacy Award | Stella and Ziggy Ziegler | |
| Philanthropist of the Year | The Newbury Family – Patrick and Sharon, John and Tracy, Chris and Shannon | |
| Community Partner of the Year | Nick Cladis | |
| Outstanding Alumni | Nancy ’68 and Roger ’66 Beeter | |
| Volunteer of the Year | Brook Hadley | |
| Outstanding Support Staff | Robert Keenum | |
| Saint Francis Catholic Educator of the Year | Erika Schaff | |
| Billings Central Catholic HS Educator of the Year | Lois Smith, Lorena Dicken | |
| 2018 | ||
| Legacy | Shel Hanser | |
| Philanthropist | Joe and Kathy Rude | |
| Community Partner | Langlas and Associates, Hulteng, Inc, and A&E Architects, PC | |
| Young Alumnus | Ryan Huppert ’08 | |
| Alumni | Jared and Mallory Harris | |
| Volunteer | Leo ‘O Brien | |
| Educator | Shane Fairbanks | |
| Support Staff | Kelly Fallang | |
| 2017 | ||
| Legacy | Ralph Studer II | |
| Philanthropist | Nance Family Foundation | |
| Community Partner | Rocky Mountain College | |
| Alumnus | Joe Clark ’01 | |
| Volunteer | Bev Borer | |
| Educator | Lisa Fine | |
| Support Staff | Betty Reid | |
| 2016 | ||
| Community Partner | SVHC and the SVHC Foundation | |
| Young Alumnus | Chance Robinson ’13 | |
| Alumnus | Jean Tenge Jacques ’62 | |
| Volunteer | Rita Turley | |
| Educator | Dr. Craig Pierson | |
| 2015 | ||
| Community Partner | Sarpy Transportation, Jeremy Stewart | |
| Young Alumnus | Sara Diedrich ’06 | |
| Alumnus | Brandon Jovanovich ’88 | |
| Volunteer | Jennifer Pelatt Herold ’95 | |
| Educator | Codie Wahrman | |
| 2014 | ||
| Community Partner | Patrick and Carla Cobb | |
| Young Alumnus | Sally Muskett | |
| Alumnus | Perry Schaff ’81 | |
| Volunteer | Pam Muskett | |
| Educator | Mike Martinson | |
| 2013 | ||
| Community Partner | Alpine Plumbing | |
| Young Alumnus | Phillip Barndt | |
| Alumnus | Michael Harris ’84 | |
| Volunteer | Jacque Ayers | |
| Educator | Jill Powers | |
| 2011 | ||
| Community Partner | Hanser’s Auto | |
| Alumnus | Father Dan Wathen | |
| Volunteer | Stella Burke | |
| Educator | Kim Studer | |
| 2010 | ||
| Community Partner | G & G Advertising | |
| Alumnus | Michael Heringer | |
| Volunteer | Bucky and Geri Heringer | |
| Educator | Michele Mattix | |
| 2009 | ||
| Philanthropist | Patricia Roberts | |
| Community Partner | Keith Rupert, CTA | |
| Young Alumnus | Erin Augustine | |
| Alumnus | Jock Michelotti | |
| Volunteer | Lynn Harrington | |
| Educator | Bill Hope | |
| 2008 | ||
| Philanthropist | Dean and Connie Studer | |
| Community Partner | Stella’s, Stella and Ziggy Ziegler | |
| Young Alumnus | Shane Fairbanks ’08 | |
| Alumnus | Ralph Studer | |
| Volunteer | Jeanne Bender, Kristin Mayer, Mike and Susan Gulledge | |
| Educator | Jeannine Reed | |
| 2007 | ||
| Philanthropist | Charles Heringer, Jr., Lowell Duffner Family | |
| Community Partner | Nance Petroleum | |
| Young Alumnus | Jessica Fehr | |
| Alumnus | James Roscoe | |
| Volunteer | Darcie Huppert | |
| Educator | Michelle Trafton |
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The mission of Billings Catholic Schools and the Billings Catholic Schools Foundation is to provide an exceptional Catholic education to all students, regardless of financial means. BCS strives to keep tuition affordable for our families, but the price of tuition does not cover the cost to provide this educational experience. BCS and the BCS Foundation bridge this gap through parish contributions, fundraising and special events, and the generous donations of sponsors and supporters of Billings Catholic Schools. Please consider supporting Billings Catholic Schools, and help us to ensure the future of Catholic education in Billings.
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