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Billings Central Alumni Connection All Year Homecoming Alumni BBQ


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
Past Awards of Excellence Winners
YearAwardWinner
2025BCS Legacy AwardJohn and Brenda Pankratz
Philanthropist of the YearJoel and Andrea Long
Outstanding Community PartnerScheels
Outstanding AlumnusIan McDonald
Outstanding Young AlumNick Mack
Volunteer of the YearJeannie Tracy
Outstanding Support StaffAmy Hilliard
Saint Francis Catholic Educator of the YearRachel McLain
Billings Central Catholic HS Educator of the YearMarci Hecker
2024BCS Legacy AwardFounders of the Billings Area Catholic Education Trust
Philanthropist of the YearDick Trefny
Outstanding Community PartnerDenny Menholt Auto Group, Denny and Linda Menholt
Outstanding AlumnusAmy Reger
Outstanding Young AlumSean Khan
Volunteer of the YearNicky Schlosser
Outstanding Support StaffMike Ryan
Saint Francis Catholic Educator of the YearMary Clark
Saint Francis Catholic Educator of the YearAllison Walsh
Billings Central Catholic HS Educator of the YearBranden Martinez
2023BCS Legacy AwardNancy '68 and Roger '66 Beeter
Philanthropist of the YearPeter and Aggie Bitney
Community Partner of the YearJim and Christine Harris and Yellowstone Bank
Outstanding AlumnusFather John Pankratz '10
Outstanding Young AlumNolan Trafton '14
Outstanding Young AlumColton Welhaven '13
Volunteer of the YearAl and Jean Fangsrud
Outstanding Support StaffLeah Gibson
Saint Francis Catholic Educator of the YearKrista Wahl '94
Saint Francis Catholic Educator of the YearSuzanne Vaira
Billings Central Catholic HS Educator of the YearJim Hawbaker
2021BCS Legacy AwardRuben Day
2020
BCS Legacy AwardPatrick Byorth
Philanthropist of the YearJim and Lin Roscoe
Community Partner of the YearFagg Family Properties
Outstanding AlumniPaul Byorth
Outstanding Young AlumnusConner Cunningham
Volunteer of the YearJenn Beckwith
Outstanding Support StaffLarry Diedrich
Saint Francis Catholic Educator of the YearGlenda Newman
Billings Central Catholic HS Educator of the YearLevi Osborne
2019
BCS Legacy AwardStella and Ziggy Ziegler
Philanthropist of the YearThe Newbury Family – Patrick and Sharon, John and Tracy, Chris and Shannon
Community Partner of the YearNick Cladis
Outstanding AlumniNancy ’68 and Roger ’66 Beeter
Volunteer of the YearBrook Hadley
Outstanding Support StaffRobert Keenum
Saint Francis Catholic Educator of the YearErika Schaff
Billings Central Catholic HS Educator of the YearLois Smith, Lorena Dicken
2018
LegacyShel Hanser
PhilanthropistJoe and Kathy Rude
Community PartnerLanglas and Associates, Hulteng, Inc, and A&E Architects, PC
Young AlumnusRyan Huppert '08
AlumniJared and Mallory Harris
VolunteerLeo 'O Brien
EducatorShane Fairbanks
Support StaffKelly Fallang
2017
LegacyRalph Studer II
PhilanthropistNance Family Foundation
Community PartnerRocky Mountain College
AlumnusJoe Clark '01
VolunteerBev Borer
EducatorLisa Fine
Support StaffBetty Reid
2016
Community PartnerSVHC and the SVHC Foundation
Young AlumnusChance Robinson '13
AlumnusJean Tenge Jacques '62
VolunteerRita Turley
EducatorDr. Craig Pierson
2015
Community PartnerSarpy Transportation, Jeremy Stewart
Young AlumnusSara Diedrich '06
AlumnusBrandon Jovanovich '88
VolunteerJennifer Pelatt Herold '95
EducatorCodie Wahrman
2014
Community PartnerPatrick and Carla Cobb
Young AlumnusSally Muskett
AlumnusPerry Schaff '81
VolunteerPam Muskett
EducatorMike Martinson
2013
Community PartnerAlpine Plumbing
Young AlumnusPhillip Barndt
AlumnusMichael Harris '84
VolunteerJacque Ayers
EducatorJill Powers
2011
Community PartnerHanser's Auto
AlumnusFather Dan Wathen
VolunteerStella Burke
EducatorKim Studer
2010
Community PartnerG & G Advertising
AlumnusMichael Heringer
VolunteerBucky and Geri Heringer
EducatorMichele Mattix
2009
PhilanthropistPatricia Roberts
Community PartnerKeith Rupert, CTA
Young AlumnusErin Augustine
AlumnusJock Michelotti
VolunteerLynn Harrington
EducatorBill Hope
2008
PhilanthropistDean and Connie Studer
Community PartnerStella's, Stella and Ziggy Ziegler
Young AlumnusShane Fairbanks '08
AlumnusRalph Studer
VolunteerJeanne Bender, Kristin Mayer, Mike and Susan Gulledge
EducatorJeannine Reed
2007
PhilanthropistCharles Heringer, Jr., Lowell Duffner Family
Community PartnerNance Petroleum
Young AlumnusJessica Fehr
AlumnusJames Roscoe
VolunteerDarcie Huppert
EducatorMichelle Trafton

Give back to Billings Catholic Schools

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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