Here Are the Individual Members’ Bios Written at the Time of Induction

Bishop Kelley High School

Athletic Hall of Champions (formerly Athletic Hall of Fame) – Bios (updated thru the Class of 2019)

Here are the individual members’ bios written at the time of Induction. The members are listed alphabetically. Their induction year is in parenthesis.

Tresa Green Adams ’95 (2014) Tresa Green Adams ’95 set state records during her softball pitching career at Bishop Kelley and helped her team to four state tournament appearances, winning back-to-back titles in 1991 and 1992. She was the first player in Oklahoma fastpitch softball history to rack up 100 wins, 1,000 innings, and 1,000 strikeouts in a high school career. Under the coaching of Gordon Morgan, Tresa helped the Comets compile a record of 142 wins and 38 losses through her four years. Her college career was equally stellar. At the University of Tulsa, she set many national, state, and college records for pitching, strikeouts, and shutouts that still remain in the top ten. Her 44 appearances in the 1998 season still stands as a record at TU.

Marshall Arp (2013) In 1970, Marshall Arp began and coached the first girls’ basketball team at Kelley. He also started the volleyball and softball teams. As a coach, President of the Booster Club and a perennial fan, Mr. Arp has cheered on the Comets for many years. Often, he has had a family member to root for on the team. Nancy ’73, Betsy ’75, Mary Ellen ’78, Katie ’81, Tom ’85, and his grandchildren have attended Bishop Kelley and played sports. Mr. Arp was also a high school athlete. After he served in WWII, he returned to Tulsa and worked for Skelly Oil where he played on the corporate fast-pitch softball and bowling teams.

Kevin Andrews '82 (2006) Craig Vosburgh '82 (2006) "The Twin Towers"...These two names are synonymous and linked together as the ringleaders for Bishop Kelley's only state football championship in 1981. They were also both standout performers on the schools 1981 and 1982 state tournament basketball teams. The Tulsa World nicknamed them the Twin Towers. Vosburgh and Andrews were BOTH named recipients of the Tulsa World's State Football Player of the Year award in 1981 (to this day, we're not sure this has ever happened again...two players from the same team being named co-players of the year!).

Kevin Andrews was named to the Oklahoman’s All-State team as a defensive back in 1981. After graduation, Kevin was a 4-year letterman at the University of Tulsa where he was a football starter for three years. Craig Vosburgh was named the Daily Oklahoman’s Lineman of the Year in 1981. In addition, Vosburgh was honored with the first-ever Oklahoma Headliner Scholar-Athlete award in February of 1982.

Darrell Bolton ’65 (2008) Darrell Bolton is known as “The Voice of the Comets.” For 30 years, he has announced home wrestling matches and tournaments. He began announcing football games in 1983 and added basketball games in 1988. As a Kelley student, he was a competitive wrestler. As a Kelley parent, Darrell has helped with Comet wrestling, football, and basketball teams. Darrell’s dedication and generous spirit exemplify the ideals of the Bishop Kelley Athletic Hall of Fame.

Mark Chambers (2018) Mark began his career at Bishop Kelley in 1989 as a volunteer coach alongside Head Football Coach Ken Ramey. He joined the science faculty full-time the following year and began assisting baseball. In 1999, Mark was asked to serve as interim Athletic Director. Within a semester, the word “interim” was lifted and Mark was given the position permanently. In his twenty-five years at Bishop Kelley, 18 years were spent as a science teacher, 3 years as an assistant AD and 15 years as the Athletic Director. Half of Bishop Kelley’s state championship titles were won under his guidance and leadership. Mark currently is a five-state regional director for Varsity Brands. He and his wife, Stacey, have a daughter Bailey, who is a BK class of 2013 graduate.

Jim Clark '75 (2015) Jim was a two-time state champion wrestler for the Comets in 1974-75, leading BK to two consecutive team titles in 1974-75 as well. He was named the Outstanding Wrestler at the state tournament in his senior season. During his career on the mat for Bishop Kelley he amassed a record of 119-3, earning High School All-American recognition, All City honors in 1974-75, and the Jim Thorpe Award for Oklahoma Player of the Year. As a football player, Clark was named a member of the All-State team in 1975. Clark went on to wrestle and play football at Oklahoma State University. He started on the offensive line for the Cowboys in 1977-78.

Terry Clark ’79 (2011) Terry Clark ’79 spent most of his life playing, coaching, and managing for Bishop Kelley Comet and Junior † Comet teams. Terry was a two-way starter for the Comets for three years. During his senior year, he helped his team to their second district title in BK history. In 1979, Terry was named All-State Tackle and All-State Heavyweight Wrestler. In 1994, Terry took over the Junior Comet football program with about 50 kids involved. He spent 10 years building the program to a consistent 250 players. Terry ran everything from the concessions to uniform and equipment fittings. Along with all the hours he spent helping young players, he also enjoyed his friendships with the coaches. In addition to the hours of actual practice and games, Terry loved planning and reviewing the games. He was not only a coach and program director; he was a mentor to the players. He particularly enjoyed football with his sons, Marshall ’02 and Nick, and was supported by his wife Mary Ellen ’78 and daughter Jen ’00. Senior Nick Clark ’12 wears jersey #71, Terry’s number from high school.

Rick Dickson ’72 (2009) At BK, Rick was football All City, All Conference, All State, Receiver and Defensive Back. He was named Baseball All City, All Conference, All State, Pitcher and Outfielder. He was a four-year Letterman as defensive back for TU. After graduation from TU, Rick worked in Hawaii teaching special needs children. He returned to Tulsa to coach high school football and baseball. Rick co-owned Sapulpa Sporting Goods. He served as Assistant Athletic Director and Director of Athletics at TU from 1989 to 1994. Rick is now in his 9th year as Tulane University’s Director of Athletics. He was inducted into the 2004 National Football Foundation and College Football Hall of Fame and has been recognized for directing the department through the effects of Hurricane Katrina. Under his leadership, Tulane has expanded its athletic programs, seen some of its most successful athletic seasons, become an NCAA leader in graduation rates and grade points, doubled ticket sales, and secured funding for a new baseball stadium and numerous other facilities. Rick and Brenda Dickson have four children, daughters Kari, twins Kasi and Kelli and son Doug. His parents Dick and Jane Dickson live in Tulsa.

John Dowdell ’73 (2011) John Dowdell ’73 holds many distinctions as a Bishop Kelley alum, parent, Advisory Council President, and member of the Bishop Kelley Hall of Fame. As an athlete he set records for the 1972 season (47 receptions) and single game (8) receptions, earning All-State recognition. The season receptions record stood (it was tied in 1981 by Craig Vosburgh) until it was eclipsed by John's son, Joe in the 2008 and 2009 seasons. John had 73 career receptions for 1,101 yards — a total which was subsequently surpassed by John's sons, Jack and Joe. John played for four years at Wake Forest University. He earned his first start as a freshman against a North Carolina State University team coached by Lou Holtz. Following college, John graduated with a law degree from the University of Tulsa. John and Bill O’Connor ’82 led the Home Field Advantage campaign to raise funds to build a stadium for Kelley and in 1997 the Comets kicked off a football game on campus for the first time in Kelley history. John has coached in the Junior Comet Football Association for the last 12 years. In 2004, John served as the JCFA's President, and converted the JCFA to a not-for-profit association, and he helped write comprehensive by-laws to establish a Board of Directors. John has practiced law for 28 years with Norman Wohlgemuth Chandler & Dowdell. John and his wife, Rochelle, have four sons: Jack ’08, Joe ’10, Ned ’11, and Gabe ’13.

Lynne Smith Driscoll ’86 (2017) Lynne accomplished many great things as one of Bishop Kelley’s earliest swim team stars. She held a few individual records for the Comets’ swim team until recently and was also part of the track and cross country teams. Smith Driscoll was the 1986 recipient of the Bishop’s Medal. After high school, Lynne attended the United States Naval Academy. She spent time on deployments to Iraq during the first Gulf War, the Western Pacific, and the Arabian Gulf. She has swum the Ironman in Kona and completed a solo swim across the English Channel.

Tom Eaton ’73 (2017) Tom was a three-sport letterman for the Comets. He was an All-State infielder for the baseball team and was the All-City quarterback in football. Eaton was also a leader on the Comets basketball team. Eaton went on to the University of Tulsa where he was an All-Missouri Valley Conference 2nd baseman for the Golden Hurricane. He was drafted in the 17th round of the Major League draft by the Orioles. Eaton spent five years in the Orioles organization. He was the 1978 recipient of the Clyde Klutz Award as the MVP of the Orioles minor league system. He was the 1980 Silver Glove Award winner as the best fielding 2nd baseman in minor league baseball.

Tom Frohnapfel ’64 (2017) Tom was a three-sport star at Bishop Kelley, participating in football, wrestling, and track. He held the school record in the shot put for almost 50 years. After high school graduation, he played football at Northern Oklahoma College. Tom is most noted for his influence on the wrestling coaching community in Oklahoma. He was a member of the Broken Arrow High School staff for four decades, helping the Tigers earn nine state titles as a team. He is a member of the BAPS Athletic Hall of Fame and the Oklahoma Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.

Jim Frohnapfel ’66 (2017) Jim was also a three-sport star for the Comets. He was a leader on the football, wrestling, and track teams during a time before Bishop Kelley joined the OSSAA. He was noted for his abilities and his leadership by teammates and classmates alike. Jim went on to Northeastern Oklahoma A&M on a football scholarship. He was a member of the Norsemen’s 1967 National Championship team, playing defense both years for the storied junior college program.

Susan Furr (2012) Susan coached the Comet Girls Golf team from 1994 to 2006. She was named the Oklahoma Coach of the Year in 2006. Susan also teaches Math at BK and served as Department Chair for many years. Susan is an OSU grad and ardent Cowboy fan; Susan wears red only for the Comets; otherwise, she is sporting orange and black.

State Champion: 1996, 2000, 2001, 2006 State Runner Up: 1994, 1995, 1997, 2005 Regional Champion: 1996, 1997, 2004, 2005, 2006 Metro Lakes Conference Champion: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2006 Academic State Champion: 1996, 1997, 1998 Individual State Champions: 1997 - JoAnne Heller 2001 - Liz Kester (BK Golf Coach 2007-2012) 2003 - Alex Schulte 2004 - Alex Schulte 2005 - Alex Schulte, (8th player in State History to win 3 individual titles) 2006 - Kelly Fuchik Collegiate golfers include JoAnn Heller Armstrong ’98 at Oklahoma State, Liz Kester ’01 at Northeastern, Alex Schulte ’06 at Arkansas, and Kelly Fuchik ’07 at Tulsa.

Joy Marie Soerries Galliart ’94 (2018) Joy-Marie served Bishop Kelley athletics as both a player and a coach. She was part of the 1991 and 1992 state championship softball teams and served as an all-state player. She broke the record for runs scored by an individual in a single season. After graduating in 1994, she later returned to Bishop Kelley as Head Softball Coach. In those seven years, her team compiled 113 wins and took home three regional titles. In 2003, she was named the Metro Lakes Conference Coach of the Year and Regional Coach of the Year. She was named the All-State Softball Coach in 2009 and coached three All-State Softball Players in her tenure at BK. She is currently the Head Softball Coach at Bixby High School. She and her husband, Todd, have two daughters.

Jonnie Gendron '92 (2010) Jonnie excelled in baseball and basketball at Bishop Kelley, then pitched for four years for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Jonnie attended The University of Tulsa and played Hurricane basketball for two years. He was the team captain for two years and was on a Missouri Valley Conference Championship team and a WAC League Championship team. Jonnie graduated with a 3.9 GPA in accounting and was on the All-WAC Mountain Division Academic Team in 1997 and 1998. Jonnie lives in Keller, TX and works for Forest Pharmaceutical Sales. He married his high school sweetheart, Desiree Jansen '92. They have two sons, Ryan and Jake.

Mike Gilpin ’70 (2012) Mike was a 3-year letterman on the Kelley football teams (1967-69). He was a 4-year letterman on the wrestling teams (1967-70). From 1968-1970, he lost one match, in the district finals during junior year, by a split judges’ decision in overtime match. He was undefeated as a sophomore State Champion. Mike was also a 1969 and 1970 State Champion. He was the first state wrestling champion at Bishop Kelley.

He earned a wrestling scholarship to the University of Oklahoma in 1970. He wrestled on an Army team in 1975 and later, at the University of New Mexico with his brother, Frank. A third knee surgery ended his wrestling career, but it was the start of many achievements.

Mike received a Liberal Arts degree from University of New Mexico and a Master of Fine Arts at Rutgers University in 1985. He is a member of Actors Equity, Screen Actors Guild, and Aftra. He has acted in over 100 plays including an off- Broadway Production, and has written four plays. He received a Master of Science-Urban Education in 2010, with distinction from Mercy College in New York City.

Mike teaches Special Education Science in a middle school in the Mott Haven district of the South Bronx, New York City. It is one of the poorest districts in the United States. He has taught violence prevention and conflict resolution classes in the NYC public school system from grades 1 to 12. He led after-school programs in the NYC public school system. “I have been married for over 29 years to my wonderful Martha and have a big black dog and he has some cat friends. I try to act in at least one play during the summer when I am off from school.”

Matt Gogel ’89 (2005) Matt Gogel '89 is the most decorated golfer in the history of Bishop Kelley. He was a key performer on the state championship teams in 1986 and 1988. Since touring professionally after graduation from The University of Kansas in 1994, Matt has played on the Asian Tour, the NIKE Tour, and is currently playing on the PGA tour. He won six NIKE Tour events and earned his first PGA Tour victory at the 2002 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-AM.

Tommy Griffin '02 (2016) Tommy was a three-sport star at BK, earning 11 varsity letters in his four years as a Comet. He received multiple conference, district, and Tulsa World honors in football, baseball, and basketball. Griffin was the team captain as a shortstop at Baker University after graduating from BK. He currently runs an Orthodontic practice in the Tulsa area and has celebrated nine years of marriage to Margo Jones Griffin '01.

John Heckenkemper (2004) John recently wrote, “While in the Army in 1953, I learned there was going to be a new Catholic High School built in Tulsa. I decided then to become a teacher at that school.” And not only did he teach at “THAT” school, but he spent 35 years of his life making a difference at “THAT” school!

John Heckenkemper was one of the faculty who welcomed students the day Bishop Kelley High School opened in September of 1960. Throughout his 35 years at Bishop Kelley, John has been a cross-country coach, track coach, freshman basketball coach, freshman football coach, teacher, and Athletic Director! His accomplishments include: seven Boys Cross Country State Championship teams, two Girls Cross- Country State Championship teams, 2 cross country Individual Champions and six individual State Champions in track. In addition, he has coached 38 All-State Runners, 23 Honorable Mention All-State Runners and has won 5 second-place team finishes and five third-place team finishes. He was named the State Cross Country Coach of the Year twice, the District Cross Country Coach of the year once, was a 2-time nominee as a National Cross Country Coach of the Year and was inducted into the Oklahoma Coaches Hall of Fame in 1996. In addition, he was one of the first members inducted into the Bishop Kelley Hall Of Fame in 1985.

John is the author of a collection of notes called, 'Everyone is a Winner' in what he calls “a historical memory jogger”. It contains notes of Bishop Kelley cross-country meets from 1964-1993 and was written for his athletes – “to remind them of the pain, discipline, fun, love, and memories they shared together.” Even though Coach Heckenkemper retired in 1995, you can still see him at many BK sporting events.

Barry Hinson (2014) Barry Hinson coached Comet basketball from 1988-1993. During those six years he compiled a 109-50 win/ loss record and made two appearances in the state semifinals. He ranks as the basketball coach with the highest winning percentage in the school’s history. Bishop Kelley was his last high school coaching position before joining the ranks of college coaching where he has enjoyed much success including four years on Bill Self’s staff at the University of Kansas (2008-2012.) Considered one of the top basketball programs in the country, the Jayhawks went to the NCAA Championship game in 2012.

His first stop after leaving Kelley in 1993 was at Oral Roberts University as Bill Self’s assistant and then as his successor. In 1999, Missouri State beckoned, and Barry spent nine seasons guiding the Bears to a 169-117 record with four post-season NIT appearances. Currently, Barry is entering his third year at Southern Illinois University where he is re-energizing the program. The Salukis advanced to the 2014 Missouri Valley Conference Tournament semifinals for the first time in seven years and Barry finished 2nd in the voting for MVC Coach of the Year.

Barry and his wife, Angie, still have close ties to Tulsa. Their daughter, Tiffany, and grandson, Carter, live here. Daughter Ashley lives in Chicago.

Ed Hurd '61 (2016) Ed was one of the first great Comets in the early '60s. He was a champion hurdler on the track team, a Catholic Schools State Champion basketball player, and a bruising fullback for the Comet football team. His accomplishments included a record time of 13.9 seconds in the high hurdles and an MVP trophy at the 1961 State Basketball Tournament. Hurd went on to play football and basketball at Langston University.

Claire Kelley ’13 (2019) Claire was an eight-time state champion in 5A and 6A during her years at BK. She played volleyball and soccer for all four years and was a key factor in those teams winning state titles at the end of each of the eight seasons. Her senior year, she was named the Oklahoma Gatorade Player of the Year, the Jim Thorpe OCA Player of the Year and an Under Armour All-American Honorable Mention. Among many other accomplishments, she was also named to the 1st all-district soccer team for four years. Kelley went on to play soccer at the University of Arkansas where she played for four years, receiving a degree in Marketing. Kelley currently teaches first grade at Wolf Creek Elementary in Broken Arrow Public Schools.

Tom Kelley (formerly Tom O’Brien) ’73 (2018) Tom was a three-sport student-athlete during his time at Bishop Kelley. He was a letterman in cross country, basketball and baseball. As a junior, he ran with the 1971 3A state championship team, placing 6th individually and being the fastest underclassman at the competition. He was the first all-city basketball player to come from Bishop Kelley. He set school records for total points on average (20.4) and in season (504). After graduating in 1973, he would go on to play basketball and baseball at St. Gregory’s Junior College and St. Edward’s University. He recently retired from Williams Companies. Tom and his wife, Theresa, have eight children who graduated from Bishop Kelley: Brien ’97, Sean ’99, Katy ’03, Kim ’03, Tim ’06, Tommy ’08, Kristen ’10 and Claire ’13.

Patti Krafft ’81 (2008) Patti Krafft is one of the most multi-talented Comets who graduated from Bishop Kelley. One of Jack and Delores Krafft’s 12 children in an athletic family, Patti grew up at Kelley athletic events.

As a freshman pitcher, Patti led the Comets to the 1977-78 State title. She led the Comets to the semi-finals during her sophomore and senior years. Patti held the state record of 94 wins until 1989.

Patti played basketball and owns most of the school records from 6-on-6 competition. As a forward, she helped the Comets win a regional championship. She sank 19 of 21 free throws to beat Bixby in 1980. She was the only junior named to the Tulsa Tribune All-City first team.

As a member of the Comet Track Team, she won the 3A State Championship in shot put her junior year. As a senior, she joined the volleyball team. After graduation, Patti played softball for the University of Oklahoma. She was a four-year starter and was twice named to the All-Big Eight Conference first team.

Mr. Bill LaFortune '62 (2007) Bill LaFortune, Class of 1962, lettered in football, baseball and track when he was at Kelley. He and his wife, Maureen, raised four children (Michelle '86, Nicole '89, Tolise '92, Bill Jr. '93) and always knew that they were Kelley-bound. During his journey to get them to Bishop Kelley, Bill discovered coaching. He coached many sports over twenty plus years; yet football was his passion. Having played at Kelley and some in college, he truly missed the environment. As a volunteer in the early 70's, he assisted Tom Egan in coaching 7th and 8th graders at Marquette School. Seeing the need for starting a younger program, Bill served on the board of the 8-Man-Tackle Football League for 4th, 5th and 6th graders. He coached teams of boys from all of the Catholic schools in the Tulsa area. That particular league has grown to become the Indian Nation Football Conference. During the mid-80's, Bill started the Junior Comet Program in order to teach the fundamentals of football to those who would be eventually attending Bishop Kelley. He continued to coach even after several by-pass surgeries, always stating, "It keeps me going!" After twenty plus years of coaching programs affiliated with Bishop Kelley, Mr. LaFortune passed away in 1993. He will always be known for the love of the school, the sport, and most of all the “young men” that he had the privilege to coach.

Helen Lauinger (2005) “Aunt Helen,” as she was affectionately known by everyone in the Kelley community, was a staunch Bishop Kelley booster since the school opened in 1960 until her death in 1989. She supported Bishop Kelley sports with both her time and her money. In 1990, Angelo Prassa, said that “she was one of the most loved persons around here . the spirit we have at Bishop Kelley is partially due to her.” After her death in 1989, a banner … was temporarily hung in the gym that said, “Home of Aunt Helen’s Comets.”

Amy Lewis '09 (2015) Amy was a member of two volleyball state championships in 2007-08 and was named as the State Tournament MVP in her junior and senior years. She was the Tulsa World Player of the Year and was named to the All-State team in 2008, was the Gatorade Volleyball Player of the Year, and a two-time selection to the Tulsa World All-Metro Team. In tennis, Amy was a two-time individual state champion in #1 doubles, and a member of three state championship teams. She was a two-time selection to the Tulsa World All-Metro Team for tennis as well. Amy Lewis collected 7 total state championships, individual and team, as a Comet.

Andrea Lewis '09 (2015) Andrea compiled 7 total state championships, individual and team, in her four years at BK. As a two-year member of the cross-country team, she won two individual state championships, was the Gatorade Cross Country Runner of the Year, named the Tulsa World Cross Country Runner of the Year (2008), was an All-State selection as a senior, and remains the only BK girl to win an individual state championship in cross country. As a tennis player, Andrea was a two-time individual state champion in #1 singles, a three-time team state champion, a two-time Tulsa World Player of the Year, and the Jim Thorpe Award winner for tennis.

Pat Mandeville ’72 (2019) Pat played four years of football at BK and was All-Conference at tackle his senior year. He also ran track as an upperclassman. Pat started coaching in JCFA in 1980 and was named as a head coach in 2013. He’s given back to BK in several campaigns, including the construction of the first stadium in 1996. Pat has dedicated many hours of his time to Bishop Kelley athletics and all of the young athletes in the Diocese of Tulsa for many years, making a lasting impact on our programs and on the lives of those student-athletes.

Peggy McCaw (2006) Peggy spends hundreds of hours each year volunteering at BK for the Girls Volleyball program. She has been the Varsity Assistant Coach (1986-1996) and the Head Freshman Coach since 1996. She has also been instrumental in developing the sport of volleyball in Tulsa and in Oklahoma, including USA Junior Olympic Volleyball. Peggy said she started volunteering because “My children were good volleyball players, and I had an interest in seeing them have the opportunity to be successful in the sport.” Peggy continues to stay involved for several reasons - she has a love for volleyball, she is concerned for the well-being of the Comet Volleyball program, she appreciates the community atmosphere at Bishop Kelley, and she has an affection for working with young people. Anyone who does not know Peggy McCaw, does not know much about volleyball!

Michael McElwaine ’66 (2013) Michael was Senior Captain of the tennis team and a varsity wrestler. He returned to Kelley to teach math and coach boy’s tennis from 1987 to 2012. His teams won seven State Championships: ’10, ’09, ’08, ’07, ’01,’99, and ’95. They were State Runners-Up in 1994 and 2011. In 2008, the team swept the state tournament by scoring 36 out of 36 points. Coach McElwaine was Tulsa World All-Metro Coach of the Year in 2007 and 2009. Coach McElwaine’s tennis alums currently play for Duke University, University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, Westminster College, and University of Missouri-Kansas City. As an assistant wrestling coach, Michael McElwaine helped sustain the program and expand it in the last several years. He organized the Comet Invitational Wrestling Tournament for many years. He has also served as clock-keeper and transportation director for the Comets. Michael has hiked in many national parks and kayaked in the Northwest Arctic Wildlife Refuge in Alaska.

Paige Hammond McMurray '89 (2015) Paige was a two-time state champion in #1 singles tennis, and she managed a top-three finish in each of her four years as a Comet. She was an All-State selection in 1989, an All-Metro selection from 1986-89, and a member of the 1987 state championship team. McMurray was also a part of two state-qualifying basketball teams at Bishop Kelley. As a high school coach, McMurray led Bishop Kelley’s girls to a state title in 2008. McMurray was a four-year letter winner at San Diego State University and qualified for the NCAA tournament in each of those years. As a head coach, McMurray led two University of Tulsa tennis teams to NCAA Tournament appearances in her tenure from 1998-2005. She retired as the winningest tennis coach in TU history.

Coach Gordon Morgan (2010) Gordon played in the minor leagues with the Chicago White Sox and Saint Louis Cardinals. He graduated from TU, where he was a baseball coach. Before coming to Bishop Kelley in 1990, he earned a master’s degree from Northeastern University and taught science at Will Rogers High School. He coached the Ropers baseball team to 10 conferences, 13 Regional titles, and four State Championships. At Bishop Kelley, he led the softball team to a 298-98 record in nine years. The Comets won nine Regional titles and three State Championships. Gordon and the softball parents remodeled and built a new softball diamond for the 1991 season. At Kelley, Coach Morgan coached seven All-State players, including his daughter, Katie Morgan. Gordon Morgan is survived by his wife Lynne, son Mark, daughter Katie, and brother, Jerry Morgan.

Katie Morgan' 92 (2010) Katie is a freelance producer for NBC Olympics and Major League Baseball Productions. She has produced five Olympics for NBC and won two Emmys for her work at the Winter Olympic Games in 2002 and the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. She also produced a documentary about her father's tournament of elite high school baseball players called The Sunbelt Classic: Where the Pros are Born. Katie was part of the Bishop Kelley State Champion teams in softball (1991), volleyball (1989, 1990; she was a State Qualifier in three track events in 1992. At Kansas University, Katie was a four-year starter and earned First Team All-Big Twelve in 1996. She graduated with a degree in education. Katie was a graduate assistant at the University of Alabama from 1997-2000. She is the author of Trials and Triumphs: The truth about sports as told by college athletes in their own words. Katie lives in Brooklyn, NY.

Keith Nix ’86 (2012) Keith was a three-time Wrestling State Champion in high school, a Big Ten Champion as a freshman at the University of Minnesota, and the University of Minnesota’s first Big Ten Freshman of the Year. As a sophomore, he was the Big Ten Runner-up. However, a knee injury ended his competition in collegiate wrestling. Keith currently works in information technology at HP in Broken Arrow. He is the father of two sons and a daughter.

Bryan O’Brien ’65 (2014) The impact of Bryan Patrick O’Brien ’65 on Bishop Kelley athletics spans four decades - as a student, a coach, and a parent. A member of the first class that completed all four years at Kelley, Bryan lettered in three sports - four years in both football and wrestling and one year in track. He won the Edison Wrestling Tournament twice which was the equivalent of winning State at that time. Bryan earned a full scholarship to the Air Force Academy but ultimately graduated from Missouri State University where he continued to excel as a wrestler, taking second place in national competition.

Bryan returned to help coach at Bishop Kelley in 1974 and subsequently taught at Booker T. Washington where he worked with future Olympic gold medalist Kenny Monday. Ever the Kelley supporter, Bryan worked with other alumni to organize the Junior Comets Wrestling Program and also volunteered as an assistant wrestling coach with Denny Krafft and Fred Davis. Bryan also helped coach girls’ soccer but returned to the position of head wrestling coach from 1990-1994 while his daughter Shelly ’93 and son Daniel ’94 were in school. Daughter Stacy graduated in 1990.

Charlie O ’Brien ’78 (2004) Charlie O’Brien is without a doubt the most recognizable athlete to graduate from Bishop Kelley. During his 18 years in professional baseball, Charlie played for the Brewers, Mets, Braves, and Blue Jays. In 1995 when he was with the Atlanta Braves, the team won the World Series.

While at Bishop Kelley, Charlie played both baseball and basketball. He was on two state championship baseball teams, one his sophomore year (1976) and once again his senior year (1978). During his sophomore and junior years, his basketball team went to the state playoffs. His baseball honors while at Bishop Kelley include being named to the All-Metro 2nd team his junior year, being named to the All-City team his senior year and being named the Baseball Player of the Year his senior year. Charlie was also named to the All-State team his senior year. As an athlete for the basketball team, he was named as a junior to the All-Metro team and as a senior he was named to the All-Metro team and named to the Honorable Mention All-State team.

After high school, Charlie was drafted by the Texas Rangers and then went on to play at Wichita State where he earned All-American and All-Conference honors. In addition, in 1981-1982, he batted .359 and broke a school record with 25 home runs and 116 RBI’s, in 87 games. His team lost in the finals of the College World Series to Miami University, the team that had former BKHS teammate, Bill Wrona ’79 playing on the team. After Wichita State, Charlie was drafted by the Oakland A’s, attended Rookie Ball the rest of the year and then went on to play professional ball.

In 1996, Bishop Kelley recognized his accomplishments at Bishop Kelley by having January 9, 1996 declared 'Charlie O'Brien Day' at Bishop Kelley.

Steve Podany (2008) Steve began filming Comet football in the fall of 1992. Since then, he added basketball in 2002 and baseball in 2006. He has mastered the art of creating highlight films for all three sports. In the process, he has followed technology from 35mm reel-to-reel, to film, to VHS and from tapes to CD’s and DVD’s. His films are the highlights when teams get together to celebrate the end of each season.

Steve has been attending Kelley sporting events since 1967. He has taught for 40 years in diocesan schools that include St. Catherine’s, Immaculate Conception, and Holy Family Cathedral School. Now that he is retired, he is a regular substitute teacher at Kelley.

Melissa Powell ’99 (2012) Melissa was a five-time State Swimming Champion who earned a scholarship to TCU, where she graduated with a marketing major and Spanish minor. She is the Bishop Kelley record holder in the 100 breast, 200 IM, 200 medley relays.

High School accomplishments Breaststroke State Champion: Swept the 100 each year from 1996-99 200 IM State Champion as a junior, 1998 200 Medley Relay: third place at State, 1999 Broke the Citizen’s Record: 200 breaststrokes, 1999 Swimming Athlete Representative for the State of Oklahoma in 1998-99 Junior Nationals in Florida: third place 1999 Senior National Qualifier: 1999

College accomplishments TCU Swim Team 1999-2003 - Dutch Meyer Award for outstanding athletic & academic achievement.

Professional accomplishments Melissa coached swimming at BK for six years and coached individual State Champions Taylor Westby ’09 and Brendan Dolan ’09. She also coached a number of State champions at Swim Tulsa. Melissa was named Oklahoma Swim Coach of the Year in 2011.

Melissa recently retired from swimming and is working for Level 3 Communications in the Customer Financial Service Department. She enjoys powerlifting and will be competing at Worlds in November. Melissa holds two World Records, two National Records, and several State Records in Bench Press. She has pressed over 320 lbs. in a competition and 360 lbs. in practice. Melissa resides in Tulsa with her beagle, Maddie.

Angelo Prassa (2004) Coach Angelo Prassa’s name is synonymous with Bishop Kelley High School. It may be because he served as a history teacher, Head Football Coach, assistant football coach, volunteer football coach, Athletic Director, Dean of Students, and Business Office Administrator over a span of more than 25 years. He led the Comets to the school’s only Football State Championship in 1981 and had a record of 60-32 during his eight years as head coach. In 1994, Bishop Kelley inducted him in the Bishop Kelley Hall of Fame, and it had nothing to do with his coaching record. It’s because Coach mentored hundreds of his students with an example of faith, integrity, humor and a genuine interest in their success.

Coach Prassa attended St. Leo Catholic High School in Chicago, and then moved to Oklahoma to attend The University of Tulsa on a football scholarship. His 1952 team went to the Gator Bowl. After graduating from TU and before coming to Bishop Kelley, Coach Prassa served in the U.S. Air Force, coached at Cascia Hall, Mendel Catholic High School and Augustinian Academy. Coach received outside recognition by his peers in 1994 when he was named to the Oklahoma State High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame.

In 1999, Angelo felt it was important that students who wanted to attend Bishop Kelley could, so he established the Angelo Prassa Scholarship Fund with his own money. The fund continues to grow with money generated from the annual Golf Scramble.

Our beloved coach and friend died on November 15, 2002. In 2003, the Angelo Prassa Field was dedicated in his memory and a bronze statue was erected in the south end zone. Over two hundred former players, coaches, and friends came from across the country to honor Coach at the Dedication.

Dr. Carl Raczkowski ’81 (2012) Carl was a member of the Comets 1980 District Championship Football Team—a team that went undefeated in the regular season and competed in the State Tournament. Carl was named to the All-State Football Team, Region 7 Football Player of the Year, Football All District, and All Conference. Carl also played Comet Basketball. He was selected Tulsa County Student Athlete of the Year. It was the first year the award was granted.

At NSU, Carl was a four-year letterman in football. He continued his education at OU, where he completed his residency and fellowship in Gastroenterology at OU College of Medicine. He joined Digestive Disease Specialists in 1996. He served as president of the group for three terms, a total of seven years. He has been a medical director for the last three years. He is currently Chairman of the Board for Integris Health Partners, a new clinical network in Oklahoma City. Carl is a board member at Baptist Medical Center and on the School Advisory Board at Christ the King Parish in OKC.

Carl stays busy working and coaching junior high football at McGuinness and basketball in Edmond, with school and independent grade school teams. The Raczkowski family—Carl’s wife of 22 years, Holly, and their sons, Luke 16, Trevor 14, and Tommy 11—enjoy relaxing at Lake Eufaula.

Abby Lewis Ramseyer '08 (2015) Abby was a three-time #2 singles tennis state champion while helping the Comets win three state championships in her four years as a varsity player. She was a 2008 All-State selection and was recognized as a member of the Tulsa World All Metro Team all four of her years. Abby was also a three-year varsity letter winner with the cross-country team and was twice named as a member of the Tulsa World All Metro Team.

Liz Ritchie (2019) Liz began coaching cheer at BK in 1999. Her teams have earned several state championships, including two consecutive OSSAA Game Day 5A State Titles and an OSDTA Pom title. At nationals, her teams have scored as high as 2nd place. BK cheer has also won several camp champion titles under Coach Ritchie’s guidance. In 2015, the Liz Ritchie Cheer Gym was constructed on BK’s campus. Liz and husband, Jimmy, are members of the BK Hall of Fame. Even after retirement, she remains an involved part of the BK athletic community. Liz nurtured a culture of discipline, compassion, and teamwork in her time as Bishop Kelley’s cheer coach.

Ray Roso ’86 (2012) Ray was a three-year starter and was the first freshman player ever to suit up for a varsity football game. During his years at BK, Ray received several honors: All District 1st team, Tribune All-City Team: 1985. (Comet Football was State runner-up that year). Oklahoma Preseason Blue Chip Team: 1986 All District 1st Team, All City Team, All-Metro Team, All-State Team: 1986 District Co-offensive Player of the Year: 1986 Marine Corps Outstanding Male Athlete Award: Tulsa area, 1986

Ray was also a four-year starter in wrestling and a three-time State Champion in 1984-86 at 178 lbs. Comet Wrestling won State in 1984 and 1985, runner-up in 1986. Ray was named to the 1986 All-State Wrestling Team and 1986 Asics First Team High School All-American.

Ray was a three-year starter catcher for Comet Baseball, and he made the 1986 All District Team. He played football and baseball at Arkansas State. He transferred to Fresno State on a wrestling scholarship, where he was a three-year starter at 190 lbs and a Pac-10 placer. He ranked ninth in the U.S. and was a 1990 NCAA qualifier.

Ray is a sales manager for an M.M.A. gym in Fresno, CA. He also coaches wrestling. He has “a beautiful daughter, Camri Roso” and enjoys the outdoors.

Shelley Sinclair ’75 (2013) Shelley played Comet softball, basketball, volleyball, and ran track. She used her Kelley softball career to earn a full scholarship to the University of Kansas where she still holds multiple pitching records. She led KU to the AIAW World three times. After graduating with a degree in business, Shelley played professional softball for a year, became an assistant coach to Sandy Fischer at OSU and earned an MBA.

After a year of coaching, she moved to California, where she continued to play and coach summer-league ball for the next two decades while pursuing a career in the aerospace industry. Shelley worked for three Fortune 500 companies and had her own consulting firm until she returned to Tulsa last year. She received the Amelia Earhart Achievement Award as one of the top ten women at McDonnell Douglas.

Jason Staurovsky '81 (2011) Jason Staurovsky ’81 was the first soccer style place-kicker at Kelley. He was a starter for Comet baseball and football during his junior and senior years. In baseball, Jason was the starting center fielder and pitcher. In football, Jason held records for most field goals and most extra points for many years. During his senior year, the Comets were 10-0 in the regular season.

At TU from 1981-1985, he was a four-year starter as a place-kicker and all-time leading scorer. He holds TU’s record for most career field goals (53) and was twice voted by fans the most popular player in 1984 and 1985. Jason was named place-kicker for the University of Tulsa All-Century Football Team by the Tulsa World. He has four of the top 10 longest field goals in Tulsa University history.

Since 2008, the University of Tulsa Special Teams Award has been recognized as the Jason Staurovsky Award. In 1987, Jason became the only BK graduate to play in the National Football League. He played for the St. Louis Cardinals, the New England Patriots and the New York Jets.

Jason is also a two-time Tulsa World city 4-ball golf champion. Jason and his wife Melinda are proud parents of Mackenzie ’14 and future Comet, Dalton who attends St. Pius X.

Kathie Sullivan ’65 (2004) Kathie Sullivan, or "Aunt Kathy" as hundreds of Bishop Kelley alumni affectionately call her, was named Bishop Kelley's number one fan in an article written for a Bishop Kelley newsletter back in 1988...and not much has changed. Kathie has been volunteering at Bishop Kelley for over THIRTY YEARS!!!!!

Aunt Kathie is seen on the sidelines of every basketball game, both home and away as she keeps the scorebooks, passing out gum to anyone who wants a piece. She has been the official scorekeeper for the Bishop Kelley Boys and Girls Varsity Basketball team since 1982 (She did take a four year break while business took her out of town in 1996).

Kathie has been involved with Kelley athletics since she stepped foot on the campus in 1961. In high school, she was involved with the pep club, and as a player on the basketball team, which was then the Girls Recreation Association. After graduating in 1965, she came back in 1971 to coach the first freshman basketball team and was the assistant for the varsity girls’ team. Other hats she has worn while being a part of the Kelley community have been long time secretary for the Booster club (under President Bill Heckenkemper), campaigner for the 'Commitment to Excellence' fundraiser, and an ardent fan of other Kelley Sports.

Kathie Sullivan said that one of her greatest accomplishments for Bishop Kelley athletics was "keeping Barry Hinson off the court when he coached at Kelley." Kathie reminisced about her fondest memories of her association with the Comets and "If I had to pick just one event it would be the state championship in 1995, but truly the greatest part about it is getting to know all of the athletes and their families."

Craig Vosburgh '82 (2006) Kevin Andrews '82 (2006) "The Twin Towers"...These two names are synonymous and linked together as the ringleaders for Bishop Kelley's only state football championship in 1981. They were also both standout performers on the schools 1981 and 1982 state tournament basketball teams. The Tulsa World nicknamed them the Twin Towers. Vosburgh and Andrews were BOTH named recipients of the Tulsa World's State Football Player of the Year award in 1981 (to this day, we're not sure this has ever happened again...two players from the same team being named co-players of the year!).

Dr. John Vosburgh (2016) Dr. Vosburgh was the first team physician for BK. He has spent decades supporting Bishop Kelley athletics as a parent and as a team doctor. Dr. Vosburgh was a fixture on the sidelines of Bishop Kelley games for more than a decade as the team doctor, providing medical care for BK athletes from 1976-1988. Dr. Vosburgh has also helped lead the charge for many facilities upgrades at Bishop Kelley. Through the years, he has been a driving force for improvement to Bishop Kelley athletics.

Jim Wooldridge (2004) Jim Wooldridge has been at Bishop Kelley for close to 30 years teaching and coaching. He served as a coach for 24 years; 23 years as a football coach and 24 years as a baseball coach. He was the assistant football coach from 1976 to 1998 and a baseball coach from 1977-2000. He served as the head baseball coach for 22 years until his retirement at the end of the 2000 season. Some of Coach Wooldridge’s accomplishments while coaching include: The Comets’ 1981 State Football Championship; the 1985 State Runner-Up football team; coaching in the Jim Thorpe All-Star Football Game and being the assistant for the 1978 Comet Baseball State Team. In addition, Jim was named the 1990 Baseball Metro Coach of the Year, the 2000 Regional Coach of the Year, and has coached five Baseball Metro All-Star Games. His baseball record is 438 wins, 360 losses.

Prior to coming to Bishop Kelley, Coach Wooldridge graduated from Berryhill High School and went on to Bacone Junior College to play basketball and baseball. In 1962, Jim was named an All-American in baseball. Coach Wooldridge began his high school coaching career at Morrison High School in Morrison, OK.

Billy Wrona '79 (2009) Billy Wrona was the 1978 District Offensive Player of the Year and All-State Quarterback. He was on the 1978 Comet Baseball State Championship Team and took All City and All Metro honors as a second baseman in ’78 and ’79. He played for TU, the University of Miami, FL, Mariners, Padres, and Cubs. He is a member of the 1987 Texas League Championship Team and the 1988 Pacific Coast League Championship Team. Bill and Denise (Talley) Wrona are the parents of Lexie’10 and Charlie. Bill is a sales rep in the builders’ hardware industry.

Rick Wrona '82 (2009) Rick is a proud member of the 1981 Comet Football State Championship Team. Rick’s 1981 defensive back achievements include First Team All-Metro and First Team Tribune All City. Rick was an All Star Catcher and he played in the Oklahoma All Stars vs. California All Stars game. After playing at Wichita State, he was a th 5 round pick for the Cubs. In the Major Leagues, he played for the Chicago White Sox, Cincinnati Reds, Milwaukee Brewers, and Texas Rangers. He has coached baseball and football for his sons, Will ’09, and Walt, BK Class of ’14. Rick has been married to his BK sweetheart, Susie (Barranco) Wrona, for 22 years. Rick wishes to thank his mom and dad, older brothers and sisters, and former BK coaches Angelo Prassa and Jim Woolridge for their efforts and patience “while coaching me to my spirited competitiveness!”

Ron Wrona '71 (2009) Ron was an All Star in football, basketball, and baseball. During his senior year, he was on the First Team All-City in both football and baseball. Ron played baseball during his four years at the University of Tulsa. In 1974, he was named to the All-American second team. Ron played pro baseball for five years in the minors with the Milwaukee Brewers.

Ron and his wife Patsy live on a farm in Claremore. He has a painting company and works with his son, Dustin. Ron also spends his time caring for his daughter Whitney’s horses while she attends OSU.

Ms. Liz Yasser '98 (2007) While at Bishop Kelley, Lizzie Yasser '98 was a four-time tennis individual state champion at the #1 singles position. (She is one of 4 girls in STATE HISTORY to accomplish this.) She was also part of two state championship tennis teams; The 1995 State Championship Tennis team was the only all-freshman team to ever win State. In 1998, she was named the Oklahoma Tennis Coaches Association Player of the Year and named to the All-State tennis team. She finished her career at Bishop Kelley with an overall record of 103-7! In addition to tennis, Lizzie also played on the Lady Comet Basketball team, where she lettered 4 years, played on the semi-finalist team, received the Team MVP award, served as captain for three years, and earned an Oklahoma Scholar-Athlete Award.

Liz played tennis and basketball at Trinity University. Her tennis team was the NCAA Division III National Champion. Liz was the ITA National Tournament singles champion and twice won the ITA National Tournament doubles championship. She was the NCAA Division III Senior Player of the Year and won the Arthur Ashe Leadership and Sportsmanship Award. Liz was Team Captain for three years, playing #1 Singles and #1 Doubles. She won an NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship. Liz was also the City of Northampton Men’s League Champion.

At Trinity, Liz hosted a weekly talk show. She won the San Antonio Poetry Slam championship and was invited to give the Trinity University commencement address. Liz coached tennis players throughout Europe, taught high school English in Washington, D.C., and worked as a tennis pro in New York. She attended Smith College to receive a Master of Science in Exercise and Sport Studies, with a focus on wellness development for college students. At Smith, she taught undergraduate fitness courses, worked as a coordinator and director for enrichment programs at Smith College, and served as assistant coach for Smith College tennis team.

This year, Liz drove cross-country from Massachusetts to California. This is her first year working for the University of California-Santa Cruz in the Residential Life division of Student Affairs. She is the Residential Manager and Program Coordinator for the University Town Center in downtown Santa Cruz. It is an alternative off-campus housing option for UCSC students, including many international students. Liz looks forward to broadening her sports horizon with surfing and ocean kayaking.

Terry Ziegler ’68 (2005) Terry is an accomplished runner, having run in 48 marathons and winning 18 of them. He qualified to try out for the US Olympic Team in the marathon in 1972 and 1976. He represented the USA at the Enscheda Marathon in Holland in September of 1973 and placed 25th, and then represented the USA at the Athens Marathon in April of 1975 and placed third. He still holds the Oklahoma State Record for a marathon by running the Tulsa Marathon in 2:18:10 in March of 1975. In addition, in November 1967, his Bishop Kelley cross country team won the first High School Oklahoma State Championship, which was the first ever Oklahoma State Championship team in any sport at Bishop Kelley. At this meet, Terry won the meet, which meant that Terry also holds the first individual Oklahoma State Champion for Bishop Kelley!