Meet Lynn Farrell, Class of 1998, and current President of the Brebeuf Jesuit Alumni Board. Lynn lives in Indianapolis and serves as Managing Director of Internal Audit at Allison Transmission. We’re grateful for her leadership and service to the Brebeuf community!

What was your favorite class at Brebeuf Jesuit?
Spanish.

Favorite teacher or coach?
Señora Thompson and Señora Brown.

What was inspiring about them?
I had never taken a foreign language, but they made it fun and engaging. Their passion led me to study Spanish at Indiana University, study abroad in Spain, and even earn a minor in the language.

What are you doing now? 
After graduating from IU’s Kelley School of Business, I started in public accounting and found my path in internal audit. I’m now Managing Director of Internal Audit at Allison Transmission.

Words of wisdom for current students?
Embrace new opportunities early on—sign up for that class, take that trip, volunteer for the extra project. You never know where it will lead!

Meet Norman Williams, Class of 1990, and rising President of the Alumni Board of Directors. He has never strayed far from the values that shaped him at Brebeuf Jesuit. Now living in Noblesville, Norman continues to lead with purpose and service—both professionally and personally.

Favorite class while at Brebeuf Jesuit?
My freshman English class with Mr. Foote.

Favorite teacher/coach?
It’s hard to pick just one. Mr. Foote, Ms. McCarthy, Mr. Hicks, and Ms. Compton all come to the top of my mind.

What was inspiring about him/her?
All these teachers pushed me to do more. In their own way, they all taught me how to look at things from a different perspective and how details matter, whether it was reading great literary works, discussing social norms, or doing quadratic equations.

What are you doing now?
I am currently Director of Business Development for a healthcare organization that focuses on providing services for government and rural health facilities that struggle with access. I am also an entrepreneur that has founded several companies that focused on addiction and mental healthcare.

How did Brebeuf Jesuit help shape you into the person you are today?
Brebeuf played a key role in who I am today by teaching me the importance of reflection and critical thinking and reinforcing the sense of service already instilled by my family. The Jesuit values that were woven into our classes, retreats, and service work encouraged me to ask bigger questions about justice, faith, and who I wanted to be in the world. I also grew as a leader and a learner, thanks to teachers who challenged me academically while supporting my growth personally.

Brebeuf gave me a strong sense of identity, confidence in my voice, and a desire to continue making a difference wherever I go. Above all gave me a lifelong relationship with amazing classmates! I am proud that I have a daughter who is a fellow Brebeuf alumni, another daughter who will graduate from Brebeuf next year, and 2 boys who plan to be there in 2 years!

Words of wisdom or advice to our current students.
My words of wisdom? Do the thing! If you want to try something you’ve never tried before, do it. Be present in your experiences and don’t be afraid to fail. There is no better time or place to find your passions. So have the conversations, go to the games, try out for the plays, get outside of your comfort zone. Try new things, meet new people, and look beyond what’s right in front of you.

Dr. Tim Kelly ’71 is retiring this summer after more than 40 years of dedicated service at Fairbanks, where he began his career on July 1, 1982.

A past recipient of the McCashland Award, Dr. Kelly has made a lasting impact in his field and community.

Will Dapp ’21, a senior majoring in Construction Science and Management at Clemson University, has had an exciting and impressive year. As president of Clemson’s construction management competition team, Will helped lead the group to its second consecutive national championship in the highly competitive Associated Builders and Contractors competition, which features top programs from across the country. 

In recognition of this achievement, Will was invited to the Clemson President’s office and featured on the university’s official social media. In April, he spoke at the Clemson Board of Trustees meeting as a guest of the President to share more about the team’s success and his Clemson journey—including the important role of Brebeuf Jesuit. Congratulations, Will!

In March, Nick Weber ’92 was appointed as Executive Director of Economic Development for the City of Carmel. With extensive experience in economic development investment for both the public and private sectors, Weber will serve on Mayor Finkam’s leadership team, and lead the City’s growth strategy and economic development initiatives and projects. He began his role on March 25.

In just her third year as Head Coach of Purdue’s Equestrian Team, Kathryn Kraft ’17 has made history in the saddle and beyond! Under her leadership, Purdue clinched its first-ever Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) National Championship, triumphing over more than 400 universities nationwide. Even more impressive? Kathryn is the youngest coach in IHSA history to lead a team to a National Championship title!

Hailey Hurst '21 was a team captain for the undefeated 2024–2025 season. Coach Kraft has proven that passion, talent, and fearless leadership can rewrite the record books. Congratulations, Kathryn & Hailey!

It is with both gratitude and bittersweet emotions that we announce that Jamie Elkins, Vice President for Advancement and Enrollment, will be leaving Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School. Her last day with us will be May 30, 2025.

After 15 years of service to Brebeuf Jesuit, Jamie has accepted a new position at Park Tudor School, where she will serve as the Assistant Head of School for External Affairs. In this exciting new role, Jamie will continue to bring her passion for education, relationship building, and institutional advancement to a broader community.

Since joining Brebeuf in 2010, Jamie has made a positive impact on our school. She led Brebeuf to record-breaking fundraising success, helped grow our enrollment, launched major and planned gifts programs, and achieved the first $1M+ donations in school history. Jamie also played a pivotal role during some of Brebeuf’s most challenging moments, demonstrating grace, vision, and a steadfast commitment to our Jesuit mission.

Her leadership extended beyond advancement, as she guided strategic planning initiatives, strengthened marketing and recruitment efforts, and fostered a supportive and inclusive environment for all students. Jamie leaves behind a legacy of excellence, compassion, and resilience that will continue to shape Brebeuf Jesuit for years to come. We are deeply thankful for her dedicated service and the ways she has enriched our community.
Please join us in congratulating Jamie on her new opportunity and in wishing her continued success and happiness in this next chapter of her career.

Planning for the hiring process is underway, and we will share updates as they become available.

Shayen Maun '28 Earns 3rd Place in the IU Indianapolis Math Contest!

Each year IU Indy (formerly IUPUI) holds a math contest for high school students. There are five questions and the students have two months to formulate solutions on their own time.

Shayen Maun '28 recently earned third place in the prestigious IU Indianapolis Math Contest, a competition open to high school students across the state of Indiana. Competing against other high school students, Shayen showcased his mathematical skills and problem-solving abilities. He attended the award ceremony on Friday after school with his mother, where he was honored for his achievement.

This marks another impressive accomplishment for Shayen, who also tied for second place in the Indiana Math Contest earlier this year. Shayen’s success showcases his dedication and passion for mathematics.

Congratulations, Shayen!

The Beekeeping Club officers ran a smooth and successful transfer of their nucleus colony (“nuc”) in their hive. This has been 2 years in the making and they are incredibly excited about it finally happening and eternally grateful for all the help they've received. 

We are so excited to see this new hive thrive!

Last month, Lukas Dahlstrom '26 and Lilian and Leila Dahlstrom '28 were recognized for their research at the 2025 Central Indiana Regional Science & Engineering Fair!

Lukas has been researching water quality issues outside of school with a focus on reducing PFAS contamination in local water supplies. He created a presentation titled "PFAS Elimination - Synchronous Degradation of Forever Chemicals using Modified Fenton Reactions". Lukas' work was recognized with the Stockholm Junior Water Prize - Regional Water Prize Award.

Lilian and Leila focused their research on if bioplastic can be an effective alternative to the typical plastic used in bags and bottles to help reduce plastic waste, which is a massive global problem. Their project titled "Optimizing glycerol concentration for improved biodegradability for agar-agar based bioplastics in an aquatic environment" received the Science Champion Award from the United States Agency for International Development for scientific excellence and using science innovatively to create a potential solution to international development challenges.

Way to go, Braves!

Nicole Henry ’27 competed at the 2025 USA Gymnastics Women’s Level 9 Eastern National Championships, held May 1–4 in Battle Creek, Michigan. Representing Region 5—which includes athletes from Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio—Nikki delivered an exceptional performance in the Senior 4 age group, earning three medals: runner-up on Bars, 5th place All-Around, and 2nd place in the Regional Team competition. Before advancing to Nationals, she captured the first-place Floor title at the Region 5 Championship. Nikki trains year-round with The Flip Zone gymnastics team in Plainfield, Indiana.

Way to go, Nicole!