With a student body of over 625 students, Bishop Kelly continues to excel in community service, academic achievement, and athletic prowess.  This past school year, the Idaho High School Activities Association named Bishop Kelly High School the 4A recipient of the "School of Excellence" Award.  BK earned this distinction due to overall excellence in three major areas of high school activities:  academic performance, athletic achievements, and citizenship/ sportsmanship endeavors. Bishop Kelly received this special honor in 2006 and placed second in 2007. 

For Past Accomplishments, see http://www.bk.org/pastaccomplishments.aspx

Service

• Karl Schutz has been honored with the President’s Volunteer Service Award! This award recognizes Americans of all ages who have volunteered significant amounts of time to serve their communities and their country. Karl was chosen out of 141 candidates nationwide and is one of only four to win this prestigious award from BK. The award was presented by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program on behalf of President Obama. Allison Bryant was chosen as a female finalist from Idaho. Congratulations, and thank you for your many hours of service.
• The Africa Club invited the Invisible Children to BK for a special assembly.  Students donated $916 to help rescue child soldiers from Northern Uganda.
• During Lent, BK participated in the annual Pennies from Heaven campaign.  A total of $5,500 was raised.  $2,404.10 was sent to St. Al's Hospital for the Haiti Relief Project, with the remaining money staying locally to aid The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
• On March 5, 2010, BK participated in its annual Service Learning Day.  Instead of regular classes, all teachers, students, administration, and staff provided service to the Boise Valley Community from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.
• Graham Ashby, freshman at BK, was named one of two top Idaho youth volunteers for 2010 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards.  Graham launched a book campaign for schools on the Caribbean island of Carriacou.  Her award included $1,000 and a trip to Washington, D.C., where she is in the running for a national honor.
• Thank you to everyone who participated in the Karnations for Kids fundraiser.  We were able to raise $2,000 for St. Luke's Children's Hospital.
• BK thanks everyone who helped to make our annual Thanksgiving Food Drive such a huge success.  This year, Bishop Kelly was able to donote 28,307 items to the local food banks!
• The Campus Ministry conducted an "Outerwear Drive." The students and faculty brought in gently-used coats, boots, hats, gloves, and scarves for Corpus Christi House and Sanctuary Homeless Shelter to provide warmth for the winter months. 
• Mrs. Braden's Computer Applications classes helped provide clothing, food, hygiene items, and camping equipment to the village of Satitoa, Samoa, which was destroyed by an earthquake/tsunami.
• At the City Council Meeting on August 18, Andoni Eck was appointed to the Parks and Recreation Board of Commissioners to serve as a youth member, and Adam Kinalski was appointed to the Mayor's Council on Children and Youth to serve as a youth member.
• In June, over 50 students participated in the San Diego Service Project for two weeks. 

Academics

• Bishop Kelly Students Post Strong ACT Scores - BK students have traditionally scored well on the ACT college entrance exam, and this year is no exception.  The class of 2010 earned a composite score of 25.1, a full one point increase over last year’s score.  This composite score is particularly strong when compared to the national average of 20.8 and the state average of 21.8.  Bishop Kelly is encouraged with the higher composite score as it affirms the college readiness of its graduates.  98% of the 2010 graduates will be attending college this fall; these students were accepted to 143 colleges and universities in 34 different states.   

• Four brothers graduate on the same day!  See KTVB's coverage of the Kosydar brothers - http://www.ktvb.com/video/featured-videos/1-graduation-2-sets-of-twins-and-4-brothers-taking-on-a-new-chapter-in-life-95232419.html
• Nine BK graduates traveled with Mrs. Watson to China to participate in a global Economic Summit.  They were the only group from the U.S. to compete against all Chinese teams. Both BK teams earned PERFECT scores in Geography.  They tied for the highest score in the Economics Test competition and in the Current Event testing.  Read the Press Release.
• Freshman Kyle Martes was selected as one of two state finalists in the Doodle 4 Google contest.  Kyle's entry was selected from 33,000 nationwide entries by Google employees.
• Lauren Naughton and Kate Franklin worked together to write an account of the JETS/NEDC competition in Washington, D.C., which has been published by Johns Hopkins in the journal, IMAGINE.  To read their article, click on the link below and select "Design That Matters" from the front cover.  http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/imagine/20100506_INH/
• Allison Bryant was awarded first place at the State Vocal Festival in Post Falls, Idaho. Allison competed in the large school division, and we are very proud of her.
• On April 24, Adam Kinalski was named was chosen as the United Dairyman Distinguished Student of the Week.  You can view his video at http://www.ktvb.com/on-tv/dsa/Adam-Kinalski---Bishop-Kelly-92022239.html.
• The AP Chemistry students recently took the AP Chemistry Exam – a 60 question, 100 minute exam. Two students, Julie Muguira and Sam Kosydar, have qualified to take the national version of the exam later in April. 
• STATE CHAMPIONS!  BK won the State Science Olympiad Tournament held at NNU on Saturday, April 10, earning an invitation to compete at the national competition. On May 20-24, 2010, the Team will make its thirteenth trip to the National Science Olympiad Tournament over the last fifteen years. Approximately twenty team members and four coaches will travel to The University of Illinois, Champaign, IL.

• STATE CHAMPIONS!  Congratulations to the BK Debate Team, who beat Bonneville High School to win the State Championship.

• Pedro Rodriguez was chosen as a Semi-Finalist for the U.S. Physics Team.  Good luck in the semifinal round of testing. The U.S. Physics Team will compete internationally in Zagreb, Croatia in July.

• Congratulations to Sam Kosydar for placing 1st in Physics at the BSU Science Competition Day and for having the 6th highest overall score from among the 300 students attending. Congratulations, also, to Nick Wendt for placing 1^st in Engineering.
• BK wins National Championship in JETS/AbilityOne National Engineering Design Challenge!  The BK Engineering Design Class traveled to Washington, DC to compete as one of five national finalists in the National Engineering Design Challenge sponsored by the JETS (Junior Engineering Technical Society). BK was awarded 1st Place and a $3000 prize for The Best Overall Design. In addition, the team received three additional awards.  Team members were Dominic Chumich, Jerry Ding, Karl Schutz, Kate Franklin, Lauren Naughton, Nick Wendt, Sam Kosydar and Zi Yi Li. The team was coached by Dr. Guy Hudson and Dr. Larry Neznanski. The team would also like to express their gratitude to the Micron Foundation for financial support. Press Release.  TV Coverage at http://www.myfoxdc.com/dpp/mornings/holly_live/holly-morris-engineering-challenge-022510
• Colin Irvine, former BK Grad and Teacher, received notice that he will be a Fullbright Scholar in Norway.
• The BK Test of Engineering Aptitude, Math, and Science teams won both the varsity and junior varsity TEAMS competition at Boise State University. Students on the winning teams are: Varsity = Sam Kosydar, Jerry Ding, Pedro Rodriguez, Nick Wendt, Cole Kosydar, Adam Kinalski, Se In Pyo and Zack Funke. Junior Varsity (9th and 10th graders only) = Lauren Arkoosh, Audry Thimm, Taylor Takasugi, Lingyun Gao, Matthew Vaughan, Kyle Martes, Sean O‘Toole and Robert Casabonne.
• On January 23, 2010, Julie Muguira was selected as the Distinguished Student of the Week. Watch her interview here:  http://www.ktvb.com/on-tv/dsa/Julie-Muguira---Bishop-Kelly-82518837.html.
• On December 31, Sam Kosydar was chosen as the United Dairyman Distinguished Student of the Week.  You can view his video at:  http://www.ktvb.com/on-tv/dsa/Sam-Kosydar---Bishop-Kelly-High-80517067.html.
• BSU sponsors an Art Show to showcase area high school talent.  This year, two students from BK were juried into the Art Show--Kate Franklin and Kit Yeung.  Congratulations to Kate Franklin who was awarded "Best of Show."
• English Teacher, Mrs. Bobbie Shea, was selected by the Idaho Human Rights Education Center to travel to the country of Jordan.  She was able to spend 10 days with the students there and to visit many of the surrounding areas.
• Congratulations to Max Kosydar, who was chosen to compete in the Dreaming Tree Films Documentary Filmmaking Program in Reno, Nevada. Sixteen people, ages 17-23, were chosen from an application pool of about 800 applicants. Max will be shooting a documentary about how “green” the National Guard really is; and while in Reno, he will be focusing on the solar panel field that is currently under construction. Production dates are November 6-11th. The end film will be aired on Direct TV Pay-Per-View and will be entered into many national festivals.
• The Football Team was recognized as the 4A Academic State Champions for 2009.
• Nathan Murphy, BK Alumnus (2003) appeared on the game show Jeopardy on October 9, 2009, winning 2nd place.
• Freshman, Jacqueline Mangus auditioned for and was accepted into the Boise Philharmonic Youth Orchestra with harp and cello.
• On October 1, Allison Bryant was named the United Dairyman Distinguished Student of the Week.  You can view the video at http://www.ktvb.com/news/sevens-hero/index.html?nvid=404068.
• Karl Schutz was named the United Dairyman Distinguished Student of the Week on September 8, 2009.  You can view the video at http://www.ktvb.com/video/index.html?nvid=396389.
• Adam Kinalski was named the 2009 Interscholastic Star Award Winner in August.  His picture and bio is printed on our Official Fall Sports Program.
• Four student apprentices were chosen to work all summer for the Idaho Shakespeare Festival and starred in the annual Apprentice Showcase on August 10th. This year's Apprentice Company members from BK were: Jazmin Roque, Emily Valla, Liz Rathbone, and Scott Bosely.
• Jake Schmidt was selected by the Idaho Human Rights Education Center to travel in June with a delegation of students from Idaho to the country of Jordan. While in Jordan, Jake had the opportunity to meet with students his age and to participate in their classroom projects. In October, Idaho will host a similar delegation of students from Jordan and surrounding areas. These opportunities are funded through the "Project Citizen" program.

Athletics

• STATE CHAMPIONS!  Congratulations to the BK Baseball State Champions on their win over Bonneville.
• STATE CHAMPION!  Cody McCarthy is the new State Champion in the Shot Put.
• STATE CHAMPIONS!  Congratulations to the Girl's Track team on winning the State Championship.  Individual champions were Ali Eisenbeiss in the 400 and Emily Nist in the 3200.  Special kudos to the record-breaking girl's medley and 4 x 400m teams.
• STATE CHAMPIONS!  The Girl's Lacrosse Team won their match against Eagle to win the State Championship.
• STATE CHAMPIONS!  The Boy's Golf Team won 1st Place at the State Golf Tournament.  Special thanks to Taylor Schmidt who played an awesome 36 holes to win 1st Place Overall.
• STATE CHAMPIONS!  The Bishop Kelly Junior Varsity Hockey team defeated Mountain View, once again, in the rematch Championship Game to win the title.
• Congratulations to Josh Schaffeld who took 1st place at the Reno World Wrestling Championships in Reno, NV. 
• Freshman, R. J. Bracken, qualified to compete in the Junior Olympics in New Hampshire!  He is ranked 37th in the nation, and this will be his 3rd time at the Junior Olympics.
• State Basketball!  The Boy's Basketball team participated in the 2010 State Basketball Tournament at Borah High, losing in the 3rd Place Championship game.
• Nick Symmonds, former BK Grad and 2008 Olympian, wins the U.S. Indoor Championships in the 800 meters.
• STATE CHAMPION!  Josh Schaffeld wins 1st place in the 189 lb. category at the State Wrestling Tournament; Butch Hyder takes 6th place in his category.
• Congratulations to the following State wrestlers: Ronan McClure, Butch Hyder, Zach White, Kyle Hinkle, Michael Gordon, Zack Damon, Antonio Urquidi, and District Champion - Josh Schaffeld.
• BK Ski/Board Team takes 2nd Place at the Annual Dotty Clark Championships.
• Julia Muguira was one of 11 Idaho players nominated to the 2010 McDonald's All American High School Basketball Game.
• State Girl's Basketball!  Our Varsity Girl's Basketball Team defeated Moscow to win the Consolation Championship Game.
• At the annual 3rd District Fall Sports Banquet, the following awards were given:  2009 Athletic Director of the Year was awarded to Dean Satterfield; 2009 Coaches of the Year went to Curtis Eisenberger for Girls Soccer, Tom Shanahan for Boys Cross Country, and Lee Leslie for Football.
• STATE CHAMPIONS!  The Water Polo team won the State Title again.
• STATE CHAMPIONS!  The Girl's Cross Country team won the 1st place, with Emily Nist taking the overall 1st place trophy.  The Boy's Cross Country team finished in 3rd place.
• Ten BK Girls' Soccer team players were named to the SIC 4A All-Conference team, with BK Coach Curtis Eisenberger named as the coach.  The BK Girls' Soccer Team was the only team to win 20 games, with a 20-1-1 record in the state (boys and girls for all conferences). 
• Julie Zamzow was named the SIC player of the year in soccer! 
• The Football Team won the 4A District Championship.
• Alex Semanko, a 2008 graduate of Bishop Kelly High School, was one of five women named to the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (NCAA Div. II) Women's Golf Preseason All-Conference Team, as voted by the RMAC Women's Golf coaches. Semanko is a sophomore at Regis University in Denver and won the RMAC Conference Championship Tournament in Buckeye, AZ, as a freshman in April of this year.
• Maddie Shiels, a 2008 BK grad, has won the 2009 IGA Women's Amateur title. Maddie is a former 4A individual State Champion, a four-time team champion with the BK Knights, and the 2007 Big I Junior Classic winner. She is a sophomore at the University of Nebraska.
• Recent BK graduate, Cassie Brunelle, has been named to the first team of the U.S. Lacrosse National Girls' High School All-American Team. Cassie is a midfielder who will play college lacrosse at Saint Mary's College this fall. She is BK's all-time scoring leader with 129 goals and 68 assists in three seasons on offense, after starting on defense as a freshman. 
• Recent BK graduate, Elise Talboy, has accepted an offer to play lacrosse at Pacific University in Forest Grove, OR.  Elise was a member of the undefeated Girl's Lacrosse Team at BK.
• Recent BK graduate, Joseph Eck, has accepted an offer to play lacrosse at NCAA Div. III Washington and Jefferson University.