Congratulations to John Felts, our 2023 Distinguished Knight Award recipient, a proud graduate of the Bishop Luers Class of 2004.

John’s commitment to and love for Bishop Luers High School was evident throughout his high school career. Most notably he was voted “Most School Spirit” of his senior class! His accolades include captain of the golf team and a member of the Show Choir all four years. He was a member of the football team, Future Business Leaders of America, a mentor, part of SADD, and on the Christmas Dance Court, Kings of the Court, and Homecoming Court.

John and his wife, Allie, are raising their son Jack right here in the Fort Wayne community. In 2019, John was named one of Fort Wayne’s 40 under 40 for his work with Mayor Tom Henry’s office, Young leaders of Northeast Indiana, Weather the Fort, Downtown Improvement District Clean and Green, in addition to all he has done here at Bishop Luers. He and his family are currently active members of the St. Johns Community.

Bishop Luers is grateful for John and his support by continuing to be one of our biggest cheerleaders in the community. Currently, John is the sitting president of the Alumni Association Board, the football team social media and photography coordinator, and can be seen across all the athletic fields and events snapping those excellent moments in time of our students and families. His passion for photographing our Bishop Luers High School events can even be seen through his mentoring of his son Jack, who is often by his father’s side with a camera of his own.

In the Spirit of Bishop Luers we are grateful for John Felts and his family for contributing to the growth and success of Bishop Luers High School.  God Bless your service to God and the Bishop Luers community John!!! 

We are so grateful for the many people who give of their time, talent, and treasure to support Bishop Luers High School. This year the light of the Luers Spirit has shined on Matt and Susan Schenkel. We are delighted that they have been chosen as this year’s Honorary Alumni Knights!

 Matt and Susan have been active members of this Luers community for many years. They have 7 children, 6 are graduates of Bishop Luers High school, with their youngest, Alex a senior this year. Their commitment to Bishop Luers High School began with their son Matt, who started here in 2004 and graduated in 2008. That is 20 years of volunteering, parenting, and serving in the Luers community. They have been loyal contributors to the band, choral, theater, and sports programs that they so loved watching their children participate in. For many years, Susan was an integral part of Luers Knight, where she was the head of many committees and chairperson for the event in 2008.  Additionally, she served on the development committee. Matt was a member of our Finance Committee and highly involved with the beautification of our school. Together, they put countless hours into our past capital campaigns.

 Currently, they attend mass at Saint Mary’s Mother of God Parish. 

 Matt and Susan truly embody the Luers Spirit.  The mission statement speaks to the values that are held so dearly at this school – dignity, integrity, respect, and responsibility.  They are devoted to their faith, their family, and to Luers.

 We are so proud to announce that Matt and Susan Schenkel, are this year’s Honorary Alumni Knights!! Their light has truly shined out on our Bishop Luers High School Family.