![Rebecca Clark Wright ’16]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1756472079/bishopkennyorg/bciyvmcesayzjuldbqzf/BeccaClark16_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1756472079/bishopkennyorg/bciyvmcesayzjuldbqzf/BeccaClark16_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1756472079/bishopkennyorg/bciyvmcesayzjuldbqzf/BeccaClark16_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1756472079/bishopkennyorg/bciyvmcesayzjuldbqzf/BeccaClark16_1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1756472079/bishopkennyorg/bciyvmcesayzjuldbqzf/BeccaClark16_1.jpg","width":1536}])
Rebecca Clark Wright ’16 and her husband, Andrew, welcomed their first child on June 23, 2025. Cason John weighed 8 lbs. 11 oz. and measured 20.75 inches long.
CLASS NOTES
BK alumni are making waves as accomplished professionals, dedicated family members, devoted clergy, and more. They bring strength and leadership to all they do, sharing their time, talents, and resources with those they meet. In doing so, they continue the BK vision of being persons of integrity making positive contributions to their faith, families, and global communities.
We celebrate the following highlights of recent professional, philanthropic, faith, and personal accomplishments submitted by Crusader alumni.
#KENNYPRIDE
![Kaitlyn Bateh ’20]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1757335644/bishopkennyorg/rn2ckm7fe1iqxhmolonp/KaitlynBateh20_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1757335644/bishopkennyorg/rn2ckm7fe1iqxhmolonp/KaitlynBateh20_1.jpg","width":480}])
Kaitlyn Bateh ’20 recently accepted a position with the Jacksonville Jaguars as a staff account in their finance and accounting department.
![Ronnie Soud ’99 and Kristin Azzarello Hall ’99]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1756481773/bishopkennyorg/api5sqvvyhkjb2gmye5l/RonieSoud99andKristinHall99.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1756481773/bishopkennyorg/api5sqvvyhkjb2gmye5l/RonieSoud99andKristinHall99.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1756481773/bishopkennyorg/api5sqvvyhkjb2gmye5l/RonieSoud99andKristinHall99.jpg","width":544}])
Ronnie Soud ’99 and Kristin Azzarello Hall ’99 reconnected on the beach in Ogunquit, ME, while both were vacationing with their families.
![Kristen Alberre Akel ’00]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1756477602/bishopkennyorg/sjlctqighybsr6biisya/KristenAlberreAkel00.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1756477602/bishopkennyorg/sjlctqighybsr6biisya/KristenAlberreAkel00.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1756477602/bishopkennyorg/sjlctqighybsr6biisya/KristenAlberreAkel00.jpg","width":800}])
Kristen Alberre Akel ’00 was recently promoted to Senior Director of Franchise Real Estate for Tropical Smoothie.
![Eileen Cronin Bergren ’99]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1756477916/bishopkennyorg/frxhzych87vbg2u8trzq/EileenCroninBergren99_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1756477916/bishopkennyorg/frxhzych87vbg2u8trzq/EileenCroninBergren99_1.jpg","width":448}])
Eileen Cronin Bergren ’99 is now teaching Kindergarten at Holy Family Catholic Academy in Niceville, FL.
![Mary Jane Johnson ’97]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1756477470/bishopkennyorg/sijmhcfr4ob3zsli0d3v/MaryJaneJohnson97.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1756477470/bishopkennyorg/sijmhcfr4ob3zsli0d3v/MaryJaneJohnson97.jpg","width":480}])
Mary Jane Johnson ’97, Bishop Kenny’s representative with Cady Studios, visited campus on August 21, to meet with Mrs. Durbin’s yearbook class.
![David Heekin ’93]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1756477406/bishopkennyorg/hpd0xneo6luprlw5gyht/David_Heekin-FirstCoasts2025ClassofultimateCEOs.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1756477406/bishopkennyorg/hpd0xneo6luprlw5gyht/David_Heekin-FirstCoasts2025ClassofultimateCEOs.png","width":491}])
David Heekin ’93 was recognized by the Jacksonville Business Journal as one of First Coast’s 2025 Ultimate CEOs for his work with Landmark Title.
![Helena Atalla Parola ’90]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1756477291/bishopkennyorg/w9fzaywghuavmsexd997/HelenaParola90_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1756477291/bishopkennyorg/w9fzaywghuavmsexd997/HelenaParola90_1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1756477291/bishopkennyorg/w9fzaywghuavmsexd997/HelenaParola90_1.png","width":580}])
Helena Atalla Parola ’90 was unanimously confirmed as the Director of Planning and Development for Jacksonville. Helena has been serving as director on an interim basis since April 2025.
We Want to Know
Do you have a class note to share with your BK family? Please submit your accomplishment below so we can celebrate you and share your news with fellow Crusaders. Class notes also appear in the monthly alumni newsletter and in the Alumni section of The Avenue.
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