Tuition Assistance and Endowments

Established in 1999 in honor of longtime Bishop Kelley Coach, Angelo Prassa, invested earnings from the Angelo Prassa Trust are used to provide tuition assistance for Bishop Kelley students.

Barbara Berkey Allen was an alumni parent and grandparent and member of the Bishop Kelley Board of Directiors. This fund has been established by her family. 

These funds are used for the following school year.

This fund was established in the spring of 2024 by anonymous donors in order to support the needs of the musical theater program.

Each year, the earnings from this endowment are used by the school for tuition assistance to be given to those families who have the greatest financial need.

The Br. Richard Merkel Endowed Fund for Tuition Assistance was established by the Lutman family in 2022. This fund provides tuition assistance for incoming as well as current Bishop Kelley students. 

The income from this fund will be used to offer tuition assistance each year. This fund was started in 2019 with a challenge grant from a BK alumnus to honor Bro. Roland, who served as the Boys Principal from 1968-1974. The anonymous donor noted that "just by listening, Bro. Roland had an uncanny ability to find a niche where a student could excel be it academics, community service or athletics." Recognizing that Catholic tuition comes at a sacrifice for many families, the donor feels that alumni have a role to play in helping make BK more affordable for current and future Comet families. Other alumni are invited to join in this effort through gifts to the Brother Roland Santi Endowed Fund for Tuition Assistance.

Established in honor of Bishop Kelley teacher Brian Arenson, this fund assists current Bishop Kelley faculty members in sending their children to Bishop Kelley. Mr. Arenson is the Chairman of our Science Department.

To honor the memory of Brock Norton ‘16, the Class of 2016 established this fund as its Senior Class Legacy Gift with initial funds in excess of $30,000.

The Brother Bernardine Tuition Assistance Trust was established in 1986 in Brother Bernardine’s honor on the 50th anniversary of his reception of the habit. A gift to this fund is a way to continue to acknowledge Brother Bernardine’s impact on our community and to continue his legacy well into the future through tuition assistance for Bishop Kelley students.

Established and founded in the Fall of 2022 by members of the Class of 1982, this is an endowed, need-based tuition assistance fund. It was set up in appreciation of the service, dedication, example, and faith-filled life of Brother Joel McGraw, FSC. Br. Joel touched the hearts and souls of many BK students and helped them experience Jesus living in their hearts .... Forever. 

This fund was established in 2008 as a way of honoring Brother Norman’s legacy to Bishop Kelley through immediate tuition assistance for students most in need.

Established in 2012 by members of the class of 1978 in honor of deceased classmates, this fund provides tuition assistance to families with financial need.

This fund was established in memory of longtime teacher, coach and '77 Bishop Kelley graduate, Dan Schmitz, to provide tuition assistance for students.

This fund is for students whose families qualify for and need tuition assistance in order to afford Bishop Kelley for their children.

This fund provides resources to enable faculty to attend continuing education conferences as well as Lasallian conferences.

This fund provides tuition assistance to a student from the School of St. Mary.

Bishop Kelley celebrated the tenth anniversary of the ordination of former BK President Father Brian O’Brien with the creation of an endowed fund, called the Father Brian O’Brien Endowed Fund for Tuition Assistance.  When established in 2017, members of the BK Board of Directors donated over $45,000 to establish the fund. Earnings from the fund provide tuition assistance for families who would not be able to send their students to Bishop Kelley without the support of the wider community.  We are excited to celebrate Fr. O'Brien's wonderful leadership of the school while assisting families who could not afford a Catholic high school education for their children without this assistance.

The Gary and Jane Oberste Diocesan Teacher Assistance Fund was established in 2017 in recognition of the sacrifices and ministry of the teachers at Catholic elementary schools within the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma. This fund is available to teachers who have taught in a diocesan elementary school for at least five years and continue to teach in the parish school through their child's tenure at Bishop Kelley.   

This fund was established in the spring of 2024 by Piper and Alan Bain to provide tuition assistance to BK families with financial need.

Established in 2022, the Hankins Family Endowed Fund for Tuition Assistance works to extend annual support for Bishop Kelley to provide partial tuition assistance for students of African-American heritage.

These funds may be used for immediate needs during the current school year.

Named in honor of 1992 BK graduate, Jacob Jamison, who passed away in 2011. The Jake Jamison Memorial Endowment Fund for Tuition Assistance was established by Jake's family and is unrestricted.

Part of the larger Endowment Trust, this fund was established in 2005 by the Stoven family and by several members of the class of 1990, honoring the memory of Jeff Stoven ‘90.  Gifts to this fund have come from the Bishop Kelley community, as well as others throughout the country who were touched by Jeff’s life.

Part of the larger Endowment Trust, this fund was established in 2011 to honor the memory of Kathie Sullivan ‘65. Hundreds of Bishop Kelley graduates knew her as “Aunt Kathie”, the scorekeeper at every basketball game. Her efforts extended beyond athletics. Kathie was always willing to help in whatever way was needed, from passing out gum, to giving her time, to quietly providing financial assistance to help make it possible for students in need to attend Bishop Kelley. This fund continues that legacy.

Established by the Hogsett family in 1999 to honor the memory of Linda Cassini Hogsett, earnings from this fund make it possible for students to receive a Catholic education who might not be able to attend Bishop Kelley without this help. Linda and her husband Duane were the parents of five Bishop Kelley graduates: Rita Hogsett Friberg ‘67, Carol Hogsett Guertin ‘68, Dr. Marie Hogsett Cassini† ‘69, Alice Hogsett-Carter ‘81, and David Hogsett ‘84.

Established in honor of Lo Detrich ‘03 who courageously fought Cystic Fibrosis until her death in 2012, this fund assists students with special physical needs.

This fund provides tuition assistance to BK students who graduate from one of three Catholic elementary schools. They are Sts. Peter & Paul, Holy Family Cathedral, and St. Catherine’s.

Part of the larger Endowment Trust, this fund was established to honor the memory of Mary Kay Zigrang ‘68. Mary Kay began her junior year at Kelley in the fall of 1966, having transferred from St. Joseph's High School in South Bend, IN.

Established in honor of Bishop Kelley teacher, Megan Schaunaman Neely '01, this fund will aid current Bishop Kelley faculty members in sending their children to Bishop Kelley. A 2001 National Merit Scholar, Mrs. Neely currently coordinates and teaches our PSAT and ACT Prep Classes. She also coached Bishop Kelley's first National Champion in Speech and Debate.

Shelley and the late Mike Dill are long-time supporters of Bishop Kelley and Catholic Education. 

This fund was established by Mike Youngwirth in 2014.  Its goal is to support a student who has financial need.  The only stipulation is that the student receiving this award must be active in the life of the school.

Established in August, 2023 to provide tuition assistance to families whose parents do not have college degrees.  

Following the untimely passing of her husband Pat Pagano '66 in 1992, Janet Boudreau '66 Pagano established the Pat Pagano Tuition Assistance Fund. Their six children all graduated from Bishop Kelley, as well: Renee Pagano Canter ‘86, Zak Pagano ‘89, Al Pagano ‘97, Michael Pagano ‘99, Molly Pagano Sinnett ‘02, and Holt Pagano ‘05.

Gifts to this endowed fund will assist students coming to Bishop Kelley High School from Tulsa's other Lasallian school, San Miguel Middle School.

Earnings from this fund will provide for needs related to classes taught in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, including the recruitment and retention of top faculty to teach STEM-related classes.

Terry and Juanita Quinn were an integral part of Bishop Kelley from the school’s inception, years before their four children (Pat '73, Camille '75, Mary '78, and Mike '81) reached high school age. They cheered each of their seven grandchildren on as they came through Bishop Kelley. 

Part of the larger Endowment Trust, this fund was established to honor Tess Gonsalves who was a member of the Class of 2004. Tess lost her battle with cancer early in her freshman year at Bishop Kelley; however, she left a positive mark on our students during her short time here. Her life continues to have a positive impact on Bishop Kelley students through gifts to her fund.

This fund was established to provide tuition assistance to families who have financial need.