Senior Katy Bernsen was honored at the 45th Annual Citizenship Awards Luncheon, sponsored by the Waco Rotary Club. She was recognized as one of the outstanding students at the event on Monday, March 24. The Waco Rotary Club has a rich tradition of service, and we are proud to see Katy recognized for her excellence and commitment.

Congratulations to our Robotics Teams for their outstanding achievements at the FTC meet in Waco on January 11! Cougar Robotics advanced to areas with a big win. The Cougar Tech team clinched 1st Place in Robot Performance and earned the First Place Championship Award, while the Curious Cougars secured 2nd Place in Innovation. Special shout out to coach John Paul Bustamante for receiving the Coaches Award for his exceptional leadership.

At Bishop Louis Reicher Catholic School, our robotics program not only builds machines but also fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration—all rooted in faith and character development.

Our very own senior, Joseph Flood, has been recognized as one of the area’s Star Students by The Wacoan! Joseph’s dedication to academics, leadership, and service shines brightly in our community. Having been part of our school family since PreK4, Joseph exemplifies the lifelong value of a Catholic education. 

To read Joseph’s full profile and learn more about his outstanding achievements, click the link below and head to page 98.

Congratulations, Joseph! We are so proud of you.

Bishop Louis Reicher Catholic School is proud to announce that two students from the Class of 2025 - seniors Emily Vicha and Mercedes Villa - have received honors by the National Merit Recognition Program, part of the College Board's National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). This distinguished recognition is awarded to high-performing students who excel in academic achievement, surpassing the qualifying score for recognition and maintaining a cumulative GPA above 3.5. Bishop Louis Reicher Catholic School is a college preparatory school in Waco for now over seventy years dedicated to educating the hearts and minds of our youth in the rich Catholic traditions and teachings of learning and faith. 

In recent years, students in Sister Maximilian Marie's Theology classes have longed to visit Italy's sacred sites of Eucharistic miracles and Catholic saints. Thanks to a generous grant from the Kennedy Foundation, this dream came true. On January 7, our Juniors, Seniors, and select Sophomores, along with chaperones, began a 10-day Eucharistic Miracles and Saints Pilgrimage. This transformative journey deepens their faith and inspires them to live as joyful witnesses to Christ.