Alumni Awards
Celebrating Excellence. Honoring Tradition. Inspiring the Future.
For more than 75 years, Bishop DuBourg High School has been blessed with graduates who have made a lasting impact in their professions, communities, parishes, and beyond.
Through our alumni recognition awards, we celebrate Cavaliers who embody the values instilled at Bishop DuBourg—faith, leadership, service, excellence, and a lifelong commitment to making a difference.
Whether through professional achievement, athletic excellence, or dedicated service to others, these honorees represent the very best of the Bishop DuBourg tradition and inspire future generations to carry on their legacy.
Meet our 2026 Distinguished Alumna Award Winner
Captain Emily Roeder, Bishop DuBourg Class of 2016, was named the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient in recognition of her exceptional service, leadership, and accomplishments in the United States Air Force.
After being nominated to attend the United States Air Force Academy, Emily graduated as a Distinguished Graduate in 2020 with a degree in geospatial sciences and a minor in Arabic. She later earned a Master of Science degree from the University of Colorado Boulder through the Academy’s Graduate Scholar Program.
Capt. Roeder completed Undergraduate Pilot Training in Texas and was selected for the prestigious Accelerated Path to Wings Program. She now flies the Boeing C-17 Globemaster III at Travis Air Force Base, where she has accumulated nearly 1,500 flight hours, served on two deployments, and flown numerous combat sorties. In 2025, she earned the distinction of becoming an Aircraft Commander.
Emily currently serves as Communications Flight Commander and Airlift Team Chief with the 321st Air Mobility Operations Squadron, continuing a remarkable career of service to our nation and exemplifying the values of the Bishop DuBourg community.
Nominate a DB Alum for an Award
Thank you for helping us honor the exceptional members of the Bishop DuBourg family.
Whether recognizing athletic excellence, professional achievement, or dedicated service, your nomination helps us celebrate alumni and coaches whose lives reflect the values and spirit of Bishop DuBourg. Please complete the form below and provide as much detail as possible to support your nomination.
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