ALUMNI AWARDS
Distinguished Alumni Award
The Distinguished Alumni Award, presented annually at commencement, recognizes the personal, professional, and civic accomplishments of a Bishop DuBourg Alumnus who has demonstrated a commitment to faith, family, and service.
The Distinguished Alumni Award, presented annually at commencement, recognizes the personal, professional, and civic accomplishments of a Bishop DuBourg Alumnus who has demonstrated a commitment to faith, family, and service.
Hall of Fame
Bishop DuBourg recognizes many of our former athletes and coaches throughout the years at our annual Hall of Fame Dinner. Currently, there are over 100 inductees, and many more to come.
Bishop DuBourg recognizes many of our former athletes and coaches throughout the years at our annual Hall of Fame Dinner. Currently, there are over 100 inductees, and many more to come.
The Bishop DuBourg High School Hall of Fame is currently accepting nominations for alumni who excelled in athletics as well as any coaches, living or deceased, who are deserving of this honor. Nominees should be alumni who have graduated from 1954-2010. All nominees must be a graduate from the school for at least ten years before they are considered. To nominate someone, contact Angela Calloni or fill out this FORM.
Members of the Hall of Fame are inducted based on their great accomplishments in athletics. The inductees exemplify what it means to be a part of the Bishop DuBourg Family.
Wall of Fame
Introduced in 2016, the Wall of Fame recognizes distinguished alumni who have shown exemplary service, accomplishment, or commitment to DB or the community. Contact Angela Calloni to nominate someone.
DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD
Richard Niemann'64
Bishop DuBourg is proud to announce that Richard Niemann '64 is the recipient of the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award.
My story begins and ends with gratitude. Throughout my life, people have been there to support and encourage me every step of the way. It started with my parents, who paved the way for my future success, providing me with a vital education and high expectations for myself, academically and in all walks of life. During my time at Bishop DuBourg High School, my passion for athletics and basketball allowed me to play with a team of talented athletes, leading us to win the 1964 Class L State Basketball Championship. My four years at Bishop DuBourg prepared me for the next phase of my journey at Saint Louis University. I owe many thanks to Saint Louis University for providing me an excellent education and a chance to play on a national stage. We played top-ranking schools ranging from UCLA to Louisville. At the recommendation of SLU, I also had an opportunity to win gold at the World Student Games in Tokyo and to play in South America and Europe. Two teammates and I went on to professional careers in the NBA. From 1969 to 1972, I enjoyed playing professional basketball for Detroit, Milwaukee, Boston, Carolina, Miami, and Dallas. That journey ran for a 30-year-plus stint with the Kutis Amateur Team, which later led to being inducted into the St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame in 2016. My real career began utilizing my degree in chemistry, which I obtained from Saint Louis University in 1968. I served some 32 years in the science classrooms of Mary Institute, Francis Howell, and Brentwood.
Teaching alongside fellow teachers and principals filled these years with beautiful memories. All of these successes could not have been possible without the unwavering support of my fantastic wife, Juli. She has been my biggest cheerleader and loving voice for nearly 50 years. Her rock-solid support allowed me the freedom to explore many new challenges. We have a married daughter, Christina, who has followed in my footsteps as a Chemistry teacher in Denver, Colorado. My brother, Paul, is a priest in the St. Louis Archdiocese, now serving at Annunciation and Our Lady Of Providence parishes here in St. Louis. Living a retirement life with my family by my side is the sweetest part of the journey.
Congratulations Richard!