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October 23, 2025Following a restful fall break, the past couple weeks have been filled with preparation. Senior service and football home games are just a glimpse into the busy lives of the Bishop McGuinness community as the year continues.
Irish confident ahead of playoffs
Heading into its final regular season football games against Duncan and Lawton MacArthur, the Irish carry lofty playoff hopes.
“I think our season's going pretty well, and I feel like it's only gonna keep getting better,” said senior Aiden Monigold.
Having only been on the team for two years, Monigold said it's bittersweet to see his high school football career coming to a close, but that it has been awesome to have had the chance to play for the program.
“I don't think I would change it to being here for four years, just because the two years that I wasn't here, I got to see what it was like to see this program from the outside,” Monigold said.
“Seeing this program from outside, and seeing how much like notoriety and how almost, honestly, famous this program is around the state of Oklahoma is pretty cool.”
As his team winds down the regular season, Monigold aims to make the remainder of the season memorable.
“It's bittersweet, but there's still season left, so we can't just start getting sad now,” Monigold said.
Depending on how the Irish team finishes the regular season, Monigold may yet have the opportunity to play at home in the playoffs.
Following his graduation in May, Monigold will play for the Air Force Academy.
Senior service project
The senior class is ready for its service project: “Monster Fest,” at the Boys and Girls Club of Oklahoma County.
After planning the event throughout the first months of school, students will give two hours of service to the event, with each senior contributing in a different way.
“Each senior has to contribute by either volunteering the night of the service project, or by helping with prep work, like making posters,” Student Council member Charlotte Nelson said.
The annual celebration aims to help the school connect with and give back to the broader Oklahoma City community.
“It will give kids and their families a fun way to celebrate Halloween,” Nelson said. “We will have fun games, prizes and activities to ensure that everybody there has a great night.”
Lambert begins new chapter
After retiring from the Oklahoma City police department this past year, Christ Lambert joined the Bishop McGuinness staff as a school safety liaison.
The position is similar to a school resource officer, but focuses more on safety aspects not related to law enforcement.
Although Lambert only officially joined the staff this year, he has been involved in the community for years, organizing safety for sports, special events and other activities.
“I had already built relationships here,” Lambert said. “When I retired, they asked me to stay on and continue handling safety, just from a different angle.”
Some parts of Lambert’s role include monitoring OKCPD radio traffic, managing issues with trespassing, vandalism or parking, and responding to calls after hours.
“It’s a mix of visible security and behind the scenes work,” Lambert said.
Lambert’s dedication to safety began at an early age and led him to an accomplished career in law enforcement.
“The idea of helping the public, catching bad guys, and doing my part to make Oklahoma City a better place drew me to policing,” Lambert said. “That calling led to a long-decorated career, and now a new chapter of service in education.”
As he begins this new chapter, Lambert said one of his goals is approachability.
“Every classroom is different – its layout, its location – so you can’t just hand out one plan and say, ‘This works for everyone,’” Lambert said. “I want staff to know they can come to me anytime.”
In beginning this new chapter in his life, Lambert aims to strengthen the school’s vigilance and remind the community of collective responsibility.
“I’m here to help,” Lambert said. “Keeping Bishop McGuinness safe is a responsibility we all share, and I’m proud to be part of that effort.”
Photo: (Above) Christ Lambert. Photo Kate Menz/Sooner Catholic.