Each spring the Trinity High School Alumni Association recognizes a brother alumnus as the year’s Honor Alumnus. The award is presented to a Trinity graduate who has distinguished himself in his professional life; demonstrated the qualities, values and ideals taught at Trinity; and maintained a strong loyalty to his alma mater.

A member of the Trinity Class of 1978, Joey Porter has been selected as the 2008 Honor Alumnus.

Alumni Board Chair David Troutman '85, left, presents the 2008 Honor Alumnus Award to Joey Porter '78.

After graduating from Trinity, Joey attended Bellarmine University and the University of Louisville, where he earned a bachelor's degree in communications. He earned a Master’s degree in religious studies from Spalding University.

Joey returned to Trinity in 1984 after three years in music and youth ministry in the Archdiocese of Louisville. He has taught in Trinity’s Theology Department for 24 years. In addition to teaching, Joey has served in a variety of capacities at Trinity, including coaching basketball, working with the Red Cross Bloodmobile, moderator of numerous clubs and activities, retreat leader and stints as director of students and director of activities. He is also currently a faculty advisor for Toussaint House.

In January 2001, Joey was appointed to his current position of vice president for school advancement. In this role, he oversees the school’s marketing, public relations, enrollment management and alumni efforts.

Among Joey’s recognitions are the Rev. Thomas Duerr Teacher of the Year Award (2000), a CASE (Council for the Advancement and Support of Education) Award for Excellence for the Trinity Viewbook/CD (2005) and a CASE Award of Merit for the "Brothers for Life" senior poster (2003).

Joey maintains excellent relationships with all of Trinity’s stakeholder groups (alumni, board members, students, co-workers, current parents and prospective parents). He also extends Trinity to the community with his leadership role in the St. Matthews Area Business Association. In addition, he is helping lead his graduating class, the Class of 1978, to a significant reunion gift in 2008 as they mark the 30th anniversary of their graduation from Trinity.

Under Joey’s leadership, Trinity has seen the highest numbers ever for the annual celebraTion dinner-auction and the Placement Test and ensuing enrollment numbers.

Joey has attacked every job he has held at Trinity with energy and insight. Simply put, he has had a significant role in Trinity’s current success.

Joey and his wife of 25 years, Jean, have two children, Andrew (Trinity, 2003) and Anna (Assumption, 2007). The Porters attend St. William Catholic Church.