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Manga Cum Laude

Camila Jackson, Photographer|May 1, 2023

Senior Hannah Barbee receiving her graduation stole because of her membership to Magna Cum Laude, the next level of Academic Honors. Students that are graduating in the top 15% of their class were giving these stoles to signify this high achievement of being part of either Summa Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, or Cum Laude. Principal Julie Barthel said, “Our students have experienced many ups and down over the past four years, and our educators have transformed their hearts and minds to have the competence to see and the courage to act.” (Camilla Jackson)

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Camila has been a photographer for the Irish Connection and Irish Megaphone since her freshman year. She is a sophomore and graduates in 2026. Camila lives...

News In Pictures

Members and soon-to-be members of the Cathedral family gathered at the Evening of Excellence event Thursday night. The Evening of Excellence is held to honor members of the Cathedral family who have made a significant contribution to Cathedral and its students. Angel, a sophomore student who is one of many at Cathedral who have the opportunity for tuition assistance says, Attending Cathedral has made a huge impact on my faith and I give it thanks to my sponsor for allowing me and encouraging me to attend Cathedral.

An Evening of Excellence

Senior Joan Darnell, a member of the Color Guard, performing a routine during the school assembly. Color Guard at Cathedral is a friendly and welcoming group that does competitive dance based routines while adding flags and other equipment to their performance. Alexis Howard, Cathedrals new Color Guard Director said, “I have been working hard to establish CHS very own Winter Guard for the 23-24 IHSCGA season. I am so excited.”

Homecoming Friday

Cathedral Class of 25’s hallway is decorated with their homecoming theme, Jaws for Juniors. Every year each Cathedral class has a designated hallway which they must decorate according to their chosen theme to win points for the spirit stick; this year themes are Flamin’ Hot Freshman, Superhero Sophomores, and Senior World. Sophomore Fatima says, “I think this is such a fun and unique tradition at Cathedral and it shows everyone’s competitive side in trying to win the Spirit Stick for their class.

Homecoming Hallway Decoration

Cathedral’s band, Pride of the Irish, outside creating a memorable morning to start off Homecoming week and All Out Irish. Cathedrals band has had some more involvement these past few days with opening up the Student Assembly last Friday and also having a new band director, Ian Callen. Lorrea Correra, a drummer for Band says, I love the environment and support the band creates and it is just a nice school activity to be a part of.”

A Kickoff To Homecoming Week

Students parents walk to Lorretto to meet their teachers on Thursday evening. To start off the 2023 - 2024 school year, parents are encouraged to get to know their children’s teachers to better understand their expectations, course curriculum, and materials needed for that class. Principal Julie Barthel said, “During this special evening, you have an opportunity to walk your child’s schedule and meet their educators.”

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