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Daniel Kent, Managing Editor

Daniel Kent is a senior and Managing Editor for the Irish Connection Media Network and the Megaphone and has been on staff since his sophomore year. He lives in Indianapolis with his parents, and his three siblings are graduates of Cathedral High School. He is a Captain of the Speech and Debate Team, Co-President of the Hiking Club and member of many other clubs. He enjoys baking in his free time and going to the movies with friends.

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Face Off Friday: Play or Musical

Face Off Friday: Play or Musical

Celia Miles and Daniel Kent
April 26, 2024
Mary Murphy and Dana Hyde have their first opportunity to hype up the crowd. During the intramural game, they were able to lead the juniors and frehmen in the cheer.

New Leprechauns Locked In

Daniel Kent, Managing Editor
April 22, 2024
The entire Cathedral student body gathered in the courtyard to celebrate the Stations of the Cross on Holy Thursday. It was said by Dave Neeson, Director of Campus Ministry, that Thursday was the first time ever that the entire student body and staff gathered in that area.

The Way of the Cross

Daniel Kent, Managing Editor
March 28, 2024
Megaphone Volume 103 Issue 3

Megaphone Volume 103 Issue 3

Caroline Schilling , Luke Spencer, Daniel Kent, Avery Stuckey , Roch Egan, Caroline Drew, Celia Miles, Katherine Nash, Camila Jackson, Regan Ralstin, Catherine Moriarty, and Benedict Holmes
March 13, 2024
The Writing Centers new location is in the back of the media center in the glass enclosure. The previous location, in a back corner on the second floor of Loretto, was too hidden away and this gives more students the opportunity to see it and want help.

Where do commas go?

Daniel Kent, Managing Editor
February 27, 2024
The State Champions in World Schools Debate, from left: Julia Hurley, George Madden and Johnny Beauchamp snap a picture with their trophies following a five to zero victory over Penn High School on Jan. 27. at Kokomo High School.

(W)SD

Daniel Kent, Managing Editor
February 2, 2024
Face Off Friday: Taylor Swift Ruining the NFL?

Face Off Friday: Taylor Swift Ruining the NFL?

Daniel Kent and Caroline Schilling 
January 26, 2024
Megaphone Volume 103 Issue 2

Megaphone Volume 103 Issue 2

Caroline Schilling , Luke Spencer, Roch Egan, Daniel Kent, Avery Stuckey , Katherine Nash, Celia Miles, Caroline Drew, Camila Jackson, Joseph Crisp, and Olivia Uskert
December 18, 2023
The class of 2023 enter their final quarter as high school students.

“What’s Winfo?”

Daniel Kent, Managing Editor
December 11, 2023
20 questions of fame

Livey Langdon ’24

Daniel Kent, Managing Editor
November 28, 2023
Thanksgiving Taste Off

Thanksgiving Taste Off

Caroline Schilling , Luke Spencer, Daniel Kent, Avery Stuckey , Roch Egan, Celia Miles, Katherine Nash, Caroline Drew, Camila Jackson, and Joseph Crisp
November 23, 2023
Giving Thanks

Giving Thanks

Daniel Kent, Managing Editor
November 20, 2023
20 questions of fame

Latin Teacher Ms. Lainey Adams

Daniel Kent, Managing Editor
November 15, 2023
Face Off Friday: Mexicano or Italiano

Face Off Friday: Mexicano or Italiano

Roch Egan and Daniel Kent
November 10, 2023
The Latino Student Union built this ofrenda located between Kelly Hall and the Innovation Center to celebrate El Día de los Muertos. The altar structure has pictures of loved ones who have passed away from the Cathedral community along with items to remember them.

¡Hoy es El Día de los Muertos!

Daniel Kent, Managing Editor
November 2, 2023
Members of the Crochet Club pose for a picture during a meeting on Sept. 15. The club meets on Fridays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Club Co-President Senior Zoey Johnston said, “We just hang out and learn how to crochet; we have snacks and it’s a really nice environment.” Photo submitted.

Crocheting for a Cause

Daniel Kent, Managing Editor
October 3, 2023
A call out poster for the Barbie movie hangs on a door in the World Languages Hallway.

Come On, Barbie, Let’s Go Party

Daniel Kent, Reporter
September 11, 2023
FACE OFF FRIDAY: POWDER PUFF FOOTBALL

FACE OFF FRIDAY: POWDER PUFF FOOTBALL

Avery Stuckey  and Daniel Kent
September 8, 2023
A phone “jail” or “apartment” hangs on a whiteboard waiting to be populated with students’ phones before school on August 21. This fixture is now in every classroom for students to store phones during classes as part of a new policy.

Phone Jail or Phone Apartment?

Daniel Kent, Reporter
August 23, 2023
Seniors sliding down the hill are able to enjoy one of their last official days on campus.

Messages for the Class of 2023

Daniel Kent, Reporter
May 17, 2023
Students put their names on the US map if they were attending an out-of-state college and put their name on the Indiana map if they were staying in-state.

National Decision Day

Daniel Kent, Reporter
May 1, 2023
Senior Karsyn Kramer performs at Coffee House Jam on April 15 in the Shiel Student Life Center.

Jams and Java

Daniel Kent, Reporter
April 17, 2023
Face Off: Girl Scout Cookies

Face Off: Girl Scout Cookies

Daniel Kent and Madison Spiegel
March 17, 2023
Members of the Cathedral Dance Team, led by Mrs. Jordan Fox, rehearse in the theater greenroom after school. The Dance Team performs at basketball games and school assemblies throughout the school year.

Gettin’ Their Groove On

Daniel Kent, Reporter
March 13, 2023
Ash Wednesday marks the first day of lent.

Ash Wednesday Service

Daniel Kent, Reporter
February 22, 2023
Caelan Cardello, who recently earned a Jazz Performance degree from William Paterson University, visited Cathedral to run a 3-day workshop.

World Class Harmonies on The Hill

Daniel Kent, Reporter
February 3, 2023
Several building administrators have access to the school cameras and can pull them up on their computers.

Succeeding in School Safety

Daniel Kent, Reporter
January 11, 2023
Students and staff turn in canned food in the WAC lobby on November 14.

Canned Food Drive Kickoff

Daniel Kent, Reporter
November 15, 2022
Haunters from last year snap a picture during the Champions Together haunted trail; this year’s event will be on Oct. 15. Photo submitted.

Annual Haunted Trail (Mwahaha)

Daniel Kent, Reporter
October 11, 2022
Nurse Marianne Vogt ‘83 answered questions about the school’s Flu Vaccine Clinic which will be held on Sept. 27 in the Mimm’s Gym.

Flu Vaccination Clinic on Sept. 27

Daniel Kent, Reporter
September 23, 2022
A rack of new shirts is on display in the windows of the spirit shop.

Spirit shop will be open during final exams

Daniel Kent, Reporter
May 12, 2022
On April 25, Empowering Healthy Minds Club members worked to create ribbons to share with fellow students to spread awareness about sexual assault.

Club promotes Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Daniel Kent, Reporter
April 26, 2022
Last year, Commencement ceremonies took place at Brunette Park. The same venue will be used this year for the Class of 2022.

Commencement and Baccalaureate plans finalized

Daniel Kent, Reporter
April 18, 2022
Juniors had to the option to choose from these Holy Cross value for their class theme for next year. The initial vote ended in a tie.

Initial vote for next year’s theme ends in a tie

Daniel Kent, Reporter
March 25, 2022
Daniel Kent

Face Off: Stay home during spring break

Daniel Kent, Reporter
March 22, 2022
The new coffeehouse will be located in the Shiel Student Life Center.

Plans continue for construction of coffeehouse

Daniel Kent, Reporter
March 15, 2022
The Indiana voter website provides information for upcoming elections, including the option to register to vote on line.

Teacher explains voter registration process

Daniel Kent, Reporter
March 9, 2022
Senior Will Mayer assists at the altar at a Mass earlier during this school year. Mayer will be an altar server at the Ash Wednesday Mass on March 2.

Cathedral prepares for the first day of Lent

Daniel Kent, Reporter
February 28, 2022
Members of the Ski Club are headed to Michigan on Feb. 25.

Ski Club heads to Crystal Mountain

Daniel Kent, Reporter
February 25, 2022
School counselor Mr. Martin Kirkwood discussed the SAT that juniors will take on March 3.

Juniors will take the SAT on March 3

Daniel Kent, Reporter
February 16, 2022
School nurse Mrs. Marianne Vogt ‘83 answered questions on Feb. 2 regarding the change in vaccine status. Students and teachers who are boosted will be considered up to date.

Nurse explains Covid vaccine status change

Daniel Kent, Reporter
February 4, 2022
Junior Ally Pea led prayer over the morning announcements on Dec. 1. Students can receive service hours for writing and leading the prayer with assistance from the prayer team. Details can be found in the student newsletter.

Students adjust to changes in service hours

Daniel Kent, Reporter
January 27, 2022
There are eight defibrillators around campus, with this one located outside of school nurse Mrs. Marianne Vogt’s office.

Cathedral is city’s first Heart Safe high school

Daniel Kent, Reporter
January 26, 2022
Mr. Gary Spurgin reviews his preparations for J-Term French class. The class will be cover French films and food taught by him and Mrs. Kathy Darnell. Part of preparation includes choosing films for the class to watch and organizing recipes both teachers believe can teach students about French culture.

Teachers gear up for school’s first J-Term

Daniel Kent, Reporter
December 9, 2021
The printer room in the library saw changes to the way students and teachers print and copy.

Printing and copying process is reviewed

Daniel Kent, Reporter
December 2, 2021
The library is just one place on campus where students will prepare for final exams.

Peer mentors will help freshmen prep for finals

Daniel Kent, Reporter
November 29, 2021
Daniel Kent

Face Off: I have no doubts about J-Term

Daniel Kent, Reporter
November 24, 2021
The Sophomore Class gathers in the WAC on Nov. 19 to participate in the sophomore ring and pin ceremony.

Sophomores participate in ring and pin ceremony

Daniel Kent, Reporter
November 19, 2021
Students, faculty and staff participated in Mass on Nov. 1 in the Welch Activity Center.

Entire school gathers to celebrate Mass

Daniel Kent, Reporter
November 1, 2021
Portraits in the freshman album in the 2021 Cathedran yearbook.

School picture make-ups/retakes are Oct. 18

Daniel Kent, Reporter
October 15, 2021
A group of eighth-graders and their host gather outside the Innovation Center at the end of their visit to campus.

Shadow visitor program is back in full swing

Daniel Kent, Reporter
October 6, 2021
The old cafeteria will serve as the site for flu shots for both students and educators on Oct. 7.

Flu shot clinic will take place on campus Oct. 7

Daniel Kent, Reporter
October 5, 2021
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