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Irish Connection
The Student News Site of Cathedral High School | Indianapolis, Indiana

Irish Connection
The Student News Site of Cathedral High School | Indianapolis, Indiana

Irish Connection
Emma Kress

Emma Kress, Reporter

Senior Emma Kress is a reporter on the Megaphone staff. She runs cross-country and participates in crew for theater. Outside of school, she participates in competitive Irish dancing. 

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Drum major senior Gabe Tice and several members of the jazz band played Christmas music in various neighborhoods to help fulfill their service hours this year.

Deadline to submit service hours is May 1

Emma Kress, Reporter
April 8, 2021
One of the maintenance crew's many spring break projects will include work at the spirit shop entrance on the east side of Kelly Hall.

Maintenance projects continue during spring break

Emma Kress, Reporter
March 23, 2021
Senior Emma Kress

Face Off: Dropping the SAT essay is a bad idea

Emma Kress, Reporter
March 18, 2021
Students drive out of the H lot after school. If those drivers are following state law, they will not have a phone in their hands while they are on the road.

Students with licenses adjust to new state law

Emma Kress, Reporter
March 16, 2021
"Alice in Wonderland" cast is announced

“Alice in Wonderland” cast is announced

Emma Kress, Reporter
March 1, 2021
The auditorium will be the site of next year's theater productions.

‘Alice in Wonderland’ auditions are scheduled

Emma Kress, Reporter
January 21, 2021
Social studies teacher Mrs. Jill Twilleager talks to former We the People team member Stephen Vukovits during one of his post-graduation visits to campus. Twilleager explained the Electoral College and why the person who receives the most votes for President is not necessarily the candidate who takes office.

Social studies teacher explains Electoral College

Emma Kress, Reporter
November 30, 2020
The admissions office has coordinated Covid-safe interviews for current eighth graders who have applied for early admission.

Eighth grade applicants pay a visit to the Hill

Emma Kress, Reporter
October 28, 2020
Cars line up to exit the H lot after school on Oct. 13. Not every student who is eligible to drive has chosen to do so.

For these students, no rush to get their license

Emma Kress, Reporter
October 16, 2020
Peer mentors are now able to go outside with their freshmen to participate in activities.

Peer mentoring program makes adjustments

Emma Kress, Reporter
October 7, 2020
The varsity football team will wear white on white uniforms for some games this season.

Football team to sport new uniforms

Emma Kress, Reporter
September 23, 2020
Emma Kress

Face Off: Adjust your schedule for back to school

Emma Kress, Reporter
August 9, 2020
Emma Kress

Face Off: Switch to pass/fail grades for this quarter

Emma Kress
April 9, 2020

After spring semester finals, band will travel to Hawaii

Emma Kress, Reporter
February 28, 2020
Senior Anna Tobias signs in during her G period resource on Feb. 24.

Administration changes policy for resource sign outs

Emma Kress, Reporter
February 24, 2020
Ms. Marian Bender and members of the Irish Adrenaline show choir off their Grand Champion trophy from the Feb. 1 competition at Fishers High School.

Irish Adrenaline named Grand Champion winners

Emma Kress, Reporter
February 4, 2020
Juniors enrolled in the C period peer mentoring class await instructions from teacher Ms. Katie Klee.

Class prepares peer mentors for their new roles

Emma Kress, Reporter
January 16, 2020
Face Off: Not worried about Friday the 13th

Face Off: Not worried about Friday the 13th

Emma Kress, Reporter
December 11, 2019
The Learning Resource Center in Loretto Hall will be one of the sites for extended time testing during final exams.

Late starts scheduled for all four exam days

Emma Kress, Reporter
December 10, 2019
Theology teacher Mr. Ed Freije '99 points out where students should leave their donations for this year's canned food drive.

Canned food drive benefits local organizations

Emma Kress, Reporter
November 13, 2019
Mrs. Jen Shevlin instructs her E period English 9 class on Nov. 5. This year's freshmen will be the first class to be required to meet the state's new Graduation Pathways requirements.

Administrator reviews changes in state testing

Emma Kress, Reporter
November 5, 2019
Many good works carried out by Kassie Braun '15 are continued through KassieKares.

For junior, KassieKares charity is personal

Emma Kress, Reporter
October 24, 2019
The first blood drive of the school year will take place on Oct. 3 in the Shiel Student Life Center.

Blood drive scheduled for Oct. 3

Emma Kress, Reporter
September 26, 2019
Students participate in last year's annual Day of Service.

Annual Day of Service set for Sept. 13

Emma Kress, Reporter
September 12, 2019
Junior Max Beatty is carried into the Welch Activity Center on May 17 during the Irish 500, resplendent in his leprechaun gear.

Update: Meet the new leprechaun

Emma Kress, Reporter
May 17, 2019
Senior James Maher participated on the mission trip last fall.

Fall mission trip callout is May 21

Emma Kress, Reporter
May 16, 2019
In the auditorium, freshman Sir Jonathan Thompson participates in choir practice during E period.

Freshman makes significant performing arts impact

Emma Kress, Reporter
May 6, 2019
Freshman Callie Helm works in Mrs. Jennifer Shevlin's English class.

Next year’s theme affects summer reading list

Emma Kress, Reporter
April 18, 2019
The members of the award-winning Spanish skit team show off their wares at the State competition. They are, from left, Anabel Konesco, Katie Rushka, Jack Hutchens and Elizabeth Murphy.

Spanish students excel at State competition

Emma Kress, Reporter
March 7, 2019
Once the weather improves, these potholes between the junior lot and circle will be filled.

Plan in place to repair parking lot potholes

Emma Kress, Reporter
February 20, 2019
Students participated in last year's State Spanish competition. The event this year is March 2 at Southport High School.

Spanish team prepares for State competition

Emma Kress, Reporter
February 5, 2019
Planning continues for new Innovation Center

Planning continues for new Innovation Center

Emma Kress, Reporter
January 28, 2019
The manger sits at the roundabout almost every year. Vice Principal Mr. Jere Kubuske said, “The manger we had our maintenance guys set up.”

‘Tis the season for Christmas decorations

Emma Kress, Reporter
December 13, 2018
Room 2210 in Loretto Hall was empty during G period on Nov. 28, but during ISTEP retests, it will provide the location for students testing with extended time.

ISTEP creates schedule changes for two days

Emma Kress, Reporter
November 29, 2018
The drug truck regularly comes unannounced and tests “115 to 120 students a month,” according to Ms. Kathy Saum.

Drug testing acts as preventative measure

Emma Kress, Reporter
November 15, 2018
Senior Cole Vassilo, shown during the baseball Sectional championship game last season, will be one of the players providing instruction during the Christmas baseball camp in December.

Registration now open for Christmas baseball camp

Emma Kress, Reporter
November 9, 2018
At the multicultural assembly on Oct. 15, German teacher Mr. Josh Payne-Elliott introduces teachers and students from Germany's Otto Hahn Gymnasium.

Two-week exchange program wraps up

Emma Kress, Reporter
October 17, 2018
All four men who have served as president of Cathedral High School pose in the same manner as the school's founders 100 years ago.

100-Year gala kicks off $25 million campaign

Emma Kress, Reporter
October 12, 2018
All four school presidents n Cathedral's history stood on the same spot where a photo taken 100 years before marked the opening of the school.

100-year gala continues to impact school

Emma Kress, Reporter
October 3, 2018
Decorating the hallways is just one of the annual Homecoming traditions.

Homecoming schedule for Sept. 28 released

Emma Kress, Reporter
September 27, 2018
A water bottle refill station has been installed on the second floor of Loretto.

Water refill station installed in Loretto

Emma Kress, Reporter
September 7, 2018
Senior Jack Kafka is front and center at this year's Homecoming. Members of next year's Student Council, whose names have been announced, will organize Homecoming along with several other events next year.

Next year’s Student Council announced

Emma Kress, Reporter
May 14, 2018
Freshman Whitley Walton

Freshman wins Silver Award at recent competition

Emma Kress, Reporter
April 26, 2018
Though Stations of the Cross will be celebrated in a larger area, students can pray alongside the images in the chapel.

Stations of the Cross to become new tradition

Emma Kress, Reporter
March 12, 2018
Seniors Ethan Gogel and Riley Wonder take the stage at last year's Coffee House Jam. This year's event will take place March 2 in the Shiel Student Life Center.

Council prepares for annual Coffee House Jam

Emma Kress, Reporter
February 18, 2018
Mr. Matt Panzer works at his desk in his classroom on the second floor of Loretto Hall.

Teacher: I’ve played ball in the Douglas High gym

Emma Kress, Reporter
February 15, 2018
Members of the tech crew prepare for the Jan. 25 Rookie Showcase.

Rookie Showcase premieres Jan. 25

Emma Kress, Reporter
January 25, 2018
Nov. 1 Mass to affect school schedule

Nov. 1 Mass to affect school schedule

Emma Kress, Reporter
October 30, 2017
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