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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
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Rainbow pins worn on lanyards show support for the LGBTQ+ members of the Irish family.

[Photo] Alliance schedules final meeting of the year

By Given Lee, Reporter
May 17, 2022
Mr. John Streiff's '09 Latin class is one of the many options students have for taking a summer school class in June.

[Photo] It’s not too late to register for summer school

Given Lee, Reporter
April 29, 2022
During his C period physical education class, sophomore Daniel Kuskov, standing third from left, gathers with several of his classmates and new friends.

[Photo] New student from Russia tells his story

Ashlynn Bakemeyer, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 26, 2022
Vice Principal Mr. Mark Matthews has provided an overview of the process that was used to select next years four-day rotating academic schedule.

[Photo] Next year’s schedule to involve four-day rotation

Caroline Schilling, Chief Reporter
April 14, 2022
During his E period newspaper class on April 7, sophomore Luke Spencer works on his assignment for the next issue of the Megaphone.

[Photo] Sophomore named state’s best sportswriter

Megaphone Staff
April 8, 2022
Members of the American Sign Language Club will meet after school on March 10.

[Photo] American Sign Language Club to meet March 10

Caroline Schilling, Chief Reporter
March 9, 2022
The opening of the new Innovation Center was just one of the many highlights of a successful school year.

[Photo] Summer school registration is now open

Nicholas Rodecap, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 1, 2022
Just as was the case three years ago, it should be a full house for prom this year. Last year, the event was limited to seniors due to Covid-19.

[Photo] Plans continue for April 23 prom at Crane Bay

Madeline Liter, Reporter
February 25, 2022
One of the teams that in last year's intramurals championship game huddles before the tip off.

[Photo] Intramurals registration deadline is Feb. 25

Abbie Grace Tobias, Reporter
February 24, 2022
Supporters of Cathedral High School attend a previous year's ShamrAuction in the Welch Activity Center.

[Photo] ShamrAuction will raise funds for new coffee shop

Mary Kate Pastorino, Reporter
February 22, 2022
During the college admissions bootcamp in August, English teacher Ms. Laurie O’Brien reviews college application material with senior Jerron Conway. O’Brien is one of several AP teachers who are preparing their students now for the AP exams in May.

[Photo] Teachers use variety of tools for AP exam prep

Madeline Taylor, Reporter
February 17, 2022
During the team's last regular season home game against New Palestine, junior Layla Gold plays sticky D.

[Photo] Women’s basketball Sectional postponed

Megaphone Staff
February 2, 2022
Principal Mrs. Julie Barthel noted the many positives that occurred during the first 18 weeks of the school year.

[Photo] Principal reflects on first semester’s successes

Avery Stuckey, Chief Reporter
December 14, 2021
School counselor Mr. Martin Kirkwood explained the process for juniors to receive their SAT scores from their March 3 test.

[Photo] October PSAT scores are now available

Karstyn Ward, Reporter
December 9, 2021
School nurse Mrs. Marianne Vogt '83 says the situation with Covid-19 is much better for this year's Thanksgiving, precautions still should be taken.

[Photo] Nurse offers tips for safe Thanksgiving gatherings

November 23, 2021
The junior lot may be completely clear now, but it won’t be long before ice and snow on this lot and surrounding streets are covered with ice and snow, which create challenges for new drivers.

[Photo] Transportation director, instructor offer driving tips

Lilly Art, Reporter
November 18, 2021
Social studies teacher Sr. Mary Ann Stewart serves as the Model UN faculty moderator.

[Photo] Model UN plans now for March competition

Ashlynn Bakemeyer, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 10, 2021
The school's Civil Air Patrol will be involved in the Veterans Day assembly on Nov. 12.

[Photo] Assembly on Nov. 12 will honor veterans

Madeline Taylor, Reporter
November 8, 2021
The women's varsity basketball team, in action last year in the Sectional, kicks off its new season on Nov. 2.

[Photo] Women’s basketball team kicks off its season

Luke Spencer, Sports Editor
November 2, 2021
Mrs. Shannon Braun provided additional information about upcoming asynchronous eLearning days.

[Photo] Classes will dismiss early on Oct. 1

Madeline Taylor, Reporter
September 30, 2021
Wearing a mask on campus will be optional as of Feb. 22.

[Photo] Mask mandate on campus once again in effect

Ashlynn Bakemeyer, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 1, 2021
Juniors will need a fully charged iPad on March 3 to take the online SAT.

[Photo] Tech department works to ensure cybersecurity

Maddie Taylor, Reporter
August 30, 2021
Students are encouraged to wear white on May 14 to shows their support of the Asian American community and to those who identify as AAPI.

[Photo] Students encouraged to wear white on May 14

Julia Jennings, Reporter
May 12, 2021
Last year before the pandemic, English teacher Mrs. Melina Bundy greets Muffin, the school’s former helper dog, in the counseling center. Or maybe it’s Muffin that is greeting Bundy, who will retire at the end of the semester.

[Photo] A Cathedral legend prepares to leave

Addison Bakemeyer, Reporter
May 12, 2021
Counselor Mrs. Beth Brandes participated in a presser with the newspaper staff during E period on May 4.

[Photo] Counselor: There is more than one way to grieve

Ellie Moores, Reporter
May 4, 2021
Principal Mrs. Julie Barthel participated in a presser with the newspaper staff on April 23 during E period.

[Photo] Principal notes the positives of a challenging year

Ellie Moores, Reporter
April 26, 2021
Studying, as was the case for this student on April 16 in Loretto, is necessary for classes now, but should not be necessary for finals in May, if the administration were to cancel those exams.

[Photo] Editorial: Administration should cancel semester finals

Megaphone Staff
April 19, 2021
Twelve seniors will join religion teacher Mrs. Katie Lewis in attending Mass on Dec. 1 with Archbishop Charles Thompson.

[Photo] Twelve seniors will attend Mass with Archbishop

November 29, 2021
Senior Jameson Browne is one of 15 high school seniors from across the nation selected as an Ernie Pyle Scholar at Indiana University for next fall.

[Photo] Senior named IU Ernie Pyle Scholar

Megaphone Staff
March 8, 2021
In the past, ashes have been placed directly on the forehead, but that will not be the case this year due to Covid-19.

[Photo] Ash Wednesday Mass on Feb. 17 will be virtual

Ashlynn Bakemeyer, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 12, 2021
Counselor Ms. Kathy Pivonka provided members of the Class of 2021 with an update on filing for financial aid.

[Photo] Counselor: It’s not too late for seniors to file for aid

Andrew de las Alas, Reporter
February 10, 2021
Director of counseling Mrs. Gretchen Watko '00 works in her office in Kelly Hall.

[Photo] Counselor notes positives of scheduling process

Jake Langdon, Videographer/Reporter
February 9, 2021
The admissions office has coordinated Covid-safe interviews for current eighth graders who have applied for early admission.

[Photo] Eighth grade applicants pay a visit to the Hill

Emma Kress, Reporter
October 28, 2020
With the decrease in the number of Covid cases, wearing a mask on campus is no longer required.

[Photo] Editorial: If we want to stay on campus, it’s up to us

Megaphone Staff
October 20, 2020
Scenes like this from last year, with students gathering in a group before school in the library, are now a thing of the past. This space is now occupied by Sr. Mary Ann Stewart’s social studies classes.

[Photo] Patrons adjust to changes at school library

Mireya Munoz, Reporter
October 16, 2020
Additional opportunities to attend Mass and reconciliation will be offered during finals week.

[Photo] Next all-school Mass to be held on Nov. 2

Ashlynn Bakemeyer, Co-editor-in-chief
September 30, 2020
School nurse Mrs. Marianne Vogt stands outside her office on the first floor of Kelly Hall.

[Photo] School to offer flu shots to students

Jake Langdon, Reporter/Videographer
September 25, 2020
Vice Principal Mr. Mark Matthews explained the rationale for all classes meeting on Oct. 14.

[Photo] Seniors select Mr. Matthews as graduation speaker

Megaphone Staff
April 20, 2020
Couselor Mrs. Kathy Pivonka said families should be aware of upcoming college admissions deadlines.

[Photo] Counselor offers SAT and ACT advice to juniors

Whitley Walton, Reporter
April 6, 2020
The plan is to have all clocks on campus showing the correct time when students arrive to school on Nov. 8.

[Photo] Clocks set to change for Daylight Saving Time

Ashlynn Bakemeyer, Reporter
March 5, 2020
Theology teacher Mrs. Cece Kasberg '83 and her students view a specially printed St. John's Bible in her classroom.

[Photo] Theology teachers carry on essay tradition

Nya Huff, Reporter
March 3, 2020
Mrs. Michelle Taylor '01 said she expects another successful ShamrAuction fundraiser this year.

[Photo] School prepares for annual ShamrAuction

Ava Amos, Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 27, 2020
An elementary school student participates in a Camp Cathedral session in Cunningham Hall.

[Photo] Director gears up for this summer’s Camp Cathedral

Nya Huff, Reporter
February 26, 2020
Mr. Ken Barlow '82 provided information about the Jan. 26 meeting of the Black Student Union and Latino Student Union.

[Photo] Black History Month assembly is Feb. 12

Ashlynn Bakemeyer, Reporter
February 11, 2020
A student donates blood during a previous blood drive on campus.

[Photo] Blood drive scheduled for Feb. 5

Ava Amos, Co-editor-in-chief
January 31, 2020
Traditionally, the Golden Paddle finalists compete for the title at the Winterfest assembly, as will be the case this year.

[Photo] Jan. 27-Jan. 31 Winterfest provides welcome break

Sally Bradshaw, Reporter
January 24, 2020
Classrooms such this one in Kelly Hall will have students on Jan. 12.

[Photo] Structured flex displays its advantages

Ella Bundy, Reporter
January 9, 2020
In his classroom, Mr. Gary Spurgin assists a student with an assignment.

[Photo] IB Information Night is Oct. 23 in the SLC

Jake Langdon, Reporter/Videographer
October 21, 2019
The counseling center has changed its approach to college rep visits this year.

[Photo] Financial aid information night is Oct. 7

Jackson Hern, Reporter
October 4, 2019
President Dr. Robert Bridges works at his desk in Kelly Hall.

[Photo] Q & A with School President Dr. Robert Bridges

Nic Napier, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 6, 2019
The auditorium will be the site of next year's theater productions.

[Photo] Talent show set for May 16 at 4 and 7 p.m.

Jackson Hern, Reporter
May 14, 2019
The women's varsity basketball team gathers during a timeout last season.

[Photo] Women’s basketball coach released from contract

Megaphone Staff
March 7, 2019
Juniors are reminded to bring their fully charged iPads for ISTEP testing on Feb. 8 and Feb. 9.

[Photo] ISTEP begins Feb. 26 for sophomores

Anna Pohl, Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 19, 2019
Mr. Ken Barlow '82 outlined the plans for the upcoming multicultural assembly.

[Photo] Barlow reacts to Hall of Fame induction

Angel Luo, Reporter
December 11, 2018
Documents in the counseling office provide information about the SAT.

[Photo] PSAT scores to be released in December

Angel Luo, Reporter
October 23, 2018
Theology teacher Mr. Matt Cannaday leads a discussion in a religion class.

[Photo] Teacher reflects on recent events in the Church

Madi Tran, Co-editor in chief
October 16, 2018
Last summer in the Shiel Student Life Center, Camp Cathedral director Mr. Anthony Ernst prepares to check in that morning's participants.

[Photo] Camp Cathedral wraps up successful year

Megaphone Staff
July 26, 2018
As a result in a change in policy, students now will be allowed to retake certain courses in they earn a specific low grade in that class.

[Photo] Once again, Cathedral named Four-Star School

Megaphone Staff
February 23, 2018
Mr. Matt Panzer works at his desk in his classroom on the second floor of Loretto Hall.

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

Emma Kress, Reporter
February 15, 2018
The counseling center may be closed, but that will not stop counselors from being available to assist students.

[Photo] Schedule change deadline passes

Madi Tran, Reporter
March 30, 2017
Administrator of Christian service and community outreach Mrs. Shannon Fox has announced this year's community service award recipients.

[Photo] Mission trip participants head to South Carolina

Lauren Smith, Culture Page Co-Editor
March 23, 2017
During this season of Advent, 12 seniors will attend a Mass with Archbishop Charles Thompson on Dec. 1.

[Photo] Priest reflects on Advent

Max Wirth, Reporter
November 29, 2016
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