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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
Nic Napier

Nic Napier, Co-Editor-In-Chief

Nic Napier is a senior and the Co-Editor-In-Chief of the Megaphone this year. Along with newspaper, Nic is involved in several activities and clubs on campus including Model UN, National Honors Society, Club and High School Volleyball, Holy Cross Council, Student Life Council, and Student Ambassadors. He is also the Co-President of Young Democrats. His interests includes sports, politics, writing, listening to music, and watching The Office. He plans on studying political science and journalism in the future.

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Work has been completed on a new lift station for the Shiel Student Life Center.

Shiel Student Life Center repair completed

Nic Napier, Co-Editor-In-Chief
April 27, 2020
Senior Maddie Wirth is spearheading the Penny Wars campaign.

Penny Wars campaign will wrap up Feb. 27

Nic Napier, Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 26, 2020
Couples celebrate Valentine's Day

Couples celebrate Valentine’s Day

Nic Napier, Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 14, 2020
English teacher Mrs. Jennifer Neale reacts to being named one of two Holy Cross award winners at the Jan. 31 Winterfest assembly.

Holy Cross award: Mrs. Neale reflects on honor

Nic Napier, Co-Editor-In-Chief
February 4, 2020
Mrs. Sheila Roberts assists a student with a writing assignment for a class.

Study skills class provides instruction for freshmen

Nic Napier, Co-Editor-In-Chief
January 23, 2020
ACT information is available in the counseling center.

Significant changes to ACT are on the way

Nic Napier, Co-Editor-In-Chief
January 20, 2020
Material in the counseling office provides information about the ACT.

Counselors help students adjust to ACT changes

Nic Napier, Co-Editor-In-Chief
December 18, 2019
School nurse Mrs. Courtney Jennings-Sood works in her office earlier this school year.

Best flu prevention: Wash your hands

Nic Napier, Co-Editor-In-Chief
December 12, 2019
Lincoln Square serves as the site of Lumberjack Club meetings.

Lumberjack Club plans upcoming meetings

Nic Napier, Co-Editor-In-Chief
December 6, 2019
The drive up the Hill won't cost any more next year than it does this year, thanks for the school's tuition freeze.

Tuition freeze extended to 2020-2021 school year

Nic Napier, Co-Editor-In-Chief
November 20, 2019
During E period on Nov. 7, social studies teacher Mr. Anthony Ernst works in the student services suite.

New team provides full range of student services

Nic Napier, Co-Editor-In-Chief
November 7, 2019
Another interactive touch screen similar to this one in Kelly Hall will be installed across from the school president's office.

[Photo] New touchscreen display highlights excellence

Nicolas Napier, Co-Editor-In-Chief
October 22, 2019
Senior Nic Napier

Face Off: President Trump should be impeached

Nic Napier, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 15, 2019
Evening of Excellence scheduled for Oct. 3

Evening of Excellence scheduled for Oct. 3

Nic Napier, Co-Editor-In-Chief
September 30, 2019
As part of a prayer circle in June, students gathered at the Catholic Center in Downtown Indianapolis. Junior Brooklynn Thorpe spoke at the event and has taken on a leadership role in the school's Alliance Club. She and the club moderators, English teachers Mrs. Liz Browning and Mr. Jim Hanna, said they expect a more involved and focused organization as a result of the events that occurred over the summer.

Alliance sets goals, makes plans for school year

Jameson Browne and Nic Napier
September 16, 2019
Because social distancing is not possible in the current Writing Center in Loretto Hall, tutoring sessions will take place via Zoom this year.

Writing center now open in Loretto

Nic Napier, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 13, 2019
President Dr. Robert Bridges works at his desk in Kelly Hall.

Q & A with School President Dr. Robert Bridges

Nic Napier, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 6, 2019
At the conclusion of Mass on Aug. 15 in the Welch Activity Center, Vice Principal Mr. Jere Kubuske receives the traditional Irish blessing from the students, faculty and staff. Kubukse has accepted a teaching position in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Vice principal says farewell to Cathedral

Nic Napier, Co-Editor-in-Chief
August 19, 2019
Testing coordinator Ms. Erin Bethuram '97 offered tips for students who will take AP exams through May 17.

AP testing continues through May 17

Nic Napier, Reporter
May 9, 2019
Senior peer mentors, who met with their freshmen during first semester, will get the chance to do so again during the fourth quarter.

Peer mentor program extends into fourth quarter

Nic Napier, Reporter
March 27, 2019
English teacher Ms. Laurie O'Brien works with senior Nik Kolosso during the college essay boot camp in August. O'Brien and math teacher Mrs. Rachel Ludington will teach the last SAT prep class of the school year on March 11.

Last SAT prep class of school year is March 11

Nic Napier, Reporter
March 1, 2019
After they took the math competition exam, sophomores Levi Wojtalik and Isaac Michael discuss their solutions.

Math students participate in national competition

Nic Napier, Reporter
February 13, 2019
Mr. Anthony Ernst, director of student activities, looks on as two of the eight Golden Paddle finalists compete during flex on Jan. 28.

[Photo] Golden Paddle: A tradition like no other

Nic Napier, Reporter
January 28, 2019
Buses prepare to load students for their trip home. Those buses will make frequent stops, and it’s not uncommon for drivers to illegally pass, according to Mr. Ken Kaufman, director of transportation.

Drivers often pass stopped buses, director says

Nic Napier, Opinion Editor
November 17, 2018
Sr. Mary Ann Stewart instructs her G period history class on Oct. 17. Sr. Stewart said she encourages all students who registered to vote to cast their ballot on Nov. 6.

Senate contest among key races in Nov. 6 election

Nic Napier, Opinion Editor
October 18, 2018
Jade Miller's art will be displayed at two public venues later this school year. This is a cropped image of her complete work.

Two students have their art selected for display

Nic Napier, Opinion Editor
October 4, 2018
Social studies classes placed hundreds of American flags in the courtyard to honor the memory of the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

For junior, Sept. 11, 2001 is her birthday

Nic Napier, Opinion Editor
September 11, 2018
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