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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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If not for Title IX legislation that went into effect 50 years ago, the experience of players on this year's women's basketball team differed from that of female athletes from two generations ago.

[Photo] Coach reflects on significance of Title IX

By Avery Stuckey, Chief Reporter
May 23, 2022
Seniors Nick Bozzelli-Levine, left, and Allison Schneider were voted by their classmates most likely to be elected president. Schneider will give the student speech at graduation on May 23 at Brunette Park.

[Photo] Graduation speaker’s advice: Be purposeful

Karstyn Ward, Reporter
May 20, 2022
At a Mass earlier this school year, students bow before the altar.

[Photo] School to gather for Senior Class Mass

Madeline Liter, Reporter
April 27, 2022
During halftime of a varsity football game last fall, senior Jennifer Ventura participates as a member of the color guard.

[Photo] Color guard clinics set for May 10 and May 11

Mary Hughes, Reporter
April 25, 2022
Last year, Commencement ceremonies took place at Brunette Park. The same venue will be used this year for the Class of 2022.

[Photo] Commencement and Baccalaureate plans finalized

Daniel Kent, Reporter
April 18, 2022
Students participate in the multicultural assembly in the Welch Activity Center.

[Photo] Editorial: Diversity makes our school stronger

Megaphone Staff
April 15, 2022
Coordinating Homecoming activities, including the powderpuff football game, is just one of the many responsibilities of Student Council members.

[Photo] Student Council registration deadline is April 8

Caroline Schiling, Chief Reporter
April 8, 2022
During the game last year against Franklin Central, a 4-0 Irish win, Cade Conlon '21 makes contact.

[Photo] Spring sports preview: Baseball

Luke Spencer, Sports Editor
March 21, 2022
At last year’s men’s golf State Finals in Carmel, senior Ryan Ford, seventh from left, finished in the Top 10. Ford will lead what is expected to be a very good team this season.

[Photo] Veteran senior helps men’s golf set lofty goals

Luke Spencer, Sports Editor
March 16, 2022
Football Head Coach Mr. Bill Peebles has led the Irish to the last two Class 5A State titles.

[Photo] Football prepares to make the jump to Class 6A

Nicholas Rodecap, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 8, 2022
The women's swimming Sectional prelims scheduled for Feb. 3 have been moved to Feb. 4, with the semifinals and finals set for Feb. 5 at North Central.

[Photo] Women’s swimming Sectional prelims postponed

Karstyn Ward
February 3, 2022
The manger displayed on campus at the top of the Hill reminds us all of the reason for the season.

[Photo] Editorial: We finally get to celebrate Christmas

Megaphone Staff
December 14, 2021
A senior English class meets in Loretto Hall. This class, and all the others on campus, will take final exams in December.

[Photo] Finals scheduled for Dec. 15, Dec. 16 and Dec. 17

Madeline Taylor
November 30, 2021
The members of last year's men's swimming and diving team.

[Photo] Winter sports update: Swimming and diving

Luke Spencer, Sports Editor
November 26, 2021
During last year's Sectional, senior Tayshawn Comer brings the ball up the court against Lawrence North.

[Photo] Winter sports update: Men’s basketball

Luke Spencer, Sports Editor
November 23, 2021
During last spring's regular season game against Franklin Central, Assistant Coach Mr. Jeremy Sinsabaugh addresses the Irish between innings. Dylan Haslett (#20) entered the game out of the bullpen, tallying three shutout innings en route to his first save of the season.

[Photo] JUCO is a viable option for high school athletes

Nicholas Rodecap, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 11, 2021
Several returning members of the varsity football team will be involved in football campus on campus in July.

[Photo] Annual football camps scheduled for July

Luke Hern, Reporter
May 13, 2021
The softball team will host its annual teacher appreciation night on May 13 at Brunette Park.

[Photo] Spring sports updates

May 12, 2021
During the welcome assembly two years ago, Student Council members huddle up before the event.

[Photo] Applications for Student Council due April 30

Ainsley Danilson, Reporter
April 26, 2021
The softball team will play in the Carmel Invitation on April 23 and April 24.

[Photo] Spring sports updates

Megaphone Staff
April 22, 2021
Sophomore Josh Omoruyi gets settled in to his seat before the start of his speech class with Mrs. Melinda Bundy.

[Photo] Two-sport athlete takes pride in his heritage

Andrew de las Alas, Reporter
April 16, 2021
Juniors and seniors were able to select options for their religion class next year.

[Photo] Editorial: Options for religion classes are appreciated

Megaphone Staff
February 18, 2021
During a warm afternoon last fall, senior peer mentors took their freshman resource students to the football practice field to participate in a get-to-know-you activity.

[Photo] Juniors prepare now to be senior mentors

Liam Eifert, Reporter
February 16, 2021
The bookstore will be open on a limited schedule during all three days of fall break.

[Photo] Bookstore/spirit shop settles in to new location

Blaire Jones, Reporter
February 11, 2021
Senior quotes are a tradition in each year's Cathedran yearbook.

[Photo] Senior yearbook quote season is upon us

Ellie Schnur, Reporter
January 28, 2021
Students will have one last opportunity to have their school pictures taken on Jan. 27 in the Welch Activity Center lobby.

[Photo] School picture retakes are Jan. 27

Megaphone Staff
January 25, 2021
A large monitor in the Learning Commons enhances the tutoring experience.

[Photo] Learning Commons adjusts to new academic schedule

Alysse Neal, Reporter
January 13, 2021
The shelves are stocked in the new bookstore.

[Photo] Bookstore moves to new location

Megaphone Staff
December 23, 2020
The Santa's Nook food pantry, which is located in the advancement office on the first floor of Kelly Hall, is accessible to students even during online instruction.

[Photo] On-campus food pantry available for students

Caroline Schilling, Reporter
December 9, 2020
The only season the women's track and field experienced last year was indoors. Team members will prepare for this season with a callout on Dec. 7.

[Photo] Track and field callout meeting is Dec. 7

Megaphone Staff
December 4, 2020
Empty parking lots will be the norm during summer break.

[Photo] Second semester will start online on Jan. 5

Julia Hurley, Reporter
December 4, 2020
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.

[Photo] Social studies teacher explains Electoral College

Emma Kress, Reporter
November 30, 2020
Ceramics teacher Mrs. Sara Greene outlined the procedure she uses to keep her students focused and productive during online instruction.

[Photo] Ceramics teacher makes transition to online instruction

Ashlynn Bakemeyer, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 30, 2020
Swim team members gather on the pool deck during last year's regular season meet at Avon.

[Photo] Swim team members adjust to Covid-19 guidelines

Ellie Schnur, Reporter
November 24, 2020
Construction continues on the Innovation Center during online instruction.

[Photo] Work continues on new Innovation Center

Liam Eifert, Reporter
November 24, 2020
Unlike last year, there will be no Christmas choir concert in the auditorium this year.

[Photo] Directors plan Covid-friendly Christmas performances

Ellie Moores, Reporter
November 23, 2020
Math extra credit from the canned food drive that would have gone toward first semester finals now will be applied to second semester finals.

[Photo] Food drive extra credit to be applied second semester

Alysse Neal, Reporter
November 13, 2020
Cathedral sweatshirts will be among the items available at the Mothers Club uniform sale on Nov. 15.

[Photo] Mothers Club uniform sale scheduled for Nov. 15

Erin Emmick, Reporter
November 11, 2020
Dressed up for both school pictures and Election Day, senior Eric Dickey casts his vote in the mock election during B period on Nov. 3.

[Photo] Teachers provide historical perspective on election

Tory Basile, Reporter
November 10, 2020
Last year's wrestling team shows off the 2020 State championship trophy.

[Photo] Winter sports preview: Wrestling

Megaphone Staff
November 9, 2020
The men's basketball games scheduled for Feb. 16 have been postponed.

[Photo] Winter sports preview: Men’s basketball

Megaphone Staff
November 5, 2020
The women's basketball team will take on Warren Central in the opening round of the Sectional tournament.

[Photo] Winter sports preview: Women’s basketball

Megaphone Staff
November 2, 2020
Immediately after a passing period on Oct. 29, an EMS staff member disinfects the door handles on the southwest entrance of Kelly Hall.

[Photo] Custodians provide an essential service during Covid

Andrew de las Alas, Reporter
November 2, 2020
The marching band performs at halftime of the 2019 Homecoming game.

[Photo] Pride of the Irish rolls out preview day

Nick Bozzelli-Levine, Reporter
October 9, 2020
Peer mentors are now able to go outside with their freshmen to participate in activities.

[Photo] Peer mentoring program makes adjustments

Emma Kress, Reporter
October 7, 2020
Miss Ashley, who both coaches and teaches, provided her perspective on the challenges of doing both in the midst of Covid-19.

[Photo] Coach provides insights into pandemic challenges

Ella Bundy, Reporter
October 7, 2020
There will be a Homecoming assembly on Oct. 9, but it probably won't look much like this scene from last year.

[Photo] StuCo announces Homecoming plans

Megaphone Staff
September 29, 2020
Junior Reese Sanders will serve as this year's class president.

[Photo] Meet the Junior Class president

Julia Hurley
September 29, 2020
Last year as part of its community service, members of the National Honor Society visited the Irish Blessings daycare rooms in Cunningham. Due to Covid-19 concerns, activities such as this during the current school year will not be possible. Cathedran file photo.

[Photo] Honor Society alters its approach to service hours

Tory Basile, Reporter
September 25, 2020
Last year, students crowded into the Welch Activity for the Homecoming assembly. That won't happen this year.

[Photo] StuCo makes plans for a nontraditional Homecoming

Ellie Schnur, Reporter
September 22, 2020
The freshmen, sophomores and juniors gathered for Mass on the football field on Sept. 11.

[Photo] Editorial: Being on the Hill is worth the effort

Megaphone Staff
September 21, 2020
Seniors Joseph Egan, PJ Avery and Isaac Michael have been named National Merit Semifinalists.

[Photo] Three seniors named National Merit Semifinalists

Megaphone Staff
September 18, 2020
Student actors took the stage at last year's fall play.

[Photo] Fall play auditions are Sept. 16, Sept. 17

Ashlynn Bakemeyer, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 14, 2020
The callout for the men's and women's swimming and diving teams is scheduled for Sept. 16.

[Photo] Swimming and diving callout is Sept. 16

Megaphone Staff
September 9, 2020
Student actors performed during last fall's dramatic production of "Radium Girls."

[Photo] CaTheatre adjusts to Covid-19 pandemic concerns

Ellie Moores, Reporter
September 3, 2020
Students participating in the school's annual day of service last September.

[Photo] Editorial: Our tradition of community service continues

Megaphone Staff
September 3, 2020
The bookstore/spirit shop will have an expanded selection and more space when it moves later this fall.

[Photo] Bookstore/spirit shop manager ready for move

Caroline Schilling and Avery Stuckey, Reporters
September 2, 2020
Students line up after working at a Habitat for Humanity facility during last year's spring break.

[Photo] Community service requirement will not change

Emma Kress and Zoey Johnston, Reporters
September 1, 2020
School pictures now will be taken Nov. 3 and Nov. 4.

[Photo] School pictures rescheduled for Nov. 3, Nov. 4

Megaphone Staff
August 31, 2020
Members of the Student Council gather on the court at last year's welcome assembly.

[Photo] Student Council candidates campaign through Sept. 1

Zoey Johnston, Reporter
August 28, 2020
Head Coach Mr. Jason Delaney guides his team during the varsity game against Carmel last year. Delaney will welcome interested players to a callout on Aug. 26.

[Photo] Men’s basketball plans Aug. 26 callout

Megaphone Staff
August 25, 2020
Yearbooks will be distributed on Aug. 20 and Aug. 21.

[Photo] Yearbook distribution begins Aug. 21

Megaphone Staff
August 20, 2020
The women's cross-country team competes last fall. The squad will join the other fall sports when practice resumes in July.

[Photo] In three phrases, fall teams return for practice, play

Caroline Schilling, Reporter
June 26, 2020
The next leprechaun should be announced sometime in June, according to Student Council co-moderator Mrs. Kim Jamell.

[Photo] School awaits announcement of new leprechaun

Jake Langdon, Reporter/Videographer
June 1, 2020
The pep band performs at a basketball game in the Welch Activity Center.

[Photo] Director announces year-end marching band awards

Megaphone Staff
May 22, 2020
Guests file in to the Old National Centre for last year's graduation.

[Photo] Teacher sets goals for his graduation speech

Ashlynn Bakemeyer, Reporter
May 11, 2020
In her classroom on the second floor of Kelly Hall, social studies teacher Mrs. Jill Twilleager visits with former student Stephen Vukovits '17.

[Photo] Teacher explains process of voting in June 2 primary

Ava Amos, Co-Editor-In-Chief
May 5, 2020
Mrs. Charlene Witka greets members of the liturgy committee earlier this school year at the 9/11 Mass.

[Photo] Mrs. Witka sends message to her Cathedral family

Mrs. Charlene Witka, Director of Campus Ministry
May 4, 2020
Senior Max Beatty, in his role as the leprechaun, attended the women's basketball Sectional.

[Photo] Max Beatty reflects on his year as leprechaun

Liam Eifert, Reporter
May 1, 2020
Friends and family members arrive at the Old National Centre for last year's graduation ceremonies.

[Photo] Baccalaureate Mass and graduation rescheduled

Megaphone Staff
April 17, 2020
Art teacher Mrs. Sara Greene said she joined several Facebook groups for art teachers to give her ideas for improving her instruction during eLearning days.

[Photo] Art, music teachers adjust their teaching techniques

Liam Eifert, Reporter
April 17, 2020
While graduation won't take place in May this year as it did last year for the Class of 2019, a ceremony has been scheduled for July 26.

[Photo] Editorial: Administrators and seniors step up

Megaphone Staff
April 16, 2020
Director of counseling Mrs. Gretchen Watko '00 provided suggestions to seniors for finishing the year on a positive note.

[Photo] Watko named director of counseling

Megaphone Staff
April 16, 2020
The EMBRACE Club was represented at last year's activities fair.

[Photo] Three seniors reflect on early end to year

Whitley Walton, Reporter
April 6, 2020
Students participated in the National Honor Society induction in the Welch Activity Center two years ago.

[Photo] National Honor Society induction canceled

Megaphone Staff
March 17, 2020
The 2019 varsity women's tennis team photo.

[Photo] Spring sports team photo session canceled

Megaphone Staff
March 16, 2020
A few students linger on campus on the afternoon of March 12, the last day of on-campus classes during second semester.

[Photo] Update: Campus now closed until May 4

Megaphone Staff
March 12, 2020
Senior David Cooke is one of the key returning players on this year's men's golf team.

[Photo] Spring sports preview: Men’s golf

Megaphone Staff
March 12, 2020
The pep band performs in the Welch Activity Center.

[Photo] Drum major prepares for St. Patrick’s Day parade

Sally Bradshaw, Reporter
March 12, 2020
Mr. Cody Johnson provides instruction to the zero period APE class on March 12.

[Photo] Athletes in zero period lift, earn academic credit

Nya Huff, Reporter
March 12, 2020
Teachers have been issued supplies they are using to clean their own rooms.

[Photo] School takes additional coronavirus precautions

Andrew de las Alas, Reporter
March 11, 2020
Students study in Loretto Hall before school on March 11.

[Photo] Third quarter grades to be available March 19

Ella Bundy, Reporter
March 11, 2020
The men's lacrosse team poses with the 2019 State championship trophy.

[Photo] Spring sports preview: Men’s lacrosse

Caleb Land, Sports Editor
March 10, 2020
Priests will be on campus on March 10 for reconciliation.

[Photo] Reconciliation moved to March 10

Megaphone Staff
March 5, 2020
Members of the marching band take part in the St. Patrick's Day parade two years ago in Downtown Indianapolis

[Photo] Band, athletes, cheerleaders gear up for parade

Sally Bradshaw, Reporter
March 2, 2020
The men's basketball team, shown in action during the regular season game against Carmel, will open Sectional tournament play on March 4.

[Photo] Men’s basketball coach previews Sectional

Caleb Land, Sports Editor
February 27, 2020
ShamrAuction attendees enjoyed last year's event in the Welch Activity Center.

[Photo] All student slots for ShamrAuction have been filled

Katie Darragh, Reporter
February 20, 2020
The women's tennis callout will take place Feb. 18 during flex.

[Photo] Women’s tennis callout is Feb. 18 during flex

Megaphone Staff
February 17, 2020
The control panel for the lift station is located outside the Shiel Student Life Center.

[Photo] Student Life Center repairs set for spring break

Liam Eifert, Reporter
February 14, 2020
Senior Gillian Cridge runs in the State cross-country meet last fall in Terre Haute.

[Photo] Senior ready to make her move to West Coast

Marcella Ventresca, Reporter
February 7, 2020
Senior Cassie Piper brings the ball up the court during the Jan. 28 varsity game at Carmel. The Irish open Sectional play on Jan. 5.

[Photo] Women’s basketball Sectional tickets on sale

Megaphone Staff
January 30, 2020
At speed school on Jan. 30, athletes improved their skills under the supervision of track Head Coach Mr. John O'Hara '02.

[Photo] Athletes hone their skills at speed school

Nya Huff, Reporter
January 30, 2020
Head Coach Mr. Jason Delaney will lead the men's varsity basketball team in the City tournament championship game on Jan. 27.

[Photo] Men’s basketball team to play for City title

Caleb Land, Sports Editor
January 27, 2020
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