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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
All content by Mary Stempky
The cafeteria has added vegan options to most daily lunch menus.

[Photo] Vegan options available in school cafeteria

Sara Kress, Culture Co-Editor
May 3, 2018
Mr. Ken Barlow '82 addresses students during the Social Justice Alliance Forum that took place during a recent flex period.

Social Justice Alliance allows students to speak up

Mary Stempky, Reporter
April 23, 2018
Senior Ethan Gogel leads the cast during a rehearsal of "Mary Poppins."

[Photo] Don’t sweep away your chance to see ‘Mary Poppins’

Annika Garwood, Reporter
April 20, 2018
Math teacher Mr. Paul Schroeder is a huge St. Louis Cardinals fan, and he has the collection of memorabilia to prove it.

[Photo] Math teacher shows his love to the Cardinals

Tobin Bradshaw, Reporter
April 17, 2018
Junior Bobby Welch donates during a blood drive that took place earlier this school year.

School to host blood drive on April 17

Mary Stempky, Reporter
April 16, 2018
The choir, under the direction of Mrs. Marian Bender, performs in Disney Springs.

March 23 Disney trip update

Mary Stempky, Reporter
March 23, 2018
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[Photo] Students participate in March 14 walkout

Tommy Callaghan, Web Editor
March 15, 2018
Book recommendations can be found on the reception desk in the library.

Library assistant provides book reviews

Mary Stempky, Reporter
March 7, 2018
Mr. Lance Rhodes teaches his C period class on March 2.

[Photo] In wake of shooting, teacher reflects on gun control

Sara Kress, Culture Co-Editor
March 5, 2018
Senior Gabe Ratcliffe provided an insightful and powerful presentation at the Black History Month assembly on Feb. 5.

[Photo] Editorial: Much to learn from Black History Month

Megaphone Staff
February 19, 2018
Senior Gabe Ratcliffe reads an original work for the Black History Month assembly.

[Photo] Senior: ‘Black history is American history’

Sara Kress, Co-Culture Editor
February 19, 2018
During the regular season game in the WAC, senior Jarron Coleman drives on his Roncalli defender. The men's varsity team opens Sectional play on Feb. 27 against Lawrence North.

[Photo] Irish to take on Lawrence North in Sectional

Megaphone Staff
February 18, 2018
Sophomore Yinny Lim; juniors Hailey Loftin, Lauren Helman, Anna Tobias and Annie Leppert; and senior Maggie Bittinger dance at a recent practice.

Show choir prepares for March 3 competition

Mary Stempky, Reporter
February 14, 2018
In an intruder drill, all doors would be locked, and shades, which were installed on classroom and office doors in Loretto over the summer, would be pulled.

School prepares for upcoming drill

Mary Stempky, Reporter
February 9, 2018
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[Photo] Jan. 31: School celebrates St. Fr. Basil Moreau

Megaphone Staff
January 31, 2018
Students in a math class work to solve a homework problem. The Feb. 26 ISTEP will include two math sections.

Counselors provide ISTEP advice

Mary Stempky, Reporter
January 26, 2018
The pace is the library was hectic during flex on Dec. 15 as students prepared for first semester exams.

[Photo] First semester final exam schedule

Megaphone Staff
December 15, 2017
During the day of service on Sept. 14, Mrs. Shannon Fox '80 directs students to their buses.

[Photo] Service hours vital to both students, community

Annika Garwood, Reporter
December 15, 2017
German III students show off their homemade shoes on Saint Nicholas Day.

Students reflect on Christmas customs

Mary Stempky, Reporter
December 8, 2017
Seniors David Bishop, Nicolas Widel and Daniel Willey work on their iPads.

New firewall to be implemented

Mary Stempky, Reporter
November 27, 2017
Junior Ava Sweeney practices for her role as the lead in the fall play, “The Rose and the Rime” on Nov. 7.

[Photo] Cast, crew to present ‘The Rose and the Rime’

Sara Kress and Lauren Smith
November 17, 2017
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[Photo] Assembly raises awareness for Lifeline Law

Tommy Callaghan, Web Editor
November 14, 2017
The writing center is staffed by senior English students and is located on the second floor of Loretto.

Writing center offers assistance to students

Mary Stempky, Reporter
October 24, 2017
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[Photo] Senior tops lists of raffle ticket sellers

Max Wirth, Sports Co-Editor
October 16, 2017
Mrs. Elizabeth Van Wienen, who teaches English and coordinates the IB program, instructs her senior IB English class during C period on Oct. 10.

[Photo] International Baccalaureate to host info night

Catherine Jasper, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 11, 2017
Students study in library as first quarter comes to an end.

[Photo] Principal reflects on first quarter

Jenna Williams and Catherine Jasper, Editors-In-Chief
October 10, 2017
The varsity football team runs a drill during a practice that took place in September.

[Photo] Coach, trainer work to ensure players’ health

Sara Kress, Reporter
October 9, 2017
Halloween: From a Chinese perspective

Halloween: From a Chinese perspective

Mary Stempky, Reporter
September 29, 2017
Students sell more than 22,000 raffle tickets

Students sell more than 22,000 raffle tickets

Mary Stempky, Reporter
September 25, 2017
During lunch on Sept. 13 in the cafeteria. Dr. Tom Greer, chief officer for student affairs, hands out ice cream bars as part of the school's 99th birthday celebration.

[Photo] Cathedral celebrates its 99th birthday

Anna Pohl, Reporter
September 13, 2017
One American flag for every victim of the 9/11 terrorist attacks has been placed in the courtyard in front of Loretto Hall.

[Photo] Principal, teachers recall the events of 9/11

Annika Garwood, Reporter
September 11, 2017
Workers over the summer update the Baker board room in the library.

[Photo] Several renovations are completed for start of year

Max Wirth, Sports Co-Editor
September 8, 2017
Traffic backs up every day before and after school due to the months-long repaving project on East 56th Street.

[Photo] 56th Street receives needed paving

Sara Kress, Culture Co-Editor
September 8, 2017
Photography teacher Ms. Joellen Desautels poses in her classroom, Cunningham 1220, with the types of cameras for which she seeks donations.

Photography teacher seeks camera donations

Mary Stempky, Reporter
September 7, 2017
Father Augenstein greets those attending morning Mass

[Photo] Campus ministry director plans daily Mass schedule

Max Wirth, Sports Editor
August 24, 2017
Math teacher Mrs. Lisa Ford reminds students that the deadline to register for this year's Math League is Sept. 9.

Seniors with A’s can be exempted from some finals

Mary Stempky, Reporter
May 11, 2017
The ComedySportz team will wrap up its season April 28 in the auditorium. During the April 27 match at Bishop Chatard, senior Claire Plump takes the stage.

ComedySportz wraps up season

Mary Stempky, Reporter
April 28, 2017
Juniors Hannah Tuttle and Helen Queis talk with other students in their county on Friday March 24 during flex. “(In the U.S.), school is more like a community, more family,” Queis said.

Dutch student reflects on reasons for enrollment

Mary Stempky, Reporter
April 11, 2017
Students will often take medications like those pictured here or use an inhaler to help cope with their allergies.

Allergy season causes more health precautions

Mary Stempky, Reporter
March 23, 2017
Easter vs Páscoa: President compares traditions

Easter vs Páscoa: President compares traditions

Mary Stempky, Reporter
March 23, 2017
Assistant Coach Mrs. Katie Erbe directs seniors Mallory Johnson, Abbi Sherfick and Taylor Trieloff in a drill last Tuesday.

[Photo] Former head coach assumes new role

Max Wirth, Reporter
March 23, 2017
The Men's volleyball team practices on March 9th in the Welch Activity Center.

Men’s volleyball season opener set for March 10

Mary Stempky, Reporter
March 9, 2017
Coffee House Jam scheduled for Feb. 18 hosts student talent

Coffee House Jam scheduled for Feb. 18 hosts student talent

Mary Stempky, Reporterr
February 9, 2017
Racial and religious bullying not an issue

Racial and religious bullying not an issue

Bella Leous and Mary Stempky
January 17, 2017
Theology teacher, five students to attend annual March for Life

Theology teacher, five students to attend annual March for Life

Mary Stempky, Reporter
January 11, 2017
Participants share benefits of Academic Decathlon team

Participants share benefits of Academic Decathlon team

Mary Stempky, Reporter
December 2, 2016
Junior women prepare for overnight

Junior women prepare for overnight

Mary Stempky, Reporter
November 15, 2016
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