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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
Nicholas Rodecap

Nicholas Rodecap, Co-Editor-in-Chief

Nicholas Rodecap is a senior and co-editor-in-chief of the Megaphone. At Cathedral, he is a drum major in the Pride of the Irish marching band, a varsity bowler, National Honor Society member and anchor for “CHS Live.” He also is a member of the Gameday Operations team for baseball. In his free time he likes to play guitar and he is a manager at Chick-fil-A in Zionsville. He lives in Indianapolis with his parents, his brother, CR, and his sister, Rachel, who is a sophomore at Cathedral. 

 

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Face Off: Stay in state for college

Face Off: Stay in state for college

Nicholas Rodecap, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 16, 2022
Swimming and diving Head Coach Ms. Ashley Hill has decided not to return to Cathedral next year.

Swimming coach announces her resignation

Nicholas Rodecap, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 6, 2022
In his classroom, French teacher Mr. Gary Spurgin makes his point. As the faculty speaker at this year’s Commencement, Spurgin will have even more points to make.

Veteran French teacher shares his story

Nicholas Rodecap, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 21, 2022
Director of campus ministry Mr. Dave Neeson works in his office in the Shiel Student Life Center.

Reconciliation continues on campus for second day

Nicholas Rodecap, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 6, 2022
The Black History Month assembly was one of the highlights of the third quarter.

Administrators review a successful third quarter

Nicholas Rodecap, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 10, 2022
At the assembly in the Welch Activity Center on March 7, students were tapped to display the final total raised in this year's ShamrAuction.

Fundraiser’s final total is announced

Nicholas Rodecap, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 8, 2022
The opening of the new Innovation Center was just one of the many highlights of a successful school year.

Summer school registration is now open

Nicholas Rodecap, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 1, 2022
Senior Jeffrey Utzinger will be a preferred walk on for the Indiana University football team next fall.

Recruited senior athletes shift their focus

Nicholas Rodecap, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 17, 2022
Black History assembly will focus on "Poetic Justice"

Black History assembly will focus on “Poetic Justice”

Nicholas Rodecap, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 15, 2022
Football Head Coach Mr. Bill Peebles has led the Irish to the last two Class 5A State titles.

Football prepares to make the jump to Class 6A

Nicholas Rodecap, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 8, 2022
Senior Nicholas Rodecap

Face Off: Drop the mask mandate at school

Nicholas Rodecap, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2022
Senior Parker Spellacy (84) made the move from California to Cathedral during his junior year.

Lifelong connections, indeed, for one senior

Nicholas Rodecap, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 31, 2022
Traditionally, the Golden Paddle finalists compete for the title at the Winterfest assembly, as will be the case this year.

Cathedral gears up for annual Winterfest

Nicholas Rodecap, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 25, 2022
An Instagram post from earlier this semester reflects the fact that freshman Eli Bennett has committed to playing baseball for the Hoosiers at Indiana University in Bloomington.

From blue and gold to cream and crimson

Nicholas Rodecap, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 10, 2021
Mrs. Gara Schommer’s desk is the temporary home for green lanyards until a shipment of 1,000 new freshman lanyards arrives from overseas.

Freshmen keep losing their lanyards

Nicholas Rodecap, Co-Editor-In-Chief
December 6, 2021
Cathedral High School, a three-time National Blue Ribbon award winner, is applying for the award for the fourth time.

Cathedral seeks its fourth National Blue Ribbon

Nicholas Rodecap, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 23, 2021
The Learning Commons in Kelly Hall serves as a source of math help for students as they prepare for their final exams.

It’s not too early to prepare for semester exams

Nicholas Rodecap, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 12, 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.

JUCO is a viable option for high school athletes

Nicholas Rodecap, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 11, 2021
Mr. Ken Barlow '82 outlined the plans for the upcoming multicultural assembly.

Multicultural assembly will take place Nov. 5

Nicholas Rodecap, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 27, 2021
One of the screens in Kelly Hall displays information about the blood drive on Oct. 26.

Blood drive will take place on Oct. 26

Nicholas Rodecap, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 25, 2021
The colors of the flag of Ireland will be in full view on campus on Oct. 15.

Irish flag will be the theme on campus on Oct. 15

Nicholas Rodecap, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 14, 2021
The annual Evening of Excellence will take place Oct. 7.

Annual Evening of Excellence is Oct. 7

Nicholas Rodecap, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 4, 2021
The bathrooms on the second floor of Loretto Hall will no longer be a social gathering place.

New policy for bathroom access now in effect

Nicholas Rodecap, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 28, 2021
At Arlington Middle School on Sept. 24, the sun sets on the Homecoming crowd.

Irish wrap up another successful Homecoming

Nicholas Rodecap
September 25, 2021
School nurse Mrs. Marianne Vogt '88 said it is unusual for the CDC director to override a committee's decision.

Nurse notes change in Covid booster recommendation

Nicholas Rodecap, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 24, 2021
Director of campus ministry Mr. Dave Neeson works in his office in the Shiel Student Life Center.

New campus minister outlines his goals

Nicholas Rodecap, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 17, 2021
A sign on the Hill promotes the speech and debate team.

Callout for speech and debate team is Sept. 15

Nicholas Rodecap, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 14, 2021
Leprechaun Will Mayer celebrates the 20-7 victory over the Brownsburg Bulldogs on Aug. 27.

Two leprechauns make school history

Nicholas Rodecap, Co-Editor-In-Chief
September 3, 2021
A display next to the desk of Athletics Director Mr. Rick Streiff includes a display of QR codes to access the online ticketing system.

Athletics department implements online ticketing

Nicholas Rodecap, Co-Editor-in-Chief
August 30, 2021
Senior Cam Jordan and his parents attend the winter signing ceremony in the Welch Activity Center. Next year, Jordan will play baseball for the University of Louisville. This year, he and his teammates can’t wait to take the field at Brunette Park.

Coach, players are ready for baseball season

Nicholas Rodecap, Reporter
February 8, 2021
Classrooms such this one in Kelly Hall will have students on Jan. 12.

On-campus instruction will resume Jan. 12

Nicholas Rodecap, Reporter
December 18, 2020
The CDC has issued a temporary pause on the use of the Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine.

School nurse on travel: A better choice is to stay home

Nicholas Rodecap, Reporter
November 20, 2020
The new bookstore includes windows for displaying the merch.

Bookstore manager plans move to new facility

Nicholas Rodecap, Reporter
November 18, 2020
Tissues and hand sanitizer are among the items outside the nurse's office in Kelly Hall.

Covid or the flu? The school nurse probably knows.

Nicholas Rodecap, Reporter
October 19, 2020
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