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Ashlynn Bakemeyer

Ashlynn Bakemeyer, Co-Editor-in-Chief

Ashlynn Bakemeyer is a senior and the co-editor-in-chief of the Megaphone. At Cathedral she plays lacrosse and is involved in the Best Buddies Club. Outside of school she enjoys volunteering at the Holy Family shelter. She lives in Indianapolis, with her parents, sister, brother and her dog, Lainey. 

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After their 23-7 win over New Palestine, members of the varsity football team show off their Regional trophy.

[PHOTO] Irish and New Albany to battle for semistate title

November 19, 2021
A group of seniors gets together after a retreat earlier this school year.

For seniors, retreats are a life-changing experience

November 18, 2021
During the Sept. 15 Mass in the Welch Activity Center, servers stand before the altar.

Liturgy committee seeks altar servers

November 17, 2021
School gathers to recognize Veterans Day

School gathers to recognize Veterans Day

November 12, 2021
During the regular season game against Brebeuf Jesuit, senior running back Seth Mencer sweeps right. Mencer and his teammates will host New Palestine on Nov. 12 for the Regional championship.

[PHOTO] Irish are ready for the Regional

November 12, 2021
Social studies teacher Sr. Mary Ann Stewart serves as the Model UN faculty moderator.

Model UN plans now for March competition

November 10, 2021
The Irish celebrate a touchdown during their Sectional semifinal win over Plainfield.

[PHOTO] It’s #1 vs. #2 for the football Sectional title

November 5, 2021
The next Books and Bagels Club meeting will be held in the library on Oct. 29 at 8 a.m.

Books and Bagels Club plans next meeting

October 28, 2021
After a regular season loss to 6A top-ranked Center Grove, the varsity football team opens tournament play on Oct. 22 by hosting Terre Haute North.

[PHOTO] Defending State champs to open tournament play

October 21, 2021
A sign outside the main entrance promotes this years Open House.

Students will play key role in Oct. 14 Open House

October 8, 2021
English teacher Mrs. Kim Carver serves as the school’s AP coordinator.

J-Term will decrease academic instructional time

October 4, 2021
Online financial aid portal open as of Oct. 1

Online financial aid portal open as of Oct. 1

October 1, 2021
Firefighters at the World Trade Center after both towers collapsed on Sept. 11, 2001.

Social studies teacher recalls memories of 9/11

September 10, 2021
Administration changes office hours schedule

Administration changes office hours schedule

September 10, 2021
All students, faculty and staff, along with visitors, once again are required to wear masks on campus as of Sept. 1.

Mask mandate on campus once again in effect

September 1, 2021
Principal Mrs. Julie Barthel participated in a presser with the newspaper staff on Aug. 20 during E period in Loretto 2214. Barthel outlined her goals for the school year and previewed J-term, which will take place in January.

Principal outlines her goals for the year

August 26, 2021
This year, Covid also affected schools social media

This year, Covid also affected school’s social media

May 27, 2021
Information about summer school is posted on the schools website.

Students have various summer school options

May 11, 2021
Mr. Parker Leisure works at his desk in the Learning Commons during E period on May 5.

[PHOTO] Biden’s college loan policy could affect seniors

May 7, 2021
English teacher Mrs. Nancy Wheeler, who will retire at the end of the semester, says she looks forward to watching “Perry Mason” reruns, traveling with her husband and maybe doing some subbing on campus next year.

[PHOTO] Mrs. Wheeler wraps up 18 years on the Hill

May 3, 2021
If Mother Nature cooperates, the Senior Class Mass will take place on May 12 on the football field.

[PHOTO] Senior Class Mass and program set for May 12

April 30, 2021
Posters around the school promote the May 20 talent show.

Talent show applications are due May 11

April 28, 2021
In the girls dressing room, costumes for Alice in Wonderland are ready for their actors to wear.

Costume designer prepares for opening night

April 14, 2021
Religion teacher Mr. Matt Cannaday serves as the faculty moderator of the Theology/Philosophy Club.

Seniors choose Mr. Cannaday as graduation speaker

April 9, 2021
Due to a staff shortage, lunch will be not be served in Loretto Hall for the next several days, starting April 6.

Lunch service in Loretto temporarily unavailable

April 6, 2021
It has been almost two years since the traditional Baccalaureate Mass was celebrated in the Welch Activity Center.

Baccalaureate Mass will have limited attendance

March 31, 2021
Mrs. Aly Weaver 12 has joined the school staff as a social worker.

New social worker joins the Irish family

March 25, 2021
English teacher Dr. Stephanie Kucsera is one of two instructors who will teach AP Capstone courses next year.

[PHOTO] AP Capstone program added to school’s curriculum

March 15, 2021
Sophomore Ben Dravis completes an assignment in Mrs. Kathy Darnells E period Spanish class.

[PHOTO] Two sophomores selected for IU summer program

March 12, 2021
School nurse Mrs. Marianne Vogt 86 works in her office during E period on March 5.

Week following spring break to be virtual

March 5, 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.

Ash Wednesday Mass on Feb. 17 will be virtual

February 12, 2021
Ceramics teacher Mrs. Sara Greene outlined the procedure she uses to keep her students focused and productive during online instruction.

Ceramics teacher makes transition to online instruction

November 30, 2020
Schedule for the week of Nov. 16 announced

Schedule for the week of Nov. 16 announced

November 14, 2020
The streets of Indianapolis may not be quite as well traveled this Thanksgiving compared to the holidays of previous years.

Covid-19 expected to alter holiday plans

November 5, 2020
Mental health counselor Mrs. Sarah Ehlich offered advice to students for dealing with grief.

Counselor notes strategies for dealing with stress

October 22, 2020
The Learning Commons, which is located on the first floor of Loretto Hall, is just one of the places where students may receive academic help, despite the lack of flex this year.

[PHOTO] There are lots of places to get academic help

October 16, 2020
The first snow of the school year fell last year on Nov. 10 and covered plants on the campus. Snow this year probably won’t result in a snow day, due to having eLearning days as an option.

Another result of eLearning: No more snow days

October 14, 2020
Fr. Jeff Godecker celebrates a school wide Mass last year in the Welch Activity Center.

Blessing of the Animals to take place Oct. 5

October 4, 2020
While it is celebrated several mornings each week in the chapel, the next all-school Mass is tentatively scheduled for Nov. 2.

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

September 30, 2020
Free math tutoring is now offered in the Learning Commons in Loretto Hall.

[PHOTO] Free math tutoring now available in Loretto

September 28, 2020
Student actors took the stage at last years fall play.

Fall play auditions are Sept. 16, Sept. 17

September 14, 2020
Work continues in what used to be the courtyard on the building of the new Innovation Center, which will provide facilities that include math and science classrooms and labs.

[PHOTO] Blessing of the beams scheduled for Sept. 10

September 7, 2020
Mass will not take place in the chapel on May 21.

First school Mass to take place Sept. 11

August 27, 2020
Guests file in to the Old National Centre for last years graduation.

Teacher sets goals for his graduation speech

May 11, 2020
Ashlynn Bakemeyer

Face Off: Finish your eLearning work before noon

April 15, 2020
A rendering shows the second floor hallway of the Innovation Center.

Shutdown allows early start on Innovation Center

April 14, 2020
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Face Off: Retain letter grades for this quarter

April 9, 2020
Senior Allison Yancey, left, said she has had a make a few adjustments to her routine now that her sister, Kate, has returned earlier than expected from college.

Students adjust to older siblings’ return from college

March 23, 2020
Director of counseling Mr. Duane Emery met with seniors during the college boot camp last August. He provided information about summer school this June.

Summer school scheduled for June 2 to June 25

March 18, 2020
The plan is to have all clocks on campus showing the correct time when students arrive to school on Nov. 8.

Clocks set to change for Daylight Saving Time

March 5, 2020
School nurse Mrs. Courtney Jennings-Sood works in her office on Feb. 27.

School nurse offers spring break cruise advice

February 28, 2020
Principal Mrs. Julie Barthel participated in a presser with the Megaphone staff earlier this semester.

New principal completes successful transition

February 14, 2020
Mr. Ken Barlow 82 provided his perspective on the recent change to the Common App self-reporting change.

Black History Month assembly is Feb. 12

February 11, 2020
Counselor Mrs. Brittany Denny 00 said she is glad that this is the last year students will have to take ISTEP.

Sophomores will take ISTEP March 3-6

February 5, 2020
School nurse Mrs. Courtney Jennings-Sood provided her perspective about the coronavirus.

Nurse provides perspective on coronavirus

January 30, 2020
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Face Off: You should keep your New Year’s resolution

January 19, 2020
In December, buses line up on the traffic circle, ready to transport students to their homes.

For bus drivers, safety is their top priority

January 17, 2020
Mrs. Charlene Witka works at her desk in the Shiel Student Life Center.

Fifty-nine Class of ’20 members prepare for retreat

January 16, 2020
Face Off: Worried about Friday the 13th

Face Off: Worried about Friday the 13th

December 11, 2019
Mrs. Charlene Witka works at her desk in the Shiel Student Life Center.

Educators’ Mass to take place Dec. 10

December 9, 2019
Males who pay $10 to one of three teachers for the benefit of cancer research are allowed to participate in No-Shave November.

It’s time for No-Shave November

October 30, 2019
Sibling shadows will be greeted at the front office on Sept. 26.

School to host first sibling shadow day

September 24, 2019
9/11 remembrance Mass will affect daily schedule

9/11 remembrance Mass will affect daily schedule

September 6, 2019
During E period on Aug. 29, students gather in the courtyard, part of which adjacent to Kelly Hall will be the site of the new STEM building/Innovation Center.

Plans for site of new STEM building change

August 29, 2019
In the past, fans filled the seats during basketball games in the Welch Activity Center, but that will not be the case this year.

Women’s basketball home opener set for Nov. 3

November 1, 2018
Freshmen study in a Loretto classroom during flex on Oct. 8. They, along with the rest of the student body, will receive their first quarter report cards on Oct. 15.

Report cards to be distributed Oct. 15

October 8, 2018
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