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

[PHOTO] Coach reflects on significance of Title IX

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

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

[PHOTO] School to gather for Senior Class Mass

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

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

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

[PHOTO] Editorial: Diversity makes our school stronger

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

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

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

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

February 8, 2022
The womens 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

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

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

November 30, 2021
The members of last years mens swimming and diving team.

[PHOTO] Winter sports update: Swimming and diving

November 26, 2021
During last years Sectional, senior Tayshawn Comer brings the ball up the court against Lawrence North.

[PHOTO] Winter sports update: Men’s basketball

November 23, 2021
During last springs 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

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

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

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

[PHOTO] Spring sports updates

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

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

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

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

February 11, 2021
Senior quotes are a tradition in each years Cathedran yearbook.

[PHOTO] Senior yearbook quote season is upon us

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

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

[PHOTO] Learning Commons adjusts to new academic schedule

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

[PHOTO] Bookstore moves to new location

December 23, 2020
The Santas 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

December 9, 2020
The only season the womens 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

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

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

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

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

November 30, 2020
Swim team members gather on the pool deck during last years regular season meet at Avon.

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

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

[PHOTO] Work continues on new Innovation Center

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

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

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

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

November 10, 2020
Last years wrestling team shows off the 2020 State championship trophy.

[PHOTO] Winter sports preview: Wrestling

November 9, 2020
The mens basketball games scheduled for Feb. 16 have been postponed.

[PHOTO] Winter sports preview: Men’s basketball

November 5, 2020
The womens basketball team will take on Warren Central in the opening round of the Sectional tournament.

[PHOTO] Winter sports preview: Women’s basketball

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

November 2, 2020
The marching band performs at halftime of the 2019 Homecoming game.

[PHOTO] Pride of the Irish rolls out preview day

October 9, 2020
Peer mentors are now able to go outside with their freshmen to participate in activities.

[PHOTO] Peer mentoring program makes adjustments

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

October 7, 2020
There will be a Homecoming assembly on Oct. 9, but it probably wont look much like this scene from last year.

[PHOTO] StuCo announces Homecoming plans

September 29, 2020
Junior Reese Sanders will serve as this years class president.

[PHOTO] Meet the Junior Class president

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

September 25, 2020
Last year, students crowded into the Welch Activity for the Homecoming assembly. That wont happen this year.

[PHOTO] StuCo makes plans for a nontraditional Homecoming

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

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

[PHOTO] Three seniors named National Merit Semifinalists

September 18, 2020
Student actors took the stage at last years fall play.

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

September 14, 2020
The callout for the mens and womens swimming and diving teams is scheduled for Sept. 16.

[PHOTO] Swimming and diving callout is Sept. 16

September 9, 2020
Student actors performed during last falls dramatic production of Radium Girls.

[PHOTO] CaTheatre adjusts to Covid-19 pandemic concerns

September 3, 2020
Students participating in the schools annual day of service last September.

[PHOTO] Editorial: Our tradition of community service continues

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

September 2, 2020
Students line up after working at a Habitat for Humanity facility during last years spring break.

[PHOTO] Community service requirement will not change

September 1, 2020
School pictures now will be taken Nov. 3 and Nov. 4.

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

August 31, 2020
Members of the Student Council gather on the court at last years welcome assembly.

[PHOTO] Student Council candidates campaign through Sept. 1

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

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

[PHOTO] Yearbook distribution begins Aug. 21

August 20, 2020
The womens 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

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

June 1, 2020
The pep band performs at a basketball game in the Welch Activity Center.

[PHOTO] Director announces year-end marching band awards

May 22, 2020
Guests file in to the Old National Centre for last years graduation.

[PHOTO] Teacher sets goals for his graduation speech

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

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

May 4, 2020
Beatty fires up the crowd at the Homecoming game.

[PHOTO] Max Beatty reflects on his year as leprechaun

May 1, 2020
Friends and family members arrive at the Old National Centre for last years graduation ceremonies.

[PHOTO] Baccalaureate Mass and graduation rescheduled

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

April 17, 2020
While graduation wont 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

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

April 16, 2020
The EMBRACE Club was represented at last years activities fair.

[PHOTO] Three seniors reflect on early end to year

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

March 17, 2020
The 2019 varsity womens tennis team photo.

[PHOTO] Spring sports team photo session canceled

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

March 12, 2020
Senior David Cooke is one of the key returning players on this years mens golf team.

[PHOTO] Spring sports preview: Men’s golf

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

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

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

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

[PHOTO] School takes additional coronavirus precautions

March 11, 2020
Students study in Loretto Hall before school on March 11.

[PHOTO] Third quarter grades to be available March 19

March 11, 2020
The mens lacrosse team poses with the 2019 State championship trophy.

[PHOTO] Spring sports preview: Men’s lacrosse

March 10, 2020
Priests will be on campus on March 10 for reconciliation.

[PHOTO] Reconciliation moved to March 10

March 5, 2020
Members of the marching band take part in the St. Patricks Day parade two years ago in Downtown Indianapolis

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

March 2, 2020
The mens 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

February 27, 2020
ShamrAuction attendees enjoyed last years event in the Welch Activity Center.

[PHOTO] All student slots for ShamrAuction have been filled

February 20, 2020
The womens tennis callout will take place Feb. 18 during flex.

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

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

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

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

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

[PHOTO] Athletes hone their skills at speed school

January 30, 2020
Head Coach Mr. Jason Delaney will lead the mens varsity basketball team in the City tournament championship game on Jan. 27.

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

January 27, 2020
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