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Empty parking lots will be the norm during summer break.

Cathedral High School is on summer break

May 26, 2022
Officers for the Class of 2023 are announced

Officers for the Class of 2023 are announced

May 26, 2022
Graduation ceremony postponed to May 23

Graduation ceremony postponed to May 23

May 19, 2022
During the teams Senior Night against Westfield, senior Sara Wojtalik bumps fists with Assistant Coach Mr. Joe Lustig.

Spring sports update: Women’s tennis

May 17, 2022
The opening of the new Innovation Center was just one of the many highlights of a successful school year.

Editorial: It was another banner year for the Irish

May 13, 2022
Members of the womens tennis team gather around Assistant Coach Mr. Joe Lustig after a recent practice.

Spring sports update: Women’s tennis

April 26, 2022
Signs posted throughout the campus promote the upcoming talent show.

Talent show applications are due May 6

April 25, 2022
The mens lacrosse team hosted Culver Academy earlier this season.

Spring sports update: Men’s lacrosse

April 22, 2022
The varsity softball team surrounds freshman Maddie Liter after she hit her second home run of the game against Beech Grove.

Spring sports update: Softball

April 21, 2022
Las Vegas will be the theme of this years prom.

Junior and senior prom court announced

April 21, 2022
Senior Nick Bassi is a key member of the pitching rotation for the Irish. He throws heat during a game earlier this season played at Grand Park in Westfield.

Spring sports update: Baseball

April 20, 2022
Students participate in the multicultural assembly in the Welch Activity Center.

Editorial: Diversity makes our school stronger

April 15, 2022
During his E period newspaper class on April 7, sophomore Luke Spencer works on his assignment for the next issue of the Megaphone.

Sophomore named state’s best sportswriter

April 8, 2022
In his classroom, Mr. Gary Spurgin assists a student with an assignment.

Seniors tab Mr. Spurgin as their graduation speaker

April 6, 2022
As Head Coach Mr. Jason Delaney looks on, members of the mens basketball team present the Class 4A State championship trophy to the school.

Cathedral celebrates another State championship

April 5, 2022
Archbishop Charles Thompson prepares the altar at the March 22 Mass.

Photo gallery: Archbishop celebrates Mass on the Hill

March 22, 2022
Holy Cross schedule in effect on March 22

Holy Cross schedule in effect on March 22

March 21, 2022
Even though it was delayed by two snow days, the Winterfest assembly definitely was one of the highlights of the third quarter.

Editorial: The Irish experienced a great third quarter

March 17, 2022
With the decrease in the number of Covid cases, wearing a mask on campus is no longer required.

Editorial: Seeing light at the end of the Covid tunnel

February 28, 2022
Special schedule will be in effect on Ash Wednesday

Special schedule will be in effect on Ash Wednesday

February 28, 2022
Holy Cross schedule in effect on Feb. 17

Holy Cross schedule in effect on Feb. 17

February 16, 2022
Winterfest assembly to alter Feb. 8 schedule

Winterfest assembly to alter Feb. 8 schedule

February 7, 2022
Wearing a lanyard around your neck -- not in your pocket or attached to your backpack -- helps keep our campus safe and secure.

Editorial: Following the rules creates a safe campus

February 4, 2022
eLearning Day scheduled for Friday, Feb. 4

eLearning Day scheduled for Friday, Feb. 4

February 3, 2022
Snow begins to cover the courtyard outside the Shiel Student Life Center on Feb. 2.

Feb. 3 will be an asynchronous eLearning Day

February 2, 2022
During the teams last regular season home game against New Palestine, junior Layla Gold plays sticky D.

Women’s basketball Sectional postponed

February 2, 2022
Classes will be dismissed early on Feb. 2

Classes will be dismissed early on Feb. 2

February 2, 2022
Glass blowing was just one of the many sessions offered during the schools first successful J-Term.

Editorial: J-Term was a resounding success

January 20, 2022
The school celebrated Mass in two different locations on campus on Jan. 20.

School celebrates Mass and Blessed Basil Moreau

January 20, 2022
Mass will affect Jan. 20 class schedule

Mass will affect Jan. 20 class schedule

January 19, 2022
First day of second semester is Jan. 18

First day of second semester is Jan. 18

January 14, 2022
Lunch schedule for J-Term is announced

Lunch schedule for J-Term is announced

January 2, 2022
The manger displayed on campus at the top of the Hill reminds us all of the reason for the season.

Editorial: We finally get to celebrate Christmas

December 14, 2021
Additional opportunities to attend Mass and reconciliation will be offered during finals week.

Mass schedule for finals week is adjusted

December 12, 2021
Final exam week schedule for Dec. 13-Dec. 17

Final exam week schedule for Dec. 13-Dec. 17

December 11, 2021
Special schedule in effect for Nov. 23

Special schedule in effect for Nov. 23

November 22, 2021
Editorial: We have much for which to be thankful

Editorial: We have much for which to be thankful

November 18, 2021
Special schedule in effect for Nov. 17

Special schedule in effect for Nov. 17

November 16, 2021
Special schedule in effect for Nov. 5

Special schedule in effect for Nov. 5

November 4, 2021
The Indiana High School Press Association tweeted results of the 2021 Hoosier Star competition.

State press association honors Megaphone

November 2, 2021
Mass will affect Nov. 1 daily schedule

Mass will affect Nov. 1 daily schedule

October 29, 2021
The bookstore will be open on a limited schedule during all three days of fall break.

School office hours during fall break announced

October 19, 2021
Special schedule in effect for Oct. 14

Special schedule in effect for Oct. 14

October 13, 2021
Editorial: Use social media wisely

Editorial: Use social media wisely

October 12, 2021
The Megaphone website is one of 42 online student newspapers from across the nation featured in the National Scholastic Press Associations 2021 edition of The Best of the Student Press.

Megaphone website featured in national publication

October 11, 2021
The womens volleyball team will host Carmel for Senior Night on Sept. 28.

Fall sports update: Women’s volleyball

September 23, 2021
Students should check their email for their Homecoming king and queen ballot.

Deadline to vote for Homecoming royalty is Sept. 24

September 22, 2021
The mens soccer team defeated Guerin Catholic 4-0 on Senior Night.

Fall sports update: Men’s soccer

September 22, 2021
Homecoming affects Sept. 24 class schedule

Homecoming affects Sept. 24 class schedule

September 22, 2021
The womens soccer team, in action earlier this season, is gearing up for the City tournament.

Fall sports update: Women’s soccer

September 20, 2021
The first day of Homecoming Week on Sept. 20 is 80s Day.

Editorial: Homecoming is a great Cathedral tradition

September 20, 2021
As one of the events celebrating the schools 103rd birthday, students and teachers gathered in the Welch Activity Center for Mass.

The entire Irish family gathers to celebrate

September 15, 2021
Junior Catherine Holtrup and her womens cross-country teammates are set to compete in the Shelbyville Invite on Sept. 25.

Fall sports update: Women’s cross-country

September 14, 2021
Fr. Jeff Godecker walks among students on the football field during the first Mass of the school year. Mass also will be celebrated on Sept. 15.

Special schedule in effect on Wednesday, Sept. 15

September 14, 2021
College Board recognizes seven students

College Board recognizes seven students

September 7, 2021
Freshman Class officers are announced

Freshman Class officers are announced

September 3, 2021
Most of the this years new educators pose with Principal Mrs. Julie Barthel and Assistant Principal Mr. Mark Matthews during a break in their professional development meeting on Aug. 4.

Meet this year’s new educators

August 30, 2021
The new Innovation Center is on the cusp of fully opening.

Editorial: Innovation Center was well worth the wait

August 26, 2021
State press association honors Megaphone

State press association honors Megaphone

May 24, 2021
The chapel in Kelly Hall serves as the spiritual center of Cathedral High School.

Morning Mass on May 21 is canceled

May 19, 2021
Special schedules are in effect May 19-May 24

Special schedules are in effect May 19-May 24

May 18, 2021
While many of high schools in Central Indiana were online, Cathedral provided in-person instruction safely and effectively.

Editorial: Effective leadership made our year work

May 12, 2021
Special schedule in effect for May 12

Special schedule in effect for May 12

May 11, 2021
Students, faculty and staff gathered on campus on May 2 to honor the memory of junior Lendon Byram.

Editorial: Remembering our friend and classmate

May 7, 2021
May 5 schedule will include memorial Mass

May 5 schedule will include memorial Mass

May 4, 2021
Color guard clinics have been scheduled for three dates in May.

Band director announces color guard tryouts

May 4, 2021
Surrounded by members of the speech and debate team, their coach, Mrs. Jeanne Malone, addresses the students who gathered on campus on May 2 to mourn the passing of junior Lendon Byram.

Counselors on campus May 3 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

May 2, 2021
The softball team will play in the Carmel Invitation on April 23 and April 24.

Spring sports updates

April 22, 2021
The senior prom will take place April 24 at the Childrens Museum.

Senior prom court is announced

April 20, 2021
Studying, as was the case for this student on April 16 in Loretto, is necessary for classes now, but should not be necessary for finals in May, if the administration were to cancel those exams.

Editorial: Administration should cancel semester finals

April 19, 2021
Spring sports preview: Womens track and field

Spring sports preview: Women’s track and field

March 22, 2021
Spring sports preview: Mens track and field

Spring sports preview: Men’s track and field

March 22, 2021
March 19 schedule is changed due to Mass

March 19 schedule is changed due to Mass

March 18, 2021
Six members of the marching band earned top honors in the annual state music contest.

Band members earn state contest honors

March 18, 2021
Editorial: AP Capstone program is a welcome addition

Editorial: AP Capstone program is a welcome addition

March 15, 2021
With no activity on March 15, school day ends at 1:50

With no activity on March 15, school day ends at 1:50

March 14, 2021
Sixteen members of the speech and debate team will participate in the State meet on March 13.

Sixteen speech team members qualify for State meet

March 10, 2021
Senior Jameson Browne is one of 15 high school seniors from across the nation selected as an Ernie Pyle Scholar at Indiana University for next fall.

Senior named IU Ernie Pyle Scholar

March 8, 2021
Students show off their awards from the National German Examination. They are, front row, from left, Micah Wasmuth, Phillip Bernauer, Claire Miller and Jasmine Zimmer; back row, Alex Pohl, Hans Klemm, Matthew Fiedeldey, Tom Kress and Emma Kress.

Nine German students earn recognition

March 3, 2021
Head Coach Mr. Jason Delaney works the sideline during his teams City championship game earlier in the season.

Basketball games against Chatard won’t be rescheduled

February 22, 2021
Juniors and seniors were able to select options for their religion class next year.

Editorial: Options for religion classes are appreciated

February 18, 2021
The mens basketball games scheduled for Feb. 16 have been postponed.

Men’s basketball games on Feb. 16 postponed

February 16, 2021
Tuesday, Feb. 16 is now an eLearning day

Tuesday, Feb. 16 is now an eLearning day

February 15, 2021
Schedule for Feb. 5 changes due to Winterfest

Schedule for Feb. 5 changes due to Winterfest

February 4, 2021
Reminder: Wednesday, Jan. 27 is a Day 3

Reminder: Wednesday, Jan. 27 is a Day 3

January 26, 2021
Students will have one last opportunity to have their school pictures taken on Jan. 27 in the Welch Activity Center lobby.

School picture retakes are Jan. 27

January 25, 2021
Empty parking lots will be the norm during summer break.

Editorial: Praise for the new schedule

January 22, 2021
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial is located in Washington, DC.

Campus closed on Jan. 18 for Dr. King holiday

January 15, 2021
The chapel in Kelly Hall serves as the spiritual center of Cathedral High School.

Mass schedule adjusted for start of semester

January 11, 2021
The womens tennis team won the State championship in 2019.

Women’s tennis callout scheduled for Jan. 11

January 9, 2021
On Jan. 8, a worker installed new LED lighting in the hallway outside the classroom of Mrs. Lisa Blamey.

Installation of LED lighting continues

January 8, 2021
The Civil Air Patrol will be one of the many clubs and organizations presenting information at the Jan. 13 virtual activities fair.

Virtual activities fair scheduled for Jan. 13

January 7, 2021
Daily schedules for Jan. 5 through Jan. 8

Daily schedules for Jan. 5 through Jan. 8

January 4, 2021
The shelves are stocked in the new bookstore.

Bookstore moves to new location

December 23, 2020
A candle illuminates Jon Knolls photo at a memorial service on campus on Dec. 13.

Editorial: Remembering our friend Jon

December 17, 2020
Administration announces change to Dec. 18 schedule

Administration announces change to Dec. 18 schedule

December 16, 2020
Senior Clara Lee looks to inbound the ball during the women’s varsity basketball home opener.

Winter sports update: Women’s basketball

December 8, 2020
Winter sports update: Mens basketball

Winter sports update: Men’s basketball

December 7, 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.

Track and field callout meeting is Dec. 7

December 4, 2020
English teacher Ms. Laurie OBrien works in her classroom on the second floor of Loretto Hall.

Editorial: Teachers deserve our appreciation

November 30, 2020
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