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Part of junior Liam Eiferts community service included shoveling the track at Arlington Middle School on a snowy February afternoon.

[Photo] Community service reflects school’s values

May 26, 2022
This crew has the job of cleaning every nook, cranny, classroom, office, restroom and hallway of the entire campus, and they do so on a daily basis.

[Photo] Dedicated staff keeps our campus clean

May 25, 2022
The Welch Activity Center was the site of the most recent Circle of Excellence induction ceremony in September, 2021.

[Photo] Circle of Excellence event scheduled for Sept. 29

May 25, 2022
Medical Club president junior Henry Staggs poses after a meeting during which club members learned how to put on a cast.

[Photo] Medical Club wraps up a successful year

May 11, 2022
Director of campus ministry Mr. Dave Neeson says changes will be made next year in order to improve students experiences at their retreats.

[Photo] Campus minister makes plans for next year

May 5, 2022
Signs posted throughout the campus promote the upcoming talent show.

[Photo] Talent show applications are due May 6

April 25, 2022
Easter-themed stickers and temporary tattoos were among the options for children who attend the schools annual Easter egg hunt.

[Photo] The Easter Bunny pays a visit to the Hill

April 20, 2022
At the scheduling meet for next year’s Freshman Class, a member of the Class of 2026 shows off her yard sign.

[Photo] Class of 2026 membership is shaping up

April 20, 2022
Juniors Bryson Bethel and Kamryn Smith will join several hundred of their closest friends and classmates at the prom on April 23 at the Crane Bay Event Center. Promposals have become a tradition for inviting that special someone to prom.

[Photo] Final plans are in place for prom on April 23

April 13, 2022
Asian Student Union member junior Joseph Mariani, far right, represents the AAPI community at the multicultural assembly that took place earlier in the school year in the Welch Activity Center.

[Photo] Asian Student Union prepares for heritage month

April 12, 2022
A participant is last years Easter egg hunt is egg-cited to add another egg to their basket.

[Photo] Easter egg hunt will take place April 16

April 7, 2022
Las Vegas will be the theme of this years prom.

[Photo] Deadline to buy prom tickets is April 15

April 5, 2022
Members of the schools various choirs gather during their recent trip to Florida.

[Photo] Choir program callout is April 6 in Cunningham

April 5, 2022
Senior Elle Lewis, right, celebrates her victory over his last opponent in the senior assassin/senior squirt competition. Grace Jarrett does not seem to share her classmates enthusiasm.

[Photo] In annual competition, seniors take their best shot

March 25, 2022
Sophomores listen to a speaker during their retreat on March 23.

[Photo] Sophomores reflect on their retreat experience

March 23, 2022
During a visit to the Hill during the first semester, Archbishop Charles Thompson, left, stands with President Dr. Robert Bridges, Principal Mrs. Julie Barthel and Fr. Emmanuel Kallarckal.

[Photo] Archbishop to celebrate Mass on the Hill

March 21, 2022
Last year the women’s track and field team won the State championship for the first time in the history of the school.

[Photo] Spring sports preview: Track and field

March 21, 2022
Senior drum major Nicholas Rodcap has the Pride of the Irish ready for the start of the St. Patricks Day parade on March 17 in Downtown Indianapolis.

[Photo] Band performs at St. Patrick’s Day parade

March 18, 2022
The new coffeehouse will be located in the Shiel Student Life Center.

[Photo] Plans continue for construction of coffeehouse

March 15, 2022
At the schools main entrance, ShamrAuction attendees got the chance to post in front of a motorcycle, part of the evenings Top Gun theme, on Feb. 26.

[Photo] ShamrAuction fundraiser meets its goal

March 2, 2022
Members of the Ski Club are headed to Michigan on Feb. 25.

[Photo] Ski Club heads to Crystal Mountain

February 25, 2022
Mrs. Karrie Quenichet brings significant experience in both high school and club programs as the new head coach of the women’s volleyball program.

[Photo] Women’s volleyball welcomes new head coach

February 24, 2022
Senior Reese Sanders has one more year to compete for the Irish before she heads to Notre Dame.

[Photo] Senior sets her sights on a successful season

February 22, 2022
Retired English teacher Mrs. Melinda Bundy relaxes at home with Chloe, Bear and Phoebe.

[Photo] Catching up with the legendary Mrs. Bundy

February 21, 2022
Col. Tom Elam’s personal RC airplane will be flown along with those of students who join a new model airplane flying club.

[Photo] Teacher to sponsor remote airplane flying club

February 21, 2022
Mrs. Victoria Temple, seated on the right, attended the Taste and See event in the new Innovation Center last fall. Temple is the first woman in the school’s history to serve as the president of the board of trustees.

[Photo] Board of trustees president explains her role

January 21, 2022
Glass blowing was just one of the many sessions offered during the schools first successful J-Term.

[Photo] Editorial: J-Term was a resounding success

January 20, 2022
Senior Reese Sanders attended last years prom with Jake Langdon 21.

[Photo] Junior Class officers finalize prom plans

January 12, 2022
Earlier this school year at Carmel High School, members of Champions Together participated in a bocce ball event.

[Photo] Champions Together prepares for Polar Plunge

December 10, 2021
After their 34-14 win over Zionsville, members of the varsity football team show off the Class 5A State championship trophy.

[Photo] Head coach reflects on team’s State title

December 10, 2021
Shadows and their hosts gather at the main entrance during the shadow sibling day earlier this semester.

[Photo] It’s not too late to schedule a shadow visit

December 10, 2021
For religion teacher Mr. Matt Cannaday, a gathering with the entire family is part of his Thanksgiving tradition.

[Photo] At Thanksgiving, it’s all about family

November 22, 2021
The National Catholic Youth Conference attracted thousands of students to Lucas Oil Stadium.

[Photo] Participants reflect on Catholic conference experience

November 22, 2021
A group of seniors gets together after a retreat earlier this school year.

[Photo] For seniors, retreats are a life-changing experience

November 18, 2021
Junior Micah Wasmuth, left, and junior Benjamin Dravis won the top prize at the IUPUI coding competition on Nov. 6.

[Photo] Two juniors finish first at coding competition

November 9, 2021
This banner signed by hundreds of students was delivered to WISH-TV sports director Mr. Anthony Calhoun.

[Photo] Irish Nightmare prepared to trade banners

November 5, 2021
Members of the Hiking Club gather after a recent event.

[Photo] Hiking Club members plan their next outing

November 5, 2021
Freshman Fred Griffith is one of the members of the schools active Civil Air Patrol unit.

[Photo] For freshman, it’s both “Lt. Col. Griffith” and “Mom”

October 29, 2021
One of the screens in Kelly Hall displays information about the blood drive on Oct. 26.

[Photo] Blood drive will take place on Oct. 26

October 25, 2021
Pete Werner 17, right, has reported to rookie camp for the New Orleans Saint.

[Photo] New Orleans Saints draft former Irish player

May 18, 2021
Junior Lendon Bryam stands in front of the speech and debate sign in Kelly Hall.

[Photo] His good friends recall their memories of Lendon

May 17, 2021
Sophomore Gabrielle Blamey colored greeting cards to help complete her required service hours.

[Photo] Service hours deadline extended to May 28

May 10, 2021
Irish Guys with Ties perform at an outdoor concert last fall in Carmel.

[Photo] Irish Guys with Ties prepare for two performances

May 10, 2021
Students, faculty and staff gathered on campus on May 2 to honor the memory of junior Lendon Byram.

[Photo] Editorial: Remembering our friend and classmate

May 7, 2021
Color guard clinics have been scheduled for three dates in May.

[Photo] Band director announces color guard tryouts

May 4, 2021
For service hours, several seniors volunteered their time at the annual Trivia Night fundraiser.

[Photo] Students play key role in annual Trivia Night

April 28, 2021
A Black Lives Matter protest took place in Downtown Indianapolis last summer.

[Photo] Students, administrator react to Chauvin verdict

April 23, 2021
A few members of the Hiking Club gather after an outing earlier this school year.

[Photo] Hiking Club participates in Earth Day activity

April 23, 2021
Cole Hocker ‘19 shows off the indoor men’s track and field national championship trophy. Hocker now turns his attention to the Summer Olympics.

[Photo] National champion now. Summer Olympics next?

April 19, 2021
Junior Ayrton Houk feels the need, the need for speed.

[Photo] As a race car driver, junior lives life in the fast lane

April 15, 2021
The senior prom will take place April 24 at the Childrens Museum.

[Photo] Prom ticket order deadline is April 13 at 11:59 p.m.

April 13, 2021
The stage is set for the upcoming performances of Alice in Wonderland.

[Photo] Cast, crew are ready to perform “Alice in Wonderland”

April 13, 2021
New members of the National Honor Society participated in the induction ceremony on April 11 in the Welch Activity Center.

[Photo] National Honor Society inducts new members

April 12, 2021
Junior Amelia DeSanto has been selected to perform in the state honor band.

[Photo] Junior selected to perform in state honor band

April 9, 2021
Senior Andrew de las Alas is one of two members of the speech and debate team -- so far -- who have qualified for Nationals.

[Photo] Two speech and debate members prep for Nationals

April 9, 2021
Drum major senior Gabe Tice and several members of the jazz band played Christmas music in various neighborhoods to help fulfill their service hours this year.

[Photo] Deadline to submit service hours is May 1

April 8, 2021
The H lot between Loretto and Cunningham halls was devoid of students cars on the afternoon of March 31.

[Photo] Four days of online instruction wraps up

April 1, 2021
A small fire and a campus-wide power outage were the result of a transformer explosion on March 30 at 6:15 p.m.

[Photo] Transformer explosion results in power outage

March 31, 2021
It has been almost two years since the traditional Baccalaureate Mass was celebrated in the Welch Activity Center.

[Photo] Baccalaureate Mass will have limited attendance

March 31, 2021
For baseball and softball games at Brunette Park, seating will be limited.

[Photo] Guidelines for spring sports attendance released

March 29, 2021
Mrs. Aly Weaver 12 has joined the school staff as a social worker.

[Photo] New social worker joins the Irish family

March 25, 2021
Six members of the marching band earned top honors in the annual state music contest.

[Photo] Band members earn state contest honors

March 18, 2021
Seniors who attended the retreat in February gather before returning to campus.

[Photo] Covid creates challenges for senior retreats

March 18, 2021
One of the values of Holy Cross, hope, will serve as the theme for the 2021-2022 school year.

[Photo] Hope selected as next year’s Holy Cross value

March 17, 2021
Its been almost two years since the varsity baseball team took the field. Head Coach Mr. Ed Freije 99 confers with two assistant coaches during the 2019 season at the Regional.

[Photo] Spring athletes adjust to a year away from their sport

March 12, 2021
Senior Hays Teasley puts the finishing touches on one of his works of art.

[Photo] Senior’s artistic talent earns national recognition

March 12, 2021
Sixteen members of the speech and debate team will participate in the State meet on March 13.

[Photo] Sixteen speech team members qualify for State meet

March 10, 2021
Students at Indiana University adhere to socially distancing guidelines during a chemistry class. / Photo courtesy Indiana University / Used by permission.

[Photo] Seniors await college acceptance notifications

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.

[Photo] Nine German students earn recognition

March 3, 2021
The Central Indiana Knights play for the State championship on March 6 in South Bend.

[Photo] Knights look to win another State championship

March 2, 2021
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[Photo] Mock Trial team wraps up State competition

February 27, 2021
It is tradition for the Pride of the Irish to march in the St. Patricks Day parade in Downtown Indianapolis.

[Photo] Band is ready for a parade that may not happen

February 24, 2021
Snow didnt stop the wrestling team from being able to make it to campus on Feb. 16 for practice.

[Photo] Closing campus doesn’t always mean no athletics

February 23, 2021
Wrestlers and coaches after after a recent practice.

[Photo] Wrestlers head to State Finals at Bankers Life

February 19, 2021
While you were cozy and warm in front of your iPad during the eLearning day on Feb. 16, crews were spending hours removing snow from the parking lots and sidewalks.

[Photo] Dedicated crew tackles snow removal on the Hill

February 19, 2021
From left, host mother Mrs. Becky Van Rooy, host brother and junor Fisher Van Rooy host sister and freshman Anna Van Rooy, exchange student Julia Wesjohann and host sister and freshman Maggie Van Rooy gather in the Indianapolis International Airport to welcome their guest from Germany.

[Photo] Irish welcome German exchange student

February 18, 2021
Senior Lauren Dubbink is one of two female members of the Class of 2021 who has been named an Eagle Scout.

[Photo] Two senior girls earn Boy Scouts’ top honor

February 17, 2021
Last year’s Fund-a-Need at the annual Shamrauction, which took place in the Welch Activity Center, was to address food insecurity among families on the Hill. This year’s event, because of Covid-19, will be virtual.

[Photo] Annual fundraiser will take place Feb. 27

February 17, 2021
This image has been used throughout Black History Month on campus to promote diversity and social justice.

[Photo] Black History Month program scheduled for Feb. 18

February 16, 2021
Lt. Col. Tom Elam speaks to members attending a recent meeting of the Civil Air Patrol.

[Photo] Civil Air Patrol continues meetings on days 2 and 4

February 16, 2021
Speech and debate team members got an early start in Loretto Hall during the State meet.

[Photo] Speech and debate team competes via video

February 15, 2021
The Sheddy brothers, from left, John, Paul and Patrick, carry on the Irish tradition of siblings being involved in athletics on the Hill, in this case, with older brothers setting the tone.

[Photo] Older siblings set the tone for younger athletes

February 15, 2021
Mr. Ben Sasin ‘14, third from left in the front row, has answered God’s call to become a priest. On the campus at Notre Dame, he stands with his cohort group that is pursuing a master’s degree as part of each postulate’s preparation for entering the priesthood.

[Photo] Class of ’14 alumnus is studying to become a priest

February 10, 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.

[Photo] Coach, players are ready for baseball season

February 8, 2021
Rocket Club members gather for a meeting earlier this school year in Brunette Park.

[Photo] Rocket Club plans meeting for Feb. 12

February 8, 2021
Project manager Mr. Connor Britt and jobsite superintendent Mr. Jerry Feuquay work together to ensure the Innovation Center construction stays on schedule.

[Photo] Construction team takes pride in its work

February 8, 2021
Freshman Sam Snyder participates in the State speech and debate meet on Jan. 31 in Loretto Hall.

[Photo] Speech and debate team takes part in State meet

February 4, 2021
Physics teacher Mr. Jimmy Miller provided a photo of a previous years CTEC robotics competition.

[Photo] Robotics team prepares for upcoming competition

January 26, 2021
For sophomore Ava Stevens, her community service includes her pony, Acorn, as both of whom recently visited Cooper Trace Nursing Home.

[Photo] Students find creative ways to serve their community

January 25, 2021
The annual Catholic Schools Week event kicks off Feb. 1.

[Photo] Catholic Schools Week begins Feb. 1

January 22, 2021
Junior Elle Lewis described the superstitions she carried out before every soccer match.

[Photo] For athletes, superstitions are part of their success

January 13, 2021
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[Photo] Despite Covid challenges, believers keep their faith

January 13, 2021
The legacy of Irish football includes former players competing for the national title, as will be the case on Jan. 11.

[Photo] Ohio State, ‘Bama starters include former Irish players

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.

[Photo] Virtual activities fair scheduled for Jan. 13

January 7, 2021
Senior Brooke Benkie took this photo of the Hanover campus during her college visit there. Benkie was able to tour only Hanover and Purdue in person.

[Photo] Seniors choose colleges without touring them

January 6, 2021
Sophomore Jordan Prince took this photo of Dubai during one of her familys recent trips outside of the United States.

[Photo] Covid alters one family’s Christmas travel plans

December 24, 2020
Covid-19 wont stop the Cannons from celebrating a stay-at-home family Christmas.

[Photo] Christmas with the Cannons

December 22, 2020
The Finns stand on the Welch Activity Center court. They are, from left Max Finn, senior Mia Finn, Mrs. Lisa Finn, Luke Finn and Mr. Billy Finn.

[Photo] Basketball coach named to Silver Anniversary team

December 14, 2020
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