It is no secret that Cathedral has faced a very challenging week. When I learned on Saturday evening that our students would be faced with the grief of losing another classmate, I worried it would be too much to bear. However, God quickly took that worry away from me once our Cathedral family surrounded me. While I have witnessed so much pain in our community’s hearts, I have also observed so much love and beauty within our school community. Yes, we are all facing significant pain, but our students and educators are leaning on one another and their faith as we all try and make sense of losing three of our own in just over a year.
Yesterday, we were blessed to be able to hold a Mass to honor Lendon. I want to apologize that it went much longer than we expected. I also want to tell you how incredibly proud I was of our students. Lendon’s family, our educators, and many of our students were able to spend time to grieve and remember Lendon. That was something that simply could not be rushed. I want you to know how special the time was for both our school community and the Byram Family. Our students blew me away with the respect they showed, the love they poured out, and the beautiful words they spoke. As I listened to the love and memories of Lendon being shared, I was reminded that God’s love surrounds us as we grieve. If we keep our eyes and hearts open, we can see the beauty of how God wraps his arms around us and works through each of us.
I wanted to share just a few things we have done to help lead our students through this week with strength, perseverance, and, most importantly – faith.
This Irish Megaphone article was written to help explain the grief process that many of our students are going through. As stated in the article; School counselor Mrs. Beth Brandes did a wonderful job explaining that grief is not a one-size-fits-all process. “This topic is obviously different for all individuals and all ages and unique to each individual and each age group. There is no right way to grieve,” Brandes said. This article, reported by senior Ellie Moores, was shared with our student body early this week.
Also, with each morning prayer, we have been reminded how important it is to feel the presence of God. Our Educators have done a beautiful job leading the morning reflection and prayers and reminding our students that we are never alone in our pain. While I wish I had a recording of each prayer we have said this week, Vice Principal Mark Matthew led a beautiful and touching prayer over the PA when we gathered back on the Hill on Tuesday. Because we had some glitches in some of our speakers, not all students got to hear the prayer in its entirety, so I requested that he record his prayer so we could share. To give our parents a glimpse of how we have been able to travel this difficult road together, I wanted to share this reflection and prayer with you as well. I welcome you to listen to Mr. Matthews’s reflection and prayer with your child, not only so you can connect with them spiritually but also so you can meet them where they are in their pain.
Lastly, I want to thank all of our parents who have poured out so much love and understanding as we work through our grief. Please know that we will continue to have support readily available for our students and encourage you to reach out if you feel your child may need additional support in the coming weeks. As we do with every challenge we face, we will get through this together and become stronger because of it.
A Glance at the Week Ahead
Monday,5/10 – Virtual Day 1
Tuesday, 511 – Day 2 – Educator Meeting in WAC 8:00 a.m.
Wednesday, 5/12 – Day 3 – All-School Final Mass
Thursday, 5/13 – Day 4
Friday, 5/14 – Day 5
Remember to Re-Enroll for the 2021/2022 School year!
Cathedral will continue to thrive as the Catholic school of the future, and we will inspire in our students the competence to see and the courage to act. Thank you for your partnership in your child’s education, and thank you to the 500+ families who have completed the enrollment process for the 2021/22 school year. The May 17 deadline is quickly approaching, and your re-enrollment helps us better plan for the year ahead.Click here to complete re-enrollment, and reach out to our Admissions Team with any questions.
All Out Irish Day of Giving
In light of the recent passing of junior Lendon Byram, we have decided to postpone All Out IrishDay. While it was originally scheduled to be this Wednesday (May 5), we are postponing it to Friday, May 21.
Please keep the Byram family and our Cathedral family in your thoughts and prayers.
Requirements for returning Student-Athletes and their Parents
The following must be completed before returning students can participate in any pre-season workouts, conditioning or open gym/fields: Read More
Parents and students must complete and sign all 2021-2022 Final Forms documents. Incomplete or unsigned forms will appear red, and will turn green once finished. The IHSAA and Cathedral High School require that these forms are updated and signed on a yearly basis.
Students must have a current, completed/signed IHSAA Physical Form on file in the athletic office. The physical may be performed by an MD/DO/NP/PA, and must be done after 4/1/2021. The IHSAA PPE Physical form can be downloaded from Final Forms after completing/signing all documents. The completed form can be uploaded to Final Forms or scanned/emailed to Cathedral Athletic Trainer, Mike Hunker at: mhunker@gocathedral.com.
Please contact Mike Hunker if you have any questions or need assistance with this process.
ALICE IN WONDERLAND: Available for Streaming
Cathedral Drama Presents
ALICE IN WONDERLAND
By: Randy Wyatt
Based on the novel by Lewis CarrollRead More
Directed by Cathedral Senior
CLAIRE MILLER
FEATURING
The Cathedral Theatre Performers and Technicians
The link will be live beginning Thursday and remain through Sunday
Click to watch at any time!
Click this link for access to the Playbill for the performance
ALICE IN WONDERLAND: Program
Used Uniform Sale Postponed
The Mothers’ Club will hold their final used uniform sale on May 13 from 3-6 p.m. in the WAC lobby! Come check out uniform shirts, sweatshirts, pants, and even spirit wear!
Cereal Drive!
In keeping with our Holy Cross commitments, senior Madison Ackley and the Math Department are coordinating a cereal drive for Dayspring Center (a homeless shelter for families in Indianapolis) and our own CHS food pantry (St. Nick’s Nook). Read More
–Friday (May 7), Wednesday (May 12), and Friday (May 14) are the only collection days.
–The cereal must be in full-sized, unopened boxes (no bags). This food is for young people, so bring the kinds of cereal your students like! New this year: an unopened 8-count box (or larger) of pop tarts counts as one box of cereal.
–Students can turn in cereal directly to their math teacher in his/her designated location before school during office hours (8:00-8:45 a.m.) on the published collection days. (Cereal must be hand-delivered by the student to the teacher; absolutely no delivery to the office!). Teachers will advise their students as to the appropriate drop-off classroom/location.
–1 box = 1 point extra credit, 2 boxes = 2 points extra credit (Extra credit is applied to the fourth-quarter grade.)
–Students who are doubling in two math classes will need to donate to each class separately for extra credit in those classes.
–Thanks for helping those less fortunate!
This is quite an undertaking for your math teachers and for Madison’s team of helpers, so please follow the directions. All cereal will be accepted, but extra credit will only be allotted to those who follow the directions! THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
Blessed Father Basil Moreau and the Saint Brother André Bessette Award
Wednesday morning, we had the opportunity to honor students who model our Holy Cross values with the Blessed Father Basil Moreau and the Saint Brother André Bessette Award. It is heartwarming how many exceptional students we have at Cathedral! Please help us congratulate our Blessed Father Basil Moreau and the Saint Brother André Bessette Award recipients! Read More
Bessette Alex Lozano Jack Davis Given Lee Roch Egan Andrew Trobridge Benjamin Branson Abigail Plummer Evan Dickey Maggie Thor Monica Ugo Ellie Schnur
Moreau Julia Morrell Kennedy Foster Paul Sheddy Rachel Rodecap Kahmara Munn Diamond Troutman Zachary Hopkins Nicholas Rodecap Jack Goheen Jake Langdon Kaylah Pitts Alexis Parchman
We are so proud of these students!
2021-2022 “Pride of the Irish” Color Guard
To all current junior, sophomore, and freshmen students – if you would like to be part of the 2021-2022 “Pride of the Irish” Color Guard, you will need to attend ONE of the following training clinics: Read More
Tuesday, May 11 – 3:30 – 4:45 p.m. Wednesday, May 12 – 3:30 – 4:45 pm Thursday, May 13 – 5:00 – 6:30 pm
Clinics take place outside of Cunningham Fine Arts Center. If raining, clinics will take place in the band room, on the lower level of Cunningham.
We will teach you everything you need to know to become a member of the guard at the clinic. We will also measure you at the clinic for your custom-fitted uniform for next year.
All students selected for the Color Guard will need to have Concert/March Band added to your fall schedule for one semester and must attend a band camp during the week of July 26-30.
Questions? Contact Kathy McCullough at kmccullough@gocathedral.com. Looking forward to having YOU in the “Pride of the Irish” Color Guard next year!
IRISH SUMMER CERAMICS FOR ADULTS
Cathedral’s own Sara Greene, who has more than 25 years of experience teaching ceramics in the fine arts, is offering a summer ceramics class! Read More
This course is for all educators, alumni, and Cathedral High School families and is available for all skill levels. All materials, including clay, tools, and glazes, are providedand are part of the course fee. All glazes are food safe. Come out and learn something new or practice what you already know. Hand-building techniques and wheel throwing will be taught, so plan to get your hands dirty.
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays starting June 1and running through June 24 for a total of eight session dates.
After much research, and in line with what most colleges and an increasing number of high schools are doing to recognize outstanding academic achievement, Cathedral High School is implementing a new program that will replace the traditional Valedictorian/Salutatorian model. Read More
As we announced three years ago, starting with the Class of 2021, Valedictorian/Salutatorian will no longer be recognized. Instead, we will recognize the top 15% of the class as indicated below:
-Highest academic recognition – “Summa Cum Laude”
-Next highest academic recognition – “Magna Cum Laude”
-Final recognition – “Cum Laude”
This week, this honor was revealed to the families. We congratulate the following students!
SUMMA LAUDE
MAGNA LAUDE
CUM LAUDE
Avery, Preston J
Bradshaw, Tobin Moseley
Casper, Sarah Olivia
Braun, Kyleigh Savannah
Frank, Lauren Elizabeth
Cerar, Megan Marie
Delgado, Grace Maria
Griffin, Claire Renee
Collins, Kevin Andrew
Dravis, Abygail Mae
King, Anne Marie
de las Alas, Andrew Bauserman
Dubbink, Lauren Alexandra
Kress, Thomas Matthew
Egan, Joseph Eugene
Elson, Madeline Claire
Lim, Ana Suyin Therese
Inkrott, Aris Elaine
Fiedeldey, Matthew See
Ludes Braeger, Rhiannon
Jones, Kendall Suzanne
Fiedeldey, Nathan See
McCarthy, Meghan E
Keltner, Richard Gabriel
Flood, Maura Kathleen
Melloh, Corinne Elizabeth
Marasco, Ethan O
George, Eric Michael
Timble, Katherine Patricia
Mattingly, Kimberleigh Anne
McCauley, Kieran McKenna
Weed, Erika Danielle
Sage, Joseph Lloyd
Michael, Isaac John
Schnur, Ellen Elizabeth
Prince, Taylor Rae
Vukovits, Morgan Nichole
Shea, Anna Katherine
Teasley, William Galvin
Wojtalik, Levi Irvin
This model allows us to capture more students than we did with the Valedictorian/Salutatorian model. While this model captures the top 15%, we recognize that Cathedral has many more high-achieving academic students. We have students attending prestigious and Ivy League schools, yet they are not on this list. This is a true testament to the amazing success of our Cathedral students. We are so proud of all of our students who have worked so hard throughout their high school careers!
Information for Senior Parents
Graduation gowns, tickets, and parking passes were distributed on May 5 during the school day. Read More
Please sign up in advance to take photos on campus. While we are under construction, there are some beautiful places on campus for photos! Some suggested locations are: the football field, in front of Loretto Hall, and by the Welch Activity Center. We ask that families maintain social distancing from all other families who sign up.
If you have extra tickets or need more tickets, please fill outthis form.
BACCALAUREATE MASS
Friday, May 21, 5 p.m.
Location: Cathedral’s Practice Athletic Field
Note:
Parents are welcome to attend – please bring your own chairs. The Mass will be live-streamed for families to watch at home.
In case of Inclement Weather: We will move to the Welch Activity Center. Because of limited seating due to COVID, the Mass will be for seniors only but will be live-streamed for families to watch at home.
Attire for seniors on this day:
Comfortable but nice; seniors will not wear their cap and gowns during Mass, but should look nice (i.e., shorts and collared shirts for gentlemen and something similar for ladies or even a casual summer dress). Attire should follow Christian modesty and be appropriate for Mass. Men should be clean-shaven.
Also happening on May 21 in conjunction with Baccalaureate Mass:
Irish 500, painting of the wall, and food trucks. More details to follow.
GRADUATION
Sunday, May 23, 1 p.m.
Location: Brunette Park
In case of inclement weather, we will move it to Monday, May 24th at Brunette.Note:
Four tickets issued per family, not including graduate
Parking limited to two cars per family, including the graduate
Attire for seniors on this day:
Cap and gown. Women should wear light-colored dresses/skirts and men should wear a shirt and tie. Men should be clean-shaven.
For information on other senior events, check the Senior Information link on our website to stay up to date on end-of-year activities.
CHS Dads’ Club
Mark your calendar for the May Project – Greenhouse/Compost/ Gardening tentatively planned for Saturday, May 15, beginning at 8 a.m. Read More
We hope you consider joining the Dads’ Club to maintain, improve, and beautify Cathedral’s campus, while also building lifelong connections. CHS Dads’ Club is always accepting new members! If you are interested in joining or would like more information, please email Dadsclub@gocathedral.com.
Go Irish!
Service Hours Update
Parents, please remind your students that ALL service hours done on campus or in the community must be entered on Mobileserve!Read More
Several students have participated in the card projects but have not entered their hours into Mobileserve. The App is private to your student, therefore Cathedral is unable to make any changes. Students should be aware that we will not be able to recognize the hours they put in Mobilserve if they do not add the Cathedral Class Code. All religion teachers have an updated list of approved service hours. Please have students touch base with their Religion teachers if they need help getting a plan in place!
As communicated throughout the school year, in accordance with the Holy Cross administrators, the required hours were changed to the following:
If you have not already, come check out the new and improved shop, our latest spirit wear, or shop for a new uniform piece during any of the hours listed below. Read More
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: 11:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Thursday: 11:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. – noon
The Spirit Shop also has select sizes of pants available in-store and online at cathedralspiritshop.com. If the Spirit Shop does not have the size you need, you can shop online at rissebrothers.com/shop.cfm, where they will have more sizes and styles available.
Have you heard about St. Nick’s Nook? It’s Cathedral’s food resource for students and families in need. Read More
Students are welcome to drop in and take what they need. It is located in the Advancement Office (across the hall from Counseling). Click hereto watch a short video created by our Holy Cross Council!
OPEN POSITIONS AT CATHEDRAL
We often find some of our best employees by word of mouth. If you know any qualified candidates for the following positions, please send them to our career page on our website to apply! Read More
We often find some of our best employees by word of mouth. If you know any qualified candidates for the following positions, please send them to our career page on our website to apply!
Important Dates for the 2021-2022 School Year (NEXT SCHOOL YEAR)
While it is hard to plan too far ahead during these times, we are pleased to share the 2021-2022 (next school year) schedule with you all! Read More
Aug. 12 – First Day of School
Sept. 6 – No School – Labor Day
Oct. 14 – Open House
Oct. 20 – Raffle Free Day
Oct. 21 & 22 – Fall Break
Nov. 24-26 – Thanksgiving Break
Dec. 20 – Christmas Break begins
Jan. 3 – Return to School
Jan. 4 – Second Semester begins
Jan. 17 – No School – MLK
Feb. 21- No School – Presidents’ Day
Feb. 25 – eLearning – Shamrauction Setup
March 17 or 18?? – St. Patrick’s Day Parade- No School
March 28 – Spring Break begins
April 4 – School Resumes
April 15 – Good Friday – No School
April 18 – Easter Monday – No School
May 22 – Graduation
May 26 – Last Day of School
If you have any questions, please contact Shannon Braun at Sbraun@gocathedral.com
Happenings in Our Community
Some friends of Cathedral have some information they would like to share!
– George’s Neighborhood Restaurant is located nearby on Binford Blvd. George’s has immediate needs for hosts, bussers, and food runners! If you are interested or have questions, please reach out to Mr. Jim George (owner) via text or phone call at 317-418-8773.
– Charleston’s Restaurant is looking for hostesses and bussers. They prefer employees 17 or older so they can work past 7:00 pm. Restaurant hours are until 9 during the week, 10 on Saturday and 8 on Sunday. Interested students should contact either Kelly (KJ) or Cara at (317) 841-0442 for more information/potential interviews.
