Cathedral Opens Johnny Mac's Coffeehouse
Class of 2023 Reports Record-Breaking $73 Million in Scholarships
Kathy McCullough Retires From Cathedral
As Cathedral sends the Class of 2023 off into the next phase of their lives that includes change, new friends, new places, and new experiences, the constancy of what Cathedral does year after year remains much the same. Our educators have been preparing for months now to welcome a new class: the Class of 2027. With the same excitement that they sent off the Class of 2023, they will welcome to campus for the next school year four grades of students with a student body that is just under 1,200. The amount of planning that goes into educating the hearts and minds of these students is truly awe-inspiring.
Cathedral's educators are some of the most committed people I have ever met. They care about the wellbeing of their students and work hard to create a God-centered, loving, caring, stimulating, and healthy environment for them. Every day brings new joys, challenges, accomplishments, and ways to improve. In that spirit, if you see a Cathedral educator in the near future, please thank them for their service and dedication to Cathedral.
We are not a perfect institution but a school that cares. We steadfastly put our trust in God, and with His guidance, Cathedral continues to build on its 105-year foundation in its commitment to excellence.
The Board of Directors and its finance committee have worked diligently to ensure Cathedral is on solid financial footing. We are truly blessed to have a finance committee and an internal accounting team that are forward-focused and fiscally responsible. Under their leadership and the Board's, Cathedral is in a place where it can start to address some issues that have long been needed. Our beautiful campus is finally able to receive some much-needed capital improvements: a new roof, drainage and parking lot improvements, tennis court improvements, and theatre chiller issue resolutions, to name a few. Additional long-term
financial planning is also a focus of our Board as we continue to manage Cathedral's Foundation; endowment; spiritual, arts, athletic, and academic needs; and educator development and benefit needs.
Over a decade ago, Cathedral reaffiliated with the Brothers of Holy Cross, and this relationship has continued to grow and flourish. Cathedral recently hosted a Sponsorship Visit from the Provincial Council for the Midwest Province of the Brothers of Holy Cross. The primary purpose of the visit was to ensure Cathedral maintains the essential Holy Cross character as a Catholic college preparatory school and that all facets of the school reflect the charism of the Congregation of Holy Cross and its mission and founder, Basil Moreau. The Provincial Council accepted the Sponsorship Visit report and congratulated Cathedral and its leadership for “the exceptional Holy Cross ministry that is brought to life every day. [Cathedral's] commitment to all Holy Cross values is evident to every constituency and in every facet of the school." We are humbled by these compliments and are inspired to do even more.
This year, Cathedral was the school selected by the Congregation of Holy Cross to begin receiving an influx of Holy Cross priests and brothers on campus. Father Jomy, our current Holy Cross priest, will be joined by Father Geoffrey Mooney and Brother Matthew Rehagen this summer. These young, religious men are graduates of The University of Notre Dame's ACE program and are highly regarded men of faith and esteemed teachers. Cathedral is very excited to have this renewed religious educator relationship with the Congregation and to welcome Father Geoffrey and Brother Matthew to campus.
Please continue keeping Cathedral, its educators, and Board in your prayers. As we guide our school and its students toward a meaningful relationship with God, we greatly appreciate your kindness, thoughts, support, and prayers.
God Bless You and Your Family,
Victoria Schneider '88 Temple Chair of Cathedral's Board of Directors
Hats off to Ted Karras '11 and Matt Renie '11
OFFICERS
Victoria Schneider '88 Temple – Chair
Kevin Alerding '88 – Vice Chair
Pete Ugo – Treasurer
Kathryn Martin '83 O'Neil – Secretary
MEMBERS
Rev. Eric Augenstein '96
Very Rev. Patrick Beidelman '90
Kimberly Williams '90 Blanchet
Christian Browning '93
Tory Callaghan '88 Castor
Regina Cross '98
J. Michael Cunningham
R. Nicholas Dellen '99
Mike Farrell '00
Class of 2023 – Where Are They Going Next?
ShamrAuction Recap
Board Chair’s Message
President’s Message
Principal’s Message
Sports
Gregg Gallant
Michael Hannigan, Jr.
Ryan Hasbrook '92
Angela Smith Jones
Colonel (Ret.) David Kasberg '82
Jason Konesco '90
Jack Lashenik
Kyle McGrath '01
Dr. Catherine Bradshaw '87 Michael
Joe Pettygrove '98
Br. Roy Smith '61
Charles Sukurs
Matt Will, PhD
MEMBERS EMERITUS
R. James Alerding '63
John L. Davis '66
Joseph M. Dezelan '62
Daniel O’Malia '65
Richard Pfleger '72
As of June 1, 2023
Photography provided by: Inter-State Studio
Jackie Lynn Photography
Tyler McClure '08
Daniel McCullough
Lacey Nix (Oh Snap Indy)
Isaac Taylor
On the cover: The Pride of the Irish had the honor of marching in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Dublin. Read all about it on page 11.
Spring/Summer 2023
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I've heard it said, and it could've been my father who told me this: if you do what you say and say what you do, you build trust in people, just as we trust in God. I've tried to live by that mantra, and as President of Cathedral High School, I have worked diligently to build trust and hope. I want to share a couple of examples of that and a glimpse of our hope for the future.
Six years ago, we were planning an Innovation Center, which ended up changing location and some of its purpose, and in the first week of the COVID shutdown, we began construction. Now, our Innovation Center, along with its beautiful dining hall and Mary area, is a bright and favorite spot on campus. We said we would do it, and we did. About two years ago, we said we should build a coffee shop in the Student Life Center to be run by our Entrepreneurship and Three Sectors classes to serve the caffeine needs of our community. Thanks once again to generous donors and good planning, Johnny Mac's Coffeehouse is up and running, and according to my son, who was in one of the classes, we are very close to breaking even on its operations.
By doing what we say and completing these projects, we have hopefully built up a good bit of trust in our community as we move on to our next goals—our All Out Irish Day of Giving highlighted the first phase of our next set of projects, a health and wellness center in our old cafeteria, an innovation art studio and performance space to be built adjacent to our current space, and a new soccer and lacrosse field to be constructed at our own beautiful Brunette Park. With the current economic environment (you all know about the inflation we're facing), it takes courage and prudent planning to embark on these projects. But we also know that our students
need new and innovative spaces to continue meeting the demands of a constantly changing world. And thanks to the generosity of donors, I'm glad to report that we are making good progress on the funding goals for each project.
I'm sure you will continue hearing about how you can support our students and their activities in health and wellness, theatre and performance, and soccer and lacrosse. Our donors like seeing the direct impact of their generosity. If you are so moved, please scan the QR code to learn how you can contribute to our latest efforts to empower greatness.
I hope that in the near future, you will be able to visit our beautiful campus and see the fruits of this current work. With the 2022-23 school year in the books, I want to thank you again for your prayers, most importantly, and for whatever other support you can share with us. The school has a tremendous past and a bright future, and I'm glad you are a part of it. May the peace of the Lord be with you.
In the Hope and Joy of Holy Cross,
Robert Bridges, PhD President
May the God of Hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with Hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
-St. Paul's Letter to the Romans, 15:13Please scan the QR code to learn how you can contribute to our latest efforts to empower greatness.
As I reflect on the 2022-23 school year, I am filled with pride. Our students enjoyed incredible experiences, from marching in Dublin, Ireland's St. Patrick's Day Parade, to exploring Broadway during J-Term, to learning about farm life on an educator's farm.
These experiences were possible because innovative, hard-working educators helped make them possible. Several J-Term internships have led to job opportunities, and the J-Term excursions made a lifelong impact. Giovanni Saavedra-Rios '23 says he is thankful he could participate in the marine biology J-Term in Key Largo, Florida.
"Attending the Marine Lab Camp in Key Largo, Florida was an incredibly impactful experience for me," he says. "Not only did I learn about the diverse marine life and the ocean's delicate ecosystem, but I also gained a deeper appreciation for the importance of conservation and protecting our planet. The hands-on activities and opportunities to interact with marine life in their natural habitat were truly unforgettable."
As wonderful as many of our student trips were in 202223, what our phenomenal educators do day in and day out most impresses me, and I am incredibly grateful. From meeting with students during office hours and
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after school, to leading junior and senior class retreats, Cathedral teachers are dedicated to educating their students' hearts and minds. Cathedral educators are joyful, engaged, and zealous, and I am proud of all that they do.
While I'm hoping our classroom educators take a little time to rest this summer, I know they will be taking advantage of professional development opportunities, coaching teams, running camps at Camp Cathedral, or, in the case of educator Anthony Ernst, running the entire Camp!
The Hill never sleeps, not even in the summer, but in every project and every initiative, our mission and living out our Holy Cross core values are the focus.
As fabulous as 2022-23 was, greatness calls us to be even better in 2023-24.
Enjoy your summer, and I hope to see many of you next year on the Hill.
God bless and Go Irish!
Julie Barthel Principal
LEADERSHIP TEAM
PR ESIDENT
Robert
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Julie Barthel
CHIEF
FINANCIAL OFFICERAngela Tyler
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Rolly Landeros
DIRECTOR
Anna Taul
DIRECTOR
OF ADMISSIONS OF MARKETINGGrace Trahan-Rodecap
EXECUTIVE
VICE PRESIDENT FOR ADVANCEMENTNicole Farrell '98 Beasley
About 10 years ago, Cathedral friends Eric Tobias '94 and Scott Kraege '93 attended a concert and began discussing how cool it would be to own their own concert venue one day. Fast forward to 2019, when Kraege discovered The Vogue was up for sale. The two friends purchased the popular Broad Ripple nightclub, excited to see their dream become a reality.
A year later came the nightmare of COVID-19. Like so many experiences, live music was silenced. Tobias and Kraege, however, were not about to give up on their dream.
"We knew people wanted to enjoy live music again, but they weren't comfortable indoors," Tobias says. "So, we reached out to Holliday Park and pitched them the idea of offering live music there. Our first Rock the Ruins was in 2021, and it was a huge success."
Rock the Ruins is a summer concert series presented by The Vogue and hosted at Holliday Park in Indianapolis. Last summer's acts included Counting Crows, LeAnn Rimes, and Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers.
"Roughly 35,000 fans enjoyed last year's concert series, and we're looking forward to another great summer in 2023," Tobias says.
Of course, it takes a lot of work to set up the stage, take tickets, and take down the stage for each concert. Tobias and Kraege are fortunate to have about 35 to 40 current and former Cathedral students working for them, proving that lifelong connections are alive and well.
"There's something special about the Cathedral experience that's hard to put into words," says Tobias. "Cathedral people always look out for each other, allowing connection to happen."
Proceeds from the Rock the Ruins series support Holliday Park and its Foundation.
The only thing better than a fresh cup of hot coffee in the morning is the blessing of a beautiful coffeehouse dedicated to a humble, giving, and kind Cathedral graduate. Family and friends of John McCormick '90 gathered in March for the dedication of Johnny Mac's Coffeehouse in the Shiel Student Life Center. John McCormick, aka Johnny Mac, was a business teacher whose passion was ensuring his students knew how to "get along in life," especially being able to understand finances, starting with the basics of managing a checking account.
McCormick started three student-run coffeehouses in three area high schools. Two are still open, including the one at Franklin Central High School, which is named McCormick's Cafe. After a long battle with cancer, McCormick passed away in 2016. His family says he would be proud and humbled to have a coffeehouse named after him at Cathedral.
Johnny Mac's Coffeehouse is student-run and we'd like to give special thanks to our business, accounting, art, and three-sector educators and students for collaborating on this venture. Collaboration on this project has been the perfect blend and students are doing a great job keeping business percolating for the coffeehouse.
Among those attending the dedication were McCormick's widow, Laurie '91, and his three boys, Sean '16, Kiernan '19, and Brendan '22. His mother-in-law and father-in-law, Laurie and Jim Alerding '63, and extended family members were also present.
Thank you to both the McCormick and Alerding families, and the Cathedral family, for making this dream a reality. Also of note, the signature on the logo is a replica of John McCormick's actual signature, another way his legacy will live on for years to come.
You could say Ted Karras '11 wears many hats. He's an Indianapolis native, a Cathedral graduate, a star player on the Cincinnati Bengals, and the creator of "The Cincy Hat.”
Karras teamed up with a neighbor to make custom Cincy Hats for his teammates when he arrived in Cincinnati. Karras said the hats were extremely popular, and the city of Cincinnati wanted to sell them.
Karras never wanted to profit from the sale of the hats, so he turned to his best friend, Cathedral grad, Matt Renie '11. Renie's mom is the executive director of the local nonprofit, Village of Merici. The Village of Merici's mission is to enable independent lifestyles for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Since November 2022, when Karras and Renie began selling The Cincy Hat, nearly $400,000 of profit has gone directly to Village of Merici.
Karras and Renie came up with the idea of getting some Indy gear together to see what they could do in their hometown. In their first two weeks, they sold $20,000 of Indy Hat gear!
"Cathedral was really the genesis of my lifelong friendship with Ted," says Renie, "and we're proud to give back to the community in an entrepreneurial endeavor."
Scan the QR codes to find out more and how to purchase Cincy or Indy Hat gear.
THANK YOU TO THE EDUCATORS WHO HAVE POURED LOVE AND LIGHT INTO OUR STUDENTS! WE WILL MISS THOSE WHO ARE LEAVING AND WISH THEM SUCCESS IN RETIREMENT OR THEIR FUTURE ENDEAVORS!
Cathedral Educator Joins the Catholic Church
Please join us in congratulating Cathedral educator Greg Smith on entering into full communion with the Catholic Church during the Easter Vigil at St. Pius X Catholic Church. He chose to be confirmed under St. André Bessette, the first saint of the Congregation of Holy Cross. Cathedral educators Sister Mary Ann Stewart and Campus Minister Dave Neeson were at the Vigil, as was Dave Worland, who captured this beautiful photo. Congratulations, Greg Smith! Your Cathedral Holy Cross family is thrilled for you.
If you’re lucky, you have a music teacher in your life who is more than an educator. You have someone who mentors you, believes in you, and helps you grow as a musician and as a person. You have someone who is both a mother figure and a friend; for whom you have the utmost respect and who you know will support you in all that you do. That person, for thousands of students at Cathedral High School, has been band director Kathy McCullough.
"Nothing but love and respect for Kathy," says band parent Jenny Plummer. "I'm thankful that my daughter was blessed to have an opportunity to work with a director who not only loves her job but loves those whose lives she impacts. She provides a safe environment for everyone and is always there to support and guide them to be successful and a better version of themselves."
McCullough is not one to toot her own horn. When complimented, she quickly turns the focus back on the band. "The students are amazing," says McCullough. "I love working with them, watching them grow and improve as musicians and young adults."
During her time at Cathedral, the band has traveled four times to Ireland, three times to Hawaii, and six times to Disney World. "I LOVE taking the students to play music 'off the Hill’ to represent the school, their parents, and themselves."
The Pride of the Irish has included football players, cheerleaders, and even the school mascot. Band students are also in theatre, show choir, track, swimming, and countless other activities. McCullough ensured the band was accessible to anyone who wanted to join.
At the end of their senior year, the Class of 2023 was asked to write about their most influential Cathedral educator. One senior wrote, "What a fabulous person, educator, and band director. Kathy McCullough truly has been one of my favorites over the years. She is so kind and is honestly there to help every single one of her students. She has given me memories, taught me skills, and shown me love that I will never forget."
McCullough has many favorite band memories, among them working with her daughter, who teaches color guard. In addition, both of McCullough's sons have been photographers for the band; one was a part-time drum instructor; one played with the band in Hollywood; and McCullough's husband wrote arrangements for the band. It all comes back to family. McCullough's family played a huge role in supporting her at Cathedral, and McCullough fostered a family atmosphere among the band students. During her retirement, she’s looking forward to spending time with her family, specifically playing and traveling with her grandkids.
"I have had the best job in the world," says McCullough. "I've had wonderful staff, faculty, parents, and administration supporting me for 26 years. I have been so lucky."
Actually, Cathedral High School and the band students have been the lucky ones. Have a harmonious and blessed retirement, Kathy McCullough! You are so loved.
The luck of the Irish was with the Pride of the Irish in March as they toured and performed in Ireland! Students visited many historic sites, including the Rock of Cashel, Blarney Castle, and the Cliffs of Mohr. They listened to Irish music, watched Irish dancers, and performed twice. The first performance was at President John F. Kennedy Memorial Park in Cobh. The second performance, and the highlight of the trip, was marching in the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Dublin.
More than 170 band students, chaperones, and families made the journey, and created memories that will last a lifetime. Special thanks to Cathedral Band Director Kathy McCullough, Color Guard Director Lauren (McCullough) Taylor, and the administration for making this trip possible.
Julia Hurley '24 was selected for the World School Debate all-district team, Hoosier Crossroads Gold, which included students from three other local schools. Our own Jeanne Malone coaches the team. The team competed at the National Speech and Debate Tournament in Phoenix in early June. Not only did Hoosier Crossroads Gold make it to the finals against teams from all over the world, they won second place! Congratulations! We'd also like to recognize the other students who made it to Nationals and did a phenomenal job representing Cathedral.
Congratulations to George Madden '24, Madeline Taylor '23, Izzy Tompkins '23, Johnny Beauchamp '24, and Julia Hurley '24.
Congratulations to our band and orchestra students who received gold medals at the Indiana State Solo and Ensemble competition! We are lucky to have many talented musicians who answered the call to greatness.
Pictured front row, left to right: Mary Eifert '26 – Clarinet, Joan Darnell '24 – Clarinet, Oliver Berle '25 – Cello, Daniel Hendrix '24 – Trombone.
Second row, left to right: Ethan Trobridge '24 – Percussion, Antonio Arroyo '23 – Tenor Saxophone, Daniel Michael '26 – Violin.
Third-fifth rows, left to right: Gemma Kaiser '23 – Percussion, Aaron Marcou '24 – Percussion, Charles Golden '25 – Percussion, Andrew Michael '23 –Percussion, Luke Pehlman '23 – Percussion.
Cathedral is proud of the choirs that traveled to Chicago for the Heart of America contest and blew everyone away with their spectacular performances! Congratulations to the following ensembles:
Cathedral Choirs – Grand Champion, Concert Choir Division
Adrenaline Rush – Grand Champion, Mixed Choir Division
Irish Adrenaline – First Runner-Up, Unisex Division
Days after returning from Chicago, the choirs performed in front of the entire student body.
This is the first year for Cathedral's Adrenaline Rush mixed show choir. It is also the first year our show choirs had a band accompany them during performances. It was an exciting competition season in which our singers and musicians made Cathedral very proud. Congratulations to Director of Choirs Marian Bender and all our fabulous performers!
Congratulations to the Civil Air Patrol members who were honored during the Spring Awards Ceremony.
Lazarus Tipton '26 – Promoted to Airman
Clare Meschi '26 – Promoted to Airman 1st Class
Mason Unton '24 – Promoted to Airman 1st Class
Sydney Culp '26 – Promoted to Airman 1st Class
Gabriela Culp '26 – Promoted to Airman 1st Class
Najee Faye '26 – Promoted to Airman 1st Class
Anna Brennan '25 – Promoted to Senior Airman
Seth Warren '25 – Promoted to Tech Sergeant
Layna Fitzgerald '24 – Promoted to Tech Sergeant
Abigail Beasley '25 – Promoted to Tech Sergeant
Alysee Neal '23 – Recognized for Outstanding CAP Leadership
Fred Griffith '23 – Recognized for Outstanding CAP Leadership
Congratulations to Cathedral's newest Eagle Scouts!
Please join us in congratulating Caleb Martin '23 and Nya Huff '23 on receiving the William Violet '34 Leadership Award. William Violet was Cathedral's first black graduate in 1934. Martin and Huff were selected based on their academic achievements, leadership, and community outreach, and being of sound mind and body. Both of these outstanding scholars are exemplary examples of Cathedral's Holy Cross core values.
Congratulations to the 15 Cathedral High School students who competed in the state French competition in February. The students brought home 39 awards! Honors are given for first through fourth place, and Cathedral students were able to win 11 first place awards! The team also brought the traveling “Coupe de Congrès” trophy back to Cathedral for their original art poster based on the theme of “Carnaval de Québec.” Educators Kathy Darnell and Gary Spurgin accompanied their students to the competition. Félicitations!
Congratulations to our 2023 Regional Scholastic Art and Writing winners! Our 10 Gold Key and eight Silver Key award winners advance to nationals!
Please scan the QR code to view their beautiful submissions. We are so proud of these students and their educators, JoEllen Desautels (photography & graphic design), Sara Greene (ceramics), and Jon Kane (drawing, painting, AP studio art).
The Class of 2025 served several agencies around the city, including St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry, St. Vincent de Paul Distribution Center, Gleaners, Hope Center, Enlace Academy, Midwest Food Bank, The Lord's Pantry, Salvation Army, and Holy Angels. A group of students also helped beautify Cathedral's campus. This Day of Service was a perfect opportunity for our sophomores to live out our Holy Cross values by providing hope for others.
At Cathedral High School, part of our mission is to transform the hearts and minds of our students. We were thrilled to offer the Class of 2024 an opportunity to participate in a pilgrimage to South Bend. Connecting to our Holy Cross roots, the junior class spent time at the Moreau Seminary, University of Notre Dame, St. Mary's College, and Holy Cross College. This roughly 36-hour pilgrimage is a new opportunity for the junior class and one we hope to continue. Special thanks to our Campus Ministry department, adult chaperones, Class of 2023 peer mentors, and everyone who supported this retreat with their encouragement and prayers.
"Whatsoever you do to the least of my brothers you do unto Me."
-Matthew 25:31-46
Educators nominate students who exemplify the Holy Cross core values each semester for a Holy Cross Award.
St. André Bessette Award winners provide generous service to others, involve themselves in student activities, and demonstrate Christian values.
Blessed Basil Moreau winners demonstrate outstanding leadership skills while excelling in the classroom and providing service to Cathedral and the community.
Congratulations to the St. André Bessette Award winners!
Pictured front row, left to right: Madison Spiegel '23, Bo Cooper '25, Alex Lefebvre '25 (middle row), Liam Fahey '24, Olivia Marks '26, Leyna Kavanaugh '26, Brody Snyder '23, and Louis Dozier '24.
Congratulations to the Blessed Basil Moreau winners!
Pictured back row, left to right: Sophia Siepka '25, Bryce Hahn '24, Alexandria Smith '24, Wyatt Field '26, Jayda Coleman '26 (middle row), Antonio Arroyo '23, Reina Brooks '25 (middle row), and Zach Hopkins '23.
Did you know 42 educators have a child or children attending Cathedral High School? The educators and their children gathered for a special breakfast during Catholic Schools Week. It is a blessing for these parents to go to work each day knowing talented and gifted educators are teaching their children in the same building! These educators are "all in" when it comes to the value of a Catholic, Holy Cross education!
Cathedral High School was excited to host its second J-Term during the first two weeks of January. Our fantastic educators were incredibly innovative as they exposed students to new subjects and offered unique travel and service opportunities. Our students knitted caps for cancer patients and volunteered at Holy Angels Catholic School. Other courses included Farm Life, Outdoor Safety Certification, yoga and wellness, 3-D printing, introduction to special education, Mock Trial, All About Fashion, and so much more. J-Term trips
included a New York Cabaret experience in New York City, marine biology in Key Largo, Florida, an HBCU/ Black heritage experience through Tennessee and Alabama, and Living Latin in Rome.
More than 150 students participated in internships in various fields, including education, service, medicine, business, finance, marketing, fashion and design, real estate, and more. Several of those internships led to job opportunities. Greatness is calling!
Presidential Scholars have scored at the 98th percentile composite on the High School Placement Test. As a result, they have earned a merit scholarship, $3,000 per year, renewable for all four years as long as they maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5 and enroll in courses at the Honors level or higher when applicable.
Livia Walker Back – Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School
Anne Kress – Christ the King Catholic School
Virginia Neumeister – Sycamore School
Benjamin Parr – Christ the King Catholic School
Annabelle Stayte – The Oaks Academy
Cathedral Scholars have scored at the 96th or 97th percentile composite on the High School Placement Test. They have earned a merit scholarship in the amount of $1,500 per year, renewable for all four years as long as they maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5 and enroll in courses at the Honors level or higher when applicable.
Leo Berg – St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
Patrick Brennan – St. Simon Catholic School
Scout Bushong – Noblesville West Middle School
Veronica Derringer – St. Luke Catholic School
Kira Lee – Christ the King Catholic School
Hailey Neumeister – Sycamore School
Callahan Peter – St. Simon Catholic School
Charles Taylor – The Oaks Academy
Joey Whelan – Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School
Brady Windle – Westfield Middle School
Holy Cross Values award winners receive a one-time $500 scholarship. These students are selected by the school’s principal and faculty based on academics, engagement in the faith life of the school and parish, integrity, and good character, service, and leadership.
Wendy Alcatara Aluaiza – St. Philip Neri Catholic School
Luke Anton – St. Simon the Apostle Catholic School
Emma Sofia Arce – St. Bartholomew Catholic School
Lia Brann – St. Pius X Catholic School
Quentin Goddard – Ss. Francis and Clare Catholic School
Oliver Golden – Our Lady of Grace Catholic School
Victoria Gomez – Nativity Catholic School
Gerard Horner – Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School
Shelby Johnson – St. Michael – St. Gabriel Catholic School
Lauryn Klitzman – St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
Anne Kress – Christ the King Catholic School
Celeste Mariani – Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School
Connor McMullen – St. Louis de Montfort Catholic School
Fernanda Mendoza – St. Monica Catholic School
Chloe Moss – St. Richard’s Episcopal School
Elijah Pac – St. Barnabas Catholic School
Noah Perry – St. Joan of Arc Catholic School
Payton Roadley – Little Flower Catholic School
Karol Silva – St. Lawrence Catholic School
Meredith Staggs – St. Michael Catholic School
Diana Villegas – Holy Spirit Catholic School
Lincoln Wise – St. Luke Catholic School
Lila Mae Yeadon – St. Matthew Catholic School
Aramis Zawadzki – Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Catholic School
MEET
300 Students
47% Male
53% Female
71% Catholic or attended a Catholic school 80 Middle schools represented
59% White
20% Black/African American
11% Multiracial
9% Hispanic/Latino
1% Asian
“Cathedral’s theme of “Greatness is Calling” propels me to do all things with determination. When I visited Cathedral, I witnessed all these things, and this is why our family chose Cathedral for the next four years.”
- Ashton Baker '27, St. Luke Catholic School
Andrew Adams
Samuel Allee
Viviana Arboleda-Arellano
Lillian Art
Connor Barbee
Joshua Barlow
Nicholas Bearby
Johnathan Beauchamp
Andrew Behringer
Mayte Beltran-Donato
Annalise Bielefeld
Page Boyle
Quinn Brady
Kyle Braun
Ella Brenton
Stella Browne
Tillie Browning
Isabella Carrillo
Gabrielle Carroll
Lillian Christiansen
Beatriz Cintron
Ian Clark
Catherine Cline
Thomas Coble
Nick Cochrane
Sarah Coleman
Chloe Cox
Anne Crabtree
Rian Cunningham
Ainsley Danilson
Joan Darnell
Lucille Darrow
Lilian Dausman
Aline Davis
Michelle De Los Santos
Monica DeSanto
Rachel Dubbink
Rosalena Duncan
Kayla Dunson
Paige Ellis
Liam Fahey
Klaudia Fahle
Layna Fitzgerald
Sofia Foley
Molly Foos
Benjamin Fox
William Fox
Morgan Freije
Andrew Gerdts
Quinn Gianoli
Jacob Gillig
Reilly Gilmore
Lauren Goodman
Seth Green
Neely Greene
Bryce Hahn
Kathryn Hardin
Daniel Hendrix
Emmett Hern
Andrew Hernandez
Lincoln Hieser
Jules Hollis
Mary Hughes
Quinn Hundt
Julia Hurley
Ian Jackson
Ellen Jacobson
Leila James
Da'Nya Johnson
Zoey Johnston
Taylor Jones
Alexis Kantner
Riley Kavanaugh
Daniel Kent
Arin Keough
Oscar Kirch
Claire Kishego
Oliver Koerwitz
Joseph Konesco
Landon Korous
Micah Rose Kouadio
Kathryn Kraege
Fynn Lahrsen
Olivia Langdon
Elizabeth Langfeldt
Tommy Leaman
Given Lee
Sophia Lenceski
Elizabeth Lewis
Taylor Lewis
Macy Llewellyn
Christena Lothery
Sarah Lowe
Andrew Lupke
George Madden
Jackson Maples
Lucille Marquart
Maya Marshalleck
Nichole Mayo
Katherine McCauley
Aubrey McDonald
Celia Miles
Peter Moeller
Julia Morrell
Katherine Nash
Aniyah Neal
Kenyon Neal
William Neale
Jack O'Brien
Jordan Peter
Jonathon Phillips
Jacqueline Piper
Lucas Quigley
Jackson Reeves
Campbell Reid
Adrian Reveles-Mendoza
Rachel Rodecap
Austin Rowe
Finlay Russell
Anna Saul
Caroline Schilling
Jack Schneider
Nicholas Schneider
Emma Schnur
Emily Shea
Madeline Sheddy
Paul Sheddy
Noah Smiler
Alexandria Smith
Noelle Smith
Quinn Smith
Samuel Snyder
Luke Spencer
Maci Stanfield
Avery Stuckey
Eva Taylor
Ava Tenorio
McKenzie Thomas
Abigail Tobias
William Toombs
Ethan Trobridge
Anna Van Rooy
Crew VanderWoude
Brayden Ward
Karstyn Ward
Andrew Whelan
Madelyn White
Teresa Wojtalik
Aubriella Wright
THREE SCHOLARS HEADED TO A MILITARY ACADEMY
Congratulations to the three Class of 2023 students attending military academies in the fall. Brody Snyder was accepted to the Air Force Academy, Joseph Mariani was accepted to the U.S. Naval Academy, and Patrick Kendall has committed to continue his academic and football career at West Point. While acceptance rates vary, the overall service academy acceptance rate is around 9.8%. Despite those odds, Cathedral is proud to send outstanding scholars to service academies each year, and three this year.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CLASS OF 2023 AWARD WINNERS
Board of Trustee Awards – Antonio Arroyo and Hannah Barbee
Nancy Hartman Math Achievement Awards – Bryson Bethel and Hecyeni Medina Paulino
Community Health Pride Awards – Carson Johnson and Hannah Barbee
Athletes of the Year – Jaron Tibbs and Karsyn Kramer
Dezelan Awards – Jake Davis and Nya Huff
Holy Cross Athlete Award – Meg Hasch
Jimmy Malone Award – Karsyn Kramer
The Father Jacque Dujarie Awards – John Schneider and Kristyn Fisher
“Until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand.”
Cathedral is proud to recognize outstanding academic achievement and the students graduating in the top 15% of their class. These students have shown incredible perseverance, hard work, and focus over the past four years, and are to be congratulated for their outstanding academic accomplishments.
Join us in congratulating those students graduating Summa Cum Laude – Highest Academic Recognition
Summa cum laude scholars are as follows:
Pictured front row, left to right: Nya Huff, Sarah Elliott, Lea White, Erin Emmick, Megan Hoppes, Anna Elpers, and Rachel Claire Henry.
Back row, left to right: Robert Whelan, Antonio Arroyo, Joseph Mariani, Liam Eifert, John Schneider, and Cade Johnston.
Congratulations to the students who are graduating Magna Cum Laude – Next Highest Academic Recognition
Magna cum laude scholars are as follows:
Pictured front row, left to right: Caroline Keltner, Lucy Clark, Kiara Taylor, and Sally Bradshaw.
Middle row, left to right: Leah Craver, Hannah Barbee, Charlotte Thompson, Brooke Wojcieszek, and Anna Spellacy.
Back row, left to right: Brody Snyder, Luke Pehlman, Benjamin Dravis, Benjamin Jones, Henry Staggs, and Bronson Keehn.
Please help us congratulate the students graduating Cum Laude – Final Academic Recognition
Cum laude scholars are as follows:
Pictured front row, left to right: Madeline Taylor, Ella Bundy, Danna Ventura, Morgan Stickney, Gemma Kaiser, and Kristyn Fisher.
Back row, left to right: Thomas Davey, Carson Johnson, Paul McClure, Nicholas Busam, and Zachary Hopkins.
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Knoxville
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reported scholarship offers of more than $73 million!
We are thrilled to announce that ShamrAuction raised an astounding $682,888 for Cathedral High Schooland that's after expenses!
We thank YOU for making the 46th ShamrAuction such a success. We are blessed to have support from our sponsors, donors, volunteers, committee members, and especially our co-chairs, Janine Burkhart and Brian Sanders! All funds raised will go directly to the Cathedral Family of Funds supporting academic and faculty initiatives, the arts, technology, athletics, and tuition assistance.
Thank you for helping to make a difference in the lives of our students and supporting the mission of Cathedral High School! Please mark your calendars for Saturday, February 24, 2024, for the 47th annual ShamrAuction.
Thank you
Presenting Sponsor ($25,000)
Anonymous
Rodeo Sponsors ($20,000)
Envoy and John '94 & Katie Hasbrook '95 Barbee
Irish Sponsors ($15,000)
Community Health Network
The J. Michael Cunningham Family Hon. '08
The Glendys Moosbrugger Hon. '13 Volunteer Service Award is given to adult volunteers who demonstrate service, dedication, enthusiasm, and passion for Cathedral. We were proud to recognize Scott Kolb and Missy Llewellyn for their outstanding service to Cathedral!
Unfortunately, Kolb could not attend the awards ceremony, but we certainly want him to know how much we appreciate his expertise as the auctioneer for ShamrAuction. Kolb’s wit, professionalism, and energy are simply unmatched!
Llewellyn is the hard-working president of Cathedral’s Mothers’ Club and has donated countless hours to making the organization successful. From the fabulous
Thank you to everyone who attended the 10th annual Cathedral Trivia Night presented by Old National Bank. Cathedral raised more than $16,000 for tuition assistance and everyone had a great time! Congratulations to the winning team, put together by the Auer family. The Happy Camper team won the best theme for the night!
Educator Christmas Luncheon to Mothers’ Club teachers grants, Llewellyn has led each event with enthusiasm and grace.
The service award is named in honor of Glendys Moosbrugger Hon. '13, who was many things to Cathedral High School; a parent, school nurse, board member, and friend. However, she is probably most well known for her dedication to Cathedral through ShamrAuction. For 32 years, Moosbrugger served on the ShamrAuction committee, leading the item procurement team for 22 years, and serving as chairwoman in 1988. In 2016, she became the first female to receive the Bishop Chartrand Award, Cathedral’s highest honor. Cathedral Executive Vice President for Advancement Nicole Farrell '98 Beasley presented this year’s awards.
Cathedral alumni and friends created the Shamrock Scholars program for those who wanted more than a way to give. They wanted a chance to change a life. Shamrock Scholar grantors chose to provide tuition assistance scholarships for a student during their time at Cathedral. Benefactors are also encouraged to meet with and develop mentoring relationships with their students.
If you’d like to learn more about this life-changing program, please contact Executive Vice President for Advancement Nicole Farrell '98 Beasley at 317.968.7383 or nbeasley@gocathedral.com.
Thank you to the generous donors who made All Out Irish Day of Giving a huge success! In just one day, 360 Cathedral donors gave more than $130,000! The funds will go toward several initiatives, including the Cathedral Fund, tuition assistance, a health and wellness center, Brunette Park soccer and lacrosse stadium, and a performing arts studio. Go Irish!
Deferred or planned gifts, including bequests, lifeincome plans, life insurance, and other options for your estate, can help you combine your interest in making an ultimate gift to Cathedral while increasing your income, earning valuable income-tax deductions, and reducing your estate taxes. We’ve partnered with FreeWill, a secure, online estate planning resource that allows you to plan for your future and include a gift to support the Irish for generations to come. Please scan the QR code to find out more.
Congratulations to these amazing student-athletes who signed their Letters of Intent in December. Roughly 2% of all high school athletes go on to compete at the college level and these students have worked hard to earn the opportunity to continue playing the sports they love.
Pictured front row, left to right:
Andrew Trobridge – Football (DePauw University)
Brennan Wooten – Football (Western Michigan University)
Jaron Tibbs – Football (Purdue University)
Sterling Smith – Football (Holy Cross College)
Patrick Kendall – Football (West Point)
Back row, left to right:
Giovanni Leon – Soccer (Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis)
Sidney Sanders – Track (Miami University – Ohio)
Mallory Dills – Volleyball (Washington University in St. Louis)
Brayden Moyars – Volleyball (Lourdes University)
Join us in congratulating these student-athletes who signed their Letters of Intent in February:
Pictured front row, left to right:
Liam Eifert – Cross Country/Track (University of Chicago)
Caleb Martin – Football (DePauw University)
Carson Johnson – Football (DePauw University)
Back row, left to right:
Kendrick Gilbert – Football (University of Kentucky)
KeShod Caldwell – Football (University of Findlay)
Help us congratulate the following student-athletes who signed their Letters of Intent in May:
Pictured front row, left to right:
Gabe Bragg – Football (Wabash College)
Grace Bragg – Track (Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis)
Josh Wesseling – Soccer (Marian University)
Braden Beasley – Football (Marian University)
Bryson Bethel – Baseball (Morehouse College)
Sincere Germany – Basketball (Albion College)
Back row, left to right:
Ayrton Graziano – Soccer (Wabash College)
Ben Branson – Football (Wabash College)
Samantha Hanson – Volleyball (Juniata College)
Catherine Madden – Rowing (Indiana University)
Sandra Granados – Swimming (University of Indianapolis)
Emmerie Stump – Softball (Earlham College)
Kasey Quenichet – Volleyball (Xavier University)
Cathedral High School baseball did just that with a solid, consistent 2023 season that ended with a run into the postseason.
“We were really pleased with our body of work throughout the season,” Irish baseball coach Ed Freije '99 said.
The Irish, a traditional city and state power, followed a 2022 state runner-up season with a strong 2023 season, in which they went 20-4 in the regular season and finished No. 4 in the final Indiana High School Baseball Coaches Association Class 4A rankings.
The Irish in 2023 won a third consecutive sectional title, beating Pike 8-1 in a semifinal, and beating North Central 7-3 in the Class 4A Sectional 10 championship game. They lost to New Palestine 4-2 in the regional playoff.
The Irish finished 19-6 against a national schedule, won a second consecutive Sectional 10 Class 4A title, and lost
Senior Layla Gold (21.9 points per game, nine rebounds, 2.5 assists), who Coach Lisa Finn said had a “great year, just doing a little bit of everything for us.” Layla was named a 2023 Indiana All-Star.
Junior Taylor Lewis (10.1 PPG, 7.6 RPG) who missed three games with a concussion midway through the season.
Sophomore Jaeda Wilson (7.7 PPG, 3.1 RPG).
Junior Catherine Cline (4.7 PPG, 5.0 RPG).
Sophomore Abby Beasley (4.0 PPG, 2.4 RPG).
Senior Nya Huff (3.0 PPG, 2.9 RPG).
three
to teams from Indiana.
They were led by a core group of seniors, most of whom played key roles each of the last two seasons. They were:
Xavier Booker
A Michigan State commit and McDonald’s All-American selection, Booker averaged 15.2 points and 8.3 rebounds per game as a senior. “He leaves behind a legacy of excellence,” Coach Jason Delaney said.
Jared Tibbs
A Purdue football commitment and the 2022-23 City Male Athlete of the Year, who Delaney said may be the best football/ basketball player in Cathedral history, Tibbs averaged 16.3 points and 6.0 rebounds per game as a senior.
Jake Davis
A small forward and a Mercer commit, Davis averaged 10.8 points and 5.8 rebounds per game as a senior and also set a state record for charges taken in a career. “He was a team-first guy who did whatever it took to be successful,” Delaney said.
Sincere Germany
An Albion College commit, Sincere averaged 5.4 points and 1.4 rebounds per game after moving into a starting role as a senior.
Kamari Slaughter
Kamari was a guard who averaged 8.9 points and 3.7 rebounds per game as a senior after transferring from Portage. “To watch how he evolved and became a part of the program, how he molded himself, I have a lot of respect for that,” Delaney said.
Much went right in 2022 -23 for Cathedral High School cheerleading.
Camaraderie was high and the Irish found good balance throughout the school year–and good success in competition and school spirit. That was the objective for the program. That made 2022-23 a strong season for Irish cheerleading and a memorable one.
“We had a very successful year overall,” said Irish cheerleading coach Jessica Long '02 Stoner, in her second season leading the program. “It was great.”
The Irish not only had a strong regular season, but they also performed well in competitions, finishing second in their division at the Hoosier Regional Competition at Hamilton Southeastern in October, then advancing to the second round of the National High School Cheerleading Competition in February.
The Irish, who placed fourth in the Indiana High School Athletic Association state tournament in 2022, lost state runner-up Ryan Ford from that team, who went on to play at the University of Cincinnati. They moved forward in 2023 with a team led by tournament-tough seniors and improving underclassmen.
The Irish finished second in the City Tournament to Heritage Christian in 2023 and won the Culver Invitational at the Warren Golf Course in South Bend.
This was a solid team—a good team.
Cathedral High School boys golf performed consistently for much of the 2023 season, doing so with strong performances from players of various levels and experience playing major roles. That made 2023 a successful season, as coach Mike Miller saw it. “It was really, really enjoyable,” Miller said.
This was a time of real achievement and real improvement.
As Coach Mark Noe saw it, that made the 2022-23 season a successful and significant one for both the Cathedral High School girls bowling team and the boys team.
“We had a good season,” Noe, the Irish girls and boys bowling coach, said.
The Irish boys, who have improved steadily in recent seasons, had another strong season in 2022-23. They ranked among the top three teams in their sectional throughout the regular season before finishing fourth in the postseason sectional. Seniors Hunter Browning, Charlie Valentine, and Antonio Arroyo represented Cathedral in the Academic All-State Bowling Tournament.
The Irish girls also showed improvement in 2022-23, finishing fifth in the conference after multiple consecutive sixth-place finishes in the six-team league.
For a complete wrap up of each sport, go to gocathedral.com/athletics
They won enough to be one of Indiana’s best high school hockey teams, and the program had more success throughout a long season than it has had in a long time.
“The kids should be very proud of what they accomplished this year,” Knights head coach Rob Pozzebon said.
The Knights, a team made up of players from multiple Central Indiana high schools, included five Cathedral players in 2022-23. They won the Hoosier League tournament in 2023 for the first time in program history and qualified for the Class 4A state tournament, with Class 4A being the highest classification in Indiana high school hockey.
The Irish in 2023 were a solid team, with multiple impressive victories. They accomplished those with a motivated—and hard-working—team that played well together through difficult circumstances.
That produced a lot of memorable moments. And a strong foundation.
“I love this team,” Irish girls lacrosse coach Mary Ann White '11 said. “This was a development year. It was a growing year. They were willing to grow, willing to fight. They were so coachable.”
The Irish, long a strong area program with a history of postseason success, finished the 2023 season 6-9. They lost to Penn, 11-7, in the first round of the Indiana Girls Lacrosse Association state tournament.
The season ended in a familiar place.
And if it took a difficult road to arrive there for the 2023 Cathedral High School boys lacrosse team, that adversity made the Irish stronger. And it made them one of the state’s best programs yet again.
“It’s baptism by fire – that’s what these guys had to do,” longtime Irish boys lacrosse coach Andy Gruber said.
The Irish remained one of the top programs in Indiana against one of the state’s toughest schedules, finishing the regular season No. 3 in the state rankings.
For a complete wrap up of each sport, go to gocathedral.com/athletics
They then advanced to the Indiana High School Lacrosse Association final four, losing 12-7 to Carmel in a state semifinal.
Rugby
This was a different sort of year for the Royal Irish Rugby Society, a difficult year. That didn’t make the 2023 season unsuccessful.
Not even close.
“It has been very special,” David Snyder said.
The Royal Irish, long a national and Midwest power, had lower numbers in the program than usual in 2023—and the result was a difficult performance in the Midwest tournament in early May, before losing in the semifinal of the state tournament to an unbeaten Pendleton club.
The Royal Irish also in 2023 opted against playing in the national tournament, with Snyder saying he expects numbers to improve moving forward, and that this season’s players excelled, given the circumstances.
They set their objectives high, exceeding many of them.
Cathedral High School boys swimming achieved a high standard individually in 2023. The Irish did so as a team, as well, capping a memorable season with a strong postseason.
“The boys season went really well,” Irish swimming coach Megan Ahnert said.
The 2023 Irish boys swimming team, led by strong senior and freshman classes, finished fifth in the Sectional 14 meet at North Central with 164 points behind sectional champion North Central. The Irish boys finished 5th at sectionals and won the City Meet. Sammy Bridges '23 broke the school record three times this year, and took 4th place at sectionals in the 50 freestyle and fourth in the 100 freestyle.
There was a lot of balance–and a lot of individual improvement, too.
There was also real postseason achievement from pretty much the entire team, and coach Megan Ahnert liked all those things about 2022-23 Cathedral High School girls swimming.
“The girls did fantastic,” Ahnert said.
For a complete wrap up of each sport, go to gocathedral.com/athletics
Ahnert, in her eighth season with the program and first as head coach, said the Irish girls entered 2023 with lofty goals and achieved many of them. A highlight came in the postseason, when every Irish girls swimmer who entered a sectional preliminary advanced to at least one final.
“That blew me out of the water,” Ahnert said.
What made the 2023 season memorable is that the present was bright too–and that made for a successful season for the Irish.
It was a season of improvement, development, and performance.
“It was a fun group to see grow throughout the season,” Irish track and field coach John O’Hara '02 said of the boys team in 2023.
The Irish, who featured youth and experience in 2023, also featured high character and strong academics. It was a talented group that performed consistently well, winning the Pendleton Heights Invitational and finishing second at the Indianapolis City Meet.
They finished fifth at the Sectional 19 meet, then finished 12th at the Regional 5 meet.
Junior Jonathon Phillips advanced to the state meet in the 100-meter dash after placing sixth at the regional meet in 10.9 seconds. The Irish 4x100 relay team of junior Alex Richards, Phillips, sophomore Devaughn Slaughter and senior Sterling Smith finished ninth at the state meet in 42.23.
teams and several standout individual performances–led the Irish to a 10th-place finish in the Indiana High School Athletic Association State meet.
Swart set a state record with a vault of 13 feet, six-and-ahalf inches. The team state finish was the second best in school history. Sophomore Kate Kubacki placed fourth in the 300-meter hurdles in 44.13 at the state meet.
“We had some really amazing seniors,” Irish track and field coach John O’Hara '02 said. “A few of them had not experienced state finals. I would say our senior class did an amazing job.”
That has become the norm for Cathedral High School girls track and field, and it remained that way for an experienced Irish team in 2023.
Senior Kailee Swart won the state pole-vaulting title, and her state-record performance–along with strong relay
The Irish won two significant titles and had a chance at another, all while laying a foundation for what could be a strong future for one of Indianapolis’ top high school girls tennis programs.
“It was a good season,” said Irish girls tennis coach Jeff Giles.
The Irish, a young and talented team with a bright future, won the Penn Invitational and City Championship in 2023. They did so against another difficult schedule for the program and rose to as high as No. 4 in the Indiana High School Tennis Coaches Association rankings.
The Irish finished the season 10-6, losing to state and area perennial power North Central, 3-2, in a Sectional 44 semifinal at North Central.
This was a season about difficult times. And youth.
A young Cathedral High School softball team overcame significant adversity in 2023. The result was a memorable season that set the stage for a strong future.
And as Tony Matthews saw it, that made this a good season. Very good.
“We played some good ball this season,” the Irish’s longtime head softball coach said.
The Irish, an annual contender in recent seasons, finished the 2023 season with another strong record–and another solid postseason performance. They finished the season 18-10, advancing to the Class 4A, Sectional 10 championship game.
A season highlight came when the Irish won the City Championship, beating Scecina, 16-2 to advance to the championship game, where they beat Heritage Christian, 3-1.
Sean McGinley '88 was proud of this team. Really proud.
Cathedral High School wrestling in 2022-23 qualified six wrestlers for the Indiana High School Athletic Association State Tournament while also winning team championships in the first three rounds of the postseason.
That made for another successful season for one of the most tradition-rich high school wrestling programs in Central Indiana.
“They fought all the way until the end,” McGinley, the Irish’s longtime wrestling coach, said. “They were a team you wanted at your back, basically.”
The Irish finished tied for 19th at the state tournament with 22 points, capping yet another strong season for one of Indiana’s top high school programs.
This program continues in a strong direction.
That was the expectation for 2023 Cathedral High School boys volleyball–and Tyler McClure '08 said that happened during an outstanding season that featured balance, talent, and success.
“It was definitely our expectation to be one of the top teams,” said McClure, who finished his third season as the Irish boys volleyball coach in 2023. “We came in with expectations of improvement, expecting to contend, and we definitely held on to that throughout the year.”
The team finished 27-8 on the season. They advanced to the Indiana Boys Volleyball Coaches Association final four before losing in a state semifinal to Fishers, 3-0.
For a complete wrap up of each sport, go to gocathedral.com/athletics
1960s
Congratulations to John J. Quinn '65 on being named Irish Citizen of the Year in Indianapolis. Each year, the Athletic Club Foundation awards this honor to an individual who exemplifies the spirit of their Irish heritage through continued service to the Indianapolis community, their family, and other selfless acts that personify being Irish.
1970s
Grandpa Jeff Golc '70 couldn't be prouder of his granddaughter, Doris Tilly, born to Lauren McIntyre '07 in March 2022.
1980s
Bret Schmutte '86 was featured on the THRIVE by IU Health website after he served as a living liver donor. Bret's generosity gave a complete stranger a second chance at life.
Congratulations to Sean McGinley '88 on his 2023 induction to the Indiana High School Wrestling Coaches Association Hall of Fame.
Nadina Oatts '89 Edwards was awarded the 2023 Center for Leadership Development Achievement in Entrepreneurship Award.
Eric Crockett '90 graduated from the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law with an LL.M. (Masters of Law) in Corporate and Commercial Law. This is Eric's second law degree!
Congratulations to Chris Bittinger '92 on earning his PhD in Education!
Claudia Choi '93 is starring in Nickelodeon's new animated preschool series, Bossy Bear. Choi is the voice of Bossy's mom.
Kim Jones '93 Ewers has been named Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer for the Indianapolis Public Library.
Paula Glover '93 was awarded the 2023 Center for Leadership Development Distinguished Alumni Award for her dedicated support of the organization.
Congratulations Micah Shrewsberry '95 on being named head men's basketball coach at the University of Notre Dame.
Katrina Merriweather '97 has been named head women's basketball coach at the University of Cincinnati. Katrina will also serve as an assistant coach for USA Basketball at the 2023 FIBA Women's AmeriCup.
has served in a variety of capacities with Job Corps over his 15 years of service.
2000s
Tim Adams '00 and his wife, Kathryn, welcomed Caroline Abigail on March 16, 2023.
Megan McGinnis '01 and her husband, Daniel, welcomed their son, Xen, in November 2022.
Sarah Boyle '02 was one of six artists featured in The Lense Through Which We See, the first Visual Art Collective in-person exhibition in New York City.
Congratulations to Jon Koers '02 on his promotion to the merit rank of Lieutenant with the Indianapolis Fire Department.
Rima Khan '02 Shahid was named a United Way of Central Indiana 2023 ELEVATE award finalist for Non-Profit Employee of the Year for her work with Women4Change Indiana. Rima was also named to the Indianapolis Business Journal's Forty Under 40 list.
Megan Rhodes '03 Dobberstein welcomed Walker Everett on April 16, 2023. Walker joins big brothers Christian, Samuel, and Wells.
Whitney Mason '06 Melton and her husband, Mark, welcomed Graham Mason on May 10, 2023. Graham joins big sister Charlotte "Charlie" and big brother Jude.
William Stubbs '07 and his wife, Molly McGinley '08 Stubbs, welcomed their daughter, Kinley, on February 27, 2023.
Dr. Danielle Richardson, OD '06 has released a new book available on Amazon entitled, "The Glow Up Journal: Everything You Need to Set Goals, Create Inspo―and Make It Happen!"
Sara McSoley '06 Spears and her husband, Michael, welcomed Maeve Elizabeth on May 5, 2023.
Mike Stevens '06 and his wife, Nicole, welcomed Leighton Marie on December 14, 2022.
Luke Bielawski '07 and his fiancé, Claudia Brauniger, welcomed their first child, Nicholas, on May 6, 2023.
Alex Koors '07 and his wife welcomed their third child, Carson Joseph.
Josh Lemieux '07 was named a United Way of Central Indiana 2023 ELEVATE award finalist for Volunteer of the Year for his work with UKG.
Jack Doyle '08 and his wife, Casie, welcomed Leona Lane on March 17, 2023.
Patrick Lee '08 married Hayley Krause in Indianapolis on April 29, 2023. Cathedral alumni in the wedding party included Christopher Lee '04, Monica Lee '06, Tyler McClure '08, and Andrew Lee '11.
David Finn '03 and his wife, Andrea, welcomed Sebastian Alexander in January 2023.
Colin Thornburg '03 and his wife, Tara, welcomed a baby boy on November 26, 2022.
Ryan Davis '06 and Laura Peabody '06 Davis welcomed Brooks Henry on December 9, 2022.
Congratulations Chelsie Ford '07 Perales on being inducted, along with her Carmel United Cyclone teammates, into the Indiana Soccer Hall of Fame Class of 2022.
Evan Maher '08 and his wife, Erin, welcomed Murphy Sue on February 22, 2023.
Elisabeth Giffin '08 Speckman was named a finalist for the 2023 O'Neill National Playwrights Conference.
Cathy Cohoat '08 Wysocki and her husband, Matt Wysocki '08, welcomed William Joseph on April 28, 2023.
Katelyn Hendrickson'09 Juerling was named a United Way of Central Indiana 2023 ELEVATE award finalist for Volunteer of the Year for her work with Kids' Voice of Indiana.
Lena Pratt '09 Sanders was appointed Magistrate Judge of Marion County Circuit Court and was sworn in on January 2, 2023.
Olivia Daley '11 married Josh Cooley on April 29, 2023.
Sampson Levingston '13 was named a United Way of Central Indiana 2023 ELEVATE award finalist for Emerging Leader of the Year for his work with Through2Eyes.
Natalie Laskowski '13 Matthews and her husband, Sean Matthews, welcomed their second child, Mark Daniel, in February 2023.
2010s
Kevin McClure '10 and his wife, Brittney, welcomed Millie Kaye on December 8, 2022.
MacKenzie Stark '11 married Kevin Bower '09 in Indianapolis on November 12, 2022. Members of the Cathedral family in the wedding party include: Erin Bower '02 Patterson, Meg Tannenbaum '06, Pat Snyder '09, Olivia Purevich '11, Steven Stark '15, and Collin Stark '17.
Liz Subrin '12 and Justun Sharp welcomed their daughter, Hattie Marie, on January 23, 2023.
Hannah Quinn '13 Bitter and her husband, Matthew, welcomed Carson Martin on May 1, 2023.
Jack Stephens '13 married Ellyson Harrell on October 29, 2022.
Jill Stinson '14 completed studies at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law and will begin as a judicial law clerk for the Court of Appeals of Indiana this summer.
Caroline Bechtel '13 Boyd and her husband, Zachary, welcomed their son, Levi Bechtel, on February 17, 2023.
Congratulations Maya Mays '17 on starring in Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre’s production of “Footloose" in Indianapolis and Forum Theatre's "Once on this Island" in Wichita, Kansas.
Maddy Lee '19 graduated cum laude with a degree in health services administration and a minor in business from Xavier University. She will begin her career at Germane Solutions, where she will work in academic medicine and graduate medical education.
Congratulations Danielle Levingston '20 on being one of University of Missouri's 39 seniors to receive the Mizzou '39 Award. She graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor's degree in black studies and romance languages, with an emphasis in Spanish.
Gabriel Ratcliffe '18 will be going to the Interdisciplinary Biomedical Graduate Program at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in the fall of 2023.
Diana Cardoza-Manza '19 recently graduated from Marian University.
Congratulations to Olivia Carrico '19 on receiving an Orr Fellowship. Olivia will be working with IU Health after graduating from DePauw University.
Katherine Gallagher '19 graduated from Indiana University and will be pursuing a master's in sports management from University of Indianapolis beginning in August 2023.
Congratulations to Cole Vassilo '19 on receiving an Orr Fellowship. Cole is a philosophy, politics, and economics major at Wabash College and will be working as a go-to-market associate for Zylo.
Congratulations to Julia Jennings '22 for breaking the single season record for batting average for the College of Wooster. Julia is also the first College of Wooster softball player to earn National Fastpitch Coaches Association All-Region First Team honors.
2020s
Anabel Konesco '19 was named valedictorian of the University of Notre Dame's Biological Sciences Class of 2023.
Congratulations to Clara Isaac'20 on winning the Outstanding Undergraduate in Communications/Journalism Award at Indiana University.
Jack Lindner '20, Clara Isaac '20, Nick Napier '20, Nick Bozzelli-Levine '22, and Nick Rodecap '22 were each recognized as students who have demonstrated achievement and promise in academics and student media during The Media School at Indiana University's annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony.
1940s
Vincent Scheller '46
Alma Dene LS '46 Dahm
Richard McNamara '48
Bill Stuhldreher '49
1950s
Edward Schmidlin '50
Edward Early '53
Eleanor Haley SAA '53 Stewart
Paul J. Higi '55
Bob Elson '58
Denny Gaughan '58
Richard Stegemeier '58
1960s
Tina Gootee SMA '60 Hickman
Dick Carroll '61
John Munshower '62
Marcel Rohana '63
Harry Bray '63
Jim Goodin '64
Janet O’Connell '64
Jim Johnston '64
Susie Beck SAA '66 Watson
Timothy Fitzgerald '68
Pat McNulty '69
1970s
John Newport '70
Joe Sullivan '71
Lawrence Anderson '72
Jim Dezelan '77
1980s
P.J. Kervan '80
2000s
Ashley Kotarski '07
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