Onto Bigger Things

After spending the past year at Cathedral’s chaplain, Father Emmanuel prepares to leave for Rome to take on a brand new role with Holy Cross. BY MADDIE TAYLOR

Despite only being at Cathedral for a year, Father Emmanuel has managed to create a lasting impact on the Hill. He came into a role that had yet to be defined and transformed it into what it is now. Emmanuel said, “The biggest challenge was to define what it means to be a chaplain and a priest chaplain because there was no tradition of a full time chaplain so I had to define what it means.”

For Emmanuel, the difficulty was worth it because it meant he could help bring the sacraments to Cathedral. Emmanuel said, “Masses for the different sports teams has probably been the most important experience for me.” It was the chance to connect with the students, educators and parents that allowed for Cathedral to feel like home for Emmanuel over the last year.

As his time with Cathedral comes to a close, Emmanuel has big things on the horizon. Director of Campus Ministry Mr. Dave Neeson said, “Most people don’t understand how a religious order functions or even what a religious order is, catholic or not. Having father Emmanuel here and having him elected to what he’s going to do is a really big deal. It is important to pray for him because the weight of the job he is going to do is going to be very heavy.” According to Emmanuel, his official title will be as the first general assistant which is the second in command of the entire Holy Cross. Emmanuel said, “My new role is in global leadership. I’m going to be at the headquarters of the Holy Cross.” He will be in Rome on six year terms where he will be in charge of various jurisdictions of the Holy Cross.

Neeson met Emmanuel just two weeks after his arrival into America. Despite the quick introduction Neeson views Emmanuel very positively. Neeson said, “Father Emmanuel is truly one of the most humble humans I have ever met. He has a great love for the catholic faith and a true dedication to all those who are here at Cathedral and those whom he has crossed paths with in ministry.”

Once Father Emmanuel has left for Rome, Father Jomy Mathew is set to take over for him as Cathedral’s newest chaplain. Emmanuel said, “I am happy that we have Father Jomy here who I am very confident will carry on good traditions. I am relieved because he is here, otherwise I was feeling bad to go. He is certainly able to adapt himself to our school situation even better than me.”

Jomy also previously worked in India performing missionary work. Jomy said, “Father Emmanuel and I, we walk in the same missions. Father Emmanuel walks in the northeast parts of India along with me, so it is there that I met him.” Jomy will resume Emmanuel’s work of spreading the sacraments and faith in general to the students, educators, and families of Cathedral.

As Emmanuel finishes his time on the HIll. He looks back positively on his experiences here. Emmanuel said, “The past year has been a great experience for me.” Yet, just because he is no longer present on campus does not mean his ties with Cathedral are severed. Neeson said, “Once you are a part of the cathedral irish family, even if only for a year, you are a part of it for life.”

For the people of Cathedral, Emmanuel is thankful for his time at Cathedral. He cherishes the memories, experiences, and insight he gained as a result of working and serving here. Emmanuel said, “I only want the cathedral family to feel that I have been here to give Jesus to the people. I just want them to know that I love them and I care for them, the students, the educators, and also the families of Cathedral. For the past one year, Cathedral High School has been my family and will continue to be so. “

Father Emmanuel orchestrating one of his last school masses at Cathedral. Photo Submitted

The Leprechaun

When you think of the Fighting Irish, nine times out of ten you think of the leprechaun that stands strongly by their side. BY NYA HUFF

The mascot tradition began on the Hill after Matt Renie ‘11 decided to take school spirit to the next level by assuming the role of the Leprechaun at sporting events and school assemblies. Though their responsibilities differ each year, one duty stays the same- support their team and their school no matter the circumstances.

Last spring at the Irish 500, Will Mayer ‘22 and Ethan Pac ‘22 handed over the infamous leprechaun uniforms to seniors Brody Snyder and Max McGinley, who were well prepared to take over the job. Both thought the opportunity was worth it and would make for “an unforgettable senior year” according to McGinley. Snyder said he is honored to be a part of the tradition, and when it was announced to the entire school it was a “memory (he’ll) never forget”. Their predecessors made history by winning the Wish TV Zone 8 Banner for the best student section in the state and McGinley and Snyder have the same goal in mind. Snyder said he felt exhilarated after placing in the top eight for statewide student sections after the Irish defeated Center Grove on Oct. 14, proving the two are one step closer to their ultimate goal.

Following behind Pac and Mayer is no easy feat in their eyes, but the two appreciate having one another to assist in accomplishing the task. Prior to the 2021-2022 school year, the role of the Leprechaun was taken on by one person. McGinley said it was a great feeling to have someone bounce ideas off of . Agreeing with his partner, Snyder believes it alleviates pressure off of each other because it is a lot to handle. Though they have big personalities and can be loud enough to fill a gymnasium, the two said that they would be nothing without the help of the Irish Nightmare. Snyder said their noise is “absolutely deafening” and that he is “proud to call (them) his student section. McGinley said he is excited to see “so many people put so much effort into making everything look great.” In order to have high student involvement, the two are sure to pick themes for each game. The Irish Flag theme is McGinley’s favorite as it “looks the best” and represents the one united front of the school community. Though the themes are fun, they can possibly have a message behind them. During the Pink Out game against Center Grove, the theme was chosen to recognize breast cancer awareness month of October. Snyder dubbed that one as his favorite because the school showing support for such a detrimental disease is incredible to think about. The two are looking to the Irish Nightmare for their successors after graduation. For the next leprechaun, Snyder is “looking for anyone who’s willing to put themselves out there and is ready to get crazy every Friday night no matter what’s going on outside of that.” To the duo, confidence is key when it comes to putting yourself in the limelight and leading a fearless crowd.

With battle cries and roars in the bleachers, the two have the ability to unite a diverse student body under one common name: the Irish. This unification creates a sound strong enough to throw off the other team when they are on offense and allows players. to “ride the hype” and continue dominating on the field. McGinley and Snyder want everyone to “keep coming to games, keep showing out, keep getting loud.”

Pictured above are seniors Max McGinley (left) and Brody Snyder (right), running into a school assembley. Photo Submitted

What is Happening to CHS Live?

Cathedral broadcasting class is undergoing new and innovative changes this year.

BY KATHERINE NASH

Cathedral High School broadcasting class, CHS Live, is undergoing major changes this year. The decision to improve the media programs for Cathedral was made by the administrative members of Cathedral. These programs include: newspaper, broadcasting, and yearbook. Together, these programs make up the new Unified Media Center, which has been relocated to the Cathedral Library.

CHS Live is a vital part of Cathedral's atmosphere. It fosters a fun way for Cathedral students to start Friday mornings. With the new changes, the CHS Live Broadcasting Program will feel and look more professional. It will have new equipment that will be manned by the students. The hope for this new program is to compete in competitions, make CHS Live a renowned program, and to match other well known broadcasting programs in the area.

“I think it's better to have more people doing more stuff and actually learning how to do a news broadcast,” said Quinn Gianoli, member of CHS Live.

CHS Live is unable to broadcast live like in previous years. They do not have the necessary equipment that they need to carry out their hope, but are currently in the process of buying new equipment and necessary materials. They are accepting donated items as well as purchasing their own.

Ms. Barnes, director of CHS live and Cathedral broadcasting teacher, said, “New equipment is building in our inventory all the time. Some pieces are thousands of dollars, so it's difficult to buy everything at once, so it's a gradual process.”

“CHS Live has significantly improved in its production. We have nice cameras, new equipment, and a nicer studio,” said Quinn Gianoli.

Since the program is so new, there is a lot of trial and error. This program will constantly be undergoing changes to allow for improvement. For example, Ms. Barnes’s hope for CHS Live is that it will be aired live every morning before school starts. This is a change from previous years, as CHS Live was a short segment regarding school activities and was livestreamed in the morning on Fridays.

“In previous years, CHS Live was a fun and energetic thing for Fridays, sometimes a little goofy, but everyone had fun,” said Barnes.

Among the student body, there has been much curiosity concerning CHS Live. Students with interest in media or broadcasting are encouraged to reach out to Ms. Barnes, who can be found in the Unified Media Center.

Barnes said, “This is a slow process, but stick with it, it will be getting better every week.”

The new and improved CHS Live Recording Studio Photo by Megaphone Staff

Cathedral Rowing

The Irish rowing team is looking for new memebers!

BY LOLA MULLIN

The Indianapolis Rowing Center (IRC) has a junior program for grades 6 through 12. The IRC has quite a few Cathedral students on their team which includes: Rachel Claire Henry (senior), Sophia Delgado (senior), Cathrine Madden (senior) and Kendal Bolen (senior). “Peter Moeller (junior) did it last year and is planning on coming back out in the spring” said Jill Henry. Henry is the mother of Rachel Claire and wants more of the Irish community to know about rowing. Moeller went to rowing nationals last year. This is pretty impressive due to him being frankly new at the sport.

The IRC training program runs yearly. The longer races, which are five kilometers, are held in the fall and short races or “sprint races” ( two kilometers) are held in the spring. A lot of the IRC rowers actually continue their careers in college, like Indiana University, Notre Dame University, George Washington University, Eastern Michigan University, Ohio State University and Boston University. Rowing is one of the original sports in the modern Olympic Games. Rowing also has tons of history. The first rowing club in the United States was the Detroit Boat Club, which was founded in 1839. Yale founded their first collegiate boat clubs in the

US in 1843. Rowing was the first intercollegiate sport held in the US and the first rowing race was between Yale and

Harvard in 1852. Rowers also show to be extremely good examples of physical conditioning. Rowers can be compared to cross-country skiers and speed skaters when it comes to comparing the physical demands. The benefits of rowing are incredible, not only is it fun but you get a total body workout. Although rowing looks like an upper body sport, the rowing stroke comes from the legs.

Rowing can turn you into a great athlete, as it demands strength, endurance, balance and mental discipline. The sport requires you to continue even when your body is telling you to stop, but this also is a great life lesson to keep going!

If you are looking to try something new and exciting with a team, try rowing! The Irish Crew are looking to get more people interested. Rachel Claire Henry said “rowing has been an outlet for me to develop leadership. One of the things that I love most about rowing are the people and connections I’ve made throughout my rowing career. We always seem to be up to some shenanigans at practice or at regattas, but it has been an overall fun experience”. Don’t worry if you know nothing about it because it is the ultimate walk on sport. Getting started with rowing is much easier than you may think. US rowing has teams for every age and any ability, so there is definitely a place for you.

Shows the Irish Crew Team at the Head of the Hooch 2-day rowing regatta in Chattahoochee, Tennessee in 2021. Photo Provided by Irish Crew

Shown above are seniors Sophia Delgado (far left), Cathrine Madden (center left), Kendal Bolen (center right), and Rachel Claire Henry (right). Photo Provided by Irish Crew

Football Playoffs

Back to Back to Back?

BY KELLER BROWNE

After the Irish end the regular season going 7-1 they look to win state. Lawrence North was Cathedrals first opponent in the semifinals of the sectionals. The Irish will now have to win sectionals, regionals, and semi-state to get to state.

The Irish won a close game against Lawrence North and are now 8-1 in the season. The running game was a big factor in Cathedral's win on Friday with Carson Johnson, starting running back, who had a crucial run when the game was tied and scored two touchdowns to help seal the lead against Lawrence North. The defense also was a huge factor in the win, with 2 interceptions and a forced fumble. Johnson, Jaron Tibbs(receiver), Patrick Kendall(defensive tackle), and Caleb Martin(defensive back) were selected as Cathedral’s players of the game.

Many players have been standing out this year for Cathedral. Johnson has over 800 rushing yards throughout the season and is averaging 105.4 yards per game. David Ayers and Jaron Tibbs have over 1,200 yards receiving yards combined and are leading the team in receiving yards per game. Danny O’Neil, starting quarterback, has just over 2000 passing yards and has been a key player for Cathedral’s offense this season.

This Friday, Cathedral will be facing off against the Lawrence Central Bears. This will be the Sectional Finals for the teams. The Bears have an overall record of 5-5, and the Fighting Irish will need to win to progress to the regional championship. When asked about what Cathedral needs to do to win, coach Peebles said, “We need to take them one at a time, get better every week, and hope to play well on Friday nights. The goal is to play fundamentally sound football, win individual matchups, and execute at a high level.”

Because Cathedral won the State Championship in the 2020 and 2021 seasons, many fans, supporters and students have high expectations for the Irish to go far in the playoffs. Even though the Irish won State last year, they lost many seniors. Coach Peebles said, “Each year is a different year and each team has a different identity. This year's team has been playing above expectations, we have a great group of young men.” The Irish went 7-1 through the regular season winning by large margins in the score and only losing to Brownsburg in the first game of the season. Cathedral’s score differential against every opponent is 207 points. The boys moved up to 6A this year and will be facing a higher level of competition.

Coach Bill Peebles said, “6A is a whole different beast, every team in 6A has enough talent to beat us. In 5A there were some weeks we knew we were the better team but in 6A we could play well and still lose.” Although the Irish have been training all year there are different ways to prepare for big wins. Coach Peebles said, “The boys come and work hard everyday, listen to coaches and take constructive feedback in a positive way.”

The Fighting Irish play against Lawrence Central the Friday of November 4th.

The Fighting Irish Varsity Football Team took home another win on October 14th, 2022 against Center Grove. The score was Cathedral-40 Center Grove-29. Photo by Jade Zhou 23'

Fall Sports Wrap Ups

As all but one fall sports season has officially concluded, the team’s seasons are recapped, and previews for next season are given. COMPILED BY LUKE SPENCER

Women’s Soccer

The women’s soccer team finished the season with a record of 12-5-4, a slight decline from their 12-2-6 finish in 2021. The team was led by a senior class that was small in numbers but made a great impact. The team’s lone seniors, goalkeeper Kate Phillips and Anna Spellacy, were pivotal to the team’s success this season. Phillips was especially impressive towards the end of the season, as she did not allow a goal in the team’s first four games of the State Tournament.

Some highlights of the team’s season included a City Tournament Finals appearance and a top-8 finish in the State Tournament. They breezed past Covenant Christian 7-0 in the first round of the City Tournament on Sept. 26, but could not manage to secure a victory in the Finals, losing to Bishop Chatard 2-1. The team bounced back from that loss though, winning its next four games to begin the State Tournament by a combined score of 16-0. This streak included an upset Regional Semifinal victory over East Central 1-0. The team’s run came to an end in a Regional Championship matchup with Carmel on Oct. 15, when they fell 4-2 to the eventual State Runner-Ups.

The team will be well equipped for yet another deep tournament run next season. They will return nine out of eleven starters, but will need to replace their goalkeeper with Phillips leaving to play at Missouri. Next year’s team will be led by a strong group of experienced seniors. Current juniors Catherine Cline, Libby Lewis, Eliza Langfeldt, Amya Usher, Karstyn Ward, Mary Hughes, and Katherine McCauley will all be entering their third or fourth year of varsity soccer, and all were key contributors to this year’s team. Juniors Abby Beasley, Keira Bradford and Rosalie Martin will also be back after being major contributors this year. Expect this team to be very competitive next year.

The audience watches in shock as a womens volleyball team member lunges into the air to set up the ball for her teammate. Photo by Jade Zhou 23'

Men’s Soccer

The men’s soccer team entered the State Tournament with a record of 5-75. Coming off of a 12-6-2 year in which the team lost the City Tournament final and Regional Championship, there were not high expectations for the team coming into the State Tournament. But what many failed to overlook was the grueling regular season schedule that the team played. It included games against Carmel, Columbus North and Brebeuf Jesuit, all top five teams in the state according to MaxPreps. Though they lost those games, the team proved that they could compete with the best.

But coming off of a second straight City Tournament Final loss to Arsenal Tech, few knew just how far the team would go in the State Tournament. But the boys seemed to put it all together at the right time. After two Sectional wins against Southport and Lawrence North, the team snuck past Perry Meridian after penalty kicks, winning a 1-1 tie. They followed it up with two more nail-biters in the Regional matchups, winning and upsetting East Central and Carmel in penalty kicks, winning both after 1-1 ties in regulation. The team was led by star senior Josh Wesseling and the magnificent goalkeeping of sophomore Jett Wallmeier. But the team’s run came to a halt in the Semistate matchup with Columbus North, as they fell 2-1.

The team will be losing quite a bit of senior leadership for next season. Wesseling, a leading goal scorer and four year varsity player, will be departing along with Ayrton Graziano, another key member of this year’s team. However, there will be lots of returning starters for next season. Wallmeier will return along with top goal scorer and fellow sophomore Cal Kurzawa. Current juniors Belachew Neal, Liam Fahey, Landon Korous, Emmett Hern, Ben Holmes and Adrian Reveles will also return.

Women’s Volleyball

The women’s volleyball team finished 2310 on the year, an improvement on last year’s 20-13 finish. This year’s team was led by a large, strong group of seniors. Kasey Quenichet, Caiti Barthel, Hannah Barbee, Karsyn Kramer and Mallory Dills all saw significant playing time, with Quenichet and Barthel leading the team in total sets played.

The season was highlighted by victories against Center Grove and Westfield. The team also achieved a City Championship after wins against Crispus Attucks, Bishop Chatard, and Scecina Memorial. They rode that momentum from the City Tournament into the State Tournament, as the team won its Sectional after wins against North Central and Lawrence North. The team then entered the Regional against Brownsburg on Oct. 22, but fell in five sets.

Next year, the team will look to advance past the Regional for the first time since 2016, when they won a State Championship. Next year’s team will be somewhat inexperienced, but will return a few key players. Junior Taylor Lewis, will return for her fourth season of varsity volleyball, and will be a leader on next year’s team as a senior with Kamryn Utley. Alongside them will be current junior Jordan Peter, who logged varsity experience this year. Sophomores Josie Myers and Kate Kubacki will return along with freshman Avery Lewis as underclassmen with varsity experience.

Cross-Country

Both the men’s and women’s cross country teams had successful seasons, as the men’s team advanced four runners to Regional meet on Oct. 15, while the women advanced as a team. Both teams turned in multiple strong regular season performances. The men’s team finished forth in both the Indiana AllCatholic and the Plainfield Relay Meets, and they were led by senior Liam Eifert, who took first place individually in the City Championship meet on Oct. 1. The women’s team took home an overall win in the Plainfield Relay Meet behind a first place finish from Senior Grace Bragg and Junior Lucy Marquart. The team placed seventh in the Regional Meet.

Although both teams could not manage to advance to Semistate, Eifert advanced individually for the men, and Bragg and Marquart did so for the women. Both teams had considerable representation on the Academic All-State teams. For the men, Eifert and fellow seniors Joseph Mariani and Luke Pehlman made the team, and for the women, seniors Sally Bradshaw, Sarah Elliott, Lea White and Brooke Wojcieszek were named along with junior Evey Wagner.

Both teams will return a strong core group in order to be competitive next year. The men will return current junior Josh Castor, who will look to lead the team to more State Tournament success. The women will return Marquart and Tess Wojtalik, another junior who placed in the top ten at the Plainfield Meet in August.

Women’s Golf

The women’s golf team improved on their result from last season by moving through to the Regional, where they competed alongside 14 other schools on Sept. 24. The team finished their regular season with a second place finish in the City Alliance Championship on Sept. 12, losing only to Heritage Christian. The team was led by junior Tillie Browning along with senior Allison Haug.

In the State Tournament, the team took third place in its Sectional, behind Lawrence Central and Park Tudor. Although they took seventh in the Regional, which was not quite enough to advance, the teams showed signs of how good they could be.

Though Haug is graduating, the other four varsity golfers will return for next season. Browning will lead the group as a senior next year, along with current juniors Jacquie Piper and Izzy Marasco. Sophomore Amelia Buhner will also return.

Senior Grace Bragg is a key member of the crosscountry team. Photo Submitted