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Mr. Tom ‘Super Sub’ O’Brien: The Irish’s Favorite Tradition BY MORGAN CARTER

Mr. Tom O’Brien, member of the Cathedral High Class of 1949, economics teacher – among numerous other subjects – and varsity basketball coach and cur-rent substitute, himself still isn’t sure how he coined the beloved nickname “Super Sub.”

While there are many myths all claiming to know the answer, Principal Mr. Dave Worland put the rumors to rest. Worland said that after a student, whose name Worland does not recall, met and had O’Brien substitute his class for the first time, O’Brien left a lasting first impression on that individual. The student raved about O’Brien to a staff member and one of his comments would leave a lasting impression on Cathedral; he said that O’Brien is a “super sub.”

The nickname stuck and the rest is history.

English department co-chair Mrs. Kathy Keyes said she thinks there are many reasons why stu-dents rave about O’Brien. Keyes

said, “He treats them all with respect and he is truly interest-ed in them. He wants to have conversation with them and they respond to that.” Keyes said that it is actions like these that show stu-dents how genuine O’Brien is and that his care for them is authentic.

O’Brien said that he always tries to treat students with respect and dignity.

“Just because you’re students and I’m a teacher doesn’t change that. I always respected, helped and tried to teach them to do the right thing,” said O’Brien.

When O’Brien attended Cathe-dral, he picked up on these ethics from his teachers, the Holy Cross Brothers. World War II was wind-ing down when O’Brien and the rest of his class were starting high school, and their brothers were away in the military service.

“Cathedral helped us when we were young; the Holy Cross Brothers stepped in and helped us become young men. They really took good care of us and made us do the right thing,” said O’Brien.

“He’s been around for a long time; if you want to say there’s a Cathe-dral tradition, it seems like he’s just that,” said English teacher Mrs. Melinda Bundy. | Photo by Gloria Herron

Favorite food: Mashed potatoes and gravyFavorite place on campus: The chapelFavorite Cathedral event: Attending athletic eventsFavorite Cathedral tradition: The fight songFavorite trip: Kerry, IrelandBiggest accomplish-ment: Coaching players to the collegiate and professional levels

Cathedral Shares its Fondest Memories of Super Sub“Super Sub

got a flat tire because the

roads were icy while driving to Cathedral. While he was

substituting my first period class that day, he wrote a letter to the mayor com-plaining about the roads

and had my classmates and I proofread the letter.”

Senior Melanie Edwards

“A student told me that Super Sub was singing a song to a class about how much he loved his

daughter and how important she is, so I decided to stop and listen. Hearing Super Sub sing this song made me think of my own daughter and

how much I love her. He touched more than the students that day. He touched my heart and was

able to teach more than just that class.” Principal Mr. Dave Worland

“I love the fact that he has his picture in the yearbook with the faculty. He is certainly a part

of us here at Cathedral.”English department co-chair Mrs. Kathy Keyes

Get to Know Super Sub’s

Favorites

1982: A Basketball Season to Remember It’s been 35 years since Mr. Tom O’Brien, left, coached Mr. Ken Bar-low, right, to the state final four game at Market Square Arena, and they still eat lunch together in Barlow’s office about three days a week, rem-iniscing about the good old times. O’Brien attended Barlow’s games when he played for Notre Dame and invited Barlow to his house over the summer for social gatherings. Barlow said, “Coach ‘O.B.’ was more than a coach; he was a mentor. He was a great friend beyond the basket-ball court.”

O’Brien’s love for the Ca-thedral tradition has kept him coming back to Cathedral to

spread the Holy Cross Broth-ers’ message: to always do the right thing.

BY KATIE SWANTONRestrictions have been made

associated with the marketing of Cathedral in schools and parishes in the Lafayette Diocese.

This has affected several current and potential families within this district because parishes in the area are not allowed to promote Cathedral in any form.

This is the case in part because of a more recently established high school, Guerin Catholic, that is located in Noblesville in the Lafayette Diocese.

Current eighth graders know that there are various high schools in Indiana, both public and pri-vate for students to consider.

The potential problem, though, is that without advertisement,

Restrictions Placed on School’s Ability to Promote Enrollment; Advertising and Other Material Disappears from Lafayette Diocese

incoming high school students are unable to know all their options.

This could prevent families from seeking out information about all the high schools in the area.

President Mr. Stephen Helmich said he is concerned that, as of now, possible future students in the Lafayette Diocese may not be able to access informa-tion about academics, clubs and organizations that are exclusive to Cathedral.

“I believe that Cathedral pro-vides the best fit for some students in Hamilton County,” Helmich said.

“We need your word of mouth to tell the Cathedral experience,” Helmich explained.

Current students agree that this is not a fair advantage.

Senior John Rush, who is a parishioner at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, says he is frustrated by the restrictions.

“The Diocese isn’t handling (the situation) correctly,” said senior John Rush. “They are not giving middle school students a fair chance to see where they would fit best in a Catholic school in central Indiana.”

Every high school has unique clubs, programs and academics. Therefore, it is important to find

The Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish bulletin advertised Cathedral ad-missions the week of Nov. 16. The week of Nov. 23, Cathedral’s advertise-ment was removed and the space left blank. | Photos by Emma Flohr

“They are not giving middle

school students a fair chance to see where they would

fit best in a Catholic school in Central

Indiana.” Senior John Rush

Cyber Props App Gains Popularity

A new app created by Cathedral alumni has recently been intro-duced to our school.

The application is CyberProps, which provides users an electronic way to share positive messages about people. It takes the meaning of social media to a whole new level.

Instead of using apps like Insta-gram or Twitter to post selfies or pictures of your friends, Cyber-Props is a way of giving your peers recognition for the positive things that they do.

Users are able to tag others, add a photo of that person and leave a message about why they are being given a certain prop. Many students have created profiles and are currently utilizing the app.

CyberProps was brought to the attention of the students just a couple weeks ago at the Matt Maher assembly.

Two Cathedral alumni re-turned, including app CEO Brian Frick ’09, equipped with an informational video, managed to convince students to download the app.

Senior Kassie Braun, one of the many users of the app, approves of the new form of social media.

“What’s cool about Cyber-Props is that it’s not used to draw attention to the person posting, but it is used to give attention to the person being posted about,” she said.

BY NORA MACANALLY

the right school that fits each perspective student’s individual needs.

Cathedral, as well as all other private and parochial schools, of-fer distinct aspects that are unique to each school.

The goal is to find the right fit that is best for the student, and it is less likely to happen if a student is unaware of all the options avail-able, Helmich suggested.

Some of the new restrictions include: Cathedral will no longer be represented in parish bulletins in the Lafayette Diocese, The Catholic Moment will not publish

Above, there is a sign on the way up the Hill that reads “Cathedral High School Irish.” Below, the On My Way shirt, given to students who shadow, is dis-played on a bulletin board in the student entrance. | Photos by Emma Flohr

any ads or recognition and student groups such as clubs and organizations represent-ing Cathedral are not allowed to visit other schools to show entertainment or deliver a message.

Helmich said he is hoping to come to an agreement to address this current situation that has potentially affected many families and Cathedral as a whole in order to better the entire community.

“Blocking families from making a decision is funda-mentally wrong,” Helmich said.

News

news New Furniture Purchased from Alumnus’ Company Will be Introduced After BreakBY NICOLE SHOAF

Successful First Semester of STEM Classes Could Cause Class to be a Future Requirement BY AMANDA KEILMAN

This school year marks the first official semester that STEM (sci-ence, technology, engineering and math) has been offered at school.

Mr. Dom David, a University of Michigan graduate, joined the faculty last year and teaches the class.

According to David, the STEM program is a movement to increase the amount of scientists and engineers in America.

The class makes students aware of all the possibilities that could come from this course.

He said, “We know that innova-tion stems from these disciplines (of) science, technology, engineer-ing and mathematics, so we want to harness that. We as a school recognize the need all around

America, and we are trying to push more kids into that area, or at least get them aware of all these fields and all these careers possible.”

The class consists of skill build-ing and problem solving.

David said, “We’re using the engineering design process. It’s about solving problems and then using science, engineering, math-ematics and technology.”

During class, there are numer-ous presentations that have been shown to the faculty and archi-tects and there is group work.

Aside from the presentations and group work, guest speakers are scheduled into the class as well. The guest speakers talk about real-world projects that involve STEM skills, such as creating prosthetics.

signing apps. The students found a problem in the school or commu-nity around them and created an app that would solve it.

The pilot class consists of eight students: seven freshmen and one sophomore.

Emily Wysocki is one of the freshmen in the class. She enjoys the class and encourages others to take it.

She said, “I wanted to take STEM because I’m interested in engineering and love science. I thought the class would be a great way to get more experienced and creative.”

The class is small with a project oriented learning style. She said she has learned many life skills from the course.

Wysocki said, “This class forces you to have good teamwork,

With the start of a new semes-ter comes new classes and new opportunities. While students busy themselves with traveling, practicing sports, sleeping and staying up until crazy hours, administrators will work to give the school a major facelift through one of its most fundamental tools: desks.

Over the past two years, school officials mandated iPads for the students, replaced the chairs in the library, added charging stations, equipped entrances with keycard scanners and expanded and restored Cunningham.

If all goes as planned, according to administrators, students can expect to sit in new chairs and use next desks during the first day back to school in January.

Now the renovations will stretch to every classroom in the form of maneuverable, modern desks and chairs.

Chief Information Officer Mr.

Rolly Landeros; Principal Mr. Dave Worland; Mrs. Nicole Bea-sley, vice president for advance-ment; and Mrs. Julie Barthel, vice principal for curriculum and instruction, recognized the need for new desks and reached out to a well-established, local furniture

company founded by Mr. James Jannetides ‘84.

Jannetides’ multi-million dollar company, University Loft Co., known to the retail market as ULOFT, found its foothold within the furniture industry with the invention of the loft bed. More

A prototype of the new desks can be found in the library. The school will receive all new furniture after Christmas break. | Photo by Emma Flohr

than 1,200 colleges and universi-ties across the nation use this bed. ULOFT then expanded to markets including military, retail and, most recently, fashion plumbing.

At the beginning of the school year, the teachers were provided information about ULOFT furni-ture and asked to collaborate with ULOFT to create prototypes.

After consideration and teacher feedback, the custom model was chosen over the chair and desk combo in Room 2210 and the desks in Room 3303.

Classrooms will receive the sin-gle desk-chair unit while science classrooms get two-person tables and chairs.

“This class forces you to have good

teamwork, flexibility, creativity

and problem solving skills that I

do not think you can get anywhere else.”

Freshman Emily Wysocki

David said, “We try to take something from the real world and kind of try to solve problems using it.”

The class also worked on de-

flexibility, creativity and problem solving skills that I do not think you can get anywhere else.”

Math department chair Mrs. Lisa Ford is very excited about the class. She believes the semester went well.

She said, “If you talk to the kids that take the class, they love it. I was able to listen to a presentation about a month ago that they did, and their enthusiasm and creativi-ty is amazing.”

According to Ford, there is a possibility that for the 2016-2017 school year, the class will become a requirement for freshmen.

David encourages the idea. He said, “I think problem solv-ing, group work and the use of technology to solve a problem is something that everyone should experience as a freshman.”

“(The desks) will help students more easily collaborate.”Mrs. Julie Barthel

These new desks will not only make students more comfortable, but “not having to take all of the time moving the desks to different configurations for learning” will also save time, Barthel wrote in an email.

Beasley said the new desks and chairs would have cost the school over $1,000,000.

“The furniture is being funded by donations from the Faith in the Future Capital Campaign, with the lead gift for this project com-ing from Jannetides,” Beasley said.

The school was rebudgeting to update a few classrooms per year, however, “because of the generos-ity of Jannetides, we were able to transform the school all at once,” Beasley said.

The school hopes to continue improving student work spaces by adding more whiteboards to classrooms. All of these changes will help “students more easily collaborate and share their knowl-edge with others,” Barthel said.

BY MADDIE LUCIA

In the midst of the Advent season, the core value of integrity would be one to think about and act upon.

Integrity simply means being honest and truthful to yourself and others. As for the school, the meaning of the word involves a task at hand that is no smaller than to help students to do what they ought to do and therefore become closer to God.

Not only is integrity a part of life, but it reflects one’s character, mainly as a trustworthy person. Mrs. Charlene Witka, director of campus ministry, said that Advent is a time of preparation and prayer.

She explained, “As part of this time you can embrace giving to others less fortunate that yourself and to reflect honestly on your relationship with God, which is all part of integrity.”

According to Principal Mr. Dave Worland, he said he believes that this core value sometimes needs an extra conversation. He said that he wants to see it specifi-cally in the staff here this Christ-mas season.

“I would like to examine the anticipation, joy and excitement from our Cathedral adults, those to help students who need the help with grades and getting into col-lege, for them to make sure these students do the best that they can,” Worland said.

With next week’s final exams, Witka said that students should keep integrity in mind. She said, “Our students need it and should exercise in all that you do. It is not only about giving to others, but who you are as a person.”

Holy Cross Core Values

Integrity

Who Says Latin is Dead? Illuminated Manuscript Hangs in LibraryBY RACHEL BOLER

Aside from the many books, there is a valuable treasure in the library, an illuminated manuscript from the mid-1500s. The manu-script is located behind the librar-ian’s desk, framed on the wall.

Although it may look like a plain piece of art work, it had a significant past before ending up in the library.

Working in the library ev-ery day, librarian Mrs. Jennifer Herron said that she had never actually taken time to look at it before.

However, she knew that it was an actual Latin, scripted page from Stanley Slotkin, the founder of Abbey Rents, which rented medical supplies.

When she got up close to read the writing on the page, it said, “Circa 1540” which means “around the year 1540.”

Observing it further she said, “In my limited Latin I can see a large capital D in bright colors at the front of the word ‘Deus’ and to me that signifies God, but since the first letter is highly decorated, I feel like that’s important.”

The Script was gifted by an In-dianapolis business owner to the Sisters of Providence, the religious community of history teacher Sr. Mary Ann Stewart.

It was stored in the library cabinet when the campus was purchased in 1976. She said that it was discovered by the previous librarian, Mrs. Tee Fonseca, while moving books into the location of where the library is now.

Stewart said, “During the Mid-dle Ages, before the printing press was perfected, monks copied books by hand for their own use or for wealthy people who wanted a copy of the Bible or other books for their homes.”

Capital letters would be boldly

decorated. The wealthy would purchase

the books and the money would help to support monasteries.

Fonseca asked Stewart to con-tact the archivist, Sr. Eileen Ann at St. Mary of the Woods for permission to keep the manu-script at Cathedral.

Stewart and Fonseca still re-mained skeptical as to whether the manuscript was authentic, and if it was, they were shocked by the fact that it was almost 500 years old.

Mrs. Carla Leppert, one of the teachers at the time, confirmed that it was definitely authentic.

Because of the page being ripped out of a book, it came out to be worth only a few hundred dollars instead of thousands.

After being stored away for 500 years, it was decided that it should be displayed on the wall.

How could the manuscript be preserved for such a long time?

Herron said, “The framed itself was prepared to archive standards, sealed so no oxygen could deteriorate it.”

Stewart said, “It represents the long history of love for books, from a monk working tediously to copy and preserve a manuscript, to printed books, to the present when we can easily access books electronically from public libraries, universities, and publishers.”

One day Herron had asked Fr. William Munshower what the manuscript actually said, and he responded saying that since it had been cut off, the words did not make much sense.

Although the words do not have a clear meaning, the man-uscript will continue to remain valuable and serve as an art piece in the library.

Magister Mr. Brian Gross’s translation from Latin:

“...in them, becausefor you I have revealed my cause. V. Judge my

spirit, Champion of my life. P. Cadat.

RIJ. God of Israel, because of you I endured reproach,

covered with reverence.”

Librarian Mrs. Jenny Herron and social studies teacher Sister Mary Ann Stewart stand in front of the illuminated manuscript in the school library. | Photo by Emma Flohr

Feature

After Winter Break, Newly Designed Room in Library will be Ready for Student Use BY ANNIE BROWNING

Although the Baker Board-room is sometimes available for students, it is often in use for meetings. Therefore, the library lacks an appropriate room to work on things such as group projects or study sessions.

January 1, 2015, construction will begin to add a small room to the southwest corner of the li-brary. This new room will provide a space specified for group-work as well as quiet study.

Designed and planned by Ca-thedral students, Mr. Dom David’s STEM class was in charge of this project.

David said, “Students from the STEM class has helped with the process of figuring out where it will go and the types of things that might be in it like furniture, etc.”

In order to enhance creativity,

the room will be contained by write-on glass walls.

David said, “The focus booth will help give students space for collaboration which can be anything from group work to light tutoring. We hope that how we furnish the space will aid in these.”

The construction company for this project is called KI and specializes in building preformed, custom made walls. Due to these preformed walls, the construction will only take one day.

With the help of librarian Mrs. Jenny Herron, the design team has made the room as large and well equipped as possible within the budget. Herron is also writing a grant to help fund the project.

The addition of this room will provide a useful and necessary space for students to effectively work together and enrich collabo-ration and creativity.

After winter break, there will be a new room in the library. The planned design is above. The room will have glass walls that students will be able to write on with dry erase markers. | Photo submitted by KI

Math Fine Arts Business English Theology World Language

Science Social Studies

LSP

Percentage of Final Grade

20%

20% 10-15% 10-20%

Varies by Teacher 20% Varies by

TeacherVaries by Teacher 10%

Department Chairs

Explain Why Finals are Valued as

They are...

BY AMANDA KEILMAN, KARA WILLIAMS

“The final exam at a college

preparato-ry school

should count

more than a regu-lar test

does, so it’s worth

20%.” Mrs. Lisa

Ford

“We do a project, so we

take ev-erything

that we’ve been

doing all semester and put it

all together.”

Mr. Michael Moffatt

“Account-ing is 15%

because it is proj-

ect-driven. The other classes are 10%, and

they stress the whole semester instead of one day.” Mr. Pat Fagan

“English is a little

more con-ceptual. In some

of the classes, the final can’t be

so formal like a test,

but is a project.” Mrs. Liz

Browning

“It most-ly has to do with giving

teachers flexibility to deter-mine the emphasis

put on formative

versus sumative.” Mr. Marc Behringer

“Foreign languages are cumu-lative, and to prog-ress, it is essential students

retain the materi-al they already

learned.” Mr. Gary Spurgin

“We trust our teachers to make the best decision for their

classes, so that their students

can prove their profi-

ciency.” Mr. Jere Kubuske

“It varies so we can leave an

autonomy for the

classes of different

levels and various

teaching strate-gies.” Mr.

Dennis Thomas

“Our phi-losophy

is that we would

rather put emphasis on what

students do every day

rather than one 90 min-ute period of time.”

Mrs. Marcia Reynolds

How Is Each Final’s Value Decided and Why?

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Helmich’s Legacy: Holy Cross Reaffiliation, Renovations, Student Success

School President Announces His Decision to Retire at the End of the 2015-2016 School Year

The center in football is arguably the most important position. He has his hands on the ball every play. His head must be on a swivel, alert and aware. He serves as the leader of the linemen. He must deliver the ball to the quarterback with pre-cision, then block with all his might. Thankfully, the school’s president and CEO Mr. Steve Helmich knows what it takes to be a good center.

Helmich has been involved with leadership and education his entire life. In high school, he played center for the Richmond Red Devils. He attended IU after receiving a scholarship to play football and majored in secondary education. After his college career, Helmich coached football at West Lafayette High School and taught social studies.

From there, he taught and coached at Nobles-ville. He served as the Chamber of Commerce president in his hometown of Richmond and later Columbus. Due in part to the work he was doing there between the schools and the business com-munity, Helmich was in Columbus when he began to want to help out in schools. He said, “I just got the bug to get back into high school.”

And get back into high school he has; Helmich is currently the president and CEO of one of the largest Catholic private schools in the Midwest. He heads the strategic planning for the school and outlines the school’s vision and future planning. He writes the annual operating budget, which typically approaches $21 million, and develops a financial plan that takes into account the costs of utilities, faculty and students. He also serves as spokesman for the school and the school’s fund raiser.

Despite the pressure all these responsibilities bring, Helmich said, “I think I’ve had one of the very best jobs I ever could have.” The job of running the school smoothly doesn’t fall com-pletely on Helmich’s shoulders. “I’m very fortu-nate to have worked with (Principal) Mr. (Dave) Worland,” he said. Every Wednesday that their schedule permits, Worland and Helmich meet to develop a schedule and discuss pertinent school matters.

Helmich said he and Worland balance each oth-er. Helmich’s work falls more in line with keeping the school running and raising money, while Wor-land deals directly with faculty, students and the academic side of the school. In conjunction with each other, they keep the school in top shape.

Having served as president for 16 years, Hel-mich has been working here longer than some

students have been alive. The school has certainly changed over those 16 years. The courtyard used to be a parking lot. The road up the Hill was only one lane each way. Loretto Hall was renovated. The Shiel Student Life Center and Butler Theatre were constructed.

However, the most important thing Mr. Helmich said he has done in his time here was reaffiliate the school with the Holy Cross.

Helmich plans to retire after the 2015-2016 school year, capping a tenure here that will have outlasted the typical high school president career of seven to eight years. “I get teary eyed when I think about (retiring), I honestly do,” he said. However, Helmich said the school would benefit from a new set of eyes and ears.

Over his 16 years here, Helmich has been through the good and the bad, and said he has “so many, so many” fond memories. Not being able to pinpoint one exact moment, he said that his favorite memory would be seeing the development of students from freshman year to senior, and how they looked back at their experience at Cathedral.

Once they have left these hallways, Helmich said, “Cathedral students change the world.”

School President Announces His Decision to Retire at the End of the 2015-2016 School Year

BY SEAN MCKINNEYIn the past 14 years,

enrollment has increased by 200 students

Helmich served as president of the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce

Helmich earned Big Ten All Academic honors at Indiana

University

Helmich obtained a B.S.

in education and a M.S. in secondary education

Helmich has been featured on a 90-minute PBS

Special

Helmich traveled to Singapore to present a

keynote to 2,000 educators at a leadership conference

Helmich has been featured in nearly 200 newspapers across the

country

President Mr. Stephen Helmich spoke at the pep assembly following the Irish’s fifth consecutive football state championship. | Photo by Gloria Herron

President Mr. Stephen Helmich played football at Indi-ana University where he earned Big Ten All Academic Honors. | Photo submitted (used by permission of Indiana University)

Feature

Matt Maher’s Inspiring Message Holds Us Together

PHOTOS BY GLORIA HERRONBY ASHLEY KING

We have all been warned about being careful what we put on social media. It is so often seen in a negative light.

Senior Jessica Weir, rather than using social media to report what she had for lunch or a nonsensi-cal statement, as most teens do, started something amazing.

With a single tweet Weir was

able to contact Matt Maher, a man whose song became our anthem through the good and the bad. Maher was generous enough to fly out from Arizona and perform for our student body. The writer of our battle cry stood before us as our humble hero.

Weir said, “I don’t know what was going through my head when he said yes. I was probably trying not to pee my pants in front of

Mrs. Saum.” This excitement was paralleled by the smiling faces of each student in the WAC as Maher belted out “Love Will Hold Us Together.”

Having Matt open up to us and relate to our story as he told his, was a moment we will never forget. The school backed up Weir throughout the whole process and gave her the support to make her dream a reality.

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the pictures

“Do You

Wanna

Build

play. I never see you

anymore, come out the

door, it’s

you would tell me why! Do you wanna build a snowman? It doesn’t have to

be a snowman.Do you wanna build

a snowman? or

on the walls! Hang in there Joan. It gets a

little lonely , All these empty rooms, Just watch-ing the hours tick by - Tic-

Tock, Tic-Tock, Tic-Tock, Tic-Tock, Tic-Tock.

a Snowman?”

culture

• “The Christ-mas Song”

• “Frosty the Snowman”

• “O Come all Ye Faithful”

• “Jingle Bells”

• “Winter Wonder-land”

• “Away in A Manger”

• “It’s Be-ginning to Look a Lot Like Christ-mas”

• “Let it Snow”

• “Deck the Halls”

• “Caroling, Caroling”

• “White Christmas”

• “I’ll be Home for Christmas”

• “Sleigh Ride”

• “Rocking Around the Christmas Tree”

• “Silent Night”

• “Mr. Grinch”

• Volunteer at a soup kitchen

• Give blan-kets to the homeless

• Make cards for people at nursing homes

• Pay a stranger’s tab

• Leave a generous tip

• Bake cook-ies for your friends

• Go caroling• Make home-

made gifts • Leave a gift

for your mailman

• Play in the snow with your sib-lings

• Make care packag-es for the homeless

• Donate canned foods

• Share some love

Silent Night? With These

Carols You’ll be Rockin’

Around the Christmas Tree

Good Deeds to Make

Everyone’s Christmas Merry and

Bright

Bake a dozen cupcakes, whatever flavor! Frost the cupcakes with chocolate frosting.

Add chocolate covered pretzels, a vanilla cookie and a red gum drop with frosting.

Add white gum drop halves and two mini chocolate chips for eyes.

DIY: Reindeer Cupcakes

ABC Family’s 25 Days of Christmas ScheduleDo you wanna build a snowman? come

on

let’

s go and

ride our bikes around the halls. I think some company is overdue, I’v

e st

arte

d talking to

like you’ve gone away. W

e used to be best buddies , And

no

w w

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n

ot, I wish

Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m. “The Santa Clause”

Dec. 13 at 11 a.m. “Home Alone 3”

Dec. 14 at 4 p.m. “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation”

Dec. 15 at 9 p.m. “Polar Express”

Dec. 16 at 8:30 p.m. “Home Alone”

Dec. 17 at 5:30 p.m. “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town”

Dec. 18 at 6:30 p.m. “The Santa Clause”

Dec. 19 at 8 p.m. “Elf”

Dec. 20 8 p.m. “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas”

Dec. 21 at 2 p.m. “Rudolph’s Shiny New Year”

Dec. 22 at 5 p.m. “Frosty’s Winter Wonderland”

Dec. 23 at 10:30 a.m. “Santa Baby”

Dec. 24 at 7 a.m. “Mickey’s Christmas Carol”

Dec. 25 at 3 p.m. “A Year Without a Santa Claus”

Photo Poll

Junior Grace Dittoe

Senior Joseph LaMagna

Freshman Jenna Williams

Junior Steven Salvas

“All I Want for Christmas is You.”

“Winter Wonderland.”

“Jingle Bells.”

“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.”

What is your favorite Christmas carol?

“Frosty the Snowman.”Sophomore Bryant Zore

Starbucks Offers Holiday Contest, Rewards, DeliveryBY MADDIE LUCIA

The nationwide famous coffee company, Starbucks, added a few new holiday cheers for coffee lovers.

At the beginning of this month Starbucks started a contest to win Starbucks For Life. The lucky winners get a free drink, from any location, everyday for 30 years.

According to the 56th Street Starbucks manager Mr. Allen Hoover, there is also an instant prize give away for the season.

He said that they expect a couple of winners each day. To en-ter, a customer must redeem the code on the bottom of his receipt online. In addition to the enter and win contests, the company

is also offering an exclusive deal with a coupon book for holiday drinks and food items. According to Hoover, after a customer buys a certain amount of holiday items he earns a free one.

Along with the deals, a new and updated Starbucks app for smart phones adds more to the joy for the season.

The application includes a new way of paying, tipping baristas, exclusive offers and more. It offers gold card membership.

Not only that, but it also gives a chance for customers to get exclusive deals on menu items. Starbucks also plans to start a delivery service at the beginning of next month.

Although it is aiming toward

office buildings, Hoover said that Cathedral could be an exception.

Frequent Starbucks customer and Chief Information Officer Mr. Rolly Landeros said that he thinks Hoover is a great guy and rec-ognizes the school as a business partner.

“We send a significant amount of business and (he) would be thanking us in return,” Landeros said in reference to the delivery service.

Regarding Cathedral students, Hoover said, “they are always respectful and polite. We al-ways love hearing about what is happening around the school and feel involved with it. It feels less stressful when they are in here and it is always fun.”

Starbucks Holiday Menu Items

FoodPeppermint Brownie Cake PopCranberry Bliss BarTurkey Stuffing PaniniGingerbread LoafSnowman Cookie

Coffee FlavorsChestnut PralineGingerbreadCaramel BruléeEggnogPeppermint Mocha

Angels Sing Once Again in IndyBY NICOLE SHOAF

December is a month of giving, cozying up to fires and braving the brisk winter air. While movies can bring holiday cheer, the Indi-anapolis Children’s Choir’s annual performance “Angels Sing” offers a display of live talent from youth singers across Indiana.

This year marks senior Aidan Catellier’s third performance for “Angels Sing.” A long-time veteran of the show, he attended for nine years prior to watch his older brother perform.

While every show has a similar holiday vibe, each one differs depending on the music and director’s choices.

“We always bring great music that is different from the last year,” Catellier said. However, some songs, like one of Catellier’s favorites, “O Holy Night,” remain staples.

Senior Morgan Akers, who has been a performer for six years now, said the song leaves the singers “standing there with this incredible sense of astonishment

at the piece we just performed.”Catellier said his “favorite part

is when my IYC choir is joined by all of the regional ICC choirs. We have hundreds of excellent singers joyously singing in harmony; the sound fills the church and you can just see the gratitude in the audience and the pride we feel.”

This year’s show, however, will be unlike any others. The presence of recently deceased choir director Mrs. Cheryl West will be greatly missed.

Catellier described West, better known as “Mama West,” as someone who “lit up the stage and the entire church.”

Akers added, “She was really special to all of us.”

“I don’t know what it’s going to be like,” Catellier went on to admit. However, the undisputed talent of the singers will shine as always, creating “a time of friendship and happiness during the Christmas season.”

Angels Sing is live Dec. 19 and 20 at 7 p.m. at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church.

ISACS: What Teachers LearnedBY EMERSON WOLFF

The Independent Schools Association of the Central States convention that all teachers at-tended downtown last month has opened the door to new, creative and inventive ways of classroom teaching.

Social studies teacher Mr. Eric Glanders learned about how to motivate his student. In one of his breakout sessions, the instructor explained the difference between growth mindset and fixed mind-set.

Glanders described fixed mindset as an idea that teachers are fighting against because it holds the belief that one’s progress is limited and cannot be changed. However, a growth mindset is one in which an individual believes that he can be better than his current state.

In another breakout session, Glanders learned about how the reward centers in the brain work and why they are the link to main-taining focus in the classroom.

“When we predict, dopamine is released into our brain, and

it gives us the opportunity to be right, and we like the idea of potentially being correct about a prediction,” said Glanders.

In this way, teachers would have students engage in an activity at the beginning of the class in which they are encouraged to make a prediction about the lec-ture that day.

Theology teacher Miss Katie Klee attended a breakout session at ISACS titled, “You don’t know me until you know me.” In this session, Klee said the instructor told one story from the viewpoints of multiple individuals from different backgrounds. It focused on the personal side of education, encouraging teachers to develop and foster relationships with the students in their classes.

“It emphasized the importance of knowing your students and the benefits and advantages of having that atmosphere in your classroom, which I absolutely can relate to because I feel a part of this job or vocation is focusing on the people who are in my room every day,” Klee said.

Feature

Cut two slits in graham crackers and place crackers in frosting.

Use frosting to then place the oth-er two crackers on the outsides.

Use frosting to place a cracker on the top, let dry for a half hour.

Spread frosting on two graham crackers and add nine Chex cereal.

After frosting dries, use two thick layers of frosting to place roof.

Again using frosting, add four colorful gumdrops to the roof.

Break up candy canes into short fragments and add to edges.

Decorate half of a cracker and attach with frosting for door.

Place jumbo marshmallows and marshmallow halves on plate.

Sprinkle with powdered sugar so that it looks like snow. Enjoy!

DIY: Gingerbread House

’Tis the Season: Cathedral Spreads Christmas Cheer for All to HearThe Christmas Season Begins Early for these Indy Businesses

BY RACHEL BOLERIn the spirit of giving this

Christmas, the swim team has adopted a family through the Lord’s Pantry at Anna’s house. For the second year in a row, the team is excited to be able to help in the community by helping the family have a happier Christmas.

The Lord’s Pantry at Anna’s House strives to improve the lives of others by helping them with educational programs, nutritional assistance and financial support. They mainly do this through the volunteers of the community.

Being her first year coaching, Head Coach Katie Doron said she is excited at the idea of adopting a family.

She said, “I know we did this last year and the team loved it. So when they brought it up to do it again, I was all for it. There is nothing like seeing the light in eyes of the people you help.” Leading up to Christmas, the team will prepare by get-ting gifts over the span of a few weeks.

Doron said, “The family has some requests on certain items and needs, but we’ll go further to give them a great Christ-

mas.” After the swimmers have all of

the gifts, the team will get togeth-er, wrap the presents and then go to personally deliver the gifts to the family.

Having high expectations for the project, senior swimmer Liz-zie Snyder said, “I hope they have a fantastic Christmas and know that others in the community care about them. I hope the team builds a sense of community from this project, but also is able to grow from this experience to help others.”

Doron expects for all of her swimmers to come together to participate. She said she believes that aside from helping others, there are many values that can be taken away from this experience.

Particularly, the gift of giving and helping those who are not able to provide for their families.

Her hopes are “that each swim-mer will feel the true purpose of this project and that is knowing they can always make a difference in the world.” Both Snyder and Doron are excited to work with the team as well as Anna’s House.

They hope to give back every year and make this a tradition.

BY NOELLE LULINGThis school and its students,

administrators, faculty and staff have always actively participat-ed in service, fund raising and donations. Once again the school has promoted Coats for Kids to collect and donate clothing for those in need.

Some students have been in-volved annually during their past four years.

Senior Class president Annie Gregory’s grandfather, Mr. Bob Gregory, has participated in this project for 28 years now.

Annie has worked alongside her grandfather for many years.

“I became involved when my grandpa started working at Channel 13,” Annie said about her grandfather, who served as the station’s weather forecaster for many years.

Coats for Kids is run by Chan-nel 13 and it provides different collection sites, one being this school.

The coats are then taken to Tuchman Dry Cleaners where they’re washed, pressed and prepped so that the individuals who receive them receive their coat in good shape. The coats are

then are taken to the Indiana State Fairgounds where those interest-ed are encouraged to come by and select a coat of their very own.

For readers interested in partic-ipating, the process is simple.

There are marked buckets scat-tered about the school, and one simply has to bring in their in-tended donations and drop them off at the designated locations.

As part of its Holy Cross mission, this school has always been a school of philanthropic en-deavors, and Coats for Kids is yet another great outlet for students and staff.

Along with Coats for Kids, some other groups and clubs that are aimed at helping those in need are Philanthropy Club with Mr. Howard Fogel, Puppy Love run by senior LJ Martin or Habitat for Humanity.

Coats for Kids has been here for several years now, and the an-nual campaign asks for donations starting each year as early as the end of September.

Coats for Kids is one of the simplest and easiest donation pro-cesses because one simply has to remember to drop off their coats and head to class.

Sullivan Hardware Texas Roadhouse

“It takes us six weeks to set up for Christmas, which is why we have to start right after Labor Day. Our Christmas season starts the first weekend of Nov. The thing that is different about Christmas and spring (the two busiest times for the store) is that if we forget to put out a hose, we can still get a sale on it all summer. If we don’t have Christmas items out at the start of the season, we may have missed out on a sale,” said Mr. Paul Schnieders, manager at Sullivan Hardware. | Photo by Erin Collins

“We decorate early to promote Christmas spirit and get people in the mood to buy and be in the shopping frame of mind,” said Amanda Lawrence, service manager at Texas Roadhouse. Managing Partner Dan Keilman said, “We decorate for Christmas in early November to support our seasonal gift card promotion. By having the restaurant decorated, we are reminding consumers that Christmas is rapidly approaching, and it is time to make gift buying decisions.” | Photo by Amanda Keilman

Swim Team Adopts Family at Anna’s House Coats for Kids Tradition Continues Here

Late September November 4

What’s Happening in December? Dec. 15-26: “A Christmas Car-ol” at the Indiana Repertory Theatre

Through Jan. 4: Christmas at the Zoo

Tomorrow: Ugly Sweater Run at the White River State Park

Dec. 16-21: “Elf the Musical” at the Murat Theatre

Dec. 21: Santa Hustle Indy 5K and Half Marathon at White River State Park

Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve on Georgia Street

FeatureDear Old Cathedral, We Came Back to You...

The ‘60s Mr. Joe Vollmer ‘66

What was the most significant change at Cathedral since you

were here?“The cost of tuition is a major change; mine was $120 a year.”

The ‘70s Mr. Jim McLinn ‘70

Mrs. Jean Harris ‘77

Mr. Mark Worrell ‘78

Why did you decide to come back here?

“My son was starting his fresh-man year, and I was told about an opening in the Business Office so

I applied. I love it here.”


“As a senior in Mr. Joe Dezelan’s senior business law class, he asked what I wanted to do in

life. I replied that I did not know, and he said I should get a degree in education and come back to Cathedral to teach and coach.”

What was the most significant change since you were here?

“The most significant change was when we went co-ed and moved to our current 56th Street location.”

Mrs. Shannon Fox ’80

Mr. Marc Behringer ’84


“The timing was right; I already had four kids of my own graduate

and the youngest of my five is a senior here.”

What has been the most significant change since you

were here?“The most significant change since I was here has been the

technology.”

What was your favorite memory at Cathedral? “My favorite memory of

Cathedral is the 1981-1982 basketball season.”

What is your favorite Cathedral tradition?

“My favorite tradition is the (sung) blessing we offer to visitors

and to those we are sending out into the world, ‘May the peace of

the Lord be with you...’”


“I came back because I was asked by the principal,

Father Patrick J. Kelly, to come back and take over the wrestling

program.”

What was the most significant change since you were here?

“The most significant change since I was here is that we have air conditioning. I never thought that

would happen.”

Mrs. Maribeth Cloud ’86

Mr. Sean McGinley ’88

Ms. Amy Weber ’93The ‘80s

Mr. Ken Barlow ’82

The ‘90s

Lifelong Connections,

Lifelong ChoicesBY MADDIE LUCIA

Mr. Jim Nohl ‘78

What was your favorite memory at Cathedral?

“My favorite memory from Cathedral was when it changed over from all boys to co-ed and having quality teachers like Mr.

Mauger and Doc Wellman teach.”

Cathedral offers many oppor-tunities both for current students and its graduates.

There are 96 faculty members at the school. Of these, the school has about 30 alumni working here. Why would one want to come back and work at the high school he attended?

Mr. Nick Lyons, English and speech teacher, said that God chose him to return to his alma mater and that he knows he would not be happier anywhere else.

“The opportunity to work with driven student athletes who are consistently pursuing excellence makes it the best job in America,” Lyons said.

Along with wanting to work in an environment that they love, some of the alumni shared their memories from their days as students.

Chemistry teacher Mrs. Molly Reilly said that Homecoming week was her favorite memory as a student. “I loved it when every-one dressed up,” she said.

Winning trophies also re-minded guidance counselor Mrs. Nicole Prior of “winning State my senior year for volleyball, the fall of 2003.”

Along with memories, different traditions unique to the school add to the Cathedral experience. For theology teacher Mr. Ed Frei-je, there is not just one.

“My favorite would be Home-coming. There is also a certain spirit and tradition of participat-ing in extracurricular events and watching and supporting your friends,” Freije said.

Cathedral’s lifelong connections are remniscent in the return of alumni as faculty and the intro-duction of new students every school year.

Mr. Rich Andriole ‘88

What was your favorite memory at Cathedral?

“My favorite memory here is meeting my wife, but there are just

so many memories.”

Mrs. Nicole Beasley ‘98

Why did you decide to come back and work here?

“I love the way we live outour mission through everything we do. I play a role in fulfilling

our mission, and that is so rewarding.”

The 2000s

Mr. Edward Freije ‘99

Mr. Tim Adams ‘00

Mrs. Gretchen Watko ‘00

Mrs. Michelle Taylor ‘01

Mrs. Nicole Cook ‘04

What activities or sports were you involved in during your time at

Cathedral as a student?“I was involved in volleyball my freshman year, track and swim-

ming. I was also involved in some additional clubs.”

What is your favoriteCathedral tradition?

“My favorite traditions are Home-coming, the spirit, participating in extra curricular events and watching and supporting your

friends.”


“A large part of fundraising is being passionate about the cause you are raising funds for; I can’t

think of a better cause to support than students at Cathedral.”


were here?“The addition of the SLC, Media

Center and new football and softball fields.”

What activities or sports were you involved in during your time at

Cathedral as a student? “I was in volleyball all four years, track during sophomore year and

softball my freshman year.”

Mr. Nick Lyons ‘04

Mrs. Sarah Erotas ‘05


“I didn’t choose to work here; God chose for me to work here.

He knows I won’t be happy anywhere else. It’s the best job in

the world.”


“I came back to Cathedral because I wanted to make an im-pact on students the way Cathe-

dral teachers impacted me when I was a student here.”

What were you involved in during your time as a student

at here? “I was in soccer and basketball, National Honor Society, math league, A Promise to Keep and

the liturgy planning committee.”

What was your favoritememory at Cathedral?

“My favorite memory was when I met my future husband during

our sophomore year in Mrs. Heger’s class.”


were here?“Students now have individual iPads to use during class, the

County system and a whole class period for lunch! (I had 21 min.)”

Mr. Ryan Davis ‘06

Miss Mary Ording ‘09Mrs. Molly Reilly ‘04

Miss Bethuram ’97

What is your favorite Cathedral tradition?

“My favorite tradition is Spirit Week, especially

decorating the halls, because we would do an entire hallway.”

Just Five Years Ago...

Cathedral often refers to the saying “Lifelong Connections”.

There are a handful of faculty members who came back to their high school to work with a new generation.

Some have been connected to the school from as early as the 1960s, while some have known the Cathedral tradition only since 2009, the most recent of the school’s current staff.

For Miss Mary Ording, the school’s athletic department intern, many changes have been made since she was in high school.

Graduating in the Class of 2009, Ording said that the most significant change were the iPads, the county system and lunch being a whole class period.

“You guys are lucky ducks. I only got 21 minutes to eat, never used iPads or had an opportunity like county,” Ording said.

However, being part of the family, there are traditions that will never die.

Ording said that her favorite tradition would be the seniors TPing the on the first day of school. “It’s such a great activity that brings every single member of the Senior Class together at the beginning of the year, and is always a blast,” she said.

Ording said that her favorite memories at the school involved the volleyball program.

Whether it was the summer camps or playing on the team, the sport was what she said she loved a lot about the school.

She said, “When I finally became a student at Cathedral, a member of the Irish volleyball family, it was a dream come true.”

BY MADDIE LUCIA

Editor’s Note: Other Teacher Alumni Not Pictured are:Mr. Andy FaganMr. Ryan Sterling Mrs. Anna Maria Barnett

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Former College Lacrosse Player and Coach Takes on Cathedral TeamBY NOELLE LULING

Let’s Have a Talk...

Did you know...

Mrs. Katie Erbe and guid-ance counselor Mrs. Nicole Cook created a new group called Girl Talk.

Held twice a month, during fourth and fifth period lunches and also at 7 a.m. for those with a sixth period class, Girl Talk provides the young women a chance to talk.

For one looking to join all she has to do is come in, no registration needed.

BY MADDIE LUCIA

According to Erbe, her main reason was because she noticed that it is rare that a girl can talk about the issues in life about which she is concerned. “I’ve never met a girl who doesn’t struggle with body image, peer pressure, the overall desire to fit in and feel a part of things,” Erbe said.

Some topics that the group has talked about this year in-clude drugs and alcohol, friend-ships, family and the media’s influence on a girl’s body image.

Erbe said that she hopes that this opens an opportunity for girls to feel safe to talk about personal issues. She said, “My goal in creating it was to make it what the students needed and wanted, so I will always ask which topics the girls would like to cover.”

“I’ve never met a girl who doesn’t struggle

with body image, peer pressure, the overall

desire to fit in and feel a part of things.”Mrs. Katie Erbe

Here are some facts about Mrs. Katie Erbe:

High school: Maryvale Prepa-ratory School in Maryland

Lacrosse teams in high school: Maryvale, the Sky-walkers (club)

Position(s): Midfield, attack

Honors/awards: All-Balti-more Metro Player of the Year, three-time all-American for college, 2005 National Player of the Year, two-time ACC Player of the Year and Duke’s all-time leading scorer

Other sports: Played high school basketball and soccer. She enjoys road biking, trail running, playing soccer and watching football.

Role model: As far as lacrosse, Jen Adams

Fave celebrity: Kelly Ripa

Favorite place to visit: Cinque Terre in Italy

Wants to visit: Australia

Hobbies: Some include ex-ploring new places, hanging with a girlfriend at a coffee shop for hours and catching up, going on walks or bike rides with her husband, bak-ing, camping, doing anything outdoors, watching football on a chilly day and sewing

Fave song of 2014: “Burn” by Ellie Goulding

Fave movie: “A League of Their Own”

Fave book: Killing Kennedy or The Hunger Games

A new face has stepped into the halls of the school. Her name is Mrs. Erbe and she’s ready to make a few changes. You may know her as the new women’s lacrosse coach, the founder of Girl Talk, or maybe even a participant in a few of the yoga classes she offers after school.

What most people may not know is Erbe is a Duke graduate who changed the name of the game the moment she stepped on the field. Before she was Mrs. Erbe, Katie Chrest was named the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association and Inside Lacrosse Attacker of the Year in 2005 as well as the Duke Co-Fe-male Athlete of the Year and went on to receive the 2005 Tewaaraton Trophy, given annually to the nation’s top lacrosse player.

As a member of the champion-ship-winning 2009 U.S. women’s World Cup team, Chrest spent six years in the United States national team system. She also scored two goals and two assists as the U.S. won seven games to take the 2009 World Cup.

Like most athletes here, the support from fellow teammates made her game go from good to great. “What made (attending Duke) particularly special was my team experience,” she said, “We were close knit, really hard working and just had a ton of fun together. We saw a lot of success on the field there, which made for some really special memories as well. I think about my teammates all the time and wish I could go back to those days with them.”

Her athletic career took on a different form as she moved on to bigger and better things. Chrest experienced her first taste of coaching, serving a year as an assistant coach for the Loyola University Maryland women’s lacrosse program. During her time at Loyola, she managed to

take the 2011 Big East champion-ship behind a 17-3 overall season record.

After Loyola, Chrest joined the Columbia staff serving as offen-sive specialist for the Lions. She has coached one of the toughest offensive players in program history including Kacie Johnson, who holds the Columbia career and season records in all offensive categories.

Her biggest accomplishment is one she’ll tackle this year as she coaches the critically acclaimed women’s lacrosse team here. Her husband, Ryan Erbe, will be head-ing back to IU this fall, making the timing perfect for her to coach

Mrs. Katie Erbe plays lacrosse for the U.S. national team. | Photo submitted

the Irish. The school year is young and like I said she’s spared no time making an impact. She offers a club to girls called Girl Talk that gives girls the chance to open up about the stresses of womanly constitution. Mrs. Erbe also urges students to partake in the yoga classes she offers for students after schools on Wednesdays.

“I love the school spirit here and tradition. Everyone associated with Cathedral loves it, which says so much about the school and the type of place that it is. The people that work here are passionate people and the students are driven and talented. It’s exciting to be at a place that’s so alive.”

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BY ERIN COLLINS

Last year concluded the Indiana Ice’s 10th and final season as a hockey team, but this season marks the first year for Indy’s new professional hockey team, the Fuel.

The Ice was a Tier 1 junior hockey team in the United States Hockey League.

English teacher Mrs. Nancy Wheeler said, “The purpose of the USHL is to give kids an opportu-nity to play more difficult hockey. Colleges want kids to play in the USHL, because it develops them into top hockey players before competing in Division 1 schools.”

Robbie Baillargeon ’13, the cur-rent center for Boston University and a former Ice player, said he has greatly benefitted from the Ice and said via email, “I decided to play for the Ice because I knew the USHL is the best junior league in the country and it would help me best prepare for college by playing against the best competition in the country every weekend.”

Jon Gillies ’12, the current goalie for Providence College and former Ice player, gained not only hockey experience but life lessons, as well.

Gillies said via email, “Paul Skjodt picked my dad and me up at our hotel the very first night of my first main camp for the Ice, took us to dinner and explained the available opportunity, and made sure that I knew that I would be in good hands. The last part was important because I was only 16 years old.”

The Fuel is a professional hock-ey team in the East Coast Hockey League.

Mr. Tony Brown, the director of media relations and digital content/ radio broadcaster for the Fuel, said in a phone interview, “We are the proud AA affiliate of the NHL Chicago Blackhawks. They are one of the original 16 teams in the NHL, so it’s exciting

to be a part of their organization.”Both the Ice and the Fuel have

the same goal to prepare players to compete in the NHL.

Brian Ferlin ’11, former Ice player and current forward for the Providence Bruins, said, “I think the Ice definitely had a tremen-dous effect in preparing me for professional hockey. In a lot of areas of my game I got better, especially the ones I focused on while in Indy. These are still of my strengths in the pro game today.”

Sean Kuraly ’12, former Ice player and current center for Mi-ami (Ohio) University, said, “The USHL is the best junior league in the country. Basically if you play there you will almost certainly

have the opportunity to play college hockey. And to have any chance to play in the NHL you have to play at the highest level during your development, so Indi-ana was vital to me and my devel-opment and aspirations to play in the NHL. Not to mention what I think was one of the best run organizations in the league from top to bottom. I really enjoyed my time playing for the Ice.”

Brown said about the Fuel, “We are one of two developmental teams in the Blackhawks’ system. You will see players make it big in Indy this year or next year, but eventually you get to see those guys pull on a Chicago Black-hawks sweater. It’s a pretty cool

thing to be a part of.”The Fuel’s season this year has

many excited, including fresh-man hockey fan Andrew Fralich. Fralich said, “I think the Fuel will be a good experience for India-napolis. It will be nice to see how the team does and the culture they will bring to the city.”

Baillargeon said, “I think Indiana’s hockey team switching from the junior team to the minor pro team is great for the city and sport. I believe bringing in a pro team to Indianapolis will attract more fans and help the sport grow in the Indianapolis area.”

Kuraly experienced similar ideas and said, “I always thought Indianapolis was a hockey city so I am just glad they kept a team so the fans still get to experience good hockey.”

Though he is excited for Indy

New Era Begins with Indy Fuel as Past Ice Players Reflect on Experiences, Memories

Jon Gillies ‘12 said, “The Ice’s partnership with Cathedral High School was probably the biggest driving force behind my development, because the people at Cathedral did not care about the athletic part, they cared about the character part of my life, and every person I came into contact with made me a better person in one way or another.” | Photo submitted

to have a professional team, Ferlin said, “Personally, it’s sad to see the Indiana Ice gone because of the great impact playing for that team had on my life on and off the ice. I had a great experience my two years in Indy with support from a great owner, some great coaches, and supporting casts.”

Brown said, “We are excited about getting to play in the Fair-grounds Coliseum. The building

“The Ice’s partnership with Cathedral High School was probably

the biggest driving force behind my

development. Every person I came into contact with made

me a better person in one way or another.”

Jon Gillies ’12

has been around since 1939, but last year we started on some major renovations. I think fans that might be used to the old Coliseum will not be able to recognize the place. It’s a beautiful, state-of-the art facility. The renovations have really transformed the building into one of the best locations for hockey in all of North America, so we are very excited to call the Coliseum home this year.”

For five years, Wheeler helped the Ice by hosting players. She said, “I really liked housing them. It was hard for the CHS kids to live with me because I’m their teacher. I think it was a little awk-ward for them at first, but I miss having the kids.”

Together Wheeler and the Ice worked to shape each player into a young adult.

Gillies said, “Without the Ice, I would not be anywhere. The biggest thing, for me, was that the organization made me grow up as a player and a person. The Ice’s partnership with Cathedral High School was probably the biggest driving force behind my development, because the people at Cathedral did not care about the athletic part, they cared about the character part of my life, and every person I came into contact with made me a better person in one way or another.

“It all started when Mrs. Wheeler told me to ‘take off my mask’ and open up when I am at school, and I am forever thankful that she kept nagging me to do that because it made Cathedral that much more enjoyable. From a hockey perspective, the Ice refined my game, both mentally and physically, and I am in debt to Paul and Charlie Skjodt, as well as the entire staff, for where I am today, and where I hopefully am in the future.”

The Fuel’s first season started on Oct. 17, and fans will have the next chance to see the team on Wednesday.

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The Phil Eskew Mental Attitude award is an honor that is given to one senior athlete from each football State championship game. Named after Phil Eskew, the third commissioner of the Indiana High School Athletic Association, who started the IHSAA football tour-nament in 1973, recognition goes to a player who shows leadership, athletic ability and work in the classroom.

This year, senior Jared Thomas was name winner. The award was presented on the field of Lucas Oil Stadium following the team’s 56-7 win over LaPorte in the Class 5A State championship game. He is the eighth athlete in school his-tory to earn the honor for varsity football.

Jared Thomas has been a leader for the team all year. Leading the team with not only his play, but also with his voice. Additionally Thomas earned 5A all-State hon-ors along with teammates Senior Joe Schopper, Junior Kendall Coleman and Sophomore Ben Stewart.

Thomas answered a reporter’s questions the week after being name the Eskew Mental Attitude Award winner.

Q: How has winning the Phil Eskew mental attitude award affected you?

A: I would most definitely say it has a positive effect. It is a pretty prestigious award and for me to win it and the State champion-ship it was a little bitter sweet. It was a great honor to have and I said it after the game, but it isn’t a personal accomplishment, it is a school accomplishment. You know, we went through a lot early on, but we stayed together as a family. So it kind of supported me and pushed me to get to that

point.

Q: What was your initial reac-tion when you heard your name announced as the winner of the Phil Eskew Mental Attitude Award winner for football?

A: Well, I kind of knew I was going to win it after the game. I was informed. It was exciting to win the championship and get that award at the same time. It was pretty nice.

Q: How will your experience playing at Cathedral follow you to Northwestern?

A: Being at Cathedral has really helped me with my academic life and my family life and loving my brothers, loving my classmates and the people I go to school with. It will definitely help me at Northwestern next year, not only to be successful on the field but off

the field as well.

Q: How would your teammates describe you?

A: I just look out for everybody. I try to make friends and be cool with everybody because I never want to be in a situation where somebody says I said something bad about them or anything like that. So I think they would describe me as hardworking, friendly and loyal.

Q: How did you carry out your role this year as one of the team captains?

A: I thought I did a pretty good job. I know there were times that I could’ve done better, but that’s apart of going through it as you learn from your mistakes (and) you just make sure you don’t make that same mistake again. So, I thought I did a pretty good job of

that, but it was a good year overall and I pat myself on the back for a good year.

Q: What will be your favorite memory from this season?

A: Most definitely the Semistate game (a 27-24 overtime win over host Bloomington South). We were down, we never led and we ended up coming back winning in overtime so that was one of the highest moments for me, to see my team go out like that. In such a hostile environment in Blooming-ton. So that was really special.

Q: Who is the most influential coach for whom you have played and why?

A: I would most definitely say Coach (Nick) Lyons. He helped me since I’ve been here and he’s gotten me on the right path. He’s helped me the most. Especial-

ly with him being my position coach, too.

Q: How were you able to balance the demands of playing a varsity sport with your academics?

A: It’s just all about doing it. I’ve been through it long enough that I know what to do and what not to do when it comes to balancing, making sure I’m prepared and, you know, I’m balancing all things I have to. So I wouldn’t really say it’s necessarily hard, but you got to stay focused and you take of your time in the right fashion.

Q: How do you successfully transition from ending the football season to playing varsity basketball?

A: I wouldn’t say there is any easy way to transition from foot-ball to basketball. It’s just all about getting out there and getting as many reps as I can in practice, and making sure I’m getting bet-ter through the week transitioning from football shape to basketball shape so I can put out the best performance and we go out there on game days. So the best way is to just go hard every rep.

Q: What predictions would you make about the Irish’s chances next year playing in the Class 6A tournament? (Due to the IHSAA’s success factor, next year the var-sity football team will compete in Class 6A, the State title for which was won by Ben Davis this year, even though Cathedral’s enroll-ment would place it in 4A.)

A: I think they can most definitely get it done. They have a pretty good team here. I feel like I’ll be back next year to watch them on thanksgiving weekend taking home another State cham-pionship.

Senior Offensive Lineman Jared Thomas Reflects on Being Named Class 5A Football Mental Attitude Award WinnerBY MATTHEW MEULEMAN

With his parents, Mrs. April Thomas and Mr. Michael Thomas, senior Jared Thomas celebrates being named the Phil N. Eskew Mental Attitude Award winner for Class 5A football. The honor was presented on the field of Lucas Oil Stadium immediately after the Irish’s 56-7 win over LaPorte in the championship game. | Photo by Rolly Landeros

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C YO(u) on the CourtSports are a part everyone’s dai-

ly lives. Whether students watch them, talk about them or play them, sports somehow directly affect the way they live.

The phrase “student athlete” describes the average high school teen. Many students play sports for their high school, but high school sports are hard and require a lot of talent, time and energy.

Back in middle school or grade school, it was so much easier to play sports.

The CYO organization made it easier for many Catholic school students to play sports and have a good time. Many students played multiple sports.

Whether it was a year full of football, basketball and baseball or volleyball, kickball and softball, all students spend a majority of time playing sports.

But what happened when we came to high school?

The sports got tougher, prac-tices got longer and commitment to a sport went through the roof. Participants no longer had that cool down time with our bud-dies after school to go through practice.

That’s why high school CYO basketball is all the rage.

CYO was founded in 1939 by Bishop Joseph E. Ritter.

The very first CYO run activity was a spring dance held here at Cathedral. The organization has gone on to run all of the Catholic school’s sports leagues.

The first few lines of its mission statement reads, “The CYO is committed to providing a min-istry of information that helps bring youth to their full human

potential. The CYO provides opportunities for young people to develop strong moral charac-ter, self-esteem and leadership qualities through activities of a social, educational, recreational and athletic nature.”

Rather than playing for the high school that a student attends, he or she plays for the Catholic grade school attended or for the parish that he or she belongs to.

The CYO sets up the schedule based on amount of players per team and the grades of those players.

The regular season consists of six games, but there is also a post-season tournament. Most teams require a fee to join the team, and that fee covers any expenses and

a jersey. Senior Alec Letcher, who grad-

uated from St. Jude, said, “All of my friends went to Roncalli, so we are naturally rivals. Except during CYO basketball season, when I get to team back up with them and compete against all of my current classmates.”

When shown CYO’s mission statement Letcher said, “I had never seen CYO’s mission state-ment, but I think they’re doing a great job at fulfilling it. They really do give us a chance to grow, es-pecially because everyone on the team has to play a certain amount of minutes during the game.”

When shown the same mission statement, St. Simon graduate and junior Ryan Moore said, “They

do a great job of keeping high schoolers involved in their church communities.”

Moore also went on to say, “I feel like everyone plays CYO high school basketball here, so that means a lot of kids are staying in contact with their parish.”

Senior Mason Gleason and freshman Erin Gleason, who are siblings, from Holy Spirit India-napolis immediately took to CYO high school basketball.

“It’s such an easy way to unwind and have fun with my friends,” said Mason, who looks forward to every single CYO practice. He added, “It is arguably my favorite time of the year.”

He gets the opportunity to be with all of his old grade school

buddies and still play the sport he loves.

“I really miss my friends from grade school who went to different schools for high school, so CYO basketball really provides me with a sort of release from my daily struggles. And most im-portantly, I get to continue being a stud at basketball and the best on the team, which I definitely couldn’t have done on the Cathe-dral team,” Mason said.

Men’s CYO basketball is known for bringing out the competitive edge in all of the players, and both Mason and his sister love it.

Erin experiences the other side of CYO basketball, the side for females. “It’s so fun, and even though we lost our first game by over 50 points, it was still so much fun,” Erin said.

She said she enjoys the fact that her brother also plays because if she ever wins a game she will get to brag about it to him.

“CYO basketball brings out the best of me, it’s a tradition and it seems that all the students here at Cathedral play. So I get to play with old friends and against new ones,” Erin said.

CYO basketball is something that we thought we left behind when we made the transition to high school.

Little did we know that closing the door on our glory days wouldn’t have to come so soon thanks to high school CYO bas-ketball.

The glory days live on, and the bragging has never been louder in the halls atop the hill. CYO high school basketball provides the escape every high school student needs.

“The CYO is committed to providing a ministry of information that helps bring youth to their full human potential. The CYO provides opportunities for young people to develop strong moral character, self-esteem

and leadership qualities through activities of a social, educational, recreational and athletic nature.”

BY ZAK BATT

From the CYO Mission Statement

Senior Mason Gleason shoots a free throw during a heated CYO basketball game. Gleason has played all four years of high school for Holy Spirit’s CYO basketball team. | Photo by Zak Batt

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columnsBY NORA MACANALLY

Senior retreat is a timeless tradition here. One of the many benefits of being a Senior, this experience serves as something all underclassmen have to look forward to.

One of many qualities that makes senior retreat so special is the sense of mystery that sur-rounds it. Besides those who have experienced it, no one knows what occurs during those few days at Saint Bernadette’s. All anyone knows is that those who return come back as different people.

It’s easy to point out a senior who has just gone on retreat. They hug each other a lot, listen to Christian rock and proudly wear the signature red crosses around their neck.

I know this because I am one of those seniors.

Choosing to attend the first retreat was something I debated

for awhile. The idea of spending almost

four whole days in a church without contact with the rest of the world did not sound particu-larly appealing to me. The thought of talking about my emotions and my relationship with God was something I’ve never had an interest in.

After some time contemplating what I should do, I decided to go. This was one of the best decisions I have made in my life so far.

The connections I formed with my fellow “retreatants” is some-thing I hold sacred in my heart.

Although I cannot go into detail about the events that take place during those few days, I want to emphasize how impactful this retreat is.

Saint Bernadette’s provides a small break from the rest of the world.

It doesn’t matter if you do

Senior Retreat: Anticipated Tradition Worth the Wait theatre or are an athlete, or what friend group you’re in, everything you are at school and everything people thought about you is cast aside.

For those four days you are just a friend to everyone on retreat with you. You befriend people you would have never thought possible. My only regret is that I didn’t get to know some of these people sooner.

If you’re a senior and you’re debating about whether or not to go on retreat, go.

The amount of love and accep-tance you will encounter at Saint Bernadette’s is something you will never get the chance to experience again. It’s a way of looking back and moving on, and finding your inner peace along the way.

To all you underclassmen, you have something amazing to look forward to. Senior retreat is defi-nitely worth the wait.

Guest Column: Mrs. Kathy Keyes Gives Advice, Insight to Finals

Final exams are quickly ap-proaching, and some students are already beginning to worry about how to prepare for these tests.

Before you begin to panic, take a deep breath and read through these suggestions on how best to prepare.

First, students should know that final exams are designed to allow students to demonstrate what they have learned over the course of the semester.

At this point, students should begin to organize their materi-als. Don’t wait for the teacher to provide a study guide.

Gather your notes (both elec-tronic and paper), handouts you have received, and any papers or assignments that have been returned.

Now is a great time to form a study group. Move beyond asking just your friends to join your group.

If a class has more than one period, consider asking some-one from a different class period to join your group in order to ensure that a fresh perspective is represented.

If your teacher provides a study guide, use it (and thank the teacher.) Collaborate with your classmates to complete the guide.

You should know, though, that study guides are a starting point

for your study. Don’t feel as if you should

only study the material on the guide. Most teachers use study guides as an outline, but expect you to fill in the material.

You should ask about the format of the test.

Will you be expected to write an essay? Is the test a scantron? What do you need to bring to the exam?

Just knowing what to expect can ease some of your anxiety.

Use a calendar to know what exams will be given on which days.

Plan to begin studying well in advance of the exam. Cram-ming is usually an ineffective way to prepare.

Studying 15 minutes a night over several evenings allows you the chance to truly under-stand the material.

Give yourself a study break, but stay focused while study-ing. If your phone is a distrac-tion, put it in a drawer while you are studying. Then check it during your study break.

Use as many of your senses as possible. Color code by using highlighters and mark-ers. Use sticky notes to mark important parts of your notes or texts.

Some students swear by index cards, either paper or electronic, that can be easily and efficiently reviewed.

Finally, recognize the im-portance of sleeping and eating well. Try to get a good night’s sleep before the exam. Bring a snack to eat between exams.

Laugh with your friends, stay positive and recognize that the week of exams will soon pass, and you’ll be enjoying Christmas break.

‘Mockingjay’ Sets Scene for Final ‘Hunger Games’ Movie

BY AMANDA KEILMAN

English Co-Chair Mrs. Kathy Keyes

becomes the Mockingjay, the symbol of the rebellion against the capital. She struggles to accept her new role in District 13 without Peeta Mellark, who was taken by the capital at the end of the second movie, “Catching Fire.” Eventually, she rises as the Mockingjay and becomes a danger to the capital.

Jennifer Lawrence has once again done an amazing job as an actor. She conveys the brokenness of Katniss perfectly and captivates audiences.

Lawrence knows how to portray the strong side of Katniss as well as her awkward side. Anyone who has ever had doubts about the choice of Lawrence to play Katniss should be convinced after ‘Mockingjay’ that she was the right choice.

Liam Hemsworth and Josh Hutcherson both had great perfor-

mances. The theater could feel the tension, fear, anger and confusion of all the characters.

Although it has been a while since I’ve read the books, from what I remember, the movie is pretty true to the book. There were no major surprises for those who have read the novel.

“Mockingjay” is not like the previous “Hunger Games” movies. Both “The Hunger Games” and “Catching Fire” have been very action packed and non stop. This one is more of a character-driv-en movie. Although it wasn’t the most eventful movie of the series, “Mockingjay” was the most emotional (especially if you read the books).

This movie ends at a perfect point to set up the final, ac-tion-packed movie, “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2.”

The highly anticipated third in-stallment of the “Hunger Games” series “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1” hit theaters on Nov. 21.

In the movie, Katniss Everdeen

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‘Tis the Season for Giving, Gifts and Gratitude As jingle bells ring and

carolers sing, store shelves are stocked and donation jars are set out.

Big red bows are placed upon boxes and warm blan-kets are wrapped around the poor. Mouths are fed, thanks are said and smiling faces gleam bright red.

With the Christmas season comes the season of giving. The whole concept of Christmas is Jesus, the ultimate gift from God.

Just as the wise men brought gifts of frankin-cense and myrrh, people still love gifting to those they love and even those they do not even know.

Though it is always nice to get your fingernails under green and red wrapping pa-per, it is just as nice to watch someone else be filled with that joy.

One of the best feelings is watching a sibling or parent delight in a gift that you provided them. After all, that is what Christmas is all about.

Spending some leftover birthday money on a heart-felt gift, or even just writing a sincere card, make more of an impact than you know. It is those genuine words that swell the heart and soften the soul.

This time of year is one that is meant to be warm and bright for everyone. Al-though you may not directly see the reaction of the per-son to whom you are giving a gift, it is still a wonderfully pleasant feeling to envision their response.

Give a coat to children who would otherwise go without, donate food to fill hungry bellies or even purchase a gift for parents unable to provide one for their children on their own.

These actions are the ones that really make a differ-ence. When you buy a meal downtown, buy for two and bring the other meal to the homeless man on the street corner.

When asked to donate a dollar for charity, donate.

When given an opportunity to bring in clothing or food that you don’t need, do so. It is so simple, yet makes such a grand impact.

Spending hours making Christmas cards for the el-derly in nursing homes isn’t tiring, but rather energizing.

You will find that the more you give of your-self, the more you grow. A heart swollen with love is a healthy one.

As the church bells ring on Christmas Day, they ring for each soul in need and each soul that did some-thing to lessen that need.

There will always be people who need loving and giving from a kind person, so make sure that there are always kind people to be there.

No one loses from giving. So give.

Give of yourself, give a smile, give a gift, just give with all your heart, because ultimately it is you who will get the gift.

The gift of love.

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Halloween. There were discounted prices before the official holiday sea-son hit on the majority of holiday merchandise.

I personally started listening to Christmas

music during November because it makes me excited for the upcoming Christmas season.

Some of my all time favorite Christmas songs are “White Christmas,” “Grown Up Christmas List,” “Sleigh Ride” and “The Christmas Song.” You can never get tired of hearing a classic Christ-mas song.

It is never too early to start thinking about Christmas.

Since Christmas brings happiness across the globe, why not extend the season?

The majority of people look forward to this time of year because it brings family and friends closer together in the spirit of giving, so who wouldn’t want to start celebrating Christmas as soon as possible.

Christmas music is what ties the season to-gether, so why not begin early?

There is nothing like snow on the ground, a tree lit up in your living room, fresh baked cookies, lights twinkling from left to right, gift exchanges and, of course, Christmas music.

Christmas is one of the most celebrated holidays across the globe. Christmas music ties into the merriment of the holiday. So why not begin celebrating early?

The classic songs bring so much meaning to the season. Each song is a combination of what Christmas is all about and reminisce about past times.

That is why it is never too early to start cele-brating.

In order to get a head start on planning family gatherings or shopping for gifts, most people began thinking about Christmas way before Thanksgiving.

There is so much to be done around the holidays that it is hard to accomplish it all in less than a month. So while

Christmas time can be a stressful time of year, the classic holiday music can bring enjoyment to tasks that need to be done.

Many people start putting up lights outside before the weather gets too terrible, and now you are even able to see Christmas lights tuned to music.

Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year, mostly because every-where you go everything is embellished with holiday decorations and everyone seems to be in a more cheerful mood.

There’s just nothing like walking into a store and seeing twinkling lights, artificial Christ-mas trees, big red bows and hearing the sound of your favorite Christmas song.

Most of these stores started putting up decorations and Christ-mas music was able to be heard even before

It is often said that good things come to those who wait. These wise words provide a mantra that must be kept in mind when ques-tioning the appropriate time to start listening to Christmas music.

While holiday songs are unquestionably catchy and uplifting, it is imperative that one does not start listening to them until Christmas season actually rolls around.

There is arguably no better feeling than sitting by the warmth from the fireplace, wrapped up in an ugly Christmas sweat-er, drinking warm hot chocolate, surrounded by the comforting sound of Bing Crosby’s voice sing-ing “White Christmas.”

The aura created by the sound of jingle bells accompanying lyrics about falling snowflakes, presents under the tree or dear old Saint Nick is one that is unparalleled by any other genre of music.

These moments where your troubles feel miles away is nothing short of magical. The magic that Christmas music creates

is a force that must not be disturbed.

This feeling that Christmas music produc-es just is not the same in the middle of July.

While it would be wonderful to have that Christmas feeling all year long, constantly being surrounded by the joy felt at this time of year would cause it to lose its significance.

Year round Christmas would cause this feeling only felt at this time of year to dim and it no lon-ger be something special.

Holiday songs are des-ignated for the holiday season and if one begins to listen to them before their time they become a part of the status quo.

No longer will anyone look forward to hear-ing the sounds of “The Christmas Song” or “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” while walking through the de-partment store, searching

for that perfect present.

The more often Christ-mas songs are played, the more their

value depreciates. If only played during

the holiday season, Christmas music is like the really good china that mom puts in its very own display case, used only for the most extravagant of occasions.

If played throughout the year, these glorious songs are demoted, be-coming like the everyday plates of no significant value that sit stacked on top of each other for easy access, or even (God-for-bid) paper plates that one can simply toss in the garbage with no second thought.

No, these songs must be preserved with so that their value is upheld. Holding out for the per-fect time only will make them better.

Diligent patience must be used in order to listen to these songs the way that their creators intend-ed, during the Christmas season.

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