Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Edition #4
Dear Cathedral Parents,
Cathedral High School Vision
I wish to remind you of the Meet the Teacher Program
which will be held tomorrow - Thursday, August 28th at
both 1:00 and 7:00 p.m. I do ask those who can to come
to the earlier program to help alleviate the parking situation
in the evening. More information is in this document about
these special programs.
Cathedral High School, a Catholic institution,
will be the model for all high schools
as she profoundly shapes the way students
think, serve and lead.
Cathedral High School Mission
Cathedral, a Catholic college preparatory high school,
provides to a diverse group of students opportunities
for spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional
and physical growth through service and academic excellence.
We began Monday with a short assembly welcoming
back Samantha Peszek from the 2008 Olympics in Beijing! As the students entered, the Pride of the Irish
Band played a medley of patriotic songs, including the National Anthem. As
Samantha entered, the students all waved small American flags and were on
the floor with an entrance area for her down the middle of the Robert V. Welch
Student Activity Center. After welcoming Samantha home, students were
seated and we presented her with an engraved silver bracelet (representing her
silver medal) and a crystal shamrock (a gift reserved for esteemed friends of
Cathedral) and a silver engraved base on which to place the shamrock.
Samantha graciously thanked everyone for their support and prayers during her
various competitions leading to the Olympics and for their best wishes she
received. We are so proud of Samantha, Cathedral’s third Olympian after Frank McKinney (1956 & 1960
Games) and Chris Huffins (2000 Games).
 Today we received the news that Sam will be on the Oprah show. The filming of the show is set for
Wednesday, September 3rd.
 Tomorrow she will be part of the half-time for the Indianapolis Fever Basketball game.
 Samantha has chosen to skip the 40-city tour being done by her teammates. She wants to return to school
and get caught up. Welcome home, Sam!
Red and Black Lettering: As mentioned last week, “red lettering” refers to any new material; “black
lettering” is used for information printed previously, but still pertinent.
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Shown below are the general categories of our email. One parent told me that she still read it totally, but if she
had to come back to find specific information, this saved her a lot of time. To use the hyperlinks, simply rightclick any one of them, then select “open hyperlink.”
Advancement
Athletics
Bookstore & Spirit Shop
Carpooling
Cathedral Nation
Choir News
Congratulations
Dates to Remember
Dave Worland’s email
Harmony & Hope Concert
Magazine Sale helpers
Mass Intentions
Meet the Teacher Programs
Moms in Touch
Mothers Club Bus Trip to Chicago
Dates to Remember:
August
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Mothers Club Bowling
Mothers Club Dinner
Prayers are requested
Service
Smart Quote
Theatre News
Thurs, Aug 28
Fri, Aug 29
½ day School (dismissal at 11:30 a.m.) ~ Meet the Teacher Programs at 1:00 & 7:00 p.m.
½ day School (dismissal at 11:30 a.m.) ~ Professional Development for Faculty/Staff in afternoon
September
Mon, Sep 1
Mon, Sep 8
Tues, Sep 9
Labor Day – no school
Cathedral Connection Freshman/Sophomore Parent Meeting – Commons @ 7:00 p.m.
Professional Learning Communities – school begins at 8:07 a.m.
Caritas from 10:15 – 11:32 a.m.
Black Alumni Council’s Annual Kick-Off Meeting and Awards Dinner – from
6:00 – 7:45 p.m. in the Baker Board Room
Fri, Sep 12
Cathedral’s 90th Birthday – PM Assembly Schedule
Sat, Sep 13
Marching Band Contest at Lawrence Central HS
Tues, 9/16 – Thurs, 9/18 ISTEP Tests
Tues, 9/16 – Fri, 9/19 Retreat #1
Wed, Sep 17
Junior Parent Night at 7:00 p.m. in the Student Life Center Commons
Thurs, Sep 18
Trustees & Emerald Isle Dinner—Cafeteria—6 p.m. (incorrectly listed on 09/16 in Blue
Book)
Sat, Sept 20
Jazz Concert with Manhattan Rhythm Kings, Encore and Cathedral's Vocal Jazz
Ensemble at 3:00 pm and 8:00 pm
Sat, 9/20 – Sun, 9/21 Marching Band trip to Purdue and Chicago
Mon, 9/22 – Fri, 9/26 Homecoming Week
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Mass Information:
From the Desk of the Chaplain ~ Daily Mass is offered in the Chapel at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays,
Thursdays, and Fridays. Fr. Munshower encourages members of the Cathedral Family to
contact him to have a mass said in memory of a loved one. The $10 mass stipend would go to a
fund to help financially marginalized students here at Cathedral High School – helping those
within our midst who need our help! If you are not able to pay the $10, you may still submit an
intention for our daily Mass. Please contact Fr. Munshower at 968-7362 for details and
arrangements.
Religious Ceremonies for August 21st – Sept 5th:
Thurs, 8/28 St. Augustine, Bishop, Dr. of Ch.
RIP Cecelia Greeley
Fri, 8/29
Martyrdom of St. John the Baptist RIP Rita Kesterson – given by Coach Jean Kesterson
Mon, 9/1
Tues, 9/2
Wed, 9/3
Thurs, 9/4
Fri,
9/5
Labor Day
Weekday Mass
St. Gregory the Great
St. Rose of Viterbo
Bl. Mother Teresa of Calcutta
no school
For healing of Frances Yovanovich fr. Denny & Family
RIP Angie Spellman from friends
RIP Charles Whitsett from friends
RIP Joseph Maley from the O'Neil family
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Congratulations:
Success story for the Class of 2004: In the class of 2004 there are six students in the IU School of Medicine.
Alana Barbato, Francesca Monn, Anne Radlick, Andrew Flack, Kendall Dedinsky, and Katie Schuster. Abby
Schrage is in the vet program at Purdue. I’m sure there are other success stories out there in other fields as well.
For a graduating class of 297 students it’s quite a credit to the preparation that they received at CHS. We are
very proud of our alums!
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Congratulations to Latin teacher Jenny Pearson, who won the Midwest tennis championship this past
weekend. She is going on to the national competition in October in Palm Springs, California! Her husband,
John, also will be going to Arizona for his national competitions. What a nice honor for both Pearsons.
Congratulations to Emma Prueschl (’03) who will leave shortly for Bejing to take part in the Paraolympics,
which begin right after the closing of the Olympic games. There will be a celebration honoring Emma and
wishing her well as she competes in the Paraolympic Rowing competition. The celebration will be held
tonight, on Wednesday, August 27 from 7-9 PM in the Parish Center at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 5300
East Washington Street (between Emerson and Arlington Ave). The Parish Center is directly behind the church
off Downey Ave. We will have light refreshments, a couple of games for kids, a big card to sign, photo
opportunities if you want and lots of sharpies to sign things. OLL is on East Washington Street between
Emerson Ave and Arlington Ave. the parish center is directly behind the church on Downey Ave. If you are
map-questing the actual address of the building is 30 S. Downey Ave, Indianapolis 46219. We are pulling for
you, Emma!
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I have received calls about the date of State Championship Free Day for Boys Golf, Boys Volleyball, and
Boys Rudgy Championships, all of which happed after school ended last spring. Since we have moved
these days from our original plan, I have included the three days for the end of October here.
Wed, Oct 29
Early dismissal at 2:15 p.m. for students
Parent Teacher Conferences from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Thurs, Oct 30
Magazine Free Day for students who met sale requirements
Fri, Oct 31
State Championship Day for Boys Golf, boys Volleyball, and Boys Rugby – no school
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Last week I shared a note from Joe Peroni with you, who is volunteering in Africa. Paul Commons (’05)
and his sister, Carolyn, are in South Africa right now. They are in the final stages of deploying over 100
laptop computers to a small community who would not normally have such learning tools. Paul started this
particular effort many months ago and it includes a number of fellow students from Indiana University.
 They raised money, applied for and received grant money, organized a massive excursion for 20 people to
South Africa, identified and coordinated with three schools to be the target of this project, acquired the
laptops, 4 large computer servers, printers, network equipment school supplies all to take with them. Once
there, they have arranged for electricity to be installed at the schools, internet access to be installed at the
schools and all this while working with the national and local government bodies.
 The entire group spent days learning the laptops and putting together initial lesson plans. They were all so
excited to leave for their journey. They have encountered a few unforeseen problems along the way but in
spite of this they appear to be making unbelievable progress.
 The group is all healthy and working hard. With the exception of Carolyn, they are expected to return at the
end of this month. I look forward to their return. Carolyn continues on with her travels and is going to
northwest India to work for a few months helping as a student teacher.
 Please take the time to read some of the stories about their trip to Africa on their BLOG site. It is a
wonderful read. http://iuohot.blogspot.com/
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Meet the Teacher Programs Announcement: 2008 – 2009: On Thursday, August 28th we will have two
identical “Meet the Teacher Programs” to allow parents to experience their child’s schedules, walk the daily
path which your student travels (without carrying all those books, of course) and to meet each teacher for a
nine-minute class designed to give a bird’s eye view of the course which will be presented this year. In the past,
we have had a traffic jam on the hill from 6:40 – 7:20 p.m. For this reason, we have scheduled the two identical
programs, which will run from 1:00 – 3:02 p.m. and from 7:00 – 9:02 p.m. Teachers will be giving an overview
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of their course including methods of instruction, technology to be used, and how parent and teacher contacts
may be made.
 I wish to be sure that you understand that this is neither time nor place for individual student
conferences. If you wish such a conference, you should make an appointment with your child’s
teacher(s).
 If you have more than one child, this set of programs will allow you to attend the classes of both your
children.
 In order to arrive on time for your child’s first period class, please plan on arriving no later than 20 minutes
before the scheduled start time. If at all possible, we encourage you to attend the afternoon session. It
would be highly advisable to discuss the classroom locations (and shortcuts) ahead of time with your son or
daughter.
 Upon arrival, you may pick up your student’s schedule at the front entrance of Father Kelly Hall or
at the entrance of the Student Life Center (by the Media Center). We look forward to seeing you on
Thursday, August 28th!
 Meet the Teacher Program Schedule
AFTERNOON
EVENING
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1:00 – 1:05
Opening Prayer and Announcements
7:00 – 7:05
1:05 – 1:14
First Period Class
7:05 – 7:14
1:20 – 1:29
Second Period Class
7:20 – 7:29
1:35 – 1:44
Third Period Class
7:35 – 7:44
1:50 – 1:59
Fourth Period Class
7:50 – 7:59
2:05 – 2:14
Fifth Period Class
8:05 – 8:14
2:20 – 2:29
Sixth Period Class
8:20 – 8:29
2:35 – 2:44
Seventh Period Class
8:35 – 8:44
2:53 – 3:02
Eighth Period Class
8:53 – 9:02
3:08 – 3:17
Online Economics
9:08 – 9:17
For your convenience, the Bookstore will be open during both of the Meet the Teacher Programs.
Since you will not have to attend resource, please stop at the hall stands throughout the school and have
some cookies, provided by The Mothers’ Club.
We look forward to meeting with you and helping you experience your child’s day!
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Picture retake day will be on Wednesday, Oct. 8 from 7:30 a.m. To 3:00 p.m. in the Robert V. Welch
Student Activity Center Lobby. Please mark your calendar so you can help remind your teenager.
Cathedral Parent Connect: Dear Parents, we are in the process of correcting some errors found in the
teacher’s grade books that either incorrectly displays inaccurate grades or incorrect teachers/classes in Parent
Connect. New grade books were issued to all teachers at 4:30 pm, Tuesday afternoon that corrects the errors.
For that reason, Parent Connect will be down until teachers have time to update their grade books
which should be by Thursday morning. We apologize for this convenience this has caused.
Choir News:
Pizza by the slice will be sold for student who will be waiting for parents to pick them up on Thursday, August
28th after our half-day.
Have you seen those amazing Cathedral flags on cars in the parking lot? For sale now by the students
traveling to Rome in ‘09. They are printed for each side of your vehicle so buy 1 for $15 or a pair for $25.
“YOU CAN’T HIDE THAT IRISH PRIDE”.
Choir Boosters’ Flag Sale
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($15 ea. Or $25/pair)
Make all checks payable to Cathedral High School and Note “Choir Flags”
Name_________________ Phone or eMail_______________
No. of Pairs @ $25 ea.______________________________
Note: Pairs include 1 driver side and 1 passenger side flag
No. of Driver side flags @ $15 ea._____________________
No. of Passenger side flags @ $15 ea.__________________
Total= $________________________________________
Mail order form and check to: Bill Barker, 12450 Huntington Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46229
All proceeds benefit students singing in Rome June 2009
You will be notified when to pick up your flags.
Like to eat out? Dine at Uno Chicago Grill on 86th Street by the Fashion Mall on September 13 or 14 and
present a coupon to your server. 20% of your bill will be donated to Cathedral Choir’s Rome trip. You can
print a coupon from the web site by going to ON CAMPUS, CHOIR, UNO CHICAGO FUNDRAISER.
Thanks in advance and enjoy great food!
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Once in a Lifetime Opportunity! AMNESTY for CHS Books. August 25 to September 5, 2008. Return any
overdue/lost materials checked out at CHS Media Center and have your slate wiped clean on these materials.
(Previous fines/fees are not included.)
Come join us for “Moms In Touch” at Cathedral High School! We had an organizational meeting August
20 at 8:30 AM in the Baker Board Room (located in the Media Center at school). At that time we determined
our prayer times and locations for the year. All moms are invited to our prayer sessions and to find about how
an hour of prayer each week for our kids and our school can fit into your schedule. Any questions about Moms
In Touch, and how you can be a part, should be directed to Eran McCarty, ehmccarty@aol.com or 485-4870.
This is a reminder for anyone who has a few moments and would like to catch up on the latest Cathedral news –
visit www.CathedralNation.com. Volleyball, cross country and our theatre program are all currently featured –
I know a band story is in the works. Please feel free to share the link with parents, especially families who are
new to Cathedral and may be unfamiliar with this resource.
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Congratulations to teacher Sarah Koehler, who will be taking part in a four-session program to focus on
Catholic identity and doctrine offered this fall at Benedict Inn Retreat and conference Center in Beech Grove.
The fee is $25.00 per session with registrations due two weeks in advance of the program.
 August 26th – Sr. Mildred Wannemuehler, OSB, will present “A People of Prayer: Mary, the Saints and
Prayer.”
 September 23rd – Fr. Matthias Neuman of St. Meinrad Archabbey will discuss “A People of Faith: Creed
and Catholic Beliefs.”
 October 21st, - Cathedral Theology teacher Sara Koehler will address “A People of Tradition:
Church History.”
 November 18th – Msgr. Joseph F. Schaedel will present “A People of Worship: Sacramental Life.”
Sara, thank you for helping educate all of us – your students and adults, also!
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Worried about the SAT test? There will be 3 S.A.T. class options this fall, with each 4-week session
focusing on the October, November, and December test dates. The first class will begin September 8 and run
through Sept. 29th (Oct. 4th S.A.T.). The second session will begin October 6th and go through Oct. 27th (before
the Nov. 1st S.A.T.). If there's enough interest, we will do a 3rd class starting November 10th through Dec. 1st
(before the Dec. 6th S.A.T.) Students may register in the Counseling Center with Mrs. Kelly. Cost is 100.00 and
all classes will meet from 6:30-8:30 on Monday nights. Please email lobrien@cathedral-irish.org if you have
questions.
Cathedral Mother’s Club Chicago Bus Trip - SIGN UP DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 7, 2008: The
Cathedral Mother’s Club invites all Cathedral Moms, family, and friends to “Shop until you Drop” on the
annual Chicago Bus Trip. Breakfast is served on the way up and snacks and drinks are served on the way back.
Come RELAX, SHOP, AND EAT your way through Chicago!
 There are two bus trip options this year:
1. October 8 and 9 OVERNIGHT
Leave 10/8:
7am – O’Malia’s parking lot (by CHS) on October 8
Arrive:
10am- Chicago downtown
Hotel: Make reservations at:
Hampton Inn and Suites
33 W. Illinois Street
312-832-0330
Refer to the Cathedral Mothers Club
You will pay the hotel directly for your stay
$219 per room plus tax for the hotel
Return 10/9: 11pm – O’Malia’s parking lot
Cost:
$75 for the bus trip
or
2. October 9
DAY TRIP
Leave 10/9:
7am – O’Malia’s parking lot (by CHS) on October 8
Arrive:
10am- Chicago downtown
Return 10/9:
11pm – O’Malia’s parking lot
Cost:
$55 for the bus trip
 Send your check made out to Cathedral Mother’s Club along with your name, phone number, email, and
number of attendees to:
Cami O’Herren
8727 Otter Cove Circle
Indianapolis IN 46236
 For any questions, please contact:
Kim Lauck 535-5505
Sue Mills
577-4629
June Haskin 574-9092
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Harmony & Hope Concert - The Manhattan Rhythm Kings, September 20th at 3:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. at
Cathedral High School, 5225 E. 56th, Indianapolis, IN
Listen to the harmonic sounds of The Manhattan Rhythm Jazz Kings Concert
also featuring Encore Jazz Group as well as Cathedral's New Vocal Jazz coming together
for the Harmony & Hope Concert on September 20, 2008. This toe tapping experience is to
benefit Little Red Door’s Mammography Assistance program (MAP). Little Red Door
brings HOPE to thousands of cancer patients residing in Central Indiana.
The Manhattan Rhythm Kings, New York City jazz legends, are musicians known
for their crooning style and spectacular tap-dancing. Singing American popular music from
the ‘20s, ‘30s and ‘40s, the Manhattan Rhythm Kings keeps the audience going with
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impressive energy.
Encore Vocal Arts is in its 37th season and brings together professional-caliber vocalists from all walks
of life who perform both for the love of the art and for the great good. Encore presents a variety of musical
styles—from jazz and contemporary to traditional choral works—and brings an extra something to each
performance with the addition of visual arts, multimedia, and theatrical elements.
Audience members will enjoy the Cathedral’s outstanding vocal jazz ensemble. All in all, this is an
evening you don’t want to miss!
 Tickets: $25 general admission, $10 for students (under 18 years of age) ~ Call 317-576-7676 or visit
www.encorevocalarts.org
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Magazine Sale Helpers Needed: We are looking for 10 – 15 parents to share in the fun of volunteering to help
with the annual Cathedral High School magazine sale. The magazine sale begins
September 23, 2008 and we will need volunteers to help tabulate all of our students’ great
selling efforts. No experience is necessary; “on-the-job training” will be provided. We
need helpers to work 2 or more of the following collection/order counting days:
September 29, October 6 – 13 – 14 - 20 – and 29. We will be working in the Jack Baker
Board Room just off the media center in the Student Life Center beginning at 10:00 A.M.
each day. Working any or all of these dates would be greatly appreciated. If you can
volunteer some of your valuable time, please contact Karen Probst (Karenpr3@aol.com or 257-4677) or Sarah
Sheldon (R3169@aol.com or 582-1406).
 We also need volunteers to help with assembling the magazine order mailings for parents as well as the
student order packets. Parent mailings will be assembled on Wednesday, September 10 from approximately
9 – 11 A.M. and student packets will be prepared on Monday, September 22 from approximately 9 to 11
A.M. If you can help with one of both of these tasks, please let Karen or Sarah know.
Mothers’ Club Dinner Meeting - Wednesday, September 10, 2008 (previously listed was September 30th –
an incorrect date): Mark your calendars, bring a friend, and join us for speaker Gary Nance.
Have you ever wanted to know how to design your home with class, elegance and style?
A look that is forever remembered and uniquely yours?
Whatever your wishes or dreams may be, come and have dinner with Gary Nance,
President and sole artist of Indianapolis-based Nance Design.
With over 25 years in the business of architectural design, Mr. Nance is considered one of the nation’s
preeminent architectural designers. Originally trained at the Chicago firm of renowned architect Helmut Jahn,
Mr. Nance is known in Indiana and across the nation for his fresh mix of classic style while emphasizing
functional design plans and architectural details. His custom home designs have been featured in Better Homes
& Gardens, Architectural Digest Country Homes, and Midwest Living who chose him to design their 20th
Anniversary Idea Home.
Where: Hillcrest Country Club, 6098 Fall Creek Road. Indianapolis 46220
When: Wednesday, September 10th at
6:30 p.m. - SOCIAL TIME/CASH BAR
7:00pm- DINNER
Cost: $20.00 per person checks payable to Cathedrals Mothers Club
RSVP: Gina Faurote by 9/8/08 at 823-1560 or by email to gfaurote@faurotegroup.com; 9114
Promontory Road, Indianapolis, IN 46236
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CATHEDRAL MOTHERS’ CLUB BOWLING LEAGUE
WHY: A good way to raise money for Cathedral H.S. and meet other Mothers at the same time!
WHO: Cathedral Moms and Friends of Cathedral
No previous bowling experience necessary
Teams consist of 4 bowlers with an option for a substitute
WHEN: Every Tuesday at 12 noon --- Sept. 2 through April 14
WHERE:
Hindel Lanes, 6833 Pendleton Pike, Indianapolis
COST: $9.00 per week
QUESTIONS: Dee Allen at 842-5579 (dmallen@comcast.net)
Becky Corsaro at 576-0031 (bacorsaro@sbcglobal.net)
If interested in joining the league, please contact Dee Allen or Becky Corsaro, or complete the form below
and mail it to:
Becky Corsaro
6522 Kingman Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46256
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NAME: ___________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________________________
CITY/ZIP: ____________________________ PHONE #: __________________________________
Individual player______________
Student’s grade_______________
Team (list other team members)_________________
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
Substitute Bowler_____________________________
Theatre Information:
Many of you have heard us speak of Jared's opportunity to perform at 2008 Indy Fringe Festival. The venue is
The American Cabaret Theater @ 401 E Michigan Street, Indy 46204. (VIEW MAP)
 This show is quite different from full stage illusion shows Phantasma and Dreamscapes,
which you may have seen. It Is a one hour one man show that is more intimate and
personal. There are lots of fun, new illusions and magic tricks. It is Jared's pleasure to
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work in such a wonderful theater with such access to the audience. We hope you can find time to see the
show.
 TICKETS AT THE DOOR: $10 per person per show at the door -- CASH ONLY -- on a first-come,
first-served basis until the show is sold out ($7 students, $5 under age 12).
o FIVE FOR FORTY
Any five shows: $40. Get your FortyFiver Pass at Fringe HQ, 425 Mass Ave, beginning Aug. 1.
o FESTIVAL BADGES
Buy a one-time $3 Festival Badge (see picture below), called Backer Buttons, onsite during the festival.
Required for admission to all shows. Good for all 10 days of the festival. CASH ONLY. Available at
the door at all shows or in advance at Fringe HQ, 425 Massachusetts Avenue.
Please feel free to forward this email to anyone who loves magic and the arts!
Theatre Audition Dates and Requirements for 2008 – 2009:
1. We will have a Freshman Theatre Mixer on Wednesday, September 24th from 6:30-7:30 in the
auditorium. This is a great opportunity for freshmen to come and check us out!
2. ComedySportz High School League Improvisation Team will start improv workshops on Tuesday,
September 2. They will conduct three workshops from September 2 through September 4. You must attend
all three workshops in order to audition for a spot on the team on Friday, Sept. 5. There are 4 SPOTS
ARE AVAILABLE ON THE 10 MEMBER TEAM. You must be available to travel to the downtown
ComedySportz Arena several times for workshops. Workshops will also be held at CHS. You must also be
available to travel to various schools when the competition season begins in January. Auditions are open
to 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grades.
Our Theatre Program is very strong, as is demonstrated by this list of alums now either working or
studying in theatre related areas:
Theatre Alums:
 John Alvarado ’94, Asst. Prof. of Music at IUPUI played a free Flamenco guitar concert at the Indiana
History Center on the canal recently
 Matt Johnston (’03), who is an actor in Chicago
 Whitney Hale (’99), who is working for a scene/prop shot in Connecticut
 Carole Deeter '03 graduated with a tech. theatre major from St. Mary's
 Sean Dumm '04 a tech. major from BSU is working at a theatre in North Carolina
 Allison Ackmann '03 is a local Stage Manager
 Jay Morris, '93 has his MFA in Tech. Theatre and is Tech. Director for a theatre in Kentucky
 Rickey Spivey – finished working on tour boat; was cast in a movie called "The Informant," staring Matt
Damon. It will be coming out in March! Now is working in Illinois.
 John Mortel, currently starring in Gilgamesh
 Claudia Choi '93 and Ed Rice '99 are also film acting in LA.
 Jack Rice '96 is acting/singing in Portland
 Mike Solomon '94 works with an improve. troupe in Denver and was recently offered a position with the
2nd City Main Company in Chicago...TFF
 John Alvarado ’94, Ass’t. Prof. of Music at IUPUI, will play a Flamenco guitar recital at CONCERTS
ON THE CANAL on Aug. 21. Lauren Cregar ’95 is a singer/songwriter in NYC. Sean Haefali ’94 is a
singer/songwriter/model in Chicago.
 Caty Mick ’03 and Carlos Bustamante are equity stage managers. Caty is based in Chicago; Carlos in
Indy.
 Jeff Bray ’92 manages an equity theatre in Wheeling, W. Va.
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Joshua Richardt ’00 manages at theatre in Detroit run by the Sisters of Providence that only does plays
about social issues.
Michael Bricker ’00 just receive his MA in architecture from U.T. at Austin and is currently doing
production design for films.
Aaron McLane ’02 works in LA doing CGI and post-production for films and TV.
Adam Purcell ’97 and Matt Osburn ’97 work in film production in LA.
David Hamilton ’00 just is currently directing his first film.
Kate Huffman 01’, Brian Confer ’97, and David Finn ’03 are film actors in LA.
Chris Karnak ’93 is a documentary film producer in Chicago - Chris and his wife just had their 1st child
last week.
Tyler Webb ’08 is in the process of auditioning for a Hollywood remake of FAME.
Marcus Davis ’06 is currently in his first equity production in Chicago at the Victory Gardens Theatre
through Aug. 24th.
Matt Davis ’03 is playing Friar Tuck at the Wisconsin Renaissance Festival through Sept.
Chris Roe ’00 is in the MFA acting program at Alabama Shakespeare Festival, U. of Alabama.
Peter Cory ’03, Stephanie Dodge ’00, Cory Hanlin ‘06, and Chelsea Brand ’05 are acting in Chicago.
Lauren Briggeman ’03 is acting in Minneapolis.
Patrick Cavanagh’02 is acting in Indy., NYC, and LA and recently became engaged.
John Pittman ’07 just finished A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM at Shakespeare in the Park,
Greenwood, and will appear as Romeo there on Aug. 1,2,3.
Regular cast members at ComedySportz Indy. (when they’re in town) Include John Pittman, Patrick
Vollmer, Meg Elliott, Tommy Elliott, Marcus Davis, Matt Davis, and Peter Cory.
Phillip Armstrong '97 just finished the national tour of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR with Ted Neely
Colin Fleck '07 has been touring this summer with LORD OF THE DANCE, currently in South Africa.
Steve Mack '97 is a lighting tech. with Cirque de Soleil in Las Vegas
Ryan Finley ’01 is finishing his BFA in Lighting Design at Northern Illinois U
Rickey Spivey ’03 has just finished entertaining on a cruise ship in the Caribbean;
Erin Ambre ’00 just finished her Masters in Vocal performance at Western Illinois U….
Cecily Smith-Stovall (’00) is also acting in Chicago
Kelly Gerard ’99 has a BFA in Acting from Roosevelt U. and is acting wherever it takes her
Cathedral Theatre Undergrad. College Students:
Bachelor of Fine Arts—
 Daniel Dickman…..Cincinnati Conservatory…Lighting Design
 Hillary Smith…Florida State….Musical Theatre
 Marcus Davis….Columbia College….Acting
 Cory Hanlin…..Columbia College…Acting
 Katy Bayt…Columbia College…Musical Theatre
 Chelsea Brand….Columbia College….Acting
 Chris Hayslett….Columbia College….Sound Design/Management
 Corrina Morris….Ball State…Stage Management/Acting
 Ashley Harrison…Ball State….Acting
 Holly St. John…Ball State…Acting
 Rachel Himmel…Columbia College….Acting/Stage Combat
Bachelor of Arts (Majors/Minors/Dbl. Majors}-- Molly McKenna….Purdue…Acting/French
 Hannah Bowman…Purdue….Tech./ Chemestry
 Elizabeth Bonne…St. Mary’s….Acting
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 Elisabeth Giffin….Denison…Acting/Playwriting
 Megan Flahive…Wittenburg…Acting/Russian Studies
 Simone Boos…..Alma College….Acting/Dance
 Collin LaMothe…Ball State…Acting/Writing
 Anna Urbanski….Ball State….Musical Performance
 Ryan Downs…..Ball State….Tech.
 Anna Nellis…Loyola of Chicago….Acting/Stage Management
 Steve Rothkopf…IU…Musical Performance
 Tyler Webb….IU…Musical Performance
 Jake Fisk…IU…Tech.
 John Pittman…IUPUI…Acting/Improv.
 Mike Schmidt…IUPUI…Tech…
 Daniel Lewis….Notre Dame…Musical Performance
 Zack Houck….DePaul U….Tech.
 Claire McGuinness….Earlham….Acting/Writing
 Peter Erotas…..U. of Indpls…Tech.
 Michael Benning…Case Western Reserve….Improv./Pre-Law
 Ben Phillippe….IUPUI….Playwriting/Graphic Design
 Nick Tsangaris…Xavier….Directing
 Ashton Symons….Taylor U….Musical Performance
 Gabe Gula…IU…Set and Lighting Design
 Jared Sherlock….St. John’s of Minnesota….Acting/Theatre Management
Communications and Film Studies—
 Meg Elliott….IU
 Tricia McNutt…IU
 Grace Denney…Loyola of Chicago
 Katy Kersey…Butler
 Mike Stevens…Ball State
 Katie O’Brien…IU
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Advancement - Upcoming events for Cathedral High School (all proceeds benefit tuition assistance at
Cathedral High School):
The 2008 Tradition Wrap-up
The 2008 Tradition golf tournament was hosted on Monday, August 25th at Prairie View Golf Club. The field was
full with 146 players as we honored Andy Shiel, Mike Dilts, Brian Sullivan and the Shiel Sexton Company for
their commitment and passion for Cathedral. With their vision for buildings, architecture and design, Cathedral
has one of the very finest high school campuses in the country. A special thank you to our players and our 130
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event and hole sponsors who helped us net $132,000+ for Cathedral’s tuition assistance program and the
endowment. What a wonderful tribute to Andy, Mike and Brian!
Note Date Correction: The Trustees & Emerald Isle Dinner will be held in the Cafeteria on Thursday,
September 18th at 6 p.m. (incorrectly listed on 09/16 in Blue Book)
Get your tickets now!
Date: October 25, 2008
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Location: Murat Theatre - Egyptian Room
Includes: Open Bar, Dinner, Auction, Concert
Cost: $150 per person
Click here to register or to download the registration form
Senior and Junior Class Party
Date: Saturday, September 13, 2008
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Host: Chuck and Kathy Mandrell
Location: 5858 Sunset Lane, Indianapolis, IN 46228
Featuring: A Cajun inspired evening of food, drink and live music!
Musical Guest: Leroy Thomas and the Zydeco Roadrunners
Donation:
 Junior Parents - A bottle of wine valued at $50 or more OR $50 cash donation per family
 Senior Parents - $50 cash donation per family
RSVP: kmandrell@enterprise-co.com
Sophomore Class Party
Date: October 4, 2008
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Host: Dave and Kristi Petruzzi
Location: 12121 Talon Trace, Fishers, IN 46037
Featuring: An outdoor bar-b-que
Donation: $50 cash donation per family
RSVP: kristipetruzzi@comcast.net
The Freshman Class Party
Date: Sunday, September 14, 2008
Time: 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Host: Chuck and Kathy Mandrell
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Location: 5858 Sunset Lane, Indianapolis 46228
Featuring: A Cajun inspired evening of food, drink and live music!
Musical Guest: Leroy Thomas and the Zydeco Roadrunners
Donation: A restaurant gift certificate valued at $50 or more OR $50 cash donation per family
Note: This is the only class party that is open to both students and parents.
RSVP: kmandrell@enterprise-co.com
Calendar of 2008-2009 Advancement Events:
Junior and Senior Class Party - September 13, 2008
Freshman Class Party - September 14, 2008 (includes parents and students)
Emerald Isle and Trustees Dinner - September 18, 2008
Sophomore Class Party – October 4, 2008
KC and the Sunshine Band - October 25, 2008
Shamrauction Luncheon (formerly Crystal Luncheon) - November 20, 2008
The Shamrauction - February 28, 2009
Shamrock Scholars Dinner – April 16, 2009
Nicole (Farrell) Beasley '98, Assistant Director of Events, 5225 E. 56th St., Indianapolis, IN 46226-1487,
Phone: 317-968-7311, Cell: 317-258-4614, Fax: 317-542-1484
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Bookstore News:
WHAT’S NEW AT THE BOOKSTORE & SPIRIT SHOP?
 POPULAR IRISH TAILGATE T-SHIRTS! We’re restocked with the popular ’08 IRISH TAILGATE TSHIRT ($10) while supplies last!
 Please note the Bookstore & Spirit Shop will be open Thursday 8/28 and Friday 8/29 from 7:15 a.m. –
11:00 a.m. (half day schedule).
 PARENTS: Shop extended hours during “Meet the Teacher” Programs Thursday 8/28 from 12:30 p.m. –
3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
 Stop in and check out new Fall apparel and fun Irish gift items ~ GET YOUR IRISH ON ~ GO
SHOPPING! GO CATHEDRAL! GO IRISH!
 Just a reminder: Return Policy, Effective August, 2008
 The Cathedral Bookstore & Spirit Shop will accept exchanges or returns of merchandise with receipt for 60
days from the date of purchase. Refund transaction will be by form of original payment received. Apparel
items must not be worn or laundered and appropriate tags attached. Thanks for shopping the
Cathedral Bookstore & Spirit Shop!
Campus Outfitters:
 CAMPUS OUTFITTERS BEIGNS FALL HOURS TUESDAY
 CAMPUS OUTFITTERS WILL BE CLOSED LABOR DAY, September 1st.
 Fall Hours, effective Tuesday, September 2: Tuesday 10 -7, Wednesday – Friday 10 -5 and Saturday 10 2; closed Monday.
 Last day for textbook returns September 12.
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Service Opportunities:
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Service Opportunities
Please continue to turn to the most compelling areas of need to perform your service stewardship. Thank you
for supporting your class service projects with enthusiasm and compassion. Should you desire to pursue an
interest not listed, you may also consult the list of service agencies available by clicking here. Please continue
working with diligence on your service hours so that you involve yourself in four hours of service each month.
For assistance in your service objectives, please do not hesitate email Mrs. Halstead at chalstead@cathedralirish.org or stop by to see her in the SLC Commons. Seniors are encouraged to cap off their four years of
service by identifying service stewardship and project leadership to initiate community involvement and engage
others during their fall and spring semester 08-09.
Click here to print the 2008-09 Service Documentation Form.
Service Opportunities Overview
Organization
Service Provided
Date &
Time
Location
Assist with handing out
food for the needy
Sat.
Sep 20
9-11AM
517 W. 30th St.
46208
More
Info
Habitat for
Humanity
Work in the Resale Store
W-F 10-6
Sat 9 AM-2
PM
1022 E. 22nd
St 46202
More Info
Brookside
Community Youth
Program
Assist in a youth camp to
make a difference in the
lives of many youth who
are neglected or simply
deserve mentoring
M-F
3:45-5:15
pm
5 Days a
week
1035 Olney St.
More Info
Cathedral Soup
Kitchen
Assist in serving food to
the needy
Sundays
Indy's Irish
Festival
Help in the Wee Folk
area
Fri-Sun,
Sep 19-21
Military Park
Downtown
More Info
Jewel Christian
Academy
Help with after school
reading and mentoring
programs
M-F
3:30-6
5750 E 30th St
46218
(317) 591-7200
More Info
Easter Seals
Help with Parents' Night
Out for children w/
disabilities or special
needs at close-by
locations.
Tear Down The
Walls
Help with street outreach
programs for the
homeless.
W 6:30-9:30
Sat 2:305:30
1253 East St
46225
More Info
Anna's House
Help continue the
ministry of Lucious
Saturdays
8:30-11:30
303 Elder
Street, 46222
More Info
New Era Baptist
Church
Fridays
6-10 PM
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More Info
4 locations once
a month each;
More Info
S, E, N or W
side of Indy
Newsom to pass out food AM
to disadvantaged families
Noblesville Red
Cross
Kids Against
Hunger
Pack nutritious food
packets for impoverished
third world areas
Sat
Sept 20
1-3 PM
Hamilton County
Humane Society
Help care for homeless
animalsTraining sessions on
Thursdays
Anytime
Monthly
Spaghetti Dinners
The Sophomore
Class has prepared and
Wednesday
served monthly
Sep 24,
Spaghetti dinners all year 4-7 PM
long
St. Vincent De Paul
Assist disadvantaged
Pratt Whitney
families
Food Pantry
Wed's,
Thur's, Fri's,
or Sat's
WFYI
Read and provide
services for sight and
disability impaired
individuals
Anytime
Children of
Divorce prgm.
Help children of
divorce learn to cope
with divorce. New
training session starting
Twice a
month
(Tuesdays)
15325 Herriman
Blvd
More Info
Noblesville
46060
More Info
More Info
30th and
Keystone
More Info
More Info
Second
Presbyterian
Church
More Info
For more detailed Information on Service Opportunities, click here
Cathedral Family Service Opportunities
We have the following opportunities to extend to parents and/or Cathedral families:
 Habitat Home build on 2353 Sheldon St. 46218. Parents of seniors are invited to help at the build on Sep
3,4,5, 25, Oct 2, 9, and 10. These are half day shifts starting from 7:30-12:00 or 11:30-2:50. This home
represents our sixth home in the Indianapolis community that has been built by Cathedral students and it
will provide many photo opportunities.
Families of Cathedral students (parents or families with students 12 or older) are invited to assist on
the Habitat home on Saturday, October 4, Friday, October 10 (Afternoon shift) or Saturday October 11. We
will be doing landscaping and wrap up finishing touches in AM or PM shifts.
 Class Service projects will be starting in September for freshman, sophomores, juniors and seniors.
Opportunities for parental assistance with many of these great community outreach projects are available.
Your assistance is greatly appreciated.
 We will have a Service Festival on Tuesday, September 9th.during the Caritas schedule to identify service
opportunities. As well, there will be a reflection walk on the Cathedral track which will feature service
engagement and contemplation. There is assistance needed to prepare for the Service Festival as well as
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greeters required to escort our many service speakers joining us for the event. Special guides are needed for
the Reflection Walk as well.
Your involvement could be limited to 2 hour shifts. Thank you for your assistance.
If you have interest or questions about the above noted opportunities, please email or contact Cheri Halstead at
968-7317 or chalstead@cathedral-irish.org.
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College Information:
Want to know more about colleges? Please come to one of these college fairs!
Please take special notice of the National Fair that will take place on November 6th. This is the first time since
the mid-90’s that this fair is being held in Indianapolis and there will be an opportunity to see a number of
colleges from all over the country.
Also, the Colleges that Change Lives Tour will highlight the colleges that appear in Loren Pope’s book of the
same name. Mrs. Pivonka has made me aware of the Colleges that Change Lives College Fair to be held on
Thursday, September 11th at The Fountains Banquet and Conference Center, 502 East Carmel Drive, Carmel,
IN. The program begins at 7:00 p.m. Each Colleges That Change Lives program begins with an enlightening
30-minute panel presentation on completing a college search today. We promise to not bore you with a session
about how to apply for college, what to expect during a campus visit, and so forth.
Rather, CTCL deans and directors will share with you the latest research on specific
campus characteristics and learning components that lead to the most successful college
experience. They will challenge you to view popular college rankings as just one measure
of quality among many, and encourage you to make the college search process a wellinformed journey that leads to the best possible outcome: finding the best college fit—one
that could be life changing.
 Immediately after the panel presentation, the college fair begins, lasting approximately 1.5 hours. Students
and families will be able to collect information from and speak directly with admission representatives from
the colleges and universities that inspired noted education reporter and former New York Times education
editor Loren Pope to write the book Colleges That Change Lives. The CTCL events are free to the public,
and pre-registration is not required. We hope you will join us for this valuable discussion and program.
To see a list of college which will be present, please check this site: http://www.ctcl.org/events/programs
All Cathedral students are welcome to any of these College Fairs!
Indianapolis Area College Fairs: Fall 2008
 September 11th - Colleges that Change Lives Tour, The Fountains Convention Center in Carmel at 7:00 p.m.
 October 7th - Indianapolis Southside Fair, Greenwood Park Mall from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
 October 8th - Indianapolis Westside Fair, Ben Davis High School, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
 November 6th - Indianapolis National College Fair, Convention Center from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
College Reps to Cathedral: Parents, this information was shared with all juniors and seniors this past
week.
Beginning next week college admissions representatives will be visiting Cathedral High School. Only juniors
and seniors are allowed to visit with the representatives when they are here. To visit with a school you must
sign up at least a day in advance with Mrs. Kelly in the Guidance Office. There is a 3 ring binder on her desk
where you must physically sign up. We do not accept e-mail, phone messages, or notes to sign you up.
 The list of schools that are coming is continually being updated at this point. To see the colleges that are
coming and what dates they will be here go to the “Colleges” tab of our college advising site, My Footpath.
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To get there go to the Cathedral homepage and under the Academics tab go to College Advising. Follow the
links to My Footpath from there. There are also posted lists in the Guidance Office hallway and offices.
Remember if you don’t sign up in advance you cannot sit in on the presentations. Mrs. Kelly will e-mail the
teachers of those students who have signed up so you will be excused from that class period.
The visit schedule for next week is:
Thursday Sept. 4th Purdue
2nd period
th
Thursday Sept. 4
Washington Univ. (St. Louis)
5th period
Thursday Sept. 4th IU
7th period
th
Thursday Sept. 4
Valparaiso
7th period
Women in Engineering- Discovery Day at Purdue: WIEP Discovery Day is Monday, Oct. 6 from 8:00 a.m. –
4:00 p.m. To view the day’s agenda and to register for the program go to www.purdue.edu/wiep
<http://www.purdue.edu/wiep> Registrations are due by Sept. 30th. If you need further information, please
email Dawn Mikels at djmikels@purdue.edu <mailto:djmikels@purdue.edu> or call 765-494-3889.
MIT VISIT: Massachusetts Institute of Technology will be visiting Indianapolis this fall to host an information
session for prospective students and their families. The meeting will take place on Sunday, September 14th at
7:00 p.m. at the Sycamore School. The school is located at 1750 W. 64th St. Indianapolis.
Yale University: You are cordially invited to a Yale Information Session. Nicholas Strohl, Assistant Director
of Admissions, will discuss academic programs, campus life, admissions, and financial aid. The date is August
26, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. The session will be held at Brebeuf Preparatory School, Multipurpose Room, 2801 W.
86th St., Indianapolis. For reservations and directions, please visit http://admissions.yale.edu/events
<http://admissions.yale.edu/events>
Athletics:
STILL ON TOP: Irish Girls Soccer Remains Atop State Poll With Solid First Weekend - By
CathedralNation.com staff
The Cathedral High School girls’ soccer team started the season ranked No. 1 in the state for the
first time in program history. On the season’s first weekend, the Irish did something even better.
They played well enough to stay there.
The Irish, which last season won their first state title and this season returned what Irish Coach Marc
Behringer said may be their most-talented roster in recent memory, played in the St. Joseph Invitational on
Saturday, August 23, and went unbeaten there.
The Irish tied 10th-ranked Lake Central 1-1, and then beat No. 5 Evansville Reitz (3-1) and No. 4 Penn
(3-1) to remain atop the state poll in the second week. Cathedral has 199 points in the poll compared to 189 for
second-place Fort Wayne Dwenger.
The Irish this weekend will play in the four-team Carmel Invitational, a tournament that also includes
No. 3 Carmel, No. 2 Dwenger and No. 19 Fort Wayne Canterbury.
A look at the Irish’s 2008 varsity fall sports as of August 26.
Girl’s soccer (2-0-1), the defending state champion and ranked No. 1 in the Indiana Soccer Coaches
Association girls’ state poll, went unbeaten against a trio of state-ranked teams in the St. Joseph Invitational on
Saturday, August 23. The Irish tied 10th-ranked Lake Central 1-1, and then scored a pair of 3-1 victories, first
beating No. 5 Evansville Reitz then beating No. 4 Penn by the same score to remain atop the state poll in the
second week. The Irish will play in the Carmel Invitational Saturday, August 30.
Football (0-1), which entered the season No. 1 in the Indiana Football Coaches Association Class 4A poll, lost
at Carmel, 28-21, in the season-opener – a game televised nationally on ESPN. The loss, which came after the
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Irish led the Greyhounds – the No. 1 team in the state in Class 5A – by seven points in the second half, dropped
the Irish to No. 2 in the second Class 4A poll, which was released on August 25. The Irish received 84 votes,
seven behind top-ranked Columbus East, which received four first-place votes to the Irish’s five. The Irish will
play Canton (Ohio) McKinley in the Herbstreit Classic on Saturday, August 30, at 2 p.m.
 This weekend, your Fighting Irish Football Team travels to Canton Ohio to play Canton McKinley
H.S. in the Kirk Herbstreit Ohio vs. USA Challenge. The event will be played in the Football Hall of
Fame Stadium in Canton at 2:00pm on Saturday the 30th. Canton is on the same time as we are here. Presale tickets are on sale now in the Athletic Office. Pre-sale adult tickets are $14.00 each with a $2 rebate for
Cathedral Athletics. The cost at the stadium will be $16.00 Student tickets may be purchased this week
for $10.00 each. Support your Fighting Irish on the road this Saturday!
Girl’s volleyball (0-1), No. 2 in the second Class 4A Indiana Coaches of Girls Sports Association preseason
poll, opened the season with a 3-2 loss at perennial power Louisville Assumption on Saturday, August 23. The
Irish this week will play at home against Center Grove (Tuesday, August 26, 7:30 p.m.), at Muncie Burris
(Wednesday, August 27, 7 p.m.) and at the Mishawaka Invitational (Saturday, August 30).
Last night your Irish volleyball program swept the Center Grove Trojans!
 Your Freshman volleyball team won 25-15, 25-22. Grace Hendrickson and Gail Moriarity led the
offense while Olivia Muller and Mary Christ set the offense for the Irish! Great job team!
 Your Jr Varsity volleyball team defeated the Trojans 25-17, 25-22. Your quarter backs (setters) are Grace
Gibbons and Lundy Birch who run the offense. Your front line is led with a solid balance of 6 players!
Wow! What a team! J
 Your 15th Nationally ranked varsity team finished the sweep of Center Grove with the scores of 25-18,
25-27, 26-24, 25-17. Your setters are Lauren Dedinsky and Skylar Cupper for the sweep with the attack
led by Christiana Gray with 20 kills, Kathryn Treadway with 10 kills and Kaleigh Rougraff with7 kills.
Mary Ording racked up 7 block solos to stop the Trojan’s attack.
 Congratulations to all 3 teams for a fun and successful night of volleyball. Thanks to all the fans that came
last night and made the home opener a great event!
Girls’ cross-country, No. 10 in the Indiana Association of Track and Cross Country Coaches preseason poll,
finished fourth at the season-opening Brebeuf Invitational on Saturday, August 23. The Irish finished with 130
points, 109 behind first-place Carmel. Senior Katy Achtien finished eighth individually with a time of 19:38,
and juniors Molly Lawless finished 10th and 11th in 20:25 and 20:29, respectively. The rest of the Irish
finishers were: freshman Katie Quigley (37th, 21:18), senior Rachel Nicksin (48th, 31:41), senior Kelly Shew
(58th, 21:54) and senior Lauren Buchanan (63rd, 22:10). The Irish will host the Cathedral Invitational at
IUPUI on Saturday, August 30, at 9:30 a.m.
Boys’ tennis (2-0), No. 11 in the first Indiana High School Tennis Coaches Association rankings, won its first
two matches of the season last week, beating Lawrence Central 4-1 and Floyd Central 5-0. The Irish won each
of their victories in straight sets, with No. 1 player Alex Tolliver playing Dalton Albertin of Lawrence Central
tough in a 6-3,6-3 loss. The Irish will play host to Warren Central on Wednesday, August 27 at 4:30 p.m., then
will play in the North Central John Shirley Invite on Saturday, August 30.
Boys’ soccer (0-1-1), No. 16 in the preseason Indiana Soccer Coaches Association poll, opened the season with
two matches, losing to Columbus North on Thursday, August 21, and tying Evansville Castle the following
Saturday, 0-0. The Irish will play Lawrence Central at home on Tuesday, August 26, at 6:30 p.m.
Boys’ cross-country, No. 22 in the Indiana Association of Track and Cross Country Coaches preseason poll,
finished third in the season-opening Plainfield Invitational on Saturday, August 23. The Irish finished fourth in
the meet last season. Juniors Hale O’Herren and J.R. Ricker this season won the relay event with a time of
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29:05 for six miles. The Irish will host the Cathedral Invitational at IUPUI on Saturday, August 30, at 9:30 a.m.,
a meet that will include No. 2-ranked Fort Wayne Carroll.
Girls’ golf, which received votes in the latest state poll, did not have varsity match last week. The Irish have
had four varsity matches, with the last coming at the August 12 Lawrence Central Invitational at Winding
Ridge. The Irish finished second among nine teams there, shooting a 341 as a team. Freshman Molly Ward has
the lowest nine- and 18-hole scores of the season for the Irish to date, having shot a 78 at the All-Catholic meet,
where Cathedral finished second among seven teams. The Irish will play a tri-meet against Lebanon and
Brownsburg at West Chase on Tuesday, August 26 at 4 p.m., and then will play a tri-meet against Brebeuf and
Noblesville at Harbor Trees on Thursday, August 28, at 4 p.m.
In Cathedral JV and freshman sports:
 The JV boy’s soccer team (0-1-1) tied Columbus North and Castle 0-0, with the freshman team being
scheduled to open the season against Westfield on Monday, August 25.
 The girl’s JV golf team has a 2-5 record this season, splitting a pair of matches last week. The Irish lost to
Carmel on Monday, August 18, 200-195, and then beat Chatard the following day, 222-247.
Cathedral Nation: For an update with more about individual sports, please use this hyperlink, click on the
sport you wish to check, and happy reading: http://cathedralnation.com/
 When you click on this hyperlink, the Cathedral Nation website will come up. If you are interested in a
current sport, click on “fall sports,” and a list of the fall sports will drop down. Click on the sport in which
you are interested, and enjoy reading. Note that many of them give you an option to “read more” at the end
of the introduction for those who care to use it.
Wrestling Announcement: The fall conditioning is occurs on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 3:20 p.m.
See Coach McGinley with any questions.
The Indiana Catholic Men’s Conference, “Lions Breathing Fire,” will be held at the Indiana Convention
Center on Saturday, September 27th. We are fortunate to have three popular and nationally known Catholic
speakers – Fr. Donald Calloway, Rich Donnelly, and Mark Hart. Fr. Christopher Weldon and Ken Ogorek, of
the Indianapolis area, will also be participating.
 For more information about the day, the speakers biographies, registration information, or to register on
line, go to www.indianacatholicmen.com or call 317/924-3982. A mail-in form is also available.
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Smart Quote: Eleanor Roosevelt said, “You must do the very thing you think you cannot do.”
Prayers are requested:
 For those seeking employment;
 For Rachael Riggle (9th), who is recovering from back surgery; (8/27)
 For Mary Barrosse, who is experiencing health difficulties; she is the mother of teacher Barb Fitzgerald
and grandmother of Lindsay (’95), Tracy (’97), and Adam (’00) Fitzgerald; (8/27)
 For Frances Yovanovich, mother of Denny Yovanovich in the Advancement Office, who is in failing
health and will be 91 years old on Wednesday August 27th; (8/25)
 For the repose of the soul of Eddie Brown, uncle of Katie (’11) and Angie (’08) Gordon – he passed away
last night ~ may he rest in peace; (8/22)
 For Will Dinwiddie’s (’92) 2-year old son, recovering from surgery to remove a growth…may he regain his
health; (8/22)
 For Beth Kochell, school nurse and mother of Drew (12th), who is in treated for a neuromuscular disease;
(8/21)
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 For Suz Masterson, mother of Kayla, still in treatment for her illness; (8/21)
 For the Indianapolis Star employees who lost their jobs this week and for their families; (8/20)
 For the repose of the soul of BK Temple, a friend of Lisa Renze-Rhodes, who passed away in Shreveport,
LA ~ may he rest in peace; (8/20)
 For the repose of the soul of Steven Roberts, Anderson High School senior, who died unexpectedly ~ may
he rest in peace; (8/19)
 For the Class of 2008 as they begin the next chapter in their lives - May God give them the strength to make
good decisions and stay focused; (8/19)
 For the repose of the soul of Lucious Newsome, fondly remembered as a simple man who worked diligently to aid the poor
of the greater Indianapolis area ~ may he rest in peace; (8/19)
 For healing for Mary Wagner Nelson (’79), recently diagnosed with leukemia; she is beginning intensive chemo this
week; 8/18/)
 For the Mother of teacher Liz Browning, who is in ICU at St. Vincent's in myasenthia gravis crisis; (8/18)
 For the Father and Grandfather of Megan Silcox (’08), both of whom are having health problems: (8/15)
 For Sebastian Ewald (11th), a transfer student to CHS who is having surgery next week. He is in a lot of
pain and missing the first week or so of school. His brother, Thane Ewald, is a freshman, so they have a lot
going on as they are trying to get acclimated. (8/15)
 For Mary Beth Gaddus, mother of Matthew (’05) and Michael (’03), recovering from hip replacement surgery; (8/14)
 For the repose of the soul of Mary Ann Bogard, mother of Larry Bechtel, parent, and grandmother of Christina Bechtel
(11th) – she died unexpectedly from a fall in her home ~ may she rest in peace; (8/14)
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For Angela Foster, mother of Jazmin Ryle (11th), who is home recovering from surgery; (8/13)
For Donita Douglas, who has a serious health problem, and is the parent of John Roby (9th); (8/13)
For the repose of the soul of Art Field (’50) and for his wife Charmaine ~ may he rest in peace; 8/07
For Glendys Moosbrugger, CHS Board Member and former CHS nurse, who will be having cyberknife
radiation soon and she continues to fight cancer; (8/6)
 For the repose of the soul of Anita McNutt, mother of Tish (’07) McNutt, who passed away unexpectedly
in her sleep; (8/6)
 For the repose of the soul of Bill Dilts, father of parent Mike Dilts and grandfather of Katie (’04), Elizabeth
(’06), Claire (12th) and Margaret (10th) Dilts ~ may he rest in peace; (7/31)
 For the repose of the soul of Michael G. Maynard, father of CHS graduates Sarah (’96), Katie (’97), Jacob (’99), Mike
(’02), and Nick (’04) ~ may he rest in peace; (7/23)
 For the repose of the soul of Theodore Wasky, grandfather of John ('03), Mark ('07) and Peter (12th) Wasky ~ may he rest
in peace; (7/23)
 For the repose of the soul of Robbie McInnis (age 22), cousin of Zach (9th) & Jeff (’02), who lost his life to Cystic Fibrosis
on June 24 - may he rest in peace: (7/18)
 For a return to health for Mrs. Ella Suggs, mother of Randall (‘08) as she continues her cancer treatments;
(7/18))
 For a return to good health for Archbishop Buechlein; (2/15)
 For the repose of the soul of James P. Maley (’51), grandparent of Rachel Shruba (10th) , Nathan Shruba
(12th), Molly McGinley (’08) and Kevin McGinley (’07) ~ may he rest in peace; (7/14)
 For the repose of the soul of Mary Ellen Boyd, mother of Dr. J. B. Boyd (’92), Christopher Boyd (’96),
Katherine "Katie" Boyd (’99), and sister-in-law of teacher Sandi Scheetz ~ may she rest in peace; (7/11)
 For the repose of the soul of Charley Pettijohn, close friend of Mark Olsson, father of Natasha Olsson
(12th), who fell and drowned in a retention pond ~ may he rest in peace; (7/9)
 For those who serve our country:
 For Justin Newett, (’01) who is serving in the National Guard as a 2nd Lieutenant in Iraq;
 For Josh Plummer, brother of Jessica Plummer (’06), recently deployed with the Marines in Iraq;
 For MSgt. Derek Crowder, youngest son of teacher Elaine Holloway, who is stationed in Afghanistan with the Air
Force;
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Congratulations to Dustin Juerling, cousin to Alex Juerling (12th), who has successfully completed
Army Airborne Ranger training.
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 For Alex Merkel, ’06 Roncalli grad and the step-brother of Emily Criss (9th). He is a Navy Petty
Officer and shipped out bound for the Gulf aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln;
 For Doug Ausenbaugh ’07, is beginning his second year at the US Military Academy at West Point;
 For David Vogelgesang ('00) who is a Lieutenant Junior Grade in the Navy, is a Navy helicopter pilot who has safely
returned from deployment;
 For Alexis Vogelgesang, wife of David (above), 1st Lieutenant in the Marine Corps, who has returned safely from Iraq
and is stationed in California
 For Ben Low, nephew of teacher/coach Rhonda Low, who is serving his 2nd tour of duty in Iraq;
 For Curtis Worthy (’97), serving in Iraq;
 Fred Evans (’61) asks for prayers for his nephew, Christopher Fullen, who is now serving in Balad,
north of Baghdad;
 For Dan Hess ’07, who begins his second year at the US Air Force Academy;
 for USAF’s Staff Sgt. Michael Grable, who has returned from Iraq and is the nephew of Sister Mary
Ann Stewart – he continues to serve in Colorado;
 for Craig Thedwall (’99), who is studying for the JAG Corps in Washington, DC;
 For Cap. Ron Kubacki, US Army, recently stationed in Iraq, who is a cousin of teacher Kevin Kubacki;
 For Alek Cholewa ' 03, with the Marines in Iraq;
 for Ens. Jamie Lupo, ’02, ended her first deployment and is in the States for a while, before she rejoins
the USS Roosevelts again;
 in thanksgiving for the safe return of US Army’s Michael O'Connor ('01), who returned from Iraq;
 for Jennifer Guimont, sister to Michael Guimont (’06), USAF serving in Japan;
 For Mike Baker (’00), Private First Class, United States Army Reserves, still serving within the USA;
 For Justin Mason (’05) is a student at the Air Force Academy (Class of ’09) and is doing well;
 Please continue to pray for all of our soldiers, deployed or at home;
 and for all who protect us – soldiers, sailors, firefighters, police forces, and parents.
Once again, I ask that you attend one of the two identical Meet the Teacher Programs on Thursday,
August 28th (tomorrow) at 1:00 and 7:00 p.m. This is the time when our faculty members can share with you
theirs goals, methods, grading scale, and hints to help your child find success in each class. If you need to
speak personally with a specific teacher, an appointment can be set up for later, but this program gives you the
basis of each class.
We look forward to seeing you there this Thursday!
Sincerely,
Principal
Cathedral High School
dworland@cathedral-irish.org
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