MegaphoneCATHEDRAL HIGH SCHOOL - A HOLY CROSS SCHOOL - MAY 20, 2016 - VOLUME 95, ISSUE 12 - 5225 E. 56TH STREET INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46226

AP English Teacher Accepts Job With College Board, Will Help Write Future AP TestsBY JACK QUIGLEY

During the spring of her 33rd year of teaching, English depart-ment co-chair and AP Literature teacher Mrs. Kathy Keyes has recently been offered the posi-tion of incoming member of AP Literature and Composition De-velopment Committee by College Board.

In this role, Keyes will be one of a select few who is responsible for writing questions for the official AP Composition and Literature exam along with looking at cur-riculum and guiding the overall direction of the test.

The position with the Col-lege Board will allow Keyes to continue in her role as a full-time teacher and English department co-chair here.

When Keyes was first offered the opportunity to apply, she said she was caught by surprise.

“I really had never thought about it,” said Keyes. “I had never considered the possibility that I would be asked to be part of this.”

After submitting her curricu-lum and resume to College Board officials, Keyes took part in an hour-long phone interview during which she answered questions regarding her AP program and her philosophy of teaching AP courses.

Keyes said that she was told that one of the reasons that she was chosen for this position was the success of this school’s program.

“One of the things that they talked about was the strength of my students’ AP scores,” said Keyes. “They wanted someone who had a viable program.”

Patrick Gresham, a senior and student in Keyes’ AP Literature and Composition class said, “Mrs.

Keyes’ knowledge of how the tests are graded gave us inside informa-tion on what to do on the essays, like exploring literary devices, examining rhyme schemes and writing strong, effective conclu-

sions, as well as exactly what not to do, like summarizing plot, dropping isolated quotes and writ-ing in italics prepared us well for the AP test.”

Angela Nguyen, a senior and student in Keyes’ AP Literature and Composition class also echoed Gresham’s sentiments. She said, “Her familiarity with the test helped us because she knows exactly what the AP graders are looking for when reading our essays.”

English department co-chair Mrs. Liz Browning agreed with the assessment of Keyes as a highly qualified teacher. Browning said, “I’m certain she was selected because she’s a master teacher. Her long affiliation with and success with the AP curriculum — her

students regularly have the highest scores at Cathedral make her the perfect candidate.”

Although Keyes has graded essays for the AP exam for seven years, where AP teachers and college professors from across the country meet in Louisville to grade thousands of exams, she said she sees this new role as a fresh opportunity to enhance not only her expertise, but that of her AP students as well.

“I think my students will greatly benefit,” Keyes said “I think my skill as someone who writes test questions will improve through this process, and I will get a sense of how I can better write ques-tions.”

Keyes said that her job begins this summer, when she will start

reading works of literature and begin the process of creating questions to prepare for one of two annual committee meetings in the fall.

She said that she is most antici-pates working with a new group of people for whom she holds great respect.

Keyes said, “I’m just really looking forward to these connec-tions and to working with these professionals and I think it will make me a better teacher.”

In particular, she said that she is excited to work alongside the chief reader of the exam, Mr. David Miller.

“He’s an outstanding educator,” said Keyes. “A great inspiration.”

While she said she does see this new job as an opportunity to grow as a teacher, Keyes also said she anticipates some difficulties ahead as well.

“I think time is always a chal-lenge,” said Keyes. “Grading for my AP students requires a lot of time, so I will have to balance.”

Fortunately, Keyes said she does not think this will be a signifi-cant issue. “From the way that everything was described to me, the material that they provide and the time frame is manageable, so I will work to do the best I can to balance. I do not want my students to suffer.”

Browning said that she does not anticipate Keyes’ new job becoming a detriment for her AP students. “Hopefully, she will be able to bring back advice to assist other AP courses,” said Browning. “It’s a win-win.”

Keyes said she is excited to get started and is grateful for the op-portunity that she has been given. She said, “I am deeply honored and humbled.”

English teacher and co-chair Mrs. Kathy Keyes teaches her class of juniors. | Photo by Erin Collins

“I think my skill as someone who writes

test questions will improve through this process, and I will get a sense of how I can better write questions.”English co-chairMrs. Kathy Keyes

NewsPAGE 2MAY 20 2016

CollegeSearch

This is the last in a series about the college application process. The Megaphone staff selected four seniors with different back-grounds and interests to follow throughout the year as they look, apply and select a college to attend next fall. Each issue featured advice from a counselor, suggesting what current juniors or seniors should be doing to stay on track with applications, finan-cial aid and scholarships.

COMPILED BY KARA WILLIAMS AND EMERSON WOLFF

Lucy fralich

jack glaser

Mackenzie isaac

grant spicer

university of notre dame

centre collegemiami university (OH)

Intended Major: Jack plans to study biology in a pre-med track.What are you most excited for next year?“I’m excited to become more self-dependent next year and to dominate the intramural basketball courts. Go RedHawks!”

Intended Major: MacKenzie plans to major in Pre-health and sociology.What are you most excited for next year?“One quote from A.A. Milne that I feel encom-passes my experience at Cathedral (and the experience that I hope to have at Notre Dame) is, “We didn’t realize we were making memories. We just knew we were having fun.”

Intended Major: Lucy plans to major in political sci-ence.What are you most excited for next year?“I’m most excited about the freedom and indepen-dence next year. I like the quote that says, “We know what we are, but know not what we may be.”

Upcoming Events

MondayReview day for finals

TuesdayFinals for periods 4,5

and 6Incoming band

students and parents information meeting

in the cafeteria from 7 to 8 p.m.

WednesdayFinals for periods 7

and 8SoulCore in Room

2303 from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.

ThursdayFinals for periods 9 and 1

FridayLast day of school, finals

for periods 2 and 3

MondaysHats for the Homeless in Room 2205 fro 3:30

to 4:30 p.m.

Intended Major: Grant plans to major in polit-ical science.What are you most excited for next year?“I’m looking forward to reaching out and making all sorts of new friends while preparing myself for success at the next level in my life.”

Indiana university

News PAGE 3MAY 20 2016

Incoming President Prepares for New Role in School, Community Photo Poll

What are you doing over the summer?

Junior Sophia Mathioudakis

Freshman James Wayne

“I am working, going to Yellowstone

and taking art classes.”

“I’m going to Texas to visit family and doing summer cross-country

conditioning.”

Senior Olivia Lackey

“I am working, going to my lake house in

Michigan and visiting Washington, D.C.”

BY AMANDA KELIMAN

The past few months, students have noticed more of a presence of incoming President Mr. Rob Bridges. Whether it was during the senior morning parking lot party or being copied on emails by Ms. Kathy Saum, vice principal for student conduct, or simply just walking into a building, students know who Bridges is.

This July, he will officially take over his responsibilities as the president. Bridges stated that for him forming relationships is

Incoming President Mr. Rob Bridges

Biology Teacher Shares Story of Her Family’s Immigration to America

Science teacher Dr. Aarti Brooks’s father, Prakash Patel, took one small step on to Amer-ican soil, but one leap for his family when he touched down in Pennsylvania on July 20, 1969, the same day that man first walked on the moon.

Patel was the first member of his family to emigrate to the Unit-ed States from his native village, Mumbai, India. In the beginning, Patel had next to nothing; he lived rent free in a beaten down, tiny apartment for a year and a half.

After working all day at a gas station just down the street, he walked home, cleaned the apart-ment and cared for the elderly woman he roomed with in order to pay his rent.

After being separated for a year

extremely important. He wrote in an email, “I plan to

be very visible around school, at school events and in the com-munity. I know (President) Mr. (Steve) Helmich did wonderful things here during his 16 years, and I hope to build on that. Con-necting with people is one of my top priorities here.”

Bridges has already begun making changes at the school, with a plan currently in the works. He said, “We are putting together a comprehensive strategic plan to map out our next five years, and this includes some items on the school side of things and will include other things as well.”

Along with this five-year plan, Bridges said he plans to bring a human style of leadership to the school, one that embodies the Holy Cross values. He said, “Moreau’s vision included all things Jesus. This starts with the greatest commandment according

to Jesus, ‘Love the Lord God with all your heart and soul, and love your neighbor as yourself ’ (Mat-thew 22:36-40). The Cathedral community is a very special place, and with an increased emphasis on what is most important, we will become even more of a loving and caring community.”

The chair of the selection committee for the new president, Mr. Joe Dezelan, wrote in an email that he believes Bridges will bring excellent Catholic leadership, his Catholic faith, his enthusiasm and love for the students to the school.

Dezelan added, “I am excited for our students and faculty, staff and administration, with the lead-ership (Bridges) will display and put into action. They are fortunate to have Mr. Bridges as their leader, and together they will do great things.”

He also asked the students, faculty and staff to embrace Bridg-es and his family. Dezelan noted

their excitement for joining the school’s community and asked for them to be welcomed.

Bridges and his family still have a significant amount of work to finish before they are ready to make Indianapolis their home. He said, “I look forward to becoming a part of this community, but we have to sell a house, move the family, buy a house and then go to Rio for the Olympics before we are firmly settled here.”

Bridges added one piece of advice for students with the end of the year being so close. He said, “I would encourage all students to run all the way through the finish line and finish the year on a strong note. Summer will give us all some time to sleep in and relax a bit, but finishing the year strong is important.”

and a half, Patel’s wife, Shobha, joined him in America along with their first born child. Prakash met his daughter for the first time when she was nine months old at the airport. Brooks and her two other sisters were born shortly after.

Prakash and Shobha brought their Indian lifestyle into their American household, which Brooks struggled to understand and relate to as a child.

Brooks said, “There was a clash of cultures growing up. I didn’t necessarily understand my father’s culture, and he didn’t understand mine.”

Brooks saw a difference in the American and Indian lifestyle through men and women’s roles in the family. According to Brooks, the male is the patriarch of the family in a traditional Indian

household, resulting in the wom-en subordinate to the men.

Brooks said, “When I was a kid, it seemed like boys could do anything compared to girls. My parents will tell you that there are four of us girls, which neither of them wanted. The only reason they had four kids is because they kept trying for a boy.

“Of course we didn’t live our lives in hell because we weren’t boys, but that’s just the way it is. Indian people want boys.”

Brooks said, “What he says, goes. He makes the decisions. He makes the money. The woman’s role to take care of her husband, keep house, and have kids.

“That’s all (Prakash and Shobha) knew. It’s not (that) it was wrong, it was their culture. It was difficult for us kids because we were born and raised here. We

went to schools here and saw our friends’ families, and they weren’t the same.”

Even though the mother was in charge of raising the chil-dren, the male still had the final say when it came to punish-ment, which Brooks saw during her childhood. Brooks said, “I remember one time my sister broke a vase and turned it so that my dad wouldn’t see. My mom knew that I didn’t do it. When my dad came home and saw the vase, I got in trouble for it. I stood there looking at my mom, and my mom didn’t say a word even though I was getting in trouble for something that I didn’t do. Even though she knew, she never spoke up. It was difficult to see this growing up, but we began to understand as we got older.”

BY MORGAN CARTER

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Members of Faculty, Staff Reflect on Experiences Here, Share Plans for Future

Administrative assistant to the principal Mrs. Sarah Erotas

Guidance counselor Ms. Maria Cottone

Art teacher Mrs. Sherry Haines

How long have you been at here, and what is your position here?“I have been at Cathedral for eight years first as assistant campus minis-ter and then as admin-istrative assistant to the principal.”What has been your favorite memory from your time here?“The Homecoming assembly and Irish 500 immediately come to mind. I think my most cherished memories are the small daily moments of kindness I witness with students and coworkers.”What will you miss most after leaving?“My best friends are Ca-thedral teachers and staff members. I will miss not seeing them every day.”What are your plans for next year? Why did you decide to leave?“I am finishing my mas-ters of social work degree with the IU School of Social Work. I am leaving to begin an internship at Wheeler Mission Center for Women and Children.”What are you most excited about for your future?“I am very excited to

How long have you been at Cathedral, and what is your position here?“I have been a counselor here for two years.”What has been your favorite memory from your time here?“My favorite memories are of the arch that the students make for the teachers at the beginning of the year, hearing Dr. Greer lead us in the bless-ing, and the students singing their song.

“It’s the traditions that come from the heart that I love. I treasure my more personal memories that come from my interac-tions with students.”What will you miss most after leaving?“The students. I love the drive up the Hill, the buildings and all things that make Cathedral unique, but it is the stu-dents that make this such a special place.

“I love those connec-tions. I am very sad to leave my students here. It’s genuinely hard for me to say good bye.”What are your plans for next year? Why did you decide to leave?“I will be continuing to

How long have you been at here, and what is your position here?“I have been at Cathedral since the fall of 1997. I have been the 2D art instructor for drawing, painting, AP and IB.”What has been your favorite memory from your time here?

“I have many, but I always loved it when everyone over in Cun-ningham was ‘in the zone’ learning, creating, talking and laughing. It was magical.

“Cunningham students will totally understand what I am talking about.”What will you miss most after leaving?“My friends and students. My friends will still be friends, and my students keep in touch, so I’m con-tent with the change.”What are your plans for next year? Why did you decide to leave?“In January my husband was appointed Presi-dent-Elect of Taylor Uni-versity. Together we will serve the faculty, staff, students and alumni of a university that we have deep ties to.”What are you most excited about for your

begin my career in social work. I am looking for-ward to getting out in the field and using the skills I’ve been learning for the past two years in gradu-ate school.”Do you plan to stay con-nected with Cathedral, and if so, how?“Finn, the school dog, lives with me so I will be dropping him off at school whenever he is needed. As a Cathedral grad, staying connected with my Cathedral family is a high priority for me.”Is there anything else you would like the read-ers to know?“My favorite former Cathedral teacher, Mrs. Jo Kissing, always told her students to ‘never peak,’ which I interpreted as always having a new goal to work towards.

“I’ve found this to be something that I try to let guide my life. So, I guess if there is anything I want Cathedral students to know it’s that there is always a new mountain to climb and if you work hard enough, you can make it to the top.”

work with students in a school setting but as a mental health counselor. I will also be working part time in private practice as a mental health coun-selor.

“My favorite part of my job is working with stu-dents, and this new role will allow me to focus on that almost 100 percent.”Do you plan to stay con-nected with Cathedral, and if so, how?“I do hope and plan to stay connected with Cathedral. I enjoy the theatre productions so you may see me in the audience.”Is there anything else you would like the read-ers to know?“I want to remind the students to take care of each other. Be kind. Let a counselor, teacher, campus minister or other trusted adult here know if someone needs help.

“We say Cathedral is a family, and family takes care of each other. I hope that each person realizes that this life, this school, this community is what we make of it. Start the day with a smile and a positive attitude. Live your best life right now.”

future plans?“My husband, daughter and I graduated from Taylor University.

“We have been very involved with the uni-versity over the years, so it is exciting to return to serve a school we love. To work side by side with my husband and friends will be a pleasure. It all will be an adventure.”Do you plan to stay con-nected with Cathedral, and if so, how?“Cathedral, like family, is part of me so the con-nection will always be strong.”Is there anything else you would like the read-ers to know?“Don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone. This drastic change in our lives was unexpected and unplanned.

“We have stepped out of our comfort zone be-fore, but never to such an extent. God provided the adventure and challenge, and we are embracing it. Why be afraid?”

Editors’ note: Guidance counselor Mrs. Nikki Cook, theology teacher Ms. Dawn Dye and president Mr. Steve Helmich are other members of the faculty and staff who

are not returning for the next school year.

COMPILED BY KARA WILLIAMS

Editors’ note: Based on a list from Princi-pal Mr. Dave Wor-land

News PAGE 5MAY 20, 2016

First-Year Teachers Reflect on Their Favorite Memories, Share What They Have LearnedCOMPILED BY LAUREN SMITH AND JENNA WILLIAMS

Maureen Bell

Christine Koers

Dawn Fable ’85 Trevor Fanning Anne KatzMatt Cannaday

Susan Mouourzis John O’Hara ’02 Michelle Vander MissenMatt McCutcheon

What has been your favorite memory?“My favorite memory was driving up the Hill on the first day of classes and seeing all the TP on the trees.”What have you learned from your first year here?“I learned how much of a family that Cathedral truly is, witnessing all the love and support of the entire student body when sophomore Jen Maginot passed away.”

What’s your favorite part of Cathedral?“My favorite part is the family atmosphere. Too many people I know who have just gotten jobs out of college aren’t allowed to be authentic in their work environment, but here, I can be as open as I am around my family.”What has been your favorite memory?“My favorite memory is having lunch duty in the SLC with some awesome teachers and students.”

What has been your favorite memory?“My favorite memory from my first year is being on a bowling team with some fellow rookie teachers.”What have you learned from your first year here?“I’ve learned that the ‘Ca-thedral family’ isn’t just for students. My teacher family has stood with me during some tough times this year, and I hope I can do the same for them.”

What’s your favorite part of Cathedral?“My favorite part of teaching at Cathedral is getting to know and work with awesomely talented and passionate kids and colleagues.”What has been your favorite memory?“My favorite memory of my first year was the tour of Ireland and directing the musical. I am looking forward to our students’ work in not one but two musicals next year.”

What’s your favorite part of Cathedral?“My favorite part of Cathedral are all the traditions.”What has been your favorite memory?“My favorite memory has been getting to know the students.”What have you learned from your first year here?“I’ve learned that Cathe-dral is a passionate place; everyone is very welcom-ing.”

What’s your favorite part of Cathedral?“My favorite part of Cathedral is all the school spirit and the bell music before classes start.”Comparing your first day teaching here to now, what has changed for you?“The biggest difference was going from the av-erage age of students at Ivy Tech being 27 to the average age of my Cathe-dral students being 15."

What’s your favorite part of Cathedral?“My favorite part has been getting to know the students.”What have you learned from your first year here?“The students at our school are genuinely kind and polite people who are thankful and gracious. I’ve also learned how much high school students love fruit snacks and spearmint Life Savers.”

What’s your favorite part of Cathedral?“The people is what makes this place so spe-cial. The students, faculty and staff and all of the parents and volunteers that make this place unlike any other.”What has been your favorite memory?“It was great to see how much the seniors have grown. My favorite mem-ory was working Febru-ary retreat.”

What have you learned from your first year here?“In some ways kids have not changed at all. They are certainly willing to do what they are asked to do, but in some ways they have changed. Some of their social and cultural attitudes are different than classes I taught 15 years ago.”Will you change any-thing next year?“I’m too old to change.”

What has been your favorite memory?“Experiencing the Irish blessing when sung to guests and others as they leave Cathedral is truly special.”What have you learned from your first year here?“I am struck by the thoughtfulness of our educators and the excel-lence that shines through with our student accom-plishments.”

What have you learned from your first year here?“The staff is generous in response to requests and how amazing the stu-dents’ ideas and talents are.”Comparing your first day teaching here to now, what has changed for you?“I have enjoyed sparking ideas and creative de-signs in classes right from day one.”

Lance Rhodes

Science Theology English Fine Arts Counseling

Math Nurse Social Studies Social StudiesChief Academic Officer STEM

In August, the Mega-phone asked each of the new teachers why they wanted to teach here, what they were most excited about for the upcoming school year and what qualities they would bring to the school. This month, all the teachers shared their favorite memo-ries and traditions and what they have learned this school year. They all currently plan to come back for the 2016-2017 school year.

CulturePAGE 6MAY 20 2016

Hot or Not: One Pieces

Cut the ends off of a watermelon, and then shape into a cylinder (or have your mom do it), then frost, decorate and serve like regular cake.

#Summerhack

Start Summer Right22

Sleep in

Start a Net-flix series

Go vegan for a day

Plan a road trip

Now eat a cheese-

burger

Play on a Wii

Hang out with old friends

Clean out your closet

Rearrange your room

Get a head

start on summer reading

Start a journal

Print out some

pictures and frame

them

Apply for a job

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29 30 31 1 2 3 4

Buy a new pair of shoes

Food to Try this

Summer• S’mores Frappa-

cino• Fruit pizza• Homemade

Popsicles with soda and fruit

• Sorbet• Frosted lemon-

ade• A dreamsicle• A sushirito• Loaded fries• Anything from

a Tasty video• Bacon-wrapped

hot dog• Fruit salsa• Spring rolls• Lavender ice

cream• Energy bites• Ramen noodle

bun burger• Fried ice cream• Pizza on the

grill• Homemade

slushies• Oreo milkshake• Taco Bell break-

fast• Nutella milk-

shake• Pho• Quinoa• Beignets• Flaming hot

Funyons• Honey Nut

M&Ms• Monkey bread• Buffalo chicken

mac and cheese• Cookie dough

dip• Dorito crusted

chicken nuggets

Summertime Sadness

It is so fun to lay in the sun, and let worries fade away.

But often, at times, though the sun is bright, summer can seem dull and gray.You’ve run out of cool things to do, your

energy level is low.The scorching heat is too much to bear, and

your’re starting to wish for snow.The supple tan you used to have is peeling

and itching and red.Long summer nights that are supposed

to make you happy, leave mosquito bites instead.

Your mom keeps nagging you to do your chores, and then keeps adding to the list.You never thought tests and homework

would be something you actually missed.You’ve binged watched all the good Netflix

shows, and are left to watch movies you hate,

And the lemonade and hot dogs you’ve been eating for weeks are starting not to

taste so great.You’ve read every book, you’ve heard every

song, there aren’t any good movies out.And Lana Del Ray’s “Summertime Sadness”

is a song that you know all about.

Summer Must HavesBY ASHLEY KING

“Definitely hot.”Senior Nick Boelke

“Not, because you don’t want to look like a mom.”

Sophomore Annie Bingle

Keep a bottle of cala-mine lotion on hand to relieve the itch of bug bites or poison ivy.

Keep a bottle of aloe lotion in your fridge, so that when you apply it to a sunburn, it’s cool.

Buy a reusable Popsicle mold, and fill with fruit juice, soda or yogurt. Enjoy on a hot day.

Buy a new or used waterproof camera or phone case to maximize your photo quality.

“One-piece swimsuits are the best swimsuits, because

modest is hottest, am I right?”Senior Ellie Fitzgerald

“The swimsuit itself isn’t super attractive, but the fact that

she isn’t just putting it all out there is. It indicates that she

has a certain level of confidence, which is

extremely attractive.”Senior Steve Donahoe

Things to Throw Out

• Clothes you have worn for years (donate them to someone who will actually wear them)

• The thousands of empty water bot-tles in your room

• Socks with holes in them

• Shoes with holes in them

• Receipts, wrappers and tissues

• Old worksheets, writing utensils that don’t work, torn folders/bind-ers and any other miscellaneous junk you find at the bottom of your backpack

• Empty shampoo and conditioner bottles that clutter your shower

• Empty toothpaste tubes

• T-shirts and other shirts that don’t fit (make them into a quilt; see top middle photo)

• School pants that have tears or stains from pen explo-sions or lunchtime messes

• Delete old songs from your music library

• Delete old photos or apps that you won’t be using this summer (for example, and note taking apps)

• Save old essays in your Google drive

Things to Purchase

• A new toothbrush• New school pants• Reusable water

bottles• New notebooks/

binders• More shampoo/

conditioner• Better music• The fun apps and

games you wanted to play all year, but never had the time to

• New summer clothes

• T-shirts in your size

• A new pair of shoes

• Bins and boxes to organize your junk

• Clorox wipes to clean off your iPad, laptop keys and your phone screen

• Hand sanitizer to keep in your car/purse at all times

• A trash can for your room (if you don’t already have one)

• Fresh flowers for your room, and go ahead and buy a bouquet for your mom while your at it

• Air freshener for your car

• Pack of “Thank you” notes

• Shoe refresher spray or Sneaker Balls for your ath-letic shoes that are starting to stink

• Address book

How To Organize Your Life This Summer By Cleaning Out Old, Bringing in New

Find a crate or basket and put all of your flashcards and notebooks from the past school year in it. These will come in handy next year.

Have a crafty aunt or a professional sew all of your old T-shirts that don’t fit you, but still hold memories, in a quilt. Cuddle up with your childhood.

Find a glass container or vase and put in it all your old wristbands, tickets or any other little keepsakes. This way, they have a proper place and are seen.

Rather than have them take up half a drawer and get lost behind the dresser, put your socks in a separate bin, where they are easily accessible.

Put your extra school supplies in a bin, and slide it under your bed. When the next school year comes around, you will have a head start on supplies.

Find a jar or cup and start filling it with the extra coins that end up in your school pants’ pockets, your car’s cup-holders and your mom’s dryer.

Keep a container in the back of your car for supplies such as a first aid kit, ice scraper, umbrella, rain jacket, pair of socks, deodorant and breath mints.

Buy yourself an address book and fill it with all the necessary contacts. This will come in handy for those times when your phone breaks.

Buy a bunch of “Thank You” notes and keep them on hand. Then use them whenever you receive a gift, or are just feeling extra gracious.

Culture PAGE 7MAY 20 2016

PAGE 8 PAGE 9Students Share Summer Activities: Camps, Jobs, Internships, Summer School Keeps Teenagers Busy, Involved Even During their Time off SchoolQuestions1. What is your job? Where do you work? 2. Can you describe what you do on the job?3. How did you get the job? How did you learn about it?4. What do you enjoy most about it? 5. What is one interesting thing about your job?

sophomore bailey snyder“I work at Deering Cleaners in Broad Ripple.”“For my job, I work at the counter, get people’s clothes that have been cleaned from the racks and run the register. I also take clothes that people drop off and unbutton all the buttons, then I check all the pockets before laying them out to detail them into the comput-er.”“I learned about my job because my sister worked there, and she was getting ready to leave for college. I went in and talked to the owner, and my sister put a good word in for me. I was hired within the next few weeks.”“I enjoy getting to play whatever music I want to listen to and being paid so that I can do whatever I want with my money.”“Something interesting about my job is that all but one worker are from Cathedral, and we clean lots of interesting people’s clothes like John Greene, for instance, is a common customer.”

sophomore maggie bittinger“I am an employee at McAlister’s Deli. I’m a waitress and one of those annoying people who comes to your table and ask to give you a refill 1,000 times during your visit.”“I take orders, deliver food, refill drinks and bus tables.”“I applied online, and then went into the restaurant to confirm that they had received my application. They had not, and the manager directed me to the proper website to apply.”“I enjoy interacting with the customers and restocking cups. I love people, and anything I can do to help is just like, yes, let me help you.” “Everyone who works there are all pretty good friends outside of work. Also, free potatoes and sweet tea. I love sweet tea.”

junior macie lucia“I work at Weddell’s Pediatric Dentistry around the front desk as a receptionist and also work back in the sterilization room sterilizing the equipment.”“When I am working, I do multiple different tasks. Some days I am working the front desk by checking in patients, checking charts for patients or making appointments for upcoming patients. I sterilize all of the tools and instruments used by the dentists, hygienists and dental assistants. I also clean the chairs and restock equipment. Occasionally, I go into the darkroom and help process the x-rays from patients.”“I got the job through my mom since she is one of the dentists there, and she talked to her boss about giving me a test run on the job because she knew they needed extra help around the office.”“I enjoy working with my mom in her element as a dentist, which is what I am thinking about for my career. I also enjoy working with all the different types of kids that come into the office because they come from many different backgrounds.”“Many of the patients that I work with do not speak English, so I get the opportunity to enhance my Span-ish by talking to them and trying to keep a conversation going.”

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“I will be an engineering intern at The Engineering Collaborative.”“During this internship, I will be aiding the firm in drafting plans for projects ranging from designing various structures to planning out the remodeling and installation of air conditioning to all the internal components not seen in historical buildings across the Midwest.”“I learned of the job from (Mr.) Mike Feeney, (director of planned and major gifts), who knew about the job. An interview was set up after some emails were sent.”“I think I will enjoy helping my co-workers in making plans for installing HVAC into historical buildings and just designing buildings overall. I think I will also enjoy the small business atmosphere where you know all of your co-workers by name.”“I think the most interesting part is the fact that we can remodel a historical structure with modern components, even though some of these buildings are many centuries old.”

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“I am a sales associate at American Eagle Outfitters.”“During my shift, I fold clothes a lot. I greet people in the front, let people into fitting rooms and ring people out. Also, I help people find certain sizes and fits that they need. “American Eagle had been my favorite store for a while, and I really wanted to work there. One day I just went in and asked if they were hiring, applied and then got the job.”“The best part about the job is the discount. I loved their clothes before, but now I love them even more because they’re cheaper. Although now I have a shopping problem. Also, I have made a lot of friends outside of Cathedral by working there. Having friends at work makes my shifts go by quickly.”“Sometimes the customers can be challenging, to say the least, like throwing trash on the floor or being rude for no reason. But it’s always nice when a customer comes in and they are pleasant or joke around with me. I also love it when my friends come in to visit me or I see someone that I haven’t seen in a long time.”

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senior anna jennings“I am a hostess at Bella Vita Lakeside.”“I greet people as they walk in, ask how many people they would like to dine and put it into the computer, grab menus and seat them. Sometimes, I will get them water. I also memorize the menu and floor plan to make sure I know who to seat where in the restaurant.”“Two summers ago when I was 16, I went and grabbed an applica-tion on the day my brother graduated. I met with the boss that day, and he gave me the job on the spot because I was really outgoing.”“I really love how the restaurant is on Geist, so as I walk outside to seat people I get to look out on the water at all the boats. It is really pretty, especially when there is great weather. I also love being able to dress up, since I am usually in a leotard, so when I work, I get to wear dresses.”“One awesome thing about it is that I see a lot of famous people when I am working. Paul George and George Hill always call in while I’m working.”

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Camp CathedralWhen the campus goes quiet

after a long school year, a welcom-ing hand is extended to current families, alumni and other fami-lies in the community.

With more than 95 activity summer camps, Camp Cathedral aims not only to build relation-

ships with those who may be unaware of the sense of family, but to also strengthen those relation-ships that have formed over the past year.

Mr. Anthony Ernst, director of summer programs, said, “We want to provide an experience with Cathedral that will make the bond (between the school and the families who visit) stronger. As a community partner, our focus is

to build relationships with current or future members of the Cathe-dral family.”

Camp Cathedral is one of the largest summer camp programs in the area, Ernst said. Offering a variety of options is a key to Camp Cathedral’s success. “Our sports camps are really popular. We also have enrichment camps that focus on STEM (science, technology, engineering and math). Those also seem to be really popular this year,” Ernst said.

Coaches, teachers and ful-ly trained Red Cross certified college-age students and alumni oversee each camp offering.

However, Cathedral students can volunteer to assist the leaders of certain camps. Ernst said, “If they have a connection to the pro-gram and want an opportunity to build their skill, then they should reach out to the specific coach or teacher and find a way to become involved.”  

The overall focus of the program is to “offer an available resource for families to experience another level of the Cathedral family. If (students) have little brothers or sisters, why not introduce them to Cathedral through the Camp Cathedral program,” Ernst said.

Camp Cathedral takes place June 6 to July 29, with each week offering different selections. If students have any questions about Camp Cathedral, they are encouraged to email Ernst at aernst@gocathedral.com or visit the Camp Cathe-dral page of the school’s website.

BY CATHERINE JASPER

Summer SchoolBY EVAN SCHOETTLE

While some consider summer to be a time of relaxing by the pool or visiting new places, others are using their time for summer school.

“Summer school is a great way to get some of those cours-es out of the way to free up your schedule in the school year so you can take more of the elec-tives you want,” said Academic Services Assistant Ms. Erin Bethuram.

“It’s also a great way for incoming freshmen to meet new friends before school starts. Kind of learn the school, it’s a good ice breaker.”

According to Bethuram, there are 137 incoming freshmen tak-ing a course over the summer.

Classes Offered This Summerphysical education health

first semester theology 11

speech

non-bridges study skills philanthropy 101

online spanish

New this year to the summer school roster is first semester of Theology 11, for rising juniors. This will be taught by theology teacher

Matt Cannaday. “I really wanted to be able to

teach a small class and do it twice a day, and I really think that would open up more intimate discussions,” Cannaday said.

“I don’t think there are more than ten people per class.”

Cannaday continued, saying “I think it will allow them to learn the material in a different capacity. From what I’ve thought about it, it’s kind of college-esque in that fashion. There are a lot of times in college when you’ll have three hour classes and I think this is a good prep for that.”

Sophomore Lauren Graves, who will be taking this course over the summer, shared her thoughts on the class.

“I’m mostly doing it to free up my schedule, but also, I’m looking forward to the small class setting and the personal environment it will offer for this subject,” Graves said.

“Summer school is a great way to

get some of those courses out of the

way to free up your schedule in

the school year so you can take more

of the electives you want.”

Ms. Erin BethuramAcademic Services

Assistant PHOTO BY EMMA FLOHR

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One Last Hurrah: Senior Wall Painting Celebrates Graduation of Class of 2016

BEFORE

AFTEREvery year, the senior class

paints the wall with the class theme and everyone

signs their names. Bottom left, senior Jennifer

Diehr paints her name on the wall.

Bottom center, seniors Mary Kate Steinmetz, Emily

Orrick, Nathan Gray and Vincent Warren paint their

names on the wall. Bottom right, senior Tess Welch signs her name on

the wall while representing the class theme with her tie

dye shirt. All photos by Emma Flohr

Primary Election Gives Students Opportunity to Participate

As primaries for the presidential elections continue, several students and staff members participate or follow the candidates’ rallies, Twitter feeds, television commercials and individual interviews.

Although just three weeks ago Indiana’s primary voting took place, participation grows throughout the United States. According to AP Government teacher Ms. Jill Baisinger, the state’s primaries are set to always be on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in May. However, there are still six states and the District of Columbia to make their decision, with the vote in Washington, DC on June 14 wrapping up the process.

How can you participate

in the elections?1. Vote.2. Go to the rallies.3. Volunteer at cam-

paign offices.4. Put a yard sign in

the front of your house to show support.

5. Watch the debates and interviews.

6. Follow Twitter and Facebook feeds.

7. Educate yourself on each candidate.

Academic government teacher, Mr. Eric Glanders, ex-plained that the purpose of the primaries determines who will run for the general elections for both the Democratic and Republican parties. Also, Baisinger said that each state legislature decides in which month the primary in that state occurs and then each party decides the exact date in that state. For Indiana, it was decided to hold both on the same date.

Indiana was one of the states this year that are vital to primaries, according to Glanders. “I think it is pretty cool that we are one of the states that matter in the elections. I can’t remember the last time we were one,” he said.

Bernie Sanders ‘s Platform(Democratic Socialist)

Donald Trump’s Platform(Conservative Republican)

Hilary Clinton’s Platform(Traditional Established Democrat)

Seniors Share their Experiences Attending the Presidential Candidates’ Rallies, Voting for them

Senior Audrey Adams went to Bill Clinton’s rally on the first, which was at the Douglas Park Gymna-sium. “I pretty much went to get a chance to see a past president. And I figured it would be a great expe-rience. I got to see what I agreed or disagreed with and listen to other people’s views. It was a very cool experience. I voted in the primaries, but I really wasn’t influenced to vote because of the rally itself,” she said.

Senior Audrey Adams

Senior Andy Cotton

Another senior, Andy Cotton, attended Trump’s rally April 27 at the Pepsi Coliseum at the State Fair grounds. Cotton said, “Trump’s rally was high energy from the very beginning. As we walked in, I could tell this rally would be different. We were brought into the rally protected by Indiana’s finest police force and we all gathered around the stage. For about 20 minutes we were enthralled by Trump’s hype man, then, then the magic happened. Trump came out to the song that goes, “dun dun dun dun dun da da dun dun dun da da da dun dun da da da ya’ll ready for this.” He talked about trade reform, building that wall and making Mexico pay for it and then, he said the thing he is most famous for... He said Hillary, “you’re fired.” I was swayed at that moment. I realized at that time that I wanted to make America great again and I wanted to stop crooked Hillary. God bless America.”

Senior Nick Eltzroth

Senior Nick Eltzroth attended Bernie Sanders’ rally two weeks ago Downtown at Monument Circle.

He said, “Though it was pretty long, I enjoyed the rally. Bernie mostly spoke about the heavy points of his cam-paign platforms, things he had already brought up during debates and other speeches, but it was really cool to see just how crowded Monument Circle was with Bernie support-ers.

“The rally did not really influence how I voted just because my mind has already been set on voting for Bernie, even when he was only rumored to be running,” he said.

“I voted on Tuesday because I think that it's important to vote and participate in politics and I wanted to support Bernie Sanders, as I feel that he is the best option for repre-senting the people of the US,” Eltzroth said.

How do you vote if you’re away

at college?BY MADDIE LUCIA

Clinton’s platform is almost identical to what the party has had for years. She will essentially keep the govern-ment similar to President Obama.

Trump’s platform is to start to control immigration issues. He also hopes to lower taxes across the board.

Sanders wants to have a single payer healthcare sys-tem, make attending college free nationwide and raise taxes for all citizens.

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College students living away from home have two options for voting in the Nov. 8 presidential election.

Absentee ballot: This is a way of voting for president while living in another state and attending college. This allows you to be mailed a ballot from your home precinct without having to make the trip to your residence. According to the Indiana voter information website, a person who de-clares himself an absentee, then starting 28 days before Election Day, may mail his vote. By federal law, college students are not a resident of the state in which they attend school, but they also are allowed to register and vote in the city in which they are residing while attending college.

Early voting: Indiana passed legislation stating that anyone who is regis-tered to vote may access an early voting ballot. This allows students to come home on a Saturday and vote at the county clerk’s office.

For more information, applications, or registering to vote, go to: http://www.in.gov/sos/elections/2398.htm or http://indianavoters.in.gov

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Connections Built, Lives Impacted, Memories Created on Spring Mission TripBY MARY STEMPKY

Even though students and chaperones returned from the spring mission trip to South Caro-lina more than a month ago, their memories of their experience remain fresh.

According to Mrs. Shannon Farrell Fox ’80, coordinator of Christian service and community outreach, the highlight of the mis-sion trip was the closing ceremo-ny. “Just witnessing the reflections of all the students (and) what the week meant to them,” Fox said.  

One student who benefit-ed from the mission trip was sophomore Riley Wunder. While attending the trip, Wunder dis-covered what direction he wants to go in life.

“After helping people, I realized I wanted to do something like that as my job in the future,” Wunder said.

Senior leader Julia White attended the trip for her first time two years ago as a sophomore.

Her sisters, Mary Ann White ’11 and Christine White ’11, attended their sophomore years and enjoyed the trip, encouraging White to participate. “I absolutely fell in love with the trip,” Julia

Students work on building a house over spring break on the spring mission trip to South Carolina. | Photo submitted

said. Connections between students

were built and strengthened during the trip.

“I made some new friendships (and) got along with some of my close friends,” Wunder said. “I (became) closer and actually got to hang out with people I had never hung out with before,”

White said. Fox enjoyed this trip most out

of any trip in the last four years. “It (was) a combination of the great kids that went on the trip and we had lot of work that kept us very busy,” she said.

Wunder volunteered at Edith L. Frierson Elementary. At this location, volunteers  attempted to

build a greenhouse, but weather conditions caused the project to go unfinished.

They also planted a garden, painted the bathrooms and inter-acted with the kids.

The last day the elementary students and volunteers partic-ipated in a field trip with sports equipment such as jump ropes

and scooters. “It was awesome, despite getting

my hat taken every second,” Wun-der said. White spent her time on the outskirts of Charleston work-ing on the Charleston Habitat site.

“It feels great to be able to go out and physically work, use your hands, and build something for other people that will make such a difference in their lives,” White said.

During the closing ceremo-ny,  juniors were asked to come forward to accept the light of Christ or a leadership role in planning the spiritual part of the next year’s trip.

“We had four juniors that stepped up to be leaders for the 2017 trip,” Fox said.

White decided that as seniors it would be meaningful to bestow an Irish blessing upon the juniors who came forward after they received the light.

White said, “All the seniors stood and gave (the juniors) the Irish blessing, and it was just a really powerful moment for me.”

Underclassmen who are inter-ested in participating on the trip next year may see Fox, whose office is located in the basement of the Shiel Student Life Center, for more information.

Summer Trip Preview: Group of Students, Teachers Will Travel to Peru for Mission TripBY JENNA WILLIAMS

A group of students and teach-ers will be traveling to Peru this summer for a mission trip.

From May 30 to June 11, 14 stu-dents will be visiting both Cuzco, Peru, and Lima, Peru.

Theology teacher Mrs. Katie Lewis, who is accompanying the students on the upcoming trip, said, “We will be working with students with developmental disabilities at a place called the Hogar for 5-6 days, and then

we are going to Cuzco to go see Machu Piccu.”

While Cathedral has taken students on this Peru trip before, Lewis said that this will be her first time.

This mission trip is also an educational experience that allows any students to go. There is not a specific class that goes on this trip, but rather it is open to any students that want to travel to Peru with the school.

She said that the aspect of the trip she is most looking forward

to would have to be “getting to know the students better and getting to witness them have this experience.”

Physics teacher Mr. Adam Hibshman is also going on this trip.

He said, “I’m excited to meet the kids. The other adults and the kids that have gone before have said that the kids are awesome, even though they have a tough situation they’re really excited to meet you, really excited to talk to

you.”Hibshman said, “I am very

“I think it’s a unique opportunity to interact with a culture that is

completely new to me.”

Physics teacher Mr. Adam Hibshman

excited and I think it’s an unique opportunity to interact with a culture that is completely new to me and to try to use the means that I have to help people much less fortunate than me.

“I’m grateful that they are will-ing to let us come and experience several days with them.”

Lewis concluded, “A Holy Cross education is all about information, formation, and transformation. And I believe that a trip like this incorporates all three of those.”

Junior Danny Goggans Has Got the FeverBY NICK MURPHY

During Indiana Fever home games at Bankers Life Fieldhouse this season, almost no one will have a better view of all-star Tami-ka Catchings and her teammates than junior Danny Goggans.

Throughout the WNBA team’s season, Goggans will be on the floor as one of the Indiana Fever’s ball boys.

More than 40 people applied for the ball boy position, and Gog-gans was one of 21 selected. The application process was open to all via the Indiana Fever website, followed by in-person interviews.

However, Goggans learned about the job through a close family friend and Fever player, Tamika Catchings.

Thirteen of the 21 ball boys this year have never had this opportunity, while the other eight have worked alongside the Fever before.

Before the season began, each ball boy filled out a schedule detailing what games he or she can and cannot work. From there, a personnel member works out a schedule for the season, based off of what the ball boys requested. Between eight and 10 ball boys work each game, depending on the visiting team’s requests.

As an Indiana Fever ball boy,

Junior Danny Goggans is working as a ball boy for the Indiana Fever this summer. He said, “It’s like be-ing a high school manager, but it’s the pros.” | Photo by Emily Abriani

Goggans has a wide variety of tasks.

Before, during and after games, Goggans is required to work; he arrives at Bankers Life two and a half hours before the game to ready the stadium. Along with

Softball Team to Battle Techin First Round of Sectional BY NICK MURPHY

Senior Mallory Kimmell slides into third base in a game against defend-ing State champion Center Grove last month. | Photo by Emma Flohr

seven other ball boys, he will be responsible for setting up and cleaning up the visiting team’s locker room which includes mak-ing sure towels are clean, filling up water and delivering tickets to the will call window for the players.

While the athletes warm up, Goggans stands underneath the basket and rebounds.

Throughout the game, the ball boys run water to the players during the huddle and fold up clothes. Goggans interacts one on one with the players doing anything they ask of him. He, along with his fellow ball boys, are responsible for keeping the bench orderly and clean throughout the night. If one of the players falls, it is the ball boy’s job to mop and dry the floor to keep players from slipping again.

“It’s like being a high school manager, but it’s the pros,” Gog-gans said. He worked his first game, a preseason contest on May 1, when the Fever played the Dal-las Wings. “It was an experience and really fun,” Goggans said.

Each ball boy also receives cus-tom shorts and an Indiana Fever shirt to wear during games.

Goggans said he hopes to improve his skills while watching the professionals play from the sidelines, along with making some money over the summer.

Men’s Volleyball Team Heads to Southport to Take On Noblesville in State FinalsMen’s Volleyball State Finalsat Southport High SchoolQuarterfinals tonight at 6 p.m.Cathedral vs. NoblesvilleBrownsburg vs. Lafayette JeffersonChesterton vs. Franklin CommunityRoncalli vs. CarmelSemifinals tomorrow Quarterfinal winners at 11 a.m.State championship tomorrowSemifinal winners at 4 p.m.

BY NICK MURPHY

For the second straight year, the men’s volleyball team has quali-fied for the State Finals and hopes to match the women’s squad in bringing home a State champion-ship this weekend.

Head Coach Ms. Rhonda Low’s team will take on Noblesville to-night at 6 p.m. at Southport High School.

In a regular season rematch, the Irish will battle Arsenal Tech in the first round of the Sectional championship on Monday.

Playing in the 4A bracket, the Irish will compete for a title at Warren Central. When these teams met earlier, the Irish were able to win, beating Tech 11-0.

If the Irish can beat Tech again, the girls will play the winner of the Lawrence Central and Law-rence North game Tuesday.

Last year, the Irish defeated Warren Central in the second

round of the tourney. They con-tinued to the Sectional champion-ship where they lost to Roncalli.

However, this year the team looks to win a Sectional title. Sophomore Brittany Ford said “We are pretty confident about it, I think we are going to be in the Sectional championship.”

If the Irish make it to the championship, they will play the winner of Mount Vernon and Warren Central.

Neither Head Coach Mr. Tony Matthews nor Assistant Coach Mrs. Linda Bamrick responded to requests for an interview.

If the team wins tonight’s quarterfinal match, they will play the winner of the Roncalli and Carmel match tomorrow morning at 11a.m.

The team hopes to advance to the 4 p.m. championship match where they would compete for the State title.

Last year, the team lost to the eventual State champions and tied for third in the standings.

This year, Low’s team is entering the tournament as the top seed. The starting boys have been JA Ahlers, Michael Bamrick, Aaron Burrell, Michael Kluger, Ryan Lane, Dan Laskowski and Spencer Smith.

Seniors players Aaron Burrell, Michael Kluger and Ian Smith will be receiving Academic All State Honors.

Additional players Daniel Berg,

Caleb Short, Griffin Spurgin and CJ Voigt have, “used their indi-vidual talents to add to the team’s successes across the net and in the back row,” said Low.

The men’s volleyball program has made it to the State tourna-ment 21 times in the past 23 years.It has won eight State titles and finished runner-up five times.

The team looks to secure its ninth State title this weekend.

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Mr. Tony Willis: For everything. Your countless weekends and evenings spent with us in room 2212, your patience and red pen when editing hundreds of stories and pages, your advice and guidance in helping us learn to create a successful publication and your presence as a journalistic role model and teacher for us to emulate. You’ve given us more than we can condense into a few sentences, and we are forever grateful you sparked the love of journalism in our hearts. Amanda Keilman: For your willingness to accept any challenge thrown your way and ability to step up and do a little bit of everythingAshley King: For your never-ending eloquence and passion for articulating Cathedral’s unique-ness Emma Flohr: For never being without a camera and for capturing Cathedral’s special moments. Your pictures are truly worth a thousand wordsErin Collins: For your talent of connecting with people and bringing their stories to life in printJack Quigley: For always bringing humor and light heartedness to the journalism room and readiness to accept any taskMaddie Lucia: For your excitement to share new story ideas and integrating technology into the MegaphoneMegaphone Staff: For your willingness and effort in helping to create a student publication that has grown and flourished through your writingOur parents: For your flexibility and understanding about our crazy hours during production weeks and for providing support and encouragement in all our endeavorsMr. Dave Worland: For your constant support and enthusiasm for student journalismReaders: For your positive reactions and anticipation for each upcoming issueFaculty and Staff: For sharing your time and patience with reporters in order for the Mega-phone to report accurately and thoroughlyCatherine Jasper and Jenna Williams: We know that we leave this publication in good hands under your leadership and look forward to seeing the Megaphone’s continued success. Thank you for your dedication and willingness to continue to help share the stories of Cathedral High School.

Note from the Editors: Thanks for a Great Two Years

Surprise, Cathedral. Bet you thought you’d heard the last from me. I’m not much of a writer; I’d rather be behind the lens as I’m sure everyone knows. But if it weren’t for this special place, I never would’ve found mine.

How many kids can say they’ve gotten free admis-sion and a front row seat to every event during their high school years?

The perks of this job have been endless, each event more exciting than the last. It still amazes me how much Mr. Wills trusts me to lug that camera around in the middle of the action.

Cathedral has provided me with every opportunity for success, both personal-ly and academically. Let’s just say my personal suc-cess may have surpassed

my academic success, but I still made it out alright.

I have each and every one of my teachers to thank for putting up with me over the years, even the ones who continuous-ly threw me out of class. You’ve all shown me a different part of the world, and taught me the value of hard work.

I have all my pals, both new and old, to thank for the adventures of high school. All the laughter and the tears we’ve shared glued us together like family.

Thank you to everyone who has believed in me through this journey, espe-cially the English depart-ment and my school mom, Mrs. Herron.

I leave you better than you found me: always Irish.love, Kara williams and emerson wolff

Thanks for the Memories: Emma Flohr

I’ve always expressed myself much better with photos than words, so I’ll leave you with a photo of my favorite place in my favorite season.

thank you,

StaffEditorial

We wait all year for the month of May. We pray the snow will melt a little faster. We hold our breath as old man winter is knocked out by the sweltering heat of a summer day.

Though early spring offers a sweet taste of the summer months, there is nothing quite as satisfying as the month of May.

May teases us. She flirts with us. She tempts us with her warm weekends and hu-mid evenings. She makes us believe summer is right in front of us, then runs away.

As school comes to an end, May is beginning to keep all of her promises. Her taunting and teasing all seems worthwhile, when the last school bell rings.

However, May also has some beautiful sisters. June, July and even August are batting their eyes and waving to us from afar. They also hold in them the promise of lightheartedness and joy.

So, how are we to greet

these lovely ladies? How are we to spend our summer months?

We would be doing a disservice to those summer sweethearts, if we were to just laze around all summer.

Basking in the sun and diving into a pool can only be experienced in summer. Our bodies just seem to liven at the thought of no school and no responsibil-ities.

We are given a sort of youthful energy in summer that is unparalleled at any other time of the year.

Our advice is that you spend as much time outside as possible. Lather on the sunscreen, and go for a hike. Walk your dog every day, even twice a day if you feel so compelled.

Take advantage of the cool nights, when the lightening bugs fly around in a whim-sical glow. Live off of Popsi-cles and milkshakes. Dance to the songs of the summer.

If the summertime sad-ness sets in, take a week

away from those sultry sis-ters, and lock yourself inside for a bit.

But as soon as you’ve cooled down and regained your strength, get back out-side and continue the fun. God made summer warm for a reason.

He made the grass a little greener and the sky a little clearer so that we can all be inspired to venture into the outdoors.

Through the vibrant na-ture of the summer months, we can see a little bit of God.

The smells of the flowers, the scenes of serenity and the sounds of cicadas in the night, are the reminders that we are alive with the world around us.

They are reminders that it is in these summers, that we find why life is worth living. We are more alive when we are warm and tan. We are more refreshed when friends and family are around us.

We learn to live when the days get longer.

End of the Year Brings Promise of Summer

MegaphoneStaff

Co-editors in chief: Kara Williams, Emerson Wolff

Photo editor: Emma Flohr

Culture editor: Ashley King

Feature editor: Morgan Carter

News editor: Kara Williams

Sports co-editors: Erin Collins,Amanda Keilman

Opinion editor: Ashley King Emerson Wolff

Graphic designers: Christopher Bessler Emma Flohr

Photographers: Emily Abriani Emma Flohr

Cartoonist: Brooke Sim

Reporters: Morgan Carter Erin Collins Sydney Hutchinson Catherine Jasper Amanda Keilman Ashley King Maddie Lucia Nick Murphy Jack Quigley Evan Schoettle Mary Stempky

Lauren Smith Jenna Williams

Adviser: Mr. Tony Willis

Principal: Mr. David Worland

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StaffMAY 20 2016

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This is it Cathedral. In one week, finals will be over, summer will begin and the 2015-

2016 school year will be concluded.

After spending a year stressing about tests and school and time manage-ment, there is nothing better than to stay home and have no worries for the entire summer.

When you stay home, you can choose how you spend your time.

Unlike a job where there are demanding hours and

sometimes even stress to do well, relaxing at home pro-vides the freedom to choose your own hours.

If you don’t see the need to get up before 11 a.m., then you can choose to stay in bed.

If the idea of putting on something other than sweatpants and a T-shirt repulses you, have no wor-ries about wearing anything else.

Traveling can be as draining and stressful as a regular school day. Sure, you might get to relax for a short amount of time, but at least two days have to be devoted to reaching your destination.

That is two days, or longer, that could have been spent on the couch or in your room with Netflix and some popcorn.

When you reach your destination, however, there is no guarantee the trip will turn out successful. It’s bet-ter to be home where you control your plans.  

Overall, staying home over the summer is the best option. At the conclusion of a year filled with many draining moments, the only thing that matters for the next two months is relaxing.

For me personally, a more perfect summer could not be described in any other way.

Working during the summer may not sound super fun, but it’s defi-nitely worth it.

While your other friends are going broke going to every summer concert to “enjoy the music,” but in reality are only used the concert as an excuse to wear extremely short shorts and to spend all kinds of money. Having a summer job makes you financially stable.

So while at these concerts, you have to actually listen to the music while your friend is able to listen only to

the voice in her head inquiring why she had to spend that money when she doesn’t have any to spend.

Searching for a job during the summer is a lot easier than it sounds.

Jobs can be found at local pools, ice-cream parlors, summer camps, and babysitting in nearby neighborhoods.

Working during the summer allows you have extra pocket cash to spend at anytime and gives you money to save up, so that when you de-cide to take that deserved time off and splurge on a

road trip or vaca-tion, the funds are avail-able.

To some, words that are associated with a sum-mer job include boring, pointless and overall just plain awful.

On the contrary, jobs provide great leadership experience that looks fabulous on college resumes.

Jobs are an amazing way to work your way to the perfect summer.

What could be better than utilizing your sum-mer to get a head start on school and ease up your schedule for next year?

Summer school doesn’t have to be a dreaded option. Rather, it provides a convenient time to take a condensed class and get it out of the way before the next school year starts up.

Summer school allows you to take a briefer ver-sion of certain classes of-fered in June, and thus free up room in your schedule to take another class and get even more out of your high school career during the upcoming school year.

Many freshmen start off

their Cathedral education by enrolling in summer school to meet their new classmates.

This helps students get to know their classmates before the actual school year begins.

This lets them come into school more relaxed and excited because they already know people.

Not only is this a great option for incoming fresh-men, it provides all grades with a chance to meet new people.

Because most summer classes aren’t restricted to one grade level, students can also get to know kids from other grades.

Sum-mer school also provides a way for students to keep their minds working during the summer.

Often, students shut down in the summer, for-getting about schoolwork and barely picking up a pencil.

Summer school keeps the brain stimulated. Summer classes force students to keep up with their studies and prepare them for the upcoming school year.

Catherine Jasper

sydney hutchinson

maddie lucia

jenna williams

stay home get a job

traveling summer school

Face Off: What is the best summer activity?

Taking plane rides, tanning on sandy beaches, surfing in the ocean, going to

an all-inclusive resort and visiting historical sites are all part of a fun vacation.

Why take time off school, having to make up work as you come back, when you can go on a vacation in the summer?

Since I can remember, my family has gone some-where at the beginning of the summer for a trip.

Whether, it was to Disney World, Colorado or off the Atlantic coast in Florida, we always enjoy the time together.

It is always enjoyble even if it is nearly 90 degrees with a 60 percent humidity.

But hey, what are pools for in Florida?

This summer I have the opportunity to visit Disney’s Aulani Resort, located on the main island of Hawaii.

My cousins will meet us for a weeklong vacation, where we will hike up an active volcano, learn to

surf in the Pacific, visit the famous Pearl Harbor and much more.

It will be nice not to have to worry about mak-ing up school work or that I am missing an important event at home, although I will miss a few open houses -- sorry about that, fellow seniors.

Summer is a time for people to relax, enjoy the sun and spend time with family and friends.

So, as the Hawaiians would say Oi Kai ka lau e hana I ola hanula: “Live your life while the sun is still shining.”

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