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Dear Cathedral Family,
Is baseball the perfect metaphor for Easter? Spring training for Lent? Opening Day and Easter Sunday? I say yes. Whether you are a baseball fanatic or not, I believe we all can agree that we are fans of springtime, warmer weather, and the beauty of the season. As I look out my window right now, there are two trees in full bloom, and the rest are still bare. So, we have a ways to go, but there is no doubt—spring is coming; Alleluia!
Something else there is no doubt about is the joy of the Easter season, which follows in stark contrast to the dreary days of Lent. This year, I was blessed to enhance my Lenten journey by visiting our old friend, Father Emmanuel, at the home base for the Congregation of Holy Cross in Rome. As you know, we recently received an extra generous gift from Dan '70 and Betsy Brunette that allows us to send groups of our Educators on spiritual pilgrimages to Rome and France each year. This year, our first group had "life-changing experiences" (their words, not mine!) in walking in the footsteps of the forefathers and foremothers of our faith, and we have the funding to continue this for at least four more years. Just a little over a week ago, I was able to go and scout out a new location for our Educators to stay during the upcoming fall trips, and I was twice blessed to have my wife, Marcia, and our school principal, Julie Barthel, join me. Thanks to Father Emmanuel's connections, we secured housing one block from the east wall of Vatican City! Knowing that our Cathedral Educators will be able to stay so close to all of the sights and spiritual blessings of the Vatican is a beautiful thing!
As we return to the Hill, it is truly spring and also the fourth quarter of our school year. As we strive to make each day of this quarter very memorable, especially for our seniors, we also begin to plan for next fall and the 2024-25 school year. It is mind-boggling to think that we are nearly through the first quarter of the 21st century! We are practically full in terms of enrollment for next year, with a large waiting list for incoming freshman class, and we know that greatness continues to call students and families to join us here at Cathedral. We also are continually working to make Cathedral a very desirable place to work. The aforementioned pilgrimages as well as our Irish Blessings Early Childhood Education center, reimbursed college classes for Educators, and of course being able to live out our Faith while 'on the clock' are among the many blessings for those who live their vocation here. Our culture, built on the love of the Gospel of the Risen Savior, Jesus Christ, provides a truly special student experience where greatness calls our students each day.
May the true and real joy of the Easter season be with you and your family, and may God continue to shower His blessings on our students and Educators. And, returning to our baseball metaphor, may we continue to drive in runs with doubles, triples, and homers and make the most of every day.
Alleluia, He is Risen. He is risen, indeed!
Rob Bridges, PhD
President
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All Out Irish Day!
Get ready to show your Irish Pride and support dear old Cathedral during All Out Irish Day of Giving on April 18! Wear your favorite Cathedral gear, follow us on social media, and share your favorite Cathedral memories on your social media with the hashtag #alloutirish. All gifts on All Out Irish Day support the Cathedral Fund, which directly supports Cathedral’s students and faculty, providing essential support for continued academic, extracurricular and campus ministry activities. Click here to learn more. Go Irish!
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Top Grads!
Please join us in congratulating our incredible students who will graduate Summa Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, and Cum Laude! These students represent the top 15% of the Class of 2024. Greatness called and these students answered!
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Summa Cum Laude (Top 5%)
First row, left to right: Rachel Rodecap, Ainsley Danilson, Anne Crabtree, Mary Hughes, Evelyn Wagner, Chloe Cox, Maya Marshalleck
Second row, left to right: Taylor Lewis, Daniel Kent, Jack O’Brien, Rachel Dubbink, Sarah Coleman, Katherine McCauley
Third row, left to right: Oliver Koerwitz, Andrew Whelan, Johnathan Beauchamp
Pictured below: Nick Schneider, Emily Shea
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Magna Cum Laude (Top 10%)
First row, left to right: Scott George, Lillian Art, Reilly Gilmore, Abigail Dager, Jordan Peter, Julia Hurley
Second row, left to right: William Fox, Andrew Adams, Seth Green, Paul Sheddy
Below: Tess Wojtalik
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Cum Laude(Top 15%)
First row, left to right: Julia Morrell, Kylie Huczko, Lauren Goodman, Rosie Duncan
Second row, left to right: Sam Parr, Emma Schnur, Lucy Marquart, Neely Greene,
Third row, left to right: Luke Spencer, Landon Korous, Luke Blanchet, Alex Lozano
Below: Nichole Mayo
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Trobridge Earns Holy Cross Scholarship
Congratulations to Ethan Trobridge '24 on receiving the Holy Cross Brothers Full-Tuition Scholarship to Holy Cross College! Ethan got his Holy Cross foundation at Cathedral, and we're so proud he will carry those values with him to South Bend!
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De Los Santos Receives Butler Tuition Guarantee Award
Cathedral is proud to announce that Michelle De Los Santos '24 is a Butler University Guarantee Scholarship recipient! Her award is a full-tuition scholarship for each academic year. Congratulations, Michelle!
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Three Seniors Named Morton-Finney Diversity Scholars
Congratulations to Jared Tillman '24, Rachel Rodecap '24, and Da'Nya Johnson '24 on receiving the Butler University Dr. John Morton-Finney Diversity Scholarship! The scholarship offers varying awards and often totals full tuition when combined with other scholarships. Way to go, Jared, Rachel, and Da'Nya!
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O'Brien Earns Hibernian Scholarship
The Luck of the Irish was with Jack O'Brien '24, who was recently awarded the Jim McCaughna Ancient Order of Hibernian Scholarship. Congratulations!
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Speech & Debate State Runner-Up
Congratulations to Cathedral's Speech and Debate Team on being the State Runner-Up, the best finish in school history. Way to answer the call to greatness, Irish!
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ISSMA Gold Medalists
Cathedral band students earned seven gold medals and one silver medal at the State ISSMA Contest! Congratulations to Mary Eifert '26, Ben Parr '27, Tyler Neucks '26, Lance Gratner '24, Ethan Trobridge '24, Elijah Wasmuth '26, and Aaron Marcou '24.
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Cathedral Choirs Shine at Nationals!
At the Heart of America Show Choir Competition in Nashville, Adrenaline Rush won Grand Champion in the Open Division with Best Vocals and Best Visuals! 56th Street Singers captured 1st runner-up in the Concert Choir Division. After an undefeated regular season, Irish Adrenaline placed 4th in the large Univoice Division after a breath-taking performance. Please click here to watch the Show Choir All-School Assembly performance. Congratulations to our choirs on an amazing competition season!
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Spring Musical
Come take a fantastical journey as CaTheatre presents 'Big Fish' on April 25-28.
This musical adaptation of this tall tale comes to life as you dive into a dual timeline that takes you from the present day real-world to a magical past. You encounter a Witch, a Giant, a Mermaid, and the endearing and sometimes complicated relationships between parent and child. Click here to purchase tickets today! Cathedral students and children 10 and under get in free of charge. Be sure to arrive early for games and prizes!
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Circle of Excellence
Nominations End April 1
Nominations will be accepted through April 1 at 11:59 p.m.
Please click here to read more and nominate someone today!
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Summer is Calling!
Camp Cathedral offers more than 50 academic, enrichment, and sports camps on Cathedral High School's sprawling 40-acre campus, and camps are filling up quickly! Camp Cathedral provides safe and fun experiences for Kindergarten through 9th-grade students. Also, before- and after-care is available! Camp Cathedral runs June 3 - July 26, so visit campcathedral.com and register today!
Prospective families can visit campus this spring or summer! Email admissions@gocathedral.com to schedule a private tour today!
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Coming Up on the Hill
April 1 - Easter Monday - No School April 8 - Solar Eclipse - E-Learning DayApril 25 - Senior Class Mass/Awards - 1:05 p.m.
April 25-28 - Spring Musical - Big Fish
Please click here to view the all-school Stations of the Cross.
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