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Dear Cathedral Family,
May is very special for us, bringing the beauty of spring, hopefully warmer weather, brighter days, and blooming flowers that define the season. As a Catholic and Holy Cross School, May also represents a time of hope for the future and, of course, in the excellent model of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
It is very intentional, therefore, that we are hosting two unique and special celebrations this May, both related to our devotion and love for our Patroness, Mary, the Mother of God. On May 7, we will host a dedication for our new grotto; the following week, on May 15, we will host the traditional May Crowning. These are preludes to our Commencement Weekend, including Baccalaureate Mass on Sunday, May 18, and Commencement on Monday, May 19.
The beauty of our campus is a wonderful home for the many depictions of Mary we are blessed to have. In just a short jaunt from my office in Kelly Hall, I can see a beautiful framed Our Lady of Kibeho, Rwanda, Our Lady of Guadalupe, a poster for our spring musical The Hunchback of Notre Dame, prayer cards for Our Lady of the Hill, a photo of Our Lady of Loretto, and the stunning mosaic of the Madonna of Ladywood, which can be seen from the entire stretch of the administration hallway to its perch outside the nurse's office. As a universal figure, Mary has appeared and is portrayed in a wide variety of cultures to be able to show her accessibility to all, and that is a big part of our May mindset.
So, as we begin this most beautiful month of May and Mary, I ask you to pause and appreciate all the beauty of our campus, your yard at home, and the natural beauty everywhere. In a special way, I ask you to join me in soaking in the new beauty of our grotto, which will come to life this month with blessings, celebrations, as well as flowers, bushes, and trees. Mary said "yes" to God and the Holy Spirit via the Angel Gabriel, and her "fiat" changed the course of human history. I beseech you to say yes to God, the Holy Spirit, and Jesus in an extra sincere way this month. Compared to all the beauty God has given us, it seems like the least we could do.
Thank you, and may God bless our educators, students, community, and the Class of 2025 in a special way this month.
Our Lady of the Hill, pray for us!
Our Lady of Loreto, pray for us!
Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us!
Our Lady of Kibeho, pray for us!
Madonna of Ladywood, pray for us!
In peace and joy,
Rob Bridges, PhD
President
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Cathedral Senior Named Academic All-Star
Please join us in congratulating Briar Keehn '25 on being named an Indiana Academic All-Star! This prestigious program honors 40 outstanding scholars from across the state each year. Briar is a National Merit Finalist, AP Scholar with Distinction, Indiana State Fair Top Dog Scholar, AP Euro Student of the Year, Equestrian World Show Qualifier, and is graduating Summa Cum Laude. For her most influential educator, she chose Jake Huhn. She said the following about Mr. Huhn: "Teaching is a skill that can be taught and improved upon, but being an influential educator, leading all students towards fulfillment is a much different, far more difficult undertaking. However, Mr. Huhn is able to accomplish this task because of his endless energy, motivation, and expectation for success."
Congratulations to Briar and Mr. Huhn on answering the call to greatness! Your Cathedral family is so proud of you!
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Students Earn Top Awards
Cathedral High School is incredibly proud of the seniors who have answered the call to greatness in academics, service, the arts, leadership, and athletics. Administrators were proud to honor these students during the Senior Mass and Awards Ceremony on April 25. Pictured above, from left to right are
Abby Beasley '25, President Rob Bridges, Sophia Beeson '25, and Principal Mark Matthews. Abby and Sophia are the recipients of the Board of Trustees Award, the top award given to students who exemplify the spirit of Cathedral High School. Please click here to see the list of other award recipients. Congratulations to all!
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Support the Arts!
Cathedral is proud of her performing and visual arts departments and invites you to enjoy the results of everyone's hard work and talent.
You won't want to miss the spring musical, The Hunchback of Notre Dame! Several educators are part of the chorus, so don't miss out on seeing this spectacular production. The show runs May 1- 4 in the Joe O'Malia Performing Arts Center. Purchase your tickets today!
The Irish Spring Art Show's Opening Reception is today, May 1, from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Please stop by the Mary area in the Innovation Center to view our students' photos, drawings, and ceramic creations. The Art Exhibit continues through May 9.
May is also concert season and our marvelous musicians have been rehearsing for weeks to showcase what they've learned this year. The Cathedral Choir Spring Concert is Thursday, May 8, at 7 p.m. in the Joe O'Malia Performing Arts Center. You can purchase your tickets here.
The Band Spring Concert is Saturday, May 10, at 7 p.m. in the Joe O'Malia Performing Arts Center.
The Cathedral Strings and Jazz Band Spring Concert is Tuesday, May 13, at 6:30 p.m. in the Joe O'Malia Performing Arts Center.
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Greatness is Calling
Thinking about Cathedral for high school? Join our Admissions Team for a summer information session on Thursday, June 12, or Thursday, July 17, at 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. Learn about applying for the Class of 2030. Applications open July 15. This session is ideal for middle school parents, especially those of rising 8th graders, who want to learn about Cathedral and the admissions process. Click here to register.
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Camps Filling Up Fast
May is here, which means summer isn't too far behind. Believe it or not, there are a few seats left in several of our Minecraft Camps. We also have a few spots available in Competitive Speech Camp, Creative Writing Camp, Young Men and Young Women's Leadership Retreats, and Show Choir Camps. In addition, our HSPT Academy has space available for rising 8th graders who are gearing up to take the High School Placement Test. And don't forget that our Sports Camps provide an excellent opportunity to sharpen your skills with some of the best high school coaches in the state.
Camp season is June 2 - July 25. Click here to find out more and register today! Hope to see you on the Hill this summer!
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Cathedral Breaks Ground On New Soccer and Lacrosse Field
Cathedral proudly broke ground on Brunette Field, a new $3.5 million soccer and lacrosse field at Brunette Park, on April 30. Among those who took part in the ceremonial shovel turning were, pictured left to right: President Rob Bridges, Chief Operating Officer Rolly Landeros, Girls Soccer Coach Marc Behringer '84, Dan Brunette, Betsy Brunette, Conner Christiansen '27 (representing TurfDogs, the Construction Manager for this project), Boys Soccer Coach Joel Russell, Executive Vice President for Advancement Nicole Beasley '98, Mark Cline '84, and Principal Mark Matthews. Brunette Field is scheduled to open in fall 2025. Thank you to all the donors who made this dream a reality. Go Irish!
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Obituary Notices
The Cathedral Alumni Association does its best to keep alumni notified of the passing of their classmates as well as current and former Cathedral educators. This is done with much sadness and reverence. With that said, we can only accomplish this task with the help of our alumni. If you know of the death of a member of our Cathedral family, please notify us here. If you would like to be notified of all obituary notices sent to the Cathedral family, you can click here to opt-in to receive them.
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Coming Up on the Hill
May 18 - Baccalaureate Mass - Welch Activity Center - 6:30 p.m.
May 19 - Commencement - Fishers Event Center - 6:30 p.m.May 22 - Dave Worland Retirement Celebration - 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. (Toast at 5:30)
May 23 - Last Day of School
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| Save The Date - Monday, August 18, 2025
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