ECHO <![CDATA[ECHO]]> http://my.hsj.org/Portals/2/logos/__TFMF_p2gziljwachoeqq3e3vkkyyt_f22055e8-81da-4554-8a5a-41717d6da9e1_0___Selected.jpg en-us Copyright 2008 - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:26:38 GMT 15 <![CDATA[Drum line at Target opening]]> By Thomas Reddy


Philip Hutchinson
Trinity’s drum line plays at the new Target’s grand opening.

Drum Line moderator Mrs. Maria Rocha was happy to hear that the new Target on Westport Road wanted the drum line to play at their grand opening. full story > ]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:32:02 GMT <![CDATA[Teacher published by NCTE]]> By Robert Melillo



Mr. John Kahl

To some, the most thrilling thing in life is scoring a game-winning touchdown or goal, but to others it’s being published in a magazine or book. If you ask a writer or an English teacher, they will s full story > ]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:27:03 GMT <![CDATA[Trinity to take part in Wordwide Candle Lighting]]> By ECHO Staff



For the second year Trinity will participate in the Worldwide Candle Lighting on Sunday, Dec. 13, at 6:30 p.m. in Alumni Hall. full story > ]]> Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:55:27 GMT <![CDATA[Walk for Life an exercise in conviction for participants]]> By Neal Kauffman


photo by Neal Kauffman
Participants in the Walk for Life event made their way through the streets of Louisville.

A crowd of about 1,000 people began the Walk for Life on Sept. 12 at the St. Martin of Tours Parish and headed toward Market Street with one goal, to end abortion. They made a loop around the city th full story > ]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:10:26 GMT <![CDATA[New Guitar Club strums its way into THS activities list]]> By Adam Russell


photo by Wes Laudeman
Guitar Club moderator Mr. Jason Daniel

Trinity’s new Guitar Club is “a place for guitar players at Trinity to share their ideas to better improve their skills in music,” Guitar Club student founder Ryan Keeling said. “Guitar is my passion full story > ]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:59:08 GMT <![CDATA[Spring break options include service to others]]> By Corey Thompson
Most people think of parties, girls and no sleep when spring break comes to mind. This is not the case for a special club of Trinity students that deem service back to the community is much more impor full story > ]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:50:01 GMT <![CDATA[Former students, now teachers, offer unique perspective on school]]> By Clayton Meyer
A discussion with six Trinity teachers, all graduates of THS, each from a different decade of the school’s history, revealed some of the ways the school has changed--and has stayed the same. full story > ]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:48:33 GMT <![CDATA[Some new offerings in the lunchroom]]> By Corey Thompson
When most people think of school lunch, “mystery meat” comes to mind for a lot of kids. Not so for the Trinity cafeteria. Everything from pizza to a grilled quesadilla is offered in the cafeteria. T full story > ]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:45:40 GMT <![CDATA[Trinity taking preventive measures against H1N1 virus]]> By Andrew Lyons
With the flu season upon us, Trinity is working to keep the now infamous H1N1 virus (swine flu) at bay. full story > ]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:39:29 GMT <![CDATA[Juniors will job shadow]]> By Harrison Coffman



Junior Cameron Whaley

Each junior will be shadowing someone in Louisville, or in surrounding cities, who works in a career that he thinks he might like to pursue. This gives the student a closer glimpse into the career of full story > ]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:37:40 GMT <![CDATA[LexCath observes House System]]> By Chris Fultz


photo by Kyle Williams
Trinity’s Philip Hutchinson, Dylan Tyler and Michael McKay accompanied Lexington Catholic students Hannah Simms and Julie Babbage during their visit to the campus.

A group of 24 students and six proctors from Lexington Catholic made their way to the Trinity campus for an education in the House System. Their goal was to learn the unique House System t full story > ]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:35:25 GMT <![CDATA[13 honored by Merit Corporation]]> By John Bishop


photo by Drew Garlitz
Merit Corporation Honorees--Nathan Hay, Dale Erwin, Ben Hulsman, Nick Fischer, Patrick Tancula, Andrew Cook, Spencer Walsh, David Berniard, Madison Cox, Alex Roby, Thomas Ribar. Not pictured: Max Burianek, Alex Winrich.

Four Trinity seniors were named National Merit Semifinalists. Dale Erwin, Nathan Hay, Ben Hulsman and Nick Fischer were honored by the National Merit Corporation for their scores on the Preliminary Sc full story > ]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:32:48 GMT <![CDATA[Academic elite recognized at Shamrock Awards luncheon]]> By Brandon Girdley


photo by Scottie Schmidt
Senior Thomas Ribar congratulates junior Adam Hardy.

Pride Week 2009 officially began on Sunday, Sept. 27, with the annual Shamrock Awards Luncheon at the Galt House. Students at the event were lauded for their academic achievements from the previous y full story > ]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:30:34 GMT <![CDATA[Pride Week judged a ‘heavy hitter’ in Steinhauser court]]> By Jacob Smith


photo by Drew Garlitz
During Pride Week freshman William McAnulty took aim at the dunking booth.

Trinity’s annual preparation for competition against St. Xavier--known as Pride Week--was filled with house contests and games for students, such as the dunking booth and Deal or No Deal. full story > ]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:21:11 GMT <![CDATA[A stormy start to year]]> By Chris Fultz, Staff Reporter
Bringing to mind last fall’s and winter’s damaging weather, record-breaking rain fall struck the metro Louisville area and beyond the morning of Aug. 4. In an hour 6.5 inches of rain fell, causing wa full story > ]]> Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:11:30 GMT <![CDATA[Student reps and captains attend workshop]]> By Anthony Carney, Editor in Chief
Leadership is thriving at Trinity High School, and the house leadership workshop officially kicked off the year for 2009-2010 house captains and house representatives. Almost 90 percent of all house full story > ]]> Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:03:24 GMT <![CDATA['Never forget Trinity', 50th reunion for Class of '60]]> By Jacob Comstock, Staff Reporter


by Philip Hutchinson
Mr. Lee Humphrey, Mr. Bob Oser and Mr. Stanley Pohl were among the Class of 1960 members at the opening Mass.

Instead of opening Mass, how would you feel about the seniors having a meeting in the parking lot before school started to discuss their own theme for the year? Also how would you feel about “hitchh full story > ]]> Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:00:29 GMT <![CDATA[Officers an involved group]]> By Taylor Dahlem, Staff Reporter


by Trey Schilffarth
Senior Offiers--Front Row: Rob Melillo, Travis Allen, Wes Jackson. Back Row:Matt McConnell, Fr. Dave Zettel, Anthony Carney

There have been many great leaders that have lived, led and left legacies, among them Washington, Lincoln and MLK. To those esteemed leaders we can add the Senior Class officers of the Class of 2010. full story > ]]> Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:56:40 GMT <![CDATA[Dubay honored for youth ministry]]> By Andrew Lyons, Staff Reporter


ECHO Staff
Mr. Tom Dubay

“When I was a teenager, there were adults who had a big influence on my life, and I wanted to pay them back,” full story > ]]> Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:53:11 GMT <![CDATA[Officers unveil 'The Power of Trinity']]> By Nick Valenti, Staff Reporter


by Philip Hutchinson
Senior officers Rob Melillo and Wes Jackson unveil the year's theme poster during opening Mass.

As always, Trinity celebrated a fresh start to a school year with the annual opening Mass. The Mass provides a chance to stop and reflect on the goals, challenges and opportunities that come in a new full story > ]]> Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:50:30 GMT <![CDATA[Teacher works with tiger, lemurs, other endangered species]]> By Clayton Meyer, Staff Reporter



Mr. John Kahl with a lemur.

Trinity teacher Mr. John Kahl had an opportunity of a lifetime to interact with some of the world’s most endangered species at the Gulf Coast Zoo in Alabama. full story > ]]> Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:35:10 GMT <![CDATA[Counselor councilman looking for money answers]]> By Taylor Dahlem, Staff Reporter



Dr. Aaron Striegel

Imagine…you want to give back to your community by running for a town leadership role; you campaign and go door to door to get your name out there. You get elected and it is another milestone in yo full story > ]]> Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:18:47 GMT <![CDATA[Freshman express mixed emotions about starting high school]]> By Andrew Lyons, Staff Reporter


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“Holy cow, this is a big school,” freshman Evan Langford said he thought on his first day at Trinity High School. Many of his 360 fellow classmates felt the same way. full story > ]]> Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:01:53 GMT <![CDATA[Some serious--and not-so-serious--teacher thoughts on the year]]> By Thomas Reddy, Staff Reporter


ECHO Staff
Mr. Matt Manning

Early this year three teachers were asked a simple question. Their answers were all but simple. full story > ]]> Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:57:55 GMT <![CDATA[New House point system creates four-house playoff format]]> By Patrick O'Rourke, Staff Reporter


ECHO Staff
“I like the new system better because it gives all houses an equal shot to win the House Cup.” -Ryan Steffey

This year dawns a new era of Trinity’s House competition. This is because of the new House Points format. In the past, to win the coveted house cup, a house had to have the most points throughout th full story > ]]> Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:53:45 GMT <![CDATA[Super Flannan senior bests all Wii warriors]]> By Gavin Terry, Staff Reporter


Photo by Christian Kmetz
Trinity senior Connor Kelty demonstrates some Wii skills. Kelty won the Super Smash Bros Brawl contest.

Inside the halls of Trinity, war broke out among 32 students as they struggled to claim the title of ultimate champion of the House Wii Tournament. Yet there could only be one victor. full story > ]]> Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:38:44 GMT <![CDATA[Classic opens on Nov. 11; runs through Nov. 22]]> By Matt Ribar, Editor in Chief
When was the last time you’ve seen a play that can be characterized as “classic theater”? This fall, every student has the opportunity to see a classic play in Trinity’s production of “Romeo and Julie full story > ]]> Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:33:27 GMT <![CDATA[Students reflect on Gov. Scholars/GSA experience]]> By Drew Garlitz, Staff Reporter


ECHO Staff
“GSP was one of the best experiences of my life, and it made me proud to be a Kentuckian.” -Thomas Ribar

As summer vacation came to a close, a select few returned to Trinity with a unique experience under their belts. Fourteen students participated in the Governor’s Scholars Program and four in the Gove full story > ]]> Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:29:30 GMT <![CDATA[Grandparents honored at annual liturgy]]> By Adam Russell, Staff Reporter


Photo by Gavin Terry
Trinity junior Jude Zoeller, Mr. Bob Zoeller, Mrs. Mary Lou Zoeller, Mr. Jose Ortega and sophomore Elliott Cabrera were among those who attended the third annual Grandparents Day Mass, celebrated by Trinity Chaplain Fr. Dave Zettel.

September 13, 2009 was national Grandparents Day in the United States. Trinity celebrated its third annual Grandparents Day Mass on that Sunday. More than 300 Trinity students and their grandparen full story > ]]> Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:24:03 GMT <![CDATA[New year brings new faces, some activity changes]]> By ECHO Staff



Mrs. Melanie Hughes -Receptionist

The new school year brought some changes--some new faces and positions as well as some departures. Teachers Mrs. Terri Mains and Mr. Gregory Moss-Brown left Trinity, and as reported earlier.. full story > ]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:04:10 GMT