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ECHO

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ECHO

A Dedication to Trinity that Totally Computes!

A Dedication to Trinity that Totally Computes!

Robert Young, Staff Reporter May 11, 2021

Technology makes the world go round, and Trinity teacher Mrs. Mary Mason H'09 has had a major role in the profound evolution of technology at Trinity during the past 40 years, starting as Computer...

A Life of Excellence Guided by the Golden Rule

A Life of Excellence Guided by the Golden Rule

Shane Limberg, Staff Reporter May 7, 2021

Athlete. Educator. Counselor. Coach.  In each of these roles, Dr. Aaron Striegel H'16 has exemplified excellence.  His Hall of Fame honor, bestowed by Floyd Central High School, sums up nicely Dr....

Trinity Nurse Answers Call to Help Rocks 'Feel Better'

Trinity Nurse Answers Call to Help Rocks ‘Feel Better’

Sam Repp, Staff Reporter April 30, 2021

Working as a nurse on a school campus with as many as 1,500 people is challenging enough during normal days.  Doing so during a pandemic magnifies the challenge tremendously. Trinity nurse Mrs. Vickie...

Mr. Matt Manning was House System and Activities Director from 2008-2017.

No Obstacles Too Great as Counselor Shows Students the Right Course

Vince Wolfram, Staff Reporter April 29, 2021

As an alumnus, a teacher, a director of the House System and activities, and a college counselor, Mr. Matt Manning '86 has gained a unique perspective on education.  Mr. Manning began teaching in 1994...

A Spring Rain

A Spring Rain

ECHO Staff April 28, 2021

The clouds darkened and the rain came.  The 4 p.m. gully washer soon gave way to sunshine but lasted long enough to flip on campus lights.  

Living a Mission to Help Students 'Truly Discover What is Best for Them'

Living a Mission to Help Students ‘Truly Discover What is Best for Them’

Joseph Eng, Staff Reporter April 25, 2021

Four years of hard work culminates in the a senior's acceptance to the ideal place to continue his education.  Ms. Allie Kerns helps make those university dreams come true.  After working...

Passionate about Caring for the Rocks

Passionate about Caring for the Rocks

George Katchak, Staff Reporter April 21, 2021

Mrs. Jacqueline Harrell, RN, works daily to keep everyone on campus safe throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. As Trinity's contact tracer, nurse Harrell deals with the complexities involved in...

Mr. Frank Ward -- True Class for 45 Years!

Mr. Frank Ward — True Class for 45 Years!

Vince Wolfram, Staff Reporter March 23, 2021

Simply incredible.  That sums up the 45 years Mr. Frank Ward has dedicated to Trinity High School.  A teacher since 1976, Mr. Ward H'01 has served as chair of the Humanities and English departments,...

Academic Dean Helps Students Find Just the Right Fit

Academic Dean Helps Students Find Just the Right Fit

Joseph Eng, Staff Reporter March 22, 2021

Academic Dean. Science Teacher. Academic Counselor. Senior Class Moderator. Wrestling/Track Coach.  Mr. Jeremy Jackson H'14, Trinity's Academic Dean for Advanced and Honors Program students, has...

The 1973 Shamrocks baseball team, including Mr. Mike Chancellor '75

For 42 Years, Helping Students Become ‘Better Each and Every Day’

Robert Young, Staff Reporter March 12, 2021

Teaching is much more than 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for Mr. Mike Chancellor. For 42 years Mr. Chancellor, Class of 1975, has dedicated himself to Trinity in the classroom and far beyond the classroom walls....

The campus was shut down due to COVID-19 a year ago this Saturday.

Shamrocks Continue Making It Work a Year After that Friday the 13th

ECHO Staff March 11, 2021

Hybrid is defined as "a mixture," and that is exactly how Trinity has made this year work in the face of a pandemic that has lasted more than a year.  It was Friday the 13th a year ago that Trinity shut...

Trinity Guidance and Counseling Department -- Front: Mr. Mike Magre, Mrs. Lucia Simpson, Mrs. Emily Waford, Ms. Allie Kerns. Back: Mr. Matt Manning, Mr. Devian Logan, Dr. Aaron Striegel, Ms. Mary Ann Hall

A Big Thanks for Helping Us Make Good Decisions!

ECHO Staff March 9, 2021

Crucial to any good learning environment is a strong guidance and counseling staff.  The Rocks are blessed with the best, helping students make good decisions on a daily basis.  Mrs. Lucia Simpson...