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Some members of last year's Sts. Peter and Paul Society taking part in the Stations of the Cross during Lent.  Pictured are Nicolas Caicedo, Mr. Chris Luken, Mr. Mike Magre, Mr. Dave Aberli and Mr. Patrick Koopman.

Sts. Peter and Paul Society Works to ‘Enhance Our Catholic Faith’

Blake Davis, Staff Reporter January 1, 2021

“Our main goal is to continue to enhance our Catholic faith here at Trinity.” This, according to co-moderator Mr. Mike Magre, is the purpose of the Sts. Peter and Paul Society. The society...

Mr. John Baldwin moderates Trinity's Kung Fu Club, which meets on Fridays after school.

Kung Fu Club Offers Chance for Physical and Spiritual Growth

Owen Neumayer, Editor in Chief December 31, 2020

Trinity's resident kung fu sifu (teacher), Mr. John Baldwin, has for 17 years welcomed all to the Kung Fu Club. Usually meeting on Fridays for about 30 minutes, the club acts as a place for these students...

STEM Club moderator Mr. Stephen Hammer watches as junior Chris Paris works on a project. Paris has been a member of the STEM Club for the past two and a half years.

STEM Club Allows Students to ‘Get Hands Dirty Building Things”

Shane Limberg, Staff Reporter December 17, 2020

Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics. Known collectively as STEM, these disciplines help make the world go round.  The STEM Club is led by moderator Mr. Stephen Hammer, who has been a part...

The Trinity Drum Line puts in rehearsal time earlier this year.

And the Beat Goes On for the Shamrocks Drum Line

Aiden McKinley, Staff Reporter December 16, 2020

You've seen -- and heard -- them at pep rallies, at games, at Open Houses, at local grade schools. Trinity's Drum Line keeps rockin’ and rollin'! Sidelined for a while by COVID, the 16th year for...

At 60 years of age, Dr. Aaron Striegel benches 300 pounds.

Rock-Solid Counselor Benches 300 Pounds!

ECHO Staff December 10, 2020

A rock-solid Shamrocks counselor!  Trinity's 60-year-old Advanced Program counselor and teacher, Dr. Aaron Striegel, displayed an impressive feat of strength -- bench pressing 300 pounds! Watch...

The Robotics Club has won first place the past three years in the Derby Festival Foundation RoboRumble Live Programming category!

Robotics Club a Place to Build Friendships and Battle Bots!

Alex Deitz, Staff Reporter December 9, 2020

Are you interested in finding a new club where you can work with robots and Legos -- and engage in battles? Yes, battles are part of the action during Robotics Club meetings. During hybrid scheduling...

A collection of photos of Monsignor Alfred Steinhauser and other memorabilia can be found in a case in Alumni Hall.

Trinity Founder Imbued Rocks with Spirit of Inclusion

Gehrig Hagedorn, Staff Reporter December 7, 2020

Current students hear the words Steinhauser Gymnasium on a regular basis. But how many of them are aware of how much the name Steinhauser means to Trinity High School. The inclusion and excellence Trinity...

The Trinity chapter of the National Honor Society met online yesterday.

A Virtual Meeting of the Minds for National Honor Society

ECHO Staff December 3, 2020

COVID can't stop Trinity's chapter of the National Honor Society from providing assistance.  The NHS tutoring this year has been done virtually through Teams.  The NHS is also looking into an online...

In the Student Affairs Office, Mrs. Jacqueline Harrell serves as school nurse, along with Mrs. Vickie Pennington. Mrs. Renee Hook is the administrative assistant, and Mr. Randy Perkins and Mr. Trevor Timmerberg are directors of student affairs.

A Big Thank You for Caring!

ECHO Staff December 1, 2020

  Few places on Trinity's campus buzz with nonstop action like the Student Affairs Office. Focusing on the health of students and making sure they are in the right places and doing things the...

As junior Chris Whittington demonstrates, the Rocks have show resilience during the pandemic, in academics and athletics.

Coping with COVID — From Academics to Athletics, Rocks Adapt

COVID-19 has affected nearly every aspect of daily life during the past eight months. Throughout the local community -- and the Trinity High School community -- coping with COVID has been paramount.  One...

French Club members and Scrabblers!

Cosmopolitan Shamrocks!

November 19, 2020

Members of world language clubs gathered this morning during advising. The students represented the French Club/Scrabble (led by Mr. Alan Wilson), the Spanish Club (headed by Mr. Carlos Cuenca) and German...

A Big Thank You for the Welcoming Smiles

ECHO Staff November 19, 2020

Visitors to Trinity High School enter the rotunda and receive a pleasant greeting and warm smile from behind the receptionist's desk. Mrs. Monica Saxton (Monday through Wednesday) and Mrs. Kate Pilbean...