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Trinity Principal Dr. Dan Zoeller helps out during a House Obstacle Course.

Trinity Principal Helps Rocks Reach for GreaTness

Joseph Eng, Staff Reporter February 1, 2021

This year's theme, "Be GreaT at It," sums up the passion exhibited by Trinity's principal, Dr. Dan Zoeller.  A Trinity English teacher for 14 years before becoming principal in 2004, Dr. Zoeller...

Trinity teacher Mr. Josh Kusch drives to the basket during the 2019 annual Student-Faculty Basketball Game.

For Mr. Josh Kusch, Teaching Theology is a Slam Dunk

George Katchak, Staff Reporter January 27, 2021

Trinity theology teacher Mr. Josh Kusch knows how to make the right moves on a chess board and a basketball court. The University of Louisville and St. Meinrad School of Theology graduate (M.A.) began...

Trinity's Worship Band -- Front: Mrs. Judith Waggoner, Mr. Carlos Cuenca. Back: Mr. Keith Rapp, Mr. Jason Daniel, Mr. Chris Luken, Mr. Patrick Koopman, junior Michael Massey. Not Pictured: Mr. Scott Ross, Mr. Wesley Thomas, Ms. Kate Reedy, junior Michael Lynch, junior Cameron Williamson, senior Adam Thomas

A Big Thanks for the Beautiful Music!

ECHO Staff January 26, 2021

The members of Trinity's Worship Band share their talents during liturgies. COVID has prevented mass gatherings so far this school year, but the band will be ready when full-house Masses resume!

For Trinity President Dr. Rob Mullen, the best moments come at graduation:  "Handing out diplomas. I get to represent my colleagues and all those who have a hand in a graduate’s journey. I know I am handing him the keys to his future. It is an honor to do so."

Two Decades of Leadership at Trinity High School

Vince Wolfram, Staff Reporter January 25, 2021

Prior to being named the school’s second president in October 2000, there were few positions of leadership Dr. Rob Mullen '77 had not held. His willingness to take on a wide variety of roles, extensive...

Trinity Chaplain Fr. Dave Zettel has been part of Trinity for nearly 70 years.

For Chaplain Fr. Dave Zettel, ‘Trinity Means the World’

Shane Limberg, Staff Reporter January 22, 2021

For nearly seven decades, Trinity High School has been an integral part of Chaplain Fr. Dave Zettel's life. As a student, alumnus, priest, teacher, counselor, board member and spiritual leader, Fr. Zettel...

Trinity High School Advancement Office -- Mr. James Torra (Vice President for School Advancement / Director of Admissions), Ms. Kenzi Butler (Digital Media Coordinator), Mr. Bret Saxton (Director of Communications), Mrs. Melanie Hughes (Administrative Assistant for Admissions), Mr. Ryan McCauley (Admissions Officer)

A Big Thanks for Advancing the Shamrock Spirit!

ECHO Staff January 14, 2021

The members of Trinity High School's Office for School Advancement work tirelessly to share the school's message of inclusion and its mission as "a Catholic, college-preparatory high school, forming men...

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...