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Taking Time to See the Spirit in the Shamrock

Ryan Whelan and Whit Hilleary, Staff Reporters May 5, 2022

Hectic days on campus may leave little time to see the brilliance within simplicity.  Sophomores Ryan Whelan and Whit Hilleary went in search of the tiny flashes of light that illuminate this special...

“I love these guys and these classes so, so much,” Martín said. During her five weeks at Trinity, she made lasting impressions on students new and old. She worked to make the learning interesting, as well as fun.

Retired Rocks Teacher Helps Out Because ‘I Love Teaching These Students’

Chris Raymer, Staff Reporter April 27, 2022

Hearing that your teaching career of nearly three decades was going to end in an entirely unexpected way took Trinity Spanish teacher Senorita Maria Martín by surprise in March of 2020. Schools across...

This Shamy went to the Best Dressed Man in 1957.

Shammy Award Tradition Marked by History, Mystery, and Whimsy

Brandon King, Staff Reporter April 26, 2022

“And the winner of the Mr. Trinity award is...”. These are some of the most anticipated words for seniors at Trinity High School. The Shammy Awards are presented to members of each senior class at...

Pre-Med Society Back in Session

Pre-Med Society Back in Session

ECHO Staff April 22, 2022

After a four-year hiatus, the Pre-Med Society returned to Trinity this week at a meeting held Apr. 18 in moderator Mr. Michael Budniak's classroom. Six Rocks attended the meeting: Trent Jones, Joshua Fernandez,...

Becket House members worship in the chapel during House meetings on Apr. 21.

Becket Attends Mass During House Meetings

ECHO Staff April 22, 2022

During Thursday's House meetings, some members of Becket House attended Mass in the chapel.  Trinity Chaplain Fr. Dave Zettel '58 celebrated the liturgy. 

The Voice of the Rocks for Two Decades

Brandon King, Staff Reporter March 24, 2022

The radio has long been one of the most important forms of communication. Trinity teacher Mr. Wayne Kraus, a master of the medium, has been the “Voice of the Rocks” since 2002. Trinity broadcasts...

Shamrocks Hooked on Books

Shamrocks Hooked on Books

Whit Hilleary and Leo McAllister, Staff Reporters March 21, 2022

Readers around the world long for one thing: picking up a new book, gluing their eyes to it, and trying to figure out what happens next. Of course, many different classes and subjects revolve around reading,...

There’s No Silencing the Speech and Debate Rocks

Chris Raymer and Ryan Whelan, Staff Reporters March 21, 2022

Not even masks, social distancing, and virtual competitions have halted the success of the Trinity speech and debate team. Star members juniors Joseph Eng and Ben McBride, led by their head coach Ms....

What 'Ticks Off' the Class of 2022? -- Or Who Said Holden Caulfield is Irrelevant?

What ‘Ticks Off’ the Class of 2022? — Or Who Said Holden Caulfield is Irrelevant?

ECHO Staff March 13, 2022

Seventy-three members of Trinity's Class of 2022 were asked "What ticks you off about the world?" They didn't hold back. Some responses were funny; some were incredibly insightful. A sampling of the responses: ...

ECHO photography editor Sam Repp interviews senior Carson Mehlbauer during a rehearsal of the spring musical "The Lightning Thief."

Trinity’s Department of Theatre Arts Presents ‘The Lightning Thief’

Sam Repp and Brandon King, Photography Editor and Staff Reporter March 9, 2022

Have you ever wanted to see a production that rivals those on Broadway? Opening tonight, Trinity's Department of Theatre Arts presents the regional debut of “The Lightning Thief.”   The musical...

A Bridge to Trinity

ECHO Staff January 28, 2022

A light coating of snow shimmers on what seems to be an endless pedestrian bridge. The early morning scene was captured by Trinity Dean of Studies Mr. Jeremy Jackson on his ride to school this morning. 

The Bass Fishing Rocks compete in the fall and spring.

Bass Fishing Rocks Depend on Teamwork, Preparation to Catch the Big Ones

Collin Sanders, Staff Reporter January 23, 2022

Unlike most every other sport, the environment in which the Rocks Bass Fishing Team athletes compete can change dramatically from one competition to another.  Former head coach and current moderator...