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Taking the Next Step — A Sure-Fire Formula for College Acceptance

Sam Batcheldor, Staff Reporter June 29, 2017

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 69.7 percent of 2016 high school graduates were enrolled in colleges or universities the following fall. This large number of teens seeking a college education...

Swinging for the Major League Fences

Swinging for the Major League Fences

Anthony Farias, Staff Reporter June 28, 2017

The eyes of Louisville Bats pitcher Rob Wooten target catcher Rob Brantley, who makes his call. Wooten hurls the ball 60 feet to home plate. Ninety-five miles per hour. The batter tries his luck at making...

Rocks Host National Catholic Forensic League Grand National Championship Prelims

Rocks Host National Catholic Forensic League Grand National Championship Prelims

ECHO Staff May 29, 2017

More than 700 students from around the country, along with coaches and others, spent May 27 at Trinity competing in the National Catholic Forensic League Grand National Championship preliminary rounds....

St. Matthews Hardware is going out of business May 31. Owner Mr. Pete Hammer's father, George, bought the store in 1960.

After Nearly a Century, St. Matthew’s Hardware Saying Goodbye

Hunter Mulloy, Editor in Chief May 25, 2017

St. Matthews is full of stories, history and wonders. Deep within that mixture for the past 100 years lies St. Matthews Hardware. That will change when the store closes for good on May 31. It will be replaced...

The weekend events for the Class of 2017 brought out fond farewells and deep appreciation.

For the Class of 2017, a Final Mass Before a Fond Farewell

ECHO Staff May 24, 2017

A weekend of smiles and tears.  Following Friday's breakfast and awards ceremony, the 61st annual Baccalaureate Mass provided the Class of 2017 with a final opportunity to worship together. Rain pelted...

Senior Loui Chang received the Trinity Faculty Award at the 61st annual awards assembly. The award was presented by Dr. Aaron Striegel, Senate President.

A Bountiful Breakfast and Awards Aplenty for the Class of 2017!

ECHO Staff May 19, 2017

What goes very well with a lavish breakfast for the Class of 2017?  How about an Honorary Alumnus award for Trinity teacher Mr. Parker Whitehouse? How about special recognition for Campus Ministry --...

Junior Cash Brainer started Trinity's Dunk Club.

Unwilling to Give Up, Cash’s ‘Brain Child’ is a Slam Dunk

Anthony Farias, Staff Reporter May 18, 2017

Thump, thump, thump!! Your feet slam the ground. In your hand, you are gripping a rubber ball. You jump forward, sending your body downward toward a trampoline. The synthetic mesh and the steel springs...

Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer presented a proclamation honoring Mr. Bradford.

Celebrating Mr. Bradford’s Extraordinary Career

ECHO Staff May 15, 2017

"All the world's a stage," and for Artistic Director Mr. William P. Bradford II, theatre has a been a sharing of gifts for 50 years.  The Trinity community and beyond came together May 13 to honor Mr....

Dinos roamed as part of the annual Senior Costume and Field Day.   costume photos by Matt Gadd

From ‘Jurassic Park’ to Joe Dirt’s Lynyrd Skynyrd, From Pizza to Brats — Seniors Rock Field Day

ECHO Staff May 11, 2017

One of spring's warmest, sunniest days proved a perfect setting for the annual Senior Costume and Field Day.  After walking around in their craziest costumes for a couple of hours, the Class of 2017 brought...

Former Trinity teacher Mr. Terry Bean works a 365-acre farm.

From Sunup to Sundown, Time Well Spent

Ethan Vanlandingham, Staff Reporter May 9, 2017

It’s 3 a.m.  He just got up.  It’s a cold day, but the cold doesn’t stop the cows, bulls and goats from being thirsty and hungry. He completes his morning chores, gets dressed for work, and drives...

Trinity senior Brandon Pfaadt heads to base following a hit against St. Xavier.

Pfaadt Name Synonymous with Trinity Baseball

Matt Gadd, Staff Reporter April 28, 2017

One out in the top of the sixth inning, the count is 1 strike and 2 balls. Brett Pfaadt stares into the pitcher's cold eyes. Brett swings at a low fastball and nails it for his second home run in the...

Just the Start of House Fun for the Class of 2021

Just the Start of House Fun for the Class of 2021

ECHO Staff April 24, 2017

The Class of 2021 took another big step toward becoming Rocks by spending part of Sunday afternoon in Alumni Hall playing games and getting to know members of the House they will join this fall.