Photo from Barry Thomas Fine Art & Studio Facebook page. “What am I going to get my mom for Mother’s Day?” This is a thought that has prevailed in the minds of boys for centuries. For Mr. Barry Thomas, Class of 1981, this question developed into much more than a once-a-year dilemma. He, too, weighed…
The sound of bowling pins ringing on the ground is piercing to most people’s ears. But to Chase Valenzuela, it is the sound of success. It reminds him of a long journey starting in his high school days. Chase Valenzuela, ’15, attended Arkansas State University after graduation to study law, later transferring to the University…
Catholic High School for Boys. “Catholic” is even in the name of the school. Does that mean that all of the faculty have to be Catholic? Does that mean that all of the faculty have to agree with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church? Not all of the teachers at the school are Catholic….
The world has become much more digitized over the past few years with the advent of social media and other forms of technological advancement. Keeping up or falling into irrelevance in the digital world has become essential. As a result, the school has adapted to not only keep up but excel in this new age….
Development is a constant factor in the school. Whether it’s in the classroom, hallways, or outside, there is always some small improvement occurring every now and then. Recent and notable improvements are the additions for those with disabilities. “The school was constructed in 1960, well before the American Disabilities Act, or any type of act…
This school, as well as any school, has many expenses, like teacher salaries and tuition assistance. Some students may not consider how much goes into paying for these expenses, which is the job of this school’s development department. The development department of this school has one main goal. “We raise money for tuition assistance and…
Imagine being a killer musician, being able to shred the guitar to any song that is played on the guitar. Imagine being able to just play a killer drum solo at any point in time. This is what Father Patrick Friend has been practicing for his entire life. Father Friend has an interesting behind the…
Mr. Tom Handloser Breathes Life into the Lost Language of Latin On test days, Mr. Tom Handloser has 60 students and 7,200 points to grade in one night. Well, it must take some kind of superhero to do that. As Mr. Handloser, also known as Magist (which means “teacher” in Latin), takes his proud pose,…
Fifteen yards to go, and the pressure sets in. Every footstep pounds like thunder and each second lasts an eternity. Five yards remain, and a final push is all that it takes for history. As the moment stops, a Rocket crosses the line and sets a new record. It’s the stuff of legends. Mr. Ron…
