Water bottles crush Catholic High In Catholic High’s classrooms, teachers wage a silent war with students over something that most would consider harmless: the water bottle, the bane of teachers and the student’s best friend. Whether it’s a plastic bottle from the cafeteria, an aluminum bottle from home, or even a gallon jug from the…
A short history of myth: What it means to be human In A Short History of Myth, Karen Armstrong argues that the history of humanity and myths are inseparable. Armstrong traces myths to their origins and describes how they change throughout history. As humanity moved from the hunter-gatherer lifestyle to a civilization, myths evolved with…
The end of the school year is typically defined by spring fever where most students count the days till summer break instead of focusing on their schoolwork. Some students decided to take AP tests for their AP classes and cannot participate in this countdown as they have to rigorously study to be prepared. Senior Maxx…
Money can create a life-or-death situation. Some families stress daily to make ends meet. The ability to make the correct financial decisions can pave the way for a future of prosperity or destruction. Every year, the St. Louis Federal Reserve holds a Personal Finance Challenge in which the contestants are given a fake problem, and…
As the final bell of the school year approaches, excitement is building for one of the most anticipated events of the year: the release of the school’s yearbook. Packed with unforgettable moments, crazy antics, and heartwarming memories, the yearbook is the ultimate time capsule that captures the essence of the entire school year. Sophomore Griffin…
The clock struck midnight as junior Rett Palecek uneasily sat in his chair, contemplating whether or not to go on with studying for his semester exams. He had already been studying for about three hours, but he still felt a little anxious about whether he was going to do as well as he wanted to….
Laughter and smiles fill the classroom as students watch the board intently. The announcements are over, and the entertaining videos play on the screen. This would not be possible without the broadcast journalism class at the school. The broadcast journalism class is not only responsible for the morning announcements but also for the entertaining videos…
This senior class doesn’t need a destiny to prove their worth as the leaders of the school. Many classes have gone through the school quickly and were forgotten just as quickly. The class is here to find out what kind of men they will be. It’s early to tell, but its members are hopeful that…
In early June, students, teachers, and chaperones undertook the school Europe trip, an event that had not occurred since 2019. From a beginning marked by aircraft issues to an end impacted by Covid-19, as well as many extraordinary events in-between, the trip was an unforgettable experience for all involved. In a reminder that Covid-19 still…
The oft-cheered Ryan from TheatreSquared performs a rap at the end of “The Shakespeare Show.” The rap received rapturous applause. Photo by Phillip Zawislak. When all four grades filed into the auditorium, they expected to hear some sort of performance about Shakespeare. What they didn’t expect to see was a well-thought-out, consistently funny show that…
