The Holy Rollers

A hush falls over the crowd. The bowler takes up his stance, lines up the ball, and barrels it down the alley. With a loud crack, he scores a strike.  The bowling team competed in conference competition on February 8 and played in the state tournament two days later. Shooting a 680 series, sophomore Isaac Head finished…

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Changing Courts

Change is a constant in sport. Players have to react and adapt to changes they can’t control and stay committed to their team. Outside of the game, changes made do not deter athletes but motivate them to perform better. After the 2022 season, the basketball team moved to the 5A classification from the 6A classification….

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The Work of Wrestling

Two wrestlers are on the mat, each struggling to fight for power over the other. They lunge for each other’s legs trying to gain an advantage over the other. This leaves the wrestlers tired, but they want to prove themselves not only to themselves but to their coaches and the spectators. They hear a pound…

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The Brilliant Bassoonist

People often overlook one group at this school — the band. Present at every home football game and always around for pep rallies, the school band contributes significantly to the school spirit. Similarly, many overlooks the individual achievements of band members. Through the years, many band members have reached some kind of recognition. One of the…

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Master Seargent’s Mission

Memorable teachers have blessed our school through the years. The tests and punishments they dealt trickle down to us as legends; their lives mesh together to form the mythology of our school. They have changed the trajectory of every student they taught, for better or worse. One man who has begun his journey into the…

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Seminarians Are Home In L. R.

The front of the House of Formation. Photo from the East Harding Construction website. Way down on 12th Street, there’s an inconspicuous-looking building. To the average viewer, it’s nothing more than part of Our Lady Of Good Counsel’s school complex. But it’s nothing ordinary. There, a group of men is training to be extraordinary.  The…

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Fayetteville Fallout

Football and basketball season may be over, but the season of several other sports is just beginning. One of these sports is track and field, which kicked off in Fayetteville, Arkansas, on February 18, 2023. The indoor track meet attracted schools much larger than Catholic High School, but that did not discourage the team. “There…

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