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…
Students give up social media for Lent Smartphones and social media now dominate daily life: Snapping, texting, and doomscrolling TikTok eat up hours and hours of each day. Head of School Mr. Steve Straessle organized an initiative called the Great Deletion to encourage students to get off their phones and refocus on what matters. On…
Jude Bradshaw achieves Jort-tastic intramural glory In the Catholic High intramural world, students don’t see the players’ talent at first; they see their clothing style. Many boys try to stand out on the court, but few are as successful as junior Jude Bradshaw, who plays with a drip-first mentality. This year, Bradshaw built his fit…
New tradition at Catholic High It is 7 a.m. on a Saturday, and the Catholic High campus buzzes with energy. Students and faculty gather at the starting line, stretching and warming up, ready for the Rocket 5k. This run is special, however, because it marks the beginning of a new school tradition: the Rocket 5K…
Sophomores surprise Landon Corpus on his birthday It’s 7:30 in the morning. You’re tired. You’re worried about homework, quizzes, and whether or not you brought P.E. clothes. However, as you enter Catholic High, a familiar face greets you with a smile and a fist-bump: legendary sophomore Landon Corpus. Corpus is arguably the kindest student on…
Gavin and Graham Melton pursue Irish dancing Like a swan, Irish dancers keep their upper bodies perfectly still and perform a rush of kicks using their strong legs and core. Irish dancing to music in the form of reels, jigs, and hornpipes is a colorful, cultural activity with Celtic roots dating back centuries. Being successful…
