With the final days of school looming over students and faculty, the gloom of exams rests on the shoulders of the student body. The only thing that keeps them going is the realization of summer just across the horizon. But while some might only think about getting their summer tans back, preparations for the next…
As the dawn of a new day breaks, the rumbling sound of cold starts cuts through the air of Little Rock and certain high school teens begin their quest for parking spots to contain their monstrous rigs. If one were to gaze upon the dozens of vehicles that line the rows of the school’s parking…
Some guys go home after school, some go to practice, some to clubs, and others to work. Everyone has something they do between 3:05 and when they get home. Every day, one group does something unusual. They meet at a volleyball court to play soccer. “It started at recces at St. Edwards, the same group…
Prison was the best thing that ever happened to Mr. Barry Jewell. Mr. Jewell graduated in the same year as Mr. David Massery. Mr. Massery said, “I’ve known him [Mr. Jewell] since we met in the ninth grade. He was a very good student and quiet.” Mr. Jewell said, “I moved around a lot. By…
Field Day at Catholic High leaves everyone excited The field is packed. Students and teachers crowd around, watching the classes battle it out in thrilling games of football, volleyball, kickball, and dodgeball, all hoping their grade comes out on top. Each year at Catholic High, students compete in Field Day. Each class chooses certain students…
There are a myriad of things people are passionate about, with the most frequent being sports or school. Junior Chris Felicitas has a passion for something a little more abnormal: dancing. Felicitas said, “I started dancing in first grade at Saint Edward when my class were having a dance party and everyone was impressed with the way…
Christopher Wilkerson writes and wins On March 19, 2026, Catholic High teamed up with Mount St. Mary and headed off to Lit Fest, a conference-style, daylong event celebrating all things literary, hosted by Eli Cranor and Arkansas Tech University. Students received a campus tour, listened to authors discuss their craft, and enjoyed a long lunch…
Photo by Mrs. Deanna McGill The Rockets (11-0) defeated the Little Rock Christian Warriors (9-3) in a nail-biter that came down to the bitter end. Throughout the game, the Rocket offense made critical plays when they most needed them, and the defense was on fire even in the freezing temperatures. The Warriors got the first points…
He could have given up. He had just injured his leg for the second time in two years. Instead of giving up and walking away from running, senior Andrew Straessle kept fighting and persisted. And because of that decision, he is now a college athlete. Straessle started running in the sixth grade and…
