Turf beads fly in the air, whistles ring, and intense yelling sounds across the field. Cones and players move in unison, but not without the help of a voice. Although at times can be booming, a voice that brings clarity and calmness to the field. These actions are led by only one person, the coach. …
As a member of the school’s fitness team, I was scared when the school closed due to the coronavirus. After a solid win at the state competition, the fitness team needed to be no less than full steam ahead in order to win the national competition. On the last day of school, the team came…
Although there have been many debates within our school, the debate over whether our school should offer Advanced Placement (AP) courses has been one of the longest and hard-fought ones. This idea was put to the test this year when our school introduced AP courses to the curriculum. Colleges and universities were both influences on…
Hunter Herrera makes some excellent points in his recent editorial printed on this site. One of the goals of our outside reading program is to promote a life-long love of books. To that end, every member of the English department has contributed to the discussion of just the right books to include. We have also…
While lacrosse is not an Arkansas Activities Association-sanctioned sport, it is rapidly increasing in popularity. The lacrosse team has spiked in new players over the past two years with roughly half of last year’s team being freshmen. To prepare for this season, the lacrosse team has not only started their training but has acquired two…
An event shrouded in mystery is taking place this summer at the St. John’s Center in Little Rock. No attendees have known what adventures they were about to embark on. No one knew that this event would change their lives forever. This event is Search, a retreat that is entirely peer-led. Search #152 is the…
Modern cinema is dead. The box office may still heat up, but movies can’t hold a candle to television. I looked up the top ten grossing movies right now. Three are book adaptations (four if Big Hero 6 counts). Two are direct sequels with Penguins of Madagascar being a spin-off of the Madagascar series. Only three of these…
Thunderous booms, screeching whistles, and the yells of coaches were constant at the state wrestling finals where the varsity wrestlers snatched a victory from the defending champions, Bentonville. But what comes next for the newly crowned state champions? The returning seniors all agreed that if the wrestling team is going to deliver another state championship,…
For the first time in school history, the physical fitness national championship is held on home turf. On Saturday, May 7, Catholic High’s JROTC will host the national physical fitness competition. Most know the school fitness team for its domination in the sport. Currently, the team has won six national championships in a row. While…
There are many clubs from which to choose here. Some people like chemistry while others may like journalism. There are a handful of students who are now getting the chance to join a club on Marine Biology and discuss topics such as underwater welding. Junior Jonathan Ramsey founded the Marine Biology Club and Dr. Jennifer…
