A Fresh Perspective
Freshmen sit in the cafeteria and talk to each other on the morning of September 1, 2021. As the school year drew near, freshmen nervously awaited their new school, having no idea what to expect. Despite coming from many different schools, the freshmen have found unity in brotherhood. At first, our school can be confusing…
One Last Season
Halfway through practice, John Matthew Rogers jogs from the pitching mound to first base. Coach Jones works with the catchers receiving pitches. Coach Strube is thinking about the team they play this Friday. What is the best way to counter the other team’s pitcher? It’s finally baseball season again. Mr. Dustin Strube is the head…
Should the parking lot be bigger?
With all the new renovations to the school, there should be no reason for anyone to be upset. Several students, however, are troubled by the fact that the parking lot, which some students already thought was too small, has become even smaller due to space needed for construction. While this is temporary, it has caused…
Rockets Blast Past NLR in Home Opener
Photo by Grant Sellinger The Catholic High Rockets took on the North Little Rock Charging Wildcats in their season opener at War Memorial Stadium on Friday. The Wildcats, now a non-conference opponent due to the Rockets dropping from 7A to 6A in football, placed fifth in the MaxPreps rankings on August 21st. The Rockets were…
The Hydration Hassle
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…
Rockets Advance to Semi-Finals
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…
Seeing Ahead
Senior class chooses new leaders Back to school at Catholic High means many things: pep rallies, football games, and polo shirts that sat in your closet all summer. However, back to school also brings election season, where the senior class chooses six of their own to campaign for a role as a class officer. This…
The Bowling Boys
The team sits silently as the bowler walks towards his ball. After retrieving his galaxy-colored sphere from the ball rack, the bowler steps onto the gleaming wood of the approach. The bowler cocks the ball backs and releases it from his control. The TV in front of the lane lights up with one sweet word,…
Hart Out for Season Once Again
As sophomore Clayton Hart limped up a hill towards his lake house at Greers Ferry, he glanced down at his shoe, only to find blood gushing out of it. An ATV had fallen on his foot, and what he thought to be a minor bruise ended up being much more severe. He was not…