Mustering the energy to be physically active on their own time can be troubling for students. Many students at our school who aren’t in any organized physical activities have pushed beyond their limits to better themselves. Junior Emmanuel Alvarez didn’t always plan for fitness to be such a part of his life. Alvarez said, “What…
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…
Floriani shares his busy Catholic High schedule Senior Grantham Floriani is a man of many talents, balancing schoolwork with numerous after-school activities. His investment in Catholic High has paid off. He won the prestigious Monsignor Tribou Scholarship, which goes to the student who best exemplifies the values of Catholic High. We sat down with Grant…
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…
One of the hardest things a teenager can do is drop everything and leave all his friends behind to move–especially when that teenager is moving to a whole new country. The language, the people, and even the food are different. It is an extremely hard way to live, and that is exactly what senior foreign exchange…
I got colder and colder as the sun peeked over the treetops on the edge of the fire lane. It took my father and grandfather two days to find that pristine spot. It was an absolutely perfect morning until my scope started to fog up. For the next hour I busied myself swirling my jacket…
In ancient Greek Mythology, the Titans rebelled against their father, only to eventually be replaced by Zeus and the Olympians. While the roles are not a perfect match, a team took down the Titans last Friday – the Catholic High Rockets. In the homecoming game for the Jacksonville Titans, the Rockets showed up and dominated…
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…
It’s common knowledge that talking on a hands-free device while driving is perfectly safe, but common knowledge isn’t always right. According to the Center for Disease Control, there are three main types of distraction while driving. “Visual requires you to take your eyes off the road. Manual requires you to take you hands off the…
The highest bidders take home items at Ties That Bind 2023 BANG! A gavel slams down on a podium. The auctioneer announces, “Sold to the man at table 17!” The CHS auction had officially kicked off. The 2023 CHS auction took place on the night of November 4th in the Catholic High Gym, operated by…
