Politics has pervaded room 214. For some, a battle of bumper stickers and television commercials is the only politics they see. But for those who can look past colors on a map, the Young Democrats and Republicans Clubs beckon. The Young Democrats Club and Young Republicans Club are nationwide networks that offer support for politically active…
This is Episode 1 of the The Afterburner, Catholic High’s student led sports podcast. This week we prepare for the Sylvan Hills Bears
The Catholic High Rockets (11 – 1) faced off against the Pulaski Academy (PA) Bruins (11 – 1) Friday night in a state semifinal matchup for the ages at War Memorial Stadium. The game was the first-ever meeting between the Rockets and the Bruins, and the Bruins ultimately won in a high-scoring, hard-fought battle. Many…
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…
Photo from CHS/MSM Swim and Dive Instagram The school’s swim team has been a small but competitive feature of the sports department for many years. Students here may not think about this group as often as other sports teams, but they are just as hardworking. Being a small team that practices off-campus presents its own…
Because of the pandemic, National Honors Society wasn’t able to hold many events for its members. However, they were able to volunteer at the Arkansas Food Bank. Students strive to be part of National Honors Society. “It feels great to be part of NHS,” said junior Mac Principe. “I’ve worked hard throughout high school to…
A hush falls over the crowd. The bowler takes up his stance, lines up the ball, and barrels it down the alley. With a loud crack, he scores a strike. The bowling team competed in conference competition on February 8 and played in the state tournament two days later. Shooting a 680 series, sophomore Isaac Head finished…
It is no secret that many students complain about the reading selection for school; however, the overall attitude about the reading selection has both positive and negative opinions. The first book that students read when they get to this school is And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie. It is a book that is…
After the pandemic hit this school, the Beyblade club was one of its victims but has returned after its year-long hiatus. Although gone for a full year, the club is now returned again thanks to sophomores A.J. Salgaonkar, John Yarberry, and James Nichols. Fr. Patrick Friend is the sponsor and host of the Beyblade club. …
