A student opens up a book as a whole new world overruns his imagination. The characters come to life as the plot immerses the reader into the book. The library here provides students with all of these experiences. The library is one of the greatest assets that the school has to offer. There are many…
From May 2 to May 6, 2022, and again from May 9 to May 13, students worldwide took AP exams in a multitude of subjects in order to test their mastery of the content that they have learned throughout the past school year. While many students at this school forgo taking such exams, the College…
Semester exams loom over every student at school during the later months of the second quarter. They are the last chance students have to make or break their grades, and every student takes them whether he is prepared or not. All students take exams, and–as one would expect–students begin to better understand how to handle exams…
Father-Son Mass ’24 strengthens bonds and motivates seniors The senior class’s fingers fidget nervously with their rings as Head of School Steve Straessle steps up to the podium. Their stomachs rumble; they know what’s coming next: an off-campus lunch with their dad. Mr. Straessle gives the final order, “… and listen.” The Father-Son Mass at…
It’s 3:04. People in the back of the class are stacking books silently. Mr. Straessle’s voice finally booms on the intercom. He says, “and that is all for today.” The student body rushes outside, eager to get home. Watching all of it, Mrs. Melinda Martin stands in what used to be Jerry Jones’ old office….
Every student at this school has had the same question run through his head at one point or another: “Will laptops ever be allowed in class at this school?” Many students believe that the main opposition to laptop introduction is the vice principal himself, Mr. Matt Dempsey. However, he may not be as stubborn on…
As the school year comes to an end, it’s important to acknowledge a few of the many people that kept it moving along. The 2022 Class Officers were pivotal in maintaining a healthy and exciting year at the school. Not only did the officers impact the year for the student body, but they also impacted…
This is Episode 1 of the The Afterburner, Catholic High’s student led sports podcast. This week we prepare for the Sylvan Hills Bears
