Grit and Grind

Catholic High holds off a relentless North Little Rock “Grit and Grind” was the phrase Coach Cochran used to define Friday night’s win against NLR. Catholic made multiple defensive stands late in the fourth quarter to hold off a charging NLR. The Rockets survived to win 27 – 17. Catholic will now head into conference…

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The Viking Clap

Barbaric Vikings of centuries ago left their mark on cultures everywhere. One winning tradition has trickled down through history, and that is the Viking chant. Once used to excite brutal fighters, it now excites fans of the Catholic High Rockets. With its ear shattering drum beat followed by claps, does it have a deeper meaning? The promoter of…

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The Profundity of Plays

Left fo right, Bob Kilpatrick ’17, Evan Moore’20, and Alex Lucan ’21 exchange dialogue in the 2017 school play Tom Sawyer.   Adrenaline pumping. The whisper of lines under one’s breath. The anticipation of the velvet curtains rising. The cast prepares themselves for another school play.  For 30+ years, the school has produced countless theatrical productions….

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Ghostly Encounters

No one can explain the supernatural, which makes it intriguing to many. This school is no stranger to the paranormal, as it has its own share of supernatural events. One such center is that of the auditorium. Teacher Mr. Paul Spencer had a strange experience while using a projector in the auditorium. “As I’m sitting…

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Creative Ways to Hang Out

With the coronavirus keeping everyone cooped up in their houses, one thing people miss the most is their friends. I want to give some ideas to everyone who hasn’t been able to see their friends since the coronavirus shut everything down. The coronavirus has caused schools, sit down restaurants, and other public areas to be…

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The Help of a Friend

As dawn breaks after the cold darkness of a winter night, a kind man prepares to guide young men to eternal life through Mass. This by itself is an extraordinary event. However, Fr. Patrick Friend does this every single day, bright and early at 7:15. And that’s just the beginning of the generosity that Fr….

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