How do you measure a year? How does a class stack up against the past and prepare for the future? Students put in hours of work, physical strain, and mental anguish. But perhaps the biggest measure of success for a senior class here comes not from what they do, but from what they can get…
Watch reporters Jackson Havel and Rett Palecek investigate the Rocket Tennis Team to find out more about the game.
Junior Andre Sale was hoping on attending the Oklahoma State spring game on Saturday, April 18, but his mother had already made other plans. She had signed him up for Search #136, and she wasn’t changing her mind. “I was bummed, but I was open to it,” said Sale.” I thought since I’m here it’s…
It’s an early Wednesday afternoon. The classrooms are empty, and the hallways are deserted. All the faculty are meeting in the auditorium to discuss the best way to advance the school through this year and into the future. These meetings have an impact on everything from changes due to the pandemic to the very future…
To preface, I want to thank all of my teachers and friends as well as everyone who made my Catholic High experience what it was. And what it was, was a stepping stone. They were four formative years, which have turned me from a 5’3, 100-pound freshman, to the man I am today. My time…
There are many clubs from which to choose here. Some people like chemistry while others may like journalism. There are a handful of students who are now getting the chance to join a club on Marine Biology and discuss topics such as underwater welding. Junior Jonathan Ramsey founded the Marine Biology Club and Dr. Jennifer…
Quarterback Sam Sander gestures to the crowd after scoring a touchdown. His score was one of many in the 24-point-margin game. Photo by Phillip Zawislak The Catholic High Rockets handed the Benton Panthers a scathing 38-14 loss. It’s a massive win for the team that continues to emerge as one of the strongest in the…
This school was recently privileged in seeing a vital part of the Hispanic culture – stomping. The lights go out. Tension builds. Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors are all screaming into the darkness. And then, light. On the court stand seven boys, all dressed in big belts, blue jeans, tejanas and sombreros, and of course, stomping…
The LiftoffNews Editors find it important in this time to feature and highlight the work of our staff. A centerpiece of the Rocket journalism team is photojournalist Phillip Zawislak. Far too often, his work goes unnoticed and unthanked. Today, he is recognized. Without further ado, a selection of photos by Phillip Zawislak.
