A Dead Language Revived
Mr. Tom Handloser Breathes Life into the Lost Language of Latin On test days, Mr. Tom Handloser has 60 students and 7,200 points to grade in one night. Well, it must take some kind of superhero to do that. As Mr. Handloser, also known as Magist (which means “teacher” in Latin), takes his proud pose,…
The Afterburner Weekly Review: Episode 5
This week we recap weeks 7 and 8 as the Rockets prepare for the Southside Mavericks
In Between the Lines
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…
Rockets Blast Past NLR in Home Opener
Photo by Grant Sellinger The Catholic High Rockets took on the North Little Rock Charging Wildcats in their season opener at War Memorial Stadium on Friday. The Wildcats, now a non-conference opponent due to the Rockets dropping from 7A to 6A in football, placed fifth in the MaxPreps rankings on August 21st. The Rockets were…
Better Go With Retro Sno
The smell of sugary syrup, the allure of snow on a hot summer afternoon, and smiling children slurping down the last of their melted snow cones are just some of the positive qualities Retro Sno brings to the Pleasant Ridge Town Center. Last summer, junior Whit Wilcox opened his recently purchased snow cone stand under…
Call of Duty
Everyone has a call to a certain future. Whatever that call may be, most strive to make the most out of it. They want to make sure that they fulfill each day to the best they can. That is no exception for those whose future is in the military. Three seniors at this school have…
Exploring the Natural State
Arkansas is certainly deserving of the title of “The Natural State.” It is home to some of the most beautiful and diverse landscapes and landmarks in America, ideal for hiking, fishing, hunting, rock climbing, and virtually any other outdoor activity one can think of. And yet ironically, it’s often hard for the residents of…
