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…
It’s four o’clock in the morning and only two things are stirring, the duck hunter and the ducks. Both foes prepare for the daily clash of survival and triumph, with the most strategic side winning. Duck hunting is a strenuous event that speeds up the heart rate of any man. Junior Spencer Day said,…
Anything worth doing isn’t easy and takes time. The broadcast team of Catholic High know this. They know how to do things well when time isn’t even on their side. Senior Matthew Gleason said, “The video making process generally takes about three weeks. The first week we brainstorm ideas with a drawing board in…
A Transcript of the podcast is below: Redemption: In the dictionary it means, “The action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil. To some people, it is a religious word, meaning coming back into the faith; for others, it is a means to gain back fidelity, a way to make…
In football, the center position is one of the most important roles. The ball always starts with the center, and the success of the entire offense hinges on whether or not he can consistently snap the ball to the quarterback. For senior football player Audry Horn, nothing is more natural. Weighing in at a hefty…
Senior Duncan Diaz exemplifies the cliché, “When the going gets tough, the though get going.” Everyone can say the phrase, but Diaz has had to live it throughout his entire high school athletic career. Diaz has played more than one sport at Catholic High. He said, “I played football, but got injured sophomore and…
The strangest club at our school–or any school–may be the beekeeping club. However, interest runs high for all things apiary and the group now ranks among the largest clubs in the school. Last year they had around 70 active members. With support from teachers such as Mr. Paul Spencer, Mr. Steve Aday, and Principal Steve Straessle,…
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…
This play could make my career or end it. Is that the thought running through the players’ minds as they take the field? That answer is simple for senior and captain of the football team Audry Horn. “I love the game. I just like playing the game,” he said. “I love the contact, and I…
Editor’s note: The names of students interviewed for this article have been changed. Drug and alcohol addictions have always been an issue among teenagers, and this is true for nearly every high school in the United States. This school is no exception. There are countless reasons why teenagers start abusing substances. Some are affected by anxiety or depression…
