After the pandemic hit this school, the Beyblade club was one of its victims but has returned after its year-long hiatus. Although gone for a full year, the club is now returned again thanks to sophomores A.J. Salgaonkar, John Yarberry, and James Nichols. Fr. Patrick Friend is the sponsor and host of the Beyblade club. …
The Purple and Gold defeat the City of Gold Catholic High took on the El Dorado Wildcats in nasty weather last Friday at War Memorial. Predicted rain poured on players, coaches, and poncho-clad fans throughout the game. But the Rockets showed that the weather wouldn’t be the only force to be reckoned with. Tough red…
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…
Hunter Herrera makes some excellent points in his recent editorial printed on this site. One of the goals of our outside reading program is to promote a life-long love of books. To that end, every member of the English department has contributed to the discussion of just the right books to include. We have also…
This year’s edition of Liftoff News’ podcast, The Afterburner, is headed by myself, Anthony Hailey. It is an interview-focused podcast. I will sit down with one of the other members of the Rocket Times’ editorial team, as well as the person who that week’s episode is about. The Afterburner will include video of the people…
This is Episode 1 of the The Afterburner, Catholic High’s student led sports podcast. This week we prepare for the Sylvan Hills Bears
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….
Prison was the best thing that ever happened to Mr. Barry Jewell. Mr. Jewell graduated in the same year as Mr. David Massery. Mr. Massery said, “I’ve known him [Mr. Jewell] since we met in the ninth grade. He was a very good student and quiet.” Mr. Jewell said, “I moved around a lot. By…
The Red Cup by Jackson Smith The dishes are washed and heated, in a routine the dishwasher knows best. The red cup, along with the microwavable plates, the rusty spoons, and the chipped knives, are treated the same. They are all abused by the power, of the rapid water deteriorating their skin. What would Grandmother…
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…
