Sacrifice, prayer, and fasting are the typical attributes associated with the season of Lent, especially on Fridays, but there is always light in the darkness. For central Arkansas Catholics, parochial fish fries are their beacon in this time of fasting. Immaculate Conception in North Little Rock hosts only two fish fries a year during Lent,…
Seconds before dropping-in at the skatepark, the body and mind of someone who skates are nervous. Someone who skates takes risks because although he or she may be scared of trying something new, the result of excitement filling his or her body after succeeding is always worth the practice and hard work. Senior…
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…
Although there have been many debates within our school, the debate over whether our school should offer Advanced Placement (AP) courses has been one of the longest and hard-fought ones. This idea was put to the test this year when our school introduced AP courses to the curriculum. Colleges and universities were both influences on…
The Rockets prepare for their homecoming game against the Northside Grizzlies.
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…
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…
College is not the only path to success. Former student Conor Mabry realized this truth after spending three semesters here. He chose to follow his dream of becoming a diesel mechanic and enrolled in Metropolitan Career-Technical center, a vocational high school. Mabry transferred to Little Rock Central High School where he is in a joint…
Mustering the energy to be physically active on their own time can be troubling for students. Many students at our school who aren’t in any organized physical activities have pushed beyond their limits to better themselves. Junior Emmanuel Alvarez didn’t always plan for fitness to be such a part of his life. Alvarez said, “What…
The quarterback yells and the center snaps the ball. The clock continues to run down as he frantically searches for a target. The defense closes in as the quarterback throws the pigskin down the field. How did they get here? Most students here anticipate football season as one of the most exciting parts of the…
