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Camila Abramowitz ‘24 and Hannah Wong ‘24 share their experiences as Cathedral Catholic students who followed the footsteps of their older siblings. The girls reflect on their paths and how their brothers, Blake Abramowitz ‘21 and Kyle Wong ‘21, paved the way before them.
CCHS Throughout The Years
Hong-An Phan, Editor • March 14, 2024

“I taught your brother a couple of years ago!” Some students might cringe, others might smile. Still, there is no doubt that familial connections...

Mrs. Mahoney empowering minds and shaping futures in her role on campus.
CCHS Staff Profile: Mrs. Mahoney
Adrianna Elsass, Staffer • March 14, 2024

Meet the passionate, beloved, and enthusiastic Spanish teacher, Mrs. Mahoney. With a love for language, culture, and her students, Mrs. Mahoney...

Mrs. Moi, Cathedral Catholic Teacher,
In the Spotlight: Mrs. Moi, Inspires Dedication and Positivity
Tiana Owens, Staffer • March 14, 2024

Do you need something done? Do you need help around campus? Are you struggling to find information? Well, Mrs. Moi brings dedication to her role...

Mr. Wenclewicz, Math teacher at Cathedral Catholic High School.
Meet Mr. Wenclewicz
Emily Kovarik, Staffer • March 14, 2024

Meet Mr. Wenclewicz, a dedicated and passionate math teacher at Cathedral Catholic. Since joining the Dons in the 2016-17 school year, Mr. Wenclewicz...

The 2023 softball team cheesing after winning last years Western League.
Swinging into Spring: Girls Softball
Mallory Axline and Nikole Egan February 20, 2024

As spring season approaches, the girl's softball season begins to unfold with preseason workouts. These workouts serve as a time for new players...

Since the beginning of December, the Cathedral Catholic track team has already started preparing for the upcoming season.
Behind The Scenes: How the Track Team is Preparing For Another Successful Season
Liesel Sellerberg, Staffer • January 29, 2024

Although the Cathedral Catholic High School Track and Field season does not officially start until February 29th, the track athletes have already...

After our Dons defeated Scripps Ranch for the title as King of the North Champions, with a final score of 56-47.
Exciting Anticipation Surrounds the Start of the Basketball Season
Emily Kovarik, Staffer • December 20, 2023

As the temperature begins to drop, the Dons 2023-24 winter sports season is beginning. Cathedral Catholic has a diverse lineup of winter sports...

The 2023 CCHS flag football team after the Dons won their first ever playoff game in school history
Mallory Axline, Staffer • December 20, 2023

This year was a groundbreaking moment in women's sports at Cathedral Catholic High School. The beginning of the new historic girl's flag football...

Sister Mary Elizabeth Lancaster is an African American nun from Baltimore Maryland whose body has reamined in tact and untouched after four years. Many Catholics believe in incorruptiblity. No investigation has been carried out yet to presume the cause of her body still in tact but further information is still being provided.
Body Still in Tact After 4 Years!
Annelise Motto, Staffer • January 29, 2024

Who would have thought a potential modern-day saint could be from rural Missouri? Most people who live in Missouri have never even heard of the...

The war in Israel has brought up the topic of what role the Catholic Church plays in Israeli politics. The history behind the meaning of Jerusalem and the significance the city has played in the formation of the Catholic Religion is so important. Both the Vatican and Israel share a mutual respect for each other. The Vatican has expressed its primary concern for the conditions happening and announced October 27 as a day of fasting to end the war.
The Israel and Vatican Relationship: Navigating Faith and Diplomacy
Annelise Motto, Staffer • November 8, 2023

With everything going on currently in the Middle East, it is helpful to understand what role the Catholic Church plays in Israeli politics. The...

St. Therese of Lisieux is a well known female saint who was named one of the three Doctors of the Church. She is the patron saint of florists and missions.
St. Therese of Lisieux
Annelise Motto, Staffer • November 8, 2023

As Catholics, we honor St. Therese of Lisieux on October 1st. She is known as the patron saint of missions and of florists. She is also known...

Mary, the mother of Jesus, is someone we can pray to for guidance and love.
Why Do We Pray To Mary?
Annelise Motto, Staffer • May 26, 2023

Do Catholics Pray to Mary? May is the month of celebrating and honoring Mary in the Catholic Church. We commemorate the Blessed Virgin Mary’s...

Each vote seriously matters!
The Future Of 2024 Is Counting On You!
Robert Hernandez, Staffer • February 13, 2024

You can smell the sweat dripping off the soon-to-be president’s face. The cold stillness as the crowds begin to settle and all eyes are drawn...

The “Road to 2024” is beginning to come to the forefront of voters minds. Many suspect that the 2024 Presidential Election will be yet another polarized battle between current President Joe Biden (left) and former President Donald Trump (right).
Understanding the 2024 Election
Brooke Quirarte, Editor • February 8, 2024

With the heat of the 2024 election beginning to accelerate, the primary elections are starting to promote the powerful candidates and question...

A recent Global Youth Climate Strike in San Diego. Over 3,000 young activists joined to demand action on climate change.
Empowering Voices: Youth Activism in Politics
Pearl Smith, Beat Editor • January 26, 2024

Imagine a school buzzing with energy, where education meets awareness, and every student becomes a more educated and opinionated member of society....

If You Didn’t Watch the 2024 Grammys, Here’s the Highlights:
If You Didn’t Watch the 2024 Grammys, Here’s the Highlights:
Carlin Fretwell, Staffer • March 14, 2024

Every year, the Grammys roll around like a musical carnival, dazzling us with performances, controversies, and jaw-dropping fashion statements....

Many car manufacturers from across the board have discontinued some of their most popular models, with no reason as to why, as they look towards the new year. Cars with names dating back to the 60s have been abruptly cancelled and many question the logic behind these decisions.
Why EV’s Are Discontinuing All Your Favorite Cars
Lucy Miller, Beat Editor • February 22, 2024

The roar of muscle car engines has graced American highways since the 1960s when they were popularized, and although these ‘pony cars’ have...

The two most popular gifts that are given on Valentine’s Day are red roses and love letters!
Love Through the Centuries
Lily Frenck, Staffer • February 22, 2024

Valentine's Day started with Saint Valentine in the fifth century and has been celebrated as a day of romance since the fourteenth century. He...

The Super Bowl Unwrapped
The Super Bowl Unwrapped
Mallory Axline and Nikole Egan March 14, 2024

The annual Super Bowl marks the end of the National Football League season. The Super Bowl is the championship game that takes place on the first...

Road to the Super Bowl
Road to the Super Bowl
Katy Podstreleny and Sofia Durazo February 8, 2024

The highly anticipated NFL playoffs are here! The regular season has officially ended as of January 7th, 2024, following an action-packed 18...

This year has started off great for the Harbaugh family with a National Championship win, but is not over yet because a Super Bowl win might be on the way.
Harbaugh Family Dominance
Mae Kordas, Staffer • February 2, 2024

The Harbaugh family is one of the most successful families in football history, especially after this last year. The sons are the OG brothers...

Senior and Junior friends gather together for a group photo
My Masquerade Memoir 
Sofia Mah, Staffer • March 14, 2024

Bittersweet moments are fleeting for Dons in the class of 2024, one of them being the last formal ever. On February 10, Cathedral Catholic held...

Promotion picture for the new TV show, Percy Jackson and the Olympians.
REVIEW: The New Percy Jackson TV Show
Carlin Fretwell, Staffer • January 29, 2024

When the new TV show adaptation of the famous book series, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, was announced, fans were ecstatic. The first 2 episodes...

Photo of a design from Ready To Wear the Spring/Summer 2024 collection of Chloe.
Fashion Week Favorites
Sofia Bravo, Staffer • October 25, 2023

There is no better way to express yourself than through fashion and what you wear. Some people base their outfits on their moods, like wearing...

Zoey Ronco ‘24 pictured with a Pinterest board of homecoming dresses that fit the new dress code. Female students must make the change from traditionally short dresses to maxi and midi lengths.
Past the Knee, Bend the Knee
Hong-An Phan, Editor • September 20, 2023

In a fashionable manner, students of Cathedral Catholic High School are yet again astonished by the increasingly restrictive dress code. With...

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