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Cathedral Senior Kairos Retreat: one of the memorable moments closer to graduation
Senior's Final Strides Of Highschool
April 24, 2024

As the school year draws to a close, seniors find themselves on the brink of a new chapter in their lives. With graduation looming on the horizon,...

KC Constantino-Hellenkamp
Championing Growth: The Coaching Odyssey of KC Hellenkamp
Sofia Mah, Staffer • April 24, 2024

KC Constantino-Hellenkamp, beloved Junior Varsity dance team coach at CCHS, has crafted an inevitable impact on the local San Diego dance community...

Colleges students will be attending
The Final Lap: High School Seniors Facing College Decision
Tiana Owens, Staffer • April 24, 2024

As high school seniors eagerly await their college acceptance letters, the looming decisions about their future at college campuses will shape...

Lauren Hackley ‘24, Mckara Sweeney ‘24, and Sofia Mah ‘24 performing at Dons Got Talent 2024.
Dons Got Talent
Dakota Conway, Staffer • April 22, 2024

On March 7th, 2024, our Dons showed that they have talent! The National Honor Society hosts a talent show where Cathedral students can showcase...

Game time for the CCHS boys Lacrosse Team.
Spring Sports Coming Into Play
Liesel Sellerberg and Sofia Durazo April 24, 2024

The flowers are blooming, the sun is coming out, and spring sports are here!! With the winter season wrapping up after some great wins including...

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...

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...

Scarlett Martin ‘24 voted during 2024 Super Tuesday! On the first Tuesday of March, many states hold their primary elections. Read more below!
Super Tuesday Takeaways
Sarah Brown, Editor-in-Chief • March 22, 2024

On March 5th, 16 states and one territory voted in their presidential primaries and caucuses, marking Super Tuesday. This year revealed several...

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...

Thrifting: the new, cool way to shop?
Green is the New Black: The Trending World of Sustainable Fashion
Sophie Galluccio, Staffer • April 24, 2024

Currently trending, the world of thrifting, recycling, and repurposing clothes has made an appearance in 2024 that is here to stay. Not only...

Movie Poster for Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet (Tom’s Version)
Charlie Corney, Staffer • March 22, 2024

“Romeo, Romeo, where art thou Romeo?” This is a line from the original telling of the classic play by William Shakespeare which takes place...

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....

The Padres and Dodgers travel to Seoul, South Korea to face off.
Padres Opening Day In Seoul
Mallory Axline, Staffer • March 26, 2024

If you are a San Diego native, you most likely are a fan of the San Diego Padres Major League Baseball Team. But the Padres fan base isn’t...

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...

Final lines of The Great Gatsby
REVIEW: The Great Gatsby Movie
Elle Brennan, Staffer • April 24, 2024

Recently, all of the CCHS 11th grade English classes are reading The Great Gatsby. Within the past month, English classes including:  English...

Bob Marley: One Love, a tribute to the reggae icons impact on the world.
Marley on the Big Screen: A Tribute To The Reggae Icon
Mae Kordas, Staffer • April 24, 2024

On February 14th, 2024, Bob Marley’s story of becoming one of the greatest reggae musicians of all time debuted to the world. The movie, Bob...

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...

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