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Dons Press

The Student Newspaper of Cathedral Catholic High School

Dons Press

The Student Newspaper of Cathedral Catholic High School

Dons Press

Alex Woodmansee

Alex Woodmansee, Photo Editor

After my first year as the Sports Editor for El Cid, I progressed to Photography Editor, as photography fits my skill set very well. I originally joined El Cid to improve my writing skills and meet others who value the same interest in writing as me, but my time here developed into a re-awakening of my photography skills from middle school and the discovery of my hidden talent for sports photography. Along with bass fishing on weekends, I spend plenty of time sailing San Diego Bay and Mission Bay with the sailing team or with friends. I also obsess about the European Racing series Formula One, in which I get up at odd hours to tune into races on the other side of the world. I look forward to writing for El Cid during my senior year at Cathedral Catholic High School and capturing all the success and special moments found all around campus into my camera and onto your screen.

All content by Alex Woodmansee
Many CCHS students struggle with slow internet connection in the beginning of class.

Service slowdown

Alex Woodmansee, Photo Editor
March 5, 2020
The bilingual mass that was celebrated during Catholic Schools Week sheds light on one of the many different types of cultures present at CCHS.

Breaking boundaries

Alex Woodmansee, Photo Editor
February 5, 2020
Scotty Prunty ‘20 (left) of los locos leads the chants with the crowd during the final minutes of the homecoming football game on Friday.

Homecoming hype

Alex Woodmansee, Photo Editor
October 9, 2019
Watson waves to the crowd after scoring a touchdown near the end of the game. Watson was leading the Don’s running game, with a total of 148 yards and 28 carries.

Dons remain undefeated

Alex Woodmansee, Photo Editor
September 8, 2019
Cathedral Catholic's Student Section Los Locos cheers on the varsity football team last Friday at Manchester Stadium. Los Locos is now headed by the Class of 2020 and continue to carry on the tradition of a energetic, supportive student section.

Week in Pictures August 19, 2019 – August 23, 2019

Alex Woodmansee, Photo Editor & Managing Editor
August 28, 2019
Girls lacrosse

Girls lacrosse

Alex Woodmansee, Sports Editor
April 10, 2019
Boys volleyball

Boys volleyball

Alex Woodmansee, Sports Editor
April 10, 2019
Boys baseball

Boys baseball

Alex Woodmansee, Sports Editor
April 10, 2019

Thomas the tank

Alex Woodmansee, Sports Editor
February 18, 2019

Anyanwu advances Dons

Alex Woodmansee, Sports Editor
February 14, 2019
Mazzie Harris ‘20 (center) poses for a shot with the assistant girls athletic director Ms. Margaret Mauro (left) and CCHS President Mr. Stevan Laaperi (right) after receiving her award for scoring 1000 career points.

Driven for points

Alex Woodmansee, Sports Editor
February 6, 2019
Thomas Notarrani '21 prepares to sink a three-point shot during the basketball game Dec. 4.

Boys basketball

Alex Woodmansee, Sports Editor
December 20, 2018
Kyle Gallagher ‘19 and Claire Backer ‘21 sail a downwind stint during a practice exhibition race in early December.

Co-ed sailing

Alex Woodmansee, Sports Editor
December 20, 2018
 Defender Bradley Allgood ‘20 (6) attacks the ball during their game against San Diego High School during the Parker Cup on November 30th.

Boys soccer

Alex Woodmansee, Sports Editor
December 20, 2018
Defender Ben Rodenbeck ‘20 moves the puck down the rink and to the forwards to score.

Boys roller hockey

Alex Woodmansee, Sports Editor
December 20, 2018
Elizabeth Breitmeyer ‘20 and her horse Fabio prepare to execute a run in a competition in January.

Hold your horses

Alex Woodmansee, Sports Editor
December 6, 2018

Dominant Dons

Alex Woodmansee, Sports Editor
November 12, 2018

Dons split after forfeit

Alex Woodmansee, Sports Editor
October 22, 2018

Dons dominate Eagles

Alex Woodmansee, Sports Editor
September 23, 2018
Caitlin Woodmansee ‘21 , Sara Vechinski ‘20, Ashley Hammond ‘21,
Devin Gaasch ‘19, and Angelina Hicks ‘20 (left to right) line up for a short corner penalty against the Poway Titans.

Lady Dons drum up defeat

Alex Woodmansee, Sports Editor
September 8, 2018
Miles McCormick ‘19 leads the Dons varsity football team through the tunnel and onto the field before the annual Honor Bowl game on Saturday night, where CCHS took down Serra Gardena High School 42-21 after a night full of football and a thankful celebration of American veterans.

Venerating veterans

Alex Woodmansee, Sports Editor
September 2, 2018
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