Senior Olivia Harvey targets Marissa Smith to eliminate her from the traditional senior game. Read more about the face behind the madness, guidelines, and how this game has impacted the dynamic between seniors at CCHS.
No Floaty, No Mercy
Mary, the mother of Jesus, is someone we can pray to for guidance and love.
Why Do We Pray To Mary?
The Pope’s Exorcist is one of the two demonic movies that is currently streaming on Amazon Video.
Two Demonic Movies To Watch or Not Watch This Summer
CCHS cheerleaders Brooke Lewis ‘24, Julia Walton ‘24, and Mikey Black ‘24 smile from the sideline at the 2022-2023 Senior Night. Next year, these athletes will have to adjust to significant changes to the program and work hard to fulfill the season’s new theme: Be a star!
The Cheer Program is Ready to Shine
Journalism students Kelli Jackson (right) and Arabella Cassidy (left) enjoy two Erewhon smoothie classics: Coconut Cloud and Strawberry Glaze.
Erewhon: Is it Functional or Just Trendy?
Mary, the mother of Jesus, is someone we can pray to for guidance and love.
Why Do We Pray To Mary?
The Pope’s Exorcist is one of the two demonic movies that is currently streaming on Amazon Video.
Two Demonic Movies To Watch or Not Watch This Summer
Teddy Howell, the 9 year old podcast creator dressed up as a priest, his dream occupation. This young third grader describes how when he grows up, he wants to be like Schmitz and be a priest at his local church in Michigan.
Teddy Howel’s Creation of the “Kids Bible of the Year”
Confirmation is one of the Seven Sacraments. It is an opportunity for teenagers to publicly affirm their faith in God.
History of Confirmation
Father Mike Schmitz is known as the Superman of priests and Catholic media.
Father Mike Schmitz, A Social Media Catholic Priest Sensation!
Senior Olivia Harvey targets Marissa Smith to eliminate her from the traditional senior game. Read more about the face behind the madness, guidelines, and how this game has impacted the dynamic between seniors at CCHS.
No Floaty, No Mercy
CCHS cheerleaders Brooke Lewis ‘24, Julia Walton ‘24, and Mikey Black ‘24 smile from the sideline at the 2022-2023 Senior Night. Next year, these athletes will have to adjust to significant changes to the program and work hard to fulfill the season’s new theme: Be a star!
The Cheer Program is Ready to Shine
Journalism students Kelli Jackson (right) and Arabella Cassidy (left) enjoy two Erewhon smoothie classics: Coconut Cloud and Strawberry Glaze.
Erewhon: Is it Functional or Just Trendy?
Suka Falo: The Unsung Hero of Cathedral
Suka Falo: The Unsung Hero of Cathedral
Ms. Wells is a pillar of the CCHS community, always offering a shoulder to cry on or an ear when needed.
Mrs. Wells
Peñas self-portrait that won the Presidents award. This work is highly regarding and was admired by CCHS students during the Art Show.
The Talents of the CCHS Art Show
A photo of Riverdale’s “core four” characters: Archie Andrews, Betty Cooper, Jughead Jones, and Veronica Lodge. Behind the main characters and their close friends, Kevin, Cheryl Blossom, and Katty Kay,
OPINION: Reality behind the “Riverdale” series
This year has been an eventful one full of new experiences, from new theaters to international travel! But it’s not over yet, with Broadway San Diego Awards coming up next Sunday.
The End?
Gordon Lightfoot, a beloved Canadian singer-songwriter, died in early May of this year. He was said to have defined the folk-pop sound of the 1960s and 70s, and revolutionized the music industry. His songs are often lost among new generations, yet Lightfoot’s music is something worth preserving and celebrating for years to come.
Gordon Lightfoot – Life and Legacy
Combs V. Wallen
COVID in the community uncovers the members of the Cathedral Catholic High School community taking on the novel coronavirus.
COVID in the community: Mrs. Nadine Kassity-Krich
COVID in the community uncovers the members of the Cathedral Catholic High School community taking on the novel coronavirus.
COVID in the community: Mr. Maurice Correia
COVID in the community uncovers the members of the Cathedral Catholic High School community taking on the novel coronavirus.
COVID in the community: Makenna and Carson Doan
Hannah Tasto 23, Donny Davalos 21, and Peyton Farmer 22 (left to right) perform the CCHS drama departments production of Tuck Everlasting, the winter musical, earlier this month.
Everlasting performances
Cecilia Bacich ‘20, Anthony Graf ‘22, and Emily Rotunda ‘20 (left to right) hold the banner to lead the 8th Annual San Diego Walk for Life, which approximately 4,500 people attended, in order to advocate for the rights of the unborn.
Annual Life Week returns
The LeBron vs. Jordan GOAT Debate Who is the greatest of these two legends? Basketball greats LeBron James and Michael Jordan are competing for the title of GOAT. The debates are heated and touch on statistics and victories. Interested in diving into this debate? Go to ElCid.com to learn more!
Lebron V Jordan
Manny Machado expresses his anger toward teammate Fernando Tatis Jr. after a rough game in 2021.
Padres Key’s to Success
The Dons fought hard to take home their 25th Western League Championship Title. The baseball players celebrate their comeback against Saint Augustine High School to win 4-3, as pictured above.
They May be Rivals, but They are Hardly Competition
Kapi Coleman ‘23 pictured with Tori Bowie in 2018.
3x Olympic Medalist Tori Bowie Dead at 32
Fernando Tatis Jr. in the infield for San Diego Padres during a game on July 10, 2021.
The Return of El Niño
Protesters in the streets fighting for justice after the brutal death of George Floyd. The people suffered emotional and physical damage and are now awaiting $80M in reimbursements.
Cities in the United States pay $80 Million to Repay for the Injuries Caused in 2020 Protests
Kevin McCarthy speaks to reporters outside West Wing following debt limit discussion with President Joe Biden.the federal government may not have enough funds to pay all of its bills, which could lead to a default, causing the economy to suffer and borrow costs to rise.
Biden Meets with McCarthy to Discuss the “Tough” Debt Ceiling
Image of Russian politicians Alexei Navalny and Vladimir Putin. Both politicians are at tension with each other as Putin sees Navalny’s actions over the past decade as a threat.
Russia: Poison, Prison, and Politics
With the presidential election around the corner, who are the candidates for the democrats and republicans?
Who’s the Next President?
Many immigrants wait at the U.S. - Mexico border after the expiration of Title 42. Migrants are taking the opportunity to leave their home country and find better opportunities in the U.S.
Title 42
Protesters in the streets fighting for justice after the brutal death of George Floyd. The people suffered emotional and physical damage and are now awaiting $80M in reimbursements.
Cities in the United States pay $80 Million to Repay for the Injuries Caused in 2020 Protests
Kevin McCarthy speaks to reporters outside West Wing following debt limit discussion with President Joe Biden.the federal government may not have enough funds to pay all of its bills, which could lead to a default, causing the economy to suffer and borrow costs to rise.
Biden Meets with McCarthy to Discuss the “Tough” Debt Ceiling
Image of Russian politicians Alexei Navalny and Vladimir Putin. Both politicians are at tension with each other as Putin sees Navalny’s actions over the past decade as a threat.
Russia: Poison, Prison, and Politics
With the presidential election around the corner, who are the candidates for the democrats and republicans?
Who’s the Next President?
Many immigrants wait at the U.S. - Mexico border after the expiration of Title 42. Migrants are taking the opportunity to leave their home country and find better opportunities in the U.S.
Title 42
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
During Red Ribbon Week, students are able to experience various activities that promote community and love. On this day, a petting zoo came onto campus, and students spent time with cute animals!
Why are CCHS Students Stripped of a Health Class?
Speaker McCarthy’s proposal to raise the debt ceiling includes work requirements for recipients of Medicaid. This could disproportionately affect people with disabilities, the impoverished, minority racial groups, and caretakers. How will this go over in the houses of Congress? What does this look like for typically American households?
Are Work Requirements for Medicaid Worth It? (Opinion)
Reading is the perfect past time in the summer! Picking the perfect book for you will get you back into reading.
The Best Books to Read During Summer Break!
Boasting over one hundred clubs CCHS is advertised as a school where student creativity and leadership runs the show. But as many students know, this club system has lacked in many regions and held little to no standing on campus for years-but why?
Why does it Feel Like Clubs do Nothing?
Season 2: Episode 19 Farewell to Fr. Martin
Season 2: Episode 18 All About AP Testing
Season 2: Episode 17 The Summer I Turned Pretty Book Review
Season 2: Episode 16 Tech Office
Season 2: Episode 15 Women’s History Month
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
During Red Ribbon Week, students are able to experience various activities that promote community and love. On this day, a petting zoo came onto campus, and students spent time with cute animals!
Why are CCHS Students Stripped of a Health Class?
Speaker McCarthy’s proposal to raise the debt ceiling includes work requirements for recipients of Medicaid. This could disproportionately affect people with disabilities, the impoverished, minority racial groups, and caretakers. How will this go over in the houses of Congress? What does this look like for typically American households?
Are Work Requirements for Medicaid Worth It? (Opinion)
Boasting over one hundred clubs CCHS is advertised as a school where student creativity and leadership runs the show. But as many students know, this club system has lacked in many regions and held little to no standing on campus for years-but why?
Why does it Feel Like Clubs do Nothing?
Cate Schnell shares her phone with me for the article. “I use my phone a lot but I also have days where I take breaks and not use my socials at all.”
Should we be deleting our social media?
Reading is the perfect past time in the summer! Picking the perfect book for you will get you back into reading.
The Best Books to Read During Summer Break!
Beams book is a touching story that has won the Teen Choice Award for Teen Movie: Drama. In this true story, protagonist Annabel’s miracle evokes intense emotion from the reader.
“Miracles from Heaven” Book Review
“Go Ask Alice” a banned novel written by a teenager girl in the 70’s, explores themes of addiction and other worldly struggles. Novels such as these should not be banned due to their educational opportunity to expose readers to the dangers of addiction.
“Go Ask Alice” Book Review
Mieko Kawakami’s novel, Heaven, explores the mind of an adolescent. She paints the scenes with a raw beauty, tormenting and captivating readers with each turn of a page.
Heaven by Mieko Kawakami
“The Great Divorce” by C.S. Lewis takes you along on a ride to Heaven.
The Great Divorce Book Review
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Brooke Johnston-Quirarte, Social Media Editor

Brooke Johnston-Quirate is a junior at Cathedral Catholic High School. Brooke was born in San Diego, California and her birthday is on August 13th. She has 2 older sisters, 4 dogs, and a cat. She enjoys playing beach volleyball, reading, and cooking. Brooke first entered the El Cid Online staff her sophomore year and, because it became her favorite class, she decided to take it again this year. Brooke loves reading and is excited to share that love with the Dons community.

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Peñas self-portrait that won the Presidents award. This work is highly regarding and was admired by CCHS students during the Art Show.

The Talents of the CCHS Art Show

Brooke Johnston-Quirarte, Social Media Editor
May 26, 2023
During Red Ribbon Week, students are able to experience various activities that promote community and love. On this day, a petting zoo came onto campus, and students spent time with cute animals!

Why are CCHS Students Stripped of a Health Class?

Brooke Johnston-Quirarte, Social Media Editor
May 26, 2023
CCHS Students Aubrey Alido and Ebin Lanfried pictured with Darth Vader and Cinderella. ASB and the Options Program were both so happy to make these students wishes come true.

Cathedral’s 2nd Annual Wish Week

Brooke Johnston-Quirarte, Social Media Editor
May 18, 2023
Rhianna pictured at this year’s MET Gala. Rhianna arrived in an all-white Valentino ensemble, quickly becoming one of the night’s best dressed.

What Are Those? These Are Clothes.

Hong-An Phan and Brooke Johnston-Quirarte
May 4, 2023
“Go Ask Alice” a banned novel written by a teenager girl in the 70’s, explores themes of addiction and other worldly struggles. Novels such as these should not be banned due to their educational opportunity to expose readers to the dangers of addiction.

“Go Ask Alice” Book Review

Brooke Johnston-Quirarte, Social Media Editor
April 27, 2023
Infographic created by Johnston-Quirarte ‘24. Statistics used were found in the CDC’s report on teen mental health.

CDC Reports Teenage Girls are Suffering from Increased Depression and Violence

Brooke Johnston-Quirarte, Social Media Editor
March 24, 2023
CCHS junior, Sarah Brown read “The Great Gatsby” in her AP Language class. Her and many other students loved learning about the 20’s through a unique perspective.

Why the Great Gatsby Needs to be Read in Schools

Brooke Johnston-Quirarte, Social Media Editor
March 9, 2023
The aftermath of the Turkey-Syria earthquake. Search and Rescue teams were sent to search the collapsed buildings in search of life.

Turkey-Syria Earthquake: Death Toll Rises to over 19,000

Brooke Johnston-Quirarte, Social Media Editor
February 9, 2023
The cover of Laurie Halse Anderson’s book “Speak”. The main character’s growth throughout the novel is paralleled with her artistic improvement in her art class.

Speak Book Review

Brooke Johnston-Quirarte, Social Media Editor
January 17, 2023
TORONTO, ONTARIO - SEPTEMBER 09: (NO COVERS) Taylor Swift attends In Conversation With... Taylor Swift during the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival at TIFF Bell Lightbox on September 09, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

How I’ve Spent My Midnights

Brooke Johnston-Quirarte, Social Media Editor
November 3, 2022
Red ribbons were displayed around the CCHS campus in support of Red Ribbon Week.

The Fentanyl Epidemic

Brooke Johnston-Quirarte, Social Media Editor
November 2, 2022
Daisy Jones and The Six Review

Daisy Jones and The Six Review

Brooke Johnston-Quirarte, Social Media Editor
October 20, 2022
Stressed to Be the Best

Stressed to Be the Best

Brooke Johnston-Quirarte, Social Media Editor
September 21, 2022
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo Book Review

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo Book Review

Brooke Johnston-Quirarte, Social Media Editor
September 21, 2022
Meet the team! Brooke Quirarte ‘24, Sarah Brown ‘24, and Hong-An Phan ‘24. (Pictured: Left to Right)

Behind the Scenes @ Dons Reads

Hong-An Phan, Sarah Brown, and Brooke Johnston-Quirarte
September 15, 2022
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 28: Taylor Swift accepts the Video of the Year award for “All Too Well” (10-minute Taylor’s Version) onstage at the 2022 MTV VMAs at Prudential Center on August 28, 2022 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)

Taylor Swift Announces New Album

Brooke Johnston-Quirarte, Social Media Editor
September 1, 2022
Outside the downstairs Assisi bathrooms a sign out sheet is posted for students entering the bathroom. This new measure was taken today to try and stop the vandalism in the bathrooms.

The Bathroom Crisis Continues

Brooke Johnston-Quirarte, Staffer
May 12, 2022
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 19: Pro-life activists try to block the sign of a pro-choice activist during the 2018 March for Life January 19, 2018 in Washington, DC. Activists gathered in the nations capital for the annual event to protest the anniversary of the Supreme Court Roe v. Wade ruling that legalized abortion in 1973. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Supreme Court Potentially Decides Roe v. Wade

Brooke Johnston-Quirarte, Staffer
May 12, 2022
Graffiti in the CCHS Bathroom. Derogatory comparisons on physical appearance were scrawled on the bathroom stall.

Sorry, the Bathroom is Out of Order

Brooke Johnston-Quirarte and Hong-An Phan
May 4, 2022
Women’s Soccer Receives Equal Pay

Women’s Soccer Receives Equal Pay

Brooke Johnston-Quirarte and Hannah Wong
March 25, 2022
Kevin Hines, suicide awareness activist, speaks on the importance of mental health and understanding the effects of suicide. Throughout the week, CCHS students focused on reminding one another that they are loved by all.

Your Thoughts Don’t Need to Become Your Actions

Brooke Johnston-Quirarte and Sarah Brown
March 25, 2022
Back in 2016, Ye was known as a huge supporter of the 2016 President Trump. Ye has since gone back on his word and no longer supports Trump. He ran for president on the 2020 election, failing miserably.

Kanye West: Too Far or on Par?

Brooke Johnston-Quirarte, Staffer
February 25, 2022
Disney’s “Encanto” movie highlighting the Madrigal family. “Encanto” follows the family’s ups and downs throughout the movie.

We all talk about Bruno

Brooke Johnston-Quirarte and Emmerson Spann
February 8, 2022
Teens constant use of social media causes them to feel depressed. These negative influences could lead to long term mental health problems.

Social Media’s Effect on Body Image

Brooke Johnston-Quirarte, Staffer
January 27, 2022
N95 Mask, model of mask that will be provided by President Biden

N95 Mask Deployment

Brooke Johnston-Quirarte, Staffer
January 20, 2022
All the gifts that were packaged in my family’s box. This includes the brochure that we were given, and the boxes the gifts were packaged in.

A Christmas Miracle

Brooke Johnston-Quirarte, Staffer
December 2, 2021
The girls golf team poses with Coach Bradeberry and Coach Filiponi after winning their match against OLP and West Hills.

Girls Golf and Their Strong Captains

Brooke Johnston-Quirarte, Staffer
November 5, 2021
A New Life Dog Rescue

A New Life Dog Rescue

Brooke Johnston-Quirarte, Staffer
October 22, 2021
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