The Cathedral Catholic Girls Tennis team had a tremendous season, coming back as Western League Champions and dominating the City Conference Western League Championships. Photo from CCHS Dons Athletics
Girls’ Tennis Served Success this Season
The Boys' Water polo team has had an amazing season as they continue their CIF State run. Photo from CCHS Boys Water Polo
Boys’ Water Polo Dives Into an Unforgettable Season
8th grade visitors experience their first high school pep rally at Dons Day. Photo from CCHSDons Instagram
Dons Day Welcomes Eighth Graders to our Community
The Generate Hope Foundation is committed to walking alongside survivors of sex trafficking, fostering change and inspiration in women’s lives in their healing journey. Logo from GenerateHope
Right Now, Dons are Generating Hope!
A Cabaret performance is a mixture of music and storytelling with a performer onstage accompanied by an orchestra down below. Photo from Pixabay
The Cathedral Cabaret Has Become A Mainstay Of The Dons Drama Community, One Must Ask Why It Matters To So Many
Known as the 'YouTube Priest’ or podcast host for Bible or Catechism in a Year, Fr. Mike Schmitz is a well-known Catholic priest from Minnesota. Photo by John Paul De Vera, Director of Marketing and Branding
Exclusive Father Mike Schmitz Interview: The Priest’s Journey And Advice
This photo of the girls' volleyball team was featured in their Instagram and captioned: “A Team that Prays Together, Stays Together.” For many student-athletes, prayer is an integral part of their sports teams. Photo by CCHS Dons Volleyball
Prayer Captains on Sports Teams: What is their Job?
All-school Masses occur every two weeks at Cathedral Catholic High School. These liturgies help support a growing community, centered on faith. Photo by Pamela Poe, Director of Communications
Catholic Education Benefits All Students, Catholic or Not
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!
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
8th grade visitors experience their first high school pep rally at Dons Day. Photo from CCHSDons Instagram
Dons Day Welcomes Eighth Graders to our Community
The Generate Hope Foundation is committed to walking alongside survivors of sex trafficking, fostering change and inspiration in women’s lives in their healing journey. Logo from GenerateHope
Right Now, Dons are Generating Hope!
A Cabaret performance is a mixture of music and storytelling with a performer onstage accompanied by an orchestra down below. Photo from Pixabay
The Cathedral Cabaret Has Become A Mainstay Of The Dons Drama Community, One Must Ask Why It Matters To So Many
Red Ribbon Week Speaker Rocky came to spread the message of the dangers of drugs and alcohol to Catheral students. Photo Credit to cchsdons Instagram
Red Ribbon Week Urges Students To Think Twice
From the stage, students in beautiful costumes perform for the delightful play Shakespeare in Love, CCHS's fall production for 2024. Photo by Vonn Stenehjem ‘25
Students in Love with Shakespeare in Love
The Cathedral Catholic Girls Tennis team had a tremendous season, coming back as Western League Champions and dominating the City Conference Western League Championships. Photo from CCHS Dons Athletics
Girls’ Tennis Served Success this Season
The Boys' Water polo team has had an amazing season as they continue their CIF State run. Photo from CCHS Boys Water Polo
Boys’ Water Polo Dives Into an Unforgettable Season
The new dress code requirements for football games has seen a decrease in attendance in the student section. Is this an act of rebellion, or do students just not care about football anymore? Photo by Pixabay
Are Students Getting Bribed to Go to Football Games?
The Cathedral Boys Cross Country team runs at Morley Field on October 2, 2024. The boys are having a successful season and recently were ranked first in San Diego county. Photo by Phillip Grooms
Boys Cross Country Races Into the #1 Spot
About 35% of elite athletes have mental health concerns which vary from burnout to anxiety. It’s important to seek help right away when we are feeling any kind of anxiety or stress surrounding your sport. Photo by Jared Rice on Unsplash
Bringing Mental Health Into The Game
Lifelong Dodger fan Mr. Gonzalez with his Dodger bobble heads. Gonzalez celebrated the Dodgers' sweep of the Yankees in this latest World Series.
World Series 120: The Historic Rivalry Renewed
Unlike many other professional sports, hockey has been slow on the uptake to appoint women as a part of their coaching staff. This has all changed with the appointment of Jessica Campbell as an assistant coach of the Seattle Kraken. Photo by Yunus Tuğ on Unsplash
Jessica Campbell Becomes The First Female Coach In The NHL
In the last election, both candidates utilized social media in order to reach out to the new generation of voters. This way, young people could be informed about both the quality of their character and their platforms as they cast their votes. Photo by Ahmed on Unsplash
Appealing to the Next Generation: How the Presidential Candidates Tried to Gain Gen-Z’s Vote
Liam Payne's struggle with drug addiction reminds us of the silent battles celebrities face, and how they often go unnoticed. Photo by Unsplash
A Tribute to Liam Payne
Fall is the perfect time of the year to cozy up and watch some heartwarming movies. Image by yousafbhutta from Pixabay
7 Fall Films to Curl Up With This Season
In the last election, both candidates utilized social media in order to reach out to the new generation of voters. This way, young people could be informed about both the quality of their character and their platforms as they cast their votes. Photo by Ahmed on Unsplash
Appealing to the Next Generation: How the Presidential Candidates Tried to Gain Gen-Z’s Vote
Liam Payne's struggle with drug addiction reminds us of the silent battles celebrities face, and how they often go unnoticed. Photo by Unsplash
A Tribute to Liam Payne
Fall is the perfect time of the year to cozy up and watch some heartwarming movies. Image by yousafbhutta from Pixabay
7 Fall Films to Curl Up With This Season
For many, Halloween means experiencing a haunted corn maze or a scare zone to get into the spooky spirit. Photo by Mohamed Nohassi on Unsplash
BOO! It’s Time For Haunted Houses, Scare Zones, and Everything Spooky
People turn to true crime through many media platforms. The most popular ways to get a taste of true crime are through podcasts, movies, and shows. Photo by Maxim Hopman on Unsplash
Why We Can’t Get Enough of Real-Life Mysteries? The Appeal of True Crime
Lifelong Dodger fan Mr. Gonzalez with his Dodger bobble heads. Gonzalez celebrated the Dodgers' sweep of the Yankees in this latest World Series.
World Series 120: The Historic Rivalry Renewed
Unlike many other professional sports, hockey has been slow on the uptake to appoint women as a part of their coaching staff. This has all changed with the appointment of Jessica Campbell as an assistant coach of the Seattle Kraken. Photo by Yunus Tuğ on Unsplash
Jessica Campbell Becomes The First Female Coach In The NHL
After an exciting and hopeful season the Padres take their final loss to the Dodgers. In a close 5 game series they fell short in L.A., causing heartbreak across San Diego. Photo by Ms. Gonzales
Stay Faithful Friars: The Padres Season Ends
An athlete runs in a Rio 2016 Paralympics race. Coverage of para sports like the Paralympics is significantly lower than that for non-disabled sports. Photo by Pexels on Pixabay
Why aren’t the Paralympics being covered more?
Fantasy football is an online league, where you create your own NFL football team. Many people prepare all year for the draft, studying who to pick and how to create the best team. Photo by Rodion Kutsaiev on Unsplash
Fantasy Football: What’s the Hype?
Thanksgiving is an important holiday in the United States, but it has a complicated history. Photo from Pixabay
A Legacy of Loss or a Holiday of Thanks?
The anticipated election took place on Tuesday, November 5th; now, it’s time to look at various levels of results. Photo by Brandon Mowinkel on Unsplash
The Results Are In: National, State, and Local 2024 Election Outcomes
Protecting biodiversity means preserving life’s balance and ensuring all life is taken care of. Photo by Ryan Noeker on Unsplash
Biodiversity Decline: A Threat to Earth’s Ecosystems
A Lebanese flag is pictured. The region has been torn between several radical religious groups, specifically Hezbollah. Photo by Planet Volumes on Unsplash
Hezbollah Left With No Leadership After Targeted Israeli Strikes
On October 1st, 2024, Claudia Sheinbaum was sworn in as President of Mexico, crossing a noteworthy frontier. Photo by Chantel on Unsplash
Claudia Sheinbaum’s Inauguration Makes History: Mexico’s First Female and First Jewish President
The anticipated election took place on Tuesday, November 5th; now, it’s time to look at various levels of results. Photo by Brandon Mowinkel on Unsplash
The Results Are In: National, State, and Local 2024 Election Outcomes
On October 1st, 2024, Claudia Sheinbaum was sworn in as President of Mexico, crossing a noteworthy frontier. Photo by Chantel on Unsplash
Claudia Sheinbaum’s Inauguration Makes History: Mexico’s First Female and First Jewish President
On Tuesday, September 10th, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump took the stage at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia for their first presidential debate. This debate was the candidates’ first in-person meeting, making the event especially historic. Photo by Jigar Panchal on Unsplash
Harris-Trump Debate: A Highly Anticipated and Intense Spectacle
Political participation is an important part of being a citizen of the United States. But what role does our Christian faith have in politics? Photo from Pixabay
How Does Faith Inform Our Politics?
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
Thanksgiving is an important holiday in the United States, but it has a complicated history. Photo from Pixabay
A Legacy of Loss or a Holiday of Thanks?
Protecting biodiversity means preserving life’s balance and ensuring all life is taken care of. Photo by Ryan Noeker on Unsplash
Biodiversity Decline: A Threat to Earth’s Ecosystems
A Lebanese flag is pictured. The region has been torn between several radical religious groups, specifically Hezbollah. Photo by Planet Volumes on Unsplash
Hezbollah Left With No Leadership After Targeted Israeli Strikes
The Europa Clipper was sent to explore Europa, one of Jupiter’s moons with an enormous ocean that could possibly have conditions to support life. Photo Courtesy of NASA/JPL-Caltech
NASA’s Europa Clipper Explores the Cosmos
A home in the New Orleans area after Hurricane Katrina made landfall. Devastation like this is commonplace in the South after high caliber hurricanes including Helene and Milton. Spray-painted code on the side of homes like these morbidly indicate what rescue teams have found inside, if anything. Photo by Library of Congress on Unsplash
Doomsday Forecast: Two Hurricanes In A Row And No Relief To Follow
It seems as though the podcast “market” has become overly saturated with content in the past five years. Many listeners and students have weighed in with their opinions on how substance-less podcasts feel these days and how seemingly unqualified their creators are. Photo by Jonathan Velasquez on Unsplash
What’s in a Podcast and Who Listens?
A student carefully fills in answer bubbles, capturing the familiar routine of standardized test-taking. Photo by Nguyen Dang Hoang Nhu on Unsplash
How To Beat College Board
The impacts of extracurriculars go beyond the benefits. Remember to maintain a healthy well-being when dealing with a packed schedule. Photo from Unsplash
Overloaded and Overwhelmed: The Impact of Excessive Extracurriculars on Students’ Mental Health
If you are trying to unwind from a busy day, 68% of stress can be relieved through reading. Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash
Reading: More Than Just a Hobby
This image of Michael Jackson surrounded by religious iconography reflects how artists sometimes reach a status of praise that can only be compared to the level of God himself, which can be a source of both damaging and positive effects on the world today. Image by Dayron Villaverde from Pixabay
As Kanye Rants in China and R. Kelly and Sean Combs Rot in Cells, One Must Ask, Can We Separate the Art from the Artist?
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
It seems as though the podcast “market” has become overly saturated with content in the past five years. Many listeners and students have weighed in with their opinions on how substance-less podcasts feel these days and how seemingly unqualified their creators are. Photo by Jonathan Velasquez on Unsplash
What’s in a Podcast and Who Listens?
This image of Michael Jackson surrounded by religious iconography reflects how artists sometimes reach a status of praise that can only be compared to the level of God himself, which can be a source of both damaging and positive effects on the world today. Image by Dayron Villaverde from Pixabay
As Kanye Rants in China and R. Kelly and Sean Combs Rot in Cells, One Must Ask, Can We Separate the Art from the Artist?
The NCAA governs college sports all over the world giving opportunity to countless student athletes. Photo by Jacob Rice on Unsplash
Game On or Game Over? The High-Stakes Pressure of College Commitments for High School Athletes
When students are given class time to work on homework or what CCHS calls "Independent practice," it has a possible effect on the success of students' academics. Photo by Pexels on Pixabay
Studies Shows Higher Scores When Giving Time In Class To Start On “Homework,” Does This Apply To The Dons Community?
CCHS joins the many schools throughout the nation who have implemented new anti-phone policies on their campuses. Cathedral’s, though not as invasive as taking away a student's phone for the whole school day, has impacted classroom culture in ways students and teachers never expected.
What’s up with the Phone Jails?
If you are trying to unwind from a busy day, 68% of stress can be relieved through reading. Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash
Reading: More Than Just a Hobby
Cover of the viral novel Klara and the Sun
DONS READS: Klara and the Sun
Lessons in Chemistry, by Bonnie Garmus is Garmus' debut novel. The historical fiction novel depicts the life of fictional character, Elizabeth Zott, as she works to gain respect as a woman in the workforce during the 1960’s
DONS READS: Lessons in Chemistry
Babel is a historical fantasy novel written by New York Times Bestselling Author, R.F. Kuang. The cover features the Oxford Translators Institute, standing alone in dominance above the background of the campus.
DONS READS: Babel
DONS READS: How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen
DONS READS: How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen
A student carefully fills in answer bubbles, capturing the familiar routine of standardized test-taking. Photo by Nguyen Dang Hoang Nhu on Unsplash
How To Beat College Board
The impacts of extracurriculars go beyond the benefits. Remember to maintain a healthy well-being when dealing with a packed schedule. Photo from Unsplash
Overloaded and Overwhelmed: The Impact of Excessive Extracurriculars on Students’ Mental Health
Overwhelmed and drained, a student experiences burnout while managing heavy workloads and expectations. This is the experience of many CCHS students, but is especially felt during junior year. Photo by Getty Images on Unsplash
Junior Year Burnout: Surviving the Hardest Year of High School
One of the easiest ways to stay hydrated is to keep a water bottle filled up and bring it with you throughout the day! Photo by Bluewater Sweden on Unsplash
Stay Hydrated, Stay Healthy
Waking up early in the morning can provide someone with a longer day, more focus, and better mental health effects. Photo by alan KO on Unsplash
Is Waking up Early Worth It?
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Carrie Samonte ‘21 admires the artwork up for the Visual and Performing Arts Showcase in the library on Friday after school. The VAPA showcase features a collection of ceramics, photography, and various other visual arts.

[Photo] Week in Pictures May 20, 2019 – May 24, 2019

Chloe Staples and Ellery Wakeman
May 28, 2019
Grace Kotsay ‘22 looks over a review sheet for her Catholic Faith 9 class in preparation for the final, which will be during finals week, two weeks from now. Many Cathedral Catholic High School students will prepare for their finals in the coming days.

[Photo] Week in Pictures May 13, 2019 – May 17, 2019

Chloe Staples and Ellery Wakeman
May 21, 2019
Luke Meyers ‘20 shows off the robotics team’s new robot 2 Chainz at the spring sports rally, with Gunnar Michelson ‘19 and Jordyn Jasso ‘21 participating. The robot scored the team a 10th place victory of out of 50 teams at the last robotics competition.

[Photo] Week in Pictures May 6, 2019 – May 10, 2019

Chloe Staples and Ellery Wakeman
May 14, 2019
There are thousands of lip balms on the market today, and I tested the three best ones according to Cathedral Catholic High School students.

[Photo] Lip balm listings

Daniela Gil, Social Media Editor
May 10, 2019
Keely Ryan ‘20 dives off the block to swim the 100-yard butterfly event at the swim meet against Coronado High School on Friday.

[Photo] Week in Pictures April 8, 2019 – April 12, 2019

Chloe Staples and Ellery Wakeman
April 16, 2019
Bree Flores ‘20 (above) dives into the pool to swim the breastroke portion of the 200 yard medley relay as Jia Budelsky ‘22 (below) finishes the backstroke portion of the event at the meet against Scripps Ranch High School on Friday.

[Photo] Week in Pictures April 1, 2019 – April 5, 2019

Chloe Staples and Ellery Wakeman
April 10, 2019
Alex Cruz ‘19, who stays at CCHS after school waiting for the school bus to take him home, works on his homework last Friday afternoon.

[Photo] Week in Pictures March 25, 2019 – March 29, 2019

Chloe Staples and Ellery Wakeman
April 2, 2019
Jia Budelsky ‘22 and Tally Gruwell ‘22 cheer on and count for teammate Jilly Roberts ‘20 as she swims the final lap of the 500- yard freestyle event at the meet against Our Lady of Peace and Saint Augustine High School on Friday.

[Photo] Week in Pictures March 18, 2019 – March 22, 2019

Chloe Staples and Ellery Wakeman
March 28, 2019
Robbie Andrews ‘21 warms up for his 100-yard breaststroke event at the Cathedral Catholic High School, Torrey Pines High School, and Mission Hills High School tri-meet on Friday. The swim team is looking forward to a strong season after performing well at the last two tri-meets against University City High School and the Bishop's School, and another meet against Canyon Crest Academy and La Costa Canyon.

[Photo] Week in Pictures March 11, 2019 – March 15,2019

Chloe Staples and Ellery Wakeman
March 19, 2019
Catholic elementary and middle school students listen to Mr. Dan Geiger, the Cathedral Catholic High School track and field head coach, at the annual Catholic School Meet hosted by CCHS. CCHS track athletes and coaches organize the meet, which include Saint Michael’s, Notre Dame Academy and Saint James Academy.

[Photo] Week in Pictures March 4, 2019 – March 8, 2019

Chloe Staples and Ellery Wakeman
March 12, 2019
Kellen Lary ‘22 waits to receive his change as Caryn Telfer ‘22 orders ice cream from a Baked Bear stand at school. As a part of Friday’s final Life Week day, with the theme of Celebrate Life!, students bought ice cream and ice cream sandwiches at lunch.

[Photo] Week in Pictures February 25, 2019 – March 1, 2019

Chloe Staples and Ellery Wakeman
March 5, 2019
Excited for the first meet of the season, Katy Rhodes ‘19 cheers on her teammate last Friday at La Jolla High School during the Western Relays, a meet composed entirely of relays, and it marks the unofficial start to the Dons’ swim season.

[Photo] Week in Pictures February 18, 2019 – February 22, 2019

Chloe Staples and Ellery Wakeman, Photo Editor and Assistant Photo Editor
February 26, 2019
Charlotte Schmitt ‘21 and Kyle Wong ‘21 look at the traditional Chinese decorations set out for Cathedral Catholic High School’s celebration of Chinese New Year on Friday. The festivities, which celebrated the Year of the Pig, included food and traditional dragon dances.

[Photo] Week in Pictures February 4, 2019 – February 8, 2019

Chloe Staples and Ellery Wakeman, Photo Editor and Assistant Photo Editor
February 12, 2019
Students Lucie Roche ‘21 and Jazzy Walker ‘21 finish their California Scholarship Federation application forms. CSF forms were due last Friday for juniors and sophomores, and the federation itself works to recognize students who achieve academically.

[Photo] Week in Pictures January 21, 2019 – January 25, 2019

Chloe Staples and Ellery Wakeman, Photo Editor and Assistant Photo Editor
January 29, 2019
Dillon Wilhite ‘21 (right), Alex Dennis ‘20 (center), and Scotty Prunty ‘20 (left) watch as Chibuzo Agbo ‘20 of Saint Augustine High School makes a free throw at the “Holy War” on Thursday night. SAHS ultimately won the game, a long-standing tradition between Cathedral Catholic High School and Saint Augustine High School.

[Photo] Week in Pictures January 14, 2019 – January 18, 2019

Chloe Staples and Ellery Wakeman, Photo Editor and Assistant Photo Editor
January 22, 2019
Holden Brosnan ‘20 and Jodene Goyette ‘19 inform Brady Reynolds ‘19 about Best Buddies, a program that allows students to meet and befriend children with disabilities, made possible by the Options program at CCHS.

[Photo] Week in Pictures November 26, 2018 – November 30, 2018

Chloe Staples and Ellery Wakeman, Photo Editor and Assistant Photo Editor
December 4, 2018
Miss Brandeberry, Miss Swift, Miss Wilson, and Mr. Ingersoll celebrate after winning the Best Teacher Group Costume award. The Visual and Performing Arts teachers dressed as characters from the 1993 film Jurassic Park.

[Photo] Week in Pictures October 29, 2018 – November 2, 2018

Ellery Wakeman, Assistant Photo Editor
November 6, 2018
Students walk past a wrecked car on display during Red Ribbon Week at Cathedral Catholic High School. The car was on display all this week to show the dangers of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol, a theme in the observation of Red Ribbon Week.

[Photo] Week in Pictures October 22, 2018 – October 26, 2018

Chloe Staples and Ellery Wakeman, Photo Editor and Assistant Photo Editor
October 30, 2018
Daniel Pedler ‘21 signs up for Daniella Benitez’s ‘22 club, Build a Miracle, during Club Week earlier this year. The Build a Miracle club spends its time raising money for house construction throughout Mexico’s impoverished communities.

[Photo] Building for a cause

Rebecca Madden, Multimedia Editor
October 29, 2018
Kenzie Kuras ‘19 holds up a CD copy of the late Mac Miller’s latest album, which received praise from critics, who called it “the most impactful album of his career." Miller’s overdose happened barely a month after the album's release.

[Photo] Music kills

Daniela Gil, Social Media Editor
October 10, 2018
Oliver Mirer '19 receives athletic recognition from the American Rivalry Series during the halftime ceremony at Friday night's Holy Bowl, where the Dons beat the Saints 34-14.

[Photo] Week in Pictures October 1, 2018 – October 5, 2018

Chloe Staples and Ellery Wakeman, Photo Editor and Assistant Photo Editor
October 9, 2018
Daniel Pedler ‘21 signs up for the Build a Miracle Club, which is a group that raises money to build houses in impoverished Mexican communities.

[Photo] Week in Pictures September 17, 2018 – September 21, 2018

Chloe Staples and Ellery Wakeman, Photo Editor and Assistant Photo Editor
September 25, 2018
Driving southbound on Carmel Valley Road and stalling at around 7:45 in the morning due to extreme traffic is one of the most pressing issues currently facing the Pacific Highlands Ranch community.

[Photo] Committed to community concerns

Daniela Gil, Social Media Editor
September 13, 2018
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