Led by sophomores, varsity water polo hopes to win CIF
October 7, 2011 • Danny Ruelas, Guest Writer
Filed under Sports, Top Stories
After an emotional 11-10 loss in overtime during the C.I.F. semi-finals last year, the CCHS varsity boys water polo team is hoping to fight back and play in this year’s championship game. Their ultimate goal: winning Division II C.I.F. for the second time in three years. Led by captains senior Robert... Read more »
Freshmen weigh in on 2011′s new uniform options
October 8, 2011 • Andrea Lowe, Staff Writer
Filed under News
As Cathedral’s contract with uniform company Sue Mills drew to an end, the school administration was faced with the choice of a new company and dress code for the upcoming school year. They reached the decision of Dennis Uniforms, but many new students have been asking, “Who chose the uniforms?” Assistant... Read more »
Senior’s band, Make it Last Kid, stands out from crowd
October 9, 2011 • Jaci Matter, Opinions Editor
Filed under Features, Top Stories
Student bands seem to be very prevalent on the Cathedral campus, and one senior, Ryan Badilla, hopes his band, Make it Last Kid, is able to stand out from the crowd. Ryan is the only member of the band that attends CCHS, so it is up to him to let the Dons know about their music. Ryan said that Make it... Read more »
ASB chooses homecoming theme and begins selling tickets
October 11, 2011 • Nicole Mikhail, Staff Writer
Filed under News
Cathedral’s Associated Student Body (ASB) has determined this year’s homecoming theme and is working with the Drama Department to put on a magical night. Homecoming 2011 will take place on October 22nd. To determine this year’s homecoming theme, ASB members put their heads together to come up... Read more »
Government teachers prepare for senior courthouse trip
October 14, 2011 • Marissa Atkins, Arts & Entertainment Editor
Filed under News, Top Stories
With senior year come many highly anticipated senior privileges. The most exclusive of these privileges being the government class court house field trip. Unlike most senior activities, the courthouse field trip will take place during school and off campus. Government classes will combine and meet at... Read more »
Class masses enhance the faith of CCHS students
October 14, 2011 • Megan Badilla, Staff Writer
Filed under News, Top Stories
The week of October 3rd, the CCHS community participated in Class Masses. Each class received its own Liturgy, held in the theater. Class Masses have been going on for a very long time, even preceding Cathedral. “It’s something we brought from our tradition at Uni.,” said Mrs. Sandy Blackstone-Gardner,... Read more »
Cathedral embraces “Light Groups” on campus (SLIDESHOW)
October 14, 2011 • Ashley Love, Staff Writer
Filed under News
With the start of another school year comes the onset of endless commitments. From homework, to sports, to jobs and multiple other activities, high school students often devote themselves to individual tasks which fill their daily lives. It may seem, at times, that little time remains to reach past... Read more »
Class of 2015 elects freshman class officers
October 14, 2011 • Nicole Lobo and Andrea Lowe, Staff Writers
Filed under News, Top Stories
With the school year in full swing, the time finally came for the newest additions to the Dons family to elect their class leaders. Freshmen, now accustomed to the once foreign world of high school, had the chance to vote for their choices in leadership the week of October 3rd. Over three hundred freshmen... Read more »
Open house to provide a glimpse into the classroom
October 14, 2011 • Jaci Matter, Opinions Editor
Filed under News
Year after year, once students have fallen back into the groove of school, Cathedral holds its annual open house. This year’s will be held on Saturday, October 15th. Though this event is always on the calendar, many students and parents are unaware of the changes that CCHS is making to the occasion. Planned... Read more »
El Cid determines top web browser choices
October 15, 2011 • Dylan Walter, Staff Writer
Filed under Features, Top Stories
With Cathedral Catholic High School’s new focus of everything that is digital, it is probably time to update your browser. There are many browsers available to download for free, and this article will compare the top 5 side by side to help you decide which one is right for you. What is the best web... Read more »
