Speaker Ennis Jackson returns to Cathedral Catholic
November 2, 2011 • Megan Badilla, News Editor
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The week of October 24th was Red Ribbon Week, and the Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD) club brought in a guest speaker to speak to the sophomore class. The sophomores had the opportunity to learn about destructive decisions from paramedic, Navy veteran, and firefighter, Ennis Jackson. This entertaining... Read more »
Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive sets in motion
November 3, 2011 • Sean Yeatts, Staff Writer
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Cathedral is preparing for the holiday season as the 2011 Thanksgiving Food Drive sets in motion. For the next two weeks, students will bring in food to donate to over 450 families who are in need of food for their Thanksgiving meals. Father Kelly, who is both a religion teacher and a guiding religious... Read more »
Father Richard enlightens the CCHS student body
November 4, 2011 • Nicole Mikhail, Staff Writer
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New addition to the Cathedral community, Farther Richard Castro, is a warm-hearted priest from Buenos Arias, Argentina who joined the order after high school and was ordained as priest in 2006. He was sent to the United States for an International Religious Order in 2008. Father Richard was inspired... Read more »
Athletic Department to incorporate crew as new sport
November 4, 2011 • Erin Murray, Staff Writer
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The Cathedral Catholic Athletic Department is looking forward to adopting a new and unique sport into the Dons’ athletic family – rowing. According to the Athletic Department, all that crew needs to succeed is student interest. The Cathedral Catholic Director of Athletics, Mr. David Smola,... Read more »
Dons continue to roll with win over Mira Mesa
November 5, 2011 • Billy Slane, Sports Editor
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In a game marred by spotty rain showers, the Dons picked up their eighth win on the year with a 26-9 victory over the Marauders of Mira Mesa. The Dons continue to win like they have won all year long, with staunch play on defense and an offense that can make plays from anywhere on the field. The wet... Read more »
New Bowling Club bowls with pumpkins at lunch
November 8, 2011 • Hannah Yoder, Features Editor
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Whether bowling pumpkins or regular bowling balls, the members of Cathedral Catholic’s Bowling Club always have a great time. On Wednesday November 9th, the club invited students to bowl pumpkins with them on the grassy knoll at lunch. Senior Patrick Fitzgerald was awarded the recognition as the... Read more »
Dons prepare for explosive Saints team in Holy Bowl
November 8, 2011 • Billy Slane, Sports Editor
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The Saints-Dons rivalry is one of the oldest and strongest in San Diego County. This year’s “Holy Bowl” however, has a different feel than games in the past. The two teams are more closely matched this season than they have been in years and it makes for an explosive game. The Dons in particular... Read more »
A history of the CCHS-Saints “Holy Bowl” rivalry
November 8, 2011 • Morgan Hazel, Staff Writer
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When the words “Saint Augustine” and “Cathedral Catholic” are mentioned in the same sentence, you can bet the topic has something to do with rivalry. Since 1966, the Saints and the Dons have assembled once a year to compete in the highly anticipated Holy Bowl, formerly called the Charity Bowl,... Read more »
Senior JJ Stavola impresses on and off field
November 8, 2011 • Clare Brodak, Staff Writer
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Standing at 6 feet tall and 196 lbs., and seemingly constantly surrounded by a large group of friends, Senior fullback Joseph John “JJ” Stavola is a hard presence to miss on campus. This, combined with his equally strong and formidable presence on the football field, certainly makes JJ an... Read more »
AP Calculus students compete in national competition
November 10, 2011 • Megan Badilla, News Editor
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This past Tuesday on November 8th, Cathedral AP Calculus BC students competed in a national math competition through the internet. The students used laptops to take the test. Their test scores would then be compared to other student’s test scores from around the world. “Sixty-six hundred students... Read more »
