Charlotte Catholic seniors traveled to Camp Thunderbird for the annual senior retreat on November 10. Originally, this retreat was two days, and students would stay overnight bunking together in the camp’s cabins. However, this year the retreat lasted only one day, and the following day was an excused absence. Since COVID-19, the retreat has been only a day long, with the plan of returning to two days this year. For an overnight trip, the school required more volunteer chape

After two decades of service at Charlotte Catholic High School, Mr. Conrad has come full circle. He returned to Holy Trinity Catholic Middle School, not as a student this time, but as its new principal. A proud graduate of Holy Trinity’s first-ever class, Mr. Conrad’s homecoming marks a new chapter for the school and for a leader deeply rooted in its mission. Mr. Conrad’s move from high school to middle school leadership brought an unexpected jolt of energy to the school. “I

Don’t knock on it ‘till you try it. When Halloween rolls around in Charlotte, kids and parents strategize for the ultimate candy haul. While costumes and spooky decorations set the mood, the real prize of the holiday is finding neighborhoods that hand out the best treats. From full-size candy bars to Halloween-themed goodie bags, some areas truly amaze trick-or-treaters. Most residents participate in community-wide events and use apps like Nextdoor’s Treat Map to signal thei

With Halloween right around the corner, Charlotte Catholic students are getting ready to dress up and celebrate for the occasion. Every year, the senior class exclusively wears costumes during the school-day, bringing the holiday’s excitement to the classroom. For school halloween costumes, most seniors dress in pairs or groups, all in colorful unison. This year, Kylie Martin, Coco Bork, Jill Boyle, Abigail Ayres and Annie Duncan are dressing as characters from the movie Tro

As Halloween approaches, Charlotte Catholic families have begun to accessorize their houses with festive decorations. According to the National Retail Federation, 78% of shoppers are expected to buy Halloween decorations this year, which reflects an upward trend in the popularity of decorating for the holiday. Additionally, the projected amount of money people will spend on decorations this year is $4.2 billion, which is a $1.6 billion increase from the previous record set i

As Halloween approaches, families in the Charlotte Catholic community prepare for trick-or-treaters by stocking up on candy. Most students view candy as a symbol of Halloween because the sweet treats are so important to the holiday.  The confectionary industry anticipates record highs in spending on Halloween-related items, according to Forbes. In the United States, Americans are expected to shell out upwards of $3.9 billion on candy alone, an 11% increase from last year’s $

Students at Charlotte Catholic have been raving about PopUp Bagels, the new bagel place in the Ballantyne Bowl. Growing from an at-home bagel shop for friends and neighbors to a well-known restaurant and retail chain, PopUp Bagels has become the new obsession in Charlotte. PopUp Bagels started during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 as a side project for Adam Goldberg, a popular restauranteur, to run out of his own kitchen in Westport, Connecticut. Goldberg’s bagels started as

Every week since the mid-1980s, the Charlotte Observer recognizes outstanding high school talent by choosing an Athlete of the Week. For the week of September 18th, Charlotte Catholic junior Rex Bumgarner was selected for the prestigious award. Rex has quickly made an impact on Charlotte Catholic soccer. He started as a striker on the varsity soccer team and became varsity captain in just his first year. In addition to his high school accomplishments, Rex is a starter and ca

Pumpkin season is in full swing, and for Charlotte locals, that can only mean one thing: Simpson’s Pumpkin Patch is back on the mound at Carmel Commons shopping center. Throughout October, right off Pineville-Matthews Road, this beloved roadside stand offers a variety of seasonal fixtures like pumpkins, flowers, corn, and gourds. They have become a staple of fall decorating for generations. Simpson’s has been a fixture in Charlotte since the 1950s, with the stand across from

Charlotte Catholic held its annual homecoming dance on Saturday, October 11. This year’s Candy Land theme brought funny, candy-inspired decorations to the school gym.   The PTO and members of the student council helped organize and decorate the event.  Tickets were $30, and teachers checked students in at the entrance before they entered the gym. Once students left, they could not come back inside.  The dance ran from 8 to 10 p.m. and had a strong turnout, with an estimate

Charlotte Catholic students selected three representatives from each grade this month during Student Council elections. The school eliminated several officer roles from previous years to refocus the student body.  Administration reduced the council’s size to ensure each position is meaningful and representatives can better serve their classmates. They explained that in the previous structure some roles did not contribute. Dean of Students Sarah Danser said, “We just felt lik

In the midst of all the back to school commotion, Club Day at Charlotte Catholic has come around again. On Wednesday, September 17th, club leaders lined the hallways with their stands and sign-up sheets, eager to gain new club members. Campus ministry has to approve of all clubs before they become official, so student organizers spend time prior to club day carefully planning their presentations.  The co-founders of the Golden Hearts club, sophomores Chloe Loiko and Carter