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

Students and teachers experimented with the block schedule on October 30th and 31st because of back-to-back half days. This change had students attending their A, B, and C periods along with Mass on the first day and their D, E, F, and G periods the following day. In addition to this modification, each class was 53 minutes rather than the usual 30 minutes on regular half days. Although class time would total one hour over the course of two days, many teachers find it easier

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, 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 $

On Friday, October 17th, Charlotte Catholic hosted its second annual Career Exploration Program. This program offers students in their junior year the opportunity to act as an observer of professionals at work and an occasional assistant.  The program, founded by Anne Runkle, a former Charlotte Catholic teacher, is designed to give students the opportunity to learn what is required in the specific career they are interested in.  Students must apply to be a part of the progr

Each year, students look forward to homecoming by participating in Spirit Week. Throughout the week, students and some teachers dress up each day according to a specific theme. At the end of the week, students attend a pep rally that builds excitement for their upcoming weekend. On Monday students began the week in high spirits with Twin Day, where students could join with friends and develop matching costumes for the day. Junior Kacey Conley said juniors Olivia Canon and Vi

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

Pope Leo XIV has requested Catholics to dedicate a daily Rosary for the cause of world peace during the month of October. Students and faculty at Charlotte Catholic will participate by praying one decade of the Rosary each morning during this month. October is the Month of the Holy Rosary, and Pope Leo XIV wishes to spread a message of peace around the world. Despite international conflicts and recent tragic events, Catholics worldwide can appreciate the sense of community t

At the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year, numerous Charlotte Catholic students, parents, and staff were surprised by the number of half days organized this year. Throughout the year, the expected amount of half days totals to 12. This marks a significant increase in half days from last year. This mainly results from MACS requiring the school to add two back-to-back half days in order to stay on the same schedule as other schools in the area that are on a trimester sched

As upperclassmen prepare to make their college decisions, college representatives are stopping by Charlotte Catholic to help these students learn more about their choices. These visits provide students with a great opportunity to learn more about the application process, academics, and culture of each college. At the beginning of the school year, college representatives schedule visits to high schools. A large number of them visit Charlotte Catholic, especially representativ

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

On Saturday September 13, 2025, a little boy from Rosario, Santa Fe arrived in the Queen City. Lionel Messi and Inter Miami clashed with Charlotte FC in a pivotal MLS matchup. With his best friend and fellow striker, Luis Suárez, serving a three-match suspension, Inter Miami faced intense pressure heading into the game. Wherever Messi travels, crowds follow him. Despite ticket prices soaring to nearly four times the usual rate, Bank of America Stadium filled. Since this mark