Students and teachers at Charlotte Catholic are experiencing fewer full school days due to breaks and early dismissals throughout November. Between the senior retreat, multiple early dismissals, and the week-long Thanksgiving break, everyone is adjusting to a busier schedule.  Seniors will leave campus for their retreat on November 10th and return later that day. Soon after, all grades will be dismissed early on November 14th, 20th, and 21st. The month concludes with the wee

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

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

On December 11, 2024, UNC Chapel Hill hired Bill Belichick as the head coach of the football program. Belichick served as head coach for the New England Patriots for 29 years and won six Super Bowls in that time. He left the Patriots in January of 2024. When UNC’s former head coach Mack Brown stepped down, Belichick saw an opportunity to get back into the coaching world.  Students, alumni, and fans anticipated the UNC football team’s season this year due to Belichick’s entry

Ashlyn Klaus earned October's Student of the Month for her dedication to and love of horseback riding. She has spent years training and competing in hunter-jumper events and has developed both skill and a strong bond with her horse.  Ashlyn first got into horseback riding at a summer camp, which she begged her parents to let her attend. “My dad didn’t really love the idea, so my mom signed me up without telling him, and after he saw how much I loved it, he couldn’t say no to

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 $

Throughout the first quarter of the school year, the chorus classes at Charlotte Catholic have been preparing for their annual fall concert, which took place Tuesday, October 21. At Charlotte Catholic, students of each grade have the opportunity to participate in a choral group, beginning with the introductory ensemble, and progressing into more advanced levels. Each group gets to showcase its hard work, dedication, and musical growth at the concerts.  The concert opened wi

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