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SOTM: Hoffman to the Hokies
While other teenagers who hope to commit to NCAA Division 1 athletic programs must wait until fall of their junior year, senior Alex...
Annie Duncan


Today’s Freshmen, Tomorrow’s Philosophers
As the 2025-2026 school year kicked off, Charlotte Catholic added several new courses to the curriculum and extended the freshman course...
Farris Carinci


SOTM: Smith Shadows Special Surgeons
This past summer, senior Caroline Smith impressed her friends and family by taking her interest in medicine to the next level. At...
Annie Duncan


Christmas’ Cougar Campaign
This past weekend, on March 29th 2025, Charlotte Catholic accepted a new addition to the Cougar family—a real Cougar. It all began when...

Thomas Mees


Happiness on a Stick
On March 12th 2025, Charlotte Catholic students and their parents received an email detailing the upcoming change in cafeteria services...

Meara O'Farrell


Mr. Smith and His New Drive
It is with great sadness that Charlotte Catholic announces that Mr Smith, the Senior AP literature teacher has decided to resign starting...

Virginia Gaston


A Rewarding Retreat
Every year the students of Charlotte Catholic venture forth on a retreat with their respective grades. The retreat offers a way for...

Sydney Toebben


Spirits Will Be Raised with a Grande
Charlotte Catholic has recently announced the new addition of a Starbucks franchise in the cafeteria. The spirit store will be removed...

Sofia Fusco
Roommate Roulette
As seniors finalize college decisions, classrooms are filled with chatter about all things housing. As seniors scroll through the various...

Meara O'Farrell
Seasonal Allergies Bring Spring Sniffles
March is supposed to be a sign of new life and the renewal of sunny days, but for people with seasonal allergies it marks three more...

Cate Kellgren
Roommate Roulette
As seniors finalize college decisions, classrooms are filled with chatter about all things housing. As seniors scroll through the various...

Meara O'Farrell
SOTM: Sara Steps Up and Stands Out
As a top-ranked Irish dancer in North America and a top student academically at Charlotte Catholic, Sara Divittorio excels in all she...

Ann Douglas O'Brien
Seniors Bond Over Breakfasts
On February 28, CCHS held its first senior breakfast, a new event in which the school provides the seniors with food before school...

Mary Pat Kolenik


Valentine’s Day Around the World
Valentine’s Day, an exciting holiday where couples exchange gifts of love and appreciation and spend quality time together, is in a few...

Sydney Toebben


Tik Tok’s Time is Running Out
Tik Tok, a popular social media app, was banned in the United States on January 18th only to return to users' phones 24 hours later....

Virginia Gaston


Cockroaches and Conversation Hearts
Everyone is familiar with the chubby cherubs and chalky conversation hearts that represent Valentine's day, but February 14th hasn't...

Meara O'Farrell


Time to Rhyme
Charlotte Catholic’s Poetry Club seeks to prove that poetry can be fun for all. The club utilizes fun prompts and a casual, friendly...

Sean Lynds
Meeting the Long-Term Substitutes
With the recent resignation of a couple of Charlotte Catholic faculty members, the administration has turned to two new long-term...

Andrew Shepard
Sisters are Slacking: Signless Sadies
Three weeks before Homecoming, most people would be looking for dates and outfits, but three weeks before CCHS’ Sadie Hawkins Dance, this...

Virginia Gaston
New Year, New Beginnings
Towards the end of every year, thoughts of how to do better in the upcoming year are welcomed by many and ignored by others. Those that...

Sofia Fusco
Stirring up the Snow with Snow Day Superstitions
Weather-control rituals have been a part of human culture for centuries. While these rituals have diminished in significance over time,...

Madi Hertzig


Students Plan X-Mas Getaways
During the holidays, families commonly travel to see loved ones or create special memories around the globe. For students at Charlotte...

Mary Pat Kolenik
The True Meaning of Christmas
Christmas is the annual celebration of Jesus Christ’s birthday. Though the true meaning of the holiday is to remember our Savior, it...

Katie Parks
Cougar Christmas Traditions
The origins of Christmas stem way back to circa 0 CE, the approximate year that Jesus Christ was born. Christmas is a day of celebration...

Andrew Shepard


New White House Christmas Tree An NC Native
Christmas is two weeks away, bringing fun decorations and annual festivities. People decorate by putting up stockings, lights, and most...

Sydney Toebben
Buy Low Sell High: New Club Teaches Students to Beat the Market
With more than 100 clubs, Charlotte Catholic has an afterschool activity for everyone. One of the new clubs this year is the Finance...

Madi Hertzig
SOTM: Marguerite’s Magnifique Crêpes
Junior Marguerite McPhillips is stealing the spotlight with her extraordinary baking skills and bubbly personality. Marguerite is the...

Cate Kellgren
Students Prepare to Embark on Thanksgiving Vacays
In the midst of a demanding first semester, Charlotte Cathol ic students are looking forward to the reprieve offered by the week-long...

Meara O'Farrell
Students Celebrate Unique Thanksgiving Traditions
Thanksgiving, one of America’s most beloved holidays, allows families to gather and make memories while feasting in commemoration of the...

Mary Pat Kolenik


It’s the Journey, Not the Destination
“It’s the journey, not the destination.” These words from my sherpa Jaime echoed through my mind as I began my four-day, three-night trek...

Virginia Gaston


SOTM: Brendan is in his Bag
Scotland’s national instrument, the bagpipes, produces beautiful music but is very difficult to play. A player must learn steady...

Andrew Shepard


Student Costume Survey
Halloween is prime time for pumpkin carving, haunted houses, and costumes! Whether attending a costume party, trick-or-treating, or...

Madi Hertzig


The Votes Are In!
Charlotte Catholic’s Government and Politics classes began the countdown to Election Day by taking a field trip to a local early voting...

Sofia Fusco


CCHS Tries Tasty Treats
CCHS held its second annual Latino Flavor Tasting Table on October 16 during break. The tasting table highlighted the positive impact of...

Mary Pat Kolenik


Cougar Candy Craze
Halloween is here, bringing spooky decorations, creative costumes, and most importantly, candy. Every October, neighbors wait on their...

Sydney Toebben


One Pumpkin Patch to Rule Them All
It’s pumpkin-picking season and, luckily for us, the best patch in town is right across the street. Every year from October 1 to 31, on a...

Thomas Mees


Mrs. Hall Plays Ball
English teacher Mrs. Hall has been a competitive pool player for over a decade and loves it more than ever. She plays both 8 and 9 ball...

Katie Parks


Cougars Rebound in Preparing for New Season
Basketball pre-season is ramping up, and so are the expectations of Charlotte Catholic’s players and coaches. Coach Sergio Asaro, one of...

Andrew Shepard


CCHS’ Summer Sabbaticals
After a year of diligent work in the classroom, students and teachers enjoyed a well deserved summer break. Several vacations for...

John Wielechowski


SOTM: Jake Vap Is Setting His Post-Graduate Sights Sky-High . . . Literally
Most teenagers are worrying about getting their license to drive a car. Senior Jake Vap is setting his sights much higher. Jake wants to...

Sydney Toebben


Sophomore Starters Lift Cougars to First Win
Charlotte Catholic began their football season opener at home on August 23, 7 pm. With a fresh roster and high expectations, the team has...

Keaton McKinstry


Students Shine at Spring Shakespeare Showcase
One excellent way to honor literary works is through the art of recitation. With oral readings, enthusiasts can continue the legacies of...

Harrison Lawrence


SOTM: Senior Soldiers Kennedy Rogers and Sam Hucko
When a student enters a military academy, they are receiving the honor and making a sacrifice that accompanies their enrollment. They...

Julia Vesey


Connor Curbs Common Hallway Crime
In addition to brand-new executive chef Padraig McPhillips, CCHS will be adding another student-employee to its payroll. In order to meet...

Meara O'Farrell


SOTM: Padraig's Pastries
From croissants to crepes, Charlotte Catholic’s favorite Frenchman is bringing a taste of France to our very own cafeteria next year....

Ann Douglas O'Brien


SOTM: Dom Basrawala
Dom Basrawala, a sophomore known for his sheer size, is well-known for being an accomplished dual-sport varsity athlete on Charlotte...

Ann Douglas O'Brien


Global Citizens Club Sponsor Plastic Bag Project
The Global Citizens Club has been working to collect plastic bags, made up of type 2 HDPE plastic, from homerooms in order to make mats...

Maggie Myers


Catholic’s Cookie: The Ooey-Gooey
From the crispy edge to the gooey interior, what’s not to love about CCHS’ Ooey-Gooey Cookies from the cafeteria? Packed with sugary,...

Maggie Myers


Teachers Reveal Celebrity Crushes
Valentine's Day approaches fast, bringing candies, love letters, rom-coms, and pink and red decorations. With love lingering in the air,...

Madelyn Bronson


COTM: CCHS’s Cutest Couples
On Valentine’s Day, millions of people around the world spend time with their friends and family, however couples are the main...

EJ Bowman
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