Meet The Staff
David Smith
Advisor
Mr. Smith has been the advisor to the CCHS Chronicle and the Journalism teacher since 2001. In his free time, Mr. Smith enjoys golfing and reading literature.
Harrison Lawrence '25
Editor
Harrison is a senior. This is his third year on the Catholic Chronicle. When he is not writing articles, Harrison enjoys spending time outdoors with his family and playing tennis.
Thomas Mees '25
Editor
Thomas Mees is a senior. This is his third year writing for the Catholic Chronicle.
Meara O'Farrell '25
Co-Editor
Meara is a senior and second year chronicle staff member. She also edits the Amaryllis, is a student ambassador and Treasurer of Rho Kappa. Outside of school, she enjoys babysitting, playing guitar and spending time outdoors.
Mary Pat Kolenik '26
Staff Reporter
Mary Pat Kolenik is a junior, and this is her second year in journalism. She is the president of the Ronald McDonald House Club and co-president of the Bracelets for Benefit club. She is a varsity swimmer. In her free time, she enjoys baking and reading.
Ann Douglas O'Brien '25
Staff Reporter
Ann Douglas is a senior and this is her second year on the Catholic Chronicle. She is a member of the Varsity Cheer team. She also serves as CCHS STUCO Vice President.
Sofia Fusco '25
Staff Reporter
Sofia is a senior at Charlotte Catholic. This is her first year on the Catholic Chronicle staff. She is a member of the Varsity Tennis team. She enjoys hanging out with her friends and family and volunteers with the Best Buddies organization.
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Cate Kellgren '25
Staff Reporter
Cate Kellgren is a senior. This is her first year writing for the Catholic Chronicle.
Gabi Maino '26
Staff Reporter
My name is Gabi Maino and I am a Junior at CCHS. This is my first year writing for the Catholic Chronicle. Outside of school I enjoy playing basketball, working, and hanging out with my friends and family.
Virginia Gaston '27
Staff Reporter
Virginia Gaston is a sophomore. This is her second year writing for the Catholic Chronicle.
Madi Hertzig
Staff Reporter
Madi Hertzig is a sophomore and a first-year staff member on the Catholic Chronicle. She swims for CCHS, as well as MSA. Outside of school and swimming, she enjoys running, golfing, and hanging out with friends.
Sean Lynds
Staff Reporter
Sean is a sophomore. He plays on the varsity soccer team and enjoys going to the beach during summer. His favorite season is fall because he thinks the temperature is perfect. He believes dogs are the best pets.
Keaton McKinstry '27
Staff Reporter
Keaton McKinstry is a sophomore at Charlotte Catholic. He plays basketball as well as tennis for the Cougars. Outside of school Keaton enjoys spending time with family, going places with friends, and traveling. ​
Katie Parks '27
Staff Reporter
Katie Parks is a sophomore, and this is her first year on the Catholic Chronicle staff. She enjoys writing and looks forward to the year ahead in journalism. She loves playing soccer and hanging out with her friends.
Andrew Shepard '27
Staff Reporter
My name is Andrew Shepard. I am a sophomore at Charlotte Catholic and play basketball for the school, and enjoy golfing for fun. I like to hang out with friends on weekends. I have two sisters, both in college at UNC and Clemson.
John Wielechowski '27
Staff Reporter
John Wielechowski is a sophomore at Charlotte Catholic. He plays lacrosse for the Cougars. He loves hanging out with his friends, playing with his dog, and going to the beach over the summer.
Sydney Toebben '27
Staff Reporter
My name is Sydney Toebben. I am in tenth grade. I am on the varsity field hockey team. Outside of school I like to hangout with my friends and family.