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The Catalyst

The Student Newspaper of Notre Dame High School

The Catalyst

The Student Newspaper of Notre Dame High School

The Catalyst

Tali Cuneo, Maise Street, Finley WilkeHiland, Olivia McGlynn and Juliana Loar posing for a photo before heading to prom.
Excitement builds as students prepare for NDB Prom
Riley McGlynn, Editorial Staff Intern • May 19, 2026
Seniors gain a special gift of exemptions on the final if they meet the requirements.
Hard Work Pays Off: Seniors Earn Final Exam Exemptions
Gabby Goldfarb, Staff Writer • May 20, 2026
Academic Awards Night honors student achievement
Cadence Goblirsch, News Editor • May 19, 2026
Sophomore Kelly Broderick meets with Art I teacher Mark Thiesen about her project.
Teacher Appreciation Week recognizes educators
Sydney Burnett, Club Writer • May 19, 2026
Junior Arden Enright participated in an internship at Achieve during InterSession 2026.
Internships are becoming the new baseline
Gabby Goldfarb, Staff Writer • May 19, 2026
Learning about the Holocaust shouldn’t come with interruptions.
The wrong moment for an Ad
Lily Jensen-Pelletier, Writer • May 19, 2026
Major changes in technology, social media and the economy continue shaping everyday life and influencing society in 2026.
We do not talk enough about change
Cherie Gilbert Cisneros and Charlotte Sewell May 19, 2026
Classroom conversations show how students naturally adjust their voice and word choice when speaking to teachers.
The art of mastering a polished ‘teacher voice’
Victoria Buick, Managing Editor (Print) • May 19, 2026
Students plan and prepare for summer getaways
Students plan and prepare for summer getaways
Lara Hollblad-Fadiman, Arts & Life Editor • May 19, 2026
The backside of this colorful, bold and vibrant Bay Area landmark.
Bay Area iconic landmark: Hillsborough’s Flintstone House
Cadence Goblirsch, Staff Writer • May 19, 2026
 Students often listen to music through portable speakers, especially during summer while by the water.
Coming in hot: Look out for these upcoming album releases
Riley Blum, Opinion Editor • May 19, 2026
Many students often search for summer jobs to apply to.
The best summer jobs for high schoolers
Sarah Lee, Contributing Writer • May 19, 2026
Freshmen Sevasti Christoforidis and Nicolette Navarrete set up an attack.
Turning losses into wins
Caitlyn McCabe, Staff Writer • May 19, 2026
Senior Finley Wilke-Hiland cradles the ball as she runs down field.
The last season: Spring senior student-athletes share reflections
Leela Advani, Staff Writer • May 19, 2026
Junior Sammy Kakala plays defense against an opponent.
Athlete shares game day routine
Allison Wright, Managing Editor • May 19, 2026
Athletic Director Laura Gill looking at a softball game being played.
Spotlight: Laura Gill, Athletic Director
Page Krensavage, Editor in Chief • May 19, 2026
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