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Emma Callicott

Emma Callicott, Sports Co-Editor

Emma Callicott is a Sophomore at NDB. This is her second year taking journalism and she is very excited to grow as a journalist. She can't wait to write for the Catalyst again in the 2021-2022 school year.

Emma swims and plays water polo and plays for NDB. Her favorite subjects are English and Science.

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Last summer, NDB students signed up to be counselors at the Serra HS’s sports camp.

Students prepare for summer

May 24, 2022
Spartans look forward to graduation trips

Spartans look forward to graduation trips

May 24, 2022
Katherine Johnson

Q&A: Player from each spring sport

May 24, 2022
Sophomore, Emma Callicott (middle) visits her family over spring break in Charlottesville, Virginia.

What is NDB doing for spring break?

April 8, 2022
Clara Mori performed in Spokane, Washington during the 2021 figure skating season.

Athletic feature: (outside of school sport)

April 8, 2022
The Book Women of Troublesome Creek, by Sara Gruen.

Book Review: The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek

April 8, 2022
Annie Stump

Annie Stump, ’25

March 18, 2022
Theresa Hamilton

Theresa Hamilton, Parent

March 18, 2022
Maya Moore shoots a free throw, Minnesota Lynx vs Washington Mystics game at Capital One Arena, Washington DC.

Black history month in sports

February 11, 2022
NDBs beach volleyball courts ready for action during the spring season.

Spring sports tryouts

February 11, 2022
Students who test positive for COVID-19 or have an excused absent due to sickness are able to participate in their classes through Zoom.

How do students feel about returning to campus after the rise of the Omicron variant?

February 11, 2022
The NDB Spirit Squad cheering at an NDB Varsity Basketball vs. The Kings Academy game.

NDB Spirit Squad no longer cheering at Serra basketball games

February 11, 2022
Home of an NDB students family during the holiday season.

Q&A: How is NDB celebrating the winter holidays?

December 10, 2021
Aoife Rossiter

How is NDB staying fit over winter break

December 10, 2021
Alison Nordt presented on the James Webb space telescope and her leadership role in the project. After the talk, students could see parts of the telescope up close and ask questions about her work.

Women’s Leadership Program

December 10, 2021
Avery Tuthill after tennis practice.

Tennis feature with Avery Tuthill

October 29, 2021
NDB Varsity volleyball team warms up before their game at Harker.

NDB Varsity Volleyball

October 29, 2021
Ritters serves the ball to the opponent.

Tennis Feature with Marra Riitters

October 29, 2021
Sophomore Ashley Strain (front) and the whole cheer team wear masks during a summer practice.

COVID-19 policies of high risk sports

October 1, 2021
Alison Lewis played a golf match at Moffett Field.

NDB golf Q&A (Varsity)

October 1, 2021
Carpio ready to cheer at her last game on April 3rd at Serra HS.

NDB Cheer: Q&A with Kristen Carpio

May 25, 2021
Damelio posing for her headshot.

NDB Water Polo: Q&A with Abby Damelio

May 25, 2021
Earnshaw posing in her softball uniform this season.

NDB Softball: Q&A with Abbey Earnshaw

May 25, 2021
Mia Muzzi on her first day of high school in 2020.

Freshman perspectives about starting school in pandemic

May 25, 2021
Aquacades from a freshman POV

Aquacades from a freshman POV

May 5, 2021
All Californians over the age of 16 are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

News in brief: Beginning April 15, 2021, every Californian age 16 and older will become eligible for COVID-19 vaccines

April 30, 2021
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A preview of Easter Break 2021

March 22, 2021
The Catalyst / Emma Callicott

Places to go: Filoli

March 19, 2021
Melanie Loefstrand celebrates her second birthday in the pandemic.

Celebrating a birthday during the pandemic… twice

February 26, 2021
Health care workers and first responders have received their vaccine, who is going to be next?

Should teachers be moved to the front of the vaccine line?

February 23, 2021
Students participate in Zoom classes during the learning pods.

NDB learning pods: Yes or No?

February 23, 2021
Q&A New Years Resolutions of Different Ages

Q&A New Years Resolutions of Different Ages

February 1, 2021
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New Health, Beauty, and Fitness Goals

January 29, 2021
New COVID-19 Stay at Home Order

New COVID-19 Stay at Home Order

December 9, 2020
Q&A: Biden wins, Trump loses: Community reacts

Q&A: Biden wins, Trump loses: Community reacts

December 9, 2020
Photo courtesy from Cornell.

The successes and failures of sports returning during COVID-19

October 28, 2020
Isabel Hall, 24

Isabel Hall, ’24

October 19, 2020
Laura Lipton, 24

Laura Lipton, ’24

October 13, 2020
Mira Hoey, freshman at Lick Wilmerding High School

Mira Hoey, freshman at Lick Wilmerding High School

October 13, 2020
Charlotte Macavoy, freshman at San Mateo High School

Charlotte Macavoy, freshman at San Mateo High School

October 13, 2020
Avery Rosklansky, freshman at San Mateo High School

Avery Rosklansky, freshman at San Mateo High School

October 13, 2020
Annie Lester, 24

Annie Lester, ’24

October 13, 2020
The Ambassador Club and every other club provided slide presentations during the Club Fair.

News in Brief: NDB Club Fair

September 29, 2020
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