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Francesca Arbelaez

Francesca Arbelaez, Arts & Life Editor

Francesca is a Junior at NDB. This is her second year taking Journalism and she's excited to participate in the Catalyst in the 2022-2023 school year. She is eager to see what the new administration will mean for this year's production. She also plays varsity water polo and is the president of the Dig Pink club.

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Newly elected ASB officers pose after results were announced.

Student body elects ASB officers for 2023-2024 year

Francesca Arbelaez and Lauren Fitzgerald
3 days ago
This year, Mother’s Day fell on May 14 and many students spent the day with their moms, giving appreciation for all that they do.

Dear moms, thank you for everything you do for us

Francesca Arbelaez, Arts & Life Editor
3 days ago
NDB student-athletes were honored with plaques for their accomplishments for their various sports.

NDB hosts Annual All-Sport Banquet to close out the year

Francesca Arbelaez, Arts & Life Co-Editor
3 days ago
Team manager, Nicole Tobar ‘25, keeps track of team statistics during the Varsity lacrosse game against Presentation HS.

What exactly goes into being a high school team manager?

Francesca Arbelaez, Arts & Life Co-Editor
March 28, 2023
Birthday Benchmarks

Birthday Benchmarks

Francesca Arbelaez, Arts & Life Editor
March 28, 2023
Out of 34 NDB students that were surveyed, 10 thrift shop for financial reasons, 14 for style and 10 for other reasons.

Is thrifting taking away from those who need it?

Ashley Turner and Francesca Arbelaez
March 28, 2023
Teachers share their love stories

Teachers share their love stories

Francesca Arbelaez, Arts & Life Editor
February 9, 2023
NDB athletics announces new sports

NDB athletics announces new sports

Francesca Arbelaez, Arts & Life Editor
February 9, 2023
Junior Kylie Neuman finishes her shift at Boba Guys, San Carlos where she works after school.

Working as a teenager: The benefits outweigh the costs

Francesca Arbelaez, Arts & Life Editor
February 9, 2023
Juniors model their “layered for warmth” uniform look.

How to accessorize your uniform for warmth during the winter

Francesca Arbelaez, Arts & Life Editor
December 9, 2022
Everyday, the Epicurean team works diligently to provide NDB with a variety of meals.

How does Epicurean plan the weekly menu?

Francesca Arbelaez, Arts & Life Editor
December 9, 2022
Students have access to a course catalog that lists all the available options for InterSession.

Pro/Con: The cost of InterSession

Francesca Arbelaez and Mia Muzzi
December 9, 2022
Actresses Carey Mulligan and Zoe Kazan star as New York Times reporters Megan Twohey and Jodi Kantor.

Movie Review: She Said

Francesca Arbelaez and Ashley Turner
December 9, 2022
Washing your hands is the best way to prevent illness and be able to participate in holiday festivities.

Healthy for the holidays: Flu season returns

Francesca Arbelaez, Arts & Life Editor
November 24, 2022
Students from the class of 24 show off their rings after their Junior Ring Ceremony.

Dragons honored in annual Junior Ring Ceremony

Francesca Arbelaez, Arts & Life Editor
November 14, 2022
Freshmen show excitement for wearing onesies all day.

Day 2: Babies vs. Boomers

Francesca Arbelaez
October 25, 2022
Before the Dig Pink volleyball game, Tracy Downing spoke to the NDB community about her journey through battling breast cancer.

NDB parent Tracy Downing shares at Dig Pink event

Francesca Arbelaez, Arts & Life Editor
October 21, 2022
Abbey Earnshaw (left) gets up to pass, hoping to score against Mercy B.

WoPo hosts Mercy B for Fan Fest

Francesca Arbelaez, Arts & Life Editor
October 21, 2022
Senior Kayla Hollister gets her dog blessed.

NDB hosts annual Blessing of the Animals

Francesca Arbelaez, Arts & Life Editor
October 21, 2022
Senior varsity water polo players pose for a picture with Coach Mike Marques.

Fall sports host annual senior nights to honor longtime athletes

Francesca Arbelaez and Ashley Strain
October 21, 2022
A furry customer of Bow Wow Meow dresses up as a princess for Halloween.

Dogs get festive by dressing up in Halloween costumes

Francesca Arbelaez, Arts & Life Editor
October 21, 2022
Many fans went to see Lady Gaga perform at Oracle Park on September 8.

How to prepare for your first concert

Francesca Arbelaez, Arts & Life Editor
September 23, 2022
Goalie Samantha Gould blocks a shot from a Granada HS shooter.

Varsity Water Polo makes a splash at Sierra Shootout

Francesca Arbelaez, Arts & Life Editor
September 23, 2022
The mural “Naya Bihana” by Martin Traver is on display in the Mission district, a predominantly Latinx neighborhood in San Francisco.

Bay Area celebrates annual Hispanic Heritage Month

Francesca Arbelaez, Arts & Life Editor
September 23, 2022
Thousands of fans attended Wallen’s concert at Shoreline Amphitheater.

[Photo] Morgan Wallen brings his “Dangerous” Tour to Shoreline Amphitheater

September 23, 2022
Jason Levine smiles after his last senior softball game as athletic director.

Departing Athletic Director Jason Levine reflects on 22 years at NDB

Francesca Arbelaez, Sports Co-Editor
May 24, 2022
Emma Callicott joins Zoom for the last time this year.

Zoom option for students with COVID

Francesca Arbelaez, Sports Co-Editor
May 24, 2022
FRANCESCA ARBELAEZ/THE CATALYST Coach Okubo helps senior Isabelle Neil with her torn ACL.

Okubo named Athletic Director

Francesca Arbelaez, Sports Co-Editor
April 8, 2022
Academy Awards: Much ado about nothing

Academy Awards: Much ado about nothing

Francesca Arbelaez, Sports Co-Editor
April 8, 2022
Sophomores reach for perfection with their deck routine by practicing on their own time.

Sophomore POV: Aquacades

Francesca Arbelaez, Sports Co-Editor
April 8, 2022
Mary Hadinger, parent

Mary Hadinger, parent

Francesca Arbelaez
March 18, 2022
Chloe Parkinson, 23

Chloe Parkinson, ’23

Francesca Arbelaez
March 18, 2022
What does NDB know about sports?

What does NDB know about sports?

Francesca Arbelaez, Sports Co-Editor
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

Ava Marinos, Francesca Arbelaez, and Emma Callicott
February 11, 2022
The north side of the Santa Cruz harbor submerged in three feet of water on Saturday 15

News in brief: Santa Cruz tsunami

Francesca Arbelaez, Sports Co-Editor
January 19, 2022
A picture of the Sugar Bowl ski resort map

Ski season begins

Francesca Arbelaez, Sports Co-Editor
December 10, 2021
Karly Bordin receives a set from Alexis Curry and jumps to spike it to Tamalpias

Volleyball goes to NorCal Playoffs

Francesca Arbelaez, Sports Co-Editor
December 10, 2021
Padres Alexander Atkins (#18) jumps to make a touchdown.

News In Brief: Padres’ first round in CCS Playoffs

November 15, 2021
Sophomore Anna Ansari helps her shadow find a relative in the class photos lining the hallway.

Students shadow at NDB

Francesca Arbelaez, Sports Co-Editor
October 29, 2021
NDB pulls ahead at their second WBAL meet.

Fall Sports: The Senior Games

Francesca Arbelaez, Sports Co-Editor
October 29, 2021
Construction on Ralston

Construction commotion

Francesca Arbelaez, Sports Co-Editor
October 1, 2021
The giants crowd watching one of the teams pre-playoff games.

SF Giants head to the playoffs

Francesca Arbelaez, Sports Co-Editor
October 1, 2021
The NDB cross country team poses for annual team photo.

A day in the life of a NDB student-athlete

Francesca Arbelaez, Sports Co-Editor
October 1, 2021
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