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Kaitlyn Lopez, Sports Editor

Kaitlyn Lopez is a senior at Notre Dame who has been a member of The Catalyst ever since her sophomore year. She enjoys reading, writing, and spending time with her family. Her goal for her senior year is to continue to work hard in school. In college she wants to major in Psychology and minor in Journalism.

All content by Kaitlyn Lopez
Infographic of NDB seniors committing to colleges for their sports.

Infographic: How seniors feel committing to colleges for sports

Kaitlyn Lopez, Sports Editor
May 25, 2021
Senior Abby Miller (right) at beach volleyball practice last season.

NDB Beach Volleyball: Q&A with Abby Miller

Kaitlyn Lopez, Sports Editor
May 25, 2021
Senior Natalee Cross in her swimsuit at swim practice at Serra HS.

NDB Swim: Q&A with Natalee Cross

Kaitlyn Lopez, Sports Editor
May 25, 2021
Senior Isabella Ailanjian in her pom uniform and gear.

NDB Pom: Q&A with Isabella Ailanjian

Kaitlyn Lopez, Sports Editor
May 25, 2021
Senior Alyssa Enriquez ready to cheer at her last game on April 3rd at Serra HS.

NDB Cheer: Q&A with Alyssa Enriquez

Kaitlyn Lopez, Sports Editor
April 30, 2021
Sophomore Peterson getting ready for her tennis match last season.

NDB Tennis: Q&A with Casey Peterson

Kaitlyn Lopez, Sports Editor
March 26, 2021
The Catalyst/ @RecordingAcademy on Instagram

Review: BTS makes history at the Grammys

Kaitlyn Lopez, Sports Editor
March 19, 2021
A visual representation of what students are expected to live up to in college.

The anticipation of waiting for college decisions

Kaitlyn Lopez, Sports Editor
February 23, 2021
Stephen Curry wearing the new Oakland Forever Jersey.

NBA: Warriors “Oakland Forever” Jersey sparks controversy

Kaitlyn Lopez, Sports Editor
February 23, 2021
Senior Alejandra Fernandez running at her Cross Country meet before the pandemic.

NDB Cross Country: Q&A with Alejandra Fernandez

Kaitlyn Lopez, Sports Editor
January 25, 2021
Movie poster for Soul on Disney+.

Movie Review: Soul on Disney+

Kaitlyn Lopez, Sports Editor
January 21, 2021
Soracco at the 2019 NHL All-Star Fanfest with famous Canadian race car driver, James Hinchcliffe.

Sports fans and their sports: An interview with Mia Soracco

Kaitlyn Lopez, Sports Editor
December 8, 2020
The Among Us cover art on Steam.

Review: “Among Us”

Kaitlyn Lopez, Sports Editor
November 24, 2020
Senior Isabella Ailanjian at the USA Spirit Nationals before the pandemic.

NDB Pom: Q&A with Isabella Ailanjian

Kaitlyn Lopez, Sports Editor
October 27, 2020
Senior Shea Hanson (on the left) playing volleyball before the pandemic.

NDB Volleyball: Q&A with Shea Hanson

Kaitlyn Lopez, Sports Editor
October 27, 2020
Isabelle Haithcox, Science Teacher

Isabelle Haithcox, Science Teacher

Kaitlyn Lopez, Sports Editor
October 20, 2020
Coleen Lorenz, Psychology and Dance Teacher

Coleen Lorenz, Psychology and Dance Teacher

Kaitlyn Lopez, Sports Editor
October 20, 2020
Jonathan Tomczak, History Teacher

Jonathan Tomczak, History Teacher

Kaitlyn Lopez, Sports Editor
October 20, 2020
Katie Toledo, senior at Saint Ignatius

Katie Toledo, senior at Saint Ignatius

Kaitlyn Lopez, Sports Editor
October 20, 2020
Sophia Soliman, senior at Mercy High School, Burlingame

Sophia Soliman, senior at Mercy High School, Burlingame

Kaitlyn Lopez, Sports Editor
October 13, 2020
Madison Kammuller, senior at Burlingame High School

Madison Kammuller, senior at Burlingame High School

Kaitlyn Lopez, Sports Editor
October 13, 2020
A set of students working at school with new COVID-19 protocols.

Opinion: Students and teachers should have the option not to return to campus during the pandemic

Kaitlyn Lopez, Sports Editor
September 29, 2020

The first week of school

Kaitlyn Lopez, Staff Writer
August 22, 2020
The Gators backdrop shows off their class romantic comedy them.

Kassie Cleland, ‘21

Kaitlyn Lopez, Staff Writer
May 27, 2020
The Gators backdrop shows off their class romantic comedy them.

Casey Peterson, ‘23

Kaitlyn Lopez, Staff Writer
May 27, 2020
The Gators backdrop shows off their class romantic comedy them.

Lani Lopez, Parent

Kaitlyn Lopez, Staff Writer
May 27, 2020
What will school assemblies and prayer services look like with social distancing?

Opinion: Will we ever return to school?

Kaitlyn Lopez, Staff Writer
May 26, 2020
Freshmen survive an interesting first year of high school

Freshmen survive an “interesting” first year of high school

Kaitlyn Lopez, Staff Writer
May 15, 2020
This photo represents how students mental health may feel overwhelmed during this time of social distancing. Photo credit to ADDA.org.

The counselors are in!: NDB counselors give their advice on coping with the pandemic

Kaitlyn Lopez, Staff Writer
April 3, 2020
In addition to appearing on Zoom, students must fill out a Google Form as proof of attendance for each of their classes.

Kaitlyn Lopez, Staff Writer

Kaitlyn Lopez, Staff Writer
March 27, 2020
Madison Kammuller, junior at Burlingame High School

Madison Kammuller, junior at Burlingame High School

Kaitlyn Lopez, Staff Writer
March 27, 2020
Sam Doles, junior at Mercy High School, Burlingame

Sam Doles, junior at Mercy High School, Burlingame

Kaitlyn Lopez, Staff Writer
March 27, 2020
Sophia Soliman, a junior at Mercy High School in Burlingame

Sophia Soliman, junior at Mercy High School, Burlingame

Kaitlyn Lopez, Staff Writer
March 27, 2020

Abundance of Caution: The Coronavirus

Kaitlyn Lopez, Staff Writer
March 20, 2020

Growing up Catholic: A reflection for Catholic Schools Week

Kaitlyn Lopez, Staff Writer
February 21, 2020

Grading scale change raises most students’ grades

Kaitlyn Lopez, Staff Writer
February 21, 2020

Juniors to celebrate the new Roaring 2020s

Kaitlyn Lopez, Staff Writer
February 21, 2020

News in Brief: November/December

Clair Sapilewski, Kaitlyn Lopez, and Mia Hernstadt
January 30, 2020

Tennis

Kaitlyn Lopez, Staff Writer
October 29, 2019

Good night, Tigers: Go the heck to sleep

Kaitlyn Lopez, Staff Writer
October 29, 2019

Tennis: Q&A with Casey Peterson

Kaitlyn Lopez, Staff Writer
September 26, 2019

Yes, NDB should have relaxed its uniform policy

Kaitlyn Lopez, Staff Writer
September 26, 2019
Kaitlyn Lopez, Staff Writer

Kaitlyn Lopez, Staff Writer

Kaitlyn Lopez, Staff Writer
August 22, 2019

Do people really follow through with their New Year’s Resolutions?

Kaitlyn Lopez, Staff Writer
January 24, 2019

Do people really follow through with their New Years’ resolutions?

Kaitlyn Lopez, Staff Writer
January 24, 2019

NDB Annual Christmas Concert

Kaitlyn Lopez, Staff Writer
January 24, 2019
Gators and Spartans have sister class fun.

Imagine a world where there are no spirit points, just school spirit

Kaitlyn Lopez, Staff Writer
December 6, 2018

How old is too old to go trick-or-treating on Halloween?

Kaitlyn Lopez, Staff Writer
October 26, 2018

Q&A with freshmen moms on their daughters’ social media use

Kaitlyn Lopez, Staff Writer
October 26, 2018
Juniors Jade Costello, Abiya Baqai, Felicia Wei, and Vineela Vandanapu collaborate on an assignment.

Afternoon TOH is better than morning TOH

Kaitlyn Lopez, Staff Writer
September 25, 2018
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