The Student Newspaper of Notre Dame High School

The Catalyst
The Student Newspaper of Notre Dame High School

The Catalyst
The Student Newspaper of Notre Dame High School

The Catalyst
Lara Hollblad-Fadiman

Lara Hollblad-Fadiman, Arts & Life Editor

Lara Hollblad-Fadiman is a Senior at NDB, a Journalism II student, and the Arts & Life Editor. She is passionate about writing and English, and her favorite school activity is broadcasting for Tiger TV. Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with friends and going to the beach.

All content by Lara Hollblad-Fadiman
Senior track athletes Lily Henry and Andie Wong pose during their last meet.

Track wraps up the 2025 season

Lara Hollblad-Fadiman, Staff Writer
May 20, 2025
Juniors dress in their favorite jeans for denim day.

Spirit Week leading up to Aquacades

Lara Hollblad-Fadiman, Staff Writer
May 20, 2025
Students Isabella Michael and Samantha Kirkpatrick pose to showcase their clothing choices, which is too casual?

Wearing sweatpants for uniform: comfort vs. business

Lara Hollblad-Fadiman, Staff Writer
May 20, 2025
Newly elected ASB officers pose for their first group photo.

Newly elected ASB officers look ahead

Samantha Kirkpatrick and Lara Hollblad-Fadiman
May 20, 2025
The Intersectional Feminism Club meets in Room 234 to plan activities to celebrate Women’s History Month with the NDB community.

[Photo] NDB honors female achievements and resilience during Women’s History Month

Kiki Shah, Staff Writer
March 25, 2025
News Co-Editors Alexandra Charnas and Page Krensavage (left) and Opinion Co-Editor Riley Blum (right) begin production on the March issue of The Catalyst.

Student journalism matters now more than ever

Lara Hollblad-Fadiman, Staff Writer
March 25, 2025
The Slocum family joins NDB for its Ash Wednesday prayer service.

Lenten season comes to NDB

Lara Hollblad-Fadiman, Staff Writer
March 25, 2025
Raising Canes is especially popular with younger generations because of its classic take on fried chicken, famous Texas Toast, and Canes sauce.

Raising Canes: Worth the drive

Lara Hollblad-Fadiman and Samantha Kirkpatrick
March 25, 2025
Junior Maddie Mitchell skiing with family.

A Californian’s guide to visiting the snow

Lara Hollblad-Fadiman, Staff Writer
March 2, 2025
High school relationships can be beneficial in terms of emotional growth and setting boundaries.

[Photo] High school relationships are worth it to an extent

Allison Wright, Arts & Life Co-Editor
February 12, 2025
Traditional Lunar New Year snacks and decorations are displayed.

Lunar New Year is celebrated

Lara Hollblad-Fadiman, Staff Writer
February 12, 2025
Many high school students create bucket lists for themselves as a way to track activities or experiences they want to take part in before they graduate.

A high school bucket list: top things to do before graduating

Lara Hollblad-Fadiman, Staff Writer
February 12, 2025
Many students expect themselves to maintain all As when it is really the content comprehension that matters.

The perfect A: students struggle with unrealistic grade expectations

Lara Hollblad-Fadiman, Staff Writer
February 12, 2025
Pre-Med club members making cards to donate to St. Jude Children's Hospital patients

Students give back during the holiday season

Lara Hollblad-Fadiman and Virginia Fitzgerald
December 10, 2024
The Academic and College Counseling center, available for students seeking assistance or a place to recharge.

Counselor support for NDB students is beneficial

Lara Hollblad-Fadiman, Staff Writer
December 10, 2024
Photo at USA Cheer Competition taken by parent of Isabella Michael

Competition Cheer Season Begins

Lara Hollblad-Fadiman, Staff Writer
December 10, 2024
Most popular gum options.

The gum ban at NDB is justified

Lara Hollblad-Fadiman, Staff Writer
November 21, 2024
Stores offer a variety of candy.

Candy preferences are numerous

Camilla Qaqundah and Lara Hollblad-Fadiman
October 24, 2024
Pictured is a poster from the thrilling movie, "Smile 2."

“Smile 2”: The Halloween go-to movie?

Lara Hollblad-Fadiman, Staff Writer
October 24, 2024
HMB’s festival is popular around the Bay Area.

HMB hosts annual autumn festival

Lara Hollblad-Fadiman, Staff Writer
October 24, 2024
Seasonal drink: iced pumpkin spice latte

Starbucks launches updated fall menu

Lara Hollblad-Fadiman, Staff Writer
September 27, 2024
Juniors Gabby Goldfarb and Maia Mejia-Young pose at a country concert venue.

The Bay Area is set to host country singer Jon Pardi

Lara Hollblad-Fadiman, Staff Writer
September 25, 2024
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