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
Lauren Zerella

Lauren Zerella, Managing Editor

Lauren Zerella is a senior at NDB and is the Managing Editor for The Catalyst. She has been a member of the Journalism Club since her freshman year and is excited to strengthen her writing skills and learn more about Journalism throughout this school year.

Lauren participates on the NDB cross country, track and field and soccer teams along with being a member of the National Honor Society Board. Outside of school, she enjoys reading and spending time with family and friends.

All content by Lauren Zerella
In early April, the USWNT played a match in front of a sold-out crowd at PayPal Park in San Jose.

Women’s sports are rapidly evolving in the Bay Area

Lauren Zerella, Managing Editor
May 20, 2025
Top 5 NDB English books

Top 5 NDB English books

Lauren Zerella, Managing Editor
May 20, 2025
Thank you, moms!

Thank you, moms!

Lauren Zerella, Managing Editor
May 20, 2025
The moms of four seniors joined Dean of Academic Advisement Kristi Rossi in celebrating their children’s milestone of choosing where to attend college.

Parents celebrate seniors’ college decisions with coffee

Lauren Zerella, Managing Editor
May 20, 2025
The NDB softball team has had a hot start to their season, beginning with a record of 5-2.

NDB varsity softball competes in tournament

Lauren Zerella, Managing Editor
March 25, 2025
Each day, Epicurean members serve food to students and staffulty during lunch.

Epicurean serves delicious food to NDB

Lauren Zerella, Managing Editor
March 25, 2025
Senior Allison Lui poses with her sister, Camryn.

NDB hosts annual Little Sister Day

Lauren Zerella, Managing Editor
March 25, 2025
The Crudo e Parmigiano all’ Aceto Balsamico pizza is served with cheese and balsamic vinegar with flavorful prosciutto on the side.

Pizzeria Cardamomo: Authentic Italian food with a twist

Lauren Zerella, Managing Editor
March 25, 2025
Junior Anna Street rallies the birdie during the championship game of badminton.

Photo Gallery: Students stay active during InterSession

Students played badminton, bowling and pickleball in the InterSession course 'Rec Sports for Life.'
Lauren Zerella, Managing Editor
March 4, 2025
Tri-School sweethearts share their high school love stories

Tri-School sweethearts share their high school love stories

Page Krensavage and Lauren Zerella
February 12, 2025
Senior Alondra Ordonez became the first NDB wrestler to win via pin in the Moore Pavillion.

NDB hosts its first on-campus wrestling meet

Lauren Zerella, Managing Editor
February 12, 2025
Many students attempt to stifle their illness at school using tissues and cough drops when the better solution would be to simply stay home.

If you’re sick, please stay home

Lauren Zerella, Managing Editor
February 12, 2025
NDB families and alumnae socialize at the annual Crab & Casino event.

[Photo] Athletic Boosters hosts Crab and Casino night

Lily Henry, Opinion Editor
February 12, 2025
Alumnae, parents and staffulty enjoyed festive foods and shopping at the annual Jingle & Mingle.

NDB hosts holiday Jingle & Mingle

Lauren Zerella and Andie Wong
December 10, 2024
NDB's New Varsity Head Soccer Coach Ozhan Ghajar.

Q&A: New Head Soccer Coach Ozhan Ghajar

Lauren Zerella, Managing Editor
December 10, 2024
CEOs Rachel Haurwitz, Elizabeth Jeffords and Jodi Andrews spoke to attendees in the small gym.

Female STEM speakers “break the glass ceiling”

Lauren Zerella, Managing Writer
December 10, 2024
NDB decorated for Christmas by putting Christmas trees and wreaths throughout the school.

From stars to stockings: The meaning of Christmas

Lauren Zerella, Managing Editor
December 10, 2024
Spending the holidays at home can result in a much more relaxed and cozy break.

The benefits of staying home for the holidays

Lauren Zerella, Managing Editor
December 10, 2024
Many stores sell products of a wide variety with many different types for the holiday season, which can lead to customers buying an exorbitant amount as they feel like they have to buy each due to the increasing pressure from social media.

[Photo] Overconsumption of goods ruins the holiday season

Rebecca Welte, Features Videos Editor
December 10, 2024
Physical Christmas cards, which are typically customized with heartfelt messages or family photos, have become less popular compared to digital cards and thoughtful gift-giving.

[Photo] Christmas cards are becoming less popular today

Amy Sun, Staff Writer
December 10, 2024
A gift's price or size does not dictate how meaningful it is.

[Photo] Thoughtful holiday presents are not tied to a price range

Alexandra Charnas, News Co-Editor
December 10, 2024
Many movies like "Inside Out" contain sequels, and while some offer more insight on the characters, the plot can become drawn out.

Disney sequels are not usually necessary

Lauren Zerella, Managing Editor
October 24, 2024
Stores such as Michaels are decked out with decorations ranging from terror-inducing to silly.

Should Halloween decorations be scary or fun?

Lauren Zerella, Managing Editor
October 24, 2024
The Oakland Athletics played their final game in the Oakland Coliseum on September 26, 2024.

Oakland A’s Leaving Oakland

Lauren Zerella, Managing Editor
October 24, 2024
With Halloween falling on a Thursday this year, students are somewhat limited in what they can do since they will have school the next day.

[Photo] Halloween is an overrated holiday

Rebecca Welte, Features Videos Editor
October 24, 2024
Many costumes are worn once and then get either thrown away or put in a closet.

[Photo] How to make Halloween a more sustainable holiday

Kaya Gersick, Contributing Writer
October 24, 2024
Students dress in a group costume.

[Photo] NDB is ready to get dressed up

Kiki Shah, Staff Writer
October 24, 2024
Q&A: What are you listening to?

Q&A: What are you listening to?

Lauren Zerella and Andie Wong
September 25, 2024
The Monarchs pose in the pool for the annual photo.

Monarchs dive into their last year with Senior Splash

Lauren Zerella, Managing Editor
September 25, 2024
Junior Gabby Goldfarb passes the ball to a teammate.

Water Polo Season Overview

Lauren Zerella, Managing Editor
September 25, 2024
Sabrina Carpenter's album "Short n' Sweet" is one of the candidates for a Grammy nomination.

[Photo] Album of the Year is set to be a tough category at The Grammys

Samantha Kirkpatrick, Staff Writer
September 25, 2024
New staffulty members Isabella Custino, Ian Aseltine and Matthew Juul pose for a photo in the Moore Pavilion.

NDB welcomes new staffulty for the 2024-2025 school year

Page Krensavage, Andie Wong, and Lauren Zerella
August 20, 2024
VPA program presents “An Evening of the Arts”

VPA program presents “An Evening of the Arts”

Lauren Zerella, Sports Editor
May 21, 2024
ASB sets off confetti poppers after their ten-minute long Aquacades routine.

Aquacades 2024

Students experience the anticipated “Decades” on April 19
Lauren Zerella, Sports Editor
May 21, 2024
The inaugural “class” of honorees pose after their induction into NDB’s Hall of Fame.

NDB’s inaugural Hall of Fame honors alumnae athletes

Lauren Zerella, Sports Editor
May 21, 2024
Sophomores and their guests smile with props while at the photo booth.

“Through the Looking Glass”: Students attend formal

Lauren Zerella, Sports Editor
March 26, 2024
Parents are asked to be supportive at games.

Sideline etiquette

Sabrina Philip and Lauren Zerella
March 26, 2024
Attending Aquacades with my mom and sister made me excited to attend myself.

Growing up as the daughter of an NDB alumna

Lauren Zerella, Sports Editor
March 26, 2024
Sprinters Gabby Lonardo '25 and Nina Wall '25 race to the finish line.

New Track and Field season underway

Lauren Zerella, Sports Editor
March 26, 2024
Hurdler and sprinter Megan Worry enjoyed racing at her first league meet of the season.

[Photo] The running community encourages runners to continue their passion

Andie Wong, News Editor
March 26, 2024
The 2024 Super Bowl ended after a close game between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers.

Bay Area fans tuned in to watch the 49ers’ Super Bowl run

Lauren Zerella, Sports Editor
February 13, 2024
Student-athletes practice at the NDB courts during beach volleyball’s recent tryouts.

Lacrosse, softball and more kick off spring sports season

Lauren Zerella, Sports Editor
February 13, 2024
Students were mainly assigned homework for AP classes over winter break.

Assigning homework over winter break

Lauren Zerella, Sports Editor
February 13, 2024
"The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" was available in theaters in mid-November.

“The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” Movie Review

Lauren Zerella, Staff Writer
December 12, 2023
Freshman Sammy Kakala dribbles up the court.

Varsity basketball plays in SLO

Lauren Zerella, Sports Editor
December 12, 2023
Some NDB lockers are zip-tied shut since they are not in use.

Is it worth it to use your locker?

Lauren Zerella, Sports Editor
November 17, 2023
The NDB cross country team cheered on Andie Wong during her race.

Cross Country attends CCS

Lauren Zerella, Sports Editor
November 17, 2023

Photo Gallery: Horror Movie Spirit Day

NDB students dressed up as characters from their favorite horror movie for Spirit Week
Lauren Zerella, Sports Editor
November 5, 2023
NDB students choose to spend Halloween at home instead of trick-or-treating.

When are you too old to go trick-or-treating?

Lauren Zerella, Sports Editor
October 31, 2023
1989 (Taylor's Version) was released in 2023, nine years after its original debut.

1989 (Taylor’s Version) Review

Lauren Zerella, Staff Writer
October 31, 2023
Cross country runners begin a morning run in Lake Tahoe.

Cross country teams attend altitude camp

Andie Wong and Lauren Zerella
October 31, 2023
Dads and daughters socialize at the annual Father-Daughter Carnival.

Dads and daughters attend carnival

Lauren Zerella, Sports Editor
October 31, 2023
NDB students have been preparing for the play since August.

Tri-School actors rehearse for fall play “As You Like it”

Lauren Zerella, Sports Editor
September 28, 2023
NDB introduces seven concentrations for the Class of 2028.

NDB announces concentrations for the Class of 2028

Lauren Zerella, Sports Editor
September 28, 2023
Freshmen join a variety of teams at NDB, including cross country.

Vipers join NDB fall sports as they adjust to high school life

Lauren Zerella and Ashley Strain
September 28, 2023
Sophomore Maia Kawaguchi works on the set of Matilda.

Behind the Scenes of Matilda

Lauren Zerella, Contributor
March 28, 2023
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