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The Catalyst

The Student Newspaper of Notre Dame High School

The Catalyst

The Student Newspaper of Notre Dame High School

The Catalyst

Michelle Kleytman

Michelle Kleytman, Managing Editor

Michelle Kleytman is a current senior and member of the Titan class of 2019. Working as Managing Editor, Michelle oversees the newspaper’s publishing operations, collaborating with and delegating work to the editorial staff. Diverging from her job title, Michelle works on an interview series for the Catalyst, “Spotlight,” publishing articles on adults in varying fields of work, with hopes to inspire high schoolers to pursue their passions. Working alongside Editor-in-Chief, Johana Ligtenberg, the two run a Bay Area food review column, “Food for Thought.” As an aspiring politician herself, Michelle enjoys current events and staying up to date on what is going on in the world, outside the scope of Notre Dame’s bubble. Behind the scenes of her Catalyst contributions, Michelle plays on the Tiger’s Varsity water polo team, co-runs the Junior State of America club, and participates in the Mock Trial club and Model UN.

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Trump’s wall

Michelle Kleytman, Managing Editor
January 24, 2019
Ben Anderson, courtesy of HBO.com

Spotlight: Vice News’ Ben Anderson

Michelle Kleytman, Managing Editor
September 25, 2018
Courtesy of USA Today

State of the Union Address 2018

Michelle Kleytman, Assistant Opinion Editor
February 4, 2018
Michael Stuhlbarg plays a scientist in “The Shape of Water.”

Movie Review: “The Shape of Water”

Michelle Kleytman, Assistant Opinion Editor
January 31, 2018
A banner in sight for water polo team

A banner in sight for water polo team

Michelle Kleytman, Assistant Opinion Editor
October 29, 2017
Stand Up

Stand Up

Michelle Kleytman, Assistant Opinion Editor
October 29, 2017
Junior Isa Mack prepares to shot block a Mercy player.

Water polo continues wins in new league

Michelle Kleytman, Assistant Opinion Editor
September 27, 2017
DACA Repeal Discussion

On September 15 during lunch in the Innovation Lab, San Jose-based 
immigration lawyer and NDB alumna Jessica Jenkins, ‘99, lead an 
information session on the repeal of DACA and a discussion of what the NDB community can do in response.

What you need to know about DACA

Michelle Kleytman, Assistant Opinion Editor
September 27, 2017
The printer sits idle until a solution can be found to save paper and ink.

Printer not found

Michelle Kleytman, Assistant Opinion Editor
September 27, 2017
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