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Mrs. Durbin, Gaby Lopez, Zosia Dobosz, Amelia Nelson, Adore Bryant, and Erin Cuddy posed for a photo after presenting their Senior Projects. The seniors worked hard during their internships and were able to share their experience with students and faculty.

Senior Success

Chiara Carrillo, Reporter June 3, 2024

The Senior Project program at Holy Cross is three weeks at the end of senior year for LOTAs to participate in an internship to prepare them for work life. The class of 2024 applied for their placements...

New members of the National Honor Society after their induction.

Honor Societies Induct New Members

Isabella Gentile, Reporter June 3, 2024

The annual Honor Societies Induction Ceremony at Holy Cross is held each spring. This formal event takes place in the theater, where students are inducted into the National Honor Society, Science National...

Drawing depicting PBA or Final Exams illustrated by Katherine D'Andrea

Exam Week Changes

Katherine D'Andrea, Reporter June 3, 2024

Exam season has come again and students are endlessly preparing for it. Freshmen LOTAs have found it harder to study for this year's finals, due to unexpected guidelines about PBAs. Some classes have even...

Taking time to review notes is an important way to go over material in advance of an exam.

Preparing for Finals

Claire Sullivan, Reporter June 2, 2024

Students in all classes at Holy Cross have a final exam or PBA for a class. Final exams are given at the end of the school year that can either cover the material that was taught throughout the entire...

A day of service group sent to L'Arche community in Washington, D.C. Among other jobs, the students washed the cars used to take the residents to appointments.

Community Caring

Cecelia Zarrelli, Reporter May 30, 2024

The annual day of service took place on April 24, and all students and staff participated to make a change in the community. LOTAs were sent off in buses and subway to different organizations where...

A group of girls and their dates taking formal photos.

The Last Dance

Hannah Chen, Reporter May 30, 2024

Juniors and seniors gathered together on May 4 at Argyle Country Club to dance together one last time. This final dance, prom, is considered to be a pivotal high school moment for teenagers and is an anticipated...

Alexis Buxo (top), Norah O'Toole (middle), and Jessica Rincon (bottom) during the pandemic, and photos of them now, after the pandemic.

After the Pandemic

Maggie Penndorf, Reporter May 29, 2024

The Covid-19 pandemic affected everyone, whether people choose to admit the affects or not. Between when Covid-19 was declared a pandemic and declared over, there were 1,147 days (3 years, 1 month, 22...

Current students and prospective students at the end of the evening.

Welcome to the Class of 2028

Claire Sullivan, Reporter April 3, 2024

Accepted Students’ Night is a variety of activities and entertainment in the Student Commons to welcome the accepted students of the incoming class. The event allows the current LOTAs to connect with...

Junior Clio Valderrama represents the Philippines in the International Fashion Show. She walked the runway wearing traditional Filipino clothing.

Global Glamour

Chiara Carrillo, Reporter April 3, 2024

Students and faculty walked the runway at an international fashion show to highlight their cultures on March 5. The event had many LOTAs proud to be able to display their customs and traditions. During...

Seniors perform at their last Empty Bowls event.

Empty Bowls Night, a Huge Success

Riley Randall, Reporter March 23, 2024

The Holy Cross community gathered on Wednesday, February 28, to donate food and watch students perform at Empty Bowls night. Empty Bowls is at the midpoint of the Lenten Food Drive, which occurred that...

Students browse the International Bake Sale table during lunch. Proceeds from the sale are donated by the social justice department.

Around the World Within the Community

Chloe Kuzner, Reporter March 19, 2024

For many years, the International Bake Sale, a part of International Week celebrations, has been a favorite event of the students and faculty. Contributors to the sale bring in dishes that represent their...

Juniors happily posing for a picture after receiving their ring at the ceremony.

Ringed Up

Jessica Nguyen March 19, 2024

An annual Holy Cross tradition for the junior class, the class of 2025 was presented with their class rings on March 14.   Juniors were thrilled to get prepared for their ceremony, choosing...

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