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Sophomore StuCo officer Kelsey Bacarisas hides Twinkle, our Elf on the Shelf to get everyone into the holiday spirit!

The Road to Office

Sophie Epshteyn, Reporter December 14, 2022

By the beginning of November, the class of 2026 Student Council officers will have campaigned, been voted for, and sworn in to their office. The student council is composed of four students from each...

Students sitting in the lounge

Senior Year Surprise

Mariana Morales, Reporter October 30, 2022

At the first ASA of the school year, seniors were in for a surprise when the curtains in the auditorium opened to reveal a lounge for them. The seniors were thrilled because now they have an improved place...

New LOTAS learning from Robert Christian in his geography class.  All students love his class, especially since geography isn't a subject taught in middle school.

Freshmen Crash Course: a Few Things Every Freshmen Should Know

Sophie Epshteyn, Reporter October 17, 2022

As the doors burst open on the first day of school, nearly 100 freshmen streamed in and began their journey as Tartans.  Because the sophomores, juniors, seniors, and even some of the faculty were...

AP US Government class taught by Lindsey Tonk.

How Do They Teach?

Hanne Saskia Sidney, Reporter October 11, 2022

All the AHC teachers have one thing in common, they try to make learning easier for students. Teachers use many different techniques; however, they have another thing in common and that is they want to...

A group of studnets in the lobby of the dance.

Students Mixed it Up at the Start of September

Kadence Woolfolk, Reporter October 11, 2022

For the first time since 2019 students were able to attend the fall mixer with guests. The night of September 9 students from all grades and guests from multiple schools filled the auditorium in beachwear....

Holding the elusive Infinity Stone found in the Scavenger hunt.

Scavenger Hunt

Allyna Flores, Reporter June 1, 2022

 The hunt for the infinity stone took place through the last half of March through the beginning of April. LOTAs searched the school every day with a new clue to finding the stone for the week. When...

Director of Counseling Julie Ritter is ready to welcome students to her office.

Like a Good Neighbor, Your Counselors are There

Jadin Zabala, Reporter May 31, 2022

In the Academy, each student is provided with resources, such as counselors, in order to help every LOTA thrive. Through counselors and counseling activities, students are given guidance and comfort through...

Sophomore Sophia Massaro pulling weeds.

Selfless Service

Charlotte Kinsley, Reporter May 17, 2022

Day of Service is an opportunity for the Holy Cross school community to come together and devote an entire day to serving in the communities. On April 27, 2022, the school split up into various groups...

Three girls working and studying in library

Seniors Leave Strathmore

Eliza D’Albora, Reporter May 11, 2022

Every May for the past forty-nine years, LOTA seniors have participated in Senior Project. Seniors leave school several weeks early to intern at a job site and gain experience in the work world before...

Natalie Seldon's three poetry notebooks

Auditioning Talents

Isabella Grijalba, Reporter May 2, 2022

The talent show is an annual event at Holy Cross, held this year on March 25. Students at Holy Cross auditioned during Tartan Time on Thursday, March 24, in order to participate in the show. Ashley...

Sophomores gathered together whiile doing a service project.

Learning and Loving

Elena Sunderman, Reporter April 23, 2022

The sophomore class gathered together on Wednesday, February 16, for the annual Sophomore Retreat. The retreat was held  on campus and students participated in several activities and attended talks...

Empty Bowls, Full Hearts

Chanda Chung, Reporter April 23, 2022

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