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Junior Vanessa Elie getting dropped off outside door #1 for the school day.

Commuters at the Academy

Arsema Abebe, Reporter March 7, 2024

Commuting to Holy Cross every day can be a constant battle for some Holy Cross students and faculty. For some students, like Adore Bryant and Isabel Wong, this daily routine is a well-oiled machine, while...

Students in French 2 listing aspects of French life to start off their new unit.

French Two, Like One

Jess Rincon, Reporter March 7, 2024

Students of French 2 walked into class this year waiting for proctor to come in and start their online lecture, when Lauriane Guihard walked in ready to start off the year. She had reignited their interest...

Student Kaela Edward’s checks out the AHC’s school memorabilia during her free period in order to take pictures for her multimedia journalism class.

How Students Self-Express with the Limitations of Uniform

Zosia Dobosz, Reporter March 1, 2024

Students at Holy Cross show off their personalities in many ways, but the limitations of uniforms require them to get creative with their hair, shoes, and accessories at school in ways that do not break...

Menstrual products stacked in the Student Commons to be donated. The community at Holy Cross donated products over the course of a week to be given to people in need.

Drive for Donating Dignity

Cecelia Zarrelli, Reporter March 1, 2024

The annual Menstrual Product drive was conducted the last week of January and was successful. Tartans competed against each other to see which class could earn the most points. The donated products are...

Senior retreatants and student leaders enjoy the sunset on the last night of Kairos. Participants spent three nights at Camp Wabanna embracing the spirit of the retreat.

Leading the LOTAs of Kairos 100

Chloe Kuzner, Reporter February 27, 2024

For over 30 years, several generations of LOTAs have taken part in the four-day Kairos experience treasured by seniors. Behind the scenes, many faculty members and students dedicated lots of time to making...

Students on Junior Retreat at Camp Wabanna happily gather at the campfire after a long day of activities. The juniors enjoy their time making smores, talking to eachother, and saying prayers of the rosary as a class.

Building Lasting Connections: a Look into the Junior Retreat

Jessica Nguyen, Reporter February 27, 2024

The junior class had the privilege of embarking on a retreat in the middle of October. This retreat set them on a path of self-discovery and sisterhood. LOTAs spent the overnight event at Camp Wabanna...

Five girls walking and smiling at the camera.

When In Rome

Hannah Chen, Reporter February 27, 2024

A group of students with three teacher chaperones left the United States to explore the rich culture and history of Italy this past June. They visited multiple different regions of Italy including the...

AHC students working at their site on Day of Service.

The Pros and Cons of a Direct Service Requirement

Charlotte LeGrys, Reporter May 24, 2023

At Holy Cross, students are required to complete a total of 75 hours of service in order to graduate. These service hours, however, have a certain criteria they must meet. “It has to be direct face-to-face...

Childhood Games

Childhood Games

Aideen Kummer, Reporter May 24, 2023

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AP Class Review

AP Class Review

Erin Cuddy, Reporter May 23, 2023

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Paper shirts with the names of colleges that seniors at Holy Cross have gotten accepted too are hung up on a bulletin board.

Tartans Going to College

Mary Celeste, Reporter May 19, 2023

In fewer than three months, the senior students must make a final decision on where they all will be attending college; in about seven months, they will need to be ready to leave home. They all are currently...

What Do You Wear to School?

What Do You Wear to School?

Kayla Augustin, Reporter May 18, 2023

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