Catholic Explorer - Student Columns

A winter wonderland at Montini

Kate Walbrun - Class of 2008 — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 21:03:28 UT

With the temperature below zero and snow covering the ground all around, Montini began turnabout week on Jan. 28 with a Mass and ended the week with snow.

Holland, China, Australia, and Joliet Catholic Academy?

Matt Kasper - Class of 2008 — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 20:58:38 UT

What does Holland, China and Australia all have in common—foreign exchange students at Joliet Catholic Academy for the 2007-2008 school years.

Bishop McNamara winter athletics excel

Haley Jones (Class of 2008) — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:50:18 UT

This year due to hard work and dedication, three Irish wrestlers are competing in the state championship IHSA State Wrestling Meet.

Benet students still talking about outreach experience

Elise De Los Santos (Class of 2008) — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:48:00 UT

Early on the snowy, Saturday morning of Dec. 15, 2007, about 300 Benet Academy students, some of their teachers and a handful mothers with the roles of designated drivers came in to school for the annual Christmas Drive Shopping Day.

Driscoll Catholic lives up to its college prep name

Suzanne Stiefbold - Class of 2009 — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 17:24:21 UT

Many private high schools across the nation take on the challenge of offering students a superior, college preparatory education. Among the finest of these schools, a hidden gem lays atop a hill in Addison.

St. Francis celebrates Lent

Maddie Blecha - Class of 2009 — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 17:22:30 UT

For the past couple of weeks, St. Francis High School has been preparing for Lent by thinking of some great ways to actively involve the students and teachers in this 40-day faith journey. Through prayer, fasting and almsgiving, the school makes sure its students know the true meaning of Lent.

Providence Catholic encourages vocation awareness

Caitlin Myron - Class of 2009 — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:27:32 UT

Choosing a lifetime vocation, whether single life, married life, the diaconate, the priesthood or consecrated life, is often a challenging and unclear process. The week of Jan. 13-19 marked National Vocation Awareness Week within the Diocese of Joliet.

Immaculate Conception students relive the past

Meg Koweiski - Class of 2008 — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:24:53 UT

As the month of February encroaches upon the students of Immaculate Conception High School, excitement lingers in air. With the turnabout dance scheduled for Feb.16, students prepare themselves for a week submerged in classic television shows as the theme this year is Nick At Knight.

A new semester at Montini Catholic High School

Kate Walbrun - Class of 2008 — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:50:16 UT

With finals taking place before Christmas break at Montini Catholic High School, the students came back to school after break ready for a fresh start. This semester is especially important to the seniors because they have to keep up the motivation to work hard for one more semester before graduation.

Joliet Catholic starts new tradition with St. Baldrick

Matt Kasper - Class of 2008 — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:47:32 UT

Sponsored by Key Club, Student Council, Campus Ministry and endorsed by all of the Joliet Catholic Academy community, JCA will ask student volunteers to raise money and shave their heads with the hope to find a cure for cancer and send awareness throughout the community.

Benet Academy student volunteers gain much more than hours

Elise De Los Santos (Class of 2008) — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:00:42 UT

Many of the students at Benet Academy choose to give back to their community through hours and hours of volunteer work. They make the effort to set aside time to volunteer despite the challenging academic atmosphere and the numerous sports, clubs and other extracurriculars that the school has to offer.

Bishop McNamara welcomes Father Thomas Loya

Haley Jones (Class of 2008) — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 16:55:20 UT

Bishop McNamara High School welcomes Father Thomas J. Loya of Tabor Life Institute at 7 p.m. Jan. 28 for a “Theology of the Body” mini-retreat. It is open to the public.

St. Francis celebrates Catholic Schools Week

Maddie Blecha - Class of 2009 — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 17:56:13 UT

Catholic Schools Week is a fun way for students, families and teachers to become aware of the advantages and different qualities that Catholic education provides. From playing games to attending Mass, St. Francis High School actively gets involved in Catholic Schools Week by creating opportunities for having fun, praying and helping others.

“X” communication factor looms in Driscoll Catholic halls

Suzanne Stiefbold - Class of 2009 — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 17:49:32 UT

Driscoll Catholic, a microcosm of humanity itself, exemplifies common social norms, and the attitudes possessed by the plurality of 21st century citizens. Today, the pace of daily life could be measured in gigahertz; people race through their days, electronically managing their relationships with hardly a friendly wave or nod to current events, but instead focus on contemporary fads.

Immaculate Conception reflects on Christmas giving

Meg Koweiski - Class of 2008 — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 16:19:35 UT

With the Christmas season in full swing at Immaculate Conception High School, students became filled with the spirit of giving. Usually, around this time of year, people are busy shopping for their siblings, parents and relatives, but the members of the IC student body were out buying presents for a few more people.