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The Christmas Light Show at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens is only one of the many traditions enjoyed by families here at our school.

Christmas Traditions Find a Home

By Ian Westfall, Staff Writer
Dec 19, 2024

With Christmas approaching fast, many of our students are excited as they anticipate their annual family traditions during the winter break. The most commonly known traditions include a Christmas tree,...

Hayes Rollauer, Griffin Heard, and Jack Simmons devote some time during activity period to write holiday greetings to the students of Berkeley Lake Elementary School .

World Languages Spread Joy Through Book Drive

By Ella Weber, Staff Writer
Dec 18, 2024

If you were to walk into the language hallway during December, you would find students wrapping boxes and books, sorting books, and writing letters until 5 pm or later each day. You may even mistake C315...

Experiencing homecoming and visiting the Civil Rights Museum were only two of the many ways fellow Marist students from Barcelona immersed themselves in American culture.

From Barcelona to Atlanta: A Cultural Exchange

By Anna Herrero, Staff Writer
Dec 9, 2024

From September 27 to October 6, students from Maristes La Immaculada in Barcelona will visit Atlanta for an exchange student program. The program will offer many opportunities, primarily for language immersion....

The relationships formed between leaders and their younger peers can last a lifetime.

Summer 2024 Peer Leader Success

By Maggie Foster, Staff Writer
Dec 9, 2024

The Peer Leaders program is a school tradition that helps integrate new students into our community. Peer leaders help new students, from incoming seventh graders to new high schoolers.  On campus,...

Changing Lives Through Service

Changing Lives Through Service

By Katie Nussbaum, Staff Writer
Nov 6, 2024

Change lives, including your own, in just one week. Spend a week volunteering this summer, knock out your community service, and truly make a difference in the life of someone else at Catholic Heart Work...

Ninth grade students work together to serve others. Camp 3790 made service a big part of building unity among the freshman class.

Camp 3790 Sets Strong Foundation

By Caroline Palmer, Staff Writer
Nov 2, 2024

On September 20, the 9th grade class, senior leaders, and homeroom teachers traveled to Sojourn Adventures for an annual day-long retreat called Camp 3790. Ninth graders spent the day bonding with their...

Father John Harhager looks on as pilgrims sign their own pledge to follow the Marist Way. Among the visitors were Board Chairman Mike Cote, Iris Chang, Jim MacGinnittie, Cristina Herrera, Carlos Herrera, and Sister Teri O’Brien.

Summer Pilgrimage Enriches Our School’s Mission

By Ella Weber, Staff Writer
Oct 25, 2024

This past summer, students and faculty took time to relax in the midst of their busy lives. Many went to the beach, the mountains, or relaxed on the couch. Principal Kevin Mullally and School President...

Students make their way to the stadium to catch the fleeting moments of the April 8 eclipse.

Eclipses in the Bible

By Juliet Powell, Staff Writer
May 28, 2024

On April 8 as the Great North American Eclipse left the US shrouded in darkness, I stopped to wonder if solar eclipses are present in the Bible. Is it possible that prophets living 2000 years ago witnessed...

FCA officers pose for a quick photo with Kyle Hamilton, one of the many great speakers who agreed to share his faith journey during a Friday morning meeting.

Faith, Food, and Athletics

By Kate Owens, Staff Writer
May 28, 2024

Short for Fellowship of Christian Athletes, FCA is a club that meets every other Friday morning at 7:30 A.M. in Centennial. Speaker include school alumni, former and current coaches, and other faith-filled...

Retreat leaders tend to facilitate small groups to help everyone feel comfortable and to promote a more meaningful retreat experience.

What is a Marist Retreat Leader?

By Ryan Hewitt, Staff Writer
May 21, 2024

Every year, campus ministry organizes retreats for every class. The middle school retreats, Damascus and Antioch, take place on a single Saturday while high school retreats last the entire weekend. Because...

Aubrey and Brenna Endom make sure that Chanel Day does not pass without plenty of colorful faces.

Chanel Day Recap

By John Elrod, Staff Writer
May 15, 2024

This year’s Chanel Day events were a huge hit among students and faculty, with a large number of the student body participating in a wide variety of sports and other activities, ranging from dodgeball...

Mary Magdalene, the "Hidden Apostle"

Mary Magdalene, the “Hidden Apostle”

By Emma Schramm, Staff Writer
May 15, 2024

Out of the many followers of Jesus, the ones most frequently called to mind are the twelve apostles: Peter, John, James the Greater, James the Lesser, Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Simon the Zealot, Judas...

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