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These Peer Leaders and GLC Summit attendees plan to make new students feel right at home. (Photo Credit: Maureen Pasteris)

Retreats Build Welcoming Leaders

By Anna Herrero, Staff Writer
Jun 1, 2025

During Terms 2 and 3, the Peer Leader Program hosted its annual GLC Summit and Peer Leader Retreat. These retreats kick off preparations to welcome incoming students.  Faculty members Katherine Carroll,...

Photo Credit: Contributed

St. Matthias: Replacement or Representative?

By Emma Schramm, Staff Writer
May 31, 2025

Everybody knows the story of Jesus' passion and resurrection on Easter Sunday, but what happened after his ascension and blessing on Pentecost is often less known. The apostles were down one, as Judas...

Photo Credit: Brian Collier

Activity Period Adoration

By John Elrod, Editor
May 19, 2025

During activity period, many students around campus find comfort and peace in the chapel as they attend weekly Eucharistic Adoration. This special service, which aims to provide a space for students to...

In the Philippines, Holy Week is marked by  massive candlelit processions through crowded streets. (Photo Credit: Fundacja Kahibalo)

Easter Around the World

By Grace McNary, Staff Writer
May 15, 2025

Easter is a global celebration with many different customs shaped by local culture, climate, and traditions. While Christians everywhere recognize it as the resurrection of Jesus, the way people celebrate...

Photo Credit: The National Shrine of St. Jude

Going Without During Lent

By Rex Nassah, Staff Writer
May 13, 2025

Lent is a season of reflection and sacrifice in order to deepen one’s relationship with God. Some choose to give up physical items while others focus on habits. Many Marist students have used Lent...

Former Atlanta Falcon Matt Ryan addresses the student body during a Friday morning FCA meeting. Guest speakers such as Ryan drew the largest FCA crowds in school history.

FCA’s Record-Breaking Turnout

By Finley Harris, Staff Writer
Feb 19, 2025

This year, Fellowship of Christian Athletes has grown tremendously, both in attendance and impact. A major part of this year's success came from the incredible guest speakers, including former NBA player...

Members of music ministry look over their song sheets before Mass begins. (Photo Credit: Brian Collier)

Music Ministry Unites Us Through Melody

By Anna Herrero, Staff Writer
Feb 14, 2025

Music Ministry is an important group that is often unrecognized for its efforts. They encourage the community to use their voices to lift each other in praise during school Masses, building a stronger,...

This team of sophomore retreat leaders welcomed the ninth graders to Camp Hidden Lake. (Photo Credit: Contributed)

Genesis Retreat Embraces God’s Gifts

By Rylie Albert, Staff Writer
Feb 14, 2025

Over the weekend, Marist ninth graders took on their first overnight retreat: the Genesis Retreat. Since this event was the second session of the class of 2028’s Genesis Retreats, the ninth graders...

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The Catholic Invite

By Juliet Powell, Staff Writer
Feb 12, 2025

The swim and dive team hosted the 2024 Catholic Invite on December 28. Teams traveled many miles to join in the fun.  The schools in attendance included Cardinal Gibbons High School and St. Stephen’s...

Girls Bible Study sets up shop on the track during one of their Friday morning meet-ups. (Photo Contributed)

Girls Bible Study: Built on Faith and Friendship

By Anna Herrero, Staff Writer
Feb 10, 2025

The Girls Bible Study, founded and led by students Connelly Hockin, Finley Sessions, Maddie Campbell, Mia Lorimer, Kaitlyn Kilbourn, and Katherine Harkness, is a new addition to the community this year. The...

Students attending Maristes La Immaculada, another Marist school located in Spain, participate in a team building exercise. (Photo Contributed)

Maristes La Immaculada: Our Spanish Counterpart

By Ella Weber, Staff Writer
Feb 6, 2025

Settled in the heart of a bustling city, this school run by the Society of Mary teaches their students about academics, service, the arts, and the values of Mary. However, I am not referring to our Marist...

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,...

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