Ms. Powers has been nominated by The Word for Spotlight Teacher for the Month of November. She is Chapelle's "Intro to Algebra" teacher for 8th graders.  Ms. Powers discussed her enjoyment of teaching 8th graders by saying,  “I loved 8th grade and always wanted to teach this grade level, and I was able to teach 8th grade here, so Chapelle worked out perfectly.” When asked if she had any desire...

High school seems to fly by, and the biggest fear of teenagers today is not accomplishing everything before it's over. Teens want to make the most of their school experience and have memories to last a lifetime. But what do you need to accomplish before senior year comes around? In this article, seniors share what they believe are the ten most important things to get done before graduation.    1:...

Have you ever been to the best pep rally? Well unless you go to Archbishop Chapelle High School, I don’t think you have. Pep rallies at Chapelle are truly amazing, and everyone deserves to experience at least one in their lifetime. Now if you are a Chapelle chipmunk and have never been to one of our pep rallies, here is a guide on 10 things a chipmunk needs for a pep rally.   You need...

1. Start your day off well. A study done in 2016 shows that employees at a call center who woke up in a good mood performed better at work and were more productive than employees who started their morning in a bad mood (How Your Morning Mood Affects Your Whole Workday). Eating a good breakfast, having a healthy morning routine, and beginning your day with a positive attitude are each crucial...

The sophomore retreat was an excellent bonding experience for our class. This year, it was held at Camp Abbey in Covington. It was filled with beautiful trails and lots of fun activities. These fun activities would include playing games and connecting with classmates. We went on awesome hikes, saw creeks, and small beaches. The class loved the creeks, and we would all stick our feet in the water and...

The Chapelle Hi-stepper's season has ended, but not without a grand finale. On March 25, the Division III state champs invited family, friends, and future chipmunks to their annual Spring Fling. The team performed a remarkable total of 22 dances. Five of these performances were created by different grade levels. This allows each grade to show off their unique personality and talents. The girls also...