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The Emerald

Sacred Heart Cathedral's student-run newspaper. We've got issues.

The Emerald

Sacred Heart Cathedral's student-run newspaper. We've got issues.

The Emerald

Creative Commons picture of the 2020 California wildfires as smoke billows from the hills by Charity Parks.

An Eventful Time: A Year in Review 2024-25

Siena Larkin ’27, Current Events Editor May 28, 2025

This year has been a whirlwind of events. From 2024 to our current time in the spring of 2025, the world has experienced ever-changing developments in technology, conflicts, politics, and power. However,...

January Kairos alumni photo with all the seniors who previously attended Kairos.

Farewell to the Graduating Class of 2025: Memories and Advice

Samantha Wai ’25, Editor-in-Chief May 6, 2025

As the days count down to May 24th, SHC’s seniors are soon about to enter into a whole new chapter of their lives! With it comes a wave of complex emotions, from excitement to fear to constant anticipation....

Jonah Lei ‘25 at the 2025 Spring Concert for SHC Instrumental Music.

Senior Reflection: Looking Back on My 4 Years at SHC

Jonah Lei ‘25, Current Events Editor May 6, 2025

On August 16, 2021, the first day of my freshman year, I was a shy and introverted person. I was still getting used to being around such a large community at a new school. I’d spent almost half of my...

The girls lacrosse team huddled up in a team photo. (Provided by Tess Corvera ‘26)

Keeping Up with the SHC Women’s Lacrosse Team

Isabel Merriman ‘26, Staff Writer May 6, 2025

As the weather gets warmer in SF, spring season sports are beginning to ramp up. One sport in particular that’s gaining more popularity is Women’s Lacrosse. SHC’s Women’s Lacrosse program was established...

SHC seniors showing off their college commitment outfits!

Senior College Perspectives and Application Tips

Samantha Wai ’25, Editor-in-Chief May 6, 2025

With the end of the college application season, SHC’s seniors are undoubtedly looking toward the future, ready to begin a new chapter of their lives. Equipped with newfound wisdom, the Emerald asked...

Counselor Sivan welcomes all at their door on the 3rd floor.

Mental Health during the Summertime: An Interview with Counselor Sivan

Tess Corvera ’26, Assistant Editor-in-Chief May 6, 2025

With Summer Break approaching, it’s important to stay in tune with yourself. Prioritizing mental health is the key to having a successful, restful time off. Counselor Sivan Adato is a vital part of the...

SHC’s Advanced Dance class preparing one of their group routines in the Old Gym.

Revving Up for a Dance Finale: A Look into the Preparation Process for SHC’s Annual End of Year Dance Showcase

Viveka Seevers ’27 May 5, 2025

At the end of each school year, dancers from classes, teams and clubs across campus come together to end the year with a bang! For the past 17 years, Ms. Wexler has taken the lead in directing a showcase...

Salla Grigor ‘25 presenting her project during the January Project Showcase.

같이 먹자! “Let’s Eat Together” – January Project

Lauren Ignatius ’25 May 5, 2025

In her presentation, 같이 먹자! or Let’s Eat Together!, Salla Grigor ‘25 guided us through a tour of delicious food, with each stop offering a taste of Korean history and culture. Salla emphasized...

Cleo Kaphan showcases her mud pie nests, which were some of her natural art pieces she created for her project.

Art & Nature – January Project

Eva Alba ’25 May 5, 2025

When was the last time you were truly in contact with nature? As students, parents, and teachers gathered together in the SHC Chorus Room, Cleo Kaphan ‘25 posed this thought-provoking question as...

Finn Kavanaugh ‘28 explaining his i2 Project during the 2025 showcase. (Sam Wai '25)

A Quick Peek into the i2 Program at SHC

Finn Kavanaugh ‘28, Layout Editor May 5, 2025

As April rolls around, the Inquiry and Innovation (i2) program wraps up its yearly academic exploration, where i2 scholars create yearlong passion projects based on each grade’s yearly theme, such as...

Freshmen reciting the Alma Mater behind the school principal, Dr. Cannon, at the winter rally.

Lowerclassmen Ask, Upperclassmen Answer (Part Two)

Now that we’ve settled into the second semester of the school year, SHC’s lowerclassmen have assimilated and grown abundantly more curious about the years to come! To aid in calming some of this curiosity,...

The ensemble of Something Rotten take a bow together on the night before closing.

Behind the Scenes of Something Rotten

Olivia Lombardini ’26, Head Copy Editor May 5, 2025

With rehearsals starting before Winter Break this year and lasting until its final show in early March, the SHC spring musical, Something Rotten, had been a long time coming. With an extended run of rehearsals...

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