Each September, SHC hosts an annual Walkathon in Golden Gate Park to raise funds for school renovations, such as the creation of our library and upper-atrium classroom. Students and faculty take the day...

As a Sacred Heart Cathedral student, there is always the looming fear of college applications and the competitiveness of getting into the most prestigious schools. SHC Class of ‘23 graduate Dominic Bankovitch...

When students in SHC are asked about their favorite subjects, you might hear some say Algebra, Chemistry, or a world language, but many might  say English. The Emerald interviewed one of SHC’s newest...

In a rivalry like no other, Sacred Heart Cathedral (SHC) and Saint Ignatius (SI) have faced off for over a hundred years through various sports events. The inclusion of girls’ sports in the historic...

Isabel Merriman ‘26 and Francesca Zogaric ‘26 sat down with Ms. Wexler and Dance Team member Islay McMillan ‘25 to get inside information on the Dance Team and their involvement with the Bruce Mahoney...

High school comes with a whole new set of changes: new friends, a packed schedule, and opportunities around every corner. Even transitioning from the first to the second year can come with its own array...

The Emerald leadership staff was invited to share their favorite things about this incredible team. Here are the best highlights of their experience!

Hi SHC! I am so honored to be the Editor-in-Chief of the Emerald for the 2024-2025 school year! Throughout the past three years at SHC, I have not only been a part of this hard-working team as a writer,...

Iliana San Gabriel ‘24’s presentation, “Magandang Umaga!”, which translates to “Good Morning!” in Tagalog, was a wonderfully insightful look into the history and culture of Filipina fashion....

Every high school student, at some point in their lives, has picked up and read a book: a tangible means of consuming information not limited to a screen. While there are conflicting views about reading...

Within every grade, it is an honor for many SHC students to serve their community through volunteering, serving on student council, or even spreading school spirit at sporting events. These acts of service...