Have you ever thought of joining Speech and Debate? Speech and Debate consist of two teams, each requiring students to dedicate themselves to preparing and practicing for spirited competitions. The Emerald...

We’ve all seen SHC’s amazing Band perform, whether it’s at football games or their instrumental concerts. However, what goes on behind the scenes? The Emerald interviewed some Band members for their...

San Francisco is a city filled with delicious and diverse restaurants. Around the bay, there are many cuisines with wholesome, flavorful dishes. Whether it's tucked away in a small neighborhood or overlooking...

On December 1 2022, at 9:22 am, just as classes were about to start, an anonymous person called in a bomb threat to Sacred Heart Cathedral. The main office received the call from a blocked number, warning...

As the clock struck midnight on January 22, many families began their Sundays celebrating the Lunar New Year, one of the most important holidays in several Asian cultures. Observed in China, Korea, Vietnam,...

Mr. Cordero is part of Campus Ministry here at SHC, now hosting most of the student retreats. Every year, people can sign up to go on these overnight retreats, which include group-bonding activities aimed...

Oh, the infamous Artificial Intelligence. Recently realized in the form of ChatGPT, AI is some teachers’ worst nightmare and some students’ Holy Grail — a new form of technology that is both astonishing...

Curious about the Art in Action club? Kaylyn Lee '24 gives you the inside scoop.

Widely regarded as one of the most interesting and challenging classes at SHC, Senior Seminar is an interdisciplinary capstone course centered around discussion. In Seminar, students analyze the assumptions...

Most of us have seen the SHC banners around San Francisco, but what’s the story behind them? Mr. Mark Pardini, our school’s Creative Director in the Office of Communications and Marketing, reveals...

On Wednesday, November 16, SHC invited Austin Kleon as a guest speaker for a school-wide assembly. He shared stories about his childhood, creative growth, and rise to authorship, concluding with advice...

It’s that time of year again… As the holiday season comes to a close, with candy canes, cinnamon-scented candles, and snow-filled adventures going out the door, in comes the New Year, the breeze of...