Student Life
Building Community
Educating the mind, the heart, and the soul
Students in all grades participate in the All-School Read as a shared academic and communal experience. The All-School Read inspires year-long programming that inspires curiosity, cultivates strong character, and creates intersections through the entire student experience.
Last summer, students read Devotion: An Epic Story of Heroism, Friendship, and Sacrifice by Adam Makos. Devotion tells the inspirational story of the U.S. Navy's most famous aviation duo, Lieutenant Tom Hudner and Ensign Jesse Brown, and the Marines they fought to defend. The author details the incredibly selfless and heroic attempt by Lt. (JG) Tom Hudner to rescue Ens. Jesse Brown during the Korean War. Additionally, it depicts the story of the tumultuous retreat and escape of Marine/Army/UN ground troops who had temporarily defeated North Korea, as over a million Chinese troops entered the Korean War against UN forces.
The All-School Read is one of many initiatives and programs that builds community and a sense of brotherhood on Baker Street.
Last summer, students read Devotion: An Epic Story of Heroism, Friendship, and Sacrifice by Adam Makos. Devotion tells the inspirational story of the U.S. Navy's most famous aviation duo, Lieutenant Tom Hudner and Ensign Jesse Brown, and the Marines they fought to defend. The author details the incredibly selfless and heroic attempt by Lt. (JG) Tom Hudner to rescue Ens. Jesse Brown during the Korean War. Additionally, it depicts the story of the tumultuous retreat and escape of Marine/Army/UN ground troops who had temporarily defeated North Korea, as over a million Chinese troops entered the Korean War against UN forces.
The All-School Read is one of many initiatives and programs that builds community and a sense of brotherhood on Baker Street.
Community Time
Once a week, CM pauses the regular routine and holds a period known as community time designed to celebrate our achievements and explore topics that may not fit in the regular class schedule.
This pause allows students to have the opportunity to work with peers whom they don’t regularly see during the academic day, interact with faculty in new ways, and show their talents to the entire school.
See a brief description of community time activities below:
This pause allows students to have the opportunity to work with peers whom they don’t regularly see during the academic day, interact with faculty in new ways, and show their talents to the entire school.
See a brief description of community time activities below:
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Activity Block
Activity Block
Students are encouraged to sign up for classes that may not fit into the framework of a traditional school day. Offerings include “Music as Culture” and “Consuming News Journalism Objectively.”
Many of our co-curricular clubs also meet during this period in lieu of gathering after school. -
Arts
Arts
On this day, CM celebrates the work of students in music and theater. The session includes performances from the honors jazz band, a selection of songs from the a capella group the Baker Street Boys, and a preview of the spring musical. -
Class Cup
Class Cup
The Class Cup is a monthly, year-long contest in which grade-level homerooms compete against each other in competitions that span athletics and academics.
The Class Cup promotes community and brotherhood through spirited engagement, sportsmanship, and competition. At the end of the year, one homeroom per grade level will be awarded the Class Cup Championship. -
Olympic Day
Olympic DayOlympic Day is one of the longest-running CM traditions. It is a day of community building and healthy competition. The day includes dodgeball, knockout, push-up contests, and other fun games. This team-building day concludes with a senior versus faculty volleyball game.
Become a Man of Action at Catholic Memorial
CM prepares students for the rigors of college and beyond. While here, boys embark on service-learning opportunities, leadership development, and character formation programs inspiring them to become confident, courageous young men motivated to do good in the world.
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