CATS Cross Country

By Nihat Hajiyev (Reporter) Cross Country is one of the competitive, semester-long sports offered at CATS Academy Boston. For those who have never heard of it before, Cross Country is a sport in which teams and individuals run long-distance races on natural terrain.  This year, 3 girls and 6 boys joined the CATS Cross Country team. They practice every weekday after school. As a result … Continue reading CATS Cross Country

“I want to be a Princess!”

By Alex Shevtsova (Lead Reporter) How many of you have ever looked up to someone? Wanted to be like someone else? Or just admired another person and wished you had some of their qualities? Even if you are struggling to answer these questions, I think that all of us have role models–from our own parents to celebrities and film characters. We are constantly looking to … Continue reading “I want to be a Princess!”

Scholars Trip to Harvard University: A Nocturnal Symphony

By DoHa Nguyen (Lead Reporter) On the evening of October 5th, the powerful yet nostalgic melodies of Gustav Mahler’s last symphony resounded inside the 147-year-old Sanders Theatre at Harvard University. Conducted by the renowned musician Federico Cortese, the Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra (HRO) was performing their flagship Visitas Concert. The CATS Scholars Program traveled to Cambridge to see this amazing orchestra. Although it was the third time … Continue reading Scholars Trip to Harvard University: A Nocturnal Symphony

Book Review: Everyone Should Read John Green’s Turtles All The Way Down

By Sophia Eckardt (Contributor) Turtles All The Way Down is a thought-provoking narrative about a young girl named Aza Holmes. Aza Holmes is a sixteen-year-old student who spends her days doing schoolwork, hanging out with her best friend Daisy, and worrying about whether or not she exists. Aza struggles deeply with anxiety and what seems to be a level of obsessive compulsivity. Amidst Aza’s everyday … Continue reading Book Review: Everyone Should Read John Green’s Turtles All The Way Down

The French Club’s Crepes Sale is a Success!

By Alex Shevtsova (Lead Reporter) For our first fundraising event of the new CATS Academy French Club, we organized a Crepes Sale on October 25th. We were so happy to treat everyone to one of the most well-known French dishes! A crêpe is a thin pancake, which comes from a latin word meaning “curved.” Crepes are usually served folded in tubes, covered with creme, berries, … Continue reading The French Club’s Crepes Sale is a Success!

How to Stay on Track with Your College Applications

By DoHa Nguyen (Lead Reporter) Are you staying up late to meet college deadlines? Struggling to write your college essay? Feeling anxious and stressed because of the massive amount of college application work to do? You are not alone! For millions of American and international students applying to college, the college application process can be a little bit daunting. As a senior or a junior … Continue reading How to Stay on Track with Your College Applications

October 2019 Student of the Month: Norah Laoui

Norah Laoui has been with CATS for 4 years and all this time has remained a dedicated member of the school international community and a true example of academic excellence. She is a highly conscientious and responsible student who takes pride in anything she does. Norah takes an active part in the life of CATS community and has demonstrated all the qualities of a true … Continue reading October 2019 Student of the Month: Norah Laoui

November 2019 Student of the Month: Oleksii Mishchenko

Oleksii Mishchenko is a student who seems to always make his best effort, whether as a prefect or athlete, in the March-to-May Boot Camp, or in the classroom.  “You don’t do it for the glory, you do it for yourself,” he told me recently. Oleksii is definitely committed to doing his best.  Oleksii takes being a prefect seriously.  He wakes the students up at 7:00 … Continue reading November 2019 Student of the Month: Oleksii Mishchenko