Editorial Issue 3: What interviews reveal

Jackie White
October 11, 2012
Filed under Lives of Responsibility and Leadership

The new journalists of Divine Child High School’s newspaper, DC Faith in Action have just finished their third major story. This time they took up the challenge of their first real interview. The writers interviewed local politicians running for office. There were very similar trends throughout all... Read more »

Current Olympic Medal Count

Jackie White
August 1, 2012
Filed under Divine Child High School Sports, Sports Score, Top Stories

As day 5 of the XXX Olympiad begins in the host city of London, England, the official medal count is posted. The United States is in the lead with a total of 25 medals, China is in a close second with 23 medals, and Japan in third with 13 medals. Although the U.S has more total medals than China,... Read more »

SUMMER!

Jackie White
June 1, 2012
Filed under Uncategorized

School days are done and only finals remain at Divine Child. Students plan to make the most of this summer. Whether it’s swimming at the pool or going on mission trips, this summer is going to be one to remember. Student will be participating in both spiritual events and going on vacations. When sophomore... Read more »

Our Graduating Seniors

Josh Hejka, George Betz, Jackie White, Jarod Ritchie, and Natalie Berry
May 24, 2012
Filed under Uncategorized

This year, 212 seniors graduated from Divine Child High School, and each of them will be going their own separate way into new lives. The seniors are separating into very different lives, as some are going into the military, others into vocational schools, and others into 2-year and 4-year universities. Out... Read more »

Congratulations Class of 2012

Jackie White
May 19, 2012
Filed under Lives of Responsibility and Leadership

The stats are in on the Divine Child graduating class of 2012! There are a total of 211 students graduating this year. All of the students are on to bigger and better things. They are either attending a trade school, going to a college or university, or going into the military. The school is very proud... Read more »

Debate on Same Sex Marriage

Jackie White
May 18, 2012
Filed under Christian Tradition, Gospel Values, Uncategorized

Is same-sex marriage right? The debate over same-sex marriage has recently been heating up. However this debate is not new news. The fight for homosexual rights actually started in 1924 when the Society for Human Rights in Chicago became the US’s first homosexual rights organization. Every year more... Read more »

Michelle Kerr: a true student athelete

Jackie White
May 18, 2012
Filed under Uncategorized

Michelle Kerr is the Divine Child High School's Salutatorian. Michelle is a member of the girls track and cross-country team. Michelle excels in running. If you ever go to a track or cross country meet, you will see her leading the pack. Her talent does not come without hard work. Michelle is driven,... Read more »

Introducing the Class of 2012 Valedictorian: Louise Sawaya

Jackie White
May 16, 2012
Filed under Uncategorized

The Divine Child Class of 2012's Valedictorian is Louise Sawaya. Louise is a member of the girls cross country team and is always in the musicals. You may have even seen her as Winnie in this year's Annie Get Your Gun. Louise was also a part this years May Crowning Court. Lousie will be joining her sister... Read more »

Reflections on a Global Screen Review

Jackie White
May 7, 2012
Filed under Uncategorized

Highschool here you come: Welcome Class of 2016

Jackie White
April 15, 2012
Filed under Uncategorized

Welcome Class of 2016! I know entering a new school can be kinda frightening, so here's some of the need to know info about DC. 1. TRADITIONS Homecoming week is one of the most exciting traditions at DC. The week starts of with a huge bonfire for the whole entire school. I strongly suggest that you... Read more »

Women’s NCAA Tournament: Respect It

Jackie White
March 18, 2012
Filed under Uncategorized

                    In sports a phrase often used is "you throw like a girl." Why is it that women are given less respect then men in sports? This month is women's history month and all anybody cares about is the Men's... Read more »

Catholic College Basketball

Jackie White, Associate Editor
March 18, 2012
Filed under Uncategorized

In this year's NCAA College Basketball Tournament there are eleven Catholic Schools in the total pool of 64  schools that made the cut. However without doing research how would anyone know these schools are Catholic? Some of the schools its obvious, like Notre Dame because they are so well know but... Read more »

Hate: its spreading

Jackie White
March 18, 2012
Filed under Uncategorized

                    "You shall not hate your fellow countryman in your heart" This Bible verse from Leviticus 19:17 forbids hate. Why then is the number of hate groups on the rise? According to the Southern Poverty Law... Read more »

The Michigan Primary 2012: Does A Candidate’s Religion Really Matter in Voting?

Jackie White
March 4, 2012
Filed under Uncategorized

Mitt Romney won the Michigan Primary taking 41.1% of the votes. Rick Santorum came in a close second with 37.9% of the votes. Mitt Romney is a Mormon and Rick Santorum is a Roman Catholic. Why then did Mitt Romney receive a larger percent of the Roman Catholic vote than Rick Santorum? Romney received... Read more »

UDM Innovation Initiative: Dream It: Build It

Jackie White
February 28, 2012
Filed under Top Stories

This summer on July 9th students from Divine Child High School will attend the University of Detroit Mercy's Innovation Initiative: Dream It --> Build It. This event has sponsorship from the Ford Motor Company Fund called the philanthropic arm of Ford Motor Company, and from Dassault Systèmes. There... Read more »

Lenten Promises and Personal and Communal Goals

Jackie White
February 19, 2012
Filed under Uncategorized

1 Corinthians 13:4-8 is about what love is. It says, "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not always delight in evil but rejoices with... Read more »

Gold Star Luncheon

Jackie White
February 5, 2012
Filed under Uncategorized

During Catholic Schools Week the Annual Gold Star Luncheon took place. At the luncheon, freshman students honored teachers from their previous school that touched their lives in some way. Being invited to the luncheon was not easy.Students first had to be recommended by their freshman seminar teacher. ... Read more »

Soup Kitchen Service Work

Jackie White
February 1, 2012
Filed under Uncategorized

A group of students ranging from freshman to seniors volunteered at All Saints Soup Kitchen. All Saints Soup Kitchen is located in Detroit. Many of the people that attend the soup kitchen spoke Spanish. It was great for Spanish class students to be able to practice their Spanish. At the soup kitchen... Read more »

The Patron Saint of Sports

Jackie White
January 22, 2012
Filed under Uncategorized

The patron saint of sports is Saint Sebastian.  Saint Sebastian was named the patron of sports because he was extremely fit and able to withstand long physical endurance. Similar to Saint Sebastian, during games and events athletes have to be able to withstand long physical endurance. They pray to... Read more »