Spotlights
Cheer Captain
May 9, 2022 | Sofia Gellada
After four years on the Hudson Catholic Cheer team, Captain Brianna Karioki is turning in her pom-poms and heading off to college. The next captain of the cheer team has yet to be decided but Karioki hopes that they will … Read More
Xochilt Turijan Feature: History in the Making
March 4, 2022 | Sheila Perez
Xochilt Turijan, a 18-year-old Hudson Catholic Senior, is one of New Jersey’s top leading scorers. She has added another accomplishment to her list, being the first woman and first soccer athlete to hit 100 Goals at Hudson Catholic. “It … Read More
McGinley Square: A Hudson Catholic Introduction
February 17, 2022 | Ian Quinones
Welcome to McGinley Square, the location of our school, Hudson Catholic! As some of our student body aren’t from Jersey City, some students may not know much about the neighboring stores and businesses. Here’s an informal introduction to the area.
The Star Behind The Ball
January 26, 2022 | Multiple Writers
By: Rebecca Holder and Sheila Perez
All-time basketball star Kayla Beckford feels bittersweet as she counts her days left at Hudson Catholic. Since the young age of six, she has intensely trained and worked her way to become a star … Read More
An Outlet for Inspiration at Hudson Catholic
December 15, 2021 | Ian Quinones
Growing up, Mrs. Sullivan was surrounded by art. Despite the fact that half of her family are visual artists, musicians, authors, poets, and so on, she went to Fashion School and worked as a Fashion Designer in Mexico before becoming … Read More
In Loving Memory of Mrs. Lucas-McGady
November 9, 2021 | Sofia Gellada
Words can never accurately describe the pain of losing a family member. The death of Mrs. Debra Lucas-McGady left the Hudson Catholic Family reeling in her loss. Yet this is not about the sadness we felt in her passing but … Read More
Get to know Mrs. Sarah Degnan-Barbi
October 19, 2021 | Multiple Writers
By Sofia Gellada & Sheila Perez
The return to fully in-person classes for the 2021-2022 school year has come with quite a few changes. Hudson Catholic welcomed a few new faculty members including a new vice principal, Mrs. Sarah Barbi. … Read More
The End of the Bongiorno Era
June 17, 2021 | Multiple Writers
By Connor McCall and Juan Teira
At one time or another, everyone has seen Mr. Bongiorno standing outside of his room at the end of the second floor hallway. Whether he was yelling at freshmen to get to class or … Read More
Ms. Vyzas: Hello & Goodbye
May 26, 2021 | Multiple Writers
By Sofia Gellada & Christine Brioso
In the midst of the highs and lows of the pandemic, Hudson Catholic welcomed a new faculty member for the school year 2020-2021.
Ms. Christina Vyzas graduated from Wesleyan University where she majored … Read More
Rowdy Riley
March 1, 2021 | Cydney Smith
Standing 5 feet and 11 inches tall, weighing 184 pounds… it’s Hudson Catholic’s Defensive End, #51… Jalen Riley!
“I’ve been playing football for 7 years now.” I saw it on tv and I was like, I could do that,” Riley … Read More
Getting to Know Senior Justin Vilomar
January 29, 2021 | Sophia Wintonick
When presented the opportunity, I jumped at the chance to interview one of my first friends here at Hudson Catholic. Meet senior Justin Vilomar!
Vilomar is a team captain on both the boys’ soccer team and the boys’ volleyball team. … Read More
Catching Up: Matea Robinson ’17
December 1, 2020 | Quinton Robinson 1
Hudson Catholic alumna and Eastern International College senior Matea Robinson ’17 looks back on her time at the Hawks’ nest fondly.
While her first year in college was “fun and adventurous,” Robinson described her school-life now in much different terms. … Read More
Ambitious Amarrie
December 1, 2020 | Erin Holloway 1
Hudson Catholic senior, student-athlete, football wide receiver and safety Amarrie Bolden has a mindset of a fighter and has the utmost dedication to the sport he loves. With multiple outstanding performances during the football season, receiving 430 yards, Bolden stands … Read More
Hawk Coach Spotlight: Mr. Fernando Colon
October 26, 2020 | Sophia Wintonick
The Commentator: Hi Mr. Colon! How are you today?
Mr. Fernando Colon: I’m really good! How are you?
TC: I am glad to hear! I am doing good as well, thank you for asking!!
FC: Of course, thank you for … Read More
One Hawk’s American Dream
February 19, 2020 | Ra'saan Stevens
The Commentator: Hey Julia! Thanks for coming. How are you today?
Julia Francesca Escarez: Hello! You’re welcome, and I’m doing pretty good. What about you?
TC: I’m doing fine, thank you.
JFE: No problem!
TC: Today I just have a … Read More