Big Sister-Little Sister

Seniors act as big sisters to incoming freshmen and new students to help them adjust to life at school. During the year a close relationship grows between the girls.

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Senior Rafting Trip

Whitewater rafting is an annual fall trip for seniors to bond and prepare for their final year at Santa Catalina.

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Halloween Dinner

A dinner hosted by the freshman class that includes costumes, entertainment, and prizes. Afterwards, students go trick-or-treating at the homes of resident faculty.

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Kris Kringles

Santa Catalina's take on Secret Santa includes creative desk decorating, baked goods, and a small gift exchange during class parties.

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Candlelight Mass

This beautiful Christmas Mass is followed by caroling and dessert around a fire at the Head of School's house.

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Ring Week

Based on the theme chosen by the senior class, Ring Week activities include costumes, scavenger hunts, and entertainment. At the final dinner hosted by the seniors, senior ring sisters are revealed to juniors as they receive their school rings and become "ring sisters" for life. 

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Spirit Day and Cake Auction

Spirit Day and Cake Auction

An all-school activity featuring a cake auction and kickball game between seniors (supported by sophomores) and juniors (cheered on by freshmen). Giant theme cakes baked by the seniors are auctioned off to raise funds for the seniors' gift to the school.

 

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Father-Daughter Weekend

A spring weekend that gives students and their dads the chance to enjoy a variety of activities, sports, and a special performance by the dads after the spring musical.

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