Additions include art, English, and chemistry teachers, resident faculty, and a new head of Upper School.
What's Happening Now
Papers, Lamplighter offer small glimpse of Catalina life in 1989.
Alison Valentine selected for five-year program for early-career math and science teachers.
Catalina and UC Irvine water polo standout wins award for service to campus and surrounding community.
The recent graduate is set to play at the University of Rochester next spring.
Looram most recently served as deputy photo editor at the paper, where she has worked since 2005.
Haley King Lhamon '89 part of first all-female crew to win 750-mile Race to Alaska.
VIDEO: Alumna encourages graduates to get involved in the issues that matter most.
Project brings joy to kids who lost homes in 2016 hurricane.
What's Coming Up
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“In an all-girls school, we have the freedom to voice our opinions, because there’s room in the class to do it and we feel so comfortable doing it.”
—Audrey Bennett
"Journey is about bringing each class closer together, learning how to work in a group setting, learning more about who you are, and helping you to be ahead of the game when it comes to college applications."
—Olivia Satow
“Coming to an all-girls school has really encouraged me to step outside of my comfort zone and speak up. Before coming to Catalina, I would never answer a question in class unless I was 100% sure I was right. Now, I'm not afraid to make a mistake and I speak up a lot!”
—Danuisca Rangan
“Catalina is a place to make long lasting friendships, to go farther than you thought you could, and to really get to know yourself.”
—Charlotte Wade
Meet Our Students
Q: What is one thing you think people should know about Catalina?
A: Catalina allows girls to grow into confident, capable women. The school invests so much into the well being of each student and teaches them lifelong lessons. Although we are only here for four years, the memories we make will last a lifetime.
Q: What has been your most challenging Catalina moment?
A: Dealing with homesickness during my freshman year. It can be challenging to be so far from home, but there is always someone here to talk to. Whether it's a friend or a resident faculty member on duty in the dorms, I always feel better after talking to someone who understands what I am going through.Q: What is life like as a boarding student?
A: Being a boarder at Catalina has an experience I will remember forever. The friendships I have made with other students are ones I will keep forever.
Hometown
- Hillsborough, Ca
Activities
- Tennis
- Soccer
- Mock Trial
- Dance
Favorite place on campus
- Sister Claire and Sister Christine Mathematics and Science Center
Q: What is Journey all about?
A: Journey is an advising program here at Catalina. It helps each student understand her strengths, weaknesses, and develop leadership skills. We have a POINTS Portfolio and it helps us navigate our way from high school to college.
Q: What is the one thing you think people should know about Catalina?
A: There is no other place you would want your daughter to be than at Catalina. The experience here is hard to explain in a short period of time, such as a visit day. Once you are here everyday, you experience the special moments inside and outside the classroom that make Catalina such a great learning environment.
Q: What is the relationship like between boarding and day students?
A: I love that Catalina is a boarding school. It is an amazing experience to learn a foreign language in the classroom and then go to the dorms and talk with someone from that country. There are so many opportunities to hang out with boarding students.
Hometown
- Seaside, Ca
Activities
- Tennis
- Swimming
- Piano
- Violin
- Lady Rhythmics (student performance group)
Favorite spot on campus
- Study Hall
Q: What is your favorite class at Catalina?
A: My favorite class is Philosophy. I enjoy the way we study different points of view on what life means.
Q: What makes Catalina special?
A: The all-girl environment has allowed me to explore my potential and discover things I didn't know about myself. I feel I'm a more confident, better version of myself because of my time here.
Q: What has been your proudest Catalina moment?
A: My proudest Catalina moment was when I realized how much I've grown in the time I've been here.
Hometown
- Celaya, Guanajuato, Mexico
Activities
- Golf
- Smile Train
- Piano
Favorite place on campus
- Photography dark room. I feel a sense of peace and tranquility when I'm there and I love the suprise when I seem my pictures developed for the first time.
Q: How would you describe going to an all-girls school to a prospective family?
A: Coming to an all-girls school has been an amazing experience that pulled me out of my shell, showed me my potential, and has prepared me to go into the world with a strong sense of self.
Q: What makes Catalina special?
A: Catalina is my second home. The way students are welcomed with open arms and the amazing alumnae network really give Catalina a sense of sisterhood. It is a special thing to know that I will always have Catalina to return to.
Q: What is your favorite Catalina tradition?
A: Ring Week! The festivity and the anticipation of 'earning' your class ring is so much fun. It is a memorable milestone in every girl's Catalina career. The feeling of sisterhood is strong between ring sisters, and it really brings the school community together with smiles and laughter.
Hometown
- Sonoma, Ca
Activities
- Water Polo
- Swimming
- Theatre Tech Crew
- Peace and Justice Club
Favorite places on campus
- Rosary Chapel and the rooftop deck of the Math and Science Center