THE SWORD
MAGAZINE STAFF MAGAZINE STAFF
Top row (left to right): Shane Rola, Emma Ambrose, Olivia Thorne, Taylor Paul, Maddie Delevan, Audrey Gorman, Mrs. Mack
Bottom row (left to right): Alex Tran, Emily Le, Sara Moody, Lily Allocco, Katie Dulski
WINTER SPORTS
WINTER SPORTS
WRESTLING
We are excited to introduce CTK’s new wrestling program! It focuses on folkstyle wrestling, a strategic form in which players try to pin their opponent and maneuver them onto their back. Starting off, we already have 10 athletes on the roster, and immense interest growing around it that will expand the program. We are so excited to see what our athletes will do!
SSWIM WIM
The CTK Swim team is looking strong going into this upcoming season!
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Our Women’s team is returning all three individual state swimmers: Siena College commit and Senior Julia Filiault, Senior Grace Miller, and Senior Sara Moody. Last season, our girls medley relay were regional silver medalists, and Senior Julia Filiault was a State Bronze medalist in the 100 backstroke and placed 8th at states in the 100 butterfly This season we have a new freshman class of four new swimmers With the loss of a sophomore swimmer, we gained a new sophomore swimmer in Ellie Jacobson who will be great help with relays and individual events!
Our Men’s team is looking even stronger than last year returning 100 freestyle state champion, Jacob Pote Our men’s team is returning all of their individual state swimmers in Sophomore Cooper Clair, Junior Alex Regan, Senior Keaton Wetherly, and of course Senior Jacob Pote. After a disappointing regionals for the men’s relays, we are looking forward to all three men’s relays making their mark at both regionals and states. The Men’s swim team is also looking forward to a very successful individual and team season!
INDOOR TRACK
2 INDOOR TRACK
We are starting this Indoor Track season off with new coaches, Coach Cerdieras and Coach Roche. As the season gets underway, there are some amazing athletes to keep an eye on! First up is High Point commit Blake Nicholson, who had an incredible cross-country season, finishing first at state in 2023 and third in 2024. He’s definitely someone to watch this season. Then we have Sophomore Gabbie Feaster,
who last year took fourth in the 500m and helped her team earn third in the 4x400m relay at state. Lastly we have sophomore Shea Roche. She finished fourth at state in cross-country the last 2 years and came in second in the indoor 1000m and 4x800m relay last year, plus third in the 4x400m relay. With all this talent, it’s going to be an exciting season ahead!
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
The women's basketball team ended last season with a positive record of 16 wins and 11 losses. They finished 3rd in the conference with a 9 and 6 record. Unfortunately, they lost in the conference tournament's semifinals to Lincoln Charter. Heading into the state playoffs, they won the first round against Carver, but their season came to a close losing to Hiwassee Dam in the second round. Jen Gorman, the new head coach, will take over our women’s team this season and we can’t wait to see how amazing these girls do this year! We are starting strong and have a 3-1 record so far, and we're so excited to see how the season progresses!
DOOR DECORATING
DOOR DECORATING
Every year, each advisory decorates their door to celebrate the arrival of Christmas. This is one of CTK’s celebrated annual traditions - the Christmas door decorating contest! Each door is judged by teachers and staff members without their own advisories, and the winners receive points to contribute to their household. Winning designs are celebrated for different categories, such as humor or creativity! Here are some of the works in progress:
CHRISTMAS SPIRIT WEEK
CHRISTMAS SPIRIT WEEK
At Christ the King, Christmas Spirit Week is a fun tradition that takes place during the last week of school before midterms. Students and staff dress up in festive themes and most advisories have parties to enjoy a sense of holiday cheer. It's a time for everyone to come together and celebrate the season, spread kindness, and create lasting memories before the stress of exams begins. This year the themed days were, ugly Christmas sweaters on tuesday, Christmas character day on wednesday, and Christmas pj pants on friday. Whether it's dressing for the theme or decorating your advisor's door for the door decoration competition, Spirit Week brings joy and excitement to the school community.
PHOTOJOURNALISM PICTURES PHOTOJOURNALISM PICTURES
Nativity scene setup in front of the school.
Students putting ornaments on the CTK Christmas tree in the 1st Commons.
A student at CTK, on November 21, made a beautiful drawing for a Christmas Card competition.
