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By Annie Saunders ’24 What do cats, Star Wars, and Volkswagen Beetles all have in common? They are all some of Jack Hierholzer’s favorite things. Every day, Hierholzer wakes up in his room with orange walls covered in car posters … Continue reading Transfer student shines as ‘Jack’-of-all-trades on Spartan stage
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By Mike Innocente ’24 In room 210 at HSHS, you are almost guaranteed to find Mrs. Alexa (née Bonsera-Taylor) Loreaux on her computer, chatting with students, or listening to a Taylor Swift song. Every day, she comes into school with … Continue reading Holy Spirit english teacher shares her love for literature and writing with students
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By Angel Elefante ’25 In one of the guidance offices in the HSHS library, sits Mrs. Jessica Ciampo at her desk planning her schedule for the day, surrounded by her colorful mental health posters and pictures of her children and … Continue reading From centerstage to the office: HSHS welcomes new guidance counselor Jessica Ciampo
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The Hamilton Mall, located in Mays Landing, N.J., is seemingly becoming known as “the apocalyptic mall” or a ghost town. What was once a place filled with different stores and attractions has become desolate, with only a handful of retail stores and small businesses still operating. Continue reading Students respond to closures inside Hamilton Mall
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From Jan. 27- Feb. 4, Catholic Schools celebrate by having dress-down days and fun events throughout the week. Holy Spirit is no exception! Catholic Schools Week is dedicated to Catholic Schools across the country. Continue reading Holy Spirit celebrates annual Catholic Schools Week 2023
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The Holy Spirit Spartans defeated the Atlantic City Vikings in this year’s football turkey bowl. On Thursday, Nov. 24, the Spartans hosted the 94th annual Thanksgiving football game against Atlantic City High School. However, this year’s game was not just an ordinary one; all Spartan alumni were invited to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of Holy Spirit High School. Continue reading Spartans feast and win Thanksgiving football game
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The Holy Spirit Spartans boys cross country team has had a successful season so far with a record of 5-4. The boys team includes seniors Johnny Flammer, Jack Negley, and junior Thomas Farren Jr. The students placed at both the … Continue reading Boys cross country team looks to end on a high note
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Holy Spirit High School is planning its annual homecoming dance a little earlier than usual. Homecoming will be held Friday, October 28 starting at 6:30 p.m. and ending at 9:00 p.m. Holy Spirit has chosen to go with a “roaring twenties” theme as it celebrates the one hundredth anniversary this school year. Continue reading Homecoming dance to be held earlier than usual
By Carmine Lovallo ’26 The Holy Spirit High School Spartans wrestling team is preparing for what many hope will be one of its strongest seasons in recent years. With a roster of 12 wrestlers, including five seniors and four freshmen, … Continue reading Spartan wrestling team looks to build momentum in 2025–2026 season
Story by Jackie Ciron ’26 Holy Spirit High School’s Spartan Medical Club is providing students interested in health care careers with hands-on learning opportunities through its involvement in AtlantiCare’s Medical Explorers Program. The club was founded approximately three years ago … Continue reading Spartan Medical Club gains hands-on experience
By Sophia Cappuccio ’26 Holy Spirit High School’s Mothers’ Guild held its annual Mr. Spartan competition on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025. This year’s event marked the second consecutive Mr. Spartan competition following a five-year hiatus. The contest, which features senior … Continue reading Mothers’ Guild hosts annual Mr. Spartan competition on Dec. 15, 2025
By Ms. Loreaux’s Journalism Class ’25-’26 A popular program offered at Holy Spirit High School is its Shadow Program, which allows middle school students to “shadow,” or follow, a current Holy Spirit student for a partial school day. Shadow students … Continue reading HSHS program hosts shadows today, Spartans tomorrow
Tabitha Wakefield ’26 Editor’s Note: While winter break has ended, this story reflects the excitement leading into the break and highlights the movies and shows students were and are most looking forward to during the winter season. Winter break is … Continue reading Lights, Camera, Winter: Winter movies, TV shows spark buzz at Holy Spirit
By Carmine Lovallo ’26 The Spartan Boys’ Soccer Team continues its push for a positive record as the 2025 season nears its close. Led by Coach Matt Custer, the Spartans currently hold a 5-7-1 record and hope to finish strong … Continue reading Spartan Boys’ Soccer pushes for winning record as season nears end
By Melissa Napoli ’27 Holy Spirit High School’s music program entered a new chapter in January 2025 with the arrival of Mr. Tyler Steinbronn. His addition follows years of strong leadership under former director Mrs. Claire Collins, whose lasting influence … Continue reading The Music of Spirit: Mr. Steinbronn leads new chapter for music department through renovations, variety show, student leadership
By Izzy Molfino ’27 He was the man who greeted every student. He knew everyone’s name and everyone knew his. He was the basketball coach who always asked how you were doing, but not before he told you to tuck … Continue reading Spartan Community says “Good Luck, Woody”
By Jackie Ciron ’26 Fall Sports at Holy Spirit High School have officially gone underway, with the girl’s field hockey team starting off with a new mindset. As of last year, the girls’ final record was 12-5, along with having … Continue reading Coach Kylie Mitchell reacts to fall field hockey season as team moves up a conference
By Sophia Cappuccio ’26 Freshman cheerleader Onalee Wells ‘29 recently cheered on the football team at her first game as a high school cheerleader. Wells has cheered for nine years total, but she said being on the Holy Spirit Cheer team … Continue reading Holy Spirit’s newest cheerleaders proudly honor Spartan tradition
By Tabitha Wakefield ’26 With only six people in the session, the band is not backing down. Holy Spirit Pep Band isn’t just hyping up the football games; it’s a family of students who share a passion for the school. … Continue reading Sounds of Spirit: Pep Band brings energy to Spartan events
By Bella Scheper The Holy Spirit Theatre Program cut lookse this spring with its spring production of Footloose, performed March 14–16, 2025. Packed with lively choreography, classic ’80s hits, and an emotional story, Holy Spirit’s talented performers onstage and behind the scenes brought this classic musical to life for audiences of all ages. Directed by Mrs. Amy Evans, Footloose featured seniors Sawyer Lilley as Ren McCormack, Violet Berk as Ariel Moore, and Jared Ramos as Reverend Shaw Moore. The cast also included Sebastian Vidro as Willard Hewitt and Victoria Gorka (’26) as Rusty. The production team included Mrs. Melanie Brough … Continue reading Holy Spirit Theatre cuts loose with spring musical”Footloose” March 14-16
