Notre Dame High School
Titan
Times
Volume 5, Issue 2 | October 2025
In This Issue Hoco 2025
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Teacher Feature
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Sports News
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HOCO 2025
By: Madison Mendoza
Each year, Homecoming is known for its fun spirit statement with their well-planned plays and weeks, where students can stray from the usual performances. Junior wide receiver Brady Phalen uniforms, and, of course, the dance. This year’s (left) and sophomore quarterback Isaac Goodman Homecoming theme was “There’s No Place Like (bottom left) had outstanding games, with Goodman Homecoming,” taking inspiration from the classic completing 304 yards and two touchdowns in the Wizard of Oz film, as well as from Wicked. This week homecoming game. Phalen displayed speed and brought a wave of excitement and unity to Notre agility, hauling in a few touchdowns that lifted the Dame High School. All week, students showed up crowd's energy both in the stands and on the sidelines. each day dressed to impress, filling classrooms and hallways with creativity, and showcasing the Titan “I’ve put in a lot of work to prepare myself,” said pride that defines the ND community. Phalen, “so I feel confident and ready to succeed no matter who I’m up against.” The week had many spirit days, including a “mix-andmatch clothes day”. Students wore an array of Halftime featured a dazzling display from the ND patterns, colors, and accessories. The fun continued Spirit Cheer and Song Teams, with seniors going all with “pajama day,” then “class dress-up.” However, out for their final homecoming halftime performance. the best had to be “rhyme without reason day,” where Then came the announcement of the Homecoming students and teachers matched outfits that rhymed but King and Queen, deservingly given to seniors Julian weren’t connected in any way. Perez and Sofia Barajas (bottom right), who smiled to their classmates under glowing stadium lights. On Friday, the school hyped up students at the Homecoming pep rally. The gym was transformed While the Titans put up a tough fight, they were into Emerald City, filled with green and gold. To kick defeated by Arroyo Valley High School, with the final it off, the cheer and song teams delivered flawless score 20-56. Regardless, coaches reminded their routines with high energy. Excitement from the players to remain consistent and put in their best bleachers grew even louder as the Homecoming Court effort. On Homecoming night, every touchdown and made its grand entrance. Students and teachers even defensive stand reflected the discipline, structure, and joined in class competitions, filling the gym with pride that the coaching staff instilled within the laughter and clapping. By the rally’s end, everyone athletes throughout the season. grouped in the center for Principal Cardoza’s final chant. The weekend wrapped up with the Homecoming Dance. The venue sparkled with lights, gold Afterward, Notre Dame Titans took to the field to face decorations, and music as students danced the night Arroyo Valley High School, providing a strong away, enjoying churros, an ice cream bar, and a fun photobooth to capture memories with friends.
Photo by @mariafridaphotography for ND Yearbook Photo Joshua Avila ‘26
Photo by NDHS Media
Junior Brady Phalen
Homecoming King Julian Perez and Queen Sophia Barajas.
“In this world you will have trouble. But take heart, I have overcome the world.”- John 16: 33
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