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The DeMatha Stagline

The DeMatha Stagline

Students show off some of the awards the brought back to Hyattsville from Myrtle Beach on the 2023 Music Trip.

Music Trip 2024

Malcolm Thomas, Staff Writer April 15, 2024

With spring break in the past, the DeMatha music program eagerly waits for what’s to come. On April 18, the best musicians and vocalists in the school will take a trip to Virginia Beach for their annual...

Ultimate Frisbee Club

Ultimate Frisbee Club

Muma Ndi, Staff Writer March 14, 2024

As the season changes, new clubs are beginning to emerge at DeMatha Catholic High School. The newest edition to this list is the Ultimate Frisbee Club. Ultimate Frisbee is a non-contact, self-refereed...

DeMatha officially named its basketball court in honor of former coach Mike Jones on Dec. 15. Jones, who coached the Stags from 2002-21, led his alma mater to eight conference championships and mentored several NBA players.

DeMatha names basketball court in honor of former coach

Chris McManes, Contributor February 2, 2024

In 2000, former DeMatha basketball coach Morgan Wootten became the first exclusively high school coach to be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Two years later he handed the reins...

Peter Macyko: Captain of DeMatha

Peter Macyko: Captain of DeMatha

Daman Decker, Student Voice Editor November 4, 2022

You would be hard pressed to find someone more involved in the DeMatha community than Peter Macyko. His easy smile and friendly attitude lend themselves well to his many leadership positions in several...

JV Football Stars

JV Football Stars

Michael Dixon, Staff Writer October 19, 2022

JV stars are rarely talked about, even though they will be the new Varsity in the years to come. I had the opportunity to sit down and talk to some of the JV Football players. Freshman Kia Jones says...

New Addition to the Stag Family!

New Addition to the Stag Family!

Jaden Winston, Staff Writer October 18, 2022

Every year the DeMatha family is excited to meet and welcome a set of new faces to campus. The family gladly meets new freshmen and faculty, but every year has the opportunity to add new members to the...

DeMatha’s Training Room

DeMatha’s Training Room

Jaden Winston, Staff Writer September 29, 2022

DeMatha Catholic High School has been known worldwide for its rich tradition of success, both in academics and athletics. A large part of Dematha’s athletic success is due to the tremendous dedication...

Luke Kelly: DeMatha to MIT

Luke Kelly: DeMatha to MIT

Thomas Krukar, Editor in Chief May 24, 2022

As the class of 2022’s time at DeMatha comes to a close, seniors are looking ahead to the next chapter of their academic careers. Many students within the class of 2022 are attending highly acclaimed...

Mr. Twigg received this years Fr. James R. Day Award for Teaching Excellence this March.

From Indiana to Rome: Mr. Twigg Looks Back

Maximo Legaspi, Editor May 13, 2022

It's hard to spend a day on DeMatha's campus and not cross paths with Mr. Twigg. Whether it be when he’s teaching Christian Ethics to juniors, grabbing a bite to eat at the cafeteria, or leading the...

Mr. Turk played at the Junior Ring Ceremony in February.

Congrats to ‘Coach’ on 25 years at DeMatha

Keith Minor, Staff Writer March 30, 2022

Mr. Jim 'Coach' Turk continues to leave a memorable legacy at DeMatha. Whether it stems from his love for Ohio State, his ongoing passion for music, or just his character in the classroom, all of these...

Teacher Profile: Mike Ptomey

Teacher Profile: Mike Ptomey

Thomas Krukar, Editor-in-Chief January 7, 2022

Those who have taken senior theology at DeMatha are most likely familiar with Mr. Ptomey, head of the theology department and teacher at DeMatha for 16 years. Mr. Ptomey was not always certain that...

Picture This: A Profile of Riley Mitchell

Picture This: A Profile of Riley Mitchell

Maximo Legaspi, Editor November 23, 2021

Junior Riley Mitchell is one of the many students at DeMatha who pursue extracurricular activities. Chief among his out-of-school, and often in-school, activities is photography. His photos can be spotted...

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