Literary Magazine

Literary Magazine contact:
Linda Simpson, Advisor

The nationally acclaimed Judge Memorial literature magazine, Catharsis, is an annual publication that showcases the best of Judge student writing, artwork, and photography. This publication has won National Awards of Excellence in each of the past fifteen years.

Submitting your work to Catharsis is easy and open to all Judge students. You can submit your work until the February deadline. Fill out the form and attach your work. See Mrs. Linda Simpson for more details.

Parlez du Cafe: Superior Print!

January 25, 2012 at 4:25pm by Marianne Bartman

Superior Print!

Judge Memorial CHS’s literary magazine has been awarded the rank of "Superior" in the 2011 National Council of Teachers of English program.

Lindsey Reemsnyder was the editor-in-chief of the 2011 issue of Catharsis. Read more »

2011 Catharis receives national recognition

January 20, 2012 at 8:26am by Marianne Bartman

Judge Memorial Catholic High School's literary magazine has been awarded the rank of "Superior" in the 2011 National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) program to recognize excellence in student literary magazines.

Linda Simpson serves as the faculty advisor for Judge's renowned literary magazine, Catharsis, a publication that has won several national awards of excellence for the past eighteen years.

Lindsey Reemsnyder was the editor-in-chief of the 2011 issue of Catharsis and Emily Andrews served as lay-out editor. Read more »

LitMag 2011 is Here!

May 18, 2011 at 12:36pm by Marianne Bartman

The 2011 issue of the award-winning, nationally-recognized Judge Memorial literary magazine, Catharsis, is here! This year’s issue has been described as “stunning,” and that is indeed an accurate depiction.

Magazines are available for purchase for $15; see a member of the LitMag staff or contact Mrs. Linda Simpson (lsimpson@judgememorial.com).

Congratulations to the following students on earning Best of Show for the 2010-2011 Literary Magazine. Read more »

LitMag '11 Best of Show

May 6, 2011 at 10:42am by Marianne Bartman
  • by Linda Simpson, advisor
  • May 5, 2011

Congratulations to the following students on earning Best of Show for the 2010-2011 Literary Magazine. The magazine will be available for purchase shortly; stay tuned!

Cover: Addie Diamond '12

Best Art Submission: Luke Watson '11

Best Photography: Joe Fitzpatrick '12

Best Poetry Submission: Dan Goodman '12

Best Prose Submission: Isabel Bartholomew '14

Submit to Lit!

February 17, 2011 at 9:36am by Marianne Bartman

Don't forget to submit your work to this year's Catharis Literary Magazine. Artists, poets, photographers, essayists - the submission deadline is Feb 25.

Catharsis '11 submission deadline is Feb 25

December 1, 2010 at 5:13pm by Marianne Bartman

Students – don’t miss this chance to submit to the 2011 Literary Magazine. The nationally acclaimed Judge Memorial literature magazine, Catharsis, is an annual publication that showcases the best of Judge student writing, artwork, and photography. This publication has won National Awards of Excellence in each of the past fifteen years. Our final deadline to accept submissions is February 25.

We accept poetry, prose (fiction and non-fiction), foreign language submissions accompanied with English translations, photography and art. Read more »

Catharsis 2010 is hot off the presses

May 20, 2010 at 7:16am by Marianne Bartman

The 2010 Judge Memorial Literary Magazine, Catharsis, is now on sale!

Enjoy a collection of art, photography, poetry, prose and more, created by Judge students. Magazines are only $13, so buy some for your family and friends as gifts. Purchase Catharsis from any LitMag staff member, or stop by Room 316. Don't miss out on this amazing compilation of Judge talent!

Catharsis is under the direction of moderator Linda Simpson, with junior Samantha Highsmith serving as editor-in-chief for the 2010 edition. Senior Analise Sisneros is assistant editor-in-chief.

2009 Catharis receives national recognition

May 17, 2010 at 4:01pm by Marianne Bartman

Judge Memorial Catholic High School's literary magazine has been awarded the rank of "Above Average" in the 2009 National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) program to recognize excellence in student literary magazines.

Linda Simpson serves as the faculty advisor for Judge's renowned literary magazine, Catharsis, a publication that has won several national awards of excellence for the past sixteen years. Jamie Pisciotta and Tom Luchs served as student editors of the 2009 issue of Catharsis. Read more »

Feb 26: LitMag Submission Deadline

February 19, 2010 at 9:00am by Marianne Bartman

Remember to submit your poetry, prose, art, and photography to the 2010 Literary Magazine. The deadline is Friday, February 26. Submission forms are available in Mrs. Simpson's room 316.