Catherine Cox is a member of Boston Latin School’s Class of 2025 and a longtime resident of the Boston neighborhood of Charlestown.
At Boston Latin School, Catherine is involved in a number of activities. As a clarinet and alto saxophone player, Catherine finds joy performing in Boston Latin’s many bands and ensembles. Her passion for the arts can also be seen in her work with the student newspaper, The Argo, where she has been a staff writer for the Arts and Entertainment section throughout her time at BLS.
In the past, Catherine has been fortunate to participate in a Seevak Fellowship where she interned with the United Nations of Greater Boston, leading middle and high school students as they engaged in Model UN activities. More recently, Catherine was named a Topol Fellow for Peace and Non-Violence. In this work, she focused on building greater understanding and appreciation of BLS’ diverse learning community, leading a group of peers through a photo-journalistic project. Her work, Humans of Boston Latin School, based on Stanton’s Humans of New York, was presented at BLS’ Human Rights Day and culminated in a book that captures the unique stories of the BLS community.
Recognizing the importance of including all voices, Catherine has served as a student representative on the BLS Student Council since 2020, and more recently as Vice President for Engagement. In these roles, Catherine has sought to expand participation in student government through engagement in meetings, involvement in fundraising, and participation in peer tutoring events.
While Catherine’s experiences are numerous and varied, a common theme connects all of her work – she believes that the most important work one can undertake is to be of service to others and to foster a sense of belonging for all. This summer, Catherine is thrilled to be working with Boston Municipal Court Judge, the Honorable Steven M. Key, where she hopes to learn how law and service intersect as well as better understand the unique stories of those who find themselves in court. In the fall, Catherine hopes to apply what she has learned to her studies at the College of the Holy Cross, where she intends to major in English and philosophy, with a minor in music