As someone who lives in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, a neighborhood com- posed mostly of working class immi- grants, I see the struggles facing the immigrant and working class people of New York City on a daily basis.
Our Youth
Xaverian Walks the Talk for Pediatric Cancer
Strength prevailed on May 18 when students arrived at their school to walk in Xaverian’s first annual “Clippers Chasing Cures” cancer awareness walk, inspired by kids like them. Cancer-free and dressed in gold T-shirts, they stood alongside family and friends in blue who supported them through treatment after treatment.
Let Them Speak: Never Be Afraid of Being Yourself
My name is Jessica Dalonzo. I am a Henry Viscardi School (HVS) alumna from the Class of 2018. I also have Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome type 7A, a connective tissue disorder that lacks proteins called collagen, essentially affecting the muscles and joints. However, despite of my disability, I do not allow it to influence my morale and view of life. It is only the beginning.
Youth Views: Is Who You Know or What You Know More Important?
The Tablet asks students from around the Diocese of Brooklyn a question for the opinion section of the Youth page. This week: Cathedral Prep
Let Them Speak: Character, Courage and Commitment
I always viewed life through rose-colored glasses, but from 2015 to 2018, numerous circumstances in my life challenged me personally and academically. Nevertheless, these circumstances were blessings in disguise as they allowed me to overcome these hardships and give back to the community through volunteer work and define a specific career path that would benefit humanity.
Youth Views: Name something you do that makes you happy.
The Tablet asks students from around the Diocese of Brooklyn a question for the opinion section of the Youth page. This week: Nazareth R.H.S., East Flatbush
Around the School Bell: Saint Saviour HS Indoor Hydroponics Lab
A new science classroom at Saint Saviour H.S. is nourishing young minds and the environment. The all-girls Catholic high school unveiled its hydroponic lab.
Youth Views: What is something a family member told you that you will cherish forever?
The Tablet asks students from around the Diocese of Brooklyn a question for the opinion section of the Youth page. This week: St. John’s Preparatory School, Astoria.
Let Them Speak: How Youth Ministry Changed My Life
Being an active member at St. Clare’s in Rosedale has given me the insight about what it means to be Catholic. Last fall, I started attending Faith Formation classes.
Around The School Bell: St. Francis Prep Lends a Hand in Missouri
Students and alumni from St. Francis Preparatory School in Fresh Meadows made personal sacrifices to follow in the footsteps of this 13th century icon. Nine St. Francis Prep students and two chaperones departed for Cape Girardeau, Mo., the home of their sister school, Notre Dame R.H.S.