The Class of 2018 includes nearly 2,800 graduates from 18 Catholic high schools in Brooklyn and Queens. Each year, The Tablet recognizes one outstanding graduate from each school as a way of saluting that year’s entire class.
Our Youth
Youth Views Senior Edition: How can you leave an impact in the world?
The Tablet asks students from around the Diocese of Brooklyn a question for the opinion section of the Youth page. In this special edition – the responses came from seniors from the Class of 2018.
Let Them Speak: I Can Do All Things
I have been in a wheelchair all of my life. I was born with a disability called Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Type 7A – a connective tissue disorder affecting my muscles and joints – and have had almost 30 major surgeries. I couldn’t have done it without God by my side. I face many obstacles, some are harder for me, but I have always found strength in my faith.
Youth Views: What social issues matter the most to you?
The Tablet asks students from around the Diocese of Brooklyn a question for the opinion section of the Youth page.
Around the School Bell: “Societa Onoraria Italica”
The students of the Italian Honors Society at Msgr. McClancy M.H.S., East Elmhurst, visited Mother Cabrini’s shrine and the Cloisters Museum. It was a great experience for all of us.
Let Them Speak: How I Found Faith Again
Religion may not be concrete and it may not be finite. But sometimes, learning to question gives you the strength to grow – it helps you to find the true meaning you’re after and to just have faith in the path you’re supposed to take.
St. John’s Prep HS Support Sisters of Life
More than 30 students from the Astoria high school, along with their religion teachers, volunteered to help the Sisters of Life, S.V., in Suffern, N.Y.
Let Them Speak: Time Management 101: Final Exams
I’m going to give you tips on how to balance studying for final exams with your daily life. Hopefully, listening to my experience in time management can help you better manage yours. Don’t give up, do your best and leave the rest to God!
Youth Views: Describe the last time you did something nice for someone.
The Tablet asks students from around the Diocese of Brooklyn a question for the opinion section of the Youth page.
Implementing Morning Meditation at TMLA
I discovered scientific evidence conducted through randomized control trials (RCTs) and MRI (brain scan) studies which found that when practiced consistently, mindfulness meditation has the power to alter the structures and functions of the brain to reduce levels of stress, improve physical and mental health, increase cognitive performance, and overall show greater well-being.
