Before I attended Xaverian High School in Bay Ridge, it was an all-boys school, but this school year, it became a co-ed school. I imagine this had been a huge adjustment for the boys who were already in my school, but us girls also had to adjust.
Our Youth
Youth Views: Reflect on the following statement by Pope Francis
The Tablet asks students from around the Diocese of Brooklyn a question for the opinion section of the Youth page.
The Mary Louis Academy Celebrates Sacrament of Confirmation
Students from The Mary Louis Academy in Jamaica Estates received the Sacrament of Confirmation from Auxiliary Bishop Witold Mroziewski, May 21 at Holy Family Church in Fresh Meadows.
Chasing invasive fish species with student scientists from Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School
The Invasive Fish Species Monitoring program at Cornell is a school-oriented citizen science approach to environmental monitoring,” said Dr. Donna Cassidy-Hanley, staff member within Cornell’s science department who works directly with students from Bishop Loughlin M.H.S.’s Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics program.
Youth Views: How has your hardships changed your opinions?
The Tablet asks students from around the Diocese of Brooklyn a question for the opinion section of the Youth page.
Around The School Bell: Bishop Kearney Celebrates Annual “You Make a Difference Day”
Last year, I awarded Mrs. Diane Pocarro. She was not only my algebra teacher, but someone I trusted dearly. She is an amazing teacher who provided extensive help with algebra and situations outside the classroom. I jumped at the chance to thank her with an award.
Young Journalists Refine Their Skills at Tablet’s H.S. Press Awards
“Teens talk to teens differently,” said Paron. “That’s why high school journalism matters.You can talk to other young people and get a story that no one else can get. If you’re not talking to them, that means 26 percent of the population isn’t getting their voice heard and part of the tenet in journalism is to be a voice to the voiceless.”
Youth Views: How has your mother impacted your life?
The Tablet asks students from around the Diocese of Brooklyn a question for the opinion section of the Youth page.
Let Them Speak: What it Means to be a Virtuous Woman in 2017
As I was pondering what it means to be a virtuous woman in 2017, I decided to make myself some tea. While I was pouring the water and the tea bag into the mug, I noticed the Bible verse on it that said, “She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future” from Proverbs 31: 25.
Teen News Flash May 2017
Teen News Flash keeps you up-to-date with upcoming youth events around the Diocese of Brooklyn.