Five students from Holy Cross H.S., Flushing, won this year’s Project Hope Contest for their self-produced films. Sponsored by the Brothers of Holy Cross, Moreau Province in Austin, Texas, this year’s contest yielded 750 entries from all 12 Holy Cross schools within the nation.
My inspiration is my father because he keeps on pushing me to become a better person academic-wise and also athletically. It’s hard to keep up grades while playing sports weekly, but my dad tells me the only way I will get better is to practice and study hard.
The valuable contributions made by student volunteers at Maimonides were honored during the Annual Student Volunteer Recognition Ceremony and Breakfast.
St. Francis Prep’s Summer Academy runs July 25-29, 9 a.m. to 3p.m. It offers courses in: Science research, English and math, music technology, computer and fine arts, musical theater, SFP-TV production and video game design.
Being around friends and family makes me truly happy. Our time on Earth will not last forever so making sure my family and friend connections are strong is very important. Having good friends and family makes me feel really happy.
St. Joseph High School’s Amaris Marte and Jessica Peters write about their experiences teaming up with LaSalle Academy for the The Cooper Union Innovators Program. Their project, titled “War & Peace” received second place on a contest.
Are you doing something unique with your parish, youth group or school this summer? Would you like to share your experiences? Submit articles, reflections and photos to mnegrochin@desalesmedia.org.
In honor of Memorial Day, St. Agnes A.H.S. students held a bake sale and a red, white and blue dress down day to raise funds for Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 885 in College Point.
My family and I observe the Year of Mercy by incorporating patience and reflection throughout each day. When the stress level is high, we suppress it by asking God for patience in our hearts, while always reflecting on our true values and intentions.
The 12th National Black Catholic Congress will be held in Orlando, Fla., in July of 2017. The theme is “The Spirit of the Lord is Upon Me: act justly, love goodness, and walk humbly with your God.”
