Students at Holy Cross H.S. united in an effort to raise funds and awareness of breast cancer. The project is spearheaded by Cathy Kenny, junior class moderator and coordinator of the Science Research Program.
Our Youth
Teen News Flash: Concert at St. Francis Prep
On Friday, March 20, 7:45 p.m., the four premiere ensembles from the music department at St. Francis Prep, Fresh Meadows, will be presenting their annual Jazz/Pop Concert. They are the jazz band, chamber choir, honors percussion ensemble and chamber orchestra. Senior drummer Gabriel Godoy said this concert allows students to be individually expressive, given the […]
Youth Views: What Food Brings Back Good Memories For You?
Isabela Carrasco, sophomore St. Saviour H.S. Salt water taffy reminds me of the beautiful summers I would spend with my mum, sister, grandma and great-grand uncle in Rockport, Ma., when we would all get along and get to relax. Christian Horan, junior Archbishop Molloy H.S. My mom always made vanilla cake with vanilla […]
Youth Views: Reflect Upon Catholic Meditation
Thomas Leuthner, freshman Holy Cross H.S. I think that some Catholic people feel that since God loves them, He should answer them right away. This is not true. As an athlete, I like to clear my mind and pray before a game not only for me to do well, but for everyone I love and […]
Teen News Flash: Benefit Concert Organized by Local Youth
Nineteen-year-old Connor Whelan is a musician from Brooklyn who has taken it upon himself to organize a concert to benefit the Sisters of St. Joseph of Brentwood, L.I. The gig will be featuring other local musicians, including Gypsy Trane, Steven Vaughn, Nicki Marone and Maribeth Dono and the Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM) Choir. A […]
Youth Views: What do you enjoy about still being a kid?
Kelly Kraics, junior St. Joseph H.S. I still watch cartoons on the weekends without being judged. If adults watch cartoons they may be classified as weird or strange. Watching cartoons reminds me of my childhood. Daisy Perez, senior St. Joseph H.S. Still being a kid leaves me with an open mind. Adults are […]
St. Francis Prep Students Peek at Patron Saint’s Note
Students, faculty, and staff from St. Francis Prep had the opportunity to reconnect with a profound part of their past: a collection of nearly 800-year-old documents that relate to St. Francis of Assisi.
Youth Views: Reflect upon the sacrament of marriage
Sarah Higgins, senior St. Agnes A.H.S. Marriage is very important to society because it teaches the strength and importance of love and commitment. The bond that marriage produces between a couple reflects their love and utter devotion to each other. This is important for people to see because many today are afraid of commitment. Commitment […]
Scout Helps Others With Eagle Vision
Congratulations to Davide G. Rindone from St. Athanasius parish, Bensonhurst, on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. He collected over 500 pairs of glasses for those in need in Guatemala. That’s 200 pairs over his initial goal! He collaborated with local churches, schools, the YMCA and other places of work to collect donations of glasses […]
Grateful Students at SJHS
By Emmanuela Blanc St. Joseph H.S. in Downtown Brooklyn is a place where we learn in all of our classes that giving is an important aspect of living a healthy Catholic life. Students give of themselves when they volunteer at places that need assistance, such as at nursing homes or at our old grammar schools. […]