Joshua Liriano, junior Cristo Rey Brooklyn One of my greatest decisions is joining the school baseball team. This showed me hard work and discipline; it also improved my school grades. Briana Laurenceau, freshman Cristo Rey Brooklyn One of my greatest decisions was participating in the dorming program, Boys Hope Girls Hope. Living […]
By Judith Espinoza Being constantly surrounded by all the attractions of New York City can often make us oblivious to why so many around the world hope for the opportunity to visit the bright lights and noise of “The Big Apple.” That loud noise and exciting atmosphere is what gave Msgr. McClancy M.H.S., East Elmhurst, […]
Shannon Connors, freshman Msgr. McClancy M.H.S. Sometimes we don’t see what is right, so the Ten Commandments are there for people who can’t decide on what is good and what is bad. No one can completely know what we need to do, but between the Ten Commandments and our own moral compass, we can […]
You are invited to a Christian Rock Youth Concert on Nov. 2, 7-9:30 p.m. in the church of Nativity B.V.M., Ozone Park. All ages are welcome. The event is hosted by Columbian Squires Circle No. 5481. A donation of $8 per person includes munchies and beverages. Payment will be accepted at the door. For more […]
By Laura DePalma Rain dripped on our heads as we huddled around a radio, trying to hear the broadcast of the Pope’s words in English. A chill wind blew through our group and the radio cut out yet again, dissolving into static. But we didn’t really need a translation to understand the spirit behind his […]
Congratulations to Kerry Gill, a senior at St. Saviour H.S., Park Slope. She received The George Washington University School of Engineering and Applied Science Award for Excellence in Math and Science. She is also one of approximately 1,600 Black American high school students who are semi-finalists in the 2014 National Achievement Scholarship Program. […]
Two seniors from Xaverian H.S., Bay Ridge, earned a place in the semifinals of the National Merit Scholarship Program. Patrick Coen and Michael Darby are two of 16,000 students competing for about 8,000 National Merit Scholarships, worth about $35 million. “Finding out I was a semifinalist for the National Merit Scholarship was really great news,” […]
Pilgrims who attended World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro gathered for a day of reflection and worship on Sept. 28 in St. Thomas More Church at St. John’s University, Jamaica. After a few icebreakers, the group gathered for some small group work and sharing. Those gathered discussed role models in their faith, ways to […]
Mark Enobakhare, 15 Our Lady of Light People are too rushed into doing big things when they skip right over doing the small things. The small things can lead to the big things, and the big things are not meaningful if the small things are not done. Katrina Nangle, 17 Our […]
Sahara James, 18 Our Lady of Light I pray very subtly. I close my eyes for the time being and softly mumble or speak in my head. Many prayers are me giving thanks for little things throughout the day. Whether it be thanking God for helping me get to school on time or getting me […]
