Maj. Eugene McCarthy made the ultimate sacrifice 25 years ago. The 1973 graduate of Nazareth H.S., East Flatbush, was the first Brooklyn casualty of the 1991 Gulf War.
Sports
Victorious Kingsmen
The Nazareth H.S., East Flatbush, varsity baseball team captured the CHSAA ‘A’ division title with two wins over Msgr. Scanlan H.S., the Bronx.
McClancy Baseball Completes Successful Campaign
For the second consecutive year, the Msgr. McClancy H.S., East Elmhurst, varsity baseball team finished third overall in the CHSAA ‘AA’ intersectional championships.
Cristo Rey Packs a Punch
A five-week intramural boxing program recently wrapped up at Cristo Rey H.S., East Flatbush.
Coach’s Track Journey Surpasses 100 Seasons
In his 34 years as a teacher and track coach at the school, John Donodeo has led by example in molding young men who are open to others.
CYO Outdoor Track
After three meets this season, CYO awarded its outdoor track champions on May 22.
Girls’ High School Softball Champions
The GCHSAA softball season wrapped up recently, and the following teams won their respective divisions.
Ex-Holy Cross Star Signs NFL Contract
Holy Cross H.S. alumnus Devon Cajuste, who played his college football as a wide receiver at Stanford University, Calif., recently signed a professional contract with the San Francisco 49ers, making him one of 12 undrafted free agents signed by the NFL team.
CYO Lifer Receives Company’s High Honor
Robert Fristachi, a 2015 Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) Hall of Fame inductee and parishioner of Our Lady of the Snows, N. Floral Park, recently received Con Edison’s highest honor, the Living Our Values award, for his countless years of community service.
CYO Crowns Diocesan Volleyball Champions
The Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) of Brooklyn and Queens held its annual girls’ volleyball championships on May 14 and division champions were crowned.