The St. John’s Prep, Astoria, swimming club is enjoying its season at the newly refurbished Variety Boys and Girls Club. Students swim on Mondays and Fridays, and beginners through advanced are welcomed. The students are coached by Bruce Frank, Kathy Noaves, Ms. Prager and student assistants Rebecca McFadden, Emily Houghton and John Yavaldakis. Another feature […]
In football, basketball and even baseball these days, an athlete’s size is essential in getting noticed. In fact, oftentimes talented athletes that do not fit the typical mold are overlooked, despite their talent on the field or court. But for a sport like soccer, the focus is mostly on endurance, finesse and speed rather than […]
by Antonina Zielinska As the world waited in anticipation for Rome to announce the name of the cardinal who would become supreme pontiff, three seniors of Argentinian heritage were finishing their school day at St. John’s Prep, Astoria. Merlina Rodas was at track practice when she stopped to watch the news following white smoke in […]
Students Love Learning Located in the heart of Astoria, Immaculate Conception School serves families with children from toddlers to teens. Children from all over the world attend our school where our mission is to provide every child with a safe and nurturing environment that facilitates a love of learning as well as a love […]
Education for the Whole Person “That they may have life more abundantly” is the motto of St. John’s Preparatory School. The motto comes from the Gospel of John and refers to the reason Christ came into the world – so that people could live life to the fullest. It is this goal of […]
Success For All St. Francis of Assisi School, located in the vibrant and culturally diverse neighborhood of Astoria, N.Y., is proud to be celebrating Catholic Schools Week, 2013. Since the beginning of the 2012-2013 school year, our school community has fully embraced the CSW theme of Raising the Standards and has been firmly committed […]
Astoria School Remembers the Fallen On Sept. 11, 2012, the students and faculty of St. Francis of Assisi School, Astoria, gathered together in the schoolyard to salute the American flag and pray for peace in remembrance of the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. (Photo courtesy St. Francis of Assisi School) So […]
by Marie Elena Giossi Last Saturday, Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio and Msgr. Sean Ogle openly confessed the sin of pride – pride in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, the mother church of Queens, as the Astoria parish marked its 170th anniversary and patronal feast day. “I am very proud of this parish. I know the […]
