Former H.S. Rivals Now Teammates in College

It’s no secret that Holy Cross H.S., Flushing, and Christ the King R.H.S., Middle Village, have built up an impressive sports rivalry over the years. On the football field, the Knights and Royals have not matched up in a CHSFL game for quite some time, but that does not take away from these two storied […]

Next Tablet Forum

The writings of C.S. Lewis will be the topic of the next Tablet Forum to be held on Friday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. at Christ the King R.H.S., Middle Village. The forum will feature the showing of the film, The Life and Work of C.S. Lewis, and a talk by James Como, chairman and […]

Mike Piazza's home run in the first game back in New York City after the 9/11 terrorist attacks lifted a city in need. (Photo courtesy New York Mets)

9/11 Home Run from the Other Side

No one will soon forget how our nation was devastated in the immediate aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. It’s amazing to think that 12 years have passed since that day, but to so many people, it still feels like yesterday. We’ll never forget how the nation united in the days and weeks […]

CK Royals Basketball Camps

Christ the King R.H.S., Middle Village, hosted its annual summer basketball camps in the CK Gym. The goal is to teach young players from all over the area the skills of being part of a team. Royals’ boys varsity head coach Joe Arbitello is pictured here with a few spirited campers.

CHSAA Basketball Stars Play in ‘Big Strick’ Classic

Two local CHSAA varsity basketball stars played for the N.Y.C. East team in the “Big Strick” Classic Aug. 10 at Gauchos Gym, the Bronx. The third annual game is named after Brooklyn street ball legend John “The Franchise” Strickland and showcases the top high school basketball talent in the country. Christ the King R.H.S., Middle […]

Middle Village, Hollywood and Berlin: All in One

Thirty-five students from the theatre arts department at Christ the King R.H.S., Middle Village, took a school trip to Hollywood, Calif. Above, the students are seen in front of 10 original segments of the Berlin Wall which have been on exhibit along Wilshire Blvd. since 2009. The six-day trip included visits to: Grumman’s Chinese Theatre, […]

Tablet Forum: Animal Rights Is Topic of Interest (with slideshow)

The role of animals in God’s creation was the topic of the most recent Tablet Forum conducted May 10 at Christ the King R.H.S., Middle Village. The session featured the N.Y.C. premiere of the film, Peaceable Kingdom: The Journey Home, a group discussion on animal rights and a tasting of vegan delights. Nearly 500 people […]

Jon Severe Signs with Fordham University

Though maybe it wasn’t as hyped as the epic LeBron James “decision” to join the Miami Heat in the summer of 2010, Christ the King R.H.S., Middle Village, senior basketball guard Jon Severe has finally made his college decision. He will be staying right here in New York City as he chose to play this […]

The McClancy softball team earned its first win in program history (Photo by Jim Mancari)

McClancy Softball Earns First Win in Program History

There may not be a better way for a team to earn its first win in program history than how the Msgr. McClancy M.H.S., East Elmhurst, junior varsity softball team earned theirs. In the first game on their brand new field, the Lady Crusaders plated 15 runs in the first inning en route to a […]

Christ the King's Jon Severe (Photo by Jim Mancari)

Christ the King, Bishop Ford Win State Basketball Titles

High school basketball teams from the Diocese of Brooklyn made their mark this past weekend at the N.Y.S. Federation basketball championships in Albany, N.Y. The Christ the King R.H.S., Middle Village, boys’ team and the Bishop Ford H.S., Park Slope, girls’ team each won their respective state titles. The Christ the King Royals earned a […]