He’ll Run for Life at Philadelphia Marathon

While NYC Marathon runners will hit the city streets this weekend, Whitestone resident Brendan Flynn still has three weeks to train for the Philadelphia Marathon – and he’s running for a cause close to his heart.

WINS for Cancer

During this spring’s high school baseball and softball season, Holy Cross H.S., Flushing, and The Mary Louis Academy, Jamaica Estates, teamed up for a fundraising campaign to support Sunrise Day Camp in Wyandanch, L.I.

Holy Cross Knight Is Mets’ Bat Boy

Jonathan Rosero, a recent graduate of Holy Cross H.S., Flushing, has served this season as the bat boy for the New York Mets during the team’s home games at Citi Field.

‘What I Learned from Mock Trial’

By Joshua Santis As I took the stand to be questioned, I was going over lines in my head, trying to relax. I waited for my “lawyer” – in this case my teammate Talles Moreira – to begin the direct examination. This was our play-off match in the Mock Trial Tournament, and if we won, […]

New Varsity Football Coaches

Both, Holy Cross H.S., Flushing, and St. Francis Prep, Fresh Meadows, will have new varsity football coaches beginning this fall.

Youth Views: What are your thoughts on Catholic meditation?

Joy Fraser, Sophomore St. Joseph H.S. Meditation makes your faith stronger by simply being at peace with yourself and God through prayer.       Kirsten Clenkian, Freshman St. Joseph H.S. Catholic meditation is very important in our lives because it communicates our relationship with God. It is all about spirituality and connection with God. […]

Youth Views: Do you seek silence?

Antonio Francrosa, Senior Xaverian H.S. I often seek silence in order to think about life and maintain a positive attitude.         Joseph Brienza, Sophomore Holy Cross H.S. Yes, I seek silence by playing soccer. I focus on the game and take my mind off other things, such as school.       […]