On Oct. 1, Metropolitan Approved Girls Basketball Officials (MAGBO) hosted its second annual gala at The Oak Room at Buckley’s Tavern in Marine Park to honor three individuals who have made an impact through their officiating.
St. Edmund Prep
Hunger Project Helps People In Brooklyn, NY, and Havana
“Eradicating extreme hunger and poverty is the No. 1 Millennium Development Goal of the UN and the more research we did, the more energized we became to do our part to help in some way,” Raphael said. “We decided to raise awareness of the problem, first in our school, and then in our community.”
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.
St. Edmund Shows Musical Talent
The Stringed Ensemble at St. Edmund Prep, H.S., Sheepshead Bay, debuted this year during the school’s annual spring concert.
Ryan Conor Harkin
Saint Edmund Preparatory High School
Senior Wisdom
Some thoughts from members of the Class of 2016.
Local Schools Net New Girls’ Lacrosse League
The number of local diocesan girls’ lacrosse teams increased three-fold. So far, the new league has provided a learning experience for the TMLA, St. Edmund Prep and Bishop Kearney teams to understand a new sport.
New Class Enshrined in Girls’ Hall of Fame
The GCHSAA of the Diocese of Brooklyn inducted a new 11-member class to its Hall of Fame April 21 at Russo’s on the Bay in Howard Beach.
St. Joseph’s Hurler Reaches 100 K’s
St. Joseph’s College Brooklyn, Clinton Hill, junior pitcher Mitch Brigando became the fifth member of the school’s 100-strikeout club on April 10 against Yeshiva University, Manhattan.
The Tablet’s Girls’ HS All-Star Basketball Team
After another exciting season of GCHSAA hoops action, here are the 2016 Brooklyn/Queens girls’ high school basketball all-stars. The stats and pertinent information were provided by the leagues’ coaches.