Freshman standout Carolina Purificato led St. Francis Prep to its first CHSAA Tier 1 city soccer championship, delivering a rare 20–20 season and a breakout debut year.
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Currents News Anchor Christine Persichette Honored by St. Francis Prep for Journalism and Faithful Service
When Christine Persichette found herself in the spotlight on Sept. 27, it wasn’t behind the anchor desk. This time, she made headlines of her own as she was inducted into St. Francis Preparatory School’s Hall of Fame.
St. Francis Prep Graduates Make Cheer-ful Reunion at St. John’s University
This fall, four former members of the St. Francis Prep varsity cheerleading team are all now teammates once again for the St. John’s University cheer squad.
St. Francis Prep Honors Lasting Legacy of Former Staffer, Coach Brother Robert Kent
With sadness, the St. Francis Prep, Fresh Meadows, community announced the passing of longtime faculty member, administrator, and sports coach Brother Robert Kent, OSF, on July 17 at the age of 82.
St. Francis Prep Teacher, and Former Priest, Terminated After Allegations of ‘Sexual Abuse of a Minor’
A former Diocese of Brooklyn priest has been “terminated effective immediately” from his position as a religion teacher at St. Francis Preparatory High School in Fresh Meadows after the diocese determined that allegations against him of sexual abuse of a minor, dating back to the 1990s, were credible.
‘Student’ Comes Before ‘Athlete’ at St. Francis Prep
The legendary pro football coach Vince Lombardi — a graduate of St. Francis Prep’s Brooklyn location — has many famous quotes, including: “The dictionary is the only place that success comes before work.”
Coach’s Shark Swim Funds St. Francis Prep Scoreboard
In August 2022, St. Francis Prep, Fresh Meadows, head varsity football coach Rich Carroll showed just how dedicated he is to his high school alma mater.
Carlo Acutis Relic Helps Students Strengthen Their Faith
Blessed Carlo Acutis is helping students in the Diocese of Brooklyn grow closer to their faith. Scores of students came to Holy Family Church in Fresh Meadows on Wednesday, April 6 to take part in a prayer rally where they were given the opportunity to venerate a relic of Acutis.
Local Interest in Summer Sports Programs Bucks National Trend
Christ the King’s Associate Athletic Director Joseph Arbitello — who participated in the high school’s inaugural sports camp in 1991 and currently runs the basketball and soccer camps — is happy to see summer camps operating again.
Sports Round-Up Jan. 30
Kyle Flood, a graduate of St. Francis Prep, Fresh Meadows, has joined the coaching staff of University of Texas, Austin, new head football coach Steve Sarkisian.