Vince O’Connor was a legend not only for his football success – 62 years of coaching, 341 wins, 16 CHSFL titles, nine NFL players – but also for the way he molded countless young boys into men.
St. Francis Prep
Youth Views: What drives you to accomplish your goals?
Lawrence Vadopivec, freshman Holy Cross H.S. If I complete my homework, I can play video games and take naps. Rachel Zhang, freshman St. Francis Prep What drives me is that people are counting on me to do things, and if I don’t do them, I not only let them down, I let […]
The Tablet’s 2014 Football All-Stars
With another competitive season of Brooklyn/Queens CHSFL football in the books, here’s a look at The Tablet’s 2014 All-Diocesan Team. Players were selected from the five schools that field gridiron teams in Brooklyn and Queens: Christ the King R.H.S., Middle Village; Holy Cross H.S., Flushing; Nazareth R.H.S., East Flatbush; St. Francis Prep, Fresh Meadows; and […]
Youth Views: Reflect upon passion
Miguel Gonzales, sophomore St. Francis Prep Passion drives me to practice everyday, train hard and be the best athlete I can. The only detriment is that, at times, it drives me to overwork my body to the point that I can’t function properly. Bravo Zayas, sophomore St. Francis Prep Passion drives […]
SFP, Friends in a Collaborative Christmas Concert
On Dec. 12 and 13 at 7:45 p.m., the music department of St. Francis Prep, Fresh Meadows, will be presenting its annual Christmas concerts. “You can’t anticipate what your experience will be unless you’re immersed in the process,” said senior violinist Joanna Kanellopoulos. Like many of her peers, Kanellopoulos did not start playing violin until […]
Students Honored for Mission Sunday Contributions
Last Sunday at St. James Cathedral-Basilica in Downtown Brooklyn, the Propagation of the Faith Office conducted its annual World Mission Sunday event as schoolchildren from the diocese were honored for their donations to the missions.
Former NFL Tight End Supports Alma Mater
Former NFL tight end Marco Battaglia is a 1991 graduate of St. Francis Prep and still supports his alma mater.
History for Fontbonne Volleyball
The Fontbonne Hall Academy varsity volleyball accomplished the rare feat of handing St. Francis Prep its first loss in eight years.
‘Battle of the Boulevard’ Goes to Holy Cross (with video)
Holy Cross’ varsity football team earned a decisive 35-8 victory over St. Francis Prep in this year’s “Battle of the Boulevard.”
Longtime Prep Football Moderator Honored
Longtime St. Francis Prep, Fresh Meadows, football moderator Joseph Licata was honored Oct. 3 at a school Mass celebrating the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi.
