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 […]
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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.
B/Q CHSFL Varsity Standings
We’re at the half-way point of the CHSFL varsity season, so here’s a look at the standings so far for the Brooklyn/Queens teams.
Franciscan Coach Recalls Iconic Baseball Moment
St. Francis Prep varsity baseball coach Brother Robert Kent vividly recalls watching the famous “Shot Heard ‘Round the World” on TV 63 years ago.
Brooklyn’s Own Joe Torre Deserving of Cooperstown Nod
Brooklyn-born Joe Torre will be enshrined July 27 into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y.
High School Softball Champions Crowned
Four teams recently emerged as Brooklyn/Queens varsity and junior varsity softball champions.