I am very straightforward. It’s always best to say things instead of going around in circles. I keep in mind to use a nice tone of voice.
St. John’s Prep – Astoria Queens
Teen News flash: SJP Talent Shines on Concert Stage and 9th Avenue
The artistic talent at St. John’s Prep, Astoria, was on display at the Spring Concert. The Glee Club, Soloists, the Modern Dance Ensemble, the Jazz Rock Band, Spanish Dance, and the Bollywood Dance Team put on a dazzling show. The dance groups, under the direction of Debra Befumo, teacher, also performed on the Main Stage […]
St. John’s Prep Cleans Up
Students of St. John’s Prep, Astoria, and school chaplain Father Augustine Liju, joined Greening Western Queens and missionaries from the Latter Day Saints to pose for a picture after cleaning up Hoyt Avenue. The group and project were organized by Astoria residents Jeffrey and Anna DeBartola.
JOERENZ B. BOLINA
SAINT JOHN’S PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL
Mass with Bishop Sanchez
St. John’s Preparatory School, Astoria, had a Mass celebrated by Auxiliary Bishop Paul Sanchez to continue the joyous celebration of the Easter season. After the Mass, many students involved in the school’s liturgies attended a reception with the bishop in the school’s library.
St. John’s Glee Club Supports Hondurans’ Education
The Glee Club of St. John’s Prep, Astoria, under the direction of Simona Rodano, performed recently at the Foundation for Education In Honduras Inaugural Event held in Manhattan. The foundation was founded to help raise funds to help the poor children of Honduras get a better education. Pictured is Rodano, left, and the SJP Glee […]
Youth Views: What Is Easter?
Sean Faison-Ince, senior St. Edmund Prep Easter is a reminder of Jesus’ significance to me. It also reveals to me how many people are Catholic just like me. Seeing the parishioners walk down my street shows how many faithful there are. Anna Occhino, senior St. John’s Prep Easter is a time of reverence and […]
Det. McDonald Visits St. John’s Prep Students
Detective Steven McDonald talked about being shot and left quadriplegic, and he said his faith and ability to forgive enabled him to go on with life.
The Tablet’s Boys’ Basketball All-Star Team
After another exciting season of CHSAA hoops action, here are the 2015 Brooklyn/Queens boys’ high school basketball all-stars.
Prep’s Pilgrimage to Philadelphia
The Junior Ladies of Charity at St. John’s Prep, Astoria, recently sponsored its annual pilgrimage to the Miraculous Medal Shrine in Germantown, Philadelphia. A highlight on the Prep calendar, 55 students departed Astoria bright and early. Arriving in Philadelphia, they were welcomed by Father Miles Heinem, C.M. The students viewed a documentary on St. Vincent […]