Three young women at The Mary Louis Academy, Jamaica Estates, were named National Merit Commended Students in the 2015 National Merit Scholarship Program.
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Youth Views Senior Edition: What are your goals and plans?
I want to get off to a good start academically in my first year at Jacksonville University and become accustomed to being away from home and finally becoming independent.
Obituary: Sister Agnes Alphonse Finamore, C.S.J.
Sister Agnes Alphonse Finamore, C.S.J., a Sister of St. Joseph, Brentwood, L.I. for 77 years, died April 25 at Maria Regina Residence, Brentwood.
Youth Views: Who inspires you and why?
I’m very inspired by my mother. Day in and day out I see her work so hard for our family. When I’m older, I hope to have the same effect on my family.
TMLA’s Mariel Is Top Scorer At Tablet’s HS Press Awards
Every year, The Tablet invites all Catholic high school newspapers in the diocese to participate in a friendly competition. The editorial staff reads all submissions and chooses winners based on the quality of the work and how it serves the student body. The ceremony was a chance to honor the work of the young journalists as they strive to promote the values of truth and justice through student journalism.
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.
Obituary: Sister Mary McKenna, C.S.J.
Sister Mary McKenna, C.S.J., a Sister of St. Joseph, Brentwood, L.I., for 80 years, died in St. Joseph’s Convent, on March 18.
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.
TMLA Students Honor Past Sisters of St. Joseph
Alexa Roberto and Isabella Spallino, seniors at The Mary Louis Academy (TMLA) in Jamaica Estates, talk about their opportunity to meet and honor many wonderful sisters from the Congregation of Sisters of St. Joseph (C.S.J.).