For the Year of Mercy, I strive to be more patient with everyone as we all grow and mature at different rates.
The Mary Louis Academy
Youth Views: Who is your inspiration and why?
My inspiration is my father because he keeps on pushing me to become a better person academic-wise and also athletically. It’s hard to keep up grades while playing sports weekly, but my dad tells me the only way I will get better is to practice and study hard.
Youth Views: How Are You Observing the Jubilee Year of Mercy?
My family and I observe the Year of Mercy by incorporating patience and reflection throughout each day. When the stress level is high, we suppress it by asking God for patience in our hearts, while always reflecting on our true values and intentions.
Claire Nicole Hourihane
The Mary Louis Academy
TMLA Honors
Three young women at The Mary Louis Academy, Jamaica Estates, were named National Merit Commended Students in the 2015 National Merit Scholarship Program.
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.