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.
Being around friends and family makes me truly happy. Our time on Earth will not last forever so making sure my family and friend connections are strong is very important. Having good friends and family makes me feel really happy.
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.
Xaverian High School
David Peña, a senior at Xaverian H.S., has been named a recipient of the prestigious Smart Start Scholarship, awarded by JPMorgan Chase to the top academic students in New York City.
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.
The local CHSAA hosted its 31st annual golf outing and Hall of Fame Dinner May 5 at the Inwood Country Club, L.I. Six new inductees made up the Class of 2016.
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.
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.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Father Joseph Pasciuto was to be celebrated April 15 at St. James Cathedral-Basilica, Downtown Brooklyn.
