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A Complete Interview: Acclaimed Sound Mixer Tod Maitland
By: Connor Iadevaia I recently had the privilege to sit down and interview esteemed sound mixer Tod Maitland, who has worked on numerous films including West Side Story (2021), JFK (1991), and Joker (2019). Just a couple of weeks ago, Maitland received his sixth Academy Award nomination for his newest project A Complete Unknown. This…
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The Miracle of Music
By: William Goodwin ’28 Studies suggest that music improves memory, brings back old memories, and improves mood of patients diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Under the direction of Mrs. Sally Zehnter, Mr. Daniel Haslbauer, and Mr Joe. Wasserman, a small group of Chaminade students recently visited LIAD (Long Island Alzheimer’s and Dementia Center) where they had the…
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A Decade of Dedication
By: Blake Weaver ’27 For the last decade, Mrs. Tina Carlstrom has dedicated herself to building Chaminade’s Bloomberg Financial Literacy program, of which she has been a part of since its inception. She has brought to Chaminade her wealth of experience from over 25 years of working in finance. This year, to honor her devotion,…
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March For Life 2025: “Life: Why We March”
By Timothy Stoeber ’26 and Daniel Graziose ’27 Moderator’s note: Due to an error on the part of the moderator, this article was not posted when it was meant to be. On Friday, January 24th, 2025, over 35 Chaminade High School Flyers and four moderators traveled to Washington D.C. to attend the annual March for…
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Interview with Marty Lyons: Living by God’s Plan
by Timothy Stoeber ’26 Marty Lyons, Joe Klecko, Mark Gastineau, and the late Abdul Salaam comprised the famous defensive line of the early 1980s New York Jets that was known as “The New York Sack Exchange.” The nickname was the result of a fan contest won by Dan O’Connor, who referenced the foursome having rung…
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One Student’s Reflection on Pope Francis
By: Colin Cooney ’28 On the morning after Easter Sunday, the world awoke to the sad news that Pope Francis had passed away. In the wake of his death and of the recent conclusion to the liturgical season of Lent, we are reminded of the power of repentance, forgiveness, and mercy as well as the…
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Winter Sports Recap
By Thomas Gamba ’26 Throughout this winter season, Chaminade High School’s athletics program brought home some hardware. All of the athletes put in tremendous effort, and they were greatly rewarded. Varsity Basketball: Coming off state and league championships last year, the varsity basketball team had big expectations for this season. With Kyle Dillon ’26 and…
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Thousands of Diapers, Thousands of Blessings: The Remarkable Outcome
By: Daniel Graziose ’27 and Cristian Xikis ’27 In February, Chaminade High School made a significant impact on the lives of many families, particularly new mothers in need. This year marked Chaminade’s first Baby Diaper Drive, a new initiative that helps local mothers struggling through the early stages of child care by providing a sense…
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Project Understanding
Breaking the Separation between Church and Synagogue Thomas Matranga ’26 “So what exactly is the Trinity? Does Jesus play a role in it? Why is Jesus so important in Christianity?” These are just a few questions I examined on this collaborative trip between twelve Jewish and twelve Christian students, trying to find common ground in a…
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Golf in Full Swing for the Flyers
By Colin Cooney ’28 Golf, the beloved pastime that originated in 15th century Scotland, has experienced an undeniable upswing in popularity in recent years. Why is it that golf has gained so much traction among teenage athletes? As the Chaminade High School Flyers prepare to tee up for its spring 2025 season, let’s investigate recent…
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