Month: November 2017
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Out of This World? Elon Musk Is Beating NASA in the Race to Mars
On July 20, 1969, NASA’s Apollo 11 program successfully landed men on the moon. Although this was an astounding accomplishment at the time, the United States now has an even farther target in sight: the Red Planet.
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Giving Thanks Through Giving: Chaminade Holds Annual Thanksgiving Basket Drive
In a society in which the thought of Thanksgiving immediately springs to the mind images of turkey, football, and parades, most people forget about the true meaning of the holiday – to give thanks to our Lord for the countless blessings and opportunities that He has provided for us.
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Flying with Dragons: Frank Mattimoe ’18 Spends His Summer in China
The moment Frank Mattimoe ’18 stepped off his 20-hour flight to the land of the Red Dragon, he knew he was in for a big change. The current Chaminade senior had traveled to Shanghai, China along with 24 other American students as part of a scholarship program known as the National Security Language Initiative for…
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3 Up, 3 Down: November 17 Edition
By Thomas Daly Please continue to pray with us as we remember the life of Fr. Paul Landolfi, S.M., who passed away this week. Fr. Paul’s wake will take place this Sunday, November 19 from 3 p.m. through 8 p.m. at the Chaminade Community Chapel (Emory Road entrance). His funeral mass will be held…
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Beginning to A.D.O.R.E.: Day Retreats Renew Freshman Students’ Faith
Each Monday, one freshman homeroom enters into a new aspect of the Chaminade experience as students embark on their first religious retreat. Together with his fellow homeroom members, every freshman participates in a daytime retreat, a tradition that began six years ago. The program, known as A.D.O.R.E., or A Day of Retreat Experience, is held…
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Takeoff: To Serve and Protect, Veteran Mr. Vanderberg’s Path to Teaching at Chaminade
By Andreas Pantazakos ’19 After spending three months as a part of the Chaminade Family, each new teacher is becoming familiar with the school. Mr. Peter Vanderberg, a teacher who guides his students by combining Chaminade’s innovative educational ideas with his years of experience, already feels right at home. Mr. Vanderberg grew up on Long…
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DYNASTY! Varsity Soccer Wins Third Straight New York State Title
Equipped with a new, star-studded class of junior players, this group Flyer footies claimed their own New York State crown with a thrilling 2-1 overtime victory over Regis High School.
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A Community Anchored Together: Chaminade Students Continue to Lend a Hand at Camp A.N.C.H.O.R.
by Owen Barthel ’19 Imagine feeling out of place everywhere you go. Imagine knowing that you are different from other people. Imagine that, every single day, people notice that you are different, too. How does that make you feel? Now, imagine a place that makes such emotions disappear – somewhere that replaces this notion with…
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3 Up, 3 Down: November 10 Edition
By Thomas Daly 3 Up: Feeling the Joy! Students will pray the joyful mysteries of the rosary in homeroom next Wednesday (November 15). Rosary beads will be distributed to any student in need. These will be collected once the final decade is complete. Throughout the prayer, scenes from various religious movies will be presented to…
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The Sole of America: Danny Finnegan ’11 Walks Across the Country
“What’s your biggest dream?” When Danny Finnegan ’11 jokingly asked coworker Abby Bongaarts this question, he did not expect a serious answer. Abby decided to answer honestly: “To walk across America.”
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