Category: News

  • AP Classes: Are They for You?

    Nathaniel Thomas ’25 A relatively recent addition to Chaminade High School’s curriculum is the introduction of AP, or Advanced Placement, courses. In 2018, Chaminade began offering seven AP classes; during the 2022-2023 school year, this number has risen to 15. AP is a national program that allows students to take college-level courses in high school.…

  • Mental Health Awareness

    Dimitri Donas ’23 & Jesus Garcia ’23 You are never alone. Though it is among the most cliché statements regarding mental health, it is also a statement that the Chaminade High School community holds near and dear to its heart. This phrase has a multitude of connotations that we, as Chaminade men, must understand if…

  • The Queen: What happens now?

    The Queen: What happens now?

    By: Connor Iadevaia ‘26  When Queen Elizabeth II died on September 8, it marked the end to her long reign as a monarch, while the world lost one of the most influential and inspiring political figures of the past century. Grieving the loss of a beloved queen and welcoming a new king, the UK enters…

  • Darby Players Fall Preview

    Students Hope that Everything Will Go Right in “The Play that Goes Wrong” Alfonso Dimeo ’24 This fall, the Chaminade High School Drama Club is preparing for its newest production: The Play That Goes Wrong, a British comedy play by Michael Green, Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, and Henry Shields.  The show consists of two acts.…

  • Suozzi Swings for the Fences

    From Ott Field to Citi Field, This Chaminade Alum Knows the Value of Perseverance Connor Mongan ’23  At Chaminade High School, a young man is faced with challenges that will shape him as he enters an ever-evolving world. Many students have experiences with getting cut from a team, denied a role in a play, or…

  • Senior Athlete Spotlight

    Matthew Dieguez ‘23, Starting Varsity Quarterback & Division 1 Baseball Commit Matthew DeFranza ’26  “We’re all brothers.” In this simple yet powerful statement, quarterback Matthew Dieguez ’23 encompasses how he feels about the members of Chaminade High School’s varsity football team. Dieguez started his freshman and sophomore seasons as freshman and JV quarterback, respectively, and…

  • “Upcycling” For A Cause

    Father-Son Duo Founds Company to Help the Community & Environment Charles Bruno ’24 Upcycle4Good’s mission statement is a simple one: “Preserve the environment. Improve lives.” A volunteer organization founded by Edward Johnston ’77 and his son Christopher Johnston ’14, the group aims to reduce environmental waste and provide goods to less fortunate communities. The nonprofit…

  • Coach Profile: Varsity Crew

    Patrick Dent Brings His Energy and Expertise to the Flyers Rowing Team  Harrison Voorhees ’26 Patrick Dent of the math department is Chaminade High School’s newest varsity crew head coach. It is his second year teaching and coaching at Chaminade, and he has enjoyed giving back to the sport that he loves. Dent started rowing…

  • Open Books & Open Minds

    Catholic Literary Society Is the Newest Extracurricular on Chaminade’s Campus Nathaniel Thomas ’25 Chaminade High School boasts over 40 extra- curricular activities for students to participate in, and one of the newest clubs on the roster is the Catholic Literary Society. Hosted on Friday afternoons by Mr. Benjamin Volpe and Mr. Matthew Chicavich ’98, the…

  • Club Spotlight: Emmaus 

    Students Are Committed to Walking the Road of Service and Discipleship  Billy Demos ’23 The Chaminade High School motto states that the Chaminade man “does the right thing at the right time because it is the right thing to do, regardless of who is watching.” Emmaus Club, one of the many community service clubs here…