Category: News

  • OPINION: OBJECTIVITY OR ADVOCACY?

    The Evolution & Impact of Journalistic Ideals in the United States Anthony Scarmozzino ’24 Over the past few years the press has grown in importance, and the general population has taken notice. The press plays a vital role in nearly all aspects of modern society. From election coverage to morning talk shows, the question of…

  • Is Guitar Dead?

    By Jonathan Pappas ‘23  Popular music is constantly evolving.  The music taste of a particular generation is typically different from the previous one.  Platforms like Instagram and Tik Tok have recently affected the world of popular music, playing a significant role in what people are listening to, the format in which they are doing so,…

  • ST. JOSEPH’S MISSION XVII: Students Carry Out God’s Work Through Acts of Service

    By Michael Byrne ’23 The definition of a Chaminade man is someone who does the right thing at the right time, regardless of who is watching. That is a motto that is exemplified by the young men of Chaminade High School who aided in this year’s St. Joseph’s Mission. During the winter recess, students, alumni,…

  • ART CLUB: UNBOUND CREATIVITY Flyers Show Off Their Arsenal of Artistic Abilities

    By Dylan Grismer ’22 Of the over 90 clubs and after school activities here at Chaminade High School, several have been consistently popular among the student body: culinary club, social studies club, business club, and Sodality, to name a few. An organization once overshadowed by these bigger clubs, but currently experiencing a substantial growth in…

  • SENIOR ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT: Charles Balsamo ’22 Prepares for His Final Flyers Season

    By Michael LaSalle ’22 The prowess of Chaminade High School’s lacrosse program is well-known on both local and national levels. Ranking among the best in New York State and the United States as a whole, the Flyers lacrosse team is known for excellence in coaching, discipline, and dominance. This year, Chaminade’s lacrosse program is brimming…

  • CLUB SPOTLIGHT: BABGPIPE BAND Flyer Pipers Bring Festive Spirit to Mineola This March

    By Sean Keane ’23 This March, St. Patrick’s Day and the festivities surrounding it returned to their former glory. People from all walks of life enjoyed this holiday by celebrating with family and friends. However, baking Irish soda bread and wearing wool sweaters are only part of getting into the holiday spirit; St. Patrick’s Day…

  • UNDEFEATED SWIM SEASON: Flyers Clinch a Perfect Record for the First Time Since ’07

    By Kieran Raffert ’23 The Chaminade Swimming and Diving team had an excellent finish to the 2021-2022 season, culminating in an undefeated record—their first since 2007. In addition to the team’s overall success, 13 individual swimmers were able to qualify for the State Championships. Mr. Andrew Salecker ‘12, Freshman and Varsity Swimming and Diving Assistant…

  • HOCKEY DEFENDS LEAGUE TITLE: Varsity Squad Crowned Back-to-Back Champions

    By Tucker Terranova ’23 This past winter, the Chaminade High School varsity hockey team faced Iona Preparatory for the league championship and took care of business, winning 4-3. The Flyers came into this game with a 12-3 regular-season record, finishing the regular season on top of the standings, while Iona finished 10-5, falling right behind…

  • SPOTLIGHT: BUSINESS CLUB One of CHS’ Newest Organizations Is Already a Flyer Favorite

    By Eddie Molina ’23 Chaminade High School has more than 50 co-curricular and extracurricular activities. Some clubs focus on academic subjects like English, math, science, language, and religion; others, meanwhile, cater to more niche areas that students are passionate about and that will impact their lives long after they graduate. Among these many clubs is…

  • 1 MILLION METERS MOVED: Spotlighting Senior Noah Marotta’s Commitment to Heart Health

    By Andrew Priolo ‘ 22 In late January, Chaminade High School senior Noah Marotta ‘22 launched his One Million Meters Moved challenge. Knowing that more than 650,000 Americans die every year from heart disease (the leading cause of death in the United States), Marotta aspired to bring awareness to healthy habits and the importance of…