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By Conor Burns ‘22 Blessed William Joseph Chaminade once said: “True missionaries should not count on themselves, their talents, or their industry, but they should put all their confidence in the grace of their mission and the protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary.” Fr. Philip K. Eichner, S.M. ‘53 embodied this dedication to humble service.…

by Jack Chitos ‘23 Chaminade High School remembers Marc R. Reeves, assistant JV lacrosse coach, who passed away on January 6, 2022. The school hosted a memorial service in Reeves’ honor on Tuesday, January 11th in Darby Auditorium.When asking those close to Coach Reeves to write tributes for this article, the Tarmac staff was always…

by Charlie Schmatz ‘22 Throughout 2021, record-breaking hip-hop albums captured the attention of people around the world. Big-name artists such as Kanye West, J. Cole, and Drake all “dropped” albums for the first time in years.  Donda by Kanye West Overview: After many teasers by West, Donda, one of the most anticipated albums of the…

by Conor Burns ‘22 At the end of 2021, three of Germany’s six remaining nuclear power plants, which had powered millions of homes for nearly forty years, ceased operations. With the remaining three set to close down at the end of this year, Germany is on track to complete its 2011 nuclear phase-out plan, as…

by Eddie Molina ‘23 Chaminade High School has a strong reputation throughout Long Island, New York City, and even the Tri-State area for its outstanding athletic programs. The Flyers’ reputation is impressive throughout many sports, whether it be lacrosse, baseball, basketball, or soccer.  Out of all its athletic successes, however, there is one team that…

by Anthony Scarmozzino ‘24 Each year, Time Magazine selects an individual who “most affected the news and our lives, for good or ill, and embodied what was important about the year, for better or for worse.” This person is known as the Time Person of the Year.  Past recipients of this honor include political leaders…

by Dylan Long ’23 Chaminade High School’s history of excellence stretches well beyond the classroom, theater stage, and athletic field—in fact, it even extends to the courtroom. Chaminade’s Robert C. Wright Speech and Debate Team is composed of students from all four grade levels. Named after Robert Wright—a Chaminade alum who worked as a lawyer,…

by Sean Keane ‘23 One of the most important principles of Chaminade High School is a fervent devotion to the Catholic faith and, especially, our Blessed Mother Mary. Students practice their faith every day, whether it is in religion class, during schoolwide Masses, or after school at CROSS, Emmaus, PREP, or one of Chaminade’s many…

by Aidan Burgess ‘23 Joseph Biden’s first year as President of the United States was marked by a series of unprecedented challenges. With a worldwide health crisis (the likes of which have not been seen since the 1918 Spanish Flu), and both domestic and foreign issues on his plate, the former senator and vice president…

by Nektarios Donas ‘24 For the past 24 years, Chaminade High School’s service club, Emmaus, has been making a difference both at Chaminade and in various communities throughout Long Island and New York City.  Emmaus was founded in 1998 in an effort to expand student service beyond the CHS school grounds. The goal of Emmaus…