Category: News

By: Jesus Garcia Chaminade’s first trimester of the 2021-2022 school year was one to remember, with various exciting activities throughout its course.  The school year began with the Mass of the Holy Spirit, led by a special guest through Archbishop Christopher Cardone ‘76, Archbishop of the Solomon Islands. He visited Long Island to reunite with…

By Conor Burns ‘22 Last year was anything but a normal year at Chaminade High School. In the midst of the global COVID-19 pandemic, sports seasons were altered or postponed, the senior trip to Disney World was canceled, and a number of annual school traditions were either held virtually or canceled altogether. Open houses for…

By GianLuca Moscheni ‘22 As we enter into this new school year, we face both great excitement and great uncertainty. We have at our disposal a near-infinite number of opportunities at Chaminade in our classes, sports, clubs, and activities. Although amazing, this multitude of possibilities can also be daunting.  I grew up as both an…

by Dylan Long ‘23 and Michael Byrne ‘23 Chaminade High School welcomes six new teachers to its faculty this school year. Ms. Crystal Cepeda – English I Ms. Crystal Cepeda is the newest member of the English department. She teaches freshman English and is the moderator of the Homeroom 1A Alphas.  Cepeda grew up in…

By Conor Burns ‘22 This past September marked the 20th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Killing 2,977 people, the attacks were commemorated nationwide via ceremonies and services, one of which was attended by President Joseph Biden at the National September 11th Memorial in Lower Manhattan.…

By Sean Keane ’23 Time and time again, New Yorkers have promised to “never forget” the events of September 11, 2001. As part of this pledge, many firehouses, village halls, and memorial sites around the New York City area have displayed pieces of structural metal from the wreckage of the Twin Towers. While these structures…

By Connor Mongan ’22 On Veteran’s Day, our utmost priority is to remember and honor all those who have served in the armed forces. Many brave men and women have risked or lost their lives to protect our nation, and they deserve to be recognized for their service. Many film directors have attempted to capture…

By Charles Bruno ‘24 Upon its September 17th Netflix release, the South Korean show Squid Game took the world by storm, quickly becoming a worldwide cultural phenomenon. The Korean show continues to break streaming records, and is now credited with being one of the most popular Netflix shows of all time.  The term “binge-worthy” has…

By Dylan Grismer ‘22 A successful high school football team must have many things: talented athletes, good facilities, a passionate fan base, and—most importantly—a passionate and dedicated coach. A good football coach should not only have proven success on the field, but should also be admired and respected by the young athletes he coaches.  Head…

By Michael LaSalle ‘22 The Chaminade varsity football team is back in full swing this year. One player who has contributed to the team’s success is Christian Alacqua ‘22.  Alacqua grew up in Manhasset and went to St. Mary’s for middle and elementary school. He came to Chaminade because his older brother loved it and…