Category: News

  • Varsity Sports Update: Bowling, Wrestling, Basketball, and Hockey

    By Joe Nolan ’20 Bowling The last time that the varsity bowling team squared up with St. Mary’s, the Flyers just squeaked out with a win over the Gaels. On Tuesday, January 7th, the teams met again for another hotly contested match. While Team A jumped to an early 66-pin lead, Team B dragged during…

  • The Ride of a Lifetime: The 15-Year Anniversary of The Polar Express

    The Ride of a Lifetime: The 15-Year Anniversary of The Polar Express

    by Nicholas Sathi ’20 Every Christmas season, families come together to celebrate their favorite traditions and reflect upon the birth of Christ in the company of loved ones. Elegant dinners, lovely music, and thoughtful gifts offer a sense of joy and relaxation. But perhaps one of the most important aspects of a true family Christmas…

  • Weekly Varsity Sports Update: Wrestling Takes Down St. Anthony’s, Bowling Rolls to a 68-match undefeated streak

    Weekly Varsity Sports Update: Wrestling Takes Down St. Anthony’s, Bowling Rolls to a 68-match undefeated streak

    By: Raymond Costanzo ‘20 Wrestling: This past Saturday, the Chaminade wrestlers faced off against St. Anthony’s in an exciting matchup between two familiar foes. The Flyers attempted to capture their first win of the season with a satisfying victory against the Friars. After two losses against highly ranked opponents in Wantagh High School and Wyoming…

  • Language Clubs at Chaminade

    Language Clubs at Chaminade

    Jesus Garcia ’23 Among the many clubs available for students to join, Chaminade’s foreign language clubs give students an insight into many unique cultures and traditions found all around the globe. Some clubs open for students include the Spanish, French, German, Chinese, and Latin Clubs. These clubs explore their respective cultures with a distinctive lens…

  • Advent at Chaminade

    By Justin Caccavo ’20 After a much needed four day weekend for Thanksgiving break, Chaminade students have begun the observance of Advent, the liturgical season that prepares us for the coming of Christ. Although it is not known when exactly Advent first came about, Advent is referenced as early as 480 AD. Advent originated as…

  • An Unforgettable Victory: Varsity Football Takes Down Kellenberg in League Championship

    An Unforgettable Victory: Varsity Football Takes Down Kellenberg in League Championship

    By: Raymond Costanzo ’20 The varsity football team capped off a dominant season last Saturday, defeating the Kellenberg Firebirds 29-12 in the CHSFL AA-1 championship game.  Going into the game, the Flyers looked to build off the momentum they accumulated throughout the season. After starting the campaign with a convincing win against South Shore High…

  • Money Down the Drain: A College Education is an Unnecessary Expense

    By Logan Wilson ’20 Today, around 20 million students are enrolled in various colleges across the United States. This accounts for 69.7% of people between the ages of 16 and 24. Incredibly, these numbers are expected to increase over the next few years. As enrollment rates continue to increase, tuition continues to be on the…

  • A Worthy Investment: The Value of a College Education Trumps the Cost

    By Peter Vouthas ’20 Recently, hearing about the extreme student debt load carried by many young adults in our country has been inescapable. Major media outlets, celebrities, and politicians seem to be endlessly concerned about the financial well-being of America’s students. In addition, according to a Harvard poll, a majority of American citizens believe that…

  • A Fight to Survive: Chaminade Juniors Participate in Rhino Conservation Efforts

    A Fight to Survive: Chaminade Juniors Participate in Rhino Conservation Efforts

    By: Jack Viscuso ’21 Less than a decade ago, rhino poaching resulted in about 20 deaths annually in South Africa. However, last year, the toll surpassed 1,000 deaths for the fifth consecutive year. Rhinoceroses have been roaming the earth freely for over 40 million years, but these days might soon be gone, as the species…

  • New Faculty Feature: Mr. William Maddock and Mr. Thomas Griffin

      Mr. William Maddock, this year’s lone addition to Chaminade’s language department, has an incredibly impressive resume. After graduating from New York University in 2011 with a B.A. in Classical Civilization, he ventured across the Atlantic and received two degrees from the University of Oxford – a M.Phil in Roman History and another M.Phil in…