Category: News
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Blast from the Past: Chaminade Hosts their Civil War Camp this Summer
By Rory Mahon ’18 “There are two things that inspire me with this camp. First, how much the kids enjoy everything on the battlefield, wanting to learn, and the fact that they are so enthralled by the past—This left me in awe. Second, when we tour the battlefields, they ask great questions. These kids are…
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Playing up a Storm: Chaminade Flyers Dazzle the Audience in Spring Concerts
Many members of the Chaminade student body assembled to show their families and friends their burgeoning talent on April 22 and 23. Armed with various musical instruments and their voices, Chaminade’s musical groups displayed the musical product of the past few months of arduous yet rewarding labor.
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The Final Stretch: Freshmen Enjoy Down to the Wire
ABy Kieran Rodriguez ’18 As a challenging yet enjoyable first year at Chaminade comes to a close for the class of 2019, they were given a respite on Wednesday, April 20. This break was “Down to the Wire,” a grade-wide event filled with camaraderie and spirituality. The event was the perfect time to re-energize and…
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Spending the Summer Write: Chaminade to Host Two Writing Workshops This Summer
Those with a passion for writing may be interested in further developing their abilities this upcoming summer by participating in one of Chaminade’s two writing workshops. Both the College Essay Workshop and the Creative Writing Workshop enable aspiring writers to learn more about writing, but they focus on different aspects of the craft.
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The Reason for the Season: Chaminade Students Attend Easter Prayer Service
The freshman, sophomore, and junior classes learned about the true meaning of Easter by attending a special Easter Prayer Service in Darby Auditorium on Friday, April 22.
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Philosophical Flyers: Chaminade Juniors Expand Their Horizons with a Unique Summer Course
From May to August, Chaminade juniors will be given the opportunity to follow their interest in philosophers, such as Plato and Aquinas, through an online philosophy course supervised by Mr. Daniel Petruccio. The 15-week, bachelor’s-level course, named The History of Ancient Philosophy, will be administered by Holy Apostles College and Seminary in Cromwell, Connecticut.
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Experimenting With a Good Time: Chaminade’s Summer Science Camp, an Enriching Scientific Experience
The Science Workshop, part of Chaminade High School’s Summer Enrichment Program, opens up the awe-inspiring world of the natural sciences to its participants. Packed into a week of fascinating hands-on activities, this science camp makes learning fun and safe, and whets the student’s appetite for further serious study.
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The Flyers Meet Mickey: The Class of 2016 Travels to Disney World For Annual Senior Trip
The members of the Class of 2016 swapped their dress clothes and textbooks for summer clothes and Disney Park Hopper passes on Thursday, April 14, as they traveled to Disney World for the annual senior trip.
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Sophomores Encounter Christ at Evening of Recollection
By Rory Mahon ’18 As the school year nears its end, students prepare for comprehensive exams and summer vacation. It is a hectic time of year, as students juggle day-to-day schoolwork and extracurricular activities while reviewing for comprehensive exams. To provide a break from this tedious routine and reinvigorate exhausted sophomores, Mr. Michael Foley ’99…
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A Loud and Clear Victory: Chaminade Speakers and Debaters Compete at NYSFL Tournament
By Aidan Fitzgerald ’18 Over the course of the school year, members of the Robert C. Wright Speech and Debate Team worked tirelessly, dedicating themselves to performing outstandingly at local and national tournaments. The majority of the team culminated their season with strong performances at the New York State Forensics League Championship Tournament. On Saturday,…