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By Charles Bruno ‘24  Before he was an endovascular neurosurgeon with the NorthShore Medical Group in Chicago, Dr. William Ares ‘02 was a student at Chaminade High School. Ares fondly recalls his time in both the Drama Club and Glee Club, as well as the day-to-day academic activities at the school. He found his most…

The 1965 Novel Returns to the Big Screen By Carlos Santana ‘22 Dramatic explosions, sarcastic quips, and fast-paced action have become the bread-and-butter of the modern action blockbuster. Many would attribute this to the influence of Marvel Studios and franchise juggernauts such as the Fast and Furious series, while others point fingers at ballooning production…

By Connor Mongan ‘23 After the global pandemic caused the delay of many big budget blockbuster movies, it took Hollywood some time to get back on schedule. Now, however, movies are once again on the screens and audiences are itching to return to theaters. The new year will bring some long-awaited releases that will allow…

By Quentin Castellano ’24 One of the most unique and academically rewarding clubs in the school, Chaminade’s Science Olympiad this year has had a very impressive showing thus far in both competition and commitment alone.  Chaminade’s Science Olympiad Club, head coached and moderated by Brother Benjamin Knapp, S.M. ’93, is a club in which students…

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.…