Tag: education
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A Decade of Dedication
By: Blake Weaver ’27 For the last decade, Mrs. Tina Carlstrom has dedicated herself to building Chaminade’s Bloomberg Financial Literacy program, of which she has been a part of since its inception. She has brought to Chaminade her wealth of experience from over 25 years of working in finance. This year, to honor her devotion,…
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Thousands of Diapers, Thousands of Blessings: The Remarkable Outcome
By: Daniel Graziose ’27 and Cristian Xikis ’27 In February, Chaminade High School made a significant impact on the lives of many families, particularly new mothers in need. This year marked Chaminade’s first Baby Diaper Drive, a new initiative that helps local mothers struggling through the early stages of child care by providing a sense…
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Speech & Debate: Harvard National Speech and Debate Tournament
By Michael Cole ‘27 Over the winter break, rain, snow, and constant sleet blanketed Cambridge, Massachusetts. But for Chaminade High School’s debate team, the weather was just another challenge to overcome at the Harvard National Speech and Debate Tournament. As students walked through the cobblestoned streets and braced against the winds, they embraced the grit…
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Upper Class Evenings of Recollection
By Nathaniel Thomas ’25 and Seth John ’26 On the evening of Thursday, September 26, 2024, dozens and dozens of seniors convened in the Activity-Athletic Center for a night of food, faith, and friendship in HUNGER, the Senior Evening of Recollection. Nobody compelled the students to participate – many had homework to complete and tests…
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Fighting Boredom with Board Games
The Rise of Game Club Lucas Kierez ’26 Over the years, Chaminade High School has introduced many after-school activities, each leaving its mark on the school’s history. Now, a new club may soon join the ranks: “Game Club.” The concept of “Game Club” evolved from “Game Night”, which began this year. For Game Club,…
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Change for the Better: Our Evolving Curriculum
By Luka Suraci, ’26 The ever-evolving world of education has been undergoing major reforms in recent years. Schools all around America are constantly reevaluating their curriculums to better prepare students for the challenges of college and post-college life. One notable change that many high schools have been making is adjusting the World Language requirements. Schools…
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The Art of Inspiration
By Ethan Jones, ’25 The Chaminade Art Club helped to get this trimester off to a strong start, hosting a seminar with the 2007 Chaminade graduate and accomplished artist, Vincent Stracquadanio, ‘07. Students from all grade levels gathered in the art room after school on a cold January afternoon to participate in a tantalizing discussion…
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Teacher Spotlight: Dr. Yunchiahn Sena
By Kevin Kern ’27 Dr. Yunchiahn Sena is the newest addition to the Chaminade world language department. Commuting to Chaminade every week from her home in Boston to Chaminade demonstrates her dedication to her Chinese classes and to the Chaminade community. Dr. Sena earned degrees from several colleges, most notably the University of Chicago, where…
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