Tag: writing
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Interview with Marty Lyons: Living by God’s Plan
by Timothy Stoeber ’26 Marty Lyons, Joe Klecko, Mark Gastineau, and the late Abdul Salaam comprised the famous defensive line of the early 1980s New York Jets that was known as “The New York Sack Exchange.” The nickname was the result of a fan contest won by Dan O’Connor, who referenced the foursome having rung…
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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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“New Year’s Resolutions: A Timeless Tradition and Chaminade’s Perspective”
Colin Cooney ’28 This is the time of year when family members, friends, celebrities, and advertisers are buzzing about New Year’s resolutions. Every January 1st, millions of people across the globe pledge to eat healthier, read more, learn a new skill, or be nicer. As we turned the page to a new calendar year a…
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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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The Pen is Mightier than the Sword: Senior Wins Nationwide Writing Competition
ABy Kieran Rodriguez ’18 Anthony Vecchio ’16 had always demonstrated enthusiasm for writing but had never quite explored the hobby outside of the classroom. That small fervor was the case, at least, until he came across an email advertising the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. Though he had never heard of the competition, Anthony decided…
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