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Honors for SFP’s
Science Research Team
SFP’s Science Scholars competed in the New York City Junior Science and Humanities Symposium Competition earlier this year. The student participants are, top row, Joseph Rajan and James Pickel; front row, Eythia Shim, Marguerite Spyreas, finalists Emily Casey and Jenna Montalbano, and Joann Mathieu.
Not pictured: Sal Asaro.
Eight students from St. Francis Prep, Fresh Meadows, were among 75 New York City-area competitors in the Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) competition earlier this year. Students were invited to compete based on their submitted research papers. Two SFP students were named national finalists — Emily Casey, who was also named a Siemens Westinghouse semifinalist this year, took first place honors, and Jenna Montalbano, earned fourth place.
Casey’s project determined the role of methylation during microRNA expression, while Montalbano’s project tested her novel theory to explain the observed mass strandings of bottle-nosed dolphins.
Earlier this year, senior James Pickel, who also participated in the JSHS contest, was a 2007 Intel Science Talent Search semifinalist.
All eight students who participated were congratulated by the Prep’s Science Research Program advisor Frances Parziale, SFP ’97, and Maryann Spicijaric, SFP ’84, the Prep’s Science Department Chairperson and leader of the Science Research Program.
Magic and Memories at SJP’s Senior Prom
Dax Armenakis and Joanne Lumaban above, glowed as they entered The Pierre Hotel in Manhattan for their Senior Prom on May 4.
The senior class of St. John’s Prep, Astoria, is grateful to the Prom Committee and senior deans, Kathleen Tierney and Arthur Ferony, whose thorough planning and organization resulted in a wonderful evening for the seniors and their guests. Besides delicious food, dancing, and more dancing, the gala evening included the crowning of the Prom King and Queen,
Claude Moise and Amanda Kirkwood, below.
Youth Views
When life gets busy and the pressure is on,
how do you release your stress?
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Shaniqua Simmons
St. Joseph’s H.S.
Freshman
If I’m stressed, I scream and throw things, but never at anyone. It might not be the healthiest way to reduce stress but it’s the most helpful. |
Kyle London
Holy Cross H.S.
Sophomore
When life gets too busy, I put on my headphones and listen to music. Music is my life and the best way to get away from everyone and just relax. |
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Tamika Wellington
St. Joseph’s H.S.
Class of 2007
My stress buster is eating an ice cream sandwich every day. I know it’s not good to eat but it tastes so great. |
Sum Tsit (Faith) Lam
St. Joseph’s H.S.
Class of 2007
The best way for me to reduce stress is to read. Books can take us to places we’ve visited or have never been to. This eases any pressure I feel and inspires me to approach problems in a different way. |
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Yamatha
St. Germain
St. Joseph’s H.S.
Class of 2007
I play the guitar so whenever I get stressed I go in my room and start playing. It makes me forget everything else. |
Michael Kasomenakis
Holy Cross H.S.
Class of 2007
Fortunately, life does not reach such a level that requires extra measures to be taken to avoid stress. I dilute any stress I have with humor and work. |
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Enjoy basketball, arts and crafts, soccer, dance and more at Catholic Sports Camp at St. Joan of Arc, Jackson Heights, this summer. Camp runs from June 25 to Aug. 3 for kindergarten through eighth-grade students. Full and half-day rates available. Registration is ongoing. Call Nancy Hirten, 631-669-2695, for more details.
Bay Ridge All Sports Summer Camp and Theatre Camp for boys and girls, ages four to 16, runs June 25 - Aug. 24. Open House: June 16, 1 - 3:30 p.m. Call 718-745-7776.
Holy Cross H.S., Flushing, is hosting Summer Basketball Camp for boys, ages eight to 16. Four sessions: June 25-29; July 2-6; July 9-13; July 16-20. To register, call 718-886-7250 ext. 525.
St. Adalbert, Elmhurst, has two Summer Camps — Day Camp for children, ages six to 12, and new Teen Camp, ages 13 - 14. Eight weeks, June 25 - Aug. 17, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. No charge for extended hours, 7 - 9 a.m. and 4 - 6 p.m. Campers enjoy daily themes, video game room, water slide and sports, carnival, contests, sports, arts and crafts, and talent show. Air-conditioned facility. Planned trips. Cost: $45 per day/$165 for five full days. Children bring their own lunches. Red Cross certified staff, licensed by the N.Y.C. Health Dept. Call 718-639-0212.
The Seventh Annual Basketball Camp sponsored by the Youth Council at St. Columba, Marine Park, will run July 25 - 27 and Aug. 1 - 3 for girls, ages nine to 13, and Aug. 8 - 10, and Aug. 15 - 17, for boys, ages nine to 13. Cost: $125 per session or $75 for one week. Register at Msgr. Jolley Hall, June 14, 7 - 8 p.m. Call 718-951-7665.
The 16th Annual Major Eugene McCarthy Memorial 5K Race will be run in Marine Park on June 16. Major McCarthy, a 1973 graduate of Nazareth R.H.S., Flatbush, gave his life in Operation Desert Storm, 1991. Race benefits Nazareth Cares Scholarship Program. To register, call Nazareth, 718-763-1100 ext. 232 or log onto www.active.com.
Life Teen at St. Andrew the Apostle, Bay Ridge, is sponsoring a Father’s Day Brownie Sale after all weekend Masses, June 16-17. Proceeds offset costs of National Catholic Youth Conference trip. St. Andrew’s last Life Teen Mass before the summer break is June 24. Call 680-1010.
Bensonhurst Cluster Youth Ministry invites sixth - 10th-graders to an Overnight Lock-In Retreat at St. Mary Mother of Jesus, Bath Beach. Retreat begins June 22, 7:30 p.m., and ends June 23, 6:30 p.m. Play games, pray, watch a movie, discuss life and God’s role in it. Cost $20. Adult and older teen volunteers needed. Limited space. Call Ken at 718-259-4636.
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