Fitness Center March Update
March 1, 2023
Board of Trustee member and alumnus Mark Girolamo gives an early spring update to the Sister Janet Meehan Fitness Center campaign and calls on fellow alum to contribute to the effort.
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Robotics 22-23 Mid-Season Achievements
February 8, 2023
Kennedy Catholic’s VEX Robotics program has garnered a number of awards and achievements in its robust history. The performance of the 2022-2023 season thus far are listed here.
Robotics Team Hosts First Tournament
February 8, 2023
On February 4th, Kennedy Catholic hosted its first every VEX Robotics Tournament here on campus. Lucas Hung ’24 recounts the days events and successes of both Kennedy Gaels teams.
Gaels Lead the Way
February 7, 2023
Two juniors, Caroline Majano and Gabriella Rado, have organized a team of likeminded Gaels to raise awareness and funds for LLS, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Their campaign ends in March – see inside for more information about how to help!
Gaels March for Life
February 6, 2023
Kennedy Catholic students and staff joined parishioners of St. Patrick’s Church in Yorktown for the 50th Annual March for Life. Senior Rob Grande describes the energy of the movement in his article.
Boys Basketball: Effort, Energy, and Attitude
December 2, 2022
Nicolas Savino ’23 sits down with Varsity Boys Basketball Head Coach James Loughran ahead of his first season at the helm of the program.
Fitness Center November Update
December 1, 2022
Board of Trustee member and alumnus Mark Girolamo gives a late fall update to the Sister Janet Meehan Fitness Center campaign and calls on fellow alum to contribute to the effort.
Fitness Center Site Preparation Begins
November 7, 2022
A new facility is coming to Kennedy Catholic Preparatory! For 50 years, Sister Janet Meehan served as track coach and art educator. We are happy to announce that the fitness center, named in her honor, is well on its way to breaking ground.
Sports
Boys Basketball: Effort, Energy, and Attitude
December 2, 2022
Nicolas Savino ’23 sits down with Varsity Boys Basketball Head Coach James Loughran ahead of his first season at the helm of the program.
The Last Tackle
November 3, 2022
In his reflection of four years of Kennedy Catholic Football gone by, Gianni Bove ’23 dedicates his last home football game to his friend and teammate.
Football’s Homecoming: Lights and Legends
November 2, 2022
Senior Editor Robert Grande ’23 looks back on Kennedy Catholic Football’s Homecoming game ahead of their home playoff game Friday, November 4th.
Family ID for Athletes
October 19, 2022
All KCPS athletes must register on Family ID ahead of each sports season prior to tryouts. Find the link to Family ID in this article.
Homecoming Week 2022
September 16, 2022
Homecoming Week 2022 is Monday 9/26 – Friday 9/30 with the big game Thursday 9/29 @ 6:30pm. Read the full schedule here!
Tennis Testimonials
August 9, 2022
Tennis at KCPS kicks off in the fall for girls and the spring for boys. Here, four Gaels share their experience with the sport and why they love playing it.
Faith
Italian Club Enjoys Passeggiata to Arthur Avenue
April 27, 2022
Over Spring Break 2022, the Italian Club enjoyed an excursion to Arthur Avenue in the Bronx. Here, Nick Savino ’23 recounts the day’s events and the sights and tastes they enjoyed.
Sophomore Retreat Reflection
March 2, 2022
As the Lenten season begins, Kelly Walsh ’24 reflects on her opportunity to embark on spiritual retreat with her classmates.
Faith Reborn at Graymoor
October 17, 2021
Every year, the senior embark on their final retreat as KCPS students to Graymoor Spiritual Life Center. Seniors Keira Ferretti and Charley Martabano team up to summarize the day’s events and reflect on their opportunity.
Cardinal Dolan Appoints Father Vaillancourt “Censores Librorum”
March 19, 2021
Kennedy Catholic Prep President and Principal Father Mark Vaillancourt has been appointed censores librorum by his Eminence Cardinal Dolan.
Freshmen Retreat Reflection
March 15, 2021
Kelly Walsh ’21 reflects on her first retreat experience as a 9th grader. She summarizes the presentation on the Shroud of Turin, explains the Examination of Conscience, and reflects on the words of Father Connolly ’10
Juliana Balzano Earns Putnam County Youth Award
March 12, 2021
Senior Juliana Balzano is a recipient of the 2021 Putnam County Youth Award, which recognizes and celebrates exemplary youth service in the county.
Academics
Colleges Visit Gaels
October 12, 2022
Kelly Walsh ’24 continues her annual coverage of the College Fair and reflects on the guidance Kennedy upperclassmen receive as they approach college application season.
Robotics Reflection
September 21, 2022
Lucas Hung ’24 reflects on the VEX Robotics program at Kennedy, detailing their successes dating back to the 2016-2017 season up until their performance at Worlds in 2022.
Senior Salutes 2022
June 28, 2022
The Senior Salute series is a celebration of our recent graduates throughout the summer as they prepare for college. We kick them off by shining a spotlight on four stand out seniors: Ethan Harianto, Caroline Selinger, Peter Desimini, and Megan Flaherty.
Robotics Qualifies for Worlds
April 4, 2022
Kennedy VEX Robotics Team A is headed to the World Championships in Dallas! Read Olivia Casabona’s detailed account of the State Competition that qualified Team A to keep going.
History of KCPS: Jackie Kennedy
March 17, 2022
As we look forward to new additions to our school, Maia Forssman ’23 pauses to look backward to the founding of our school. Her research into Jackie Kennedy reveals the courageous and compassionate woman that JFK’s First Lady was and her lasting legacy, for our school and our nation.
Kennedy Catholic Business Lab
February 24, 2022
Kennedy Catholic has been partnering with Pace’s Lubin School of Business for over 3 years and is very excited to announce the opening of its new Business Lab!
Student Life
2nd Annual Arthur Ave Trip
April 25, 2023
Robert Cross ’24 reflects on the second annual Arthur Avenue excursion with the Italian Club and company.
Robotics 22-23 Mid-Season Achievements
February 8, 2023
Kennedy Catholic’s VEX Robotics program has garnered a number of awards and achievements in its robust history. The performance of the 2022-2023 season thus far are listed here.
Gaels Lead the Way
February 7, 2023
Two juniors, Caroline Majano and Gabriella Rado, have organized a team of likeminded Gaels to raise awareness and funds for LLS, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Their campaign ends in March – see inside for more information about how to help!
Gaels March for Life
February 6, 2023
Kennedy Catholic students and staff joined parishioners of St. Patrick’s Church in Yorktown for the 50th Annual March for Life. Senior Rob Grande describes the energy of the movement in his article.
Festive Fine Arts
December 15, 2022
Amoy Watt ’24 recounts the 2022 Christmas Concert with performances by Chorus, Band, and Strings. Visit the Kennedy Catholic SmugMug to view photos!
HOCO Recap
October 20, 2022
Senior and member of Student Council Nicolas Savino recaps the events of Homecoming Week 2022.