Track Races Forward
May 4, 2022
Robby Grande catches up with Track Coach Meyerer, who plans to bring the “field” back to the Track & Field program.
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Breaking News
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.
Sister Janet Meehan Student Fitness Center
March 25, 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.
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.
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.
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!
A Thorough Review of the Taco Salad
February 15, 2022
Gianni Bove ’23 flexes his creative muscles in his satirical review of the cafeteria’s latest smash hit: the taco salad.
Introducing: St Mary’s Academy!
January 27, 2022
St. Mary’s Academy is new opportunity for middle school students currently attending public school to attend grades 6-8 in an academy setting on the high school campus at Kennedy Catholic.
Sports
Track Races Forward
May 4, 2022
Robby Grande catches up with Track Coach Meyerer, who plans to bring the “field” back to the Track & Field program.
Varsity Baseball Stays Step Ahead of League Rivals
April 26, 2022
As the season rapidly comes to a close, Varsity Baseball defends their 9-0 league record with several tough games that will determine their spot in the playoffs.
Boys Basketball Bounces Back
December 13, 2021
Nicolas Savino, Class of 2023, interviews three Varsity Boys Basketball players as they enter their first full season since 2019.
8 Seniors Sign to Play Ball
November 10, 2021
On National Fall Signing Day, 2021, eight seniors signed on to continue their careers as student athletes playing baseball for a variety of Division I, II, and III programs.
Fall Athletics Webpages
October 29, 2021
Check out our Fall Athletics Team Pages here on our Kennedy Catholic website! Each page features headshots of the players, roster, schedule, and record.
Football’s Homecoming: Playoffs Here They Come
October 25, 2021
The Gaels celebrated their 2021 Homecoming game with a victory, which Robert Grande ’23 recounts here. Another recent victory has secured the home field advantage for the first round of playoffs on November 5, 2021.
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
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!
Introducing: St Mary’s Academy!
January 27, 2022
St. Mary’s Academy is new opportunity for middle school students currently attending public school to attend grades 6-8 in an academy setting on the high school campus at Kennedy Catholic.
Class of 2022 on the Rise
May 7, 2021
Sara Shibata, rising senior, reflects on the college process so far and the impacts of the pandemic on juniors looking toward the future.
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.
Student Life
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.
Varsity Baseball Stays Step Ahead of League Rivals
April 26, 2022
As the season rapidly comes to a close, Varsity Baseball defends their 9-0 league record with several tough games that will determine their spot in the playoffs.
Fine Arts Serenades into Spring
April 12, 2022
Percussionist Rob Grande ’23 documents his favorite performances in the 2022 Spring Concert.
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 Player Spotlight: Sarah Coughlan
March 4, 2022
Olivia Casabona interviews fellow freshmen Sarah Coughlan about her experience in the 2022 Spring Musical leading up to opening night. Ticket purchase link in article!