News - October 2024

Día de los Difuntos y Educación Católica - All Souls Day and Catholic Education

Cuando llega noviembre, el aire fresco y las hojas caídas crean una sensación de quietud y un ambiente misterioso, casi de otro mundo. A medida que la naturaleza se acerca al invierno, recordamos la fragilidad de la vida y el misterio de la muerte. Este fin de semana, la Iglesia celebra el Día de los Difuntos, un momento en el calendario católico para reflexionar sobre aquellos que han pasado antes que nosotros. - As the calendar turns to November, cool air and crisp, falling leaves, create a sense of stillness and a haunting, other-worldly feel. As nature turns toward winter, we are reminded of life's fragility and the mystery of death. This weekend, the Church celebrates All Souls Day, a moment in the Catholic calendar to reflect on those who have passed before us.

Cathedral Family | Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

Our Hispanic Heritage Celebration on Thursday, October 10 was electric! Cathedralites choreographed and organized the entire show in just a few weeks. They performed dances including huapango, salsa, and bachata; recited poems both famous and original and played percussion arrangements inspired by famous Latino songs.

Academy Feature | Medical Gateways White Coat Ceremony

Medical Gateways seniors were officially presented with their White Coats on Friday, October 18. The morning started with a Mass celebrating the feast of St. Luke, the patron saint of physicians, at St. Thomas More Parish. The ceremony, organized by Medical Gateways Academy Director Ms. Amy Anci, included keynote remarks given by guest speaker and alumna Shannon Wales ’03 and senior Madison C. ’25.

Friends of Cathedral | Rosemary Mazzo

Ms. Rosemary Mazzo has been an irreplaceable resource for our students for over seven years, helping countless Cathedralites to learn the skills necessary to succeed professionally and personally after graduating.

Cathedral Community | Freshman Retreat: I Have Called You by Name

Freshman students spent a day at the NYU Catholic Center participating in a retreat hosted by Enliven, Cathedral’s faith and service club. Students engaged with the theme of the retreat, “Identity and Belonging,” in bonding activities as well as in prayer and reflection time.

New Staff Spotlight | Ms. Garcia, Ms. Maldonado, Miss Margand, and Ms. Motschall

For our third New Staff Spotlight, we are happy to introduce Ms. Garcia, our Dean of Students; Ms. Maldonado, our School Receptionist; Miss Margand, our Guidance Secretary; and Ms. Motschall, our Administrative Assistant for Academics!

Ambos - Both/And

En la "Academia de Negocios, Finanzas y Derecho" de la Escuela Secundaria Catedral, los estudiantes se guían por un doble compromiso: la integridad personal y el aprendizaje colaborativo. - At Cathedral High School’s "Business, Finance, and Law Academy," students are guided by a dual commitment to individual integrity and collaborative learning.

Sobre Nuestro Honor - On Our Honor

A los estudiantes de la 'Academia de Negocios, Finanzas y Derecho' de la Escuela Secundaria Catedral se les pide que escriban y firmen las Palabras de Honor para cada trabajo importante, examen o presentación. Es simple y directo: "Prometo mi honor que no he dado ni recibido ninguna ayuda no autorizada en este examen." - Students in Cathedral High School's 'Business, Finance, and Law Academy' are asked to write out and sign the Honor Code for every major paper, test, or presentation. It is simple and direct: "I pledge my honor that I have neither given nor received any unauthorized aid on this exam."

Women for the World | The Culture Project and Human Dignity

As part of the Women for the World speaker series, missionaries from the Culture Project spoke to the freshman class about human dignity: the innate value which sets human beings apart from the rest of creation.

Club Chronicles | Fundraising to Support the Women of Venezuela

During Hispanic Heritage Month, students in Enliven are motivated to take action to support Impaktemos, a non-profit educational program that offers women in Venezuela a foundation of skills, values, and virtues to support them, their families, and their communities.

Cathedral Community | What’s the Buzz on our First Open House?

Our first Open House on Saturday was incredible! Our faculty, staff, and students have a contagious excitement and love for the gift of our Cathedral community, and we are deeply grateful for all of the prospective Cathedralites and their families who joined us for the day!

Alumna Spotlight | Ursula Burns ’76

We are so delighted to celebrate Cathedral High School alumna and benefactor, Ursula Burns ’76! Ursula was featured in the Wall Street Journal in an article highlighting CEOs who "start[ed] at the bottom of a company and climb[ed] to the very top.”

New Staff Spotlight and Faculty Feature | Ms. Keller, Mr. Kurbakov, Ms. Pouliot, Mr. Tsouristakis

For our second New Faculty Feature and Staff Spotlight, we are happy to introduce Ms. Keller, our new Admissions Coordinator, Mr. Tsouristakis, our new history teacher, and Ms. Pouliot and Mr. Kurbakov, our new math teachers!

Aunque estamos muy ocupados en la Calle 97, quiero tomarme un momento para compartir mi mensaje a los futuros estudiantes y familias que vinieron a la jornada de puertas abiertas el sábado en Cathedral High School. - As busy as we are in on 97th Street, I want to step back from the classwork this week and share my message to prospective students and families from Saturday’s CHS Open House.

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