Archive for January, 2010
Distance Learning Begins a New Era of Technology for Diocesan Schools
By Jennifer Balog This fall as bells rang though the halls of Rome Catholic School (RCS) and Bishop Grimes Junior/Senior High School in E. Syracuse, a new era of innovative learning began — distance learning via video-conferencing. The concept of distance learning is not new, but advancements in technological media and the desire to expand […]
Elizabeth Baird: Blessed Sacrament Alumna Finds Faith in Full-Day Kindergarten
By Caroline K. Reff It’s snack time in Elizabeth Baird’s Kindergarten class at Blessed Sacrament School in Eastwood. The children sit quietly, trying to be patient, as Baird routinely passes out four graham crackers to each child. They fidget, and one starts to dive into his snack. A quick look from his teacher reminds him […]
The Byrne Identity: Spanning the Generations
By Connie Berry Twenty-nine years ago, the marriage of Cathy Voltz and Marty Byrne combined families with well over 100 years of combined attendance at the Bishop’s Academy at Most Holy Rosary (formerly Most Holy Rosary School) on Syracuse’s west side. The history begins with Mary McDonald, Cathy Voltz Byrne’s grandmother, who came to the […]
Giving Thanks
Students at St. Mary’s Academy in Baldwinsville held a Thanksgiving prayer service last November. The student body collected non-perishable items to donate to St. Mary’s Parish food pantry, which helps the underserved of the community. Sixth graders volunteer at the food pantry by stocking the shelves when donations are made. Last fall, two students at […]
Sr. M. Alvera O’Grady: Watching Children Blossom Is Highlight of 62-Year Teaching Career
By Caroline K. Reff Ask almost any of the hundreds of students who have passed through the halls of the Bishop’s Academy at Holy Family in Fairmount (formerly Holy Family School) over the past 19 years what they remember and most will certainly recall some pivotal experience that involved Sr. M. Alvera O’Grady, OSF. Some […]
Priests Are Added Blessing to Schools
Many of our Catholic schools are blessed to have their curriculums enhanced by the priests serving in their parishes and/or schools. At St. Daniel-St. Matthew Academy in E. Syracuse, three priests, Msgr. Eugene Yennock, pastor of St. Daniel Parish; Fr. Joseph Clemente, pastor of St. Matthew’s Parish; and Fr. Severin Yagazza, parochial vicar of St. […]
Fr. Joe O’Connor: Leading Young People to Christ
By Connie BerryCatholic schools want to provide a strong Catholic identity and what better way to do that than to have a priest walk the halls, eat lunch with the students, play a game of kickball and ask them if they’ve ever considered what God might be calling them to do with their lives.Fr. Joe […]
Catholic Schools Primary to Spreading the Gospel
By Most Rev. Robert J. Cunningham I salute all involved in the education of our young — parents, teachers, principals and school staffs. They truly touch the future as they educate our children and young people. We owe them a debt of enormous gratitude! Catholic schools, I believe, remain the most effective vehicle for passing […]
Scholars First, Players Second at Notre Dame
Varsity team players at Notre Dame Junior/Senior High School, Utica, not only cheer about a great jump shot or passing game, they cheer about great grades, too. For the past ten years, Notre Dame has participated in the New York State Public High School Athletic Associations’ Scholar/Athlete Awards, given to teams that have an academic […]
Art on the Move
If you were inspired by some artwork on the side of a Binghamton city bus recently, you might have the area’s Catholic school students to thank. Horizons Federal Credit Union sponsored “Art on the Bus” and asked students from around the area to submit art work of any kind to the contest. Winners were selected […]
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