“We had a personal loss in the midst of a national tragedy”
From: Personal Interviews, 2020, Previously published in The Herald On September 11, 2001, New York City woke up to a gorgeous, sunny day. It was something Lynda Pasqueretta, newly hired high school front office administrator, remembers vividly. She also recalls a school with no intercom, no key cards and no cell phones. “Life was simpler…
Nine EC teachers present master teacher-level projects
On August 22, nine teachers presented their projects to the Eastern Christian Educational Council as part of the school’s innovative Pathway Program. Developed in 2013, the leadership development program represents a distinctive of Eastern Christian and a win-win for teachers and students. The program provides a way for experienced teachers with a master’s to go…
Cloud of Witnesses: Donna Furrey
Hebrews 11 lists a number of biblical characters who were commended for their faith. And in Hebrews 12, the author reveals that the purpose for publishing these short narratives was for our encouragement: “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin…
Eastern Christian Highlighted in Prospect Park Ceremony
Former Eastern Christian art student Christopher Pico was recognized yesterday at a Prospect Park ceremony for his work in designing a massive wall mural at the entrance of Hofstra Park. The wall, which represented the 65 nationalities who call Prospect Park home, was part of a large community collaboration and was unveiled in front of…
Cloud of Witnesses: April Adin
Hebrews 11 lists a number of biblical characters who were commended for their faith. And in Hebrews 12, the author reveals that the purpose for publishing these short narratives was for our encouragement: “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin…
Cloud of Witnesses: Terry Allen
Hebrews 11 lists a number of biblical characters who were commended for their faith. And in Hebrews 12, the author reveals that the purpose for publishing these short narratives was for our encouragement: “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin…
Cloud of Witnesses: Trish Virga
Hebrews 11 lists a number of biblical characters who were commended for their faith. And in Hebrews 12, the author reveals that the purpose for publishing these short narratives was for our encouragement: “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin…
Cloud of Witnesses: Minseok (Kevin) Cho
Hebrews 11 lists a number of biblical characters who were commended for their faith. And in Hebrews 12, the author reveals that the purpose for publishing these short narratives was for our encouragement: “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin…
Cloud of Witnesses: Ralph Rypkema
Hebrews 11 lists a number of biblical characters who were commended for their faith. And in Hebrews 12, the author reveals that the purpose for publishing these short narratives was for our encouragement: “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin…