Posts by Leah Genuario

Halfway through her high school career, Lynette Grajales made a courageous decision: She switched schools. The decision didn’t come easy, but she felt stunted in her spiritual walk and was looking for support. She explains, “In the environment I was in, I didn’t see growth. So I decided to try something new despite the fear…

On April 12, 2023, Seton Hall University students and entrepreneur hopefuls vied for a chance to win seed money for their startup companies as part of Seton Hall’s annual Pirates Pitch Competition. On the judges panel was 2017 EC alumna, Carina Castagna, chosen as the youngest judge of the group. Castagna, a first-generation college graduate,…

In a few short days, you will be receiving a survey from Eastern Christian School. The surveys, which will go out to all students, parents and staff members, are part of the accreditation process. Comments and feedback will be used to demonstrate growth over the past few years to our accreditation bodies, as well as…

Eastern Christian High School Project Lead students have been hard at work planning Awaken: Youth Prayer Rally.   Seven youth groups are now involved, plus Eastern Christian High School students! You are invited to this multi-denominational youth event where we will be praying for area schools, local communities, churches and each other. Here are the…

In a typical enrollment cycle, Eastern Christian High School welcomes 35 new students to their first year of high school AND their first year of Eastern Christian School. A common entry point, EC freshmen come from a variety of backgrounds, towns, and school experiences. Six freshmen students who are new to EC open up about…

Indoor Track The indoor track team traveled to many historic and world renowned facilities such as the Armory in Manhattan and Ocean Breeze in Staten Island. Both the men and women had a number of strong performances and received notable achievements this season. Senior Anneke Kuperus competed at the Meet of Champions and received honorable…

On August 17, 1892, a group of 62 immigrants gathered in the basement of Second Christian Reformed Church to form The Holland Reformed School Society. The following year, the society opened up Amity Street Christian School, a predecessor of Eastern Christian School.  According to old school records, the date of the meeting was significant: “It…

It is a pleasure to start the day reminding the children that God is in the room. He is with us as we study his world, the “magnificent theater” that we are called to learn about, care for, and enjoy. Throughout the day, I am able to remind the children that “our world belongs to…

The Advanced Placement test program is traced back to Kenyon College, which started it as a pilot program in the 1950s with the goal of shortening the timeline for obtaining a bachelor’s degree. AP Tests enable high school students to earn credits based on their performance on a test. However, AP classes and corresponding tests…