HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

The energy surrounding high school sports in New Jersey reached a powerful crescendo during the March 2026 state championship weekend, as athletes, coaches, families,...

In an inspiring display of compassion and initiative, Charlie Ryan, a dedicated junior at Don Bosco Preparatory High School, is spearheading a heartfelt endeavor to strengthen the bonds within military families. Through his impactful program, "Letters Across the World," Ryan is ensuring that children with parents serving overseas remain connected, fostering a sense of closeness despite the geographical distance. The premise of "Letters Across the World" is beautifully simple yet profoundly effective: it facilitates the exchange of personalized letters between military children and their deployed parents. In an age dominated by digital communication, Ryan recognizes the enduring power of a handwritten note – a tangible piece of home that can bring immense comfort and joy to...

Members of the campus community started a new tradition in advance of finals week this semester, and it involves getting up close and personal with a lion — our bronze lion, to be exact. On the last day of classes this semester, students gathered around the bronze lion for hot cocoa, lion-shaped cookies, and a little bit of good luck in the form of a “boop” as they lined up for a little rub of the lion’s nose.  VIEW FACEBOOK PHOTO GALLERY Officially known as the William M. McLagan ’87 Lion, the 3,000-pound bronze sculpture arrived on campus in 2017 and proudly surveys campus from its den next to the Brower Student Center. This generous gift quickly became...