Raider New Year's Resolutions!

Every year we go into the halls and learn how our Raiders want to improve themselves in the new year. Here's what they had to say about their resolutions for 2014:

Senior Marnese Sears says, "I want to make sure I get my 90 average."

Senior Amit Glazer hopes to "lose weight."

Senior Chiamaka Onaga (left) says, "I want to limit my use of profanity,"
and senior Yazmin Wilson-Jones wants to "have a more positive attitude and stop using the phrase 'or nah?'"

Senior Francia DeLeon says, "I want to continue my positive energy about life"
and senior Terrence Overton wants "to be a better football player."

Senior Christine Shouldis wants to "eat less beef patties."

Senior Peter Enia says, "I want to stop procrastinating,"
and senior Naveen Abdel wants "to be less selfish."

Junior Chelsea Ugartes wants "to be a better artist."

Senior Bobby Parilla wants "to eat healthy and get into FIT."

Senior Jullian Fanelli says, "I want to be more diligent with my art work."

Chemistry teacher Ms. Coakley says,
"I want to stay on my diet and get healthy."

Sophomore Norbert Lislewiez says, "I want to pursue my acting career."

History teacher Mr. Luongo says,
"I want to stay healthy, take better care of myself, and read more."

Senior Bianca Matos (left) wants to "stop biting my nails," and sophomore
Jazmine Hernandez wants to "take this year seriously and prepare for the SAT."

Senior Sadiq Alam says, "I want to strive to become a doctor."

Junior Mariah Munett wants to
"improve my baking skills and work on my singing career."

Junior Tyreek Jones says,
"I want to raise my grades and be a better football player."

Senior Isaac Kovnator says, "I want to work and study harder for my algebra
regent so I won't need to take remedial math."

English teacher Mr. DeFazio says, "I want to endeavor to follow the 13 virtues of Benjamin Franklin more carefully, particularly in regard to moderation. I need to eat fewer cookies."

Thanks to all Raiders for sharing your resolutions and best of luck in fulfilling them in the new year!

Happy New Year!

    New year, new us. With the start of a new year, Raiders are excited to finish off their school year. We hope that 2014 brings many great experiences, friendships, and above all, academic success. And speaking of academic success, here's an article by exchange student Mathilde Lambert from Belgium, who spent the fall term here with us at Port Richmond. In her article, Mathilde gives here impressions of our school and discusses her experience as an exchange student here in the U.S.A. Enjoy the article, and look for our upcoming New Year's Resolutions photo layout. Best of luck to all in the new year!

Message From Our Principal, And A Special Message From Santa!

     On behalf of all members of the Raider Family, I want to wish all Raiders a joyful holiday season filled with love and happiness, and here's to an exciting 2014 that will give all of us exciting opportunities to be the best that we can be! Raider Strong!!

     Ho Ho Ho! Merry Christmas! I hope all my good little boys and girls from Port Richmond like what I bring you this year! I'll be coming down your chimneys on Christmas Eve. Remember to work hard in school and make your parents and teachers proud. My elves are watching you! Oh, no more oatmeal cookies this year, please. I love chocolate chips M&Ms!

What Do You Want For Christmas?

     Just hear those sleigh bells jingle-ing ring ting tingle-ing too ♫♪ We went into the halls to see what our Raider elves want most from Santa. Here's what they had to say: 

Advanced Placement Literature student Vincent Cruz wants
 "the slaying of Moby Dick."

"I want a good job," says Adeola

Dr. Rosen Fox wants "all my students to be successful."

"I want to enjoy the holidays with me friends and family,"
says senior Ashley Abreu

Senior Fatima wants "a college acceptance letter from Stony Brook. 

Ms. Coakley says, "I want to win the lottery to pay off my son's college loans."

"I want endless beef patties!" says senior Christine Shouldis

Mr. Luongo (with elf Peter Enia) wants "continued good health."

"I want my students to come to school on time and attend all of their classes," says Ms. Lucignano

Senior Kayla Staiano (left) says, "I want my mom to be cancer free."

The staff of The Crow's Nest hopes all Raiders get what they want most this holiday!