September 12, 2025
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This summer, Ana Sofia L. ‘26 was selected by the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) to attend the National Student Leadership Summit in Indianapolis, hosted by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS). During the summit, participants discussed and strategized relevant issues affecting today’s students in education-based athletics and performing arts. They also gained a deeper understanding of positive leadership and how to develop and maintain healthy relationships within their school communities. Read more about Ana Sofia’s experience below.
Ana Sofia L. '26 Attends National Leadership Summit
Written by Ana Sofia Laszewski, edited for length and clarity by Advancement
This summer, I was selected by the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) to attend the National Student Leadership Summit in Indianapolis hosted by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS). It was one of the most transformative experiences of my life, and I was honored to have been one of four people selected from the state of Florida. Over 200 students attended from almost every state in the country, along with participants from Honduras and Canada. This experience taught me so much about myself, others, and how to step up and be a leader. From hearing inspiring speakers to volunteering with Unified Athletes, this summit exemplified what a true servant leader is.
Attending the leadership summit gave me the chance to meet some truly amazing people, and I’m deeply grateful to now call them friends. One of the greatest lessons I learned from them was the importance of perspective. While I was struggling to find my place, they showed me what it means to have one. They helped reshape my sense of purpose by showing me how much bigger the world is beyond where I’m from. I learned about their way of life, how school and sports operate, and how they bring leadership into their daily lives. While the summit focused on leadership, it unexpectedly taught me a lot about kindness as well. Making friends, sharing ideas, and creating memories together changed my perspective on life, along with the future goals and actions I want to pursue.
I learned an immense amount of new leadership tactics and skills to implement at Chaminade-Madonna, both on and off the field. Through every activity and speaker, there was an opportunity to learn and better myself. Not all leaders are speakers, and sometimes the best leaders are listeners. Not only did my perspective change, but I feel my maturity level grew as well. They provided us with real-life scenarios where we had to respond like young adults. They pushed us to think critically with an emphasis on empathetic thinking, and what it means to be a servant leader.
My favorite event that we attended was hosted at a local high school, where we learned about the Unified Sports program. This program brings together athletes with and without intellectual disabilities to train and compete on the same teams to promote inclusion. After learning about the program, we got to spend the day playing various sports and games with Unified Athletes. For them, it may have been just a day of playing sports, but for me, it was an experience that filled my heart with joy and left a lasting impact.
While I was nervous about taking a four-day trip to Indianapolis, I am grateful that God nudged my heart to go. The entire trip was an incredible blessing, and I am thankful to the FHSAA for everything they’ve helped me accomplish. Above all, I thank God for giving me the opportunity to step out of my comfort zone and be part of something bigger than myself. I hope to make a difference in my community the same way that every person there made a difference in me.
Club Rush
On September 10, Chaminade-Madonna students had the opportunity to attend Club Rush! This annual event gave our Lions the chance to explore the wide variety of clubs and honor societies on campus, connect with moderators and student officers, and discover ways to get involved. From academics to the arts, there is something for every student to pursue their passions and grow beyond the classroom.
NHS Peer Tutoring
Best Buddies
Campus Ministry
Today, September 12, the Chaminade-Madonna community gathered for the first all-school Mass of the school year to celebrate the Feast of the Holy Name of Mary.
Upcoming Events
E-Gaming Club Meeting
Friday, 9/12 | 2:00 PM | Room E1
Science Olympiad Club Interest Meeting
Friday, 9/12 | 2:00 PM | Room 202
SAT
Saturday, 9/13 | CMCP
Prestige Portraits on Campus
Saturday, 9/13 | 10:00 AM | CMCP
Women Engaged Meeting
Tuesday, 9/16 | Middle Block | Belanger Hall
Environmental Club Meeting
Tuesday, 9/16 | 1:45 PM | Room 108
Mainstage Club Meeting
Tuesday, 9/16 | 2:00 PM | Zaragoza Center
Mock Trial Meeting
Tuesday, 9/16 | 2:00 PM | Room E2
International Thespian Society Meeting
Wednesday, 9/17 | Period F | Room 219
Model UN Meeting
Wednesday, 9/17 | 3:00 PM | Room E2
Marianist LIFE Night
Wednesday, 9/17 | 6:00 PM | CMCP
HOSA Club Meeting
Thursday, 9/18 | Periods F & G | Belanger Hall
Best Buddies Club Meeting
Friday, 9/19 | 1:45 PM | Belanger Hall
Mock Trial Meeting
Friday, 9/19 | 2:00 PM | Room E2
16th Annual CM Cares Volleyball Tournament
Friday, 9/19 - Saturday, 9/20
University of Florida Admission Meeting
Monday, 9/22 | 11:00 AM | Belanger Hall
National Honor Society for Dance Arts Meeting
Monday, 9/22 | 3:15 PM | Room 310
CM Scholars Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, 9/23 | 11:15 AM | Belanger Hall
Vanderbilt University Admission Meeting
Tuesday, 9/23 | 11:15 AM | College Placement
Mock Trial Meeting
Tuesday, 9/23 | 2:00 PM | Room E2
Interact Club Meeting
Tuesday, 9/23 | 2:00 PM | Belanger Hall
University of Alabama Admission Meeting
Wednesday, 9/24 | Period F | College Placement
Eighth-Grade Parent Night
Wednesday, 9/24 | 6:00 PM | Zaragoza Center
Senior Parent College Meeting
Wednesday, 9/24 | 6:30 PM | Belanger Hall
No Classes: Parent/Teacher Conferences
Thursday, 9/25 | CMCP
Classes Resume
Friday, 9/26
Bougainvilla Workshop #1
Friday, 9/26 | Middle Block | Belanger Hall
Lasell University Admission Meeting
Friday, 9/26 | Period F | College Placement
Freshmen Chill Out
Friday, 9/26 | 1:40 PM | Zaragoza Center
E-Gaming Club Meeting
Friday, 9/26 | 1:45 PM | Room E1
Science Olympiad Club Meeting
Friday, 9/26 | 1:45 PM | Room 202
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Athletics
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Welcome to our New Fall & Winter Coaches
Girls Soccer Head Coach: Anthony Hassid
Girls Soccer Assistant Coach: Gabrielle Bedner
Boys Soccer Head Coach: Ricardo Da Silva
Boys Soccer Assistant coach: Jose Pineda
Boys Basketball Head Coach: Lamar Twitty
Girls Basketball Head Coach: Kayla Mobley
Girls Basketball Assistant Coach: Rashawn Smith
Girls Basketball Assistant Coach: Jessica Savage
Swimming Head Coach: Eryk Elizondo
College Placement
School News
Homecoming T-Shirts
The deadline to preorder your Homecoming t-shirt is this Sunday, September 14. Click here to order!
National Merit Semifinalist
Congratulations to Jason S. ‘26 on being named a Semifinalist in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program. Over 1.3 million students in about 20,000 high schools entered the program by taking the PSAT. Jason now has the opportunity to continue in the National Merit Scholarship competition. To become a Finalist, a Semifinalist must submit a detailed scholarship application that includes information about their academic record, participation in school and community activities, demonstrated leadership abilities, employment, and honors and awards received. Finalists will be announced in February. Join us in wishing Jason the best of luck as he continues in this process!
Hollywood Youth Ambassadors
Congratulations to Juliette B. ‘27, Gerard B. ‘27 (2nd year), Arianna C. ‘28, Isabella C. ‘28, Veronika K. ‘28, Lorenzo M. ‘26, Valerie R. ‘28, Renata T. ‘26, and Giuliana W. ‘26 on being accepted into the 2025-2026 Hollywood Youth Ambassador Program. The Hollywood Youth Ambassador Program is open to students who live in the City of Hollywood and attend any high school within city limits. Youth Ambassadors work closely with the Hollywood Mayor, City Commissioners, the City Manager’s Office, Hollywood Police Department, and other city departments to gain insight into local government operations. Through the program, ambassadors learn about the importance of civic engagement, active citizenship, and community involvement. Students will serve as liaisons, discussing youth-related issues that impact the community and its schools while also learning about their local municipal government. The group represents the City of Hollywood at events such as Broward Days in Tallahassee during the State Legislative session.
Business Law Class Guest Speaker
On Friday, September 5, local attorney Zachary Griffin, Managing Partner at GTX Legal, visited students in Mr. Michaelson's Business Law class, a new dual-enrollment course offered at CMCP that expands students' knowledge of the business world and cultivates entrepreneurship. During his visit, Mr. Griffin fielded business pitches from students, exploring diverse topics ranging from securing startup capital, product development, business structure, partnerships, and how to avoid the pitfalls many new entrepreneurs face when taking their ideas from the brainstorming stage to market. Mr. Griffin's visit marks the beginning of a series of opportunities for students to connect with legal and business professionals who can help shape their entrepreneurial journey.
Biology Lab
Students in Ms. Foley's Honors and General Biology class participated in a pineapple enzyme lab. Students studied the effects of the enzyme Bromelain on protein and how denaturing affects enzymatic reactions, by adding fresh and canned pineapple to liquid gelatin.
Grandparents Day Mass
To celebrate National Grandparents Day, the Chaminade-Madonna community gathered on Sunday, September 7, for a special Grandparents Day Mass. Over 250 people joined us for Mass, followed by a continental breakfast. It was a beautiful celebration of faith, family, and the lasting impact grandparents have on our lives. Click here to see more photos from the event.
Kevin D. '27 Attends Florida Atlantic University's Architecture Summer Institute
This summer, Kevin D. ‘27 participated in a one-week session of Florida Atlantic University’s Architecture Summer Institute, an intensive program for high school students to explore architecture through drawing and model building. During the week, students designed a building, enhanced their drawings in Photoshop, constructed models using wooden dowels and glue, and presented their projects to architecture majors. The experience also included tours of local architecture firms, making it a unique and inspiring opportunity for anyone considering a future in architecture!
Homecoming Alumni VIP Tent
Come home for Homecoming to cheer on the Lions as they take on Monarch on Friday, October 3. The Homecoming VIP Tent is a great place to catch up with fellow alumni. This Homecoming, Chaminade-Madonna will recognize the following marquee reunion classes: 1965 (60th), 1975 (50th), 1985 (40th), 1995 (30th), 2005 (20th), and 2015 (10th). These classes will be recognized during halftime along with our Alumni and Athletic Alumni Hall of Fame inductees. Click here to register.
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