Nineteen-year-old Hicksville resident Prabel Saxena was recently named one of 10 finalists in the "Stand Up and Holla!" essay contest. Last spring, the 2004 Republican National Convention partnered with MTV to ask young Americans how President Bush's call to service resonates in their lives. FULL STORY

Sister Margaret "Peg" Casey, director of guidance at Holy Trinity Diocesan High School, was recently named 2004 Counselor of the Year by the Nassau Counselors' Association. For the past 35 years, Sister Peg has been a competent, dedicated, innovative, compassionate, resourceful and vigilant educator. FULL STORY

With the inception of a new "Middle School Division" (grades 6-8) within the High School Hockey League of Nassau County, the Hicksville Ice Hockey Club will be conducting two free ice hockey clinics to get acquainted with new players and man their teams for next season. FULL STORY

CYO of Nassau and Suffolk celebrated their 11th Annual Role Model Party on May 23. At this time, parish Role Models from all over Long Island were honored for their tireless efforts on behalf of the children in their communities. FULL STORY