Area teen makes medical impact with heart disease research

Presenting her final research project before graduating the Academy of Holy Names, at first glance, Makayla Mackey looks like the quintessential brilliant high school senior.

But as her teacher Andrew Licari will tell you, she’s doing so much more than acing his science class.

“It’s incredible to really see a high school student create something that is going to help people,” said Licari.

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Research Program Inspires Junior to Pursue Science

This isn’t your typical science fair. If you’re expecting baking soda volcano eruptions or tornados in bottles, you’ll be sorely disappointed. Instead, we expect you’ll be blown away by what you see: presentations ranging from brain wave analysis to how to better treat heart-failure patients with iron deficiency.

2023 marked the 27th year for the Annual Holy Names Science Research Symposium. The showcase, led by teacher Andrew Licari, provides students the opportunity to present the results of a three-year program in which they choose the area to focus their research.

For Junior Carolyn Stum, that focus is treating spinal cord injuries.

Seniors Graduating at the Head of Their Class

5/26/2023 Michele Musto, Former Principal In a few days, we will be celebrating the unofficial start of summer as Memorial Day arrives. Families will hold traditional BBQ’s, attend parades to honor members of our armed services who sacrificed their lives for our country, and enjoy each other’s company. Traditionally, during my 32 years at Holy…

Middle Schooler Finds Home at Holy Names

5/19/2023 David Perritano Seventh-grader Sophie Wilson marches to the beat of her own drum. The youngest of her siblings, Sophie is a leader. She is not a Holy Names legacy – her older sister attended a different school. Sophie wanted to carve out her own path. So, when a friend told her how much she…