By Katie Vasquez
Seventh graders at Bay Ridge Catholic Academy are suiting up in lab coats and goggles, diving into hands-on experiments thanks to a newly established science lab.
The state-of-the-art facility offers students an immersive learning experience, allowing them to explore scientific concepts that go beyond what was possible in a traditional classroom.
“I was really happy, especially knowing there’s so much to learn in science,” said seventh grader Noah Palmer, excited about the lab’s potential.
The lab has sparked student interest, with many, like Robert Palmese, envisioning future careers in fields like medicine and research.
The school’s science program came to life with the help of equipment from two closed Catholic schools, Salve Regina in East New York and Holy Angels in Bay Ridge.
Principal Paul Morisi described the lab’s creation as a “resurrection” of those schools’ programs, bringing new energy to Bay Ridge Catholic’s science curriculum.
Parents like Daniel McKenna played a crucial role, volunteering to transport the equipment from the shuttered schools, creating a strong sense of community involvement.
With this collaborative effort, Bay Ridge Catholic students are now well-equipped to explore the wonders of science in their very own lab.