The student news site of St. Benedict's Prep in Newark, New Jersey.

Benedict News Online
The student news site of St. Benedict's Prep in Newark, New Jersey.

Benedict News Online
The student news site of St. Benedict's Prep in Newark, New Jersey.

Benedict News Online
Jacob Anthony Amaro

Jacob Anthony Amaro, Volunteer

Jacob Anthony Amaro is a 2019 graduate of St. Benedict’s Prep. He is currently a Journalism student at Rutgers University in Newark, New Jersey. Using the knowledge he gained as the former editor-in-chief of The Benedict News and as a current Journalism major at Rutgers, his goal as a volunteer is to assist the publication in producing content that upholds the values of The Benedict News.

All content by Jacob Anthony Amaro
The Waterpolo team preparing for their final outing at last Thursday's practice.

SBP water polo team geared up for season’s last game and tournament.

Jacob Anthony Amaro, Volunteer
October 21, 2022
Mr. Stephen Adubato (left) and Br. Asiel Rodriguez celebrate after receiving Master's degrees and academic medals in a ceremony at the Cathedral Basilica in Newark.

[Photo] Benedict’s Teachers Earn Advanced Degrees, Top Honors

Ms. Kitta MacPherson and Mr. Lincoln Mullings
May 16, 2019
The Gray Bees who earned 4.0s pose in front of the infamous broken Coker Bell.

NHS Commends the Gray Bees of Honor Roll

Jacob Anthony Amaro, Editor-in-Chief
May 13, 2019
St. Benedict's teachers and students stop in Montgomery, Alabama, as part of a journey visiting sites that are milestones of the Civil Rights Movement.

Trip Transports Hive Students to a Harsh Time

Jacob Anthony Amaro, Editor-in-Chief
May 13, 2019
To illustrate the cover photo idea to the ED students, SBP's UD students first demonstrated their leaping technique, working in a momentary lotus position for good measure. From left, Michael Melendez, Francis Jean-Paul, Jalen Cabrera, and Isaiah Sanchez

[Photo] Jump Shot! Airborne Students Lead With Levity

Kitta MacPherson, Faculty Adviser
April 16, 2019
When I think about it, Israel and St. Benedict’s are not very different. Benedict’s is a source of hope in the midst of the violence and crime that surrounds it. Israel is a beacon of hope at the center of the terror and chaos that encircles it.

Israel and Benedict’s: Knowing One Helps You Know the Other

Jacob Anthony Amaro, Editor-in-Chief
April 8, 2019
Dunstan Smith in yellow pinnies silenced its competitor by a landslide score of 28-12.

[Photo] Fr Dunstan Smith Defeats John Ford in Handball Group Games Final

Seun Eisape, Op-Ed Editor
April 2, 2019
"I want them to leave knowing that they have a second home," said Mr. Gallerani, a history teacher at SBP.

[Photo] Israeli Students Immerse in SBP Culture and Find a Second Home

Jules-Roland Gouton, Editor-in-Chief
March 28, 2019
JAA_0559 (2)

[Photo] Joseph Tobin: Cardinal Leads Catholic Church Through Care for Others

Jonathan Oniyama, Social Media Editor
March 26, 2019
Mrs. Ford (Left) and her husband (Right) were brought together by a single question: "why?"

Lenten Reflection: Sandy Hook Survivor Explores “Why Does God Allow This to Happen?”

Jacob Anthony Amaro, Editor-in-Chief
March 25, 2019
“People who know me well know that I have a big fat ego that would enjoy having a big celebration in my honor. But sorry, ego, the party can't possibly be about you!”

[Photo] Father Al’s 50 Years of Priesthood: “Not like the Academy Awards”

Jules-Roland Gouton, Editor-in-chief
March 25, 2019
JAA_0525

JAA_0520

JAA_0509

JAA_0491

JAA_0490

JAA_0434

JAA_0433

JAA_0432

JAA_0431

Load More Stories