Steph & Chris see both sides of pop star

Cathy writes on Jan. 16, 2008--

Chris & Steph say "It was fun!" I think I would have to agree. After it seemed they would be unattainable, I did manage to obtain much coveted Hannah Montana tickets. I had signed up Stephanie for her fanclub and got the inside scoop through them about how and when to buy tickets. As part of their Christmas present, I ventured with them to Baltimore Jan. 8 to see the greatly anticipated concert.

Read Cathy's full story/review - with photos

Patrick pole-vaults for Fordham Prep

In this video clip from the Fordham Prep web site's Track and Field page, Patrick is seen successfully clearing 7 feet for the first time during training early in the 2007-08 season.



Part of this clip and another of a teammate were featured on Fox 5 TV to illustrate a story about the team winning the Bronx championship.

The TV reporter incorrectly said the pole vaulters were "responsible for that victory" when in fact pole vaulting was not even part of the competition! But hey, it gave Patrick a few seconds of NY TV time.

Christine's 15th birthday, Medieval style

A few days after Christine's 15th birthday, her parents, brother Andy and four close friends celebrated the occasion with a visit to Medieval Times in Lyndhurst, N.J., for a royal feast and a tournament of knights.

In a ceremony afterwards, Christine was knighted by the king in honor of her birthday. Read the full story here or here.