Academy Feature | CHS Means Business!

On February 27, The Cathedral Mock Trial team, acting as the defense, won their second meet against the Spence School.  The attorneys were Oliuska C., Rachel C. and Benedicte H.  The witnesses were Ava J., Azureya D. and Hannah W. Angeles A. served as timekeeper.

The Mock Trial team’s season record was 1 & 1. Based on overall points, the team did not advance to the elimination rounds. Nevertheless, the girls were poised, professional and well prepared. Everyone at CHS, especially moderators Lorraine Langdon & Leona Leo (who are volunteer retired attorneys), are very proud of the Cathedral girls!!!

Below is a picture of the team, including some of the “prosecutors” from the first meet.

On February 29, Criminal Law students enjoyed a visit from Ms. Judith Weinstock, an Assistant Regional Director of the Division of Enforcement of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (S.E.C.). Ms. Weinstock gave an overview of the structure of the S.E.C. and its three-part mission to protect investors, to maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets, and to facilitate capital formation. Ms. Weinstock also spoke to students about the public details of the commission’s current case against Samuel Bankman-Fried and his multi-billion dollar FTX fraud.Ms. Weinstock noted that the statement of U.S. Attorney Damian Williams on the conviction of Samuel Bankman-Fried highlights the severity of the case and its landmark importance in the new financial landscape of crypto assets. 

Thank you to Ms. Weinstock for sharting her expertise and time with CHS students!

On March 12, Cathedral welcomed representatives from the Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA) for the second annual ALPFA Career Day at Cathedral High School. Sponsored by Cathedral’s Business, Finance, and Law Academy, the panel featured four main speakers with backgrounds in financial services, strategic consulting, and real estate, logistics, and construction industries. Students were given time for a question and answer session with the panelists, and afterwards were able to network with the ALPFA speakers. 

We are so grateful to ALPFA members Raquel Polanco, Hernando Moyano, Jacqueline Cournoyer, and Kevin Durjpal for sharing their wisdom, experience, and encouragement with our students, and to Iris Rosa, Balbina Veras, and Abigail Castillo of ALPFA for planning the event and ensuring its success!

On March 14, Cathedral High School Business, Finance, and Law Academy students visited Accenture, a global professional services company renowned for its expertise across various industries. During the visit, the students learned about Accenture's vast array of services, including Strategy and Consulting, Interactive, Technology, and Operations.

Facilitated by Junior Achievement, the Job Shadow and Women Professionals Forum highlighted Accenture's commitment to leveraging technology and human ingenuity to drive change and create value for clients, employees, shareholders, partners, and communities worldwide. The students engaged in discussions covering common questions and effective techniques in preparation for mock interviews where they practiced utilizing the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to advance the dialogue. They also had the opportunity to engage in a Q&A session with Accenture professionals, discussing topics such as navigating the workforce, career goals, networking skills, and the evolving role of women in professional settings.

Overall, the visit to Accenture provided Cathedral High School students with valuable insights and practical skills to prepare them for future interviews and careers.  We thank especially Sandra Wilson of Junior Achievement and Aimee Constanzo Walker of Accenture whose ongoing support and encouragement are invaluable.  #CHSmeansbusiness!