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Antonio Maffei '20

Antonio Maffei ’20, Social Media and Website Editor

Antonio Maffei is the Social Media and Website Editor for The Crusader Newspaper. In his free time, he is also a published author and meteorologist. Every morning, Antonio reports the weather  into the local TV news stations, being featured nearly every weekday. Antonio is also a 5x published author with his most recent book, Escape from Enigma, making the Top 10 Charts on Apple Books. Antonio has a lot of exciting plans for The Crusader Social Media and is continuing his plan of carrying them out every day. 

 

Favorite Articles: 

COED CRUSADERS 

Tuesday Noon Siren

All content by Antonio Maffei '20
Dr. Claiborne Childs, Class of 1998

1990s: The Trendsetters

Antonio Maffei ’20, Website, Social Media Editor
June 26, 2020
On June 11, construction began on the weight room, as well as girls’ and boys’ locker rooms, working toward the mid-August deadline.

Coed transition progresses as school begins new era

Steven Rissotto '20 and Antonio Maffei '20
June 25, 2020
The Crusader mascot starred in an inspirational video during the SIP.

Coronavirus crisis forces 2019-2020 school year to continue online

Steven Rissotto '20 and Antonio Maffei '20
June 25, 2020
Washing hands is essential to fighting the spread of the Coronavirus.

20 second songs to wash away gritty germs

Antonio Maffei ’20, Social Media and Website Editor
May 4, 2020
The empty courtyard at Riordan shows how the pandemic has quieted the campus.

Crusaders remain hopeful amid cancellations

Antonio Maffei ’20, Social Media and Website Editor
May 1, 2020
The Grand Princess Cruise Ship crosses under the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.

[Photo] Coronavirus turns dream vacation into nightmare cruise

April 14, 2020
A new app, MyShake, alerts users of earthquakes.

[Photo] Earthquake warning app shakes up seismology community

Nicholas Yee '20, Staff Reporter
March 4, 2020
The noon siren, a Tuesday staple for decades, sounded for the last time on Dec. 10, 2019, as it undergoes repairs and upgrades that could take up to two years to complete.

Tuesday’s noon siren suddenly silenced

Antonio Maffei '20, Social Media and Website Editor
March 4, 2020
The new grading policy includes no zeros—scores and final grades cannot be lower than 50 percent.

[Photo] New guidelines for grading include no zeros

Joseph Zuloaga '23, Staff Reporter
March 2, 2020
On Feb. 20 and 24, Riordan students welcomed girls to campus who are considering Riordan as an option for the 2020-2021 school year.

COED CRUSADERS

Antonio Maffei ’20 and Steven Rissotto ’20
February 28, 2020
Religious Studies taecher Josh Keeney shows his love for Kobe Bryant.

[Photo] Teachers vs. Seniors Basketball

January 30, 2020
Riordan at 70: Tony Jones '89

Riordan at 70: Tony Jones ’89

Antonio Maffei ’20, Website Editor
January 15, 2020
Russi wins 45th Frosh Olympics

Russi wins 45th Frosh Olympics

Michael Portillo-Ortega '21, JJ Trujeque '21, and Antonio Maffei '20
August 30, 2019

Riordan’s spring weather report

Antonio Maffei '20, Meteorologist
March 29, 2019
Anne Freeman, Juan Zumbado '98, Joshua Keeney, and Sally O'Connell representing the House of Russi in. the Oreo Game

De'Sean Johnson '19 throwing down a dunk in the Pilar vs Bolts Basketball game

Cory Nelson, Ryan Jones '08, Stephanie Lundin, David Lin '99 and Bob Greene representing the House of Pilar in the Oreo game.

Nate Simon '98, Jay'Sen Morris '07, Michael O'Brien, Edwin Serrano and Julia Balistreri representing the House of Cana in the Oreo Game

Dillon Ruggiero '19 and Vherny Rustrian '19 at the Winter Spirit Rally!

Thomas Monfredini '19 and Andy Ramirez '19 keeping warm in their snow day apparell

Riordan’s winter weather report

Antonio Maffei '20, Meteorologist
October 30, 2018
Zachary Phillips '20 sacrificed part of his day to help people in need.

[Photo] Core Service Team’s Annual Fall Blood Drive Took Place Oct. 12

Eddie Monares '19, Exchange and Social Media Editor
October 12, 2018
Meteorologist Antonio Maffei has launched a new weather app and published a book.

[Photo] Fame rains down on up and coming meteorologist

Antonio Maffei ’20, Meteorologist
June 20, 2018
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