O’Hara delivers ‘State of the School’

Written by Kate Froehlich, Executive Editor

President Richard O’Hara stood up in front of the members of the Board of Trustees holding a print out of a PowerPoint filed with pen marks. With their eyes on him, he summarized the strides the students, faculty, and administration have made in the... Read more »

March 10, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under News

thumbnail photo News Snapshots 3/02 – 3/08

Written by Collin Hoofnagle, News Editor

Every week, “The Patriot” scours the web to bring you headlines from around the world. Please note that no original reporting is involved. Feel free to discuss these stories at the bottom of the page. Colleton County, South Carolina – A nine year-old... Read more »

March 9, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under News Snapshots

We were able to band together and support one team, sporting red, white, and blue."

Olympics encourage American pride

Written by Allison Siegel, Managing Editor

At the end of the Olympics, it came down to the amount of medals each country held, and America did anything but disappoint.  With a total medal count of 37, Americans can stand with pride on top of the podium. The medals that Evan Lysacek, Shaun White,... Read more »

March 10, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under Editorials

That’s why no matter what controversies arise, the Olympics will always be a good thing."

Olympics impresses despite controversies

Written by Ryan Lina, General Staff

With the 2010 Winter Olympics over, it’s time to review the best and the worst of the Olympics. First, let’s cover the best. Shawn White dominated in snowboarding and scored higher than everyone else on his victory run. Let me say that again: on his... Read more »

March 8, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under Editorials

Exchange participants find American influence in Spain

Written by Elizabeth Tauber, In-Depth Editor

While I was sitting in the car, listening to my exchange student and her mother speaking back and forth in Spanish, it was comforting to hear the popular song “Tik Tok” by Ke$ha on the radio.  I found it surprising how much American influence... Read more »

March 10, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under Features, Off Campus

thumbnail photo Every Student Has a Story: Ashley Markley

Written by Taylor Schafer and Joey Hoff

Every two weeks, the Patriot will randomly pick a student from the directory, find out more about his or her life, and prove that every student has a story. Junior Ashley Markley’s life couldn’t have been scripted. As the daughter of parents in the... Read more »

March 8, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under Every Student Has a Story, Features

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Stichel named head football coach

Written by Kate Froehlich, Executive Editor

After former varsity football coach Keith Rawlings announced that he will not return for the 2010-2011 season, offensive coordinator Rich Stichel will take over as head coach, as well as continuing to call plays. In addition, according to Rawlings, “The... Read more »

March 10, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under Sports, Sports News

thumbnail photo Rawlings steps down

Written by Kate Froehlich, Executive Editor

With the JV and varsity football teams lining the pews in the chapel, former head coach Keith Rawlings’ eyes fill with tears as he recounts his emotional decision to leave the Patriots sideline and follow his children to St. Paul’s next season, handing... Read more »

March 10, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under Sports, Sports News, Top Stories

thumbnail photo Week in Pictures: Week of March 1

Photography by Katie Doherty, Contributor The Week in Pictures Gallery gives a look into student life here at JC. This week, the cast of “Seussical” put the final touches on their weekend performance. [View with PicLens] ... Read more »

March 5, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under Week in Pictures

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Contributing writers wanted for staff

Interested in being a contributing writer for “The Patriot?” Email editor@jcpatriot.com for more information.  Read More →

March 2, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under Promotions