The Patriot

Rawlings steps down

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 the reigns of...

School-owned house put up for sale

Kate Froehlich, Executive Editor

Former Outreach Director Sister Maryanne Zakreski walked through her home of four years, touching the spotless counters and recently made beds. She smiled fondly as she turned off the lights and closed the front door one last time. “I loved that house. For me, it was my...

China tour set for spring 2011

Joey Hoff, Managing Editor

Trek down the Great Wall, stop by the site of the 2008 Olympics, and make dumplings with a local family. It’s all in a day’s work on JC’s 2011 China tour. Group leader and Chinese teacher Fen-Whey Koh will open the trip to the 40 students in the Chinese program before...

Lower enrollment results in faculty cuts

Kate Froehlich, Executive Editor

With a 237 member senior class set to graduate in June and the expectation of the incoming freshman class numbering around 190, JC is preparing to lose an estimated one million dollars in tuition, according to Principal Paul Barker. “This is a business where the biggest...

News

JC Insider: No need for make-up days; Tech lab goes paperless; Alumni receive career services

Written by Kate Froehlich, Executive Editor

School days in balance after reclaiming day off As a result of seven days off this year due to snow and a water main break on campus, March 15 will no longer be a day off for students, and March 16 will follow an “E” day schedule. With the addition... Read more »

March 11, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under JC Insider

Last 3 stories in News

Summer programs initiated to aid college-bound seniors - March 8, 2010
School-owned house put up for sale - March 5, 2010
Hosting an exchange student now considered service opportunity - March 4, 2010

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

Editorials

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

Features

College Profile: Franklin and Marshall College

Written by Gabby Joesph, Copy Editor

While attending Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, science teacher Linda Gustafson was in the group “The Full Moon Buggy Organization.” “It was a subset of geology. Every full moon, we were in charge of making sure there... Read more »

March 13, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under Features, Off Campus

Last 3 stories in Features

College Profile: Franklin and Marshall College - March 13, 2010
Every Student Has a Story: Ashley Markley - March 8, 2010
Editor experiences culture clash in Spain - March 6, 2010

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

Sports

What does this prove? Absolutely nothing."

NFL cares too much about numbers

Written by Daniel Gallen, Editor in Chief

Sports are a game of numbers. Greatness is measured by numbers. Skill is measured by numbers. Achievement is measured by numbers. On paper, the game is simplified to a numbers game, determining matchups based on numbers that give a team the best... Read more »

March 12, 2010 • 0 comments • Filed Under Overtime with Daniel Gallen, Sports

Last 3 stories in Sports

NFL cares too much about numbers - March 12, 2010
Rawlings steps down - March 10, 2010
Coach of the Month: Krystin Porcella - March 5, 2010

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