Editor named winner of Michael S. Powell High School Journalist Award
February 24, 2010
Kate Froehlich, Executive Editor of “The Patriot” has been named the recipient of the Michael S. Powell High School Journalist Award. The award, given by the Maryland-Delaware-D.C. Press Foundation, “honors an outstanding senior staff member of a Maryland, Delaware or District of Columbia-area... Read more »
Lower enrollment results in faculty cuts
Kate Froehlich, Executive Editor
February 24, 2010
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 expense is salaries and benefits.... Read more »
Celebrity blog: Richie recovers from troubles, becomes true role model
Caitie Beth Shauck, Promotions Manager
February 24, 2010
With a history of drug issues and jail time, few people thought that Nicole Richie would ever be a good mother. From a young age, Richie fell into many of the pitfalls that Hollywood’s young stars have trouble avoiding. After a heroin bust, she found herself in rehab. Her shrinking figure led many... Read more »
JCTV News 02/24/10
February 23, 2010
Movie Previews
Hilary Weidner, A&E Editor
February 23, 2010
We are here to preview the movies that are scheduled to be released on Friday, February 26. 1. Cop Out Genre: Comedy Rating: R Info: Jimmy (Bruce Willis) and Paul (Tracey Morgan) are longtime NYPD partners on the lookout for a stolen baseball card. Jimmy is a veteran detective whose only motivation... Read more »
Win a pair of tickets for Sadie Hawkins
February 23, 2010
To win a pair of tickets to the Winter Formal, search the web for the answers to the following questions and send the answers in an e-mail to editor@jcpatriot.com along with your name and grade by the end of the day Thursday. All that respond will be eligible to win the tickets. 1. In what comic strip... Read more »
New club sparks cultural interest
Taylor Schafer, Features Editor
February 22, 2010
During the average career of a JC student, he or she might take one or two trips. It could be a spring break trip to Greece and Italy or a short camping trip to Assateague Island. But most students don’t get the chance to learn about and experience a variety of cultures around the world. However,... Read more »
News Snapshots 2/16 – 2/22
Collin Hoofnagle, News Editor
February 22, 2010
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. Spokane, Washington – Police arrested a drug dealer accused of selling Rice Krispy treats baked... Read more »
JC Insider: Campus unfazed by snow; More legacy students accepted; Senior retreat rescheduled
Kate Froehlich, Executive Editor
February 22, 2010
Lots salted, plowed in record time Barker cited plowing and salting efforts by maintenance staff member Tom Belvin as crucial to clearing parking lots after the snow. While the school follows Harford County Public Schools cancellation decisions, “We could have gone to school last week,” Barker said. Facilities... Read more »
Conversations in the Hallway – Security cameras
February 22, 2010
The JC Patriot interviewed students and faculty about the cameras that were recently installed throughout the building. The Patriot Staff asked the students if they thought the cameras were helpful or not, and if they felt safer with the newly installed cameras. Video by Nicky Hatzidimitriou
