Olympics impresses despite controversies
Ryan Lina, General Staff
March 8, 2010
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 victory run, where he didn’t have to do anything,... Read more »
Celebrity blog: Damon supports good causes
Caitie Beth Shauck, Promotions Manager
March 8, 2010
Despite being a successful actor and screenwriter, Matt Damon is not the type of celebrity that you are likely to find on the cover of the tabloids each week. He is, however, deeply involved in many philanthropic organizations. Damon is a strong supporter of ONE, which works to stop the spread of AIDS... Read more »
Every Student Has a Story: Ashley Markley
Taylor Schafer and Joey Hoff
March 8, 2010
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 military and the girlfriend of a young man in the... Read more »
Summer programs initiated to aid college-bound seniors
Caitie Beth Shauck, Promotions Manager
March 8, 2010
In order to curb confusion seniors have about college applications, the Guidance Department will sponsor an “Application Bootcamp.” The “bootcamp” will be held for rising seniors on August 30, the day before school starts. The program is free and will last for three hours. Guidance counselor... Read more »