Can love conquer all?
Elise Adamson: Contributing Writer, Kailey Tracy: Contributing Writer
March 16, 2010
Channing Tatum plays a young man named John Tyree on leave from the military. He meets a girl named Savannah, played by Amanda Seyfried from “Mamma Mia.” Grab your box of tissues and get ready to cry. “Dear John” is based on the novel of the same name by Nicholas Sparks. John Tyree proves to... Read more »
“Who” wouldn’t love the “Seussical”?
Haley Lynch, Photo Editor
March 16, 2010
With Nools, Whos, Wickershams, and kangaroos galore, JC’s production of Seussical was captivating, charming and more. The production was packed with rhyming, dancing, and singing of all sorts. It was incomparable to any other production JC’s theater department has ever put on. The show opened with... Read more »
Class of 2014 welcomed at Orientation
Gabby Joseph, Copy Editor
March 16, 2010
Kirsten Kyburz walked into JC feeling petrified. It was the first time that she realized she would be entering into the new world of high school and didn’t know the expectations or rules that were ahead for her. Luckily for her, Freshmen Orientation came at just the right moment. Admissions Director... Read more »
Student Artist Profile: Seth Hinder
Nicky Hatzidimitriou, General Staff
March 16, 2010
For senior Seth Hinder, ceramics is unlike any other artistic medium. “I like ceramics because of its third dimension,” Hinder said. “I like the feel of making something in my hands more than drawing or painting.” Despite Hinder’s other commitments to swimming and lacrosse, he said that ceramics... Read more »
English language-learning program to be offered as international student population increases
Katie Clarke, Features Editor
March 16, 2010
For the 2010-2011 school year, JC will implement a new ESL (English as a Second Language) program designed specifically for the needs of international students. Spanish teacher Sandi Seiler currently meets throughout the week with nine international students to work on strengthening their English skills... Read more »
Fewer students to walk halls next year
Kate Froehlich, Executive Editor
March 16, 2010
The total budget for the 2010-2011 school year is set at a little over $10 million, approximately one million dollars less than this past school year, according to Director of Finance Kay Nichols. To make up the difference, further cuts were made among the nonteaching staff, with “as many as seven... Read more »
Editor’s Olympic Awards
Daniel Gallen, Editor in Cheif
March 16, 2010
All the medals may have been handed out in Vancouver, but there’s still time to hand out some other awards. Best Performance: Joannie Rochette There really is no one else that can claim this title. As most people know, Rochette performed her figure skating routine two days after the death of her... Read more »
Fan Spotlight: George Appleby
Allison Walczyk, Managing Editor
March 16, 2010
On a cold Friday evening, as the rain comes down, math teacher George Appleby sits in a lawn chair on the school’s roof with a video camera in hand. Though removed from the bright lights and cheer of the spectators of the football game, Appleby still remains a part of the action of the team below. “Since... Read more »