$35 million campaign to remain in place despite budget cuts
Kate Froehlich, Executive Editor
April 30, 2010
The goal of raising the estimated $35 million needed to complete the master facilities plan is underway, as the advanced gifts phase of the capital campaign near its evaluation date at the end of August. When questioned about the feasibility of raising the money needed to complete the master facilities... Read more »
Stetka brings success back to baseball program
Rachel Kokoska, sports editor
April 30, 2010
Varsity baseball coach Joe Stetka threw his hands up in triumph as the dust settled after junior KJ Hockaday slid into home plate. “I have a passion for the game,” Stetka said. “I love working with kids.” Stetka came to JC after 6 years coaching at C. Milton Wright. Athletic Director Larry... Read more »
Disney trip grants new opportunity for theater department
Kristin Marzullo, Photo Editor
April 29, 2010
I could hear my heart thumping in my ears. The music to “I’ve Got Rhythm” from the show “Crazy For You,” played in the background. My hands were trembling. The words “ATTENTION TO DETAIL!” rang throughout my head. My adrenaline level was at its peak. I took in a deep breath before dancing... Read more »
Volcano eruption causes choas in Europe
Taylor Schafer, Features Editor
April 29, 2010
As I woke up for school one day last week and turned on the TV, news anchors continued to pour out new facts, the latest airline debt figure, and their own commentary on the eruption of the Eyjafjallajokull volcano in Iceland. When the volcano erupted on Wednesday, April 14, a large plume of ash was... Read more »
Ocean City cutting recycling program
April 29, 2010
Beginning April 26, Ocean City will no longer having a recycling program. Instead, all trash will be transported to Pennsylvania where it will then be incinerated to be converted into energy. Not only is recycling no longer an option, but additional environmental degradation will be caused due to... Read more »
Neon Indians ride the chillwave
Dan Gallen, Editor in Chief
April 29, 2010
Recently, iTunes created an electronic section of its music store entitled “Ride the Chillwave,” focusing on the buzz surrounding one of the newest genres of music, chillwave. Chillwave has been steadily gaining momentum behind the release of Neon Indian’s “Psychic Chasms” in October 2009 and... Read more »
JC Insider: Alumnus receives honors, set to speak at graduation; Strategic Plan nears release
Kate Froehlich, Executive Editor
April 28, 2010
Every week, “The Patriot” checks all its campus-wide sources to bring you the best of what’s happening at JC. Alumnus receives prestigious award The selection committee of the Alumni Association unanimously agreed that the recipient of the 2010 Charles K. Riepe Alumni Award will be Jennifer McIntyre,... Read more »
How-to: Save money
Charlotte Hagerman, Copy Editor
April 27, 2010
After withdrawing yet another 40 dollars from your account, the bank teller hands you the dreaded yellow slip stating your total savings. You cringe at the new balance. Where did all your money go? And how can you get it back? STEP ONE: GET A JOB (OBVIOUSLY) There are plenty of jobs out there, but don’t... Read more »
News Snapshots 4/20 – 4/26
Collin Hoofnagle, News Editor
April 26, 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. Utah – A convicted killer on death row has selected to die by a firing squad, the third to do... Read more »
Homeroom fades away in light of advisory
Allison Walczyk, Managing Editor
April 26, 2010
As the 2009-10 JC school year comes to a close, so does the existence of homeroom. Homerooms will be replaced by the advisory program. It will give students an adult mentor who will ideally stay with them for the entirety of their high school careers. “This program is above all, for the students,”... Read more »