Week in Pictures: Week of April 25
April 30, 2011
Photography by Jenny Hottle. The Week in Pictures gallery gives a look into student life at John Carroll. This week, classes were disrupted when Harford County was placed under a tornado warning. However, a break in the storm enabled students to get a sneak peek at the spring concert. On Friday,... Read more »
JC News Update: Senior Recap
Rachel Dinsmore
April 29, 2011
“The Patriot” brings you the JC News Update with Rachel Dinsmore. Each week Dinsmore discusses recent events happening around JC. This week is the final JC News Update for Dinsmore. She checks in with fellow seniors to get their opinions on senior year. Also happening this week is the spring... Read more »
Author, Holocaust survivor holds Q&A for seniors
Joey Hoff, Editor in Chief
April 28, 2011
On April 27, author and Holocaust survivor Leo Bretholz visited JC to share his experiences in Nazi-occupied Europe with senior AP English students. According to Bretholz, who escaped the Nazis seven times in nearly seven years, sharing his story is an important part of preserving the past. “I think... Read more »
Rugby suffers from lack of players
Taylor Schafer, Lifestyles Editor
April 28, 2011
With endless concussions and other injuries to key varsity players, the rugby program has suffered its share of losses this year. The varsity squad with a 1-5 record this season has lost eight returning starters this year. Six players are not playing due to injury while two have made college commitments... Read more »
DeVoe and ‘Wizard of Oz’ shine in perfect performance
Taylor Schafer, Features Editor
April 28, 2011
Even from the very back row of the jam-packed auditorium, I felt the magic of the childhood classic, “Wizard of Oz,” brought to life onstage in an incredible senior project and show, directed by senior Conor DeVoe. The free admission production was held in the JC auditorium on April 15 and 16 and... Read more »
Tornado warnings lead to shelter-in-place
Jenny Hottle, Online Chief
April 28, 2011
The chorus had just finished performing “Somebody to Love” for the freshmen and sophomores when Principal Paul Barker announced that Harford County was under a tornado warning. At approximately 8:36 a.m., all students and teachers reported to shelter-in-place in the first and second floor hallways.... Read more »
Staff finds more to Harford County than teen drinking
April 28, 2011
On any given Saturday around two o’clock, give or take a few hours, log onto Facebook and it’s almost guaranteed that a set of pictures containing red-faced friends, suspicious-looking cups and horribly photoshopped soda bottles will pop up in your news feed. According to the Aegis and Joseph... Read more »
Patriot of the month: Adam Lazoff
Hayley Boyle, Reporter
April 27, 2011
As he sets his grip and lines up his putt, junior Adam Lazoff gets ready to sink the ball for the winning shot. This is an everyday occurrence for Lazoff, who is ranked number one on the varsity golf team. Lazoff started playing golf when he was in the eighth grade and hasn’t stopped since. He was... Read more »
JC experience offers lasting memories
Ryan Lina, Reporter
April 27, 2011
It’s hard to believe that I am writing my last column. It’s true what they say time flies when you’re having fun. The truth is that I actually kind of liked this place and that is hard for me to say. As much as I had my share of problems with certain members of the administration, honestly that’s... Read more »
CON: Lowering the drinking age would increase accessibility
Lindsay Powell, Reporter
April 27, 2011
“The Patriot” takes an inside look at benefits and consequences to lowering the drinking age. Here is the con side. To read the pro, click here. Underage drinking is running rampant throughout the country and Harford County is far froman exception. More and more kids are getting their hands on... Read more »