Lazor, Forester step up to NHS moderator positions
Maggie Cassidy, Managing Editor
May 27, 2011
Chemistry teacher Rebecca Jansing-Kaestner, moderator of the NHS for five years, and English teacher Christine Zurkowski, moderator of the NHS for two years, will both be stepping down from their positions. For the 2011-2012 school year, biology teacher William Forester and psychology teacher Paul Lazor... Read more »
Week in Picture: Week of May 23
May 27, 2011
Photography by: Taylor Hooper and Ashley Moxley. The Week in Pictures gallery gives a look into student life at John Carroll. This week in pictures shows what students are doing around school and what seniors have been up to since they finished classes. Senior projects are being evaluated throughout the... Read more »
Johnny Depp sets sail in ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides’
Caroline Spath, Multimedia Editor
May 26, 2011
Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate’s life for me! Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) is back with all of his usual shenanigans in “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,” my favorite movie out of the “Pirates of the Caribbean” series yet. This time, he finds himself imprisoned on legendary pirate... Read more »
O’Malley signs bill, denies scholarships to junior Maryland Distinguished Scholars
Brian Reid, Reporter
May 26, 2011
Junior Lauren Friedly lost a chance to get a scholarship. Friedly is a student in Honors Studio 4 and was nominated for the Distinguished Scholars Program for her skills in art. However, she will never get the chance to receive this award due to budget cuts that have brought an end to this program in... Read more »
Senior exam exemption should be extended to all students
Cara Reilly, Copy Editor
May 26, 2011
As senioritis kicks in, a select few seniors continue to do their homework every night with one clear reason in mind: not taking their final exams. Most high school students would agree that not having to take a final exam is a pretty good one. But when June rolls around, diligent underclassmen... Read more »
JC teachers leave school community, embark upon future plans
Amanda Graziano, Reporter
May 25, 2011
Women’s Athletic Director Stephanie Maychack, social studies teacher Richard Wojewodzki, and Library Media Specialist and senior class moderator Anne Baker are leaving for the upcoming 2011-2012 year. “I had Mr.Wojo for three years [as a teacher]. He is a super genius, has a great sense of humor,... Read more »
Hunt recieves Al Cesky Scholarship
Taylor Hooper, Photo Editor
May 23, 2011
The Al Cesky Scholarship Award is an honor. It is a $5,000 scholarship that recognizes students for their academics, athletics, participation in the arts, and overall performance in high school. Brian Hunt is the recipient of this award for the first time in over 5 years at JC according to Athletic Director... Read more »
Administrative decision on prom drinking causes concerns
May 23, 2011
If JC seeks to change the “social landscape” plagued by underage drinking, then the administration must crack down on alcohol violations and change the attitude students have toward drinking. The administration allowed several students to return to school following a brief suspension for allegedly... Read more »
DiPaula wins world cheerleading title
Hayley Boyle, Reporter
May 23, 2011
Hours of stretching, strength training, tumbling, bending into positions that most people can’t reach, and committing to tremendous team work. This is the world of competitive cheerleading and the reality for senior Anna DiPaula, whose competitive cheerleading team just earned the World title at Walt... Read more »
Fine Arts Show displays array of artistic talent
Cara Reilly, Copy Editor
May 23, 2011
The lyrical sound of poetry echoed throughout the auditorium, floating out the open doors as I walked among the standing displays of artwork from all grade levels in different mediums ranging from pastels to ceramics. Fine Arts Show on Tuesday, May 17 was a true testament to the sometimes underappreciated... Read more »