Letters to the Editor: Responses to pro-choice column
October 28, 2011
Due to the numerous reactions to a specific article of columnist and Opinion Editor Scott Novak, The Patriot has consolidated these Letters to the Editor. The original article may be read here. The Patriot’s publisher and school principal Madelyn Ball’s official response to the article... Read more »
Letter to the Editor: Anthony DelPuppo voices opinion on abortion article
October 28, 2011
Dear Mr. Novak, While I believe that every person is entitled to their own opinion, you certainly give credence to my assertion that opinions and narcissism are now mutually inclusive in this society. In nearly every argument you make, there is one glaring problem: you never consider that people need... Read more »
Letter to the Editor: George Appleby voices opinion on abortion article
October 28, 2011
Dear Editor, Having been a member of the faculty of our school for over 40 years, I feel compelled to write in opposition to the remarks of Scott Novak. We are a Catholic school and as such we uphold the teachings of our church. Our Catholic religion is not a smorgasbord. Either you accept the teachings... Read more »
Letter to the Editor: Sue Cathell voices opinion on abortion article
October 28, 2011
Dear Editor, I am confident that the debate for and against abortion will not be settled for a very long time. My stance on the subject is immaterial for the purpose of this letter. I applaud John Carroll for allowing Scott to write the article. We are in the business of educating our students about... Read more »
Letter to the Editor: Ed Miller voices opinion on abortion article
October 28, 2011
Dear Scott, I have a 12 year old granddaughter who is one of the treasures of our family. Had her young mother chosen to take the easy road and agreed to an abortion we would never have known the joy that she brings to our lives. It was not an easy choice. There were those whose life’s values were... Read more »
Junior experiences a memorable trip to New York
Ashley Beyer, Lifestyles Editor
October 28, 2011
A dancing, quirky, cross-dressing eleven year old boy is not something that you would normally ride on a bus for three hours to see, but when I got the chance to see “Billy Elliot” in New York with the Theatre Department, I couldn’t say no. I had never seen “Billy Elliot” before, so when Guidance... Read more »
Pep Rally Oct. 24 2011
October 28, 2011
Photography by Ashley Moxley. The pep rally took place on Thursday, Oct. 27 at the end of the school day. Senior emcees Maria Edwards and Denzel Varner introduced the JV and varisty cheerleaders, junior Marcus Monroe playing the drums, seniors Jack Hinder and Christie MacDonald performing a skit, and... Read more »
’50/50′ disappoints with emotionless acting
Cara Reilly, Copy Editor Chief
October 28, 2011
The chance for Adam’s (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) survival is 50/50, but the rating for the movie itself isn’t quite that optimistic. Based on a true story, “50/50” depicts 27-year-old Adam as he discovers the shocking news that his sore back is actually a rare kind of cancer in the form of... Read more »
Students show school spirit
Megan Battaglia and Megan Foard, Multimedia Editor
October 28, 2011
“The Patriot” brings you the JC News Update with Megan Foard and Megan Battaglia. Each week Foard and Battaglia discuss recent events happening around JC. This week students get in the spirit for Homecoming. Class color day and the powderpuff game caused great excitment around JC.
Students speak out with silence
October 28, 2011
No matter what happened, sophomore Megan Greig wasn’t saying a word. She chose to take part in the Respect Life Club’s Day of Silence on October 19. The Day of Silence, a protest against abortion, entailed wearing a red ribbon or piece of tape and refusing to speak throughout the day. The Respect... Read more »