Letter to the Editor: Keith Watson disputes ‘cutting’ in wrestling
February 11, 2013
Filed under Letter to the editor, Opinion
I have to take exception with the word "cutting" in the article about wrestling. Wrestlers, for the most part, reduce body fat through diet and exercise. Many wrestlers have no weight issues … some have self-control issues. We are not the weight cutting team, we are the wrestling team The vast majority... Read more »
Letter to the Editor: Edward Miller defends Powder Puff game
December 14, 2012
Filed under Letter to the editor, Opinion
This letter is a response to "The Patriot In-Depth: Powder Puff provokes class pride" by Meredith Haggerty. To read the original article, click here. In the October edition of The Patriot, In-Depth Editor Meredith Haggerty quoted Mr. Paaby, a longtime spectator of Powder Puff games. Having coached... Read more »
From the Publisher: Ball apologizes for ‘very poor’ reaction to senior girls wearing pink
October 4, 2012
Filed under Letter to the editor, Opinion
Dear Senior Girls, I apologize for being so upset on Wednesday, October 3, about wearing pink. I unfortunately did not have the time, nor did I take the time, to research why you were doing it before I spoke to you. Initially we were only going to address you about wearing pink for Breast Cancer... Read more »
Letter to the Editor: Rachel Harkins responds to March for Life criticisms
February 23, 2012
Filed under Letter to the editor, Opinion
This letter is a response to "Pro V Con: March for Life contains all emotion, little reason" by Scott Novak. To read the original article, click here. Dear Scott, I wrote a response to your article last week, but somehow it got lost in cyberspace. I will try again! In regards to the comment... Read more »
Letter to the Editor: Variety Show tradition must go on
January 2, 2012
Filed under Letter to the editor
I remember being crammed together, back-to-back, shoulder-to-shoulder in the dark in the little hallway right outside the auditorium. Bursting with excitement, we were all giggling so loudly, I’m pretty sure the audience could hear us. But did it matter? Of course not. When the huge group of... Read more »
From the Publisher: Ball readdresses issues of student expression
November 4, 2011
Filed under Letter to the editor, Opinion
I had a terrific meeting with Scott Novak on Tuesday, November 1. We discovered at this meeting that we have one thing in common; namely, we are both passionate about our beliefs. I began our meeting by apologizing to Scott for the end of my letter in the paper in which my writing turned to a personal... Read more »
Letters to the Editor: Responses to pro-choice column
October 28, 2011
Filed under Letter to the editor, Opinion
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 may be read... Read more »
Letter to the Editor: Anthony DelPuppo voices opinion on abortion article
October 28, 2011
Filed under Letter to the editor
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
Filed under Letter to the editor
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
Filed under Letter to the editor
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... Read more »