Teacher Spotlight: Mrs. Attanasio
Cole Alban , Managing Editor
June 3, 2013
Filed under Lifestyles, Teacher Spotlight
It might make sense to think that Spanish teacher Danica Attanasio would only like to travel to Spain for foreign travel. That, however, could not be further from the truth. Attanasio has been traveling with JC and on her own for most of her life. She first began traveling when she spent a semester... Read more »
Every Student Has a Story: Connor DiDay
Sydney Setree, Managing Editor
May 30, 2013
Filed under Every Student Has a Story, Lifestyles
Every two weeks, the Patriot will randomly pick a student from the directory, find out more about his or her life, and prove that every student has a story. The sun is high over his head, beating down on his face. He looks up at the sky. It seems to be just within his reach, as if he could raise his... Read more »
Maynard rescues duckling from hawk’s clutches
Hope Kelly, Managing Editor
May 24, 2013
Filed under Lifestyles
For Associate Director of Enrollment Ed Maynard, the rainy Monday was like any other day of the week as he strolled along from the main office towards his own office in admissions. That was until he spotted trouble and found himself barreling into the courtyard, waving his hands in the air, attempting... Read more »
Field Day tradition continues with class of 2013
Meredith Haggerty, In-Depth Editor
May 23, 2013
Filed under Lifestyles, Photo Galleries, Top Stories
As the clock stuck 11:30, seniors were finished their exams and were ready to have some fun. The seniors changed into their team outfits, and emerged onto the fields ready to win. The spirit of the class of 2013 was demonstrated through their exuberant and creative costumes with themes such as red, white,... Read more »
Students test laws of physics
Rebecca Driver, Copy Editor
May 8, 2013
Filed under Lifestyles, Off Campus
Even knowing that it was only the forces of velocity and acceleration at work, senior Morgan Jones couldn’t help but scream as she zoomed down the Kingda Ka rollercoaster. On April 27, students were able to combine their knowledge of physics and their love of roller coasters at Six Flags Amusement... Read more »
Senior Project Snapshots: Hunter Kothenbeutel
Brianna Glase, Online Chief
May 8, 2013
Filed under Lifestyles
On your mark. Get set. Go. The runners, walkers, and then the dogs, barking and pumping their legs along with the rest of the 5K runners, rush past the starting line. Senior Hunter Kothenbeutel organized the Ma and Paw 5K race combined with a one mile walk to benefit the Humane Society on April 21... Read more »
Senior Project Snapshots: Daniel Kelble
Hope Kelly, Managing Editor
May 8, 2013
Filed under Lifestyles, Uncategorized
Senior Daniel Kelble stands on the grass field and looks up into the glaring sun toward the rows of bleachers, but as he uses his hand to keep the sun out of his eyes, he sees what he was really looking for: the JC press box. For Kelble’s Senior Project, he is helping design and build a new press... Read more »
Senior Project Snapshots: Julie Kraus
Ashley Beyer, Lifestyles Editor
May 6, 2013
Filed under Lifestyles, Uncategorized
Junior Julie Kraus walked through Johns Hopkins Hospital’s hallways with her boyfriend and cancer patient senior Don Linardi. As they strolled through the hospital, they saw a young girl laughing and smiling with her mother. The pair was celebrating the daughter’s release from quarantine after three... Read more »
The Patriot In-Depth: Bringing focus to diversity
Lauren Fabiszak, In-depth Editor
May 3, 2013
Filed under In-Depth, Lifestyles
"You play basketball, right?" Senior Daylin Armstead, an African American student, just shrugs, as he has heard this misconception many times before. "At times, diversity isn’t really embraced. New people that I meet think I play basketball or I am a fast runner because of the color of my dark skin.... Read more »
Weight loss required more than dieting
Ashley Beyer, Lifestyles Editor
May 3, 2013
Filed under Healthy You!, Lifestyles
As the sun starts to heat up the beaches and the frozen yogurt stores open for business, the dreaded bathing suit season begins. This season can drive people to extreme dieting and excessive exercising, but there are better ways to get a healthy body and ultimately be happier as the summer approaches.... Read more »