Columbia Scholastic Press Association awards The Patriot Silver Crown
Martha Schick, Multimedia Chief
May 8, 2013
Filed under News, News around JC, Uncategorized
The Patriot received several awards for both the entire newspaper and individuals over the last year. The Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) Silver Crown Award was given to the paper on March 22 for the print and digital paper combined. According to the CSPA website, the Gold and Silver Crowns... Read more »
Music Dept. shows true colors in Spring Concert
Sydney Setree, Managing Editor
May 1, 2013
Filed under News, News around JC
Rather than wearing the traditional concert black during the Spring Concert on April 26, the music department wore an array of colors to represent their theme of colors. Last year, music director Marc Bolden ordered the music for “Blue Shades,” by Frank Ticheli, which is “an advanced college... Read more »
News Flashes: Psych Fair, Bus Route, AIMS
Meredith Haggerty, Brianna Glase, Kailey Tracy, In-Depth editor, Online Chief, Copy Chief
April 29, 2013
Filed under News, News Flashes
JC students host Psych fair There is only one place at John Carroll that you can find information on psychological disorders, parts of the brain, and serial killers all at once. That is the Psychology Fair. The AP Psychology class created the Psychology Fair, which was held Monday, April 22 in... Read more »
Xavia Pirozzi Bull Roast raises money for memorial scholarship
Lauren Fabiszak and Haley Kyger, In-Depth Editor and Sports Editor
April 26, 2013
Filed under News around JC
On Apr. 21, friends and family gathered at the Richland Ballroom to celebrate the first annual Xavia Pirozzi Bull Roast. The event was intended to raise money for the new Xavia Pirozzi scholarship, which was established in memory of Xavia Pirozzi who died from lymphoma cancer in March 2012. At the... Read more »
Boston Marathon bombing impacts JC faculty, students, alumni
Kailey Tracy, Copy Chief
April 25, 2013
Filed under News, World News
The frantic, panting voice was what worried her the most. “Courtney, it’s Mom. We’re at the Boston Marathon and there were two explosions at the finish line. We don’t know what it was. It’s kind of scary. We’re fine. Turn on the news and call us. Please. Love you. Bye.” One hour after... Read more »
News Flashes: academic awards, Scouts awards, trees cut down and replaced
Kailey Tracy, Brianna Glase, Shannon Olsen, Chioma Iheoma, Copy Chief, Online Chief, Lifestyles editor, Opinion editor
April 25, 2013
Filed under News Flashes
Freshman, junior recognized for academic success Junior Lindsay Kraus and freshman Faith Ensor have both been recognized locally and nationally for academic achievements. Kraus received the Judith Resnik Award that recognizes girls who excel in math and science, and Ensor has been recognized as a... Read more »
News Flash: Green light extended attempting aversion of traffic
Caitlin Wolfarth, News Editor
April 18, 2013
Filed under News Flashes
Due to the excessive rush hour traffic during drop off and pick up, the green light exiting JC has been extended to a maximum of 45 seconds. Director of Facilities Stewart Walker met with the State Highway Administration regarding the intersection of Route 22 and the JC driveway. It was decided that... Read more »
News Flash: Laws on marijuana to go in affect in October
Chioma Iheoma, Opinion Editor
April 12, 2013
Filed under Local News, News, News Flashes
The Maryland Senate passed legislation to decriminalize the use of possession of marijuana on March 19. The bill aims to remove criminal penalties for the use and possession of marijuana and marijuana paraphernalia for those over the age of 21. The bill also legalizes the possession, sale, and farming... Read more »
STEM women inspire students at Battelle
Kailey Tracy, Copy Chief
March 27, 2013
Filed under Local News, News around JC
Bioengineering major at the University of Maryland Imani Sanders repeatedly told her small group that she knew the answer to the problem their professor had just given them. Her group, consisting of all males, ignored her and continued to work out the problem amongst themselves. When the professor stated... Read more »
News Flashes: SharePoint, Arbor Day, William J. Sacco Math Awards
Hope Kelly, Rebecca Driver, Cole Alban, Managing Editor, Copy Editor, Managing Editor
March 26, 2013
Filed under Local News, News Flashes
Teachers convert to new SharePoint For the 2013-2014 school year, teachers will be required to switch from their current SharePoint site, where students can view assignments, get course documents, and send documents to their teachers through drop box, to a newer, more convenient version. According... Read more »