Uniform shoe abandoned for underclassmen

Uniform shoe abandoned for underclassmen

June 4, 2010 • Allison Walczyk, Managing Editor  
Filed under News, Top Stories

The saddle shoes, along with the boy’s uniform shoe, will have to saddle up next year, leaving behind the halls of John Carroll and a trail of complaints of foot pain from underclassmen. The change was confirmed in a June 7th bulletin posted on JC’s website. According to the bulletin, boys... Read more »

Senior premiers feature length film

June 3, 2010 • Joey Hoff, Managing Editor  
Filed under News

Fitted in their finest formalwear, students and teachers hit the red carpet Friday, May 14, for the premiere of “Scarred,” senior Nicolette Hatzidimitriou’s feature-length film and senior project. “The ‘red carpet’ movie night was actually Mrs. Geczy’s suggestion. I thought dressing... Read more »

Reception held in California to reconnect with alumni

Reception held in California to reconnect with alumni

May 20, 2010 • Kate Froehlich, Executive Editor  
Filed under News

John Carroll held an alumni reception in San Francisco on April 29 in a move to “expand efforts to get together with alumni,” according to President Richard O’Hara. Seventeen alumni “from a span of years” attended the reunion, according to Vice Principal of Academics Kurt Sudbrink. O’Hara... Read more »

Alumni giving campaign sees success

Alumni giving campaign sees success

May 20, 2010 • Kate Froehlich, Executive Editor  
Filed under News

A month into the “I am a Patriot” campaign, alumni donations have reached seven percent participation and netted almost seven thousand dollars towards the goal of $25,000. “It’s been fantastic. I’m really excited,” Vice President of Institutional Advancement Kurt Sudbrink said. “This is... Read more »

Seniors outlawed for not serving time

Seniors outlawed for not serving time

May 14, 2010 • Collin Hoofnagle, News Editor  
Filed under News, Top Stories

As they finish their last exams and clean out their lockers, seniors seem closer than ever to graduation. However, one thing stands in the way of a quarter of the senior class: service hours. According to Outreach Coordinator Tony Martin, there are “a good handful of students who still need to complete... Read more »

JC Insider: New senior scholarship established; Barker considers tornado drill

JC Insider: New senior scholarship established; Barker considers tornado drill

May 14, 2010 • Kate Froehlich, Executive Editor  
Filed under JC Insider

New senior scholarship established The family of James Long, the former math teacher, lacrosse coach, and creator of the modular schedule at JC who died last year, has created a scholarship to be given to a graduating senior who has seen the largest increase in their academic QPA over four years. The... Read more »

Roberts sets specific goals for enrollment

Roberts sets specific goals for enrollment

May 10, 2010 • Collin Hoofnagle, News Editor  
Filed under News

Set to take over the Admissions Department this summer, new hire Jesse Roberts has specific goals about increasing enrollment. Read more about Roberts and his new position at JC. Roberts expresses that the students involved in an admissions cycle are in an admissions “funnel,” which divides students... Read more »

News Snapshots 4/27 – 5/03

News Snapshots 4/27 – 5/03

May 3, 2010 • Collin Hoofnagle, News Editor  
Filed under News Snapshots

Every week, “The Patriot” scours the web to bring you headlines from around the world. Please note that no original reporting is involved. Feel free to discuss these stories at the bottom of the page. Newark, Ohio – Seniors at Licking Valley High School have organized a second senior prom, separate... Read more »

Local church offers weekly services at JC

Local church offers weekly services at JC

May 2, 2010 • Collin Hoofnagle, News Editor  
Filed under News

As part of an 18 month lease with JC, Mountain Christian Church is holding Sunday services on campus. According to Mountain Christian Pastor Luke Erickson, the space at JC is not being used as an overflow space for current parishioners. “What we’re trying to do is create space for people... Read more »

$35 million campaign to remain in place despite budget cuts

April 30, 2010 • Kate Froehlich, Executive Editor  
Filed under News

The goal of raising the estimated $35 million needed to complete the master facilities plan is underway, as the advanced gifts phase of the capital campaign near its evaluation date at the end of August. When questioned about the feasibility of raising the money needed to complete the master facilities... Read more »

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