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Stichel named head football coach
Posted on March 10, 2010
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Written by Kate Froehlich, Executive Editor

After former varsity football coach Keith Rawlings announced that he will not return for the 2010-2011 season, offensive coordinator Rich Stichel will take over as head coach, as well as continuing to call plays. In addition, according... Read more »

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Rawlings steps down
Posted on March 10, 2010
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Written by Kate Froehlich, Executive Editor

With the JV and varsity football teams lining the pews in the chapel, former head coach Keith Rawlings’ eyes fill with tears as he recounts his emotional decision to leave the Patriots sideline and follow his children to St. Paul’s... Read more »

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Q&A with wrestler Mat Miller
Posted on February 1, 2010
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Written by Allison Siegel, Managing Editor

After taking a year off school, postponing his junior year of high school, Junior Mat Miller returned to JC and its wrestling program for the 2009-2010 school year with a bang.  With an undefeated record of 36-0 for the season and... Read more »

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Owona twins reunite in a new court
Posted on February 1, 2010
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Written by Rachel Kokoska, Sports Editor

Five rejections are hard for anyone to take, but for freshman Christian Owona they were preventing his ticket to America. Christian and, his twin brother, Mike went to obtain student visas in Cameroon on the same day.  Both had been... Read more »

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Hall of Fame honors alumni athletes’ achievements
Posted on January 31, 2010
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Written by Haley Lynch, Photo Editor

Alumni Bryan Barrett, class of ’96, described his time at JC as some of the best four years of his life. After graduating he went on to play eight years of professional lacrosse. Barrett was just one of three athletes inducted into... Read more »

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Q&A with Shelby Emich, JV cheerleading coach
Posted on January 25, 2010
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Written by Rachel Kokoska, Sports Editor

Shelby Emich, Executive Assistant to President Richard O’Hara, took on a new role as JV cheerleading coach on November 30. Q: How did you get the position? A: I actually volunteered to do it.  Mr. Dukes sent out an email.  I think... Read more »

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Key athletes promise an exciting Winter Olympics
Posted on January 25, 2010
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Written by Caitie Beth Shauck, General Staff

Every four years, the world comes together to take part in the time-honored tradition of the Winter Olympics.  This year’s games kick off on February 12 in Vancouver.  Unfortunately, local favorite Kimmie Meissner will not be returning... Read more »

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Coach of the Month: Larry Dukes
Posted on January 22, 2010
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Written by Joey Hoff, Managing Editor

Athletic Director Larry Dukes, varsity swim team coach, answers questions about his experience swimming and coaching. Q: Did you swim in high school? A: No, I swam [on] club [teams] up through the beginning of high school because in... Read more »

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Father Riepe funds scholar-athletes in need
Posted on January 20, 2010
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Written by Kate Froehlich, Executive Editor

Junior KJ Hockaday stood in front of a portrait of Father Charles K. Riepe with President Richard O’Hara. Smiling for the camera, he then looked up at the painting, into the face of the man that helped make his JC education possible. “I... Read more »

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Women’s indoor soccer aspires to championship victory
Posted on December 29, 2009
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Written by Rachel Kokoska, Sports Editor

Halfway through the season, the women’s indoor soccer team hardly has a scratch on their record.  With a record of 6-1, the team has only lost to Notre Dame Prep (NDP) this year.  Coach Gary Lynch foresaw NDP as their hardest game... Read more »

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