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 »
JC community strives to embrace diversity
Emily Clarke, Print Chief
May 3, 2013
Filed under Top Stories
With the International Student Program in its second year and 36 African American students among what used to be an all-white population in 1964, as well as other changes to JC’s demographics, Vice Principal for Academics Gary Scholl believes the school has “come a long way.” The administration... Read more »
North Korea threatens warfare, impacts Korean international students
Mary Kate Luft, A&E Editor
April 25, 2013
Filed under Top Stories
The North Korean Missile Crisis has begun. On March 7, North Korea threatened to attack the United States with nuclear weapons. Since then, North Korea has been continuing to make similar threats against the United States, Japan, and South Korea. While most analysts agree that North Korea does not... Read more »
Speech Creatures take home victories
Emily Cassidy, A&E Editor
April 11, 2013
Filed under Top Stories
The Speech and Debate team, better known as The Speech Creatures, finished their season on a winning note after competing in finals at Havre de Grace High School on March 21. “All in all it has been a very successful year for the Speech Creatures,” Speech and Debate Moderator Bob Schick said. According... Read more »
Students show political ignorance, intelligence
Emily Clarke, Print Chief
March 22, 2013
Filed under Top Stories
One hundred years ago, 5,000 women joined together to march for women’s suffrage, the right to vote, in Washington D.C. Today, 54 percent of JC students cannot identify which amendment granted women’s suffrage. The Patriot conducted a survey to test JC’s political knowledge background, looking... Read more »
Children fly into Agrabah to meet cast of ‘Aladdin’
Brianna Glase, Online Chief
March 13, 2013
Filed under Photo Galleries, Top Stories
Kids hopped on a magic carpet and took a ride to a whole new world to meet the cast of the spring musical “Aladdin” at the Magic Carpet Tea on March 2. Similar to the Cinderella Tea last year, the Magic Carpet Tea, sponsored by the Patriot Parent Association (PPA), gave children the opportunity... Read more »
College counseling system expands options
Kailey Tracy, Copy Chief
March 6, 2013
Filed under News, News around JC, Top Stories
Sifting and sorting through countless papers and innumerable websites adds unnecessary stress to the college search. JC’s new counseling arrangement, with one college counselor, has singled out one source for students to access college information. As the program’s first year winds down, both the... Read more »
Admissions dept. anticipates incoming students for class of 2017
Emily Clarke and Martha Schick, Print Chief and Multimedia Chief
February 28, 2013
Filed under News, News around JC, Top Stories
JC has accepted 240 students in the U.S. for the class of 2017. However, the real battle is seeing how many of them choose to come to JC. According to Director of Enrollment Kim Brueggemann, figuring out who will actually enroll is “not a science.” Although 163 of the accepted applicants marked... Read more »
Romero Club shares Valentine’s Day with elderly
Sydney Setree, Managing Editor
February 20, 2013
Filed under Local News, News, Top Stories
The Romero Club hosted a Valentine’s Day party at Rock Spring Village in Forest Hill for the elderly on Feb. 14. During the event, the Romero Club provided snacks and decorations. Residents also received a valentine made by members of the Romero Club. Pin the arrow on the heart, similar to pin the... Read more »
Robotics team places ninth at Havre de Grace tournament
Martha Schick, Multimedia Chief
February 13, 2013
Filed under News, News around JC, Photo Galleries, Top Stories, Video
With a week-old robot made from scrap parts, the Robotics Team managed to come in ninth at a tournament at Havre de Grace on Feb. 9. There were 13 teams in the tournament, made up of private, public, and homeschooled students. “There have been two robots. The first robot we’ve been using…... Read more »