Teacher Spotlight: Julie Baker
Sarah Kearby, Lifestyles Editor
February 6, 2012
Growing up in Dickson County, Tennessee doesn’t seem to be much different from growing up in Harford County except for science teacher Julie Baker’s accent. Although in Dickson County, they put a little more emphasis on homecoming week. “Each class built a float that went along with the homecoming... Read more »
Artist Spotlight: Erika Lipford
Grace Kim, Online Chief
February 6, 2012
Sophomore Erika Lipford has come a long way from stick figures. This featured artist is a true testimony to the old adage “practice makes perfect.” “I used to be horrible at art. I couldn’t draw a stick figure to save my life. But I just started drawing, and drawing, and eventually, after... Read more »
Junior learns valuable lessons through Friend-to-Friend program
Ashley Beyer, Lifestyles Editor
February 6, 2012
Although Horton is an elephant, he is smart for saying “A person’s a person no matter how small.” This doesn’t just pertain to a person’s height, but anything that makes someone different, including mental and physical disabilities. Through Nick Henniger’s senior project, Friend-to-Friend,... Read more »
Week in Pictures: Week of Jan. 30
February 3, 2012
Photography by Grace Kim, Megan Battaglia, Taylor Hooper, and Megan Foard. This Week in Pictures captured student life in JC. This week was Catholic Schools Week. The women’s varsity basketball team played against Mercy High School on Monday, Jan. 30 and came out with a win. Students were able... Read more »
Week in Pictures: Week of Jan. 23
January 27, 2012
Photography by Adam Kuester, Megan Battaglia. and Martha Schick. This Week in Pictures shows student life here at JC during and after school. This week the women’s basketball team played Fallston High School. JC won 59-46. Students also partook in the March for Life event in Washington D.C. ... Read more »
Students take advantage of summer internship programs
Miranda Ripken, Sports Editor
January 2, 2012
Summer is a three month vacation and a time of relaxation for busy students. However, some students choose to spend their summers a little differently. Instead of spending her summer at the beach or the pool, junior Morgan Jones wants to participate in an internship provided by the Science and Engineering... Read more »
New coach takes over baseball team
Emily Clarke, Managing Editor
December 18, 2011
The varsity baseball team is swinging into unknown territory this year as new head coach Gary Steve Teter takes over. Teter will be replacing former two-year head coach Joe Stetka, who resigned at the end of the 2011 season. “I loved Coach Stetka. He was like a father to me. Sad to see him go, but... Read more »
Halftime with Ranni: winter sports preview
Miranda Ripken, Sports Editor
December 16, 2011
Wintertime is arguably the busiest time of the year. The winter musical and concert are in full swing, seniors have application deadlines to meet, and the entire student body must begin to prepare for midterm exams. In addition to all these activities and tasks, winter sports seasons have also begun. Coming... Read more »
Festival of Trees lights up cancer research
Kailey Tracy, Copy Editor
November 30, 2011
Sleigh bells ring, are you listening? In the armory, trees are glistening. A beautiful sight, Chesapeake Cancer Alliance is happy tonight, walking in a festival of trees. White pines, Norway spruces, and evergreens illuminated the Bel Air Armory Nov. 26 and 27 as part of the Chesapeake Cancer Alliance’s... Read more »
Breaking Dawn Sountrack Sets the Tone for the Film
Eva Bialobrzeski, A&E Editor
November 21, 2011
If there is one thing that measures up to the grandeur and popularity of the Twilight Saga, it has to be its soundtracks. Since the premiere of first film, the saga’s music has won over fans and critics alike. The soundtrack to ‘Breaking Dawn Part 1’ is no exception. All the songs on the album... Read more »