College Profile: Franklin and Marshall College

Posted on March 13, 2010
Posted in Features, Off Campus

Written by Gabby Joesph, Copy Editor

While attending Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, science teacher Linda Gustafson was in the group “The Full Moon Buggy Organization.” “It was a subset of geology. Every full moon, we were in charge... Read more »

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Exchange participants find American influence in Spain

Posted on March 10, 2010
Posted in Features, Off Campus

Written by Elizabeth Tauber, In-Depth Editor

While I was sitting in the car, listening to my exchange student and her mother speaking back and forth in Spanish, it was comforting to hear the popular song “Tik Tok” by Ke$ha on the radio.  I found it surprising how... Read more »

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Every Student Has a Story: Ashley Markley

Posted on March 8, 2010
Posted in Every Student Has a Story, Features

Written by Taylor Schafer and Joey Hoff

Every two weeks, the Patriot will randomly pick a student from the directory, find out more about his or her life, and prove that every student has a story. Junior Ashley Markley’s life couldn’t have been scripted. As the daughter... Read more »

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Editor experiences culture clash in Spain

Posted on March 6, 2010
Posted in Features, Off Campus

Written by Jenny Hottle, Managing Editor

After stepping off the bus, my American classmates and I were instantly surrounded by a mob of rapidly-speaking Spanish teenagers.  Our old Spanish exchange friends were present, as well as Spaniards we had never met before.  In... Read more »

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Senior class nears end of college process

Posted on March 3, 2010
Posted in Features, Off Campus

Written by Charlotte Hagerman, Copy Editor

Every year, high school seniors take a deep breath of relief after finishing their painstaking applications to college, finally wiping their hands of the dreaded “college process.” But this momentary emotional respite is soon rudely... Read more »

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Barker pursues doctorate at Penn

Posted on March 1, 2010
Posted in Features, Off Campus

Written by Kate Froehlich, Executive Editor

Two hours after leaving the University of Pennsylvania, Principal Paul Barker returns home from three full days of classes. He relaxes at his desk for a second, then picks up a book, ready to start on the next month’s assignments. Balancing... Read more »

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Weekender: Colonial Williamsburg, VA

Posted on February 26, 2010
Posted in Features, The Weekender Blog

Written by Taylor Schafer, Features Editor

In most historic towns across America, preserved buildings and artifacts help teach citizens about the past. But in Williamsburg, Virginia, Colonial America can be experienced first-hand. Located about 50 miles southeast of Richmond,... Read more »

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Kirchner explores art of baking

Posted on February 25, 2010
Posted in Features, Off Campus

Written by Joey Hoff, Managing Editor

Junior Tara Murtagh was beaming as her English class sang her “Happy Birthday” and junior Meg Kirchner distributed the chocolate fudge cake that she baked for Murtagh the night before. “When it’s someone’s birthday, it’s... Read more »

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New club sparks cultural interest

Posted on February 22, 2010
Posted in Features, On Campus

Written by Taylor Schafer, Features Editor

During the average career of a JC student, he or she might take one or two trips. It could be a spring break trip to Greece and Italy or a short camping trip to Assateague Island.  But most students don’t get the chance to learn... Read more »

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Board of Trustees: Special Roles

Posted on February 21, 2010
Posted in Features, Off Campus

Written by Kate Froehlich, Executive Editor

“The Patriot” will break down the Board of Trustees’ history, role, importance, and goals over the coming weeks. President Richard O’Hara said, “There is always a need in schools to demystify the Board and their role and... Read more »

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