Tornado warnings lead to shelter-in-place
Jenny Hottle, Online Chief
April 28, 2011
The chorus had just finished performing “Somebody to Love” for the freshmen and sophomores when Principal Paul Barker announced that Harford County was under a tornado warning. At approximately 8:36 a.m., all students and teachers reported to shelter-in-place in the first and second floor... Read More
Sharpened Crayons take top prize at film fest
Jenny Hottle, Online Chief
April 16, 2011
The Sharpened Crayons swept the competition at the second annual John Carroll Film Festival on April 11, winning both the audience favorite and the judges’ first place award. Henry Basta, class of ’07, and Jay Karolenko, class of ’08, won the two awards for their short film, “Webisode... Read More
Emotional retreat unites senior class
Jenny Hottle, Online Chief
March 19, 2011
Over 200 smiling faces, 400 clapping hands, and 200 differing personalities were united by a song. As we listened to senior Kelsey Lake lead us in “New Soul,” we formed an everlasting memory in which we became one cohesive class. Forty-eight hours earlier, I boarded the bus to Willow Valley... Read More
Uniform checks in class distract from learning
Jenny Hottle, Online Chief
March 4, 2011
The other day in calculus class, in front of all of my classmates, I was measured to see if my skirt was the proper length. After a three-inch notecard was placed at the back of my knee, my teacher announced that I was short by one inch and in violation of the dress code. With a red face, I... Read More
Basta to host second annual film fest at JC
Jenny Hottle, Online Chief
March 3, 2011
Inspired by her love for watching and making movies, senior Brooke Basta will host the second annual John Carroll School Film Festival on April 11 in the auditorium. Basta, who hopes to get as many students involved as possible, wants to “show the talent that the local students have in filmmaking.”... Read More
Senior requests behavior adjustment from class of ’11
Jenny Hottle, Online Chief
February 23, 2011
Dear Senior Class, In two weeks we’ll have senior retreat, and before we know it, our four years at JC will be over. It’s scary or exciting, depending on how you choose to face the future, but the fact remains that we don’t have much time left. Senior retreat provides the graduating class... Read More
Snow prevents Archbishop’s visit, jeopardizes Spain trip
Jenny Hottle, Online Chief
January 27, 2011
Two snowstorms bringing a total of 16.5 inches of snow to Bel Air caused Harford County Public Schools and JC to close for three days, from Jan. 26 to 28. Due to the weather, JC canceled Archbishop Edwin O’Brien’s visit, but it did not stop Spanish teacher Jane Michael and 20 students from... Read More
Suspense builds up on Wisteria Lane, leaving ‘Housewives’ fans with lingering questions
Jenny Hottle, Online Chief
January 25, 2011
Episode 13: I’m Still Here Attention all residents of Wisteria Lane: someone has officially surpassed Katherine Mayfair in being the most psychotic person on the block. Congratulations Gaby Solis for creeping out even Karen McCluskey. My mother and I giggled when Mrs. McCluskey agreed to... Read More
Maher inspires school community with musical performance
Jenny Hottle, Online Chief
January 25, 2011
On the night of the Matt Maher concert, senior Allison Lozinak couldn’t stop looking at the clock. She arrived at JC around 7:30 a.m. and tried to keep busy by helping her family and other event staff members set up the gym, but she found herself counting down the hours until the band arrived. Two... Read More
‘Housewives’ slowly builds up suspense
Jenny Hottle, Online Chief
January 16, 2011
Episode 12: Where do I belong? Judging by the text update I received from ABC (“Is Gaby heading toward a nervous breakdown?”) regarding tonight’s episode, it looks as though my prediction that she’ll become the next Katherine might come true. Just what we need—another... Read More
How to avoid midterm exam stress
Jenny Hottle, Online Chief
January 14, 2011
Whether you’re a freshman about to experience midterm exams for the first time or a senior familiar with the three-day test-taking marathon, chances are that you have pre-exam anxiety. The best way to get through the week is by eliminating as much stress as possible. Easier said than done?... Read More
Lozinak hopes to spread Maher’s message through concert
Jenny Hottle, Online Chief
January 13, 2011
Upon hearing that Christian artist Matt Maher was holding a concert at JC in March 2007, then-eighth grader Allison Lozinak dismissed the idea as boring. She reluctantly attended the performance with her family, expecting “a night of listening to church music,” Lozinak said. Four years... Read More
‘Housewives’ returns with mixed results
Jenny Hottle, Online Chief
January 7, 2011
Episode 11 – Assassins Now that I’ve had a nice two week break from “Desperate Housewives”—which I’ve spent celebrating the holidays, watching previous seasons of this fascinating show called “Weeds,” and not doing any homework, I’m ready for the second half of the season. I... Read More
Desperate Housewives Blog, episode 10
Jenny Hottle, Online Chief
January 2, 2011
Episode 10 – Down the block there’s a riot I should have known that Sunday’s episode was going to be a letdown when I saw on the ABC “Desperate Housewives” homepage that it was rated PG. Since when has this show become so child friendly? Still, I went into the show with the hope that... Read More
Sophomores skew drug and alcohol survey
Jenny Hottle, Online Chief
December 9, 2010
Results from the annual drug and alcohol survey show that “pretty much everyone in the sophomore class is on heroin, OxyContin, you name it,” according to Principal Paul Barker. “We should get the FBI and the DEA in here,” Principal Paul Barker said in an email addressed to the class... Read More
Barker addresses planned senior skip day
Jenny Hottle, Online Chief
December 9, 2010
In an email to the class of ’11 parents, Principal Paul Barker acknowledged the administration’s awareness of the proposed Senior Skip Day. According to Barker, a senior “may have posted a Senior Skip Day as an event on Facebook.” The proposed event was set for Friday, Dec. 17, 2010,... Read More
Desperate Housewives blog: episode 9
Jenny Hottle, Online Chief
December 8, 2010
Episode 9 – Pleasant little kingdom Just when my copy editors were probably starting to worry (or praise God) about the lack of thousand-word “Desperate Housewives” blogs, the show returned. Fortunately, during the show’s two week hiatus, I did get my “Housewives” fix. I started... Read More
Desperate Housewives Blog, episode 8
Jenny Hottle, Online Chief
November 21, 2010
Episode 8 – Sorry Grateful Normally, I’m not much of a fan of holiday-themed episodes, so I wasn’t too thrilled to hear that there was going to be a Thanksgiving show for “Desperate Housewives.” If I didn’t feel obligated to write this blog, I probably would have skipped it completely. I’m... Read More
Religion teacher passes away after three-year cancer battle
Jenny Hottle, Online Chief
November 14, 2010
Religion teacher Jackie Moeser ended her three-year battle with cancer Saturday morning. She passed away in hospice care at Stella Maris with her husband John and daughter Jackie at her side. In an email to the student body, Principal Paul Barker said, “Mrs. Moeser was a woman of deep... Read More
Power outage disrupts classes and matinee
Jenny Hottle, Online Chief
November 12, 2010
The instant that junior Carmen D’Anna plugged in a hair dryer to work on an art project in the studio, there was a blackout. Darkness filled the hallways at approximately 10:03 a.m., leaving the school in a minor chaotic state. According to Principal Paul Barker, the exact cause of the power... Read More
Desperate Housewives Blog, episode 6
Jenny Hottle, Online Chief
November 5, 2010
The Housewives know how to celebrate holidays in style, and this Halloween was no exception. From wearing over the top costumes to throwing wild neighborhood parties, everyone wanted to be the center of attention. Everyone except for Beth, that is. Paul Young’s wife wants anything but to... Read More
Desperate Housewives blog, episode 5
Jenny Hottle, Online Chief
October 26, 2010
Episode 5 – Let me entertain you Just what we needed—another new character! However, it turns out that Emma Graham, whom we’re expected to believe has lived on Wisteria Lane all this time, isn’t all that important to the show (although, who knows? Maybe she’ll turn out to be a... Read More
Desperate Housewives Weekly Blog, Episode 4
Jenny Hottle, Online Chief
October 25, 2010
Episode 4 – The thing that counts is what’s inside What is happening to “Desperate Housewives”? I mean, I absolutely love the show, but come on! Are we really expected to believe that Renee is afraid of little people? Are we really supposed to laugh at her irrational fear? ... Read More
Desperate Housewives Weekly Blog, Episode 4
Jenny Hottle, Online Chief
October 25, 2010
Episode 4 – The thing that counts is what’s inside What is happening to “Desperate Housewives”? I mean, I absolutely love the show, but come on! Are we really expected to believe that Renee is afraid of little people? Are we really supposed to laugh at her irrational fear? ... Read More
‘The Social Network’ looks to become movie of the decade
Jenny Hottle, Online Chief
October 23, 2010
Facebook fans and foes alike will be amazed at the history of the creation of the world’s most popular networking site. “The Social Network” dives into the origin of Facebook and takes a closer look at the man behind the website. Jesse Eisenberg plays internet mastermind Mark Zuckerberg,... Read More
Desperate Housewives Weekly Blog, Episode 3
Jenny Hottle
October 18, 2010
Episode 3 – Truly Content I was rather disappointed by the lack of creativity in last week’s episode, so I had pretty low expectations for this week’s episode. I just haven’t felt intrigued by the new characters, and there are too many major plotlines with too little detail. For... Read More
Desperate Housewives Weekly Blog, Episode 2
Jenny Hottle
October 7, 2010
Episode 2 – “You must meet my wife” Last Sunday’s episode was so boring that the highlight of the night was seeing handyman Keith shirtless. Not that that’s a bad thing, but still. What a dull episode. I did laugh a few times, like when Bree told Andrew that she accidentally backed... Read More
New Wisteria Lane arrivals bring drama in Desperate Housewives premiere
Jenny Hottle
October 4, 2010
Season 7, Episode 1: “Remember Paul?” I don’t watch all that much TV, but there is one dramedy that I watch religiously every week, a show that unfortunately is rumored to end this year after seven seasons. “Desperate Housewives” premiered Sunday, Sept. 26, and I’m... Read More
Jonas Brothers answer ‘S.O.S.’ call
Jenny Hottle
September 10, 2010
Seventh grader Gabby LoPresti was talking on Skype with her friend, Savannah, when she received the phone call. After hearing the news, she immediately ran upstairs to tell her sister, senior Elaina. “Laina,” she said, “I’m going to meet the Jonas Brothers!” After being diagnosed... Read More