Barker’s speech brings hope for acceptance
Julia Earnshaw, Layout Editor
February 6, 2011
On Jan. 25, students could literally hear a pin drop in the gymnasium as Principal Paul Barker took to the podium to offer up his input on a very important issue. Students were fully aware that Barker’s speech would be about accepting one another. One would think that by attending a Catholic... Read More
Editor reveals ‘mighty’ experience
Julia Earnshaw, Layout Editor
December 19, 2010
It’s Wednesday morning and I smell pancakes on the third floor hallway. I don’t need to be jealous of another advisory receiving a warm breakfast though, because I know my advisory is the only one lucky enough to have their teacher making pancakes on a skillet. Being a part of Mr. Hollin’s... Read More
JC defeats Gilman in Wrestlepalooza
Julia Earnshaw, Layout Editor
December 12, 2010
Wrestlepalooza succeeded in exciting the crowd once again. This year’s event was complete with the infamous crazy gorilla and a surprising addition: an Elvis impersonator. The JC versus Gilman varsity wrestling match began with a bang when the gorilla shot free T-shirts into the crowd... Read More
Driver fuels passion for art
Julia Earnshaw, Layout Editor
December 1, 2010
Pen and paper in hand, senior Sarah Driver can be found anywhere in JC quietly doodling an array of flowers and designs in her spiral notebook. As an AP Studio Art student, Driver has been strengthening her skills in the Fine Arts program for the past four years. “I think I’ve always loved... Read More
Spanish exchange student reflects on cultural differences
Julia Earnshaw, Layout Editor
September 22, 2010
As the Spaniards said goodbye to their host families, left JC, and headed home to Spain, The Patriot caught up with Natalia Fernandez, who stayed with senior Mollyann Pais. This year’s program included 20 exchange students from Spain who stayed for 18 days. Q. Are laws in Spain stricter... Read More
Alice wanders back to “Wonderland”
Julia Earnshaw, Indepth Editor
March 15, 2010
When most people envision the remake of “Alice in Wonderland,” they expect it to be much like the original: a young Alice, bright colors, and the same plot. However, the remake was nothing like the original. It lacked the bright colors and lighter tone. The movie begins with a 19 year old... Read More
Facebook proves easy to navigate
Julia Earnshaw, In-depth Editor
January 29, 2010
Whether you have a Twitter, Facebook, or MySpace, you’re a part of the latest fad in social networking. So which sites are the best? “The Patriot” staff will be doing a weekly review of different social networking sites. Chances are that you, a parent, a sibling, and maybe even a grandparent... Read More