Firewall malfunction leads to inconsistent Internet connection
Kailey Tracy, Copy Editor
April 26, 2012
Due to a malfunction in the network’s server beginning on Monday, April 16, the wireless Internet has not cooperated with the school community. According to Director of Technology Greg Russell, “there was a part of the authentication on the place of the firewall was getting overloaded,... Read More
Profili updates upper gym mural
Kailey Tracy, Copy Editor
April 4, 2012
Investing her faith in Photoshop and her creative ability, senior Lydia Profili puts her design skills to the test as she reconstructs the sports mural in the upper gym for her senior project. The idea to replace the outdated painting came to Profili with the help of her dad. “He went to... Read More
Faculty and students wear purple in honor of classmate
Kailey Tracy, Copy Editor
March 23, 2012
In memory of sophomore Xavia Pirozzi, students and faculty wore purple on Thursday, March 22, illuminating the hallways with Pirozzi’s favorite color. Pirozzi passed away on the evening of Wednesday, March 21, after a long battle with lymphoma. According to Campus Minister Patti Murphy Dohn,... Read More
The Main Street Tower offers good food and better service
Kailey Tracy, Copy Editor
March 16, 2012
Adorned in parsley pieces and strands of mozzarella cheese with luscious chunks of crab floating throughout, the piping hot cream of crab soup seemed to be begging me to devour its contents. The Main Street Tower offers a wide array of cuisine, from steaks and sautéed seafood to wraps and... Read More
Lazor attempts environmental facelift
Kailey Tracy, Copy Editor
March 16, 2012
Water bottles, napkins, paper lunch bags, and other garbage fill the cafeteria trash can to the brim. Adding another piece of waste would push the trash can over the edge. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s website, the average American throws away over 1,130... Read More
Mulch Madness returns for campus spring cleaning
Kailey Tracy, Copy Editor
March 6, 2012
As the month of March begins, college basketball’s March Madness nears, but so does a different type of madness: Mulch Madness. On Saturday, March 10, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., JC will hold its annual spring cleaning. “It is more of an opportunity for us to dress up the campus and... Read More
Mayfields exercises fresh spirit with personal gifts
Kailey Tracy, Copy Editor
February 23, 2012
Located in the Forest Hill Rockspring shopping plaza, Mayfields boutique is anything but secluded. The iridescent walls are highlighted in vibrant pinks, yellows, and greens, foreshadowing the bright, fun spirit of not only the shop, but the service as well. Mayfields reminds me of one of the... Read More
JC community sends cranes and prayers to sophomore with lymphoma
Kailey Tracy, Copy Editor
February 22, 2012
Hands crafting a blue piece of construction paper were the only objects visible upon the projection screen. An anonymous voice taught those interested the correct formation of a paper crane, as science teacher Rebecca Jansing-Kaestner’s advisory put forth their best effort in constructing... Read More
Summer reading committee slims down novel choices to three
Kailey Tracy, Copy Editor
February 8, 2012
The summer reading committee has narrowed down the list of summer reading choices for students from five books to three. The three book choices include “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time” by Mark Haddon, “The Art of Racing in the Rain” by Garth Stein, and “Heaven... Read More
‘Heaven is for Real’ offers reason to believe
Kailey Tracy, Copy Editor
January 27, 2012
The Patriot has reviewed several of the summer reading options for this year. A student committee has been formed to allow for student opinion in choosing the summer reading book for 2012. To read more about changes to the summer reading program, click here. Perhaps the finest way to perceive... Read More
Respect Life Day to occur during March for Life
Kailey Tracy, Copy Editor
January 13, 2012
“This is fulfilling a dream I had since I first came here in July,” Principal Madelyn Ball said. Ball wanted “to have so many students participate in the March for Life that it would be impossible to have our regular classes that day,” she said. Ball’s dream has transformed into... Read More
Patriot of the month: Mackenzie Reese
Kailey Tracy, Copy Editor
December 18, 2011
Junior Mackenzie Reese’s adrenaline was pumping. Her heart was racing. There were five minutes left in the 2011 IAAM ‘B’ championship game, and the women’s varsity basketball team was down by two points after coming back from a 16 point deficit. One more basket and they would... Read More
Summer reading changes aim to increase student participation
Kailey Tracy, Copy Editor
December 16, 2011
On Tuesday, Dec. 13, three students and two faculty members sat in the library classroom with one goal in mind: to formulate a summer reading program that would appeal to the majority of students and increase school-wide involvement. Although the meeting was advertised in the Daily Bulletin,... 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... Read More
Protect Life Act protects taxpayers’ beliefs
Kailey Tracy, Copy Editor
November 22, 2011
A passed bill in the House on Oct. 13 resumed the abortion controversy. The bill, entitled the Protect Life Act, prohibits federal funding of abortion coverage. It also allows government funded hospitals to deny performing an abortion if they morally oppose it. Although the established Affordable... Read More
Poor voter turnout suggests ignorant society
Kailey Tracy, Copy Editor
November 21, 2011
10 percent. What does this measly number represent? This year’s Baltimore City mayoral election turnout, nearly half of the turnout for the mayoral primaries this year. During the late 1700s to early 1800s in America, white male property owners, approximately 10-16 percent of the population,... Read More
Men’s volleyball remains optimistic
Kailey Tracy, Copy Editor
October 21, 2011
The volleyball came hurling continually back and forth over the net. As sophomore Chris Collins sprinted to the ball, his heart pounding, the scoreboard appeared in his peripheral vision. Only one more point to go. If his team won this volley, they would have their first win under their... Read More
School store travels to cyberspace
Kailey Tracy, Copy Editor
September 23, 2011
The school store landed in cyberspace with its online launch on Aug. 29 by teaming up with the apparel company SwagDog. According to Director of Enrollment and Marketing Jesse Roberts, one of the people who contacted SwagDog, the conversations regarding the online store have been in the works... Read More
Rian Dawson rocks to the beat of his own drum
Kailey Tracy, Reporter
August 8, 2011
For most, 30 to 50 bras being flung at you as you’re trying to concentrate on playing the drums would be distracting, but for drummer Rian Dawson of the band All Time Low, it’s all part of a day’s work. As highschoolers, Dawson and the three other bandmates met in singer Alex Gaskank’s... Read More
Sophomore plunges for Special Olympics
Kailey Tracy, Contributing Writer
February 21, 2011
Five, four, three, two, one! When the clock hit one, sophomore Stephanie Almasy sprinted for the 34-degree water. As icy chills surged through her body, she walked further into the Chesapeake Bay. For Almasy, the 2011 Polar Bear Plunge to benefit the Special Olympics of Maryland at Sandy... Read More