Remembering Xavia Pirozzi, Class of 2014
Sarah Kearby, Lifestyles Editor
April 4, 2012
When sophomore Xavia Pirozzi gained her wings on Wednesday, March 21, the JC community became closer as a family. After losing her six month battle to lymphoma, Pirozzi became John Carroll’s guardian angel. Her classmates, as well as students from other grades and faculty, came together to... Read More
Senior becomes certified Maryland boater
Sarah Kearby, Lifestyles Editor
March 14, 2012
Instead of taking the easy way out and getting my boating certification online, I took an eight hour class and learned how to boat safely and properly. Even though eight hours was a long time to be in the classroom, I learned a lot. Being an extremely inexperienced boater, with only previous... Read More
Senior soars with new pilot license
Sarah Kearby, Lifestyles Editor
March 14, 2012
Senior James Mews flew up, up, and away. Trees became specs in the distance, as he flew into the air to obtain his pilot’s license. Mews’ family background helped him decide to get his pilot’s license. “Many of my family members have been pilots, including my dad, and I drove by the... Read More
Students plunge into icy waters for Special Olympics
Sarah Kearby, Lifestyles Editor
February 19, 2012
Forty-degree water temperatures didn’t stop 14,500 people, including two JC students, from charging into the Chesapeake Bay on Saturday, Jan. 28 for the Polar Bear Plunge. Junior Stephanie Almasy and senior Jill Lepus participated in the Maryland State Police 16th Annual Polar Bear Plunge... Read More
Appalachia work camp gives new meaning to summer vacation
Sarah Kearby, Lifestyles Editor
February 14, 2012
With sweat dripping down their faces, inhaling paint fumes, five JC students worked the last week of June to help the less fortunate. Students teamed up with church groups from around the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Each morning the students would get up around seven a.m., eat breakfast, and... Read More
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... Read More
Senior class sponsors black light dance to make up for exam fundraiser deficit
Sarah Kearby, Lifestyles Editor
February 1, 2012
In an attempt to make up for the fundraising opportunity lost from the cancellation of the Senior Variety Show, the senior class offered 10 dollar wristbands allowing students to dress down for the three days of exams. Approximately 350 students bought bands, raising about 3,500 dollars for... Read More
March for Life sparks optimism
Sarah Kearby, Lifestyles Editor
January 30, 2012
On a Monday morning, no one wants to get up for their alarm, certainly not to stand in the rain. However, on Jan. 23, I forced myself to wake up at 3:50 a.m. because I would be marching for those who would never even get the chance to experience rain. I still wasn’t too happy to be facing... Read More
Advisories reach out during holidays
Sarah Kearby, Lifestyles Editor
December 16, 2011
Everyone knows the holidays are about more than just presents, lights, and cookies. The holiday season is the time for giving, and certain advisories have taken the true spirit of the holidays to heart by serving others this season. Social studies teacher Jake Hollin and his advisory not only... Read More
Artist Spotlight: Christie Macdonald
Sarah Kearby, Lifestyles Editor
December 15, 2011
Senior Christie Macdonald typically contributes to the music for plays as a member of the pit orchestra, but for her senior project she plans to be onstage, front and center, at elderly and disabled homes around the county. “I decided to play guitar for the elderly and disabled because I... Read More
Teacher Spotlight: Deirdre Magner
Sarah Kearby, Lifestyles Editor
November 18, 2011
Most people know her as “Slayer,” but Spanish teacher Deirdre Magner does a lot more than just keep her students in line. Magner got the nickname “Slayer” from her previous teaching job at Fairfield College Preparatory School. One of Magner’s students was playing around with his shoe... Read More
Sophomore takes walk on wild side
Sarah Kearby, Lifestyles Editor
November 16, 2011
Approximately 60 snakes, turtles, ferrets, bunnies, parrots, ducks, tarantulas, cockroaches, centipedes, chinchillas, lizards, and hedgehogs run wild in Jarrettsville. Well, at least at Wildlife Adventures they do. Sophomore April Moscati works at Wildlife Adventures, an organization that teaches... Read More
Footloose dances back into teenagers’ hearts
Sarah Kearby, Liefstyles Editor
October 24, 2011
Kick off your cowboys boots. “Footloose” is back, after 27 years, with the same plot of rebellious teenagers just wanting to dance. The remake is much easier to follow though, filling the viewer in on why Ren MacCormack (Kenny Wormald) left his big city of Boston to live in the small bible... Read More
Senior Profile: Elizabeth Tauber
Sarah Kearby, Layout Editor
June 3, 2011
Woodstock is a small but scrappy little bird in “Peanuts.” Senior Elizabeth Tauber is a small but sassy member of “The Patriot” staff. Tauber acquired the name Woodstock from senior Hilary Weidner, close friend and co-editor. Tauber met Weidner her freshman year, but they didn’t become... Read More
New SAC officers chosen for upcoming school year
Sarah Kearby, Layout Editor
June 2, 2011
The rising senior class voted junior Maria Edwards to be their class president, junior Nick Henninger to be their class vice president, and junior Maggie Cassidy to be their member at large. Edwards and Cassidy had help with their campaigns. Juniors Talia Kahoe and Lydia Profili made posters... Read More
Gus’s Deli provides acceptable snack options
Sarah Kearby, Layout Editor
April 1, 2011
It’s not Wawa, but everyone wishes it was. Gus’s Deli, located next to Looney’s Pub in Bel Air, used to be a Wawa with fantastic subs, mouth-watering macaroni and cheese, and drinks to quench any thirst. But Gus’s Deli just claims to have the best snack foods: the best pizza for 50... Read More
“Gnomeo and Juliet” delights audiences
Sarah Kearby, Layout Editor
February 25, 2011
Colorful little gnomes make their way to the silver screen in the film “Gnomeo and Juliet.” In the movie the story line of William Shakespeare’s classic, “Romeo and Juliet”, manages to entertain all members of the audience. The main characters, Gnomeo and Juliet, fall madly in love... Read More
“Country Strong” gives sad, yet accurate depiction of addiction
Sarah Kearby, Layout Editor
January 26, 2011
“Country Strong” is a sad surprise. After watching the trailer, you expect a mostly uplifting movie, but that’s not what you get. Instead, it’s a realistically depressing look at addictions. Kelly Canter (Gwyneth Paltrow) is released early from rehab to continue her singing career.... Read More
Airport security brings peace of mind
Sarah Kearby, Layout Editor
January 15, 2011
Pat me down. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has traveled in a positive direction by stepping up their security with new pat down procedures. Yet Americans feel the need to whine about being protected, even though approximately a year ago on Christmas Day there was an attempted... Read More
Thirteen students sign National Letters of Intent
Sarah Kearby, Layout Editor
December 13, 2010
Three sports, 13 students, and two new records. Thirteen JC students signed National Letters of Intent. These letters allow them to play lacrosse, basketball and baseball in college next year. This is the highest number of JC athletes in history to sign with NCAA Division I programs in the... Read More
“Scream 4″ screams for more
Sarah Kearby, Layout Editor
November 19, 2010
When “Scream 4” hits theaters on April 15, the ghost-face killer Roger Jackson will be back for more. The main characters will remain the same: Neve Campbell as Sidney Prescott, David Arquette as Sheriff Dewey Riley, and Courteney Cox as Gale Weathers, a news reporter. Emma Roberts, Hayden... Read More
‘Rachel’s Challenge’ reaps profits despite ‘non-profit’ claim
Sarah Kearby, Layout Editor
November 15, 2010
I tried to get an interview with Rachel’s Challenge, but they were only interested in taking my order. Rachel’s Challenge is supposedly a non-profit organization that hopes to start a chain reaction with kindness. Just kindness. So why would JC have to pay $2,900 for one presentation and... Read More
Procrastinators unite. Tomorrow.
Sarah Kearby
June 4, 2010
“I do my work at the same time each day: the last minute.” The mind-frame of this unknown author is identical to that of many students, except there are numerous reasons for procrastinating. One. The adrenaline rush. Your palms are sweating. Your heart is pounding. You feel as if you’re... Read More