Staff Profile
Brianna Glase –– Online Chief
Brianna Glase is the Online Chief for The Patriot and jcpatriot.com. This is her second year working on the paper and third year taking journalism. She also participates in a million other extracurricular activites, including National Honors Society (she is President, in fact!), Set Crew, Speech and Debate, Academic Team, Respect Life Club, and Music Ministry! In her spare time, Brianna likes to read a million and three books, obsess over Project Runway, sing and dance around her room until her family tells her to stop, and dream about being an English teacher one day in the future!
Brianna Glase can be reached for comments at bglase@jcpatriot.com.
Senior Project Snapshots: Hunter Kothenbeutel
Brianna Glase, Online Chief
May 8, 2013
Filed under Lifestyles
On your mark. Get set. Go. The runners, walkers, and then the dogs, barking and pumping their legs along with the rest of the 5K runners, rush past the starting line. Senior Hunter Kothenbeutel organized the Ma and Paw 5K race combined with a one mile walk to benefit the Humane Society on April 21... Read more »
New courses should be publicly announced
Brianna Glase, Online Chief
March 20, 2013
Filed under Op-Ed, Opinion
As a student is sitting down in his guidance counselor’s office ready to lock in his courses for next year, he is handed a list with filled with classes like Introduction to Architecture, Robotics, and Introduction to Engineering that he has never heard of. Seeing all these new class options adds unnecessary... Read more »
New members inducted into Foreign Language Honor Societies
Brianna Glase, Online Chief
March 14, 2013
Filed under News, News around JC, Photo Galleries
The Spanish, French, German, Slavic, and Chinese Foreign Language Honor Societies all gained new members on Tuesday, March 12 during the induction ceremonies. In addition to the formal inductions, students who went on the Spanish exchange and students who went on the German exchange shared pictures... Read more »
Children fly into Agrabah to meet cast of ‘Aladdin’
Brianna Glase, Online Chief
March 13, 2013
Filed under Photo Galleries, Top Stories
Kids hopped on a magic carpet and took a ride to a whole new world to meet the cast of the spring musical “Aladdin” at the Magic Carpet Tea on March 2. Similar to the Cinderella Tea last year, the Magic Carpet Tea, sponsored by the Patriot Parent Association (PPA), gave children the opportunity... Read more »
Scholl, alumni warm up to pond hockey
Brianna Glase, Online Chief
March 7, 2013
Filed under Lifestyles, Off Campus
After an entire season of winter without a decent snow, Vice Principal of Academics Gary Scholl wasn’t feeling very optimistic about continuing the tradition of playing pond hockey on the lake behind St. Joseph Hall this year. To his surprise, Jan. 26, he found the pond frozen solid, so he rounded... Read more »
Archdiocese approves dorms for 2013-2014
Brianna Glase, Online Chief
February 28, 2013
Filed under News, News around JC
The Archdiocese has given JC its stamp of approval to move forward with its plans for the international student dorms in St. Joseph Hall, which can house up to 15 male international students starting in the 2013-2014 school year. Now that the dorm handbook, which according to Principal Madelyn Ball contains... Read more »
Harford County Public Library hosts book trailer contest
Brianna Glase, Online Chief
February 27, 2013
Filed under Local News, News, News around JC
The Harford County Public Library is giving students the opportunity to express their creativity and their love for books while having the chance to win up to $300. The Film This! Book Trailers Contest invites middle and high school students to film a short video in the style of a film trailer for any... Read more »
Mount Saint Joseph Principal resigns due to inappropriate communications
Brianna Glase, Online Chief
February 13, 2013
Filed under Local News, News Flashes
Mount Saint Joseph Principal Barry Fitzpatrick submitted his resignation on Jan. 29 after inappropriate communications with his students, according to the official statement released by Mount Saint Joseph President George Andrews. According to the statement, the school board “recently discovered communications... Read more »
Teacher Spotlight: Dick Paaby
Brianna Glase, Online Chief
February 8, 2013
Filed under In the Community, Lifestyles, Teacher Spotlight
Back in the day, English teacher Dick Paaby could give Bear Grylls a run for his money. Biking to school every day, growing his own fruits and vegetables, and managing mountain hiking trips, he was, and in some ways still is, JC’s nature lover. “It was an invigorating lifestyle, but that’s how... Read more »
Pro v. Con: Class pranks unnecessarily disrupt valuable class time
Brianna Glase, Online Chief
January 29, 2013
Filed under Opinion, Pro V Con
This is the con argument on allowing class pranks. To view the pro click here. Sure, a class prank of moving all the classroom desks and replacing them with beanbag chairs seems innocent and fun enough. But pranks can’t be taken lightly because it’s way too easy for them to get out of control. Class... Read more »
Professional acting overrides underdeveloped plot in ‘The Hobbit’
Brianna Glase, Online Chief
January 10, 2013
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Cinema
Take a journey to Middle Earth and find an unexpected surprise in the movie “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,” a prequel to “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, both of which are directed by Peter Jackson. Jackson proves to be a master of continuity for die-hard “Lord of the Rings” fans,... Read more »
International Student Program expands its borders
Brianna Glase, Online Chief
December 14, 2012
Filed under News, News around JC
Four years ago, current senior Iris Kim made the journey from her home country of South Korea to study at JC. Unlike the average JC freshman, though, her nervous first day of school feelings were amplified by the fact that she had a hard time speaking the language of her classmates. “I felt isolated.... Read more »
Pro v. Con: Marijuana damages health, should remain illegal
Brianna Glase, Online Chief
December 5, 2012
Filed under Opinion, Pro V Con
This is the con argument on legalizing marijuana in the state of Maryland. To view the pro click here. After this past election, Colorado and Washington voters made the awful decision to legalize marijuana. Maryland should certainly not follow in their footsteps for the general health and well-being... Read more »
Phonathon raises money for senior class, JC community
Brianna Glase, Online Chief
November 20, 2012
Filed under News, News around JC, Top Stories
“Hello, tonight’s show is starring you, the John Carroll School, and a bucket of money.” This was a message left by senior Matt Henderson on the voicemail of theater enthusiast Tim Pilachowski, class of ’74, during the Senior Phonathon fundraiser Nov. 13, 14, and 15. This Phonathon, unlike... Read more »
Fishing Club reels in students
Brianna Glase, Online Chief
November 19, 2012
Filed under News, News around JC, News Flashes
With hopes to reel in the big ones, the newly formed Fishing Club is setting sail at JC. After the Sailing Club was formed last year, two students thought it would be a good idea to combine their love for sailing with their love for fishing. Senior Nathan Barringer and junior Kevin Davies “started... Read more »
Speech and Debate stomps competition at Patterson Mill
Brianna Glase, Online Chief
November 19, 2012
Filed under News, News Flashes
The Speech and Debate team officially won a total of five ribbons at a meet at Patterson Mill High School on Thursday, Nov. 15. Junior Kayla Bynion won first place for Dramatic Interpretation, and a group including sophomores Billy Jump, Jen Linsenmeyer, Hanna LeBuhn, Ashley Hunter, and Justin Hawkins... Read more »
Dorm construction put on hold
Brianna Glase, Online Chief
October 19, 2012
Filed under News around JC
A year ago, JC was nearly ready to open St. Joseph Hall to male international students to provide alternate options for housing other than living with host families. That is, until the Archdiocese determined that the dorms were a liability issue. Now, after Superintendent of Catholic Schools Dr. Barbara... Read more »
Admissions department publicizes through radio station
Brianna Glase, Online Chief
September 27, 2012
Filed under News
Associate Director of Enrollment Eddie Maynard is the new voice of JC every Monday on 101.9 WLIF. Starting last July, the Admissions Department began sponsoring a weekly radio program called “Making the Grade” that, according to Director of Enrollment Kim Brueggemann “provides a current discussion... Read more »
SMART boards revitalize classroom experiences
Brianna Glase, Online Chief
September 27, 2012
Filed under Op-Ed, Opinion
Ten classrooms have received a much needed technological facelift this year. The addition of SMART boards is a great leap in the directions of class engagement and participation. SMART boards are devices that look like white boards, but when hooked up to a teacher’s computer become an interactive... Read more »
Seniors recognized for exemplary characteristics
Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
June 5, 2012
Filed under News
At the senior awards ceremony on Wednesday, May 30, many members of the class of 2012 were given medals, plaques, and certificates to recognize them for their hard work. To see pictures of a few of these seniors accepting their awards, see the latest Week in Pictures. Senior Nick Henninger won the... Read more »
SAC, class officers announced for next school year
Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
June 5, 2012
Filed under News, News Flashes
All of the class officers and SAC officers for the 2012-2013 school year have been elected and announced. The SAC officers for next school year will be rising seniors President Matt Henderson, Vice President Nate Barringer, and Secretary-Treasurer Bryan Doherty. The senior class officers will be... Read more »
Administration positively restructures summer reading program
Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
May 31, 2012
Filed under Opinion
For the first time ever, the library staff has been able to make the summer reading program more enjoyable for everyone by coming up with a list of choices of books for students to read over the summer. That’s right. Choices. Letting the students pick which book they want to read is the best... Read more »
Newspaper moderator named single recipient of international award
Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
May 17, 2012
Filed under News
On May 3, the phone rang in the Patriot room. The class went silent, and newspaper moderator Mark Ionescu was informed that he had been named Journalism Educator of the Year by the Youth Journalism International (YJI) organization. “Someone from Youth Journalism International called during class... Read more »
Three Patriot staffers win international awards
Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
May 4, 2012
Filed under News, News Flashes
On Thursday, May 3, three Patriot staffers received awards from the Youth Journalism International organization. Opinion Editor Scott Novak won first place in the General Columns category for his column “Pro-Choice’s time to scream.” Copy Editor Kailey Tracy won an honorable mention in the... Read more »
Phonathon contributes to annual budget
Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
May 4, 2012
Filed under News
Junior Sidney Griffin hesitantly walked into the spring Phonathon, nervous about asking strangers for money and worried that they would reject her attempts to ask for donations to the school. She soon found that she was the only student volunteer there, and would be the only student volunteer to help... Read more »
Pro V. Con: YOLO just an excuse for making bad decisions
Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
May 3, 2012
Filed under Pro V Con
This is the con argument on YOLO. To view the pro argument, click here. Failed my test today, YOLO. Didn’t do my homework, YOLO. Ruining the only life I’m going to get, YOLO. The popular phrase "you only live once" has turned into an excuse for making bad decisions and a way to egg others... Read more »
JC community commemorates Xavia Pirozzi
Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
May 3, 2012
Filed under News
Coping with the loss of sophomore Xavia Pirozzi, the Pirozzi family and the JC community are coming up with many ways to honor her memory. After Pirozzi’s passing, members of the National Art Honors Society (NAHS) came up with a way to commemorate her. They wanted to find some tangible way to keep... Read more »
Academy showcases New York in upcoming recital
Brianna Glase, Managind Editor
May 2, 2012
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Extra, In the Community
Students can experience New York City without even leaving Bel Air this weekend. On May 5, at 7:00 p.m., students can catch a cab to "A Tribute to New York," the first annual Academy of Performing Arts and Dance performance right at JC. The performance will follow the plot of a school teacher taking... Read more »
Five Patriot staffers win national Quill and Scroll awards
Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
April 30, 2012
Filed under News, News Flashes
Five members of the Patriot staff won awards for either stories or pictures from the Quill and Scroll International Honor Society for High School Journalists in their 2012 International Writing/Photo Contest. There was a total of 3039 entries submitted across the nation in 12 categories. Out of... Read more »
Seventeen year old runs ‘from sea to shining sea’ barefoot
Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
April 25, 2012
Filed under News, Top Stories
Seventeen year old Rae Heim sprinted barefoot into a McDonald’s parking lot, panting to catch her breath. One consequence of keeping hydrated was the fact that Heim would have to interrupt her running across America to go to the bathroom, and McDonald’s was the only one available. “I stopped... Read more »
Library renovated to free up floor space, prevent misbehavior
Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
April 4, 2012
Filed under News
Students were surprised the week of March 12 when they walked into the library to study at their usual private study carrel and found that a table made for four had taken its place. Over the course of a few weeks, the Department of Facilities renovated the library, making changes that included the... Read more »
Invisible Children organization raises awareness about Joseph Kony
Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
April 3, 2012
Filed under News
On March 5, the organization Invisible Children (IC) posted a video that became a viral phenomenon. IC created a campaign called Kony 2012 to raise awareness about the leader of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) in Uganda: Joseph Kony. According to the New York Times, "the Lord’s Resistance Army... Read more »
Intro to Engineering class constructs chairs out of cardboard
Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
March 27, 2012
Filed under News
Cardboard and glue sound like the craft materials for a preschool class, but these are also the only things that Intro to Engineering students may use to build fully-functioning chairs that hold 200 pounds. Though the class won’t be actually selling these, the goal for this project and other subsequent... Read more »
Cinderella Tea enchants little princesses
Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
March 16, 2012
Filed under News
Elementary school student Morgan Lewis had a magical birthday on Saturday, March 3 at first ever Cinderella Tea fundraiser, following the Theater Department’s performance of "Cinderella." At the tea, children received wands, took pictures, and got autographs from the cast of "Cinderella" while enjoying... Read more »
New classes planned for 2012-2013 school year
Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
March 15, 2012
Filed under JC Insider, News
Four new courses are being introduced to the curriculum for the 2012-2013 school year, in accordance with the new STEM program. The Math Department plans to revive two semester length courses: Math Analysis and Statistics. According to Math Department Chair Susan Gradishar, Math Analysis is both... Read more »
Senior helps organize fashion show
Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
March 7, 2012
Filed under News
Cinderella may have ended, but the fairytale dreams will continue at the “Once Upon A Dream” fashion show on Sunday, March 11 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. At the fashion show, teachers and students will model outfits donated by local retailers. “I’m looking forward to seeing the different clothes.... Read more »
“One Death Too Many” program aims to educate students in a fun way
Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
February 29, 2012
Filed under News, News Flashes
JC will host a "One Death Too Many" drug refusal seminar aimed at students in eighth through twelfth grade on March 1, from seven p.m. to eight p.m. During the event, teens and parents will discuss different refusal strategies, perform skits, and enjoy snacks and prizes, including iTunes gift cards. The... Read more »
Representatives will visit JC to register students to vote
Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
February 23, 2012
Filed under News, News Flashes
Representatives from the Harford County League of Women Voters will set up a booth at JC on Feb. 24 registering any student who is a U.S. citizen and who will be 18 before the 2012 presidential election. They will be on campus from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for students to register or get an absentee... Read more »
Color Guard excites audience at first performance
Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
February 15, 2012
Filed under Lifestyles, On Campus
Rifles were spinning out of control at the men’s varsity basketball game Feb. 10, when the revived Color Guard showcased their first routine. The Color Guard was brought back to life by music teacher Marc Bolden with the help of baton twirling coach Christine Zoll. They held an informational... Read more »
Patriot staffers win national awards
Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
February 15, 2012
Filed under News, News Flashes
A total of ten members of the Patriot staff from this year and last year won national awards on their individual articles from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association. These awards are for articles written from November 2010 through November 2011. Online Chief Grace Kim won first place in News... Read more »
Science department offers students option to graduate with distinction in science
Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
February 2, 2012
Filed under News
Though the STEM academy that will be implemented next year is primarily for incoming freshmen, current students will not be left in the dust of science, technology, engineering, and math. For students who wish to pursue a career in science, the option to graduate with a diploma with distinction in... Read more »
Catholic Schools Week holds many opportunities
Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
January 13, 2012
Filed under Opinion
As the only Catholic school in Harford County, JC should look at Catholic Schools Week (CSW) as a highly anticipated week packed full of activities that every member of the school looks forward to. Though Campus Minister Patti Murphy Dohn works hard to plan activities and themed days throughout the... Read more »
Teachers, students react to Twitter being blocked
Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
January 13, 2012
Filed under News
Due to the recent inappropriate tweets written by students, the administration decided to block the social networking site Twitter. The News article can be read here. With this change, members of the school community have had opposing viewpoints about the blocking and the inappropriate tweets surrounding... Read more »
Pro V Con: Administration actions on blocking Twitter are justified
Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
January 12, 2012
Filed under Opinion, Pro V Con
This is the pro argument for whether the administration should have blocked Twitter. To read the con argument, click here. Twitter is undoubtedly a convenient tool to keep updated with world and classroom news, but with all the potential it has for communication, it’s no surprise that its usefulness... Read more »
Patriot online site receives All-American ranking
Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
January 6, 2012
Filed under News, News Flashes
The National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) has awarded jcpatriot.com the ranking of All-American. This is the highest ranking available and the highest ranking the online site has received since its launch in 2008. In order to receive this rating, The Patriot had to score 3,400 points and... Read more »
Naviance program remains useful despite glitches
Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
December 16, 2011
Filed under JC Insider, News
With classes, college applications, and senioritis setting in, some students find it difficult to keep everything organized. With the implementation of the online program Naviance, senior Becca Falter is enthusiastic about how much easier it is to keep track of all of her college applications. “It... Read more »
Debates during holidays are ho, ho, horrible
Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
December 16, 2011
Filed under Opinion
People always find a reason to start an argument, but the Christmas season should be reserved as a time of joy, a time of togetherness, and most importantly, a time of peace. The raging debate on the possible replacement of the phrase "Merry Christmas" with "Happy Holidays" around the country in order... Read more »
Single vehicle flips over guardrail outside of JC, driver taken to local hospital for treatment
Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
December 5, 2011
Filed under Breaking News Briefs, News
A woman about 40-50 years old drove off of Route 22 and flipped over the guardrail outside of JC at 1:13 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 5, according to Bel Air police. The Bel Air Police Department arrived on the scene to find that a single vehicle had left the roadway without striking any other vehicles, according... Read more »
“White Christmas” to be featured on ABC 2 News
Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
December 1, 2011
Filed under News, Top Stories
The theater department is dreaming of a white Christmas, but a little bit differently from the ones they used to know. For the first time ever, the cast of the winter musical “White Christmas” will be featured on ABC 2 News, both the morning show and the nightly news. “It was just by a fluke... Read more »
Glee Christmas album spices up holiday season
Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
November 30, 2011
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
Glee, by definition, is opening yourself up to joy, and the cast of “Glee” has certainly spread that joy by releasing their festive new album “Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album Volume 2.” The album kicks off with a powerful rendition of Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You,”... Read more »
Tennis season proves successful
Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
October 28, 2011
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports, Sports, Sports Center, Sports News
After months of practicing four days a week for at least an hour and a half, the women’s tennis season finished in a week-long marathon of championship matches. JC came out in third place in the B conference. Championships began on Oct. 17, and varsity players had matches every day to determine... Read more »
Dance Academy Expands Performing Arts Department
Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
October 26, 2011
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, In the Community
At age seven, Associate Director of Enrollment Kim Brueggemann danced around in her tiny tap shoes, beaming as she learned the most basic of dance moves. At age nine, her passion for performing arts progressed as she auditioned for her first community theater production. Today, she is the Academy... Read more »
Abingdon kidnapping attempt causes administration concern
Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
October 25, 2011
Filed under News, News Flashes
According to ABC 2 News, as a 14-year-old boy walked to his Abingdon bus stop yesterday morning, he was approached by a dark van with no windows other than the window on the driver’s side. The driver pulled up alongside the boy and threatened that he would hurt him if the boy didn’t get in the... Read more »
Teacher Spotlight: Rachel Harkins
Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
October 21, 2011
Filed under Lifestyles, Teacher Spotlight
Religion teacher Rachel Harkins strummed the strings of her harp in an elegant ball gown, as she competed for the prestigious title of Miss Maryland. Harkins competed in this pageant for two years, 2009 and 2010, and even though she never won the crown, she placed in the top 10 both years. After... Read more »
First alumni weekend acheives success
Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
October 20, 2011
Filed under News
Director of Annual Giving and Constituent Relations Laura Lang, after a year of planning, emailing, promoting, and advertising, finally got to have her cake and eat it too at the first annual Alumni Weekend, which kicked off Friday, Sept. 30. "An all-alumni weekend was something we had been thinking... Read more »
Students lunge into national fencing competition
Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
September 21, 2011
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports, Sports
Attack! Parry! Lunge! The referee shouts “point” and the crowd roars. In the matter of a few seconds, a fencing bout is won. Every step, every move, and every decision counts. Senior James Mews, junior Morgan Jones, and sophomore Erika Lipford all felt this pressure this summer after... Read more »
Steakhouse tries and doesn’t succeed
Brianna Glase, Reporter
July 11, 2011
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Quick Bites Restaurant Reviews
Carsins’ Steak and Seafood Grill has all the right ingredients for a great dining experience: a relaxing atmosphere, beautiful photographs decorating the walls, and excellent service. Unfortunately, the ingredients in the entrees aren’t as satisfying. My family and I walked into the restaurant... Read more »
Sophomore reflects on March for Life
Brianna Glase, Contributing Writer
February 17, 2011
Filed under Lifestyles
Four degrees was the outside temperature flashing on the Rosedale Federal bank sign as I rode through Bel Air, almost dreading the fact that I would be standing outside in Washington D.C. for hours on end. I arrived at JC at 7 a.m., yawning in the empty hallways and bundled up in layer after layer... Read more »