Staff Profile
Sydney Setree –– Managing Editor
Junior Sydney Setree is the Managing Editor for News and Opinion of The Patriot and jcpatriot.com. It is her second year taking journalism, but her first as a member of the newspaper staff. Besides being on the paper, Sydney is also involved with Book Club, varsity swimming, the Spanish Honors Society, and is applying for the National Honors Society. She is in a desperate need for a larger book shelf, cannot stand stupidity, and will someday be the wife of Josh Hutcherson. Also, if you give her a German Shepherd puppy, she will love you forever. Setree has additionally tamed an ostrich. BAZINGA!
Sydney Setree can be reached for comments at ssetree@jcpatriot.com.
Teachers look back on high school sports
Sydney Setree, Managing Editor
May 9, 2013
Filed under Sports, Sports News
It’s easy to forget that teachers were in high school once, that they were teenagers once upon a time. They went to football games and homecoming. They were in the school musicals and played sports. English teacher Matthew Blair played varsity lacrosse for two years at Dundalk High School. “[Lacrosse]... Read more »
Music Dept. shows true colors in Spring Concert
Sydney Setree, Managing Editor
May 1, 2013
Filed under News, News around JC
Rather than wearing the traditional concert black during the Spring Concert on April 26, the music department wore an array of colors to represent their theme of colors. Last year, music director Marc Bolden ordered the music for “Blue Shades,” by Frank Ticheli, which is “an advanced college... Read more »
Students should support class fundraisers
Sydney Setree, Managing Editor
March 25, 2013
Filed under Op-Ed, Opinion, Uncategorized
As I wait in line, my ears are overpowered by groans and moans. The common complaint is the cost of Ring Dance tickets. I look back and realize most of these complainers did not support the junior class at any of the fundraisers. Whether it be Ring Dance or Prom, some students will always complain... Read more »
Religion dept. encourages rice bowl donations
Sydney Setree, Managing Editor
March 12, 2013
Filed under News around JC
Each year during the Lenten season, religion classes initiate Operation Rice Bowl, a chance for students to help the less fortunate by donating money. Donations are contributed to four different charities. Since Catholic Relief Services (CRS) controls the program, some funds are given to this international... Read more »
Romero Club shares Valentine’s Day with elderly
Sydney Setree, Managing Editor
February 20, 2013
Filed under Local News, News, Top Stories
The Romero Club hosted a Valentine’s Day party at Rock Spring Village in Forest Hill for the elderly on Feb. 14. During the event, the Romero Club provided snacks and decorations. Residents also received a valentine made by members of the Romero Club. Pin the arrow on the heart, similar to pin the... Read more »
Every Student Has a Story: Alex Gromacki
Sydney Setree, News Editor
February 15, 2013
Filed under Every Student Has a Story, Lifestyles
Every two weeks, the Patriot will randomly pick a student from the directory, find out more about his or her life, and prove that every student has a story. She laces up her cleats, hands trembling, takes a deep breath, and squares her shoulders. The blazing lights show upon her face as she steps... Read more »
Gower adjusts to new teaching position
Sydney Setree, Managing Editor
January 23, 2013
Filed under News, News around JC
Religion teacher Elise Gower replaced former religion teacher Rachel Harkins on Jan. 17 when Harkins left for a position with the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Gower now teaches both World Religions and Medical Ethics, Harkins’s former classes. Both classes are only offered to juniors. “I recognize... Read more »
Pro v. Con: New Year’s resolutions fail unless treated differently
Sydney Setree, Managing Editor
January 11, 2013
Filed under Opinion, Pro V Con
This is the con argument on making New Year's Resolutions. To view the pro click here. With the New Year comes new failures, and New Year’s resolutions are the perfect example of the most gigantic failure of all. Everyone tries to somehow better themselves with these monumental goals that never... Read more »
Ball’s emergency surgery destroys eye tumor
Sydney Setree, Managing Editor
November 15, 2012
Filed under Breaking News Briefs
Principal Madelyn Ball was admitted for emergency surgery due to a benign tumor on her optic eye nerve on Nov. 10. The next day she was taken in for surgery, which was successful. On Nov. 9, Ball sent out an email announcement to faculty members and parents about her absence due to the eye tumor.... Read more »
Cheerleading team does not perform at home playoff game
Sydney Setree, Managing Editor
November 9, 2012
Filed under News, News Flashes
Varsity cheerleading coach Kari Patchak decided to prevent the cheerleaders from cheering at the varsity football playoff game on Nov. 9, since the team is competing in the Cumberland Valley Cheer Classic on Nov. 10. Patchak said that “it’s just because we have a competition tomorrow.” “We... Read more »
Hurricane Sandy causes school closings, property damage
Sydney Setree, Managing Editor
November 7, 2012
Filed under News, Top Stories, World News
Since school was closed on Oct. 29, Oct. 30, and Oct. 31 due to Hurricane Sandy, JC only has one snow day left for the remainder of the year. Now that the hurricane has passed, a decision must be made about what to do with the school days that were lost. “Nothing has been announced yet by the Maryland... Read more »
Schedules uncertain for next year
Sydney Setree, Managing Editor
November 7, 2012
Filed under News, News around JC
For the school year 2013 – 2014, Principal Madelyn Ball and Vice Principal Gary Scholl, along with the department heads, are working on changing the organization of overall modular schedules. “Nothing is definite yet. There’s only a committee of people investigating ways to make our schedule... Read more »
Honor Council picks student panel
Sydney Setree, Managing Editor
October 16, 2012
Filed under News, News around JC, Top Stories
After six years of development, the Honor Council will be established this year. The Honor Council will be a board of students who act as judges in cases where fellow students break the honor code. According to guidance counselor Larry Hensley, it is “designed to almost replicate the adult review board... Read more »
Junior gets early fundraising start at Looney’s Pub
Sydney Setree, Managing Editor
October 15, 2012
Filed under JC Insider
The junior class kicked off fundraising for Ring Dance by hosting an event at Looney’s Pub on Oct. 3. To participate, customers handed event flyers to the waiter when paying. For each group involved, the restaurant donated 10 percent of the total bill to the class of 2014. At the event, junior... Read more »
Transfers leave Madrid in the dust
Sydney Setree, Managing Editor
September 27, 2012
Filed under Sports
It seems to be just another ordinary day. Everything is how it should be. But then, there’s that voice. It encourages him, propels him, and torments him to realize what his soul yearns for. Yet, it’s not enough to make him think twice. He saunters downstairs then heads to the fridge for breakfast.... Read more »
Making the best of summer
Sydney Setree, Reporter
June 6, 2012
Filed under Lifestyles
The Riot has created a summer bucket list with the assistance of fellow students, internet sources, and the staff. However, all of these activities need friends, some sort of burning revenge that has been festering deep inside you, and the willingness to be obnoxious. PICNIC ... Read more »