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 »
News Flashes: Fashion show, cake pops, Pow wow
Caitlin Wolfarth, Haley Kyger, Brianna Glase, News Editor, Sports Editor, Online Chief
February 22, 2013
Filed under News, News around JC, News Flashes, Uncategorized
Fashion show aids in senior class budget This year’s fashion show will be held Sunday, March 10 from 12:00- 4:00 p.m. in the Upper Gym. According to Director of Annual Giving & Constituent Relations Laura Lang, class of ’75, seniors will model fashions from retailers around the area, more... 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 »
News flashes: Ravens parade, awards for The Patriot, Speech and Debate
Hope Kelly, Brianna Glase, Caitlin Wolfarth, Managing Editor, Online Chief, News Editor
February 11, 2013
Filed under Local News, News Flashes
Students miss school due to Ravens parade 23.4 percent of students were absent, tardy, or dismissed early on Tuesday, Feb. 5. While some students were actually sick, Attendance Secretary Molly Tebin said that “about 95 percent of the people that were out were out because of the [Ravens] parade.” These... 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 »