Field day gives seniors chance to bond, stress free
Caitlin Wolfarth, News Editor
May 23, 2013
Filed under Op-Ed, Opinion
Superheroes, business men and women, and pirates all gathered around the JC athletic fields. These were just a few of the ridiculous themes seniors wore as they gathered together to fight to the death in games such as kickball, ultimate Frisbee, softball, and football. This, however, was not a reality... Read more »
Do it yourself: Learn to make cute striped friendship bracelets, fun magazine frames
News Editor Caitlin Wolfarth, Copy Editor Brianna George
March 21, 2013
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Featured A&E
Striped Friendship Bracelet You will need: 1. Embroidery floss 2. Scissors 3. Clipboard Directions: Cut two strands of each color to about two to three feet. If you use three colors you will have six pieces of floss in total. You can add more strands if you want the bracelet to... Read more »
Students travel to perform service
Caitlin Wolfarth, News Editor
March 15, 2013
Filed under News around JC
Junior Kate Rizzieri sat in the blazing sun during her break from hammering nails into wooden boards and listened to the incredible stories of the people she helped during the Appalachia Work Camp. While there, she helped families who needed something built or rebuilt, and gained a life- changing experience... Read more »
Sophomore discovers happiness in arts
Caitlin Wolfarth, News Editor
February 25, 2013
Filed under Artist Profile, Arts & Entertainment
Sophomore Morgan Broman sits down in the art wing after a long day at school and lets all of her thoughts and stress from the day flow onto her paper. According to Broman, she believes she can conquer any task and relieve her stress with one stroke of a paintbrush. Broman started taking art seriously... 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 »
News flashes: Catholic Schools Week, dress down day, March for Life
Cole Alban, Bryan Doherty, Caitlin Wolfarth, Managing Editor, Opinion Editor, News Editor
January 29, 2013
Filed under News, News Flashes
Catholic Schools Week strengthens community Catholic schools week begins on Jan. 27 and runs through Feb. 3. The theme for JC is “Go make a difference,” and there will be thematic days throughout the week recognizing certain groups of people. Monday will be teacher and staff appreciation day,... Read more »
Every Student Has a Story: Leo Qizhao
January 25, 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. Sophomore international student Leo Qizhao sits in an airport anxiously waiting for his plane departing from Hong Kong, China. He is about to... Read more »
Chemathon team prepares for competition
Caitlin Wolfarth, News Editor
January 14, 2013
Filed under News, News Flashes
The Chemathon team kicked off its season with its first practice on Jan. 9. This year, they are returning to two teams, level one for Honors Chemistry students, and level two for AP Chemistry students. Level one practices after school on Mondays, level two, after school on Wednesdays. The Chemathon... Read more »
Romero Club ventures to Festival of Trees, raises money for Chesapeake Cancer Alliance
Caitlin Wolfarth, News Editor
December 5, 2012
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Featured A&E, In the Community
The Bel Air Armory is filled with Christmas spirit and eccentrically decorated Christmas trees. The people gather around to admire and bid on trees ranging from miniature to seven feet tall. Among the trees is JC’s “Christmas in Maryland,” decorated by the Romero Club. The Romero Club,... Read more »
Artist Spotlight: Junior brightens Emmorton Rec. Center with refreshing mural
Caitlin Wolfarth, News Editor
November 20, 2012
Filed under Artist Profile, Arts & Entertainment, Featured A&E
Junior Rita Watson beams with pride as she and junior Emily Patrick carry three large, brightly painted panels into the lower gym on a sunny June day. Her Girl Scout Gold Award project is almost complete. By October, all of her hard work will be displayed at the Emmorton Recreational Center. Watson... Read more »