In the Shadow of Tragedy: Administration changes safety procedures
Emily Clarke, Print Chief
February 6, 2013
Filed under News, News around JC, Top Stories
As Principal Madelyn Ball walked down the halls during the lockdown drill on Jan. 10, she felt the eerie silence all around her. The lockdown drill was one of the drills JC instituted this year as a result of multiple school shootings around the country. According to Ball, “the drill went really... Read more »
Same-sex marriage in Maryland
March 15, 2012
Filed under Opinion
Students and faculty react to Governer Martin O’Malley’s signing of the bill legalizing same-sex marriage in Maryland, after both the House and the Senate passed it. "I think that you should allow gay marriage in America because it wouldn’t really affect anyone else. It’s none of their business."... Read more »
Guidance creates single college counselor position
Maggie Cassidy, Print Chief
March 14, 2012
Filed under News
The Guidance Department will be reorganizing for the 2012-2013 school year by appointing one college counselor and having the other three remain personal counselors. Guidance counselors Carol Heflin-Shupe, Larry Hensley, and Kathy Barnes will remain personal guidance counselors handling student scheduling... Read more »
Chinese transfer students to arrive during exam week
Grace Kim, Online Chief
January 13, 2012
Filed under News
According to Coordinator of International Student Programs and English as a Second Language (ESL) instructor Sandi Seiler, there are four Chinese students that will be attending their first day of school on January 23. The process of having the students prepare to come to JC began last year. “Last... 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 »
Course changes affect options for student scheduling
Megan Battaglia, Multimedia Editor
May 18, 2011
Filed under News, Top Stories
With senior year approaching, junior Lydia Profili was eager to take her first choice electives gym and Sports Medicine. Profili was nothing but surprised when she received an email last week notifying her that Sports Medicine was no longer being offered. Last week on Wednesday, May 11, course changes... Read more »
School opens on time despite icy conditions
Meg Kirchner, Reporter
January 7, 2011
Filed under News, Top Stories
JC opened on time Jan. 7 despite hazardous road conditions due to the snow and ice, following the Harford County Public Schools system’s decision to open on time. “I think Harford County missed the boat,” guidance counselor Carol Heflin-Shupe said. Students had similar reactions. “I don’t... Read more »
Club inspired by Rachel’s Challenge lacks interest
Joey Hoff, Editor in Chief
January 4, 2011
Filed under News, Top Stories
On Sept. 10, junior Erica Bodt attended the first meeting of JC’s Friend’s of Rachel Club. This first meeting was also the last. Following the Sept. 10 school-wide Rachel’s Challenge presentation, presenter Ken Scheible met with members of the SAC, NHS, and Athletic Leadership Team in the Brown... Read more »
Major Profile: Political Science
Katie Clarke, Features Editor
May 14, 2010
Filed under Uncategorized
Social studies teacher Brian Powell always had a knack for politics, even in high school. Powell was looking for an easy transition to law school after his undergraduate studies at Penn State. He dreamed of becoming a lawyer working for congressional representatives on Capitol Hill and arguing constitutional... Read more »
Summer programs initiated to aid college-bound seniors
Caitie Beth Shauck, Promotions Manager
March 8, 2010
Filed under News
In order to curb confusion seniors have about college applications, the Guidance Department will sponsor an “Application Bootcamp.” The “bootcamp” will be held for rising seniors on August 30, the day before school starts. The program is free and will last for three hours. Guidance counselor... Read more »