‘The Art of Racing in the Rain’ surpasses expectations
Caroline Spath, Copy Editor
January 6, 2012
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Books and Video Games
The Patriot has reviewed several of the summer reading options for this year. A student committee has been formed to allow for student opinion in choosing the summer reading book for 2012. To read more about changes to the summer reading program, click here. Think John Grogan’s novel “Marley... Read more »
Buontempo Brothers provides great atmosphere
Caroline Spath, Copy Editor
December 16, 2011
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Quick Bites Restaurant Reviews
Referred to as "Bel Air’s Own Little Italy," Buontempo Brothers, located at 1 South Main Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, definitely has earned that title. Just by walking into the restaurant you are guaranteed friendly greetings from the workers as well as a delicious meal. The atmosphere at Buontempo... Read more »
‘Jack and Jill’ proves to be a waste of a viewer’s time and money
Caroline Spath, Copy Editor
November 22, 2011
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Cinema
Since Adam Sandler plays both Jack and Jill in Columbia Picture’s new film, Jack and Jill, you would expect it to be twice as funny, right? Wrong. Between ethnic jokes and bathroom humor, the only people laughing in the theater were the 10 year old boys. I sat through the whole movie, seriously... Read more »
‘Puss in Boots’ delights with childhood fairytales
Caroline Spath, Copy Editor
November 15, 2011
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Cinema
Missing something? I’ll bet Kitty Softpaws stole it. Puss in Boots 3D features some familiar faces from childhood stories, like Humpty Dumpty (Zack Galifianakis), Jack and Jill (Billy Bob Thornton and Amy Sedaris), and of course, Puss in Boots (Antonio Banderas), made famous because of his signature... Read more »
Senior Profile: Stephanie Laird
Caroline Spath, Multimedia Editor
June 3, 2011
Filed under Senior Profiles
Although winning Powderpuff two years in a row and winning swimming championships were great high school memories, senior Stephanie Laird is on to bigger and better things after graduation. Laird is attending Campbell University, a small private college in North Carolina, in the fall and plans to... Read more »
Senior Profile: Ryan Selvy
Caroline Spath, Multimedia Editor
June 3, 2011
Filed under Senior Profiles
Attending prom is a high school memory most people won’t forget. For senior Ryan Selvy, prom and after prom were a night to remember forever. “It [prom] was cool to just goof off and be an idiot with a bunch of good friends,” Selvy said. Selvy will be attending the Maryland Institute College... Read more »
Johnny Depp sets sail in ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides’
Caroline Spath, Multimedia Editor
May 26, 2011
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Cinema
Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate’s life for me! Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) is back with all of his usual shenanigans in “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,” my favorite movie out of the “Pirates of the Caribbean” series yet. This time, he finds himself imprisoned on legendary... Read more »
Disneynature’s “African Cats” gets two paws up
Caroline Spath, Multimedia Editor
May 4, 2011
Filed under Cinema
Disney’s Disneynature “African Cats” premiered on Earth Day, but a more appropriate day would have been Mother’s Day. This unique film focus on two African cat families and their mothers’ struggle to protect them from all of the dangers lurking in the tall grasses around them. The two... Read more »
Softball team adjusts to playbook change
Caroline Spath, Multimedia Editor
April 26, 2011
Filed under Sports, Sports News, Spring Sports
Even with ten juniors and only two seniors on the women’s varsity softball team, the team members are optimistic that they will have a successful, yet challenging season. Head varsity softball coach Sherry Hudson doesn’t think having only two seniors will affect the team’s season. “The seniors... Read more »
‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules’ delivers light-hearted humor
Caroline Spath, Multimedia Editor
April 13, 2011
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Cinema
When I walked into the theater on Sunday, April 3, I saw eight other people waiting for “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules” to start. If the small audience was any inclination to the success of this movie, I would have expected a train wreck. Not that I didn’t already have low expectations. But... Read more »