Brain Droppings: Twitter scandal exposes issues of Internet education and desensitization
Scott Novak, Opinion Editor
January 13, 2012
To view faculty and student reactions, see the video here. The day has finally come. Twitter at JC is no more. The question is, why now? Students have been posting vulgar things on Twitter about each other since the site was created. Tweets rife with foul language and personal attacks occur almost daily.... Read more »
The Patriot investigates Twitter controversy
Megan Battaglia and Megan Foard, Multimedia Editors
January 13, 2012
Students and faculty give their opinion about Twitter being blocked. Recent controversy over twitter has been discussed through the halls and in many classrooms this week. Read the News article here. Read about more student and teacher reactions here.
Naviance program remains useful despite glitches
Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
December 16, 2011
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 »
Advisory program garners mixed reaction
Allison Walczyk, Section Chief
May 4, 2011
Between Christmas tree wars, tug of wars, challenges, breakfasts and pancakes the JC advisory has been taken and ran with in so many ways. One year after the implementation of the advisory program, Foreign Language Chair and Head of the Advisory Committee Danica Attanasio is satisfied with the program. “I... Read more »
Admin addresses campus drinking
Jenny Hottle, Online Chief
November 23, 2010
Concern about student drinking on campus prompted Principal Paul Barker and Vice Principal Gary Scholl to discuss the issue with students during the Nov. 9 health assemblies. According to Barker, the administration began piecing together rumors of students coming intoxicated to school and school events... Read more »
Senior logs over 300 service hours, receives county-wide award
Jenny Hottle, Online Chief
November 6, 2010
Having recorded over 390 service hours, senior Elizabeth Tauber will represent JC at the Charlie Riley Community Service Awards Banquet next week. Tauber was one of the 12 students from Harford County high schools nominated for the award. According to guidance counselor Carrie Siemsen, she was chosen... Read more »
‘Hate List’ surpasses summer reading expectations
Caroline Spath, Online Post Editor
September 10, 2010
“What if you wished someone would die and then it happened? What if the killer was someone you loved?” These are just two of the questions that Valerie Leftman reflected on after a shooting takes place at her school, Garvin High. Her boyfriend, Nick Levil, was the killer. He targeted people on a... Read more »
Summer reading made right
Jonathan Galarraga, Reporter
June 1, 2010
Life sucks in the Middle East. In an attempt to reveal the truth about Iranians, Marjane Satrapi only revealed the obvious to students in her novel “Persepolis.” Although it had good morals and themes, I found this comic book to be a complete waste of my valuable time. Since when are comic... Read more »
“Head start” program hopes to diminish senior year stress
Katie Clarke, Features Editor
April 6, 2010
It’s nearing 11 p.m. on October 31, the night before senior Michelle Murphy’s college applications are due. Senior year has been stressful enough already between her final Spirit Week, developing a senior project idea, and the challenge of AP and honors classes. As Murphy proofreads her application... Read more »
Summer programs initiated to aid college-bound seniors
Caitie Beth Shauck, Promotions Manager
March 8, 2010
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 »