“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 »
Board of Trustees: JC Involvement
Kate Froehlich, Executive Editor
February 1, 2010
“The Patriot” will break down the Board of Trustees’ history, role, importance, and goals over the coming weeks. President Richard O’Hara said, “There is always a need in schools to demystify the Board and their role and purposes. The Board at John Carroll functions very well. They are thoughtful... Read more »
‘Gold’ event relieves pre-exam strain
Allison Walczyk, Managing Editor
January 14, 2010
The day before the start of midterm exams, January 11, the “Gold” campaign hosted an event for students to study and manage pre-exam stress. “It gives students the chance to relieve themselves from stress, without turning to alcohol,” said “Gold” co-campaign moderator and... Read more »
Guidance receives record number of college applications
Collin Hoofnagle, News Editor
December 1, 2009
The Guidance Department has set a two week moratorium on college applications in order to accommodate the ample number of applications with a December 1 deadline. The moratorium began on November the 16 and ends today, December 1. Over 700 applications were filed to guidance from November 1 to 16, according... Read more »
Editor digs for “gold” answers
Kate Froehlich, Executive Editor
November 30, 2009
The “Gold” mystery was as addictive as the drug it is centered around. The second I spotted the signs one Monday morning, I was intrigued. Burning with journalistic fire, Managing Editor Jenny Hottle and I went to the main office to try and find their source, and were directed to guidance counselor... Read more »
‘Gold’ initiative unveiled
Kate Froehlich, Executive Editor
November 16, 2009
Three weeks after “Gold” signs first graced the hallways, puzzling students and faculty members alike, the initiative has been revealed. The “Gold” program is part of a “national, federally funded social norms” campaign, according to member of the Drug Control Policy Office Joe Ryan, class... Read more »
Source of “Gold” signs uncovered
Kate Froehlich, Executive Editor
October 28, 2009
The “Gold” sign mystery just got a little clearer. The signs were produced at Allsigns on Tollgate Road by Paul Jendrek, class of ’75 and owner of Allsigns. According to Jendrek, Community Development Coordinator Becky Macek of the Harford County Community Services department placed the order for... Read more »
JC athletes dream of being recruited for college
Rachel Kokoska, Sports Editor
October 5, 2009
The lights blind him as he runs onto the field with the rest of the 100 or so other players. The crowd roars. He looks up into the stadium filled with hundreds of thousands of football fans. The night he has been waiting for his whole life – his first home college football game. Senior Stephen... Read more »
