Freshman competes at World Irish Dancing Championships
Chioma Iheoma, Opinion Editor
May 2, 2013
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Featured A&E
Freshman Casey Smial stands behind the curtain waiting to go on stage. Barely recognizable with her curly-haired wig, tanned skin, and made up face, she steps out onto the stage of the Hynes Convention Center. The upbeat music starts and she and seven of her fellow teammates begin to dance at the World... Read more »
May Report Card: Patriot turns the tables by grading the school on today’s issues
Chioma Iheoma, Opinion Editor
April 29, 2013
Filed under Op-Ed, Opinion
A Reel Great Prom Tradition Attending Senior Prom in the Baltimore National Aquarium and following it up at Dave and Buster’s: $85. Being one of very few people who can say they had dolphins at their prom: Priceless. JC has managed to turn our prom into something so unique that it can’t be... Read more »
Internet sales tax legislation hurts small Internet retailers
Chioma Iheoma, Opinion Editor
April 26, 2013
Filed under Op-Ed, Opinion
Buying the latest knick-knack off of Wanelo may become a little more expensive soon. The House of Representatives is preparing to vote on legislature that would mandate the payment of sales tax on Internet purchases. This legislation hurts small online retailers and should be adjusted to promote... Read more »
News Flashes: academic awards, Scouts awards, trees cut down and replaced
Kailey Tracy, Brianna Glase, Shannon Olsen, Chioma Iheoma, Copy Chief, Online Chief, Lifestyles editor, Opinion editor
April 25, 2013
Filed under News Flashes
Freshman, junior recognized for academic success Junior Lindsay Kraus and freshman Faith Ensor have both been recognized locally and nationally for academic achievements. Kraus received the Judith Resnik Award that recognizes girls who excel in math and science, and Ensor has been recognized as a... Read more »
AP Studio students prepare collections for AP exam
Chioma Iheoma, Opinion Editor
March 18, 2013
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Featured A&E
Come mid-July, there will be students waiting at their mailboxes, hearts palpitating, for an envelope. The envelope that these students will be receiving will hold the scores of AP tests that they will have taken months prior. Inside the envelopes are the numbers that reflect a semester’s worth... Read more »
Comparing issues lowers their importance
Chioma Iheoma, Opinion Editor
March 18, 2013
Filed under Op-Ed, Opinion
My laptop is almost dead, but the charger is over there. My fridge is full, but there’s nothing I want. I was given a Frappuccino instead of a cappuccino at Starbucks. If these are the problems that are thought of when “first world problems” are mentioned, then real problems of those who... Read more »
Pro v. Con: SAT scores accurately reflect a student’s ability
Chioma Iheoma, Opinion Editor
March 11, 2013
Filed under Opinion, Pro V Con
This is the pro argument for whether or not the SAT is a good measure of intelligence. To view the con click here. Despite the tons of essays, short answers, and college applications that college-bound seniors/juniors have to go through to get into college, the one thing that is most popularly despised... Read more »
Religion in public schools could stunt young minds
Chioma Iheoma, Opinion Editor
March 5, 2013
Filed under Op-Ed, Opinion
Students at JC get a positive mix of science and religion. However, states across the United States are introducing legislation that could negatively impact students’ young minds and the future of the country. Several states across the country are introducing legislation, commonly called “Academic... Read more »
Teacher friendships thrive outside of school
Chioma Iheoma, Opinion Editor
March 4, 2013
Filed under Lifestyles, Uncategorized
The concert was filled with music as the band O.C. Supertones played their set. Members of the audience included social studies teachers Jake Hollin and Brian Powell, who sang along with the Christian Ska band. Jumping up and down in the mosh pit at the concert is just one of the memories they’ve... Read more »
February Report Card: The Patriot turns the tables by grading the school on today’s issues
Chioma Iheoma, Opinion Editor
February 20, 2013
Filed under Op-Ed, Opinion
Yes, drugs are bad “Hugs not drugs.” How many times can elementary phrases such of this be repeated to the ears of bored teenagers? The best way to ward teens away from drugs is to make the side effects of drugs more personable to the student. Speakers that give their horror stories that result... Read more »