Senior Profile: Collin Hoofnagle
Eva Bialobrzeski, In-Depth Editor
June 3, 2011
He speaks fluent German, in English. He gives impeccable directions. He once had an awkward moment, just to see how it felt. No, he is not the most interesting man in the world. He is simply senior Collin Hoofnagle. Hoofnagle, who has served as News Editor for the past two years on The Patriot, has... Read more »
JC to jazz up community dance scene
Collin Hoofnagle, News Editor
March 24, 2011
Associate Director of Enrollment Kim Brueggemann will soon take her passion for dance and drama past the stage and classroom. Starting in September, JC will offer dance and musical theater classes to the general public in a newly renovated area of the Music Conservatory. According to Brueggemann, who... Read more »
Hunan Chef fails to impress
Collin Hoofnagle, News Editor
March 21, 2011
I didn’t have high expectations walking into Bel Air’s Hunan Chef. There has to be a reason why the place is constantly empty. As I found out, it’s not just because Fuji Sushi is located right next door. The reason that no one is there is plain and simple: the food is awful. Never mind the tired... Read more »
‘Innovative’ exam sparks discussion
Joey Hoff, Editor in Chief; Jenny Hottle, Online Chief
March 3, 2011
With her laptop in hand, freshman Megan Greig curled up on the art wing floor and began taking her Honors Human Geography exam. In January, social studies teacher Richard Wojewodzki administered a research-based exam for his Honors Human Geography students, giving his students “full open access to... Read more »
Headlines You Missed: Week of Feb. 16
Collin Hoofnagle, News Editor
February 17, 2011
Every week, “The Patriot” scours the web to bring you headlines from around the world. Please note that no original reporting is involved. We welcome your comments at the bottom of the page. Orlando, Florida – A family is suing Walt Disney Parks and Resorts after their 4-year-old was burned by... Read more »
Barker announces June resignation
Allison Walczyk, Section Chief
February 14, 2011
After serving 10 years as principal of JC, Paul Barker announced his resignation on Monday, Feb. 14. Barker will leave at the end of this school year to become the president of Our Lady of Good Counsel in Olney, Maryland. Barker will officially start his new position July 1, 2011. “I have not looked... Read more »
Headlines You Missed: Week of Feb. 2
Collin Hoofnagle, News Editor
February 2, 2011
Every week, “The Patriot” scours the web to bring you headlines from around the world. Please note that no original reporting is involved. We welcome your comments at the bottom of the page. Irvine, California – Taco Bell launched an ad campaign in response to a lawsuit claiming that the chain’s... Read more »
Headlines You Missed: Week of Dec. 5
Collin Hoofnagle, News Editor
January 5, 2011
Every week, “The Patriot” scours the web to bring you headlines from around the world. Please note that no original reporting is involved. We welcome your comments at the bottom of the page. Hall, Austria – Officials are planning an exhumation of 220 bodies buried at a hospital previously used... Read more »
Baker, Hensley plan changes for 2012 Variety Show
Collin Hoofnagle, News Editor
December 20, 2010
Following frustration with recent Senior Variety Shows, senior class moderators Larry Hensley and Anne Baker are entertaining new ideas and suggestions for the show. “Baker and I have to juggle the fine balance of pleasing the student body, seniors, parents, faculty, and admin,” Hensley said. While... Read more »
Local psychologist arrested on child sex charges
Collin Hoofnagle, News Editor
December 9, 2010
[Correction: In an earlier post, "The Patriot" mistakenly used the headline "Psychologist used by students convicted on child sex charges." David W. Shrumpf has not in fact been convicted of child sex charges.] In a Dec. 8 email to parents, Principal Paul Barker said that an area psychologist used by... Read more »