Teachers look back on high school sports
Sydney Setree, Managing Editor
May 9, 2013
Filed under Sports, Sports News
It’s easy to forget that teachers were in high school once, that they were teenagers once upon a time. They went to football games and homecoming. They were in the school musicals and played sports. English teacher Matthew Blair played varsity lacrosse for two years at Dundalk High School. “[Lacrosse]... Read more »
The Patriot In-Depth: Bringing focus to diversity
Lauren Fabiszak, In-depth Editor
May 3, 2013
Filed under In-Depth, Lifestyles
"You play basketball, right?" Senior Daylin Armstead, an African American student, just shrugs, as he has heard this misconception many times before. "At times, diversity isn’t really embraced. New people that I meet think I play basketball or I am a fast runner because of the color of my dark skin.... Read more »
JC community strives to embrace diversity
Emily Clarke, Print Chief
May 3, 2013
Filed under Top Stories
With the International Student Program in its second year and 36 African American students among what used to be an all-white population in 1964, as well as other changes to JC’s demographics, Vice Principal for Academics Gary Scholl believes the school has “come a long way.” The administration... Read more »
New members inducted into Foreign Language Honor Societies
Brianna Glase, Online Chief
March 14, 2013
Filed under News, News around JC, Photo Galleries
The Spanish, French, German, Slavic, and Chinese Foreign Language Honor Societies all gained new members on Tuesday, March 12 during the induction ceremonies. In addition to the formal inductions, students who went on the Spanish exchange and students who went on the German exchange shared pictures... Read more »
News Flashes: Fashion show, cake pops, Pow wow
Caitlin Wolfarth, Haley Kyger, Brianna Glase, News Editor, Sports Editor, Online Chief
February 22, 2013
Filed under News, News around JC, News Flashes, Uncategorized
Fashion show aids in senior class budget This year’s fashion show will be held Sunday, March 10 from 12:00- 4:00 p.m. in the Upper Gym. According to Director of Annual Giving & Constituent Relations Laura Lang, class of ’75, seniors will model fashions from retailers around the area, more... Read more »
Week in Pictures 1/25/13
January 25, 2013
Filed under Photo Galleries, Week In Pictures
Photography by Shannon Vinton, Emma Minnis, Meredith Haggerty, and Brianna Glase This week in pictures men's varsity basketball beat Mount Carmel. During half-time Vice Principal for Academics Gary L. Scholl took part in Hearts and Hoops. Honors physics launched rockets. Indoor track participated... Read more »
Morning Star Pow Wow raises money for St. Labre Indian School
Caitlin Wolfarth, News Editor
January 16, 2013
Filed under News, News around JC, Photo Galleries
John Carroll held the 13th annual Morning Star Pow Wow on Saturday, Jan. 12. This year, the event raised about 4,000 dollars for the St. Labre Indian School.
Abortion protesters return to sidewalk outside JC
Rebecca Driver, Copy Editor
January 11, 2013
Filed under News, News around JC, News Flashes
Abortion protesters arrived at JC on the morning of Jan. 11 with graphic images of aborted fetuses. The anti-abortion company, The Center for Bio-Ethical Reform, first sent protesters to JC on Sept. 2, 2011. This time, at least three men appeared on both sides of E. Churchville Road beside the entrance... Read more »
Ball’s emergency surgery destroys eye tumor
Sydney Setree, Managing Editor
November 15, 2012
Filed under Breaking News Briefs
Principal Madelyn Ball was admitted for emergency surgery due to a benign tumor on her optic eye nerve on Nov. 10. The next day she was taken in for surgery, which was successful. On Nov. 9, Ball sent out an email announcement to faculty members and parents about her absence due to the eye tumor.... Read more »
Hurricane Sandy causes school closings, property damage
Sydney Setree, Managing Editor
November 7, 2012
Filed under News, Top Stories, World News
Since school was closed on Oct. 29, Oct. 30, and Oct. 31 due to Hurricane Sandy, JC only has one snow day left for the remainder of the year. Now that the hurricane has passed, a decision must be made about what to do with the school days that were lost. “Nothing has been announced yet by the Maryland... Read more »