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 »
Student romances endure past JC
Shannon Olsen, Lifestyles Editor
April 8, 2013
Filed under Lifestyles, On Campus
Finally reaching the peak of the mountain, Brian Olsen looked over at his girlfriend Bethany Harris. He was impressed by the fact that she was the only girl on the trip who hiked the mountain. He knew in that moment that he was in love with this girl. Alumni Brian Olsen and Bethany Harris Olsen, both... Read more »
Students travel to perform service
Caitlin Wolfarth, News Editor
March 15, 2013
Filed under News around JC
Junior Kate Rizzieri sat in the blazing sun during her break from hammering nails into wooden boards and listened to the incredible stories of the people she helped during the Appalachia Work Camp. While there, she helped families who needed something built or rebuilt, and gained a life- changing experience... 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 »
Uniform enforcement sends mixed signals to students
Chioma Iheoma, Opinion Editor
November 12, 2012
Filed under Op-Ed
Ask any student the place to avoid when they are out of uniform and they will tell you: avoid the third floor. The majority of the hallways are a free-for-all when it comes to bending the uniform rules. While this is great for rule breakers, the disparity of uniform rule enforcement combined with... Read more »
Social Studies Department plans to introduce hybrid courses
Caitlin Wolfarth, News Editor
October 5, 2012
Filed under JC Insider, News
The Social Studies Department has proposed a new “hybrid course” for the upcoming school year. A hybrid course would combine online and classroom learning. These courses are “a growing trend in colleges and professional development,” social studies teacher Jake Hollin said. According to... Read more »
Advisories reach out during holidays
Sarah Kearby, Lifestyles Editor
December 16, 2011
Filed under Lifestyles, On Campus
Everyone knows the holidays are about more than just presents, lights, and cookies. The holiday season is the time for giving, and certain advisories have taken the true spirit of the holidays to heart by serving others this season. Social studies teacher Jake Hollin and his advisory not only contribute... Read more »
Sophomore supports troops
Maggie Cassidy, Print Chief
December 15, 2011
Filed under News, Top Stories
Sophomore Grace Leung is spending two weeks every month supporting our troops within advisories. Leung along with junior Bryan Swanson decided to have a Support Our Troops Drive for the last week of November through the first week of December. Advisories were instructed by an announcement in the Daily... Read more »
Social studies teachers aim to launch online classes for next year
Imani Love, Sports Editor
November 2, 2011
Filed under News, Top Stories
Students sit in those familiar yellow seats in each class four or five times a week, listening to peers repeatedly ask the same questions about what the teacher is talking about. Fast forward to fall of 2012. Social studies teachers Brian Powell, Anthony DelPuppo, and Jacob Hollin are planning to present... Read more »
Senior class officers adjust variety show
Chioma Iheoma, A&E editor
October 11, 2011
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, In the Community
Last year’s Variety Show featured a girl walking across the stage eating a bag of chips. The audience laughed unknowingly as one alumna ran out of the auditorium upset. This year’s Variety Show is about “taking the meanness away,” Senior class moderator Sue Greig said. Faculty complaints... Read more »