Admissions department publicizes through radio station
Brianna Glase, Online Chief
September 27, 2012
Filed under News
Associate Director of Enrollment Eddie Maynard is the new voice of JC every Monday on 101.9 WLIF. Starting last July, the Admissions Department began sponsoring a weekly radio program called “Making the Grade” that, according to Director of Enrollment Kim Brueggemann “provides a current discussion... Read more »
Where does it all go?
Haley Kyger, Reporter
August 1, 2012
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The Patriot reveals how John Carroll spends your tuition money. When parents pay for their students’ tuitions, they trust their money is being put to good use, but where does it all go? The tuition price for next year will be set at $14,250. This will be a 4% ($550 dollar) increase from last... Read more »
Archdiocese puts dormitory plans on hold
Martha Schick, Managing Editor
May 23, 2012
Filed under News, News around JC, Top Stories
The Archdiocese has put the plan to turn St. Joseph Hall into dormitories for international students on hold. “I received a phone call from the superintendent of schools and, somewhat to our surprise, the Archdiocese said…that we weren’t yet sufficiently prepared to take on the running of a... Read more »
Japanese teachers investigate JC for possible exchange program
Adam Kuester, News Editor
May 7, 2012
Filed under News, News around JC, Top Stories
On Wednesday, May 2, five Japanese school officials toured JC. They looked in on some classes, asked questions about the curriculum, and tried to become acquainted with the school. According to Coordinator of International Students Program Sandi Seiler, the men were scoping out the school for La Salle... Read more »
Enrollment almost reaches targeted goal of 170 for class of 2016
Maggie Cassidy, Print Chief
April 4, 2012
Filed under News, Top Stories
With around 150 students already committed to be a part of the freshman class of 2016, the admissions department is in the home stretch of reaching their goal of 170 students. Director of Enrollment and Marketing Jesse Roberts stated that the target number of enrolled students for the incoming freshmen... Read more »
Open House to be held this Sunday
Scott Novak, Opinion Editor
October 21, 2011
Filed under News, News Flashes
Open House is happening this Sunday, Oct. 23 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Classrooms will be open for families to explore. The JC Marching Band will play outside from 11 - 11:30 as visitors arrive. Also represented will be athletic teams, clubs, and other activities the school offers. “Almost every... Read more »
School store travels to cyberspace
Kailey Tracy, Copy Editor
September 23, 2011
Filed under News
The school store landed in cyberspace with its online launch on Aug. 29 by teaming up with the apparel company SwagDog. According to Director of Enrollment and Marketing Jesse Roberts, one of the people who contacted SwagDog, the conversations regarding the online store have been in the works for... Read more »
Gender split comes into focus
Emily Clarke, Reporter
June 20, 2011
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When junior Amanda Weerasooriya walked into her Honors Chemistry class in the beginning of the year she thought she’d walked into the wrong classroom. There were about 15 girls and only four boys in the room. This was a high level science class, so where were all the boys? Well, over the past... Read more »
Predictions suggest 15-year low for student enrollment
Allison Siegel, Print Chief
April 26, 2011
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The student population has been declining since 2006, as smaller incoming classes continue to replace larger graduating classes. The upcoming school year will follow this pattern. The current enrollment is 738 students, but after the class of 2011 graduates, approximately 40 to 50 of those seats will... Read more »
Higher enrollment expected for class of 2015
Joey Hoff, Editor in Chief
January 20, 2011
Filed under News, Top Stories
JC loses 108 students. Bel Air High School gains 194 students. But, despite JC’s previously shrinking enrollment, the numbers for the class of 2015 are looking up. In a recent report by the Maryland State Department of Education, Bel Air High School’s enrollment increased by 194 students since... Read more »