Boston Marathon bombing impacts JC faculty, students, alumni
Kailey Tracy, Copy Chief
April 25, 2013
Filed under News, World News
The frantic, panting voice was what worried her the most. “Courtney, it’s Mom. We’re at the Boston Marathon and there were two explosions at the finish line. We don’t know what it was. It’s kind of scary. We’re fine. Turn on the news and call us. Please. Love you. Bye.” One hour after... 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 »
STEM women inspire students at Battelle
Kailey Tracy, Copy Chief
March 27, 2013
Filed under Local News, News around JC
Bioengineering major at the University of Maryland Imani Sanders repeatedly told her small group that she knew the answer to the problem their professor had just given them. Her group, consisting of all males, ignored her and continued to work out the problem amongst themselves. When the professor stated... Read more »
The Patriot In-Depth: Making the Grade
Kailey Tracy, Copy Chief
March 22, 2013
Filed under In-Depth, Lifestyles
The Patriot adds up the facts on standardized testing and assesses its role in college admission. See the image below for the full story. [issuu viewmode=presentation layout=http%3A%2F%2Fskin.issuu.com%2Fv%2Flight%2Flayout.xml showflipbtn=true documentid=130322121821-10a8aa01cfff43728422ec37bb30c156... Read more »
College counseling system expands options
Kailey Tracy, Copy Chief
March 6, 2013
Filed under News, News around JC, Top Stories
Sifting and sorting through countless papers and innumerable websites adds unnecessary stress to the college search. JC’s new counseling arrangement, with one college counselor, has singled out one source for students to access college information. As the program’s first year winds down, both the... Read more »
Teacher Spotlight: Courtney Hugo
Kailey Tracy, Copy Chief
February 21, 2013
Filed under Lifestyles, Teacher Spotlight
It was the last 200 meters of the race. Math and science teacher Courtney Hugo scanned the masses of screaming people. She shouted over the crowd for her dad. When he finally saw her, he lit up. This is a recurring scene for Hugo, who has run 16 races, three of which were 50-milers. As an athlete... Read more »
Pro v. Con: Technological transition will result in student disadvanges
Kailey Tracy, Copy Chief
February 15, 2013
Filed under Opinion, Pro V Con
This is the con argument on JC advancing from tablet laptops to tablets/ipads. To view the pro click here. Game over. The option to restart flashes across the screen. In only a matter of seconds, a new game of Temple Run is launched, rather than a new set of Spanish notes. If the technology department... Read more »
Quick Picks: The Bel Air Athletic Club offers great amenities, high fee
Kailey Tracy, Copy Chief
January 23, 2013
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, In the Community, Quick Picks
A sky-scraping tree house stands just inside the doors of the Bel Air Athletic Club, which acts as a workout in itself for the school-aged kids galloping through it. Amenities of the same caliber sustain the older kids and adults as well, making the gym a desirable place, despite the monthly fee. Encompassing... Read more »
Romero sells sweets to support Sandy sufferers
Kailey Tracy, Copy Chief
December 13, 2012
Filed under Lifestyles, Uncategorized
Plastic bags full of toddler’s sweatpants and mom jeans fill sophomore Annie Lerch’s view as she gazes around her garage. Lerch and her family prepared to fill a U-Haul truck with the donations, bringing the clothes to her old town near the devastated Jersey Shore. Lerch moved from Toms River,... Read more »
New fundraising plan jumpstarts underclassmen fundraising, leaves seniors behind
Kailey Tracy, Copy Chief
November 12, 2012
Filed under Op-Ed, Opinion
Fifteen thousand dollars: the price of a night filled with unforgettable memories, gorgeous gowns, and dancing until the sun comes up. $15,000 is the price of Prom. This year, the administration declared that each class hold one fundraiser per year in order to make a dent in the cost. This requirement... Read more »