Jesse Roberts to head Admissions Department
Collin Hoofnagle, News Editor
April 12, 2010
Jesse Roberts, now Admissions Director at West Nottingham Academy, will head the JC Admissions Department starting July 1st. Roberts’ role will encompass a greater variety of tasks than is now undertaken by current Admissions Director Kim Brueggemann. Roberts is unsure of his title, but according to... Read more »
New Harford County Public Schools dent enrollment
Mollyann Pais, Photo Editor
April 4, 2010
The availability of teachers for one-on-one help, the small class sizes, and the freedom offered at JC are what won junior Dan Ruck over. Ruck and his parents had to make a decision that many eighth graders face: where to go to high school. However, Ruck chose a private education over a new public high... Read more »
Students, teachers react to “State of the School” address
Kate Froehlich, Executive Editor; Mollyann Pais, Photo Editor; Gabby Joseph, Copy Editor; Charlotte Hagerman, Copy Editor; Alex Bahr, Copy Editor
April 3, 2010
Students and teachers on campus react to President Richard O’Hara’s “State of the School” address. ”Facilities well maintained with plan for future” “It does look cleaner. [However], I don’t look around and say ‘there’s one less piece of trash.’ [In addition], the bathrooms seem... Read more »
Enrollment gap threatens budget
Kate Froehlich, Executive Editor
March 30, 2010
If the key enrollment number of 745 students is not reached for the 2010-2011 school year, cuts will have to be made in the salaries and benefits of employees in the “worst of cases,” according to President Richard O’Hara. Currently, the incoming freshman class is at 160 students, 10 below what... Read more »
Senior embraces final musical experience
Charlotte Hagerman, Copy Editor
March 18, 2010
With screams of “Attention to detail!” and “You’re golden!” ringing in our ears, we struggle to smile as wide as humanly possible and learn our choreography perfectly, hoping to produce the best show ever. Participating in the JC musicals isn’t just an after school activity—it is a lifestyle.... Read more »
Class of 2014 welcomed at Orientation
Gabby Joseph, Copy Editor
March 16, 2010
Kirsten Kyburz walked into JC feeling petrified. It was the first time that she realized she would be entering into the new world of high school and didn’t know the expectations or rules that were ahead for her. Luckily for her, Freshmen Orientation came at just the right moment. Admissions Director... Read more »
Brueggemann shifts focus to Fine Arts
Kate Froehlich, Executive Editor
November 11, 2009
The Admissions Department is poised to restructure. Official July 1, the current Director of Admissions Kim Brueggemann will switch to Associate Director of Admissions and an additional Director of Admissions will be hired to “focus on the strategic operations of the school,” according to... Read more »
Team hopes to dance with Mickey
Haley Lynch, Photo Editor
November 3, 2009
While most kids are dyeing eggs or feasting on chocolate bunnies over Easter break, 29 students will be rocking out with Mickey Mouse and friends at Walt Disney World. These students have been given the opportunity to be a part of Disney Magic Music Days, where they are set to perform in one of the Disney... Read more »
Open House draws fewer students
Kate Froehlich, Executive Editor
October 30, 2009
With 259 total students registered on Sunday’s Open House, JC fell 59 short of last year’s total. However, Principal Paul Baker still classified the event as a success. “We did a good job personalizing it, demonstrating the breadth of opportunities here. There was a good marriage of teachers,... Read more »
Drama department choreographs new play
Ryan Lina, General Staff
October 16, 2009
Swiftly moving across the stage the Drama Department members dance in unison. This can mean only one thing, it’s play season. That’s right it’s that time of year again , when parents, siblings, and students line up to buy tickets for the always entertaining play. The first show will be on... Read more »
