News Flashes: new electives, Music Advisory Council
Cole Alban, Meredith Haggerty, Managing Editor, In-Depth Editor
March 4, 2013
Filed under JC Insider, News, News Flashes
STEM, music electives added In the upcoming school year, new fine arts electives are going to be available for student to take. Computer Assisted Design (CAD) 2, Architecture 2, and Music in Your Life will be available to students. According to guidance counselor Larry Hensley, CAD 2 and Architecture... Read more »
Theater Dept. performs in Disney
Haley Kyger, Sports Editor
February 8, 2013
Filed under News, News around JC
The Theatre Department will go to the Magic Kingdom and Downtown Disney World to perform different musical numbers chosen by the Theatre Department staff and administration on June 8 to 13. The last time the department went was in the summer of 2010. According to Director of Admissions and Director... Read more »
Best of 2012: Top 10 most memorable moments countdown
January 31, 2013
Filed under In the Community, Lifestyles, Off Campus, On Campus, Photo Galleries
10. March for Life 150 students attended the March for Life on Jan. 23. Students wore matching scarves to signify unity. (See Photo Gallery) 9. Basketball Championships Both men’s and women’s varsity teams won championships in their divisions. Miranda Ripken and Jarred Jones, both class... Read more »
News flashes: Catholic Schools Week, dress down day, March for Life
Cole Alban, Bryan Doherty, Caitlin Wolfarth, Managing Editor, Opinion Editor, News Editor
January 29, 2013
Filed under News, News Flashes
Catholic Schools Week strengthens community Catholic schools week begins on Jan. 27 and runs through Feb. 3. The theme for JC is “Go make a difference,” and there will be thematic days throughout the week recognizing certain groups of people. Monday will be teacher and staff appreciation day,... Read more »
Winter dances melt away after failed attempts
Mary Kate Luft, A&E Editor
January 23, 2013
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Featured A&E, Uncategorized
“The Snowflake Dance has been canceled,” rang over the loudspeakers at the end of the day on Jan. 18. The dance, which was supposed to take place on Jan.19, was canceled because of low ticket sales. This fact was made obvious by the lack of disappointed groans I heard when the announcement was made. Low... Read more »
Students vacation at Seven Springs ski resort
Shannon Olsen, Lifestyles Editor
January 17, 2013
Filed under Local News, News, News around JC
Senior Sierra Ficca hesitantly straps herself into a board as she gets ready to snowboard for the first time. However, her first trip down the mountain did not go quite as smooth as she thought it was going to be. Ficca and 49 other students spent the weekend of Jan. 4-6 skiing and snowboarding at... Read more »
Phonathon raises money for senior class, JC community
Brianna Glase, Online Chief
November 20, 2012
Filed under News, News around JC, Top Stories
“Hello, tonight’s show is starring you, the John Carroll School, and a bucket of money.” This was a message left by senior Matt Henderson on the voicemail of theater enthusiast Tim Pilachowski, class of ’74, during the Senior Phonathon fundraiser Nov. 13, 14, and 15. This Phonathon, unlike... Read more »
Fishing Club reels in students
Brianna Glase, Online Chief
November 19, 2012
Filed under News, News around JC, News Flashes
With hopes to reel in the big ones, the newly formed Fishing Club is setting sail at JC. After the Sailing Club was formed last year, two students thought it would be a good idea to combine their love for sailing with their love for fishing. Senior Nathan Barringer and junior Kevin Davies “started... Read more »
The Patriot In-Depth: Uncovering how phobias infiltrate lives of students and faculty
Meredith Haggerty, Hope Kelly, and Lauren Fabiszak, In-Depth Editors
November 14, 2012
Filed under In-Depth, Top Stories
As junior Kaley Martin walks happily through the mall, she suddenly freezes. Her hands start shaking and she begins to hyperventilate as she nears the booth that sells remote control helicopters. Still unable to move, she starts to get dizzy as her fear increases. Martin has a phobia of remote control... Read more »
‘Singin’ in the Rain’ dazzles audiences with professional quality
Mary Kate Luft, A&E Editor
November 7, 2012
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Featured A&E
The house lights flickered, mimicking flashes of lightning. Claps of thunder rumbled from the speakers in the ceiling. Finally the curtains opened and Don Lockwood, played by senior Thomas Gardner, began to sing, dance, splash, and stomp his way through actual rain. Performed from Nov. 1 through Nov.... Read more »