Columbia Scholastic Press Association awards The Patriot Silver Crown
Martha Schick, Multimedia Chief
May 8, 2013
Filed under News, News around JC, Uncategorized
The Patriot received several awards for both the entire newspaper and individuals over the last year. The Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) Silver Crown Award was given to the paper on March 22 for the print and digital paper combined. According to the CSPA website, the Gold and Silver Crowns... Read more »
Martha’s Musings: Tragedy divides the masses
Martha Schick, Multimedia Editor
May 6, 2013
Filed under Martha's Musings, Opinion
Tragedies separate people into two groups. There are the people who try to improve upon a situation and there are the people who take advntage of it. After the Boston Marathon bombing, we quickly saw our nation split into these two groups. While most of the country was still reeling from the bombing... Read more »
Pro V. Con: Summer work distracts from other opportunities
Martha Schick, Multimedia Chief
April 25, 2013
Filed under Opinion, Pro V Con
This is the con argument on whether or not school work in the summer is beneficial. To read the pro click here. I’m up at 6:00 a.m., in the car by 7:00 a.m., and at work by 7:30 a.m., Monday through Friday, all summer long. I usually get home around 6:30 p.m., unless there’s an event that requires... Read more »
Martha’s Musings: Feminist is not a dirty word
Martha Schick, Multimedia Editor
March 26, 2013
Filed under Martha's Musings, Opinion, Uncategorized
I am a feminist. I’d like to address Rush Limbaugh and point out that this doesn’t make me a “feminazi.” The entire idea of the “feminazi” is actually one of the most pervasive and harmful stereotypes of our time, besides being incredibly insensitive. No feminist has ever committed... Read more »
Underclassmen steal show in ‘Aladdin’
A&E Editor Mary Kate Luft, Online Chief Brianna Glase, Multimedia Chief Martha Schick, and Managing Editor Cole Alban
February 28, 2013
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, In the Community
Juan Cajigas By Mary Kate Luft Starring in his biggest role to date, sophomore Juan Cajigas is ready to play Jafar, the power-hungry and villainous advisor to the Sultan in “Aladdin.” Cajigas has previously performed at JC in “Cinderella” and “Singin’ in the Rain.” “So far, out... Read more »
Holocaust books provide window to past
Mary Kate Luft and Martha Schick, A&E Editor and Multimedia Chief
February 26, 2013
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Books and Video Games, Featured A&E
Every year seniors travel to the Holocaust Museum in Washington D.C., listen to Holocaust survivors speak, and read "Night" by Elie Wiesel, a memoir about Wiesel's experience at death camps during the Holocaust. Learning about the Holocaust helps to educate students about the horrors that can come... Read more »
Martha’s Musings: Papal resignation could bring changes
Martha Schick, Multimedia Editor
February 21, 2013
Filed under Martha's Musings, Opinion
With the Pope’s retirement comes a chance for the Church to turn a new corner. I respect Pope Benedict XVI’s decision to step down due to failing health, and wish him a comfortable and prayerful retirement. This change in leadership could also mean changes for the Church. A new Pope will give... Read more »
Robotics team places ninth at Havre de Grace tournament
Martha Schick, Multimedia Chief
February 13, 2013
Filed under News, News around JC, Photo Galleries, Top Stories, Video
With a week-old robot made from scrap parts, the Robotics Team managed to come in ninth at a tournament at Havre de Grace on Feb. 9. There were 13 teams in the tournament, made up of private, public, and homeschooled students. “There have been two robots. The first robot we’ve been using…... Read more »
Pope Benedict XVI resigns
Martha Schick, Multimedia Chief
February 12, 2013
Filed under Uncategorized, World News
On Feb. 11, Pope Bendict XVI announced that he will resign from the papacy, effective Feb. 28. He has been in office for less than eight years and is the first Pope to resign since 1415. He cited his “advanced age” as the reason for his resignation, according to the New York Times. Reverend Federico... Read more »
News flashes: Ravens parade, awards for The Patriot, Speech and Debate
Hope Kelly, Brianna Glase, Caitlin Wolfarth, Managing Editor, Online Chief, News Editor
February 11, 2013
Filed under Local News, News Flashes
Students miss school due to Ravens parade 23.4 percent of students were absent, tardy, or dismissed early on Tuesday, Feb. 5. While some students were actually sick, Attendance Secretary Molly Tebin said that “about 95 percent of the people that were out were out because of the [Ravens] parade.” These... Read more »