AP testing proves beneficial for college
Lauren Glase, Reporter
May 30, 2013
Filed under News
With the price of Advanced Placement testing at $89 per test, junior Madison Meyer had to carefully decide whether she should take all four of her AP tests. Meyer took AP tests in English Language, Chemistry, United States History, and French. “The price of four tests made me wince,” Meyer said.... 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 »
Seniors recognized for exemplary characteristics
Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
June 5, 2012
Filed under News
At the senior awards ceremony on Wednesday, May 30, many members of the class of 2012 were given medals, plaques, and certificates to recognize them for their hard work. To see pictures of a few of these seniors accepting their awards, see the latest Week in Pictures. Senior Nick Henninger won the... Read more »
Week in Pictures: Senior Awards Ceremony
June 5, 2012
Filed under Photo Galleries
The school community gathered for this year's senior awards assembly on Wednesday, May 30. Awards ranged from perfect attendance to highest grade point averages to specific department awards to students with exemplary characteristics. Photography by Emily Clarke and Martha Schick. A full list... Read more »
Olympic athlete speaks with Student-Athlete Leadership Group
Miranda Ripken, Sports Editor
May 14, 2012
Filed under Sports, Sports News
On the morning of May 2, the Student-Athlete Leadership Group had a visitor who was a contender at the highest level in her sport. 22-year-old Kimmie Meissner, who competed in the Olympics and won the World Championship at age 16, took the time to talk to the Leadership Group about her life, her goals,... Read more »
Patriot of the Month: Colleen Zulty
Miranda Ripken, Sports Editor
May 4, 2012
Filed under Athlete Spotlight, Sports
As a lacrosse player from Severn School sprinted down the field towards JC’s goal, senior defender Colleen Zulty followed close behind. Suddenly, Zulty checked the stick belonging to the Severn player, stole the ball, and passed it up the field to a midfielder. “I love causing turnovers. It is... Read more »
Top scholars attend Archdiocesan Convocation
Amanda Graziano, Opinion Editor
April 26, 2012
Filed under News
Seniors Miranda Ripken, Jon Galarraga, and Stephanie Meadowcroft took part in the 2012 Archdiocesan Distinctive Scholars’ Convocation at Maryvale High School on Tuesday, April 22, at 7:30 p.m. They earned the spots of the three highest ranking members of the class of 2012. Student were able to... Read more »
Women’s lacrosse edges Severn at Cedar Lane
Miranda Ripken, Sports Editor
April 25, 2012
Filed under Game Recaps, Sports, Sports, Spring Sports
At the first sight of rain, the women’s lacrosse game against Severn on April 18 was moved from its original location at JC to Cedar Lane, a complex with turf fields. The adverse playing conditions didn’t hinder the women’s lacrosse team, as they emerged with a win over Severn, 11-9. Early in... Read more »
Halftime with Ranni: winter sports recap
Miranda Ripken, Sports Editor
March 2, 2012
Filed under Sports, Sports, Sports Center, Sports Editorials, Winter Sports
The longest sports season of the year is coming to a close, and while some teams have achieved first-place glory, others managed to get by with unusual team dynamics. Multiple students were honored as stand-outs on their team by the athletic department at the second quarter honors assembly. Overall,... Read more »
Men’s basketball claims second consecutive MIAA ‘A’ Conference title
Miranda Ripken, Sports Editor
February 24, 2012
Filed under Featured Sports Scrollbox, Game Recaps, Sports, Sports, Sports Center, Sports News, Winter Sports
Returning to the MIAA ‘A’ Conference championship game, the men’s varsity basketball team was looking for a second consecutive title, this year against Mount St. Joseph. JC duked it out against St. Joesph, who won the conference in the regular season, and emerged victorious, 44-41. This is the... Read more »