Administrative decision on prom drinking causes concerns
May 23, 2011
Filed under Opinion, Staff Ed: The Patriot Perspective, Staff opinion
If JC seeks to change the “social landscape” plagued by underage drinking, then the administration must crack down on alcohol violations and change the attitude students have toward drinking. The administration allowed several students to return to school following a brief suspension for allegedly... Read more »
Tornado warnings lead to shelter-in-place
Jenny Hottle, Online Chief
April 28, 2011
Filed under News, Top Stories
The chorus had just finished performing “Somebody to Love” for the freshmen and sophomores when Principal Paul Barker announced that Harford County was under a tornado warning. At approximately 8:36 a.m., all students and teachers reported to shelter-in-place in the first and second floor hallways.... Read more »
Students and teachers explore interesting tie options
Meg Kirchner, Reporter
April 1, 2011
Filed under Lifestyles
Walking into his Honors Physics class with a big smile the day before Christmas break, every head in the room snapped towards junior Sean Perry. Even Physics teacher Lyle Brennen seemed dumbfounded as Perry walked in with a tie that had Brennen’s face and last name on it. “No one in class believed... Read more »
Barker searches for Chinese, German teacher
Leah Polakoff, Reporter
March 31, 2011
Filed under News
JC can say “Zài Jiàn” and “Auf Wiedersehen” to two foreign language teachers, as Chinese teacher Fen-Whey Koh and German teacher Judy Potter are leaving at the end of the 2010-2011 school year. Koh is departing from the JC community because of her long commute, while Potter is retiring after... Read more »
Barker leaves behind lasting legacy
Ashley Snyder, Opinion Editor
March 22, 2011
Filed under Opinion
As all students of the school are now aware, Paul Barker, JC principal of 10 years, has announced his resignation. In his time at JC, Barker has made a lasting impact on the school and its traditions, which will be his legacy at JC in years to come. Well-known for his spunky bow ties and endearing... Read more »
Teachers on Facebook for personal, professional use only
Meg Kirchner, Reporter
March 8, 2011
Filed under Lifestyles
He posted his relationship status as “Married.” He listed “The Count of Monte Cristo” and the “Harry Potter” series as his favorite books. This is the profile page of history teacher Jim Fendryk. But Fendryk isn’t alone. Many JC teachers have at least one Facebook account. Religion... Read more »
Staff requests admin attitude adjustment
March 8, 2011
Filed under Opinion, Staff Ed: The Patriot Perspective, Staff opinion
If the administration's goal is to change our “rude” and “inappropriate” behavior, then the administrators themselves need to set a better example for students. A few weeks after the administration addressed the issue of bullying at JC, juniors and seniors gathered in the auditorium for a... Read more »
Snow disrupts mid-quarters, ineligibility
Meg Kirchner, Reporter
March 4, 2011
Filed under News
Due to school closing yet again on Tuesday, Feb. 22, the administration decided to cut mid-quarters from the third quarter. “Our feeling was that the issued class time did not give teachers time to provide an adequate number of assignments for a grade which determines eligibility,” Vice Principal... Read more »
‘Innovative’ exam sparks discussion
Joey Hoff, Editor in Chief; Jenny Hottle, Online Chief
March 3, 2011
Filed under News, Top Stories
With her laptop in hand, freshman Megan Greig curled up on the art wing floor and began taking her Honors Human Geography exam. In January, social studies teacher Richard Wojewodzki administered a research-based exam for his Honors Human Geography students, giving his students “full open access... Read more »
Barker announces June resignation
Allison Walczyk, Section Chief
February 14, 2011
Filed under News, Top Stories
After serving 10 years as principal of JC, Paul Barker announced his resignation on Monday, Feb. 14. Barker will leave at the end of this school year to become the president of Our Lady of Good Counsel in Olney, Maryland. Barker will officially start his new position July 1, 2011. “I have not... Read more »