JC teachers leave school community, embark upon future plans
Amanda Graziano, Reporter
May 25, 2011
Women’s Athletic Director Stephanie Maychack, social studies teacher Richard Wojewodzki, and Library Media Specialist and senior class moderator Anne Baker are leaving for the upcoming 2011-2012 year. “I had Mr.Wojo for three years [as a teacher]. He is a super genius, has a great sense of humor,... Read more »
‘Innovative’ exam sparks discussion
Joey Hoff, Editor in Chief; Jenny Hottle, Online Chief
March 3, 2011
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 to... Read more »
Forensics team debates to success
Meg Kirchner, Reporter
November 4, 2010
Last year, no one knew about the JC Forensics team. The team had only one member and no awards. However, on Oct. 6, that all changed when the team, now with five members, went to C. Milton Wright High School to compete and took home four first place awards. History teacher Bob Schick is thrilled... Read more »
Prezi offers creative presentation alternative
Taylor Schafer, Features Editor
March 15, 2010
Along with the rest of the senior class, Brad Ross is weighing the best options for presenting his senior project. Since his project includes drawing sketches and presenting them digitally, one of the options he is considering is Prezi. Prezi is “zooming sketches on a digital napkin.” This web-based... Read more »
Paperless policy gets mixed reviews
Catie Beth Shauck, General Staff
October 16, 2009
History teacher Brian Powell shuffles through papers cluttering his desk looking for that one elusive document that was handed in as a hard copy. When he finds it, Powell guarantees that it will be the last paper assignment to be graded. This is because Powell has embraced the new paperless policy. ... Read more »