Remembering Xavia Pirozzi, Class of 2014
Sarah Kearby, Lifestyles Editor
April 4, 2012
Filed under In the Community, Lifestyles
When sophomore Xavia Pirozzi gained her wings on Wednesday, March 21, the JC community became closer as a family. After losing her six month battle to lymphoma, Pirozzi became John Carroll’s guardian angel. Her classmates, as well as students from other grades and faculty, came together to support... Read more »
Senior becomes certified Maryland boater
Sarah Kearby, Lifestyles Editor
March 14, 2012
Filed under In the Community, Lifestyles, Off Campus
Instead of taking the easy way out and getting my boating certification online, I took an eight hour class and learned how to boat safely and properly. Even though eight hours was a long time to be in the classroom, I learned a lot. Being an extremely inexperienced boater, with only previous experience... Read more »
Senior soars with new pilot license
Sarah Kearby, Lifestyles Editor
March 14, 2012
Filed under In the Community, Lifestyles, Off Campus
Senior James Mews flew up, up, and away. Trees became specs in the distance, as he flew into the air to obtain his pilot’s license. Mews’ family background helped him decide to get his pilot’s license. “Many of my family members have been pilots, including my dad, and I drove by the airport... Read more »
Appalachia work camp gives new meaning to summer vacation
Sarah Kearby, Lifestyles Editor
February 14, 2012
Filed under In the Community, Lifestyles
With sweat dripping down their faces, inhaling paint fumes, five JC students worked the last week of June to help the less fortunate. Students teamed up with church groups from around the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Each morning the students would get up around seven a.m., eat breakfast, and travel... Read more »
Teacher Spotlight: Julie Baker
Sarah Kearby, Lifestyles Editor
February 6, 2012
Filed under Lifestyles, Teacher Spotlight
Growing up in Dickson County, Tennessee doesn’t seem to be much different from growing up in Harford County except for science teacher Julie Baker’s accent. Although in Dickson County, they put a little more emphasis on homecoming week. “Each class built a float that went along with the homecoming... Read more »
Senior class sponsors black light dance to make up for exam fundraiser deficit
Sarah Kearby, Lifestyles Editor
February 1, 2012
Filed under News
In an attempt to make up for the fundraising opportunity lost from the cancellation of the Senior Variety Show, the senior class offered 10 dollar wristbands allowing students to dress down for the three days of exams. Approximately 350 students bought bands, raising about 3,500 dollars for the senior... Read more »
March for Life sparks optimism
Sarah Kearby, Lifestyles Editor
January 30, 2012
Filed under Lifestyles, Off Campus
On a Monday morning, no one wants to get up for their alarm, certainly not to stand in the rain. However, on Jan. 23, I forced myself to wake up at 3:50 a.m. because I would be marching for those who would never even get the chance to experience rain. I still wasn’t too happy to be facing the rain,... Read more »
Advisories reach out during holidays
Sarah Kearby, Lifestyles Editor
December 16, 2011
Filed under Lifestyles, On Campus
Everyone knows the holidays are about more than just presents, lights, and cookies. The holiday season is the time for giving, and certain advisories have taken the true spirit of the holidays to heart by serving others this season. Social studies teacher Jake Hollin and his advisory not only contribute... Read more »
Students focus on Native American culture
December 16, 2011
Filed under In the Community, Lifestyles, On Campus
Anthropology teacher Gary Scholl attempted to pick up a fish with a line and paper clip hook in the Brown Room on Wednesday, Nov. 30 when the Culture Shock Club held the first Native American Culture Fair. Culture Shock tried "to spread awareness of the Native American culture and most importantly... Read more »
Artist Spotlight: Christie Macdonald
Sarah Kearby, Lifestyles Editor
December 15, 2011
Filed under Lifestyles
Senior Christie Macdonald typically contributes to the music for plays as a member of the pit orchestra, but for her senior project she plans to be onstage, front and center, at elderly and disabled homes around the county. “I decided to play guitar for the elderly and disabled because I want to... Read more »