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 »
Artist Spotlight: Scott Strappelli starts up DJ business
Stephanie Meadowcroft, Lifestyles Editor
February 10, 2012
Filed under Artist Profile, Arts & Entertainment
Junior Scott Strappelli has had the beat for DJ’ing in his blood his whole life. His dad has been a DJ since before he was even born, so it was only natural that sooner or later Strappelli would find his passion for being a DJ. “Growing up, my dad always helped me and showed me his [DJ] equipment,”... Read more »
Patriots pin Loyola in conference meet
Emily Clarke, Managing Editor
January 13, 2012
Filed under Game Recaps, Sports, Sports Center, Winter Sports
With the first two matches resulting in losses for JC, Wrestlepalooza on Jan. 4 wasn’t starting off the way anyone expected. The Patriots were behind the Loyola Dons 12-0 after senior Raphael Odouk, in the 220 pound weight class, and sophomore Andy Reininger, in the 285 pound weight class, were pinned.... Read more »
JC defeats Gilman in Wrestlepalooza
Julia Earnshaw, Layout Editor
December 12, 2010
Filed under Game Recaps, Sports, Top Stories, Winter Sports
Wrestlepalooza succeeded in exciting the crowd once again. This year’s event was complete with the infamous crazy gorilla and a surprising addition: an Elvis impersonator. The JC versus Gilman varsity wrestling match began with a bang when the gorilla shot free T-shirts into the crowd for fans.... Read more »
Week in Pictures: Week of October 18
October 25, 2010
Filed under Photo Galleries
Photography by Jenny Hottle and Anne Baker The Week in Pictures Gallery gives a look into student life here at JC. This week, AP psychology teacher Paul Lazor's students enjoyed Friday afternoon's class playing Jenga, students attended the Halloween Dance, and JC hosted the Maryland Wrestling... Read more »
Patriot of the Month: Scott Strappelli
Rachel Kokoska, Sports Editor; Kate Froehlich, Executive Editor
March 3, 2010
Filed under Sports
Freshman Scott Strappelli fell to the mat in disbelief and lowered his bandaged face into his hands as the screams of his teammates and spectators engulfed him. Tears pooling in his eyes, Strappelli rose to his feet and embraced his father as the first freshman in JC history to win the Maryland Independent... Read more »
Patriots reign victorious in Battle of Bel Air
Erin Hanratty, Sports Editor; Kate Froehlich, Executive Editor
December 26, 2009
Filed under Sports, Top Stories
On Wednesday, December 23, the men’s varsity wrestling team was victorious in the eighth annual Battle of Bel Air against the Bel Air Bobcats, winning by a score of 39-28. One of the highlights on the wrestling schedule every year, the Battle of Bel Air is the infamous rivalry match between the... Read more »
Patriots dominate Wrestlepalooza
Kate Froehlich, Executive Editor
December 11, 2009
Filed under Game Recaps, Sports, Top Stories
With Kanye West’s “Amazing” pulsing in his ears, freshman and four-time junior state wrestling champion Scott Strappelli stepped onto the mat for his first high school home match. Nervous, but excited, his muscles tensed as he faced his Calvert Hall Cardinals opponent, Ben Park. Strappelli quickly... Read more »
Fresh talent bolsters wrestling’s bid for championships
Daniel Gallen, Editor in Chief; Kate Froehlich, Executive Editor
December 7, 2009
Filed under Sports, Sports News, Uncategorized
Wrestling coach Keith Watson expects his team to have a dual record of “20-5” in the upcoming season, after placing fifth in the MIAA conference last year. Three-time state champion freshman George Weber (weight class 119), two-time state champion freshman Scott Strappelli (112), and junior Mat... Read more »