The Patriot May 2014, Issue 5, Vol 49

Explore Ireland, Italy, and Bermuda and discover the adventures that students had over Spring Break.

Look back at JC through the years in celebration of JC’s 50th anniversary. See what traditions we had 50 years ago.

From the classroom to the sports field, find out the students’ opinions on the best and the worst of JC.

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New Macs diversify laptop options

Lauren Glase News Editor Rather than having one option, next school year will welcome in eight different laptop options, four Lenovo models and four Mac models, from which students may choose. And don’t worry current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors: you’re just as welcome to the new options as the incoming freshmen.

The purpose of the change in the technology program is to give “people some options and [try] to listen to the feedback of everyone involved,” Director of Technology Greg Russell said. “There has been a lot of parent and student requests for [the Macs], and they’re the ones using them.”

“I think it’s a cool change that we won’t all have the same computer and we can have better variety,” freshman Madison Reeves said.

According to a Patriot survey sent out on April 23, 49 percent of students would prefer using their Macs for their schoolwork.

Next year’s options include two MacBook Airs and two MacBook Pros, according to Russell. “Those are not touch[screen] or tablet. They are pretty much standard laptop MacBook Pros.

You know, what the cool kids have.” The Macs range from a price of $999-1299.

As for the Lenovo models that will

be available, “there’s an X140, an E431, the ThinkPad Yoga, and the ThinkPad Helix,” Russell said. “The X140 is basically a standard laptop and the E431 is also basically a laptop, although it does have a touchscreen. The Helix was available to the freshmen this year. The Yoga model is a new model. [The Yoga] has a stylus and also a touchscreen, so it’s similar to what the freshmen have, although it’s thinner.” The Lenovos vary in price from $589-1849.

Junior Robert Hodges does not like the change. “We have to go out of our way to pay for them,” Hodges said. “We, as juniors, go to college in less than two years, so we should just use the ones we have now.”

Macs have never before been part of the technology program. “The policy has not been to allow Macs, however we haven’t been rigid on it,” Russell said.

They have been lenient on the policy, as “we prefer people to have something rather than nothing.”

88 percent of the students that use different laptops do so because they do not like the school laptops.

“The change gives a better variety and choice to students,” freshman Zach Rasmussen said. “It’ll be a great update from the older laptops.”

Perhaps the biggest difference between the Lenovo laptops and the MacBooks is the lack of touchscreen and

stylus use in the Macs. “We’re sort of finding that [students who have Macs] seem to work around various challenges.

I know some teachers say, ‘you have to have the stylus,’” Russell said. Five percent of students use tablet mode often during class.

“You don’t want to just pick something because it’s popular if it’s not going to be functional,” Russell said, “but we don’t want to completely ignore something new simply because we’ve always done it this way. We don’t want to be anti-technology.”

Russell evaluates different laptops each year in order to find the ones that will best fit the needs of the students. “I evaluate the machines every year to just see what’s available. Is it a better price?

Is it a better battery life? That’s certainly a big concern,” Russell said.

According to Russell, one concern is how sturdy the laptops are. “We’ve found the Lenovos to be pretty rugged and can take quite a beating in some cases.”

The Tech Lab has seen everything from shattered screens to broken hard drives.

“I’ll be curious to see how people take care of [the Macs],” Russell said. “You hear people talk about them like ‘Ah I love my Mac and it’s so great and nothing ever happens to it,’ but we’ll see once 600 people get one.”

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NEWS updates ISM consultation leads to future schedule change Angela DeCarlo Sports Editor

With the turf fields being placed, the Master Plan is being rethought to accommodate the needs of the students and financial limitations of the school Emily Cassidy & Billy Jump News Editor & Copy Editor With the announcement of the two turf fields being built and the cafeteria and auditorium being air-conditioned this summer, the master plan is adjusting to the changes in the “pecking order” of the renovations, according to President Rick O’Hara.

The master plan is going to be tackled in three phases, which categorize the various projects based on price and ease of completion, not priority. It makes a more concrete “pecking order” in which the projects will be completed.

Phase one will include cheaper, easier to complete projects. Phase two will include more expensive and complex projects, and phase three will include the most expensive, most complex projects, which have yet to be designed.

Phase one has already begun, as the renovation of the front lobby restrooms was one of the first projects of the first phase,

since it was the “cheapest project.

We had a donor and it could be done in the summer,” according to O’Hara.

Phase one still includes airconditioning the cafeteria and the auditorium, a right-hand turn lane exiting the school, renovating the locker rooms, and better training facilities.

A single turf field was planned for phase one. However, it is cheaper to put in two fields rather than put in one now and another later, so the original plan to put in just one was adjusted. The right hand turn lane was “put on hold, but not abandoned,” according to O’Hara. “Ideally, we would renovate the academic wing first, but we like to focus on getting projects that are cheap and quick out of the way.”

The turf fields will cost roughly $1.2 million and can be completed early next school year, hopefully “early October, before the Homecoming game,” according to O’Hara. While the additional

turf field set back the right-hand turn lane, the turn lane is still in phase one, but there is no specific date when it will be started.

The air conditioning of the cafeteria and the auditorium will still be installed over the summer in time for the 2014-15 school year.

Renovations in phase two and three have yet to be professionally designed. Many of the projects have yet to be categorized into a phase. According to O’Hara, the master plan has not been revisited since 2009. The renovations in phases two and three must be rethought, but not way abandoned.

These projects include a football stadium where the Gerry Grey Memorial Stadium is currently located, a new auditorium and music wing, a new chapel in the front of the building, central air-conditioning in the entire building, a new cafeteria with a patio and food-court theme, and an updated academic wing.

The academic wing renovation is expected to cost around $6.5

million and could not be done in just one summer. For this, it is going to be tackled in either phase two or phase three, depending on the price, availability of donors, and time in which the project can be completed. These are the biggest factors influencing what projects will be tackled first.

The cafeteria will eventually have an outdoor patio overlooking Churchville Road and the entrance. It will undergo aesthetic renovations to make it more modern and it will be given a food-court concept. The auditorium renovation, which will allow seating for over 7,000 people, the construction of a football stadium, and the academic wing renovations are going to be revisited in the near future to discuss changes that may have arisen in the past couple of years.

According to O’Hara the air conditioning being installed this summer will not affect the renovations that will be completed in phases two and three.

The administration has decided to change the modular schedule, although there is not yet a decision on how the schedule will be changed, according to Scheduler Danica Attanasio.

The change will be made in time for the 2015-2016 school year and will be decided by a teacher committee at a later date.

The administration decided to make a change after a consultation by Independent School Management (ISM) on March 23-25, according to Attanasio. ISM is a company that provides a consultation service for private, independent schools.

“We wanted to see if what we’re doing meets all the needs of all the students,” Attanasio said.

According to Ball, our current schedule only offers seven slots for classes, but students in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Program, or STEM, are required to have an eighth class. “[The ISM report] was excellent, they gave us 6-7 suggestions of types of schedules,” Ball said.

The Patriot will continue to cover this important story in the coming weeks. Check jcpatriot. com for updates.

State legislation proposes increase in minimum wage Erica Kelble Multimedia Editor By 2018, the minimum wage in Maryland is set to be increased by 40 percent. Minimum wage workers will earn $10.10 per hour, according to CNN. On April 7, Maryland state legislature approved a bill that would implement this raise. Governor Martin O’Malley must sign the bill before it becomes a law.

The increase of the minimum wage by state and local lawmakers has been encouraged by President Barack Obama.

According to CNN, Obama said that raising the minimum wage will “ensure that no American who works full time has to raise a family in poverty and that every American who works hard has the opportunity to succeed.”

“I am not really sure if it will help low wage families, but teenagers and part-time workers will love the raise,” senior Jonathan Kolson said.

The rate will gradually move up from $7.25 to the projected wage.

On Jan. 1, 2015, the wage is set to be at $8 per hour and $8.25 on July 1 of the same year. Each year after that, the minimum wage will go up 50 cents until 2018.

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Scavenger hunting takes high tech spin Have you ever wanted to…go geocaching?

Geocaching is a high-tech spin on scavenger hunting in which participants explore the outdoors in search of hidden "treasure" and adventure. Any “geocacher” can choose objects to hide. Instead of using a map marked with one big “X,” all you need is a GPS receiver which provides the coordinates for the cache. Once you have a mobile device, participants navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt to find the geocache container hidden at that location.

On a beautiful Saturday, a group of family friends and I set out for the Susquehanna State Park to begin our electronic hunt.

The only necessities were a GPS device or a GPS-enabled mobile phone so that we could navigate to the cache using the coordinates provided.

Our group began our hike with our phones in hand, seeking out the cache. A cache always contains a logbook or log sheet to record findings which, turns the adventure into a real treasure hunt.

A cache can contain just about any item, which makes the hunt that more interesting.

Finding a cache for the first time is always exciting. Maybe you’ve just stumbled upon the hidden container or spent a couple painstaking hours hiking to discover the treasure. It’s important always to note how the cache is hidden so you leave it just as you found it.

After a little over an hour hiking, we approached our first discovery. The cache was hidden in an ammo can that was rather hard to pry open. Inside the cache, we found a few “signature items.” Inside were little trinkets like coins, a business card, a clay-made figure, and ancient bottle caps.

No matter how big the cache is, it’s always exciting to find other things that people left behind.

Each cache tells a sort of story, and the items revealed range from small gifts to larger, more valuable “prizes.”

Anyone can leave caches, which makes things a little interesting. After we found the first cache, we decided to call it a day.

We didn’t take anything from the cache, but decided to leave it there for the next person. There were plenty more caches to be found, but after we felt satisfied with just out first find, we decided to make our trek back home.

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Madison Meyer In-Depth Editor There was pink icing everywhere, smeared on the counter, oozing out of the piping bag, sticking on my hands. There were cake crumbs on the floor, and a pile of bowls and utensils in the sink. My kitchen looked like the warzone of a couple of French pastry chefs.

But I had created a cake of which I was proud. I had been away from home for Spring Break the night before, so I had not gotten to starting my baking until the night before the Edible Art Contest.

I had heard about the contest during my art class. Art teacher Bruno Baran told me that other schools were invited, and the creations would be judged on taste and artistry. The artistry included composition, creativity, and attention to detail. There were four categories: Tribute to a Novel, Author, Painting, or Art Movement (i.e. the Renaissance movement).

I always loved the tale of “Alice in Wonderland.” I figured this would be a good focus for my cake, because it was a classic with many recognizable characters and motifs.

So I sketched, trying out different compositions and ideas. I came up with one I liked: Alice perched atop a teacup. My initial vision was quite different than the final result, but I often find the same phenomenon with my art.

It takes on a life of its own, metamorphosing.

I went with a simple white cake, fluffy and moist. I baked a double batch in a 9 x 13 pan so that I would have a lot of cake to work with. I made my favorite buttercream icing, using the Magnolia Bakery recipe. I heated and rolled out fondant, a thick icing paste that can be rolled out, which is a tricky material to work with, yet it can look very professional and clean if used correctly.

While the cake was in the oven, I went to work sculpting Alice, one body part at a time.

The trick to working with fondant is keeping it at the perfect temperature: warm enough to knead, but cool enough so it is not super sticky. So I often put finished parts in the fridge or freezer before assembling the whole.

I iced the base cake, a square piece I had cut, and made fondant cards that I painted using a concentrated gel food coloring. I put the cards on, followed by a teacup I had carved out of the extra cake before icing it pink. I assembled Alice with the help of a few toothpicks before setting her on the teacup and attaching a fondant handle to the cup. I sprinkled sparkly sanding sugar on the edges of the cake for a last bit of finesse.

The next day I took the cake into school, where I put the finishing touches on, like painting Alice. After school I carried the cake to the cafeteria. There were five differ-

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ent teams, including myself, which was not as many contestants as I thought there would be and no other schools had attended.

Each unique creation was tested by the judge, Becky Gutterberger, who works in the cafeteria, as well as all the onlookers and contestants. There were some very creative pieces of “edible art,” including a “Frozen” cake and a “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” cake.

I especially admired a cake that was a tribute to the Impressionist movement, specifically Pointillism, using dots to create a larger picture.

The “Frozen” cake by Julianna Richard, Kelly Foulk, and Sydney Branch won as best “Tribute to an Artist.” The impressionistic cake by Erica Lipford and Catey Minnis won as best ‘‘Tribute to an Art Movement.’’

Each were the only entries in their categories and there were no entries for the ‘‘Tribute to an Author.’’ The “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” cake made by Annalee Gabler and Mitchell Hopkins won for the best “Tribute to a Book.” Conrad Gagnon’s Wookiee Cookies from Star Wars won ‘‘Best in Show.’’ Each winner received a gift card.

Although I did not win, I had a lot of fun baking a cake and gained experience in sculpting with fondant. I was inspired by the other edible creations and I had a positively delicious afternoon.

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Kathy Deaver Lifestyles Editor Senior Taylor Gerber stands at the edge of the catamaran boat, staring down into the sparkling ocean water filled with colorful fish darting left and right beneath him. The sun shines down on him, reflecting off the deck and bouncing around the water. He takes a breath and dives in.

“The [guide] said, ‘You can take the easy way or the fun way, and the fun way is just jumping off the boat.’’’ Gerber said. “I took the fun way.”

For his spring break, Gerber went on a seven-day cruise to Bermuda with his parents, aunt, and uncle on Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas, visiting islands such as St. Thomas and St. Maarten.

Gerber’s favorite excursion was snorkeling in St.

Students share their favorite travel days from their trips over Spring Break

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Hanna LeBuhn Lifestyles Editor “I started my day like another other,” junior Drew Nori said. Scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, bread, and lots of Irish potatoes. Later, Nori was ready to leave his hotel and get ready for his first rugby game.

“The first game, I really had no idea to expect,” Nori, who took a trip to Ireland over break with his rugby team, said. In addition to the two rugby team at the game, Nori’s relatives from Ireland were able to attend. “It was pretty crazy that I was in a different country, and I still had family who could watch me play,” Nori said. Although the team lost the game by 10 points, they had other things to look forward to like exploring a whole new place.

After the game, the team headed to Abbey Tavern, a famous restaurant in Ireland. On the trip there, Nori was

Maarten because he was able to “just jump off the boat, lie in the water, and just enjoy the motion of the ocean.”

In the morning, Gerber and his family disembarked the Allure and boarded a catamaran that took them to the island.

“We met some lovely people on there who drove us to the snorkeling site,” Gerber said.

At the snorkeling site, Gerber and his family geared up and jumped in the water. “It was fantastic, because we were able to put on flippers,” Gerber said. “We were able to dive in clear ocean blue water, and you could literally touch the fish if wanted to.”

After the excursion, they got back on the catamaran and ate sandwiches, oranges, and chips on their way to the beach for the evening. They returned to

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his trip with the new adventures it brought, he couldn’t forget his first experience. “Everything about my first day in Ireland was all so new and so much to take it. I wish I could re-live it again and again.”

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able to look out the window and experience all of the landmarks that passed them by. “We were even able to see the Sleeping Giant and other landmarks that dated back to the 1600s,” Nori said.

After experiencing a bit of the Irish culture, the whole team was able to taste it. “We had a typical Irish dinner that consisted of corn beef and cabbage with mashed potatoes,” Nori said.

As they ate, an Irish band played and danced for them. “My favorite part of the dinner was the atmosphere because it was something I had never experienced before,” Nori said.

Although Nori enjoyed each and every day of

Sports Editor “The beauty of the city fascinated me, and I never wanted to leave,” junior Amanda Brannan who went on the Spring Break trip to Italy said.

The group was in Italy for nine days and visited a variety of different places.

“Even though every place was breathtaking, I found Rome to be the most exciting,” Brannan said.

The group woke up early and began their day with a light breakfast before heading to the Colosseum. After touring the ancient amphitheater, the group headed to the Vatican.

“The best part was seeing [Campus Minister Patti] Murphy Dohn’s face light up being up close to the Pope. I’ve never seen her so happy,” Bran-

nan said.

After their stroll around St. Peter’s Square, the group savored their last gelato and got pizza from a small take out place, which was said to be the greatest pizza out of the whole trip.

For dinner, the group made their own pizzas, then made their way to the famous Trevi Fountain.

“It was so much prettier than I imagined. Even ‘The Lizzie McGuire Movie’ didn’t do it justice,” Brannan said.

“I loved being able to make a wish in the fountain. I began to really savor each moment and couldn’t believe it was about to end,” Brannan said.

For Brannan, “There was something truly spe-

cial about our last day in Rome. There was so much to see, so much to eat, and so much to do.

I’m lucky I got to experience a sliver of that.”

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Sydney Setree Print Chief Sweat pours down her back as the sun beats down on her. Her feet pound on the pavement in a rhythmic pattern. Left, right, left, right, left right. She’s been running for 58 minutes. “Two more minutes,” she chants continuously in her head. “Two more minutes.”

Freshman Jasmine Nickel works out four times a week. She mainly likes to run and train to improve her soccer skills. “I work out because I don’t want to be fat. I want to stay healthy and feel good about myself,” she said.

Working out is beneficial not only short term such as maintaining a healthy weight and being physically fit, but also in the long run to lengthen one’s life. Consistently exercising is essential in staying healthy whether that may be going to the gym or going for a run around the neighborhood.

Nickel doesn’t like to work out at the gym, as she prefers the comfort of her own home. “There’s less pressure when I work out at my house,” Nickel said.

Freshman Jevan Leyh prefers to work out at home. “I have a home gym downstairs,” Jevan said.

“I don’t have to pay to belong to a gym.”

According to Leyh, he works out “to stay in shape and look good for the ladies.”

According to a survey conducted by The Patriot on April 24, 82.6 percent of students go to the gym to stay fit.

Senior Tia Miceli agrees. “Working out keeps you healthy at a young age. It’s a confidence booster

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Students share the ways that they work out and maintain a healthy lifestyle also,” she said.

According to Miceli, benefits of working out include “being able to walk upstairs and not lose your breath.”

According to senior Julia Wilbert, “Being able to fit in clothes and look good” is another benefit.

Unlike Nickel, Miceli and Wilbert enjoy going to the gym to work out.

The majority of students, 54.2 percent, belong to a gym. The Arena Club is the most popular, with 27.7 percent of students owning a membership there.

“You see everyone else working out, and it motivates you,” Wilbert said. “The gym also has better equipment.”

Miceli uses the treadmill and elliptical. “At the gym, you can also bring friends,” Miceli said.

Junior Rawlison Zhang was motivated to first start working out after wrestling season ended his freshman year.

“It’s fun in general,” Zhang said. “Once you start running, you want to keep moving. Lifting weights develops muscles, and males like muscle.”

Zhang also is conscious of what he eats. “I don’t like fried foods because they’re way too greasy, and they make me break out,” he said. “Instead, I eat healthier foods like wheat bread, 2 percent milk, and baby spinach.”

However, Zhang is not alone in eating healthy.

73.3 percent of students are on a general weight-loss diet.

According to Zhang, “Eating healthy and working out prevents you from getting diseases. Your body is gonna break down if you don’t.”

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Score Yourself Mostly As You’re pretty healthy. You understand the imortance of staying fit. You like to stay healthy, but also won’t have a coniption if you miss a workout day.

Mostly Bs Your life revolves around staying in shape. You do everything you can to fit a workout in, and understand what a healthy meal is like.

Mostly Cs You don’t exactly feel like it’s important to hit the gym every day. A perfect day would be lounging and eating food that may not be so good for you.

For ways to become a more HEALTHY YOU, go to Lifestyles at jcpatriot.com and check out:

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The Patriot researches this trendy snack and discovers which frozen yogurt serving shop will best satisfy your sweet tooth

Cost/Portions: 4 The price for yogurt and toppings is 46 cents per ounce. Though this price is higher than Sweet Frog's, the amount of discounts offered by Yogo Crazy is plentiful. They have a stamp card that, when filled, will get you a free yogurt.

The list of special discount days goes on and on, and if you are conscious of their discounts and deals, your yogurt will likely be cheaper than a yogurt purchased at Sweet Frog.

Atmosphere: 5

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Yogo Crazy takes the frozen yogurt experience to a new level. With two TVs, fun music, walls decorated with life-sized stickers, and the "Wall of Toppings," Yogo Crazy is as bright and crazy as the wild yogurt concoctions their customers indulge in. Yogo Crazy also has a variety of indoor seating options, ranging from booths to couches to cushions, totaling around 50 indoor seats, significantly more than Sweet Frog.

Service: 4 The employees at Yogo Crazy are as bright and friendly as their surroundings.

Customers are typically greeted by an employee as they enter the self-serve yogurt area, and are there to answer questions and explain the process.

Flavor Variety: 5

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There are a total of 16 flavors lining the yogurt wall, ranging from Original Tart to Candy Bar Smash. The yogurt flavors are rotated year round and are always new and different.

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Cost/Portions: 4 At Sweet Frog, the price for your yogurt and toppings per ounce is 39 cents.

Though this is cheaper than Yogo Crazy, there are fewer discounts available.

Sweet Frog offers a stamp card similar to the one Yogo Crazy has, as well as coupons, but that is the extent of their discounts.

Atmosphere: 4 Sweet Frog is lined with white chairs and tables, filled with white lanterns, and pastel wall decorations. The decor is more simple than that of Yogo Crazy, but still makes for a clean and fun look. However, Sweet Frog has considerably less indoor seating than Yogo Crazy.

Service: 4 The employees at Sweet Frog are friendly and helpful, but there is very little for them to do because of the self-serve nature of frozen yogurt. The shop is smaller than Yogo Crazy's, so the employees can easily speak to the customers from behind the counter.

Flavor Variety: 3 Sweet Frog had a total of 10 flavors available when I visited the store.

Sweet Frog, like Yogo Crazy, rotates their flavors, but there seems to be generally less variety because of the limited number of yogurt stations in operation.

Topping Variety: 4

Topping Variety: 4

During my visit to Yogo Crazy, there were a total of 30 dry toppings and 19 cold toppings. There were also more than 15 sauces. Yogo Crazy has all of the basic toppings, but keeps it interesting with seasonal snacks like Peeps and chocolate Easter eggs. Though there appear to be more toppings at Yogo Crazy because of their clever display, the number of toppings is the same as the number at Sweet Frog.

The toppings at Sweet Frog are competitive to those at Yogo Crazy, and seem to be equally as diverse. During my visit to the shop there were 49 toppings total on display, and more than 10 sauces available.

The Patriot’s Choice

Reviewed by: Karly Horn

How often do JC students get frozen yogurt ?

In an online survey of the student body on April 24, The Patriot recieved 145 responses. The margin of error is +/- 4%.

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y Barnes lors Kath in-Shupe e s n u o c e Guidanc 8 and Carol Hefl students. as class of ‘6 dress up Today, technology defines JC. It is used in every class, but different ways. A teacher on The Patriot survey said, “students are learning useful real-world skills [with the technology].”

The one-to-one laptop program was first introduced in 2006. The students leased Gateway personal tablets from the school.

Science Department Chair Julie Baker, who taught for 11 years at JC, remembers when the laptops were first used, “they really made an impact on what you can do in the classroom,” Baker said.

Math teacher of 37 years and class of ’70 Al Ward remembers when the only technology in the classroom was “the overhead and filmstrip projectors. Around 1990, we started using graphing calculators.”

Then in the fall of 2009, JC switched to using Lenovo tablets that allow students to handwrite their notes digitally.

A teacher who answered the survey said that technology has, “improved the speed of communication, reduced paper use, but has also increased social media bullying.” Math teacher of 43 years George Appleby believes the laptops can be both helpful and problematic. “There are pluses and minuses for the use of technology,” he said.

Another teacher said on the survey that students now have “the world at their fingertips,” when asked about changes in tech-

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Dean of freshmen Sean Ireton and teacher Tim Perrry promote the foot science ball team.

Although the mission and heart of JC has not changed, its identity has.

One response to The Patriot survey said the identity of JC has changed with “the presence of international students.” The international student program expanded in the fall of 2012 to include more students from countries other than Korea and China. Then, this school year, the dorms in St. Joseph’s Hall were opened, allowing more students than ever. “[The dorms have] created a more racially and ethnically diverse student population,” an alumna said in the survey.

Dean of Students Brian Powell who has been teaching at JC for 11 years said, “We no longer view ourselves as Harford County’s Catholic high school. We still have a strong Catholic identity, but we attract students from outside the county.”

Also, a teacher response to the survey mentioned a change in the school motto. In 2009, the old motto, “Tradition, Pride, Excellence” was replaced with “Considerate, Compelling, Uncompromising.”

A teacher answer to the survey said that, “the identity of the school has not changed, only the way we go about fulfilling the Mission Statement has changed.” Ward agrees saying that, “mission is still a primary word.”

“A strong sense of belonging,” was how one alumnus described JC.

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Jessica Limmer, science teacher of a year and class of ’00, noticed how many more classes are offered today. “I wish we had so many different sciences like Robotics or Anatomy and Physiology. I wish we had the ability to take as many electives as students can today.” A teacher in The Patriot survey noted the “honors and AP expansion.”

English teacher of a year and class of ’00 Alison Amato said the major change in classes was that “[students] didn’t use computer labs and technology classes weren’t here.”

The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Academy was started in Sept. 2012. The program gives students a chance to go on STEMcentered field trips and listen to speakers. When the students graduate, they earn a distinction on their diploma.

Teachers come and go, and there are no longer any nuns teaching at JC after last school year.

Ward says, “absent are the Sisters of St. Joseph.”

A response to The Patriot survey said that classes have been affected because, “the qualifications of the faculty and staff hires has increased.”

Most recently, Cyber Days have been implemented in place of snow days.

According to art teacher and class of ’70 Michael Gaudreau, “this is not possible for other schools, because not all of their students have computers. Cyber Days make sure we don’t lose time.”

One answer to the survey said, “I’m impressed with the academic growth, with the STEM program, extensive fine arts programs, variety of classes at many academic levels. I’m an alum and a parent, and my children liked choices of classes and felt very prepared for college.”

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In celebration of the 50th anniversary of JC, The Patriot asks faculty, alumni, and students how the school has evolved in its journey through the decades

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English teacher Nicholas Attanasio, class of ‘96, sets up a teepee with Vice Principal and Anthropology teacher Garry Scholl.

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by In-Depth Editor Madison Meyer

At The John Carroll School, guided by the spirit of America’s first Catholic archbishop and early patriot, we cultivate in each student a love of learning,

a respect for self, and a sensitivity to others. Instilling Catholic values through a challenging

college preparatory program, we educate the whole person: spiritually, intellectually, physically, and socially. Our secondary School community develops young men and women of moral integrity, and prepares them to serve responsibly in shaping a more just and compassionate global

society.

Mission Statement

What many know as the Academic Wing was a part of the original building, along with the Main Office, Upper Gym, Cafeteria, Auditorium, and Library.

In the seventies, there was even a smoking lounge for students until smoking on campus was banned in 1975.

Powell cited “the Brown Room, weight room, and Lower Gym,” as being added onto the original building.

Amato said that “When I was here, they didn’t have the Fine Arts Wing. The other art rooms were in the first floor hallway.”

Additionally, “There was no Lower Gym or lights on the field,” Amato said.

History teacher of 19 years Rodney Johnson said, “the other addition was on the end of the Academic Wing where the language classrooms are.”

The most recent building addition was the Fine Arts Wing in 1999 (see photo below).

“The adding of the new Fine Arts Wing was a very big step to making the Fine Arts a primary interest,” Gaudreau said.

Another renovations include St. Joseph’s Hall becoming international student dorms for this school year. Also, some of the space was dedicated to the Academy of the Performing Arts, “The convent being a dance studio--how cool is that?”

Gaudreau said.

Now JC is looking to make many changes in the future with the Master Plan. The Plan will include turf fields and air conditioning in the auditorium and cafeteria.

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Former Traditions Senior Benches Scavenger Hunt Country Fair Tradition, Pride, Excellence Senior Lounge Male Cheerleaders at Powder Puff Faculty Play

New Traditions Senior Project Senior Privilege to leave early Senior Night Summer Reading “God is Good. All the time.”

Black and Gold Award Field Day Senior Banners

Lasting Traditions Variety Show Class Color Day Golden Helmet Junior Ring Senior Prom Senior Retreat

building

In The Patriot survey conducted on April 28, 2014 there were 390 responses with a +/- 4% margin of error.

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Movie of the

Month

By Karly Horn

The Patriot shines the spotlight on the concert experts of JC Lauren Fabiszak A&E Editor As fans scream, Calum Hood, a member of 5 Seconds of Summer, plays the song “What I Like About You” on his guitar and looks her way. Senior Megan Brulinski has butterflies.

“I made eye contact, and it was magical,” Brulinski said. “I’m such a fangirl.”

Going to concerts is a special pastime for many students. 63.08 percent of students who responded to The Patriot survey on April 25 went to a show during the summer.

Senior Megan Brulinski started attending concerts on a regular basis during her junior year, and typically attends four each year. She admits that her most recent concert is usually her favorite, but of all the concerts she has been to, the 5 Seconds of Summer concert in Silver Spring, Maryland on April 22 “seems to top all.”

Along with fellow seniors Emily Streett and Tasha Scotto, they “left [Brulinski’s] house at 5:30 a.m. to go to the venue. We got there around 7 a.m. We made friends with the crew and staff,” Brulinski said.

Brulinski, Streett, and Scotto waited for 2-3 hours until the opening act, Jackson Guthy, came out to meet people and give out hats. A few hours later, 5 Seconds of Summer arrived in black cars, and went inside for sound check.

At 7 p.m., they entered the venue and were in the back of the first barricade because the show was general admission.

“We were probably 10 feet back from the stage, but throughout the concert, we kept moving up, so by the end of the night, we were almost right next to the stage,” Brulinski said.

“The concert was amazing, and I’ll never forget it.”

Sophomore Avery Van der Steur takes the cake for going to the most concerts, having seen 43 shows in his lifetime.

Van der Steur is above the average amount of his classmates, since 58.90 percent of students have attended 1-5 concerts in their lifetime and 19.18 percent have been to 5-10 shows.

Photo courtesy Conrad Gagnon

Sophomore Conrad Gagnon met Wayne Coyne in 2013. Conye is the lead singer of his favorite band, Flaming Lips.

Photo courtesy Megan Brulinski

Adam Levine sings at a Maroon 5 concert in 2013. Senior Megan Brulinski stood toward the front of the crowd.

Van der Steur goes to 6-10 per year at various locations, but his favorite concert was two years ago for The Yonder Mountain String Band at Rams Head Live.

“It was my favorite concert because it was a concert for Ben Boniface [class of ‘10] who had recently passed away and that was his favorite band,” Van der Steur said.

“Rams Head is a very small venue and fits a large amount of people. All the family and good friends of the Bonifaces were there, and every time the band would finish a song everybody would scream,” Van de Steur said. “It was so incredibly loud, and you would just get this feeling of excitement in your stomach.”

Sophomore Conrad Gagnon goes to 3-6 shows a year, two of which are typically music festivals but for more unique bands. His favorite is Flaming Lips, and he met their lead singer Wayne Coyne just last year.

However, this year Gagnon might surpass his concert attendance record. Since 2014 started, he has already seen three concerts. So far this year, he has seen Wonder Years with Citizen, Real Friends, and Modern Baseball.

This summer he plans to see the three more concerts, of which are Flaming Lips, Matt & Kim, and then Antlers in July.

Senior Matt Wagner has been a huge music fan all his life, experiencing all type of rock and metal music and constantly changing his favorite concert. In the past, he has seen big names such as Rush, Black Sabbath, and Lamb of God. Wagner’s favorite artist is Maynard James Keenan because “his music has gotten me through some really difficult moments in my life.”

Wagner’s favorite things about concerts is the energy. “Fans at a show get so hyped up about the music, and I feed off of that energy,” Wagner said.

According to Wagner, “Music brings people together too, which is really obvious when you go to a concert. All of the shows that I’ve been to have a really diverse audience with ages ranging from 7-70 and people from different backgrounds. That’s one thing that I love about music in general.”

Confections with Cassidy If you say you don’t love a caramel mocha frappucino from Starbucks, then you’re only lying to yourself. These cupcakes replicate the same super-sweet, sugary-blended beverage we all have fallen in love with. After making a batch of these bad boys, you’ll be hooked.

The chocolate-based cupcakes have a great coffee hint

By Emily Cassidy

that is complimented nicely by the insanely sweet buttercream frosting.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line 24 muffin tins with cupcake liners.

In a medium sized bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Brew the coffee and dissolve the espresso powder in the coffee.

In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla together on medium speed until well combined. With the mixer on slow speed, add the dry ingredients.

Add the coffee and stir until combined, scraping the bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula.

Fill cupcakes liners a little more than halfway and bake for 14-16 minutes, or until cake tester comes out clean.

For frosting, in a large mix-

Caramel Mocha Frappe Cupcakes 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp. baking powder

1 cup buttermilk

1 tsp. kosher salt

1-1/2 cups powdered sugar

1 tsp. vanilla extract

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1/4 cup caramel sauce

3/4 cups cocoa powder

2 tsp. baking soda

1 stick unsalted, softened butter

2 cups sugar

3 large eggs, at room temperture

Pinch of salt

1 cup freshley brewed, hot coffee 1 tsp. espresso powder ing bowl, beat together the butter, sugar, and salt until smooth. Add the caramel sauce, then beat until light and fluffy. Pipe onto cooled cupcakes.

‘Heaven is for Real’ falls slightly short of novel I knew I had to see how the movie version of “Heaven is For Real,” one of the most talked about JC summer reading books, and how it interpreted four-yearold Colton Burpo’s (Connor Corum) trip to heaven and his family’s consequent struggle with their faith. Though I enjoyed the film, the story maintained more of its intrigue in book form.

The story, though focused around Colton’s experience with heaven, makes the father Todd Burpo (Greg Kinnear) the real point of focus in the story. Not only does he struggle with his own hardship, including injury and the pain of almost losing his son, but he also has to figure out what it means for his faith that his four-year-old is claiming to have been to heaven.

Kinnear was by far one of the most interesting things about the film, and his acting was the glue that held the whole movie together. Something about Kinnear just really tugs on one’s heartstrings, no matter what challenge it is that his character is facing.

Of course Corum was another heart-pull-inducing actor, and I found it hard to resist cooing at his huge, blue eyes. However, he is still just a kid, so most of the storyline was carried by Kinnear.

Todd’s loving wife Sonja (Kelly Reilly) pulled her weight, but wasn’t anything special.

A common theme of the movie was that it was good, but nothing special. I found myself really wanting to be drawn in more by the storyline, but I wasn’t. Todd seemed to be struggling with his faith, but it seemed obvious what the end result would be.

I think the film could have been stronger had they embraced the question of the reality of Colton’s claims more, even if the film still reached the same conclusion.

The thing that bothered me most about the film was the visual depiction of what heaven looked like to Colton, and that they showed his experiences in heaven. In the novel, his experiences were described, but showing them on-screen made them appear trivial and forced.

The whole point the movie makes about heaven is that it may be different for everyone. Though it is simple, it is still beyond our comprehension, and the scenes of a blue sky with glowing angels with voices like fairies downplay heaven a bit too much.

The story was still beautiful, the actors were touching, and the screenplay and director did just about as good of a job as I think could have been done. I simply think that this book was not meant to be made into a film.

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PATRIOT

PERSPECTIVE Welcome to the 21st century, where technology gets out of date within a year of being released.

Being able to use laptops in the classroom is a progressive, admirable principle of JC. Having laptops allows us to expand on the lessons we learn and, in reality, is more consistent with the 21st century and the college atmosphere.

Starting next year, JC will expand the list of laptops that parents may purchase, as opposed to buying the standard Lenovo X230 Tablet PC that the school currently requires.

While this change is a great movement towards being a more effective college preparatory school and allows for more flexibility in a family’s budget or personal preference, there are negative effects that JC should keep in mind as it makes this change.

For one, laptops are expensive.

The current standard laptop can be more than $1,500, which is a hefty sum for some families, especially after they’ve just begun budgeting for four years of a $15,000 tuition.

While the change is being made so that families will have cheaper options, it also includes Macs. A clear financial gap may arise between students, as some will have the newest MacBook Pro, and others will have opted

Uniform dress code policy needed

for the cheapest option.

Not only will the school have to deal with the different speeds and capacities of the different laptops, but a lot of students may have to deal with the jealousy of seeing their classmates with better laptops.

Also, the tech lab will not be able to fix every problem that arises. Instead, the Macs will have to be sent away to be fixed.

Although that is similar to how Lenovos are sent out to have big issues fixed, the Macs may have to be sent away more frequently for issues that are not as major.

Another issue is that students’ laptops will have different capabilities. How often do you hear teachers mandating that a laptop can only be in use if it’s in tablet mode? Most computers are unable to be turned into a tablet and be written on, so for a lot of classes, laptop use may be reduced or even eliminated altogether.

In order for this change to go smoothly, the school will need to create a new system in order to standardize what students need to have on their computers.

For example, the school may need to require all students to have the standard Microsoft programs such as Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook on their computers.

Additionally, the school will

New Mac option creates variety in laptop choice, but the administration needs to be proactive in responding to possible problems

need to allot a day in the summer for incoming freshmen and transfer students to get their computers programmed to hook up to Wi-Fi and the library printer. The orientation day will need to be more in-depth and more personal than previous orientation days.

In the past, freshman orientation was primarily to teach students about accessing teacher websites, using teacher dropboxes, and working OneNote. While this is a nice opportunity, students could figure those things out on their own anyway, and their teachers ended up repeating it to them during the first few days of classes. Considering freshman orientation was never a vital day for students, it may then be an easy time to add this more important information.

Other questions still need to be addressed by the school such as: Will the school still create emails for everyone? How will the acceptable use policy be affected? How will teachers adjust their plans to accommodate all laptops? Will teachers be able to choose any laptop they want?

Teachers were not formally consulted in making this decision.

If a Mac can’t support an online lab simulation or download a document, teachers will have to adjust their lesson plans all by Au-

Library needs to enforce its rules

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gust. Also, it may be difficult for teachers to have a different laptop from their students. They will not be able to be sure of the different abilities of each student, and their PowerPoints and documents may not be able to be downloaded or viewed properly.

In addition to all of the possible problems mentioned, there are likely many more that will arise after the change is made. However, this is to be expected with any change.

Apart from the negative effects and still to be answered questions, the change is good. 10 years ago, laptops were not even a prospect in the school. In order to make JC more effective in preparing students for college and, ultimately, becoming more intellectual people, the school must move forward.

In college, students are not required to buy a specific laptop, they are left to their own devices.

They are free to chose.

JC is effectively working towards more truly embodying the title of a college preparatory school.

It would benefit students if JC focused on the inevitable issues that come along with instituting this change and worked towards making it an advancement in education, not a burden.

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Advice ...you didn’t

know you wanted

By Kaley Martin

Splashing ideas for fun in the sun

I don’t know about you, but all I hear from my parents during the summer is, “why don’t you go outside and get some fresh air? The weather is so nice, don’t waste your day inside.” Sometimes I take their advice, but I mostly forego the sunshine in favor of staying inside and bingewatching Law and Order SVU. This summer, I’m vowing to get out more, and you should too.

Here are some ideas of what you can do while enjoying the great outdoors.

1. I rock the snowflake look, but I hate looking like Boo Radley as much as the next person. What I hate even more is laying out in the hot sun by myself, trying to ignore how much I’m sweating by focusing on how my skin color is hopefully turning from a blinding white to a summery shade of “slightly-less-white.” I figure that this self-inflicted torture could be made more fun by having some friends over, whipping up a big pitcher of lemonade, and all baking in the sun together. Just make sure to use sunscreen, because while being tan is cool, skin cancer is not.

2. Speaking of sweating in the sun, there is a way to cool off besides retreating to the airconditioned indoors and watching Netflix for six hours straight. In the spirit of the throwback, break out your sprinkler or Slip-n-Slide.

That way, you’ll keep yourself up and moving while forgetting about how miserably hot it is outside.

3. Combine two of the best things about summer, food and the weather, and have a picnic or dinner outside. Make some summery foods, such as fruit salad, coleslaw, corn on the cob, hamburgers, etc. Put a blanket out in your backyard and soak up some rays while munching on your delicious dishes.

4. For those of you who can drive, I know I’ve always wanted to take a day trip down to Bethany Beach or Ocean City. If you leave early enough in the morning, you should arrive there in time to be able to enjoy the whole afternoon by the shore. Just make sure to wash off your feet before you get into the car for the ride home.

5. Nobody likes summer homework, but it’s a reality of going to high school. Instead of putting it off until the last minute, bring your summer reading with you to the beach, or get it on audiotape and listen to it on the trip there.

Hopefully these tips will encourage you to brave the outside world this summer. It is possible to beat the heat while having fun in the sun.

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PATRIOT DEBATE U.S. government subsidies for college education

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The Patriot staff debates whether or not the U.S. government should aid college students in making tuition more affordable PRO Government needs to help student afford college

VS CON Government can’t help make college more affordable

PRo

Madison Meyer In-Depth Editor

It is easy for those with the funds to pay for college to say that the government should not subsidize universitylevel education. But the reality for many people is that the expense of college is unmanageable without government-subsidized student loans.

The price of college tuition has gone up 945 percent since 1980, according to LearnLiberty.org. If the government subsidizes the college education of students who cannot finance themselves, they are creating citizens that will be qualified to enter the workforce.

USNews.com states that college graduates earn on average $20,000 more than those with just a high school diploma.

They estimate that a college degree is worth roughly $300,000, after subtracting out the cost of college.

This means that a college education can be especially profitable for those from low-income families. A higher education is an equalizer that can allow students to break out of low-income jobs and give their future families and children greater opportunities. It is true that government funding contributes to the

rise in the price of colleges. However, removing government-funded loans will only limit the low-income students from attending college.

According to Forbes.com, college tuition is relatively inelastic because people will still pay for their children to get a good education. If a bill were passed to eliminate government subsidies, those who cannot afford college for their kids would only rally until they were brought back. Those low-income families deserve for their children to have the same chance at success as wealthier families.

Government subsidies do help many people, but it is necessary to step back and see the big picture. The government is pouring money into a growing abyss of college tuition. Some control is needed to keep tuitions from rapidly inflating at rate they currently are. If the price of college education can be held at a more stable price, then government subsidies would be more sustainable. Consumers should be more informed of the changes so they can account for the price when choosing colleges. A universal rating system could rate stable tuitions higher, creating a price cap and controlling inflation.

While it is true that this subsidization drives tuition prices higher, there are solutions that can allow low-income students to attend college without increasing debt. Government subsidization is key to evening the playing field between different economic classes.

CON

Illustration by Brynly Wilson

Justin Hawkins Opinion Editor

The United States federal government should not increase subsidies of university-level education.

There are two major reasons why the United States shouldn’t do this. The first is economic. It won’t help the economy to increase subsidies. The second is a matter of government’s role in society, which is that the federal government has no business and no authority to subsidize university-level education.

It won’t help the economy. The government is creating a bubble that will eventually pop. The government can’t increase its spending and create new commitments. The reason for this is because of our national debt, which, according to the U.S. National Debt Clock, has soared to over $17.5 trillion. Within recent years, the debt exploded with $4.9 trillion added under President Bush, and nearly $7 trillion added so far under President Obama for a total of a $10 trillion increase.

Debt is bad, because large amounts of government resources have to go to financing the interest on the debt. According to an article by J.A. Foster on

the HeritageFoundation.com, if the debt isn’t paid, the government creditors will cease making loans, and the government would not be able to function.

This means that government services like welfare will stop. The government has made a commitment to the people that they must uphold, but they can’t continue making promises that they won’t be able to keep.

A common argument for a government investment in education is that it is a great investment, and in the long run, the more college grads there are, the more jobs there will be. However, this claim is false. According to an article

by James M. Hohman on the Michigan Center for Public Policy, there is no correlation between the amount of a state’s college graduates and the quality of that state’s economy.

The concern is about the price, but according to an article by Jim Powell on Forbes.com, prices for colleges would drop by 50 percent if the government would just get out of the way.

There is also a matter of government’s role in society. Governments are instituted to protect the essential rights and lives of the individuals in the geographic area they control. University-level education may sound nice, but it is certainly not an essential right.

It is not the government’s job to make promises it can’t keep, and they shouldn’t be in the business of education. Also, it is impractical for the government to do so.

Elise Gower “It’s not the national government’s place to step in and do that. It’s the state’s place.”

Religion Teacher

“I don’t think so because we are only given the pursuit of happiness. People should have to work for their own success.”

Senior

Matt Cleary

Madison Taylor “It would be a great idea because it would lower the cost for a lot of families and help students obtain a better job when they’re older.”

Junior

Alex Nyce “Yes, because a lot of students struggle with financial aid, and the government should care about helping people get to college.”

Sophomore

Freshman

Olivia Lang

Patriot Answer Do you think the government should help pay for college tuition?

“I’m very grateful for my college education, but it comes with a lot of debt. I would greatly support the government helping.”

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Rachel’s Rants

GOOD, BAD...

By Rachel Amrhein

Which aspect of JC is the best?

...and everything in between. Students speak out about the highs and lows of academics, athletics, traditions, facilities, and student services

In The Patriot survey on April 29, there were 147 responses. Survey results have a +/- 4% margin of error. Responses were from an anonymous poll conducted via surveymonkey.com.

BEST

WHAT STUDENTS HAVE TO SAY Prepared for college “I feel that I am prepared and ready for college because of the rigorous academics at JC.”

The best bonds “Sports’ bonds with teammates are a blessing. Getting a ‘family’ feeling.”

Terrific traditions “[The best thing JC does is] anything with traditions; ring ceremony, graduation, etc.”

Courtyard charms “I really do like the courtyard.

I like going out there on nice days.”

Great guidance “[Guidance is] excellent at providing moral support!”

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Below average academics “[JC needs to remember] that JC a college-prep school, and academics are more important.”

Bias towards some

“Too much attention for certain sports-- track needs a lot of improvement. It’s embarrassing to have other teams come to our school’s track.”

Lack of student focus “JC needs to stop focusing on pleasing the alumni. Worry more about the needs of the current students and less of trying to get more [money].”

Bathrooms broken “Its an awesome school, but seriously why don’t the bathroom sinks work in all the girls’ bathrooms?”

Greasy fries “The french fries [were the best part of JC] before they tasted like old grease [with the new food service].”

News Editors: Emily Cassidy Lauren Glase

Opinion Editors: Justin Hawkins Kaley Martin

Contributors: Rachel Amrhein Eric Johnson Amanda Spaeth

Lifestyles Editors: Hanna LeBuhn Caitlin Wolfarth

Sports Editors: Kathy Deaver Elizabeth Driver

Artist: Brynly Wilson

A&E Editors: Lauren Fabiszak Karly Horn

Copy Editors: Angela DeCarlo Billy Jump

In-Depth Editors: Nicole Arrison Madison Meyer

Multimedia Editor: Erica Kelble

WORST

Moderators: Mark Ionescu Nick Attanasio

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Strict dating rules break hearts

Everyone that does not live in a Disney movie knows that it’s unlikely that the first person they date will turn out to be their soul mate.

Because of this, teenagers should be allowed to date in high school so that they can get a chance to find what they prefer in a partner. High school is all about finding a place in the world, figuring out what you want, and maturing into the person that you want to be. Dating is a huge aspect of this. However, sometimes parents hold their teenagers back by not allowing them to date until they are older.

Teenagers need to be able to experience life in all its glory, including emotions. Dating is an emotional land mine. It allows for various emotions like love, happiness, joy, and sometimes anger, frustration, and sadness.

When people do not experience those emotions early on, they will not be prepared to handle situations in college and the real world.

Too often, people get in bad relationships with people who are overly controlling and who don’t respect their boundaries. By dating in high school, teenagers can learn earlier on what a bad relationship is like in comparison to a good one.

High school is never an easy time for anyone. When teenagers are in a positive relationship, their boyfriend/girlfriend will help give emotional support when they need it the most. It’s always helpful to have someone to lean on.

When someone in high school is not allowed to date, they usually end up dating in secret anyway.

One of my friends is not allowed to have a boyfriend, but that does not stop her from secretly dating.

If anything, it makes her feel the need to rebel. She often sneaks out of her house to meet her current boyfriend.

If parents are too restrictive, then it will cause teenagers to rebel against them. At some point, parents need to trust their children to make responsible decisions. Dating is a harmless way to expand a teenager’s freedom.

Parents are also more in control of who their teenagers date in high school than in college.

Many parents believe that dating will cause teenage pregnancies and STDs. However, dating is actually better than random hookups at parties. It is safer and allows people to form connections instead of just using someone for pleasure.

And in rare instances, teenagers end up finding their soul mates in high school. Almost everyone knows a married couple who were high school sweethearts.

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Time Out

By Amanda Spaeth

Unity brings opportunity

Do you think we need a turf field?

“Yes, because they last longer and you do not have to fix the fields every year.”

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Along with the savings, having two turf fields is predicted to improve the safety of the athletes.

“There is more cushion on the turf fields. It saves the athletes’ knees, ankles, and shins,” Athletic Trainer Erik Fabriziani said.

Sophomore JV lacrosse player Hailey Siemek sees the turf fields as an improvement and think “that it will be easier because we will be able to play in the rain and not have to travel to Tucker Field.”

“It is critical that we move forward with turf fields,” Ball said.

According to President Rick O’Hara, JC is one of the only private schools around that doesn’t have a turf field.

Varsity football player junior Ndifreke Oduok believes “people are going to be excited to see the field and to come to see teams play on it.”

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Within the past two months, JC has commenced fundraising for a $1.3 million project. By October, the school plans to have two turf fields with new fencing, lighting, and scoreboards.

A master facilities plan for JC was called in 2009 to renovate the campus. In the summer of 2012, the restrooms and lobby area were renovated. This year’s project includes installing air conditioning in the cafeteria and the auditorium as well as building the turf fields.

“It does affect our enrollment.

We have to update the school to reflect who we are,” Principal Madelyn Ball said.

With the donations, fundraising met the deadline of raising $500,000 in April. The faculty working with the project expects

380 feet long and 210 feet wide, and the adjacent women’s varsity field will be 360 feet long and 210 feet wide. The fields will enable five different co-ed sports to play on them, including football, lacrosse, soccer, and field hockey.

“We are working with a civil engineering firm that has done a lot of design already for other high schools,” Director of Facilities Stewart Walker said.

Both fields are being designed at the same time, and construction is estimated to take 90 days.“It was a huge savings for us to do two fields at the same time,” Sudbrink said.

“When you do construction, there are all kinds of costs associated with bringing the equipment to work on the field. That is the cost that won’t change if it is one or two fields. It can add up to savings of a couple thousand dollars,” Financial Director Kathy

“No, I think getting better bathrooms and air conditioning is more important than a turf field.”

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to fundraise $1 million by June 1 and $1.3 million by Sept. 1.

“We are reaching out to alumni, sports, parents, corporations, and foundations. If we could get them to commit to this, it would help us immensely,” Vice President of Institutional Advancement Kurt Sudbrink said.

“They have already raised a lot of money for the turf field.

They just need to keep contacting more alumni,” freshman Dominic Huskins said.

Others oppose the idea of spending over $1 million on athletics.

On a survey conducted by The Patriot on April 23, a student commented, “turf fields may attract students to JC, but these student will only be coming for athletics. Money should be used for more important things such as academics and maintenance.”

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How many times have you heard that your JC sports team is your family? Since my freshman year, I have heard that statement repeatedly. The cross country and track teams are a giant family made up of people who support one another at every event.

Sports teams are a way to bring the school community together.

Whether it is rallying students to come watch a big game under the lights or giving underclassmen and upperclassmen a chance to bond, sports are major part of the high school experience.

To be a dominating team, everyone must play a key role in the greater unit. It’s about being able to effectively communicate during a game.

For example, if a member of the varsity cross country team has a bad race, there is always a team member behind them to pick up the slack and hold the team’s position in a race. Your teammates always have your back, no matter what.

One way teams achieve that closeness with one another is by pairing an underclassman with an upperclassman, who serves as a big brother or sister. The girls’ cross country team did this in the fall, and before each meet we gave “treats” to our big or little sister.

This is a great way to get to know younger players on a team while boosting their confidence.

Whether it’s writing an inspiring note or giving them their favorite food to enjoy after a game, it gives everyone a special sense of closeness and belonging. It provides a way for teams to unite and make every player feel a part of something bigger. Patriots do unite as a family through sports.

Sports families remain together because of their faith that the next game will be better. A sports union works hard to bring pride and honor to the school.

The satisfaction of bringing home a big win or a championship is like no other and is achieved through effective sportsmanship and a connection to your fellow teammates. The fun times and the unity are the memories that will last forever.

It’s sad to watch my fellow classmates leave a game early when the home team starts to fall behind. If there is a unity within the team, then there must be a unity among the students as well.

JC teams need everyone’s support! No matter how long you can stay to watch a team play, it shows the team you care. Along with that support, you become part of their unit.

“Yes, because I’m tired of practicing in the gym when it’s raining and snowing.”

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updates Wrestler visits Romania Eric Johnson Sports Writer

Sophomore Parker Day (6) pursues the ball during JV women’s lacrosse against Mount de Sales April 23. JV won the game 16-7.

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JV women’s lacrosse dominates field Lauren Glase News Editor Team work, skill, and spirit: the three keys to a successful sports season. According to coach Gina Hormes, the women’s JV lacrosse team has all three elements.

The team of 21 girls won all four of their out-of-conference games against other county teams. The team’s in-conference record this year is 7-1, with victories against all their competitors except Archbishop Spalding.

“Our most difficult game of the year was against Spalding,” Hormes said.

According to Hormes, being “on Spalding’s turf” presented difficulties for the team. The

game was spent “battling unsportsman-like conduct,” as well as “challenging officials.” To top it all off, the team was down one player because she had received too many yellow cards during the game to continue playing.

Despite the loss, the team played the rest of the season flawlessly, accepting no more losses. It was at their April 4 game against McDonough where Hormes saw the essence of her team.

“We figured out then that no matter where we played and who we played, we could beat them,” Hormes said. The Lady Patriots won 11-7.

Hormes attributes the JV season of success to “their ability to play as a team” as well as their

“relentless defense.”

Sophomore defense player Olivia Stepanian believes that the key to her team’s success is “working hard.” According to Stepanian, everyone on the team has “high energy” and “supports each other.”

Hormes’ expectation of the team is not for the girls to win games or have a perfect season, but rather, for the team “to improve their skills to make the next step to the varsity level.”

To achieve this, every day there is not a game, practice is an hour and a half and consists of “dynamic warmups, some balls skills on the dominant and the weak side, some team tactics, scrimmaging, [and] conditioning.”

There is more to the team’s practice than improving their skills, though. Stepanian describes practices with her team as “crazy.” Before their last practice, the locker room was filled with tutus and body paint. “It’s Olympic day,” she said.

The team divided into three groups, all themed after a movie, and each group will compete in different activities during practice. Stepanian was in the 101 Dalmatians themed group, competing against The Power Rangers and The Incredibles.

“They’re a good bunch of talented girls, and they learned to come together as a team,” Hormes said. “That’s how you win games.”

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fastest on the team.

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Accomplishments: Most play time of any freshman, played in all 12 games this season

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Varsity third baseman freshman Sarah Meyerl swings at strike three against Catholic High on an game April 4. Due to a passed ball and a throwing error, Meyerl was able to get on base and eventually score a run.

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After being declared a National Champion in his weight class for wrestling, junior Hunter Ritter decided that it was time to take his success to another level.

Over spring break, Ritter traveled with his wrestling coach Lau Plade and a few of his teammates to Romania to wrestle the top high school wrestlers in Europe, even competing and training with Olympians and members of the World Team.

“I went over to see a new country, but mostly to train and see how the wrestlers over there trained,” Ritter said.

“I wrestled well. They wrestle a totally different style overseas, but after having a week to get used to it, I was wrestling pretty well [too],” Ritter said.

Ritter said that he was pleased by his success on a global scale and that it was a productive trip and a great experience.

“It was a real eye-opener,” Ritter said. “I’m blessed that I had the opportunity to experience a different country.”

Badminton smashes opponents Kathy Deaver

Sports Editor Varsity women’s badminton ended the season 8-0 in the IAAM B conference and 8-1 overall. The team’s only loss was to St. Paul’s School on March 25. JV’s in-conference record was 4-4.

“Our varsity was really good, and we had one undefeated team—[seniors] Fiona van der Steur and Bethany Boniface,” junior player Julia Lee said. Lee plays singles on JV, which had 17 first-year players out of 38 total on both varsity and JV. “I think absolutely everybody improved their game,” badminton coach Tess Gauthier said.

During their April 22 game against St. Tim’s, the badminton teams were filmed by Harford Cable Network and featured in a Youtube video that will also be televised sometime in May, according to Gauthier. “[The Network representatives] approached me,” Gauthier said. “They said they were looking for something a little different and decided to come over and shoot our match.”

IAAM championships are being held from April 30 to May 2 at Garrison Forest. Last year, JC won the tournament championship. At the time of publication, this year’s results were not yet determined.

“We have an excellent chance of winning the tournament championship,” Gauthier said.

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Stories by Elizabeth Driver

Leaping toward

Victory The Patriot highlights track and field events and the athletes who excel in them, examining their unique challenges

300-meter Hurdle Sophomore Kristen Isoldi surges over the last hurdle, keeping her eyes forward with determination to win.

On her tail are girls from other schools trying their hardest to beat her, but Isoldi sprints to the finish line and beats them all as track and field coach Rob Torres presses a button on his stopwatch: 46.4 seconds, Isoldi’s best time yet.

“300-meter hurdles are very hard because you have to keep up a fast running pace, [while also] jumping over eight hurdles,” Isoldi said. “It is a very tiring event.”

“The 300 hurdle event requires strength and stamina that the other events do not,” coach Mike Monaghan said. “The last two flights of hurdles can make or break the race because the athletes are usually tired at this point.”

The recipe for this event, according to Torres, includes three ingredients: “[being] a good 200 [or] 400 runner, being a good hurdler with proper form, and having the strength to hold that form for the entire race while running at or near top speed.”

Sophomore Holly Driver said that “if I didn’t have Kristen to run it with, I would be dreading it every meet.” Driver isn’t a fan of this race because she believes that she is “better at the 100 hurdle, and the 300 is really tiring with hurdles in the way.”

Isoldi, however, enjoys the race.“​​ I love the 300 hurdles because it is the best feeling when I complete the race. Even though the race is hard, I enjoy doing it every time because hurdles are a lot of fun.”

Long Jump A perfect snow angel lays on the ground. Or rather, sand angel. Senior Catey Minnis gets up from her sprawled position on the sandpit and dusts herself off. It isn’t over yet. She needs to practice this jump for the upcoming meet, so she strides back to the start and jumps again, landing the correct way this time. Long jump is rough, but she won’t give up.

“The long jump is one of the two horizontal jumps, along with the triple jump,” coach Rob Torres said. “The most important thing that helps someone jump well is speed. The idea is to run as fast as you can down the runway and hit the take off board with no room to spare, driving your lead leg up and jumping as far as possible.”

Minnis agreed, saying that “the best tech-

This race consists of running 3/4 of a lap and jumping over eight hurdles.

Records 300 Hurdle Records Men: 39.1 seconds Kevin Turek Class of ’06

Women: 45.5 seconds Amy Goetzinger, Class of ’96

Long Jump Records Men: 21’4.25” Austin Markley Class of ’13

Women: 6’11” Kiana Wright Class of ’12

This event involves sprinting down a runway and jumping to go as far as possible in a sand pit.

nique is running as fast as you can to increase the momentum to carry you farther into the pit.”

It is important where the jumper’s foot leaves the ground, according to Torres. “If you jump after the take off board, it’s a foul and doesn’t count. If you jump before the take off board, it counts, but they measure to the board, so you lose distance.”

A typical long jumper is also “a high jumper and sprinter,” as Minnis is, Torres said.

“People think that all it is is just raw ability, but you have to put in work and get steps to actually be good,” sophomore Mitchell Hopkins said. Hopkins long jumps for the men’s team. “There is more technique than people realize.”

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Senior Catey Minnis flies through the air to land in the sand pit on April 12.

Minnis also competes in the 100 relay, 200 race, and triple jump.