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Athletic director Larry Dukes talks about law at the senior seminar on March 12.  Dukes has been working at JC for the past 12 years.

Search for new Athletic Director moves into final stages

Kathy Deaver and Mitch Hopkins February 2, 2015

After 13 years, Larry Dukes will be stepping down as the Head Athletic Director. This comes from what Dukes calls, “a change in a different direction.” “I think that [the position of] Athletic...

Head coach Keith Watson coaches the JC team to victory against St. Pauls and Gilman to maintain their ranking as 2 in the state. Watson has coached 23 All-Americans and nine state champions at JC.

Head coach plans retirement

Kishan Patel, Sports Editor January 28, 2015

With a 290-69 record and nine state champions, as well as 23 All-American’s in 13 seasons at JC, varsity head wrestling coach Keith Watson calls it a career and heads into retirement from wrestling. The...

Freshman Luke Ensor (left) wins first place at the Harford County Swim League summer championships at Fallston Swim Club. Ensor has been swimming competitively since he was seven, but lacrosse remains his main sport.

Freshman swims to top of team

Kishan Patel, Sports Editor January 23, 2015

Freshman Luke Ensor gasped for air after the first high school race of his career. Ensor had just swum eight long, exhausting laps to win second place in his first long distance race and struggled to regain...

Freshman Immanuel Quickley prepares to shoot a three pointer. He is the only freshman on varsity.

Freshman dunks on competition

Eric Johnson, Sports Editor January 19, 2015

In August 2014, freshman Immanuel Quickley begins his high school career at band camp, playing saxophone for the marching band. While most students go home after a long day in the sun, Quickley heads...

The baseball dugouts are expected to be finished by the beginning of the spring season. The funds for the dugouts came from the teams annual budget and additional fundraising efforts.

Dugouts added to list of renovations

Alex Rasmussen, News Editor January 15, 2015

In December, another JC renovation began. In addition to the turf fields and air conditioning, dugouts are being built for the baseball team for the spring season. Workers from the plumbing company...

Freshman varsity point guard Savannah Simmons prepares to shoot a free throw in a game against Severn High School on Dec. 8. Simmons has won the state AAU championship twice for the Baltimore Stars.

Freshman impresses on varsity

Kishan Patel, Sports Editor December 15, 2014

With sweat dripping down her face, freshman varsity point guard Savannah Simmons pressures her opposition on press defense, and she kicks the ball. Simmons forgets what sport she is playing for a slight...

Senior Zack Wedemeyer swims during practice on Tuesday, Dec. 9. The mens swim team has drastically increased in numbers this season compared to last season.

Swim team skyrockets with addition of new athletes

Alex Rasmussen, News Editor December 12, 2014

“The new surge of boy swimmers are doing an amazing job dedicating their time to this sport,” junior Carly Lyon said. “They push themselves during practice and all liven up the team with their attitudes.” The...

Junior singles player Luisa Schulte hits the ball on her way to victory. Schulte finished undefeated in her first and last season for JC.

Dynamic duo dominates tennis court

Kishan Patel, Sports Editor December 2, 2014

The women’s tennis team won the IAAM B conference championship on Oct. 24. Defending IAAM number one singles champion sophomore Alexa Martinez and junior German international student Luisa Schulte live...

Varsity field hockey gathers for a final cheer before taking the field against Indian Creek. The team beat Indian Creek with a score of 2-1, and moved on to play Maryvale in the championships on Nov. 1.

Success comes for some fall sports

November 14, 2014

To  wrap up the season, coaches and athletes summarize their season’s successes and failures and look forward to next year.

Junior Mitchell Shinnick hugs assistant head coach Bill Lewis post game after the quadruple overtime win against Boys Latin on Oct. 17. Schinnick continues to participate on the team despite the fact that he cant play due to having too many seizures.

Seizures sideline athlete for 2014 season

Alex Rasmussen, News Editor November 14, 2014

“Mitchell, where are you? Mitchell, do you know what’s going on? Mitchell, when is your birthday?” Junior Mitchell Shinnick, a sophomore at the time, couldn’t answer any of these questions asked...

Juniors Carly Lyon, Kelly Reilley and Claire Grunewald celebrate after the game. Both teams celebrated after the game despite neither team coming out on top.

Powderpuff provides no bragging rights

Mitch Hopkins, News Editor November 3, 2014

The Powderpuff football game left many things on the field, including a tied score. The annual Powderpuff Game between juniors and seniors, held Oct. 21, ended with a tied score of 0-0. According...

Student athletes sprint their way toward college sports

Student athletes sprint their way toward college sports

Alex Rasmussen, News Editor October 28, 2014

It is a tied game in the bottom of the seventh inning as Matt McGee steps up to the plate during his sophomore year. With two outs and a runner on second, McGee was “just looking for something to drive.” McGee...

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