Staff Ed: The Patriot Perspective

High school only comes once; cherish your time at JC

Emma Balint, Co-Editor-in-Chief

September 28, 2019

As I walked into JC on my first day of senior year, there was a different kind of feeling. I think every senior felt it as they walked through the school for their last first day. It’s almost like I looked at everything a lit...

Member of the Facilities Management Department John Wilkie directs juniors Taylor Umbarger, Kiersten Euler, Jordan Remeto, and senior Auggie Van Dalsum on their walk from the student lot to school on the morning of Friday, Dec 1. The crossing guard is just one solution to many problems that remain.

Patriot Perspective: Parking lot produces student pandemonium

December 12, 2017

Senior Meghan Sheehan gears up to swing at a pitch in a varsity softball game against Bel Air High School on April 20. A spring Commissioner’s Cup would give spring sports, such as softball, a chance to take part in the “Battle of Bel Air.”

Patriot Perspective: Two season Commissioner’s Cup will enable broader competition

October 17, 2017

Of current freshmen, 31.5 percent are exempted from taking Health class due to the STEM program and Band. Health is a vital course that all students should take during their freshman year, and the curriculum should be revisited as a seminar-style elective for upperclassmen.

Patriot Perspective: Health curriculum must be mandatory

April 14, 2017

A student holds a candle in memory of sophomore Josh Hamer at the candlight vigil on Thusday, March 2. In addition to the vigil, students united together on Monday March 6, the community held a prayer service to honor and celebrate Josh’s life.

Patriot Perspective: Community unites after unexpected loss of student

March 20, 2017

Sophomore Ben Blessing reaches for a donut in front of teachers Courtney Von Lange, Louise Geczy, and Tess Gauthier who assisted with handing out donuts and water bottles in celebration of Student Appreciation Day. On Thursday, Feb. 2, students were recognized by the school for their effort throughout the year.
Catholic Schools Week also included a Teacher Appreciation Day on Friday, which honored teachers and faculty members, thanking them for their hard work. These two days were a positive experience for every member of the community.

Patriot Perspective: Catholic Schools Week shines light on appreciating others

February 10, 2017

During exams in December, multiple students were found violating the honor code by cheating. The administration has taken initiative to reduce academic dishonesty by enhancing proctor training.

Patriot Perspective: Cheating hinders academic excellence

January 26, 2017

Students have misused a prominent student section at the men's basketball games by using it to single out a JC student as well as chanting derogatory things. It is imperative that students reconsider the purpose of a student section in order to preserve our reputation and strengthen our sense of community.

Patriot Perspective: Student section must reconsider actions

January 20, 2017

The Republican and Democratic parties need to have political tolerance of each other in order to create an open political dialogue where individuals can respect one another, but also learn from each other’s political opinions. Political tolerance is a fundamental component in a democracy.

Patriot Perspective: Political tolerance promotes respect within the community

December 15, 2016

Peer Recovering Specialist Shawn speaks to the senior boys during the community drug assembly on Thursday, Oct, 27. Several speakers shared their stories of battling addiction with all grade levels throughout the school during the assembly.

Patriot Perspective: Drug assembly improves on previous attempts

November 14, 2016

JC has developed a new policy that allows administrators to randomly drug test students in an attempt to reduce drug use. The administration needs to communicate all of the expectations and outcomes of this policy with students in a more timely fashion.

Patriot Perspective: Lack of communication detracts from benefits of new policy

October 4, 2016

The administration's new policy, which states that all classes with less than 15 students will be cut, has damaged education for students. Because of this policy, several classes such as AP U.S. Government, Speech, AP German, and Creative Writing have already been cut.

Patriot Perspective: New class size policies hurt level of academics

May 27, 2016