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The School Newspaper of John Carroll School

The Patriot
The School Newspaper of John Carroll School

The Patriot
Brianna Glase - Online Chief 2012-2013

Brianna Glase – Online Chief 2012-2013, Online Chief

Brianna Glase is the Online Chief for The Patriot and jcpatriot.com. This is her second year working on the paper and third year taking journalism. She also participates in a million other extracurricular activites, including National Honors Society (she is President, in fact!), Set Crew, Speech and Debate, Academic Team, Respect Life Club, and Music Ministry! In her spare time, Brianna likes to read a million and three books, obsess over Project Runway, sing and dance around her room until her family tells her to stop, and dream about being an English teacher one day in the future!

Brianna Glase can be reached for comments at [email protected].

All content by Brianna Glase
Multiple parents spark multiple problems

Multiple parents spark multiple problems

Hope Kelly, Editor in Chief
April 28, 2014
Freshmen Emily Schiavone and Allie Taylor worked on this gray beach house as part of a AP Human Geography project. It was supposed to represent a beach house in Bethany Beach, Delaware.

AP Human Geography students construct model houses

Hope Kelly, Editor in Chief
April 23, 2014
News Update: Dress down incentive attained due to turf field contributions

News Update: Dress down incentive attained due to turf field contributions

Hope Kelly, Editor in Chief
April 9, 2014
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[Photo] Softball versus Baseball

Elizabeth Driver, Sports Editor
April 7, 2014
Social studies teacher Jake Hollin won Catholic High School Teacher of the Year from The Knights of Columbus of Bel Air. While he was named Teacher of the Year on Feb. 28., he was presented the award on March 18 at a formal ceremony.

Social Studies teacher presented with Teacher of the Year award

Hope Kelly, Editor in Chief
March 19, 2014
Cyber Day policy implemented to prevent longer school year

Cyber Day policy implemented to prevent longer school year

Hope Kelly, Editor in Chief
March 7, 2014
From left to right, head coach Dennise Petronelli poses with freshmen Brooke Hare, Mary Olsen, Taylor Crews, Alyssa Whitehead, Olivia Barnhart, captain Selina Petronelli, and her assistant coach Beth Hess with their ribbons after a show at Garrison Forest. Five members of the team qualified for regional due to the points they accumulated during the season.

Equestrian team qualifies for regionals

Hope Kelly, Editor in Chief
March 4, 2014

Con: Class rank system gives unfair advantage

Hope Kelly, Editor in Chief
February 24, 2014
According to Head Athletic Trainer Erik Fabriziani, JC athletes spend 2-3 hours training depending on which sport they play. This intense training sometimes causes injuries.

[Photo] Sports push athletes to the breaking point

Kaley Martin, Opinion Editor
February 26, 2014
Emily Goheen works on an ink pen piece entitled "Love" during an off mod. Goheen often comes to work in Mr. Baran's studio when she is free.

Artist Profile: Emily Goheen vents through ink

Hope Kelly, Editor in Chief
February 9, 2014
President Richard O’Hara plays the keyboard with his band at Sandstock in Timonium. O’Hara began playing the piano at the age of seven when his parents signed him up for classical piano lessons.

O’Hara rocks on with his band The Jury

Hope Kelly, Editor-In-Chief
December 16, 2013
Report Card: Romero Club helps community, Game Club scores high, Spanish Club spices up JC

Report Card: Romero Club helps community, Game Club scores high, Spanish Club spices up JC

Hope Kelly, Editor in Chief
December 16, 2013
From left to right, seniors Guillermo Almirall, Ho Jin Hong, Brenden Hutton, and junior Kevin Yin battle against each other in online video games. Almirall, Hong and Yin stayed with Hutton for Thanksgiving break, and Hong will be returning to stay with Hutton over Christmas break.

International students find homes for holidays

Hope Kelly, Editor in Chief
December 13, 2013
Sports Updates: Cross Country runners selected for All-State and All-County teams

Sports Updates: Cross Country runners selected for All-State and All-County teams

Hope Kelly, Editor in Chief
December 4, 2013
Record breaking 6,866 items collected for Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive

Record breaking 6,866 items collected for Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive

Hope Kelly, Editor in Chief
December 4, 2013
Speech and Debate team brings home ten ribbons

Speech and Debate team brings home ten ribbons

Hope Kelly, Editor in Chief
November 22, 2013
Homework Pencil Point 900x600 online

[Photo] The Patriot In-Depth: Uncovering the point of homework

Nicole Arrison, In-Depth Editor
November 20, 2013
In-Focus: What is the purpose of homework?

In-Focus: What is the purpose of homework?

Hope Kelly, Editor in Chief
November 20, 2013
Pro V. Con: Homework prepares students for real life

Pro V. Con: Homework prepares students for real life

Hope Kelly, Editor in Chief
November 20, 2013

Want free Variety Show tickets?

Hope Kelly, Editor in Chief
November 18, 2013
Senior Casey Reil reads her Declamation piece titled "You're not special" at her Speech and Debate meet. She took first place for Declamation at this meet that took place at Patterson Mill High School on Nov. 14.

[Photo] Week in Pictures 11/15/13

Erica Kelble and Rachel Amrhein
November 18, 2013
Varsity and JV volleyball girls face-off. In a Patriot survey, 47.6 percent of students agree that varsity teams get more attention than JV teams.

Varsity sports take priority over JV

Hope Kelly, Editor in Chief
October 30, 2013
Seniors (from left to right) Margaret McGuirk, Matt Wagner, Kirsten Kyburz, and April Moscati pay attention to the senior leaders at the Variety Show meeting. The show will be Nov. 26 and 27.

[Photo] Variety Show makes comeback

Hanna LeBuhn, Lifestyles Editor
October 31, 2013
Senior Amanda Reid balances on a rope during an activity at Genesee Valley. This was the first year for the Genesee Valley trip.

Seniors overcome Genesee Valley obstacles

Hope Kelly, Editor in Chief
October 11, 2013
Ricardo Byrd works to refill the new vending machines after school. The new vending machines were put in on Sept. 27 to replace the old vending machines that used to sit there.

Shiny new vending machines dispense wow factor

Hope Kelly, Editor in Chief
October 4, 2013
The German exchange students and their hosts enjoy canoeing on Lake Bird.

The Patriot In-Depth: Translating facts about German exchange

Caitlin Wolfarth and Hope Kelly
October 3, 2013
News Update: New International Student Mentoring Program fosters new friendships

News Update: New International Student Mentoring Program fosters new friendships

Hope Kelly, Editor in Chief
September 26, 2013
News Updates: School Store transformed in makeover, Welcome Wednesday opens school to new faces

News Updates: School Store transformed in makeover, Welcome Wednesday opens school to new faces

Hope Kelly and Emily Cassidy
September 26, 2013
Senior Susie Snee models a newspaper dress for senior Emma Minnis's senior project.

Fine Arts night adds color to JC

Hope Kelly, Managing Editor
May 30, 2013
These ducklings make their home in the JC courtyard, and they are huddling close to their mother for warmth.

Maynard rescues duckling from hawk’s clutches

Hope Kelly, Managing Editor
May 24, 2013
NHS officers elected for upcoming school year

NHS officers elected for upcoming school year

Hope Kelly, Managing Editor
May 23, 2013
Juniors unfairly struggle due to testing

Juniors unfairly struggle due to testing

Hope Kelly, Managing Editor
May 22, 2013
Senior Project Snapshots: Hunter Kothenbeutel

Senior Project Snapshots: Hunter Kothenbeutel

Brianna Glase, Online Chief
May 8, 2013
Senior Daniel Kelble studies the pressbox for his Senior Project. Kelble is building is building a new pressbox and will begin the construction in early May.

Senior Project Snapshots: Daniel Kelble

Hope Kelly, Managing Editor
May 8, 2013

New courses should be publicly announced

Brianna Glase, Online Chief
March 20, 2013
New members inducted into Foreign Language Honor Societies

New members inducted into Foreign Language Honor Societies

Brianna Glase, Online Chief
March 14, 2013
Children fly into Agrabah to meet cast of 'Aladdin'

Children fly into Agrabah to meet cast of ‘Aladdin’

Brianna Glase, Online Chief
March 13, 2013
Scholl, alumni warm up to pond hockey

Scholl, alumni warm up to pond hockey

Brianna Glase, Online Chief
March 7, 2013
Archdiocese approves dorms for 2013-2014

Archdiocese approves dorms for 2013-2014

Brianna Glase, Online Chief
February 28, 2013
Harford County Public Library hosts book trailer contest

Harford County Public Library hosts book trailer contest

Brianna Glase, Online Chief
February 27, 2013
Students discover value of working on farms

Students discover value of working on farms

Hope Kelly, Managing Editor
February 26, 2013

Brueggemann interviews on local station in hopes of spreading the word

Hope Kelly, Managing Editor
February 15, 2013
Mount Saint Joseph Principal resigns due to inappropriate communications

Mount Saint Joseph Principal resigns due to inappropriate communications

Brianna Glase, Online Chief
February 13, 2013
The Patriot In-Depth: Students harvest different lessons from religion class

The Patriot In-Depth: Students harvest different lessons from religion class

Hope Kelly, Managing Editor
February 13, 2013
Teacher Spotlight: Dick Paaby

Teacher Spotlight: Dick Paaby

Brianna Glase, Online Chief
February 8, 2013
Pro v. Con: Class pranks unnecessarily disrupt valuable class time

Pro v. Con: Class pranks unnecessarily disrupt valuable class time

Brianna Glase, Online Chief
January 29, 2013
Professional acting overrides underdeveloped plot in 'The Hobbit'

Professional acting overrides underdeveloped plot in ‘The Hobbit’

Brianna Glase, Online Chief
January 10, 2013
International Student Program expands its borders

International Student Program expands its borders

Brianna Glase, Online Chief
December 14, 2012

December Report Card: The Patriot turns the tables by grading the school on today’s issues

Hope Kelly, Managing Editor
December 12, 2012
From left to right, William Porter, Coordinator of International Student Programs Sandi Seiler, and President Richard O’Hara visit the Great Wall of China. O’Hara and Seiler traveled to China for 11 days to strengthen current and potential Chinese relationships.

O’Hara ventures to China to recruit students

Hope Kelly, Managing Editor
December 10, 2012
Pro v. Con: Marijuana damages health, should remain illegal

Pro v. Con: Marijuana damages health, should remain illegal

Brianna Glase, Online Chief
December 5, 2012
Phonathon raises money for senior class, JC community

Phonathon raises money for senior class, JC community

Brianna Glase, Online Chief
November 20, 2012

Fishing Club reels in students

Brianna Glase, Online Chief
November 19, 2012

Speech and Debate stomps competition at Patterson Mill

Brianna Glase, Online Chief
November 19, 2012
14 or 15 international students will have the option of staying in St. Joseph's Hall while in the United States. However, administration must make changes before the dorms are opened.

Dorm construction put on hold

Brianna Glase, Online Chief
October 19, 2012
DeVoe builds up the Theater Department

DeVoe builds up the Theater Department

Hope Kelly, Managing Editor
October 5, 2012
Diet soda restricts student health options

Diet soda restricts student health options

Hope Kelly, Managing Editor
October 4, 2012
Theater department makes it rain

Theater department makes it rain

Hope Kelly, In-Depth Editor
September 27, 2012
Production Director of CBS Radio Gerry O'Brien records a tagline for a commercial.

Admissions department publicizes through radio station

Brianna Glase, Online Chief
September 27, 2012
SMART boards revitalize classroom experiences

SMART boards revitalize classroom experiences

Brianna Glase, Online Chief
September 27, 2012
Seniors recognized for exemplary characteristics

Seniors recognized for exemplary characteristics

Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
June 5, 2012

SAC, class officers announced for next school year

Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
June 5, 2012
Administration positively restructures summer reading program

Administration positively restructures summer reading program

Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
May 31, 2012
Newspaper moderator named single recipient of international award

Newspaper moderator named single recipient of international award

Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
May 17, 2012

Three Patriot staffers win international awards

Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
May 4, 2012
Phonathon contributes to annual budget

Phonathon contributes to annual budget

Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
May 4, 2012
Pro V. Con: YOLO just an excuse for making bad decisions

Pro V. Con: YOLO just an excuse for making bad decisions

Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
May 3, 2012
JC community commemorates Xavia Pirozzi

JC community commemorates Xavia Pirozzi

Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
May 3, 2012
Academy showcases New York in upcoming recital

Academy showcases New York in upcoming recital

Brianna Glase, Managind Editor
May 2, 2012
Five Patriot staffers win national Quill and Scroll awards

Five Patriot staffers win national Quill and Scroll awards

Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
April 30, 2012
Seventeen year old runs 'from sea to shining sea' barefoot

Seventeen year old runs ‘from sea to shining sea’ barefoot

Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
April 25, 2012
Library renovated to free up floor space, prevent misbehavior

Library renovated to free up floor space, prevent misbehavior

Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
April 4, 2012

Invisible Children organization raises awareness about Joseph Kony

Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
April 3, 2012
Intro to Engineering class constructs chairs out of cardboard

Intro to Engineering class constructs chairs out of cardboard

Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
March 27, 2012
Cinderella Tea enchants little princesses

Cinderella Tea enchants little princesses

Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
March 16, 2012

New classes planned for 2012-2013 school year

Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
March 15, 2012

Senior helps organize fashion show

Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
March 7, 2012

“One Death Too Many” program aims to educate students in a fun way

Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
February 29, 2012

Representatives will visit JC to register students to vote

Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
February 23, 2012
Color Guard excites audience at first performance

Color Guard excites audience at first performance

Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
February 15, 2012

Patriot staffers win national awards

Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
February 15, 2012
Junior Rebecca Driver and senior Alyssa Goheen experiment with DNA and E. Coli in AP Biology. Science Department Chair Rebecca Jansing-Kaestner hopes that giving students the option to graduate with a distinction in science will encourage students to have more hands-on activities such as this.

Science department offers students option to graduate with distinction in science

Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
February 2, 2012
Catholic Schools Week holds many opportunities

Catholic Schools Week holds many opportunities

Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
January 13, 2012

Teachers, students react to Twitter being blocked

Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
January 13, 2012
Pro V Con: Administration actions on blocking Twitter are justified

Pro V Con: Administration actions on blocking Twitter are justified

Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
January 12, 2012

Patriot online site receives All-American ranking

Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
January 6, 2012

Naviance program remains useful despite glitches

Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
December 16, 2011
Debates during holidays are ho, ho, horrible

Debates during holidays are ho, ho, horrible

Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
December 16, 2011

Single vehicle flips over guardrail outside of JC, driver taken to local hospital for treatment

Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
December 5, 2011
"White Christmas" to be featured on ABC 2 News

“White Christmas” to be featured on ABC 2 News

Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
December 1, 2011
Glee Christmas album spices up holiday season

Glee Christmas album spices up holiday season

Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
November 30, 2011
Tennis season proves successful

Tennis season proves successful

Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
October 28, 2011
Dance Academy Expands Performing Arts Department

Dance Academy Expands Performing Arts Department

Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
October 26, 2011
Abingdon kidnapping attempt causes administration concern

Abingdon kidnapping attempt causes administration concern

Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
October 25, 2011
Teacher Spotlight: Rachel Harkins

Teacher Spotlight: Rachel Harkins

Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
October 21, 2011
First alumni weekend acheives success

First alumni weekend acheives success

Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
October 20, 2011
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