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Caitlin Wolfarth- Lifestyles Editor 2013-14

Caitlin Wolfarth- Lifestyles Editor 2013-14, Lifestyles Editor

Senior Caitlin Wolfarth is a Lifestyles Editor for The Patriot and jcpatriot.com.  This is her third year taking Journalism and her second year on staff.  Along with the newspaper, she is also a member of the Service Honors Society, Quill and Scroll, and the swimming and badminton teams.  When she’s not in the Patriot room, you can find her dancing around her room in an embarrassing fashion or on her couch watching 60 Minutes.

Caitlin Wolfarth can be reached for comments at [email protected].

All content by Caitlin Wolfarth
The Alice in Wonderland inspired cakes is displayed during the Edible Art Contest on April 24. Meyer competed, along with 8 other students.

Captivating Confections Contest

Madison Meyer, In-Depth Editor
May 7, 2014
The Patriot In-Depth: Through the Years

The Patriot In-Depth: Through the Years

Madison Meyer, In-Depth Editor
May 6, 2014
Head of the Fine Arts department Bruno Baran cuts a Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs cake at the Edible Art Contest. The cake was made by Annalee Gabler and Mitchell Russell and won the Tribute to a Novel category of the contest.

[PHOTO] Week in Pictures: Spanish Club Field Trip, Edible Art Contest, and Home Games

Erica Kelble, Multimedia Editior
April 28, 2014
The Spirit of Baltimore where this years senior prom took place. This was a new venue for prom.

Prom improves from past year

Cole Alban, Online Chief
April 24, 2014
The administration uses this board to track funds raised for the construction of the turf field. Each sticker represents 250 dollars raised.

Turf Fields planned for JC

Cole Alban, Online Chief
April 11, 2014
The administration uses this board to track funds raised for the construction of the turf field. Each sticker represents 250 dollars raised.

[PHOTO] JC scores turf fields

May 6, 2014
Qdoba vs. Chipotle

Qdoba vs. Chipotle

Kaley Martin and Madison Meyer
April 4, 2014

Community response

Cole Alban and Justin Hawkins
April 2, 2014
A golden tradition: football helmets spark controversy

A golden tradition: football helmets spark controversy

Cole Alban and Justin Hawkins
April 2, 2014
The plants, in the newly renevated greenhouse, soak up the sun. Senior Julia Lindemon began the maintence and repairs over the summer and started growing her first plants six months ago.

Senior brings greenhouse back to life

Caitlin Wolfarth, Lifestyles Editor
April 2, 2014
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[PHOTO] Patriot Debate: U.S. involvement in foreign affairs

April 2, 2014
Remembering Leo Bretholtz

Remembering Leo Bretholtz

Madison Meyer, In-Depth Editor
April 1, 2014
Editor provides alternatives to Netflix

Editor provides alternatives to Netflix

Caitlin Wolfarth, Lifestyles Editor
March 31, 2014
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.

Senior Seminar series concludes with talk on law

Cole Alban, Online Chief
March 20, 2014
Finding the meaning behind the ring

Finding the meaning behind the ring

Caitlin Wolfarth and Hanna LeBuhn
March 20, 2014
Senior Eric Watson along with the entire senior class watch the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Four JC students were given the honor of laying a wreath at the tomb.

Thirteen Holocaust survivors share stories and celebrate Holocaust Remembrance Day with seniors

Madison Meyer, In-Depth Editor
March 12, 2014
Healthy You: Kicking the snacking habit

Healthy You: Kicking the snacking habit

Caitlin Wolfarth, Lifestyles Editor
March 11, 2014
Need Update: A Closer Look reaches out to incoming students

Need Update: A Closer Look reaches out to incoming students

Cole Alban, Online Chief
March 7, 2014
Athletic Director Larry Dukes gives a presentation to JC seniors about finance. Dukes worked in the finance world before coming to JC.

Seniors informed of financial dangers in college

Cole Alban, Online Chief
March 5, 2014
Senior Jessie Clingerman and her dancing partner Pat Collins spin on the dance floor during the Swing Dance on Feb. 21. The Swing Dance was held to benefit the senior class.

Swing dance jitterbugs its way to JC

Caitlin Wolfarth, Lifestyles Editor
March 4, 2014

Surveilling JC’s approach to private data

Madison Meyer, In-Depth Editor
March 2, 2014
Surveilling US governments approach to private data

Surveilling US government’s approach to private data

Cole Alban and Justin Hawkins
March 2, 2014
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[PHOTO] Hunting destroys animal populations

Billy Jump, Copy Editor
February 28, 2014
Senior Brianna George welcomes home soldiers at BWI as part of Operation Welcome Home. George handed out bags with snacks and welcome home cards to dozens of soldiers.

Pageantry struts its way into JC

Caitlin Wolfarth, Lifestyles Editor
February 27, 2014
Healthy You: Self-confidence leads to healthy lifestyle

Healthy You: Self-confidence leads to healthy lifestyle

Caitlin Wolfarth, Lifestyles Editor
February 26, 2014

What keeps JC couples together?

Karly Horn, Kaley Martin, and Caitlin Wolfarth
February 24, 2014
Juniors Nick Lewis and Henry Zhang, AP Physics and religion teacher, Dr. Christopher Yeung, and senior Nina Profili (right to left) celebrate Yeungs new job as Assistant for Seton Vicar. Yeungs advisory threw a goodbye party on Tuesday, Jan. 28, his last full day of teaching at JC.

Yeung hears new vocational calling

Madison Meyer, In-Depth Editor
February 21, 2014
Speech and Debate team succeeds in meet

Speech and Debate team succeeds in meet

Cole Alban, Online Chief
January 17, 2014
Senior Briana Lockhart uses forceps to pull bones out of an owl pellet. The AP Environmental class dissected the pellets and reassembled the skeletons of the owls prey.

[PHOTO] Week in Pictures 1/17/14

Erica Kelble and Rachel Amrhein
January 17, 2014
Pro V. Con: Snowden violated American trust

Pro V. Con: Snowden violated American trust

Cole Alban, Online Chief
January 16, 2014
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[PHOTO] Pro V. Con: Snowden acted for liberty

Justin Hawkins, Opinion Editor
January 16, 2014
Roundtop Mountain Resort has 17 different trails, some of which merge. The variety of trails attracts both beginners and advanced skiers.

Roundtop Mountain Resort pleases as winter getaway

Cole Alban, Online Chief
January 13, 2014
Healthy You: Editor provides guidelines to handling gyms

Healthy You: Editor provides guidelines to handling gyms

Caitlin Wolfarth, Lifestyles Editor
January 9, 2014
Seniors need to make an official college decision by May 1.

College apps send editor into downward spiral

Caitlin Wolfarth, Lifestyles Editor
January 9, 2014
Junior Matilda Butler skiis in Seven Springs during one of last years ski trips. This year, they plan to have three after school trips.

Ski club snowballs in popularity

Cole Alban, Online Chief
December 18, 2013
Quick Picks: Holiday Drinks

Quick Picks: Holiday Drinks

Cole Alban, Sydney Setree, Lauren Fabiszak, and Hanna LeBuhn
December 17, 2013
The Patriot In-Depth: Party Hard

The Patriot In-Depth: Party Hard

Madison Meyer and Nicole Arrison
December 17, 2013
Healthy You: Milkshakes get party started

Healthy You: Milkshakes get party started

Caitlin Wolfarth, Lifestyles Editor
December 16, 2013
Junior Hunter Ritter wrestles senior Bryce Pappas from St. Mary’s at the Early Bird Tournament on Nov. 30. Ritter has won both MIAA championships and the Maryland Independent School championship.

[PHOTO] Athlete Spotlight: Hunter Ritter

Hanna LeBuhn, Lifestyles Editor
December 18, 2013
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[PHOTO] Take action

Justin Hawkins, Opinion Editor
December 13, 2013
Sports Updates: Women’s cross country team wins MD/DC private school championships, Mens varsity soccer sets new playing level

Sports Updates: Women’s cross country team wins MD/DC private school championships, Men’s varsity soccer sets new playing level

Cole Alban and Lauren Fabiszak
November 20, 2013
The Patriot In-Depth: Evaluating the homework load

The Patriot In-Depth: Evaluating the homework load

Madison Meyer, In-Depth Editor
November 20, 2013
The Patriot In-Depth: Uncovering the point of homework

The Patriot In-Depth: Uncovering the point of homework

Nicole Arrison, In-Depth Editor
November 20, 2013
Healthy You: Solution for leftover Halloween candy helps prepare for holidays

Healthy You: Solution for leftover Halloween candy helps prepare for holidays

Caitlin Wolfarth, Lifestyles Editor
November 19, 2013
Family Night provides room to breathe

Family Night provides room to breathe

Cole Alban, Online Chief
November 18, 2013
News Updates: Vocational speaker reaches out to junior class, Academic team starts off year winning against IND

News Updates: Vocational speaker reaches out to junior class, Academic team starts off year winning against IND

Hanna LeBuhn and Cole Alban
November 18, 2013
Junior Emma Kleinberg impersonated Donald Trump being tormented by demons (senior Erin Huffer, junior Erin Sullivan, senior Lindsey McCumber, senior Karly Horn) in a parable.

Godspell shines as “Light of JC”

Madison Meyer, In-Depth Editor
November 15, 2013
Sports Updates: Womens cross country runs away with championship

Sports Updates: Women’s cross country runs away with championship

Cole Alban, Online Chief
November 14, 2013
Freshman varsity runner Adria Pirozzi runs in the Barnhart invitational. The womens cross country record was 7-0 this season.

Unsung heroes shine in their sports

Cole Alban and Elizabeth Driver
November 6, 2013
Male students from three different continents now live on campus in refurbished dormitories. Each student has their own room consisting of a bed, sink, desk, and chair.

New dorms opened up for use

Cole Alban, Online Chief
November 4, 2013
Social media has progressed over the years from Myspace and Facebook to Twitter and Instagram in both popularity and use. While 83.5 percent of students have a Facebook, only 12 percent students use it the most out of all of the social media sites.

Social sites’ popularity shifts

Madison Meyer, In-Depth Editor
November 1, 2013
Healthy You: Logging off social media provides time for activities

Healthy You: Logging off social media provides time for activities

Caitlin Wolfarth, Lifestyles Editor
October 31, 2013
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[PHOTO] Students face fears at Jericho Bridge

Caitlin Wolfarth and Emily Cassidy, Lifestyles Editor and News Editor
October 31, 2013
Resident supervisor Brother Steve Strausbaugh records the name of students on the white board. Residents must inform supervisors of where they are going at all times.

[PHOTO] What’s behind the dorm’s doors?

Rachel Amrhein, Multimedia Editor
October 31, 2013

The Patriot In-Depth: Get Updated on the Effects of Technology

Nicole Arrison and Madison Meyer
October 30, 2013
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[PHOTO] Competition would lower cafe costs

Justin Hawkins, Opinion Editor
November 1, 2013
Online Chief and senior Cole Alban, dressed as Gumby, reaches for chicken tenders in the cafeteria. Alban wore the costume for all of Class Color Day, including lunch.

Spirit Week surprises skeptical editor

Cole Alban, Online Chief
October 30, 2013
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[PHOTO] Sports Editor experiences stolen identity

Kathy Deaver, Sports Editor
October 30, 2013
The Patriot In-Depth: Coping with Boredom

The Patriot In-Depth: Coping with Boredom

Madison Meyer and Nicole Arrison
October 22, 2013
Sophomore Taylor Mezzatesta selects a club as he prepares to tee off. Mezzatesta won the Junior Tour of Maryland over the summer.

Athlete Spotlight: Taylor Mezzatesta

Cole Alban, Online Chief
October 18, 2013
Paul Lorick 15 runs with the ball during the Friday night game against St. Pauls last year. JC played all their home conference games under the lights last season and will play in the first night game on senior night against Boys Latin.

Patriots fall to St. Pauls 34-7 in championship game rematch

Cole Alban, Online Chief
October 15, 2013
Healthy You: Lifestyles Editor celebrates Guactober

Healthy You: Lifestyles Editor celebrates Guactober

Caitlin Wolfarth, Lifestyles Editor
October 11, 2013
Seniors anticipate the day ahead at Genesee Valley Outdoor Learning Center. Despite the uncooperative weather seniors were eager to get started.

Lifestyles editor participates in senior class trip to Genesee Valley

Caitlin Wolfarth, Lifestyles Editor
October 10, 2013
News Update: School store renamed

News Update: School store renamed

Cole Alban, Online Chief
October 9, 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
President Richard OHara, Elizabeth Puleo, Meg OHara, and Principal Madelyn Ball pose after Puleos speech. Puleo visited JC as a guest motivational speaker.

Week in Pictures 9/27/13

Cole Alban, Online Chief
September 30, 2013
Rev. Alphonse G. Rose gives his homily. The main point of the homily was to not let education get in the way of your learning.

50th Anniversary Mass kicks off the year

Cole Alban, Online Chief
September 26, 2013
Healthy You: Lifestyles Editor attempts to run

Healthy You: Lifestyles Editor attempts to run

Caitlin Wolfarth, Lifestyles Editor
September 26, 2013

The Patriot In-Depth: Looking into the talents and stories of new teachers

Nicole Arrison and Sydney Setree
September 26, 2013

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Senior class achievements recognized at senior awards assembly

Senior class achievements recognized at senior awards assembly

Cole Alban, Online Chief
June 11, 2013
Spanish teacher Danica Attanasio hikes to the top of a hill in Dalkey, Ireland. Attanasio enjoys traveling in her spare time on school trips as well as on her own or with her husband.

Teacher Spotlight: Danica Attanasio

Cole Alban, Managing Editor
June 3, 2013
Music Dept. plans trip to Disney World next June

Music Dept. plans trip to Disney World next June

Cole Alban, Managing Editor
May 29, 2013
Senior Ryan Isom cathces the ball during field day. This is JCs seventh year of having a field day for the senior class.

Field day gives seniors chance to bond, stress free

Caitlin Wolfarth, News Editor
May 23, 2013
Students get involved by managing sports

Students get involved by managing sports

Cole Alban, Managing Editor
May 17, 2013
Students get involved through sports managing

Students get involved through sports managing

Cole Alban, Managing Editor
May 1, 2013
News Flash: Green light extended attempting aversion of traffic

News Flash: Green light extended attempting aversion of traffic

Caitlin Wolfarth, News Editor
April 18, 2013
Russian teacher Ed Miller reflects on decades of coaching

Russian teacher Ed Miller reflects on decades of coaching

Cole Alban, Managing Editor
April 8, 2013
Students travel to perform service

Students travel to perform service

Caitlin Wolfarth, News Editor
March 15, 2013
Sophomore discovers happiness in arts

Sophomore discovers happiness in arts

Caitlin Wolfarth, News Editor
February 25, 2013
Blair takes charge of mens varsity lacrosse as head coach

Blair takes charge of men’s varsity lacrosse as head coach

Cole Alban, Managing Editor
February 23, 2013
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