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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
Working out runs students lives

Working out runs students’ lives

Sydney Setree , Print Chief
May 13, 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
According to Athletic Director Larry Dukes, coaches are “not encouraged to carry seniors just because they are seniors.” Most upperclassmen on varsity are selected based on talent and leadership, not because of class level.

[PHOTO] Coaches should choose varsity based on talent

April 4, 2014
Editor provides alternatives to Netflix

Editor provides alternatives to Netflix

Caitlin Wolfarth, Lifestyles Editor
March 31, 2014
Finding the meaning behind the ring

Finding the meaning behind the ring

Caitlin Wolfarth and Hanna LeBuhn
March 20, 2014
Healthy You: Kicking the snacking habit

Healthy You: Kicking the snacking habit

Caitlin Wolfarth, Lifestyles Editor
March 11, 2014
Senior Taylor Gerber designed a scavenger hunt based off of the novel Ready Player One by Ernest Cline. The scavenger hunt will take place until the end of the school year.

Senior reinstates scavenger hunt tradition

Sydney Setree, Print Chief
March 10, 2014
Print Chief Sydney Setrees car was hit on the passenger side where her airbags deployed. The crash took place at the light at the entrance of JC.

Car accident shakes up Chief

Sydney Setree, Print Chief
March 7, 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
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
Sophomore Carly Lyon prepares to dive in the 200 free relay. The swim meet was away on Jan. 23 against McDonough.

[PHOTO] Week in Pictures: Girl Rising, Catholic Schools Week, Culture

January 31, 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
Quick Picks: Holiday Drinks

Quick Picks: Holiday Drinks

Cole Alban , Sydney Setree, Lauren Fabiszak , and Hanna LeBuhn
December 17, 2013
Sophomore Megan Ingold swims the 100 meter backstroke event. The womens team lost 39-131.

[PHOTO] New swimmers dive into swimming season

December 19, 2013
Healthy You: Milkshakes get party started

Healthy You: Milkshakes get party started

Caitlin Wolfarth, Lifestyles Editor
December 16, 2013
Seniors Amanda Spaeth, Alex Gromacki, Megan Grieg, Emily Goheen, and Matt Wagner perform I Still Believe by Frank Turner at the Variety Show. The show took place on Nov. 26 and 27 and raised over $8,000 for the class of 2014.

[PHOTO] Variety Show takes center stage

December 6, 2013
Senior Megan Grieg sings One by U2 in the Senior Variety Show. The Variety Show is being held on Nov. 26 and Nov. 27 at 7 p.m.

[PHOTO] Senior Variety Show returns after two years

November 26, 2013
Principal Madelyn Ball and English department chair Christine Zurkowski pose on the Great Wall of China in Beijing. They went to China to promote JC to prospective international students.

Ball, Zurkowski visit China to meet with potential students

Sydney Setree, Print Chief
November 25, 2013
Senior Senior Thomas Jednorski works on a painting for his AP Studio class. He transferred from Gilman and is pursuing his passion for art.

Artist Spotlight: Thomas Jednorski

Sydney Setree, Print Chief
November 22, 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
Sophomore Mitchell Hopkins poses as gum under the bottom of a shoe.

[PHOTO] Halloween costumes solve last minute problems

October 31, 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.

[PHOTO] New dorms opened up for use

November 4, 2013
Report Card: Colored shirts brighten JC, Homecoming decor dazzles, Pep rallies promote spirit

Report Card: Colored shirts brighten JC, Homecoming decor dazzles, Pep rallies promote spirit

Sydney Setree, Print Chief
November 4, 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
Quick Picks: Get lost in fun at Beachmont

Quick Picks: Get lost in fun at Beachmont

Sydney Setree, Print Chief
October 31, 2013
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[PHOTO] Students face fears at Jericho Bridge

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?

October 31, 2013
Junior Chad Skokowski asked junior Jessica Napoli to Homecoming by giving her flowers in the cafeteria. She was overjoyed by this romantic gesture.

Editor gives tips and tricks for perfect Homecoming proposal

Sydney Setree, Print Chief
October 11, 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
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
Senior Travis Nelson and Spanish teacher Susan Garcia enjoy AP Spanish class. Teachers find activities that allow students to have fun and learn at the same time.

[PHOTO] Week in Pictures 9/27/13

September 30, 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
English teacher Susan Fisher makes a speech after receiving the Teacher of the Year award. In her speech, Fisher reflects on her many years of teaching at JC and comments on how much she will miss living vicariously through her students as she enters into retirement.

Paaby, Fisher, and Iacchei head into retirement

Sydney Setree and Cailtin Wolfarth
June 11, 2013
Students elected for class office and SAC positions

Students elected for class office and SAC positions

Sydney Setree, Managing Editor
June 11, 2013
Spring sports banquet recognizes individual and team success

Spring sports banquet recognizes individual and team success

Haley Kyger, Sports editor
June 10, 2013
Every Student Has a Story: Connor DiDay

Every Student Has a Story: Connor DiDay

Sydney Setree, Managing Editor
May 30, 2013
Senior Ryan Isom gets ready to run with possession of the football during a game of flag football.

[PHOTO] Field Day tradition continues with class of 2013

May 23, 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
Badminton team brings home championship

Badminton team brings home championship

Sydney Setree, Managing Editor
May 23, 2013
The Great Gatsby proves greatness

The Great Gatsby proves greatness

Haley Kyger, Sports Editor
May 22, 2013
Associate Director of Enrollment Ed Maynard takes a free kick while on the 1992 JC Varsity soccer team. Maynard was a goalie on the team.

Teachers look back on high school sports

Sydney Setree, Managing Editor
May 9, 2013
Music Dept. shows true colors in Spring Concert

Music Dept. shows true colors in Spring Concert

Sydney Setree, 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
Students should support class fundraisers

Students should support class fundraisers

Sydney Setree, Managing Editor
March 25, 2013
Womens badminton hopes for sucessful season in B conference

Women’s badminton hopes for sucessful season in B conference

Haley Kyger, Sports Editor
March 22, 2013
Students travel to perform service

Students travel to perform service

Caitlin Wolfarth, News Editor
March 15, 2013
Religion dept. encourages rice bowl donations

Religion dept. encourages rice bowl donations

Sydney Setree, Managing Editor
March 12, 2013
Sophomore discovers happiness in arts

Sophomore discovers happiness in arts

Caitlin Wolfarth, News Editor
February 25, 2013
Womens varsity basketball shows improvement after final game against McDonough

Women’s varsity basketball shows improvement after final game against McDonough

Haley Kyger, Sports Editor
February 22, 2013
Fell, Nichols leave, Frazier fills one position

Fell, Nichols leave, Frazier fills one position

Caitlin Wolfarth, News Editor
February 22, 2013
Juniors April Moscati and Kirsten Kyburz play Pin the Arrow on the Heart at the Rock Spring Village Nursing Home. Romero club members celebrated Valentines day with the elderly.

Romero Club shares Valentine’s Day with elderly

Sydney Setree, Managing Editor
February 20, 2013
Every Student Has a Story: Alex Gromacki

Every Student Has a Story: Alex Gromacki

Sydney Setree, News Editor
February 15, 2013
(From left to right) Sophomore Brady Fritz, senior Thomas Gardner, and junior Karly Horn perform the final song of “Singin’ in the Rain.” The Theatre Department will travel to Disney World to perform four numbers from the production.

Theater Dept. performs in Disney

Haley Kyger, Sports Editor
February 8, 2013
Gower adjusts to new teaching position

Gower adjusts to new teaching position

Sydney Setree, Managing Editor
January 23, 2013
Morning Star Pow Wow raises money for St. Labre Indian School

Morning Star Pow Wow raises money for St. Labre Indian School

Caitlin Wolfarth, News Editor
January 16, 2013
Chemathon team prepares for competition

Chemathon team prepares for competition

Caitlin Wolfarth, News Editor
January 14, 2013
Pro v. Con: New Years resolutions fail unless treated differently

Pro v. Con: New Year’s resolutions fail unless treated differently

Sydney Setree, Managing Editor
January 11, 2013
Battelle Memorial Institute supports STEM

Battelle Memorial Institute supports STEM

Caitlin Wolfarth, News Editor
January 7, 2013
STEM program visits Johns Hopkins robotics lab

STEM program visits Johns Hopkins robotics lab

Haley Kyger, Sports Editor
December 13, 2012
Romero Club ventures to Festival of Trees, raises money for Chesapeake Cancer Alliance

Romero Club ventures to Festival of Trees, raises money for Chesapeake Cancer Alliance

Caitlin Wolfarth, News Editor
December 5, 2012
Sports news flashes: Swimming dives into new season

Sports news flashes: Swimming dives into new season

Caitlin Wolfarth, News Editor
December 4, 2012
Fall Sports Banquet awards successful student athletes, alumni

Fall Sports Banquet awards successful student athletes, alumni

Haley Kyger, Sports Editor
November 20, 2012
Artist Spotlight: Junior brightens Emmorton Rec. Center with refreshing mural

Artist Spotlight: Junior brightens Emmorton Rec. Center with refreshing mural

Caitlin Wolfarth, News Editor
November 20, 2012
Gaudreau educates Maryland art teachers

Gaudreau educates Maryland art teachers

Caitlin Wolfarth, News Editor
November 19, 2012

Ball’s emergency surgery destroys eye tumor

Sydney Setree, Managing Editor
November 15, 2012

Season wrap up: Fall sports make way for winter

Haley Kyger, Sports Editor
November 15, 2012

Cheerleading team does not perform at home playoff game

Sydney Setree, Managing Editor
November 9, 2012
On the Haggerty property, a tree fell through a fence due to Hurricane Sandy. School was closed for three days, causing JC to have only one snow day left.

Hurricane Sandy causes school closings, property damage

Sydney Setree, Managing Editor
November 7, 2012
Schedules uncertain for next year

Schedules uncertain for next year

Sydney Setree, Managing Editor
November 7, 2012

Women’s Basketball gets off to early start

Haley Kyger, Sports Editor
November 1, 2012
Women’s varsity soccer defeats Spalding for first time in six years

Women’s varsity soccer defeats Spalding for first time in six years

Haley Kyger, Sports Editor
October 25, 2012
Sophomore brings mascot costumes to life

Sophomore brings mascot costumes to life

Caitlin Wolfarth, News Editor
October 25, 2012
Football team kicks off to successful season

Football team kicks off to successful season

Haley Kyger, Sports Editor
October 19, 2012
Honor Council picks student panel

Honor Council picks student panel

Sydney Setree, Managing Editor
October 16, 2012
On Oct. 9, John Carroll hosted STEM Night and Beyond. While there, elementary school students from local private schools participate in an expirament called “Elephant Toothpaste.”

STEM night enlightens prospective students

Caitlin Wolfarth, News Editor
October 16, 2012
Snapchat provides new way to share pictures

Snapchat provides new way to share pictures

Caitlin Wolfarth, News Editor
October 15, 2012
Junior gets early fundraising start at Looneys Pub

Junior gets early fundraising start at Looney’s Pub

Sydney Setree, Managing Editor
October 15, 2012
Womens volleyball serves up the new season in A conference

Women’s volleyball serves up the new season in A conference

Haley Kyger, Sports Editor
October 12, 2012
Swim team struggles to stay afloat

Swim team struggles to stay afloat

Haley Kyger, Sports Editor
October 11, 2012
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