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Cole Alban Online Chief 2013-14, Online Chief

Senior Cole Alban is the Online Chief of The Patriot and jcpatriot.com. He has been in journalism for three years and on The Patriot staff for two years. When Cole isn’t working on the newspaper, he enjoys running cross country, reading, long walks on the beach, and bird watching.

Cole Alban can be reached for comments at [email protected].

 

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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

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
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
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 US government's approach to private data

Surveilling US government’s approach to private data

Cole Alban and Justin Hawkins
March 2, 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
Speech and Debate team succeeds in meet

Speech and Debate team succeeds in meet

Cole Alban, Online Chief
January 17, 2014
Pro V. Con: Snowden violated American trust

Pro V. Con: Snowden violated American trust

Cole Alban, Online Chief
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
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
Sports Updates: Women’s cross country team wins MD/DC private school championships, Men's 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
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
Sports Updates: Women's 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 women's 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
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
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
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. Paul's 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 O'Hara, Elizabeth Puleo, Meg O'Hara, and Principal Madelyn Ball pose after Puleo's 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
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 JC's 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
Doherty's Democracy: JC students rise above example of respect

Doherty’s Democracy: JC students rise above example of respect

Bryan Doherty, Opinion Editor
April 30, 2013
Pro V. Con: Summer school work ensures more time in class for learning

Pro V. Con: Summer school work ensures more time in class for learning

Bryan Doherty, Opinion Editor
April 25, 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
Doherty's Democracy: Maryland government misses the mark, puts unnecessary strain on consumers

Doherty’s Democracy: Maryland government misses the mark, puts unnecessary strain on consumers

Bryan Doherty, Opinion Editor
April 17, 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
Doherty's Democracy: Selective Service fails to keep up with modern military

Doherty’s Democracy: Selective Service fails to keep up with modern military

Bryan Doherty, Opinion Editor
March 15, 2013
Doherty's Democracy: Minimum wage fails to provide acceptable income

Doherty’s Democracy: Minimum wage fails to provide acceptable income

Bryan Doherty, Opinion Editor
March 12, 2013
More guidance on choosing majors would benefit students

More guidance on choosing majors would benefit students

Bryan Doherty, Opinion Editor
March 11, 2013
Pro v. Con: Standardized test provide inaccurate judgment of students' college readiness

Pro v. Con: Standardized test provide inaccurate judgment of students’ college readiness

Bryan Doherty, Opinion Editor
March 11, 2013
Doherty's Democracy: Dangerous sequester would negatively impact Maryland

Doherty’s Democracy: Dangerous sequester would negatively impact Maryland

Bryan Doherty, Opinion Editor
February 27, 2013
Pro v. Con: Honor Council offers opportunity to improve student life

Pro v. Con: Honor Council offers opportunity to improve student life

Bryan Doherty, Opinion Editor
February 25, 2013
Sophomore discovers happiness in arts

Sophomore discovers happiness in arts

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

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

Cole Alban, Managing Editor
February 23, 2013
Fell, Nichols leave, Frazier fills one position

Fell, Nichols leave, Frazier fills one position

Caitlin Wolfarth, News Editor
February 22, 2013
Doherty's Democracy: Common sense gun laws shouldn’t be attacked

Doherty’s Democracy: Common sense gun laws shouldn’t be attacked

Bryan Doherty, Opinion Editor
January 25, 2013
Quick Picks: Planet Fitness provides quality membership for less

Quick Picks: Planet Fitness provides quality membership for less

Cole Alban, Managing Editor
January 23, 2013
Boy's basketball brings home winning streak in Hawaiian tournament

Boy’s basketball brings home winning streak in Hawaiian tournament

Cole Alban, Managing Editor
January 17, 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
Students lack study skills, JC should consider 'How to Study' course

Students lack study skills, JC should consider ‘How to Study’ course

Bryan Doherty, Opinion Editor
January 16, 2013
Chemathon team prepares for competition

Chemathon team prepares for competition

Caitlin Wolfarth, News Editor
January 14, 2013
Doherty's Democracy: Congress' fiscal cliff deal drastically fails to solve pending issues

Doherty’s Democracy: Congress’ fiscal cliff deal drastically fails to solve pending issues

Bryan Doherty, Opinion Editor
January 7, 2013
Battelle Memorial Institute supports STEM

Battelle Memorial Institute supports STEM

Caitlin Wolfarth, News Editor
January 7, 2013
Doherty's Democracy: Local shops deserve priority over Wal-Mart

Doherty’s Democracy: Local shops deserve priority over Wal-Mart

Bryan Doherty, Opinion Editor
December 11, 2012

Artist Spotlight: Junior finds comfort, relief in arts

Cole Alban, Managing Editor
December 11, 2012
Sunshine Grille satisfies morning hunger

Sunshine Grille satisfies morning hunger

Cole Alban, Managing Editor
December 5, 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
Pro v. Con: Legalizing Marijuana heightens state revenue, lowers crime rate

Pro v. Con: Legalizing Marijuana heightens state revenue, lowers crime rate

Bryan Doherty, Opinion 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
JC loses championship football game in overtime thriller

JC loses championship football game in overtime thriller

Cole Alban, Managing 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
Pro v. Con: Citizens rightfully petition to break up union

Pro v. Con: Citizens rightfully petition to break up union

Bryan Doherty, Opinion Editor
November 16, 2012
Varsity football trumps St. Mary's in first home playoff game

Varsity football trumps St. Mary’s in first home playoff game

Cole Alban, Managing Editor
November 15, 2012
Sports teams receive unequal fan support

Sports teams receive unequal fan support

Cole Alban, Managing Editor
November 15, 2012
Referendum questions pose economic success

Referendum questions pose economic success

Bryan Doherty, Opinion Editor
November 13, 2012

Baseball field recieves makeover

Cole Alban, Managing editor
November 8, 2012
Sophomore brings mascot costumes to life

Sophomore brings mascot costumes to life

Caitlin Wolfarth, News Editor
October 25, 2012
Doherty's Democracy: College tuition should cause concern

Doherty’s Democracy: College tuition should cause concern

Bryan Doherty, Opinion Editor
October 25, 2012
Advisory lacks active attitude

Advisory lacks active attitude

Bryan Doherty, Opinion Editor
October 24, 2012
Quick Picks: Plumpton Park Zoo fails to scare

Quick Picks: Plumpton Park Zoo fails to scare

Cole Alban, Managing Editor
October 19, 2012
Pro v. Con: Gun control fixes nothing

Pro v. Con: Gun control fixes nothing

Bryan Doherty, Opinion Editor
October 19, 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
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