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Elizabeth Harmison, News Editor 2016-17

Elizabeth Harmison, News Editor 2016-17, News Editor

Senior Elizabeth Harmison is a News Editor for The Patriot and jcpatriot.com. This is her second year on staff and second year taking journalism. Last year, Harmison was a Media Editor and is excited to incorporate the skills she learned into News. Some of her achievements include being in the National Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society, playing on the varsity field hockey team, and being Editor in Chief of Vouge with her accomplice Adriana Guidi. Outside of The Patriot, Harmison enjoys driving on the shoulder, falling out of canoes, and spending money she doesn’t have on things she doesn’t need. Elizabeth Harmison can be reached for comments at [email protected].

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Senior Charlotte Haggerty cradles the ball with her stick as she runs past a defender from Notre Dame Prep. JC played NDP at home on Thursday, March 23 and lost 11-18.

[Photo] Women’s lacrosse team plays season as a young team

Anna Sullivan, Entertainment Editor
May 24, 2017
Physics teacher Anthony Davidson focuses as he tests computer equipment for a freshman building a gaming computer. This is Davidson's second year at JC, and he enjoys helping students in class as well as with their personal endeavors.

Teacher Spotlight: Change of plans brings new opportunities

Lauren Becker and Elizabeth Harmison
May 15, 2017
Sophomore Katie Smith swims butterfly in the 200m IM at a meet at the Severn School.

[Photo] Swimming season comes to a close

James Keller, Copy Editor
May 15, 2017

Planned Parenthood provides valuable resources to all

Elizabeth Harmison, News Editor
April 24, 2017
Administrative restructuring starting in the 2017-18 school year will remove all vice principal positions .

[Photo] Administration undergoes restructuring

Caroline Cooney and Allie Taylor
April 11, 2017
Junior Megan Sheehan prepares to bunt the ball in the softball season-opener against Chapelgate Christian Academy on Tuesday, March 21. The team dominated the game with a final score of 16-0.

[Photo] Week in Sports: Week of March 20

Christina Giovanazi, Sports Editor
March 30, 2017
Juniors Joey Ishak, Josephine Cohen, Karson Langrehr, Ella Wilson, Teresa Langbein, Chris Cerra, and Kyle Wedemeyer (left to right) pose with their rings at the junior ring breakfast. The breakfast took place on the morning of March 24 in the Upper Gym.

[Photo] In case you missed it: Week of March 20

Anna Kotula, Contributor
March 30, 2017
Report Cards: Remembrance Day inspires community, dysfunctional clocks tick off students, and cafeteria food provides variety

Report Cards: Remembrance Day inspires community, dysfunctional clocks tick off students, and cafeteria food provides variety

Elizabeth Harmison and Adriana Guidi
March 24, 2017
For the first time in 34 years, the tuition price will remain the same from one school year to the next.

[Photo] Tuition price freezes

Paige Alban and Ianna Pirozzi
March 23, 2017
Sophomore defenseman Henri Marindin meets senior attackman Chris Tassanari at the goal line during drills in practice. The varsity lacrosse team is striving for a championship season to achieve the three-peat in the MIAA B Conference.

[Photo] Lacrosse team trains for three-peat

Daniel Robinson, Copy Editor
March 24, 2017
Sophomore Jordan Wakefield holds the ball while being defended by a St. Frances Academy player. The women's basketball team finished the season with a 10-12 overall record with a 2-10 in-conference record.

Women’s basketball

Elizabeth Harmison, News Editor
March 21, 2017
Three new security and attendance kiosks will be placed throughout the school. Visitors will insert their license into the security kiosk slot and will be signed into the school electronically. However, students will sign into a computer station.

[Photo] Kiosks introduced to expedite sign-in process

Grace Mottley, Assignment Chief
March 16, 2017
Here's a playlist for anyone who has a broken heart and needs to listen to the best tear-jerker songs as they wallow in self pity. Nothing is more cathartic than confronting ones emotions and having a good cry to get over their significant other.

Top 10 songs to listen to after a breakup

Elizabeth Harmison, News Editor
March 8, 2017
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[Photo] In the fast lane

Grant Sharretts, Caroline Cooney, and Daniel Robinson
March 6, 2017
Enrollment assistant Susan Roarty hands a photo prop to a prospective student at A Closer Look. A Closer Look was held on Thursday, Feb. 23 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. to give admitted students a final look at the school.

[Photo] In case you missed it: Week of Feb. 20

Anna Kotula, Contributor
February 28, 2017
Report Card: Salad bar returns, Weight room receives renovations, School-wide service

Report Card: Salad bar returns, Weight room receives renovations, School-wide service

Edward Benner and Elizabeth Harmison
February 16, 2017
Going Global

Going Global

Elizabeth Harmison, News Editor
February 16, 2017
Food Fight: Waffle House and IHOP

Food Fight: Waffle House and IHOP

Anna Sullivan and Elizabeth Harmison
February 14, 2017
Keeping pace with a Mercy High School runner, junior Laura Amrhein races in the second leg of the 800m relay. The women's indoor track and field team competed in the IAAM Indoor Track and Field Championships on Friday, Jan. 27, coming in fourth place out of eight teams in the A conference.

Week in Sports: Week of Jan. 23

Elizabeth Harmison, News Editor
February 1, 2017
Senior Olivia Barnhart (left) prepares to dive into the pool in the 200m Freestyle relay. Barnhart, along with teammates sophomore Kaelyn James, junior Amelia Wickham,and senior Julianna Richard finished first and won six points for the women's team during the event.

[Photo] Week in Sports: Week of Jan. 16

Christina Giovanazi, Sports Editor
January 24, 2017

Elizabeth’s top picks

Elizabeth Harmison, News Editor
January 20, 2017
On Monday Dec. 12, Jennifer Behler began her first day as JC's new guidance counselor. Behler replaced former guidance counselor Kathleen Barnes, who retired earlier this year.

Guidance counselor settles into new position

Elizabeth Harmison, News Editor
January 20, 2017
Freshman forward/center Cam Byers defends against a C. Milton Wright offender in the home game on Wednesday, Jan. 11. The men's basketball team won the game with a final score of 69-58.

[Photo] Week in Sports: Week of Jan. 9

Emily Stancliff, Sports Editor
January 19, 2017

[Video] Back to the drawing board

Lauren Becker, News Editor
January 18, 2017
Junior Amelia Wickham leads the women's 200m Individual Medley as she approaches the wall during the breaststroke leg of the race. Wickham finished in first place in the 200m IM and second place in the 100m breaststroke.

[Photo] Junior excels on first high school swim team

Daniel Robinson, General Staff Member
January 17, 2017
Junior Montez Mathis dribbles away from a defender during a game against Calvert Hall on Jan. 6. JC defeated their rivals with a score of 76-43.

Game of the Week: Men’s basketball dominates with a 33-point win over Calvert Hall

Elizabeth Harmison, In-Focus Editor
January 11, 2017
Nantinki Young - known as Tink - stirs large pot of soup for protesters gathered along the banks of the Cannonball River in North Dakota. (William Yardley/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Standing Rock takes a stand

Elizabeth Harmison, In-Focus Editor
December 27, 2016
Social studies teacher Jacob Hollin stands on a chair to hang Christmas lights above the door of his advisory as part of the FCA Door Decorating contest. Hollin is one of many advisors who gets excited about door decorating and encourages his students to participate.

Report cards: Advisory door decorating, pricey snack foods, and cafeteria food service

Edward Benner and Elizabeth Harmison
December 20, 2016
Sophomore Kaelyn James dives off the block at the start of the 100m freestyle. On Wednesday Dec. 7, the women's swim team lost to Roland Park Country School and the men's swim team lost to Archbishop Curley.

[Photo] Week in Sports: Week of Dec. 5

James Keller and Emily Stancliff
December 15, 2016
Junior Luke Ensor is close to his opponents as he approaches the final turn of the men's 100m butterfly. On Wednesday, Nov. 30, the men's swimming team competed against Beth Tfiloh Community School, losing the meet 59-91.

[Photo] Week in Sports: Week of Nov. 28

Emily Stancliff, Sports Editor
December 8, 2016
Sophomore Annie Iorio prepares to hit the ball during her singles match against Oldfields on Sept. 15. The varsity women's tennis team finished their season with a record of 1-8.

Women’s Tennis

Elizabeth Harmison, In-Focus Editor
December 1, 2016
High Expectations

High Expectations

Paige Alban, Elizabeth Harmison, and Ianna Pirozzi
November 14, 2016
Milburn Orchards is located in Elkton, MD and attracts a variety of people. The orchard offers a unique experience for all people who visit, and it has aspects that appeal to everybody including bouncy houses, a petting zoo, acres of apple fields for picking, and their famous apple cider donuts.

Join the farm frenzy

Pia Scotto and Elizabeth Harmison
November 11, 2016

Popular vote makes voters’ beliefs truly heard

Elizabeth Harmison, In-Focus Editor
November 11, 2016
Cuffing season gets its name from the idea that when two people are dating they are with each other so often that it is like they are handcuffed together. However, this cuffing is temporary and in most cases ends by summer.

What the cuff?

Elizabeth Harmison, In-Focus Editor
November 3, 2016

Pro: Kaepernick’s protest deserves respect

Elizabeth Harmison, In-Focus Editor
October 27, 2016
The essence of Halloween lies in decorations, movies, candy, and music. With that in mind, here are The Patriot's top ten songs to get you into the Halloween spirit.

[Photo] Top 10 spookiest songs for your Halloween playlist

Edward Benner, News Editor
October 26, 2016
Pinnacle wins award for their 2016 edition

Pinnacle wins award for their 2016 edition

Elizabeth Harmison, In-Focus Editor
October 26, 2016
Freshman Ellie Bruggeman stops for a snack at the new healthy vending machines. The machines were installed over the summer in an effort to promote healthy snacking.

[Photo] Healthy vending machines serve a new taste to students

Ianna Pirozzi and Allie Taylor
October 12, 2016
A newly-implemented disciplinary policy requires students out of uniform, for a variety of valid reasons, to go to the dean and get a student uniform pass like the one pictured above. The pass is worn around the neck of the student, and is meant to stick out.

Administration introduces new Dress Code policy

Elizabeth Harmison, In-Focus Editor
October 4, 2016
Religion teacher Tom Vierheller addresses the parents of one of his sophomore sections of Jesus Christ Mission and Ministry. He assures the parents that as a teacher he will help all of his students reach their full potential.

[Photo] Week in Pictures: Club fair, Ryan Burks, and Back to School Night

Katherine Grimm, Zachary Miller, and Druw Van Der Werff
September 29, 2016
Students are overwhelming their schedules by taking as many honors and AP classes as possible, in order to be considered for the top colleges in the nation. It is important that students challenge themselves in honors and AP classes, but students need to find a balance in their classes, so they do not overwhelm themselves.

[Photo] Do not overload your schedule

Adriana Guidi, Perspectives Editor
September 27, 2016
Junior quarterback Qadir Ismail winds up to throw to an open receiver against Calvert Hall on Sep. 9. Ismail transferred from Patterson Mill High School to JC this year.

[Photo] Junior transfer adjusts to new environment

Daniel Robinson, Sports Editor
September 26, 2016
Junior quarterback Qadir Ismail winds up to throw to an open receiver against Calvert Hall on Sep. 9. Ismail transferred from Patterson Mill High School to JC this year.

[Photo] Week In Pictures: Science Olympiad, FCA, french exchange, women’s tennis, dress down, and men’s soccer

Katherine Grimm, Media Chief
September 22, 2016
This year the varsity field hockey and soccer teams will be sharing a large locker room, in contrast to previous years, when varsity soccer was the only fall sports team to use this locker room. After a second B Conference Championship win, varsity field hockey felt they deserved to have this privilege as well, and the teams compromised and agreed to share.

[Photo] Field hockey and soccer teams share locker rooms

Daniel Robinson, Sports Editor
September 19, 2016
The administration has recently modified the women's dress code policy to require skirts to reach the top of the knee. This is a change from the previous policy, which stated that skirts could be, at most, three inches above the knee.

[Photo] New women’s dress code introduced

Paige Alban, In-Focus Editor
September 15, 2016
Choral Director Julie Parrish awards senior Seho Kim with the Orchestra Award. On May 25, almost 50 seniors were recognized for their achievements in various areas during the Senior Awards assembly.

Assembly honors seniors for achievement

Elizabeth Harmison, Media Editor
June 1, 2016
Senior attackman Mary Kate Gerety looks towards the goal for an open player. The women's lacrosse team finished with a 10-8 record after being eliminated in the playoffs.

[Photo] Women’s lacrosse

Daniel Robinson, Copy Editor
June 1, 2016
Senior Claire Grunewald poses with the Al Cesky Scholarship Fund plaque. Along with Grunewald, senior Kurt Rawlings was the overall male winner and received a $5,000 scholarship.

Two student athletes recognized with Cesky Scholarship

Elizabeth Harmison, Multimedia Editor
May 26, 2016
Sophomore Chika Chuku jumps over a hurdle during a race. The women's track team finished with a record of 9-3 and came fourth in the championship.

[Photo] Women’s track and field

Grant Sharretts, Sports Editor
May 25, 2016
Sophomore Savannah Simmons positions herself for a free throw. Simmons has been invited to compete for a spot on the U17 National Team on May 26-30 at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Sophomore point guard invited to U17 National Team trials

Elizabeth Harmison, Multimedia Editor
May 24, 2016
Senior Sam Carey answers questions while presenting her senior project on the importance of teaching young girls positive self-esteem. Each senior was required to create and present a senior project in front of a panel of three judges in order to pass senior year and graduate.

[Photo] Week in Pictures: Chris Herren, lacrosse, Patriot celebration dinner, and Senior Project presentations

Katherine Grimm, Media Editor
May 19, 2016
Junior Anna Smith makes peanut butter and jelly sandwiches as part of a service opportunity organized by the Service Club. The Service Club made 20 loaves worth of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches which they gave to the soup kitchen, Our Daily bread.

[Photo] Week in Pictures: Lollipops, Service Club, yearbooks, Special Needs Prom and baseball’s Senior Night

Katherine Grimm, Media Editor
May 17, 2016
The Envirothon team and its moderators Julie Baker and Gray Switalski pose for a picture after practice. The team came in third place at a competition on April 27.

[Photo] Envirothon team comes in third

Grace Mottley, News Editor
May 10, 2016
Sophomore Ashlee Kothenbeutel has been pursuing art ever since she was 10 years old. Kothenbeutel's biggest inspiration is her cousin.

[Photo] Artist Spotlight: Kothenbeutel shares passion for art

Adriana Guidi, Entertainment Editor
May 10, 2016
Named after Georgetown president serving from 1873 to 1882, Patrick F. Healy, Healy Hall stands on the Main Campus and houses academic and administrative offices.

[Photo] College reviews: Georgetown University

Grace Mottley, News Editor
May 9, 2016
Firefly is taking place June 16-19 at The Woodlands in Dover, DE.

Experience Firefly’s Lineup

Adriana Guidi and Elizabeth Harmison
May 4, 2016
Senior varsity women’s lacrosse defenseman Anya McSorley passes the ball down the field on a fast break. McSorley committed to play lacrosse at Coastal Carolina University on Oct. of 2014 in her junior year.

[Photo] Getting to another level

Grant Sharretts, Sports Editor
May 3, 2016
Sophomore Evan Tridone gives a presentation on Buddy Holly in Allison Hall's speech class. Speech is one of the classes that will be cut for the 2016-2017 academic year because it is not financially feasible according to President Richard O'Hara's "rule of two."

[Photo] Administration trims course offerings

Claire Grunewald, Print Chief
May 2, 2016
Junior Caroline Barwick begins to lay out her panel which will display her artwork. All art classes participated in the showcasing of student artwork in an annual event which shows people the talent within the student body.

[Photo] Week In Pictures: Grandparents Day, art showcase, advisory meeting and Dan Gallen

Katherine Grimm, Media Editor
April 27, 2016
The ominous "Red Solo Cup" seen in countless hands in photos at parties. Drinking at senior week and in general is illegal and when used irresponsibly, could result in bad decisions and death.

[Photo] Staying safe at senior week

Lilly Stannard, In-Focus Editor
April 21, 2016
Sophomore starting pitcher Nick Collier winds up to pitch in a game against Loyola Blakefield on Wednesday, April 13. The varsity baseball team lost to the Dons 5-1 in the conference game.

Week In Pictures: Ducks, lacrosse game, spring uniform, saseball and senior Prom

Katherine Grimm and Elizabeth Harmison
April 20, 2016
Junior Taylor Brewer leaps over the last hurdle before sprinting towards the finish line of the 200 meter hurdles. John Carroll beat Seton Keough and McDonough but lost to Mount de Sales on Wednesday April 6.

Week In Pictures: Kidney dissection, STEM model, track meet, World Languages Honor Society Inductions and social justice

Katherine Grimm, Mitch Hopkins, and Elizabeth Harmison
April 12, 2016
Junior Zach Miller and freshman Rachel Miller portray Gomez and Wednesday Addams in the spring musical, 'The Addams Family.' The musical was performed from March 16-20 and had seven total shows.

Week In Pictures: The Addams Family, badminton match, bagpipes, lacrosse game, Quill and Scroll inductions and Eucharistic Adoration

Katherine Grimm, Mitch Hopkins, and Elizabeth Harmison
March 23, 2016
Varsity women's lacrosse players senior Mary Kate Gerety and sophomore Molly Lynch pounce on a loose ball. The team played Bel Air High School on March 21 and won in overtime 10-9.

[Photo] Sports Updates: Women’s lacrosse harps on team unity, Golf tees up for new season

Mitchell Hopkins, Media Editor
March 22, 2016
Sophomore midfielder Jake Kreiger carries the ball down the field during practice on March 8. Kreiger was one of four freshmen to make the varsity team last year.

Men’s lacrosse

Elizabeth Harmison, Media Editor
March 21, 2016
The battle of the food continues this time featuring Wawa and Royal Farms.

Food Fight: Wawa vs. Royal Farms

Adriana Guidi and Elizabeth Harmison
March 21, 2016
President Richard O'Hara officially announced Principal Madelyn Ball's resignation on Feb. 8, over email. Administration is currently searching for a replacement to fill the position by May 1.

[Photo] Search ensues for new principal

Claire Grunewald, Print Chief
March 18, 2016
Sophomore gaurd Junior Farquhar handles the ball as senior center Michael Tertsea sets a screen. The Patriots won the game against Goretti 70-47.

Week in Pictures: Tryouts, Game Club, movies, Lessons of the Shoah, and Bowls

Mitch Hopkins, Katherine Grimm, and Elizabeth Harmison
March 1, 2016
In order to promote a more environmentally friendly school, students have come up with an idea to save the reduction of water bottles being thrown away or not being recycled.

[Photo] Making a splash

Caroline Cooney, In-Focus Editor
February 26, 2016
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