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The School Newspaper of John Carroll School

The Patriot
The School Newspaper of John Carroll School

The Patriot
Emily Cassidy Promotions Chief and News Editor 2013-2014

Emily Cassidy Promotions Chief and News Editor 2013-2014, Promotions Chief and News Editor

Senior Emily Cassidy is a News Editor and Promotions Chief for The Patriot and jcpatriot.com. This is Cassidy’s third year taking journalism and her second year working on The Patriot. Cassidy is also the Senior Class Member at large. When Cassidy isn’t publicizing the paper, planning Variety Show and prom, Cassidy is busy “running” indoor track, cheerleading, and owning the court in competitive badminton.

Emily Cassidy can be reached for comments at [email protected].

All content by Emily Cassidy
Students gather around a library table socializing. The library has become more of a social hangout spot than a place to work.

Library leaves everything to be desired

Kathy Deaver, Online Chief
May 14, 2015
Senior Charlotte Molali speaks out to her peers at senior retreat about her battle with anorexia. Recently, Molali has been sharing her story with others, including students at Towson University.

Senior speaks out about experience with anorexia

Hanna LeBuhn and Kathy Deaver
April 1, 2015
The Patriot logo is placed onto Field 2, the women's field. Director of Facilities Stewart Walker predicts the fields should be finished by the end of spring break.

Sports Updates: Turf fields slide into final stage, Athletes compete in new garb

Kathy Deaver and Eric Johnson
March 30, 2015
Sophomores and varsity doubles pair Ava McDermott and Hanna Frey serve to Maryvale at the first meet of the season on March 18. Varsity won 5-2, and JV won 6-1. The varsity team finished in first place in the IAAM B conference with a 6-2 record.

[Photo] Week In Pictures: Statistic Class, Yellow Ribbon, and World Language Honor Society

Erica Kelble and Mike Moxley
March 23, 2015
Joseph, the Israelite brother portrayed by senior Brady Fritz, accepts a job under Potiphar, a high-ranking Egyptian portrayed by junior Gabe Webster. Due to snow days, the March 5 and 6 matinees of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" were moved to March 9 and 10.

[Photo] Week In Pictures: National History Day, Senior Retreat, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”

Erica Kelble and Mike Moxley
March 16, 2015
Early in the year, administration set more restrictive filters on student web browsing. Reasons for websites to be blocked include sports, entertainment, social networking, games, and online shopping.

Website blocking restricts students, Wireless networks improve performance

Sydney Kirwan and Kathy Deaver
March 5, 2015
Math teacher and cross country coach Courtney Von Lange (far right) poses with senior runner Amanda Spaeth, class of '14, and coaches Mike Monaghan and Robert Torres after the last meet in 2013. Von Lange has worked and coached at JC since 2012.

Courtney Von Lange seeks to educate students to help environment

Kathy Deaver, Online Chief
March 1, 2015
This year's varsity basketball team had two pairs of sisters filling its ranks. Freshman point guard Delaney Schutz (left) and senior point guard Madison Schutz (middle right) make up one pair, and freshman small forward Nikki Hunter (middle left) and senior center Ashley Hunter (right) compose the other.

Sisters pair up in varsity basketball

Hanna LeBuhn and Kathy Deaver
February 27, 2015
During practice at Maryland Sports Arena, indoor soccer coach Hayley Howe instructs her players on how to effectively pass through opposing defenses. The team lost to Garrison Forest 1-0 at championships Feb. 7.

Indoor soccer coach leads team to success

Kathy Deaver, Online Chief
February 18, 2015
Sports Updates: Indoor soccer falls short of championship, Lacrosse competes internationally

Sports Updates: Indoor soccer falls short of championship, Lacrosse competes internationally

Kathy Deaver and Eric Johnson
February 13, 2015
Junior Kristen Isoldi takes off into her leg of the 55 meter shuttle sprint as fellow junior Sam Carey finishes. The other two members of the record breaking team were junior Holly Driver and sophomore Charlotte Haggerty. The team scored a record overall time of 33.3 seconds.

Women’s indoor track sets the bar a little higher

Sydney Kirwan and Kathy Deaver
February 9, 2015
President Richard O'Hara (second from the left) stands with a group of students on a trip to Spain in 1981. O'Hara taught all levels of Spanish before moving into administration.

Richard O’Hara gave students broader perspectives

Kathy Deaver, Online Chief
February 7, 2015
As of Jan. 29, the fields are waiting to have turf laid on them as soon as weather permits. Construction, which has been underway since Oct. 20, is projected to wrap up around the end of February.

Sports Update: Turf fields near completion

Kathy Deaver, Online Chief
February 5, 2015
Academic Co-Captain Justin Hawkins is hoisted to victory by William Harrison Smith IV and Eric Johnson after defeating Calvert Hall. Hawkins answered the game winning question correctly.

[Photo] Academic team soars above rival

Eric Johnson, Sports Editor
February 5, 2015
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.

Search for new Athletic Director moves into final stages

Kathy Deaver and Mitch Hopkins
February 2, 2015
Senior Jen Linsenmeyer explains her "Brave Project" to religion teacher Jonathan Gibbons' class on Jan. 16. Linsenmeyer visited all senior, junior, and sophomore classes, as well as three sections of freshmen.

Senior Project encourages students to be brave

Kathy Deaver, Online Chief
January 28, 2015
St. Joseph Program Coordinator Ann Drummey both teaches and counsels the students in the program. This is Drummey's thirtieth year teaching at JC and the twenty-fifth year of the program.

Teacher Spotlight: St. Joseph Program Coordinator Ann Drummey

Kathy Deaver, Online Chief
January 27, 2015
The Jazz Band practices for their performance with the Bel Air Community. The two ensembles will play at the Cool Jazz fundraiser on Feb. 7.

[Photo] Jazz Band prepares for fundraiser for renovations

Angela DeCarlo, Stories Chief
January 26, 2015
One of the urinals in the men’s second floor Academic wing bathrooms is out-of-order. Two others are not functioning in the first men's floor bathroom.

Bathroom problems continue to plague JC

Kathy Deaver, Online Chief
January 23, 2015
Moderator Robert Schick quizzes members of the Academic Team in preparation for the Green Eggs and Hammond meet on Jan. 11. The team went 2-3 and did not make it to the meet's playoffs that afternoon.

[Photo] Week in Pictures: Academic Team, Snow Day, Baran’s Painting

Mike Moxley and Erica Kelble
January 14, 2015
Freshman Jonathan Kaufman plays the trumpet during the song "A Christmas Canticle." This song was playing during the Wind Ensemble's second performance of the evening.

Gallery: Christmas Concert 2014

Angela DeCarlo and Kathy Deaver
December 22, 2014
Construction workers work on building a new turf field. According to President Richard O'Hara the new target date for completion is the first week of January.

Sports Updates: Turf fields progress despite weather, Wrestling team wins Early Bird Tournament

Kathy Deaver and Erica Kelble
December 12, 2014

Heads shorn as part of fundraiser for Director of Enrollment

Kathy Deaver, Online Chief
November 25, 2014
In the women’s second floor bathroom, only two of the five faucets are currently working and on the equivalent men’s restroom, just three of the five function. Broken sinks are only one of the problems plaguing the bathrooms.

It’s time to unclog the bathroom problem

Kathy Deaver, Online Chief
November 25, 2014
Sports Updates: Men's basketball ranks nationally, Turf fields continue to move forward

Sports Updates: Men’s basketball ranks nationally, Turf fields continue to move forward

Morgan Taylor and Kathy Deaver
November 20, 2014

Students look forward to High School Musical

November 7, 2014
Students participating in High School Musical rehearse "We're all in this together." Tickets for this production can be purchased in the school store or online at: http://www.johncarroll.org/arts/dramatic-arts/disney-high-school-musical

‘High School Musical’ comes to life

Kathy Deaver, Online Chief
October 22, 2014
Patriots show their support for Director of Enrollment Edward Maynard and his battle against colon cancer. The bracelets are being sold in the school store and the funds will go to Maynard and his family for hospital expenses.

JC community unites to support Director of Enrollment

Kathy Deaver, Online Chief
October 17, 2014
Art teacher Bruno Baran signs copies of Gary Pendleton's "100 Plein Air Painters of the Mid-Atlantic." Baran and some of his artwork was featured in the book, which came out over the summer.

Art teacher excels in plein air

Kathy Deaver, Online Chief
October 10, 2014
Class officers elected for next year, Going to senior awards pays off, Attanasio named Teacher of the Year

Class officers elected for next year, Going to senior awards pays off, Attanasio named Teacher of the Year

Kathy Deaver, Elizabeth Driver, and Nicole Arrison
June 14, 2014
(Top Row from left to right:) Seniors Matt Wagner, Catey Minnis, Megan Grieg, Dan Hentschel, Travis Nelson, (Bottom Row from left to right:) Lindsey McCumber, Rachel Weskalnies, April Moscati, Karly Horn, and Caitlin Wolfarth pose as the “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.” Each team for field day had a theme in which they dressed.

Senior Field Day

Kathy Deaver, Sports Editor
June 6, 2014
Sports Update: Students win awards at Spring Sports Banquet

Sports Update: Students win awards at Spring Sports Banquet

Kathy Deaver, Sports Editor
June 2, 2014
Freshman Abby Hormes kicks the ball up the field during the championship game against Friends on Feb. 8. JC lost 3-2 in overtime.

Women’s soccer plans summer training sessions

Kathy Deaver, Sports Editor
May 29, 2014
The Patriot reviewed five Rita's Italian Ice flavors. Green Apple came out on top.

Rita’s Italian Ice introduces summer

Kathy Deaver, Sports Editor
May 29, 2014
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[Photo] Badminton

Erica Kelble, Multimedia Editor
May 29, 2014
Admissions set to haul in unsuspected transfers, Jazz band swings into course schedule

Admissions set to haul in unsuspected transfers, Jazz band swings into course schedule

Kathy Deaver and Angela DeCarlo
May 22, 2014
Confections with Cassidy: Caramel Mocha Frappe Cupcakes

Confections with Cassidy: Caramel Mocha Frappe Cupcakes

Emily Cassidy, News Editor
May 13, 2014
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
Sophomore Parker Day (6) pursues the ball during JV women’s lacrosse against Mount de Sales April 23. JV won the game 16-7.

[Photo] JV women’s lacrosse dominates field

Lauren Glase, News Editor
May 13, 2014
Band director Marc Bolden and the band rehearse for the spring concert. Chorus, orchestra, and Bella Voce will also perform at the concert on May 3.

[Photo] Week In Pictures: Spring Concert, 50th Anniversary Golden Gala

Erica Kelble, Multimedia Editor
May 7, 2014
Back to the drawing board: Master Plan changes

Back to the drawing board: Master Plan changes

Emily Cassidy and Billy Jump
May 2, 2014
Sports Update: Badminton smashes opponents, Wrestler visits Romania

Sports Update: Badminton smashes opponents, Wrestler visits Romania

Kathy Deaver and Eric Johnson
May 2, 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
Students going on the Dominican Republic service trip set up a display in the library about life and culture in the Dominican Republic. The group wanted to raise awareness of the country in advance of their trip in June.

Students finally learn “what’s coming”

Kathy Deaver, Sports Editor
March 31, 2014
Qdoba vs. Chipotle

Qdoba vs. Chipotle

Kaley Martin and Madison Meyer
April 4, 2014
Senior Bethany Boniface smashes the birdie during a game against IND on March 19. Boniface plays varsity doubles with senior Fiona van der Steur.

Athlete Spotlight: Bethany Boniface

Kathy Deaver, Sports Editor
April 4, 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
Confections with Cassidy: Brownie Mug

Confections with Cassidy: Brownie Mug

Emily Cassidy, News Editor
March 28, 2014
Senior William Du poses in his "Happy" video. The video was emailed out to all students and faculty on Mar. 24 for the JC community's enjoyment.

Senior spreads joy with “Happy” video

Kathy Deaver, Sports Editor
March 24, 2014

Pro: Athletics create a diverse environment in college

Kathy Deaver, Sports Editor
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

Surveilling JC’s approach to private data

Madison Meyer, In-Depth Editor
March 2, 2014
Freshman Lucie Passwater waits for the ball during the last women’s varsity home game on Feb. 7. Passwater is the only freshman on varsity.

Athlete Spotlight: Lucie Passwater

Kathy Deaver, Sports Editor
February 28, 2014
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[Photo] Hunting destroys animal populations

Billy Jump, Copy Editor
February 28, 2014
Society squashes sense of beauty

Society squashes sense of beauty

Emily Cassidy, News Editor
February 27, 2014
Confections With Cassidy: Cookie Dough Truffles

Confections With Cassidy: Cookie Dough Truffles

Emily Cassidy, Promotions Chief and News Editor
February 26, 2014
News Updates: Culture Shock club finds new starting point, Admissions office remains hopeful for class of 2018

News Updates: Culture Shock club finds new starting point, Admissions office remains hopeful for class of 2018

Kathy Deaver and Emily Cassidy
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 Yeung's new job as Assistant for Seton Vicar. Yeung's 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
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[Photo] Does performance depend on diet?

Elizabeth Driver, Sports Editor
February 25, 2014
Maryland declared a State of Emergency due to significant amounts of snow closing school for two days, Feb 13 and 14. Snowfall at JC measured about 15 and a half inches.

[Photo] Winter weather freezes students’ class time

Angela DeCarlo, Copy Editor
February 24, 2014
News Update: Calendar Change

News Update: Calendar Change

Emily Cassidy, News Editor & Promotions Chief
February 7, 2014
Sports Updates: Spring sports gear up with off-season training

Sports Updates: Spring sports gear up with off-season training

Kathy Deaver, Sports Editor
February 7, 2014
Grandparents and students begin to gather in the upper gym for Mass on Grandparent's Day Jan. 27. Bishop Dennis Madden celebrated Mass with the school, and grandparents and parents had a luncheon with their grandchildren afterwards.

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

Erica Kelble, Multimedia Editor
January 31, 2014
Cupcakes with Cassidy: Creme Brulee

Cupcakes with Cassidy: Creme Brulee

Emily Cassidy, News Editor
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 owl's prey.

[Photo] Week in Pictures 1/17/14

Erica Kelble and Rachel Amrhein
January 17, 2014
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[Photo] Surveilling US government’s approach to private data

Cole Alban and Justin Hawkins
March 2, 2014
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[Photo] Pro V. Con: Snowden acted for liberty

Justin Hawkins, Opinion Editor
January 16, 2014
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[Photo] Pro V. Con: Snowden violated American trust

Cole Alban, Online Chief
January 16, 2014
Seniors Casey Reil, Margaret McGuirk, and Kayla Bynion perform a Catch-22 piece for the Readers' Theater event. The trio placed second overall.

[Photo] Week In Pictures 1/10/14

Erica Kelble and Rachel Amrhein, Multimedia Editors
January 13, 2014
The band played several numbers at the Christmas Concert Dec. 13. Chorus, Belle Voce, Orchestra, and Jazz Band also performed.

[Photo] Week in Pictures 12/13/13

Erica Kelble and Rachel Amrhein
January 6, 2014
Confections With Cassidy: Gingerbread Eggnog Ice Cream Sandwiches

Confections With Cassidy: Gingerbread Eggnog Ice Cream Sandwiches

Emily Cassidy, News Editor
January 6, 2014
Sophomore Megan Ingold swims the 100 meter backstroke event. The women's team lost 39-131.

New swimmers dive into swimming season

Kathy Deaver, Sports Editor
December 19, 2013
Head Athletic Trainer Erik Fabriziani treats junior Oladokun Ekundayo in the athletic training office. In addition to being the Head Athletic Trainer, Fabriziani has also taught health, sports medicine, and physical education.

Teacher Spotlight: Erik Fabriziani

Kathy Deaver, Sports Editor
December 18, 2013
The Patriot In-Depth: Party Hard

The Patriot In-Depth: Party Hard

Madison Meyer and Nicole Arrison
December 17, 2013
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