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The School Newspaper of John Carroll School

The Patriot
The School Newspaper of John Carroll School

The Patriot
Hope Kelly Editor in Chief 2013-14

Hope Kelly Editor in Chief 2013-14, Editor in Chief

Senior Hope Kelly is the Editor in Chief for The Patriot and jcpatriot.com. This is her third year in journalism and her second year on the newspaper staff. Kelly is a member of the National Honors Society, the Spanish Honors Society, the Service Honors Society, and the Speech and Debate team. In her free time, she enjoys playing on the Badminton and Cross Country teams and horseback riding with her friends. As far as a social life, she loves long walks on the beach and curling up with hot tea and a good book.

Hope Kelly can be reached for comments at [email protected].

All content by Hope Kelly
Adam Levine sings at a Maroon 5 concert in 2013. Senior Megan Brulinski stood toward the front of the crowd.

We Got The Beat

Lauren Fabiszak, A&E Editor
May 15, 2014
5SOS creates next teen craze

5SOS creates next teen craze

Lauren Fabiszak, A&E Editor
May 1, 2014
Multiple parents spark multiple problems

Multiple parents spark multiple problems

Hope Kelly, Editor in Chief
April 28, 2014
Freshmen Emily Schiavone and Allie Taylor worked on this gray beach house as part of a AP Human Geography project. It was supposed to represent a beach house in Bethany Beach, Delaware.

AP Human Geography students construct model houses

Hope Kelly, Editor in Chief
April 23, 2014
News Update: Dress down incentive attained due to turf field contributions

News Update: Dress down incentive attained due to turf field contributions

Hope Kelly, Editor in Chief
April 9, 2014
Artwork by Madison Meyer

Prom prices push seniors into panic

Lauren Fabiszak, A&E Editor
April 2, 2014
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[Photo] Softball versus Baseball

Elizabeth Driver, Sports Editor
April 7, 2014

New SAT changes equal success

Lauren Fabiszak, A&E Editor
April 1, 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.

[Photo] Week in pictures: Sports Banquet, Senior Seminar

Erica Kelble, Multimedia Editor
March 19, 2014
Social studies teacher Jake Hollin won Catholic High School Teacher of the Year from The Knights of Columbus of Bel Air. While he was named Teacher of the Year on Feb. 28., he was presented the award on March 18 at a formal ceremony.

Social Studies teacher presented with Teacher of the Year award

Hope Kelly, Editor in Chief
March 19, 2014
Demi Lovato shines like a "neon light" with self-titled album

Demi Lovato shines like a “neon light” with self-titled album

Lauren Fabiszak, A&E Editor
March 12, 2014
Athletic Director Larry Dukes gives a presentation to JC seniors about finance. Dukes worked in the finance world before coming to JC.

[Photo] Seniors informed of financial dangers in college

March 5, 2014
Cyber Day policy implemented to prevent longer school year

Cyber Day policy implemented to prevent longer school year

Hope Kelly, Editor in Chief
March 7, 2014
Holocaust survivor Esther Kaidanow shows a small group of seniors her identification papers during Holocaust Remembrance Day on February 25, 2014.

[Photo] Week in Pictures: Holocaust Program, Arlington Trip, and False Fire

Erica Kelble, Multimedia Editior
March 5, 2014
From left to right, head coach Dennise Petronelli poses with freshmen Brooke Hare, Mary Olsen, Taylor Crews, Alyssa Whitehead, Olivia Barnhart, captain Selina Petronelli, and her assistant coach Beth Hess with their ribbons after a show at Garrison Forest. Five members of the team qualified for regional due to the points they accumulated during the season.

Equestrian team qualifies for regionals

Hope Kelly, Editor in Chief
March 4, 2014
Religion teacher Jonathan Gibbons (second from left) performs with his a capella group “Sixtus” at a benefit for St. Joseph’s House this past January. St. Joseph’s House is a daycare for disabled children.

Artist Spotlight: Jonathan Gibbons achieves harmony between music and teaching

Lauren Fabiszak, A&E Editor
February 25, 2014

Con: Class rank system gives unfair advantage

Hope Kelly, Editor in Chief
February 24, 2014
According to Head Athletic Trainer Erik Fabriziani, JC athletes spend 2-3 hours training depending on which sport they play. This intense training sometimes causes injuries.

[Photo] Sports push athletes to the breaking point

Kaley Martin, Opinion Editor
February 26, 2014
Seniors Taylor Gerber, Sarah Owen, and Clark Grube play a quiz game about finances with Athletic Director Larry Dukes. They were on stage in the auditorium at the Senior Seminar on Feb. 20.

[Photo] Week in Pictures: Senior Seminar, Footloose Rehearsal, Winter Olympics

Erica Kelble, Multimedia Editior
February 24, 2014
Lorde is royal to the music industry

Lorde is royal to the music industry

Lauren Fabiszak, A&E Editor
February 12, 2014
Emily Goheen works on an ink pen piece entitled "Love" during an off mod. Goheen often comes to work in Mr. Baran's studio when she is free.

Artist Profile: Emily Goheen vents through ink

Hope Kelly, Editor in Chief
February 9, 2014
Three of Art teacher Bruno Baran's paintings were chosen to be in the National Juried Art Show this year. Two of them were "The Red Cat" (above) and "Chapel of Norte Dame Paris" (below).

Baran paints success once again

Lauren Fabiszak, A&E Editor
January 31, 2014
Beyoncé disappoints with unannounced album

Beyoncé disappoints with unannounced album

Lauren Fabiszak, A&E Editor
January 16, 2014
Quick Picks: Holiday Drinks

Quick Picks: Holiday Drinks

Cole Alban, Sydney Setree, Lauren Fabiszak, and Hanna LeBuhn
December 17, 2013
President Richard O’Hara plays the keyboard with his band at Sandstock in Timonium. O’Hara began playing the piano at the age of seven when his parents signed him up for classical piano lessons.

O’Hara rocks on with his band The Jury

Hope Kelly, Editor-In-Chief
December 16, 2013
Sports Updates: Bowling team strikes for fun, Cheer team prepares for championship

Sports Updates: Bowling team strikes for fun, Cheer team prepares for championship

Lauren Fabiszak and Rachel Amrhein
December 16, 2013
Report Card: Romero Club helps community, Game Club scores high, Spanish Club spices up JC

Report Card: Romero Club helps community, Game Club scores high, Spanish Club spices up JC

Hope Kelly, Editor in Chief
December 16, 2013
From left to right, seniors Guillermo Almirall, Ho Jin Hong, Brenden Hutton, and junior Kevin Yin battle against each other in online video games. Almirall, Hong and Yin stayed with Hutton for Thanksgiving break, and Hong will be returning to stay with Hutton over Christmas break.

International students find homes for holidays

Hope Kelly, Editor in Chief
December 13, 2013
Sports Updates: Cross Country runners selected for All-State and All-County teams

Sports Updates: Cross Country runners selected for All-State and All-County teams

Hope Kelly, Editor in Chief
December 4, 2013
Record breaking 6,866 items collected for Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive

Record breaking 6,866 items collected for Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive

Hope Kelly, Editor in Chief
December 4, 2013
Speech and Debate team brings home ten ribbons

Speech and Debate team brings home ten ribbons

Hope Kelly, Editor in Chief
November 22, 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
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[Photo] The Patriot In-Depth: Uncovering the point of homework

Nicole Arrison, In-Depth Editor
November 20, 2013
In-Focus: What is the purpose of homework?

In-Focus: What is the purpose of homework?

Hope Kelly, Editor in Chief
November 20, 2013
Pro V. Con: Homework prepares students for real life

Pro V. Con: Homework prepares students for real life

Hope Kelly, Editor in Chief
November 20, 2013

Want free Variety Show tickets?

Hope Kelly, Editor in Chief
November 18, 2013
Senior Casey Reil reads her Declamation piece titled "You're not special" at her Speech and Debate meet. She took first place for Declamation at this meet that took place at Patterson Mill High School on Nov. 14.

[Photo] Week in Pictures 11/15/13

Erica Kelble and Rachel Amrhein
November 18, 2013
Perry causes 'roar' with new album

Perry causes ‘roar’ with new album

Lauren Fabiszak, A&E Editor
November 12, 2013
Pro V Con: Social media increase student reponsibility

Pro V Con: Social media increase student reponsibility

Lauren Fabiszak, A&E Editor
November 4, 2013
Varsity and JV volleyball girls face-off. In a Patriot survey, 47.6 percent of students agree that varsity teams get more attention than JV teams.

Varsity sports take priority over JV

Hope Kelly, Editor in Chief
October 30, 2013
Seniors (from left to right) Margaret McGuirk, Matt Wagner, Kirsten Kyburz, and April Moscati pay attention to the senior leaders at the Variety Show meeting. The show will be Nov. 26 and 27.

[Photo] Variety Show makes comeback

Hanna LeBuhn, Lifestyles Editor
October 31, 2013
Art teacher Bruno Baran focuses on finishing his paintings at one of his competitions. He takes it very seriously and has done many contests over the years.

Baran creates winning masterpieces

Lauren Fabiszak, A&E Editor
October 21, 2013
Senior Amanda Reid balances on a rope during an activity at Genesee Valley. This was the first year for the Genesee Valley trip.

Seniors overcome Genesee Valley obstacles

Hope Kelly, Editor in Chief
October 11, 2013
Ricardo Byrd works to refill the new vending machines after school. The new vending machines were put in on Sept. 27 to replace the old vending machines that used to sit there.

Shiny new vending machines dispense wow factor

Hope Kelly, Editor in Chief
October 4, 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
Grande sounds grand in debut album

Grande sounds grand in debut album

Lauren Fabiszak, A&E Editor
September 26, 2013
News Update: New International Student Mentoring Program fosters new friendships

News Update: New International Student Mentoring Program fosters new friendships

Hope Kelly, Editor in Chief
September 26, 2013
News Updates: School Store transformed in makeover, Welcome Wednesday opens school to new faces

News Updates: School Store transformed in makeover, Welcome Wednesday opens school to new faces

Hope Kelly and Emily Cassidy
September 26, 2013

JC needs to balance extracurricular activities and academics

Lauren Fabiszak, In-Depth Editor
June 7, 2013
Senior Susie Snee models a newspaper dress for senior Emma Minnis's senior project.

Fine Arts night adds color to JC

Hope Kelly, Managing Editor
May 30, 2013
These ducklings make their home in the JC courtyard, and they are huddling close to their mother for warmth.

Maynard rescues duckling from hawk’s clutches

Hope Kelly, Managing Editor
May 24, 2013
NHS officers elected for upcoming school year

NHS officers elected for upcoming school year

Hope Kelly, Managing Editor
May 23, 2013
Juniors unfairly struggle due to testing

Juniors unfairly struggle due to testing

Hope Kelly, Managing Editor
May 22, 2013
Senior Daniel Kelble studies the pressbox for his Senior Project. Kelble is building is building a new pressbox and will begin the construction in early May.

Senior Project Snapshots: Daniel Kelble

Hope Kelly, Managing Editor
May 8, 2013
Students gather together in the library after school to work on homework and talk about their day.

The Patriot In-Depth: Bringing focus to diversity

Lauren Fabiszak, In-Depth Editor
May 3, 2013
Fab Tunes: R5 differs from usual Disney sound

Fab Tunes: R5 differs from usual Disney sound

Lauren Fabiszak, In-Depth Editor
March 15, 2013
Teacher Spotlight: Ashleigh Stall

Teacher Spotlight: Ashleigh Stall

Lauren Fabiszak, In-Depth Editor
March 14, 2013
Students discover value of working on farms

Students discover value of working on farms

Hope Kelly, Managing Editor
February 26, 2013
Pro v. Con: Student Honor Council guaranteed to fail

Pro v. Con: Student Honor Council guaranteed to fail

Lauren Fabiszak, In-Depth Editor
February 25, 2013

Brueggemann interviews on local station in hopes of spreading the word

Hope Kelly, Managing Editor
February 15, 2013
The Patriot In-Depth: Students harvest different lessons from religion class

The Patriot In-Depth: Students harvest different lessons from religion class

Hope Kelly, Managing Editor
February 13, 2013
Fab Tunes: Bieber's new album displays matured talent

Fab Tunes: Bieber’s new album displays matured talent

Lauren Fabiszak, In-Depth Editor
February 12, 2013
Fab Tunes: Keys is 'on fire' with new EP

Fab Tunes: Keys is ‘on fire’ with new EP

Lauren Fabiszak, In-Depth Editor
January 24, 2013
Exams before break proved unsuccessful

Exams before break proved unsuccessful

Lauren Fabiszak, In-Depth Editor
January 14, 2013

December Report Card: The Patriot turns the tables by grading the school on today’s issues

Hope Kelly, Managing Editor
December 12, 2012
From left to right, William Porter, Coordinator of International Student Programs Sandi Seiler, and President Richard O’Hara visit the Great Wall of China. O’Hara and Seiler traveled to China for 11 days to strengthen current and potential Chinese relationships.

O’Hara ventures to China to recruit students

Hope Kelly, Managing Editor
December 10, 2012
Fab Tunes: One Direction's 'Take Me Home' compels fans to literally take it home

Fab Tunes: One Direction’s ‘Take Me Home’ compels fans to literally take it home

Lauren Fabiszak, In-Depth Editor
November 28, 2012
Justin Bieber's 'Believe' tour displays pop star's lasting charm

Justin Bieber’s ‘Believe’ tour displays pop star’s lasting charm

Lauren Fabiszak, In-Depth Editor
November 12, 2012
Fab Tunes: Swift strikes a chord with 'Red'

Fab Tunes: Swift strikes a chord with ‘Red’

Lauren Fabiszak, In-Depth Editor
November 6, 2012
Sophomore Amanda Brannan gathers around with her team, "Believe in a Breakthrough." The group poses as they await the beginning of the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.

Sophomore races for a cure

Lauren Fabiszak, In-depth Editor
October 18, 2012
Students form new friendships as Friend-to-Friend club kicks off

Students form new friendships as Friend-to-Friend club kicks off

Lauren Fabiszak, In-depth Editor
October 16, 2012
Fab Tunes: Carly Rae Jepsen's new album not worthy of 'Call Me Maybe' fame

Fab Tunes: Carly Rae Jepsen’s new album not worthy of ‘Call Me Maybe’ fame

Lauren Fabiszak, In-Depth Editor
October 11, 2012
DeVoe builds up the Theater Department

DeVoe builds up the Theater Department

Hope Kelly, Managing Editor
October 5, 2012
Diet soda restricts student health options

Diet soda restricts student health options

Hope Kelly, Managing Editor
October 4, 2012
Theater department makes it rain

Theater department makes it rain

Hope Kelly, In-Depth Editor
September 27, 2012
'The Next' Rocks Hippodrome, the CW

‘The Next’ Rocks Hippodrome, the CW

Lauren Fabiszak, In-Depth Editor
September 27, 2012
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