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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
Multiple parents spark multiple problems

Multiple parents spark multiple problems

Hope Kelly, Editor in Chief
April 28, 2014
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
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
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
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
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
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[Photo] Softball versus Baseball

Elizabeth Driver, Sports Editor
April 7, 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
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
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
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
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
Surveilling US government's approach to private data

Surveilling US government’s approach to private data

Cole Alban and Justin Hawkins
March 2, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
News Update: School store renamed

News Update: School store renamed

Cole Alban, Online Chief
October 9, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Students get involved by managing sports

Students get involved by managing sports

Cole Alban, Managing Editor
May 17, 2013
Students test laws of physics

Students test laws of physics

Rebecca Driver, Copy Editor
May 8, 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 get involved through sports managing

Students get involved through sports managing

Cole Alban, Managing Editor
May 1, 2013

Dual enrollment appears worthwhile

Rebecca Driver, Copy Editor
May 1, 2013
'42' hits home run portraying baseball history

’42’ hits home run portraying baseball history

Rebecca Driver, Copy Editor
April 25, 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

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

Rebecca Driver, Copy Editor
March 22, 2013
Students discover value of working on farms

Students discover value of working on farms

Hope Kelly, Managing Editor
February 26, 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
Price's Seafood serves up yummy food for high prices

Price’s Seafood serves up yummy food for high prices

Rebecca Driver, Copy Editor
February 22, 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
IAAM names junior Athlete of the Week

IAAM names junior Athlete of the Week

Rebecca Driver, Copy Editor
February 8, 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
Harkins leaves for new position with Archdiocese of Baltimore

Harkins leaves for new position with Archdiocese of Baltimore

Rebecca Driver, Copy Editor
January 16, 2013
'Django Unchained' captivates with quality, disturbs with violence

‘Django Unchained’ captivates with quality, disturbs with violence

Rebecca Driver, Copy Editor
January 14, 2013
Abortion protesters return to sidewalk outside JC

Abortion protesters return to sidewalk outside JC

Rebecca Driver, Copy Editor
January 11, 2013

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

Hope Kelly, Managing Editor
December 12, 2012

Artist Spotlight: Junior finds comfort, relief in arts

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

Sunshine Grille satisfies morning hunger

Cole Alban, Managing Editor
December 5, 2012
Indoor track leaps into new season

Indoor track leaps into new season

Rebecca Driver, Copy Editor
November 20, 2012
JC loses championship football game in overtime thriller

JC loses championship football game in overtime thriller

Cole Alban, Managing Editor
November 20, 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
Advisory loses priority to overrun assemblies, Mass

Advisory loses priority to overrun assemblies, Mass

Rebecca Driver, Copy Editor
November 9, 2012

Baseball field recieves makeover

Cole Alban, Managing editor
November 8, 2012
Quick Picks: Plumpton Park Zoo fails to scare

Quick Picks: Plumpton Park Zoo fails to scare

Cole Alban, Managing Editor
October 19, 2012
Tim Kutcher, Cole Bauer, Ryan Isom, Brian Cadden

Men’s volleyball strives to improve with Lawler as new coach

Cole Alban, Managing Editor
October 5, 2012
DeVoe builds up the Theater Department

DeVoe builds up the Theater Department

Hope Kelly, Managing Editor
October 5, 2012
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