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The School Newspaper of John Carroll School

The Patriot
The School Newspaper of John Carroll School

The Patriot
James Keller, Copy Editor 2016-17

James Keller, Copy Editor 2016-17, Copy Editor

Junior James Keller is a Copy Editor for The Patriot and jcpatriot.com. This is his first year on staff and his first year taking journalism. He can be found after school every day playing with the Jazz Band, jamming with friends, working on the robotics team’s robot, or scheming with the Envirothon team. He is also a member of the National Honor Society and German Honor Society. In his free time, Keller is often working on one of his old cars or playing guitar. James Keller can be reached for comments at [email protected].

All content by James Keller

Economy will drop if wages rise

James Keller, Media Editor
December 15, 2017
Former and current JC teachers converse and enjoy refreshments after seeing presentations on the future of science laboratories and electives.

[Photo] Reception reunites former JC science faculty

Olivia Collins, Community Editor
December 3, 2017
Ken Brinkman discusses a play with senior quarterback Qadir Ismail, junior linebacker Darrius Lloyd, and junior left tackle Ben Blessing against Archbishop Curley on Nov. 4. Brinkman is the new head coach of the varsity football team.

[Photo] Ken Brinkman named new varsity football head coach

Chris Roberts, Sports Editor
November 22, 2017
Senior Ashlee Kothenbeutel takes the ball from a Mount de Sales player on Monday, Oct. 30. The varsity field hockey team lost 2-1 in the IAAM B Conference quarterfinals.

Week in Sports: Week of Oct. 30

James Keller, Media Editor
November 19, 2017
On Wednesday, Nov. 8, teachers, benefactors, former faculty members, and alumni gathered to tour the new model classroom and discuss plans for the renovation of all science labs. Science department chair Dr. Julie Baker and Principal Tom Durkin gave brief presentations about the necessity for new technology in the classroom and laboratory.

Variety Show rehearsal, science conference, Welcome Wednesday, and FLEX field trip

James Keller, Media Editor
November 16, 2017
JC Defense versus Bel Air

[Photo] Playing Under Pressure

November 5, 2017
The LobbyGuard system that allows students to sign in with a swipe of their student ID. The new swipe feature has been instrumental in allowing students to sign in faster.

Report Cards: LobbyGuard reduces lines through use of new student IDs, Seniors granted early dismissal quickly, and Clocks need to operate consistently and accurately

James Keller, James Ghimire, and Annemarie Bonner
October 31, 2017
The senior team charges down the stairs before the game begins. At the bottom of the stairs, volunteers held a banner waiting for the players to charge through it.

Gallery: Powderpuff Football Game

James Keller, Media Editor
October 24, 2017
The senior team members celebrate their 18-8 victory before receiving the trophy. Coaches began to join in the celebration as well.

Senior Chika Chuku sprints away from a junior defender during the Powderpuff game on Thursday, Oct. 5. The Powderpuff game occurs every year during Spirit Week between the junior and senior classes.

[Photo] College Night, Senior Tailgate, Powderpuff, Homecoming Pep Rally, and the Homecoming Dance

October 15, 2017
At the Homecoming Pep Rally, seniors Brett Raynor and Mike Gerace pull the rope during the juniors versus seniors bracket of tug-of-war. The team of seniors struggled to win but pulled through at the end, securing the victory for the senior class.

Freshman Hugh Stertzel, Jacob Deaver, Jack Blondell, and Fredrick Dierken play a video game at the Strategic Gaming Club's table during the Club Fair. The Club Fair was held on Wednesday, Sept. 20, during the D-day community period.

Freshmen Hugh Stertzel, Jacob Deaver, Jack Blondell, and Fredrick Dierken play a video game at the Strategic Gaming Club's table during the Club Fair. The Club Fair was held on Wednesday, Sept. 20 during the D-day community period.

On Friday, Sept. 15, hundreds of JC students and alumni gathered at Bel Air High School's Bobcat Stadium to cheer on JC during the varsity football game. JC defeated Bel Air with a final score of 38-17 and also took home the Commissioner's Cup on the evening of Saturday, Sept. 16.

[Photo] JC wins inaugural "Battle of Bel Air"

September 26, 2017

LobbyGuard introduces new sign-in using student IDs

James Keller, Media Editor
September 19, 2017
Senior Ellee Perri places pennies on top of a tinfoil boat during a Marine Biology class experiment on Friday, Sept. 1. After each student designed a boat, the ships were tested for buoyancy.

‘It’s Thursday,’ Parent Orientation, and Foil Boats

James Keller, Media Editor
September 14, 2017
Killer Classics and Vintage Vinyl: Europe '72

Killer Classics and Vintage Vinyl: Europe ’72

James Keller, Copy Editor
May 17, 2017

Animal testing is a cruel way to advance medicine

James Keller, Copy Editor
May 16, 2017
Sophomore Katie Smith swims butterfly in the 200m IM at a meet at the Severn School.

Swimming season comes to a close

James Keller, Copy Editor
May 15, 2017
Publisher and Editor in Chief of The Baltimore Sun Media Group Triffon Alatzas speaks during the induction ceremony for the Quill and Scroll Honor Society. Alatzas shared stories about his journalistic experiences and explained how the different publications within the media group operate.

[Photo] Trif Alatzas speaks to Quill and Scroll Honor Society members

Caroline Cooney, Editor in Chief
April 26, 2017
Publisher and Editor in Chief of The Baltimore Sun Media Group Trif Alatzas shares his journalistic experiences with the JC literary publications during the inductions for the Quill and Scroll Honors Society. Members of The Pinnacle, The Pacificus, and The Patriot were inducted on Tuesday, April 3.

[Photo] Dollhouses, World Language Induction Ceremony, FLEX field trip, Shea Welsh concert, and a Catch-22 trial

April 15, 2017
Killer Classics and Vintage Vinyl: The Beatles' 'Let it Be'

Killer Classics and Vintage Vinyl: The Beatles’ ‘Let it Be’

James Keller, Copy Editor
March 9, 2017

Obamacare burdens America’s taxpayers

James Keller, Copy Editor
February 17, 2017
Group chats are a good way to communicate between many people and to make plans with friends. While group chats can be good, they also have a bad side.

The good, the bad, the ugly: group chats

James Keller, Copy Editor
February 3, 2017
Killer Classics and Vintage Vinyl: Pink Floyd's 'The Dark Side of the Moon'

Killer Classics and Vintage Vinyl: Pink Floyd’s ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’

James Keller, Copy Editor
January 31, 2017
Overall, 2016 was an eventual year that consisted of nonstop surprises. Even though there were scientific discoveries and improvement in animal safety, the political discussions and celebrity deaths made 2016 an interesting year.

The good, the bad, and the ugly: 2016

James Keller and Katherine Grimm
January 14, 2017
The good, the bad, and the ugly: Christmas

The good, the bad, and the ugly: Christmas

James Keller, Copy Editor
December 22, 2016
Clearing his second attempt, senior Iain Olsen beats his personal record in the high jump with a height of 5'4." The men's indoor track and field team competed in an MIAA meet at Loyola Blakefield on Thursday, Dec. 8.

Week in Sports: Week of Dec. 5

James Keller and Emily Stancliff
December 15, 2016
Killer Classics and Vintage Vinyl: Grateful Dead's 'American Beauty'

Killer Classics and Vintage Vinyl: Grateful Dead’s ‘American Beauty’

James Keller, Copy Editor
November 15, 2016

Con: Kaepernick’s protest disrespects the U.S.

James Keller, Copy Editor
October 27, 2016
Senior Charlotte Haggerty runs with the ball while being chased by junior Marisa DiFonso during the Powerdpuff game. The annual Powderpuff game between the juniors and the seniors took place on the Friday of Spirit Week, and the seniors won 21-14.

[Photo] Spirit Week creates memories

Taylor Bynion, Copy Editor
October 17, 2016
Students cheer as physics teacher Anthony Davidson is knocked to the ground during a game of bubble-soccer at the Spirit Week pep rally. The pep rally took place Friday, Oct. 7 in the Upper Gym.

[Photo] In case you missed it: Week of Oct. 4

Lauren Becker, News Editor
October 14, 2016
Freshman Kaitlyn Sydnor, seniors Eryn Roach and Hailey Ishak, sophomore Rachel Miller, and junior Katie Mills (left to right) pose during advisory while wearing red, white, and blue on Nationality Day during Spirit Week. Students were able to wear their country's respective colors to represent their nationality on Tuesday.

[Photo] Week In Pictures: Spirit week, Homecoming, field hockey, and women’s soccer

Katherine Grimm, Zachary Miller, and Druw Van Der Werrf
October 13, 2016
Campus Minister Gary Meyerl prepares to pass a spinning plate to sophomore Leon Li. Meyerl represented the Campus Ministry at the Club Fair held on Tuesday, Sept. 20.

[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
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