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The School Newspaper of John Carroll School

The Patriot
The School Newspaper of John Carroll School

The Patriot
Kelly Foulk, News Editor 2015-2016

Kelly Foulk, News Editor 2015-2016, News Editor

Senior Kelly Foulk is a News Editor for The Patriot and jcpatriot.com. She is excited for her first year on the staff. At school, Foulk runs cross country, makes pots with the ceramics club, and works as the Student Affairs Counsel Secretary and Treasurer. On weekends, you’ll find her telling corny jokes to guests on the Lehigh River as a rafting guide or teaching kids how to avoid trees on the ski slopes as a snowboard instructor. If she had a pet pig, his name would be Bacon. Kelly Foulk can be reached for comments at [email protected].

All content by Kelly Foulk
Senior doubles team Lucy Chen and Vanilla Tong prepare to smash back the shuttlecock. The badminton team finished with a 6-2 record on the season.

[Photo] Badminton

Adriana Guidi, Entertainment Editor
June 3, 2016
THIS IS VANILLA AND LUCY

[Photo] Women’s lacrosse

Daniel Robinson, Copy Editor
June 1, 2016
Asian stir-fry is one of the various new dishes the cafeteria serves for lunch to cater to the various cultures of the student body. The cafeteria is finding new ways to incorporate the represented cultures into the menu.

Grab and go

Pia Scotto and Kelly Foulk
May 3, 2016
Keep it Real: I almost became a sharkie sandwich

Keep it Real: I almost became a sharkie sandwich

Kelly Foulk, News Editor
April 28, 2016
Tigert Hall is one of the many buildings found at Florida University. This hall houses the Admissions Department.

College reviews: University of Florida

Kelly Foulk, News Editor
April 20, 2016
Keep it Real: Keeping up with my dead homies

Keep it Real: Keeping up with my dead homies

Kelly Foulk, News Editor
April 17, 2016
Senior varsity attack-man Mary Kate Gerety dodges two defenders during the women's varsity lacrosse game against the Peddie School. Gerety had five goals and four assists in the game to help win 21-6 on March 18.

[Photo] 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
Holocaust survivor Vera Kestenberg arrives and embraces her guide, senior Madison Hooper. On March 1, 18 speakers came to share stories from the Holocaust and the aftermath of the genocide of six million Jews and five million others.

Holocaust education informs students

Nick Miller and Kelly Foulk
March 21, 2016
Keep it Real: Meeting a Holocaust survivor

Keep it Real: Meeting a Holocaust survivor

Kelly Foulk, News Editor
March 17, 2016
FLEX Program Director Larry Dukes (back) answers seniors Nick Turnbull, Adam Mrowiec, and Dean LaPonzina's questions about their venture concept, a tire that can function while punctured. Entrepreneurial Studies is a part of the new FLEX program, which is designed to prepare students for a career in business.

FLEX program expands

Adriana Guidi, Grace Mottley, and Kelly Foulk
February 12, 2016
Keep it Real: No-poo hair care movement

Keep it Real: No-poo hair care movement

Kelly Foulk, News Editor
February 12, 2016
Keep it real: Working as a ski instructor

Keep it real: Working as a ski instructor

Kelly Foulk, News Editor
February 5, 2016
Senior Olivia Stepanian and junior Grace Mottley listen to the opposing team's closing argument at a Mock Trial scrimmage on Monday, Jan. 11. The Mock Trial team was scrimmaging in preparation for their first trial against Fallston High School on Jan.12.

[Photo] Week in Pictures: Camden Yards, Mock Trial, the Constitution, and Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Mitch Hopkins and Katherine Grimm
January 19, 2016
Juniors Caleb Olsen and Edward Benner participate in a Mock Trial scrimmage with senior Alex Kropkowski. The team scrimmaged against one another in preparation for their first trial against Fallston.

[Photo] Mock Trial faces location changes

Pia Scotto, Community Editor
January 15, 2016

Silent library prohibits learning

Kelly Foulk, News Editor
January 14, 2016
Barry Lee, of the Native American music group "Spirit Wing," talks about the importance of women in Native American and global culture. The assembly on Jan. 6 highlighted Native American culture in preparation for the powwow on Saturday, Jan. 6.

[Photo] Week in Pictures: Native Americans, the JC Powwow, and sheep brains

Mitch Hopkins and Katherine Grimm
January 11, 2016
Occupiers of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge headquarters walk around the grounds of the facility on Jan. 6, 2016 near Burns, Ore.

Militia seizes federal building

Kelly Foulk and Grace Mottley
January 8, 2016
Keep it Real: Senior chooses to eat like a caveman

Keep it Real: Senior chooses to eat like a caveman

Kelly Foulk, News Editor
December 14, 2015
Juniors Erica Deyesu and Elaina Bonner write Christmas letters to students of St. Margaret's under the elf names "Nutty" and "Brighty." The National Honor Society writes letters each year to reply to St. Margaret's students' "Letters to Santa."

[Photo] Week in Pictures: NHS inductions, Santa letters, door decorating, and the Christmas Bazaar

December 10, 2015
Junior Stephanie Imbierowicz is currently working on a new piece of art. Imbierowicz specializes in charcoal and ceramics.

Artist Spotlight: Studio 1 sparks interest in artist

Kelly Foulk, News Editor
December 9, 2015
Seniors Vanilla Tong and Lucy Chen prepare for a serve in a doubles match. The varsity women's tennis team finished their season with a 2-4 record.

[Photo] Women’s Tennis

Adriana Guidi, Entertainment Editor
December 3, 2015
Keep it Real: Editor volunteers on the scene

Keep it Real: Editor volunteers on the scene

Kelly Foulk, News Editor
December 1, 2015
Senior wide receiver Ky'el Hemby walks the ball into the end zone after receiving a pass from senior quarterback Kurt Rawlings. Rawlings threw four touchdown passes, each to different receivers, in the championship game.

[Photo] Week in Pictures: Championships, STEM night, “Curtains,” and Ceramics

Katherine Grimm and Mitch Hopkins
November 17, 2015
Keep it Real: Senior finds solace during Spirit Week

Keep it Real: Senior finds solace during Spirit Week

Kelly Foulk, News Editor
November 13, 2015
Fine Arts teacher Bruno Baran instructs Julie Kraus, class of '13. Baran was often known to help and always be available for students, according to students.

Students reflect on loss of art teacher

Kelly Foulk, News Editor
November 5, 2015
A group of young women console each other during a vigil on Oct. 1, 2015 in Roseburg, Ore. after a shooter opened fire at the Umpqua Community College, killing several.

Oregon shooting impacts JC

Joe Kyburz and Kelly Foulk
October 20, 2015
Senior Vanilla Tong prepares to hit a volley during her tennis match. The varsity women's tennis team currently has a record of 2-2.

[Photo] Week In Pictures: Football Games, Tennis Matches, and the German Exchange

October 13, 2015
Seniors Vanilla Tong and Lucy Chen prepare for their opponent's serve during a tennis match at Pallotti. The varsity women's tennis team won the match against Pallotti 5-0.

The homepage of the student's Veracross website includes a class list, calendar and messages from teachers. According to Vice Principal of Student Affairs and Technology Brian Powell, this tool will be very useful for helping students stay organized throughout the school year.

JC switches to Veracross

Kelly Foulk, News Editor
September 30, 2015
Bus breaks down, tennis team stranded on Interstate 95

Bus breaks down, tennis team stranded on Interstate 95

Kelly Foulk, News Editor
September 18, 2015
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