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The School Newspaper of John Carroll School

The Patriot
The School Newspaper of John Carroll School

The Patriot
Lauren Fabiszak A&E Editor 2013-14

Lauren Fabiszak A&E Editor 2013-14, A&E Editor

Senior Lauren Fabiszak is an A&E Editor for The Patriot and jcpatriot.com. This is her third year taking Journalism and second year on staff. She is also a member of the Romero Club, the Friend to Friend Club, the National Spanish Honor Society, and a leader of the Respect Life Club. Outside of school, you’ll probably find Lauren at a Jonas Brothers or Justin Bieber concert.

Lauren Fabiszak can be reached for comments at [email protected].

All content by Lauren Fabiszak
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
Artwork by Madison Meyer

Prom prices push seniors into panic

Lauren Fabiszak, A&E Editor
April 2, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Grande sounds grand in debut album

Grande sounds grand in debut album

Lauren Fabiszak, A&E Editor
September 26, 2013

JC needs to balance extracurricular activities and academics

Lauren Fabiszak, In-Depth Editor
June 7, 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
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
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
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
'The Next' Rocks Hippodrome, the CW

‘The Next’ Rocks Hippodrome, the CW

Lauren Fabiszak, In-Depth Editor
September 27, 2012
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