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The School Newspaper of John Carroll School

The Patriot
The School Newspaper of John Carroll School

The Patriot
Maddie Root

Maddie Root, Editor-in-Chief

Maddie Root is a senior at John Carroll and is the editor-in-chief of The Patriot. This is her fourth year on the staff. In addition to working on the newspaper, Maddie plays soccer and runs track and field for John Carroll. When she’s not playing sports or working on the newspaper, she likes to play with her three dogs: Tagg, Oakley, and Nova, read books, and watch movies with her family.

All content by Maddie Root

Heading to the Beach? Three beach reads will keep your reading list full this summer

Maddie Root, Editor-in-Chief
June 1, 2023

Life lessons learned from performing

Maddie Root, Editor-in-Chief
June 1, 2023
JC baseball takes on Vegas during spring break

JC baseball takes on Vegas during spring break

Maddie Root and Allison Coyne
June 1, 2023

Five female-directed films to check out during these final days of Women’s History Month

Maddie Root, Editor-in-Chief
March 27, 2023

Peerce’s offers exquisite Indian food

Maddie Root, Editor-in-Chief
March 27, 2023

PRO/CON: Should a winter formal dance be added into the JC schedule?

Els Krimsky and Maddie Root
March 27, 2023

Reality of a concussion injury is serious

Maddie Root, Editor-in-Chief
March 27, 2023
Bel Air Athletic Club closes after more than 40 years

Bel Air Athletic Club closes after more than 40 years

Maddie Root, Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2023
Archbishop Lori visits JC

Archbishop Lori visits JC

Madison Elliott and Maddie Root
February 14, 2023
Morning Star PowWow returns after two year COVID hiatus

Morning Star PowWow returns after two year COVID hiatus

Maddie Root, Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2023

Exploration of Human Rights and Genocide class presents final projects at end of the semester 

Maddie Root, Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2023

JC community honors MLK and his legacy in January

Maddie Root
February 14, 2023

USMT goes further than expected in World Cup

Maddie Root, Editor-in-Chief
December 16, 2022

Field Hockey & Soccer play in championship games

Maddie Root and Ella McGuire
December 16, 2022

Be careful; too much competitiveness has its dangers

Maddie Root, Editor-in-Chief
December 16, 2022

Various types of cookies popular around the holiday season

Maddie Root, Editor-in-Chief
December 16, 2022
Hidden advisory door shines with their decorations of a ski lodge

Hidden advisory door shines with their decorations of a ski lodge

Maddie Root, Editor-in-Chief
December 16, 2022
Patriots celebrate Christmas season

Patriots celebrate Christmas season

Maddie Root, Editor-in-Chief
December 16, 2022
Girls’ soccer earns win to advance to semifinals

Girls’ soccer earns win to advance to semifinals

Maddie Root, Editor-in-Chief
October 31, 2022
SGA announces Royal Court at football game and dance

SGA announces Royal Court at football game and dance

Maddie Root, Editor-in-Chief
October 31, 2022
Spirit Week culminates with annual pep rally

Spirit Week culminates with annual pep rally

Maddie Root, Editor-in-Chief
October 31, 2022

‘The Family Upstairs’ is the perfect fall read

Maddie Root, Editor-in-Chief
October 31, 2022

The high school clock stops for no one

Maddie Root, Editor-in-Chief
October 2, 2022
Bailey’s 2nd annual 5K brings out over 300 racers

Bailey’s 2nd annual 5K brings out over 300 racers

Maddie Root, Editor-in-Chief
October 2, 2022

Class of 2026 begins two-year Patriot Pathways course

Maddie Root, Editor-in-Chief
October 2, 2022

The high school clock stops for no one

Maddie Root, Editor-in-Chief
October 2, 2022
JC's Got Talent premieres during Patriots Week

JC’s Got Talent premieres during Patriots Week

Maddie Root, Managing Editor
June 5, 2022

‘The Guest List’ is an eerie mystery novel to begin your summer

Maddie Root, Managing Editor
June 5, 2022
Tips to be Productive this Summer

Tips to be Productive this Summer

Maddie Root, Managing Editor
June 5, 2022

School year concludes with finals and projects

Maddie Root, Managing Editor
June 5, 2022
The USWNT’s fight for equality pays off

The USWNT’s fight for equality pays off

Maddie Root, Managing Editor
March 24, 2022
Yan films robotics documentary for project

Yan films robotics documentary for project

Maddie Root, Managing Editor
March 24, 2022

NHS hosts book drive for Harford County Public Library

Maddie Root, Managing Editor
March 24, 2022

JC wins Best Private School in Harford County

Maddie Root, Managing Editor
March 24, 2022

New Brown fitness center boosts team building

Maddie Root, Managing Editor
February 17, 2022

‘500 Days of Summer’ is a rare and realistic romantic comedy

Maddie Root, Managing Editor
February 17, 2022
Rock band shines during winter performances

Rock band shines during winter performances

Maddie Root, Managing Editor
February 17, 2022
A Semester of Reflections

A Semester of Reflections

Maddie Root, Managing Editor
February 17, 2022

Gotzmann founds new club for those interested in healthcare

Maddie Root
February 17, 2022

Prost brings a unique taste of Germany to Aberdeen

Maddie Root, Managing Editor
December 17, 2021
Spotify wraps up 2021

Spotify wraps up 2021

Maddie Root, Managing Editor
December 17, 2021
Deep diving into Madison Shaffery’s Senior Project

Deep diving into Madison Shaffery’s Senior Project

Maddie Root, Managing Editor
December 17, 2021

Class of 2023’s ring festivities are around the corner

Maddie Root, Managing Editor
December 17, 2021
Lessons of the Shoah teaches love, not hate

Lessons of the Shoah teaches love, not hate

Maddie Root, Managing Editor
December 17, 2021

TOP TEN Movies not to watch this fall

Maddie Root, Managing Editor
October 31, 2021

The College Preparatory Dance Program combines both academics and dance at John Carroll

Maddie Root, Managing Editor
October 31, 2021
The lost art of letter writing

The lost art of letter writing

Maddie Root, Managing Editor
October 31, 2021
Robinson finds new appreciation for game of soccer

Robinson finds new appreciation for game of soccer

Maddie Root, Managing Editor
September 30, 2021

Go on a trip back in time with a movie from the 1980s

Maddie Root, Managing Editor
September 30, 2021
The fall season has taken on a new meaning

The fall season has taken on a new meaning

Maddie Root, Managing Editor
September 30, 2021
Berger passes the baton to the next chapter of life

Berger passes the baton to the next chapter of life

Maddie Root, Managing Editor
May 11, 2021

‘The Social Network’ provides a look into Mark Zuckerberg & the early life of Facebook

Maddie Root, Managing Editor
May 11, 2021

These day trips will make this summer worthwhile

Maddie Root, Managing Editor
May 11, 2021
Sharing lessons from this last year

Sharing lessons from this last year

Maddie Root, Managing Editor
May 11, 2021
Gabe Webster speaks about mental health at Friends R Family event

Gabe Webster speaks about mental health at Friends R Family event

Allyson Jones and Maddie Root
May 11, 2021

Community celebrates inspiring women during National Women’s Month

Maddie Root, Managing Editor
April 6, 2021
Column: Don’t let the cell phone fool you; pick up a book instead

Column: Don’t let the cell phone fool you; pick up a book instead

Maddie Root, Managing Editor
April 6, 2021
Masks have become another daily accessory at school for students, teachers, & staff

Masks have become another daily accessory at school for students, teachers, & staff

Maddie Root, Managing Editor
April 6, 2021

‘Batman Begins’ is the perfect choice for a family movie night

Maddie Root, Managing Editor
April 6, 2021
Grace Welzenbach shines on the court in second year

Grace Welzenbach shines on the court in second year

Maddie Root, Managing Editor
March 14, 2021

The Book Corner: Wondering What to Read Next?

Aeowynn Ayres and Maddie Root
March 14, 2021
Dogs are built-in best friends

Dogs are built-in best friends

Maddie Root, Managing Editor
March 14, 2021

10 Things I Hate About You: The Perfect Rom-Com for Your Valentine’s Day

Maddie Root, Managing Editor
January 24, 2021

‘Dash & Lily’ look for true love this holiday season

Maddie Root, Managing Editor
December 18, 2020
The New Year’s Resolution We Should All Set for 2021

The New Year’s Resolution We Should All Set for 2021

Maddie Root, Managing Editor
December 18, 2020

What should the holiday season look like with COVID-19 looming?

Madison Elliott and Maddie Root
December 18, 2020

Students & teachers appreciate Asynchronous Fridays

Maddie Root, Managing Editor
December 17, 2020

Staff Editorial: Do Not Let COVID Fatigue Get to You! 

Maddie Root, Managing Editor
November 13, 2020

TOP 10: Movies to Watch in Fall

Maddie Root, Managing Editor
October 31, 2020
This year it’s not too early to get into the Christmas spirit

This year it’s not too early to get into the Christmas spirit

Maddie Root, Managing Editor
October 31, 2020
Cooking in quarantine leads to cookbook

Cooking in quarantine leads to cookbook

Maddie Root, Managing Editor
October 31, 2020

Exercise is an important part of your virtual school day

Maddie Root, Managing Editor
October 12, 2020

Apple TV’s ‘Ted Lasso’ has everything including sports, friendship, and laugh-out-loud jokes

Maddie Root, Managing Editor
October 12, 2020

PRO/CON: Virtual Learning: Positive or Negative?

Maddie Root and Cameron Gibson
October 12, 2020
Door Decorating through the eyes of a freshman

Door Decorating through the eyes of a freshman

Maddie Root, Staff Writer
December 13, 2019

Restaurant Review: One Eleven Main

Maddie Root, Contributing Staff Writer
September 28, 2019
Members of the freshman class wait to be called to the auditorium to receive directions before leaving for their retreat.

Class of 2023 travels to Basilica for retreat

Maddie Root, Contributing Staff Writer
September 28, 2019
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