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The School Newspaper of John Carroll School

The Patriot
The School Newspaper of John Carroll School

The Patriot
Madison Meyer In-Depth Editor 2013-14

Madison Meyer In-Depth Editor 2013-14, In-Depth Editor

Senior Madison Meyer is an In-Depth editor for The Patriot and jcpatriot.com. She is involved in many other clubs and activities and can be found singing songs from Mulan at Speech and Debate or covered with printing ink in the art room. She loves to sleep (a lot), eat (cupcakes), and read (everything). Her dream is to set foot on every continent.

Madison Meyer can be reached for comments at [email protected].

All content by Madison Meyer
Working out runs students' lives

Working out runs students’ lives

Sydney Setree, Print Chief
May 13, 2014
The "Alice in Wonderland" inspired cakes is displayed during the Edible Art Contest on April 24. Meyer competed, along with 8 other students.

Captivating Confections Contest

Madison Meyer, In-Depth Editor
May 7, 2014
The Patriot In-Depth: Through the Years

The Patriot In-Depth: Through the Years

Madison Meyer, In-Depth Editor
May 6, 2014
Multiple parents spark multiple problems

Multiple parents spark multiple problems

Hope Kelly, Editor in Chief
April 28, 2014
Head of the Fine Arts department Bruno Baran cuts a "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" cake at the Edible Art Contest. The cake was made by Annalee Gabler and Mitchell Russell and won the 'Tribute to a Novel' category of the contest.

[Photo] Week in Pictures: Spanish Club Field Trip, Edible Art Contest, and Home Games

Erica Kelble, Multimedia Editior
April 28, 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
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
Qdoba vs. Chipotle

Qdoba vs. Chipotle

Kaley Martin and Madison Meyer
April 4, 2014
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[Photo] Softball versus Baseball

Elizabeth Driver, Sports Editor
April 7, 2014
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[Photo] Patriot Debate: U.S. involvement in foreign affairs

April 2, 2014
According to Athletic Director Larry Dukes, coaches are “not encouraged to carry seniors just because they are seniors.” Most upperclassmen on varsity are selected based on talent and leadership, not because of class level.

[Photo] Coaches should choose varsity based on talent

Billy Jump, Copy Editor
April 4, 2014
Remembering Leo Bretholtz

Remembering Leo Bretholtz

Madison Meyer, In-Depth Editor
April 1, 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
Senior Eric Watson along with the entire senior class watch the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Four JC students were given the honor of laying a wreath at the tomb.

Thirteen Holocaust survivors share stories and celebrate Holocaust Remembrance Day with seniors

Madison Meyer, In-Depth Editor
March 12, 2014
Senior Taylor Gerber designed a scavenger hunt based off of the novel "Ready Player One" by Ernest Cline. The scavenger hunt will take place until the end of the school year.

Senior reinstates scavenger hunt tradition

Sydney Setree, Print Chief
March 10, 2014
Print Chief Sydney Setree's car was hit on the passenger side where her airbags deployed. The crash took place at the light at the entrance of JC.

Car accident shakes up Chief

Sydney Setree, Print Chief
March 7, 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
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 JC’s approach to private data

Madison Meyer, In-Depth Editor
March 2, 2014
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[Photo] Hunting destroys animal populations

Billy Jump, Copy Editor
February 28, 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
Juniors Nick Lewis and Henry Zhang, AP Physics and religion teacher, Dr. Christopher Yeung, and senior Nina Profili (right to left) celebrate Yeung's new job as Assistant for Seton Vicar. Yeung's advisory threw a goodbye party on Tuesday, Jan. 28, his last full day of teaching at JC.

Yeung hears new vocational calling

Madison Meyer, In-Depth Editor
February 21, 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
Sophomore Carly Lyon prepares to dive in the 200 free relay. The swim meet was away on Jan. 23 against McDonough.

[Photo] Week in Pictures: Girl Rising, Catholic Schools Week, Culture

Erica Kelble, Multimedia Editor
January 31, 2014
Senior Briana Lockhart uses forceps to pull bones out of an owl pellet. The AP Environmental class dissected the pellets and reassembled the skeletons of the owl's prey.

[Photo] Week in Pictures 1/17/14

Erica Kelble and Rachel Amrhein
January 17, 2014
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[Photo] Surveilling US government’s approach to private data

Cole Alban and Justin Hawkins
March 2, 2014
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[Photo] Pro V. Con: Snowden acted for liberty

Justin Hawkins, Opinion Editor
January 16, 2014
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[Photo] Pro V. Con: Snowden violated American trust

Cole Alban, Online Chief
January 16, 2014
Quick Picks: Holiday Drinks

Quick Picks: Holiday Drinks

Cole Alban, Sydney Setree, Lauren Fabiszak, and Hanna LeBuhn
December 17, 2013
The Patriot In-Depth: Party Hard

The Patriot In-Depth: Party Hard

Madison Meyer and Nicole Arrison
December 17, 2013
Sophomore Megan Ingold swims the 100 meter backstroke event. The women's team lost 39-131.

[Photo] New swimmers dive into swimming season

Kathy Deaver, Sports Editor
December 19, 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
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
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[Photo] Take action

Justin Hawkins, Opinion Editor
December 13, 2013
Seniors Amanda Spaeth, Alex Gromacki, Megan Grieg, Emily Goheen, and Matt Wagner perform "I Still Believe" by Frank Turner at the Variety Show. The show took place on Nov. 26 and 27 and raised over $8,000 for the class of 2014.

[Photo] Variety Show takes center stage

Lauren Glase, News Editor
December 6, 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
Senior Megan Grieg sings "One" by U2 in the Senior Variety Show. The Variety Show is being held on Nov. 26 and Nov. 27 at 7 p.m.

[Photo] Senior Variety Show returns after two years

Angela DeCarlo, Copy Editor
November 26, 2013
Principal Madelyn Ball and English department chair Christine Zurkowski pose on the Great Wall of China in Beijing. They went to China to promote JC to prospective international students.

Ball, Zurkowski visit China to meet with potential students

Sydney Setree, Print Chief
November 25, 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
Senior Senior Thomas Jednorski works on a painting for his AP Studio class. He transferred from Gilman and is pursuing his passion for art.

Artist Spotlight: Thomas Jednorski

Sydney Setree, Print Chief
November 22, 2013
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[Photo] The Patriot In-Depth: Uncovering the point of homework

Nicole Arrison, In-Depth Editor
November 20, 2013
The Patriot In-Depth: Evaluating the homework load

[Video] The Patriot In-Depth: Evaluating the homework load

Madison Meyer, 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
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
Junior Emma Kleinberg impersonated Donald Trump being tormented by demons (senior Erin Huffer, junior Erin Sullivan, senior Lindsey McCumber, senior Karly Horn) in a parable.

Godspell shines as “Light of JC”

Madison Meyer, In-Depth Editor
November 15, 2013
Sophomore Mitchell Hopkins poses as gum under the bottom of a shoe.

[Photo] Halloween costumes solve last minute problems

Hanna LeBuhn, Sydney Setree, Emily Cassidy, Lifestyles Editor, Print Chief, News Editor
October 31, 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.

[Photo] New dorms opened up for use

Cole Alban, Online Chief
November 4, 2013
Report Card: Colored shirts brighten JC, Homecoming decor dazzles, Pep rallies promote spirit

Report Card: Colored shirts brighten JC, Homecoming decor dazzles, Pep rallies promote spirit

Sydney Setree, Print Chief
November 4, 2013
Social media has progressed over the years from Myspace and Facebook to Twitter and Instagram in both popularity and use. While 83.5 percent of students have a Facebook, only 12 percent students use it the most out of all of the social media sites.

Social sites’ popularity shifts

Madison Meyer, In-Depth Editor
November 1, 2013
Quick Picks: Get lost in fun at Beachmont

Quick Picks: Get lost in fun at Beachmont

Sydney Setree, Print Chief
October 31, 2013
Each room for the dorm residents is eqipped with a sink, bed, desk, and dresser. Students have to be in their rooms by 10:00 p.m. on school nights and lights out is at 10:30 p.m.

[Photo] What’s behind the dorm’s doors?

Rachel Amrhein, Multimedia Editor
October 31, 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

The Patriot In-Depth: Get Updated on the Effects of Technology

Nicole Arrison and Madison Meyer
October 30, 2013
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[Photo] Competition would lower cafe costs

Justin Hawkins, Opinion Editor
November 1, 2013
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[Photo] Sports Editor experiences stolen identity

Kathy Deaver, Sports Editor
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
The Patriot In-Depth: Coping with Boredom

The Patriot In-Depth: Coping with Boredom

Madison Meyer and Nicole Arrison
October 22, 2013
Junior Chad Skokowski asked junior Jessica Napoli to Homecoming by giving her flowers in the cafeteria. She was overjoyed by this romantic gesture.

Editor gives tips and tricks for perfect Homecoming proposal

Sydney Setree, Print Chief
October 11, 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
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
Senior Travis Nelson and Spanish teacher Susan Garcia enjoy AP Spanish class. Teachers find activities that allow students to have fun and learn at the same time.

[Photo] 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

[Video] The Patriot In-Depth: Looking into the talents and stories of new teachers

Nicole Arrison and Sydney Setree
September 26, 2013

English teacher Susan Fisher makes a speech after receiving the Teacher of the Year award. In her speech, Fisher reflects on her many years of teaching at JC and comments on how much she will miss living vicariously through her students as she enters into retirement.

Paaby, Fisher, and Iacchei head into retirement

Sydney Setree and Cailtin Wolfarth
June 11, 2013
Students elected for class office and SAC positions

Students elected for class office and SAC positions

Sydney Setree, Managing Editor
June 11, 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
Every Student Has a Story: Connor DiDay

Every Student Has a Story: Connor DiDay

Sydney Setree, Managing Editor
May 30, 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
Senior Taylor Smith kicks for her team on field day during their kick ball game. Her team, standing behind her, watches and cheers her on.

[Photo] Field Day tradition continues with class of 2013

Meredith Haggerty, In-Depth Editor
May 23, 2013
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