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Meredith Haggerty - In-Depth Editor 2012-2013

Meredith Haggerty - In-Depth Editor 2012-2013, In-Depth Editor

Meredith Haggerty is an In-Depth Editor for the Patriot. This is her first year on the staff, but previously took a year of the Introduction to Journalism class. Meredith is also party of varsity soccer, indoor track, and varsity lacrosse as well as a part of Spirit Club, SAC, and the Student Athlete Leadership Group. When she is not writing for the Patriot or playing sports, Meredith enjoys watching romantic comedies and eating Sweet Tarts.

Meredith Haggerty can be reached for comments at [email protected].

All content by Meredith Haggerty
Multiple parents spark multiple problems

Multiple parents spark multiple problems

Hope Kelly, Editor in Chief
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
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[PHOTO] Softball versus Baseball

Elizabeth Driver, Sports Editor
April 7, 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
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

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
Emily Goheen works on an ink pen piece entitled Love during an off mod. Goheen often comes to work in Mr. Barans studio when she is free.

Artist Profile: Emily Goheen vents through ink

Hope Kelly, Editor in Chief
February 9, 2014
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
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
Speech and Debate team brings home ten ribbons

Speech and Debate team brings home ten ribbons

Hope Kelly, Editor in Chief
November 22, 2013
Homework Pencil Point 900x600 online

[PHOTO] The Patriot In-Depth: Uncovering the point of homework

Nicole Arrison, 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 Youre 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
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
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
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
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
Senior Susie Snee models a newspaper dress for senior Emma Minniss senior project.

Fine Arts night adds color to JC

Hope Kelly, 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.

Field Day tradition continues with class of 2013

Meredith Haggerty, In-Depth Editor
May 23, 2013
NHS officers elected for upcoming school year

NHS officers elected for upcoming school year

Hope Kelly, Managing Editor
May 23, 2013
Juniors unfairly struggle due to testing

Juniors unfairly struggle due to testing

Hope Kelly, Managing Editor
May 22, 2013
Swift tells a story after singing

Taylor Swift Red Tour left fans enchanted

Meredith Haggerty, In-Depth Editor
May 20, 2013
Senior Daniel Kelble studies the pressbox for his Senior Project. Kelble is building is building a new pressbox and will begin the construction in early May.

Senior Project Snapshots: Daniel Kelble

Hope Kelly, Managing Editor
May 8, 2013
Seniors look forward to athletics in college

Seniors look forward to athletics in college

Meredith Haggerty, In-Depth Editor
April 29, 2013
Freshman excels at Junior Olympics shooting competition

Freshman excels at Junior Olympics shooting competition

Meredith Haggerty, In-Depth Editor
April 24, 2013
Students donate blood during spring Blood Drive

Students donate blood during spring Blood Drive

Meredith Haggerty, In-Depth Editor
March 19, 2013
Quick Picks: Town Nails and Spa gives great manicure despite long wait

Quick Picks: Town Nails and Spa gives great manicure despite long wait

Meredith Haggerty, In-Depth Editor
March 13, 2013

The Patriot In-Depth: You are what you eat

Meredith Haggerty, In-Depth Editor
February 28, 2013
Students discover value of working on farms

Students discover value of working on farms

Hope Kelly, Managing Editor
February 26, 2013

Brueggemann interviews on local station in hopes of spreading the word

Hope Kelly, Managing Editor
February 15, 2013
Womens indoor track finishes second in IAAM championships

Women’s indoor track finishes second in IAAM championships

Meredith Haggerty, In-Depth Editor
February 14, 2013
The Patriot In-Depth: Students harvest different lessons from religion class

The Patriot In-Depth: Students harvest different lessons from religion class

Hope Kelly, Managing Editor
February 13, 2013
Quick Picks: The Arena Club lives up to its standards

Quick Picks: The Arena Club lives up to its standards

Meredith Haggerty, In-Depth Editor
January 23, 2013

December Report Card: The Patriot turns the tables by grading the school on today’s issues

Hope Kelly, Managing Editor
December 12, 2012
From left to right, William Porter, Coordinator of International Student Programs Sandi Seiler, and President Richard O’Hara visit the Great Wall of China. O’Hara and Seiler traveled to China for 11 days to strengthen current and potential Chinese relationships.

O’Hara ventures to China to recruit students

Hope Kelly, Managing Editor
December 10, 2012
Every Student Has a Story: Chris Miller

Every Student Has a Story: Chris Miller

Meredith Haggerty, In-Depth Editor
November 9, 2012
Former Powder Puff players battle to be a Powder Puff champion. The Powder Puff game this year is Oct. 24

The Patriot In-Depth: Powder Puff provokes class pride

Meredith Haggerty, In-Depth Editor
October 26, 2012
Every Student Has a Story: Erika Lipford

Every Student Has a Story: Erika Lipford

Hope Kelly, Managing Editor
October 15, 2012
Athelete Concussions Go Overlooked

Athelete Concussions Go Overlooked

Meredith Haggerty, Indepth Editor
October 15, 2012
DeVoe builds up the Theater Department

DeVoe builds up the Theater Department

Hope Kelly, Managing Editor
October 5, 2012
Diet soda restricts student health options

Diet soda restricts student health options

Hope Kelly, Managing Editor
October 4, 2012
Theater department makes it rain

Theater department makes it rain

Hope Kelly, In-Depth Editor
September 27, 2012
Grab a slice

Grab a slice

Meredith Haggerty, Reporter
August 22, 2012

Sophomore thinks she might have ‘The Voice’

Meredith Haggerty, Reporter
July 25, 2012
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