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The School Newspaper of John Carroll School

The Patriot
The School Newspaper of John Carroll School

The Patriot
Sydney Setree Print Chief 2013-14

Sydney Setree Print Chief 2013-14, Print Chief

Senior Sydney Setree is the Print Chief of The Patriot and jcpatriot.com. It is her third year taking journalism, but her second as a member of the newspaper staff. Besides being on the newspaper, Sydney is also involved with Book Club, varsity swimming, the Spanish Honors Society, the National Honors Society, and Quill and Scroll. She is in desperate need for a larger book shelf, cannot stand stupidity, and will someday be the wife of Josh Hutcherson. Additionally, if you give her a German Shepherd puppy, she will love you forever. Setree has also tamed an ostrich. Bazinga.

Sydney Setree can be reached for comments at [email protected].

All content by Sydney Setree
Working out runs students' lives

Working out runs students’ lives

Sydney Setree, Print Chief
May 13, 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
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
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
Quick Picks: Holiday Drinks

Quick Picks: Holiday Drinks

Cole Alban, Sydney Setree, Lauren Fabiszak, and Hanna LeBuhn
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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

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
Every Student Has a Story: Connor DiDay

Every Student Has a Story: Connor DiDay

Sydney Setree, Managing Editor
May 30, 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
Senior Ryan Isom cathces the ball during field day. This is JC's seventh year of having a field day for the senior class.

[Photo] Field day gives seniors chance to bond, stress free

May 23, 2013
Badminton team brings home championship

Badminton team brings home championship

Sydney Setree, Managing Editor
May 23, 2013
Associate Director of Enrollment Ed Maynard takes a free kick while on the 1992 JC Varsity soccer team. Maynard was a goalie on the team.

Teachers look back on high school sports

Sydney Setree, Managing Editor
May 9, 2013
Music Dept. shows true colors in Spring Concert

Music Dept. shows true colors in Spring Concert

Sydney Setree, Managing Editor
May 1, 2013
Students should support class fundraisers

Students should support class fundraisers

Sydney Setree, Managing Editor
March 25, 2013
Religion dept. encourages rice bowl donations

Religion dept. encourages rice bowl donations

Sydney Setree, Managing Editor
March 12, 2013
Juniors April Moscati and Kirsten Kyburz play Pin the Arrow on the Heart at the Rock Spring Village Nursing Home. Romero club members celebrated Valentine's day with the elderly.

Romero Club shares Valentine’s Day with elderly

Sydney Setree, Managing Editor
February 20, 2013
Every Student Has a Story: Alex Gromacki

Every Student Has a Story: Alex Gromacki

Sydney Setree, News Editor
February 15, 2013
Gower adjusts to new teaching position

Gower adjusts to new teaching position

Sydney Setree, Managing Editor
January 23, 2013
Pro v. Con: New Year's resolutions fail unless treated differently

Pro v. Con: New Year’s resolutions fail unless treated differently

Sydney Setree, Managing Editor
January 11, 2013

Ball’s emergency surgery destroys eye tumor

Sydney Setree, Managing Editor
November 15, 2012

Cheerleading team does not perform at home playoff game

Sydney Setree, Managing Editor
November 9, 2012
On the Haggerty property, a tree fell through a fence due to Hurricane Sandy. School was closed for three days, causing JC to have only one snow day left.

Hurricane Sandy causes school closings, property damage

Sydney Setree, Managing Editor
November 7, 2012
Schedules uncertain for next year

Schedules uncertain for next year

Sydney Setree, Managing Editor
November 7, 2012
Honor Council picks student panel

Honor Council picks student panel

Sydney Setree, Managing Editor
October 16, 2012
Junior gets early fundraising start at Looney's Pub

Junior gets early fundraising start at Looney’s Pub

Sydney Setree, Managing Editor
October 15, 2012
Transfers leave Madrid in the dust

Transfers leave Madrid in the dust

Sydney Setree, Managing Editor
September 27, 2012

Making the best of summer

Sydney Setree, Reporter
June 6, 2012
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