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  • On Wednesday, September 21, seniors will have their Senior Unity Day while freshmen will go to the Basilica.
Zachary Miller, Media Editor 2016-17

Zachary Miller, Media Editor 2016-17, Media Editor

Senior Zachary Miller is excited to be joining The Patriot as a Media Editor. Miller is the Senior Class President, International Thespian Society President, and Tri-M Music Honor Society Vice-President. Miller is also an active performer in the Maryland Theatre District. When not onstage, Miller pursues his love of photography by managing his own small business called Zachary Miller Photography. Miller is currently accepting prom date applications, so please ladies, send them in. Zachary Miller can be reached for comments at [email protected]

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Lauren and Danielle, two guests who attended the Special Needs Prom at JC, watch as senior Steven Kutcher performs a card trick before the dance begins on March 26. Since August, Kutcher has developed a passion for performing magic tricks and has performed on several different stages such as the Variety Show and at birthday parties.

[PHOTO] Senior uses his magic touch to amaze audiences

June 6, 2017
Senior Caroline Cooney poses with the special needs guests around the events poster. Cooney organized and directed the Special Needs Prom as her Senior Project and even received attention from the Catholic Review for her work.

[PHOTO] Special Needs Prom continues to make an impact

May 17, 2017
New members of the Tri-M Music Honors Society listen to Performing Arts Department Chair Julie Parrish speak before they are inducted at the Music Awards Banquet on Wednesday, April 26. The graduating members of the Tri-M Music Honors Society were also recognized and received their graduation cords.

[PHOTO] Tri-M Music Honors Society inductions, ‘It’s Thursday’ song, women’s lacrosse game, Baptism, and the Gala

May 5, 2017
Seniors in the FLEX Program take a tour of Under Armour Headquarters in Baltimore, MD, lead by Territory Team Sales Manager Gary Powers. While in the city, the students also visited Emerging Technologies Centers (ETC) and City Garage, incubators providing affordable space and networking opportunities for small businesses in Maryland.

[PHOTO] Dollhouses, World Language Induction Ceremony, FLEX field trip, Shea Welsh concert, and a Catch-22 trial

April 15, 2017
During warm ups before the game against Archbishop Spalding on Thursday, March 30, senior third baseman Zach Rasmussen throws the ball to a fellow teammate. The baseball team lost the game with a final score of 0-6.

[PHOTO] Week in Sports: Week of March 27

April 6, 2017
Two guests dance together at the Special Needs Prom on Sunday, March 26. The event, hosting about 200 people including special needs guests, aids, and volunteers, was organized by senior Caroline Cooney for her Senior Project.

[PHOTO] Special needs prom, Strategic Gaming Club, Lifesavers, Envirothon, Ring

March 31, 2017
John Carroll students and faculty gather in the gym for a prayer service remembering and honoring the life of sophomore Josh Hamer. Hamers mother, grandmother, and Officer Pfarr of the Harford County Police Department were also in attendance.

[PHOTO] Memorial prayer service, letters for Josh Hamer, Holocaust Remembrance Day, dogs, and the fashion show

March 19, 2017
Peeling back the layers

Peeling back the layers

Zachary Miller, Media Editor
March 17, 2017
Students huddle together during the candlelight vigil for Josh Hamer on Thursday, March 2. Parents, faculty members, alumni, and members outside of the JC community were also in attendance.

[PHOTO] Candlelight vigil, Tim Perry visits, Ash Wednesday, and the Athletic Banquet

March 9, 2017
Sophomore Josh Robinson rehearses the opening number of Shrek the Musical under the direction of Larry Hensley. Shrek the Musicals showtimes are scheduled for March 17 and 18 at 7 p.m. and March 18 and 19 at 2 p.m.

[PHOTO] Week in Pictures: mini presentations, hat making, Shrek the Musical, and Student Appreciation Day

February 10, 2017
Pride in ones appearance is becoming a thing of the past, and casual clothing has become the dominant style. This disheveled appearance not only impacts the way others perceive you, but it can also impact the way you carry yourself throughout life.

Fashionable clothing creates character

January 20, 2017
Spirit Wing singer Barry Lee performs both traditional and contemporary Native American songs during the assembly on Jan. 5. Lee performed these cultural songs to educate the community and to promote the Morning Star Powwow.

[PHOTO] Assembly sparks conversation in community

January 20, 2017
Spirit Wing singer Barry Lee explains a piece of Native American history to students during the Powwow assembly on Thursday, Jan 5. The Powwow assembly, held this Thursday, gave students a glimpse of the annual Morning Star Powwow which will be held at JC on Jan. 14.

[PHOTO] In case you missed it: Week of Jan. 2

January 10, 2017
Berry Lee, member of the musical group Spirit Wing, performs traditional Native American songs for students during the H day assembly to promote the upcoming Morning Star Powwow. The powwow will take place on Jan. 14 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the upper gym at JC.

[PHOTO] Week in Pictures: Romero Club, Powwow assembly, the Breakfast Club, and dogs in class

January 10, 2017
The Performing Arts Department will introduce a new college preparatory dance program at the beginning of the 2017-18 school year. Classes will be taught by new dance instructor Laura Moran-Ward.

College preparatory dance program announced

Zachary Miller, Media Editor
December 20, 2016
Some students begin new relationships their senior year of high school while preparing for college. Are maintaing these relationships worth the stress after high school?

Seniors say no to relationships

Zachary Miller, Media Editor
December 9, 2016
Senior Caroline Barwick mimics the moves to the famous Napoleon Dynamite dance during Variety Show rehearsal on Saturday, Nov. 19. The seniors raised over $8,200 towards their class budget.

[PHOTO] Variety Show surpasses expectations

December 2, 2016
Senior midfielder Andrew Kappel chases down an opponent looking to play the ball to the corner during a game against McDonogh on Oct. 28. Kappel has been on varsity soccer for four years.

[PHOTO] Senior soccer player looks to the next level

November 21, 2016
Peer Recovering Specialist Shawn speaks to the senior boys during the community drug assembly on Thursday, Oct, 27. Several speakers shared their stories of battling addiction with all grade levels throughout the school during the assembly.

[PHOTO] Patriot Perspective: Drug assembly improves on previous attempts

November 14, 2016
Peer Recovering Specialist Shawn speaks to the senior boys during the community drug assembly on Thursday, Oct, 27. Several speakers shared their stories of battling addiction with all grade levels throughout the school during the assembly.

[PHOTO] Week In Pictures: Ring orders, FBLA lollipops, Service Club, STEM night, and Trunk or Treat

November 2, 2016
Junior right wing Kathryn Hodges reaches in an attempt to take control of the ball from a Maryvale player. The varsity field hockey team was defeated by Maryvale 0-1 in the rematch from last years championship on Monday, Oct. 17.

Week in Pictures: Freshman dinner, math league, PSAT’s, field hockey, and Open House training

Zachary Miller , Druw Van Der Werff, and Katherine Grimm
October 26, 2016
The class of 2017 gathers outside on the stadium bleachers to take their senior panoramic picture. Students are able to purchase regular prints for $16 or laminated prints for $21.

Week In Pictures: Welcome Wednesday, French exchange, Spanish club, senior panoramic picture, and diversity

Zachary Miller, Katherine Grimm, and Druw Van Der Werrf
October 18, 2016
Senior Charlotte Haggerty runs down the field as she is chased by two juniors during the 2016 Powderpuff Game. The senior class won the game 18-12 with a touchdown in the last minute of the game.

Week In Pictures: Spirit week, Homecoming, field hockey, and women’s soccer

Katherine Grimm , Zachary Miller , and Druw Van Der Werrf
October 13, 2016
New York-based educator, speaker, and producer, Peter Sklar plays the piano before his lecture Tuesday, Sept. 27. Students were given an opportunity to interview with Sklar for an invitation to one of his intensive summer workshops.

[PHOTO] Week in Pictures: SGA, entrepreneurial field trip, Powderpuff practice, women’s volleyball, Variety Show, and Peter Sklar

October 4, 2016
German teacher Mark Canter poses for a picture at his desk. The Patriot randomly chose 15 new members of the community to find out why they chose JC and their expectations.

[PHOTO] 15 new faces share their experience

October 11, 2016
Campus Minister Gary Meyerl prepares to pass a spinning plate to sophomore Leon Li. Meyerl represented the Campus Ministry at the Club Fair held on Tuesday, Sept. 20.

Week in Pictures: Club fair, Ryan Burks, and Back to School Night

Katherine Grimm , Zachary Miller , and Druw Van Der Werff
September 29, 2016
Math teacher Andrew McIntyre and a group of senior girls paint bowls as a part of a service station. The bowls will be given to those who attend Empty Bowls, an event run by St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore that raises money to serve the hungry and homeless in the community.

[PHOTO] Gallery: Senior Unity Day

September 1, 2016
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