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The School Newspaper of John Carroll School

The Patriot
The School Newspaper of John Carroll School

The Patriot
Claire Grunewald, Print Editor in Chief 2015-16

Claire Grunewald, Print Editor in Chief 2015-16, Print Editor in Chief

Senior Claire Grunewald is the Print Editor in Chief for The Patriot and jcpatriot.com. Her first year on staff was spent as a Lifestyles Editor, and she is excited to take on more responsibilities and lead the production of the print paper. Aside from managing the paper, Grunewald is a captain of the varsity field hockey team and runs distance events for the indoor and outdoor track teams. She loves engaging in different cultures and has been on service trips to Baltimore, the Dominican Republic, and a Native American reservation in Montana. Grunewald can always be found with a load of books in one hand, a cup of coffee in the other, and a preoccupied expression on her face. Claire Grunewald can be reached for comments at [email protected].  

 

All content by Claire Grunewald
Sophomore Evan Tridone gives a presentation on Buddy Holly in Allison Hall's speech class. Speech is one of the classes that will be cut for the 2016-2017 academic year because it is not financially feasible according to President Richard O'Hara's "rule of two."

Administration trims course offerings

Claire Grunewald, Print Chief
May 2, 2016
In today’s society, celebrities have a significant influence over the opinions of the general public. Social media platforms such as Twitter and Instagram make it possible for celebrities to share their opinions, and they also allow fans a space to react. These opinions can escalate and reach every corner of the globe.

Speak Out

Claire Grunewald, Print Chief
April 27, 2016
The responses above are from a survey conducted by The Patriot that 174 students responded to. Students were asked what exactly sexual assault is to them. These comments represent both supportive and perhaps shocking responses to questions about what sexual assault is, how they respond to it, and how big of an issue they feel it is in the local community.

[Photo] War of words

April 27, 2016
French teacher Regina Ferry hands Junior Erin McCaughey the annual Laura Pelligrini French Award for showing excellence and enthusiasm in the study of the French language. The award was given at the annual World Languages Honor Society Inductions on April 7.

[Photo] Week In Pictures: Kidney dissection, STEM model, track meet, World Languages Honor Society Inductions and social justice

Katherine Grimm, Mitch Hopkins, and Elizabeth Harmison
April 12, 2016

Heroin overpowers Harford County

Claire Grunewald, Print Chief
April 11, 2016
Accident on Bel Air Bypass kills one, injures another

Accident on Bel Air Bypass kills one, injures another

Claire Grunewald, Print Chief
April 9, 2016
WWII Solider and liberator, Sol Goldstein, talks about his experiences to students on Holocaust Remembrance day.

[Photo] Faces of the Holocaust

March 23, 2016
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Morris Rosen

Claire Grunewald, Print Chief
March 23, 2016
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[Photo] Cyber Days bury students

Lilly Stannard, In-Focus Editor
March 22, 2016
President Richard O'Hara officially announced Principal Madelyn Ball's resignation on Feb. 8, over email. Administration is currently searching for a replacement to fill the position by May 1.

Search ensues for new principal

Claire Grunewald, Print Chief
March 18, 2016

Humanities create versatile students

Claire Grunewald, Print Editor in Chief
February 24, 2016
Students talk about their experiences being able to have extra money in their pocket, even though they might be busy in their high school lives.

Students find easy ways to make money

Claire Grunewald and Pia Scotto
February 22, 2016
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[Photo] Dance it Out

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February 17, 2016
Much debate has been going on about the health risks surrounding synthetic turf after an NBC investigation linking turf exposure to cancer. According Director of Facilities Stewart Walker, JC's fields are filled with 50 percent sand and 50 percent crumb rubber, and he states that the school looked into the recent concerns before implementing the turf fields.

Turf poses possible health concerns

Claire Grunewald, Print Chief
February 18, 2016
The American flag hangs solemnly from two firetrucks above the entrance of Mountain Christian Church. The flag stood to honor Senior Deputy Patrick Dailey's visitation that Tuesday night on Feb.16 after he was fatally shot at the Panera Bread in Abingdon, Md on Feb. 10.

Two deputies killed in local shooting

Caroline Cooney and Claire Grunewald
February 16, 2016
For today’s minorities, racial stereotypes create a feeling of being the odd one out in their own schools and communities.

[Photo] Minorities feel misplaced

Azanae Barrow, Community Editor
February 12, 2016

Strengthening friendships through tradition

Katie Sullivan, In-Focus Editor
January 20, 2016
Student from the anthropology class pose with students from St. Labre Indian School in the Library before the powwow. This year, St. Labre brought along 10 middle school students to represent their school in the powwow.

[Photo] Week in Pictures: Native Americans, the JC Powwow, and sheep brains

Mitch Hopkins and Katherine Grimm
January 11, 2016
The Vagabond Sandwich Company is located on Thomas Street in Bel Air. It offers a wide variety of salads, burgers, and sandwiches.

Take a lunch break

Claire Grunewald and Adriana Guidi
January 5, 2016
Senior Faith Ensor participates in a heated vinyasa class at Razz Yoga on a Saturday morning. Ensor does yoga as often as once a week to help her relax.

[Photo] Students indulge in the benefits of yoga

Erin McCloskey, Copy Editor
December 9, 2015
Law enforcement officers with guns drawn on San Bernardino Avenue in the pursuit of suspects in a mass shooting in San Bernardino, Calif., on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015. (Francine Orr/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Shootings in San Bernardino, CA shock nation

Claire Grunewald and Grant Sharretts
December 3, 2015
Physics teacher Anthony Davidson shoots off a vortex cannon in front of elementary and middle school students. Senior Carly Lyon aided Davidson during the night to help students make their own mini-cannons.

[Photo] Week in Pictures: Championships, STEM night, “Curtains,” and Ceramics

Katherine Grimm and Mitch Hopkins
November 17, 2015
Violence portrayed in various media outlets have a negative effect on the way teenagers view the world. Teenagers need to be restricted from the amount of negative media they come in contact with to avoid depression and an increase in violent behavior.

[Photo] Violence affects teen development

Megan King, Perspectives Editor
November 10, 2015
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Why do school shootings happen?

Azanae Barrow and Claire Grunewald
November 5, 2015
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[Photo] US impacted by immigration

Grace Mottley, News Editor
November 6, 2015
The junior and senior cheerleaders stand in formation at the first home football game under the new lights against St. Paul's. The team helped sophomore and patriot mascot Ashley Schwartz ask her date to homecoming. Cheerleaders are now limited to only sideline performances for football games after the decision to cut their competition routine.

[Photo] Competitive cheer banned week before performance

Joe Kyburz, Copy Editor
October 25, 2015
The current rule for cells phones in school requires students to have their phones off and away in all parts of the school, including the cafeteria. Currently there has been speculation on changing this rule, and a decision will come in the near future.

[Photo] Students call for change

Grant Sharretts, Sports Editor
October 19, 2015
15 new faces reflect on transition

15 new faces reflect on transition

Claire Grunewald, Daniel Robinson, Megan King, and Adriana Guidi
October 8, 2015
The student section dresses in a Hawaiian theme for the first Friday night football game under the lights against St. Paul's, which JC won 43-0. Attending these types of events and being a part of the student section is a great way to get involved.

[Photo] How to survive JC

Lilly Stannard, In-Focus Editor
October 2, 2015
Junior running back Devin Darrington charges forward over the body of the St. Paul's player with the ball. Darrington has a total of 592 rushing yards this season and seven touchdowns.

Football shines under new lights

Claire Grunewald, Print Editor in Chief
September 27, 2015
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Senior Faith Ensor stretches above her head, with a paint brush, to reach the ceiling of the back patio, while Vice Principal of Academics Gary School scrapes away at the old paint. The team worked this summer on the Northern Cheyenne reservation and helped out the Limpy family.

[Photo] Students engage in giving back

Caroline Cooney, In-Focus Editor
September 24, 2015
Bel Air Fire Department honors all who were affected by 9/11 with a flag over the intersection of Route 22 and Hickory Rd. The school honored the victims of 9/11 with a moment of silence during the school day.

[Photo] JC reflects on 9/11

Kevin Blandeburgo, Video Editor
September 18, 2015
Students sort through information packets given to them at their third, peer counseling training session. The new support group will offer students an outlet for talking with their peers in times of need.

Students pioneer support group

Claire Grunewald, Print Chief
August 26, 2015
Director of Enrollment Edward Maynard stands before the student body and faculty, giving his speech after receiving the Educator of the Year award. According to Maynard, he was, "extremely honored to win the award," and was "at a loss," for words.

[Photo] Maynard wins Educator of the Year award

Alex Rasmussen, News Editor
June 1, 2015
Sophomore Selina Petronelli and her horse, Parker, clear a hurdle at a competition. Petronelli has been captain of the equestrian team since freshman year.

Sophomore rides to nationals

Claire Grunewald, Lifestyles Editor
May 20, 2015
STEM Coordinator Michael Monaghan shows students in STEM how tall 56 in. would be. In STEM group, students were challenged to build towers as tall as possible with only one set of Jenga blocks.

STEM appoints new coordinator

Claire Grunewald, Lifestyles
May 20, 2015
President Richard O'Hara opens the dedication ceremony with a word of thanks for all who helped make the turf fields happen. The fields were completed earlier this spring and were able to be utilized by the lacrosse teams this season.

[Photo] Week in Pictures: Lacrosse Championship, Theater Dinner, Turf Field Dedication

Erica Kelble and Mike Moxley
May 20, 2015
Sleep patterns reflect personalities

Sleep patterns reflect personalities

Claire Grunewald and Mike Moxley
May 14, 2015
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[Photo] Blinded by the light

Elizabeth Driver, Copy Editor
May 13, 2015
Challenge Accepted: Eliminating lies provides insight

Challenge Accepted: Eliminating lies provides insight

Claire Grunewald, Lifestyles Editor
May 8, 2015
Social media presence expands

Social media presence expands

Claire Grunewald, Lifestyles Editor
May 6, 2015
Volunteers work to help clear out debris from the CVS on North Avenue on Tuesday, April 28, 2015, in Baltimore. The store caught fire during Monday's riots. (Lloyd Fox/Baltimore Sun/TNS)

Peace and leadership prevail in turmoil

Kishan Patel and Claire Grunewald
May 1, 2015
A protester rides his bike in front of a police line at North and Pennsylvania Avenues on Monday, April 27, 2015, in Baltimore. (Algerina Perna/Baltimore Sun/TNS)

National Guard intervenes, curfew implemented

Claire Grunewald, Lifestyles Editor
April 29, 2015
Baltimore firefighters battle a three-alarm fire at Gay and Chester Streets on Monday, April 27, 2015, in Baltimore. It was unclear whether it was related to ongoing riots. (Jerry Jackson/Baltimore Sun/TNS)

Violence erupts in Baltimore City

Kishan Patel, Claire Grunewald, and Mitchell Hopkins
April 27, 2015
Challenge Accepted: Cutting expenditures creates problems

Challenge Accepted: Cutting expenditures creates problems

Claire Grunewald, Lifestyles Editor
April 2, 2015
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[Photo] JC A-Z: Admissions to EMTs

April 1, 2015
This shows the main entrance of the private, Catholic Spanish school called Colegio Ntra. Sra. de los Infantes. Different class levels head to separate buildings each day.

[Photo] Op-Ed: Students explore strange land of Infantes

Elizabeth Driver, Copy Editor
March 11, 2015
[UPDATE] Husband of alumna killed in hit-and-run

[UPDATE] Husband of alumna killed in hit-and-run

Claire Grunewald, Lifestyles Editor
March 6, 2015
Challenge Accepted: Travel tests bilingual abilities

Challenge Accepted: Travel tests bilingual abilities

Claire Grunewald
February 13, 2015
People hold up tributes to the victims of the Charlie Hebdo shooting on Jan. 7, 2015 during a 1-minute silence in Bordeaux, France, in remembrance of those killed and wounded in the deadly attack in Paris on Wednesday. Gunmen killed 12 people at the Paris office of French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in an apparent militant Islamist attack. Four of the magazine's well-known cartoonists, including its editor, were among those killed, as well as two police officers. A major police operation is under way to find three gunmen who fled by car.

Terrorist attacks receive different attention

Hanna LeBuhn, Justin Hawkins, and Claire Grunewald
February 5, 2015
Touring the streets of Toledo, students take in the Spanish culture. The Spanish Exchange Program occurs yearly and students are able to spend two and a half weeks in Spain.

[Photo] High school bucket list: Eight things you must do before graduating

Lauren Glase, Media Chief
February 4, 2015
New program explores worlds of finance and business

New program explores worlds of finance and business

Claire Grunewald, Lifestyles Editor
January 30, 2015
Spanish teacher Jane Michael relaxes her eyes for a while after a long several days of escorting 22 students around Spain. Michael and the other students have been able to enjoy siestas over the past few days to rejuvenate and get ready for their evenings.

Naps recharge energy and happiness

Claire Grunewald, Lifestyles Editor
January 29, 2015
Students going on the Spanish exchange pose at the airport together. They will be in Spain for 19 days living with families there and learning their culture.

[Photo] Week In Pictures: Girls Basketball, Spanish Exchange, Chemistry Project

Erica Kelble and Mike Moxley
January 28, 2015
HCC receives shooting threat

HCC receives shooting threat

Kishan Patel and Claire Grunewald
January 22, 2015
A male dancer from one of the Native American tribes shows off his traditional regalia. The regalia present at the powwow came from several tribes and is often passed down through generations.

[Photo] Week In Pictures: Basketball Game, Popsicle Stick Tables, Pow-Wow

Erica Kelble and Mike Moxley
January 21, 2015

[Video] Pow Wow spreads Native American culture

Will Bolton, Opinion Editor
January 16, 2015
Protesters chant and lie down in the center of the Towson Town Center on Dec. 20. Across the country, protesters have spoken up against the recently publicized violence and police brutality shown against African Americans.

[Photo] Protests highlight racial divides

Justin Hawkins, Opinion Editor
January 5, 2015
Print Chief explains how to order at Starbucks like an expert. The most important thing to do is try new things.

[Photo] Overcoming the pressures of ordering at Starbucks

Hanna LeBuhn, Print Chief
December 18, 2014
The former door of St. Joseph's Hall hangs on the newly built wall in the academic wing. Yu Jin Kim, class of ‘10, turned the old door into a mosaic art piece for her Senior Project.

Former senior project becomes focal point of Catholic identity, New bells will ring in the New Year, Can drive makes a full house, JC welcomes Trellis

Claire Grunewald, Sydney Kirwan, and Mitch Hopkins
December 12, 2014
Personality can determine proper test

Personality can determine proper test

Claire Grunewald, Lifestyles Editor
December 12, 2014
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[Photo] Seniors decide on alternative routes

Mike Moxley, Multimedia Editor
December 8, 2014
Challenge Accepted: Amateur experiences Black Friday

Challenge Accepted: Amateur experiences Black Friday

Claire Grunewald, Lifestyles Editor
December 8, 2014

Gratitude turns into giving

Claire Grunewald, Lifestyles Editor
December 7, 2014
International students share insights

International students share insights

Claire Grunewald, Lifestyles Editor
November 24, 2014
Challenge Accepted: Editor reflects on week without mirrors

Challenge Accepted: Editor reflects on week without mirrors

Claire Grunewald, Lifestyles Editor
November 21, 2014
Level of student power conveys lack of input

Level of student power conveys lack of input

Angela Decarlo and Claire Grunewald
November 19, 2014
Challenge Accepted: Coffee addict struggles to abstain

Challenge Accepted: Coffee addict struggles to abstain

Claire Grunewald, Lifestyles Editor
November 12, 2014
Junior John Perry set up candles for junior Alice Cumpston to ask her to homecoming. Cumpston was surprised when she got to the bottom of her driveway to this proposal.

Students surprise Homecoming dates

Claire Grunewald, Lifestyles Editor
October 20, 2014
Junior quarterback Kurt Rawlings drops back for a pass against St. Paul's. After losing 22-21 on Oct. 3, JC's record now stands at 2-3.

Varsity football falls to St. Paul’s

Claire Grunewald, Lifestyles Editor
October 10, 2014
Freshmen Melissa Paradiso, Megan Cleary, Campus Minister Michelle Sullivan, freshmen Jonathon Kaufman, and Trish Ho participate in the third freshman retreat at the Callahan Center. Sullivan and fellow Campus Minister Gary Meyerl began the first off-campus Freshman Retreat this year.

[Photo] New campus ministers aim to increase student participation in ministry

Lauren Glase, Media Chief
October 2, 2014
The JC Dominican Republic team stands with members of the San Juan community in front of Mary and Huber's finished house. The whole community came out that night to celebrate a house-warming party for the family.

Dominican Republic service trip exposes editor to new culture

Claire Grunewald, Lifestyles Editor
October 2, 2014
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