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The School Newspaper of John Carroll School

The Patriot
The School Newspaper of John Carroll School

The Patriot
Lauren Becker, News Editor 2016-17

Lauren Becker, News Editor 2016-17, News Editor

Junior Lauren Becker is a News Editor and Managing Editor for The Patriot and jcpatriot.com. This is her first year on staff and second year taking journalism. Outside of The Patriot, Becker runs cross country as well as track and field, and she is a member of the National Spanish Honor Society. Becker enjoys hiking, playing with her dog, and eating pistachios. Lauren Becker can be reached for comments at [email protected].  

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Members of the band practice a piece of music on Nov. 27. The band plays during football games and has a concert on Dec. 8.

Students prepare for holiday performance

Lauren Becker, Media Chief
December 8, 2017
Flags hang outside the cafeteria, representing countries from around the world. The Model United Nations Club will represent these various countries on a mock panel in February.

[Photo] Model United Nations club prepares for conference

Paige Alban, co-Editor in Chief
December 8, 2017
Senior Mckenna Rukowicz examines a diamondback terrapin to determine the name of the turtle they were given during a presentation by the Maryland Environmental Service. The presentation was held during class on Friday, Nov. 17.

Lessons of the Shoah, class in the model classroom, Speech and Debate competition, AP Environmental presentation, and can delivery

Lauren Becker, Media Chief
December 3, 2017
Wembley Becker longingly gazes up the hill towards the fenced-in dog park. The Abingdon Road Park officially opened in August 2017 and boasts many features, including a dog park and walking trail.

Best places to bring your dog

Lauren Becker, Kayla Kozak, and Emily McLauchlin
November 17, 2017
Senior Carly Cobo races to the finish line at the Spiked Shoe Invitational at Stevenson University on Saturday, Sept. 23. The women's cross country team finished their season in last place at the IAAM A Conference championships

[Photo] Women’s Cross Country

Anna Sullivan, Entertainment Editor
November 17, 2017
Members of the 2016-2017 Patriot Staff pose together for a picture during the Quill and Scroll Honors Society induction ceremony on Tuesday, April 4, 2017. The Baltimore Student Media contest, the Columbia Scholastic Press Association, and the National Scholastic Press Association recognized individual staff members as well as the entire staff for their work on last year's paper.

Members of The Patriot win awards

Lauren Becker, Media Chief
November 15, 2017
Sophomore Michael Chipi runs during a meet at Stevenson University on Saturday, Sept. 23. Varsity and JV cross country won their first MIAA B Conference championship in 28 years on Wednesday, Nov 1.

[Photo] Men’s cross country wins first championship in 28 years

Matthew Foulk, Sports Editor
November 15, 2017
Sophomore Garrett Smith offers a sign of peace to English teacher Matthew Blair during Mass. The All Saints' Day Mass was held on Wednesday, Nov. 1 in the upper gym.

All Saints’ Day Mass, Women of the World field trip, and marching band senior night

Lauren Becker, Media Chief
November 9, 2017
Junior Luke Chubb tries on a class ring while other juniors wait their turn to get their finger sized on Thursday, Oct. 26. Members of the junior class were sized for their class rings during lunch and will receive their rings in March.

Tour guide training, junior ring orders, and Open House

Lauren Becker, Media Chief
November 5, 2017
A U.S. flag hangs from the remnants of a fire-ravaged home on Willowview Court in the Coffee Park neighborhood of Santa Rosa, Calif. on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017.

Calif. fires ravage lives, land, wildlife

Lauren Becker and Hayes Stancliff
November 2, 2017
STEM Coordinator Michael Monaghan addresses his class while senior Sahil Menon eats his lunch. This year, STEM meetings were moved to lunch rather than being held during students’ off mods.

STEM meetings switch to lunch mod

Lauren Becker, Media Chief and News Editor
October 31, 2017
Senior Chika Chuku sprints away from a junior defender during the Powderpuff game on Thursday, Oct. 5. The Powderpuff game occurs every year during Spirit Week between the junior and senior classes.

College Night, Senior Tailgate, Powderpuff, Homecoming Pep Rally, and the Homecoming Dance

Lauren Becker, Media Chief
October 15, 2017
Senior Jim Gorschboth dances with his date on the side stage at the Homecoming Dance on Saturday, Oct. 7. This year's theme was "Tropical Paradise" and was held in the Upper Gym from 7 to 10 p.m.

Freshman Sophia Parr buys a bracelet for the dress down day on Friday, Sept. 29. The dress down day was hosted by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes to raise money for a new Patriot mascot. Social studies teacher Jake Hollin, along with juniors (left to right) Kirstin Huggins, Sarah Spaeth, and Matt Smidt, sold bracelets.

Newseum, SGA meeting, and FCA dress down day

Lauren Becker, Media Chief
October 5, 2017
Sophomore Michael Chipi strides up a hill to the finish for the final push of the race. The men's and women's cross country teams competed at the Spiked Shoe Invitational at Stevenson University on Saturday, Sept. 23.

Senior Zack Reed (left) faces English teacher Matthew Blair in the balloon pop station on Senior Unity Day. Senior Unity Day took place on Sept. 22.

Club Fair, Engineering Towers, and Senior Unity Day

Lauren Becker, Media Chief
September 29, 2017
2017 Homecoming and Spirit Week themes announced

2017 Homecoming and Spirit Week themes announced

Lauren Becker, Media Chief
September 28, 2017
Mid-quarter grades no longer determine eligibility

Mid-quarter grades no longer determine eligibility

Lauren Becker and Hayes Stancliff
September 26, 2017
Dean of Students and Technology Brian Powell's advisory gathers their belongings from their lockers at the end of the day. Powell's advisory, along with Senior Project Coordinator Louise Géczy's advisory, were assigned to the new stacked lockers outside of the model classroom.

Advisories assigned new model classroom lockers

Lauren Becker, Media Chief
September 26, 2017
Physics teacher Anthony Davidson watches as soda flies into the air. His Honors Physics class participated in an experiment on May 16 in order to discover the effect of putting Mentos in different types of soda.

[Photo] Physics experiments, senior awards, and return from Honduras

May 25, 2017
Sophomore Wyatt Moran works his way around a competitor in the 4x800 meter relay MIAA and IAAM B Conference Championship on May 3. At the B Conference Championship, the team placed second to Saint Vincent Pallotti.

Men’s outdoor track and field finishes season

Lauren Becker, News Editor
May 19, 2017
Junior Jared Vogel flings himself over the pole vaulting bar. The MIAA/IAAM championships prelim took place on Wednesday, May 10, at our home track.

[Photo] Week in Sports: Week of May 8

Anna Sullivan and Paige Alban
May 18, 2017
Physics teacher Anthony Davidson focuses as he tests computer equipment for a freshman building a gaming computer. This is Davidson's second year at JC, and he enjoys helping students in class as well as with their personal endeavors.

Teacher Spotlight: Change of plans brings new opportunities

Lauren Becker and Elizabeth Harmison
May 15, 2017
Senior Adria Pirozzi points out the baby ducks to junior Laura Amrhein after school on May 2. Each year, a mother duck returns to the courtyard to raise her chicks.

[Photo] Ducklings, rocket launch, Field Day

May 12, 2017
Sophomore Wyatt Moran grabs the baton from junior Jared Vogel during the third leg of the 4x800 meter relay at the MIAA and IAAM B Conference Championship. JC hosted the championship on Wednesday, May 3, and the varsity men's outdoor track team placed second to Saint Vincent Pallotti.

Men’s outdoor track team excels at championship

Lauren Becker, News Editor
May 10, 2017
Trump proposes Bay cleanup cuts

Trump proposes Bay cleanup cuts

Lauren Becker and Edward Benner
April 14, 2017
AP and IB: How do they stack up?

AP and IB: How do they stack up?

Lauren Becker and Christina Giovanazi
April 7, 2017
The nurse sent home a collective 23 students on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday this past week. As a consequence, a false rumor has spread that school will close.

Flu hits hard

Lauren Becker, News Editor
February 22, 2017
Marchers gather outside of the U.S. Capitol during the Women’s March in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, Jan. 21. An estimated 470,000 people attended the march in D.C., and an estimated five million people attended the 673 sister marches across the world.

Marchers demonstrate in D.C. streets

Lauren Becker, News Editor
February 13, 2017
Junior Jared Vogel sprints his leg of the 200m relay at the IAAM/MIAA Indoor Track and Field Championships at PG Center on Jan. 27. The men's varsity indoor track team placed 11th out of 12 teams with a score of 8, and the women's varsity indoor track team placed fourth out of eight teams.

[Photo] Indoor track and field excels at championships

Emily Stancliff, Sports Editor
February 2, 2017
Keeping pace with a Mercy High School runner, junior Laura Amrhein races in the second leg of the 800m relay. The women's indoor track and field team competed in the IAAM Indoor Track and Field Championships on Friday, Jan. 27, coming in fourth place out of eight teams in the A conference.

[Photo] Week in Sports: Week of Jan. 23

Elizabeth Harmison, News Editor
February 1, 2017
Rather than having four snow days, this year there were seven snow days incorporated into the school calendar. Due to the fact that there were no snow days before Christmas break, the administration believes that there will be no Cyber Days this year.

[Photo] Cyber days declared unlikely for school year

Daniel Robinson, General Staff Member
January 27, 2017

[Video] Back to the drawing board

Lauren Becker, News Editor
January 18, 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.

In case you missed it: Week of Jan. 2

Lauren Becker, News Editor
January 10, 2017
Donald Trump speaks on October 26, 2016, in Washington, D.C. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/TNS)

How Trump plans to ‘Make America Great Again’

Lauren Becker, News Editor
December 28, 2016
Father Jerry Francik gives his homily to students during Mass. This week's Mass celebrated the Immaculate Conception of Mary and was held in the upper gym on Thursday, Dec. 8.

In case you missed it: Week of Dec. 5

Lauren Becker, News Editor
December 13, 2016
Students put up decorations for the John Carroll holiday door decorating contest. This contest is a tradition that many students enjoy.

In case you missed it: Week of Nov. 28

Lauren Becker, News Editor
December 6, 2016
Junior Olivia Collins presents her reflection on the Corporal Work of Mercy of "Clothe the Naked" during the Thanksgiving Prayer Service. During the prayer service, several students reflected on each Corporal Work of Mercy and shared their experiences.

In case you missed it: Week of Nov. 13

Lauren Becker, News Editor
November 25, 2016
The bees' last buzz

The bees’ last buzz

Lauren Becker, News Editor
November 23, 2016
JC will begin randomly drug testing students in order to deter drug use by January 2017 at the latest. The 10 Panel Urine Test will be used to test for marijuana, cocaine, amphetamines, and opiate use.

[Photo] Random drug testing begins no later than January

Grace Mottley and Edward Benner
November 14, 2016
"Mary Poppins" cast members sing and dance in the number "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious." The fall musical "Mary Poppins" premiered on Friday, Nov. 4, and continued throughout the weekend.

In case you missed it: Week of Oct. 31

Lauren Becker, News Editor
November 9, 2016
Junior Nicole Kanaras works on her latest self-portrait. Kanaras has been creating art since she was a child and plans to take AP Studio her senior year.

Artist Spotlight: Kanaras finds inspiration through art

Lauren Becker, News Editor
November 2, 2016
In case you missed it: Week of Oct. 24

In case you missed it: Week of Oct. 24

Lauren Becker, News Editor
November 1, 2016
Service club moderator Susan Strawbridge and members (left to right) Christina Zhang, Katie Yurechko, Olivia Collins, Emily Smith, Caitlyn Trent, Iriski Hu, Lily Chen, Christina He, Jocelyn Hu, and Yue Yue Xiong stand together with the bags they made for the families at the Ronald McDonald House in Baltimore. Students took a field trip there on Wednesday, Oct. 19 after the PSAT to deliver the bags.

In case you missed it: Week of Oct. 17

Lauren Becker, News Editor
October 25, 2016
Director of Enrollment Edward Maynard directs a prospective student where to sign in during Welcome Wednesday on Oct. 12. Welcome Wednesdays are a new program run by the admissions department that includes talks from various teachers, administrators, and students about a specific aspect of the school each month.

In case you missed it: Week of Oct. 10

Lauren Becker, News Editor
October 18, 2016
French exchange students pose for a photo while watching the football game against Palotti on Oct. 14. The exchange students will be in the U.S. for two weeks before returning to France on Oct. 21.

French exchange students arrive

Lauren Becker, News Editor
October 17, 2016
Students cheer as physics teacher Anthony Davidson is knocked to the ground during a game of bubble-soccer at the Spirit Week pep rally. The pep rally took place Friday, Oct. 7 in the Upper Gym.

In case you missed it: Week of Oct. 4

Lauren Becker, News Editor
October 14, 2016
Search for next principal continues

Search for next principal continues

Lauren Becker, News Editor
September 27, 2016
Harry Potter is the official homecoming theme for 2016. The dance will be held on Saturday, Oct. 8 in the upper gym.

2016 Homecoming theme announced

Lauren Becker and Alyssa Kraus
September 21, 2016
Campus Minister Michelle Sullivan sits in the chapel.

[Photo] School experiences faculty changes

Paige Alban, Reporter
June 2, 2016
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