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Taylor Bynion, Copy Editor 2016-17

Taylor Bynion, Copy Editor 2016-17, Copy Editor

Junior Taylor Bynion is a Managing Editor and Copy Editor for The Patriot and jcpatriot.com. This is her first year on staff and second year taking journalism. In addition to being a part of The Patriot, she is also a co-captain of the Speech and Debate team, a member of the morning announcement team, and a lector at school Masses. When she is not public speaking or writing, Bynion can be found searching Pinterest for fun DIYs. Bynion loves traveling, spending time with family, and reading inspirational quotes. Taylor Bynion can be reached for comments at [email protected].

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Seeing double

Seeing double

Anna Sullivan and Taylor Bynion
December 12, 2017
Senior Josie Cohen prepares to serve the ball in a match against Friends School of Baltimore on Tuesday, Oct. 3. The womens varsity tennis team finished their season 0-9.

Women’s Tennis

Taylor Bynion, Copy Chief
December 8, 2017
#MeToo

#MeToo

Taylor Bynion and Alyssa Kraus
December 7, 2017
Bynions Opinion: Reflecting on yourself

Bynion’s Opinion: Reflecting on yourself

Taylor Bynion, Copy Chief
December 7, 2017
Bynions Opinion: Group projects promote unfair workload

Bynion’s Opinion: Group projects promote unfair workload

Taylor Bynion, Copy Chief
December 1, 2017
President Steve DiBiagio talks to social studies teacher and Department Chair Jake Hollin. In order to learn more about student life, DiBiagio shadowed with a student on Oct. 12.

President experiences class as prospective student

Taylor Bynion, Copy Chief
November 21, 2017
Bynions Opinion: Take a stance on violence

Bynion’s Opinion: Take a stance on violence

Taylor Bynion, Copy Chief
November 12, 2017
On Tuesday, Oct. 17, guest speaker Pat St. Clair spoke to entrepreneurial studies teacher Larry Dukess classes. St. Clair, who works for an accounting firm in Baltimore, shared his experience in the business world.

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Junior Lindsay Rosser sings alongside classmates during the talent show on one of the junior retreats held on Oct. 15. The overnight retreat brought students together while showcasing their individuality.

[PHOTO] Physics experiments, freshmen elections, junior retreat, and FLEX speaker

November 5, 2017
Unmasking JCs superheroes

Unmasking JC’s superheroes

Taylor Bynion and Amelia Bothwell
October 31, 2017
Bynions Opinion: Students feel the pressure of senior year

Bynion’s Opinion: Students feel the pressure of senior year

Taylor Bynion, Copy Chief
October 30, 2017
A coed group of students pose with children from Sandy Bay Lighthouse Ministry Children’s Home on the annual Honduras service trip in 2016. While the trip was held for all females last year, it will be held for exclusively males this year.

Honduras trip transitions to all-male students

Taylor Bynion, Copy Chief
October 29, 2017
Senior Zach Reed competes against English teacher Matthew Blair during a balloon popping contest on Senior Unity Day. Senior Unity Day took place on Sept. 22, where the class of 2018 was able to bond and meet new friends.

Senior Unity Day sparks enthusiasm in students

Anna Sullivan, Taylor Bynion, , and
October 24, 2017
The new movie remake of Stephen Kings popular horror novel IT brings a new level of terror to the screen with advanced special effects. The movie premiered on Friday, Sept. 8.

‘IT’ isn’t clowning around

Taylor Bynion, Copy Chief
September 19, 2017
Senior Ellee Perri places pennies on top of a tinfoil boat during a Marine Biology class experiment on Friday, Sept. 1. After each student designed a boat, the ships were tested for buoyancy.

[PHOTO] ‘It’s Thursday,’ Parent Orientation, and Foil Boats

James Keller, Media Editor
September 14, 2017
Senior Bella Brooke helps during Freshman Orientation on Friday, Aug. 25. The first week back to school held many memorable surprises.

School year brings challenges and surprises

Taylor Bynion, Copy Chief
September 7, 2017
Bynions Opinion: The need for routine

Bynion’s Opinion: The need for routine

Taylor Bynion, Copy Chief
August 31, 2017
Interim President Steve DiBiagio sits in his office. DiBiagio started his new role on June 10, replacing former President Richard O’Hara.

Interim president joins community

Taylor Bynion, Copy Chief
August 29, 2017
Members of the softball team pose together after winning the IAAM A Division Softball Championship. This was the first time the softball team won an IAAM championship.

Softball team succeeds in season

Taylor Bynion, Copy Editor
July 6, 2017
Junior varsity baseball players Luke Zagurski and Zack Reed lean against the fence with their teammates in anticipation of the next pitch at Ripken Stadium on Friday, April 21. The baseball team completed their season with a 14-14 record and made it to the playoffs.

Baseball team improves record

Taylor Bynion, Copy Editor
May 24, 2017
Where to munch on breakfast and lunch

Where to munch on breakfast and lunch

Taylor Bynion, Copy Editor
May 24, 2017
Members of the class of 2016 process into the Upper Gym for their Baccalaureate Mass. This year, the Mass is being held at Saint Margaret Church instead of at JC.

New Mass location breaks tradition

Taylor Bynion, Copy Editor
May 24, 2017
Members of the Chemathon team pose for a picture outside of the University of Maryland on April 29. The team placed in several individual events during the competition.

Chemathon team succeeds in competition

Taylor Bynion, Copy Editor
May 19, 2017
Bynions Opinion: Search for the cure - Spring Fever

Bynion’s Opinion: Search for the cure – Spring Fever

Taylor Bynion, Copy Editor
May 18, 2017
Bynion’s Opinion: Give me a break

Bynion’s Opinion: Give me a break

Taylor Bynion, Copy Editor
May 10, 2017

Unethical groups should not receive federal funding

Taylor Bynion, Copy Editor
April 24, 2017
Receiving the JC ring is a beloved tradition that has been a highlight of junior year since 1964. Over the years, the tradition has evolved into a three-day event including a ceremony, breakfast, and a dance Saturday evening.

JC traditions ring true

Taylor Bynion, Copy Editor
April 14, 2017
Bynions Opinions: Standardized Tests shouldnt score a college education

Bynion’s Opinions: Standardized Tests shouldn’t score a college education

Taylor Bynion, Copy Editor
April 13, 2017
Bynion’s Opinion: Cut the act at awards shows

Bynion’s Opinion: Cut the act at awards shows

Taylor Bynion, Copy Editor
April 7, 2017
Students plug into video games to relieve stress, have fun with friends, and immerse themselves in another world.

Plugging into video games

Taylor Bynion and Anna Sullivan
March 23, 2017
Sophomore Gabrielle Lambert poses with an astronaut figure at NASAs Kennedy Space Center in Florida. After visiting the space center, Lambert shadowed at NASA with astrophysicist Dr. Joel Coley, furthering her passion for astronomy.

Sophomore shoots for the stars

Taylor Bynion, Copy Editor
March 22, 2017
Members of the Academic Team posed for a picture during a day tournament at Bel Air High School. The Academic Team has had a successful season so far, making it to the second round of the Its Academic competition and having a 5-1 record in the Catholic League.

Academic Team strives for success

Taylor Bynion, Copy Editor
March 10, 2017
Members of the equestrian team pose with their awards after winning the IEA Zone 3 Regional Finals on Feb. 19. In addition to the teams success, individuals placed in various classes on Feb. 18.

Equestrian team rides to victory

Taylor Bynion, Copy Editor
February 27, 2017
This isnt beautiful

This isn’t beautiful

Caroline Cooney and Taylor Bynion
February 16, 2017
Bynions Opinion: The unsung heroes of JC

Bynion’s Opinion: The unsung heroes of JC

Taylor Bynion, Copy Editor
February 9, 2017
JCs declassified school survival guide

JC’s declassified school survival guide

Taylor Bynion and Paige Alban
February 1, 2017
Bynions Opinion: Re-examine examinations

Bynion’s Opinion: Re-examine examinations

Taylor Bynion, Copy Editor
January 12, 2017
Bynions Opinion: Think twice before joining

Bynion’s Opinion: Think twice before joining

Taylor Bynion, Copy Editor
December 29, 2016
After days of training through mud and slush, junior Evan Tridone eases his way around the bend in his 800 m relay in the MIAA Meet at Loyola Blakefield on Nov. 8. Even though the team finished 10th out of 12 teams, many of them placed individually in their events.

Off the beaten track

Taylor Bynion and Emily Stancliff
December 22, 2016
Senior Elizabeth Butz participates in the Math League competition on Dec. 13. The results from the first two competitions have put JC in an early lead to win the contest for the third consecutive year.

Students take early lead in Math League competition

Taylor Bynion, Copy Editor
December 21, 2016
The second half of the Capital Campaign, which includes plans to renovate to the academic wing and its classrooms, has begun. The campaign hopes to raise $7 million to fund these projects.

Capital Campaign fundraising begins

Taylor Bynion, Copy Editor
November 29, 2016
Freshman left wing Ellie Bruggeman drives down the field against Mount de Sales on Nov. 2. The team went on to win the IAAM B Conference Championship on Nov. 6 against Maryvale 1-0.

Field Hockey

Taylor Bynion, Copy Editor
November 28, 2016
Senior Project Coordinator Louise Geczy shakes hands with a speaker from Lessons of the Shoah, an assembly which focuses on the Holocaust and refugees. This event is hosted every year at JC, bringing together students from multiple schools.

Lessons of the Shoah creates controversy

Alyssa Kraus and Taylor Bynion
November 21, 2016
Bynions Opinion: Enough is enough

Bynion’s Opinion: Enough is enough

Taylor Bynion, Copy Editor
November 18, 2016
Bynions Opinion: Not all AP classes are created equal

Bynion’s Opinion: Not all AP classes are created equal

Taylor Bynion, Copy Editor
October 17, 2016
Senior Charlotte Haggerty runs with the ball while being chased by junior Marisa DiFonso during the Powerdpuff game. The annual Powderpuff game between the juniors and the seniors took place on the Friday of Spirit Week, and the seniors won 21-14.

Spirit Week creates memories

Taylor Bynion, Copy Editor
October 17, 2016
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan signed an executive order to start schools after Labor Day for the 2017-18 school year. The newly implemented policy does not currently apply to private schools, but JC may voluntarily decide to implement it regardless.

Administration considers Labor Day start

Taylor Bynion, Copy Editor
September 22, 2016
This is the yogurt I made at Yogurt Mountain. Overall my experience and the yogurt were less than adequate.

Where should you chill?

Taylor Bynion, Reporter
June 3, 2016
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