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The varsity baseball team cheers before taking the field in their shirts honoring Hamer at the first annual Josh Hamer Memorial Game at the Aberdeen Ironbirds Stadium on April 21, 2017. The second annual game is on Friday, April 20, 2018.

One year later, Josh Hamer’s legacy lives on

Sarah Spaeth, Copy Edit Chief
April 17, 2018
Junior Tyler Blittersdorf sets a target for the pitcher on Friday, April 6. Blittersdorf is the first recipient of the Josh Hamer Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Junior transfer receives memorial scholarship

Sarah Spaeth, Copy Edit Chief
April 16, 2018
Senior Grace Hollin sells bracelets for five dollars in the school store as a fundraiser for her Senior Project. During the month of July, Hollin traveled to Bad Blankenburg, Germany to help unite the Syrians with the Germans.

Senior Grace Hollin unites community and Syrian refugees

Olivia Collins, Community Editor
November 30, 2017
Ashley Schwartz rises from a baptismal pool on Friday, April 28 after declaring her Catholic faith at the End of the Year Mass during her junior year. While many share in Schwartzs Catholic faith, 35 percent of students practice a religion other than Catholicism, according to a survey sent out by The Patriot.

Students of different religious backgrounds share their perspectives

Madison Dailey and Caitlin Kennedy
November 15, 2017

Coach teaches meditation

Chris Roberts, Sports Editor
November 5, 2017
Athletes who struggle with academic ineligibility often find it difficult to balance their sports with their academics. The new policy, instituted by Principal Tom Durkin, aims to assist these athletes in their studies. Durkin hopes to accomplish this by instituting after school Study Halls, which will allow students failing two or more classes at mid-quarters to continue participating in their extracurricular activities, while still having time to study and get homework done.

New academic ineligibility policy initiated this school year

Hayes Stancliff, News Editor
October 11, 2017
Senior outfielder and pitcher Nick Collier awaits a pitch during the Josh Hamer Memorial Game at Ripken Stadium last spring. On Sept. 1, Collier committed to pitch for Towson University.

Senior pitcher commits to Towson

Chris Roberts and James Ghimire
October 4, 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
James Hamer and Jen Hamer admire a personalized IronBirds jersey after receiving it during the tribute to their son, Josh Hamer.

Memorial game at Ripken Stadium pays tribute to Josh Hamer

Caroline Cooney and Alyssa Kraus
May 3, 2017
Junior pitcher Ryan Archibald winds up to pitch the ball during the Josh Hamer Memorial Game at Ripken Stadium on April 21. Archibald has been playing baseball since he was four years old and is now committed to play baseball at the University of Maryland.

Junior pitcher brings new energy to team

Caroline Cooney, Editor in Chief
April 29, 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
Playing with a purpose

Playing with a purpose

Emily Stancliff, Sports Editor
April 11, 2017
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