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  • Seniors do not have to report on Monday, May 15th. Their last day of classes will be on Thursday, May 18.
  • Teacher Appreciation Week will be Monday the 8th through Friday the 12th.
  • Important Senior Events: Awards 5/19, Prom: 5/20, Baccalaureate Mass: 5/25, Graduation 5/27
The finalists for the mens Black and Gold award pose together. Seniors Edward Benner, Nick Hinke, Caleb Olsen, and Daniel Robinson (left to right). The winner will be announced on Wednesday, May 24.

The class of 2017 receives senior awards

Paige Alban, In-Focus Editor
May 23, 2017
Katie Sullivan and Kishan Patel, class of 16, pose with their Black & Gold Award, which is presented to one male and one female student in the graduating senior class. This year, the nominees are seniors Caroline Cooney, Emma Gromacki, Pia Scotto, Emily Stancliff, Edward Benner, Nicholas Hinke, Caleb Olsen, and Daniel Robinson.

Black and Gold nominees announced

Paige Alban and Ianna Pirozzi
May 3, 2017
Rise and grind

Rise and grind

Erin McCloskey, Community Editor
December 26, 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
Junior left midfielder Ashlee Kothenbeutel fights to keep the ball away from a Maryvale defender as she drives the ball closer to the goal. Throughout the season, Kothenbeutel scored seven goals, making her the second highest scorer on the team.

Varsity field hockey wins championship for third consecutive year

Caroline Cooney, Editor in Chief
November 14, 2016
Senior center midfielder Charlotte Haggerty tries to stop the ball in mid air during the game against Maryvale on Monday, Oct. 17. The varsity field hockey team was defeated by Maryvale in the game that determined who held first place for the IAAM B Conference.

Game of the Week: Varsity field hockey loses to Maryvale for first time in four years

Caroline Cooney and Paige Alban
October 25, 2016
Looking back to find the ball, senior goalie Emma Gromacki helps lead her team to victory in a critical game against Indian Creek on Oct. 13, 2015. Gromacki was named The Baltimore Sun Player of the Week and was included in the USA Todays ALL-USA Performances of the Week.

Field hockey goalie’s performance earns national attention

Daniel Robinson, Sports Editor
September 22, 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
SGA President Kishan Patel and senior class Vice President Parker Day meet with Principal Madelyn Ball and Vice Principal of Academics Gary Scholl to discuss events around the school. SGA leaders have weekly lunch meetings with administrators on Wednesdays.

SAC implements name change

Grace Mottley, News Editor
April 7, 2016
After seven years, the return of a drumline makes its debut practice on Oct. 26 at 7 a.m. With the help of chemistry teacher Cammie Jennings, Music Director Marc Bolden, and junior Emma Gromacki, the drumline has garnered new interest. Practices will be held every Monday and Thursday in the band room at 7 a.m.

Drumline returns after seven years

Caroline Cooney, In-Focus Editor
October 28, 2015
Students pose for a picture before the papal mass starts in Philadelphia on Sunday Sept. 27. Students took a bus from JC to Philadelphia, joining thousands of others, to hear Pope Francis preside mass.

Students travel to Philadelphia for Papal Mass

Katie Sullivan, In-Focus Editor
October 16, 2015
Sophomore Emma Gromacki plays the bass drum at the Homecoming football game on Oct. 24. Gromacki has participated in drum line during both of her years at JC.

Sophomore achieves musical excellence

Elizabeth Driver, Copy Editor
November 14, 2014
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