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  • Spring Break will begin on Saturday, April 9 and will end on Monday, April 18.
Dean of Professional Development Gary Scholl plays ice hockey with alumni on the frozen pond in Jan. 2013. Although JC has never had an ice hockey team, there remains a long tradition of playing hockey on the pond. Sophomore Helen Lortie plans to take this to the next level by creating an organized ice hockey team.

Student plans to form ice hockey team

Chris Roberts, Sports Editor
December 8, 2017
Ken Brinkman discusses a play with senior quarterback Qadir Ismail, junior linebacker Darrius Lloyd, and junior left tackle Ben Blessing against Archbishop Curley on Nov. 4. Brinkman is the new head coach of the varsity football team.

Ken Brinkman named new varsity football head coach

Chris Roberts, Sports Editor
November 22, 2017
Athletic Director Steve Teter, seniors Luke Ensor, Nick Collier, Immanuel Quickley, Montez Mathis, Savannah Simmons, Myah Savage, Ryan Archibald, Meghan Sheehan, RJ Price, Administrative Assistant Abbey Swift, senior Ashley Schwartz, Principal Tom Durkin, seniors Molly Lynch, Sammi Edwards, Callie Courtalis and Nikki Hunter pose after the College Signing Breakfast on Thursday, Nov. 9.

Senior athletes recognized for college commitments

Sarah Spaeth and Chris Roberts
November 20, 2017
After Josh Hamer, class of 19, passed away in a tragic car accident, a locker memorial was set up in front of his locker to give students the ability to write letters dedicated to Josh. The community came together during this grieving period to honor a true Patriot by having a vigil on the baseball field, a memorial service, and a moment of silence during the first baseball home game.

Remembering Josh Hamer

Caroline Cooney, Grace Mottley , and
March 20, 2017
Chairs and a projector are set up in the new film room, which was converted from a storage room. Several athletic teams have used the new film room to watch highlights from previous games.

Old storage room provides new film room for teams

Daniel Robinson, General Staff Member
January 27, 2017
After Christmas Break, renovations were completed in the weight room. The room is now fit for more efficient workouts for both individuals and entire teams.

Weight room renovation completed

Grant Sharretts, Online Chief
January 14, 2017
For high school athletes, there is no off-season

For high school athletes, there is no off-season

Grant Sharretts, Online Chief
December 19, 2016
Alice Puckett takes over as head coach of the field hockey team seen here winning its second championship in a row. Puckett now feels pressure from herself to win again next season and three-peat as champions.

Alice Puckett ’77 named new field hockey coach

Adriana Guidi, Entertainment Editor
May 25, 2016
Senior Nick Turnbull swings at a pitch against Loyola Blakefield. The baseball team finished their season with a record of 9-15.

Baseball

Grace Mottley, News Editor
May 24, 2016
Senior pitcher Paul Wilson loads up and prepares to protect the plate against Loyola on April 13. Wilson has been on varsity all four years and became a senior captain this year.

Senior pitcher enters top ranked Division II school

Daniel Robinson, Copy Editor
May 16, 2016
Junior Sarah Meyerl kicks a field goal while wearing the JC football pads. Meyerl aspires to play football her senior year and inspire young girls to play the sports they want regardless of gender.

Female athlete kicking down gender barriers

Caroline Cooney, In-Focus Editor
April 28, 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, JCs 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
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