The Patriot’s Awards
2017-2018
Silver Crown Award, Hybrid Publication from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association
Gold Circle Awards from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association:
- 1st Place Sorts Page Design – Emily Stancliff, “Playing with a purpose,” April 2017 Edition, page 16
From the Baltimore Student Media contest:
- 1st Place – Best Overall Print Publication
- 1st Place – Best Infographic – Women in Government, Grace Mottley
- 1st Place – Best Sports Feature Story – Playing with a Purpose, Emily Stancliff
- 2nd Place – Best Overall Web Publication
- 2nd Place – Best Page 1 Design – March 2017 Edition
- 2nd Place – News or Sports Photo – High Jump, Christine Giovanazi
- 2nd Place – Best Video – Powwow benefits St. Labre Indian School, Anna Sullivan and Allie Tayor
- 3rd Place – Best Sports Feature Story – Memorial Game pays tribute to Josh Hamer, Caroline Cooney and Alyssa Kraus
All-American Rating for the print edition from the National Scholastic Press Association with five marks of distinction.
2016-2017
2017 Online Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association
Silver Crown Award, Hybrid Publication from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association
2017 Distinguished Site from School Newspapers Online
Third Place in Design of the Year from the National Scholastic Press Association:
- Claire Grunewald and Mitch Hopkins, The Gun Issue – Front Page Design
Gold Circle Awards from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association:
- 3rd Place Editorial writing, Print – Will Bolton and Caroline Cooney, “Islam deserves understanding,” The Patriot, John Carroll School, Bel Air, MD
- 2nd Place Newsmagazine Cover, Print – Mitch Hopkins, “The Gun Issue,” The Patriot, John Carroll School, Bel Air, MD
- 3rd Place Sports Page Design, Print – Grant Sharretts, “Getting to the Next Level,” The Patriot, John Carroll School, Bel Air, MD
- Certificate of Merit Design Portfolio of Work, Print – Claire Grunewald and Mitchell Hopkins, The Patriot, The John Carroll School, Bel Air, MD
- Certificate of Merit for Sports Writing, Digital – Kishan Patel, “Nigerian International Student’s One Shot at Success”
- 1st Place General Feature, Digital – Kishan Patel, Will Bolton, Pia Scotto, Claire Grunewald, Katie Sullivan, “Faces of the Holocaust”
- Certificate of Merit for Single Spot News Photograph, Digital – Claire Grunewald, “Two Deputies Killed in Local Shooting”
- 2nd Place for Informational Graphics, Digital – Grace Mottley, “Flex Program Expands”
Quill and Scroll International Writing and Photo Contest:
- Mitchell Hopkins – National Winner for Cover/Front Page Design – “Stripping Away Silence”
- Lauren Becker – National Winner for Health/Agriculture Writing – “Bees’ Last Buzz”
From the Baltimore Student Media contest:
- 1st Place – Best Overall Print Publication
- 1st Place – Best Page 1 Design – Claire Grunewald, Mitch Hopkins
- 1st Place – Best Arts/Feature Story – Welcome to Heroin County, Claire Grunewald, Caroline Cooney, Kishan Patel
- 1st Place – Best Use of Social Media
- 1st Place – Best Video – Ducklings waddle into spring, Lilly Stannard
- 2nd Place – Best Sports Feature – One shot at success, Kishan Patel
- 2nd Place – News Story – Schools discuss gender neutral graduation gowns, Kishan Patel and Grace Mottley
- 2nd Place – Opinion Writing – Islam deserves understanding, Caroline Cooney
Youth Journalism International Awards
- Honorable Mention, Photography Feature:
Katherine Grimm, The John Carroll School, Bel Air, Maryland, for “Artist Spotlight: Wilson shines as triple threat”
Quill and Scroll Scholarship Winner 2017: Caroline Cooney, Editor in Chief
Runner Up, MDDC Michael S. Powell High School Journalist of the Year 2017: Caroline Cooney, Editor in Chief
International 1st Place Award from the Quill and Scroll News Media Evaluation.
All-American Rating for the print edition from the National Scholastic Press Association with five out of five marks of distinction.
First Class Rating for the online edition from the National Scholastic Press Association.
2015-2016
Columbia Scholastic Press Association Silver Crown, Hybrid Publication
SNO Distinguished Site for 2016
Digital Gold Circle awards from the Columbia Scholastic Press:
- 2nd place In-Depth/News Feature Story – Billy Jump, Do our minds think alike?
- 2nd place Editorial Writing – Patriot Perspective: Students Deserve a Greater Voice in their Community
- 1st place Personality Profile – Elizabeth Driver, Alumnus Helps Fight Ebola in Sierra Leone
- 3rd place Personality Profile – Hanna LeBuhn and Kathy Deaver, Senior Speaks Out About Experience with Anorexia
- 1st Place Photo and Audio Slideshow – Hanna LeBuhn, Injured Athlete Finds Way to Rise Again
Quill and Scroll International Writing and Photo Contest:
- Mitchell Hopkins – Sweepstakes Winner for Front Page Design – “The Gun Issue”
- Caroline Cooney – Sweepstakes Winner for Editorial Writing – “Islam deserves understanding”
- Caroline Cooney – National Winner for Sports Photography – Preview of football championships
Youth Journalism International Awards
- Second Place, Photo Illustration:
Kishan Patel, The John Carroll School, Bel Air, Maryland, for “Senior Prepares For Last Season.” - Honorable Mentions, Photography, Sports:
Caroline Cooney, The John Carroll School, Bel Air, Maryland, for “A preview to football championships.”
Kishan Patel, The John Carroll School, for “Turf field shapes community’s future.” - Honorable Mention, Sports Feature:
Kishan Patel, The John Carroll School, Bel Air, Maryland, for “Senior prepares for last season.”
From the Baltimore Student Media contest:
- 2nd Place (tie) – Best Overall Print Publication
- 1st Place – Best Overall Web Publication
- 1st Place – Best Arts/Feature Story
- 2nd Place – Best Sports Feature
- 1st Place – Best Sports Photo
- 3rd Place – Best Informational Illustration
- 1st Place – Best Use of Social Media
- 2nd Place – Best Video
Finalist for Multimedia Sports Story of the Year from National Scholastic Press Association:
- Hanna LeBuhn, Injured Athlete Finds Way to Rise Again
All-American Rating for the print edition from the National Scholastic Press Association with five out of five marks of distinction.
Gold Medalist for the print and digital editions from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association with All-Columbian honors.
International 1st Place Award from the Quill and Scroll News Media Evaluation.
2014-2015
Columbia Scholastic Press Association Silver Crown, Hybrid Publication
SNO Distinguished Site
Six awards in the Quill and Scroll 2015 International Writing and Photo Contest:
- Photo Slideshow – Erica Kelble for Week in Pictures
- News Writing – Kathy Deaver for “Senior project encourages students to be brave”
- Multimedia Storytelling – Hanna LeBuhn for “Fifteen new faces share their first impressions of JC”
- Review Columns – Lauren Glase for “iReview: We ought to find a use for Weotta”
- Review Columns – Lauren Glase for “iReview: Trivia Crack addiction spreads through JC”
- Sweepstakes Winner in Editorial Columns – Will Bolton for “Bolton’s Bias: Team spirit politics cripple nation”
Five Gold Circle awards from the Columbia Scholastic Press:
- First Place in hand drawn art/illustration or digital media for Madison Meyer for “Patriot Debate: U.S. Involvement in Foreign Affairs”
- First Place in sports commentary for digital media for Kaley Martin for “Con: College Admissions Provide Athletes with Unfair Advantage”
- Second Place in in-depth/feature story for digital media for Madison Meyer for “Evaluating the Homework Load”
- Certificate of Merit in sidebar writing for Eleanor Werneke for “Bel Air Protests Produce Minimal Turnout”
- Certificate of Merit for headline typography for Lauren Glase for “Blend It Up”
From the Baltimore Student Media contest:
- Best Overall Publication: 1st place – The Patriot – John Carroll HS
- Best Overall Website: 2nd place (TIE) – The Patriot – John Carroll HS
- Best Arts/Features Story: 2nd place – Nicole Arrison & Madison Meyer, The Patriot, John Carroll HS
- Best Sports Feature: 1st place – Nicole Arrison, The Patriot, John Carroll HS
- Best Page 1 Design: 1st place – The Patriot, John Carroll HS
- Best Informational Illustration: 1st place – The Patriot, John Carroll HS
All-American Rating for the online edition from the National Scholastic Press Association with five out of five marks of distinction.
All-American Rating for the print edition from the National Scholastic Press Association with five out of five marks of distinction.
Gold Medalist for the print and digital editions from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association with All-Columbian honors.
International 1st Place Award from the Quill and Scroll News Media Evaluation.
2013-2014
Baltimore Student Media – 2nd place for Best Overall Publication
Four Gold Circle award winners from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association:
- General or Humor Commentary – CM. Rachel Amrhein, “Strict Dating Rules Break Hearts”
- News Page Design – CM. Lauren Glase, “New Macs Diversity Laptop Options”
- News Writing – 1st Place Kailey Tracy, “Question 6 Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage in Maryland”
- Personal Opinion, On-Campus Issues – CM. Martha Shick, “Abortion Protesters Schooled by JC students”
Two awards in the Quill and Scroll International Writing and Photo Contest:
- News Writing – Kathy Deaver
- Sports Writing – Kathy Deaver
National Scholastic Press Association: All-American Rating with four marks of distinction
Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Medalist Certificate
2012-2013
Columbia Scholastic Press Association Silver Crown, Hybrid Publication
Three individual awards in the Youth Journalism International annual awards:
- Features, Individual – 1st Place Lauren Fabiszak for “Xavia”
- Music Reviews – HM Lauren Fabiszak for “Justin Bieber’s ‘Believe’ Tour Displays Pop Star’s Lasting Charm.”
- Sports News – HM Meredith Haggerty for “Wrapping Up: Knowing the Risks of Sports Injuries Can Make or Break An Athlete’s Career”
Eight Gold Circle award winners from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association:
- Photo Illustration – CM Bryan Doherty and Martha Schick, “The shadow of tragedy”
- Editorial Writing – 1st Place Staff, “The Patriot Perspective: Administrative spending downsized by small problems”
- Editorial Writing – 3rd Place Staff, “The Patriot Perspective: Summer reading day riddled with imperfections”
- Personal Opinion: Off-Campus Issues – CM Rebecca Driver, “9/11 should be revered as a day of service”
- First Person Experience – 2nd Place Ashley Beyer, “Junior learns valuable lessons through Friend-to-Friend program”
- Non-fiction Interview – CM Ashley Beyer, “I cut myself”
- Single Sports Photograph – 3rd Place Shannon Vinton, “Top Story – Soccer”
- Art/illustration Hand-drawn – 3rd Place Brynly Wilson, “Pro v. con (Pro) online”
Six individual awards in the Quill and Scroll International Writing and Photo Contest:
- Sweepstakes Winner for Photo Illustration – Martha Schick
- In-Depth Team – Hope Kelly, Lauren Fabiszak, Meredith Haggerty
- Infographics – Martha Schick
- News Writing – Meredith Haggerty
National Scholastic Press Association: All-American Rating, print edition
2011-2012
National Scholastic Press Association: All-American Rating
Maryland High School Journalism Contest Committee: Best Online Student Newspaper Award
Columbia Scholastic Press Association Evaluation: Gold Medalist with All-Columbian in all categories
Four individual awards in the Youth Journalism International annual awards:
- Youth Journalism International Educator of the Year – Mark Ionescu
- Opinion Column – 1st Place Scott Novak, “Pro-choice’s time to scream”
- Sports News – HM Kailey Tracy, “Men’s volleyball remains optimistic”
- Theater Reviews – HM Grace Kim for “New Sherlock Holmes film kicks it up a notch”
- General Reviews – HM for Grace Kim for “Bertucci’s serves mediocre pasta”
Twelve individual Gold Circle award winners from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association:
- News Writing – 1st Place Grace Kim, “Academic team wins televised competition”
- News Feature – CM Martha Schick, “Respect life club remains silent to protest abortion”
- Editorial Writing – 1st Place Staff, “Administrative decision on prom drinking causes concern”
- Personal Opinion: On-Campus Issues – 1st Place Scott Novak, “Pro-choice’s time to scream”
- Personal Opinion: On-Campus Issues – 3rd Place Scott Novak, “Bullied teen’s suicide invokes powerful reaction”
- First Person Experience – CM Grace Kim, “Senior helps at Haitian orphanage”
- First Person Experience – CM Stephanie Meadowcroft, “Senior races in Baltimore Half-marathon”
- Sports News – 2nd Place Stephanie Laird, “Miller brings home national title for first time in JC history”
- Sports News – CM Jenny Hottle and Kristin Marzullo, “Patriots come close to defeating No. 3 Mustangs”
- Sports Features – 3rd Place Kailey Tracy, “Men’s volleyball remains optimistic”
- Sports Features – CM Miranda Ripken, “Alumnus earns ESPN top play”
- Editorial Cartoons – 1st Place Lauren Friedly, “Naviance”
Two awards in the Quill and Scroll International Writing and Photo Contest:
- Sweepstakes Winner for Editorial Cartoon – Jenny Yang
- News Story – Grace Kim
- Editorial Cartoon – Lauren Friedly
- News Photo – Adam Kuester
- General Columns – Scott Novak
2010-2011
Columbia Scholastic Press Association: Gold Crown Award, online edition
National Scholastic Press Association: All-American Rating, print edition
National Scholastic Press Association: Pacemaker Finalist, print edition
Five individual awards in the Youth Journalism International annual awards:
- Frank Keegan “Take No Prisoners” Award for News – Jenny Hottle for “Admin addresses campus drinking”
- Journalism Educator of the Year Finalist – Mark Ionescu, adviser
- Editorial – SECOND PLACE – “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell repeal viewed as essential to American society”
- Features, Individual Reporting – HONORABLE MENTION – Cara Reilly for “JC alum drums to success.”
- News, Individual Reporting – HONORABLE MENTION – Grace Kim for “Faculty discusses cutting computer distractions”
- Music – SECOND PLACE – Cara Reilly for “‘Showroom of Compassion’ reveals more strange lyrics, upbeat tunes”
2009-2010
Four Gold Circle award winners from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association:
- Art/illustration: Hand-drawn two or more colors – CM for Ryan Selvy, “Collab illustration of artists”
- Informational graphics: Two or more colors – 1st Place for Ryan Selvy, “Cheating graphs”
- Sports page design – 3rd Place for Rachel Kokoska, “Page 20”
- Photo Layout Portfolio of Work – CM for Katie Doherty
National Scholastic Press Association: Pacemaker Finalist, online edition
Columbia Scholastic Press Association: Silver Crown Award, online edition
National Scholastic Press Association: Pacemaker finalist, print edition
Quill and Scroll: George H. Gallup Award, print edition