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The John Carroll School 703 E. Churchville Rd. Bel Air, MD 21014 theDecember 2010 patriotCheck out JCPATRIOT.COM for the latest news and updates Volume 46 Issue 3 Advisories focus on holiday outreach

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Photo by Kristin Marzullo New leads heat up cold case Senior Sarah Szoka decorates her advi- sory’s Christmas tree during their Toys for Claybrook missing. mystery of Claybrook’s death “really hits Jenny Hottle, Caroline Spath Tots collection. Advisories are working to On March 10, an off-duty police of- you forever.” Online Chief, Multimedia Editor support families this holiday season. ficer was walking his dog when he found While no signs of a struggle were re- Twenty-seven years after the unsolved Claybrook strangled. She was propped up portedly found at the scene of the body, Grace Kim murder of a JC student, recent news tips against a fence less than a mile from her investigators remain unsure as to whether Managing Editor and an ABC 2 News cold case segment home, in a field now known as the Trails Claybrook was killed onsite or placed there have brought attention to the case. at Gleneagles development, located behind later, according to Brad Helm, the Bel Air Advisories have hung their lights and Jennifer Claybrook, class of ’86, was a Maple View Drive in Bel Air. Police Department detective who is cur- even trimmed their trees. Now groups are freshman when she disappeared on March According to investigators, the place- rently investigating the case. focusing on giving back to the community. 4, 1983. ment of her body against a fence indicated In addition, an autopsy could not deter- Health teacher Tess Gauthier and social According to her mother, Claybrook that her murderer wanted her to be found. mine when Claybrook died, but only that studies teacher Jim Fendryk are working went for a jog. Forty-eight hours after Jen- “It’s heartbreaking, and there are no she died between March 4 and 10. towards donating toys to Toys for Tots. nifer did not return home, police began an words to describe how horrified we were A woman in the Heritage Woods apart- Gauthier proposed the idea because she official investigation. when the body was found,” Campus Min- ments claimed to have heard screams at loves toys and found a personal connec- Claybrook had run away in the past. ister Patti Murphy-Dohn, who taught sev- 4 a.m. on the night that Claybrook disa- tion to the program. She also felt that her However, in previous instances, she called eral of Claybrook’s friends, said. peared, and a suspicious van was said to advisory could have done more during the her mother to let her know that she was Math Department chair Susan Grad- have been driving around the area where canned food drive. “A problem is that ev- safe. ishar, who taught Claybrook’s Algebra I she disappeared. However, both rumors eryone is busy,” Gauthier said. Two days later, her mother reported class, said that something as tragic as the have since been discredited. The students in Gauthier’s advisory See NEWS 3 voted to do the Toys for Tots program. “It helps more people that don’t have what we have so that they can enjoy Christmas too. Friends of Rachel Club lacks interest I was motivated to do something for others Joey Hoff with it.” The FOR Club train- [with the Toys for Tots program],” senior ing session differed because it Ronald Scott said. Editor in Chief focuses on educating school “The idea that you can provide Christ- On Sept. 10, junior Erica leaders, teaching “them how to mas gifts for underprivileged children is Bodt attended the first meet- take what they heard in the as- something that really does embody the ing of JC’s Friend’s of Rachel sembly and make it a practical spirit of Christmas giving. I constantly Club. This first meeting was reality in their school.” think back to my childhood and how ex- also the last. Scheible’s FOR Club train- hilarating and exciting Christmas morning Following the Sept. 10 ing session included ideas for was. Toys for Tots provides the opportu- school-wide Rachel’s Chal- activities and promotional nity for you to become part of that expe- lenge presentation, presenter campaigns “to continue the rience for some children who otherwise Ken Scheible met with mem- chain reaction of kindness and Photo by Conrad Sullivan wouldn’t get it,” Fendryk said. bers of the SAC, NHS, and compassion in the school and Senior Sam Donald signs the Rachel’s Challenge banner with fel- English teacher Deborah Stathes’s ad- Athletic Leadership Team in community” and “to help cre- low classmates. Since the signing of the poster and the Friends visory is one of several advisories sup- the Brown Room to welcome ate a permanent cultural change of Rachel meeting, no action has been taken with the club. porting a family for Christmas. Stathes’s them into the Friends of Rachel in the school,” which are the Bodt said. it. No one really talked about advisory has decided to adopt a family and Club. club’s main goals, according to Since the initial training pre- it or actually stood up and took provide them with a few items from their According to the Rachel’s the Rachel’s Challenge organi- sentation, the Friends of Rachel leadership and organized any- Christmas list. Challenge organization, the zation. club has held no meetings and thing,” Bodt said. According to Stathes, senior Jess Per- school-wide multimedia as- “[The FOR Club] presenta- sponsored no activities or pro- The Guidance Department ry’s mother came to the school and helped sembly is “designed to inspire tion was really great. I thought motional campaigns. planned the Rachel’s Challenge to organize the program for advisories to the audience to make a few that everyone was involved, “We thought it was a really assembly and the FOR training adopt families. “I feel it’s an opportunity simple changes in the way they and the whole idea of making a good idea in the presentation, See NEWS 3 we have, and it’s good to take advantage of look at their world and interact group seemed really exciting,” but we never really went with it,” Stathes said.

Index News...2 Lifestyle...4 A & E...7 In-Depth...8 Opinion...11 Sports...14 thepatriot 2 news Volume 46 Issue 3 December 2010 Korean peninsula military tensions hit home Grace Kim Korean President Lee Myung-bak Managing Editor told the BBC. According to “The Wall Street On Nov. 23, tensions on the Ko- Journal,” the United States and rean peninsula peaked when North the European Union have already Kirby Browning, Jenny Hottle Korea attacked South Korea with “condemned the shelling.” Rus- “dozens” of artillery rounds that sia and China are calling for re- Copy Chief, Online Chief landed on South Korea’s Yeonpy- straint on both sides, China being eong Island. North Korea’s closest ally. China Art Honor The shelling killed two civilians provides much of North Korea’s Society will host and two Korean soldiers, injured “food aid, economic assistance several others, and set fire to more and investment.” professional than sixty homes, according to The WP said that, “The United “The New York Times” and “The States is firmly committed to the artists in February Telegraph.” defense of our ally, the Republic Technically, the two nations are of Korea, and to the maintenance weekend event at war. The Korean War, which of regional peace and stability.” On Saturday and Sunday, Feb. divided the Korean peninsula into There is a mix of opinions from 12-13, JC will host a “Paint-In, a communist North and a demo- the Korean exchange students at Photo courtesy of MCT Paint-Out” event, hosted by The cratic South, ended only in a 1953 JC about the tensions on the Ko- wrong first. We kind of annoyed uranium enrichment facility.” Art Honor Society. armistice, an agreement that both rean peninsula. North Korea. They are very con- There has always been a con- Professional artists will paint nations were bound to follow in “North Korea normally does cerned about this issue. My sister flict between the two nations scenery around the campus and order to keep peace. A formal this so we don’t care anymore,” ju- now wants to really come here be- over North Korea’s possession of inside the Fine Arts Wing. JC art peace treaty was never signed. nior Jennifer Bahng said. Accord- cause America’s much safer. She nuclear weapons, and according students will have the opportunity According to the British Broad- ing to Bahng, this attack will not was calling me during the time to WSJ, this conflict “intensified” to learn from the artists. casting Corp., Pyongyang (the affect her plans for returning home North Korea attacked,” senior when Pyongyang announced that “Hopefully, this will become capital of North Korea) felt “pro- to Korea over Christmas break. Dambi Ko said. “Some of us don’t there are installations of “thou- an annual event,” Art Honor’s So- voked” by recent military drills “Minnie [another Korean ex- really care, though, because we all sands of centrifuges to make nu- ciety moderator Bruno Baron said. near the island. The United States change student] and I are worried know that war is not going to hap- clear fuel at its Yongbyon nuclear Students and artists will be work- and South Korea are currently still about this because we watched pen.” facility.” ing outside the school, in the two holding “joint military exercises” on YouTube something about this Bahng, Chung, and Ko and their Kim Heung-kyu, a professor at art rooms, and in the gallery. on the island. situation. My father said that he’s respective families all reside in Sungshin’s Women’s University, “We are dealing with some of “The Washington Post” report- trying to buy some emergency Seoul, the capital of South Korea. told WP, “North Korea wants the the best painters on the East Coast, ed that this Korean military drill is food for that, but I think he’s just The WSJ reported that, there United States’ recognition and who will maybe demonstrate,” annually performed and is called kidding,” sophomore Summer is also a renewed concern over international aid while pursuing Baron said. The members of the “Safeguarding the Nation.” Chung said. “Some of the people the increase of nuclear activity in nuclear ambition. Tuesday’s at- Art Honor Society are able to “Attacking civilians militarily is are really worried though because North Korea, especially with the tack was an attempt to refresh and work alongside the various artists, an inhumane crime that is strictly it’s the first time North Korea re- shelling of South Korea. put pressure on the U.S. and South who will be painting both in the forbidden in a time of war. I cannot ally attacked South Korea.” The government in Pyongyang Korea to step back. It is not a one- Art Wing and around campus. help expressing anger at the North “North Korea’s very sensitive, “revealed to a visiting American time problem but will repeat in the “We’re hoping to have a really Korean regime’s brutality,” South so I feel like South Korea did scientist the existence of a new future.” talented artist come in and dem- onstrate to the students of the Arts Society, like Ken Backus or Val- erie Crane,” Baron said. Although this is more of an exhibition workshop rather than a contest, Baron hopes to start an annual art contest with the Alumni Association. The money put into this event will raise money for the Alumni Association. “There has been no contact with JC from artists yet, but the school will probably not hear from any- one until after the holidays,” Bar- on said. Administration addresses planned senior skip day In an email to the class of ’11 parents, Principal Paul Barker ac- knowledged the administration’s awareness of the proposed Senior Skip Day. According to Barker, a senior “may have posted a Senior Skip Day as an event on Facebook.” The proposed event was set for Friday, Dec. 17, 2010, the last day before Christmas vacation. “The school considers this a serious matter and our Student Handbook describes unexcused absence as a two demerit offense,” Barker said in his email. Barker requested that parents discuss the skip day with their se- niors, “affirming the importance of being in school.” “We do not endorse the con- cept of students adopting an ‘at- tendance-optional’ approach to school or believing that their sta- tus as seniors somehow entitles them to skip school,” Barker said. thepatriot Volume 46 Issue 3 December 2010 news 3 Baker, Hensley plan changes for 2012 Variety Show Collin Hoofnagle rassing moments,” Baker said. would “bump up ticket prices,” ac- News Editor While scripts of the show are re- cording to Hensley. An art exhibit viewed by the administration and may also be worked into the show Following frustration with re- teachers mentioned in them, it is to “raise the bar.” Hensley also cent Senior Variety Shows, senior hard to weed out personal refer- discussed having the show follow class moderators Larry Hensley ences, according to Baker. “an Idol format,” with panel judg- and Anne Baker are entertaining The Variety Show “can also es awarding acts with trophies. new ideas and suggestions for the be impactful on the audience,” In order to attract more talent, show. Barker said. The show’s negative Hensley and Baker hope to allow “Baker and I have to juggle the effect may affect enrollment. She all grade levels and faculty to per- fine balance of pleasing the stu- cited an adult leaving the show form in the show. It would still be dent body, seniors, parents, fac- with middle school-aged children a main senior fundraiser. Although ulty, and administration,” Hensley telling her daughter you “have two according to Hensley, Princi- said. choices, NDP or IND.” pal Paul Barker “wasn’t keen on While Baker was “disappointed “We want to take the direction that” when the idea was presented Photo By Conrad Sullivan in their [class of ’11] behavior,” into a positive light,” Baker said. to him in a recent meeting about Seniors DJ Owens, Trent Shaw, and Luke Hinder dance by senior the idea for changes did not come In order to “make it classier,” changes to the Variety Show. Kristen Leppert in a skit adapted from SNL. Future senior Variety about as a result of this year’s Va- Hensley wants to change the title “It’s all what you do and how Shows will take on a more positive image as a school talent show. riety Show. Rather, it was “a cul- to “The JC Talent Show.” Also, you do it,” Barker said. It’s “time mination of years,” according to structured auditions would take to have a conversation with stu- with,” junior Colleen Zulty said. “not set in stone,” according to Hensley. place. “Yes, you can still have dents about how it can be better,” Finally, a rule would be set in Hensley. “It’s going to evolve,” he Baker and Hensley cited the skits, but they’ll be more solidi- he said. place that would make individual said. show as becoming a “forum to fied,” Hensley said. “I don’t like that very much. I attacks on students and graduates “Change is hard,” Hensley said. make fun of their [graduates’ and Also, a dinner show component think that the Variety Show is a off-limits. “But I can’t see it continuing this students’] darkest, most embar- could be added to the show, which tradition that shouldn’t be messed However, these changes are way.” Rachel’s Challenge fails to inspire New leads revive case from FRONT PAGE Maychack said. Jansing-Kaestner sees the FOR from FRONT PAGE was not outgoing in class, Clay- presentation, which paralleled “I felt a little like [organizing Club as possibly becoming a part “Such tips were fully investi- brook seemed to be a “typical themes from the school-wide sum- the club] was our responsibility of a current organization instead of gated back then,” Helm said. “Any freshman girl,” who had many mer reading novel, “Hate List.” because we attended the meeting a separate club. new piece of information is what friends. “[The club’s organization] was with student leadership, but I think “One of the problems is that we we follow up on.” According to Gradishar, hearing up to SAC, NHS, and the Athletic that so much is just going on right do so much. Each group does so Murphy-Dohn believes that the Claybrook’s name “sends a chill Leadership group. I thought that now,” senior class president Tyler many things, and to ask them to do ABC 2 News segment on the mur- down my spine.” Gradishar wishes they were going to pull together a Boyd said. one more thing, it’s like where do der may have helped bring light that the police could solve the case couple of activities and really act According to Rachel’s Chal- they work it into their schedule? to the case. Helm agreed, saying to bring comfort to the Claybrook together as the three groups. I was lenge Marketing Director for That’s hard,” Heflin-Shupe said. that when the press gets involved, family and friends. “I hope they really hoping that Maryland Stacey “It’s a very big task to orga- people see the story, manage to bring clo- that would happen, “Each group Peacock, the FOR nize something that affects the which often leads to sure to everyone who but I haven’t heard Club training ses- whole school, and it does involve info provided by the knew her,” she said. anything,” Director does so much... sion is a $400 up- so many different groups… So I people. However, The murder is con- of Guidance Carol it’s like where grade to the $2500 don’t think that it’s an easy thing Helm would not say sidered a cold case, Heflin-Shupe said. do they work assembly-only to do or an easy thing to organize,” whether recent infor- meaning that the “[The purpose of it into their package. Maychack said mation came before crime happened a the FOR club] was schedule?” The organization Boyd believes there is “prob- or after the segment while ago and no ar- something that we says the training ably not” going to be a FOR Club was aired. rests have been made. were already doing. -Carol Heflin-Shupe session “is key in in the future. The police can- “The case is suspend- We already do a lot sustaining the mes- “I think the [Rachel’s Chal- not disclose informa- ed until new informa- of service around here,” science sage of kindness and compassion, lenge] poster that everyone signed tion on current leads. tion is found,” Helm department chair and NHS mod- and affecting true, genuine change is as far as it’s going to get,” Boyd However, Det. Sgt. said, adding that the Jennifer Claybrook erator Rebecca Jansing-Kaestner in your school.” said. “The message is definitely Edward Smith of the case will “continue to said. “The club is what really keeps still here, and I think that if they Bel Air Police Criminal Investiga- remain open” until it is solved. “I think that everybody just the message going. It’s a constant put on a guidance presentation or tions Unit said that it is likely Jen- Since the murder, more than probably got caught up in the reminder. The message comes to an assembly every year, it would nifer knew her killer. 100 people have been interviewed. beginning of the school year and life in the school,” Peacock said. still get the word across.” “Because of the type of girl she However, they have yet to public- everything was so busy. There “Some of the activities we have “Whether we have a club or was and her personality, we think ly announce a suspect. Still, Helm were so many different groups already done or could do within don’t have a club, the sustained [Jennifer’s killer] was someone and Smith strongly believe that involved that no one took it upon NHS, but we need leadership to awareness of how we treat each she knew,” Smith said in a 2009 this case can be solved. themselves [to start the club],” As- take hold of it. That’s the problem. other would really be the idea, that interview with “The Aegis.” “We “Somebody out there is hold- sistant Athletic Director for Wom- This type of activity students need we’re aware of the way we act and have no indication that it was a ing the key to bringing this case en’s Athletics and head of the Ath- to take hold of it,” Jansing-Kaest- what we say and how that affects stranger.” to a conclusion,” Smith told “The letic Leadership Group Stephanie ner said. other people,” Heflin-Shupe said. Gradishar said that, while she Aegis.” Club for girls offers spiritual support Rachel Dinsmore Senior Sara Stifler had the idea some of the things about each oth- Multimedia Editor for Beloved after her AP Spanish er that people never say,” senior class on Sept. 20. It was the Mon- Julia Burke said. Stifler saw that A club designed exclusively for day after Joey d’Entremont was this was a healing thing, to share girls has been established, one that suddenly killed, and the class had with others. “It really moved me,” hopes to become a forum for girls began to engage in a wide-ranging Stifler said. to share their feelings about faith discussion of faith, death and life. According to Stifler, “There and other problems in a non-judg- It was then that Stifler had the idea had to be others out there who felt mental atmosphere. to continue these kinds of discus- alone in their faith.” The Beloved club’s first meet- sions. Beloved meetings have cov- ing was Nov. 23. They continue Stifler had had the idea to start a ered issues such as doubt, the lack to meet weekly before school. small group for girls earlier but did of Christian community around Spanish teacher Jennifer Medrano not have the courage or confidence school, and fighting to keep faith. is the moderator of Beloved, but to officially start one until that day According to Stifler, the girls of because the group is entirely stu- in Spanish class. “I looked over Beloved work to expand their faith dent-run, she is never present at at my friend Chelsea [Shock] and and help others do so. the meetings. said we can do this,” Stifler said. Although all are welcome, only “I try to avoid being in the room. The discussion that Monday a small number of girls are part of I don’t want my presence to com- morning brought all eight girls to Beloved, as Stifler and Shock do promise the discussion going on tears. “We all came together as a not want the group to lose its inti- or make them feel uncomfortable class and had a heart to heart. It mate setting. The group currently that I’m there,” Medrano said. brought us closer and we learned has 22 members. thepatriot 4 lifestyle Volume 46 Issue 3 December 2010 JC family cares for kids in Kenya Maggie Cassidy, Taylor Schafer Managing Editor, Lifestyle Editor said. The family decided to spon- While most JC students will be sor Joseph after Wilson initiated a decking the halls with boughs of sponsorship campaign for children holly over Christmas break, junior of the orphanage in Joseph’s situ- Ethan Slusher, sophomore Amy ation. After “several letters, tele- Slusher and their parents Barbara phone calls, and Skype sessions, Slusher, class of ’82, and Charles we really wanted to meet Joseph, Slusher will be spending their so we planned a trip,” Ethan said. holidays in Nairobi, Kenya, vol- The Slushers also hope to host unteering at an orphanage. 18-year-old Justin, who “is finish- The Slushers have been in- ing high school and would like to volved with the charity “Caring come to the United States to go to for Kids of Kenya” for over five college. If he is able to get into an years. Slusher family friend Linda American high school, then we Wilson founded the charity after will be his host family. We will “visiting the orphanage about five know for certain in April 2011,” years ago and falling in love with Ethan said. the children,” according to Ethan. “It is inspirational. The woman The Slushers are financial who runs the orphanage is an in- sponsors of the orphanage Shelter credible example of selfless liv- Children’s Home and have vis- ing,” Ethan said. “Every day she Photo courtesy of the Slusher family ited the orphanage in recent years. Junior Ethan Slusher plays with the African orphans from the Shelter Children’s Home over spring break of lives out the words of the prophet Their most recent trip was in the 2009. Ethan and the rest of the Slusher family plan to return to Africa this Christmas break. Micah: ‘Do justice, love mercy spring of 2009 when Ethan and the kids live in Africa, they had timore is giving away cash and/or In addition to helping the or- and walk humbly with God.’” Barbara visited the Shelter Chil- never been on a safari, so it was services to one local enterprising phanage, the Slushers have per- “Mary does all the fundraising dren’s Home. This year, the entire new for all of us,” Ethan said. non-profit. Interested non-profits sonally helped two individuals at and management of the orphan- Slusher family plans to go. This year, the family organized place their names and information the orphanage. age while simultaneously playing “Last year [spring of 2009] a Christmas party and will install a on the Cole website. The non-prof- “We have adopted a 12-year- mom for the 200 orphaned chil- when my mom and I visited the playground slide for the children. it organization with the most votes old orphan named Joseph and are dren—most days without a salary. home, we played ball, took walks A task of this caliber requires will be the winner,” Ethan said. sending him to a Catholic board- When you ask her about the work, and ate with the children. We money, which is why the Slushers The giveaway cash prize ing school so he can be educated. she says that her ‘motivating fuel planned a small party and took teamed up with the Cole Roofing amount can be up to $30,000. Joseph had never gone to school is the word of God’ and her con- eight of them on a safari one day. Company to start a fundraising Anyone can visit GreenRoofGive- before, because school costs mon- stant prayer is ‘God, father of the [We] saw monkeys, giraffes, rhi- giveaway. away.com to vote for “Caring for ey in Africa, so the poor and or- fatherless, help me care for these noss and elephants. Even though “Cole Roofing Company in Bal- Kids of Kenya.” phaned typically can’t go,” Ethan young children,’” Ethan said. “The Patriot” takes a blast to the past and Julian Maliszewski When I finds out what JC Graduated: 2006 teachers were like when From: John Carroll was they were seventeen. Teaches: Religion : Imani Love17iszewski said. for colleges, you look back and Sports Editor “The choices I made were my say, ‘I could have gotten an A in own. They shaped me with what that even though I only got a B.’ s Julian Maliszewski I have become. If I had done And it would help your chances of something else, maybe I would be getting into more [colleges], kind Four years ago, Julian Malisze- someone else. Butterfly effect,” he of open up your options,” Redfern wski was walking down the very said. said. same hallways that JC students Gary Scholl Tiana Redfern walk today. It was easy to pick Tiana Redfern him out of a crowd with his wild jackets and ties. At 17, Malisze- Long before Tiana Redfern Being involved in student wski was the guy who dared to be began teaching at JC, she was a council, varsity club (for people Graduated: 1999 different. teenager bobbing to Mariah Carey who had a varsity letter), chorus, "I made a tie out of duct tape songs, rocking Janet Jackson “Po- the wrestling team, and the ten- From: Roland Park and had this baby blue tweed jack- etic Justice” braids, and hanging nis team, no one would guess that et. [I got] a lot of looks and laughs, out in Towson with her friends try- Gary Scholl spent most of his time Teaches: English but I wanted to stick out from the ing to pick up boys. fixated on his grades and spending crowd," Maliszewski said. Redfern was involved in the time with his neighbors. In high school, Maliszewski Black Awareness Club, Red Key “I just spent time with my was involved in volleyball, la- Club (a group for admission am- friends. We would go to dances,

s crosse, indoor track, band and bassadors), and the literary maga- the movies, hanging out at each SAC for four years, along with zine. Redfern says that one of her other's homes, and we did a lot orchestra for three years. best memories of high school was of stuff in our neighborhood. We "My best experiences were her senior year. were always doing some physical winning championships—espe- “I really liked my senior year. outdoor activity," Scholl said. cially my freshman year JV lax We got to choose our own classes, Scholl admits that his favorite Gary Scholl championship, being in the pit or- so I got to pick stuff I was really memory of high school was being chestra for “My Fair Lady,” break- interested in. I really liked English on the wrestling team. ing down crying my senior year in and history, so I took that. I also "We won county championships Graduated: 1967 Mr. Peters’ English class when I took a Black History course and every year I was there. We had a gave my senior capstone project an African American Literature lot of success and it was good to be From: Bel Air in front of my class, taking phi- course, as well as a Native Ameri- a part of that,” he said. “We had an losophy, which later became my can studies course,” Redfern said. excellent coach, and he taught me Teaches: Speech major in college, and when I threw One thing she wished she a lot about discipline, work ethic, a concert to support Katrina vic- could’ve changed was her grades. and working hard.” and Anthropology tims. I had bands from the school “I wish I had tried a little bit “I truly enjoyed my high school and especially my own [band] harder and gotten better grades years, it was a great time,” Scholl play, and we raised $1,000," Mal- because when it was time to apply said. thepatriot Volume 46 Issue 3 December 2010 lifestyle 5 Editor reveals ‘mighty’ experience Julia Earnshaw mistaken. I quickly became excit- Layout Editor ed for the rest of the year. It’s Wednesday morning and I During the canned food drive, smell pancakes on the third floor which the Mighty Ducks won, we hallway. raised over 700 cans. I don’t need to be jealous of an- Although we had a friendly other advisory receiving a warm competition between the adviso- breakfast though, because I know ries of Mr. Powell and Mr. Scholl, my advisory is the only one lucky Mr. Hollin encouraged our advi- enough to have their teacher mak- sory to reflect on the fact that not ing pancakes on a skillet. everyone is as lucky as us to be Being a part of Mr. Hollin’s warm and well-fed. His encour- “Mighty Ducks” advisory has agement made the canned food Photo courtesy Ian Casale been about more drive fun, giving us than just enjoying a the motivation we Casale to warm breakfast ev- needed to collect ery other week and I’m extremely more cans than any playing charades other advisory. Photo by Taylor Schafer cook his against Mr. Powell’s proud to be He also encour- Members of the Mighty Ducks advisory gather around their Christmas tree. advisory, the “But- aged us to go to The group has participated in different community service projects around the a part of the area this holiday season. way through terfly Ninjas.” It’s the Sharing Table, been about building Mighty Ducks. a food kitchen that table I was serving really opened ing a Christmas tree to adorn with relationships with takes place every my eyes. She noticed my JC sweat- ornaments representing ourselves. college each other and ex- Saturday at the shirt and began to tell me how her More importantly, we’ve decided Taylor Schafer tending our friend- Prince of Peace daughter graduated from JC. She to adopt a family. ship outside of room Church in Edge- proceeded to pull out a photo of During this holiday season, Lifestyle Editor 306. wood. On Nov. 20, our advisory her daughter, who was dressed in a we’re extending our helping hands Senior Ian Casale stood in the At first I was uncomfortable slowly filtered into the dining JC uniform. Her daughter graduat- to families who are unable to have kitchen of the Greenbrier Resort in changing from homeroom to ad- hall and began preparing to feed ed from a private high school and a Christmas with gifts. West Virginia alongside a profes- visory, especially after making the less fortunate. We served the is attending college now, yet she is I’m extremely proud to say that sional chef, learning one-on-one friends in my homeroom for the guests a warm Thanksgiving meal relying on the Sharing Table for a I’m a part of the Mighty Ducks. the basics of his passion: cooking. past three years. and socialized with them. warm meal. This experience with We are excited to come to advisory Casale also hopes to further this But, after the first week of be- The dining hall filled up with el- her was truly humbling. every morning because Mr. Hollin passion while studying culinary ing in Mr. Hollin’s advisory and derly people, disabled people, and Besides volunteering our time, has successfully incorporated good arts in college. deciding on our name being the families with children. the Mighty Ducks are keeping with morals and fun into something that Getting his start in cooking at a “Mighty Ducks,” I realized I was A woman who was sitting at the the spirit of Christmas by purchas- could otherwise be boring. young age through his Italian fam- ily, Casale has “always grown up 2% - Getting pictures with Santa around food. It is a major part of Students everyday life for Italians,” he said. “I have been cooking on my own for about two years now, but have 18% - Putting 18% - Going been helping around family events up the Tree/ to Christmas since I was little.” Decorating parties Casale’s main interest is creat- 9% - Secret Santa/ ing full meals, not just making one Gift Exchange element of a meal. He also prefers 12% - Shopping cooking meals to baking and creat- ing pastry. “My specialties are, of 1% - Caroling 22% - Watching course, a variety of Italian dishes,” Christmas movies Casale said. 9% - Listening to Casale also loves to experi- Christmas music ment while in the kitchen. “When I cook, I feel like a mad scientist,” he said. “I love trying to come up with new foods and new ingredi- 9% - Baking cookies/cooking ents to improve the foods I’ve al- ready made.” Faculty & Staff Despite the fact that he loves 10% - Going to Christmas parties cooking for the sake of cooking, 20% - Casale admits that “knowing that Putting up the 2% - Shopping I’ve made people happy by bring- Students and teachers were polled on Dec. 1 Tree/Decorating ing them together at the dinner table through my food is the best to find their favorite activity of the Christmas part. Tasting my final product 15% - Going to season. Four hundred and eighteen students 1% - Caroling isn’t bad either,” Casale said. Church 18% - Watching Though Casale has not decided and 74 teachers responded. Results have a Christmas movies what school he will attend next three percent margin of error. 19% - Listening to year, he has narrowed it down Christmas music to either Baltimore International 15% - Baking College or Johnson and Whales cookies/ cooking University in Providence, Rhode Island. Both schools have earned high esteem in the culinary world and have produced chefs like Research by Taylor Schafer Emeril Lagasse, host of shows on Food Network, and Chad Gauss, who was recently named Best New Chef by Baltimore Magazine. “Expand your creativity” As far as his future plans af- “Learn to think-on-your-feet” ter college, Casale plans to “start chefing at a country club or a “Sharpen your wit” restaurant,” a vision he claims to be “something small to start. My dream is to own a high-class res- Teen-only Improvisation Workshop taurant of my own. One of my Spring Break: March 14-18, 2011 inspirations is Aldo's Restaurant in downtown Baltimore's Little www.positivelyfunnyinc.com Italy,” Casale said. thepatriot 6 lifestyle Volume 46 Issue 3 December 2010 Health Energy drinks boost Alert : more than energy Leah Polakoff Briggs have suffered the consequences. tiple energy drinks in one day. In-Depth Editor In 2000, 18-year-old Ross Cooney from "I know that energy drinks are bad for Ireland died after drinking four cans of my health, but sometimes I need a boost of Red Bull doesn’t just give you wings. Red Bull and then playing a game of bas- energy to keep going or to stay up late," It gives you up to triple the amount of ketball. This death led to the ban of Red senior Brett Prochazka said. sugar that is recommended in one day in Bull in France. Dr. Katherine Zeratsky said in a Mayo addition to a caffeine rush so intense that The excessive amount of sugar and Clinic article that the energy boost given it elevates your heart rate to a point that caffeine in one can has the potential to from an energy drink is only temporary. could prove to be fatal. raise blood pressure and heart rate to an “The boost is short lived,” Zeratsky said. Chloe Leach, a 21-year-old from Eng- unhealthy level, making these drinks es- People who drink energy drinks are not land, died in 2009 from a heart condition pecially bad for athletes. only tripling their daily intake of sugar, caused by drinking too many Red Bulls. Dr. Edward Group said in an article they are putting unnatural ingredients into According to a Fox News article, the hull from Global Healing Center that caffeine their bodies. Along with caffeine and sugar, coroner Geoffrey Saul said that he was can make people have anxiety attacks, taurine is an ingredient commonly found in “confident the cardiac arrhythmia was the heart palpitations, and insomnia. “For energy drinks. Although it has been proven cause of her death.” people to utilize energy drinks during false, an urban legend says that taurine de- The label warns children and pregnant exercise or other strenuous activity com- rives from the sperm of a bull. women not to consume the product, yet pounds the problem of dehydration, and Although the ban has been lifted, Red many people rely on this surge of caffeine does nothing to provide the body with Bull was prohibited in Norway and Den- to get them through their day. They search any necessary nutrients or fluids,” Group mark after a study showed that taurine has to find something that will keep them said. major effects on the body. Rats who were awake. School nurse Laura Frank said that fed taurine showed bizarre behavior and The FDA (Food and Drug Administra- because a person’s heart rate is elevated self-mutilation. tion) suggests that people consume no when someone drinks an energy drink But Briggs isn’t convinced by the differ- more than 40 grams of sugar per day. One and works out, they are exerting them- ent reports. “To me, science has not been can of Rockstar Punched Guava has 102 selves too much. able to make up their minds on what’s good grams of sugar while the popular Red Bull “Energy drinks could end up being as for you,” Briggs said. contains 54 grams of sugar in one 16.8 oz dangerous as cigarettes in the long run,” So while many people continue to chug can. Frank said. a Red Bull before class or a big game, the Music teacher Daniel Briggs admits to People can be warned numerous times effects these drinks have on your health are depending heavily upon Red Bull with his about the dangers of energy drinks, but, becoming well known. busy lifestyle. While trying to balance his like smoking, Frank believes people will “I recommend all people avoid drinking job and his own schoolwork, Briggs fol- continue to use them regardless. energy drinks, they only add more toxins lows a demanding schedule that doesn’t “My favorite energy drink would have to an already toxin burdened body and de- allow much time for sleep. As an alterna- to be Spike,” junior Tom Hancock said. crease our bodies internal water supply and tive, he grabs energy drinks to pump him “They put the maximum amount of caf- natural detoxification processes,” Group up. “Coffee isn’t good enough for me,” feine in every can before it is illegal.” said. Briggs said. “I need something I can grab Because all the sugar and caffeine go Flight won’t last long with the wings and go.” to work in minutes, the effects don’t last Red Bull gives, but to some, the sensation But others with the same mentality as long, causing people to consume mul- of soaring is worth the risk of falling.

Seniors collaborate Submit your to ‘govern’ Maryland POETRYPHOTOSSTORIESART Taylor Schafer home. Lifestyle Editor “It was a really great experience. I got Seniors Joe Frank and Ryan Eilerman to meet a lot of like-minded young men at jcpinnacle.com! woke up for a week at 4:30 a.m. to clean who give hope to the future of our nation,” bathrooms under the command of ex-ma- Eilerman said. rines. Frank agreed with Eilerman. “It was They were not in boot camp at juvenile great. I got to meet a lot of people who hall, but rather at McDaniel College for the have the same respect [as I do] for how the annual Maryland Boys State program. system works in real life,” Frank said. Throughout the week of June 20-25, During the same week, senior Allison 2010, the two seniors learned the ins and Walczyk along with 150 other girls from outs of government and what it takes to lead around Maryland gathered at Salisbury a state. University to participate in the Maryland “When I got there, I didn’t know what to Girls State program. expect,” Eilerman said. “We were immedi- Though she did not endure the same ately stripped of our belongings like phones physical experience as Frank and Eil- and iPods, and put into groups. It was pret- erman, the girls’ program was run rela- ty much hell for the first part of the week.” tively similarly. But after attending lectures, all the stu- “We learned about the different levels dents were then in charge of creating their of government in the state and had the op- own cities, electing people as officials and portunity to run for offices in our state,” appointing different positions. “My group’s Walczyk said. “I was the party leader for city was ‘Legion City,’ and I was the chap- the county and part of ‘Pleasant City.’” lain. My city won best city in the state,” Ei- Walczyk also enjoyed being a part of lerman said. the program. “It was a huge opportunity to Frank was elected as treasurer in his be involved in something I love about our group’s city, “Goldstein.” country: government,” she said. The cities then got together and “elected The three seniors were recognized for legislatures and separated into different their representation of Harford County in parties,” Eilerman said, who was elected as these programs on Wednesday, Dec. 8 at Speaker of the House in the collaborative the Bel Air American Legion. vote. Each of the three students, along with After the week was over, the governors others from Harford County, were present- and lieutenant governors of the state were ed with awards of appreciation for their sent to participate in the Boys Nation pro- dedication from Delegate J.B. Jennings gram while the rest of the participants went and Senator Barry Glassman. thepatriot Volume 46 Issue 3 December 2010 arts & entertainment 7 ‘The Patriot’ staff reviews this season’s most anticipated movies quick FLICKS: at Burlesque, a club in Hollywood. tells the dancers, people come to Ali just wants to be successful the club to see them dance, not and pursue her dream of singing. sing. From the minute she sets foot in Nikki (Kristen Bell) is another Burlesque, Ali knows she wants to Burlesque dancer and was surpris- be onstage with the other dancers. ingly good at playing the “mean Aguilera did a satisfactory girl” role. She becomes Ali’s ene- job portraying the ambitious and my and turns off the music during young Ali, although don’t expect one of Ali’s dance routines. a Meryl Streepe performance. At This doesn’t stop Ali, though. Burlesque, Ali meets Tess (Cher), She sings the song herself, al- the owner of the club, who is as lowing the other dancers and her tough as nail, but acts as a mother to continue the number. When Ali figure to all of the girls who dance becomes the club’s biggest attrac- at the club. tion, Tess finally sees just how Tess is juggling two mortgages valuable Ali is. Ali falls in love and has creditors with Burlesque’s and real estate engaged bartender, agents breathing Jack (Cam Gigan- down her neck, try- det). ing to buy out the Of course love club. Ali learns all of the dance works in mysterious ways, and moves during her job as a wait- conveniently, Jack’s fiancée is out Burlesque Audiences might have been ress. When she auditions in front of town. Since Ali has no family Elizabeth Tauber skeptical because it seems when of Tess, Tess is pleased, although and no place to stay, Jack humbly Aguilera delivers and Hilary Weidner singers are placed into an actresses she doesn’t show it. After some agrees to let Ali stay at his place A&E Editors role they are quite frankly, hor- coaxing from her cute and funny until she can find a place of her fantastic singing rible. assistant Sean (Stanley Tucci), own. “Burlesque” stars Christina For example, Miley Cyrus. Tess promotes Ali to lead dancer. We recommend you grab the and dancing, Aguilera and offers singing, danc- The acting was poor, but the Sean added comedy to the movie ten dollars in your wallet and see ing, and much, much more. The plot and music were phenomenal. and made us smile every time he “Burlesque,” because even though but lacks acting movie is cute, fun, and an excit- Aguilera plays the main character, appeared on the screen. the acting was merely acceptable, ing musical. The excellent casting Ali, who leaves her hometown in There is one rule at Burlesque, the singing and plotline were fan- talent added to the captivating plot Iowa and lands a job as a waitress though, no live singing. As Tess tastic.

looks and allure. However, as the movie Love and progresses, it is revealed that Maggie’s aloof exterior hides a fragile person strug- gling with early-onset Parkinson’s disease. Other Maggie distances herself from every- body, especially Jamie, because she does not want to “burden” another with her disease. Drugs However, Jamie doesn’t let Maggie push him away any longer. He stays by Maggie through the worst days of her illness, and this is where their love blooms. “Love and Other Drugs,” while sad, ro- mantic, and funny at the same time, is also quite racy. Hathaway’s first scene involves her baring her chest, which proves a good indicator of how the rest of the movie goes. This twisted romantic It contains nudity, sexual content, and drug references and is therefore rated R. comedy proves perfect However, these elements do not define remedy for Gyllenhaalism the movie. The nudity of the main charac- ters adds to the realism of the plotline. Tangled Rachel Dinsmore and The movie has its downfalls. Though en- Maggie Cassidy thel. joyable, the plot is a bit jumbled. It is as if Now cue prince charming, I mean thief, Mollyann Pais Managing Editor the director could not decide which of two Flynn Ryder. Multimedia Editor, Copy Editor storylines he wanted to film, so he combined Disney has done it again. Ryder is the kingdom’s most notorious them haphazardly. They have been able to turn another clas- and extremely handsome thief, who always Gyllenhaalism: the common disease in- On one hand, we have Jamie’s career as sic childhood story into a wonderfully en- seems to escape danger by the skin of his dicated by an addiction to the steamy Jake a struggling drug salesman. On the other chanting movie. teeth. Rapunzel and Ryder have their first Gyllenhaal. hand, we have the romance of Jamie and The movie “Tangled,” a spin-off of the encounter when he uses Rapunzel’s tower This addiction can be satisfied by the Maggie as Maggie struggles with Parkin- childhood fairytale “Rapunzel,” premiered as a hideout after he is caught robbing the new movie “Love and Other Drugs,” a son’s. Neither of the plotlines are dependent in 3-D. palace. twisted romantic comedy starring Gyllen- on the other and technically they could pro- It starts with the birth of From there, Rapunzel and haal and Anne Hathaway. Gyllenhaal plays duce two different movies. While it does the heroine, Princess Ra- Ryder come to the agreement Jamie Randall, a womanizing pharmaceuti- cause some confusion, the messy plot does punzel. She is born with that he will take her on an ad- cal salesman who meets his not interfere with the view- yards and yards of hair. Ra- venture to see the lanterns that match in Maggie Murdock er’s entertainment. punzel possesses tresses that have magical light the sky every year on her birthday in (the wonderful Hathaway). “Love and Other Drugs” healing powers. exchange for Flynn’s loot from the palace. Maggie and Jamie first is an emotional whirlpool. Cue villainess, Mother Gothel. Rapunzel, Ryder, and Pascal then embark meet at her doctor’s appoint- It will make you laugh and Gothel kidnaps Rapunzel so she can use on a whimsical adventure to the kingdom, ment, where Jamie is posing as the doctor’s cry and sometimes do both simultaneously. Rapunzel’s hair’s healing power to make with Mother Gothel on their coattails. assistant. Maggie exposes herself during the One of the funniest scenes is when Jamie herself young forever. Consequently, Go- “Tangled” is a wonderful film that will appointment and afterwards, in the parking has a panic attack because he realizes he is thel raises Rapunzel as her own daughter in warm the hearts of all audiences. However, lot, rebukes Jamie for having looked at her. in love with Maggie. This comic relief is a a tower in the middle of the woods. Rapun- “Tangled” is Disney’s 50th animated film Jamie asks Maggie if he can make it up well-placed breath of fresh air in the midst zel is cut off from the world to live a life and tenth princess film. Therefore, it has to her by taking her out for coffee. Maggie of the couple’s drama. with her mother and her chameleon sidekick large shoes to fill in comparison to Disney appears to be unaffected by Jamie’s relent- The real tear-jerker comes at the end of named Pascal. Flash forward 18 years. classics such as “The Little Mermaid” and less charm, not giving him the time of day. the movie (spoiler alert!) when Jamie re- Rapunzel is living a dreary life in her “Cinderella.” She agrees to spending time with Jamie, but turns to Maggie after their break-up and ivory tower and longs for adventure. Though “Tangled” could never surpass she continues to keep herself emotionally promises to stay with her, love her, and help She dreams of seeing the lanterns that fill previous Disney films, it is one of the most distant from him for most of the film. her cope with her illness. the sky on her birthday. heartwarming movies of this year. Anyone It is hard to understand why Maggie keeps You will not regret your trip to the cinema The problem? Rapunzel has been bound who sees “Tangled” will be sure to laugh, pushing Jamie away, given his breathtaking to see “Love and Other Drugs.” to the tower by her “adopted” mother Go- smile, and tear up at this whimsical fairytale. thepatriot 8 in-depth Volume 46 Issue 3 December 2010 The truth about statistics pal Paul Barker said. caught by the school, the cops, or Meg Kirchner Twelve percent of JC sopho- their parents,” the anonymous se- Reporter mores have used marijuana in the nior said. THEBLUNTTRUTH It’s a normal day and a JC senior last year, but 32 percent of seniors “Any student that has used mar- is going through his daily routine. have used marijuana in the last ijuana and come through disciplin- Wake up, eat breakfast, go to class, year. ary attention has never survived eat lunch, slum it with friends on “When compared to the county, the review board,” Barker said. off mods, go home, do homework, state, and national level of mari- However, if a student comes get on facebook, go to sleep, oh, juana use, JC has a lower percent- through the John Carroll Assis- and smoke some pot. age,” Barker said. tance Committee, he or she is This anonymous senior said he The anonymous senior uses given a second chance provided or she uses marijuana “at home, at marijuana because “it opens your they work with the consolers and parties, and with friends.” mind, makes music incredible, and attempt to stop their use of mari- “As you would expect, [mari- makes everything funny.” juana. juana usage] grows as you go “[Marijuana use has] died down “I would stop if I got drug test- through the grade levels,” Princi- because of a lot of people being ed,” the anonymous senior said. Percentage of 10th Graders Using Marijuana

‘The Patriot’ takes an in-depth look at the controversial issue of marijuana use. Reporters investigate the truths behind

The graphs above and below reflect a five-year average of marijuana use in legalization, statistics, and the effects marijuana has on the social the past 12 months in the 10th and 12th grades and compare the percentage life of a user. of students that use marijuana in the U.S., Maryland, Harford County, and JC. The JC results were collected in the annual drug survey. Percentage of 12th Graders Using Marijuana The truth about addiction Leah Polakoff and pressured him to get high. His In-depth Editor friend showed up one day with oth- ers, and the group got high on Pat- While strewn about unconscious in rick’s snowy back porch. Patrick said the back of a car, marijuana user Pat- the kids began acting weird and eat- rick scarcely remembers hearing his ing unusual things, like Hershey’s sister’s voice, asking if he was alive. syrup on hot dogs. His breathing had stopped. Patrick Patrick was captivated immedi- has no recollection of the night his ately. addiction almost ended his life. “As soon as I found drugs, I In preparation for a family outing, thought I had discovered my very he provided himself with what he own Holy Grail. I thought they made thought was his only escape from re- me that much more social, that much ality- drugs. His addiction had come more entertaining, that much more to the point where even his own fam- appealing,” he said. ily didn’t know how to act around After high school, Patrick attend- him. ed New York University. He always “I was like the pink elephant in the fantasized parting from his suburban back of the room that nobody wanted hometown in New Jersey, going to to talk about,” Patrick said. Graduat- the city and making something of ing as the valedictorian of his high himself. school class, he is proof that a book “I had that naïve dream to become should never be judged by its cover. someone, which was insane in itself,” Jenny Hottle to the class of ’13. “I thought I was innocent,” Patrick Patrick said. Online Chief More than 350 responses were said. Patrick became the “go-to person” What’s received in a survey sent to 186 He never dreamed that he would for drugs at NYU, and would hang When anonymity is guaranteed sophomore students. one day find himself caught between out with people who also enjoyed in a survey, honest responses are Because the survey was anony- pleasing his professors and paying smoking pot. the generally expected and received. mous, Barker could not tell what off his persistent drug habit. “I had a sixth sense finding people But that’s not always the case. students were “messing with the Patrick lived a double life, main- who enjoyed doing what I did,” he Results from the annual drug survey.” taining the highest GPA in his class said. truth and alcohol survey showed that Barker sent out a second sur- and then using marijuana as his re- After four years of non-stop school “pretty much everyone in the vey, asking for sophomores to re- ward. work and extracurricular activities in sophomore class is on heroin, take it “honestly and only once.” “I had the work hard, play hard high school, Patrick felt he deserved about OxyContin, you name it,” accord- “I am happy to report that your method,” Patrick said. a break. ing to Principal Paul Barker. colleagues in the freshman, junior He remembers the day he smoked “I put myself under a lot of stress “We should get the FBI and and senior classes have respond- his first joint after driver’s education. in high school, and marijuana was surveys? the DEA in here,” Principal Paul ed in more believable numbers,” One of his friends had taken up mari- my way of relieving my brain of the Barker said in an email addressed Barker said in the email. juana as a way to fitting high school, stress that kept me up at night,” Pat- thepatriot Volume 46 Issue 3 December 2010 in-depth 9 The truth about legalization

Wash. Maine THEBLUNTTRUTH Medical Mont. Vt. marijuana Ore. Mich. states Nev. R.I. Calif. Colo. N.J. A new trade group, Ariz. the National Cannabis N.M. Industry Association, is attempting to bring together sellers, growers and manufacturers to Alaska NOTE: The state of promote pot on Capitol Hill. Maryland allows medical use defense in court Source: Marijuana Policy Project, Hawaii The Philadelphia Inquirer © 2010 MCT

Two Opinions on the PRO Legalization Argument CON “Marijuana provides pain relief to thousands of sick and elderly “Marijuana is a harmful, addictive drug Americans who find traditional with no medical value that is banned medications to be ineffective. The by existing federal laws. By sanctioning federal government should not infringe the drug’s use, states have legalized upon states’ voter-approved medica- medical marijuana contribute to the marijuana programs, which enjoy interstate illegal drug trade.” Photo by Kristin Marzullo substantial public support and are ‘The Patriot’ takes an in-depth look at the controversial issue noncommerical in nature.” of marijuana use. Reporters investigate the truths behind Quotes from Issues and Controversies: Facts on File Database legalization, statistics, and the effects marijuana has on the social life of a user. legalize? ‘The Patriot’ asked four different students, each from a different The truth about addiction grade, their opinion on the legalization of marijuana. rick said. ed lasted six days, but that wasn’t His junior year, three changes hap- enough. Patrick relapsed twice, en- pened at once. His roommate moved tering different rehabilitation cen- out, a great relationship came to a ters. Other people believed in him, slamming halt, and he quit his job. but Patrick lacked the ability to have Depression took toll, and he began faith in himself. to realize what drugs were doing to “I was the rehab superstar. I talked his life. He lost his closest friends, the talk, but didn’t walk the walk. I and was alone. His best friend re- told everyone I would be the role- fused to move back in. model and do it right, but I didn’t,” “Nobody wants to live with some- Patrick said. one who’s a liability,” Patrick said. He managed to graduate college Not having any other options, on time, but was incessantly smoking Patrick moved into an apartment marijuana. It was the only thing that “I don’t think it should be “No, because it is harming with two “sketchy” characters, as he occupied his mind. “I would dream because people would people.” called them. Living with people who about it. I would wake up in the mid- abuse it.” smoked as much marijuana as he did dle of the night thinking about it,” -Emily Kennedy, ‘14 - Ethan Mcmillan, ‘13 was not helpful in his recovery pro- Patrick said. cess. It wasn’t until July 2010, Patrick His parents, who had always received the help that he needed. Af- known about his drug use, found a re- ter overdosing on a mixture of drugs habilitation center for him to attend. at a family party, His parents sent him “I told my parents how hopeless to a halfway house in Bel Air called and miserable I had become. I was Maryland Recovery Partners. Pat- more concerned about my mental rick was surprised at how quickly he state then I was about my drug use. bounced back after abusing his body. I wasn’t suicidal, but if I didn’t get He is delighted to say he is now five help, I knew I would be,” Patrick months sober. said. He has his own apartment, a stable Shawn Stella, a Substance Abuse job, and healthy relationships as he Counselor in Bel Air, said that the starts fresh. At only 23 years old, he counselors design treatment pro- has time to accomplish his dreams. grams to fit the individual. “We talk Patrick is also proud of what he has about relapse, the disease concept, put into his recovery. “Marijuana shouldn’t be “No, because it would 12 steps, physiology, defense mecha- “It feels like I’m an active partici- legalized because it’s worsen our society as a nisms, and much more. The best type pant in life instead of an unproductive dangerous if used the wrong whole.” of treatment involves the whole per- bystander. I’m not where I wanted to way.” son (mind, body, spirit),” he said. be, but I’m happy,” he said. - Kayla Stoots, ‘12 - Ryan Eilerman, ‘11 The first program Patrick attend- thepatriot 10 arts & entertainment Volume 46 Issue 3 December 2010 Local cafe delights with cupcakes, crepes Jenny Hottle eaten. They looked and smelled Online Chief absolutely divine. Since cupcakes started becom- The cupcakes are a bit too sweet ing the latest trend, I’ve been wait- for me but still pretty delicious ing for a local gourmet cupcake overall. bakery to open. Our group’s top pick the salted So when Sweet Devotion Cup- caramel cupcake. With a thick lay- cake and Creperie Cafe opened er of frosting and caramel filling, in Havre de Grace and a family it’s pretty hard to beat. friend invited my mom, my sister, My personal favorite, the red and me to check it out, I couldn’t velvet, had arguably the best frost- resist. ing of the cupcakes we tried. Located off Route 40, Sweet The lava lava is also a sweet Devotion specializes in eye-catch- surprise with its fudge center, ing cupcakes as well as tantalizing but there is too much chocolate crepes and other sweet treats. crammed in one cupcake. Who The store is cozy with comfort- would have thought that there able couches, chairs and a fire- could be such a thing? place—the perfect place for a cold For those who prefer a more fall day. basic cupcake, the classic vanilla As a lover of sweets, I couldn’t with chocolate frosting is close to wait to try one of the cupcakes. perfection. They looked so tempting from be- Sweet Devotion’s cupcakes are Photo by Jenny Hottle hind the glass display case, but I Sweet Devotion Cafe, located in Havre de Grace, offers cupcakes and sweet and savory crepes. Red velvet, certainly worth a try. resisted and decided to try a crepe salted caramel, banana split, vanilla, and lava lava are among the variety of cupcakes available. At a decent price, they’re slight- first. ly cheaper than other Baltimore- The menu offers both sweet us waiting. ing crepe. Something about a maple-choc- area bakeries’ cupcakes—and just and savory crepes. As much as I However, we hardly noticed The portabella crepe, filled with olate-bacon combination didn’t as good. wanted to try a Nutella or tiramisu because the friendly staff chatted mushrooms, roasted red peppers, quite appeal to us, even though I strongly recommend going to crepe, I chose a savory one. I ran- with us while we waited. bleu cheese, and balsamic vinai- owner Theresa Riedal-Ray, class Sweet Devotion for the crepes. domly picked the Cordon Bleu, Finally, all of our crepes arrived grette is also a winner. of ’89, assured us that after the The savory ones make for a fan- which turned out to be an excel- and we dug in. Other choices such as the Italian first week of business, the cupcake tastic lunch. lent choice. Filled with chicken, ham, and and shrimp salad crepes are noth- became quite popular. If you’re craving something Because the bakery has only Swiss cheese and topped with ing extraordinary, but they are still We picked four cupcakes—two sweet, sample a sweet crepe. two crepe makers, our meal prepa- Mornay sauce, the Cordon Bleu is good menu items. kinds that are available daily and They’re likely to be just as delight- ration took about 30 minutes. It an explosion of delicious flavors. When it came time to choose two of the rotating flavors—to ful as the savory ones. was a little awkward because the My chicken was a little dry, but cupcakes, everything looked won- bring home. If you’re still hungry after that, crepes came two at a time, leaving the ham and Mornay are a winning derful, except for the maple bacon The delicate, picture-perfect then go for a cupcake. Just prepare half of us with our food and half of combination, making for an amaz- cupcake. cupcakes practically begged to be yourself for a sugar overload. ‘Black Ops’ hits target, Patriot improves on predecessor Henry Shepard feels different, but still does an excellent job of simu- Picks: Reporter lating the Vietnam War. The maps in the multiplayer mode have been pret- Your bones are chilled. You’ve been outside for ty good overall, with a few exceptionally excellent Top 5 Christmas Songs hours in the cold, but it will be worth it at midnight. maps. Nuketown is tiny and full of action. You rush into the store, buy the game, speed home, Treyarch did a great job of making city environ- ‘The Patriot’ staff picks the top and play your first game ever of death ments that seem realistic, but they match on “Call of Duty: Black Ops.” lack any large map, making snipers tunes that will rock you around This was the story for hundreds of irrelevant for the most part. thousands around the world who waited The multiplayer interface for the midnight release of the seventh changed slightly. It now allows you the Christmas tree this year installment of the first person shooter series. to vote for the map you want to play. For this particular game, Activision went back to Additionally, a contract system was added. In- Treyarch Publishers, rather than the more popular In- stead of earning perks and weapons by levels, you “Wizards in Winter” finity Ward Publishers. Infinity Ward tends to make now pay for the weapons with CoD Points. You earn the more modern games, while Treyarch tends to cre- these in many ways, and spend them just like by Trans-Siberian Orchestra ate games focused on past events. money. 1 Treyarch tends to produce a cleaner The final mode is zombies. game but fails to include the numerous This was first introduced in “Call of extras Infinity Ward incorporates. Duty: World at War,” under the devel- “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” Treyarch appeals to me, but it is opment of Treyarch. honestly a personal preference. This mode consists of round by by Zooey Deschanel Black Ops has three game modes round gameplay, where you try and 2 that will find a way to make you spend protect a certain area from zombies. countless hours in front of the televi- You earn money with every kill, sion. and buy new guns and areas with that The first mode is classic cam- money. “Sleigh Ride” paign. The story will Treyarch also added a few new zom- have you begging bie modes, including an arcade mode 3 by Relient K for more and by the and a mode that includes people such as end your mind will Kennedy, Castro, and Nixon. be blown. It is by far the Overall, there aren’t many best campaign I have ever faults in this game to find. “Jingle Bell Rock” played. Although there isn’t much You play as Alex Mason and added to the multiplayer, by Bobby Helms travel to places such as Vietnam, the campaign and zombies 4 Russia, and Cuba, playing out the mode provide a break on events surrounding the Vietnam those long nights of mul- War. tiplayer gaming. Overall, I “Christmas Wrapping” The second mode is an online would give it a nine out of multiplayer mode that is by far the ten. It is definitely worth the buy for the by The Waitresses most popular. Multiplayer game play Design by Ryan Selvy amount of time you’ll spend playing it. 5 thepatriot Volume 46 Issue 3 December 2010 opinion 11 The Patriot The John Carroll School ‘The Patriot’ weighs 703 Churchville Road in on recent changes Bel Air, MD 21014 Airport Volume 46, Issue 3, PRO in TSA requirements December 2010 that have led to more Editor in Chief: Joey Hoff Security thorough pat-downs Section Chief: and full-body scans Allison Walczyk for airline travelers Print Chief: V Measures Allison Siegel CON tinue on with security. In the past, only metal detec- THE PRO - It’s no big deal unless you’re THE CON - tor-like scanners and wands were Online Chief: New airport concerned with radiation. used as opposed to full body X-ray Jenny Hottle New airport security is in the If you’re really concerned with security measures scanners and intense pat downs. Copy Chief: radiation, you should also be con- It is not necessary for a pat-down Kirby Browning best interest of cerned with the radiation emitted are a total to take two minutes, and random by cell phones. Cell phones emit strangers were not supposed to Photo and Design Chief: travelers thousands of times more energy invasion of privacy know my personal anatomy, all in Kristin Marzullo - by Sarah Kearby than the millimeter wave technol- - by Ashley Snyder the name of “security.” Pat me down. ogy. The new TSA policies are ludi- Is it really necessary to get up Managing Editors: The Transportation Security The backscatter, the second crous. No matter how you look at close and personal with every air- Maggie Cassidy Administration (TSA) has trav- scan, has an equivalent amounts of it, personal space is always sup- line passenger? I may not be the Grace Kim eled in a positive direction by step- radiation as two minutes of flying posed to be respected. entire traveling USA, but person- ping up their security with new pat on an airplane. Airport security used to be a ally, I’m leaning towards a ‘no.’ Business Manager: down procedures. If for some ridiculous reason, simple process. However, it now Just this past month, I experi- Ellen Barker Yet Americans feel the need to you don’t think your body can requires you to jump through enced an awkward and uncomfort- Section Editors: whine about being protected even handle a little radiation you can hoops and perform a variety of able TSA “full body scan,” and a Eva Bialobrzeski though approximately a year ago opt out of the AIT and receive a pat complicated maneuvers just to get pat down soon followed. I guess Collin Hoofnagle on Christmas Day, there was an at- down. A pat down is also issued if through. even teenagers traveling with their tempted terrorist bombing that put you alarm the metal detector or These procedures truly are in entire family are now likely to be Stephanie Laird all of their lives in danger. AIT. However, according to TSA, the interest of security, even if they criminals. Imani Love Three months after the attempt- less than 33 percent of passengers are absolutely annoying. Howev- It should be acknowledged that Leah Polakoff ed bombing in March 2010, TSA end up receiving pat downs. er, the TSA has now decided that the TSA policies do have good in- Taylor Schafer implemented advanced imaging Do you not remember Sept. 11? these procedures are not enough terests at heart. The overall goal Ashley Snyder technology (AIT) along with the Some people seem to have forgot- to promote sufficient safety. Cur- is to keep the travelers of America Elizabeth Tauber pat down procedures. AIT is a ten and feel the need to gripe about rently, they are promoting mea- safe. In some cases, these mea- Hilary Weidner screening that scans travelers for new safety procedures. sures that are somewhat contro- sures may be able to prevent ma- weapons and explosives, which “Passengers should continue versial. jor crises and ultimately, save the Copy Editors: may be concealed under their to expect an unpredictable mix As of Nov. 1, 2010, the TSA lives of passengers. Gabbrielle Joseph clothes. of security layers that include ex- now has the right to perform full Despite these possible per- Mollyann Pais It’s a simple process. Just put plosives trace detection, advanced body scans and pat-downs. These ceived benefits, the fact still re- Cara Reilly your hands above your head, or imaging technology, canine teams, pat downs are now referred to as mains that the new TSA policies you could risk the plane you’re among others,” according to TSA. “pat down procedures,” which are overly invasive, and enforcing Photo and Design: flying on getting bombed. Do we need another reminder give the TSA officials the right these unjust policies upon travel- Ryan Selvy When you put your hands in the of Sept. 11 to make us grateful to touch every outside area of the ers is never acceptable. Taylor Hooper air, the AIT will send a slightly for what we have? Or are we just body in order to search for poten- Maybe if each traveler boycotts Ashley Moxley blurred image of your body to a se- going to keep complaining about tial weapons. Full body scans can these policies, the TSA will get the curity officer behind closed doors. protective security measures until now literally see every part of your message: respect our space and Layout Editors: If there are no suspicious items the government welcomes terror- anatomy. Your body is not clothed still keep us safe and continue to seen in your image, you will con- ists onto our planes? in these scans. keep us safe. Nico Cvach Julia Earnshaw Source: LA Times Sarah Kearby BY THE NUMBERS Multimedia Editors: Megan Battaglia 48%of people will seek alternatives to flying Rachel Dinsmore Caroline Spath people who oppose the new rule: 61% Reporters: Hayley Boyle Amanda Graziano letter to the editor: Meg Kirchner Ryan Lina SENIOR VARIETY SHOW Lindsay Powell Dear Editor: show. Police back-up was called brother’s class perform onstage, I not enough people willing to de- Brian Reid JC’s class of 2010 is talented. in, and maybe a dozen people were had flashbacks to my senior year vote the necessary time. That said, Henry Shepard They have musicians, artists, sing- escorted out. Even with certain as I witnessed a giant step back- I have some suggestions to im- ers, song-writers, dancers, and offenders gone, the damage was wards from the progress made the prove Variety Show into what it Cartoonists: comedians who put together an done. My class was humiliated. year before. was meant to be: a fundraiser for Brooke Basta admittedly entertaining Variety The administration called for As Joe Frank played guitar, I Prom that highlights the talents of Lauren Friedly Show for my class (2009) to wit- an impromptu Senior meeting the cringed as the audience began the senior class. Moderators: ness. But what made that Variety Monday after Thanksgiving to of- whispering. Like wildfire, the JC can take this show to a new Mark Ionescu Show truly special, compared to fer an apology for ‘08’s behavior. noise spread until just about ev- level. I would personally love to those of recent years, was the re- We were also given the opportu- eryone I could see was talking, see a day where we do not need Nick Attanasio spect between audience and per- nity to voice our opinions. Senior texting, or getting up. The attempt police presence and faculty mem- formers. class president Keith Sneddon at thunderous applause following bers stationed like guards. The fact The Patriot is a publication of The John Carroll School. I will never forget the atmo- commented that we could not his performance – and others – did that this is what a Catholic school The views and opinions expressed sphere that surrounded my own change the past, only choose not to not make up for rude behavior dur- whose motto is “Compelling, Con- in The Patriot are not necessarily class’ Wednesday performance. repeat it. “We WILL NOT be like ing the acts. siderate, Uncompromising,” has the views of the Board or Sammy von Paris was booed off them when we come back next For a group with so much poten- had to resort to is downright em- Administration of The John Carroll the stage, cutting a skit short be- year,” he emphasized. That morn- tial, 2010 showed a complete lack barrassing. School. cause the class of 2008 would not ing played on repeat in my mind of class in their big return. Grow- 2011, be the example for future The editorial staff invites and greatly let him finish a single line. I spent as I watched 2010’s show. I held ing facial hair or getting your nose classes. There is the temptation to appreciates comments from readers on any issue. intermission consoling friends my breath after every skit, praying pierced does not equate to maturi- do to 2012 what 2010 did to you, who were terrified to step onstage that each of us was remembering ty. How you behave in public says but there is also the goal to do bet- Please email us at for their Senior Girls’ dance. The the same thing and hoping that we more than appearance ever will. ter. Make JC proud. Make your- [email protected] audience was not there to support would set a precedent for future The odds of getting half the selves proud. or visit our website: ‘09; the alumni were back to heck- classes to follow. senior class involved in Variety www.jcpatriot.com le those on stage. They became the This year, as I watched my Show are slim at best. There are - Natalie Shaw ‘09 thepatriot 12 opinion Volume 46 Issue 3 December 2010 STAFF EDITORIAL At Wit’s End Friends of Rachel JC’s missing link in the Friends Unfortunately, that air quickly initiative to lead the group at our so heavily involved in the school of Rachel chain reaction is the turned stale when the members of school. Maybe the students ex- that it seems unfair to give them club itself. NHS, Student-Athlete Leadership pected a teacher to step up, and the burden of yet another club - Sept. 10 was a multifaceted day. Group, and Student Affairs Coun- maybe the teachers hoped for a Friends of Rachel. There’s just not It was an early dismissal, we didn’t cil realized that we’d have to stay student to lead it. After all, the enough time in the day to be a part have any classes, and the weather after school for an extra two hours club consisted of members of vari- of every single club. Expecting was beautiful. Overall, it was a to discuss plans for starting our ous leadership groups. these students to start up another great day for everyone. Everyone own chain reaction group. Unfortunately, the people who seems a little unfair. but those in the student leadership The idea of starting such a group were picked for the group were the The ideals and even the support groups, that is. We were stuck in at our school seemed like a neces- ones who were already involved behind the FOR club are there, Teen driving proves to the Brown Room. sary and important asset to our in multiple after-school activities. but it seems that the organization That morning, the entire school school. No one can walk down the They weren’t picked for the other of putting it all together wasn’t. have theraputic effects was presented with the Rachel’s JC hallways without hearing plen- leadership groups for just sitting in If a club like this is going to suc- Allison Siegel Challenge assembly, which was ty of unnecessary drama, and the the back corner of the room. They ceed, it’s going to need the whole- Print Chief well-received. From looking at student response toward the first are the students who are known to hearted support and dedication the crowd of students signing assembly made it seem as though step forward and take charge. Oth- of students who feel passionate With two hands on the wheel— the posters that read, “I will start Rachel’s Challenge could make an er students not in those leadership about following in Rachel’s foot- or alternating as I lean one arm on a chain reaction,” it seemed as impact on that. groups weren’t even given the steps, rather than those are already my window sill— I can’t think of though the students were ready to And maybe it could have chance to step up or listen in. stretched out thin among many something that brings more com- do exactly that. worked, if someone had taken The school’s student leaders are other involved clubs. fort to me than driving. Most of the time, I’m doing at studentANSWER least three things at once. Cell phone in hand or back pocket, I’ll work on my homework or play Are the messages of Rachel’s Challenge still present? around on the computer, listening to music or watching television at the same time. Behind the wheel of a car is the only place where I am focused on one thing the whole time. The discipline that it takes to center attention on a single action for an extended period of time has become an art. I keep my eyes on the road and allow myself to leave everything else behind. As op- posed to my mind being stretched to cover activities all interrupting each other, my mind is condensed down to one point when I’m be- “No, because “No, because it seems “No, because John “I think that at hind the wheel. I think that driving is something everyone seems like nothing has Carroll didn’t keep first, people took it that many kids are not exposed to make fun of and changed.” promoting it to keep it seriously, and now to in the correct way. Driving is talk about each alive.” it has just become a therapeutic for those who can find respite in allowing everything to other.” big joke.” fall behind except for the road in -Chris Truitt, -Chioma Iheoma, -Heather Scampton, -Matt Ridge, front of them. class of ’12 I have been fortunate enough class of ’14 class of ’13 class of ’11 to grow up in an area that is at least 20 minutes from anything re- motely useful. I probably spend at least 45 minutes in the car every Lack of promotion slays spirit day. Instead of trying to talk to my friends while driving, I put every- Mollyann Pais The SAC neglected to ad- ship game. Sure, it was all the way Tell us thing down. I let my mind work Copy Editor equately advertise this event as at Roland Park Country School, out the things that have been both- well. Homecoming is a school- which is a hike for most students. ering me. I take in the scenery that Surprise, surprise. The senior wide bonding experience that But more students probably would other people seem to forget. class officers had to postpone the should be built up at least a month have come if they had known what When students only have to Sadie Hawkins Black & White in advance. The SAC should have about it. The game was only ad- drive short distances, it’s easy to Winter Formal due to low ticket stirred up excitement starting in vertised at the bottom of the daily see how simple it could be to send sales. early September. Instead, they bulletin in the week leading up to a single text at a stoplight. When Only “50 or so” tickets were waited until the week before to do it. As if that wasn’t bad enough, you I’m spending 25 minutes in my car sold, according to senior class anything more than a post in the the congratulations announcement on the way to school, it would be moderator Larry Hensley. But is daily bulletin. for the team’s B conference cham- difficult to keep up text conversa- this a shock, considering that stu- The Halloween Dance and Vari- pionship win was two weeks late. tions. dents were only given two weeks’ ety Show unsurprisingly followed It’s heartbreaking to watch a think! When I was taught to drive, I notice of the dance? suit. The Halloween Dance was school that has so much to offer was taught to enjoy it. I think that Despite what the senior class not promoted except by posts in waste away because of a lack of if teens were taught to see driving officers might think, attempting to the daily bulletin and a few an- promotion. The student leadership as an escape from the hustle and throw a dance together at the last nouncements. No hype whatso- and the administration seriously Write a bustle of high school life, they minute and then postponing it is ever. need to pull it together and market would be more open to the idea of neither official nor dignified. Sor- As for the Variety Show, go the school’s events and achieve- allowing oneself to forget every- ry, but creating a Facebook event ahead and tear it apart. Contrast ments. letter to the thing else for a few minutes and and making a single school-wide it with last year’s awesome show. JC gives students so much to be clear your head. announcement is not enough to But when you do, please keep in excited for in this podunk coun- Driving, when enjoyed, is not properly promote an event. mind that this year’s show was ty, yet students have to scour the editor! nearly as dangerous as driving It’s a pity because the way the thrown together in the student school website to find out what’s while trying to keep up with a Sadie Hawkins dance situation leadership’s signature two-week going on. million other things. Being con- was handled (or rather mishan- time frame. Of course some skits The student leadership and ad- editor@ sumed in the joy of finally being dled) is consistent with the student seemed last minute—they were. ministration need to do their job able to drive a vehicle is enough leadership’s action in the past. Sports games have not been ad- and hype up the student body, or jcpatriot. to do. If being in a car wasn’t sup- Take Homecoming, for exam- vertised well either. Fewer than simply advertise events more than posed to be enjoyable, there would ple. Did you hear anything about five JC students attended the wom- two weeks in advance. School be no use in having so many roads it until two weeks before? en’s varsity volleyball champion- spirit would skyrocket. com to travel. thepatriot Volume 46 Issue 3 December 2010 opinion 13 Consumerism kills Christmas spirit The World Rachel Dinsmore According to Yes, gifts are important. Yes, Multimedia Editor Holiday shopping kickoff U.S. consumers are feeling more confident this year and could help lights and decorations are festive. Lina It’s the most corporate time of accelerate the countryÕs slow recovery if they spend freely. Yes, parties are fun. But, even if People who said they would People who actually shopped the year. shop on Black Friday weekend on Black Friday weekend you do not have these things, it Ah, Christmas. Christmas used 195 will still be Christmas. Take a les- to be a celebration of Jesus’ birth 200 200 son from the Grinch and realize and of family and friends. Now 180 180 that Christmas is about the people 160 160 Christmas is about presents and 138 you spend it with. materialism. Christmas has be- 140 140 So, if your family has a tradition come a business opportunity that 120 120 of decorating the tree together or companies fully exploit. Society 100 100 having Christmas brunch, go with Õ07 Õ08 Õ09 Õ10 tends to forget what this beloved it! Embrace the special things that Total spent on the weekend Index of retail company stocks, holiday is truly about. in the U.S. monthly closes and Nov. 24 make Christmas particular and Christmas used to be a winter magical to you. Don’t buy toys Nov. 24 holiday. Now, Christmas decora- $40 500 498.1 just because their “hot,” buy them tions are up in every mall before $41.2 because your children will love 400 Rudolph through Halloween passes. December used 30 them. Don’t put lights up just to to have the monopoly on Christ- 300 compete with your neighbors, do eyes of Lina mas, but not anymore. Think about 20 200 it because you want to. The best Õ07 Õ07 Õ08 Õ09 Ryan Lina how this is beginning to affect us. Graph courtesy MCT way to enjoy Christmas and spread Source: National Retail Federation (U.S.), Bloomberg Graphic: Los Angeles Times Reporter Every night when I drive home, clay-mation Christmas movies crazy over this stuff. © 2010 MCT holiday cheer is to do what makes I know that the Christmas lights shown on ABC every year. But I People become so wrapped up you and your loved ones happy. Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer have been on since Thanksgiving. believe it is important that children in the gifts of Christmas that it is Christmas is unique to each had a very shiny nose, and if you This absurd rush into Christmas know more about Christmas than all they think about. Slow down, person. It can be celebrated for ever saw his Christmas special, diminishes its value. just Santa Claus. everyone. Gifts are important, but a variety of different reasons: Je- you would know everybody treat- Also, for children across the Businesses, especially big cor- it’s not the end of the world if you sus’ birth, family and friends, or ed him terribly because of it. country, Christmas time is also porate businesses, encourage do not get every single item on just plain festivity. Christmas is I used to love this special as a known as “gift time.” Instead of frenzied shopping around the holi- your Christmas list. everyone’s favorite holiday be- kid, but as I watch it as a teenager, being educated about the true days. Every year on Black Friday, The main thing people must cause it becomes near and dear to I have come to realize that this meaning of Christmas, children you see the reports of people be- remember about Christmas is your heart. So when you celebrate show is seriously messed up. learn about a red nosed reindeer ing trampled at Wal-Mart, trying balance. Christmas can be over- Christmas, do what you think is It starts off with a snowman and a magical snowman. Don’t to buy their children Barbies and whelming and it is easy to be fix- special, and not corporate Ameri- who talks about Christmas. I wish get me wrong, I love the classic Tonka trucks on sale. People go ated on the wrong things. ca. Happy Holidays! I could complain about how there is not one mention of Jesus, but I’d rather not waste my breath. The special begins with the Announcements fail to reach students birth of Rudolph. Almost imme- diately, Rudolph is ridiculed by Meg Kirchner on a regular basis. hallways, giving students a week’s to find the date. Donner, his own dad, for having a Reporter Announcements provided a notice for a formal dance. While Homecoming had a won- red nose. I can’t even tell you how medium that reached all students The few announcements that do derful turn out, less traditional messed up that is. It was Dec. 3 and time for Arch- easily and quickly. All members grace the students’ ears are few. events could easily skate by with- For being the figurehead of bishop John Carroll Day to roll of the JC community were able to By the time that they are an- out anyone noticing. Christmas, Santa is a jerk in this around again. However, some- hear what events were coming up nounced, if they are announced, What is wrong with this picture? movie. He says the cruelest com- thing was missing. A quick scan of and when they were people have What’s wrong is that few people ment, possibly of all time. He the hallways revealed the missing happening. already made read the daily bulletin every day, looks at Donner and hisses, “Don- element. Nowadays, stu- Perhaps eliminating plans and yet somehow it has become our ner you should be ashamed of Very few people were dressed dents don’t seem to the announcements have no inter- sole means of communication yourself.” Santa just told his head up for the event. know about events est in attend- with the school. reindeer that he should be ashamed This was not due to a lack of until a few days was not the best idea ing. Perhaps eliminating the an- of his own child. That’s wrong on school spirit. Rather, it was due to prior. Perhaps the nouncements was not the best so many levels. a lack of knowledge. The Halloween saddest occur- idea. Rudolph runs away and meets Ever since the announcements Dance was poorly advertised and, rence was the absence of focus on With such a constant influx of Herbie the Elf, who wishes to were deemed obsolete and the dai- as a result, had an abysmal turn- Homecoming. Arguably the big- school functions and events, the become a dentist. The only prob- ly bulletin was designated as the out. The student body just learned gest dance of the year, JC made administration needs to find a bet- lem I have with this is that Herbie sole source of student information, about Sadie Hawkins last week students go to the calendar on the ter way to communicate with the claims to be a dentist but clearly events have skated by JC students when posters were hung up in the website and rely on word of mouth students. has no professional training. The self-proclaimed misfits travel to a place called the Island Helping out proves best Christmas gift of Misfit Toys, where they meet some other strange characters like Lindsay Powell There are countless organizations for everyone. Simply dropping the holidays, and ODB is a great a Charlie in the Box, a water gun Reporter which need to be supported dur- a couple of dollars into a bucket organization which can provide that shoots jelly, and a random ing this time, such as those that is an easy way to give to the less this for those in need with the help doll. With America currently experi- provide meals and gifts to people fortunate. These donations help of volunteers. The toys constantly complain encing recession, people may not in need. However, these organi- to provide food, clothing, and A person does not have to go all about how they are all misfits and be spending as much money this zations need even more help than toys for families in need. Making the way to Baltimore to volunteer. no one wants to play with them. Christmas season. However, the usual this year, because of the small donations is an easy way to Many local churches host soup This bothered me, even as a little money that is spent can be spent in economy. give back this holiday season and kitchens or food pantries. Volun- kid. Why doesn’t Charlie just better ways. The Salvation Army stations spread Christmas cheer to strug- teering for only a few hours can change his name to Jack? Why The holiday season is the per- Santa Claus outside of many retail gling families. supply at least a couple of people doesn’t the water gun fill itself fect time to think about others. stores, making charity convenient Another easily accessible char- with a hot meal. with water? And finally, what on ity is the United States Marine The holiday season is a stress- earth is wrong with the doll? Ac- Corps-sponsored “Toys for Tots.” ful time of the year for most and cording to the writers, the doll has Simply buy a new toy and take it especially for those who are not “deep emotional issues.” Why is to any of the local donation cen- financially stable. Volunteering for that even in this movie? ters. “Toys for Tots” gives new any organization can provide less Of course, we all know the sto- Christmas presents to kids who fortunate families with meals they ry. Santa realizes that he needs Ru- would not receive toys otherwise. would otherwise be missing. Do- dolph’s red nose in order to save A small amount of money goes a nations help support children and Christmas. So, he asks Rudolph to long way when it can improve a families in need, also. help, who is more than happy to do child’s Christmas. Charitable action is needed and so. If I was Rudolph, I would have If fiscal donations are not an op- appreciated all year long. The bot- told him to shove it, but that’s just tion, volunteering is an easy way tom line? Just go out and do some- me. to be charitable. As all JC students thing! To struggling families, the This movie is considered to be know, Our Daily Bread (ODB) in gifts of time, hot meals, and small one of the greatest Christmas mov-

Photo by Ashley Moxley Baltimore is always looking for donations of any kind means the ies ever, but when it comes down Senior Andy Hamilton sorts the canned goods that his advisory volunteers. Everyone is deserving world, and they are easy to con- to it, the entire movie makes very collected. Donations benefited Manna House and St. Francis de Sales. of a good meal, especially during tribute. little sense. thepatriot 14 sports Volume 46 Issue 3 December 2010 DRIBBLE, PASS, SHOOT, SCORE Articles by: Lindsay Powell Men’s Women’s 9-0. The men’s varsity basketball team is un- When people hear Christmas, they think of defeated. presents, family and charity. The women’s bas- Coach Tony Martin is excited about their suc- ketball team has made charity an integral part cess, constantly emailing students with updates of their season. For the second year in a row, the and notifications about the team. girls have participated in the “Shooting Santas” It isn’t enough anymore to simply place bas- program to help provide a better Christmas for ketball posters around the school and announce families in need. events in the morning to get student’s attention. “We raise money for families in Harford Coun- As sports teams strive for excellence, the Athletic ty who are not able to afford Christmas dinners Department works to show it off. or presents this year and may need a little help,” The amount of school spirit felt by JC students senior women’s basketball captain Tiffany Clunie changes each year due to the success of the team said. Each member of the team will shoot 50 foul and the support of upperclassmen. “If upperclass- shots. Those who choose to pledge for the number men decide they want to be active at events then of shots made, will donate for each shot which a the other students will follow,” Athletic Director given player makes. Larry Dukes said. The fundraising effort was very simple. “They To encourage attendence at games, the admin- asked people to pledge for the number of shots istration has made it more than just a game. “The that they made or simply a flat rate pledge,” Ath- pep band really adds to the festive environment. letic Director Larry Dukes said. It makes it feel more like a college environment “Any amount for a pledge is helpful. This year rather than just a high school,” Dukes said. our team goal is to raise $15,000, which should JC also strives to make events more entertain- be a challenge,” Clunie said. The money will go ing by showcasing the best of the best. “We recruit toward buying presents and food for 15 families excellence in all areas at JC whether that is athlet- in Harford County. ics or the arts or a student who is strong academi- “The girls adopt a family who would have a cally,” Martin said. hard time having Christmas without this help,” The recruiting process displays JC’s effort to Dukes said. Aberdeen, Patterson Mill, and North- maintain this excellence. “I think that JC should east also participate in this program continue [to recruit] because being able to do this After spending the entire season collecting do- only makes the program better and makes the nations, the team will complete fundraising by school look better,” senior varsity basketball cap- Dec. 13. “We will go to either Target or Walmart tain Jarred Jones said. on Dec. 20 and shop for the families,” Clunie said. “JC stands out because we’re the only co-ed On Dec. 23, the players will then deliver these private school in the area. We try to highlight ben- gifts to the families, allowing them to have a bet- efits of the co-ed environment,” Dukes said. ter Christmas. JC especially stands out this year, defeating “A lot of research goes into which families we their opponents on average by 25 points. choose. It’s really an eye-opener to see how some “If more and more people see the success of the of these families live,” Clunie said. program then more and more people will come This personal connection motivates them to do out to show support,” Jones said. more. “Their faces when we drop off the gifts are This excellence along with the increased aware- memorable,” junior Miranda Ripken said. ness of events at JC drums up great school spirit. Although the team knows the difficulty of “We can’t force fun, but if we make the games fun reaching their goal, they don’t believe there’s a then people will come,” Dukes said. shortage of people willing to help out with the fundraiser. Right: Senior Jarred Jones lays up the ball in the “I would really love to see this program con- game against Edgewood on Dec. 7. JC defeated tinue. It has helped numerous families to get the Edgewood in the game. Christmas they deserve,” Ripken said. Photo by: Kristin Marzullo

Kamau Stokes, Freshman Mike Owona, Sophomore Amanda Wolfe, Senior Gina Maiorana, Junior Position: Small forward, shoot- Position: Forward Position: Guard Position: Center ing guard, and point guard Years playing basketball: 4 Years playing basketball: 12 Years playing basketball: 6 Years playing basketball: 12 Favorite basketball moment: Favorite basketball moment: Favorite basketball moment: Favorite basketball moment: “Last year against Spalding, I The playoff game against Pal- “It [our first Shooting Santa “Fourth quarter of the [Dec. scored the winning shot.” lotti, losing in overtime in the Fundraiser] was a moving 1] game against Mt. Carmel second round. experience to see the types of because it was very intense.” families we were helping.”

Ronald Scott, Senior Malcolm McMillan, Senior Maria Edwards, Junior Miranda Ripken, Junior Position: Shooting guard Position: Point guard Position: Guard Position: Guard Years playing basketball: 11 Years playing basketball: 12 Years playing basketball: Years playing basketball: 8 Favorite basketball moment: Favorite basketball moment: Almost 7 Favorite basketball moment: “When I won the national Now, being undefeated. Favorite basketball moment: At the student appreciation championship with Baltimore “Pasta parties because our night. “The pep band came out Elite.” whole team gets to bond and to play and the enthusiasm of we are more like a bunch of the crowd just made my expe- Players Players to Watch sisters then anything.” rience that much better.” thepatriot Volume 46 Issue 3 December 2010 sports 15 Sports with Exchange, track championships conflict Shep Allison Siegel and I wanted to run,” he said. Print Chief “[Not going to Spain] would’ve saved me a lot of time. I would’ve Championships are meant to missed less school and that showcase a sport’s best players, would’ve helped with work. resulting in the highest level of Track was just an added bonus. competition. The indoor track It definitely crossed my mind,” team looked to have a promising Kozel said. line-up for championships at the The championships are held at beginning of the season. Prince George’s Sports and Learn- That is, until three of the most ing Center in Prince George’s promising athletes on the team re- County. The availability of the alized they would be over 3,000 center is extremely limited due to miles away. the high demand of its use. Seniors Elizabeth Tauber, Aus- The reaction to the date was tin Kozel, and Amanda Hudak will devastation for those affected. all be on the Spanish exchange Torres describes his reaction as, when the indoor track champion- “upset, annoyed, and frustrated.” Photo by Taylor Hooper BCS limits college ships are taking place. Torres knew that Kozel and Austin Kozel practices despite having to miss championships due to the Coach Robert Torres said that Tauber would both participate in Spanish exchange. Kozel is a major contributor to the team’s success. football problems when the date was released for and be highly competitive in the and is finally coming back into ships] it doesn’t make me as moti- Henry Shepard championships as Feb. 4, he didn’t championships. the season strong. Torres feels as vated,” Kozel said. Reporter even realize that the three seniors Tauber has lead the women’s though she will have a huge im- Kozel also realizes that the im- would be in Spain. It wasn’t until cross country, indoor track, and pact on the team this year, and is pact he would have had during the Year after year, people argue later that Torres was made aware outdoor track team since her fresh- confident she would make an ap- regular season will be affected by and debate about the fallacies of of the conflict. man year and Kozel has been a pearance at championships. his absence. He would have been the college football’s Bowl Cham- Kozel was especially upset leader in the men’s indoor track “We still try to get everyone to responsible for a lot of points for pionship Series (BSC). Inserted when he realized the conflict. “I program as well. do their best individually. We’ll the team, and in large will deter- in 1998, there are essentially two was really mad because I’ve been Torres was most upset for senior try to work on everyone as well,” mine whether or not JC goes to differing opinios about the BCS. on the team for four years. This is Amanda Hudak though. Hudak Torres said. championships for men’s indoor There are those who want it gone, the biggest meet I could’ve been in has been injured for almost a year, “If I can’t run [in the champion- track. and those who believe that is ef- fective. Personally, I belong to the latter minority group. In the past, the BCS has left some doubt in its decision on the participants in the national title game. The first major issue was at the end of the 2000 season. Florida State had lost to Miami, and both were one loss teams. FSU ended up in the title game, much to the chagrin of the Hurri- cane faithful. In 2001, Colorado beat Nebraska and won the Big 12, yet the computers still put Nebras- ka in the title game. But, despite these early failures, the BCS has gotten it right since then. In 2005, the legendary final between USC and Texas was set up from the BCS. In 2007, Tim Tebow’s running the ball led the Florida Gators to a victory over the Ohio State Buck- eyes. The list for good champion- ships is far longer than the list for the opposite. Many of the people against the George Weber Deandra Casados BCS propose a playoff format, Varsity Men’s Wrestling Varsity Women’s Swimming whether it is eight or 16 teams. Although the revenue from the in- crease in big games would be im- pressive, that shouldn’t be the true spirit of a national title. Sophomore George Weber was ing his JC wrestling career. Last Flying through the water on her fly],” she said. This “push” from Every game is important, which ranked third in the state of Mary- year, within his weight class of last lap, junior Deandra Casados Dukes allows her to improve her makes the competition feel stron- land and sixth on the national level 125 pounds or under, Weber was pushes herself to the wall in the times as the season goes on. ger. If you lose once, you’re out. in his weight class, and that was the MIAA Conference Champion 100 meter butterfly. “I just like the feeling of swim- The playoff gives teams leeway, only as a freshman. and was ranked sixth in his weight In 76 seconds, Casados crushed ming,” Casados said. The compe- which isn’t the way it should be. He has been wrestling for five class at the National Prep Champi- the opposing competition in the tition and the thrill of the meets Many of the people making years since he was in fifth grade, onships. He also took third place first meet of the season. also played a part in Casados’s these complaints are fans from and he’s still going strong. Weber in the Maryland State Wrestling This event is the first time she love of the sport. dominant teams in non-BCS con- is starting his second year on the Championships in his weight class has placed this season, finishing “My hopes for myself [this ferences, or second tier teams in varsity men’s wrestling team at JC. after defeating Sam Vaughters of third behind other JC swimmers. season] are that I improve greatly the power conferences. “My dad was the one who got St. Mary’s 6-2. Casados has been swimming in my events, especially butterfly, The fact is, they will never me into it, and I loved it,” Weber Despite the individuality of the with JC for three years. At age six, and that I just have fun doing what come in first, but they can come said. “I really like that it’s an indi- sport, Weber thinks that it’s also her aunt enrolled her in swimming I love. My hope for the rest of in eighth. Once you’ve made it vidual sport and that way there is important to support your team- lessons and after spending all that the team is that we not only have in into the playoffs, anything can no one else to blame but yourself, mates. “During the dual meets, it time in the water, she’s “loved it a stronger bond with each other, happen. and you don’t have to rely on any- is really important to cheer on your since then,” Casados said. but grow stronger together and The problem still wouldn’t be one else.” teammates during their rounds,” Casados swims the 100 meter learn from each other’s mistakes,” solved. They’ll just move on to Weber has learned a lot about Weber said. butterfly in almost every meet with Casados said. whatever team is ranked ninth. himself since he began wrestling. This year, Weber hopes to go JC. Although it happens to be her As for Casado’s future, she is The simple fact is that not every- “Wrestling teaches you to be inde- even farther in the sport than he favorite stroke, she doesn’t like the interested in swimming in college, one will be happy, and you just pendent and it teaches you impor- did last year. “I want to take first long distances. but she’s still unsure of the school have to find a system that works on tant things about school and life,” in the state championships and at “A memory that sticks in my she wants to attend following her minimizing issues, and run with it. Weber said. least make top three in National head is when [Women’s Varsity senior year. But she knows one The BCS accomplishes this. Weber has already had sev- Prep in [my weight class],” Weber Swim Coach, Larry Dukes] Coach thing is for sure. “I’ll never stop People need to stop focusing on eral major accomplishments dur- said. Dukes forces me to do fly [butter- swimming,” Casados said. the problems and enjoy the game. thepatriot 16 sports Volume 46 Issue 3 December 2010

Wrestlepalooza succeeded in exciting crowds once again. This year’s event was complete with the infamous crazy goril- la, and one more surprising ad- dition: an Elvis impersonator. Ring The much-anticipated wres- tlers entered ready to take the mat for their first match of the of season. The varsity team domi- nated Gilman, 65-7, leaving them at a clean 1-0 record for the beginning of the season. Senior Lance Waters who wrestles at 125 pounds, de- scribes the first match of the FireJC wrestling vs. Gilman season, “pleasing,” even though By Julia Earnshaw he didn’t perform the way he Photos by Kristin Marzullo had initially wanted to. Al- and Conrad Sullivan though it’s just the first match, Waters expects “a couple state champions, multiple state plac- ers, and a few all-Americans,” out of this year’s varsity team. Sophomore George We- ber, who also wrestles at 125 pounds, agreed and said, “As a team, I want us to win MIAA, place top three at states, and have an undefeated dual meet record. I think our team can do it, if we put our hearts to it.” Like all teams, “the team needs to work if we are going to be the best,” Weber said, but he hopes that “each day every- one will leave the room as a better wrestler.” Top: Senior Mathew Miller takes down his opponent. Far Left: Miller lifts opponent in air before taking him to the floor. Middle: Senior Sam Owens prepares himself at the beginning of his round. Bottom Right: Senior Joey Vitucci is tangled with his Gilman opponent as the referee looks for the takedown.

Scott Strappelli, ‘13 Dan Froehlich, ‘11 Lance Waters, ‘11 Mathew Miller, ‘11

Weight class: 119 lbs Weight Class: 135 lbs Weight class: 125-130 lbs Weight class: 171 lbs Years wrestling: 10 Years wrestling: 7 Years wrestling: 4 Years wrestling: 11 Biggest accomplishment: Biggest accomplishment: Biggest accomplishment: Biggest accomplishment: Be- Winning the state title as a Placing fifth in the MIAA cham- Placing top eight in the state ing ranked 13th in the nation. freshman. pionships and eigth at state of Maryland. Fun fact: Miller still watches Fun fact: Strappelli was intro- championships last year. Fun fact: Waters is a gymnast cartoons and reads comics. duced to wrestling at age six Fun fact: Froehlich plays lead and has an “irresistible singing Sports idol: NCAA National by his father. cowbell in a band. voice.” Champion Darrion Caldwell,

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