Month: September 2022
Checkmate By Silas Eaton
Liam Skelton, the founder of the Viking Chess Club, was interviewed on September 21st of this year. Liam is known by many in the school and is a familiar face around campus. In fact, when interviewing Liam, his friends immediately surrounded him, adding comments about how he has helped the school, and how great of … More Checkmate By Silas Eaton
Spirit Week By Mia Matthews
Homecoming is very soon and the student community at St. John’s Catholic Prep is ready to have a blast with the many thrilling events coming up. Kicking off this year’s festivities is Spirit Week from Monday, September 26th, to Friday, September 30th. During Spirit Week, students show school spirit by dressing according to the themes … More Spirit Week By Mia Matthews
We Stand With Winter Mills By Payson Walker
On Friday, September 2nd, our school witnessed an event that will truly never be forgotten. Just minutes before halftime, a player on the opposing team, Greyson Lyons, collapsed on the field. Amidst the panic and confusion, one thing that stood out was, how the entire student section joined together in prayer. Even though the experience … More We Stand With Winter Mills By Payson Walker
The 2022 Gubernatorial Elections By Max Hollingsworth
Maryland’s General Elections will be held on November 8th, 2022. In this race are all of Maryland’s executive officers, all 8 of Maryland’s seats in the House of Representatives, one of its seats in the US Senate, and the State Legislature. The deadline for voting registration is October 18th. Early voting begins October 27th and … More The 2022 Gubernatorial Elections By Max Hollingsworth
Autumn Is In The Air By Jay Patil
The leaves are starting to turn brown, some maroon and others yellow. The air is cooling down. Hot coffee and hot chocolates are your first thought when you walk outside into the cold air. We are right on the edge of the best time of year, Autumn. There are many fun activities you can do … More Autumn Is In The Air By Jay Patil
Your Bone Is Not To Mine By Alex Grutzkuhn
Desolation of love, Barren of landscape. Neigh of opportunity, Cold of forgiveness. It cannot be. Why must it be this way? But it must be this way. And it shall. For as long as we are, It is to be. It should not end, Nor shall it end. Like man and woman bound, Like child … More Your Bone Is Not To Mine By Alex Grutzkuhn
No Child Left Behind Act By Sofia Arnaiz
The No Child Left Behind Act, otherwise known as NCLB, was a law created by President George W. Bush in 2002. Originally, this act was called the “Elementary and Secondary Education Act.” And later got renamed the “Every Student Succeeds Act” (ESSA). This act helped the federal government hold schools accountable for their students’ success, … More No Child Left Behind Act By Sofia Arnaiz
Advice For Incoming Freshman By Payson Walker
Freshman year can be daunting. New school, new teachers, new classes can all be a lot to handle. This quick article can help you with a couple of things you might want to know before the school year starts. The first piece of advice to any incoming freshmen would be to play a fall sport.When … More Advice For Incoming Freshman By Payson Walker
Student Ambassador Training By Ella Lowry
Student ambassadors are a big part SJCP, as they are a great way to welcome new students and make them feel comfortable in a new school. On August 8th, all student ambassadors met at school for training to make sure they felt comfortable in assisting new students. Once ambassadors arrived, they signed in and picked … More Student Ambassador Training By Ella Lowry