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Emily B., Reporter
February 29, 2012
Leap year happens every four years. Leap years have 366 days instead of 365 days in a year and was created by Julius Caesar in 45 BC. The Romans originally had a year that consisted of 355 days in a year but to make sure that certain festivities happened around the same season, Julius Caesar created... Read more »
Morgan S., Reporter
February 29, 2012
With the 2012-2013 school year fastly approaching, there are new courses that are going to be offered next year at Padua. These courses are an addition to the courses added at the beginning of this school year. In the upcoming year, some new courses will include the following: Influential Thinkers taught... Read more »
Megan D., Reporter
February 29, 2012
Ronald’s Rescue is one of the newest service organizations at Padua Academy. Led by Mr. Sheehan, the group works to contribute time and funds to Ronald McDonald House. Mr. Sheehan admitted, “I actually did not come up with any of this. This was proposed to me by two Juniors, Monica Twardowski... Read more »
February 24, 2012
Erin S., Reporter
February 23, 2012
It’s that one day of the year when we walk around with ashes on our foreheads. Non-Christians tell us that we have something on our foreheads, but we wear the ashes faithfully throughout the whole day, which we know as Ash Wednesday. We as Catholics are not alone in our practice; Anglicans, Episcopalians,... Read more »
Silinda C., Reporter
February 23, 2012
Padua Academy’s brother school Salesianum has been very successful this year with their wrestling team, but where would they be without their managers? The managers take on various tasks to help keep the team organized such as mopping the floors, keeping track of score, running the concession stand,... Read more »
Brandi B., Opinions Editor
February 21, 2012
In 1926, Americans began to recognize black history with “Negro History Week,” which would later become “Black History Month.” What some may not realize is that when the tradition originated, very little history was known due to the lack of documents and that supported the happenings of years... Read more »
Bridget F., Reporter
February 21, 2012
Those who knew Sarah knew her for her beautiful smile, happy personality, positive attitude, and her great enthusiasm. Sarah was a junior here at Padua and, on January 24th, she left us to return to Heaven to be with our Lord. Sarah attended Immaculate Conception School in Elkton, Maryland for kindergarten... Read more »
Kaitlin M., Reporter
February 21, 2012
The 54th Grammy Award Show is music’s biggest night. Artists from all genres and backgrounds come together and compete for the most prestigious awards. Any music fan, no matter if you are into country, pop, R&B, or rock, would have enjoyed this year’s Grammys. Performances from the biggest... Read more »