Nicole B., Reporter
May 10, 2012
Padua has a star diver in its midst. She is ranked third in the state and is the only member of Padua’s official diving team. Her name is Alexis France (‘14), who transferred to Padua this year. Alexis has been diving for nine years, and explained how she started diving in the first place. “I... Read more »
Erin S., Reporter
May 7, 2012
First held on April 21, 1895, the Penn Relays started out as a small track meet for runners from any team and was never thought of to become the success it is today. More than 5,000 people come to the largest track event in Philadelphia. On Thursday, April 26, 2012, Padua took the train to University... Read more »
Emma L., Reporter
May 2, 2012
Padua Academy recently held their second annual tryouts for their competitive cheerleading squad. On April 20th through the 22nd, girls ranging from incoming freshman to the next year’s seniors were invited to try out for the 2012- 2013 Padua cheerleading team. On the first two days of the tryouts,... Read more »
Ashlyn I., Reporter
May 1, 2012
The streets of Philadelphia were flooded in black and orange this Sunday as the Flyers sent the Penguins back to their Pittsburgh habitat after game 6 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. On April 22nd, the Flyers defeated Pittsburgh 5-1, advancing to the next round of the playoffs. Starting the game for the... Read more »
Nicole B., Reporter
April 25, 2012
On April 12, 2012, Padua’s soccer teams traveled to North Carolina to play some of their most challenging games yet. One game, however, put Padua’s varsity team in the spotlight. Padua beat Latin Prep, ranked number 20 in the nation, with a score of 1-0. The goal was scored by Ariel Hyderkhan... Read more »
Abby S., Reporter
April 17, 2012
On March 1, the whole city of Wilmington could hear the crack of the bats as the Padua softball team was holding tryouts. Everyone at Padua Academy knew that spring was coming as soon as they saw many girls lugging in their giant softball bags. At the tryouts, held at Alapocus, the coaches were looking... Read more »
Emma L., Reporter
April 16, 2012
Ever since 1939, the National Collegiate Athletic Association, or the NCAA, has held a single elimination basketball tournament for college teams every March. They call this tournament March Madness. This year, on March 11, they started off the tournament with selection Sunday. This is when the match-ups... Read more »
Emily T., Reporter
March 19, 2012
The basketball season, which started in November, has now come to a conclusion. With only the state tournament left, the girls had a winning record of 13 wins and 7 losses. The team put a lot of hours into practice nearly everyday, and played some excellent overall games. The team motto, “We... Read more »
Alexis F., Reporter
March 2, 2012
The swim and dive team had a great season this year, finishing with a 6-4 record. Out of the sixteen girls on the team, eleven qualified for the state championship meet. The girls who qualified include: Cecily Gordon ‘12, Rosie Matich ‘12, Taylor Shelley ’12, Corrine Capodanno ’12, Claire Nester... 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 »