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Morgan S., Reporter
May 15, 2012
ConKerr Cancer is an organization where pillowcases are made to give to kids struggling with cancer. ConKerr Cancer began in 2002, when Cindy Kerr’s son was diagnosed with cancer. Cindy started to make pillowcases in order to make the hospital room bright and cheery. ConKerr Cancer established 125... Read more »
Sarah T., Reporter
May 10, 2012
Global Youth Service Day, established in 1988 and organized by Youth Service America (YSA), is celebrated in over 100 countries every year. April 21, 2012 served as this year’s service day around the world. There are many sponsors of Global Youth Service Day, including State Farm, UnitedHealthcare,... Read more »
Megan D., Reporter
May 2, 2012
For our seniors, high school is almost over; before we begin to say our final goodbyes to everyone else, we had to say our goodbyes to each other. This was done at our last retreat of our high school career, with the help of Mrs. Vavala and our senior group leaders. A week before our retreat, we got... Read more »
Erin S., Reporter
May 2, 2012
You have seen the video on Youtube, the pictures on Facebook, and the stories on Good Morning America. You have heard about Joseph Kony. So, you have heard about the horrible and shocking things this man has done. Joseph Kony is the head of a resistance group called “the Lord’s Resistance... Read more »
March 30, 2012
This March, the 31st Encounter retreat took place for a group of Padua Girls. As a former Encounterite, I was excited to hear about the girls’ experiences. Encounter is a four day retreat where you feel completely disconnected from the rest of the world, but in a good way. I can say I have never felt... Read more »
Sarah T., Reporter
March 30, 2012
Starting on Ash Wednesday and ending on Holy Saturday, Lent lasts for 40 days. These 40 days symbolize the time Jesus spent in the desert. During this time, Christians are asked to give up something that they are used to having on a regular basis. This not only helps us relate to the way Jesus left everything... Read more »
Marissa B., Reporter
March 29, 2012
On March 27, 2012, Padua Academy held their annual Lenten Reconciliation service. In the morning, the Chorus program held a prayer service. Students from Salesianum and Ursuline joined Padua students to lead our community in a time of song and prayer. Maggie Fassano (‘13), Victoria Pezdirtz (‘12),... Read more »
Chaney G., Managing Editor
March 21, 2012
Can you imagine a life where your school can not afford books? Can you fathom not having clean drinking water because you have never been taught to boil natural water to kill the bacteria? This is the life that Mr. Sheehan encountered first-hand on his trip to San Marcos, Guatemala. It is a trip which... Read more »
Alaina T., Reporter
March 21, 2012
DFRC, Delaware Foundation Reaching Citizens, more commonly know as Blue-Gold, is an organization that is dedicated to raising funds and awareness in support of programs that enrich the lives of the mentally disabled people in Delaware. DFRC was founded in 1956 by Bob Carpenter and Jim Williams. This... Read more »
Lawren D., Reporter
March 5, 2012
Recently, representatives from Camfel Productions came to Padua Academy. Three large multimedia screens were set up in the cafetorium to show a presentation called “Get a Grip.” “Get a Grip” was presented to us to show how we can improve our self-control and take charge of our lives. The... Read more »