Bridget is a sophomore at Padua Academy. She enjoys singing and acting and participates in school musicals. Bridget also likes drawing, writing, public speaking, volunteering her time for the community, and spending time with her friends and family. She is a dedicated student and very hard-working.
Bridget F., Reporter
May 2, 2012
Filed under Student News, Top Stories
On Friday, April 20th, the sophomore class had their annual sophomore event. This year, the Class of 2014 had a movie and game night. The girls watched the movie, Up, and played different games including Apples to Apples, Bananagrams, Twister, and much more. The class officers, who hosted... (more...)
Bridget F., Reporter
February 21, 2012
Filed under People, Top Stories
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... (more...)
Bridget F., Reporter
January 23, 2012
Filed under Spirituality & Service, Top Stories
The students of Padua Academy’s Youth for Life group recently paid a visit to Mom’s House. This is an organization that acts as a day care for the children of moms who are finishing high school or college. This gives the young mothers an opportunity to create a better life for themselves... (more...)
Bridget F., Reporter
December 14, 2011
Filed under Student News
Ever since 1933, New York City has held the annual Christmas Tree lighting celebration in Rockefeller Center. It all started in 1931 when a few workmen decided to set up a tree on a work site in Rockefeller Center. Two years later, New York held the first-ever formal Tree Lighting Ceremony.... (more...)
Bridget F., Reporter
November 28, 2011
Filed under Opinion, Top Stories
Picture this: It’s middle school again. You are focused on getting good grades, starting to think about high school, and trying to fit in with your peers. This is the time when you are trying to figure out who you are, what you believe in, and who your real friends are. For some, it was a... (more...)
Bridget F., Reporter
November 24, 2011
Filed under Opinion, Top Stories
The first Thanksgiving took place in 1621 in Massachusetts. Those who attended were the Plymouth colonists, also known as the Pilgrims, and the Wampanoag Indians. The holiday actually started as an autumn harvest feast, but for decades colonies and states began making their own traditions... (more...)
Bridget F.
October 19, 2011
Filed under News
On September 19, 2011, the Class of 2014 held a meeting to elect their first ever Class Officers. Each girl running was required to deliver a speech to their class about why they thought they were qualified for the job of Class Officer. After each girl delivered a very convincing speech,... (more...)
Bridget F.
October 3, 2011
Filed under A&E
Sparks flew in Philadelphia on August 6, 2011, as Taylor Swift sang to thousands of fans in Lincoln Financial Field during her “Speak Now” tour. Around 51,000 fans excitedly awaited the start of the concert while dancing and singing to the opening acts, James Wesley, Hunter Hayes, and Needtobreathe.... (more...)