Encounter: A Faith-Filled Experience
Maria S. '20, Reporter
September 30, 2019
You may have seen the posters around the school lately advertising Padua’s faith-filled experience, Encounter. Encounter, open to all Juniors and Seniors at Padua, is an overnight retreat for 4 days. This fall it will be located at the St. Raphaela Center in Haverford, PA. Students leave school Thu...
Ronald’s Rescue Hosts Second Annual Cornhole Tournament
Emily M. '22, Reporter
April 17, 2019
The Ronald’s Rescue club is dedicated to spreading awareness about the Ronald McDonald House, an organization that helps children who are very ill. To raise funds for the charity, the club held their second annual Ronald’s Rescue Cornhole Tournament in support of their work. On Sunday, April 14, team...
Teens for Life Club Visits Mom’s House, Shares Pro-Life Message
Emily M. '22, Reporter
April 3, 2019
The Teens for Life club was started at least 15 years ago by a pro-life teacher before the current moderator, Mrs. Lammert, began teaching at Padua. The objective of the club was to “make people aware of what it means to be pro-life through service and education. On Fri., Mar. 15, a group of nine ...
BSLS “Trivia and Treats” Event
Ava R. '19, Editor
April 1, 2019
To kick off the start of spring, big and little sisters gathered together in the cafeteria on March 28 to play trivia. This event, "Trivia and Treats," brought the girls together to compete in a trivia Kahoot with the supply of delicious treats. Thanks to the help of Mrs. Pugliese, Mrs. Grugan and the BSLS bo...
Padua Celebrates Catholic Schools Week
Esosa E. '22, Reporter
February 5, 2019
Monday, Jan. 28 to Friday, Feb. 1 was Catholic Schools Week, a week of fun and festivities for all Catholic schools across the nation to celebrate the tradition of Catholic education. Padua started Catholic Schools Week out cheering with its Winter Marquee Matchup at the Padua vs. Ursuline basketball g...
Interfaith Panel Speaks to Students
Stella W. '19 and Devon C. '22
January 31, 2019
Four women of different faiths spoke to Padua students on Jan. 24, 2019. Hosted by the religion department, women representing Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Judaism participated in an hour-long video call session with students from each grade to discuss the intersection of womanhood and faith. Mah...
Voices for the Voiceless
Emily M. '22, Reporter
January 28, 2019
Abortion has been called the greatest abuse of human rights in our time by pro-life organizations. Current legislation allows a woman to terminate her pregnancy. Thousands of people have taken a stand against abortion at the biggest pro-life event in the world: The March for Life. On Friday, Jan. 18, 2...
Missing Native Americans Show the Inequalities in the Justice System
Devon C. '22, Reporter
January 15, 2019
This era is one of the most productive in terms of women speaking out against abuse and violence, but the stories of minorities are still being hidden. Native American tribes carry the weight of an abundance of these stories. Ashley Loring-Heavy Runner is one victim. Her sister, Kimberly, has been sear...
Eva Kor Visits Padua, Shares Story of Forgiveness and Hope
Stella W. '19, Editor-in-Chief
November 27, 2018
Eva Kor, Auschwitz survivor and advocate, visited Padua on Nov. 19, 2018. Kor and her sister Miriam were among the infamous Mengele twins: young children subjected to the dehumanizing and often deadly experiments conducted by Nazi Dr. Mengele. She had one objective: to walk out of the camp with her s...
Midterms in November?
Kylie M. '22, Reporter
November 24, 2018
As Thanksgiving break approaches, so do midterms - wait, this early? For freshmen, Sacred Scripture midterms are extremely early, being held the week before Thanksgiving break. Why are these midterms so early? What are some opinions on this? Mr. Stopyra has been a Sacred Scripture teacher for 29 years at ...
From Encounterites to Encounter Leaders
Caitlin B. '19, Writer
November 13, 2018
From Nov. 1 to Nov. 4, twenty-five Padua juniors and seniors attended Encounter XLIV (44) at the St. Raphaela Center. In addition to the Encounterites, the student who attended the retreat for the first time, there were eight senior leaders. Among them were seniors Rebecca Baker and Melissa Marazzo, who ...
Art and Architecture at Saint Anthony of Padua Church
Stella W. '19, Editor-in-Chief
November 2, 2018
Saint Anthony of Padua Church, designed by John Mulrooney and overseen by Father Tucker, has been a pillar of the Wilmington Catholic community since 1926. The interior has changed significantly over time, and has become considerably more ornate as years have gone on and funds have grown. The art...
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Mary is a junior at Padua Academy. She was born on July 16, 2003 in Philadelphia, but moved to Middletown, Delaware when she was little. Mary was educated at Christ the Teacher before she came...