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Get A Grip

Get A Grip

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”...

Ronalds Rescue

Ronald’s Rescue

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...

Whats That on Your Forehead?  The Origins of Ash Wednesday

What’s That on Your Forehead? The Origins of Ash Wednesday

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,...

Sophomore Retreat

Sophomore Retreat

Marissa B., Reporter February 17, 2012

On February 14, 2012, Padua Academy’s Sophomore class took their annual retreat to Grace Church. The day started off with a quick meeting in the Cafeteria while attendance was taken and the girls were...

Padua Marches for Life

Ashlyn I. February 8, 2012

The March for Life is a national celebration for life. It’s an event where thousands of people across the country, even around the world, come join hands in Washington, D.C. to spread the word and fight...

Freshmen Bonding

Freshmen Bonding

Abby S., Reporter January 23, 2012

On Tuesday, December 13, 2011, the freshmen class of 2015, dressed comfortably in sweatpants, t-shirts, and sneakers, gathered in the gymnasium and waited for their class groups to be announced for retreat....

Padua Girls Visit Moms House

Padua Girls Visit Mom’s House

Bridget F., Reporter January 23, 2012

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...

salvation army

Sharing is Caring: Need Knows No Season

Vicky K., Managing Editor January 9, 2012

Interact Club, a service activity organized for Padua students, recently partook in the Salvation Army’s “Red Kettle” program by ringing bells outside a local Acme. Kelly Gallagher (‘13), Ashlyn...

Christmas Prayer Service

Christmas Prayer Service

Kaitlin M., Reporter December 21, 2011

The Padua community, wearing their Santa hats and other Christmas clothes for the last winter dress down day, paused to remember the true meaning of Christmas.  In a prayer service involving seniors,...

Holiday Giving

Holiday Giving

Silinda C., Reporter December 20, 2011

Recently Padua Academy’s Interact Club has performed several acts of service. They have sponsored a food drive to benefit Wilmington families in need of Thanksgiving dinner. The students were challenged...

Encountering God

Encountering God

Morgan S., Reporter December 12, 2011

Encounter, a semiannual religious retreat,  was held at the St. Raphaela Retreat Center in Haverford, PA on the weekend of  November 17. According to Alana Whitmarsh (‘12), "[Encounter] provides an...

Thanksgiving Prayer Service

Emma L., Reporter November 30, 2011

The last day of school before Thanksgiving break, students from each grade level, along with music ministry, presented a prayer service in honor of the holiday. The service started with an inspirational...

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