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Small group from last falls Encounter

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....

Players pause their games to watch the corn on the cob eating contest at the Ronalds Rescue Cornhole Tournament.

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...

Freshman Caitlin Suter reads a book to her new friend at Mom’s House.

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...

The girls snacking on spring themed treats that the kitchen staff put together.

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...

The senior class celebrated their final spirit assembly and won a dress down day.

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...

Senior Zehra Mahmud listens to the speakers. The panel was conducted over a video call.

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...

A student holds up her sign during the March for Life. The event attracted hundreds of thousands of pro-life supporters.

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...

Member of the Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women’s group at the Seattle Womens March, Jan. 20, 2018.

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...

Eva Kor takes a picture with seniors Lauren Mottel and Sarah Jane Mee. Kor visited Padua on Nov. 19, 2018.

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...

Freshmen looking over her Sacred Scripture textbook.

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...

Several Encounterites and leaders enjoy their free time.

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...

The stained glass windows were added in 1940. They were made by Balano Studios and funded by parish goers.

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,...

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