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History Made:  One Dive at a Time

History Made: One Dive at a Time

Nicole B., Reporter May 10, 2012

Padua has a star diver in its midst.  She is ranked third in the state and is the only member of Padua’s official diving team.  Her name is Alexis France (‘14), who transferred to Padua this year. Alexis...

Penn Relays

Penn Relays

Erin S., Reporter May 7, 2012

First held on April 21, 1895, the Penn Relays started out as a small track meet for runners from any team and was never thought of to become the success it is today. More than 5,000 people come to the...

Cheer Tryouts

Emma L., Reporter May 2, 2012

Padua Academy recently held their second annual tryouts for their competitive cheerleading squad. On April 20th through the 22nd, girls ranging from incoming freshman to the next year’s seniors were...

Penguins Sent Home

Ashlyn I., Reporter May 1, 2012

The streets of Philadelphia were flooded in black and orange this Sunday as the Flyers sent the Penguins back to their Pittsburgh habitat after game 6 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. On April 22nd, the Flyers...

Padua’s Varsity Soccer Team is Undefeated

Padua’s Varsity Soccer Team is Undefeated

Nicole B., Reporter April 25, 2012

On April 12, 2012, Padua’s soccer teams traveled to North Carolina to play some of their most challenging games yet.  One game, however, put Padua’s varsity team in the spotlight.  Padua beat Latin...

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Softball Fever

Abby S., Reporter April 17, 2012

On March 1, the whole city of Wilmington could hear the crack of the bats as the Padua softball team was holding tryouts. Everyone at Padua Academy knew that spring was coming as soon as they saw many...

March Madness

Emma L., Reporter April 16, 2012

Ever since 1939, the National Collegiate Athletic Association, or the NCAA, has held a single elimination basketball tournament for college teams every March. They call this tournament March Madness....

Basketball Comes to a Close

Basketball Comes to a Close

Emily T., Reporter March 19, 2012

The basketball season, which started in November, has now come to a conclusion.  With only the state tournament left, the girls had a winning record of 13 wins and 7 losses.  The team put a lot of...

Swim Team Wraps Up a Great Season

Alexis F., Reporter March 2, 2012

The swim and dive team had a great season this year, finishing with a 6-4 record.  Out of the sixteen girls on the team, eleven qualified for the state championship meet. The girls who qualified include:...

Wrestling Managed Well

Silinda C., Reporter February 23, 2012

Padua Academy's brother school Salesianum has been very successful this year with their wrestling team, but where would they be without their managers? The managers take on various tasks to help keep the...

Swimming Fights for Wins

Swimming Fights for Wins

February 17, 2012

The 2011-2012 Padua swim season is more than half way through their season. So far they have four wins and three losses. Captain Taylor Shelley says, “I think our season is going really well.  We have ...

Philly Classic

Philly Classic

Ashlyn I., Reporter January 9, 2012

On Monday January 2, 2012, New York fans left Citizens Bank Park with their heads held high. The Rangers had just beaten the Flyers on Philly turf with a score of 3-2. Philadelphia hosted the 2012 Winter...

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