Jackie Knotts: Athlete Profile
Stella W. '19, Reporter
March 2, 2018
Soccer is no easy sport, and Padua junior Jackie Knotts knows this firsthand. But her love for the sport allows her to endure all the trials and struggles, and Jackie continues to enjoy the experience of being on a team and working to achieve victory. A longtime player, Jackie has played since she was...
North Korea and South Korea Are Coming Together at the Olympics
Jennifer C. '21, Reporter
February 10, 2018
The Winter Olympics are nearing, starting on Friday, February 9. There could be a surprise for the viewers regarding South Korea. North Korea and South Korea will be marching in the opening ceremony under the unified flag of Korea. They even decided to join the two women’s hockey teams. The two rival ...
Padua Dance Team Performs at Pep Rally
Stella W. '19, Reporter
February 9, 2018
On Friday, February 2nd, the entire student body piled into the gym for a pep rally to conclude Catholic Schools Week. Boasting their class colors, the tension was evident as each class competed to win the distinction of having the most spirit. The Padua Dance Team performed a routine in the center of the gy...
U.S. Figure Skating: Who’s Going to the Olympics?
Jennifer C. '21, Reporter
February 6, 2018
The Olympics are a series of events showcasing Olympic athletes from many nations, although, one event that shines above the others is figure skating. The 2018 Winter Olympics are taking place on February 9 - 25 in Pyeongchang, South Korea, and the U.S. Figure Skating team has been decided. The ...
Paige Kenton: Athlete Profile
Stella W. '19, Writer
February 1, 2018
When it comes to athletics, Padua has many students who take sports very seriously. Paige Kenton, a sophomore, is one of those students. Along with her impressive academic record, Paige plays both basketball and soccer for Padua, and has done so since her freshman year. “I like both sports,” she s...
Athlete Profile: Lauren Mottel
Stella W. '19, Writer
January 30, 2018
Lauren Mottel has quite the schedule. A junior at Padua, she has balanced difficult courses and swimming for the school team since freshman year. She has powered through exhausting practices and competitions since the age of seven, and continues to swim despite multiple AP classes and the stress of co...
What It’s Like to Major in Sports Management
Jennifer C. '21, Reporter
January 29, 2018
Sports play a big part in the lives of many people, and a sports team can mean everything to a person, whether they have grown up watching them play or they are the ones on the team. As a result, a popular major was emerged, sports management. Michael Cardamone is an example of a person who wanted to pursu...
Philadelphia Eagles, NFL’s latest underdog
Nicole O. '20, Writer
January 29, 2018
The Philadelphia Eagles won their game against the Vikings, pushing them to Super Bowl LII. After the victory in their second to last playoff game against the Atlanta Falcons, offensive tackle Lane Johnson and defensive end Chris Long celebrated by putting on a German Shepherd...
Philadelphia Eagles Prepare to Fly in NFC Championship
Caroline K., Editor
January 19, 2018
Around the halls of Padua Academy today, faculty and students alike are sporting their Eagles gear in support of the Philadelphia Eagles’ upcoming NFC Championship game against the Minnesota Vikings. This is the first time the Eagles have competed for the NFC title since 2009, after a crushing loss to ...
First Home Game of the Season
Ava R. '19, Reporter
October 17, 2017
This past weekend on Saturday, September 30th, the Salesianum football team shut out on their opponents from Urbana high school winning 42-0 at the first home game of the season. This win now puts at Salesianum 3-1, standing third in the state of Delaware. Many people came out to support the team in...
#TakeAKnee
Caroline K. '18, Editor
October 13, 2017
Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback, Colin Kaepernick, may not be as well known for his football career as he is for sparking nation-wide controversy by kneeling during the National Anthem. Kaepernick said his reason for kneeling was to protest racism, and specifically cited police brutality. At the ...
