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Padua students in 2001.

The Evolution of Our Uniform

Amanda J. '21, Reporter April 2, 2019

Our school uniform has gone through many changes since Padua began in 1954, evolving from brown jumpers to brown plaid uniforms to the uniform we have today. Mrs. Manelski and Mrs. Mann worked hard to...

Team members smile during their celebratory dinner at the Cheesecake Factory.

CyberPatriot Team Commemorates Winning Season

Emily M. '22, Reporter April 1, 2019

CyberPatriot is a nationwide cybersecurity competition that challenges teams to find and correct vulnerabilities in virtual machines, or computer emulations that can be easily sorted by the experts from...

Jess Molen poses in front of a zodiac symbol, a crucial aspect of astrology.

Jess Molen: Avid Astrologer

Emily M. '22, Reporter March 30, 2019

Astrology is the study of how celestial bodies affect humans and the natural world, and it has been met with much criticism from scientists over the years. However, junior and astrology aficionado Jess...

The students rested for about 15 minutes after getting their blood drawn.

Padua Pandas Participate in the Annual Blood Drive

Esosa E. '22, Reporter March 29, 2019

“Eat a good dinner and breakfast and make sure you get a good night’s rest!” This piece of advice was given over afternoon announcements to the blood donors of Padua’s annual blood drive, held...

Its important to wear these crazy socks today in order to raise awareness for down syndrome. - Katie Dorsey

Socks for a Cause

Kylie M. '22, Reporter March 28, 2019

Rock Your Socks day is a nation-wide opportunity for students to wear crazy, mis-matched socks in support of Down syndrome awareness. Starting Monday, March 18, Padua's Blue-Gold Club began selling the...

A picture of the Common App financial page.

College Admissions Scandal Shakes Community

Maddy H. '21 March 28, 2019

The recent scandal involving bribes, manipulation, and deceit rocked the college admissions world. About 50 people were charged for using fraudulent methods to get children into college. Thirty-three were...

Students have dressed down for 2 out of 3 of the 3 for 5$ down.

Where Does the Three for $5 Dress down Money Go?

Esosa E. '22, Reporter March 28, 2019

Padua students look forward to paying a couple of dollars for the few chances to get out of their uniform and into comfortable clothing. In January, students paid for the three for $5 fundraiser where...

Bridget Kennedy 19, one of the few students who has achieved perfect attendance all four years at Padua.

What is so Perfect about Perfect Attendance?

Olive D. '19, Editor March 13, 2019

Do you ever just have those days when can’t get out of bed, need a personal day, fighting a bad cold and just don’t have the energy to get up for school? I know have. Senior skip day, one of the...

A slide from the SmartDrive assembly highlights the staggering number of teens who die in car crashes.

SADD Students Promote Safe Driving with SmartDrive Assembly

Brynna B. '20, Reporter March 11, 2019

Several days ago, a classmate burst into class, complaining how wrecked her car was—she’d just gotten into an accident, which can be addressed by professionals like those on https://www.joneswilson.com,...

Ellie Vavala recreates Claude Monet’s Bridge over a Pond of Water Lilies.

Students Celebrate French Culture

Amanda J. '21, Reporter March 10, 2019

An entire week was dedicated to spreading French culture around Padua, allowing students to join in on fun French-themed activities. “We wanted Padua to have something special to encourage students...

Most students see the convent every day, but many have no idea what it is or that it is owned by Padua.

Secret Spaces

Stella W. '19, Editor-in-Chief March 10, 2019

It was a few years into my time as a student that I realized the building across the street is owned by the school. That building, the convent, contains over a century of history. Today it is crumbling...

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