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Secret Santa Gifts That Won’t Break the Bank

Nicole O. '20, Writer December 10, 2017

Secret Santa is a Christmas tradition for many people. This festive tradition often takes place between family members, coworkers, and friends around Christmas time. There are many ways people give their...

Candy Gram Sales

Ava R. '19, Reporter December 10, 2017

Christmas is just around the corner! It is a perfect time to reach out to those to show you care about them. From December 6th-13th, Candy Grams will be sold in the cafeteria during lunches for $1.00. Candy...

A picture of the beautiful finished Christmas tree. It contains many unique ornaments created by homeroom representatives. There are also a variety of different presents under the tree.

Tree Trim

Olivia B. '21, reporter December 10, 2017

The Tree Trim assembly is an annual Christmas tradition at Padua Academy, taking place this year on December 4th. During Tree Trim each homeroom representative puts a homemade  ornament on the Christmas...

Top 10 Holiday Songs

Meaghan O. '20, Reporter December 10, 2017

It’s the most wonderful time of the year and the best way to start it off is by listening to the top 10 Christmas songs based on Billboard’s Holiday 100 as of December 8, 2017. Starting off the...

Padua Students’ Favorite Christmas Movies

Dani F. '18, Reporter December 10, 2017

Christmas is almost here and Padua has been buzzing about the holiday season. Everyone hates rushing around, trying to get their last minute gifts, but can also agree that sitting down to watch Christmas...

Black Friday vs Small Business Saturday

Dani F. '18, Reporter November 26, 2017

Each year at Thanksgiving, thousands of people anxiously await the discounts and sales that will be in stores the next day, Black Friday, kicking off the Christmas season. What some people do not know...

Cyber Monday

Meaghan O. '20, Reporter November 17, 2017

Cyber Monday is the Monday after Thanksgiving and is expected to be the biggest online shopping day of the year. Cyber Monday sales increase annually, and Adobe Digital Insights predicts that online shoppers...

A Turkey-Less Turkey Day?

Jennifer C. '21, Reporter November 17, 2017

When thinking of Thanksgiving, the first thing that comes to mind is the overload of food that will be placed on the table, specifically, the turkey. Although for some people, eating a turkey isn’t normal...

Sibling Rivalry – Emma vs. Olivia Gruskiewicz

Ava R. '19, Reporter November 15, 2017

Emma and Olivia Gruskiewicz are both currently Juniors at Padua Academy. They are twins sister who are both a friendly face, and always make others laugh. Both of them are part of the Padua Varsity cheer...

Padua girls wearing the winter uniform on the day of the Open House, from Paduas Facebook

Winter Dress Code

Jennifer C. '21, Reporter November 12, 2017

As the year goes on and the weather gets colder, winter uniforms begin to make an appearance. At Padua, the winter uniform consists of any uniform shirt, the skirt or kilt with tights, and  the “man...

Ms. Gaynor teaches her Anatomy & Physiology class.

New Teacher Profile: Ms. Gaynor

Stella W. '19, Writer November 12, 2017

This year, Padua has welcomed a number of new teachers into its faculty. Among these teachers is Ms. Gaynor, a new addition to the science department. She currently teaches 9th grade Biology, 10th grade...

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