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Sabatina learned many lessons over her time in high school. “...Ever since you start at Padua, work hard now because it pays off later,” she said.

Valedictorian and Salutatorians Reflect on Their Padua Careers

Abigail C. '21, Editor-In-Chief May 13, 2021

A few months ago, Padua announced its Valedictorian and Salutatorian. The Valedictorian is the person with the highest grade-point average (GPA) over their four years of high school, up to the first semester...

Danielle Sabatina: Dancer and Salutatorian

Maddie T. '21 May 12, 2021

Senior Danielle Sabatina proves many things are possible with just a little hard work and determination, as she has been successful in managing both dance and school. After dancing for over 10 years, Sabatina...

A sign on the ramp from Jackson Street to I-95 warns of the construction ahead. Work began in March 2021 and is projected to end in Fall 2023.

I-95 Construction Raises Questions of Safety vs. Convenience

Emily M. '22 May 7, 2021

For Wilmington residents, students, and workers, Interstate 95 is a common sight and part of the daily commute as the East Coast highway runs directly through the city. Built in the 1960s, the highway’s...

Amelia Maguire 24 and Kaitlyn Mark 21 win the Halloween Costume Contest  as Daphne and Velma from Scooby Doo.

Big Sister, Little Sister Tradition Continues Virtually

Erin R. '21 May 4, 2021

The Big Sister, Little Sister Program has been a staple of any student’s freshman and senior years at Padua. Many events such as “breakfast and beanies,” the Christmas gift auction, Halloween Kahoots,...

Leah Gentilotti completes a service project at the beach alongside her peers. While this service opportunity was in person, many students resorted to virtual activities.

Searching for Service

Julia T. '24 April 30, 2021

Being one of the four pillars, service plays an important role within the student life of Padua. According to the data collected this year by school service clubs, students recorded a total of 119,023...

COVID Blog

COVID Blog

Mame N. '24, Writer March 19, 2021

COVID has grown to affect millions of people all over the world. Every life has been impacted in one way or another.  Something that I believed would only last a few months has now stretched to over a...

A Whole Year Later and Nothing’s Changed

A Whole Year Later and Nothing’s Changed

Emily M. '22, Editor March 19, 2021

A whole year later, and this still doesn’t feel real. I question almost everyday if the pandemic is part of a dream or some alternate reality. How could we have let this happen? Why isn’t it over yet? A...

One-Year Reflection In Quarantine

One-Year Reflection In Quarantine

Abigail C. '21, Editor March 18, 2021

Wow, what a year! On March 13, 2020, I walked out of Padua for the last normal day. I was elated. It was the first warm spring day in a while and I could hear the birds chirping. There seemed to be this...

A Year of Self Growth

A Year of Self Growth

Samantha K. '24, Writer March 13, 2021

It started like any other year. I was at my best friend’s house. We watched the ball drop like every other year and went outside and did sparklers. The first day of the New Year 2020 I said goodbye to...

COVID: A Breakdown in Months

COVID: A Breakdown in Months

Meghan F. '21, Reporter March 13, 2021

2020 started off with high hopes and promises of an unforgettable year. People lit up with excitement as they talked about the start of a new decade. Holidays such as Halloween and Fourth of July fell...

2020: The Longest Week Ever

2020: The Longest Week Ever

Sarah W. '22, Reporter March 13, 2021

2020 felt like one extra long week. At the start of quarantine we were all excited for the change of pace, or a “break” from our busy lives for two weeks. Little did we know that that “break” is...

Covid Blog

Covid Blog

Caitlyn F. '24, Reporter March 13, 2021

Coronavirus has been an insane experience for everybody. At first, I had a hard time missing school, not seeing any friends, and not being allowed to be closer than six feet apart from someone. I had to...

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