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Mrs. Boyle teaches her Introduction to Romantic Language class. In this class the students learned about Spanish speaking countries.

Mrs. Boyle Says “Bonjour” to 15 Years of Teaching

Paisley D. '25, Reporter March 24, 2022

Many students know her as Madame Boyle, but Mrs. Megan Boyle teaches multiple advanced language and history classes. Her teaching journey has taken her to a rival school, a public school, and then back...

Dr. Bozanic asks Noreen Melia a question during his U.S History class. Bozanic has taught U.S. History since his first year at Padua.

Dr. Bozanic Strives to “Just Be an Andy”

Maggie P. '22, Reporter March 16, 2022

Dr. Andrew Bozanic wears many hats. In addition to being a teacher of US History, Psychology, and AP Research, he runs Music Ministry and has taken on the new role of co director in the theater program....

Mr. Bruce Pennington stands on crutches in front of his excavator collection, a testament to his 50 years working in construction.

Polio Left Him Disabled at Age 3. He Became a Firefighter Anyway.

Sophia M. '25, Reporter February 26, 2022

Bruce Pennington loves working hard to serve his community. For many years, he was a firefighter and a construction worker—even after contracting polio. In 1955, Mr. Pennington was diagnosed with polio...

Summer Solum, Gabby Gerace, and Helena Howard look at Valentines Day questions. They all agreed that Galentines Day is better than Valentines Day.

Valentine’s Day or Galentine’s Day?

Madison M. '25, Reporter February 24, 2022

While Valentine’s Day is usually spent with a loved one, “Galentine's” Day is spent with friends on February 13. Freshmen Summer Solum, Helena Howard, and Gabby Gerace said they agree that Galentine's...

Mr. Cross shows student Hannah McGuigan what he is teaching in his Rise of Detective Fiction class during homeroom.

Mr. Cross Reflects on Two Decades of Teaching

Madison M. '25 February 8, 2022

Mr. Matthew Cross started at Padua in 2000, after getting his master's degree a few years earlier. He originally went into medical school but soon realized he wanted to pursue his dream of becoming a teacher....

Students copy down notes as Mrs. Judy further explains a biology concept. Judy has spent time in the scientific field, and students said she makes it easier to understand the new information.

Mrs. Judy: Scientist to Science Teacher

Bridget M. '25, Reporter January 26, 2022

From working as a scientist to raising five children, a new biology teacher is joining the teaching staff. Before joining Padua's Science Department, Mrs. Gina Judy was a wildlife biologist, studying birds...

Ms. Howard teaches during the freshman Intro to Literature class while Rose Casey listens intently to her. Ms. Howard is very good at engaging with everyone, Casey said.

Ms. Howard Pursues Love of Literature as Substitute

Sophia M. '25, Reporter January 19, 2022

For most of the first semester, students expecting to see Mrs. Backer in Room 320 would instead find Ms. Laurel Howard, a long-term substitute who took over Backer’s classes while she was on maternity...

Mr. Patrick Finney, Shannon Finneys father, arrives home from his 2008 deployment with the Navy. He was greeted by his family.

How Military Families Are Affected During the Holiday Season

Claire M. '23, Reporter December 14, 2021

The holidays are most commonly seen as a time to spend with family and friends. However, when a parent is in the military, Christmas can look very different. For military dependents, it can be hard to...

A large self portrait of Mr. Robert Potter hangs in the Learning Commons. Potter dedicated 25 years to Padua as a history teacher.

Robert Potter’s Legacy Lasts in the Learning Commons

Sophia M. '25, Reporter December 13, 2021

You may have seen the large portrait on the wall in the Learning Commons. But who is that person, and why is he on the wall? Robert Potter was a social studies teacher at Padua for 25 years. During...

Christine R. Sauers, president of the Delaware Better Business Bureau, meets with Dr. Wallen and Mrs. Alinda in the Campus Ministry office. She visited in October as Padua’s Principal for a Day, part of a Chamber of Commerce program that fosters relationships between educators and business officials.

Delaware BBB President Visits as Principal for a Day

Emily M. '22, Editor-in-chief November 16, 2021

Interacting with business owners, helping consumers, and networking are all part of a day’s work for the president of Delaware’s Better Business Bureau. Christine R. Sauers has held her position in...

The Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary School is an organization that accredits colleges and high schools throughout the Mid Atlantic Region of the United States.

Middle States Visitors Return After Seven Years

Madison M. '25, Reporter November 12, 2021

The Middle States are voluntary members that visit schools and observe the learning environments. Recently, a Middle States team came back for a visit after seven years for Padua's re-accredidation. They...

Mary Mancini 23 gets her ankle taped during Academic Support Time by Ms. Stauffer. Many athletes go to Stauffer prior to their practice to get help with an injury.

Ms. Stauffer: More Than Just an Athletic Trainer

Claire M. '23, Reporter November 11, 2021

Among the many new faces in the halls is the athletic trainer, Ms. Grace Stauffer.  Students can find Stauffer in the back of the lift room helping athletes or in the classroom teaching sports medicine.  Stauffer...

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