No Baynard, No Problem
Olive D. '19, Editor
May 10, 2019
Filed under Sports
“Feet don’t fail me now, say, feet don’t fail me now, say what... Padua on three, 1,2,3 Padua you know who the best? We the best!” For years now Padua has been chanting that cheer before every big meet whether it is the Catholic Conference Championships, New Castle County Championship, or DIAA St...
Padua Lacrosse Dominates their First Game
Maddy H. '21, Reporter
April 3, 2019
Filed under Sports, Student News, Top Stories
“When I scored my first goal I felt excited and it pushed me to work even harder throughout the game,” said Erin Sentman, a freshman. For the first game of the season, Padua lacrosse beat Conrad 20-4. Players were excited for the big win at the beginning of the season. In total there were fif...
Let The (Spring) Games Begin!
Caitie B '19, Reporter
March 8, 2019
Filed under Sports
Weather has made the start of the spring athletic season a slow one. With a snow day on March 1, tryouts were forced to be postponed. This meant a late start for the Crew, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, and Track and Field teams. It is common for athletes to prepare during their offseason to s...
Coach of the Year
Mackenzie S. '22, Reporter
March 7, 2019
Marnie Giunta is the cross country, indoor track and field, and outdoor track and field coach at Padua. She has been coaching at Padua for 14 years and enjoys her job and watching her girls succeed. Giunta received the Tubby Raymond Award for excellence in coaching on Monday, Feb. 18 at the 2019 Del...
Seniors Play Their Last Season Game on Senior Night
Esosa E. '22, Reporter
February 24, 2019
Filed under Sports, Student News
Senior Night is the seniors’ last time to play together with their teammates at their last season game. An emotional night for many, the event gives seniors a chance to spend special hours with their team before the season ends. On Feb. 19, Padua’s basketball and dance teams held their 2019 Senior Ni...
Cheer Team Makes History
Caitie B. '19, Reporter
February 21, 2019
Filed under Sports, Student News, Top Stories
The cheer team made school history as the first team to compete in nationals. The team packed their bags, hopped on a plane, and headed to Disney World on Thursday, Feb. 7 and returned home late Monday night. The girls received their invitation to nationals after doing exceptionally well in the Pocon...
Kelsey Pogonyi: Division III Athlete
February 13, 2019
Filed under Sports
University: DeSales University Major: Sport and Exercise Physiology Sport: Lacrosse What made you want to play a sport in college? “I love the sport and really wanted the chance to play at the college level.” What would be a successful season for you? “Growing and suc...
Melanie Grant: Division III Athlete
February 13, 2019
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University: McDaniel College Major: Undecided (most likely business) Sport: Softball What made you want to play a sport in college? “I’ve played softball for a total of thirteen years, and I’ve played travel for about eight years and the more competitive it got, the more I en...
Erin Desmond: Division III Athlete
February 12, 2019
Filed under Sports
University: University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Major: Exercise Science-Pre Physical Therapy Sport: Gymnastics What made you want to play a sport in college? “I have always wanted to do gymnastics in college and as I got older I knew that I had to work hard to get where I needed t...
Rachel Delate: Division III Athlete
February 12, 2019
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University: Messiah College Major: Chemistry Sport: Lacrosse What made you want to play a sport in college? "The routine and competition, it’s also something to keep me in shape after eating all the food in the cafe (haha)." What would be a successful season for you? ...
Kristi Cox: Division III Athlete
February 12, 2019
Filed under Sports
University: Penn State Berks Major: Mechanical Engineering Sport: Soccer What made you want to play a sport in college? “I have been playing soccer since I was three, so why stop now? I wanted to push myself to a higher level then I have before and college soccer can do that for me.” ...
Jacqueline Camponelli: Division III Athlete
February 12, 2019
Filed under Sports
University: Rowan University Major: Athletic Training Sport: Volleyball What made you want to play a sport in college? "My love for the game." What would be a successful season for you? "Developing my skills further." Sports in college are a lot more competitive and time consumi...
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Meet Emily. She is excited to make new friends and start a new chapter in her life as her freshman year at Padua Academy begins. Emily is the oldest of her younger sister as well as three step siblings....