A Closer Look Into the New Chapel
Brynna B. '20, Reporter
October 12, 2018
Filed under Spirituality & Service, Student News, Top Stories
This year, students came back to school to find that many renovations had taken place over the summer. One of the biggest changes was the complete remodel of the school chapel on the second floor. Orchestrated by Mrs. Mann and several teachers, the once dark and cramped room is now light and a...
Many Pieces at Peace
Devon C. '22, Reporter
October 11, 2018
Filed under Student News
APS, or Advocacy Program for Success, is not a new organization. Starting in 2012, Mr. Sheehan brought to inspire students, make friends, and know that they are welcome and a part of this community. For APS’s sixth year, the theme is “Many Pieces at Peace.” This theme means that everyone (students, pa...
Members of the Padua Dance Team Share Their Experiences
Stella W. '19, Editor-in-Chief
October 9, 2018
Filed under People, Sports, Student News
Every Padua student who’s seen a pep rally knows that the dance team performs fantastically coordinated numbers—but do we know how much work and dedication goes behind the scenes? What motivated them to start dancing? “I was a really shy child and hated sports, so my mom threw me in ballet,...
First Community Homeroom of the Year
Amanda J. '21, Reporter
October 8, 2018
Filed under Student News
The first Community Homeroom occurred on October 3rd. Ms. Keefe began the program with a prayer, thanking God for bringing the students together. Mr. Sheehan then introduced a new school spirit initiative called “Marquee Matchups” with the help of the senior spirit council. Every season, one...
Suicide Prevention at Padua: Starting the Conversation
Stella W. '19, Editor-in-Chief
October 8, 2018
Filed under Multimedia, Student News, Top Stories
Mental health is one of the most pressing issues amongst students in America today. On October 2nd in Roberto Hall, Padua began a series of discussions on mental illness and suicide with a talk given by the Mental Health Association in Delaware. “Suicide awareness and prevention go hand-in-hand,” said sen...
Flashback to the Friday Dance
Esosa E. '22, Reporter
October 7, 2018
Filed under Student News, Top Stories
The Flashback Dance took place on Friday, September 28th from 7 to 10 pm at Padua. The dance was decade themed, and students were invited to dress from any decade they please. After school, student council set up the gym and cafe to prepare. Alexis Rabinovitch, a freshman homeroom representative, sa...
Why Is Convocation Important
October 2, 2018
Filed under Student News, Top Stories
The freshman convocation, initiating the class of 2022 into Padua, took place at St. Anthony of Padua Church on September 26th. According to Ms. Keefe, “Freshman convocation is an opportunity for all of the freshmen to mark the beginning of their time here at Padua.” Since Padua is a Catholic schoo...
History of the Salesian Exchange Program
Esosa E. '22, Reporter
September 27, 2018
Filed under Student News, Top Stories
Everyone knows Padua’s Salesian Exchange Program is one of Padua’s most successful traditions. The Exchange Program has been partnered with Salesianum for the past 10 years. This year, 10 girls will be here at Padua and 2 male students will be placed with Sallies students. Padua has been in exc...
Meg Doyle: A Voice For the Students
Brynna B. '20, Reporter
September 26, 2018
Filed under People, Student News
Student Council is a large part of the Padua community, and fresh in the minds of the students with the election being held less than two weeks ago. One of the juniors recently elected as class officer was Meg Doyle, who has been involved in Student Council her entire time at Padua. “It’s just s...
Big Sister Little Sister Beanies and Breakfast
September 25, 2018
Filed under Student News
The Big Sister/Little Sister program offers many activities and programs so that freshman and seniors can bond, one such event is the Big Sister/Little Sister Breakfast. The breakfast took place on September 18. Mrs. Pugliese started off the program, welcoming the freshman and seniors. Freshmen were give...
Mackenzie S. '22, Reporter
October 1, 2018
Fall Festivities The leaves are changing, the temperature is dropping and the football season is starting. Fall is coming and people are excited to get into the season....
Mackenzie S. '22, Reporter
October 11, 2018
Name: Olivia Sheets Team: JV Cross Country When did you start running cross country: Olivia's First year running cross country was in 7th grade at St. Ann’s school. Do...
Members of the Padua Dance Team Share Their Experiences
October 9, 2018