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Many students stop frequently during studying to check their messages.

Cells and Studying

Brynna B. '20, Reporter February 9, 2019

A common complaint against high school students is that they’re addicted to their phones. A common complaint made by high school students is that they have entirely too much homework. But does either...

The senior class celebrated their final spirit assembly and won a dress down day.

Padua Celebrates Catholic Schools Week

Esosa E. '22, Reporter February 5, 2019

Monday, Jan. 28 to Friday, Feb. 1 was Catholic Schools Week, a week of fun and festivities for all Catholic schools across the nation to celebrate the tradition of Catholic education. Padua started...

Padua, Salesianum, and Ursuline students rehearse for the Salesianum musical, Tommy.

Padua and Salesianum Theater: A Balancing Act

Brynna B. '20, Reporter February 4, 2019

Caroline Achenbach, a junior, heads to Salesianum School as soon as the 2:35 bell rings for a two hour rehearsal in The Who’s “Tommy.” After that, she drives back to Padua for a several hour dance...

Winners celebrating their victory.

Hungry Panda’s Cake Decorating Contest

Kylie M. '22, Photographer January 31, 2019

Students and teachers gathered in the Cafe during Flex on January 31st for the annual Hungry Panda's Cake Decorating Competition.

The OnCampus gradebook was turned off from Monday, December 17 to Monday, January 7.

No Grades, No Stress?

Brynna B. '20, Reporter January 31, 2019

On Monday, December 17th, it was said one could tell the moment administration turned off the OnCampus gradebook, as the cafeteria was filled with wails, or hushed, fearful tones. After that, the gradebook...

Emma Jo and her grandmother, Mary, at the Junior Ring Ceremony.

A Legacy Being Passed Down

Kylie M. '22, Reporter January 31, 2019

On Jan. 23, 2019, juniors received their brand new rings in honor of graduating next year. However, the ring Emma Jo Szczerba received was anything but new. Szczerba received the 57-year-old ring from...

Alexandra Mavridis, a sophomore, speaks Greek, English, Portuguese, and Spanish.

Alexandra Mavridis: Polyglot at Sixteen

Maddy H. '21, Reporter January 17, 2019

Learning one different language at school can be hard for many people. Alexandra Mavridis, however, is not your ordinary language student. A sophomore, she knows four languages: English, Greek, Portuguese,...

Dinner attendees enjoy their spaghetti and the musical entertainment. The event was emceed by junior Moira Gervay and senior Rose Langrehr.

A Successful Spaghetti Dinner

Emily M. '22, Reporter January 17, 2019

Pasta, salad, and singing! Oh my! On Friday night, Padua’s theatre department held its 7th annual Spaghetti Dinner, its biggest fundraiser of the year. Funds from the dinner will go toward necessities...

Principal Cindy Mann announces her retirement at Community Homeroom.

Mrs. Mann Announces Retirement

Stella W. '19, Editor-in-Chief January 16, 2019

Mrs. Mann announced her departure as principal at a community homeroom on Jan. 16, 2019. She will remain in her role until June. "After prayerful consideration, I submitted my letter of retirement as...

Students painted whatever came to mind when reading a bible verse.

Freshmen Take a Pause Before Pressing Play on the Rest of the Year

Esosa E. '22, Reporter January 14, 2019

Dealing with stress, midterms, and the adjustment to Padua, freshmen have had a long first half of the year. On Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, the class of 2022 had their second “Freshmen Pause Point” at...

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