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Sarah Ciocco (left) and Makeda Duey work on their robot during a Robotics Team practice. The two juniors are the only returning members of the team, so they have stepped into leadership roles.

Robotics Team Starts Fresh with New Members

Emily M. '22, Editor-in-chief March 4, 2022

For 12 years, the Robotics Team has built robots in-house and competed in various challenges against other schools. These student engineers and programmers create a robot that can complete multiple tasks...

A group of juniors gathers together in their Padua gear. Students were encouraged to wear Paduas colors of yellow and black for their community day on Tuesday.

Padua Celebrates Catholic Schools Week 2022

Padua Media Group Staff February 9, 2022

For Catholic schools across the United States, the beginning of February signals the start of Catholic Schools Week. Initiated by the National Catholic Educational Association, the week includes themed...

Freshmen Gabby Gerace and Callie Metz do school work together during AST.

Five Questions With Gabby Gerace and Callie Metz

Paisley D. '25, Reporter February 6, 2022

Freshman Callie Metz is on the school's cheerleading team, while another freshman, Gabriella Gerace, is on the dance team. Both girls have fond memories of competing in their sports. They both also enjoyed...

Rachel and Bella Smookler attend track practice after school. They drive to school in the morning and compete on the track team together.

Spotlight on the Smookler Sisters

Jane M. '23, Reporter February 3, 2022

While Rachel and Bella Smookler are sisters, they are also best friends who love to spend time together. Car rides in the morning, watching movies on the weekends, and practicing together on the track...

Mary Wennberg 23 poses at Dewey Beach. Wennberg is a busy student, balancing a fundraiser campaign, athletics, a job, and academics.

Student Spotlight: Mary Wennberg

Claire M. '23, Reporter January 30, 2022

Like many students, when the final bell rings, Mary Wennberg ‘23 races out the door with a packed afternoon in front of her. Wennberg is a co-leader for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society (LLS) team called...

Seniors Esosa Ediae, Madelyn Galbus, Claire Taggart and Victoria Corbo participate in the virtual project presentation. The team won bronze in the second HOSA Fusion state conference.

HOSA Prepares Students to Enter Medical Field

Jane M. '23, Reporter January 24, 2022

The medical field can be a complicated field to enter, but the Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) aims to help future health care professionals make that transition. Through this club, students...

The BSU works hard during a meeting in the Learning Commons. The club formed in 2018 as a safe space for African American students.

New Clubs Offer Opportunities for Student Input

Maggie P. '22, Reporter January 3, 2022

Padua’s mission of sisterhood takes on a new meaning this year with the creation of three new student input clubs: the Alliance, Big Sister Little Sister Board, and PANDAmonium. While each club focuses...

Photos of veterans submitted by students and faculty adorn the cafetoriums bulletin board. Two students started a new project to commemorate Veterans Day within the school community.

Students Initiate New Veterans Day Traditions

Emily M. '22, Editor-in-chief December 5, 2021

Veterans Day marks a time to remember those who have served in the United States military. While many institutions and organizations recognize veterans in their own ways annually, two students noted that...

Junior Ava Iannucci, in yellow, fights hard for her grade in the Hungry Hippos game. The Color Wars activities brought the annual Spirit Week to a close.

Colorful Assembly Concludes Spirit Week

Luciana T. '25, Reporter December 2, 2021

Spirit Week comes to an end with Color Wars on Friday, November 12. Junior Ava Iannucci, in yellow, participated in the Hungry Hippos game, and her grade placed second. During the week of November 8-12,...

Business leaders Annie McTaggart and Courtney LeNoir work together to organize the school store products. McTaggart said she enjoys the behind-the-scenes aspect of managing the school store.

New Challenges Bring Friendship to Business Leaders

Maggie P. '22, Reporter November 28, 2021

Despite the return to in-person shopping, the business leaders continued to face new challenges, but nothing makes the school store work like teamwork. Mrs. Higley, the school store advisor, has taught...

Mrs. Townsend helps Katie Dorsey with math work during AST. I try to go to teachers if I need any help, Dorsey said.

From Flex to AST: How Study Time Has Changed

Sophia M. '25, Reporter November 23, 2021

Juniors and seniors knew the designated open period as Flex, but that time has now become Academic Support Time, or AST. The change in the schedule first took place during the second semester last year...

The sun sets over Deptford, New Jersey, on November 7th at 5:04 pm. The temperature was 50 degrees at the time, but it was 71 degrees earlier in the day.

Strange Fall Weather Affects Daily Routines

Luciana T. '25, Reporter November 17, 2021

Fall is in the air… well, kind of. The fluctuating weather patterns have affected the Padua community for the last couple weeks. In particular the week of October 24 to 31 has involved some of the most...

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