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Students enjoying the music at Flashback Friday.

Flashback to the Friday Dance

Esosa E. '22, Reporter October 7, 2018

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...

Freshmen showing their rosebuds from Convocation.

Why Is Convocation Important

Devon C. '22 October 2, 2018

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...

Summer Gearhart ‘20

Fall Athlete Profiles

Olive D. '19, Editor September 27, 2018

A brief look at some of the fall athletes from Media Day.

Students from Germany will participate in the Exchange Program with Padua (Photograph from Jacksonville University).

History of the Salesian Exchange Program

Esosa E. '22, Reporter September 27, 2018

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...

Meg Doyle, a member of the junior class officers.

Meg Doyle: A Voice For the Students

Brynna B. '20, Reporter September 26, 2018

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...

Big Sister Little Sister Beanies and Breakfast

Big Sister Little Sister Beanies and Breakfast

Amanda J. '21 September 25, 2018

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...

Mr. Sheehan speaking to freshmen about making valuable memories.

A Look into the Freshmen Sleepover

Kylie M. '22, Reporter September 21, 2018

On Saturday, September 15th, Padua held its first freshman sleepover. In the past, the school held a Big Sister/Little Sister sleepover, but ended up stopping it. But why was a school sleepover removed...

The group poses for a photo together.

A Reflection on My Five Days in D.C.

Stella W. '19, Editor September 3, 2018

“Not sure if you’re thinking of a career in journalism but if you are (because you’d be amazing) then you might want to consider this opportunity.” Those were the words my journalism teacher...

Students gathered in the parking lot for the sparkle party.

A Seemingly Spontaneous Sparkle Party

Stella W. '19, Editor September 3, 2018

Only two days into the official school year, Padua is undeniably getting into the school spirit. On August 30, students gathered in the parking lot for a sparkle party with leis being passed out left and...

AP Lang students at work.

A Look into AP Lang

Stella W. '19, Reporter May 28, 2018

Over the month of May, hundreds of thousands of students settled into their desks in testing rooms across the world to take Advanced Placement examinations, or APs for short. One of these tests, AP English...

Closing Liturgy 2018

Closing Liturgy 2018

Meaghan O. '20, Reporter May 21, 2018

On Friday, May 18, 2018, Padua Academy had their last mass of the school year. During this time, the Padua Community gathers for "Closing Liturgy" and also says goodbye to the senior class. This is...

Ms. Scarpone and Mrs. Alinda’s APS Group, image via Padua Academy on Facebook.

Extreme Makeover: Padua Bathroom Edition

Dani F. '18, Reporter May 14, 2018

Ms. Scapone and Mrs. Alinda’s APS Group came up with the idea to renovate the current school bathrooms to be more appealing and clean for students. Their idea includes painting the walls of the bathrooms,...

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