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...

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

Devon C. '22

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...

Inside Scoop on Fashion Week 2018

Ava R. '19, Editor

September 21, 2018

Filed under A&E, Top Stories

New York Fashion week is held every year in New York City from September 6th through September 14th. This week is filled with back to back shows that release the spring 2019 collections of the most high end and trendy brands including Tory Burch, Michael Kors, Marc Jacobs, Ralph Lauren, Tom Ford, Jeremy ...

A Look into the Freshmen Sleepover

Kylie M. '22, Reporter

September 21, 2018

Filed under Student News, Top Stories

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 in the first place? And why bring it back with only freshman? Mrs. Rossi, Director of Admissions...

A Reflection on My Five Days in D.C.

Stella W. '19, Editor

September 3, 2018

Filed under Opinion/Review, Student News, Top Stories

“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 sent me, altogether taking me by surprise. I suppose I write a good piece once in a while, but to re...

A Seemingly Spontaneous Sparkle Party

Stella W. '19, Editor

September 3, 2018

Filed under Student News, Top Stories

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 right and water guns splashing the already sweaty students. For freshmen, this party was a first glimpse...

A Look into AP Lang

Stella W. '19, Reporter

May 28, 2018

Filed under Student News, Top Stories

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 Language and Composition (AP Lang), left students with hand cramps and senses of achievement. Take...

Soccer Senior Night

CM2, Photographer - Sophia Marini

May 21, 2018

Filed under Photo Gallery, Sports, Top Stories

Extreme Makeover: Padua Bathroom Edition

Dani F. '18, Reporter

May 14, 2018

Filed under Student News, Top Stories

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, hanging canvas paintings, getting new locks for the stall doors, installing new mirrors, and hav...