Mamma Mia: Behind the Scenes
Daryl F. '23, Reporter
December 9, 2019
Plays can be dated back to as early as the fifth century. From the very first years of drama, theater has been an iconic part of global history. A lot of times we appreciate the show itself, but how often do we think about the events leading up to it? What does it take to prepare such a massive produ...
Volleyball Victory
Abigail C. '21, Reporter
November 20, 2019
After working hard all year, Padua’s Volleyball team won the DIAA volleyball championship against St. Marks High School. The game lasted four sets with scores of 25-16, 21-25, 25-18, 25-23. This victory did not come easily. Throughout the season, the team practiced six days a week, one of those days for ...
Dear Evan Hansen, Breaking Barriers
Megan D. '21, Reporter
November 19, 2019
Rating: 4.5 Stars The Broadway hit musical Dear Evan Hansen has been on the stage since July 10, 2015. The current cast consists of Roman Banks, Alex Boniello, and Jared Goldsmith. The original cast of the musical consisted of Mike Faist, Rachel Bay Jones, and Emmy Award-winning star Ben ...
Essay Tips From Your English Teachers
November 13, 2019
Throughout high school, students write countless essays. But, what can you do to improve them? Padua English teachers share their tips on how to make your essay better. Padua works hard to make sure their students learn to write well-developed essays. “The whole program hopes to take a student wh...
Impeachment: What You Need To Know
Abigail C. '21, Reporter
November 12, 2019
"The President, Vice President and all civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors.” -U.S. Constitution, Article II, Section 4 On September 24, a formal impeachment inquiry w...
Theatrical Talents Behind the Scenes
Megan D. '21, Reporter
November 9, 2019
Salesianum School Theater (SST) hosts many different talented artists, especially in the production crew. The theater company is welcome to all students from Sallies, Padua, and Ursuline. These members use each other and their own talents to their advantage while working with stage crew. Emery...
Plastic Bag Ban Coming to Delaware in 2021?
Anya B. '23, Reporter
November 1, 2019
Plastic bags have been in our environment for years. In grocery stores, the mall, and even our oceans. Plastic bags for years have polluted the ocean and the environment. California, Hawaii, and New York have been the only states to ban plastic bags. In 2016,...
Snickers Wants to Change the Date of Halloween
Anya B. '23, Reporter
October 29, 2019
It’s that time of year again, Halloween. Halloween is a holiday where kids dress up and go door to door asking for candy or people get dressed in costumes and go to parties. Halloween lands on October 31st, or but will it forever? Snickers candy bar posted on Twitter July 26 saying, “A Thursday...
Double Trouble: Twins at Padua
Abigail C. '21, Reporter
October 29, 2019
Twins. They’re just like us- except there are two of them. But, how much do we really know about their lives? Padua has several twins, some that both go to school here and others that go to different schools. Meghan and Madison Wilhelm are identical twins who are Juniors here at Padua. Although Meghan w...
School Classes to Start Later
Daryl F. '23, Reporter
October 29, 2019
Students everywhere stress about not getting enough sleep on school nights. Recently, in California, a new rule was proposed saying schools can’t start first period before 8:30 in the morning. California Senator, Anthony Portantino, said this change will "put our children's health and welfare ahead of ins...
Instagram’s New Anti-Bullying Features
Daryl F. '23, Reporter
October 20, 2019
Teenagers on social media are pressured into getting the most attention or most likes and comments on a post everyday. It’s increasingly affecting teenagers' mental health. Instagram is notorious for cyber bullying, along with Twitter, Facebook, and other social media platforms. Instagram is still be...
Lara Spencer Receives Backlash for Negative Comment Against Male Dancers
Anya B. '23, Reporter
October 8, 2019
Lara Spencer, a host for Good Morning America, reported about Prince George and his school curriculum. She said how Prince George wanted to study ballet. Spencer then made a comment implying that Prince George was going to get bullied for doing ballet, considering the stereotype that male dancers ar...
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Mary is a junior at Padua Academy. She was born on July 16, 2003 in Philadelphia, but moved to Middletown, Delaware when she was little. Mary was educated at Christ the Teacher before she came...