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Douville, Johnson Departing Pallotti

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Lauren Douville ’06, who teaches religion and AP Psychology, and science teacher Kara Johnson are departing Pallotti at the end of the academic year. Douville, who attended school before teaching here for four years, is leaving for an internship, required to finish her masters in counseling. Mrs. Douville says, “it is possible for me to return when I get my license in counseling. I will miss my colleagues and working with them”. She liked teaching about what she’s passionate about, which are the Bible and psychology. Douville said, she “will miss her students and some things of teaching”. she cites … Continue reading Douville, Johnson Departing Pallotti

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Students select SGA Leaders

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As the SGA transitions to new administration, students voted for new SGA and class officers for the 2019-20 school year. After vigorous campaigning, from posters to Italian ices, Anthony Blunt ’20 emerged as SGA president. Dean of Students Catherine Edwards, Director of Admissions Stacy Springer, and Assistant Director Virginia Rinker have taken over running school government. Rinker said, “I like these new group of students, they’re good students and I have a feeling they’ll do well in office.” In addition to the new officers, Edwards is making changes to the class moderator structure, with one remaining with each class, on … Continue reading Students select SGA Leaders

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Sophomores win Class Competition

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The Senior Sendoff was marred by the Sophomore class wining the 2018-19 Class Competition. A shortened competition saw the four classes field six-man handball teams with the Juniors beating the Freshmen 5-2. The surging Sophomores lost to the Seniors 3-2 in the first round. In the battle for third place, the sophomores triumphed over the freshmen 1-0. For bragging rights, the juniors and seniors had such a spirited competition that it went into several overtimes, resulting in a final shootout. Here, the seniors outscored the juniors 2-1. When the points were tallied, emcee Isaiah Lattimore ’19 announced that the sophomores … Continue reading Sophomores win Class Competition

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Palumbo Cracks Down on Behavior

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All four classes met individualy with Principal Jeff Palumbo regarding reinfocring the existing school rules. On Tuesday, Palumbo and Dean of Students Catherine Edwards met with the junior class. Palumbo covered the recent uptick in misbehavior which has been witnessed by parents, teachers, other students, and visitors. Given the volume of comments received, Palumbo felt the time had come to address it class by class. With admissions being down over the last few years, he felt it was a result of poor hallway behavior, language, improper phone usage, and uniform infractions. “I know when two boys are arguing in the … Continue reading Palumbo Cracks Down on Behavior

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Seniors asked to Step up as Role Models

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Principal Jeffrey Palumbo met with all four classes this week, emphasizing the need to modify the culture of SVPHS. At Tuesday’s senior class meeting, Palumbo brought up the five essentials — no food and drink, no cellphones, no swearing, and proper uniform,, the upcoming classes and graduation. His goal was not to ruin the final two months of senior year. That said, he proclaimed hallway behavior needs to change. The senior class needs to set an example for the other three classes. Palumbo also brought up student behavior in front of the visiting shadows. He said that there have been … Continue reading Seniors asked to Step up as Role Models