Talking With Tommy
Now more than ever before, we are all craving more connection to others and to our communities. Astutely recognizing this need among his friends and classmates, Tommy Sukiennik ’21 launched an Instagram Live talk show, “Talking With Tommy.” In his first couple episodes, Tommy and his guests have discussed everything from Netflix to helping others. Future guests include a counselor who specializes in working with teens. Thank you, Tommy, for making our Instagram feeds—and our moods—a little brighter!
JC Grandmother Donates to Student Emergency Fund with Money Raised From Sewing COVID Masks
Karen Ruberry, grandmother of Future Patriot Breanna ’24, saw an opportunity to help others and made the most of it. Karen recently donated to the Student Emergency Fund using money she had raised by sewing masks for friends and neighbors. One act of generosity helped to meet two critical needs in our community. Thank you, Karen! We are excited to welcome you and Breanna into the Patriot family!
'95 Grad Helps Make PPEs for Johns Hopkins Staff
Jeremy Rosendale ’95 recently joined forces with a number of other volunteers to make over 200 pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) for staff at Johns Hopkins, as well as first responders and others on the frontlines of the response to COVID-19. In the few hours that he spent volunteering, Jeremy became part of an effort to protect medical personnel which has produced over 50,00 PPE kits to date.
Trading Teaching for Serving in The National Guard
For some, serving others is a way of life. That is the case for Matt Linck '13. Matt put his career in special education on hold to answer his country's call as a member of the Maryland Army National Guard. Matt and his unit are now on Active Duty, working to distribute food and provide security where needed while also gearing up for a potential deployment in the coming months. Thank you, Matt, for your service!
Harford County Cultural Arts Board Helps Local Artists
The financial impact of the closures caused by COVID-19 can be felt in every industry, including the arts. Many in our community find their livelihood in artistic endeavors. College Preparatory Dance Program Director Mrs. Laura Ward-Moran and her fellow members of the Harford County Cultural Arts Board have recently approved an Emergency Relief Grant for Artists in the Harford County area. This grant will provide needed assistance in amounts up to $1,000 for local artists struggling with financial loses related to this crisis.
School Counselor
The John Carroll School, a Catholic, independent, college-preparatory, co-educational high school, established in 1964 and located on 72 acres in Bel Air, Maryland, is currently seeking a full-time School Counselor.
Beynon Sports Uses Their Resources to Make Hand-Sanitizer
"Every effort counts." That is how Beynon Sports began a recent social media post that included a photo of their new production line churning out much-needed bottles of hand sanitizer. The Maryland-based athletic track and turf field surface company was founded by John T. Beynon, father of Andrew '93 and Jay '95, and today Andrew serves as Chief Operating Officer of the highly successful business. We are grateful and inspired by their efforts to respond to this crisis.
Grace Madigan Sews for Good!
Staying home to combat the spread of COVID-19 has left us all with a great deal of time on our hands. Some are using this time to learn a new skill. For Grace Madigan ’21, that skill is sewing. What began for Grace and her mom, Sandra, as simply sewing masks for her grandparents has quickly grown to almost 100 masks that have been donated to family, friends and any essential workers in need. We are proud of students like Grace who are taking on new challenges to help those who need it most.