Calvert Hall’s Kevin Ford, a teacher of the year for the Archdiocese of Baltimore, loves his job August 25, 2022By Todd Karpovich Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Kevin Ford has a simple philosophy for teaching literature at Calvert Hall: Have fun.
A tough transition made easier at Baltimore area Catholic high schools May 19, 2022By Todd Karpovich Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools The transition from middle school to high school can be daunting. Recent issues with COVID-19 only added to those challenges for students.
Orioles’ first female announcer finds parallels between baseball and her faith April 11, 2022By Todd Karpovich Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Sports Adrienne Roberson enjoys the view, whether it’s driving into downtown Baltimore or sitting at her perch in the press box at Camden Yards.
Youthful voices fill Baltimore Basilica with sacred song March 14, 2022By Todd Karpovich Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Baltimore Basilica, Feature, Local News, News The voices of young singers filled the chambers of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore with sacred songs.
Mount St. Joseph captures BCL Tournament championship with victory over St. Frances March 6, 2022By Todd Karpovich Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports After losing to St. Frances Academy twice in the regular season, Mount St. Joseph got a measure of revenge March 6 with a 66-56 victory in the 51st Baltimore Catholic League Tournament Championship at Loyola University Maryland’s Reitz Arena.
Mercy caps stellar season by beating Maryvale in inaugural girls basketball ‘Classic’ February 25, 2022By Todd Karpovich Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports Freshman Milan Brown enjoyed one of the most exciting nights of her young life and was named Mercy’s MVP after scoring 19 points and leading the Magic to a 62-40 victory.
Loyola beats Calvert Hall, snaps six-game losing streak in Turkey Bowl November 25, 2021By Todd Karpovich Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Turkey Bowl Loyola snapped a six-game losing streak to Calvert Hall and now leads the all-time series 50-43-8.
Swimming with a purpose: Curley student inspires athletes with physical challenges September 30, 2021By Todd Karpovich Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports Andrew “Jake” Rusnak has turned his passion for swimming into helping others.
Forrester’s faith pays off with berth in golf’s U.S. Senior Open July 3, 2021By Todd Karpovich Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Sports After eight attempts, Forrester qualified for the U.S. Senior Open in Omaha, July 8-11. He is one of 24 amateurs who made the cut for the esteemed event, whose past champions include the likes of Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus.
Loyola Blakefield grad Zimmermann earns spot in Orioles’ rotation March 31, 2021By Todd Karpovich Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Sports “When he arrived as a 10th-grader I knew he had the ability and good baseball instincts, but he was young and small, 5-9ish,” Crowley said. “By his senior year, he was one of the best high school pitchers in the area and I knew his college future was bright.”
John Carroll stuns St. Frances Academy to win Baltimore Catholic League tournament March 26, 2021By Todd Karpovich Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Sports John Carroll is just the second No. 6 seed to win the BCLtournament title, the other being Towson Catholic in 1989.
Loyola Blakefield spirit ‘burning strong’ in brothers who own Dundalk restaurant March 17, 2021By Todd Karpovich Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools John and Tony Minadakis, owners of Jimmy’s Famous Seafood in Dundalk, embody the mission statement they learned at Loyola Blakefield: “To serve with and for others.”
