Patrick Tronoski '22

Patrick Tronoski ‘22 joined the Academy Edition at the end of his sophomore year. He debuted his writing in the Prize Day issue, where he wrote an overview about the school’s first shift to Virtual GA. Over the past year, he has worked on his column: “Shifting the Paradigm: Motivation for Success.” The column includes quotes and other forms of reference to invoke critical thinking about one’s inner self. Additionally, most of Patrick’s writing as a Staff Writer this past year have been OP-ED articles, dealing with topics of social justice, politics, etc. With that said, for the end of this year and his senior year, Patrick will serve as an OP-ED Desk Editor. He is excited to finish his column over the summer and take on a greater role in the Academy Edition, brainstorming articles and improving his editing and communication skills. A fun fact about Patrick is that his family owns two hairless cats.


Presidential Debates

Presidential Debates

In modern American society, nationally televised presidential debates have become events of great importance. After political parties nominate their candidate, the presidential debates take place late in the election cycle, normally during the months of September and October. The debates consist of a moderator and the two potential candidates, who stand before an audience of […]
Black Lives Matter Protest Art

Black Lives Matter Protest Art

Editor’s Note: This article is part of our ongoing process to amplify the voices of our black community and make sure we report on the important issues in our community. Please let us know your thoughts and feedback. While marches have been a prominent method of combating police brutality and systematic racism, art has also […]
Creativity and Activism Through Masks

Creativity and Activism Through Masks

The COVID-19 pandemic is unprecedented for the whole globe: health code regulations took a huge turn, and human society was forced into a very tedious quarantine. Face masks have been the biggest change in daily life, as they have become compulsory in every public space in Pennsylvania and many other states. When the virus first […]
TAYLOR SWIFT’S FOLKLORE

TAYLOR SWIFT’S FOLKLORE

Most musical artists wait a few years between albums as a time to recharge. Taylor Swift, however, seems to be the exception. Out of nowhere, less than a year after the release of “Lover,” she had a surprise announcement of her new album “Folklore” on July 23rd, just a day before its release date. Given […]