The Visor

Project HOPE provides valuable service Homeless in Akron given food for body and soul

September 11, 2010 • Katie Caprez, Staff Reporter

While some may use Walgreens bags for holding groceries, for Project HOPE they serve a much greater purpose. Over the last year, Hoban teachers Jason Horinger and Greg Milo have utilized these bags as portals for hope. Project HOPE (Hoban’s Outreach for Peace and Equality) is a weekly service project...

Third generation volunteer scores in the Touchdown Club

May 4, 2010 • Julian Smith

ATC, CYO and Special Olympics have more in common than just helping others- they also recently helped Hoban graduate Michael Kurtz ’08 win the George Boss Award Sunday, April 25 at Guy’s Party Center. Kurtz joins his mother Cathy Lancianese (2001 winner) and grandfather Frank Lancianese (2007 winner)...

Science students to travel to Windy City over spring break

March 26, 2010 • Lindsay Huth

Learning about science is as easy as pie for some students – deep-dish pizza pie, that is. Over spring break, 21 science scholars will travel to Chicago for four days to visit laboratories and museums and, of course, eat pizza. “I think this is a great chance to be immersed in science for four days,”...

Notable Hoban landmarks continue legacy of three icons

March 26, 2010 • Ryland Parnell

The next time you walk on Dowed Field, dribble a ball in Barry Gymnasium or eat lunch in Foley Commons remember the history behind the place where you are stepping foot. Barry Gymnasium is a commonplace term used at Hoban, but who is behind its legacy? Father Joseph Barry, who was the school chaplain,...

Cyclops Max Straus man, not monster

February 18, 2010 • Ryland Parnell

Walking the halls of Hoban, it is a common occurrence to hear the voice of Max Straus, but that doesn’t mean he can see you. Max has been working hard this year on the wrestling squad and has built a record of 9-13 in the 140 lbs. weight class. Max suffered an injury towards the tail-end of the 2008...

French Student teachers adjust to American culture at Hoban

February 18, 2010 • Jules Libertin

From the Eiffel Tower to the Golden Dome, two French teachers have arrived at Hoban to intern until the end of the year. Sylvain Berchet and Tidjani Ban arrived to blistering cold Ohio to begin teaching on Jan. 26. “I am very excited to get started and to learn,” Berchet said. The teachers are part...

Mustard Seeds of Faith: Tragedy of a Hoban coach, dad, fan and friend shows community the reality of miracles

October 29, 2009 • Jessica Contrera and Nikki Bowser

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Hoban vs. The Rest– dress code compared to other Catholic schools in Akron

October 8, 2009 • Peter DelMedico

[Show as slideshow] [View with PicLens] Fast forward into 2009. Catholic school...

All About the Hoban Dress Code: A history of the dress code– from ties and suit coats to polos and sneakers

October 6, 2009 • Victoria Grieshammer and Allison Jackson

As seen through the ever-popular Mum Day, tradition is a vital part of life at Hoban. The oldest tradition at the school is one of constant criticism and change – the dress code. Before the dress code of colorful polos and khaki pants was introduced, a different school uniform was in place...

Stromboli recipe

September 14, 2009

Ingredients: 7 inch frozen pizza disk Olive oil, Garlic powder Cheese and pepperoni (pepperoni is optional) Directions: 1. Spread pizza disk with oil and garlic powder 2. Let dough rise 3. Fill stromboli with cheese and optional pepperoni 4. Bake stromboli Read More →