Braedon Troy – the Square

Braedon Troy, Staff Writer

Hello there. My name is Braedon Troy, and I’m a writer for the St. Joseph Square–I’m also in theater, Senior Class President, and in Student Ambassadors. I enjoy playing Sea of Thieves, watching the Brewers and Bucks, Studio Ghibli movies, and of course, writing on the St. Joe Square.

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2024 Presidential Race Starting to Shape Up

Braedon Troy, Staff Writer
May 2, 2023

We live in a timeline where the most popular videos of President Joe Biden ahead of the 2024 election involve an AI version of him playing Clash of Clans, or eradicating his enemies with an anime-style “Biden Blast”. If only George Washington could see us now.

Discover…Discover Saint Joe Day

Braedon Troy, Staff Writer
March 31, 2023

Ah yes, a beautiful Friday off from school. Last Friday gave Saint Joe students a much-deserved chance to rest, relax, and enjoy the springtime weather....

Key Route for Students to Close for Rest of School Year

Braedon Troy, Staff Writer
March 19, 2023

Road Work Ahead? I sure hope it does! Dad jokes aside, if you’re heading to school in the next few months (which I certainly hope you are), you’ll...

Reviewing the Catholic School Classic Film Juan Diego: Messenger of Guadalupe

Braedon Troy, Staff Writer
March 10, 2023

Upon reading the headline to this article, a good portion of you readers have just had some core Catholic grade school memories unlocked. And others of...

Recapping the Nickname Town Hall

Braedon Troy, Staff Writer
February 26, 2023

Several days ago, Saint Joseph High School held a historic town hall meeting to consider if our school’s nickname should be changed, or not. Let’s...

Biden’s State of the Union Address: Key Points and Moments

Braedon Troy, Staff Writer
February 11, 2023

Last Tuesday, President Joe Biden delivered once more his annual State of the Union Address, to the first full House Chamber in his presidency (due to...

What is Presidents’ Day, Anyway?

Braedon Troy, Staff Writer
February 7, 2023

A few short days from now, Saint Joseph High School will celebrate a wonderful break from academics, thanks to a four-day weekend. Yet admittedly,...

Celebrating Black History Month

Braedon Troy, Staff Writer
February 4, 2023

The month of February signifies a few wonderful things. Holidays like Valentine’s Day and Presidents’ Day are approaching, spring is (supposedly)...

[Photo] Homecoming Spirit Week & Court!

Jade Safeukui Noubissi
January 23, 2023

A Day of History, Service, and Celebration: Martin Luther King Day

Braedon Troy
January 23, 2023

On a late April afternoon in 1968, America’s greatest civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on his Memphis hotel room balcony....

Black Panther 2: Marvel’s Best Movie In a Long Time

Braedon Troy, Staff Writer
December 2, 2022

(NOTE: This review will contain spoilers. If you have not yet seen the movie, and intend to, please return to this article once you have. Consider yourself...

Winners of The Midterm Elections

Braedon Troy, Staff Writer
November 12, 2022

It’s the most wonderful time of year–no, not Christmas. Election Season! Just me? Ok. Regardless, Election Day has come and gone, and while as of this...

Midwest Elections Narrow as Election Day Approaches

Braedon Troy, Staff Writer
November 3, 2022

For the past few years, the midwestern states we call our neighbors have been viewed as some of the most competitive states in the country. In...

Previewing the Midterm Elections, Part 2

Braedon Troy, Staff Writer
October 27, 2022

If you’ve driven anywhere in the past few weeks, you’ve probably noticed a massive number of campaign signs and ads everywhere you look. This can only...

What You Need to Know for the Midterm Elections

Braedon Troy, Staff Writer
October 25, 2022

In the next few weeks, millions of Americans across the country will cast their votes in one of the time-honored, most sacred traditions of the United...

Register to Vote at Saint Joe!

Braedon Troy, Staff Writer
October 5, 2022

“The right of citizens of the United States, who are eighteen years of age or older, to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States...

Why Everyone Should Watch Studio Ghibli’s Films

Braedon Troy, Staff Writer
September 29, 2022

When asked one’s favorite animated movie, the average Saint Joe student will likely say one of the classics from Disney, Pixar, or DreamWorks. These...

Previewing the 2022 Midterm Elections

Braedon Troy, Staff Writer
September 20, 2022

Looking to vote in the midterm elections this year? Simply want to stay involved with or aware of who will be leading the government for the next few years?...

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Mr. Przybylski conducts his enthusiastic students during a morning band class.

Kristin Danielson: Former St. Joe and Notre Dame Soccer Star

Braedon Troy, Staff Writer
March 4, 2021

As one of the top soccer players to ever take the field in a Saint Joseph uniform, Kristin Danielson followed up her Saint Joe career with a successful...

The John Hughes Reviews: Looking at Some Classics of 80’s Film

Braedon Troy, Staff Writer
December 9, 2020

Looking for something to watch over the upcoming holiday break? Perhaps something relatable, funny, and often heartwarming? Look no further than the...

Why You Should See Game of Tiaras

Braedon Troy, Staff Writer
November 17, 2020

As many of you may know, for the first (and hopefully last) time in history, the Saint Joseph High School Theater Department will stage an all-virtual...

2020 Local Election Results

Braedon Troy, Staff Writer
November 14, 2020

Last week saw votes being cast and counted across the country, and St. Joseph County was no exception. Our area saw many tight races across the board,...

Looking Back at St.Joe Yearbooks (Part 2)

Braedon Troy, Staff Writer
November 3, 2020

Compared to the Hi-Way yearbooks of the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s (as seen in part 1 of this series), the editions from the 1990’s and 2000’s...

Daylight Savings–Time to Go?

Braedon Troy, Staff Writer
November 2, 2020

Daylight savings time–the phenomenon that gives us one day of pure hatred and tiredness a year, and one day of joy and feeling well-rested a year. Its...

Looking Back at St.Joe Yearbooks (Part 1)

Braedon Troy, Staff Writer
October 21, 2020

Over the past decades, St.Joseph High School has undergone radical transformations, which may perhaps be best seen in the annual yearbooks of the various...

[Video] COVID-19’s Effect on Saint Joe High

John Bossler
October 11, 2020

The Saint Joe High community is learning how to achieve academic success and adapt to their new work environments at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Due...

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5 Easy Solutions to Tech Problems

Braedon Troy, Staff Writer
September 17, 2020

We’ve all experienced the feeling: rushing to log into a Zoom meeting just for the Internet to fail. Panic sets in, and you wonder what you’re missing....

St.Joe Football Scouting Report–9/1/2020

Braedon Troy, Staff Writer
September 14, 2020

Saint Joseph's rivals on the gridiron look to defeat the Indians for bragging rights in 2020, and they'll use high-octane offenses to do so. Adams,...

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