Godwin’s golf team recently took home yet another Regional Championship win making this their 10th in school history. After a win in the district championship on the Belmont course, Godwin advanced to Regionals and ended the first day in third place. “When we went back to the hotel, I personally felt good with where the […]
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Swim becomes a varsity sport- By Sports Editor Dalia Jimenez
Starting this winter sports season, swimming will become a varsity sport at Godwin. Students will be able to compete on a varsity level and attend more meets and conferences than in the past. Before 2012, swimming was not a part of Godwin athletics. In fact, swimming only became a club three years ago. In 2013, […]
Stop Clowning around- by Assistant Editor-in-Chief Charlotte Zerbst
The star entertainment of rodeos, circuses, and children’s birthday parties: The clown. But over the past few months, hysteria has broken out about a different kind of clown. These aren’t exactly balloon-twisting circus clowns. They are posing death threats, scaring children, and creeping on people in their homes. Reports of clown scares raced across the […]
Godwin celebrates the life of TPhilly- By Online Editor-in-Chief Emma Ford
On Oct. 29, the Godwin gym was filled with music, dancing, and singing as faculty, students, and alumni gathered to honor the life of Godwin teacher Todd Phillips. The TPhilly Birthday Bash was held to honor Phillips’ love for all things music and to pay homage to Phillips for his birthday on Oct. 30. “TPhilly […]
Lights, Camera, Coolidge!- by Features/Flair Editor Brittany Bell
For all of Godwin’s actors and actresses, the stage spotlight falls upon Todd Coolidge, the new Godwin High School Theatre Director. The past couple of years has proved difficult for the drama department due to classes being cut and morale diminishing, but Coolidge plans to bring it back. Before becoming a drama teacher, Coolidge […]
The mentality of Modern High School Students- by Opinion Editor McKenna Gillard
The mentality of modern high school students. How does stress in schools affect high school students’ learning? Godwin High School is a is ranked 22nd in the state and recognized for its academic rigor. This academic intensity is felt directly by the students. So many hours are spent by Godwin students stressing over grades, GPA, […]
New Fools on the block- by Features/Flair Editor Brittany Bell
Every year Godwin produces a Fall play, and this year the drama department is proud to present the comedy Fools. Fools, written by Neil Simon, takes place in Kulyenchikov, a small Ukrainian Village that has been cursed with two hundred years of stupidity. The villagers are able to recognize the stupidity of others, but not […]
Recent Godwin Graduates give college advice- By Assistant Editor-in-Chief Sarah York
Got Any Advice? Recent Godwin Graduates give college advice Damon Zirkle School: Virginia Commonwealth University GHS class of 2014 “The biggest way that Godwin was able to help me prepare for college was by taking AP courses. They were probably the best at preparing for the work load an average college class would give me […]
Exxon Mobil grants the Godwin math department $500
The Godwin math department received a $5oo grant from the Exxon Mobil Educational Alliance Program. They hope that Godwin can use the money to help encourage the next generation to pursue studies and careers in fields involving math and science. Catherine Green of Woodfin Oil stores presented the award. This grant marks the third year […]
Winter Sports Previews 2016-2017 – by Dalia Jimenez
Winter Previews Boys Basketball Coach: Hunter Thomas Captains: Seniors Timothy Fisher and Dillon Thomas Last year’s finish: 12-10 Key Athletes: Dillon Thomas, Timothy Fisher Key Athletes lost: Brett Buisson Coach Quote: I feel that we could compete for the conference championship this year. We have a good core of returning players and a very […]