Where are all the teachers going?

In 2020, there was a toilet paper shortage. People were buying all of the toilet paper possible, with some selling them on Amazon for high prices. Now, in 2022, we are experiencing a national teacher shortage, with many leaving the profession early during the school year. Teachers help guide students through their educational careers and […]

GHS Swimming declared state champs!

On Saturday, Feb. 19, the Godwin Swim Team won the VHSL state championship.  Positions: The men’s team won overall The women’s team finished 3rd overall Individual Champions: Senior Zoe Dixon with 200 Individual Medley with a time of 1:56.29 Dixon with 100 Backstroke with a time of 53.53. Men’s 400 Freestyle Relay with a time […]

The next level of teaching

Some may be surprised: teachers work to aim higher for the interest of students and themselves. Some may do so by showing more videos in class, playing interactive games in class, or taking the time to learn and understand the core knowledge of teaching. Having a National Board Teaching Certification is the highest license a […]

Who the heck was Mills E. Godwin anyway?

All schools have significance to their names, but many people don’t think about who their schools are named after. Our school was built in honor of Governor Mills Edward Godwin Jr. He was Virginia’s 60th and 62nd governor, being the only governor that was elected twice by the people.  Godwin represented both political parties at […]

We got the beat back at this year’s homecoming!

Homecoming is something that many high school students and staff members look forward to. The events of homecoming create memories that will last a lifetime. Homecoming has five main events that span across a week: The Powder Puff game, the homecoming parade, the halftime court recognition, the homecoming pep rally, and spirit week. Godwin’s Principles […]