by: Chip Carter She had no hands. They were gone the wrist area up. In my 41 years of teaching, I have attended so many meetings about the progress and well-being of individual students. Mostly, these meetings are fairly run of the mill. At times, however, the specifics can be distressing. Family strife, substance abuse, […]
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Godwin takes to the stage; Schedule change on the horizon
Godwin takes to the stage Godwin put on its very own production of Sister Act on May 5 and 7. The performance was advertised and anticipated by the cast and student body. Sister Act follows The 12 Angry Jurors performed by the Godwin theater program back in the fall. In comparison to the play in […]
First woman to pass all 10 ACE center tests
Since the founding of the Automotive Technology center, in 1972, at Hermitage Highschool, students have used the center to pursue their interest in automotive technology. One Godwin student did just that – and more. Senior Scarlett McCurnin became the first woman in history to pass all of the program’s tests this past Jan. “I applied […]
Commons name change – not so common man
The commons is more than just a cafeteria; it is a central place to the community of Godwin. It is where many students eat, hangout with friends, study, and more. It is typical to dedicate buildings or parts of them after someone who had a personal connection to it or made a lasting impact on […]
News from schools like us: book censorship debate in Spotsylvania
In the past year schools have continuously made the headlines for controversial situations. It only seems to have escalated since the added difficulty of COVID-19 and the current state of the country. The Spotsylvania County School board voted to remove ‘sexually explicit’ books from school libraries. On Sep 23 the board voted 6-0 to ban […]
Joining the small movement: GHS teacher converting bus to tiny home
The idea of living in a tiny home for some sounds like a dream. Having the freedom for a house on wheels, going anywhere, and seeing everything. One of the Godwin teachers decided to make this their reality. Social Studies teacher Olivia Kay started this special project in Oct. 2020. She and her husband are […]
Update: Godwin alums complete Covid gap year adventures
Our very own Eagle alumni, Isaac Hull and Ali White, took their forced COVID-19 gap years and made the most of it. White, a 2016 graduate, embarked on a 2,190 mile hike along the entire Appalachian trail. During her forced COVID-19 gap year, White started her journey in Springer Mountain, Georgia and ended at Mount […]