Leaving your home for an unknown future is always intimidating, and the journey isn’t always clear. For some, it may be the biggest struggle of their life. Nonetheless, for others, it becomes the best decision they have made. Juniors Yarden and Snir Laron moved to Richmond from Israel this school year, and although their life […]
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International leadership role takes senior to Poland
B’nai B’rith Youth Organization (BBYO), is a youth organization for Jewish teens around the country. Senior Briana Schwam holds the position of Vice President of Recruitment this year, and her main focus is to talk to rising freshmen from around the area and encourage them to join BBYO. Along with recruitment, Schwam and other BBYO […]
French students celebrate culture with Congrès
In college, many students studying world languages will get the opportunity to travel abroad to practice their skills. The cost of travel, and the inability to take a semester off from high school to dedicate to learning a language often prevents high school students from having a cultural immersion experience. However, once out of […]
Boppe not just a “one trick pony”
After school lets out for the day, students and teachers alike head to different places and activities to spend the rest of their evenings. However, very few people are able to say that when they go home for the evening, they have a unique second career to head to. Godwin chemistry teacher Jessica Boppe […]
An insight into teen depression: the man behind the camera lens
Thor Macht opens up about overcoming depression and life after Godwin While some high school graduates say goodbye to school forever, others stay involved and make a lasting impact long after graduation. Godwin alumnus Thor Macht, who graduated in 2013, is a prime example of staying involved in his alma mater post graduation. Macht was […]
Putting life into perspective
Ryan Estrada reflects on the debilitating car crash that changed his life forever Life can change in an instant, as junior Ryan Estrada recently discovered. On Nov. 8, 2017, Estrada was involved in a life-altering car accident. The accident occurred when Estrada was running late to school on a rainy Wednesday morning. While attempting to […]
Former Black Panther shares past experience
When I lived in the Bay Area, I heard a lot about the Black Panthers, which was started by Dr. Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale in West Oakland on October 15th, 1966. The Panthers provided frequent patrol of neighborhoods to protect the residents of the neighborhood. Also, they provided breakfast programs, after-school program, youth […]
Discovering the world through dance
Godwin dancers travel across the pond to participate in an international New Year’s parade Over break, lots of students relaxed and enjoyed their days off by lounging around and spending time with friends and family. For two seniors however, their winter break consisted of a great opportunity to travel to Europe. Seniors Lexi Zirkle and […]
GHS innovation gains international attention
Godwin prides itself on their numerous students who go above and beyond in their academics, extending their education beyond the classroom. Senior Kevin Rao is a prime example of this type of student. Rao was given the opportunity to participate in the Junior Edison TV show in Shanghai, China. It works to provide a […]
Godwin names senior Nick Aaron 2018 Mr. MG
Continuing the tradition, the 14th annual Mr. Mills E. Godwin pageant took place on Saturday, Jan. 20. All of the money from ticket sales was donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, an organization that helps grant wishes to children with life-threatening diseases. Participating in the pageant for the first time, senior Nick Aaron was crowned Mr. […]