Three accounts of Eagle alumni who have lived around the world Many Godwin students have lived in Virginia their whole lives and attended elementary, middle, and high school with the same group of students. But some students, after graduating high school or college, decide it’s time for a change and move abroad. There are dozens […]
Category: Features
ESL students share their stories with Godwin teachers
Culture is believed to be the heart and soul of a person. It makes them an individual. Godwin High School has over 2,000 students enrolled, and each student that walks through the double doors in the morning carries with them his or her own culture and story. Godwin’s English as a Second Language Program (ESL) […]
Godwin seniors receive state recognition for music
Many high school students participate in their schools’ choirs and band programs. However, only a select few are recognized on a state-level for their achievements. Seniors Shaandro Sarkar and Abigail Bogin were recently selected for and participated in the Virginia Senior Honors Choir. The Virginia Senior Honors Choir is a select choir for the best […]
National Merits at Godwin
Every year, all sophomores and some juniors take the PSAT. Some students may think it’s a waste of time, but others try their best in hopes of getting a high score. Seniors Farheen Zaman, Anna Grace Hamson, and William Parker took the PSAT as juniors and scored exceptionally well on them. Because of their scores, […]
Eagles’ Eyrie Editors attend Northam and Obama Rally
As student journalists, editors in chief of the Eagle’s Eyrie, Emma Ford, Sarah York, and Charlotte Zerbst, looked for an opportunity to gain press credentials to the Northam-Obama rally on Oct. 19. I interviewed the three about how they came about this idea, and what their experiences were like. How did you accumulate the press […]
Godwin Eagle climbing to new heights
It is common to hear about students playing lacrosse, soccer, and basketball, but it is rare that you find someone who has turned to rock climbing as their major sport. Junior Jake Sanne found his love for rock climbing during the summer after fourth grade when he and a friend signed up for Passages Adventure […]
Nasir “STEMs” out as national leader
The Technological Student Association (TSA) is a national organization of students involved in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The organization spans over 49 states and 2,000 schools. The organization has six National Presidents, each of which is responsible for an assigned region of the United States. Senior Aala Nasir is one of the six […]
Godwin students’ beach house to be featured on HGTV
Many Godwin students and their families own beach houses, but only one will soon be shown on TV. Senior Rebecca Rogers and her beach house in Bethany Beach, Delaware will soon be featured on HGTV. Roger’s family has owned the beach house since the 1980s when her grandparents retired there. Much like Rogers, her father […]
Life before the nest
A look into three teachers’ lives beyond the walls of Godwin On the first day of school, students hear the credentials of their teachers, most often a list of colleges and degrees.This year, three new Godwin teachers introduced themselves to their students and brought unique experiences to their resume. Maria Burruss Many teachers dive directly […]
Preparing for the future
Specialty tech students use their skills to find work experience Throughout high school, almost every student takes on a part-time job, often times at a restaurant or retail location. However, for students in the technical center, the jobs they pursue often correspond directly with their future career plans. The tech center provides students with the […]