On April 21, Godwin’s debate team competed in the state competition. The 2016 – 2017 school year has been a positive one for the team. Under the new leadership of French teacher and debate coach Laura Rhoades, they have attended several competitions – both practice and real conferences – and expanded beyond the traditional public […]
Category: Features
Cupcake Queens- by J-1 Correspondent Geraldine Bowen
The battle between schools took place once again in the Henrico Cupcake Wars Competition on February 17. Bringing back the unexpected first place medal are Godwin’s own Queens of Cupcakes: Alycia Patterson, Olivia Marshall, Nora Marshall, Madeline Carlton and Alex Smith. To prepare for the competition, the girls decided to split up the jobs: Some […]
Godwin students show off artwork: by J-1 Correspondent Mason Densley and Matt Muscarella
The 2017 Eagle Expression Anuual Art Show was hosted March 16th in the library. It was open to all Godwin students and staff, as well as friends and family members. The show had a nice turn out with teachers, students, and parents alike, all enjoying and discussing student artwork. They had light refreshments, people giving […]
Godwin givin’ blood and savin’ lives!
At this year’s blood drive, Godwin’s compassion was on fully display. The number of participants was the highest it has ever been- causing hours of backups as well as causing some students to miss multiple class periods. Photos Reagan Richmond
Family Matters: Students make business fly- by J-1 Correspondents Kristina Smith and Evi Spears
Godwin students and cousins Samir Rezk, Baher Rezk, and Stephen Rezk have introduced Godwin to their up and coming business, Rixelco. The clothing business sells creative designs printed on t-shirts. All the boys, including Deep Run student Mark Farag hold a meeting once a week to print their t-shirts, sketch new designs, and produce special […]
One teacher’s musical passion- by J-1 correspondent Julianna Jett
Exceptional education teacher, Suzanne Hamilton, has attended over 200 concerts over the course of her life. Most of the concerts she has attended are those in the rock or grunge genre. “I think I became drawn to concerts because of my love for music, and I love loud, head banging music,” said Hamilton. Hamilton has […]
Secret lives of American teachers- by Rear Editor Carter Straub
“Yellow shirts” keepin’ it secure The sound of the police officer on the radio echoes through the walkie talkies, the ambulance’s siren blares through the streets, and hearts beat rapidly. Two members of Godwin’s staff both have worked as concert security and have had some memorable experiences while doing so. These “yellow shirt,” a title […]
Ultimate backstage pass- by Front Editor Ceara Nolan
Assistant Principal worked with Dave Matthews Band The Dave Matthews Band has been selling out venues around the world since their formation in Charlottesville, VA in 1991. Seventeen years later, fans from far and wide still grovel for coveted tickets and are awe-struck in the presence of the Grammy-winning ensemble; at least, most fans are. […]
Godwin’s own Hidden Figure- by News Editor Yara Ibrahim
The award-winning film “Hidden Figures” features the untold story of Dorothy Vaughan, Katherine Johnson, and Mary Jackson, three African-American mathematicians who worked at NASA starting in the 1940s and crossed both gender and race barriers. These women went on to lead the operation of one of the most significant achievements in history, the launch of […]
Houston we have a problem- by Sports Editor Dalia Jimenez
Interests and hobbies come in all shapes and sizes. For government and science teacher Jennifer Andrews, her interest comes in the size of a meteor. Andrews is well-known among the staff and student body for her love of astronomical science and space exploration. She is constantly in search of opportunities to continue learning about the […]