Introduction of permanent metal detectors
On August 21, 2023, the first day of school, an unorganized crowd surrounded the main doors of Godwin high school. Prior to entering the building, every student had to go through one of three metal…
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Fresh faces on the field
Over the offseason, our coaching staff made two new hires for JV football, Coach Keenan Crump and Coach Ryan Bierlair, both former Pocahontas football coaches. Despite Crump and Bierlair being new to the program (VHSL),…
Time running out as global warming increases
It’s been estimated by the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) that by 2030, global warming may become irreversible if we don’t take immediate action to undo the damage that has been done. Global warming…
Disconnect to reconnect
As Eagles spread their wings over the summer, we come to think of social media as a tool to help bring us closer together. However, some Godwin students choose to take time away from their…
No hands
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,…
First-year teachers adjustment to Godwin
by: Ayisha Surani Students at Godwin can name a list of things that set their school apart from any other– from the one-of-a-kind school spirit at football games to the academic rigor in AP classes….
Wakefield kidney update (Godwin parent goes above and beyond to show her appreciation)
by: Cadence Walke From setting up team dinners to helping behind the scenes during games, Godwin parents sacrifice countless hours to show their appreciation for the students and coaches involved in Godwin’s top-notch athletic programs….
Seven Samurai movie review
by: Roman Parham So often a movie heralded as one of the greats can fall short to modern cinema’s expectations but Akira Kurosawa’s “Seven Samurai” is a stark outlier. This film cements itself as one…
Trump indicted, reactions split
by: Garret Carlton and Joseph Gillette On March 30, The New York Grand Jury indicted former President Donald Trump after the release of charges by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. According to CBS News, Trump…
Throne of blood review
by: Declan O’Toole The foreign film market has not always been as wide as it is now. Back in the 1950’s it was rare to see films not directed by an American director in theaters,…